In this episode of Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm talking about what meaningful continuing education looks like for yoga teachers, and why ongoing study is part of your professional responsibility.

You'll learn:

- Why depth (not novelty) is what differentiates great yoga teachers.
- What to look for when choosing a continuing education training.
- Why ongoing study supports credibility and long-term leadership.

If you're in the Vancouver area, I'm hosting a YACEP-accredited training called Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers, alongside my colleague Jessica Bugra (Ayurvedic Counselor) on January 17th and 18th, 2026. Register Here.

Training Includes:

- 2 x 2-hour morning yoga practices where you’ll have the opportunity to embody key principles of Ayurveda. If you’re missing those long morning practices you experienced during your YTT, you’re going to love this!

- Lectures and discussions based on key principles of Ayurveda and their practical application to Hatha yoga, including doshas and circadian and seasonal rhythms.

- An introduction to the history of ayurveda.

- Understanding Doshas and Mapping Your Dosha - facilitated by Jessica Bugra (Ayurvedic Counselor)

- How to integrate the universal wisdom of Ayurveda into group classes, private sessions, progressive series, and workshops (while honoring your scope-of-practice).

- How to adapt your group yoga classes based on seasons, and how to create your own yoga series based on the natural elements.

- Each day ends with grounding practices - yoga nidra, sound bath, tapping meditation.

This weekend training is designed for yoga teachers, curious students, and allied health professionals who are seeking an introduction to the basic principles of ayurveda and how its practical applications can be used to find a more balanced life - specifically through the lens of hatha yoga. Yoga teachers will learn how to skillfully integrate the universal wisdom of Ayurveda into their group classes in order to adapt offerings based on seasons, as well as how to create progressive yoga series based on the key principles of Ayurveda. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and understand the intersection between yoga and Ayurveda - two complimentary Vedic sciences.

Jessica Bugra is an Ayurvedic counselor, registered acupuncturist, life coach and yoga teacher. In this training, she will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of ayurveda, guide you through an activity to help you understand your unique dosha, and share insights on what the wisdom of ayurveda tells us about circadian and seasonal rhythms.

Alexandria Waycott is an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 500), with over 14 years of teaching experience. She runs 200-hour yoga teacher training programs and advanced continuing education courses. She will take you through 2-hour morning practices where you’ll have the opportunity to embody key Ayurvedic teachings. Additionally, she will discuss how to integrate foundational principles of Ayurveda into your classes, and how to build progressive series and workshops while honoring your scope-of-practice.

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this episode of Yoga Insider, I'm sharing a personal reflection on how an unexpected disruption (getting caught in a flood!) became a powerful lesson on acceptance and community support.

I'm also exploring an essential topic for yoga teachers: How to collect feedback and testimonials in a way that genuinely supports your growth.

Drawing from 14 years of experience working as a yoga teacher, I'm sharing the following insights:

• Why collecting feedback should be part of your long-term strategy (especially if you're an independent yoga teacher).
• How to ask better questions in order to collect feedback intentionally.
• How to interpret feedback without letting it undermine your confidence.
• The difference between skill-based feedback and feedback rooted in personal preferences, and why not all feedback carries the same weight.
• Learn to identify meaningful patterns through feedback that may highlight your strengths and edges.
• How to ethically collect testimonials without bribery, prizes, or giveaways.

While we're on the topic of feedback... if you've been enjoying Yoga Insider and you find this free resource valuable, please consider leaving a review! This is a meaningful way to support my work. Thank you!

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

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Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

If you’ve ever wanted to record content for social media or film your yoga classes but felt overwhelmed by gear or the tech side of things - this episode is for you. In today's episode, I’m joined by Yoga Insider's first-ever guest (and my husband), Kyler Pierce: producer, audio engineer, and professional musician. Kyler is also the producer of Yoga Insider podcast, and helps make sure episodes sound great every week!

We've been creating together for years - everything from developing large event yoga classes paired with instrumental live looping, to on-demand yoga videos, and social media content. We're sharing candidly about the challenges we've encountered while learning to create content, and how we've overcome some of them.

We’re also breaking down some audio and video essentials for yoga teachers who want to create content without overcomplicating it or spending thousands on unnecessary equipment.

We talk about:

• How to use the equipment you already have to make great videos
• The biggest audio mistakes yoga teachers make and how to fix them
• Affordable gear that genuinely improves the quality of your content
• Lighting & room setup
• The mindset shifts required to start creating content consistently
• Workflow tips we’ve learned from years of creating content together
• What it’s like living with (and producing content for) a full-time yoga teacher

If you've been enjoying Yoga Insider Podcast, make sure to leave a rating wherever you're listening!

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

TikTok: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

Are you moving through impostor syndrome? This episode of Yoga Insider is for you!

Impostor syndrome can show up at any stage in your teaching career, especially when you're becoming more visible or stepping into something new. In this episode, I'm exploring why self-doubt runs so deep in our industry, and how comparison culture can impact our sense of legitimacy.

I'm sharing personal stories and insights, along with some reframes to help you move forward from impostor syndrome, rather than getting stuck in it.

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

TikTok: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

If you can teach beginners, you can teach anyone! In this episode of Yoga Insider, I’m breaking down why beginner classes are where real teaching happens.

In this episode, I'm diving into:

- Why teaching beginners is advanced teaching, and why you need to lean into it if you want to refine your skills!

- How to get in front of more beginner students (it’s not always in the fancy studios)

- Why first impressions are so crucial for building trust.

- How to greet beginner students and ask the right questions.

- The communication mistakes teachers make without realizing.

- Questions to ask yourself in order to bring intentional simplicity into your teaching to help increase clarity and reduce overwhelm.

- Teaching asana from the ground up.

- "Breathwork" myths & what beginners actually need.

- Why you need to integrate philosophy into your classes to create context and meaning.

- How to offer clear, empowering options during class.

- Why props are non-negotiable for accessibility.

- The skills you build by choosing to teach beginners.

I'm sharing insights from the past 14 years of teaching yoga in this episode! If you feel inspired, don't forget to send this podcast to another yoga teacher!

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

TikTok: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

After a week of being completely knocked out by a cold, I ended up having a much-needed crashout that brought me face-to-face with some uncomfortable truths about the yoga world. In this week's episode of Yoga Insider, I reflect on:

• The tension between who I am as a teacher and what’s currently trending.
• The loneliness of choosing integrity in an unregulated and unlicensed industry.
• The responsibility we carry when students place us on pedestals.
• The wisdom and clarity that our frustrations and disappointments can reveal.

Make sure to rate and follow Yoga Insider wherever you're listening!

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

TikTok: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

Hi Yoga Insider fam! I'm a little under the weather this week, so I'm sharing an episode from my vault to keep things consistent! Wellness trends change constantly, and this can impact our work as modern yoga teachers. In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways to lead from right where you are, without getting swept up in changing trends.

I want to share a huge thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast so far! We are really close to hitting our first 500 downloads, and we have listeners in 16 countries around the world - amazing! Thank you for your support and interest!

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

TikTok: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

Your voice is one of your most powerful tools as a yoga teacher! In this episode, I provide practical tips to help you audit your verbal cues in order to communicate more effectively in the classroom.

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

TikTok: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma