Information, support, and inspiration for yoga teachers. Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.
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A weekly conversation for Yoga teachers and holistic practitioners who are looking to create abundant business... without feeling fake, pushy or 'salesy'.
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Sandy Raper has been a yoga teacher, trainer, and mentor to yoga teachers for over two decades. She created the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast out of a strong desire and passion to further support yoga teachers in their development and growth. Join Sandy as she shares stories, teacher tips, techniques, and valuable insights on how to be successful and confident, making teaching yoga a feasible lifelong career.
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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast is a place where yoga teachers can tune in each week to learn, connect with community and gain inspiration. After a yoga teacher training it can feel like being left out in the wilderness for yoga teacher entrepreneurs. The business side of yoga is often not talked about as much as philosophy, anatomy and other topics covered in a yoga teacher training. This podcast addresses the questions and challenges that yoga teachers face. Hear interviews with yoga te ...
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Whether you want to teach yoga or not, the best way to learn and uncover all of the incredible benefits yoga has to offer is to learn like a teacher. Based on 11yrs and 7000hrs of experience, in this podcast you'll learn the history, philosophy, in-depth anatomy, meditation, sequencing, cueing, business and everything that goes into both teaching and practicing in great yoga classes.
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Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher
Sage Rountree | Yoga Teacher Trainer and Author of The Professional Yoga Teacher's Handbook
Yoga Teacher Confidential is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students. Season 1 is all about building confidence in your teaching practice. From overcoming imposter syndrome to learning and using students’ names effectively, you’ll gain actionable tips to impro ...
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A yoga teacher’s freedom of speech.
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A marketer and business owner real life story on how she decided to take a sabbatical from agency life to disconnect and create space for her spiritual path. This is not about escaping reality, it’s simply about prioritizing self realization.
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Yoga teacher...you are needed now more than ever, and YOU have a unique voice, offering and message that needs to be shared with the world. This podcast is designed to help you thrive doing what you love most - teaching yoga. In each episode we’ll dive into honest conversations on the business of yoga, challenges we face in this industry, technical teaching skills and tips, self-care, inclusivity and diversity, confidence building and SO much more!
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NOT FOR BEGINNERS. These are live Vinyasa Yoga classes for students who already know basic alignment and want to flow. Philip Urso, Renee Deslauriers and other teachers of Live-Love-Teach Yoga School. We specialize in teaching Yoga Teachers the skills and presence to teach dynamic, synchronized vinyasa Yoga classes. Philip also posts "A Crash Course in Miracles" on iTunes. More info at www.liveloveteach.com or info@liveloveteach.com.
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Welcome to the Thriving Yoga Teacher Podcast, your ultimate resource for building a successful yoga business and living your best life. Join host Jen as she explores actionable strategies and inspiring insights to help you thrive as a yoga teacher. In this podcast, she'll dive deep into all aspects of the yoga business, from marketing and branding to client retention and financial management. Whether you're a seasoned yoga teacher looking to level up your business or a new instructor navigat ...
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Comedian Peter Brush and yoga teacher Kayla McCormack chat over a hot drink about meditation, yoga, mindfulness, happiness, philosophy, anatomy, how to live a well balanced life, and other stuff like that. We're currently on hiatus and may or may not be back, but all episodes are still up. They're generally not topical and still should provide good contemporary listening so please don't hesitate to dive in! You can start from the beginning, the end, or wherever sounds interesting. If you exp ...
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The podcast for yoga teachers centered around important conversations for yoga teachers to discuss, reflect, and implement. From class planning to business strategy, these conversations help yoga teachers build the business that will help keep them teaching long-term and with a sustainable income.
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Designed to share yoga teaching related topics in the areas of technique as well as personal and professional development. Think of it like having a cup of tea and a chat with a colleague yoga teacher! Music used with artist permission: https://johnbartmann.com/faq
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Welcome to the All Mats Taken Podcast where we explore strategies to help yoga teachers not only build profitable businesses but also deepen their practice, empowering them to create their dream lifestyles, make a greater impact in the world and have fun doing it! Hi! I'm Adrianne Jerrett, your hostess and new business bestie. I'm the founder of Jerrett Digital, a brand + website design and marketing strategy company for businesses that do-good, the All Mats Taken Yoga Business summit host, ...
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The Yogipreneur: Business and Marketing for Yoga Teachers
The Yogipreneur: Business and Marketing for Yoga Teachers
Welcome to the Yogipreneur Podcast, brought to you by Digital Yoga Academy - the leader in business and marketing education for yoga teachers worldwide. The Yogipreneur is for entrepreneurial yoga teachers who want to stop the hustle and overwhelm and instead create more income, freedom and success. In each episode, you'll learn business and marketing strategies to grow your community in a way that makes it easy for you to take action today. Hosted by Kelly McHugh, the founder of Digital Yog ...
