Becoming a Yoga Teacher: Overcoming Doubts, Embracing Growth, and Finding Your Path

Summary

In this episode, Lauren discusses the readiness and considerations for becoming a yoga teacher. She shares her personal journey and highlights the importance of understanding one's why, committing to personal practice, and embracing continuous learning. Lauren also emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, holding space for others, and the reality of teaching yoga. She addresses common fears and doubts, encourages authenticity and finding one's teaching style, and emphasizes the value of community support. Lauren concludes by urging listeners to listen to their intuition and take the leap if becoming a yoga teacher feels enriching and enhancing to their lives.

Takeaways

• Understand your why and the reasons behind wanting to become a yoga teacher.
• Commit to your personal practice and maintain consistency.
• Embrace continuous learning and have a passion for expanding your knowledge.
• Develop emotional intelligence and the ability to hold space for others.
• Be aware of the reality of teaching yoga, including the time commitment and business aspects.
• Overcome fears and doubts, and be open to personal transformation.
• Find your authentic teaching style and voice.
• Seek community support and mentorship from experienced teachers.
• Listen to your intuition and take the leap if becoming a yoga teacher feels enriching and enhancing to your life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:07 The Life-Changing Impact of Becoming a Yoga Teacher 07:46 Embracing Continuous Learning and Emotional Intelligence 10:59 Holding Space and Being a Compassionate Observer 13:00 The Realities of Teaching Yoga 16:09 Overcoming Fears and Embracing Authenticity 23:02 Conclusion and Encouragement Are you Ready To Become a Yoga Teacher Freebie True Love Yoga 200hr YTT Follow Lauren on Instagram True Love Yoga on Instagram True Love Yoga- Book a Class!