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Working in Yoga

Rebecca Sebastian
Yoga
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Industry
Neurodiversity
Yoga Profession
Yoga Alliance
Yoga Teacher Training
Credentialing
Education
International Association Of Yoga Therapists
Yoga Profession Leadership
Trauma
Burnout
Pedagogy
Wellness Industry
Continuing Education
Professional Development
Yoga Therapy Credential (CIYT)
Independent Yoga Career
Certification

Join yoga studio owner, yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and yoga non-profit founder Rebecca Sebastian for a water cooler discussion of what it is to work in the yoga world.

We will talk about our experiences, good & bad, connect with each other, share tips freely, and tell our stories.

Many years ago a yoga-teacher friend of mine said to me “the one things I don’t like about being a yoga teacher... more

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Most yoga professionals have no employer contributing to their retirement. No pension. No automatic savings. Whatever gets built for the future is built entirely through individual planning, out of an already stretched income, in a profession that cu... more

Leslie Pearlman is back, and this update to their 2024 conversation covers even more ground than the original. Rebecca and Leslie dig into online and hybrid teaching not as a lesser alternative to in-person but as a genuinely distinct skillset that r... more

The online yoga business is sold as the answer to everything — unlimited reach, passive income, freedom from the studio model. The reality has a specific math that most of the people selling online business courses are not showing you. In this episod... more

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Part 2 of this conversation with Nana Amoako-Anin goes somewhere a little more personal — and just as essential. Rebecca and Nana talk about the confidence it takes to charge what your work is actually worth, and why pricing remains such a persistent... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Shyam Ranganathan
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Episode: Yoga Philosophy, Virtue Ethics & Why Dissatisfaction Is the Beginning — A Revisited Conversation With Dr. Shyam Ranganathan
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Episode: Perfectionism, Activism & White Supremacy Culture in Yoga — A Revisited Conversation With Colice Sanders
Amara Miller
Sociology professor at California State University East Bay; yoga practitioner and researcher
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Episode: How We Built the Yoga Organizations We Have — A Revisited Conversation With Amara Miller
Leslie Pearlman
Yoga teacher training programs expert
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Episode: A Conversation Worth Revisiting — Yoga Teacher Training Best Practices With Leslie Pearlman
Alexia Walker
Michigan yoga teacher, 500-hour trauma-informed teacher, former studio teacher, new non-traditional spaces advocate
Yoga community / education
Episode: Mapping the Real Landscape of Yoga Teaching Today — With Alexia Walker
Reika Shucart
Full-time yoga teacher based in Long Beach, California; host of Full Time Yoga Teacher Podcast
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Episode: The Economics of Yoga — Curiosity, Community Spaces & Staying in the Work With Reika Shucart
Dr. Stevie Inghram
Naturopathic doctor and yoga therapist
Episode: Data, Transparency & Building the Yoga Industry We Actually Deserve — With Dr. Stevie Inghram (Part 2)
Stevie Inghram
Naturopathic doctor and yoga therapist
Naturopathic medicine and yoga therapy
Episode: Debt, Standards, and Who's Really Looking Out for You — With Dr. Stevie Inghram (Part 1)
Jenna Csont
Yoga therapist and Somatic Therapy Manager at Skyway Behavioral Health
Skyway Behavioral Health
Episode: Yoga Therapy Jobs in Clinical Settings — With Jenna Csont & Whitney Pasch (Part 1)

Host

Rebecca Sebastian
Host of the show and founder of a yoga studio and nonprofit initiatives; frequently discusses studio ownership, teaching, and industry reform.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Th real deal podcast

    I am so grateful to have found this podcast! I’m a longtime yoga teacher and therapist myself, an RN and this podcast speaks to me on a level I’ve never found in my local community. Thank you so much! Forever grateful. I feel heard without even meeting you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The real yogamon
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast for yoga teachers!

    It can be so isolating being a yoga teacher in the digital age. These water cooler chats bring us together! I love Rebecca’s focus this season on overcoming perfectionism, as a recovering perfectionist myself! I highly recommend this!

    -Ann Swanson, MS, C-IAYT, ERTY500, author of Meditation for the Real World

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GastrocRock
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Sponsorship appeal lies in authentic industry critique and actionable career guidance.
Listeners appreciate the candid, water-cooler style and practical focus on pay and workload.
The show is seen as supportive for teachers feeling isolated in the digital era.
Fans value deep dives into ethics and non-traditional paths in yoga careers.

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#199
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#179
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#204
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Creative Metrics of a Yoga Pro: Planning, People & Paying Attention. A Chat with Carol Rossi
Q: What does a quintessential client look like, and why is defining this helpful?
Visualize an ideal teaching day, including location, room setup, and audience; use this to guide outreach, offerings, and prioritization of feedback, while remaining flexible to adjacent opportunities.
The Creative Metrics of a Yoga Pro: Planning, People & Paying Attention. A Chat with Carol Rossi
Q: How can yoga teachers start using data collection without overwhelming themselves?
Start with a simple, three-question feedback template after classes and gradually build from there, ensuring questions are open-ended and focused on what students are experiencing and needing rather than pushing toward a predefined answer.
When Yoga Leaves the Room. Intuition, Somatic Education, and Working with Animals with Gloria Hester
Q: How did you start translating yoga and somatic work into what you do with animals?
I began with a deep curiosity about how animals move and feel, and I learned to listen to their feedback, often working with horses and later expanding to other vertebrates. It was about teaching humans to sense and respond to the animal's inner experience, not just applying a fixed technique.
When Yoga Studios Sell Belonging: Community, Power, and MLM Culture in the Yoga World
Q: What shifts it from something that has malicious intent versus something that is fairly innocent and sweet and sharing something nice with somebody you love?
Brandie explains that the key difference is whether there is a personal, non-financial motivation or whether there is a direct, tangible financial benefit tied to others. When sharing becomes a vehicle for personal gain through dual relationships, it becomes problematic; if it's just goodwill, it can remain innocent.
The Economics of Yoga — Curiosity, Community Spaces & Staying in the Work With Reika Shucart
Q: How important is diversification of income for a sustainable yoga career?
Vital. Don't rely on a single studio; have online offerings, private clients, workshops, and other avenues so you can weather changes in the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working in Yoga

What is Working in Yoga about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real-world work life in the yoga sphere, from studio economics and independent practice to teaching, training, and leadership. Episodes frequently dissect compensation, workload, credentialing, and industry structures, while also exploring ethics, mentorship, and evolving models like hybrid trainings and community-led initiatives. Listeners can expect candid conversations with practitioners and educators who critique the system and offer practical guidance for teachers, studio owners, and aspiring leaders. A notable strength is the data-informed approach to economics and career planning in a field often driven by passion, plus a willingness to challenge status quo practices and advocate for sustainable, human-centered c... more

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2. Colice Sanders
3. Amara Miller
4. Leslie Pearlman
5. Alexia Walker
6. Reika Shucart
7. Dr. Stevie Inghram
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