Best Sage Rountree Podcasts (2026)

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66. How We Can Work Together in 2026: Programs for Every Stage of Your Teaching Journey 16:07

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I've spent twenty years watching yoga teachers struggle with the same pattern. They finish their training, start teaching, and then something happens. They're standing in front of three students wondering what they're doing wrong. They're scrambling every Sunday night to plan Monday's class. Or they never start teaching at all because the imposter …

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65. Teaching Meditation with Confidence—Gabrielle Harris on Authenticity and Finding Your Voice 37:07

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Most yoga teachers feel secretly terrified about teaching meditation. You know how to cue a vinyasa, but when it comes to that moment where you ask students to sit still and turn inward, the panic sets in. Who am I to guide someone's meditation practice? In this conversation with Gabrielle Harris—author of Lessons in Meditation, The Language of Yin…

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44: Overwhelmed with sequencing your weekly yoga class? Create a system with Charlotte Muller 45:59

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of yoga sequencing with expert Charlotte Muller, who shares her journey from discovering yoga as a grieving tool to becoming a master at crafting creative sequences using her method called foreshadowing. You'll learn about: The importance of creative sequencing, Incorporating foreshadowing into your syst…

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64. From Set Sequences to Lead Teacher: Lana Boone on Finding Confidence Through Framework 28:35

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When Lana Boone first started teaching formats beyond her familiar Baptiste sequence, she was terrified. Today, she's the lead teacher at Yoga Six in Potomac, Maryland, confidently teaching everything from power to restorative to sound bath—and her classes are filling up. In this conversation, Lana shares how the 6-4-2 framework and chunking approa…

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63. How I Chose My 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (And Why I'm Building a Better One) 19:42

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Most 200-hour yoga teacher trainings teach you how to do yoga—but they don't teach you how to teach yoga. If you've been through a training yourself, you know exactly what I mean. You spent weeks learning Sanskrit names, memorizing muscles, and perfecting your own poses. Then they handed you a certificate and said you're a yoga teacher now. Except …

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43: Burned Out by Admin? Streamline Your Yoga Business with Smart Tech with Eddie Arpin from OfferingTree 44:45

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Discover the inspiring story behind OfferingTree as founder Eddie Arpin shares how a background in engineering led to empowering yoga teachers and wellness professionals with user-friendly business tools. This episode dives into the real challenges yoga teachers face like managing bookings, payments, and marketing and how the right technology can s…

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62. Your Teaching Year in Review: Reflection and Intention Setting for 2026 18:27

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Most yoga teachers end the year measuring what they didn't accomplish. The workshops they didn't lead, the certifications they didn't finish, the Instagram following that didn't grow. But here's what I've learned after two decades of teaching: you're probably measuring the wrong things. In this episode, I'm walking you through the reflection framew…

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61. Teaching Yoga When Friends and Family Show Up to Class 19:28

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The most awkward yoga class I ever taught? When my husband raised his hand mid-class like a third grader to ask if he was doing it right. If you're teaching through the holidays, you're probably about to experience your own version of this—friends, family, and visiting relatives showing up to your class. In this episode, we're diving into one of th…

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42: Why Your Yoga Business Needs a Free Offer That Actually Works with Colynn Cespedes 47:42

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In this episode, Colynn Cespedes from Frikshuhn Yoga joins me to dive deep into the art and strategy of creating a free offer that truly grows your business. You'll learn why lead magnets are essential in today's saturated market, how to craft offers that attract your ideal clients, and how building and nurturing a community should be done with an …

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60. Teaching Yoga on Video—What I Learned the Hard Way 25:53

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I've been creating yoga video content since the DVD era—and I've made just about every mistake you can make along the way. From losing the rights to my own videos to stress-recording live classes while trying to serve paying students, my journey with video has been full of hard-won lessons. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on 20+ years…

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59. Evolve Your Voice: The Power of Self-Assessment for Yoga Teachers 26:14

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Most yoga teachers avoid watching themselves teach. The cringe factor is real. But self-assessment through video recording is the single most effective—and completely free—tool you have for evolving as a teacher. In this episode, we're diving deep into the second E in my S.E.R.V.E. Method: Evolve Your Voice. I'm sharing the complete framework I tea…

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41: Simple & Effective Yoga Sequencing: Proven Methods for Confident Teaching with Sage Rountree 57:28

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This week we dive deep into the art and science of pedagogy in yoga teaching with Sage Rountree. Sage shares her rich experience in transitioning from an academic teaching background to yoga instruction and the lessons learned along the way. We discuss: The importance of repetition, clear queuing, and balancing structure with flexibility in class p…

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58. Phase 5: Mastery and Legacy—Teaching the Teachers Who Will Teach the Teachers 13:46

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After two decades of teaching yoga and training teachers, I've noticed something profound: some of my most meaningful moments happen when I visit the teacher trainees of my former students. These metaphorical grandchildren—students of my students—represent what Phase 5 of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline is truly about. Phase 5 isn't about age or …

