Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More
This podcast teaches yoga from a teacher's perspective, covering history, philosophy, anatomy, meditation, sequencing, cueing, and the business side of yoga. Based on 14 years of experience, it aims to help both aspiring teachers and dedicated practitioners deepen their understanding. Episodes provide practical insights for improving yoga classes and personal practice.
Episodes
130 - The Roadmap to Opening a Successful Yoga Studio with Lauren Schoenfeld
Lauren Schoenfeld is the founder of Active Core Consulting, a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs in wellness who need a CFO, bookkeeping, sales, or operations coach. Opening a brick-and-mortar yoga studio is a journey of turning your love for the practice into a thriving community space. In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren, a fractional CFO who specializes in helping yoga teachers transition from b
129: Essential Skills For Trauma-Informed Yoga with Liz Albanis
Liz Albanis is a Senior Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist trained by the BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation (BIYOME) in Australia. We discuss the powerful shifts yoga teachers can make to support students navigating recovery and healing. We often use the term "trauma-informed," but what does it actually look like in a real-world classroom? Liz shares her insights on moving away fr
128: Sigmar Berg on 528 Hz: Tuning Into The Frequency of Love
Experience the Love Tuner at lovetuner.comSigmar Berg is an Austrian-American entrepreneur, artist, photographer, and fashion designer. He’s the creator of the Lovetuner.In this episode, I’m joined by Sigmar Berg, the creator of the Love Tuner, to explore the profound impact of frequency on our physical and spiritual well-being. We dive into the "Miracle Frequency" of 528 Hz and how beco
127: 4 Ways to Teach Sun Salutations + Important Insights
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most essential foundations of yoga practice and teaching — Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced teacher, understanding how to cue, pace, and embody the right tempo and intention can completely change your experience on the mat.I break down four variations of Surya Namaskar: the Half Sun Salutation, Full with Lunge, St
126: The Science of Stillness: How Meditation Heals the Body, Mind and Emotions
Last day to join the Yoga & Ayurveda Mentorship at https://www.quietmind.yoga/mentorshipToday and every day this year, people will spend about $50 million on antidepressants—and much more on health and wellness. In this episode, I share how meditation, mindfulness, breath, and simple tools let you be your own pharmacy. If sitting still makes you more anxious, good news: the point isn’t how it
125: Pain & Suffering - The One Thing Helping Me The Most From The Yoga Sutra
RSVP for FREE to the Deepen Your Practice workshopThere's a saying that only 2 things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. This is a modern version of the Buddhist teaching that pain and suffering are a guaranteed part of life. None of us are exempt. In this episode I share what’s actually helping me through one of the most intense seasons of my life. We go beyond surface fixes like schedu
124: The Future of Aging: Can We Choose How Long We Live? with Mark Sherwood
Learn the sister science of Yoga: Vedic Astrology at the free Become Your Own Astrologer workshop: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/workshopGet Mark's free ebook on longevity here: http://fmidr.com/hhfWhat if you could live to 120—and feel healthy, vibrant, and purposeful the whole time? In this episode, I talk with longevity expert Mark Sherwood about the intersection of ancient wisdom and
123: Embodied Knowing: The Wisdom of Your Body with Colleen Wahl
Somatic movement teacher and author Colleen Wahl is an expert in embodied knowing—the wisdom and guidance our bodies hold when we take the time to listen. Colleen shares how sensation is the foundation of embodiment, why slowing down before labeling an experience opens up new possibilities, and how this awareness can transform both yoga teaching and personal practice.We dive into the gap between s
122: Daniel Kosmala - Uscreen Senior Marketing Manager on Growing Your Yoga Business Online
Today I’m joined by: Daniel Kazmola, Senior Marketing Manager at Uscreen—the leading video platform for creators and arguably the best platform for yoga teachers to host a yoga membership online.This episode is essential listening for any yoga teacher who dreams of moving their teaching online but feels blocked by fear, overwhelm, or a lack of clarity. We go deep into what actually moves the needl
121: Ann Swanson - Author of "Science of Yoga" and "Meditation For The Real World" on Anatomy, Pregnancy, Anxiety and Teaching Methodology
