From Student to Teacher: Linzie's First Live Class

What happens when a Yoga for First Responders Instructor School graduate teaches her very first in-person class?In this episode, Olivia sits down with firefighter recruit and YFFR instructor Linzie immediately after stepping off the mat to reflect on the experience. Together, they unpack what effective teaching really looks like, why verbal cueing matters, and how curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we can develop.The conversation expands beyond yoga into communication, leadership, first responder culture, and the science behind why YFFR Instructor School is intentionally designed more like an academy than a traditional yoga teacher training.You'll also hear:Why intention and impact are two different thingsHow verbal coaching creates better instructorsLinzie's update on her firefighter hiring processPractical advice for bringing resilience training into your own departmentAt the end of this episode, you'll hear the full audio from Linzie's class so you can experience her teaching for yourself.If you've ever wondered what the transition from YFFR Instructor School to working Instructor is really like, this episode offers a firsthand look inside the process.Learn more about Yoga for First Responders and Instructor School at yogaforfirstresponders.orgMentioned in this episode:YFFR Virtual Instructor SchoolSign up for YFFR Virtual Instructor School now through August 31st and enroll for the coaching track ($250 Value) at no additional cost! https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/virtual-instructor-school