As you embark on the journey to become a yoga teacher, you'll soon discover that it's a path filled with exhilarating highs and daunting lows. Sharing the profound benefits of yoga with others and helping them on their wellness journey is a calling that pulls you in, but it's not without its challenges and fears. Let's dive into this rollercoaster ride together.

Boosting Your Inner Confidence

One of the most persistent challenges you're likely to face is your lack of confidence. It's quite ironic, isn't it? As someone who has found empowerment in yoga, you might find yourself wrestling with self-doubt before each class you teach. The fear that you might not be good enough or that you'll stumble over your words is a constant presence. It's as if your confidence on the mat as a practitioner doesn't quite translate into confidence as a teacher. You've read books, attended workshops, and yet, conquering this fear feels like scaling a mountain you're not sure you can conquer.

Sequencing and Structuring Your Classes

You're also likely to experience the challenge of structuring your classes effectively. You aspire to create a seamless, meaningful yoga experience for your students, but it's often difficult to figure out how. You're eager to integrate the knowledge you gained during your teacher training, but it sometimes feels like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. You want to guide your students through a journey of self-discovery and wellness, but there are moments when you question if you're doing them justice.

Everyone is Staring at Me!

Then comes the anxiety of student engagement. You want your classes to be a transformative experience, something that leaves your students not just physically but also mentally and spiritually changed. Yet, keeping their attention and interest throughout a class can be quite challenging. There are moments when you feel like you're losing them, and the fear that they might leave your class without any meaningful takeaway terrifies you.

The Last Thing I Want Is A Boring Class…

You may also grapple with the challenge of creating variety in your classes. Yoga is a diverse practice, and you want your students to experience its richness. However, there are times when you find yourself falling into a routine, repeating the same sequences, and fearing that your students might grow bored. The fear of monotony and disinterest weighs heavily on you.

Reading the Room, and Teaching to Who’s In It

One of the most overwhelming challenges is managing a class with students of different abilities. It's like juggling, trying to balance the needs and expectations of each student, from the beginners to the advanced practitioners. The fear of not being able to meet everyone's needs and provide an inclusive experience for all is a heavy burden.

Your Deepest Fears & Thinking “I’m Not Good Enough”

But beneath these challenges lie your deepest fears. At the core of it all, there's the worry that you might be perceived as incompetent. The fear that your students might see through your self-doubt and hesitation, leading to a profound sense of inadequacy. You don't want to disappoint them or shatter the image of a capable, confident teacher they might have.

You're haunted by the fear of student disengagement, of losing your connection with them. The thought of your classes not resonating with them, resulting in disinterest and disconnection, is emotionally crippling. You want them to leave your class feeling inspired, not indifferent.

What If I Get Burned Out? Will I Lose My Practice?

The fear of losing your passion for yoga also lingers. Teaching should be an extension of your passion, not something that dims its light. But the pressure to structure effective classes and meet the expectations of your students can be overwhelming. You fear becoming a mere instructor, someone who teaches mechanically, devoid of the fervor that ignited your journey.

The deepest fear is negative reviews and critical feedback. You know that constructive criticism can be a valuable tool for growth, but the idea of facing negative comments, of hearing that you're not good enough, terrifies you. It's as if your self-esteem is precariously balanced, and one harsh critique could shatter it.

And then there's the fear of isolation and abandonment. The fear of struggling silently, without support or guidance, and ultimately feeling isolated in your teaching journey. It's as if you're walking this path alone, and it's a journey you're not sure you can continue if it continues to be so lonely.

If these challenges and fears go unaddressed, you risk a decline in your mental and emotional well-being. Your self-esteem could erode, leading to self-doubt and anxiety that could paralyze your teaching journey. You might lose your passion for yoga, and the fear of negative feedback could hinder your progress. Worst of all, the fear of isolation and abandonment could leave you feeling unsupported and disconnected from your path as a yoga teacher, potentially causing you to abandon your passion for yoga and teaching altogether.

However, you must remember that this journey isn't meant to be easy. You don't have to let these fears and challenges define you. Seek guidance, find tools and resources that can help you overcome your insecurities, and structure your classes more effectively. You can be a confident, inspiring teacher who creates meaningful experiences for your students. You can conquer your deepest fears and emerge stronger, ready to make a lasting impact through yoga. This journey is your passion, your calling, and you won't let it slip away due to fear and self-doubt.

Cheers to your determination and perseverance!

PS Have you ever heard of a yoga script? It’s a teaching tool that gives you the exact words, phrases and cues to guide your students safely in and out of the poses. Here at Alive in the Fire, we offer a number of helpful yoga scripts that can help take your confidence to new levels, way faster than if you were fumbling through classes on your own! See the description below for more info or visit the Yoga Class Scripts page to see them all.

Power Yoga Script with Sanskrit Posture Names

$39.99

Teach yoga with confidence using the Power Yoga Script!

This yoga class script PDF is a full guide that details exactly what to say for your next class, start to finish.

Ideas for how to start yoga class as a teacher
What to say during Savasana at the end of yoga class
Precise cues for over 50 poses included in a Power Vinyasa Sequence
Sanskrit posture names including phonetic spelling for how to pronounce them

This 45-page document includes detailed instructions for how to cue yoga poses and can be modified to create a:

60 minute yoga sequence script
75 minute yoga sequence script
or even a 90 minute yoga sequence scripts

If you’re struggling with yoga sequencing or yoga sequencing lesson plans, this script is for you.

This yoga class script can help you improve your cues, build your confidence, and discover the sequencing and pacing that will define your unique style as a teacher. Transition smoothly from yoga teacher training (YTT) into any teaching environment.

The sequencing follows the Baptiste power vinyasa yoga methodology including the following sections:

Integration (Presence)
Awakening (Sun Salutations)
Vitality (Warrior Series)
Equanimity (Balance Series)
Grounding (Triangle Series)
Igniting (Backbending Series)
Stability (Abdominal Series)
Opening (Hip Series)
Release (Forward Bending Series)
Rejuvenation (Inversion Series)
Deep Rest (Surrender to Gravity Series)

The yoga class teaching script includes:

Introductions
Warm ups
Sun salutations
Warrior poses
Balancing poses
Triangle series
Backbending
Abs and core work
Hips
Forward bending
Inversions
Cool down and savasana

Precise cues, smart sequencing, and ideas for how to start and end the class in an engaging and authentic way. Walk into class feeling empowered and prepared to deliver a kick-ass yoga experience to your students.

Here’s what yoga teachers are saying about the POWER YOGA SCRIPT:

“This definitely helped me improve my flow with teaching asana after my teacher training.” -Donita, Vinyasa yoga teacher

”I love how you laid this script out. I felt confused and scattered as I was working on my classes and this helped me save time in the process. Thank you!” -Keyla, yin yoga teacher

“I’ll be honest: when I got done with my 200-hour training, I felt totally lost. I mean, my trainers went over all the poses but as soon as I’d get in front of the room, the words just weren’t there. I felt so stuck. This book helped me build my confidence and doing some memorization so I wasn’t always so terrified to teach.” -Beth, power vinyasa teacher

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