Whilst creating my online course The Art and Business of Teaching yoga One-to-One, I thought it was important to reach out to other private yoga teachers around the world. And so in this post, you can hear from world renowned yoga and meditation teacher and health coach Shayna Hiller
How did you start teaching yoga privately one to one?
One of my students from class approached me and inquired if I taught privately, and it grew through word of mouth in the beginning.
Where did you find most of your private yoga clients?
Word of mouth, website contact form & Yelp.
Do you have any tips for yoga teachers who would like to teach more private yoga clients but don’t know where to start?
Make sure people clearly KNOW you teach private yoga. Tell people. List it in your bio on your website and in your social media profiles. Write a list of people who you think would benefit from taking private yoga with you. Teach private yoga for free in the beginning in exchange for feedback and testimonials to use on your website and promotional material. Put yourself out there on social media, even if you are shy.
What would you say the main difference is between teaching group classes and private sessions?
Private sessions are completely different than group sessions in that they are way more intimate. People are paying for your energy, guidance and one-on-one level of service. In a group class you can usually get away with teaching a general sequence with certain modifications, yet a private class demands an extra level of presence and ability to adapt the practice to suit your clients’ specific needs.
Another big difference is that yoga teachers will earn more money teaching privates than in person, and it is a great way to build your yoga business outside of relying on studios.
What is the best way to get started with teaching online private yoga sessions?
Same answer as the answer I gave for tips. Plus, I recommend any yoga teacher who wants to teach private yoga online check out the Teach Yoga Online Mini-Course or Private Yoga Teaching Blueprint
About Shayna Hiller
Shayna Hiller is a 500 hr E-RYT Yoga and Meditation Teacher and certified Health Coach based in Venice Beach CA. She is also a Business Coach for yoga teachers.
Shayna has been teaching yoga and meditation retreats around the world for over 14 years.
Shayna is originally from New Jersey, but lived and learned in the jungles of Costa rica for five years of her early adult life. This is where she experienced her most significant healing and personal transformation.
In addition to teaching yoga and coaching, Shayna offers many online trainings, courses and workshops and free resources for yoga teachers to help them step into their power and grow their business with ease and mindfulness.
It is both Shayna’s passion and privilege to share her wisdom and methods to remind people of their inherent capacity to bring their deepest desires to life.
You can find out more about Shayna Hiller and her work here
Would you like to learn more about how to teach yoga one to one?
If you’d like to learn more about teaching yoga one to one and how to make it happen, you can check out my online program here The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga One-to-One