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57. The Call to Teach: What Happens Before You Even Know You Want to Be a Yoga Teacher 12:45

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There's a phase that happens before yoga teacher training even begins—a liminal space where you're no longer just a student, but you're not yet ready to call yourself a teacher. I call it Phase Zero. Maybe you find yourself mentally teaching along during class, wondering why the teacher chose that particular sequence. Maybe people keep telling you …

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40: How to Build Confidence and Overcome Limiting Beliefs as a Yoga Teacher with Karen Fabian 1:11:37

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Are you looking to boost your confidence and break through the limiting beliefs holding you back? In this episode, I sit down with Karen Fabian to explore the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and personal stories that can help you step into your full potential, both on and off the mat. In this episode, you'll hear: Karen's inspiring journey fr…

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56. What Teaching Yin and Restorative Contributes to ALL Your Class Formats 23:50

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I used to think teaching yin and restorative yoga were niche skills—nice to have if you wanted to teach those specific classes, but not essential to your development as a yoga teacher. I was completely wrong. After 20+ years of teaching and training teachers, I've discovered that learning to teach yin and restorative might be the most transformativ…

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55. Phase 4: How to Thrive as a Yoga Teacher—Confidence, Boundaries, and Legacy 16:39

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In this episode, I explore what it really means to thrive as a yoga teacher. Phase Four of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline—the Thriving Teacher Zone—is where teaching becomes intuitive, fulfilling, and sustainable. I share the signs that you’ve reached this stage, from having loyal students and diversified income to teaching from intuition rather…

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39: Have We Forgotten the True History of the Chakras? The Hidden Origins of Modern Yoga Philosophy 1:12:38

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Most of us learned that the chakras are an ancient yogic system, but what if that story isn't quite true? In this episode, I take you down the rabbit hole that completely changed how I understand chakras. What started as simple class planning for my yin yoga series turned into a deep dive into the forgotten history of the modern Western chakra syst…

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54. Phase 3 of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Moving Beyond Teaching Plateaus and Building Your Yoga Career 12:33

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53. The Mindset Shift That Transforms Your Teaching 13:27

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After 52 weekly episodes—a full year of this show!—one truth has emerged: the teachers who struggle most are still practicing yoga while trying to teach it. In this anniversary episode, I explore the irony at the core of our profession: yoga is an inward practice, but teaching yoga demands we look outward. I share my personal journey, the common st…

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38: Spinal Energetics Explained: Release Trauma & Restore Balance with Yoga Teacher Georgie Jeans 33:03

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Unlock the mysteries of spinal energetics in this transformative episode with guest Georgie Jeans a yoga teacher and spinal energetics practitioner. Learn all about this emerging somatic healing modality blends gentle touch, breathwork, and intuitive energy work to release deep-seated tension and trauma. Adrianne shares her experience being guided …

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52. Medical Emergencies in Class, Part 3: When the Emergency Is Yours 8:53

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Emergencies happen in yoga class—and sometimes the emergency is mine. In this third installment of the series, I share practical steps for handling sudden illness, a coughing fit or lost voice, migraines, or a panic spike while I’m teaching. You’ll hear real stories, what I say to students in the moment, and how I decide whether to simplify, deputi…

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51. The Truth About Leading Yoga Retreats with Amy Boerner 39:35

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Leading a yoga retreat isn’t just a vacation with yoga—it’s a business, a service, and a deep commitment to your students. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I talk with retreat leader Amy Boerner about what really goes into hosting successful retreats. From requiring deposits that “hurt to lose” to learning the hard way why you should n…

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37: How to Sell Your Yoga Classes Without Feeling Pushy with Brytta Moreira 56:10

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Does the thought of selling make you feel a bit uncomfortable? Today's guest will flip the way you think about sales and selling as a yoga teacher on its head and make you excited to go out there and start practicing how to sell. In this episode, we discuss: Sales as a spiritual practice Why it's essential and not at all sleezy Getting comfortable …

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50. Phase Two of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Finding Your Teaching Identity and Confidence 13:54

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Five years into teaching, I realized I was sounding just like one of my mentors—same words, same tone, same everything. It made me wonder: who am I as a teacher when I’m not imitating someone else? In this episode, we’re diving into Phase Two of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: the Identity Formation Zone. This is where you’ve moved past the over…

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49. Space Management Secrets for Large Yoga Classes 15:04

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Teaching yoga in a big space with dozens of students can be daunting—how do you connect with everyone and keep the class flowing? In this episode, I share practical strategies for managing large rooms so every student feels included. You’ll learn how to set up your space, move with intention, project your voice, and adapt to challenges without losi…

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36: Lineage, Philosophy, and Cults: How to Teach Yoga Without Losing Yourself Or Your Practice with Rachel Scott 49:12

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How can we honor our lineage, share yoga's philosophical roots, and let our personality shine? In this episode with Rachel Scott, we discuss how to share the wisdom passed down through generations, weave philosophy into your classes, what to do if your lineage feels tainted by scandals or cultish behaviour when you know the deeper teachings are hea…

