1. How Centering Your Students Transforms Your Teaching

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, I present the powerful shift in mindset that will revolutionize your yoga teaching career. In this episode, you’ll learn:The misconception many yoga teachers have about their role in classHow focusing on your students’ journey can alleviate your imposter syndrome and build your confidence as a yoga teacherPractical ways to center students' agency and become a better guideHave you experienced a shift in your teaching mindset? Share your story with me on Instagram at @sagerountree.Links:Building a StoryBrand by Donald MillerGary Kissiah, “Should You Ask About Injuries Before Class?”Sage's website for yoga resourcesGet the free greatest-hits lesson planJoin the Comfort Zone Yoga 200-hour yoga teacher training—curriculum is open now and our live cohort runs September through November 2026. Be sure to tell your students who are interested in teaching, too!Read all about it here.Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Join Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you!For more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials:InstagramFacebookThreadsAnd come explore my mentorship program, Yoga Class Prep Station membership, continuing education and 200/300/500-hour teacher training programs, and my many books for yoga teachers. It's all at sagerountree.com....