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What To Expect As A New Yoga Teacher: Part 1

October 4, 2017 By Melanie No Comments

what to expect as a new yoga teacher “Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim. The better your practice the brighter your flame.”

~ B.K.S Iyengar

Yoga practice has only been a part of my life for the past four years, and yet, it seems like it’s been a lifetime. It’s changed me in every possible way {read How Yoga Changed My Life} and when I took a month off from my full time job back in June to complete a 200 hr. YTT program, I had never felt so sure of anything in my life. The training was tough {read 5 things I learned from YTT} but it was so incredibly fulfilling.

Teaching yoga brings me so much joy. But that’s not to say it hasn’t come with its share of growing pains. I’ve only been certified for the past three months and after teaching just four classes, I’ve already learned so much! Some learnings I expected while others came as a complete surprise — and that’s why I wanted to share it with you all. I started writing out a list of everything I’ve experienced thus far and it became so long I feared that I would put you all to sleep if I listed everything! So with that said, this post is just part 1 of a multi-part series… because I honestly believe the first year of teaching is 100% a trial period. It allows you to dip your toe in the water and figure out what teaching yoga means to you.

So if you’re considering becoming a yoga teacher or are a newbie in the biz like myself, I hope you’ll enjoy following along as I make ALL the mistakes that you can learn from. 🙂 Oh — please keep in mind that I am by no means an expert and am not speaking on behalf of every new yoga teacher. These posts are purely an inside look at my own personal experience.

My two insights for today’s post are: 

  1. You will not get a job at a reputable studio right away 
  2. You WILL mess up 

Seems pretty obvious right? Well, the first one I definitely knew. The second, I was secretly hoping wouldn’t happen… but of course I was totally wrong. So allow me to elaborate on both:

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Getting A Job At A Studio Is (Nearly) Impossible

I’m not saying there’s not a chance that you’ll land a well-paid teaching gig right outta Yoga Teacher Training, but let’s be honest, the yoga world is highly competitive and all “oms” and “Namaste” aside, it’s a business. A multi-billion dollar business. Which means the market is saturated, competition is high, and studios are only willing to hire the best of the best. This usually means that the majority of teaching jobs require at least 2-3 years’ experience (if not more) and sometimes even 500 hrs. of teacher training under your belt. It’s important to keep this in mind if you’re banking on yoga teaching being your full-time job. I’m not saying all of this to bring you down but it’s important to remain realistic and set your expectations accordingly.

So how in the world are you, a bright-eyed and fresh new yoga teacher, supposed to get experience if studios won’t hire you? There are various ways to go about this, but if you’re really looking to start teaching right away I suggest being nimble and super proactive. The following are a few ways to get started:

  • Host Free Classes In A Public Space (or open studio)
    • Get on social media and tell your friends, family and local yogis that you’d like to host a free class for them. It can be in a park, on a beach, or even at certain studios that offer community classes. I was able to get on the monthly schedule at the Athleta Flatiron studio here in NYC because it’s free and open to the public. I know the notion of free classes isn’t great, but it’s honestly such an amazing way to practice and start building a network. I obviously only recommend this if you have a full time job.
  • Teach A Corporate Class
    • If you do happen to work full time, whether that is at a small startup or a large corporation, I highly recommend going to your HR director and asking if they’d be willing to let you teach yoga for your colleagues. My very first class happened to be for a few of my co-workers in our office kitchen and it was honestly such an amazing experience. It helps to teach in an environment that you feel safe and familiar with, and of course with people who you know are there to support you.
  • Hold Small Classes For Friends
    • Whether you choose to offer private sessions or just ask if your girlfriends would want to get together to have you walk them through a flow, teaching your friends is such a fun way to become more comfortable with your sequences! And to get good honest feedback too. 😉

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You Are Going To Make Mistakes While Teaching

I’m sure this still happens to the most seasoned of yoga teachers — but I guarantee that it will happen often as a newbie, and that’s okay! It’s all a part of the process and as long as you learn from your mistakes, then you’re on the right track.

During my demo class at Athleta, I forgot a part of the sequence about 30 min into teaching and in a panic I just started winging it in hopes that it would come back to me. This wasn’t necessarily a bad idea, but it really wasn’t the best thing either. At one point half the class was facing forward and the other half was facing the back of the room. One woman had walked out about 15 minutes in and two other girls started doing their own thing several times. By the time everyone was laying peacefully in savasana I was three steps away from a full blown anxiety attack. On one hand I was so relieved that I managed to give them enough things to do to fill the hour and on the other hand I felt like such a failure. I was pretty much on the verge of declaring that I wasn’t quite ready to teach yet, until a girl from the class came up to me afterwards and thanked me for “such a great experience.” It was her first time doing yoga and she wanted to make it a regular thing. It was at that moment that I remembered why I wanted to do this in the first place… and that’s to bring some kind of joy and positive feeling to at least one person.

I picked myself up and told myself I was going to try again. But of course, practice the hell out of my sequence before going for round 2. As a result, my first real public class went super smoothly and I was incredibly grateful for having such a brutal demo class to learn from!

Yoga Teacher

There’s still so much for me to work on and improve — and that’s what I’m so excited for.

At the end of the day it’s important to remember that no one comes to yoga for you. They come for themselves. And if you can make them feel something, whether it be strength, peace, pride, relief, or self-love, then that’s all that matters. 

I think one of the best things about being new is that the journey is only going to get better from here. Each class is a learning opportunity, each student provides their own set of challenges, and at the end of every class if you can walk away with a bigger sense of appreciation for what yoga can do for people, then you’re absolutely on the right track.

I have so much more to share and will be updating you guys on more of my learnings very soon. In the meantime, if you’re in the NYC area I’d love to see you on October 14th! I’m co-teaching an acroyoga class with my friend Jules at 11am in Brooklyn Bridge Park and will be teaching a Vinyasa Flow that evening at 5pm at Athleta.

I hope to meet some of you IRL soon

So many hugs,

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🍂 leaf peeping walks 
🍩 making apple cider donuts at home 
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✨1 tbsp almond butter 
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I’ve been wanting to do something with air dry clay for a long time now and this maple leaf candle holder was the PERFECT beginner friendly cozy autumn craft! 

All you need are DAS Air Dry, clay cutting tools, some acrylic paints (I loved the combo of red & burgundy with metallic gold) and a polyurethane gloss varnish 

I picked a leaf off our maple tree to use for the imprint but you can always use a faux one! 

SAVE THIS TO TRY LATER: 

✨ cut and roll clay to about a 1/2 inch thickness 
✨ lay leaf on and press to get imprint 
✨ cut out the leaf shape and use small tool to deepen leaf veins 
✨ place clay leaf into small mug or bowl covered in plastic wrap to get rounded shape 
✨ let dry for at least 48 hours 
✨ paint with shades of orange and burgundy
✨ use slightly damp sponge dipped into metallic gold to stipple on top
✨ let dry and then cover with two coats of varnish

Add your tea light candle and light! 

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✨October 3rd just became an official girlhood ho ✨October 3rd just became an official girlhood holiday✨

I’ve been listening to The Life of a Showgirl on repeat all day and can’t wait to sing my heart out at tonight’s release party!! 🎶💃🏻🪩 Who else is going and what are your favorite songs on @taylorswift’s new album? 

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#swifties❤️ #ts12 #thelifeofashowgirl #october3rd
The most wholesome outing with my two favorite fur The most wholesome outing with my two favorite furbabies, because our pups deserve a little fall sweet treat (and the quality time) too 🐶🧡☕️ 

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Since the holiday season kicks off next month, October is fully dedicated to all the best fall activities! Here are a few that I’m looking forward to: 

🍎 going apple picking 
🎃 visiting a pumpkin patch 
🍂 leaf peeping walks 
🍩 making apple cider donuts at home 
🎥 outdoor movie nights 
🍁 fall family photoshoot 
👻 celebrating Halloween as a family 
📖 cozy book club meeting 
🧡 hosting a themed dinner party 

What’s on your October bucket list? 

PS: this Taylor Swift audio is just getting me pumped for October 3rd! 🎶💕

#autumnishere #fallgirl #romanticizeyourlife
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Swipe and save for 10 ideas and let me know which one(s) you’ll be trying! 

#fallvibes #fallgirl #autumnselfcare #solodate #solodateideas #autumnadventures #fallbucketlist #iamanautumn #pinterestgirl
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📍Steamboat Springs 

#autumnincolorado #coloradofall #autumnvibes #autumnishere #leafpeeping #fallcolours #falltrip #autumnadventures
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It’s creamy, healthy, and gives all the best fall vibes. SAVE this recipe to make later: 

✨1 banana 
✨2 pitted medjool dates
✨1/4 cup organic pumpkin puree 
✨1 scoop vanilla protein powder 
✨1 tbsp almond butter 
✨1 tbsp flax seeds 
✨ tsp of pumpkin pie spice 
✨ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
✨ ice 

Top with whipped coconut cream and some more pumpkin pie spice to make it a little *extra 

Let me know if you’ll be trying this! 🍁 

#healthysmoothie #fallsmoothie #pumpkinsmoothie #pslseason #pumpkinseason #healthylifestyle #autumnrecipes #fallrecipes #smoothielove
Me in a nutshell 🤎 Swipe to see all my favorit Me in a nutshell 🤎

Swipe to see all my favorite things wrapped up in one little trend (#1girl10obsessions) and let me know what we have in common 👇🏼 

✨celebrating the seasons 🍂 
✨treating myself to coffee or matcha
✨low impact workouts like yoga + pilates + hikes!
✨watching the sunrise and sunset 
✨traveling the world 
✨listening to Taylor Swift on repeat 
✨cozy, creative hobbies (🎨📖)
✨hosting friends at home 
✨bringing community together: @denverfitfriends 
✨my little family 

#imjustagirl #theseareafewofmyfavoritethings #balancedlifestyle #softwellness #cozyhobbies #happyhabits #happyandhealthy #pinterestgirl
Woke up to a very rainy, 50°F Autumn morning and Woke up to a very rainy, 50°F Autumn morning and decided this immediately called for some pumpkin muffins 🤎 

I used the @simplemills pumpkin bread mix, added chocolate chips to the batter and topped with @purely_elizabeth cinnamon granola — such a quick, easy breakfast/snack 

Cheers to more cozy mornings like this 🕯️🍂

(PS - did you peep the clay leaf candle holder I made from my previous reel? I love it so much!) 

#autumnishere #autumnvibes #morningroutine #cozymorning #morninglikethis #pinterestaesthetic #cozygirlfall #fallvibes🍁
Happy first day of Fall y’all! 🍁 Cozy season Happy first day of Fall y’all! 🍁 Cozy season is officially here and with it is an invitation to slow down and give yourself an Autumn reset

Along with these 6 ideas, I’m sharing a free Autumn Reflections guided journal with one week of daily journaling to help you reflect & reset for a season of warmth and coziness 

Just comment JOURNAL to receive the printable pdf link in your inbox 💌

and be sure to save this post to reference all season long: 

1. Invite warmth into your home 🕯️ 
Fall is the perfect time to make your home feel like a cozy sanctuary. Declutter, light candles, wash all your snuggly blankets and decorate 

2. Reset your nervous system ❤️ 
Autumn invites us to slow down and ground ourselves. Try candlelight yoga, practice deep breathing, stay offline in the evenings and go for more slow, mindful walks 

3. Realign & set intentions ✨
This is a wonderful time to release what no longer serves you. Look back on the growth you’ve made so far, journal, choose an intention for the season and make a mood board 

4. Nourish yourself seasonally 🍁 
Lean into comforting, warming foods like squash, apples, cinnamon, pumpkin and seasonal beverages & baked goods 

5. Give yourself routines a cozy refresh 🛏️ 
A new season calls for a fresh approach to your daily rituals. Update your playlist, adjust your skincare and refresh your wardrobe 

6. Celebrate simple joys 🥂 
Fall is filled with opportunities to find joy in the smallest things. Create a fall reading list, try a seasonal hobby, start a gratitude practice, take yourself on an autumn solo date or plan a cozy gathering with friends 

Which ways are YOU going to practice a reset this Autumn? 🍂
The first day of Autumn is tomorrow and that means The first day of Autumn is tomorrow and that means it’s officially #harrypotter marathon season 🕯️🪄🦉📜🧹

So many of these clips are from my Hogwarts Happy Hour party I hosted a couple years ago (one of my fav hosting moments!) ⚡️ 

Since I noticed the video I shared back then is going viral again 😅 I’ll be resharing it soon with all the updated links in case you want to host your own Harry Potter party!

Who else loves rewatching this series or re-reading the books during #cozyseason? 

#harrypotterparty #harrypotter⚡️ #firstdayoffall #fallthings #autumnvibes #autumngirl #hogwartsismyhome
Now that I’m back from my trip, it’s time to p Now that I’m back from my trip, it’s time to pick up where I left off with my early autumn programming… and today that means I’ve got another #cozyhobby for ya! 🍁 

I’ve been wanting to do something with air dry clay for a long time now and this maple leaf candle holder was the PERFECT beginner friendly cozy autumn craft! 

All you need are DAS Air Dry, clay cutting tools, some acrylic paints (I loved the combo of red & burgundy with metallic gold) and a polyurethane gloss varnish 

I picked a leaf off our maple tree to use for the imprint but you can always use a faux one! 

SAVE THIS TO TRY LATER: 

✨ cut and roll clay to about a 1/2 inch thickness 
✨ lay leaf on and press to get imprint 
✨ cut out the leaf shape and use small tool to deepen leaf veins 
✨ place clay leaf into small mug or bowl covered in plastic wrap to get rounded shape 
✨ let dry for at least 48 hours 
✨ paint with shades of orange and burgundy
✨ use slightly damp sponge dipped into metallic gold to stipple on top
✨ let dry and then cover with two coats of varnish

Add your tea light candle and light! 

This would make for such a cute autumn gift or fun crafternoon activity 🍁🕯️ 

Let me know if you’ll be trying this and tag someone who you think would love to craft with you 

#autumnvibes #cozyhobbies #autumnselfcare #fallvibes #cozycraft #happyhabits #autumncrafts #crafternoon #comfortcreator #cozycrafts
#ad The key to a good morning starts with how you #ad The key to a good morning starts with how you spend your evenings, which is why I’ve been doing my best to create more intentional ways to unwind and promote a restful night sleep 😴 

Most evenings the little habits like an everything shower, followed by a hot cup of peppermint tea in my cozy pajamas and reading a book in bed are enough to do the trick

 For nights when I need some extra support, I take @natrolofficial Sleep & Restore. I love that it features a unique ingredient blend—melatonin to help me fall asleep faster, magnesium to relax my body and GABA to improve my sleep quality (after one week)+. And since they’re not something I need to take often, I appreciate that they are non-habit forming 

What are some cozy rituals you like to incorporate into your evenings for a more restful sleep? 

 #cozyevening #eveningvibes #eveningselfcare #selfcareinspo #cozyrituals #autumnmood
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