52. Medical Emergencies in Class, Part 3: When the Emergency Is Yours

Emergencies happen in yoga class—and sometimes the emergency is mine. In this third installment of the series, I share practical steps for handling sudden illness, a coughing fit or lost voice, migraines, or a panic spike while I’m teaching. You’ll hear real stories, what I say to students in the moment, and how I decide whether to simplify, deputize help, or end early. The goal: care for myself so I can care for others, while modeling the self-management we teach.This episode completes our three-part series on medical situations in class:E34: Medical Emergencies in Class, Part 1 — Class-Stopping IssuesE40: Medical Emergencies in Class, Part 2 — Handling Minor Issues without Stopping ClassE52: Part 3 — When the Emergency Is Yours (this episode)Listen in for:A grounding reminder: it’s just yogaQuick triage questions to guide your next moveLanguage to be transparent without oversharingSimple ways to keep students safe while you stabilizeWhy if/then planning helps you stay calm and professionalEmergencies are never easy, but with preparation and perspective, we can meet them with grace and keep our community safe.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....