

Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast
Mado Hesselink
Information, support, and inspiration for yoga teachers. Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.
Episodes
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Dec 2, 2021 • 56min
Life as Ritual with Tracee Stanley
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
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Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Radiant Rest - Tracee’s book
Tracee’s Website

Nov 25, 2021 • 52min
Evolving Asana
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
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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

Nov 18, 2021 • 48min
Embrace Yoga’s Roots
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

Nov 11, 2021 • 28min
Loyalty and Student Retention - on air coaching call
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

Nov 4, 2021 • 39min
Radical Authenticity & Self Worth
Find freedom by sharing your unapologetic self. Reggie Hubbard, political activist and founder of Active Peace Yoga, describes how staying true to your values in your teaching will boost your self worth and confidence.
Episode Highlights:
His journey from reactivity to responsiveness
How to prioritize self care during times of stress and chaos
Approaching yoga as a discipline vs an activity
When to improv and when to adhere to a plan
How to make peace with the fact that you’re not the right teacher for everyone
The power of sharing your lived experience in your teaching
How humor makes your classes more accessible
Links & Resources
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
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Learn more about the Impact Club
Reggie’s Website - Active Peace Yoga
Reggie on Instagram @oreggieglobal

Oct 28, 2021 • 32min
Consistency, Community and the Customer Journey - On Air Coaching Call
Find a business model that doesn’t lead to burnout. Candela asks Mado how to turn strangers into paying clients and build community with consistency in this on air coaching call.
Episode Highlights:
Social media as a tool to build your clientele
Using testimonials to grow your offerings
Financial barriers vs lack of understanding
The benefits of offering a group program vs one on one
Visibility strategies and finding the right platform for you
How hashtags work for visibility
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
Work with Mado

Oct 21, 2021 • 44min
Legal Agreements and Music Licensing
Basic knowledge of the law can support your yoga business. Ashley Dunasta, lawyer & yoga teacher, breaks down important legal principles as the foundation for a safe and vibrant yoga and business practice.
Episode Highlights:
Written agreements - what they mean, when you need them and why they’re so important
Skillful negotiation as a tool to honor relationships
Yoga business as an art and a science
Safe entry into agreements and risk protection for yoga teachers
Music licensing demystified
Property rights for legal music use
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
Creatives Learn Law website
Creatives Learn Law Instagram @creativeslearnlaw
Free Business Law Basics Workshop
Yoga, Self-Worth and the Law with Cory Sterling
Legal Considerations for teaching online

Oct 14, 2021 • 31min
5 tips to improve productivity
Time management as self care. Consider a yogic approach to productivity in this episode with Renee Clair and learn how to organize your life to spend more time doing what you love.
Episode Highlights:
Strategies to free up time and mental energy
The importance of non-accomplishing
How to evaluate where your time is going
Why you need to take 2 consecutive days off
Realistic and kind boundary setting
Prioritization to minimize distraction and increase focus
The difference between a task and a project
Reframing our ideas about time
Links & Resources
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
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Learn more about the Impact Club
Renee’s website
Get Renee’s Time Blocking Guide
Renee’s Instagram - @theproductivewp

Oct 7, 2021 • 38min
Yin Myths & Misconceptions
Yin yoga is incredibly popular, yet commonly misunderstood. In this episode, I ask Yin yoga teacher trainer Nyk Danu to help me clear up common misconceptions about yin yoga and find out where to start if you’re interested in teaching yin classes.
Episode Highlights:
Yin as an antidote for our stressful modern culture
Roots, history & philosophy of yin
How you can benefit from yin yoga
The major differences between yin and other styles of yoga
Why it’s important to get specialized yin training
The purpose of props in yin
Links & Resources
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Nyk Danu’s Website

Sep 30, 2021 • 39min
How to adapt your classes for different bodies
Asana is a tool to guide you toward a more fulfilling yoga practice. Dr. Libby Hinsley is back on the podcast to talk about the truth of creating an accessible yoga experience. You’ll learn how to meet your students’ expectations AND educate them about what really matters when it comes to yoga from a place of confidence and compassion.
Episode Highlights:
How to change your yoga sequence on the fly and still provide an excellent class
Understanding anatomy and movement to uplevel your confidence teaching people with different physical abilities
The key to accommodating multiple levels in your class
Building blocks of human movement
How to simplify and slow down so you (and your students) can savor practice
The difference between “complicated” and “advanced”
Siddhis and the true purpose of yoga
Links & Resources
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Get on the Anatomy Bites Waitlist
Episodes with Libby
Yoga & Self Massage
Q&A with Libby
Anatomy Myths
Hyper Mobility & Yoga