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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.
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From Nerves to Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Yoga Teacher
Even seasoned yoga teachers feel the jitters. But instead of seeing them as a hindrance, you can learn to use those feelings to your advantage. Let’s explore how to transform nerves into confidence, tackle imposter syndrome, and show up fully for your students.
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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.
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Why You Should Teach Yoga Workshops Now (Even if You’re New)
Learn why teaching yoga workshops is the perfect next step in your teaching journey. Discover how workshops can help you focus your niche, build confidence, and create lasting impact for your students—whether you’re teaching in-person or online.
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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.
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Teaching Yoga When Life Gets Tough
Whether it’s grief, stress, or personal challenges, teaching yoga through tough times demands both courage and compassion—from us and for us.
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Why Your Students’ Blank Expressions in Yoga Class Are a Good Thing
As yoga teachers, it’s easy to feel uncomfortable when we look out into a classroom and see nothing but blank expressions on our students’ faces. “They hate this!” you tell yourself. But what if these quiet faces were a sign of true connection, rather than disengagement?
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Affirmation: I Don’t Get Hung up on My Students’ Expressions
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t get hung up on my students’ expressions.
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How to Teach a Yoga Workshop
Here’s how to create fantastic workshops that make a huge difference for your students while also advancing your career as a yoga teacher.
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Why Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Planning
Consistency beats variety in your yoga class planning every time. Don’t feel like you need a creative yoga sequence every lesson plan to be a good teacher! Here’s why.
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Affirmation: I Recognize Support Makes Everything Easier
Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize support makes everything easier.
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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.