There's No Substitute for "Yes": Tips for Substitute Yoga Teachers

There's No Substitute for "Yes": Tips for Substitute Yoga Teachers

July 11, 2026 · 14 min · Season 3 · Episode 69

About this episode

MJ shares her experiences and tips for substitute yoga teachers navigating unfamiliar classes.

Send a text and share your thoughts. We want to hear from you! Have you ever received a text asking you to substitute teach a class that was completely out of your comfort zone? Your immediate instinct might be to say, "No way, I’m not experienced enough!" In this episode, MJ shares her personal stories from subbing back home in Fairport, New York this summer—navigating everything from a music-free Active Vinyasa to a "Total Body Tone" class with limited equipment. The ultimate takeaway...

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