As we step into a brand-new year, I wanted to begin 2026 with a conversation that feels grounding, honest, and deeply relevant to anyone walking the yoga path, especially teachers. This episode was recorded while I’m in the thick of creating my online 300-hour teacher training, and it’s brought up a question I keep returning to again and again: do you know your why as a yoga teacher? Not the polished, public-facing version, but the one that actually sustains you.
I reflect on my early years as a teacher, the certifications I chased, and the assumptions I held about what would make me confident, credible, or fulfilled. With time, teaching, burnout seasons, and lived experience, I’ve learned that longevity in yoga doesn’t come from collecting hours or credentials. It comes from something much quieter and far more powerful. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly keeps you rooted in this practice, especially when teaching gets hard.
I also share a few important updates about what’s coming up at Aham Yoga, including key dates for the upcoming 300-hour online teacher training, a live Q&A session, and early bird pricing. Whether or not you’re joining the training, I hope this conversation gives you space to sit with your own motivations and begin the year with clarity and intention.