Join host, Jivana Heyman, as he talks with Rebecca Sebastian, host of the Working In Yoga Podcast and cherished friend. Together they explore the evolving landscape of yoga teaching, the importance of creativity in practice, and the irreplaceable value of human interaction.

Rebecca shares her journey from accidental yoga teacher to studio owner and yoga therapist, and how she found a sense of belonging in the yoga community. She also discusses her upcoming project —a digital magazine for yoga professionals, aiming to foster a supportive community and share industry insights.

In the Question and Answer segment, Jivana and cohost, Deanna Michalopoulos, respond to a listener's question about incorporating anandamaya kosha (bliss body) in a yoga class. They describe exploring the koshas, from the subtle bliss body to the physical body, as an inward journey that leads to a broader sense of connection.

Topics include:

Bringing back discussion and conversation as part of a yoga class
Building connection instead of competition with peer support
AI and its impact on the yoga industry
Yoga teaching vs. yoga therapy
How to stay creative when teaching
Practical advice for new teachers
The role of Accessible Yoga in serving diverse populations

Check out:

Rebecca's podcast: Working in Yoga Podcast
Rebecca's Facebook group: The Future of Yoga Therapy
Nischala Joy Devi - Pioneer in yoga therapy and the Dean Ornish Program
Jnani Chapman - Creator of YCat (Yoga for Cancer) program
Accessible Yoga Ambassador & Mentorship Program with Rodrigo Souza

We Want to Hear from You!

What story, teaching, or practice inspires your yoga journey today? Submit your answer or any other questions you have for Jivana via Google Form: https://forms.gle/NtijeM82dSgU5jVD7 or leave a voice message here (90 second maximum): https://www.speakpipe.com/AccessibleYoga

Selected responses may be featured in future episodes!

Connect with Rebecca:

Rebecca is a 20+ year yoga teacher, 14 year yoga therapist, former studio owner, yoga non-profit co-founder, host of the podcast Working In Yoga and the editor and founder of Inside Yoga Magazine, a trade magazine for yoga professionals.

www.workinginyoga.com | @rebeccasebastianyoga @workinginyoga

Connect with Jivana:

Check out Jivana’s books, Accessible Yoga, Yoga Revolution, and The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga, and get more information about Accessible Yoga at accessibleyoga.org

www.jivanaheyman.com | @jivanaheyman | facebook.com/jivanaheyman

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