Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Building your identity as a teacher takes time. In this episode Sarah Powers, creator of insight yoga, shares about her journey as a teacher, including the early days of yin yoga. Listen for inspiration to build a relationship with your practice so you can feel genuine confidence in your inner teacher. Episode Highlights:  Sarah’s journey into teaching, including the early days of yin yoga when very few people were interested in such a quiet practice. Patterns and rhythms for a practice How Advaita vedanta, buddhism, and daoism have influenced Sarah’s teaching Common misunderstandings about Yin yoga Practices to bridge the physical and spiritual  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   Sarah’s website (books, retreats and more)

Thinking about a 300 hour teacher training? Listen in on this conversation about the purpose of a 300 hour YTT, who it’s for and what to consider when choosing a training.  Episode Highlights:  How long to wait after taking a 200 hour training to take a 300 The difference between a 200 hour and 300 hour training How to choose a 300 hour training What to expect from a 300 hour YTT Pros and cons of live vs on demand learning   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

Healing comes when we turn toward our discomfort instead of away from it. Michelle Cassandra Johnson, author and social justice activist discusses the intersection of social justice and yoga and the importance of accepting emotional pain.  Episode Highlights:  Barriers to dismantling racism and how to break them The hazard of bypassing and how to recognize it in yourself Ways that we can investigate the different layers of who we are How to accept imperfection Tools for approaching discomfort with openness Why your yoga practice is about checking IN not checking OUT 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   Michelle’s podcast Michelle’s Website Win a copy of Skill in Action

Have you heard of “nocebic” language? Learn the way our brains react to expectation, why it’s important to notice fear based language and how to transform your words to empower your students.   Episode Highlights:  How to help your students feel confident and inspired to be in charge of their bodies. The importance of looking for what’s right instead of what’s wrong Scope of practice and boundaries in the yoga class setting Psychological and physiological power of messaging in yoga What you can do to nip fear based language in the bud How learning anatomy helps yoga teachers evaluate their cues and language   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   Anatomy Bites Libby’s Website

Are you a very experienced yoga teacher? Learn how to develop a long term strategy for your business that honors your decades of investment. Episode Highlights:  Why you need to know basic business strategy as a yoga teacher How business connects to yoga philosophy Different forms of help that can support your business How to create and organize a framework for your business Strategies to make sure your work receives the attention it deserves Why spending money can help you make money   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   3 Phases of Teaching Mastery How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 1 How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 2 FLIGHT SCHOOL Thinking Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman

Are you an experienced yoga teacher? Learn how to optimize your time and energy so that you can earn more and transition to full time teaching (if that’s your goal).  Episode Highlights:  How setting boundaries can reduce stress Opportunities and challenges you might find as an experienced yoga teacher The benefit of separating teaching, content creation and admin work How (& why) to raise your prices Tips for preserving more creativity and energy How to gather and analyze data to support decision making How specializing can help you earn more with your teaching   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   The 3 Stages of Teaching Mastery How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 1 How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 3 Minimum hourly rate calculator The difference between classes and workshops Workshops that WOW FLIGHT SCHOOL

Are you a fledgling yoga teacher? Learn what to focus on when you’re just starting out if you’re hoping to earn more with your teaching. Plus why fear, doubt and imposter syndrome aren’t necessarily a bad thing when you’re a new teacher.   Episode Highlights:  Common worries of a beginner teacher and how to navigate them Challenges and opportunities you might find during the fledgling stage How to build confidence in your teaching Your #1 job as a fledgling yoga teacher 3 ways to increase your income when you first start teaching   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   How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 2 How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 3 3 Phases of Teaching Mastery  4 types of successful workshops Minimum hourly rate calculator

Need a roadmap for your yoga business? Learn why I created FLIGHT SCHOOL and what you’ll learn in the program in this module by module walk through of the course.    Episode Highlights:  Who Flight School is for and not for The highlights of what’s included in the course What results you can expect when you complete Flight School Ethical business and how it relates to yoga Questions you need to ask if you want to make a living teaching yoga Why I created this course and who can benefit most from it   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   Join FLIGHT SCHOOL  

Hire a virtual assistant to spend more time doing things you love. Learn how to know when you’re ready to hire a VA, why hiring help can improve the quality of your work and life, and how to find your first or next VA . Episode Highlights:  What qualities to look for when hiring a virtual assistant Common fears that might hinder your ability to hire a VA 3 places to look for VA applicants How to on-board and train your new VA Considerations for how & how much to pay your VA How productivity systems can free up your time and energy Organization, communication, payment & contracts   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   Contact Juzbi for VA help Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt   Get step by step guidance productivity tracking in Flight School Asana Project Management System Voxer Novo Online Small Business Banking  

Email is the most important way to communicate with your students. Learn how to use your list in a way that cultivates long term loyal clients, plus hear my top tips you can use right away to improve your emails. Episode Highlights:  Which yoga teachers need an email list and which ones don’t The email marketing platform I recommend How to make your emails land in inboxes rather than spam Why you need to test out your lead magnets and freebies How theming can help you write your emails Essential elements of an effective email Advanced email marketing and the nitty gritty of ConvertKit email marketing platform Quick tips for email marketing that you can implement right away 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 Sign up for Email Magic Sign up for ConvertKit and get 1000 free subscribers (instead of the 300 you get if you sign up without my link) More resources from YTR