Sage Rountree | yoga teacher mentor
@sagerountree.bsky.social
📚11 books, 💻 premier online courses, and🎙️Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast
👇 learn to teach yoga to athletes (or anyone) at the top of your game
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Hi, y'all! I'm here to help you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. The keys:
+ centering your students' agency
+ viewing yourself as the guide and your students as the heroes
+ consistency over variety in your lesson plans and sequences
+ knowing you'll never be EVERYONE's favorite!
+ centering your students' agency
+ viewing yourself as the guide and your students as the heroes
+ consistency over variety in your lesson plans and sequences
+ knowing you'll never be EVERYONE's favorite!
Yoga teacher affirmation: I am growing in confidence with every class I teach.
Every single time I’m at the front of the classroom, I learn more from my students about how to teach them.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
Every single time I’m at the front of the classroom, I learn more from my students about how to teach them.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
May 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: I am growing in confidence with every class I teach.
Every single time I’m at the front of the classroom, I learn more from my students about how to teach them.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
Every single time I’m at the front of the classroom, I learn more from my students about how to teach them.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
Season One is a wrap! In this final episode, I recap the biggest confidence-building lessons we’ve explored—and share what’s coming next for Yoga Teacher Confidential. #YogaTeacherConfidential #YogaPodcast #SageRountree
Listen:
Listen:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Season One is a wrap! In this final episode, I recap the biggest confidence-building lessons we’ve explored—and share what’s coming next for Yoga Teacher Confidential. #YogaTeacherConfidential #YogaPodcast #SageRountree
Listen:
Listen:
Yoga teacher affirmation: I trust my authentic voice as a teacher.
The students I can best help will align with me as I am.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
The students I can best help will align with me as I am.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
April 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: I trust my authentic voice as a teacher.
The students I can best help will align with me as I am.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
The students I can best help will align with me as I am.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #YogaPodcast #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
The secret to powerful yoga teaching? Authenticity.
Let go of imitation and teach from your lived experience. This episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential shows you how.
Let go of imitation and teach from your lived experience. This episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential shows you how.
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The secret to powerful yoga teaching? Authenticity.
Let go of imitation and teach from your lived experience. This episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential shows you how.
Let go of imitation and teach from your lived experience. This episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential shows you how.
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don't have to be perfect to be effective.
I start from where I am, so I can meet my students where they are.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
I start from where I am, so I can meet my students where they are.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
April 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don't have to be perfect to be effective.
I start from where I am, so I can meet my students where they are.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
I start from where I am, so I can meet my students where they are.
#YogaTeacherAffirmations #TeachingYogaBeyondThePoses #TheArtOfYogaSequencing #YogaTeacherHandbook #YogaTeacherTraining #YogaTheme #SageRountree
You don’t need to be perfect to be a great yoga teacher. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I share real stories + tips to help you build confidence through repetition, structure, and showing up.
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
You don’t need to be perfect to be a great yoga teacher. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I share real stories + tips to help you build confidence through repetition, structure, and showing up.
Yoga teacher affirmation: I know enough to help my students right now.
My students don’t need me to be perfect—they need me to be present.
My students don’t need me to be perfect—they need me to be present.
April 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: I know enough to help my students right now.
My students don’t need me to be perfect—they need me to be present.
My students don’t need me to be perfect—they need me to be present.
Think you need another certification to be a better yoga teacher? Think again. In today’s Yoga Teacher Confidential episode (28), I break down why confidence doesn’t come from credentials—it comes from experience.
Listen now:
Listen now:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
bit.ly
April 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Think you need another certification to be a better yoga teacher? Think again. In today’s Yoga Teacher Confidential episode (28), I break down why confidence doesn’t come from credentials—it comes from experience.
Listen now:
Listen now:
Yoga teacher affirmation: I give my students freedom to find their own practice.
I know they know their own bodies and needs best.
I know they know their own bodies and needs best.
April 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: I give my students freedom to find their own practice.
I know they know their own bodies and needs best.
I know they know their own bodies and needs best.
Ever been in a yoga class wondering, Can I leave if I need to? Where’s the bathroom? How long are we holding this pose?
When students don’t know what to expect, their practice suffers. Here's how consistency and permission create a safe, empowering space for your students:
When students don’t know what to expect, their practice suffers. Here's how consistency and permission create a safe, empowering space for your students:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
bit.ly
April 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Ever been in a yoga class wondering, Can I leave if I need to? Where’s the bathroom? How long are we holding this pose?