RSVP for Free to "Become Your Own Yoga Teacher" at https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshopIn this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Ann Swanson—author of Science of Yoga and Meditation for the Real World—to talk about how science and tradition merge in modern yoga. If you’ve ever struggled to integrate anatomy, biomechanics, or trauma-informed approac
120: Karen Fabian on Sequencing, Anatomy, Confidence & Teaching Yoga Since 2002
In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, Jeremy Devens welcomes Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, for a straight-talking, deeply practical, and inspiring conversation for yoga teachers at any stage of their journey. Karen shares how her unique 10-step anatomy-based method helps teachers feel more confident, clear, and connected in their classes. With a background in rehabilita
119: Dr Tom Ingegno, Author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking The Secrets of Ancient Healing
Enroll in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at https://www.quietmind.yoga/yttOne of the first things I ask everyone to do inside the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is to create a self-care plan. Because you can’t give from an empty cup. You need a team. You need support. You need energy practices that nourish you just as much as you guide others in their practices.In this episode, I talk with D
118: Create Consistent Income, Impact, and Freedom Teaching Yoga—Without Burning Out or Losing Yourself.
RSVP for Free to the Thrive Online workshop at http://www.quietmind.yoga/thriveworkshopIf you want consistent income, real impact, and personal freedom through your yoga teaching—without burning out or losing yourself—this episode is for you.In this episode, I unpack what it really means to be consistent, and why so many yoga teachers feel shame around this word. We explore the energetic frequency
117: Yoga Beyond Asana: Chakras, Koshas, Kundalini & The Subtle Body
We all know yoga isn’t just about physical poses—it’s about working with energy, too. Beyond just putting the body into shapes, we’re working with pranayama, meditation, and powerful maps of consciousness like the chakras, nadis, koshas, and kundalini energy. In this episode, I’ll dive into these subtle layers of yoga, sharing insights from my years of practice and teaching, as well as what I teac
116: Jamie Mittelman on Working With Elite Women Athletes
In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, the world’s first storytelling platform for elite women athletes. Jamie shares how her personal yoga journey helped her manage OCD and anxiety, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection. She also discusses how Flame Bearers amplifies the voices of over 275 Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries, with a
115: New Series: The 10 Core Competencies of Yoga #1: Mentorship
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This is the start of a new series on the 10 Core Competenices of Yoga - starting with the first and arguably most important: Mentorship. I'll share:
Some of the most important lessons from my mentors
How to find a mentor
How mentors can save you years of frustration and confusion.
Stay tuned for next time when we'll ta
114: Living Into Your Dharma: Goal Setting For Yogis
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Today I share a yogic perspective of goal setting and living into your dharma (purpose).
We all know most goal setting and New Years Resolutions don't stick, so what actually works?
This is something I come back to a lot in my own life; what's most important to focus on next, and how to stay on track with my path. Ma
113: Avoid These 5 Common Causes of Injury in Yoga
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In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m sharing the five most common causes of yoga injuries—and how you can avoid them. Injuries can sneak up on anyone, whether you’re a teacher or a practitioner, but they don’t have to. Yoga is about
112: Joanna Sapir on Business Strategies For Yoga Teachers
Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities.
Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow.
She has been a teacher and trainer for more than t
111: Bob Cirino on Yoga Philosophy in Life, Relationships, Trauma and Politics
Bob Cirino is the Executive Director for the non-profit Yoga Studies Institute, whose mission of teaching the classic texts and methods of yoga has reached thousands of students in over 35 countries in 8 languages. Bob has studied Tibetan yoga lineages for 8 years and directs a non-profit that teaches one of the most fundamental Hatha Tibetan lineages, Lady Niguma, and the classic texts like the Y
110: What is Somatic Yoga & How Do You Practice It?
