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  • 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

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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

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  • 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: [email protected] or 703-887-9574

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  • What does it mean to take the seat of the teacher? Shawna Emerick is an experienced yoga teacher who finds herself feeling like a beginner again as she takes on a new mindfulness meditation certification program. In this relatable discussion, we talk about the very real discomfort that comes with teaching yoga - and how the fact that it never fully goes away is a good thing. Other topics explored include; intuitive and deliberate modes of thinking, the relationship between renunciation and boundaries, and the differences between being a teacher and being a mentor.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    02:10 The Role of a Teacher

    03:57 Intuition vs. Deliberation

    07:06 Why we need to slow down to speed up

    14:22 Does teaching involve renunciation

    22:03 How people pleasing harms both teachers and students

    25:43 The difference between teaching and mentorship

    31:02 The relationship between mentorship and therapy

    34:47 Why discomfort as a teacher is not the problem

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Shawna Emerick

    Follow Shawna on Instagram @shawnashakti

    Listen to Shawna’s previous episode: How to Overcome Fear & Doubt

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  • Yoga Alliance standards have changed again! In this episode, Kathy Humphrys describes the evolution and impact of Yoga Alliance standards, particularly the recent changes in training requirements. She also provides practical advice for yoga teachers aiming to become registered trainers with Yoga Alliance and shares strategies for successfully creating and delivering high-quality yoga training programs.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    01:10 Kathy’s journey from teacher to teacher trainer

    04:08 Why Kathy decided to license Standards

    08:08 Yoga Alliance classroom hours - what they mean and how they impact teacher trainings

    12:54 Lead trainer requirements

    15:38 What it takes to register a school with Yoga Alliance

    18:00 Do these new standards help improve the quality of YTTs?

    26:08 Immersions vs teacher trainings

    29:19 The future of yoga teacher trainings

    36:42 The Yoga Alliance Core Competencies

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Ambassador Yoga

    Follow Ambassador Yoga on Instagram @yogatrainer.fasttrack

    Yoga Alliance

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  • If you’re an anatomy nerd eager to share your enthusiasm for the human body with your students, you’ll love the insider tips and best practices we share in this conversation. Listen in to hear about the balance between clarity and accuracy, the importance of knowing your audience, and the potential pros and cons of incorporating anatomical concepts into asana classes. We also cover special considerations for teaching anatomy in yoga teacher training programs.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    02:51 Pros of including anatomy in yoga classes

    04:36 Cons of including anatomy in yoga classes

    05:47 Balancing anatomy in general classes

    18:13 Considerations for teaching anatomy in teacher training

    21:24 What it takes to be an excellent anatomy teacher

    26:34 How to handle diagnostic questions

    28:47 The most important aspects of anatomy for yoga teacher trainings

    32:28 Dr. Libby Hinsley's anatomy training programs

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Libby Hinsley

    Anatomy Bites

    Anatomy Bites - Embodied Anatomy

    Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt

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  • Why is learning anatomy so hard for yoga teachers? In this episode, we discuss the importance of becoming fluent in basic anatomy to accurately speak about the body in your yoga classes. We know anatomy can feel like a foreign language - that’s because it is! But fear not, we have the secret sauce to make it all stick. From our own adventures with anatomy to tips that'll make studying a breeze, this episode is the ultimate cheat sheet for all wanna-be anatomy enthusiasts. Get ready to unleash your inner nerd and build a rock-solid anatomical foundation.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    01:09 Why yoga teachers need basic anatomy knowledge

    02:02 Challenges and misconceptions in learning anatomy

    03:32 The role of anatomy in your yoga classes

    09:13 Our personal journeys in anatomy learning

    13:10 Tips for yoga teachers to learn anatomy

    18:36 The basics: bones, joints, and muscles

    23:24 The importance of context and relevance

    28:14 Advanced tips and continuous learning

    35:52 Recommended anatomy education programs

    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

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  • This bonus episode is a peek behind the curtain of 'Retreat Roadmap'. Listen to hear about each course module, plus a description of the time-saving resources that are included. I'll also explain your options for getting additional live group and one-to-one support. If you've been eyeing Retreat Roadmap and want an inside scoop on what to expect inside the program, this episode is for you.Episode highlights include: 00:39 The experience that inspired us to create the Retreat Roadmap03:46 Course Overview and Structure05:21 Module 1: Big Picture Planning08:43 Module 2: Admin and Planning09:47 Module 3: Marketing Your Retreat11:06 Module 4: Planning Your Curriculum11:55 Module 5: Sustainable Retreat Leadership13:22 Special Offer and Pricing Details14:45 Mentorship Program Details20:41 Conclusion and Contact Information Join Retreat Roadmap

