Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Getting Hired at a Yoga Studio w/ Jennifer O’Sullivan

Jennifer O’Sullivan spent 5 years as the hiring manager for an urban yoga studio in the DC metropolitan area. In this episode she shares insider tips and tricks for getting noticed and getting hired. We also dive into the world of the yoga studio business model and what it’s like on the other end.   Highlights Understanding the yoga studio marketplace and why being professional and putting best foot forward matters Market pressures on yoga studio Saturation of teachers If you want a career teaching yoga, you have to treat it that way Studio owners/hiring managers are very busy, they wear many hats, and manage many right and left-brain tasks that aren’t common in other businesses.        The thought process that owners and teacher managers go through when they receive a teaching inquiry: Is this person a good fit?     Is this person qualified to teach what they say they can teach?         When is this person available? How the process generally works, keeping in mind that all studios are a bit different   You inquire, hopefully not too much back and forth b/c you provided all the relevant info up front. You will likely be invited to audition or if you are already teaching somewhere the hiring person my came to your class (don’t expect this!) Initially you are likely to be invited to join the sub list which gets you in the door for openings when they come up. Usually studios fill class spots from within.   Inspired Action: Get your Resume updated (or make your first draft if you don’t have one yet). Download our bonus printable checklist to make sure yours is on point.   Links and Resources Jennifer’s Website Join the conversation on the private Facebook group for this podcast Bonus: YTR Printable Resume Checklist

Ahimsa as an Ethical Framework for Dealing with Difficult Situations w/ Anna Ferguson Robas

Mado and Anna have a conversation about how to make ethics from the yamas and niyamas a part of your daily yoga practice. Highlights   Ethics are the foundation of a stable & consistent yoga practice. Reframing Ethics:   Reframing the Yamas/Niyamas can lead to deeper understanding. Yamas/Niyamas are key to mental health. Ethical frameworks bring empowerment.   Ethics of Yoga over a Lifetime of Practice:   Our understanding and application of ethics changes over time. Deepening our understand of ethics can guide us through uncertain times. The practice of welcoming states of confusion as opportunities can be very helpful in moving through them. “Grow through what we go through.” A clear understanding of ethics is the key to opening the door to greater happiness through clear comprehension.   Compassion is Key:   Compassion practice is Ahimsa, or non-violence. As we grow, we can suffer from harsh self-criticism and criticism from and for others. Self Compassion and Compassion towards others are equally as important as you begin the practice of yoga. As we begin to practice, we integrate all the parts of ourselves, and a strong guiding framework is key to lead us through the times we lose our way.   Personal Reflection Questions:   How do I practice ethical standards in my life? How has ethics played a role in my teaching so far? Do I consciously practice compassion in my life?   Links and Resources Refresher overview of the yamas and niyamas Download for the extended version of Anna’s compassion meditation. Tara Brach David Foster Wallace 'This is Water'

Keeping Your Classes Fresh

Strategies to stay fresh and inspired - and what to do if they don’t work. Highlights A mindset shift to help you think about this topic in a new way and hopefully ease any anxiety you might have around it. The two key techniques for keeping your teaching fresh and inspired. What to do if these techniques stop working. Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource private facebook group.     Self-inquiry/gut check questions to ask yourself: How many days per week are you getting on your mat? How many days would you ideally like to be practicing? On a scale of one to 10 on average how inspired do you feel during your personal practice? Which of the ideas to revitalize your practice sound fun or interesting to you? Write down at least ONE idea that sounds fun or inspiring to you. As an option post your practice plan for the week on the private facebook group for this podcast. If you haven’t joined yet, go to teachingyoga.net and click the join our community tab.

Inspiration and Intention

Mado is interviewed by life coach Michelle Ashley as she shares her inspiration and intention for this podcast. Highlights How Mado first started practicing yoga and her surprising first yoga teacher How Mado almost got derailed from becoming a yoga teacher The project that inspired Mado to start this podcast Mado’s advice for new yoga teachers Plans for future episodes Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource private facebook group.   Michelle’s website

Introduction to the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

A quick introduction to the concept of the Yoga Teacher Resource podcast. Highlights The Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast was created to help yoga teachers Build their knowledge Connect to other teachers Hear new perspectives Stay inspired to practice and to teach Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource private facebook group.