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The Mentor SessionsAuthor: Francesca Cervero
With amazing guests or solo, I explore the craft of teaching yoga, as its own practice. I'm seeking answers to the questions about why we teach something the way we do, how we could be more expansive and inclusive in our teaching, and how we can continue to grow and evolve in our teaching practice. I'm so glad you are here because I believe the depth that arises in teaching comes from inquiry and relationship. Join me as I offer nourishing support to help you feel more confident in your teaching and realistic strategy to help you find more clarity on your career path. Francesca Cervero (she/her) has been a full-time yoga teacher since 2005. Her teaching is inspired by her foundational training with Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga Center, the years she spent as a dancer and the subsequent years she spent in physical therapy. Her teaching is also influenced by her love of Buddhist teachings and a constant curiosity about anatomy and biomechanics. She is in private practice teaching a full schedule of 1x1 clients, mentors yoga teachers in The Science of the Private Lesson, hosts the podcast, The Mentor Sessions: Support & Strategy for Yoga Teachers and is the founder of the adjoining community, The Mentor Sessions Sangha. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Fitness, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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171: Six Things I Would Do This Week if I Were an Overworked, Underpaid Yoga Teacher on the Edge of Burnout
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
If you are feeling stretched thin by endless group classes, long hours, and low pay you are not alone. In this episode, I share six simple, actionable things you can do this week to start shifting out of overwhelm. These are not big, life-changing plans—just small, powerful adjustments that can immediately help you feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded in your teaching life. Burnout doesn't always mean you need a total career overhaul. Sometimes, a few well-chosen shifts—better boundaries, a balanced schedule, and new ways of connecting with students—can bring back clarity, confidence, and joy in your teaching. If you try some of these steps, I would love to hear how it goes. Reach out with your reflections, questions, or feedback—I'm walking this path right beside you. In this episode, you'll hear: why burnout is so common among yoga teachers right now how to refresh your energy and focus using simple daily habits practical ways to plan smarter, promote your classes, and boost income—without hustling harder six realistic steps to feel better fast without overhauling your career including things like: why downloading a social media blocking app has to be your first step why you should set aside one hour to plan all your classes for the week how to start start planting seeds to connect with new private clients Also, a heads up!!! One of the best things you can do for your career is to learn the art of teaching private lessons. Private teaching can transform your income and impact—but it's a different skill set than teaching group classes. My online training, The Science of the Private Lesson, teaches you those skills and STAY TUNED for a 50% discount code releasing April 6 for one week only! Resources Mentioned: Screen Zen App Opal App Group Class Planning Method Episode Free Private Client Email Templates The Science of the Private Lesson Online Training OfferingTree is a proud sponsor of this episode and I am honored to be an affiliate. Visit OfferingTree at www.offeringtree.com/mentor and you'll get 50% off your first three months (or 15% off any annual plan). OfferingTree supports me with each sign-up and I'm proud to be supported by a public benefit company whose mission is to further wellness access and education for everyone.
