This week, we're talking about the surprisingly lonely side of being a yoga teacher and why having friends who actually understand this weird job is so important. From studio politics and unspoken competition to professional jealousy, burnout, and the pressure to always be the one holding space, we're unpacking the challenges of finding genuine friendship in an industry that's supposedly all about community.
We get into the difference between yoga friends and actual friends, the loneliness of being your own boss, mentorship versus friendship, and whether yoga teachers are really supporting one another or just keeping tabs on the competition. Along the way, we share stories about how Bradshaw and Giana became friends, the hilarity of getting a couples massage together, and some of the unexpected friendships we've formed with our own students. Naturally, there are plenty of tangents, including why our yoga besties are often the first people we turn to when navigating big life transitions, questioning our careers, or figuring out what's next… even when that next chapter might take us beyond yoga altogether.
We also reflect on the friendships that have shaped our teaching careers, the importance of having people you can be completely unfiltered with, and why the best relationships in this industry are the ones that extend far beyond the studio walls.
And speaking of community, we have a BIG announcement! Our 2027 C.A.Y.A. Yoga Teachers Retreat in Costa Rica is officially LIVE! We're sharing all the details about five nights dedicated to rest, connection, and reigniting your love for teaching alongside people who truly get it.
Because at the end of the day, even the people who hold space for everyone else need somewhere to land. And sometimes, the best thing yoga gives us isn't a better handstand or a teaching opportunity… it's the friendships we never saw coming.
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Yoga Teachers Retreat March 22-27, 2027: Costa Rica
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