Five years into teaching, I realized I was sounding just like one of my mentors—same words, same tone, same everything. It made me wonder: who am I as a teacher when I’m not imitating someone else?

In this episode, we’re diving into Phase Two of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: the Identity Formation Zone. This is where you’ve moved past the overwhelm of Phase One and into regular teaching—but still feel like an imposter.

We’ll unpack:

• Why imposter syndrome can be a sign of growth.
• How to set clear boundaries with students.
• Ways to streamline your planning using the S.E.R.V.E. Method.
• Tips for building a niche and marketing yourself authentically.

Phase Two is all about finding your voice, teaching with confidence, and laying the foundation for a sustainable career. Let’s navigate it together.

Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Get in the Zone at Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you—let's chat there!

For more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials:

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And come explore my mentorship program, continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs, and my many books for yoga teachers. It's all at sagerountree.com.

Teaching yoga in a big space with dozens of students can be daunting—how do you connect with everyone and keep the class flowing? In this episode, I share practical strategies for managing large rooms so every student feels included. You’ll learn how to set up your space, move with intention, project your voice, and adapt to challenges without losing your connection to the whole group. These tips will help you feel confident in any teaching setting, whether you’re leading a festival crowd, a sports team, or a packed studio class.

We’ll cover:

• Pre-class space setup for maximum flow and accessibility
• Using voice, movement, and visual cues to connect with the whole room
• Strategies for handling technical issues and distractions
• Creating a sense of intimacy in a large group
• Simple habits to refine your space management skills over time

If you’ve ever wished for a toolkit to make big classes feel intimate and connected, this episode is for you!

Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Get in the Zone at Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you—let's chat there!

For more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Threads
• Bluesky
• Pinterest

And come explore my mentorship program, continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs, and my many books for yoga teachers. It's all at sagerountree.com.

If you’ve ever found yourself spending hours on Sunday night scrolling Instagram for yoga class ideas, this episode is for you. I share the real struggle teachers face with planning: the overwhelm, the blank-page anxiety, or the temptation to just wing it.

After 20+ years of teaching, I’ve discovered that the most successful teachers aren’t the most creative or the most flexible. They’re the ones who reliably deliver balanced classes week after week. That’s why I created the Yoga Class Prep Station: a resource designed to end the Sunday night scramble once and for all.

In this episode, I walk you through what the Prep Station offers—from the Movement Library to the monthly yoga snacks, theme seeds, and live calls—and how it follows the S.E.R.V.E. Method in bite-sized, practical ways.

You’ll also hear how the Prep Station differs from my deeper mentorship program, Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, and why both exist to serve you at different points in your teaching journey.

By the end, you’ll see that great teaching isn’t about reinventing the wheel every week. It’s about being consistent, reliable, and nourished as a teacher. The Prep Station gives you the tools to do just that.

Pull up a seat at the counter: Join the Prep Station here!

Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Get in the Zone at Comfort Zone Yoga, my virtual studio focused on teacher development. I have a ton of Sage advice in there for you—let's chat there!

For more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Threads
• Bluesky
• Pinterest

And come explore my mentorship program, continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs, and my many books for yoga teachers. It's all at sagerountree.com.