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48. How to Plan Your Yoga Class Quickly and Easily with the Prep Station 14:59

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If you’ve ever found yourself spending hours on Sunday night scrolling Instagram for yoga class ideas, this episode is for you. I share the real struggle teachers face with planning: the overwhelm, the blank-page anxiety, or the temptation to just wing it. After 20+ years of teaching, I’ve discovered that the most successful teachers aren’t the mos…

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47. How to Find Private Clients Who Value Your Teaching 24:50

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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 expertis…

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35: Has the Yoga Industry Bubble Burst? 35:53

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Is the yoga teaching industry dead? This is the hype that's trending on Instagram right now. In today's solo episode I discuss: How algorithms create echo chambers that can either fuel our success or destroy our confidence The deeper shifts I've seen happening over the past couple of years that everyone is predicting now How I'm shifting how I view…

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46. How to Build Community in Yoga Class—Before, During, and After 22:56

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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…

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45. How to Move Past YTT Overwhelm and Actually Feel Ready to Teach 11:53

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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-guess…

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44. The Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Where You Are, What’s Next, and How to Move Forward 10:56

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“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. Wheth…

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34: Indian Mythology For Yoga Teachers with Dr. Raj Balkaran 46:08

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Ever wonder why yoga poses have names like Hanumanasana or Garudasana, and what they actually mean? In this episode with guest Dr. Raj Balkaran we'll find out how asanas were named and how stories, from ancient mythology to cultural narratives, literally shape our consciousness, behaviors, and entire civilization. Plus discover how being aware of t…

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43. Repetition Builds Confidence: Nyisha Rylander’s Journey Teaching Yoga on Kauai 29:16

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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. …

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33: 7 Ways To Identify AI Writing in 2025 31:18

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Have you been reading content online lately and thought, "Is this AI-generated?" or have you been editing AI content and wondered if you've infused enough of yourself into it to make it you? Today, I'm going to turn you into a human AI-detector. By the end of this episode, you're going to be able to sniff out unedited AI content from a mile away an…

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42. How to Use Music in Yoga Classes: Legal, Practical, and Energetic Tips 27:39

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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 overlook nuts-and-bolts tech tips to avoid disruption and the nuanced ways sound shapes student experience. Yo…

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41. How to Teach Corporate Yoga Classes That Pay Well and Feel Great 28:38

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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…

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40. Handling Nosebleeds, Cramps, and Dizziness in Yoga Class: Minor Medical Emergencies with Grace 22:05

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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 …

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32: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams as a Yoga Teacher With MaKenzie Fly 46:53

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In this episode with MaKenzie Fly host of the Master Your Yoga Teaching Podcast we talk about how she created the layers of her multi-passionate business that includes in-person classes, online memberships, retreats, mentoring, and more. She shares her journey creating a multi-revenue stream yoga business, from messiness to refinement. We explore t…

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39. Teaching Yoga in Small Spaces: Maximize Every Inch 23:11

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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 arrangem…

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38. How to Sub Yoga Classes Without Apologizing or Losing Your Style 17:11

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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 class commun…

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31: Don't Overthink It - a Permission Slip to Create 39:50

7M ago39:50

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Perfectionism holding you back from creating? In this solo episode, I tackle a common trap that holds so many yoga teachers (including myself) stuck—waiting until everything is "perfect" before putting themselves out there. I'll discuss how: Embracing your "sucky" phase as a teacher and business owner is one of your greatest assets. I got out of my…

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37. Why Boundaries Make You a Better Yoga Teacher 17:36

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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 dynamic ethical considerations the tricky terrain of transference and projection You’ll learn practical tips on maintaining professional and personal limits, …

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36. Navigating Private Yoga Lessons: Personalized Teaching, Lasting Impact 15:02

7M ago15:02

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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 s…

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30: What Type Of Yoga Business Do You Want? 26:50

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In this solo episode, I'm asking you to take a step back and really reflect on what you want your yoga or wellness business to look like—beyond the polished promises of social media. From building a six-figure brand to teaching one deeply fulfilling class a week, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. We'll explore how your energy, lifestyle, skill…

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35. How to Prepare for a Private Yoga Lesson (Even If You’re Nervous) 12:32

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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…

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34. How to Handle Medical Emergencies in Yoga Class: Life-Saving Preparation Every Teacher Needs 12:19

8M ago12:19

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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…

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29: Nervous System Regulation for Business Success with Colynn Cespedes 1:08:48

8M ago1:08:48

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In this episode I welcome my co-host for the 2025 All Mats Taken Yoga Business Summit, Colynn Cespedes. In today's pre-summit chat we'll be exploring how your nervous system regulation impacts your business and what you can do to set yourself up for success. We'll also talk about the summit which is coming up this week! During the summit Colynn wil…

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33. Managing Difficult Students Without Losing Your Cool 14:06

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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 yo…