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28. The Certification Myth: Why More Training Won’t Make You a Better Yoga Teacher
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Are you caught in the cycle of chasing certifications, thinking one more training will finally make you feel ready? You’re not alone. Many yoga teachers—new and experienced—fall into the trap of believing that more hours, credentials, and certifications will give them legitimacy, confidence, and expertise. But here’s the truth: your ability as a teacher isn’t measured in training hours.
In this episode, I break down:
- Why the yoga industry encourages a never-ending certification chase
- How confidence comes from teaching, not from credentials
- The historical roots of yoga education (spoiler: it wasn’t about certificates)
- When additional training does make sense—and when it doesn’t
- Practical strategies to build confidence in your teaching, right now
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not ready, not qualified enough, or just need one more certification before stepping into your full potential, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about what actually makes a great yoga teacher—and it’s not a piece of paper.
Mentioned in this episode:
• Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing Mentorship Program
• 300-Hour Advanced Studies Program
• The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook
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Chapters
1. 28. The Certification Myth: Why More Training Won’t Make You a Better Yoga Teacher (00:00:00)
2. The Never-Ending Certification Ladder (00:01:14)
3. The History of Yoga Teaching (Before Certifications) (00:03:00)
4. The Confidence Conundrum: What’s Really Missing? (00:04:33)
5. Experience vs. Training: What Builds Confidence (00:06:00)
6. When Additional Training Actually Makes Sense (00:07:43)
7. Practical Steps to Build Confidence (00:12:00)
8. Teaching from Authentic Experience (00:15:00)
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