  • Advance planning can make the difference between filling all rooms and canceling due to a lack of enrollment. In this episode, I chat with my Retreat Roadmap Collaborator, Lily Dwyer Begg, about all the benefits of giving yourself (and your students) plenty of lead time when planning a retreat.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    01:02 What changed when Lily increased her retreat timeline from 6 months to 12+ months

    05:20 How to make your retreat more financially inclusive

    07:31 How to help your students feel more relaxed during your retreat

    09:09 Why a longer timeline allows your students to enjoy the retreat BEFORE it even starts

    10:07 How a longer timeline gives you more options for where to offer retreats

    15:11 Why a longer timeline will help you attract more participants (and earn more money)

    16:39 How a compressed timeline skews your ability to judge the potential success of a retreat

    22:00 How to stay in integrity when you preach self-care

    24:42 Time objections and the best/worst times to lead & launch retreats

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Quiz: What kind of retreat is best for you?

    Retreat Timing Guide

    Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga

    Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg

    Retreat Roadmap Online Course

    LINKS AND RESOURCES:

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  • Yoga retreats allow you to share yoga free from the distractions of daily life - while often earning far more than your usual weekly classes. There are four basic types of retreats to consider: day, camping, local, and international. In this episode, we cover the pros and cons of each to help you decide which is right for you. Packed with personal insights and practical tips, this dialogue aims to inspire yoga teachers to organize retreats, explaining the win/win dynamic for both student and teacher.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:00 Why we love retreats and four types of retreats to consider leading

    01:34 Retreat opportunities for students and teachers

    13:24 Day Retreats: A low-risk way to dip your toes into leading retreats

    19:33 Camping Retreats: An affordable option for nature lovers

    27:03 Local Retreats: Gateway to a deeper practice

    33:47 International Retreats: The easiest retreat to fill up and earn a profit

    40:07 Conclusion: Choosing the right retreat for you

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Quiz: What kind of retreat is best for you?

    Retreat Timing Guide

    Episode 226: Yoga Retreat Fundamentals

    Episode 233: How to Thrive as a Retreat Leader

    Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga

    Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg

    The Ultimate Retreat Roadmap Online Course

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  • Teaching large groups can be intimidating! But it’s also fantastic for improving your teaching skills and boosting your confidence. This episode focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in teaching large yoga groups. Learn to embrace the challenges of large-group instruction and develop your ability to offer high-quality instruction to groups of any size.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:00 The benefits of teaching larger groups

    05:15 Why teaching large groups is so nerve-wracking

    07:02 Why it’s important to keep your class plan simple in a larger group

    09:33 How to encourage focus and engagement in a larger group

    10:12 How to balance different personality types when it comes to student participation

    12:04 How to manage student questions to avoid getting thrown off track

    15:06 How to provide an intimate experience in a large group

    17:14 Thoughts on physical touch in a large group

    19:17 How to bring attention back to you after small group or partner work

    21:06 The role of visual aids in a larger group

    22:51 How to utilize assistants when teaching a larger group

    24:54 How to learn your student’s names (even if you’re usually terrible with names)

    26:52 How to facilitate connection between students in a larger group

    LINKS AND RESOURCES:

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  • Over the past decade, there has been a welcome push towards a more inclusive approach to yoga. But what does that look like on a practical level? Jivana Heyman has been at the center of the accessible yoga movement as the founder of the Accessible Yoga Project and the author of The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga, Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. In this episode, Jivana shares an anti-perfectionist approach to accessible yoga that centers the relationship between teacher and student. The conversation delves into insecurities and imposter syndrome, the interplay between teaching and personal growth, and the importance of ethics in guiding both personal and teaching practices.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:00 The philosophy of accessible yoga

