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

Already a teacher and want mentorship in creating your online business? My new mentorship program Thrive Teaching Online just opened this week(!) at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ttoToday I'm answering a student's question: "can you really learn yoga online?" What about the in-person, hands on instruction to make sure you're doing the poses safely? Today I share 5 pros and 5 cons of taking an online Yoga Teacher Training. I have been a student and teacher in countless trainings and can say there are definitely strengths and weaknesses to both. I'll share several things I have found really helpful for my YTT students that you'll want to make sure your Yoga Teacher Trainer considers so you get the most out of your experience. Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Subscribe to the Quietmind Yoga YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/quietmindyogaThe next Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is just 9 weeks away! Pre-register for my free workshop: 3 Mindset Shifts To Build Confidence In Teaching Yoga here: https://www.quietmind.yoga/confidenceThanks for listening!Jeremy

Watch the free workshop 6 Steps To Turn Your Idea Into An Online Yoga Business In The Next 90 Days at http://www.quietmind.yoga/6stepsHow do you build willpower, discipline and patience? This is one of the core teachings of yoga philosophy: Tapas. Tapas means all of those things plus intensity, passion and focus. We see it in the ascetic yogis who devote their lives to tapas practices like keeping one arm up in the air for their whole life. This is still happening in India to this day. Yogis who practice tapas teach us that we are capable of much more than the mind would let on. They can inspire us to challenge ourselves and grow.This follows the Niyama of contentment because it's important to embody both contentment and tapas. Stirha and sukha. Effort and ease.In today's episode I will share 10 yogic ways you can apply tapas to your life to increase your own willpower and discipline. Sign up for updates and exclusive discounts by downloading any of my free guides at http://www.quietmind.yogaThanks for listening!Jeremy

This practice changed my life. Around 12 years ago I was struggling with depression and feeling stuck on how to navigate it. I knew something needed to change so when I heard about a practice that could possibly help, I was eager to try it. The practice, I know now, shares its roots with this ancient teaching of Yoga Philosophy. What is the practice? I will share in this podcast, as well as how you can start applying it today. The Yoga Sutra teaches "From contentment comes all happiness." The Sanskrit word for this is "Santosha" which comes from "Sam" and "tosha" meaning "completely all together." -- When we are 'completely all together' we feel contentment. Is contentment just complacency though? What if you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and think seeking contentment is unrealistic? What creates discontent? This episode is quite personal to my own growth. I look forward to sharing the lessons I've learned about contentment with you today. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review in Apple Podcasts. Want to watch a video of this episode? Subscribe on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/c/quietmindyogaLearn more at http://www.quietmind.yogaThanks for listening!Jeremy

What do you do after yoga teacher training? How do you start teaching classes? Should you take more trainings? I sat down to discuss all of this with recent grad Allison Halley, who you heard on episode 17 "How to Know When You're Ready for Teacher Training." In the short time since then she started teaching weekly classes and is already near the completion of her second YTT with me through the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training.  What has been most helpful for her as a new teacher? What obstacles has she overcome as a new teacher? How did she build the confidence to create several blogs and online videos already since her training? Excited to share this awesome interview with you! Jeremy

Saucha means cleanliness and it’s the first of 5 niyamas (disciplines) - things we aim to do to achieve the 8 limbs of yoga. Recent research in quantum physics has fascinating implications for how our minds shape our environments and vice versa. Practicing saucha means being mindful of the ‘cleanliness’ of your mind just as much as the cleanliness of your body. To perceive more clearly rather than through samskaras (patterns) or kleshas (afflictions of the mind).Today I’ll share about What is Saucha? How to navigate confusion, anxiety, overwhelm, fear and insecurity How to navigate psychological concept of “learned helplessness” I already live a pretty ‘clean’ life, how is Saucha relevant to me? Simple ways to start practicing Saucha todayWant to learn more about the Yoga Sutras - the source of the Niyamas? Check out the Quietmind Yoga Membership where you can practice along with several classes including an upcoming series on the 8 limbs of yoga. http://www.quietmind.yoga/membershipLook forward to sharing more next week as we continue this series on the 8 Limbs of Yoga philosophy!Jeremy

