Category: Yoga Teacher Affirmations
affirmation: I am in a healthy relationship with my students
Yoga teacher affirmation: I am in a healthy relationship with my students. I recognize that teaching yoga is a conversation, not a monologue—even though it can feel like one. I am a good conversation partner with my students. I listen more than I speak.
Affirmation: Nerves Mean I Care
Yoga teacher affirmation: I view my nerves or any sense of imposter syndrome as a sign that I care deeply about yoga and how I can help my students.
Affirmation: I Help Students Solve Problems
Yoga teacher affirmation: I help students solve problems with yoga. I recognize this is the way to avoid suffering that is to come, and I carry this lesson to my students in classes and in workshops.
Affirmation: I Hold the Space with Sympathy
I hold the space with sympathy and clean energy. I create a container in class that allows for the comfort of routine—no matter what’s going on outside.
Affirmation: I Don’t Get Hung up on My Students’ Expressions
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t get hung up on my students’ expressions.
Affirmation: I Recognize Support Makes Everything Easier
Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize support makes everything easier.
Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher: Moving Beyond Imposter Syndrome with Karen Fabian
You probably love your favorite yoga teachers because they hold the space well and take the seat of the teacher with confidence. This confidence sets a tone that allows students to relax, center, and connect. But for many yoga teachers—both new and experienced—stepping into that confident role isn’t easy, especially when imposter syndrome creeps in.
Affirmation: I Recognize I Don’t Even Know What I Don’t Know
Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize I don’t even know what I don’t know. I know the parts of my practice that come easy are the hardest to teach. And I know my struggles are my superpowers as a teacher.
Affirmation: I Greet My Students by Name
Yoga teacher affirmation: I greet my students by name. I see my students. I acknowledge that students come to class to be seen. I show I see them by calling them by name. And I confirm I am pronouncing names correctly, so that everyone feels truly seen.
The Importance of Learning and Using Your Students’ Names in Yoga Class
One of the most powerful ways to foster connection in your yoga class is simple: learn your students’ names and use them—correctly.
Affirmation: I Am Not the Hero. I’m the Guide.
Yoga teacher affirmation: I center my students’ agency by recognizing that I am not the hero, I am the guide. Everything I offer is a suggestion designed to guide the hero on their journey. For lots more on this affirmation and why it will change every element of your class and your career:
Affirmation: I Know My Teaching Is Part of My Practice
Yoga teacher affirmation: I know my teaching is part of my practice. I learn from every class.