Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher
Sage RountreeYoga 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, owning and running a studio, me... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationAlternative HealthHow To | |||
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- Perfect for new teachers
This is a really wonderful podcast for new yoga teachers. Short, bite-sized episodes that get right to the point of some of the issues that come up as you teach, and Sage gives you clear, actionable and very supportive advice. Love it.
Apple Podcasts5Sophie_Lucas
United Kingdoma year ago - “A Great Yoga Teacher” Is Right!
I have followed, read, and occasionally practiced IRL with Sage for years. I deeply appreciate and admire her knowledge, wisdom, generosity, and profoundly inspiring example. This podcast is a wonderful roadmap for anyone who wants to be a great yoga teacher. Or for anyone who, like me, wants to be reminded of the magic of studying with a great teacher.
Apple Podcasts5Nutmeg Runner
United Statesa year ago - The best podcast for yoga teachers!
“Yoga Teacher Confidential” is my favorite podcast for yoga teachers. No fluff. Lots of actionable advice. Thank you, Sage!
Apple Podcasts5Christine007!United Statesa year ago - Very Helpful Yoga Teaching Advice
Every episode is filled with ideas that are so practical and helpful in my teaching. She’s an awesome teacher. Her books also are fantastic.
Apple Podcasts5LithopUnited Statesa year ago - Inspiring guidance from a truly wise teacher!
I love how down-to-earth this podcast is—there’s so much practical wisdom in every episode! Rountree’s experiences as a yoga teacher, athlete, author and business owner inform her guidance. I feel as though my confidence in my own style and skills as a yoga teacher has increased after just five episodes!
Apple Podcasts5Westbrook999United States2 years ago
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A practical, experience-driven look at becoming a confident, authentic yoga teacher. Episodes blend philosophy with street-smart teaching techniques—sequencing, cueing, class design, and career strategies—while spotlighting sustainability, student engagement, and nurturing professional growth. The host frequently ties ideas to her curricula, mentorship programs, and published works, offering concrete tools you can apply in studio life, privates, and trainings. A standout angle is weaving philosophy with actionable frameworks (like long-term mentorship, structured sequencing, and audience-centric class design), plus a transparent view into building a teaching career with clarity, balance, and compassion.
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