Why It’s Time to Shift the Way We Show Up in the Yoga Industry

If you’ve ever had thoughts like:
~ “The yoga industry is so competitive.”
~ “There are too many yoga teachers in my area.”
~ “Yoga is saturated – I can’t find my place.”
~ “Oh no, not another yoga teacher…”

You’re not alone – and you’re definitely not wrong to feel that way.

But let’s take a breath together and zoom out. What if those thoughts aren’t the end of the story, but the beginning of a new way to look at things?

This topic is essential. It’s close to my heart. And if we want to see change, we need to be part of it – not just sitting back and grumbling. So let’s talk about competition, collaboration, and how we rise together.

The Myth of “Too Many” Yoga Teachers

The belief that the industry is “too full” is one that creeps in quietly. It can make us feel small, uncertain, or even territorial. But here’s the truth: there is space for you. There is space for all of us.

No one teaches quite like you. No one brings your energy, your voice, your lived experience. Your story is your uniqueness – and that’s what your students connect with.

Instead of seeing other teachers as threats, what if we saw them as allies? Each of us bringing yoga to different people, in different ways, with different medicine.

Embracing Competition as a Mirror

Competition isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it can be a mirror – showing us what we value, what we want to offer, and where we still feel unsure.

When we notice feelings of comparison or insecurity, we can get curious rather than judgmental. What does this bring up for me? Is there something I want to do differently? Is this a chance to step more fully into my own path?

Rather than shrinking or spinning in self-doubt, we can use these moments to root deeper into what makes our teaching powerful and needed.

What Collaboration Actually Means

Collaboration isn’t just doing a co-taught class or hosting a retreat together (although those are beautiful too!). It’s also about how we speak about each other, refer clients, support and cheer one another on.

It means shifting from scarcity to abundance – from “there’s not enough for me” to “we rise together.”

True collaboration looks like:

• Sharing someone’s class who teaches something beautifully different than you
• Recommending a teacher when you’re away or fully booked
• Creating community events, skill shares, or supportive spaces just because it feels good
• Being generous with wisdom and kind with feedback

It’s trusting that community is stronger than competition. That we’re all better when we’re not guarding, but giving.

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Conclusion

This is the energy I want to nurture. And I believe it starts small – one conversation, one kind message, one intentional choice at a time.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong or there’s no space for you, please hear this: there is. And when we support each other, we expand that space for everyone.

Let’s create the yoga industry we want to be part of. One where we lift, not compare. Share, not shrink. Collaborate, not compete.