This week on Yoga Insider, I'm talking about how yoga teachers can intentionally build community, why it matters, and simple strategies you can use today to ensure your students feel seen and supported.

Questions we’ll explore in this episode:

• How can teachers create spaces of belonging in simple, human ways?
• What role does consistency play in cultivating trust and connection?
• How do the “in-between moments” before and after class strengthen community?
• What challenges come with community dynamics and how can teachers navigate them with warmth and integrity?

What kind of community do you want to build? Let me know!

Instagram: @alexandria.vinyasayoga

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

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Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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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 breaking down why observation is one of the most essential (and often overlooked) skills for yoga teachers.

We'll take a look at how consciously observing the students in front of us can transform the way we teach. Observation creates a more relational experience in the classroom - students feel seen, supported, and their needs are met in real time. Beyond that, it gives teachers instant feedback so that we can refine our cues, adapt on the spot, and remain attuned to what's actually happening in the room.

I'll address questions such as:

• How do we begin to shift from doing to observing, in a realistic way?
• What exactly are we observing for?
• What should we do with the feedback gathered through observation?
• How do we discern between feedback that requires an immediate response, and feedback that can be addressed at a later time?
• How does refining the art of observation help shed light on our patterns and tendencies as teachers?
• How does conscious observation impact the experience for us and our students?

You don't want to miss this episode!

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 13 years of teaching yoga, I'm pulling back the curtain to share 13 lessons I've learned from teaching yoga and working in the industry. This episode blends personal and honest reflections with practical tools for yoga teachers!

Some of the lessons I share include becoming proficient in the basics, investing in continuing education, and following the interests that light you up. I also get real about the more challenging aspects of teaching yoga: being misunderstood, navigating trends with discernment, and looking back at choices I probably wouldn't make again.

What are the most surprising lessons you've learned from teaching so far?

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

Pre-registered yoga classes are one of the most powerful ways to build community and increase your revenue as an independent teacher - but what happens when your series doesn’t gain traction? In this episode, I’m diving into:

• Why this model works so well for both teachers and students - especially if you value education, sustainability, and building community that lasts.
• Surprising reasons some pre-registered series don’t take off!
• Realistic mindset shifts and practical steps to lay the groundwork required to make your pre-reg classes thrive.

If you’ve tried launching a pre-registered series and it didn’t go the way you hoped, this episode is for you!

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

Welcome to Yoga Insider - a podcast for independent yoga teachers and yoga educators who are ready to grow their impact and elevate their business.

Hosted by Alexandria Waycott, a yoga teacher trainer and educator with 13+ years of teaching experience, Yoga Insider offers a modern and grounded approach to navigating the yoga industry. From building sustainable pre-registered yoga classes to refining your verbal cues, defining your values, setting boundaries, and running profitable trainings and workshops - this podcast offers clear, actionable insights grounded in experience.

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