In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree shares personal stories about the times she has walked out of classes and why it was never about the teacher. She also provides guidance on how to handle student walkouts in your own yoga classes with empathy and self-compassion.

• Why students walking out of class is often not about the teacher

• Stories that illustrate how students’ actions are rooted in their personal needs

• Practical tips on how to respond when a student leaves your class

Have you ever had a student walk out of your class? I’d love to hear your experience! Connect with me on Instagram @sagerountree or visit sagerountree.com. —Sage

Links:

• Sage’s website for yoga resources

• Connect with Sage on Instagram

• Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast site

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In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree recounts a pivotal experience from her second-ever class that taught her to embrace her own teaching style without feeling the need to apologize for not being like others. This story is a reminder for all yoga teachers: you only have to be you.

You’ll hear:

• How one unexpected teaching opportunity led to invaluable feedback

• The pitfalls of over-apologizing as a yoga teacher

• Why embracing your unique voice is key to connecting with—and centering—your students

Call to Action:

Do you struggle with apologizing for your teaching style? Share your experience with Sage on Instagram @sagerountree, and don’t forget to visit sagerountree.com for more resources that support your journey as an authentic yoga teacher.

Links:

• Sage’s website for yoga resources

• Connect with Sage on Instagram

• Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast site

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

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Threads
• Pinterest

Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.

In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, yoga teacher trainer and studio owner Sage Rountree discusses the powerful shift in mindset that will revolutionize your yoga teaching career. Are you unintentionally messing up by placing too much emphasis on yourself in class? Learn how to make your students the heroes of their own practice and watch your teaching career flourish.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The misconception many yoga teachers have about their role in class
• How focusing on your students’ journey can alleviate your imposter syndrome and build your confidence as a yoga teacher
• Practical ways to center students' agency and become a better guide

Have you experienced a shift in your teaching mindset? Share your story with Sage on Instagram at @sagerountree.

Links:

• Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
• Gary Kissiah, “Should You Ask About Injuries Before Class?”
• Sage's website for yoga resources
• Get the free greatest-hits lesson plan

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

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Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.

Coming October 15: Yoga Teacher Confidential with Sage Rountree, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on what goes on in the yoga classroom and how you can be the best yoga teacher possible for your students.

Season 1 focuses on building confidence in the yoga classroom. We cover vanquishing imposter syndrome in the yoga studio, how to learn and use your students' names, how to be a great sub as a yoga teacher, and more.

Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, has over twenty years' experience teaching yoga. Author of ten books on yoga, including the bestseller Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, she has co-owned the Carolina Yoga Company since 2010 and directs its 200-, 300-, and 500-hour yoga teacher training programs.

New episodes drop every Tuesday across the season, which begins October 15.

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

• Instagram
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• Threads
• Pinterest

Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.