149: Who is Yoga Teacher Training For? Bonus Short

A major barrier for many people interested in yoga teacher training is the assumption that it is only for certain kinds of person—whether that’s deep and spiritual, energetic and outgoing, irresistibly charismatic, or highly skilled at yoga postures.

In this short excerpt from Episode 103: Teacher Training Myths, host Rachel and fellow teacher trainer Dana Diament share that the truth is that teaching yoga is as much about holding space for students to be themselves as it is about instructing yoga poses and practices.

They also share details of the Yoga Medicine Online 200hr Teacher Training 2026 intake, and a deep discount available right now.

“Whatever you have in your mind of what the yoga teacher trainee should be…you can probably throw that away.” – Rachel Land

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“People are wanting permission to be themselves, so the more that you give yourself permission to be yourself as a yoga teacher, that’s what’s going to have people gravitate towards you, that’s what’s going to build your class.” – Dana Diament

Show Notes:

• Myths about who YTT is for [2:12]
• Find your own voice, range and teaching style [4:12]
• Learning to communicate with groups, as yourself [10:10]
• Teaching as holding space [13:00]

Links Mentioned:

• Watch this episode on YouTube
• Yoga Medicine® 200HR Yoga Teacher Training
• Listen to the full Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episode 103: Teacher Training Myths

“You just need to find your voice, and for each of us, that will be unique.” – Rachel Land