November 24, 2025 • 11 mins
This 100th episode isn’t about me, milestones, or fancy numbers. It’s about you, the teacher who continues to show up, learn, and support your students in your classes, even on the days when it feels challenging. In this episode, I'll reflect on what it really means to hold space as the yoga teacher: the courage it takes, the doubts that often arise, and the quiet impact you make in the lives of your students.
Let's revisit the reasons you may have chosen to teach in the first place and explore how your purpose has evolved along the way. If you’ve ever questioned your direction, felt uninspired, or wondered if what you’re doing makes a difference, this episode is here to remind you: it absolutely does.
This episode intends to help you celebrate yourself and remember that your presence is your most powerful teaching tool.
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Monica (00:00):
I didn't want this 100th episode to be about me,
milestones or numbers.
I want it to be a celebration ofyou because you continue to show
up, learn, and.
Teach your students even when itfeels challenging.
In this episode, let's reflecton what it really means to walk
(00:20):
the path of a yoga teacher.
The courage it takes, the doubtsthat creep up, the quiet impact
you make on the lives of yourstudents.
If you've ever questioned yourdirection, felt uninspired or
wondered.
If what you're doing reallymakes a difference, this episode
is here to remind you.
(00:42):
It absolutely does.
So welcome.
Let's reconnect with yourteaching.
Why realign with your teachingvalues and tap into gratitude
for the growth you've alreadyachieved?
I intend to help you celebrateyourself and remember that your
presence is your most powerfulteaching tool.
(01:04):
Welcome to the EssentialConversations for Yoga Teachers
Podcast with me.
I'm Monica Bright and I've beenteaching yoga and running my
yoga business for over a decade.
This is the podcast for you.
If you are a yoga teacher,you're looking for support.
You love to be in conversation,and you're a lifelong student.
(01:27):
In this podcast, I'll share withyou.
My life as a yoga teacher, thelessons I've learned, my process
for building my business andhelpful ideas, tools, strategies
and systems I use and you canuse so that your business
thrives.
We'll cover a diverse range oftopics that will help you,
(01:50):
whether you're just starting outor you've got years under your
belt and you wanna dive deep andset yourself up for success.
I am so glad you're here.
Listen, I don't take myself tooseriously, so expect to hear
some laughs along the way.
Now let's do this together.
(02:13):
welcome back to the podcast.
I'm Monica, and I'm so gladyou're here.
Here we talk about the anatomy,the injuries, the nervous system
insights, plus all the real lifeknowledge you wish had been
included in your yoga teachertraining.
Today's episode is a very.
Special one.
It's the 100th episode of thispodcast.
(02:35):
And while I could make it aboutme, my journey and what I've
learned through theseconversations, I don't want to,
I want this milestone to beabout you.
The teacher who listens,reflects, learns, and continues
showing up for your studentseven when it feels hard.
This episode is a celebration ofyou, your commitment, and the
(02:58):
quiet impact you are making inthe world.
Teaching yoga isn't always easybehind the calm, voice and
thoughtful sequencing.
Is a person who's managing alot, the self-doubt, the
planning, the continuingeducation, the effort it takes
to hold space for others whilestill tending to your own body
(03:21):
and mind.
And yet here you are.
You keep showing up.
You continue to teach, to guide,to listen to your students.
You continue to create space forothers to feel safe, to heal, to
breathe, and to connect.
That deserves to be celebrated.
When you first decided to becomea yoga teacher, you probably had
(03:44):
a reason, right?
Or maybe it was several reasons.
Maybe it was because yoga helpedyou through something
challenging, and you wanted toshare that same sense of peace
or clarity with others.
Maybe you were fascinated bymovement or anatomy or the power
of breath.
Maybe you wanted to createcommunity or offer something
(04:07):
meaningful in a world that oftenfeels chaotic.
Whatever your reason was, I wantyou to take a moment to remember
it now.
And then ask yourself, how hasthat reason evolved?
Because the truth is your whymay have changed over time.
(04:27):
The teacher you were in yourfirst class is not the teacher
you are today.
You've experienced more.
You learned more and have likelybeen humbled by the realization
that teaching yoga is about somuch more than poses and
sequences.
