This week on Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on co-teaching the WellSpring Retreat + Training for Yoga Teachers at The Source in Portugal. One of my biggest takeaways is that it doesn't matter where you're from - yoga teachers from around the world face many of the same challenges when it comes to teaching & time spent with other yoga teachers is such a wonderful way to find comraderie and support in a profession that can, at times, feel isolating.

If you'd like to join a day retreat in Ryder Lake, British Columbia, you can register HERE. Join Alexandria Waycott on July 12th or 17th for a nourishing yoga retreat surrounded by lavender fields and mountain views! Your retreat pass includes an open-air Hatha yoga practice taught by Alex, Nordic hot & cold therapy (cedar sauna & ice bath), snacks & refreshments, and a guided yoga nidra meditation to ground and integrate.

If you'd like to learn more about trainings & retreats at The Source in the Douro Valley, Portugal, click HERE.

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this week's episode of Yoga Insider, we're talking about how to stop choosing music based on what you think a yoga class is “supposed” to sound like, and how to start choosing music that genuinely reflects your personality, the way you teach, and the atmosphere you want to create. 

I hope you've enjoyed this 3-part mini series on using music skillfully in your yoga classes!

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YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this episode of Yoga Insider, we’re talking about how to organize your yoga playlists in a way that supports long-term sustainable teaching. If you’re spending hours creating playlists from scratch every single week… there’s a better way!

I’ll walk you through how I organize my music library, categorize music by energy instead of genre, and refine playlists over time.

This episode offers quick, practical ideas to help you streamline your prep process and build a playlist library that works really well for you (especially if you need a great playlist and don't have time to make a new one!)

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

This week on Yoga Insider, I'm talking about one of my favourite forms of creativity - creating playlists for yoga classes!

More specifically, I'm talking about how to structure your playlists exactly the same way you would structure a well-sequenced class.

I'll walk you through how I think about music as something that truly helps shape the atmosphere of your class, and how to match music to different phases of the practice.

This episode is part 1 of a 3-part mini podcast series all about skillfully integrating music into your yoga classes.

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this personal episode of Yoga Insider, I'm sharing about the shift I made towards building a fully independent yoga career outside of the traditional studio model.

This conversation is reflective - studios & community centers were foundational in my development as a yoga teacher, and I wouldn't be where I am today without the opportunities that were passed along to me by other teachers and business owners.

Over time, my priorities began to shift, and as I stepped more deeply into offering education, mentorship, and pre-registered programming, I realized I needed a different model in order to sustainably continue this work long-term.

In this episode, I reflect on:

- The financial reality of teaching yoga full-time, and the ceiling that many teachers hit working within traditional studio models.

- Why I started having more honest conversations with other yoga teachers about sustainability in the yoga industry.

- The emotional transition from studio teacher to independent educator and how becoming independent helped me let go of the need for external validation.

This episode is about evolution and how your personal business model can change with you as you grow.

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

This week on Yoga Insider, I’m revisiting some of the goals and reminders I wrote down for myself at the beginning of 2026.

Birthdays always make me reflective, and after a very full first few months of the year - including the growth of Yoga Insider, upcoming international trainings & retreats, new opportunities, and some important lessons around discernment & boundaries - it felt like the right moment to pause and audit the year so far.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• The power of consistency (even when you don’t feel like showing up)
• Why some of my goals now feel too small
• Lessons around collaborations & the monetary value of my work
• The behind-the-scenes story of how Yoga Insider started
• Areas of my business that still need refinement & attention

Some of the most meaningful things in our lives often begin as tiny ideas scribbled down in a notebook long before we fully understand where they might lead.

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this episode of Yoga Insider, I’m joined by Registered Acupuncturist and Ayurvedic counsellor Jessica Bugra for a grounded conversation on self-care for yoga teachers through the lens of both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• How Ayurveda and TCM intersect - and how they can support modern yoga teachers
• Common patterns seen in “giving” professions (and why burnout is so prevalent)
• What depletion really looks like from an energetic and physiological perspective
• Where to begin when you feel exhausted or disconnected
• Honest “hot takes” on wellness trends like hot yoga and cold plunging
• Practices for maintaining energetic boundaries while working closely with others

If you’re a yoga teacher or someone who gives a lot of yourself in your work, this episode will meet you with both clarity and compassion, and offer a more sustainable path forward.

To connect with Jessica Bugra, explore her offerings, or book a session, you can visit her website jessicabugra.com or connect with her on Instagram: @jessicabugra_coach

Disclaimer:  This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare professional for specific advice tailored to your situation. 

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this episode of Yoga Insider, I’m sharing my honest perspective on social media for yoga teachers - based on 14 years of teaching experience building a yoga career both with and without it.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by marketing your yoga offerings in the ever-changing digital landscape… you’re not alone.

I’m walking you through the different “eras” of my own business - from teaching without advertising on social media at all, to navigating sharing my voice online, to building an online platform during COVID, and eventually landing on a more sustainable, intentional approach.

We’ll talk about:

• Why social media is a tool - not your entire business model
• How I use Instagram today (and what I don’t use it for)
• Why your email list matters more than you think
• How social media plays a supporting role as part of a broader ecosystem that supports my business

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

This week on Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on a busy teaching weekend & a personal challenge that I'm giving myself in my own teaching.

I'm also talking about "experiential cues" and sharing prompts that I'm using to create cues that encourage deeper mind-body connection.

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

In this short & sweet episode of Yoga Insider, I'm sharing that I am getting ready to begin welcoming guests on the show! Do you have a dream guest? Who do you want me to interview? Let me know!

Instagram: @alexandria.waycott

YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast

Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com

Send me an email! [email protected]

Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma