Dear Yoga Teacher

Caitlin Lindsey

The podcast for yoga teachers who want to feel supported, grow in their teaching, and stand in front of their class feeling ready and confident.  Each episode brings honest, practical conversations about cueing, confidence, finding your teaching voice, staying grounded, and more. I share real stories, lessons learned, and plenty of mistakes made along the way so you don't have to make them too. I’m Caitlin Lindsey – E-RYT 500, yoga teacher trainer, and mentor for yoga teachers with nearly 20 years of experience on the mat. Whether you're fresh out of a 200-hour teacher training or a few years in and wondering why it still feels hard sometimes, you don't have to figure this out alone.

  1. 4d ago

    13. From Self-Doubt to Confident Teaching with Alison Pounds

    If you've ever finished teaching a yoga class and thought, "Was that any good?" you're not alone. A lot of new teachers assume confidence comes from more certifications, more books, or consuming more information from Instagram. But as Alison Pounds discovered, information alone doesn't always create clarity. In this conversation, Alison shares how she moved from feeling a lot of anxiety and self-doubt to feeling confident and excited about teaching. Along the way, she shares why a simple sequencing framework, more structure, and support changed everything for her teaching. If you're a newer teacher, or you've ever wondered whether teaching is really for you, this episode will help you see a different path forward. Guest Bio Alison Pounds is a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher. She supports people with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma, helping them regulate their nervous systems and feel safe in their bodies.   What we cover: What the first months after yoga teacher training really felt likeHow sequencing and repetition gave her clarity without a rigid formulaMoving from the mindset of "How am I doing?" to "What do my students need?"Why discovering what resonates for her turned out to be the most helpful thing in her teachingHer advice for new teachers who feel stuck or unsure  Connect with Alison Alison Pounds Yoga Website: alisonpoundsyoga.com Instagram: @alisonpoundsyoga     Ready for support of your own? Enrollment for Root to Rise, my 6-month mentorship for yoga teachers, is open now until October 15. If Alison's story resonated, this is your sign: https://www.flowwithcaitlin.com/yogateachermentorship  Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com

  2. Sep 23

    12. Sequencing Part 2: The Real Reason Sequencing Matters for your Teaching

    If you’ve ever taught a yoga class and felt so unsure of what came next that you couldn’t fully focus on your students and what was going on around you, you’re not alone. Sequencing creates a strong foundation for clearer cueing, better presence, more student connection, and more freedom to move around the space. In this episode, you’ll learn why sequencing matters so much for your growth as a teacher and what you can do to make it support you instead of distracting you. What we cover: Why sequencing is not just a string of poses, but the base that supports everything else you do in the roomWhy unclear sequencing eats up the mental bandwidth you need for cueing, presence, and ability to respond to what students actually needWhy new teachers stay glued to their mats (and what shifts that over time)The most common mistake keeping teachers stuck: building a brand-new sequence every class  ✅ Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the free 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge  Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com

  3. Sep 9

    11. Sequencing Part 1: The Real Reason Sequencing Matters for your Students

    If you've ever thought of sequencing as simply putting poses together in the "right" order, this episode will expand how you think about putting your classes together. Sequencing does far more than make a yoga class flow – it builds trust. In this episode, we talk about why sequencing is a foundational teaching skill, how thoughtful sequencing prepares the body safely, creates structure for learning, and helps students build trust both with you and with themselves.  What we cover: Why sequencing is a foundational teaching skill that will help other aspects of your teachingWhy clear sequencing builds trust and why that mattersWhy random or unprepared sequencing quietly erodes student trustHow structure and repetition help students learn and retain moreHow good sequencing helps students go deeper into their practice and become more present  🌟 Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the FREE 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge  Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com

  4. Aug 26

    10. 5 Ways to Grow Your Yoga Class and Get Students to Come Back

    It can be a struggle to get students to show up to class. Some weeks you have eight students, other weeks nobody shows up, and it can feel like your class size is just based on luck. While some things are beyond your control when it comes to your class size, in this episode, we talk about five concrete things you can do as a yoga teacher, to build your classes over time and get the students who do show up to come back again and again. What we cover: Why consistency in you showing up is so important to build your classHow style consistency through your classes will make students want to returnBuilding community is a main key to student retentionWhy teaching to the room you have goes a long wayHow actually teaching your students and giving them something to take away from class sets you apart and creates demand 🌟 Join the waitlist for the Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program:  www.flowwithcaitlin.com/mentorwaitlist 🌟 Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the FREE 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge  Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com

