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×Got a yoga workshop coming up and want to brush up on your faciliation skills? No matter how well you know your topic, your workshop will flop if you don’t understand how to keep your students engaged. In this episode, I'll share the most common mistakes that workshop leaders make and how to avoid these pitfalls to teach better workshops. Episode Highlights: 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 the end. How to make your workshop memorable so your students feel excited for your next event. Want me to walk you step-by-step through planning, promoting, and presenting a yoga workshop? Check out 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 Workshops that WOW…
Need some ideas for your next yoga workshop? There are four basic types of yoga workshops that have a proven track record for consistently attracting students anywhere in the world. In this episode, Mado explains each type in detail including why you might choose one over plus examples of each type. Want more examples? Download this list of 100 yoga workshop ideas broken down into the four categories when you sign up for Mado’s email list. Episode highlights: The different kinds of yoga workshops and which ones tend to get a lot of registrations. How to decide which type of workshop is right for you. The best ways to promote the different types of workshops. Tips for collaborating with another person on a workshop. Links & Resources 100 yoga workshop ideas freebie download…
Learn the essential differences between yoga classes and yoga workshops and how understanding them can help improve your teaching and help your students see the value of both types of offerings. Get a free download of 100 yoga workshop ideas Episode highlights: How knowing the differences between weekly classes and workshops can help you market your classes more successfully. Side by side comparisons on the frequency, structure, and duration of classes, vs workshops Information-based vs experience-based workshops and why you’d want to offer one or the other. The unique opportunities workshops offer yoga teachers. Sign up for Mado’s email list & get 100 yoga workshop ideas download…
Are your words secretly sabotaging your students? Many yoga teachers unknowingly use language that creates limitations and fear in their students. This episode explores the subtle ways your words can impact your students' physical and mental experience of yoga. Learn to identify and eliminate fear-based cues, cultivate confidence through positive communication, and empower your students to embrace their unique abilities. Episode Highlights: 01:25 How fear-based cues can hold your students back, while a focus on your students' strengths and unique abilities will help them progress more quickly. 06:02 How cultural norms influence our perception of discomfort and how to navigate 10:06 Common nocebic cues and learn how to avoid them. 17:59 Practical tools to cultivate confidence and help students own their practice. 21:26 How to handle common challenges and ethical dilemmas that arise in the yoga class setting. 31:09 How anatomical knowledge empowers you to release fear-based language while teaching with precision and confidence. Links & Resources Anatomy Bites Website Libby’s Website…
Bodies come in a beautiful variety of shapes and abilities - and this means they have different needs. So how can you provide a positive experience for unique individuals during a group class? Dr. Libby Hinsley is back on the podcast to discuss strategies for adapting your teaching for diverse bodies and abilities. 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 Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Anatomy Bites Episodes with Libby Yoga & Self Massage Q&A with Libby Anatomy Myths Hypermobility & Yoga…
Self-care is essential for yoga teachers - but easier said than done. In the fast pace of modern culture, our role has partly become a cheerleader for self-care. Yet, many of us live with life circumstances that cause us to neglect our own self-care. In this week’s episode of the podcast I demystify the idea of self-care and offer a simple way of thinking about it that will help you understand how to implement it in your own life. A simple way of describing self-care from a yoga perspective. A review of the structure and function of the human nervous system and how it relates to self care. Why understanding the nervous system is helpful for yoga teachers. How the modern self-care movement oversimplifies self care and portrays it in a misleading and potentially harmful way. Additional ways to think about and practice self care that are more effective and accessible. How to talk about self care with your yoga students.…
Centering your values when you set goals can help you create a sustainable, inspiring business. In this episode, you'll hear some of the structures I use personally to move forward in my business without compromising my principles. Episode Highlights: 03:01 Finding the Sweet Spot: Logic & Intuition in Goal Setting 06:03 Why Knowing Your Values is Key for Choosing the right Goals 7:01 Values Check In Ritual 11:53 Goal Setting Step-by-step 12:33 Stuck in a Rut? Try This Unexpected Brainstorming Trick 14:15 From Dream to Reality: Scheduling Your Goals for Success 17:39 Goal-Setting Inspiration: Real-World Examples to Get You Started 24:19 How to Evaluate & Refine Your Goals Links & Resources Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes Book Recommendations The Artist’s Way The 12 Week Year Tag @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram to celebrate your accomplishments!…
This episode from 2019 was inspired by a facebook post I made on the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group . I was having my own moment of doubt and decided to share in order to help normalize the experience for other teachers. The response was overwhelming! That post has gotten the most comments in the group so far. It made me realize that there is a need for yoga teachers to hear that they are not alone when they doubt and to understand where the doubt comes from and what to do about it. Highlights Why self-doubt is getting more and more prevalent among yoga teachers The positive aspects of impostor syndrome What to focus on in your teaching during moments of doubt My personal process for self-care when I experience doubt…
Yoga is a system of moral philosophy that has long been overlooked by Western scholars and appropriated by the fitness industry. Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, author of Yoga: Anticolonial Philosophy provides context for the dissonance between modern yoga and its roots. We discuss how to frame yoga practice authentically, how philosophy is the unifying force between varied practices, and why decolonization requires embracing discomfort. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Yoga and personal agency 05:53 The role of philosophy in understanding yoga 09:52 Challenges and rewards of yoga practice 15:34 The problem of modern yoga 22:15 Defining colonialism, philosophy, and ethics 26:12 Understanding Yoga: Capital Y vs. Small Y 28:27 Why embracing dissonance is key for decolonization 29:14 Philosophy's role in decolonization 31:26 The physical and emotional impact of philosophy 40:53 Teaching yoga in a capitalist society 46:32 Conclusion and further resources EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Yoga Philosophy Book: Yoga: Anticolonial Philosophy Yoga: Anticolonial Philosophy Study Group Follow Dr. Shyam Ranganathan on Instagram @yogaphilosophy_com Follow Dr. Shyam Ranganathan on Facebook LINKS AND 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 on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe…
