Yogaland Podcast

On today's episode, I speak to Sarah Henderson, a yoga teacher who specializes in teaching adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sarah's parents were role models of advocacy after her younger sister, Hannah, was born with Down Syndrome. And Sarah has followed in their footsteps -- before she became a yoga teacher, she worked at an inclusive preschool, in respite care, and as a developmental evaluator. Add to that the many different types of yoga training Sarah has under her belt -- including training with Jivana Heyman of Accessible Yoga, with Matthew Sanford, and with Jason -- and Sarah has a an incredible toolkit to draw from as she works with her students. On this episode, Sarah shares many useful insights such as:How one of her teachers encouraged her forge her own path and teach this population of adultsHow she sequences her classes based on the training she's done with JasonThe tools she uses to people who learn and process things differentlyWhy she believes “presence is participation”How teaching this community is different—and, perhaps more importantly, how it’s the same as teaching anyone elseShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode260 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To quote this week's guest, yoga teacher and social scientist Melissa McLaughlin, "How we engage with our phones is changing our minds." In other words, we are on our phones being constantly bombarded by information. How do we navigate this reality and maintain our sanity? How do we cope with the rush of adrenaline that comes when we see a strongly-worded opinion that we disagree with? Perhaps most importantly, how do we continue to stay engaged as citizens of the world and not allow our devices to lead us into cynicism/shutting down/complete burnout? The answer is simple although not easy -- it starts with mindfulness practice. Melissa shares many insights with us including:  How to be a more conscious consumer of social media—especially observing the feelings that arise before you reshare What to do when you feel overwhelmed by something happening in the world or something that you see in the mediaTips for having tough conversations about media with friends and family members with differing viewpointsWhat yoga philosophy has to say about living in a world that feels chaoticShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode259 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening in your body and brain during asana and meditation, today’s conversation is going to fascinate you. Our guest is Dr. Daya Grant -- a neuroscientist, sports psychologist, and mental performance consultant -- who explains the growing research on mindfulness and meditation and how these practices are beneficial to the brain.We cover a lot of ground in this interview including:How yoga and meditation affect the brain, both structurally and functionallyWhat happens to the brain during breathing practices like alternate-nostril breathing (which Daya says is one of the most widely studied pranayama exercises)How she helps athletes use mindfulness, asana, and yoga philosophy to enhance their performanceWhat it was like having a meditation practice growing up impacted her, and how she’s carrying on that tradition with her own sonShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode258  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beginning yoga students often struggle to breath properly in class. As a yoga teacher, we want to provide our students with skillful, accessible techniques to support their journey. This discussion shows 3 simple, universally beneficial ways to help your students learn to breath when they practice yoga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beginning yoga students often struggle to breath properly in class. As a yoga teacher, we want to provide our students with skillful, accessible techniques to support their journey. This discussion shows 3 simple, universally beneficial ways to help your students learn to breath when they practice yoga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When today’s guest, Katharine DeShaw, found out her beloved yoga studio, Center for Yoga in Los Angeles, was closing she took matters into her own hands.Katharine, who is a consultant in philanthropy and nonprofit management, went to work making phone calls to raise community support and funds to allow Center for Yoga to open its doors again. It's an inspiring story of how the yoga community came together to keep this iconic space -- which had been in business since the 1960s -- open and thriving despite continuing challenges of re-opening during a global pandemic.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode257 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Jason and I are talking about resilience--a concept that has become even more important as life continues to shift and change during the pandemic. We touch on:*What resilience is and why yoga is a particularly helpful practice to help cultivate it. *Why having a routine AND allowing some flexibility within that routine is a good strategy for building resilience*Two different types of resilience - adaptation and responsiveness - and why they're both helpful in different situations*What yoga philosophy adds to the discussion in regard to your sense of selfShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode256 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode supports yoga teachers by breaking down the 3 best modification and 3 best alternatives to Chaturanga. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter how much you love yoga, eventually you’ll reach a point where you aren’t as inspired as you once were.Today’s episode is all about finding inspiration for your practice again. It’s relevant for any yoga student, of course, but we also touch on the challenges specific to yoga teachers. We offer some advice for those times when your yoga practice is feeling a little less like an escape and more like, well, work.We talk about:Why it’s important to challenge yourself at least once a weekDifferent mediums for finding inspirationWhy the advice to practice exactly what you teach (and only what you teach) is bad adviceSimple reminders to keep you connected How to deal with plateausShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode255 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching Chaturanga safely and effectively is simple when you understand how to keep the shoulders stable. This episode discusses how to teach Chaturanga safely, unpacks the principles and actions that underscore safety in Chaturanga, and examines some important exceptions to these rules. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.