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 Burnout

I explain why burnout is common among yoga teachers and how to identify its signs.

2.[00:00:33] Burnout vs. Nerves

Learn how to differentiate between healthy pre-class jitters and true burnout.

3.[00:02:03] What Stress and Rest Teach Us

Lessons from exercise physiology about balancing effort and recovery and how this applies to your teaching.

4.[00:05:56] Tips for Managing Burnout

Discover practical strategies for self-care, building consistency, and setting boundaries in your schedule.

5.[00:07:26] Structuring Your Teaching Schedule

Smart scheduling and optimizing your classes can help prevent burnout.

6.[00:11:03] Streamlining Systems for Longevity

Learn how simplifying your teaching process can help preserve energy and keep you inspired.

7.[00:18:13] Affirmation: I Refill My Well

Use this affirmation to remind yourself of the importance of self-care and balance.

👉 Ready to reclaim your energy and joy in teaching? Check out my books and mentorship program to support your teaching journey:

• The Art of Yoga Sequencing

• The Workshop Workbook

• The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery

• Mastering The Art of Yoga Sequencing Mentorship Membership

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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 Conversation

I share why your yoga class is more than just you giving cues—it’s about fostering a two-way connection.

2.[00:01:26] Hearing Only One Side

Here’s how to understand and embrace the one-sided nature of teaching yoga.

3.[00:04:36] How to Be a Good Conversationalist

Practical ways to make your teaching feel more connected, even when students don’t speak aloud.

4.[00:06:45] Listening Before and After Class

Your students’ voices matter! I explain why listening to them outside of class is just as important as giving cues during it.

5.[00:07:33] Affirmation: I Am in a Healthy Relationship with My Students

Use this affirmation to remind yourself to prioritize connection and care in your teaching.

Resources Mentioned:

•Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2 (coming March 2025—preorder now!)

•The Art of Yoga Sequencing

•Free Email Course on Workshops

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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!

In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree shares how to reframe nerves as an ally, not an obstacle. She offers 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-assurance in the yoga studio!

Chapters:

1. Welcome (0:00): Why imposter syndrome affects so many yoga teachers
2. Understanding Imposter Syndrome (2:15): What it is, why it happens, and how it might actually help you grow
3. Mindset Shifts (6:40): Actionable steps to overcome self-doubt and find your confidence
4. Practical Tips (11:20): Strategies to teach from authenticity and build trust with your students
5. Closing Thoughts (16:10): Recap and affirmation to help you grow as a confident yoga teacher

Links:

• Get Sage’s greatest-hits lesson plan

• Teaching Yoga to Athletes online course with private podcast

For more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials:

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Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.