It's about connection,curiosity, and the courage to
(04:50):
keep learning.
If you've been feelinguninspired lately or wondering
what direction you want yourteaching to take next, I want to
offer you a few questions to sitwith, not to find immediate
answers, but to spark somereflection.
First, what initially drew youto yoga and how does that reason
(05:13):
show up in your teaching today?
When do you feel most alivewhile you're teaching?
What moments make you feelconnected, present and
fulfilled?
Are there areas of your teachingthat no longer align with the
kind of teacher that you wannabe?
And finally, what do you wantyour students to remember about
(05:38):
their time in your classes?
Not just what they learned, buthow they felt.
These questions can help youreconnect to your purpose and
remind you that growth is anatural part of this path.
Teaching yoga is a lifelongpractice, just like yoga itself.
There's no arrival or end point.
(06:00):
There's no final mastery, onlycontinued curiosity and
refinement.
I also want to acknowledgesomething that often goes
unsaid.
There is an emotional weightthat comes with being a yoga
teacher.
You witness people'svulnerability, their stories,
(06:21):
their struggles, and sometimesyou carry that with you even
after class is over.
You might wonder if you're doingenough or if your words are
helping, but I want you to knowthat your presence alone, your
willingness to hold space, tokeep learning and to show up
with integrity is what?
(06:42):
Makes the difference in a worldthat's loud, fast, and often
disconnected, you are offeringsomething rare.
You are creating pockets ofstillness and self-awareness
that ripple far beyond the map.
You are helping people reconnectto themselves in ways they may
(07:02):
not even realize.
And if you don't see the resultsimmediately, your teaching is
planting seeds that will growlong after class ends.
So today as I celebrate this100th episode, I also am going
to celebrate you.
Every teacher who has tuned in,reflected and taken these ideas
(07:26):
that I've offered you back intoyour classes.
Every teacher who continues tolearn about anatomy, pain and
the nervous system, Not becauseyou have to, but because you
care deeply about helping yourstudents feel safe and
supported.
Every teacher who admits whenthey don't know something and
(07:48):
seeks guidance rather thangiving up.
You are the reason that thiswork matters so much.
If you're at a point in yourjourney where you wanna deepen
your understanding, maybe youwanna feel more confident in
sequencing or learn how tosupport students with injuries
or persistent pain, know thatthose next steps don't have to
(08:09):
feel overwhelming.
Growth happens one layer at atime.
You don't have to have all theanswers today.
You just have to stay open,curious, and compassionate with
yourself.
I want to encourage you to takesome time after listening to
this episode to write down whatyou're proud of as a teacher.
(08:32):
Not what you still wanna learnor improve, but what you've
already accomplished.
Maybe it's that you taught yourfirst full class without your
written sequence right next toyou.
Maybe it's that you helped astudent find comfort in a pose
that they used to dread.
Or maybe it's that you finallyunderstand how to rest when you
(08:54):
need it.
These are all milestones worthcelebrating this journey you're
on.
This commitment to guidingothers through yoga is an act of
service, creativity, andcourage.
You're doing somethingmeaningful, and even on the days
when it feels like no onenotices, I promise you it
(09:15):
matters.
So to every teacher listening.
Thank you.
Thank you for showing up, forlearning, for Caring, and for
continuing to evolve.
Thank you for being part of thiscommunity and for trusting me to
walk alongside you in thisprocess.
Here's to a hundred episodes.
(09:37):
I'm so excited and to everythingthat's still ahead.
Now do something to go celebrateyourself and how far you've come
in your teaching career.
No matter how long you've beenteaching.
Understanding anatomy,biomechanics, and the effects
yoga Asana have on the bodyhelps you help your students.
(09:58):
If you've been enjoying theseepisodes on this podcast, I know
that you are a yoga teacherwho's ready to teach with more
intention and less fear aroundinjuries.
Let's continue to raise the barfor how yoga supports real
bodies in real life.
It's so important for us to havethis conversation so that you
(10:19):
remember that students of allshapes, sizes, alignment, and
abilities come to your classesand you can serve all of them.
You know that my goal is for youto love the yoga teaching life.
It's important to understandmovement and the issues students
come to your classes with.
