The Burning Wheel Blog

Most yoga teacher training programs are like summer camp—you meet amazing people, you have an unforgettable experience, and then it’s over. You graduate, certificate in hand, and figure out the rest on your own.

I’ll never forget my first time teaching yoga. I was in the middle of my own teacher training, and my instructor—without warning—told me to lead the group through Sun Salutations. Now, I’ve been on stage before. I’ve played music in front of a crowd, and I’ve spoken to rooms full of people. But this was different. The moment I stood up there, mat in front of me, eyes staring back, I realized I ...

Scroll through Instagram for 30 seconds and you’ll see more yoga teachers than you can shake a mala at. Perfectly lit photos, gravity-defying arm balances, quotes in elegant fonts about “finding your center.” It’s beautiful, sure. But do we need another yoga teacher? Short answer: no. Long answer: absolutely yes—if you’re coming from the right place.