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What is Somatic Yoga and how do you practice it?
This term is becoming more popular, but it's not as new as you might think.
In this episode I'll share how this brand of yoga has evolved from things taught by myself, my mentors and other experienced teachers, as well as how you can begin to practice th
109: Why Do Teachers Often Repeat These 10 Things?
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Why do yoga teachers say certain phrases so often? I share 10 of the most common phrases and the anatomy, philosophy and energetics behind why they work or don't work. You'll learn how to improve your own practice and teaching with these 10 common phrases.
Anything in a sing-song pattern
108: 6 Of The Most Helpful Things I've Learned About Energetic Anatomy
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In this episode of the Quiet Mind Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m sharing six of the most helpful things I’ve learned about energetic anatomy. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, student, or considering teacher training, this episode will help you understand how everything has an energetic effect o
107: Becoming Your Own Yoga Teacher
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Live on Zoom
In this episode I share the main topics from the workshop including
- Common mistakes most yogis make
- Crossing the threshold from looking outside yourself for answers to looking within
- Why my yoga mat is my “home” after moving 40+ times in my life
- The real reason you get tight muscles
106: How To Relieve Tension in 12 Major Muscle Groups
The Yoga & Ayurveda Mentorship is open for enrollment at http://www.quietmind.yoga/yam
Learn how to relieve tension in 12 major muscle groups:
Feet
Calves/Shins
Quads/Hamstrings
Hips/Glutes
Core
Low Back
Upper Back
Chest
Biceps/Triceps
Forearm/Hands
Shoulders/Neck
Head
Keywords: yoga teacher training, ytt, marketing, business, spirituality, yoga philosophy, asana practi
105: Q&A: How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome After a YTT
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This Q&A question comes from listener Heidi L who asks "What advice would you give to some who has finished their YTT and is finding themselves with resistance to teaching due to feelings of imposter syndrome/lack of confidence after the 200hr"
I'll share some of the most important things
104: Rey Cardenas, Co-Founder of Practice Yoga in Austin, Texas
Whenever people ask me what studio to check out in Austin, Texas, I always recommend Practice Yoga on the East side.
Rey Cardenas is the co-founder of Practice which recently celebrated it's 10 year anniversary.
If you follow Rey or Practice on Instagram, you'll see he shares a lot about a unique take on philosophy from Rudolf Steiner, that I haven't seen from other yoga teachers.
W
103: Diana Hernandez On 6 Steps To Earn $10k A Month On Instagram
Diana Hernandez is an international actress, TV host, and content creator with a highly successful and engaged Instagram audience. I met Diana while she was traveling through Oaxaca, Mexico and thought she would be a great guest to have on the podcast to talk about social media marketing and building an authentic online business. In this episode we talk about:
Diana's decision to create a f
102: Kate Lombardo - Yoga Director For YogaRenew
Kate Lombardo's influence as a yoga instructor spans the globe, touching tens of thousands of students internationally. For almost a decade, Kate has been teaching and leading training programs through her award-winning yoga studios before expanding virtually through YogaRenew-- the world's leading online yoga teacher training program. She is an expert in vinyasa yoga sequencing and balanc
101: Yoga Therapist Kristine Weber Responds to Dr. Andrew Huberman
Kristine Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500 is a leading world authority on the neuroscientific benefits of slow, mindful movement and an advocate for the use of these practices as a solution to the healthcare crisis. She is leading the charge to get slow, mindful practices to people who desperately need them through her Subtle® Yoga Revolution series of online courses and trainings for yoga teachers – wh
100: Insights From 100 Episodes
Thank you for supporting 4 years and 100 episodes of the Yoga Teacher Training podcast!