Subscribe to the podcast soyou're always in the know when a
(10:40):
new episode drops.
And share it with another yogateacher who you think would love
to be in on these conversations.
And finally, thank you forhelping to spread the word about
this podcast.
Alright, thank you forlistening.
Go out be great, teach your mostfabulous class, and I'll see you
(11:02):
in the next episode.
That's it for now.
Bye.
I didn't want this 100th episode to be about me,
milestones or numbers.
I want it to be a celebration ofyou because you continue to show
up, learn, and.
Teach your students even when itfeels challenging.
In this episode, let's reflecton what it really means to walk
(00:20):
the path of a yoga teacher.
The courage it takes, the doubtsthat creep up, the quiet impact
you make on the lives of yourstudents.
If you've ever questioned yourdirection, felt uninspired or
wondered.
If what you're doing reallymakes a difference, this episode
is here to remind you.
(00:42):
It absolutely does.
So welcome.
Let's reconnect with yourteaching.
Why realign with your teachingvalues and tap into gratitude
for the growth you've alreadyachieved?
I intend to help you celebrateyourself and remember that your
presence is your most powerfulteaching tool.
(01:04):
Welcome to the EssentialConversations for Yoga Teachers
Podcast with me.
I'm Monica Bright and I've beenteaching yoga and running my
yoga business for over a decade.
This is the podcast for you.
If you are a yoga teacher,you're looking for support.
You love to be in conversation,and you're a lifelong student.
(01:27):
In this podcast, I'll share withyou.
My life as a yoga teacher, thelessons I've learned, my process
for building my business andhelpful ideas, tools, strategies
and systems I use and you canuse so that your business
thrives.
We'll cover a diverse range oftopics that will help you,
(01:50):
whether you're just starting outor you've got years under your
belt and you wanna dive deep andset yourself up for success.
I am so glad you're here.
Listen, I don't take myself tooseriously, so expect to hear
some laughs along the way.
Now let's do this together.
(02:13):
welcome back to the podcast.
I'm Monica, and I'm so gladyou're here.
Here we talk about the anatomy,the injuries, the nervous system
insights, plus all the real lifeknowledge you wish had been
included in your yoga teachertraining.
Today's episode is a very.
Special one.
It's the 100th episode of thispodcast.
(02:35):
And while I could make it aboutme, my journey and what I've
learned through theseconversations, I don't want to,
I want this milestone to beabout you.
The teacher who listens,reflects, learns, and continues
showing up for your studentseven when it feels hard.
This episode is a celebration ofyou, your commitment, and the
(02:58):
quiet impact you are making inthe world.
Teaching yoga isn't always easybehind the calm, voice and
thoughtful sequencing.
Is a person who's managing alot, the self-doubt, the
planning, the continuingeducation, the effort it takes
to hold space for others whilestill tending to your own body
(03:21):
and mind.
And yet here you are.
You keep showing up.
You continue to teach, to guide,to listen to your students.
You continue to create space forothers to feel safe, to heal, to
breathe, and to connect.
That deserves to be celebrated.
When you first decided to becomea yoga teacher, you probably had
(03:44):
a reason, right?
Or maybe it was several reasons.
Maybe it was because yoga helpedyou through something
challenging, and you wanted toshare that same sense of peace
or clarity with others.
Maybe you were fascinated bymovement or anatomy or the power
of breath.
Maybe you wanted to createcommunity or offer something
(04:07):
meaningful in a world that oftenfeels chaotic.
Whatever your reason was, I wantyou to take a moment to remember
it now.
And then ask yourself, how hasthat reason evolved?
Because the truth is your whymay have changed over time.
(04:27):
The teacher you were in yourfirst class is not the teacher
you are today.
You've experienced more.
You learned more and have likelybeen humbled by the realization
that teaching yoga is about somuch more than poses and
sequences.
It's about connection,curiosity, and the courage to
(04:50):
keep learning.
If you've been feelinguninspired lately or wondering
what direction you want yourteaching to take next, I want to
offer you a few questions to sitwith, not to find immediate
answers, but to spark somereflection.
First, what initially drew youto yoga and how does that reason
(05:13):
show up in your teaching today?
When do you feel most alivewhile you're teaching?
