a blog for curious yoga teachers
Here’s all my Sage advice for how to become (almost) everyone’s favorite yoga teacher. You’ll learn a transformative mindset shift: your students, not you, are the heroes of their practice. These posts will give you the tools, inspiration, and confidence to guide them—and see your teaching career flourish.
Where to Find Yoga Teacher Affirmations
Find Sage Rountree’s Yoga Teacher Affirmations at Comfort Zone Yoga!
Affirmation: I am prepared
Yoga teacher affirmation: I am prepared.
Medical Emergencies in Yoga Class: How Teachers Can Prepare and Respond
Learn how yoga teachers can effectively prepare for and respond to medical emergencies in class. From CPR certification to creating emergency action plans, this guide covers everything you need to know to keep your students safe while maintaining a calm, supportive environment.
Affirmation: I respond rather than react
Yoga teacher affirmation: I respond rather than react.
Mastering Yoga Classroom Management: How to Handle Challenging Student Behaviors with Grace
Learn effective strategies for managing difficult yoga students while maintaining your center. Discover how to set compassionate boundaries, respond rather than react, and create a positive experience for everyone in your yoga classroom.
Affirmation: I create a welcoming space
I create a welcoming space where my students feel seen, heard, and supported.
How to Be a Gracious Host: Transform Your Yoga Teaching
As you step into your yoga classroom, remember this: you’re not just an instructor—you’re a host. Just like hosting a dinner party, your job is to create a welcoming environment where your students can have a truly satisfying experience.
Affirmation: I am growing in confidence
Yoga teacher affirmation: I am growing in confidence with every class I teach.
Preventing Yoga Teacher Burnout: Creating a Sustainable Teaching Schedule
Creating a sustainable teaching schedule is essential for preventing yoga teacher burnout. By using “stacks” and “prongs” to organize your classes efficiently, calculating the true value of each teaching opportunity, and setting firm boundaries around your days off, you can build a yoga teaching career that remains fulfilling for years to come. Remember: teaching yoga is a marathon, not a sprint!
let me plan your next yoga class
Feeling uninspired when it’s time to plan? I’m here to help!
Give me your email and I’ll send you my go-to yoga lesson plan with ideas for every minute. This is the class I teach when my energy is low—but it’s the favorite of my students from 20 to 80 years old! I’ll even give you tips on how to adapt it for various class formats.