    01:48 Jivana’s early experiences with yoga

    03:30 How yoga helps with emotional regulation

    05:59 The impact of social media and information overload

    08:43 How to deal with impostor syndrome

    13:22 Teaching as a relationship

    21:04 Inquiry on the ethics of teaching

    27:50 The importance of meeting your students where they are and respecting their preferences

    33:41 Perfectionism and people-pleasing

    38:30 Kindness as a guiding principle for accessible yoga

    42:15 Helping and fixing vs serving

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Accessible Yoga School

    Access all of Jivana’s books here

    Follow Jivana on Instagram @jivanaheyman

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  • Series classes deepen your relationship with your students, helps them commit to their practice, and provides financial stability for you as the teacher. Nyk Danu, a certified yoga therapist and business mentor, shares her insights on creating a sustainable yoga teaching business through a registered series. Listen in to hear practical advice on setting up your series, handling logistics like space rental and insurance, and filling your series classes. Nyk also touches on considerations for yoga studio owners thinking about transitioning to a registered series. If you value teacher-student connections, consistency in practice, and control over your teaching environment, this episode is for you!

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:52 Meet Nyk Danu: Yoga Misfit and Mentor

    06:09 Why yoga classes shifted away from the registered series model

    09:59 How to Start Your Own Registered Yoga Series

    20:11 Finding the Perfect Space for Yoga Classes

    22:04 Essential Tools for Running Yoga Series: Registration and Communication

    24:40 Essential Policies for your Registered Series

    28:21 Priority Registration for Existing Students

    29:20 Starting Small with Class Registrations

    30:15 Engaging Older Students with Simpler Technology

    31:18 Handling Minimums and Cancellations

    31:47 Leveraging Workshops to Fill Series

    33:30 Setting Minimum Attendance Numbers

    36:16 Choosing the Right Duration for Your Series

    37:40 Make-up Classes and Free Sessions

    40:09 Finding Your First Group of Students

    46:02 Utilizing Email Lists for Growth

    48:58 Transitioning Studios to Registered Series

    50:14 The Benefits of Running Pre-registered Series

    55:43 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Nyk Danu Yoga

    Follow Nyk on Instagram @nykdanuyoga

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  • Yoga is for everyone, but when people of varied physical abilities show up in the same class it can be difficult to meet all their needs at the same time. In this episode, Mado and Libby offer a framework for understanding why your students might struggle with a particular asana and how to offer variations that provide a similar experience to people with different physical abilities.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:00 Why teaching mixed ability yoga classes is harder than it needs to be

    02:49 How to plan for an all levels class

    03:35 Understanding progression and regression

    04:46 Four reasons a pose might be challenging for a student

    05:39 How to simplify yoga postures

    07:14 Essential biomechanical principles for yoga

    11:35 How gravity can impact asana

    16:27 Why teaching simpler poses will help your students progress

    21:50 How teaching one one-on-one will help you teach better group classes

    23:16 A breakdown of Warrior 3 Pose

    28:51 Moving vs static yoga postures

    30:39 The role of creativity in yoga teaching

    32:14 A breakdown of Triangle Pose

    38:53 Why anatomy is a key skill for asana teachers

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Libby Hinsley

    Anatomy Bites

    Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt

    LINKS AND RESOURCES:

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  • Laura reached out for help to increase enrollment in her online classes. Despite her success in drawing people to her global retreats, she struggles to fill her online series and workshops. In this conversation, we discuss strategies to improve sign-ups for online offerings. Some of the ideas we consider include positioning online classes as 'extensions' of the retreat experiences, frequency and timing of communication, incentives for retreat participants, and the importance of urgency in online sign-ups. We then created a plan to convert her current library membership into something that might appeal to retreat participants.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    01:14 Laura's background and how she started leading retreats

    03:40 How Laura’s retreat business survived the pandemic

    05:23 Why & how to learn what motivates your students

    12:19 The importance of urgency in marketing

    13:59 Helping students bridge the gap between retreats and online classes

    17:41 An idea to repurpose Laura’s membership to support retreat participants

    18:42 How to create consistency with a constantly changing schedule

    22:11 How to leverage moments of inspiration

    22:42 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Laura Lakshmi

    Follow Laura on Instagram @yogawithlauralakshmi

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  • Johanna is a new yoga teacher who struggles to lead her yoga class without physically practicing along with her students. Mado helps her unpack why she wants to develop this skill and provides simple strategies to build her ability to cue without practicing along with the class. Along the way, they explore internal vs external motivation and learning to trust your inner voice.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    02:17 Johanna's journey to becoming a yoga teacher