Aparigraha means “non-grasping” and is the final “don’t” of Yoga Philosophy. It asks us to be aware of where we grasp to results, behaviors and anything external that may ultimately lead to suffering and disconnection from our true self.Today I’ll share about What is Aparigraha? Is it healthy to practice non-attachment? Is that unrealistic? How can we practice aparigraha?Want to learn more about the Yoga Sutra - the source of Aparigraha? Check out the Quietmind Yoga Membership where you can practice along with several classes including a series on the 8 limbs of yoga. http://www.quietmind.yoga/membership

Brahmacharya comes form the words brahman (the source of which are all a part) and acharya “to walk with” to “follow the lead” or “to lead.” So why is this Yama often defined as “abstinence from sex?”Today I’ll share about What is Brahmacharya? Is it abstinence from sex? Why? How does Brahmacharya relate to taoist and tantric sexual cultivation practices? What does this Yama have to do with our most valuable asset: our attention? Simple ways to apply Brahmacharya to your lifeWant to learn more about the Yoga Sutra - the source of Brahmacharya? Check out the Yoga Book Club where we are reading from the Yoga Sutra together every week, live on Zoom. You can join in to any or all sessions. They are recorded for you to watch on-demand. Join now to get 14 days free, then just $9.97/mo. You don’t even need to own the book to read along with us. Learn more at http://www.yogabookclub.com

What are some natural, holistic ways we can support our immune systems and prevent disease? I reached out to Chris Harrison, a physician / yoga teacher who I met through our mentor Jenn Wooten. Chris has a lifetime of experience in the medical field as well as several years of studying mindfulness and yoga practices. I thought she might have a unique perspective on everything happening. I'm so grateful we got to talk and I think you'll find her insight very practical, helpful and supportive. The word I took away from this interview was "nourishing" - what can I do that feels genuinely nourishing for me? I'd love to hear your thoughts on what Chris shares over at the Quietmind Community - a free Facebook group to connect with peers form around the world. You can join for free at http://www.quietmind.yoga/community.Of course, yoga practice is one of the things Chris mentions, and you can now join me three times a week on Zoom - all by donation. Learn more at http://www.quietmind.yoga/classesThanks for listening!Jeremy

Asteya means non-stealing. A few years ago I became aware of a subtle, unintentional way that I was taking from others. My intention was to be “helpful” and demonstrate care, so I was bewildered when a coach pointed out that my attempts to be caring were actually taking more than I was giving. This took me a while to fully grasp, and it is a common, well intended behavior in helping professions. I’ll share about that experience and how it taught me the value of Asteya in today’s episode.The Quietmind Yoga Membership is now open! Visit http://www.quietmind.yoga/membership for full length classes, mini workshops and 1-1 feedback to build specific skills in your practice such as nervous system regulation, expanding lung capacity and learning pose breakdowns. $9.97 a month or 20% off for a full year.Today I’ll share about What is Asteya and why is it the third ‘step’ of yoga, well before asana? The unintentional way that we might be taking from ourselves The unintentional way that we might be taking from teachers The unintentional way that we might be taking from students A simple way to apply Asteya in each pose

What is your truth? How do you distinguish objective vs subjective truth? How do you teachers NOT apply truthfulness in teaching? I’ll share all about this in today’s episode on Satya (Truthfulness).The Quietmind Yoga Membership is now open! Visit http://www.quietmind.yoga/membership for full length classes, mini workshops and 1-1 feedback to build specific skills in your practice such as nervous system regulation, expanding lung capacity and pose breakdowns. $9.97 a month or 20% off for a full year. Over the next few weeks I’ll be adding practices to embody the 8 limbs of yoga as we learn more in this series.Today continues our series on applying the 8 limbs of yoga to teaching yoga. Each week I will cover a new aspect of the 8 limbs. This week I’ll share how you can apply the Satya (truthfulness) to your practice and teaching. I’ll share about: What is your “truth?” How do you distinguish objective vs subjective truth? The unexpected way I realized I was being dishonest with myself A simple way to apply Satya in each pose The most common ways yoga teachers DON”T apply satya