What moments make you feelconnected, present and
fulfilled?
Are there areas of your teachingthat no longer align with the
kind of teacher that you wannabe?
And finally, what do you wantyour students to remember about
(05:38):
their time in your classes?
Not just what they learned, buthow they felt.
These questions can help youreconnect to your purpose and
remind you that growth is anatural part of this path.
Teaching yoga is a lifelongpractice, just like yoga itself.
There's no arrival or end point.
(06:00):
There's no final mastery, onlycontinued curiosity and
refinement.
I also want to acknowledgesomething that often goes
unsaid.
There is an emotional weightthat comes with being a yoga
teacher.
You witness people'svulnerability, their stories,
(06:21):
their struggles, and sometimesyou carry that with you even
after class is over.
You might wonder if you're doingenough or if your words are
helping, but I want you to knowthat your presence alone, your
willingness to hold space, tokeep learning and to show up
with integrity is what?
(06:42):
Makes the difference in a worldthat's loud, fast, and often
disconnected, you are offeringsomething rare.
You are creating pockets ofstillness and self-awareness
that ripple far beyond the map.
You are helping people reconnectto themselves in ways they may
(07:02):
not even realize.
And if you don't see the resultsimmediately, your teaching is
planting seeds that will growlong after class ends.
So today as I celebrate this100th episode, I also am going
to celebrate you.
Every teacher who has tuned in,reflected and taken these ideas
(07:26):
that I've offered you back intoyour classes.
Every teacher who continues tolearn about anatomy, pain and
the nervous system, Not becauseyou have to, but because you
care deeply about helping yourstudents feel safe and
supported.
Every teacher who admits whenthey don't know something and
(07:48):
seeks guidance rather thangiving up.
You are the reason that thiswork matters so much.
If you're at a point in yourjourney where you wanna deepen
your understanding, maybe youwanna feel more confident in
sequencing or learn how tosupport students with injuries
or persistent pain, know thatthose next steps don't have to
(08:09):
feel overwhelming.
Growth happens one layer at atime.
You don't have to have all theanswers today.
You just have to stay open,curious, and compassionate with
yourself.
I want to encourage you to takesome time after listening to
this episode to write down whatyou're proud of as a teacher.
(08:32):
Not what you still wanna learnor improve, but what you've
already accomplished.
Maybe it's that you taught yourfirst full class without your
written sequence right next toyou.
Maybe it's that you helped astudent find comfort in a pose
that they used to dread.
Or maybe it's that you finallyunderstand how to rest when you
(08:54):
need it.
These are all milestones worthcelebrating this journey you're
on.
This commitment to guidingothers through yoga is an act of
service, creativity, andcourage.
You're doing somethingmeaningful, and even on the days
when it feels like no onenotices, I promise you it
(09:15):
matters.
So to every teacher listening.
Thank you.
Thank you for showing up, forlearning, for Caring, and for
continuing to evolve.
Thank you for being part of thiscommunity and for trusting me to
walk alongside you in thisprocess.
Here's to a hundred episodes.
(09:37):
I'm so excited and to everythingthat's still ahead.
Now do something to go celebrateyourself and how far you've come
in your teaching career.
No matter how long you've beenteaching.
Understanding anatomy,biomechanics, and the effects
yoga Asana have on the bodyhelps you help your students.
(09:58):
If you've been enjoying theseepisodes on this podcast, I know
that you are a yoga teacherwho's ready to teach with more
intention and less fear aroundinjuries.
Let's continue to raise the barfor how yoga supports real
bodies in real life.
It's so important for us to havethis conversation so that you
(10:19):
remember that students of allshapes, sizes, alignment, and
abilities come to your classesand you can serve all of them.
You know that my goal is for youto love the yoga teaching life.
It's important to understandmovement and the issues students
come to your classes with.
Subscribe to the podcast soyou're always in the know when a
(10:40):
new episode drops.
And share it with another yogateacher who you think would love
to be in on these conversations.
And finally, thank you forhelping to spread the word about
this podcast.
Alright, thank you forlistening.
Go out be great, teach your mostfabulous class, and I'll see you
(11:02):
in the next episode.
That's it for now.
Bye.
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