Teaching yoga can be deeply fulfilling, but it can also feel isolating. How do you know if your students are truly connecting with your class? How do you improve if no one tells you what’s working and what isn’t? Without yoga teacher feedback, it’s easy to feel like you’re teaching in a vacuum.
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth as a yoga instructor—but it’s also one of the hardest to come by. Let’s explore:
✅ Why student feedback is rare and how to ask for it effectively
✅ How peer feedback for yoga teachers provides the most valuable insights
✅ Actionable strategies to improve your teaching through structured feedback
If you want to become a stronger, more confident instructor, keep reading.
why student feedback is hard to get
Many yoga instructors struggle to receive feedback because students don’t always know how to articulate what they liked (or didn’t like). Here’s why:
- Lack of technical language. Students may not have the vocabulary to describe what worked. They might say, “That was great!”—but what does that mean?
- Yoga culture discourages criticism. Many yoga students are hesitant to offer constructive feedback because they don’t want to seem negative. “Love and light” prevails and helpful notes are suppressed.
- Students are in a post-class haze. If you’re doing your job well, your students leave class feeling really relaxed. This makes it unlikely that they’ll immediately offer detailed insights.
how to ask for meaningful feedback in yoga classes
To get useful, actionable feedback as a yoga teacher, you have to ask the right questions at the right time. Instead of a generic “How was class?” try:
- Before class: “What keeps you coming back?” or “What do you need for your practice today?”
- After class: “What was one thing that really worked for you today?” or “Was there a moment where you felt lost or confused?”
- Anonymous surveys: Send a simple yoga class evaluation form using Google Forms or SurveyMonkey. Keep it short—3 to 5 questions, max.
By shifting the way you ask, you’ll start to receive clear, helpful feedback that allows you to refine your teaching.
why peer feedback is the best feedback for yoga teachers
While student insights are helpful, your biggest growth as a yoga instructor will come from peer feedback.
Your fellow teachers have the technical expertise to assess:
✅ Your cueing clarity and voice modulation
✅ The structure of your sequencing
✅ Your class pacing and presence
Think about it: If you were a chef, would you rather get feedback from a fellow chef or from a group of hungry teenagers? Your peers can identify subtle refinements that students might never notice but that make a huge difference in your teaching effectiveness.
how to get peer feedback and improve your teaching
If you’re serious about refining your skills as a yoga teacher, here’s how you can start incorporating peer feedback:
Peer observation: Ask a trusted yoga teacher to observe your class and offer feedback.
Join a yoga mentorship program: Structured mentorship provides consistent, high-quality feedback from experienced instructors.
Record yourself teaching: Watch your own classes and critique your sequencing, verbal cues, and presence.
ready for real feedback? join my yoga mentorship program
If you’re craving peer support and expert feedback, I invite you to join my online yoga teacher mentorship program! It’s called Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing: A Mentorship Membership.
Inside, you’ll receive:
✅ Supportive, structured peer feedback
✅ Expert guidance on yoga sequencing and cueing
✅ A welcoming community of yoga teachers invested in growth
You can even earn CEUs or work toward your 300-hour YTT certification. But most importantly, you’ll get real, constructive feedback that helps you teach with confidence.
Learn more at sagerountree.com/mentorship.
embracing feedback for growth
No one gives feedback unless they care. If a student or a peer takes the time to offer constructive insights, it means they want you to succeed.
By actively seeking yoga teacher feedback, you’ll improve your sequencing, class structure, and confidence—ultimately creating a better experience for your students.
Listen to S1E22 of Yoga Teacher Confidential to hear more.
