Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Ever been told that hypermobile people shouldn’t practice yoga? Yoga is not bad for bendy people, but there are different considerations for people with hypermobile joints. Dr. Libby Hinsley, author of Yoga for Bendy People joins us to debunk some myths and talk about the ways that yoga is amazing for bendy people.   Episode Highlights:  Hypermobility basics - what does it actually mean to be bendy? Unique needs for bendy people in Asana practice Alternatives to passive stretching that work better for bendy people What yoga practice injuries are telling us Libby’s new book, Yoga for Bendy People   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt Libby Hinsley’s website Yoga for Bendy People - The Course

Learn to correct common misunderstandings about yoga. As teachers we have an important role to play in improving the public perception of yoga. In this episode, you will learn the most common misconceptions that prevent people from trying yoga, why yoga is misunderstood in the wider culture, and what you can do about it as a yoga teacher.   Episode Highlights:  4 misunderstandings that make (some) people resistant to yoga Tips for sharing what yoga is really about How incorrect public perceptions of yoga spread and solidify Why hearing an objection about yoga is an opportunity and a gift Mini scripts to help you speak clearly about yoga   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Thinking Fast & Slow - By Daniel Kahneman

Learn how one yoga teacher built her business online during the pandemic with YouTube as her outreach strategy. Berenice Miles shares how she learned to stand out in the noise of the online yoga world, why consistency matters, and why it’s not too late to get started with YouTube.   Episode Highlights:  How to connect with your students without people pleasing Mistakes to avoid when putting your content online Easy ways to improve video quality Channels for marketing your YouTube content The single most important strategy for making great yoga videos.   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Berenice’s YouTube Channel Berenice’s Website Berenice’s Facebook Page Berenice’s Facebook Group

Learn effective practices for creating consistency and sustainable motivation through accountability. This mini training will support you to take inspired but imperfect action toward your goals.  Episode Highlights:  How to tell you if you need accountability  The neurobiology and benefits of accountability  Support structures for discipline, willpower and self control 2 main types accountability and 3 sub-types Best practices for peer accountability groups Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes

Teaching yoga is an incredibly rewarding way to make a living. It’s also far more demanding and stressful than people imagine. If you often feel overwhelmed or stressed as a yoga teacher, you are not alone. In this episode, I’ll talk about the evolution of teaching yoga and why it has become a lot more stressful in the past decade. I’ll also share some thoughts about how to build a sustainable relationship with teaching that honors your values and the roots of yoga.   Episode Highlights:  How our roles and expectations as yoga teachers have changed drastically over past decade (in both positive and detrimental ways.) How social media specifically has changed what yoga teachers expect of themselves. The rise of impostor syndrome and how to change your relationship to it. The many skill sets needed to thrive as a yoga teacher The evolution of teacher training and my vision for what might come next   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Focus & Flow

Attention and focus play a vital role in yoga teaching and practice - but they are increasingly scarce resources in today’s world. Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, your ability to pay attention and focus falls somewhere on a spectrum. If you get distracted easily or need help prioritizing, meditation and simple changes in your environment can help. Episode Highlights:  Dharana, dhyana and managing sensory input The difference between attention and focus ADHD as a spectrum plus why I think the condition is over-represented among yoga teachers. Misconceptions about meditation that might prevent you from receiving the benefits of practice. Different types of meditation and how they train different types of focus.   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Focus & Flow

Skillfully prioritize your tasks to reduce overwhelm and build momentum towards your vision and goals. In this episode, you’ll learn a framework for deciding what to do in what order plus how to implement what you learn over the short and long term.   Episode Highlights:  The difference between a task and a goal Which tasks to eliminate and why Vision, goals and values How to think of your yoga teaching as a business Procrastination and ADHD How to take control of your schedule, set boundaries and be more efficient  Tips to build awareness and make more deliberate decisions   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Focus & Flow

Is your schedule unmanageable? Learn how to optimize your time to support your goals, growth, and wellbeing. Episode Highlights:  How to take advantage of your brain power when it’s fresh The number one thing to prioritize as a yoga teacher Why you need day(s) off with no teaching The key to accomplishing what’s most important How to organize your time for creativity and focus   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   When, Why & How to Hire a VA Focus & Flow

How do the koshas relate to teaching yoga to people with back pain? Lillah Schwartz shares wisdom from her 40 plus years of teaching and advises an integrated, multi-layered approach.   Episode Highlights:  Different paths to discovering imbalances in your body The koshas as entry points to attention and integration The damaging forces of modern culture and how to remedy them Why flexibility is not the primary goal of yoga The importance of pause and patience 4 steps to identify sensation in your practice and what it’s telling you   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Lillah’s website Free resources from Lillah

Do you have a mixed relationship with social media? Hear Mado’s experience with taking a social media break and consider if you’d like to take a break of your own. Episode Highlights:  Where to start if you want to take a break from social What you’ll learn from your off screen time How to prepare for a social media break How to be present in your business without having to be live Conscious ways to replace social media My top 5 takeaways from choosing to abstain from social media for 30 days   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Link to sign up for social media hiatus cheatsheet Focus & Flow The Artist’s Way