Why does teaching yoga start to feel harder, more exhausting, or full of self-doubt? In this episode, Ula and Brea talk honestly about yoga teacher burnout, self-talk, and comparison. How pressure, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations show up while teaching, not just online or off the mat. They unpack why so many yoga teachers internalize mistakes as personal failure, how social media and studio culture add invisible pressure, and why “something is wrong with me” becomes the default inner narrative—even for experienced teachers. This conversation covers: – Yoga teacher burnout and emotional exhaustion – Self-talk, comparison, and perfectionism – Teaching mistakes and fear of doing it wrong – Social media pressure in the yoga industry – When a studio or style isn’t the right fit – Learning to trust mistakes instead of fearing them Whether you’re a yoga teacher, studio owner, or someone who leads others, this episode offers a grounded look at teaching as a human, not a performance. Links: Try Heart and Bones Online Yoga Studio: Enjoy an entire month in the Heart + Bones online yoga studio for just $1 with this coupon code: PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/ Modern Yoga Teacher Training : https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/ Ula’s Substack: https://avibrantmind.substack.com/

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