Yogaland Podcast

This week I'm sharing a topic that's dear to my heart, which is creating a meditation practice that you love. We all face common (often self-imposed) meditation obstacles, from telling ourselves we just "can't do it right," to feeling like we don't have time to stressing ourselves out with an austere approach that feels like drudgery. The truth is that meditation can be a very natural -- even pleasurable -- part of each day that helps you develop the skills and training to navigate life with less suffering and more joy. This episode will help set you up for meditation success! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've gotten a lot of questions asking about how Jason set up the curriculum for his 200 YTT, so that's what we cover in this episode. Last week was Part I -- we discussed how Jason intends to create community, mentor support, and practice teaching in the online space. This week we go step-by-step through the syllabus! After you give this one a listen you will know what to expect -- but if you still have questions, don't hesitate to email us at support@jasonyoga.com. OR you can go to this page and chat with us directly: learn.jasonyoga.com/200 Lastly, if you go to this page 👆, you can enter your email address and get a copy of the syllabus to follow along with the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the vagus nerve? More importantly, why should we, as yogis, care? Jill Miller comes on the podcast this week to help us understand how we can tap into the vagus and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing about the relaxation response. Jill shares her recipe -- "the 5 Ps,"-- for stimulating the vagus so that you can incorporate them into your own practice and teaching.Find shownotes with links to helpful articles and videos about the vagus: https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode271 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was so happy to catch up with my good friend, Kathryn Budig on the podcast this week. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author, and innovator whose most recent project is her online community, Haus of Phoenix. Every offering on Haus has Kathryn's passion and creativity infused into it from her recipes to her moving mythology yoga classes to her Inky Phoenix book club. We talk about the wisdom and guts that come with age and the vitality and inspiration that comes from following your passion and creativity.Go to the shownotes page for links to Haus of Phoenix as well as my previous interview with Kathryn and her book, Aim True: Love Your Body, Eat Without Fear, Nourish Your Spirit, Discover True Balance! https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode270 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most yoga teachers have been teaching yoga on Zoom for a few years -- but the experience can still be awkward, under-utilized, and daunting. In this episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion, Jason provides you with the most important tips and tricks to get the most out of you and your students from this medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most common yoga cue for twists, "twist from the bottom-up" needs to be replaced. Why? Because the lower-back doesn't actually twist! Here are 6 better cues that will help you and your students find depth and integrity in all twists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This meditation is one of my favorites: In just a few minutes, you can cultivate a sense of internal spaciousness and ease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 10-minute meditation offers a physical focal point to help you come back to center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on with our theme of self-compassion and compassion this week, join me for a 13-minute Lovingkindness Meditation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Practice turning toward yourself with gentleness and self-compassion in this 8-minute meditation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.