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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 15 MIN

3. Why Your Self-Practice Matters More Than You Think

from Dear Yoga Teacher · host Caitlin Lindsey

What if the key to becoming a better teacher was not by teaching more, but by spending more time on your own mat?In this episode, we talk about why your personal practice isn't a nice-to-have — it's what keeps your teaching grounded, fresh, and sustainable long-term. I share where I went wrong early on in my teaching career and what a real, nourishing self-practice actually looks like in a busy teaching life.Spoiler: it doesn't have to be an hour long.We'll cover:·       Why your self-practice is where your best cues actually come from·       The difference between practicing for yourself and practicing for class prep (and why this matters)·       Why 15 minutes on the mat goes a long way·       How to turn your personal practice into teaching confidenceConnect with Me:·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/·       Pop into my Inbox: [email protected]·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com→ Free sequencing workbook:  www.flowwithcaitlin.com/sequencingworkbook→ Join the waitlist for the Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program (Fall 2026): www.flowwithcaitlin.com/mentorwaitlist

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What if the key to becoming a better teacher was not by teaching more, but by spending more time on your own mat? In this episode, we talk about why your personal practice isn't a nice-to-have — it's what keeps your teaching grounded, fresh, and sustainable long-term. I share where I went wrong early on in my teaching career and what a real, nourishing self-practice actually looks like in a busy teaching life. Spoiler: it doesn't have to be an hour long. We'll cover: · &nb...

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