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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, owning and running a studio, mentoring yoga teachers, and directing yoga teacher trainings to share practical insights you can use

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19:13

Managing Burnout: Strategies for Sustainable Yoga...

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2024/12/24

Feeling burnt out as a yoga teacher? You’re not alone. Teaching yoga is rewarding, but it can also be draining if we don’t care for ourselves. In this episode, I explore what burnout looks like, where it comes from, and, most importantly, how to manage it so you can find joy in teaching again.Chapters:1.[00:00:00] Introduction to BurnoutI explain why burnout is common among yoga teachers and how to identify its signs.2.[00:00:33] Burnout vs. NervesLearn how to differentiate between healthy pr...

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8:36

Teaching Yoga Is a Conversation: How to Truly Connect...

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2024/12/17

Your yoga class isn’t a monologue—it’s a conversation. While you only get to hear your side of it, your students hear both. Becoming a great yoga teacher means giving them the time and space to contribute their side of the conversation, even if it’s silent.In this episode, I explain how teaching yoga is about fostering connection—even when you can’t hear the other side of the dialogue.Chapters:1.[00:00:00] Teaching Yoga Is a ConversationI share why your yoga class is more than just you giving...

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18:31

From Nerves to Confidence: Tackling Imposter Syndrome...

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2024/12/10

What if your nerves are actually a good thing for your yoga teaching? When you shift your thinking to appreciate how much you care about yoga and your students, nerves can be a secret key to confident yoga teaching!Let's reframe nerves as an ally, not an obstacle. In this episode, I offer strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, defining your role as a yoga teacher, and finding confidence in every class you teach. Listen for actionable tips to help you move from self-doubt to self-assuran...

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19:16

Why Every Yoga Teacher Should Lead Workshops (Even...

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2024/12/03

Life as a yoga teacher can feel like a grind, but workshops can change that.Whether you’re a fresh graduate of your 200-hour training or a seasoned teacher, a workshop is a smart next choice for your yoga career. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree shares why leading a yoga workshop can elevate your teaching, solve your students’ problems, and build your confidence.With this episode you’ll learn:Why workshops are essential for building confidence and teaching your nich...

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22:09

Holding Space When Times Are Hard

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2024/11/26

Life is hard—but how we show up for our students in difficult times can make all the difference.In this episode, Sage Rountree shares how to create a consistent, supportive space for yoga students during tough times—for them or for us as teachers.We'll explore:Ritual and ConsistencyRituals offer comfort in challenging times. Sage emphasizes the power of a dependable class structure to help students process grief and trauma.Showing Up for Students While Managing Your Own EmotionsThrough person...

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8:56

Why Blank Expressions in Your Yoga Class Aren’t What...

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2024/11/19

Ever looked out during a yoga class and thought, “Why do my students look so disengaged? They must be hating this!” Good news: those blank faces are often a sign of deep connection—not disinterest.In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree sheds light on the often misunderstood signals yoga teachers receive from their students during class. Discover why blank expressions, furrowed brows, and even sleepy faces could be indicators of a truly engaged, introspective practice. Sag...

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24:37

Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Sequencing

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2024/11/12

Are you spending too much time planning each yoga class? Changing your approach could benefit both you and your students! You’ll feel more relaxed, your students will grow better, and the entire experience will be more fun for everyone involved.In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree explores the importance of consistency over variety when planning yoga classes. Sage offers insights from exercise physiology to demonstrate how consistent sequencing not only enhances learnin...

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28:07

Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher with Karen Fabian

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2024/11/05

Did you know confidence as a yoga teacher is a skill you can build? It’s true—confidence isn’t an innate trait; it’s a skill developed over time, through practice, and by addressing the self-limiting beliefs that hold us back. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential with Sage Rountree, I welcome Karen Fabian, an expert in helping yoga teachers identify and overcome the mental barriers that impact their teaching presence. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome or worried about “g...

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21:24

Are Your Strengths as a Practitioner Holding You Back...

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2024/10/29

Could the very things that drew you to yoga be standing in your way as a teacher? In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree explores how the strengths that make you a natural fit for yoga can also become blind spots in your teaching. When you haven’t had to struggle with certain aspects of the practice, it can be harder to empathize with students who do. Sage shares personal stories and offers guidance on how to identify and work through these blind spots to become a more ef...

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9:30

The Importance of Learning Your Students' Names

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2024/10/22

Students come to group classes to be seen. One of the best ways to show you see them is to learn and use their names. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree discusses the significance of addressing your students by name—and pronouncing their names correctly. From personal anecdotes to practical tips, Sage explains how getting names right can enhance the student-teacher connection and create a more welcoming classroom experience.You’ll hear:• Why names matter in building c...

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25:46

You’re Not the Hero: How Centering Your Students...

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2024/10/15

Are you unintentionally messing up by placing too much emphasis on yourself in class? Learn how to make your students the heroes of their own practice and watch your teaching career flourish. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, yoga teacher trainer and studio owner Sage Rountree discusses the powerful shift in mindset that will revolutionize your yoga teaching career.In this episode, you’ll learn:The misconception many yoga teachers have about their role in classHow focusing on your...

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13:06

When Students Walk Out of Class: It's Not About You

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2024/10/15

Sometimes students walk out of class—and rarely, if ever, is it about YOU, the yoga teacher. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree shares personal stories about the times she has walked out of classes and why it was never about the teacher. She also provides guidance on how to handle student walkouts in your own yoga classes with empathy and self-compassion.• Why students walking out of class is often not about the teacher• Stories that illustrate how students’ actions a...

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12:09

You Only Have to Be You

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2024/10/15

If you've ever felt less than authentically you in front of the classroom, you need to hear this! In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree recounts a pivotal experience from her second-ever class that taught her to embrace her own teaching style without feeling the need to apologize for not being like others. This story is a reminder for all yoga teachers: you only have to be you.You’ll hear:• How one unexpected teaching opportunity led to invaluable feedback• The pitfalls ...

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1:43

Season 1 Trailer

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2024/09/01

Coming October 15: Yoga Teacher Confidential with Sage Rountree, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on what goes on in the yoga classroom and how you can be the best yoga teacher possible for your students.Season 1 focuses on building confidence in the yoga classroom. We cover vanquishing imposter syndrome in the yoga studio, how to learn and use your students' names, how to be a great sub as a yoga teacher, and more.Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, has over twenty years' experience teaching ...

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