24. What If No One Shows Up? How to Handle Low Attendance with Confidence

Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher

Have you ever walked into the studio, set up for class . . . and no one shows up? Or maybe just one student arrives, turning your group class into an unintentional private lesson. It happens more than we admit, and it can feel discouraging—but it doesn’t have to be.

In this episode, I share how to reframe low attendance as an opportunity. Small classes (or even empty ones) can help you refine your teaching, build confidence, and prepare for future private lessons. Plus, I share stories from my own experience—including one that led to free legal advice!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why low attendance isn’t a reflection of your teaching

• How to embrace and maximize unintentional private lessons

• Ways to use empty class time for self-improvement

• The unexpected benefits of solo student classes

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Chapters

1. Facing Unexpected Private Lessons (00:00:00)

2. Reframing Low Attendance: It's Not About You (00:01:09)

3. Stories from My Own Unintentional Private Lessons (00:01:57)

4. Making the Most of Solo Classes (00:03:45)

5. Using Free Time for Self-Improvement (00:05:41)

6. Practical Tips for Teaching and Studio Management (00:07:01)