In this episode I share some of my most popular lessons from episodes 1 - 100 including;
How I've seen yoga classes change and evolve in recent years
The most essential lessons about yoga anatomy
How to work with imposter syndrome
How to build a consistent practice and avoid burnout as a teacher
Ho
99: Todd Norian on Tantra Yoga and Spiritual Awakening
Todd Norian is an international yoga teacher with 40+ years of experience. By steadfastly following his heart, Todd has lived an uncommon life: living like a monk for 13 years at the then-ashram Kripalu in Massachusetts; having an intense spiritual awakening that landed him for a brief stay in a psychiatric hospital; and overcoming the heartbreak of being spiritually betrayed by beloved teachers -
98: Susan Marrufo on Yoga, Sex and Death
Susan Marrufo has been a yoga certified instructor since 2009, when she received her first 500-hour certification in Thailand after studying the classical yogic scriptures and esoteric tantric philosophy. Susan has since completed a residential internship with the Kripalu School of Yoga, where she taught in and project managed several Kripalu yoga teacher trainings as well as received her 2nd 500-
97: Sarah Hannala on Bhakti Yoga, Poetry and Teaching All Styles of Yoga
Sarah Hannala is a trauma-informed Bhakti Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, Sound healer, Writer, Creative and Mental health advocate. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Devoted to the yogic path of Bhakti (love and devotion), Sarah strives to inspire others to use the path of devotion to connect deeper with their divine higher power and in turn, fall in love with themselves, other
96: Yogi Aaron, Author of "Stop Stretching!: A New Yogic Approach to Master Your Body And Live Pain-Free"
Yogi Aaron shares decades of experience and a unique approach to yoga that emphasizes activating muscles rather than passive stretching. Lots of great discussion and insights here!
Check out his most recent book "Stop Stretching!" to learn more.
Click here to join the waitlist for the next Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training.
Thanks for listening!
Jeremy
95: Kewal Haussman on 20 Years Of Teaching, Authenticity, Equity and Building An Amazing Community
So many good stories in this one! Kewal is one of my mentors and someone I've learned a lot from. We talked about a wide range of topics including lessons he's learned from his 20+ years teaching, being authentic as a teacher, creating equity in yoga communities, and leading some of the most popular classes in Austin, TX.
Check out Kewal's classes if you're ever in Austin. Click here to see Kewal'
94: Death By A Thousand Cues
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One of the most common questions new teachers ask me is "How much should I be talking during class?"
"Am I saying too much?"
"Am I not saying enough?"
In this episode I'll share 3 aspects of this question to consider for both students and teachers.
Learn much more about cueing at the Cue With Confidenc
93: Lily Allen-Deunas of the Wild Yoga Tribe
Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. She helps overwhelmed individuals reduce their emotional overload, and find balance, breath, and space for self-care. Lily is the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast. Follow her at https://wildyogatribe.com/
We talked about a wide range of topics i
92: Yoga Ethics: How to Create Safety For Students Of All Backgrounds
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How do you create a safe and inviting space for students of all backgrounds?
In this episode I share how to create a safe and inclusive space when teaching yoga Learn about
⭐️ What many people get wrong about "holding space"
⭐️ How to
91: Six Lessons From $12,000+ in Business Coaching
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In 2022, I happily spent over $12,000 on my own business coaching. In this lesson I share some of the best lessons I learned from my experience as both a client and a coach to others, based on last year and over six figures I've both invested and earned as a coach.
In this ep
90: Yoga Sequences For Beginners
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How to do you teach a yoga sequence for beginners?
In this episode I share one of my most popular sequences that I taught for years to a dedicated group of regular students. This is exactly what I t
89: "Everything in My Life Has Changed Since YTT!"
