07/03/2026
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You know the memes about yoga teachers - Super bendy. Perfect posture. Always calm and spiritual. Smoothie in hand.
But the truth is….Yoga teachers look like real people.
Over the years I’ve taught students with different mobility levels, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. One thing that’s become clear is that yoga doesn’t belong to one type of body or personality.
And even experienced teachers still have moments of doubt.
I remember standing in a classroom at Kripalu before a trauma-sensitive yoga class, looking out at a room full of yoga mats and thinking:
“Who am I? What am I doing here?”
Imposter syndrome happens to almost all of us. The key is showing up anyway.
I wrote a new blog about the stereotypes around yoga teachers, finding your authentic rhythm, and why teaching isn’t about fitting a mold.
Yoga teachers aren’t a stereotype — they are real people showing up authentically.
Read the blog here → https://openviewyoga.home.blog/2026/03/05/what-does-a-yoga-teacher-look-like/
