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Welcome back to the podcast! In this first episode of the Send-Off Series, we’re diving into an important topic for new yoga teachers: what’s next after you finish your yoga teacher training. If you’ve just graduated your yoga teacher training and are wondering how to get started, what opportunities are available, or how to navigate the business side of being a yoga teacher, this episode is for you.
We’ll cover business essentials, ways to gain teaching experience, and practical steps to set yourself up for success as a new yoga teacher. Whether you’re dreaming of teaching in a studio, running workshops, or building an online business, you’ll walk away with clarity and inspiration for your next steps.
Enjoy!
Discussed in this episode:
- Life and podcast updates, plus a recap of the 5-episode season
- Why the business of yoga matters for new teachers
- Business essentials for yoga teachers:
- Always return to your practice and teach authentically
- Build community and hold space for your students
- Get clear on your “why” and your values for teaching
- Career options for yoga teachers:
- Group classes at studios
- 1-on-1 privates or small groups
- Workshops & registered programs
- Opening your own studio
- Teaching online
- Pairing yoga with other passions (Ayurveda, sports, therapy, nutrition, etc.)
- Pursuing advanced training (300-hour, Yoga Therapy, etc.)
- Why teaching as much as possible early on helps you:
- Hone your language and cues
- Gain confidence leading classes
- Learn by watching more bodies move
- Discover your style and preferences
- Build teaching hours that lead to opportunities
- How to land teaching opportunities as a new yoga teacher:
- Get a professional headshot
- Write your yoga bio (3–5 sentences about your training, style, and why you teach)
- Create a yoga teacher resume (trainings, workshops, teaching experience, etc.)
- Build a simple yoga website with a lead magnet (using platforms like OfferingTree)
- Prepare a teaching demo
- Connect with studio owners and say “yes” often
- What to expect when you land your first studio gig:\
- Pay rates ($35–50/class plus possible attendance bonuses)
- Signing contracts—what to look out for
- Training on studio software (MindBody, Wellness Living, OfferingTree, etc.)
- Sub lists vs. assigned classes
- Studio policies on subbing classes
- Final encouragement:
- Even as a new teacher, you have a lot to offer
- Be confident in your teaching
- Always charge for your offerings (even donation-based)
- And much more… Here is the episode!
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