The Learning Mistake Most Yoga Teachers Make (EP.398)

Episode 398 of the Conversations for Yoga Teachers podcast, hosted by Karen Fabian, titled "The Learning Mistake Most Yoga Teachers Make (EP.398)" was published on April 6, 2026 and runs 33 minutes.

April 6, 2026 ·33m · Conversations for Yoga Teachers

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Summary

Many yoga teachers leave their training with a lot of information — anatomy, alignment cues, sequencing ideas — but still feel unsure when it comes to actually teaching. Why does that happen? In this episode, I break down one of the most common learning mistakes yoga teachers make, based on a concept I’ve been talking about: the difference between Building knowledge and Applying knowledge. I heard this idea referenced on the Huberman Lab podcast, where it was framed a little differently but the concept is the same: • declarative learning — understanding information• procedural learning — knowing how to apply it in real time And why most teacher trainings focus heavily on the first, but not enough on the second. I’ll share how this shows up in areas like anatomy, cueing, and sequencing — and why it can leave teachers feeling like they “know” things but still struggle to teach with confidence. If you’ve ever felt like you understand the material but can’t quite translate it into your teaching, this episode will help you see why — and what actually helps things start to click. I also share a short training on how to create a Signature Sequence, which is one of the simplest ways to start applying what you know and feel more confident in your classes: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ Here is the link to the Huberman Lab episode I reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlOA8ObQJXo

Episode Description

Many yoga teachers leave their training with a lot of information — anatomy, alignment cues, sequencing ideas — but still feel unsure when it comes to actually teaching.

Why does that happen?

In this episode, I break down one of the most common learning mistakes yoga teachers make, based on a concept I’ve been talking about: the difference between Building knowledge and Applying knowledge. I heard this idea referenced on the Huberman Lab podcast, where it was framed a little differently but the concept is the same:

• declarative learning — understanding information • procedural learning — knowing how to apply it in real time

And why most teacher trainings focus heavily on the first, but not enough on the second.

I’ll share how this shows up in areas like anatomy, cueing, and sequencing — and why it can leave teachers feeling like they “know” things but still struggle to teach with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt like you understand the material but can’t quite translate it into your teaching, this episode will help you see why — and what actually helps things start to click.

I also share a short training on how to create a Signature Sequence, which is one of the simplest ways to start applying what you know and feel more confident in your classes:

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ Here is the link to the Huberman Lab episode I reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlOA8ObQJXo