Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More

Want to grow a Yoga YouTube channel? Who better to learn from than someone who has created videos with over 1 million views, my friend Joy Scola! I am so grateful to have Joy on today to discuss how to start -- from being uncomfortable to being on camera — to recording your first video — to growing your channel to reach millions of people around the world. It takes some hard work and consistency and Joy shows you step by step how she has been successful so you can be too. We’ll discuss Making your first youtube video Getting comfortable being on camera Teaching online Creating YouTube thumbnails Best practices for growing your channel And much more! Learn more about Joy at http://www.joyscola.com Join the FREE Quietmind Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindcommunity/ to see where I'm teaching online next, including a special class with Joy on Instagram this week! I'm also sharing exclusive offers and monthly Facebook Live Q&As there. It's free to join! Thanks for listening Jeremy

As my teacher Libby would say "now, all previous teachings apply." This is an uncertain, disruptive time for us all over the world, and I hope you and your loved ones are well and staying safe. Many people are experiencing major losses and challenges with the spread of covid-19 and if you are not directly effected this an opportunity for you to apply all you have learned about yoga to be a loving presence for others and 'teach yoga' by how you show up for them.  For those of you teaching in studios and in person - which is nearly all yoga teachers - you may be experiencing major transitions in your work. Studios are limiting class sizes and eliminating props. Corporate clients are now working remotely. How can you best navigate this in a traditionally in-person, service based industry?  One thing I have done over the years is teach over video chat, and I am grateful to have that experience as I have been able to seamlessly transition into working with many of my clients this way. In today's episode I share how you can do the same TODAY with no prior experience and little to no costs.  You just need 6 things to get started. Listen for more details. The Zoom video conferencing app Tripod (or something to lean the phone on) fishbowl) lens: $30 https://amzn.to/39U5ODS Tripod (or omething to lean the phone on) Bluetooth headphones (optional) Lighting: sunlight + optional: white light lamp or video light: not too close to a wall Accept payment on Venmo or Paypal What I don't address in this episode is the actual teaching. If you want to build confidence in teaching check out my free workshop: 3 Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence in Teaching Yoga by clicking here If you want to learn all about teaching online, creating multiple streams of income and developing teaching skills in 10 core competencies, I offer that in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training. Enrollment closes soon at http://www.quietmind.yoga/enroll Thanks for listening! Jeremy Devens Quietmind Yoga

What is on a Yoga Certification exam? Every one will be different, but almost all of them will cover similar aspects of yoga: philosophy, anatomy, postures. I put together a free mini quiz for you to test your yoga knowledge at http://www.quietmind.yoga/19quiz -- I'll walk you through the whole thing in today's episode. You can test your knowledge before listening, or after and see how you do. These are some of the same questions I include in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training certification exam. Of course, I don't cover everything here, but these are some of the essentials, and a great place to start to make sure you do great no matter which certification you take.  If you want to learn more, check out my free online workshop 3 Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence in Teaching Yoga at http://www.quietmind.yoga/confidence  Thanks for listening! Jeremy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremydevens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.quietmind/ Website: http://www.quietmind.yoga YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/quietmindyoga

Today I share 7 of the most helpful things I have learned about anatomy, and many of them I didn't learn until years into my practice. This is all infused into my March 2020 Online Yoga Teacher Training and Mentorship at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt but some of the best ideas are right here in this episode. Hopefully this podcast can save you years of confusion and even harm to your body.  The 7 things I share about are:  The 5 movements of the spine Every anatomic cue comes from understanding anatomic neutral Every muscle in the body can do two things Think about all areas of the body 3 dimensionally: front, back and sides The 6 movements of the scapula Joints are responsible for 47% of flexibility, muscles and fascia are 41% Learn anatomy from PTs, CPTs, doctors and other anatomy specialists If you like this episode and want to learn more, sign up for my free upcoming online workshop: 3 Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence in Teaching Yoga at http://www.quietmind.yoga/confidence Keep in touch: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremydevens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.quietmind.yoga/ Website: http://www.quietmind.yoga

