Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Taking a break from teaching can be scary. How will you stay in touch with your students and will they be waiting for you when you return? In this on-air coaching call Mado helps Cari Moskow create a plan for supporting her students while she’s on maternity leave and streamline her offerings along the way. Episode Highlights:  Why taking breaks is important Rites of passage and releasing control Structures for online memberships and how to promote them Why you shouldn’t compare your membership to Glo When and how to reevaluate your rates  How to lighten your load AND keep your clients   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   Prenatal Yoga episode with Deb Flashenberg

The perfect yoga teacher doesn’t exist. We may know this on one level and still try to perform the idea of a yoga teacher rather than embody our own truth. Dagmar Spremberg shares her story of moving from comparison and impostor syndrome to sharing her gifts with confidence.  Episode Highlights:  How Dagmar learned to trust her intuition. Why it’s helpful to practice telling your story The importance of community and sufficient time in teacher training Balancing vulnerability and leadership while holding the seat of the teacher  Why you need to separate your personal practice from your teaching practice  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   Dagmar’s website  @montezumayoga

Learn 5 common mistakes that might be blocking you from achieving your goals and 3 tips for implementation to improve your chances for follow through. Set yourself up for success by creating achievable goals with a clear, actionable plan.  Episode Highlights:  How dreams, wishes and visions are different from goals What you may be overlooking when it comes to your goals  Quarterly goal setting, time tracking and other tools to improve productivity The power of consistency and specificity How to measure the achievability of your goals Why your goal needs a due date One simple question that will help you determine if a goal is too vague Layers of accountability  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 Sign up for Start 2022 with a Plan   Overcome Overwhelm and Get Focused - Podcast Episode Values Driven Goal Setting - Podcast Episode Asana - project management app 

What if you explored creativity and passion without expectations? Sadie Nardini encourages yoga teachers to share their uniqueness, stop people pleasing, and find freedom in self reinvention. Episode Highlights:  The balance between doing what you love for yourself AND in service to your students ADHD in yoga practitioners and teachers What it was like to be one of the first yoga teachers with a YouTube Channel What Sadie would focus on now if they were just starting out Sadie’s story of coming out as non-binary and what they do about haters 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   Sadie’s Instagram @sadienardinioffical Sadie’s teaching and courses

Provide an equitable & inclusive practice space for your students. Victoria “Thor” Hutson shares her 5 pillar framework for accessible community oriented yoga classes. Episode Highlights:  The 8 limbs of yoga and their role in accessibility  How to utilize intentions and themes to build community Empowerment through options Ways to dismantle hierarchy in a shared space The role conscious & inclusive language plays in your class Power dynamics and fostering healthy relationships in yoga Financial accessibility and sustainability in your business model 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   The Elegant Outlaw Thor on Instagram @the.elegant.outlaw  Fresh Breath for Yoga Teachers Podcast Mado’s Episode on Thor’s podcast

How to trust yourself even when it’s hard. Erika Belanger and Mado talk about navigating perfectionism, the balance between preparation & risk taking, and holding yourself accountable for your vision. Episode Highlights:  How skills from previous careers can transfer to teaching yoga Why sharing your personal experience in your teaching will help your students How to diversify your income streams Skills for organization and time management The importance of finding your bigger why Where yoga teachers get in their own way Untangling patterns of perfectionism and procrastination   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   Erika’s website Erika on Instagram @erika.belanger On and Off your Mat Podcast Mado’s episode on Erika’s podcast - Accessible Approach to Self-Care, with Mado Hesselink

Listen to your inner teacher. Tracee Stanley is a Hollywood producer turned teacher, writer, and guide who focuses primarily on the inner experience of yoga. In this episode, we receive wisdom from her 20+ years of study in the traditions of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra and her perspective on weaving your practice into all aspects of your daily life.  Episode Highlights:  Boundaries to protect your creative process The importance of community and sangha  Methods for sharing your message outside of social media The true teachings of Tantra Harnessing teachings from nature and the divine feminine The physiological difference between sleeping and a restful practice Misconceptions about productivity 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   Radiant Rest - Tracee’s book Tracee’s Website

Examine the why and how behind movement. Lara Heimann, host of the redefining yoga podcast and founder of the LYT Method, shares intelligent approaches to alignment on and off the mat.   Episode Highlights:  Dynamic ways to evolve your yoga practice and move it into your life Developmental sequencing to create new pathways for movement The biggest blind spot for yoga teachers Your brain’s role in movement How to develop your creativity muscle Bridging the gap between yoga, physical therapy and functional movement Definitions of physiology, kinesiology and neurology  How to experience anatomy in action 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   Lara’s Website - LYT Yoga Lara on Instagram @lara.heimann Win a year of LYT Daily, Lara’s membership

Learn positive and proactive ways to honor yoga as a cultural practice with Susanna Barkataki, author of Embrace Yoga’s Roots.    Episode Highlights:  How to become a leader in personal and social transformation Understanding the causes and conditions of oppression and practices to counter them Self inquiry, commitment to values and the lifestyle of engaged yoga Tools for yogic critical thinking Subtle practices of listening, awareness and inner consciousness The significance of studentship for better 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 ‘What is Cultural Appropriation’ Episode   Susanna’s Website Susanna’s Instagram - @susannabarkataki  Embrace Yoga’s Roots - Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice Win a Copy of Susanna’s Book  

Learn how to attract and retain loyal students. Mado helps yoga teacher, Aleks Middleton, create a plan for the future of her business by detailing integral structures that support student evolution and progress. Episode Highlights:  Offerings that will get your students excited about committing to their practice How to set expectations for your students The benefits of pre registered series over drop in classes How to build vacation time into your schedule Market research mindset and meeting customer needs 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