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3 types of social media content you need to have to engage your audience. Simples tips for social media planning for yoga teachers.
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111: Bob Cirino on Yoga Philosophy in Life, Relationships, Trauma and Politics
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Bob Cirino is the Executive Director for the non-profit Yoga Studies Institute, whose mission of teaching the classic texts and methods of yoga has reached thousands of students in over 35 countries in 8 languages. Bob has studied Tibetan yoga lineages for 8 years and directs a non-profit that teaches one of the most fundamental Hatha Tibetan linea…
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Earning Trust: How Credibility Shapes Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher
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Welcome to Episode 165: "Earning Trust: How Credibility Shapers Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy explores the essential components of credibility and confidence for yoga teachers. She discusses how credibility is built through knowledge, professionalism, authenticity, and the ability to connect with stude…
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Why Blank Expressions in Your Yoga Class Aren’t What You Think
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Ever looked out during a yoga class and thought, “Why do my students look so disengaged? They must be hating this!” Good news: those blank faces are often a sign of deep connection—not disinterest. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree sheds light on the often misunderstood signals yoga teachers receive from their students dur…
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Your New Strategy For Clearer Cues (EP.323)
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In this episode, you’ll uncover the easy step by step way to share clearer cues so that your students know exactly what to do.Af Karen Fabian
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384: Yoga for Election Grief with Shannon Crow
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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 384: Yoga for Election Grief with Shannon Crow Description: Many people have shared that they are feeling numb, sad, scared, shocked, and powerless in light of the recent US election results. Shannon Crow has experienced similar feelings and shares her experience in the aftermath of the election results. Shannon r…
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Ep 47: Acute vs. Chronic Pain - What’s the Difference?
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In my Yoga for Injury Management mentorship for teachers, I recently facilitated a lecture on injuries in the upper body. But you can't talk about injuries without also talking about pain. Therefore, I took some time to explain the differences between acute pain and chronic pain before getting into upper body injuries. In this episode, I share some…
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Yudhisthira's Dog, Showing Up and Getting It Done
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This week I’m sharing my favourite dog story from the epics and talking about how unconditional love, being unwavering and showing up no matter what can be some of the most beautiful parts of having a Yoga business. Shop my FLASH SALE here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/flashsaleAf Amy McDonald
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17: The Glamorization of Asana: What Does Yoga Really Mean? With Indu Arora
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This episode of The All Mats Taken Podcast is with the mesmerizing Indu Arora an Ayurveda and Yoga Teacher, mentor and author who considers herself a student for life. Her core philosophy is, ‘Yoga is work-in not work-out!” She is the author of Mudra: The Sacred Secret (2015), Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision (2005, 2019), and SOMA: 100 He…
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How To Align Your Goals with Your Values (& Why It Matters)
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Centering your values when you set goals can help you create a sustainable, inspiring business. In this episode, you'll hear some of the structures I use personally to move forward in my business without compromising my principles. Episode Highlights: 03:01 Finding the Sweet Spot: Logic & Intuition in Goal Setting 06:03 Why Knowing Your Values is K…
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Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Sequencing
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Are you spending too much time planning each yoga class? Changing your approach could benefit both you and your students! You’ll feel more relaxed, your students will grow better, and the entire experience will be more fun for everyone involved. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree explores the importance of consistency over …
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The Blueprint For Confident Yoga Teaching (EP.322)
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Get your notebook for this one, because you’re going to want to take notes. I walk you through the tested and proven blueprint for how to become a confident yoga teacher. At the end of the episode, I offer you more in my e book. Get it using this link: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/…
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What is functional freeze? Functional freeze is also known as freeze or the freeze state, and is a response of the autonomic nervous system that happens when you perceive a threat, but feel powerless to act. Unlike the fight or flight response, which prompts action, functional freeze immobilizes the body causing a sense of paralysis or "stuckness."…
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110: What is Somatic Yoga & How Do You Practice It?
