Let’s talk about being a yoga teacher this summer…

I’m going to be really honest because I don’t think this is talked about this enough.

I only qualified as a yoga teacher in May and building a client base from scratch has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.

Summer is a notoriously difficult time for yoga teachers anyway. People are on holiday, routines change, the sunshine calls, and even teachers with established communities often see attendance drop. So starting out at this time of year has been… tough.

I’ve spent hours creating content, planning classes, designing posters, replying to messages, filming reels, sequencing practices, and wearing every hat imaginable. I’ve shown up. I’ve promoted. I’ve trusted the process.

And still, I’ve had to cancel classes because no one booked and still had to pay for the space hire. I’ve given up my permanent teaching slots at venues I really love, just because they’re rural and extra hard to fill. I’ve invested far more into this dream than it’s given me back financially so far.

Some days it’s hard not to question yourself. To wonder whether you’re good enough or whether anyone will ever come.

But then I remember why I started.

I didn’t become a yoga teacher because I thought it would be easy. I became one because I know how powerful movement, breath and community can be. I believe everyone deserves a space where they can arrive exactly as they are. And I’ve had classes where I can visibly see the difference I’ve made to give a pause to someone for an hour. To bring them back to their body.

So for now, I’m choosing to trust the slow season.

To keep learning. To keep showing up. To keep believing that communities aren’t built overnight.

So, if you’re also building something from the ground up, feeling like you’re shouting into the void, or wondering if it’s worth carrying on… You’re not alone.