When students don’t know what to expect, their practice suffers. Here's how consistency and permission create a safe, empowering space for your students:
When students don’t know what to expect, their practice suffers. Here's how consistency and permission create a safe, empowering space for your students:
Your class opening sets the tone for everything that follows. Are you welcoming students with confidence, clarity, and presence?
In episode S1E25 of Yoga Teacher Confidential, learn how to start, common mistakes to avoid, and how to adapt for different audiences. Listen now:
In episode S1E25 of Yoga Teacher Confidential, learn how to start, common mistakes to avoid, and how to adapt for different audiences. Listen now:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Your class opening sets the tone for everything that follows. Are you welcoming students with confidence, clarity, and presence?
In episode S1E25 of Yoga Teacher Confidential, learn how to start, common mistakes to avoid, and how to adapt for different audiences. Listen now:
In episode S1E25 of Yoga Teacher Confidential, learn how to start, common mistakes to avoid, and how to adapt for different audiences. Listen now:
Ever show up to teach yoga and realize . . . no one is there? Or it turns into an unintentional private lesson? It happens, and it’s not a reflection of your teaching. In YTC S1E24, I share how to shift your mindset and make the most of every teaching moment. Listen now:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ever show up to teach yoga and realize . . . no one is there? Or it turns into an unintentional private lesson? It happens, and it’s not a reflection of your teaching. In YTC S1E24, I share how to shift your mindset and make the most of every teaching moment. Listen now:
Private yoga lessons can feel intimidating—but they don’t have to be. This episode is all about stepping into confidence, setting the right price, and structuring your sessions with ease. You already have the skills!
🎧 Listen now:
🎧 Listen now:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Private yoga lessons can feel intimidating—but they don’t have to be. This episode is all about stepping into confidence, setting the right price, and structuring your sessions with ease. You already have the skills!
🎧 Listen now:
🎧 Listen now:
Teaching yoga can feel lonely without feedback. In this episode, I explore why feedback is rare, how to gather it, and why peer support is the key to growing as a teacher.
Listen now:
Listen now:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Teaching yoga can feel lonely without feedback. In this episode, I explore why feedback is rare, how to gather it, and why peer support is the key to growing as a teacher.
Listen now:
Listen now:
Yoga teacher affirmation: my voice is powerful.
And when I own my power, I can elevate others and their voices.
And when I own my power, I can elevate others and their voices.
February 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: my voice is powerful.
And when I own my power, I can elevate others and their voices.
And when I own my power, I can elevate others and their voices.
How do you theme your yoga classes with confidence? In this episode, Alexandra DeSiato joins me to share expert tips on crafting authentic, engaging themes that resonate.
Plus, we preview our new book, Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2!
Listen now:
Plus, we preview our new book, Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2!
Listen now:
A Yoga Podcast for Yoga Teachers: The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
This yoga podcast is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How do you theme your yoga classes with confidence? In this episode, Alexandra DeSiato joins me to share expert tips on crafting authentic, engaging themes that resonate.
Plus, we preview our new book, Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2!
Listen now:
Plus, we preview our new book, Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2!
Listen now:
Yoga teacher affirmation: My students value my work as much as I value myself.
When I price my services properly, I create a sustainable career for myself and add value to yoga for everyone.
When I price my services properly, I create a sustainable career for myself and add value to yoga for everyone.
February 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: My students value my work as much as I value myself.
When I price my services properly, I create a sustainable career for myself and add value to yoga for everyone.
When I price my services properly, I create a sustainable career for myself and add value to yoga for everyone.
Yoga teachers: are you charging what you’re worth? In this episode, I break down how to set confident pricing, avoid undercharging, and ensure your rates reflect your expertise.
🎧 Listen here:
🎧 Listen here:
The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast with Sage Rountree | Sage Rountree
The Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast helps you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. Learn about classroom confidence, studio politics, & more!
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February 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Yoga teachers: are you charging what you’re worth? In this episode, I break down how to set confident pricing, avoid undercharging, and ensure your rates reflect your expertise.
🎧 Listen here:
🎧 Listen here:
Yoga teacher affirmation: I serve my students by finding the right way to teach them.
I know my students come to class to be seen. I build connection through observing them, and I learn how to help them best.
I know my students come to class to be seen. I build connection through observing them, and I learn how to help them best.
February 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: I serve my students by finding the right way to teach them.
I know my students come to class to be seen. I build connection through observing them, and I learn how to help them best.
