Have you ever launched something, convinced it would be a success, only for it to fall apart? That’s exactly what happened with my Plan a Month in an Hour workshop. The idea was simple: a supportive session to help yoga teachers plan an entire month of classes in just one hour.
But things didn’t go as planned. Emails landed in spam folders. Participants showed up unprepared as a result. And the redo? No one came.
It felt like a failure—until I realized it was the feedback I needed to create something even better.
what went wrong in my workshop
When I designed the Plan a Month in an Hour workshop, I thought I had all the bases covered:
• A pre-work video to prepare participants
• A detailed email sequence explaining what to bring
• A structured Zoom setup for both group and individual work
Despite my preparation, things fell apart:
1. Emails Landed in Spam: Many participants didn’t see the pre-work instructions.
2. Confusion About the Format: Some attendees didn’t understand what the workshop was about.
3. A No-Show Redo: Even after offering a free redo, no one showed up.
It was clear that something had been lost in translation, but that “failure” turned out to be an opportunity.
the lesson: yoga teachers want clarity and ease
After reflecting on the experience and listening to feedback, I realized that yoga teachers don’t need more complexity—they need clarity, confidence, and tools to make teaching easier.
Many of us fall into two camps as teachers:
• Winging it: Showing up without a plan and hoping inspiration strikes.
• Overcomplicating it: Spending hours creating elaborate class plans.
The solution lies in balance. Teachers thrive when they have a structure to rely on, with enough flexibility to adapt to their students’ needs. That’s what my new mentorship program is all about.
introducing Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing
The missteps of my workshop led to the creation of Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, a mentorship membership designed to help yoga teachers:
• Save time with ready-made lesson plans.
• Gain confidence in their teaching with adaptable, done-for-you tools.
• Balance consistency and variety to keep classes fresh and engaging.
The program includes fully-prepared lesson plans, monthly guidance, and resources that make class planning easier than ever. It’s not just done for you—it’s done with you, so you can grow as a teacher while serving your students better.
takeaways for yoga teachers
If you’re thinking about launching a new class, workshop, or offering, here are the lessons I learned:
1. Validate Your Ideas: Talk to your students and ensure there’s demand for your offering.
2. Communicate Clearly: Double-check that your instructions and details reach your audience.
3. Simplify the Process: Make it as easy as possible for participants to say yes.
💡 Remember: There’s no failure, just feedback.
listen to the full story
Want to hear more about my workshop misstep and how it inspired a better solution? I share the full story, along with actionable tips for yoga teachers, in this week’s episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential.