If you’ve been doubting yourself as a yoga teacher, it might not be about confidence at all. More often, it’s simply that you haven’t discovered what kind of teacher you actually are yet.

So let’s explore that together.

Brea walks you through the patterns we all fall into as teachers—how we plan our classes, how we cue, the pace we love, the people we feel most at home teaching—and helps you notice the strengths you already have (even the ones you haven’t recognized as strengths).

This gentle self-study is where clarity comes from.

And clarity is what builds real confidence.

Take the free “What Kind of Teacher Are You?” quiz: https://heartandbonesyoga.typeform.com/to/GOQ4lYss

Come back and share your type in the comments, we love hearing them!

What you’ll reflect on:

• Are you more intuitive or more structured when you plan?

• Do you cue with precision, imagery, or a mix of both?

• How do you learn and integrate yoga in your own body?

• What formats feel good for your nervous system?

• Who do you actually want to teach?

• How much teaching is the right amount for your life right now?

Heart + Bones supports yoga teachers in finding their voice, honouring their strengths, and teaching in sustainable ways that feel like you.

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Learn more about our anatomy-informed online yoga teacher trainings (200hr + 300hr): https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/

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Are yoga retreats really worth it, for teachers or students? brea and Ula share the truth about running yoga retreats: the money, the burnout, the logistics no one talks about, and what finally made us return after a six-year retreat break.

Whether you’re thinking about hosting your first yoga retreat or deciding if a Tuscany retreat is right for you, this conversation gives you an honest look behind the scenes.

We talk about why retreats aren’t vacations for teachers, how to structure a retreat people actually enjoy, and the hidden costs and “rigamarole” that often lead to burnout. We also share what made our recent Tuscany retreat so special—and why we decided to go back.

Have questions about running a yoga retreat? Drop them in the comments!

Heart and Bones Tuscany Yoga Retreat, April 2026: https://heartandbonesyoga.com/tuscany-yoga-retreat/

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If you’ve ever been told to “just calm down”, or felt pressure to be constantly relaxed to support your nervous system, this episode is for you.

In this honest, practical conversation, we break down what your nervous system actually is, how stress really works (yes, including cortisol), why “being calm” is NOT the goal, and what regulation looks like in real life for yoga teachers and students.

We cover:

• Why the nervous system is more than a buzzword
• Cortisol, stress, and why your body adapts (even when you don’t notice)
• What it feels like to move with your nervous system in mind
• How to support your students’ nervous systems in class
• Why tiny daily actions (not perfection) make the biggest change
• What we’ve personally learned about burnout, busy seasons, and rest

Whether you’re a yoga teacher or a student, this episode gives you practical, realistic tools to support your nervous system, without needing an hour a day, a perfect routine, or a “calm girl era.”

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Your nervous system will thank you.

Want to go deeper?

Learn more about our anatomy-informed online yoga teacher trainings (200hr + 300hr):

https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/

Ula aka ‪@avibrantmind‬ on youtube

Substack: https://avibrantmind.substack.com/

Main Account: https://www.instagram.com/avibrantmind/

Book Account: https://www.instagram.com/libri_ursae/

Books Ula mentioned:

Burnout: https://www.burnoutbook.net/

The Anxious Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book