Katie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a changed. She quit her job, and decided to pursue the path of becoming a full-time yoga teacher.

On this episode of the podcast, Katie shares what it has been like to transition from corporate America to being a full-time yoga teacher, what she has learned as a yoga teacher, and the business lessons she wish she knew when she first started. Katie talks about what it’s really like to be a full-time yoga teacher, both the struggles and the massive rewards.

Enjoy!

Business Lessons

• It’s more about overcoming your fear of teaching than making the fear go away
• There will always be people who don’t like your class or your style – it’s not a personal failure
• Be proactive if you want to teach
• Tell studio owners that you want to teach
• Be willing to drive!
• One size doesn’t fit all – find your own practice and what works for you
• Be prepared for your day – snacks, traffic, getting from studio to studio
• The energy you give to your students directly affects your finances
• Workshops are a better way to make money, but you have to put your time in
• Protect your energy
• Prepare for your classes and have sequences in your head before walking into the room
• You are not a doctor, massage therapist or physiotherapist as a yoga teacher!
• “Yoga keeps me sane”
• Take care of yourself – just because you’re a yoga teacher doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy
• Make yoga accessible to all types of people
• And much more… Here’s the episode!

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