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Join the waitlist for the Quietmind Yoga Membership at https://www.quietmind.yoga/qymwaitlist What is Somatic Yoga and how do you practice it? This term is becoming more popular, but it's not as new as you might think. In this episode I'll share how this brand of yoga has evolved from things taught by myself, my mentors and other experienced teache…
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Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher with Karen Fabian
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Did you know confidence as a yoga teacher is a skill you can build? It’s true—confidence isn’t an innate trait; it’s a skill developed over time, through practice, and by addressing the self-limiting beliefs that hold us back. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential with Sage Rountree, I welcome Karen Fabian, an expert in helping yoga teachers…
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In today’s episode, you’ll meet Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, former endurance sports coach and the author of 10 books on yoga, training and teaching. In this episode, Sage and I cover a variety of topics in both the areas of teaching yoga as well as the business of yoga. We even cover some things that are often on the minds of yoga teachers but ra…
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Ep 45: 65 Strategies to Calm your Nervous System
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This is a very special episode because I think we all need some strategies right about now! Get your journal and jot these down! Whether you're listening for the first time or you've come back to this episode when you have a chance to sit for a moment, this list of strategies to help soothe your nervous system & can be utilized whenever you need th…
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16: Landing Page or Website? Which One Do Yoga Teachers Really Need to Grow Online?
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In this episode, we dive into a question many yoga teachers face when building their online presence: Should you start with a landing page or a full website? We break down the key differences between these two options and explore which is best for attracting new students, building your brand, and growing your business online. Tune in to discover ho…
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Hanuman's Failed Efforts and Maintaining Sama-chitta-bhava in Biz
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Today I’ve got a micro story from the Ramayana for you: what to do when, no matter how prepared you are, things go wrong? Shop my FLASH SALE here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/flashsaleAf Amy McDonald
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This episode from 2019 was inspired by a facebook post I made on the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group. I was having my own moment of doubt and decided to share in order to help normalize the experience for other teachers. The response was overwhelming! That post has gotten the most comments in the group so far. It made me realize that there is …
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The Secret Sauce: Ingredients for an Exceptional Yoga Teacher Training
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Welcome to Episode 166: The Secret Sauce: Ingredients for an Exceptional Yoga Teacher Training" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy discusses the importance of choosing the right yoga teacher training program and the key ingredients that make a training exceptional. Sandy shares insights on the significance of choosing the right training …
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Are Your Strengths as a Practitioner Holding You Back as a Teacher?
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Could the very things that drew you to yoga be standing in your way as a teacher? In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree explores how the strengths that make you a natural fit for yoga can also become blind spots in your teaching. When you haven’t had to struggle with certain aspects of the practice, it can be harder to empathi…
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We breathe without thinking about it and as yoga teachers, we know that there is an entire practice devoted to the study and practice of the breath. In this episode, meet Isabel Tew, yoga teacher and creator of “Breath Cards,” a wonderful resource for yoga teachers and practitioners alike to learn all about the breath and different techniques you c…
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383: Gift Certificate Policies & Questions with Shannon Crow
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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 383: Gift Certificate Policies & Questions with Shannon Crow Description: What are the policies in your yoga business around gift certificates? If you don’t have them in place, this episode is the perfect starting point to get started thinking about creating some policies about gift certificates and more in your y…
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Ep 44: Sequencing for General Shoulder Injuries
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Shoulder injuries make me think of a lack of range of motion and overhead shoulder movement. I've been reflecting on a few times when I had shoulder issues myself and couldn't lift my arm overhead. Frozen shoulder was by far the worst because it was persistent pain over an extended period of time, which of course affected my personal practice and m…
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109: Why Do Teachers Often Repeat These 10 Things?
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Cue With Confidence is live on Nov 2nd. Click here to learn more and enroll. https://www.quietmind.yoga/cwc Why do yoga teachers say certain phrases so often? I share 10 of the most common phrases and the anatomy, philosophy and energetics behind why they work or don't work. You'll learn how to improve your own practice and teaching with these 10 c…
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The Importance of Learning Your Students' Names
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Students come to group classes to be seen. One of the best ways to show you see them is to learn and use their names. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree discusses the significance of addressing your students by name—and pronouncing their names correctly. From personal anecdotes to practical tips, Sage explains how getting n…
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How To Create Anatomy Cues (EP.319)
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Discover how to create anatomy cues based on what you know, rather than just repeating cues you’ve heard.Af Karen Fabian
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Ep 43: Students & Class Expectations – Yoga Teachers Questions Answered
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In this episode, I have more questions from teachers that I want to answer that center around students feeling frustrated or irritated with their practice and how you as a teacher can help them. Just as a side note. I realized as questions were coming in, how they were similar in themes, these questions are about the energy that students give off i…
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15: Bringing Saucha Into Your Business
