Navigating the Challenges of Teaching Yoga

Navigating the Challenges of Teaching Yoga

From Take Up Your Mat by Holy Yoga

March 1, 2026 · 1h 5m

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the challenges of teaching yoga with insights from legendary instructor Beverly Steiger.

In this episode of the Take Up Your Mat podcast, Kelsey, Janelle, and Kristen welcome Beverly Steiger, a legendary Holy Yoga instructor. They discuss various topics, including travel styles, music preferences, current yoga practices, and the importance of blessing the community as teachers. The conversation delves into navigating boundaries, the ego and shadow side of teaching, and personal truths that guide them in their teaching journeys. Beverly shares her insights on the joy of teaching and the liberation of trusting God's plan, while the group reflects on their experiences and challenges as yoga instructors.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelsey, Janelle, Kristen

Guest: Beverly Steiger

Topics covered

  • teaching yoga
  • personal growth
  • community
  • boundaries
  • ego
  • trusting God's plan

Keywords

  • yoga teaching
  • community blessing
  • ego in teaching
  • personal truths
  • travel styles
  • music preferences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Holy Yoga

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