  5. Aug 12

    9. 5 ways to Bounce Back when you’re Feeling Burned Out from Teaching

    If teaching yoga has started to feel more like a grind than something that fuels you, this episode is for you. We talk about what it feels like when your energy dips, motivation drops, and when showing up for class starts to feel harder than it should. In this episode, Caitlin gets honest about her own experience feeling burned out from teaching and shares 5 practical ways to find your way back to your energy and passion.    What we cover: Why feeling burned out is normal and doesn't mean you're failing as a teacherWhen to know you need a break from teachingSetting boundaries and saying no Why being a student again can reconnect you to your passionAcknowledging your actual capacity and bandwidthGetting your support system in place  Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com     🌟 Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the FREE 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge

  6. Jul 29

    8. Stop Trying to Please Everyone in Your Yoga Class (and why not every student is meant for you)

    Many yoga teachers feel the pressure to endlessly adjust their teaching style, class content, pace, and even voice, thinking it’ll make everyone happy. But the reality is that you can’t please every student and trying to do so will flatten your teaching. In this episode, we dive into why chasing everyone's approval backfires, and why teaching from your authentic style is what actually creates connection.  What we cover: Why trying to please everyone in a yoga class is counterproductive to your teachingWhat "yoga is for everybody" really means What happens when you try to teach like someone else to please people (Caitlin's personal lesson learned) How to handle negative student feedback without losing your confidenceHow to identify your ideal student and teach with more clarity and focus  Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com 🌟 Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the FREE 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge

  7. Jul 15

    7. When your Yoga Class Attendance Drops (And What It Really Means)

    There will be moments throughout the year when your class numbers drop, but a dip in class numbers is not always a reflection on your teaching. In this episode we talk about why teaching smaller classes can be a good thing and how they can actually make you a better yoga teacher. What we cover: Why yoga class attendance naturally ebbs and flows throughout the year Why low attendance isn't a reflection of your worth or your ability as a teacher A personal story about how teaching a class of 2 was one of the best classes I ever taughtHow smaller classes create space for more personalized attention, deeper connection, and room for you to experiment    Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com ·       Website: www.flowwithcaitlin.com 🌟 Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the FREE 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge

  8. Jul 1

    6. The Fastest Way to Improve Your Teaching

    If your students tell you they loved class every week, that's lovely. But it's probably not making you a better teacher. In this episode, we’re talking about feedback and why most yoga teachers aren't getting enough of it after they graduate. We go into why "great class!" doesn't count as feedback, and how to get REAL feedback instead. Whether you've been teaching for six months or six years, this episode will help you become a better teacher.  What we cover: Why the feedback loop you had in teacher training disappears once you graduate and why that can become an issueThe difference between student appreciation and actionable feedback (they’re not the same thing) Why the learning curve flattens over time and how feedback is what keeps you moving forward Three practical ways to start getting real, useful feedback on your teaching which you can start ASAP Want more structured feedback on your teaching? That's exactly what my 6-Month Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program is built around. The next round starts October 2026. If you're a yoga teacher who's ready to stop guessing about your teaching and get a clear plan to improve and grow, this program is for you. → Join the waitlist for the Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program:  www.flowwithcaitlin.com/mentorwaitlist   A special shout-out to all my supporters who helped support the launch of this podcast: 1.     Yoka 2.     Alison: www.alisonpoundsyoga.com 3.     Anne 4.     Tanya: www.movebreathegrow.com 5.     Stefani 6.     Birgit 7.     Mary Lynne 8.     Deniz   Thanks again!    Connect with Caitlin: ·       Say Hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowwithcaitlin/ ·       Pop into my Inbox: caitlin@flowwithcaitlin.com  🌟 Learn how to build a Peak Pose Sequence step-by-step during the FREE 5-day Peak Pose Sequencing Challenge, October 5 - 9.  → Sign up at www.flowwithcaitlin.com/challenge

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The podcast for yoga teachers who want to feel supported, grow in their teaching, and stand in front of their class feeling ready and confident.  Each episode brings honest, practical conversations about cueing, confidence, finding your teaching voice, staying grounded, and more. I share real stories, lessons learned, and plenty of mistakes made along the way so you don't have to make them too. I’m Caitlin Lindsey – E-RYT 500, yoga teacher trainer, and mentor for yoga teachers with nearly 20 years of experience on the mat. Whether you're fresh out of a 200-hour teacher training or a few years in and wondering why it still feels hard sometimes, you don't have to figure this out alone.

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  • Creator
    Caitlin Lindsey
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Dear Yoga Teacher. All Rights Reserved.
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