Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Are your ideas for teaching realistic? There is a lot to improve upon in the ways that yoga is currently offered. However, idealistic visions will eventually run into real world circumstances. In this on air coaching call, we explore Nev’s vision for teaching and brainstorm ways to reconcile the essence of it with what is sustainable given her circumstances.   Episode Highlights: Ideas for teaching yoga in a format that is deeper and more authentic than the usual drop in class format. The pros and cons of having a physical space to teach out of and considerations for renting vs buying. Qualities of sustainable micro-studios. How to reconcile your vision for teaching with the circumstances of your life. How to determine the financial viability of your yoga business idea. How to begin bringing your vision to life using a minimum viable offer.   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 Ask a question for the podcast

Facilitation skills are essential for a memorable workshop. No matter how well you know your topic, your workshop will flop if you don’t understand how to keep your students engaged. Learn the different ways workshop presenters often go wrong and how to avoid these pitfalls to teach better workshops.   Episode Highlights: Four strategies to capture your students’ attention and engage them in the learning process Common presentation mistakes and how to turn them into strengths How to plan your workshops so that you cover what you promised and leave enough time for closure at then end. How to make your workshop memorable so your students feel excited for your next event.   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 Ask a question for the podcast   Podcast Episode 198 - Yoga Objections and How to Address Them Join Workshops that WOW

Curious about how to boost attendance at your workshop? In this episode I offer simple strategies to help you create workshops without the worry of needing to cancel due to low attendance.   Episode Highlights:    The two most important factors for healthy workshop attendance How to find out what topics your students will find appealing How to choose the right title for your workshop Four essential qualities for your workshop promotion How to make your workshops an easy ‘yes!’ Considerations for working with a studio vs producing your own workshops When and how often to promote your workshop A powerful way to boost the effectiveness of your promotion Minimum numbers and when to cancel   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 Ask a question for the podcast   Join Workshops that WOW

The best workshops are interactive. They engage the student on multiple levels and with multiple senses. In this episode, I’ll share some tips and strategies for leading interactive workshops.   Episode Highlights:    The balance between moving vs lecturing in a workshop When visual aids and other assets are useful and when they are not Different types of workshops assets and how to decide which to use (if any) How grouping your students in different sized groups helps to create interaction Why we learn from other students in a group setting - and how to facilitate that as a teacher   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 Ask a question for the podcast

Ever wonder what programs to offer next or the best way to talk about your work? Market research is a powerful strategy that helps you tap into the minds and hearts of the people you are trying to help. This helps you create the right programs, at the right time, with the right messaging. The best way for yoga teachers to implement this strategy is to interview your current students.   Episode Highlights:    Why talking about your work is challenging Why it’s important to find out your students wants and needs from their own perspectives Different methods of market research including pros and cons of each Key questions to help you learn what’s actually relevant to your teaching What to do with the answers after you get them   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 Ask a question for the podcast

When your personal life falls apart, how much should you share with your students? There’s a fine line between being authentic and oversharing. In this week’s episode, we discuss specific guidelines and benchmarks to help you navigate staying real when times get tough.   Episode Highlights:    Why your teaching might actually improve during difficult times A simple test to help you decide whether or not to share your challenges with your students How to know if it’s time to take a break from teaching The difference between authenticity and oversharing 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 Ask a question for the podcast   Related Episodes   How to balance being real vs. being positive How to Teach as the World Falls Apart

Burnout is real and it can show up for a multitude of reasons. Have a listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn why it might happen to a long time yoga teacher and how to turn things around when it happens.   Episode Highlights:  Reasons you might be feeling sparkless and how to find your spark 3 Strategies to help reinvigorate your passion for teaching The hidden messages behind feeling blah about your teaching How your students can help you remember the why behind your offerings   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 Ask a question for the podcast

Have you had days where you feel like you want to throw in the towel and quit teaching yoga? You are not alone! Teaching yoga can be a stressful high demand career and burnout is a real possibility. Listen for strategies on what to do when you feel like giving up.   Episode Highlights:  Reasons you feel defeated and think about giving up. 4 tools to use on those days you feel you can’t teach anymore How your personal practice can help. How testimonials can help. How to reconnect to your vision and purpose to re-ignite your passion for 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 Ask a question for the podcast   Leave me a message on Speak Pipe

How can we balance growing a business with life’s other responsibilities? Mado shares a bit about her story in creating the Yoga Teacher Resource and shares tips and strategies for hiring help to grow your business sustainably.   Episode Highlights:  Balancing motherhood or a full time job and entrepreneurship How to find time to work on your business when you have other responsibilities How and when to hire help One avoidable mistake you can avoid when starting your business Strategies having more control over your time   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 Ask a question for the podcast  

Questioning your assumptions and conditionings around gender is not only important to those who are gender non conforming but it’s also a gift to yourself. Enjoy this discussion on rethinking gender with May Nicholson. Episode Highlights:  Language and behaviors that require conversations What brave space is and how to create it The use of affirming language  The harm caused by a strict gender binary - and the benefits of questioning it, no matter how you identify How our culture will understand sex and gender in the future   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 Maygen on Instagram @maygennicholson Sign up for Maygen’s newsletter   Embrace Yoga's Roots by Susanna Barkataki Follow Susanna on Instagram @susannabarkataki   Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Follow Alok on Instagram @alokvmenon   A Queer Dharma by Jacoby Ballard Jacoby’s website Follow Jacoby on Instagram @jacobyballard   Trans Yoga Project www.transyogaproject.com Follow Trans Yoga Project on Instagram @transyogaproject    Transgender Training Institute Follow Transgender Training Institute on Instagram @trans_training_institute   Tristan Katz Follow Tristan on Instagram @tristankatzcreative   Allé K Follow Allé on Instagram @transyogateacher   Terra Anderson Follow Terra on Instagram @embodyemerge   Check Your Privilege: Live Into the Work by Myisha Hill