156: Why and How to Find Virtual Private Yoga Clients

I started teaching one private yoga client virtually in 2019 when she left Washington, DC for California. But other than her I had absolutely NO experience teaching online when everything changed on March 13th, 2020.  I was slightly ahead of the curve in understanding that the pandemic would be a life alternating experience and that we wouldn't be teaching yoga in-person for many many months. 

I made really quick work of getting all my in-person private students on board to pivot to virtual private lessons and by Monday March 16th I had everyone set up for the virtual lessons in their normal standing scheduled spot. I did not miss a single day of work, or single private lesson in that transition and that is something I am really proud of. 

Then, at the beginning of 2022 I moved to a new area and had a baby. I kept all my clients virtual through that transition and 95% of my teaching is still virtual. And I LOVE it. 

Today on the podcast I’m making the case for virtual private lessons! 

I’ll tell you:

• why AND how to find virtual private clients

• why they are great for your students

• how they can help support your business

• who they are a good fit for (both student and teacher)

• how to get started in offering virtual private lessons

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• 3 Steps to Teach Better Private Lessons Video Series

• two effective strategies for booking private clients TEMPLATES

• The Science of the Private Lesson online course

• Discounted mentoring sessions

• Camera set up

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