109: Yoga Therapy, Studio Ownership, NGO, and the Truth About the Yoga Industry with Rebecca Sebastian

In this episode of the Full-Time Yoga Teacher Podcast, Reika Shucart speaks with longtime yoga teacher and yoga therapist Rebecca Sebastian, the host of the podcast Working In Yoga. Rebecca shares her unconventional path from nonprofit fundraising into a 25-year career in the yoga industry, including becoming a yoga therapist, studio owner, nonprofit co-founder, and now a full-time media creator covering the realities of working in yoga. Together they discuss building a sustainable yoga career, the economics behind teaching yoga full-time, and why popularity on social media doesn’t necessarily translate to financial success. Rebecca also offers candid insights into yoga therapy training, studio ownership, and how yoga teachers can build a profitable career through workshops, referrals, and professional relationships rather than relying solely on group classes or online visibility.Connect with Rebecca:Podcast: Working in YogaMedia Company: Sunlight MediaReika's Nicaragua Yoga Retreat:⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠Intro to Meditation Workshop with Cayce:March 15th, Sunday 2-4pm PSTIn-person & on zoom (recording will be available)Price: Donation-based (min $20)⁠Register⁠Cayce's Interview Podcast Episode 77Connect with Reika:Instagram: @reikayogaWebsite: www.reikayoga.com