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Cait Rumak graduated from the QYTT just over a year ago and her life has changed dramatically since then. We talk about:
⭐️ The importance of "doing something just for yourself"
⭐️ How to navigate major life changes like divorce, losing friends and changing careers when you begin living life more in alignment wit
88: Instead of ‘How' To Do Poses, Consider This
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On the surface yoga is all about "how" to do things. Place your foot here, reach your arm there. Do this or that. This is all on the surface, the anamaya kosha, the physical body. What's really interesting about yoga is not just the how, but the when, where
87: Quantum Physics & Yoga
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One of my favorite topics to study outside of yoga is quantum physics. It's so fascinating and validates a lot of the ancient yoga philosophy with modern science about how the universe works.
We know that everything in the universe (including us) is made up of atoms, but what are atoms made of? These are called subatomic particle
85: A New Definition Of "Imposter Syndrome"
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Imposter Syndrome is "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills." In this episode I offer a new definition of imposter syndrome and a new way to think about your te
84: Use Astrology To Find Your Voice With Annie Dunhof of Enga Unite
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83: How To Find Your Voice with Annie Dunhoff, Creator of The International Yoga Teacher Summit
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82: What Makes An Offer Irresistible? Examples You Can Learn From
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81: Class Attendance Dropping? Avoid These 5 Marketing Mistakes To Attract More Students With Less Stress
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One of the most common questions I hear from yoga teachers is "how do i grow my classes?"
Should you focus on Instagram, or YouTube or something else? In the Thrive Teaching Online Workshop I'll share a much more empowering question to ask yourself to reliably grow your audience every day, wi
80: Why Your Yoga Business Is Struggling To Survive
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In 2016, after 5 years of yoga certifications, I realized something was missing. I had a ton of personal and spiritual growth, but almost no material or financial growth. I moved around Austin from one guest room to another until I found a place I wanted to live with awesome roommates. When I asked how much i
79: Use Vedic Astrology To Overcome Doubt And Stand Out In Your Teaching
As yoga teachers we all experience doubts, fears, setbacks and obstacles. That is unavoidable, and the more you teach, the more you'll experience these challenges. The question is not how to prevent them, but how to navigate them when they arise. Today I'll share how to use Vedic Astrology, the ancient sister science of yoga to better understand your strengths, weaknesses and opportunities as a te
78: Vedic Astrology 101 - The Sister Science of Yoga
🌞 What's your sign? You might think of yourself as an Aries or Taurus or Gemini, but did you know that the Sun was most likely not even in that sign on the day you were born? This is one of the biggest differences between Western and Vedic Astrology, the topic of today's episode. How can this ancient practice help you understand yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses and improve your teaching?
77: Why I Stopped Planning Classes (and What Works Instead)
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76: The Most Important Thing To Focus On When Teaching
As teachers it can be overwhelming to know what to focus on. There are so many amazing aspects to yoga from the anatomy to philosophy to cueing that it can be easy to want to include it ALL in every class. Unfortunately, if you try to say everything in a class, you end up saying nothing. And if you never know what to focus on when teaching your classes and your own energy will become scattered, un
75: 22 Ways To Improve Your Teaching in 2022
Hire a business coach (email me at jeremy@quietmind.yoga to see if I can support you or point you in the right direction)
Set an intention and review it daily
Take new yoga classes
Take new non yoga classes
Set a 10 minute timer to move intuitively
Take singing lessons
Do vocal warm ups on YouTube
Take speaking lessons or read a book on public speaking
Watch inspiring talks from t
74: “By The First Session I Knew I Would Get More From The QYTT Than My Previous Training” - With Trish Evenson, Graduate of the QYTT
Today is the LAST day to join the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at http://www.quietmind.yoga/yttIn this interview Trish shares her concerns about taking an online YTT and her unfortunate experience with trying another YTT before joining the QYTT. Lots of great insights here from Trish who is now less than one year into teaching and leading excellent classes for all students from all backgrounds.
73: "It Has Been Life Changing" - One Year After The QYTT With Shannon Borthwick
Sign up for the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt - Enrollment closes this Friday at Midnight CSTOne year ago Shannon joined the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training with no teacher training background and within weeks was teaching great classes that her classmates loved in the QYTT practice teaching sessions. After training I was looking for a new teacher to join as a te
71: How I Became A Yoga Teacher
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The most life-changing thing I’ve done was take a Yoga Teacher Training.
