117: Beyond Group Classes: Tara Alperin on Evolving Your Yoga Career

In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher, mentor, and educator Tara Alperin to explore what it really looks like to build a long-term career in yoga. From her beginnings as a competitive figure skater and dancer to teaching over 20 yoga classes a week in New York City, Tara shares how each chapter of her journey shaped the teacher and mentor she is today. We also talk about the realities of making a living as a yoga teacher, how the industry has changed since the pandemic, moving to a new city and rebuilding your teaching career, and why she believes teaching group classes isn't the only path to a sustainable yoga career. Tara's perspective on helping teachers discover their unique gifts. We dive into confidence, imposter syndrome, mentorship, and how yoga teachers can build careers that are both impactful and financially sustainable. Connect with Tara: Website: https://www.tesniyogateachertraining.com/Instagram: @tesniyogaConnect with Reika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ethical Yoga Retreat in Nicaragua⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use code: ALIGN300 for $300 off)Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.reikayoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@reikayoga⁠