35. How to Prepare for a Private Yoga Lesson (Even If You’re Nervous)

If you feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of teaching a private yoga lesson, you’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to prepare for a private session that’s safe, professional, and deeply personalized—whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth.We cover how to create an effective intake process, use the 6-4-2 sequencing framework to build a tailored plan, and how to add meaningful value before and after the session. I also share strategies for choosing the right teaching environment, managing your nerves, and delivering a student-centered experience from start to finish.This is your complete roadmap to feeling confident, capable, and prepared to serve your private clients with clarity and intention.Links mentioned in this episode:– Tally.so: https://tally.so– Google Forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/– Download templates for intake, lesson planning, and follow-up emails, learn the 6-4-2 sequencing framework, and join our free teacher community at comfortzoneyoga.com.Join 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....