I didn't take it to become a teacher, though. I took a Yoga Teacher Training to learn more about my self, my health and improve my yoga and meditation practice.
It did all of that and so much more than I could have imagined.
In today’s episode I sha
70: "There Are Too Many Teachers" - The Myth vs The Math
Join the FREE 60 Minute YTT Workshop at http://www.quietmind.yoga/yttworkshop - Already a certified teacher? You'll learn a ton from this too!By joining you get access to our private pop-up Facebook group. By joining the workshop live you enter to win a free Vedic Astrology reading ($247 value).Today I talk about the common myth and fear that "there are too many yoga teachers." I share why this is
69: What Is The Best Online Yoga Teacher Training? (Free Workshop)
Register for the FREE workshop "The 60 Minute YTT - 10 Keys to Confidence, Clarity and Creating a Career Teaching Yoga" at http://www.quietmind.yoga/60minuteyttOne of the most common questions I hear is “what is the best online yoga teacher training?In this episode I will address this question as well as some of the other most common questions I hear from people before, during and after taking the
68: How To Overcome The Fear Of Failure
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Today’s topic comes from a discussion with Danika, a newer teacher in Austin navigating the fear of putting yourself out there and possibly failing that comes with teaching yoga.
I’ll share a personal story about a failure I experience
67: 7 Dos and Don'ts After Graduating Teacher Training
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Today’s topic comes from my discussion with my mentee Cait Rumak in Staten Island. She is nearing the end of our time working together and asked what I recommend doing after she is finished. Today I’ll share what I did and what I’ve noticed that successful teachers do after finishing Yoga Teacher Training. I
66: "You Must Know This Advanced Pose Before You Can Teach Yoga"
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Have you ever felt like you need to know more advanced postures before you can feel confident with teaching yoga? Have you ever heard someone say “i’m not flexible or strong enough to do that pose”? I’ll address these common beliefs and the deeper truths beneath them. For example, do you know how many people in the world prac
65: "From Total Anxiety To The Best I've Ever Felt" With Angie Knight
Today I welcome back one of my mentors Angie Knight to talk about her experience through the challenges of 2020, and how she went from a really challenging experience to feeling "the best I have ever felt" despite all of those challenges. As always, Angie has great insights to share and I'm grateful to share this interview with you!
Angie's workshop is coming up at https://www.angieknightyoga.com/
64: Why I Don't Recommend Teaching "Peak Poses"
Today's episode comes from a discussion with a student in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training about "Peak Poses." This is a common way of teaching that involves building up to an intermediate or advanced pose within a class. There are many pros and cons to consider with this and I'll share what I found after experimenting with this approach many times over the years and encourage you to build on m
63 Asana: What Are We Doing When We Practice Postures?
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Modern life pulls our energy in a million directions. Overwhelm, burn out, feeling distracted and scattered are normal side effects of living our modern fast paced, mostly online lives. I believe yoga and particularly asana practice has become so popular in recent years not because of the common perception that people are
62: Use The Poses To Get Into Your Body, Rather Than Using Your Body To Get Into The Poses
Why do you practice postures?
Today and over the next 3 episodes let's explore what it really is that we are doing when we do yoga. Is it to reach a goal of flexibility? Is it to be present in the body? Is it to tune out from life for an hour in a day? What if all perspectives can be valid and appropriate and the real aim is to develop your inner authority that knows which perspective is in alignm
61: How To Make Money Teaching Yoga In Your First Five Years
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How do yoga teachers make a living?
What are some of the ways they make money?
Are the Google numbers true that say yoga teachers can make from 30k a year to 300k a year?
