Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Find and Nurture Your Ideal Yoga Students

Increase your impact as a yoga teacher, reduce the time and energy you spend on marketing, support your personal practice, increase your confidence as a teacher, and promote a sense of cooperation and community with other yoga teachers by taking this one key step in your yoga business.   Highlights 6 compelling reasons for yoga teachers to get clear on their ideal yoga student. Why some yoga teachers end up turning off their ideal students without even realizing it. Common myths and fears about niche plus realities and solutions The two most important things you need to find out about your ideal yoga student The (more effective) alternative to trying to please everyone. 3 strategies for validating what you think you know about your ideal student - and how to use what you discover to help your ideal students feel understood and nurtured.   Invitation for Inspired Action Write down who your ideal student is and how you help them. Then please come to the yoga teacher resource private facebook group to share or ask for feedback.   Links and Resources Want personalized help to select or refine your niche? Book single strategy session with Mado.

Slow Yoga Revolution with Kristine Kaoverii Weber

In this episode Kristine shares the benefits of slowing down your yoga practice and how the latest research in neurobiology overlaps with a traditional definition of yoga to explain why it works. Highlights A definition of yoga that is grounded in tradition yet fully relevant to modern life The evolution of research in the health and wellness sphere Why the yoga market is actually not saturated, contrary to popular belief How we can take advantage of our body’s natural drive for homeostasis to build resilience Why “the pause is just as important as the pose”   Invitation to Inspired Action   Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Subtle Yoga (Kristine’s website, visit to get free download on the benefits of slow yoga) Enlightenment Now (book Mado recommended in the episode)  

Prevent Wrist Injuries and Promote Wrist Health

Mado shares some basic principles of how to take care of your wrists in a yoga class setting. Highlights Two major factors in how much load your wrists can handle The main reason that so many yoga students experience wrist pain My favorite modifications to allow students to participate in classes while still protecting sensitive wrists. (Bonus video download for subscribers) The exercises that I do regularly to support strength, mobility, and adaptability in my wrists. Invitation for Inspired Action Subscribe to my email list to watch the video showing my favorite wrist exercises and try them out! Then Let me know what you think on the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group.

Injury Prevention and Yoga Evolution with Trina Altman

In this episode Trina Altman shares her thoughts on injury prevention and how she see yoga & Pilates evolving from a “top down” lineage based approach towards a more personalized and “bottom up” approach. We also talk about: 1. Why Momentum Fest (interdisciplinary Pilates conference) was such a life changing experience for her. 2. How to approach learning anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics & exercise science principles by following your passions. 3. Why it’s important for yoga teachers to take private sessions in other movement modalities. and more... For complete show notes including link and tips on how to approach teaching private sessions visit the post for this episode.

Overcome Overwhelm and Get Focused

In this episode, I share the process that I use to help me decide what the most important actions are to move me towards my goals with integrity. Highlights My biggest challenge in being self-employed. The difference between vision and goals Why choosing a specific population to focus on teaching can provide clarity and momentum Questions to help you create a vision that inspires you How to choose a well formed goal - and consistently take action until it is completed   Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Download the Vision and Goals Worksheet (companion to this episode) Get on the waitlist for the Yoga Teacher Accountability Groups

Yoga for Addiction and Recovery with Margaret Kirshner

Margaret shares important things yoga teachers should know about addiction and recovery, what we can do to support our students who are struggling with these issues, and simple techniques for helping all our students build resilience.   Highlights An inclusive definition for addiction. The different forms addiction may take and who is at risk. How yoga can help those suffering from addiction How addiction and trauma are related CRM community resiliency model (how to return to resiliency) Margaret’s advice for yoga teachers in how to support people in addiction and recovery Signs of stress and signs of recovery Invitation for Inspired ActionTechniques we invite you try in your classes: Offer pauses to check in Cue interoceptive awareness (locate and track sensations inside as they shift). Ask the question “What are you feeling on the inside right now?” Use a countdown in challenging poses to help people learn to tolerate discomfort   Links and Resources The Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Margaret’s Website

[Reality Check] Teaching Yoga Full-time vs Part-time

Many yoga teachers dream of making their entire living from teaching yoga, but is the reality of that idea really so appealing? In this episode, Mado breaks down the nitty gritty of what it takes to be a full time yoga teacher and also a few reasons you might want to stick to part time.   Highlights The reasons yoga teachers go full time and why some prefer part time. The realities of being an entrepreneur. The conflict between practicing yoga and teaching yoga as a business. The dangers along the path of being a full time yoga teacher. The reasons I choose to be a yoga entrepreneur anyway. 4 questions to ponder in deciding whether or not full time is for you. Links and Resources The Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Schedule a strategy session with Mado

Anatomy and Physiology of Breathing with Dr Crystal Frazee

Dr Crystal Frazee, physical therapist and yoga teacher, shares the essentials of what she believes every yoga teacher should know about the physiology of breathing. This includes why we breath, how we breath, and how to properly teach breathing to our students. Highlights Introduce foundational respiratory mechanics and physiology translate the anatomy and science to common pranayama practices apply pain science and knowledge of the stress response to help people relieve pain through breathing practices learn the habit loop and why it's important when teaching breathing practices gain confidence that you are teaching safe, sound pranayama practices that heal and don't harm   Links and Resources The Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Crystal’s Website Graduate School Of Behavioral Health Sciences (where Crystal studied breathing mechanics) Breathing Basics Handout Breathing assessment worksheet *note- this worksheet is laid out as a diagnostic tool, however yoga teachers are not qualified to make diagnoses. If you download this worksheet, you agree to use this for your own education and as a tool to evaluate whether or not to refer a client or student to a clinician for diagnosis.   Breathing assessment worksheet *note- this worksheet is laid out as a diagnostic tool, however yoga teachers are not qualified to make diagnoses. If you download this worksheet, you agree to use this for your own education and as a tool to evaluate whether or not to refer a client or student to a clinician for diagnosis.

How to Succeed As a Yoga Teacher by Focusing on Cooperation Over Competition

Mado and Shannon Crow talk about competition among yoga teaches. They share how and why yoga teachers can use yogic principles to guide their actions, especially when faced with the challenges of competition, jealousy, and scarcity. Highlights The brahmaviharas and how they guide our interactions with others Why yoga teachers benefit from a specific niche What do do when a feeling of competition or envy comes up The hidden benefits of jealousy Links and Resources The Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group The Connected Yoga Teacher - Shannon’s Website  

Do Yoga Teachers Really Need A Website?

Mado draws on her former roles as freelance web designer and web project manager to help you decide whether or not you really need a website as a yoga teacher. She will share the potential benefits and possible pitfalls to creating and managing your own website, the most essential features to include on a yoga teacher website, and the top 3 mistakes yoga teachers make when creating their first website.   Highlights My background in web design Which yoga teachers do not need a website at all Why the rest of you need a website Who can (and should) get away with a super minimalist website Essential components of a super minimalist website What you need to do BEFORE you invest in a more complex website 4 basic choices for creating your website Links and Resources *please note that some of these may be affiliate links, which means that if you sign up with them I may make a small commission. This does not change your cost and helps support the podcast.  Some reputable website hosts HostGator BlueHost Free DIY wordpress website training