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Unsung Heroes: Part-Time Yoga Teachers and Their Stories

This episode is a heartfelt celebration of part-time yoga teachers!


Too often, we hear part-time teachers being self-deprecating and implying that they don't feel like "real" yoga teachers.


So, we put out a call on social media for part-time yoga teachers to share your stories -- we asked you why you teach part-time, what keeps you going, and what the challenges are. We culled through the responses and share the highlights in this episode. The stories are inspiring and converge on a simple, yet powerful, truth: Part-time teachers make an invaluable contribution to the yoga community.


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If you'd like to read all of the part-time yoga teacher stories, go to yogaland.substack.com


Don't forget! The early bird deadline for Jason's 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is December 15th. Enroll before then and save $300. www.jasonyoga.com/200

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