I'll lay out a simple outline based on my own experience a
60: Create Your Ayurvedic Routines
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Today’s episode was inspired by Quietmind Yoga teacher Satchie Wolfe who recently had her first child and is wanting to create daily routines in this new phase of life. I have not had a child myself but I have had countless major life changes where I needed to change my routines and find new ones. Ay
59: 9 Types Of Cues To Include In Every Class
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A little challenge I’ve had for myself over the years is to figure how to say as much as possible about a pose in as few words as possible
- while also speaking to all levels of students and giving them options so the class feels personalized
- while also integrating anatomy and philosophy lessons that are relevant
58: Why Cueing Is The Most Important Skill of Teaching
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Nearly all yoga teaching is happening online right now. Teaching online creates a lot of unique challenges:
You can't use physical assists.
You can't always see your students clearly.
Students need to hear each word you say clearly
You can't go over to talk to students 1-1
Every word you say matters more than
57: Say This To Immediately Improve Your Cues
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Last week I shared 6 of the most common mistakes that new teachers make with their cues. Today I will share what I suggest to do instead. These suggestions will help you create more clarity in your teaching and help your students focus on their practice of embodiment and presence in your classes. With experience and
56: 6 Cueing Mistakes That New Teachers Make
What you say matters. Especailly as a yoga teacher, every word counts. Sometimes just the smallest variation of how you say something can completely change your student’s experience of what you said. A phrase that you feel is helpful could come accross as unclear, confusing or potentially even triggering of past trauma. Sometimes we say too much or too little. With experience and practice we can l
55: The Best Yoga Mat For You - 11 Things To Consider
What is the best yoga mat for you? I have had the same mat for 7 years and it's still going strong! The only reason I bought a new one is for the color, which is one of the 11 factors to consider when buying a yoga mat. What mat is going to be most durable? What have I seen from countless studios, teachers, students and my own experience with dozens of brands of mats? Hopefully this podcast saves
54: Inside The Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training (Starts Next Week!)
What makes a YTT stand out? Why would you pick one over another? With 17+ years in wellness I have learned what makes an exceptional Teacher Training and that is why I initially created the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training in 2019.
Today I share some of my absolute favorite and most essential insights from the whole 200 hour program - from anatomy, to philosophy to ayurveda to trauma informed teach
53: How Do I Know If I’m Doing A Pose Correctly?
One of the most common questions that new teachers have his “am I doing this pose correctly?” This is a great question and really important to know if you're going to teach that pose. What do you look for? What should it feel like in your body? Is there really even just one correct way to do a pose?
There are some important questions to consider when we're talking about a posture. First of all, wh
52: How To Memorize Sequences
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How do you memorize sequences? If you're going to teach a class or going to audition for a studio you might be feeling nervous or doubting yourself. I totally get it! I have experienced this too and I'll share my story of how I doubted myself at an audition and how it reinforced some really important
51: The Secret To Teaching Great Classes: The Sequencing Bell Curve
Enroll in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt -- Learn 10 Core Competencies including Anatomy, Philosophy, Asana, Meditation and Teaching Skills such as today's topic: The Sequencing Bell Curve
Today I am sharing something I use in every class I teach. This is essentially the 'secret' that I discovered from attending thousands of classes and refined through teachin
50: The Key To Taking Student Requests: What I Teach In The Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training
Enroll in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt -- Learn 10 Core Competencies including Anatomy, Philosophy, Asana, Meditation and Teaching Skills such as today's topic: How To Take Requests.I'll share the number one thing I believe is most important to taking student requests (hint: it is part of the 8 Limbs of Yoga). Then I'll share 9 things to consider when taking
49: Sanskrit 101: Common Mistakes and Should You Teach It In Class?
The Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is now open for enrollment! Join the free live Q&A info session at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt — Learn 10 Core Competencies over 12 weeks. Significant discount available if you already have a YTT from another school.Today I share all about Sanskrit — the language of yoga. How do we pronounce common words like asana? What are some of the mistakes teachers m
