Yogaland Podcast

The lovely and wise Naomi Annand joins me on this episode to talk about her new book, Yoga for Motherhood. This book is one of my absolute favorites -- filled with reassuring words that envelope you like a warm hug, well-curated essays that resonate deeply, and practical yoga sequences to keep you balanced through the stages of mothering. It's the book Naomi wish she'd had when she first became a mother -- and I do, too.Shownotes: https://yogalandpodcast.com/episode277PS: If you enjoy the podcast, it's so helpful for us if you leave a rating, a review, or you share it on social media. And don't forget to hit follow so you don't miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These are my five favorite (slightly less conventional) preparations for splits (Hanumanasana). In addition to opening up your body, each of these postures helps teach a technical element of the splits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet your students where they are by learning the 4 best set-ups for Forearm Balance. You'll learn the pros and cons of each set-up and why these options work for different students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've had a hard time getting back into regular studio (or home) practice since the pandemic hit in 2020, you're not alone! This episode is filled with practical ideas to help you get over your malaise and get back to it. If you were looking for a sign -- this is it!Shownotes: https://yogalandpocast.com/episode276 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features the best shoulder openers to prepare you and your students' bodies for Handstand and Forearm Balance. We'll cover the best strengtheners and techniques for these postures soon in upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do twists detoxify? Is it safer to jump back to Chaturanga than Plank? In all likelihood you've heard -- or even taught? -- one of the yoga myths you'll hear on this episode. This is a judgement-free zone and not about shaming or guilting anyone! But it's important to unpack some of the idiosyncratic beliefs that get repeated in Yogaland and explore why it's time to let them go. PS: Is there a yoga myth that we missed? Post it on Instagram and tag @andreaferretti so we can see it!Shownotes for this episode can be found here: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode275Thanks as always for listening, sharing, and reviewing the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features the best shoulder strengtheners to prepare you and your students body for Handstand and Forearm Balance. Make sure to also check out episode 19 where we look at the best shoulder openers for Handstand and Forearm Balance!HIGHLIGHTS 1:25 External Rotator Strengthener3:20 External Rotator Strengthener with resistance band 5:32 Two Versions of Dolphin9:10 One-legged Dolphin10:15 Dolphin Push ups12:45 Forearm Plank with natural lumbar curve14:15 Putting everything together in a flow✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterABOUT JASON:Jason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than a decade. For the past 10 years, Jason has honed his approach by looking to peers outside of the yoga community, in the fields of physical therapy, orthopedics, traumatology, and sports medicine. These collaborative partnerships have enabled Jason to offer the most up-to-date to asana technique, cueing, injury management, and hands-on adjustments. Jason’s goal is to blend the timeless wisdom of yoga philosophy with evidence-based information to create yoga curriculum that helps modern practitioners grow and evolve.SHOW MORE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.