Teaching private yoga can be enormously fulfilling, but it also has the potential to create a whole new set of challenges for teachers.

In this episode, host Rachel Land speaks with returning guest Elena Cheung about the pitfalls of private yoga sessions and some potential ways to avoid them. We discuss how to set student expectations early, manage anxiety regarding that first session, and offer tips on setting boundaries, taking payment, and setting cancellation policies.

Listen in to learn how to navigate the pitfalls of private yoga like a pro, and find your niche.

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Show Notes:

Positives of private yoga [2:08]
Pitfall #1: Scheduling and admin time [9:38]
Pitfall #2: The unstructured unknown of the first session [12:08]
Pitfall #3: Research and planning time [19:08]
Pitfall #4: Cancellations and no-shows [24:55]
Pitfall #5: Homework that works [28:31]
Pitfall #6: Uncertainty whether you’ll be able to help [35:34]
Pitfall #7: Blurry boundaries [41:38]
Pitfall #8: Mismatched expectations; find your niche [50:15]
Final takeaways [54:20]

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Links Mentioned:

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Previous Yoga Medicine Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 109: Teaching Yoga One-on-One
- Episode 74: Yoga for All
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Connect with Elena Cheung:

Instagram | Elena Shapeshifts | Yoga Medicine® Online Guest Teacher

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