Yoga Insider

This week on Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm sharing one small shift you can make to begin offering more depth in your yoga classes. If you feel like you've been stuck taking students through the motions when you teach, this episode provides actionable steps that you can implement right away in order to make a greater impact for your students - one that will stay with them for a long time.  Ju...

On this week's episode of Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm answering YOUR questions! Thank you to all the listeners who submitted questions on Instagram for today's "Yoga Teacher Q&A" episode! Instagram: @alexandria.waycott YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com Music & Production by Kyler Pier...

This week on Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm discussing the importance of building relationships with your peers as a yoga teacher. Whether you're a new or experienced teacher, your connections with other teachers in your community are vital for peer-to-peer support, as well as building a network for referrals. I'll discuss various ways to expand your network, including:  - Why you should...

This week on Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on co-teaching the WellSpring Retreat + Training for Yoga Teachers at The Source in Portugal. One of my biggest takeaways is that it doesn't matter where you're from - yoga teachers from around the world face many of the same challenges when it comes to teaching & time spent with other yoga teachers is such a wonderful way to find comrad...

In this week's episode of Yoga Insider, we're talking about how to stop choosing music based on what you think a yoga class is “supposed” to sound like, and how to start choosing music that genuinely reflects your personality, the way you teach, and the atmosphere you want to create.  I hope you've enjoyed this 3-part mini series on using music skillfully in your yoga classes! Insta...

In this episode of Yoga Insider, we’re talking about how to organize your yoga playlists in a way that supports long-term sustainable teaching. If you’re spending hours creating playlists from scratch every single week… there’s a better way! I’ll walk you through how I organize my music library, categorize music by energy instead of genre, and refine playlists over time. This episode offers quick,...

This week on Yoga Insider, I'm talking about one of my favourite forms of creativity - creating playlists for yoga classes! More specifically, I'm talking about how to structure your playlists exactly the same way you would structure a well-sequenced class. I'll walk you through how I think about music as something that truly helps shape the atmosphere of your class, and how to matc...

In this personal episode of Yoga Insider, I'm sharing about the shift I made towards building a fully independent yoga career outside of the traditional studio model. This conversation is reflective - studios & community centers were foundational in my development as a yoga teacher, and I wouldn't be where I am today without the opportunities that were passed along to me by other tea...

This week on Yoga Insider, I’m revisiting some of the goals and reminders I wrote down for myself at the beginning of 2026. Birthdays always make me reflective, and after a very full first few months of the year - including the growth of Yoga Insider, upcoming international trainings & retreats, new opportunities, and some important lessons around discernment & boundaries - it felt like th...

In this episode of Yoga Insider , I’m joined by Registered Acupuncturist and Ayurvedic counsellor Jessica Bugra for a grounded conversation on self-care for yoga teachers through the lens of both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Inside this episode, we cover: How Ayurveda and TCM intersect - and how they can support modern yoga teachers Common patterns seen in “giving” professions (and w...

In this episode of Yoga Insider , I’m sharing my honest perspective on social media for yoga teachers - based on 14 years of teaching experience building a yoga career both with and without it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by marketing your yoga offerings in the ever-changing digital landscape… you’re not alone. I’m walking you through the different “eras” of my own business - from teaching wit...

This week on Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on a busy teaching weekend & a personal challenge that I'm giving myself in my own teaching. I'm also talking about "experiential cues" and sharing prompts that I'm using to create cues that encourage deeper mind-body connection. Instagram: @alexandria.waycott YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga...

In this short & sweet episode of Yoga Insider, I'm sharing that I am getting ready to begin welcoming guests on the show! Do you have a dream guest? Who do you want me to interview? Let me know! Instagram: @alexandria.waycott YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com Music & Production by Kyler Pierce Photogra...

Workshops are one of the most powerful ways to grow as a teacher and offer more depth for your students. However, without the right structure in place, they can easily feel like there wasn't much payoff for your effort. In this episode, I’m breaking down my non-negotiables for running a yoga workshop that feels professional, right from the initial planning stages. These are the principles I’v...

Not every class is going to feel great - and that’s part of being a yoga teacher. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple practical ways to recover after a tough teaching day so you don’t spiral or overthink your way out of your own growth. We’ll talk about how to reflect without overanalyzing and why getting back in the room quickly is one of the most important things you can do. If you’ve ever lef...

This week on Yoga Insider, I'm sharing a chatty little catch up about a "week in my life". Thanks for being here! Instagram: @alexandria.waycott YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com Send me an email! alexandriawaycottyoga@gmail.com Music & Production by Kyler Pierce Photography featured in cover art by Colton Muma

This week on Yoga Insider, I feel compelled to send a little bit of love and encouragement to all of the newer yoga teachers out there who are finding their footing. I'm sharing three pieces of advice that I think can be really helpful for newer yoga teachers - three perspectives that can hopefully make those early teaching years feel a little more grounded and a little less overwhelming. Ins...

In this episode of Yoga Insider, I'm walking you through some of the most common questions I hear regarding sequencing yoga classes around a peak pose. In today's conversation, I'll address: What a peak pose actually is. How to choose the right peak pose for your audience. How to identify the key actions & component parts of your peak pose. How to layer complexity gradually into...

On this week's short and chatty episode of Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on some recent changes I've made in my yoga business. I'm also sharing my recent partnership with Lululemon as a Yoga Ambassador, and why the opportunity feels like it has arrived at the perfect time.  Instagram: @alexandria.waycott YouTube: @yogainsiderpodcast Website: www.alexandriawaycottyoga.com Send me...

In this episode of Yoga Insider , I break down how to theme a yoga class with clarity. I'm sharing my top five tips for integrating themes into your classes in a way that actually resonates with your students This episode is designed for yoga teachers who want their classes to feel clear and intentional, while respecting the realities of a one-hour public yoga class. Instagram: @alexandria.wa...

In today's episode of Yoga Insider, I'm sharing a heartfelt reflection about the process of finding a new space to host my pre-registered yoga classes. What begins as a practical need for more room quickly becomes a deeper story about recognizing when we're operating from outdated narratives. I'm reflecting on: - building an independent yoga business through uncertainty - lesso...

In this week's episode of Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on a Yin Yoga & Acupuncture workshop I taught this weekend and considering how teaching the same workshop many times provides valuable opportunity for refinement. I'm also sharing some behind-the-scenes momentum I've been noticing lately: an influx of new inquiries and website traffic, likely tied to the compounding eff...

This week's episode of Yoga Insider is all about teaching open-level yoga classes with clarity. Together, we'll explore how to define your role as a teacher in these settings, why offering a clear starting point for all of the poses and techniques you share is crucial, and how communicating criteria for pose progressions helps your students make better decisions for themselves.  This epi...

This week on Yoga Insider, we're wrapping up our 4-part series on sustainability for yoga teachers and zooming out to take a look at the bigger picture. In this episode, we explore: Why diversifying your income can create stability and choice. The importance of leaving room to evolve instead of boxing yourself into a single niche. How thoughtful collaboration can reduce isolation and support...

Welcome back to Yoga Insider! We're starting off 2026 with a 4-part series inspired by sustainability. Every week in January, I'm sharing an episode that explores what it means to have a sustainable career as a yoga teacher. While I don't promise to have all the answers, I am committed to asking questions that encourage that thoughtful reflection. Together, we'll consider how t...