Teaching After 50

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Yoga Teaching After 50: The Tech, the Truth, and Why I Keep Going

Description:
 Back in the 80s, I was teaching aerobics in the Jane Fonda era—yes, leotards and leg warmers included. By the mid-90s, I fell in love with yoga and soon began teaching.

Fast forward to 2025, and yoga teaching looks very different. Studios want numbers, social media wants constant content, and if you’re over 50, it can feel like you’re being left behind if you don’t know Instagram, TikTok, or how to run a website.

In this episode, I’m sharing my honest experience as a solo entrepreneur and older yoga teacher navigating the tech-heavy yoga world. 

This isn’t about shiny success stories or follower counts. It’s about truth, persistence, and remembering that older teachers are deeply needed in today’s yoga community.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• My journey from aerobics in the 80s to yoga teaching in 2025
• The challenges older yoga teachers face in studios and online
• Why building an online platform is both frustrating and (sometimes) worth it
• How I’ve kept podcasting consistently with zero sponsors and a whole lot of love
• Encouragement for older teachers who feel overwhelmed by tech or left behind

Takeaway:
 I may not have thousands of followers or a six-figure yoga empire—but I keep showing up, because teaching yoga is about connection, wisdom, and presence. If you’re an older teacher struggling with the modern yoga world, you’re not alone.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with me at www.shareyogawithmj.com

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