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Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher

Yoga Teacher Confidential is your backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, dives into the real challenges and rewards of teaching yoga, offering expert advice and secrets to help you build confidence, connect with your students, and teach with authenticity. Sage draws on her two decades of experience teaching yoga, running a studio, and training teachers to share practical insights you can use right away. You"ll also hear advice from her books,

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47. How to Find Private Clients Who Value Your Teaching

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2025/08/19

Teaching private yoga lessons can be one of the most rewarding parts of your teaching career—both financially and in the depth of connection you create. But finding clients who truly value your teaching can be a challenge. In this episode, I share exactly how I’ve built a roster of private clients who commit to regular sessions, respect my expertise, and pay my full rate without constant negotiation. You’ll learn how to identify your ideal clients, where to find them, how to communicate your ...

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46. How to Build Community in Yoga Class—Before,...

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2025/08/12

What makes students keep coming back to your classes? It’s not just your cueing or sequencing—it’s the sense of connection you cultivate. In this episode, I break down the art of building community in your yoga classes—not in a forced, overly social way, but in a grounded, intentional way that supports all types of students. You’ll learn what to do before, during, and after class to foster belonging, how to navigate common challenges like oversharing or cliques, and how to hold strong boundar...

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45. How to Move Past YTT Overwhelm and Actually Feel...

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2025/08/05

You finished your 200-hour training, certificate in hand . . . but your class plan is blank and your brain is fried. Sound familiar? In this episode, I walk you through Phase 1 of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: what I call post-training overwhelm. It’s that panicky season where you feel like you should be ready, but instead, you’re second-guessing every pose, bouncing between over-planning and winging it, and constantly reinventing sequences that never seem to stick. I’ll share: The most ...

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44. The Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Where You Are,...

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2025/07/29

“I’ve been teaching for years and I still feel like I’m faking it.” If that sounds familiar, I'm here to reassure you: you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. In this episode, I share the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline, a five-phase framework that helps you name where you are in your growth as a yoga teacher—and understand what’s coming next. Whether you’re fresh out of teacher training or you’ve been leading classes for years, this roadmap gives you language, perspective, and permission. You...

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29:16

43. Repetition Builds Confidence: Nyisha Rylander’s...

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2025/07/22

What if the secret to confidence wasn’t doing something new—but doing the same thing, over and over again? In this episode, I talk with Nyisha Rylander, who teaches yoga in three very different contexts on the island of Kauai: at a local gym with regular students, at resorts with one-time guests, and online as part of her health coaching business. You’ll hear how she used one master sequence—what she calls her “resort yoga”—as a template that built her fluency and freed up her attention for h...

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42. How to Use Music in Yoga Classes: Legal,...

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2025/07/15

Whether you love crafting playlists or prefer teaching in silence, this episode helps you make thoughtful, legally sound, and energetically aware choices about music in yoga classes. I walk you through: the legal requirements most teachers overlooknuts-and-bolts tech tips to avoid disruptionand the nuanced ways sound shapes student experience.You’ll also get guiding principles and practical options for building your confidence and versatility—so your class can thrive with or without music. Li...

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41. How to Teach Corporate Yoga Classes That Pay Well...

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2025/07/08

Corporate yoga might just be the hidden gem of your teaching business. In this episode, I share everything you need to know to succeed in this unique environment—from landing gigs to crafting office-friendly sequences. You’ll learn how to approach HR and wellness directors, price your sessions with confidence, and teach diverse groups who may never have stepped foot in a studio. I break down exactly how to adapt your teaching whether your students are in skirts or in steel-toed boots—and why ...

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40. Handling Nosebleeds, Cramps, and Dizziness in...

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2025/07/01

As yoga teachers, we’re often prepared for the flow—but what about the unexpected? From nosebleeds and nausea to cramps and emotional releases, minor medical situations happen more often than we expect. In this episode, I share practical, professional ways to respond to these common classroom incidents without derailing your teaching or unsettling your students. You’ll learn how to recognize early signs of trouble, maintain class momentum while tending to individual needs, and communicate cle...

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39. Teaching Yoga in Small Spaces: Maximize Every Inch

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2025/06/24

NB: I fixed the audio glitch—thanks for listening to this better version! Tight rooms, big challenges—and even bigger opportunities! In this episode, I share lessons from years of teaching yoga in spaces that may have seemed too small on paper but that turned out to be perfectly intimate in practice. You’ll hear my go-to strategies for mat arrangements, movement economy, managing props, and creating a powerful group energy, even when everyone’s elbow-to-elbow. Plus, I offer a fresh perspectiv...

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38. How to Sub Yoga Classes Without Apologizing or...

