42. How to Use Music in Yoga Classes: Legal, Practical, and Energetic Tips

Whether you love crafting playlists or prefer teaching in silence, this episode helps you make thoughtful, legally sound, and energetically aware choices about music in yoga classes. I walk you through:the legal requirements most teachers overlooknuts-and-bolts tech tips to avoid disruptionand the nuanced ways sound shapes student experience.You’ll also get guiding principles and practical options for building your confidence and versatility—so your class can thrive with or without music.Links mentioned:YogiTunesEpidemic SoundCreative Commons 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....