The Yoga Teacher Podcast

What I Got Wrong as a New Yoga Teacher (and What I Do Now)


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What did you get wrong as a new yoga teacher? Brea looks back on 20+ years—“yoga voice,” prescriptive cueing, and the Pinterest-quote myth that “the poses you don’t like are the ones you need.” We unpack why those didn’t serve students, how to shift to action cues, what to do with feedback (good and bad), and how to find your voice without micromanaging bodies.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why “yoga voice” happens—and how to sound like you
  • The problem with prescriptive, micromanaging cues
  • Action cues that protect autonomy and land better in real bodies
  • Hypermobility, proprioception, and why “where should I feel this?” backfires
  • Handling feedback + clarifying your why as a teacher
  • Evolving your teaching without losing the heart of yoga
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