Many yoga teachers struggle to maintain their personal practice once they start teaching. In this episode, I explore the challenges yoga teachers face in maintaining their personal practice after transitioning into teaching. Consistent personal practice is crucial for embodied knowledge, confidence, and self-care. We all face obstacles to staying consistent like time management, life changes, and even burnout. Tune in to hear my perspective on how to overcome those obstacles and develop a sustainable personal yoga practice that nourishes your teaching and your life. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Why many yoga teachers struggle to maintain their personal practice 01:05 Why a personal practice is essential for yoga teachers 02:18 Defining a personal practice 03:29 Benefits of a personal practice for yoga teachers 05:42 What a personal practice looks like 11:14 Overcoming obstacles to a consistent practice 14:32 Motivation and discipline 17:16 Adapting your practice to life changes 18:21 Evolving with your practice LINKS AND 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 on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe…
Michelle Cassandra Johnson explores the kleshas—the five afflictions that cause suffering—within the framework of modern challenges ranging from racial injustice to climate change. Through personal stories, insights on yoga philosophy, and practical advice, Michelle offers a roadmap for understanding and addressing the root causes of suffering both individually and collectively. This conversation will inspire yoga practitioners and activists alike to engage deeply with their practice and strive for personal and social transformation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction to the kleshas 2:10 Levity as sustenance for deep work 04:45 Why Michelle chose to write about the kleshas 06:55 A primer on the kleshas 14:36 How the kleshas confront our assumptions 16:32 Pain and the kleshas 24:35 The kleshas and social change 42:14 Teaching the kleshas in yoga EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Michelle Cassandra Johnson Book: Illuminating Our True Nature Illuminating Our True Nature Book Club Illuminating Our True Nature Course: The Five Afflictions Illuminating Our True Nature Gathering and Practice Follow Michelle on Instagram @skillinaction LINKS AND 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 on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe…
In this Q&A style episode, I answer listener questions sent via social media and my website. Topics include managing expectations as a substitute instructor, creating body awareness in beginners, discomfort in studying anatomy, and building a sustainable business with corporate and private clients. Listen in to hear my thoughts on how much to explain your teaching style when you substitute teach, the best ways to help beginners, and how to build a clientele from the ground up. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction to the Q&A format 01:20 What to do when you substitute for classes that are very different from how you teach. 04:53 The best way to support new students who have been mostly sedentary 10:09 How to handle physical reactions to studying anatomy 14:54 How to build a clientele of private and corporate clients 23:57 How to encourage clients to commit to weekly or bi-weekly sessions 28:31 Conclusion and call for more questions LINKS AND 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 on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe…

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Peek behind the curtain of Anatomy Bites - the easiest and most enjoyable way for yoga teachers to learn anatomy. In this unusual episode, you’ll hear the audio portion of a live Q&A session led by Dr. Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and yoga teacher. Anatomy Bites is a 36-module program designed to give yoga teachers a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. You’ll also hear the story of how Anatomy Bites came to be and learn about what it’s like to be a member. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 The birth of Anatomy Bites 04:16 Dynamic vs. static movements for strengthening 06:41 The relationship between the low back and glutes in backbends 11:50 Foot and knee alignment in backbends 22:24 Foot placement in wide leg forward fold 30:20 Does it matter which side you roll towards in savasana? 33:41 Concentric vs eccentric movement 38:11 Torn labrum & chronic pain 52:11 Noise in neck movement 53:11 Spinal issues in yoga classes 01:06:14 Rounding the spine for older adults 01:10:51 Nerve sensations in Yin Yoga 01:13:27 Understanding fascia and its impact on movement 01:15:48 What to do with the shoulder blades in forearm plank 01:19:16 What it’s like inside Anatomy Bites EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Libby Hinsley Anatomy Bites Anatomy Bites - Embodied Anatomy Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt LINKS AND 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 on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe…
Marsha Banks-Harold is a yoga therapist who specializes in working with people impacted by trauma and/or living with special needs. In this inspiring conversation, she describes her journey from overworked engineer to yoga teacher and eventually a yoga therapist, studio owner, and founder of a non-profit. We dive into the differences between yoga teacher and yoga therapist, the importance of family and community, and her advice for yoga teachers with big dreams who are holding themselves back with self-doubt. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 03:06 Marsha Banks-Harold: engineer, yoga therapist, studio owner, and non-profit founder 04:21 How Marsha discovered yoga & decided to become a teacher 08:48 First teaching experience: adapting to students' needs 12:15 Differences between yoga teaching and yoga therapy 20:06 Building a vision: studio, school, and nonprofit 27:10 Obstacles in her path & how yoga helped 29:56 Family and community as a superpower 34:15 Why it’s important to share your vision 38:36 Marsha’s advice for yoga teachers struggling with doubt EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: PIES Fitness Yoga Studio Follow Marsha Banks-Harold on Instagram @marshadbanksharold Contact Marsha: piesfitness@gmail.com or 703-887-9574 LINKS AND 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 on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe…
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