Episode 196: Yoga in the Time of Covid
There's no doubt that Covid-19 has changed the current landscape of how we practice and teach yoga. On this special episode (recorded live via Zoom with Jason's recent online teacher trainees), Jason and I talk through about the important conversations that will need...
Episode 195: Teaching Yoga Online? Here’s How to Protect Yourself Legally
If you’re a yoga teacher who teaches online, you might wonder if there are extra steps you should take to protect yourself. The short answer is, “Yes!” But it isn’t as difficult or confusing as you might think. This week, I ask Sarah Waldbuesser, an attorney for...
Episode 194: Yoga for Seniors with Carol Krucoff
Although they are largely ignored when mainstream media covers yoga, seniors age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment in the United States. Today's guest, Carol Krucoff, has been teaching seniors (and training yoga teachers) for nearly two decades at Duke...
Episode 193: Yoga Sequences When You’re Short on Time
Wondering what to practice when you're short on time? We've got you covered! Jason shares simple sequence ideas for days when you only have 10, 20, or 30-minutes. RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel! Episode 80: How to Craft Your Own...
Episode 192: Our Favorite Poses Right Now
Jason and I share what we are practicing in our own home practice right now. RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel! Poses We (Now) Love WRITE A YOGA PODCAST REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! It...
Episode 191: How to Make Your Yoga Practice a Habit
There's a commonly held belief that if you do something for 21 or 30-days straight, you'll create a habit. And while this may be partially true, we have some other thoughts about what might get in your way -- and how to use yoga and mindfulness to help foment your...
Episode 190: 3 Ways to Create a Yoga Home Practice Sequence
Have you ever gotten on your mat to do a home yoga practice and your mind goes completely blank? Or perhaps you're tired of practicing the only set sequence that you have memorized. Jason shares three simple approaches to help you come up with your very own...
Episode 189: 5 Myths About Doing Yoga at Home
On this episode, Jason busts 5 commonly held myths we have about home practice. Don't let your beliefs about how things "should" be keep you from doing the practice that you love! RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel! Episode 80: How to...
Episode 188: Creating digital yoga content beyond daily livestreams
On this episode, we talk through five potential options for offering yoga content beyond daily livestream classes. RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel! Episode 183: Bringing Yoga Trainings Online During Covid-19 Episode 184: How to be...
Episode 187: Emotions, expectations, and growth mindset
You might be feeling lonely or lost. You might be feeling like other teachers have got this online thing figured out. You might be putting pressure on yourself because, as a yoga teacher (or student), you should have your emotions fully managed so that you can...
Episode 186: Getting paid for teaching yoga online
Should you charge for your online classes? If so, how much? Does providing free classes de-value yoga? We delve these questions about payment and more on this episode. RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel! Episode 183: Bringing Yoga...
Episode 185: How to Sequence Online Yoga Classes
Should you practice with your students or try to gauge the room by peering at the little boxes on your screen? Which postures and themes are most important for your students right now? How quickly should you get students moving and how long do you offer Savasana? Find...
Episode 184: How to be an Exceptional Online Yoga Teacher
Learning to teach yoga online is vital right now. But if you're used to teaching yoga in person, it can feel really daunting! On this episode, we break down what you can do to feel more comfortable and truly connect with your yoga students -- even through a Zoom room....
Episode 183: Bringing Yoga Trainings Online During Covid-19
As people across the country are home bound amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in-person yoga classes and teacher trainings have come to an abrupt halt. The entire yoga community has been scrambling as we try to figure out how to best serve our students. For this bonus...
Episode 182: Yoga for First Responders with Olivia Mead
Soon after deciding to teach yoga to first responders, yoga teacher Olivia Mead decided to go through fire and police academy. She wanted to develop authentic yoga classes that would resonate with -- not alienate -- first responders. She also wanted to develop yoga...
Episode 181: On Becoming a Yoga Teacher
Yoga teacher trainings have changed a lot over the years. When I did my 200-hour training years ago, I jumped in without knowing what to expect. I loved my training, but it was more of an immersion than a teacher training.In this episode, Jason and two of his...
Episode 180: 3 Backbend Cues for Tweaky Knees or Hips
Jason and I recorded this episode live at LoveStoryYoga in San Francisco at the Module 1 Advanced Studies training. Since the students are currently focusing on the hips and legs, we thought we'd take a look at backbending techniques. Jason unpacks some of the...
Episode 179: Healing from an eating disorder with Nicole Bell
Most of us struggle with body image on some level. Depending on a lot of factors yoga can be instrumental in helping us learn to love and accept our bodies--or trigger us. Today’s guest, Nicole Bell, has experienced both sides first hand. Nicole's spiral into Anorexia...