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2025/06/17

My second-ever yoga class as a teacher is one I showed up to take but wound up subbing unexpectedly. I learned a lesson I’ve carried ever since: you don’t have to be the regular teacher, you just have to be you. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I’ll walk you through how to: navigate the challenges of subbing someone else’s classcommunicate effectivelyset the right tonehonor class culturebalance familiarity with your own styleand handle mixed student reactions!Whether you’re stepp...

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37. Why Boundaries Make You a Better Yoga Teacher

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2025/06/10

In Episode 37, I dive deep into the essential yet often uncomfortable topic of boundaries in yoga teaching. I share insights from over two decades of experience, covering: the teacher-student dynamicethical considerationsthe tricky terrain of transference and projectionYou’ll learn practical tips on maintaining professional and personal limits, communicating clearly, and recognizing when your boundaries are slipping. Most importantly, we’ll reframe boundaries not as barriers but as powerful c...

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36. Navigating Private Yoga Lessons: Personalized...

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2025/06/03

The most transformative yoga moments I’ve had didn’t come in packed studios—they happened one-on-one. In this episode, we dive deep into how to craft meaningful, student-centered private yoga sessions. I walk you through welcoming students, providing tailored feedback, managing pacing and flow, adapting on the fly, and creating a safe, empowering space. We’ll cover how to read subtle cues, when to pivot your plan, and how to conclude each session with clear next steps. Whether you’re new to p...

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35. How to Prepare for a Private Yoga Lesson (Even If...

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2025/05/27

If you feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of teaching a private yoga lesson, you’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to prepare for a private session that’s safe, professional, and deeply personalized—whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth. We cover how to create an effective intake process, use the 6-4-2 sequencing framework to build a tailored plan, and how to add meaningful value before and after the session. I also share strategies for choosin...

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34. How to Handle Medical Emergencies in Yoga Class:...

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2025/05/20

The longer you teach, the more likely you’ll face a medical emergency in class. In this episode, we explore how to recognize and respond to serious situations like diabetic shock, cardiac events, and seizures—those rare but real class-stopping issues. You’ll hear real-life stories from teachers who stayed calm, trusted their instincts, and took the right action at the right time. I’ll walk you through a practical checklist to prepare for emergencies, from updating your CPR certification to kn...

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33. Managing Difficult Students Without Losing Your Cool

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2025/05/13

Every yoga teacher encounters students whose behavior challenges their calm—talking during class, arriving late, doing their own thing, or just radiating resistance. In this episode, I share real-life stories from my two decades of teaching and offer compassionate, effective strategies to address common classroom disruptions without compromising your boundaries or your students’ dignity. We’ll reframe “difficult students” into “challenging behaviors,” align our responses with yogic principles...

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32. How to Be a Gracious Host to Your Students:...

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2025/05/06

In today’s episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I explore how thinking of yourself as a gracious host—not just an instructor—can deeply transform your students’ experience. I share actionable tips like preparing your space, greeting each student personally, adjusting your cues to student needs, and embracing authenticity in every class you teach. Plus, I introduce my new Comfort Zone Yoga studio setup where I’ll be creating even more content to support your growth as a teacher. You’ll learn:...

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31. Season 1 Recap: Building Confidence + What’s Next...

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2025/04/29

In this episode, I’m celebrating 31 episodes of Yoga Teacher Confidential by looking back at what we’ve covered in season 1—an entire season focused on building confidence as a yoga teacher. From centering your students to handling nerves and dealing with difficult moments, we’ve built a foundation to support your teaching for the long haul. I’ll revisit key lessons, like: Why you’re the guide, not the heroHow to reframe student walkoutsThe power of learning namesWhat blank expressions really...

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30. The Secret to Great Teaching: Finding Your...

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2025/04/22

What sets apart a truly magnetic yoga teacher—the kind students will rearrange their lives to practice with? It’s not the perfect playlist or poetic cueing. It’s authenticity. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I explain why being yourself isn’t just a cliché—it’s your greatest teaching asset. We’ll explore: Why imitation holds you backHow to lean into your natural personalityThe difference between performance and presenceHow to develop signature cues and themes that reflect your l...

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8:43

29. You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Effective:...

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2025/04/15

When I first began teaching yoga, I didn’t feel confident—and honestly, I still have my days. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I’m sharing how confidence is built, not born. You’ll hear the awkward story of my second-ever class (spoiler: it was spontaneous), how I reframed failure, and the exact practices I used to grow into a confident guide. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been teaching for years, these mindset shifts and tools will help you lead with clarity, presen...

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The Certification Myth: Why More Training Won’t Make...

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2025/04/08

Are you caught in the cycle of chasing certifications, thinking one more training will finally make you feel ready? You’re not alone. Many yoga teachers—new and experienced—fall into the trap of believing that more hours, credentials, and certifications will give them legitimacy, confidence, and expertise. But here’s the truth: your ability as a teacher isn’t measured in training hours. In this episode, I break down: Why the yoga industry encourages a never-ending certification chaseHow confi...

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