What's it like to have JUST finished Yoga Teacher Training? On today's episode we'll talk about exactly that.   I interviewed Allison Halley - who I have worked with 1-1 for several months - just days after she finished her first Teacher Training, She actually didn't take my training, and we'll discuss why. She addresses some of the most common questions I hear from students, and the questions that she had when she wasn't sure if she was ready to take a yoga teacher training. Allison has an amazingly optimistic, focused and inspiring mindset that shines in this interview - these are excellent qualities to for any teacher. In fact, in the 2 month since we recorded this interview Allison went from 'just graduated' to teaching TWO weekly classes! I'll definitely have her back in the future to discuss her quick growth, but you could get to know her much more because she has enrolled in my March 2020 Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training that is all online, and you could be her classmate! I'll share more details about this training in the weeks ahead, but for now you can sign up for my free upcoming workshop: 3 Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence in Teaching Yoga at http://www.quietmind.yoga/confidence - details coming soon. You can follow Allison's journey on Instagram at @allihalley Keep in Touch: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremydevens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.quietmind/ Website: http://www.quietmind.yoga

Download the free one page plan worksheet for your year of teaching at http://www.quietmind.yoga/16plan Do you have a plan for your teaching? Do you prefer to not have a plan? I share my experience with both perspectives and a major mistake I made early on in my teaching. I'll share the factors that I consider when planning classes and how you can apply them to your classes. Everything from seasonal, Ayurveda and astrological themes as mentioned in the last two episodes - to anatomical, energetic and meditative themes as I share in today's episode.  If you want to create a plan for your full year - in all areas of your life - based on yoga, ayurveda and Vedic astrology - check out Mindful New Year - an online course and retreat for exactly that - at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com Enter to win free access to the online version of Mindful New Year by leaving an honest review for this podcast or my others: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Winner will be selected on January 10th, one week before the event. Thanks for listening! Jeremy

This is part of a series on bringing closure to the year and planning your classes for the year ahead. Starting with Episode 12, up to Episode 16. What is Vedic Astrology? How is it different than western sun sign astrology? How is it related to yoga, and why is it considered a "sister science" of yoga? Even if you're completely new to Vedic Astrology I'll help you get started with today's episode and give some suggestions on how you can begin applying awareness of transits and astrological influences to your teaching. If you want to know the specific influences effecting you this year, based on your birth chart, that's exactly why I created the Mindful New Year online course and retreat. You can learn all about it at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com Enter to win free access to the online version of Mindful New Year by leaving an honest review for this podcast or my others: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Winner will be selected on January 10th, one week before the event. Thanks for listening! Jeremy

Download the free 4 page PDF for this episode at http://www.quietmind.yoga/14plan What does it mean to be in alignment? One aspect is aligning with the changing of the seasons. Ayurveda is a sister science of yoga all about understanding the elements and how they effect us. From the foods we eat, to our thoughts, behaviors and yoga practices. In today's episode I share how I use Ayurveda to adapt my teaching to the individuals I work with and to the season we're in. I love this topic and I share a ton more about it my mindful new year course that you can check out at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com Enter to win free access to the online version of Mindful New Year by leaving an honest review for this podcast or my others: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Winner will be selected on January 10th, one week before the event.  Thanks for listening! Jeremy

Get the free 4 page PDF for this episode at http://www.quietmind.yoga/13review I've taken one of the exercises from my Mindful New Year course and distilled it down to this episode and a simple 4 page PDF you can download now to review your past year of teaching. What are you grateful for? How have you grown? What do you want to create in the year ahead? I'll address it all in this episode.  Enter to win Mindful New Year: if you're enjoying this podcast, leave a review in Apple Podcasts and you will be entered to win access to the online version of Mindful New Year for free! All you have to do is leave an honest review for this podcast or either of my other two podcasts: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology.  Thanks for listening! Jeremy

I created a free self assessment for this episode at http://www.quietmind.yoga/core10 - this is an updated version of the previous 10 Core Competencies self assessment and a great way to look at how you're growing as a teacher.  Should we measure progress as teachers? Isn't yoga just about being? If we did measure progress, what kind of things could we look at? Do you ever doubt yourself in certain aspects of practice and wonder how you could build more confidence in those areas? I will address all of this on today's episode.  Enter to win: I'm giving away a free spot in the Mindful New Year online course! All you have to do to enter is leave an honest review in Apple Podcasts for this show or my other two podcasts: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Search "Jeremy Devens" to find them where you're listening. Learn more about Mindful New Year at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com  Thanks for listening! Jeremy