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Since having my boy the majority of my yoga practice has been introspective and I've focused on the limbs outside of asana in more depth. This week Saucha (cleanliness or purity) came front and centre in my mind and I got to pondering how I can embody it into my business to make my life easier and become more productive. Today's episode is all abou…
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Marketing Your Yoga in a Small Town
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This week on the show I’m joined by marketing expert, Jenn Donovan. After 15 years in law, Jenn bought a retail business in a regional town in Victoria. She built that business into a highly profitable 7 figure business and eventually sold it. Since then, Jenn has been assisting other small business owners, in retail, service based and tourism, aro…
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Yoga: Anticolonial Philosophy with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan
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Yoga is a system of moral philosophy that has long been overlooked by Western scholars and appropriated by the fitness industry. Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, author of Yoga: Anticolonial Philosophy provides context for the dissonance between modern yoga and its roots. We discuss how to frame yoga practice authentically, how philosophy is the unifying for…
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203: Why Your Yoga Content Isn’t Converting and Easy Fixes for Better Engagement, Leads, and Sales
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Have you ever felt like you’re pouring your heart and soul into your yoga content, but the engagement just isn’t there? 🧘♀️💔 Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this podcast episode, I’m sharing the exact strategies you need to transform your content from bland to brand-new! 🚀✨ 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Clarify Your Messaging – Speak directly to your i…
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You’re Not the Hero: How Centering Your Students Transforms Your Teaching
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Are you unintentionally messing up by placing too much emphasis on yourself in class? Learn how to make your students the heroes of their own practice and watch your teaching career flourish. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, yoga teacher trainer and studio owner Sage Rountree discusses the powerful shift in mindset that will revolution…
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If you've ever felt less than authentically you in front of the classroom, you need to hear this! In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree recounts a pivotal experience from her second-ever class that taught her to embrace her own teaching style without feeling the need to apologize for not being like others. This story is a remi…
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When Students Walk Out of Class: It's Not About You
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Sometimes students walk out of class—and rarely, if ever, is it about YOU, the yoga teacher. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, Sage Rountree shares personal stories about the times she has walked out of classes and why it was never about the teacher. She also provides guidance on how to handle student walkouts in your own yoga classes w…
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3 Quick Insta Glowups + Some Business Protection Real Talk
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I’ve got three quick things to improve your Instagram profile as well as some reflections on the importance of lovingly protecting your micro business. Enjoy! EARLY BIRD ENDS TODAY. Check out the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat happening in January here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Book a time to ask me your retreat questions: https://sch…
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I put the call out to my mailing list for yoga teachers with inspiring stories and was thrilled Crissy responded. She’s a long time yoga teacher with a wealth of experience and she also went through the challenge of a breast cancer diagnosis in 2020. In this episode, we talk about how surviving cancer has changed her as a person and as a yoga teach…
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Ep 42: Teaching students w/ Pain & Injuries - Why Teachers are Hesitant
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In recent episodes I've been talking a lot about pain, injuries and the nervous system a lot. That's because I believe it's such an important topic to discuss. Because you're a movement teacher it's important that you take responsibility for knowing and understanding how the human body moves, how it gets injured, and how students experience pain in…
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A special call out between episodes about fun new project I need your help with. Email me your 650 word (or shorter) 1st person story to amy@amymcdonald.com.au. If your story is chosen, please note that it will be read out on the show! Check out the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat happening in January here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Boo…
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Finding Joy in Life’s Big and Small Moments
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Welcome to Episode 164: Finding Joy in Life’s Big and Small Moments with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into the significance of celebrations in our lives. She emphasizes that celebrations are not just for extraordinary achievements but also for the small moments that contribute to our emotional well-being and social connec…
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In this episode, I share a journal exercise you can do to be sure you’re teaching in a way that’s consistent with what you value about teaching yoga. I also share excerpts from Mark Singleton’s book, Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice.”Af Karen Fabian
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382: Having Tough Conversations with Rebecca Sebastian
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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 382: Having Tough Conversations with Rebecca Sebastian Description: Many yoga teachers are trying to navigate having tough conversations with their colleagues, friends, and families about many issues going on in the world today - from the genocide in Palestine to racism, from misogyny to cultural appropriation, an…
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Ep 41: Yoga Teachers Questions Answered - Nervous System Regulation
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In episodes, 38 and 39. I shared different specific exercises for you to teach your students whether it's in a group setting or a one-on-one private setting to help them feel and notice and learn to regulate their nervous systems. Although we can't really physically see or know for sure if an exercise is working, we can get feedback from students r…
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7 Days, 7 Classes, 7 Love Notes to Yoga
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Over the past week I’ve been to 7 yoga classes, each different and each wonderful. In this episode I’m reflecting on what I loved about all of them, and what they remind me about: the joy and gift of the ‘standard’ weekly Yoga class. Enjoy! Access the ‘Black Friday Sale Planning Workshop’ for $5 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/black-friday-1131…
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