5 Inner Values to Ground and Guide Your Yoga Teaching

What makes a yoga teacher truly inspiring isn’t how long they can hold a headstand or how many certificates they’ve collected—it’s how they live what they teach. In this episode, we explore five inner values that form the foundation of grounded, compassionate yoga teaching.

From self-awareness and curiosity to honesty, boundaries, and resilience, these values help teachers show up with integrity and care. Rooted in personal practice and timeless yogic principles, they remind us that teaching yoga is about presence, not performance.

Whether you’re new to teaching or have been guiding students for years, this is an invitation to reflect on what really matters—and how the way you show up can ripple far beyond the mat.

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Katja Patel

Katja Patel is a Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Consultant with 25 years of experience helping women reduce stress and restore balance. Through her online courses and workshops, she makes Ayurveda simple and practical for everyday life. After overcoming scoliosis and chronic pain herself, Katja is passionate about showing women how yoga and Ayurveda can build resilience and confidence.

Download her free guide, “5 Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Less Overwhelmed in a Week,” or listen to her podcast, Rooted in the Seasons, at zestforyoga.com.

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