I know my students come to class to be seen. I build connection through observing them, and I learn how to help them best.
Is demoing keeping you tethered to your mat? Learn when to demo, when to observe, and how to connect with your students on a deeper level. I offer in the latest episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential: https://bit.ly/3PROOVG
#YogaTeacherConfidential #YogaTeacherTraining
#YogaTeacherConfidential #YogaTeacherTraining
The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast with Sage Rountree | Sage Rountree
The Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast helps you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. Learn about classroom confidence, studio politics, & more!
bit.ly
February 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Is demoing keeping you tethered to your mat? Learn when to demo, when to observe, and how to connect with your students on a deeper level. I offer in the latest episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential: https://bit.ly/3PROOVG
#YogaTeacherConfidential #YogaTeacherTraining
#YogaTeacherConfidential #YogaTeacherTraining
Yoga teacher affirmation: There's no failure, just feedback.
I learn from my missteps and use that knowledge to serve my students even better.
I learn from my missteps and use that knowledge to serve my students even better.
February 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Yoga teacher affirmation: There's no failure, just feedback.
I learn from my missteps and use that knowledge to serve my students even better.
I learn from my missteps and use that knowledge to serve my students even better.
Ever launch something and have it go sideways? My Plan a Month in an Hour workshop didn’t land, but the lessons I learned reshaped my approach to serving yoga teachers.
Hear how I turned mistakes into insights on this week’s Yoga Teacher Confidential.
🔗 Listen now:
Hear how I turned mistakes into insights on this week’s Yoga Teacher Confidential.
🔗 Listen now:
The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast with Sage Rountree | Sage Rountree
The Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast helps you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. Learn about classroom confidence, studio politics, & more!
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January 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Ever launch something and have it go sideways? My Plan a Month in an Hour workshop didn’t land, but the lessons I learned reshaped my approach to serving yoga teachers.
Hear how I turned mistakes into insights on this week’s Yoga Teacher Confidential.
🔗 Listen now:
Hear how I turned mistakes into insights on this week’s Yoga Teacher Confidential.
🔗 Listen now:
Building confidence on camera can transform your yoga career. Whether you’re creating short videos or offering on-demand classes, being on camera helps you grow your reach and income.
Learn how with @jennirawlings.bsky.social on Yoga Teacher Confidential:
Learn how with @jennirawlings.bsky.social on Yoga Teacher Confidential:
The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast with Sage Rountree | Sage Rountree
The Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast helps you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. Learn about classroom confidence, studio politics, & more!
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January 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Building confidence on camera can transform your yoga career. Whether you’re creating short videos or offering on-demand classes, being on camera helps you grow your reach and income.
Learn how with @jennirawlings.bsky.social on Yoga Teacher Confidential:
Learn how with @jennirawlings.bsky.social on Yoga Teacher Confidential:
Struggling with yoga lesson planning? Start thinking in modular sequences.
Learn how to balance planes of movement, save time, and feel more confident as a teacher in the latest ep of Yoga Teacher Confidential. 🎧 Listen here: https://s.mtrbio.com/fsvmovmcrf
#YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining
Learn how to balance planes of movement, save time, and feel more confident as a teacher in the latest ep of Yoga Teacher Confidential. 🎧 Listen here: https://s.mtrbio.com/fsvmovmcrf
#YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining
The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast with Sage Rountree | Sage Rountree
The Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast helps you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. Learn about classroom confidence, studio politics, & more!
s.mtrbio.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Struggling with yoga lesson planning? Start thinking in modular sequences.
Learn how to balance planes of movement, save time, and feel more confident as a teacher in the latest ep of Yoga Teacher Confidential. 🎧 Listen here: https://s.mtrbio.com/fsvmovmcrf
#YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining
Learn how to balance planes of movement, save time, and feel more confident as a teacher in the latest ep of Yoga Teacher Confidential. 🎧 Listen here: https://s.mtrbio.com/fsvmovmcrf
#YogaPodcast #YogaTeacherTraining
Being a generalist yoga teacher often leads to burnout. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I share how finding your niche builds confidence, helps you connect deeply with students, and creates lasting impact. Listen now:
The Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast with Sage Rountree | Sage Rountree
The Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast helps you become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher. Learn about classroom confidence, studio politics, & more!
bit.ly
January 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Being a generalist yoga teacher often leads to burnout. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I share how finding your niche builds confidence, helps you connect deeply with students, and creates lasting impact. Listen now: