Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher

32. How to Be a Gracious Host to Your Students: Elevate Your Teaching by Welcoming Connection


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In today’s episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I explore how thinking of yourself as a gracious host—not just an instructor—can deeply transform your students’ experience. I share actionable tips like preparing your space, greeting each student personally, adjusting your cues to student needs, and embracing authenticity in every class you teach. Plus, I introduce my new Comfort Zone Yoga studio setup where I’ll be creating even more content to support your growth as a teacher.

You’ll learn:

  • How to set the “table” for student success
  • Why being present at the door matters
  • How to accommodate different learning styles without hovering
  • The value of post-class reflection (hello, hostess diary!)
  • Why authenticity always trumps perfection

This episode is all about empowering you to create a warm, welcoming space where transformation can truly happen.

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!

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