Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Sequencing Warm Ups

Warm ups are an essential part of your yoga sequence - so how do you know if you are choosing the right poses? By listener request, I share my thoughts on the topic in this episode including: The two main purposes for warming up The kind of movement that is best for fulfilling these intentions How to choose warm up poses based on the more challenging poses you plan to teach later in the sequence. Why I think that most basic yoga poses are actually pretty complex - and how to prepare our students to get the most out of them. A simple guideline you can use for any class How to modify warm ups based on the population you teach This episode originally aired April 11, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Email subscribers also have access to three short videos of warm up sequences that I use personally. Subscribe now to get access to this and other bonus content.  Links & Resources Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher

Grace reached out for advice and support on gaining confidence as a yoga teacher. She's been teaching for a year and is afraid that her teacher training was sub-par, but doesn't have the funds to take another at the moment. She feels she should have enough experience by now to feel confident, so she wonders what the heck is going on? This episode originally aired on March 14th, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights The main source for confidence as a yoga teacher The biggest reason teachers lack confidence One powerful teaching from the yoga sutras How to interrupt the habitual thoughts that feed lack of confidence. Why more knowledge does not equal more confidence. Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Self Care Reconsidered

Self care is essential for yoga teachers - but easier said than done. In the fast pace of modern culture, our role has partly become a cheerleader for self care. Yet, many of us live with life circumstances that cause us to neglect our own self-care. In this week’s episode of the podcast I demystify the idea of self care and offer a simple way of thinking about it that will help you understand how to implement it in your own life.   This episode originally aired May 30th, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights A simple way of describing self-care from a yoga perspective. A review of the structure and function of the human nervous system and how it relates to self care. Why understanding the nervous system is helpful for yoga teachers. How the modern self-care movement oversimplifies self care and portrays it in a misleading and potentially harmful way. Additional ways to think about and practice self care that are more effective and accessible. How to talk about self care with your yoga students. Links and Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 

How to prioritize your personal practice

Use the latest research in neuroscience to turn your personal practice from a resource intensive decision to a nourishing habit. This episode originally aired on October 11th, 2018. Enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights Why habit formation is a missing piece in most teacher trainings Destigmatizing the struggle to stay consistent and debunking the myth of the disciplined practitioner  The three main components of a habit and how to manipulate them to create an effortlessly consistent personal practice 5 types of triggers how to strengthen their effect Ritual, accountability and small wins Links & Resources  Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Affiliate link)

Boundaries, communication and re-opening to in-person classes

Show Notes Communication is a key skill for yoga teachers, studio owners, and anyone working in a leadership position inside a yoga business. In this on-air coaching call, Mado chats with yoga teacher and studio manager Emma Rabbit about personal and professional boundaries, client communication, and the myriad considerations for re-opening to in person yoga classes. Episode Highlights:  Balancing personal and client priorities  The benefits of values based decision making Navigating differing opinions on in-person classes How to safely invite people back into the studio Professionalism in leadership roles Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 

Truth, Silence and Community Accountability

Learn to put your values into action. Mado and Rach Junard discuss strategies to set boundaries, honor your values and cultivate self awareness in order to live an aligned life.   Episode Highlights:  Quiet and stillness as a necessity for the modern world Transformative and restorative justice Accountability as kindness How to respectfully give and receive feedback The importance of honoring the roots of yoga   Approaching your teaching with a beginners mind   Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Rach’s instagram @rachdoes.yoga Rach’s website

2 Ingredients of Niche (on air coaching call)

Show Notes Decision making, perfectionism and niche. If you need guidance with defining who your teaching will benefit most and encouragement to get started, you’ll love this on-air coaching call.   Episode Highlights:  Questions to ask yourself when choosing your niche Niche myths and realities How to set good boundaries for your business Conserving energy in decision making The value of ‘done’ over ‘perfect’   Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  1 on 1 business coaching

Yoga & Self Massage

Learn how to incorporate self-massage into your own yoga practice and your yoga classes to build awareness, familiarize yourself with sensation and guide your nervous system toward relaxation. Episode Highlights:  What you need to know before bringing self massage into your classes Sequencing and how to teach a class or workshop with therapy balls  Risks, cautions and contraindications associated with self massage The difference between intensity and pain Self-massage as a tool to learn anatomy Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Get on the Anatomy Bites Waitlist

Sliding Scale Pricing Models

How can we make our classes financially accessible AND sustainable? In this conversation Mado & Nyk discuss different pricing models and how they can offer access to our classes, workshops, and events without devaluing our expertise and experience. Episode Highlights:  Inspiration and ideas for structuring your class pricing The difference between donation based classes and sliding scale Practical considerations for sliding scale pricing Myths about sliding scale pricing and what might surprise you Finding your pricing sweet spot through experimentation   Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  The blog Nyk refers to in the episode about why sliding scale might be right for you: http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale Become part of the Impact Club (sliding scale pricing)

Is Clubhouse worth the hype?

Looking for deeper, more meaningful conversations on social media? Tune into this episode with Jeanette Sealy to learn all about Clubhouse, what makes it different from other social platforms and how it can help your yoga business. You’ll also get a sneak peak into an impromptu collaboration between Mado and Jeanette. Episode Highlights:  The benefits of using Clubhouse A walk through tour of the Clubhouse app Tips for hosting a Clubhouse room Ideas for connection, community building and collaboration The key to choosing compelling topics Strategies for targeting content to your desired audience   Links & Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group  Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Episode on phases of teaching  Mado & Jeanette’s Clubhouse discussion on online connections and collaborations on Thursday, April 29th 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT. Follow @mado on Clubhouse to be notified when the room opens.