• Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher

  • Auteur(s): Sage Rountree
  • Podcast

Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher

Auteur(s): Sage Rountree
  • Résumé

  • Yoga Teacher Confidential is your backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, dives into the real challenges and rewards of teaching yoga, offering expert advice and secrets to help you build confidence, connect with your students, and teach with authenticity. Sage draws on her two decades of experience teaching yoga, running a studio, and training teachers to share practical insights you can use right away. You'll also hear advice from her books, including Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, The Art of Yoga Sequencing, and The Professional Yoga Teacher's Handbook. Whether you’re navigating imposter syndrome, mastering classroom presence, or refining your skills to teach specialized niches like athletes, this podcast empowers you to lead your classes with clarity, grace, and ease.

    © 2025 Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher
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  • How to Be a Gracious Host to Your Students: Elevate Your Teaching by Welcoming Connection
    May 6 2025

    In today’s episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I explore how thinking of yourself as a gracious host—not just an instructor—can deeply transform your students’ experience. I share actionable tips like preparing your space, greeting each student personally, adjusting your cues to student needs, and embracing authenticity in every class you teach. Plus, I introduce my new Comfort Zone Yoga studio setup where I’ll be creating even more content to support your growth as a teacher.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to set the “table” for student success
    • Why being present at the door matters
    • How to accommodate different learning styles without hovering
    • The value of post-class reflection (hello, hostess diary!)
    • Why authenticity always trumps perfection

    This episode is all about empowering you to create a warm, welcoming space where transformation can truly happen.

    Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Get in the Zone at Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you—let's chat there!

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

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Threads
    • Bluesky
    • Pinterest

    And come explore my mentorship program, continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.

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    10 min
  • 31. Season 1 Recap: Building Confidence + What’s Next for Yoga Teacher Confidential
    Apr 29 2025

    In this episode, I’m celebrating 31 episodes of Yoga Teacher Confidential by looking back at what we’ve covered in season 1—an entire season focused on building confidence as a yoga teacher. From centering your students to handling nerves and dealing with difficult moments, we’ve built a foundation to support your teaching for the long haul.

    I’ll revisit key lessons, like:

    • Why you’re the guide, not the hero
    • How to reframe student walkouts
    • The power of learning names
    • What blank expressions really mean
    • Why consistency matters more than variety

    Then, I share what’s coming next: a shift from a rigid seasonal format to a more fluid, responsive release schedule. I’ll still be touching on themes like classroom management, studio dynamics, and career growth—but now with the freedom to respond to your questions and insights in real time.

    This episode marks a turning point, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have you along for the ride. Here’s to growing together in confidence, one class at a time.

    * Scavenger hunt: if you're watching this on Spotify as a video podcast, you'll notice my "safe word" that I missed while editing—the first one to comment there with the correct word will win a prize!

    Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Get in the Zone at Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you—let's chat there!

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

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Threads
    • Bluesky
    • Pinterest

    And come explore my mentorship program, continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.

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    10 min
  • 30. The Secret to Great Teaching: Finding Your Authentic Voice
    Apr 22 2025

    What sets apart a truly magnetic yoga teacher—the kind students will rearrange their lives to practice with? It’s not the perfect playlist or poetic cueing. It’s authenticity.

    In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I explain why being yourself isn’t just a cliché—it’s your greatest teaching asset. We’ll explore:

    • Why imitation holds you back
    • How to lean into your natural personality
    • The difference between performance and presence
    • How to develop signature cues and themes that reflect your life experience
    • The liberating truth about not pleasing everyone

    Whether you’re new to teaching or refining your seasoned voice, this episode offers real-world strategies to grow your confidence and deepen your impact.

    If you’re ready to step into your full teaching potential, join me in the Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing Mentorship Program. Let’s teach from the inside out.

    Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Get in the Zone at Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you—let's chat there!

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

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Threads
    • Bluesky
    • Pinterest

    And come explore my mentorship program, continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.

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    19 min

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