Yogaland Podcast

It's January, which means, in all likelihood, more beginners are coming to your classes! On this episode, Jason helps you prioritize 10 essential concepts to convey to beginners when you're teaching asana. This foundational episode will help you take a step back and review how you're teaching your students and it will likely spark your own inner priorities, too!We're launching Jason's brand new online course, Mastering the Art of Teaching Beginners on January 15th! Learn more about the program by joining the waitlist here: learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason is a passionate advocate for creating a simple 4-week series for beginning yoga students. January is a great time of year to do it (obvs), so we thought we'd talk through why a beginners' series is so vital, how to pitch it to your studio, how to price it, and how to create a curriculum that is thorough without being overwhelming.If you'd like more guidance on how to teach beginners, get on the waitlist for Jason's upcoming online course, The Art of Teaching Yoga to Beginners, here: learn.jasonyoga.com/beginnersWe also have lots more free teaching content available on our Youtube Channel or on the website. Check out our shownotes to access: https://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode285 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the upsides of long-term practice is that you develop skills that help you in your day-to-day life. On this episode, Andrea and Jason share the skills that they've gleaned through yoga and mindfulness practices that have helped them in their relationships -- both with each other and with their loved ones.Things like -- seeing our reactivity and learning to pause and respond, developing a more stable sense of self, learning to acknowledge and allow others to have feelings, and calmly abiding with our loved ones are just a few of the key points Andrea and Jason talk about.Coming soon -- a new course with Jason: The Art of Teaching Yoga to Beginners. If you'd like to be notified when have more info and dates for this online course, join the waitlist here: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh the irony. The sweet, sweet irony of going to yoga class to "find balance" or "inner peace" only to find ourselves rushing through Sun Salutations or consistently choosing the "hardest" variation of a pose even if we are way out of our depth. We've all been there. Slowing down is hard. It doesn't sound sexy or ambitious or entertaining. And yet, if we profess the desire to better manage our stresses or to navigate our daily lives with more ease and efficiency and less, well, self-torture, then learning to slow down is a worthy practice.Jason and I dive deeply into this subject this week and we offer ideas for setting the intention to slow down in your yoga practice. I hope it resonates during the rush of the holidays.Shownotes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode283Registration for Jason's Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing course can be found here: learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencingJason has new courses that focus on Yoga Anatomy and Teaching Beginners coming soon! Join our newsletter and we'll send you updates when they're ready: jasonyoga.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think it's safe to say that if you teach vinyasa yoga in any modern setting you've felt pressured -- either overtly by your boss or subconsciously by an antsy student -- to make your classes "harder." Today we unpack this phenomenon and attempt to get to the heart of it. We talk through what we are responsible for as yoga educators, and what we can let go of. Jason also offers helpful ideas for classroom management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You deserve more than just another Chaturanga and Upward Dog--and, so do your students. Here's a tutorial on spicing up your Sun Salutations and adding creativity--while maintaining balance and effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason has recently been answering lots of questions about yoga sequencing lately -- on his recent webinar and Instagram lives -- so we today Jason is answering the five most common sequencing questions that have cropped up recently.Included in this discussion:Is it better to do backbends before or after inversions in a sequence?Where should hip openers go in a sequence?How many postures can you do on one side in a vinyasa flow before moving to the other side?Should you do "open-hip postures" or "closed-hip postures" first in a standing vinyasa flow?What's the best way to prepare for Hanumanasana (aka Splits)?We have tons more FREE sequencing content for you, which you can find here on the shownotes page: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode280You can also learn more about Jason's online course, Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, here: learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is your Ultimate Guide to Sequencing for Backbends. It's a master class that teaches you the anatomical rationale behind intelligent, sustainable sequencing that will help your students do deeper, more comfortable backbends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to sequencing, there are a few things that trip us up time and time again. Jason’s back on the podcast today to talk about several of the mistakes he’s made himself through the years and how he’s shifted his approach to sequencing to overcome these challenges.Jason will be running his online course, Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, again in November. If you'd like to get a preview of the course, he's offering a free webinar November 1st -- The Ultimate Guide to Sequencing for Yoga Workshops. you can sign up for the webinar here: learn.jasonyoga.com/webinar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The details of transitioning into Half Lotus and Full Lotus are rarely discussed. Transitioning incorrectly significantly increases the likelihood of injuring the knee in these poses. This yoga teacher's breakdown discusses the anatomy and mechanics of transitioning into lotus with the greatest efficiency and safety--a must for all teachers and practitioners that work with these postures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.