    06:25 Why Johanna struggles to teach without practicing along

    07:42 The conflict between internal and external motivation

    12:22 How people pleasing harms and holds us back as yoga teachers

    22:11 The paradox of being a beginner teacher

    22:51 Why it’s important to embrace slow and steady growth

    23:36 The danger of comparing yourself to people who are further along the path

    25:56 What your students really want from you as a teacher

    27:56 Helping your students vs pleasing them

    28:19 The benefits of cueing without demonstrating

    36:28 Comparison between yoga and fitness classes

    38:10 Meeting your students where they are

    39:11 Baby steps to develop your ability to cue without practicing

    41:00 How & why to let your students peek behind the curtain

    LINKS AND RESOURCES:

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  • Transitioning from in-person classes to online can shake up every aspect of your teaching. When Lily Dwyer Begg dove headfirst into this process, she found greater clarity in her voice and a blossoming creative potential in her teaching. In this episode, Lily shares advice for the art of teaching yoga online including demonstration, verbal cues, class planning, and how to substitute direct touch. She also reveals some of the challenges and opportunities that arose when she stopped teaching at studios and started running her own platform.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:00 Introduction

    00:53 A comparison between teaching in person and online

    08:35 The unexpected benefits of teaching online

    10:29 The benefits of livestream classes (vs on-demand)

    18:11 The business of teaching online

    22:31 Things that don’t work well in online classes

    29:37 Why it’s best to start with a single class vs a full schedule

    31:24 The types of classes that tend to do well online

    33:18 Different approaches to demonstrating in online classes

    35:28 The art of verbal cueing and how to improve your cues

    41:20 The role of touch in yoga and how to substitute touch online

    49:15 Lily’s class planning process

    54:35 Why the limits of teaching online are also the benefits

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga

    Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyernbegg

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  • Learn the nuts and bolts of setting up an online yoga studio. Despite describing herself as a 'Luddite', Lily started teaching online when in-person classes shut down during COVID. She found that online teaching allowed her to teach fewer classes, increase her income, and boost her creativity. In this episode, she shares practical advice on optimizing audio and visual quality, choosing clothing for online classes, and using editing tools to refine recorded classes.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    00:00 Introduction to online teaching

    01:02 How Lily transitioned to teaching online during COVID

    03:19 How to adapt your teaching style for online classes

    08:30 The business side of teaching online

    11:13 How to set up for high-quality online classes

    21:23 Why clothing matters when teaching online

    25:14 Interactive vs passive teaching platforms

    25:23 Audio setup for live streaming

    27:36 The benefits of a multi-camera setup

    32:26 How to get quality video with your phone.

    40:34 Why you should tag your videos and add thumbnails

    41:23 How to keep your editing simple

    45:38 Unexpected gifts from online teaching

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga

    Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyernbegg

    Get a list of all the tech that Lily mentions in this episode

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  • Ever been told that hypermobile people shouldn’t practice yoga? Yoga is not bad for bendy people, but there are different considerations for people with hypermobile joints. Dr. Libby Hinsley, author of Yoga for Bendy People joins us to debunk some myths and talk about the ways that yoga is amazing for bendy people.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    Hypermobility basics - what does it actually mean to be bendy?Unique needs for bendy people in Asana practiceAlternatives to passive stretching that work better for bendy peopleWhat yoga practice injuries are telling usLibby’s new book, Yoga for Bendy People

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Libby Hinsley

    Anatomy Bites

    Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt

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  • Have you heard of “nocebic” language? Learn the way our brains react to expectations, why it’s important to notice fear based language and how to transform your words to empower your students.

    Episode Highlights:

    How to help your students feel confident and inspired to be in charge of their bodiesThe importance of looking for what’s right instead of what’s wrongScope of practice and boundaries in the yoga class settingPsychological and physiological power of messaging in yogaWhat you can do to nip fear based language in the budHow learning anatomy helps yoga teachers evaluate their cues and language

    EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Libby Hinsley

    Anatomy Bites

    Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt

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