Sage Rountree is a pioneer in yoga for athletes and a yoga teacher trainer whose 13 books include Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook, and The Art of Yoga Sequencing. A specialist in teacher development, she hosts Yoga Teacher Confidential.

Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT 500, is a pioneer in yoga for athletes and an endurance sports coach with certifications from USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, and the Road Runners’ Club of America. Sage hosts the podcast Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher. Her virtual yoga studio, Comfort Zone Yoga, offers a mentorship membership, continuing education workshops, and a 300-hour yoga teacher training. She is author of The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga (2008), The Athlete’s Pocket Guide to Yoga (2009), The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery (2011; second edition 2024); The Runner’s Guide to Yoga (2012), Racing Wisely (2013), Everyday Yoga (2015) The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook (2020), and The Art of Yoga Sequenc...