Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Karen Fabian has been teaching yoga since 2002, and her podcast reflects that depth of experience. With nearly 400 episodes and a 4.9-star rating, the show focuses heavily on building confidence as a yoga teacher. That might sound narrow, but Karen unpacks it in surprisingly specific ways. Her recent four-part series broke confidence down into cues, sequencing, anatomy, and mindset, dedicating a full episode to each. The sequencing episode alone is worth the time because she explains how knowing your way around a sequence removes the anxiety that makes new teachers second-guess themselves mid-class. Karen also addresses the comparison trap directly, and not with vague reassurance. She talks about the specific moments when comparing yourself to another teacher is actually destructive versus when it can be useful feedback. The weekly release schedule and solo format give the show an intimate, mentorship-like quality. It feels like getting advice from a senior teacher who has made enough mistakes to know which ones matter. The episode about the gap between the yoga teacher you want to be and how you actually teach right now is particularly honest. For teachers struggling with imposter syndrome or feeling stuck in their teaching, this show offers practical next steps.