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Change is constant and inevitable, but the sheer speed of recent changes in the yoga world leaves many of us confused about what it actually looks like and means to be a yoga teacher right now.
Today hosts Rachel and Tiffany look back over the massive changes that have occurred in the yoga world over the past few decades, and what they might signal for the years ahead. We debate the pros and cons of boom times, the rise of social media, and the ever-evolving needs of students.
Listen to this episode to learn how yoga teachers can continue to adapt to better serve our communities.
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Show Notes:
Looking back can help us move forward with more clarity [1:18] Early days of yoga in the West: underground, no-frills, āanti-influencerā [3:53] Big changes in the early 2000s [11:00] The first commercial teacher trainings and new yoga brands [15:35] Yoga celebrities, yoga fashion, and growing competition [16:46] Credibility from yoga lineage overtaken by social media following? [21:45] Yoga Medicine and explosive growth in YTT [27:38] The 2010s: The yoga boom and growing pains [31:35] Covid challenges and opportunities: meeting people where theyāre at [33:56] Post-COVID era: options versus overwhelm [37:35] Takeaways: find your niche with patience, persistence, and presence [40:03] Takeaways: What feeds you changes over time [48:04] Takeaways: Know what you bring to the table [53:55] Takeaways: Be purpose-driven [58:45] Final thoughts [1:02:33]ā
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Watch this episode on YouTube Listen to Episode 82: Building a Healthy Relationship with Social Media Listen to Episode 5: Sustainability & YogaYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-125.
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Despite several years of upheaval and uncertainty, grassroots yoga studios are still the beating heart of many communities world-wide, so today Rachel hosts a panel of yoga studio owners to discuss the current state of studio life across the globe.
In this episode, we explore what has changed over the past few years, what studios are struggling with today, and what seems to be working well. Common themes emerge around the difficulty of finding a class schedule and pricing strategy that work for everyone, maximizing teacher fulfillment and consistency, balancing regular classes with special events, and building lasting relationships with the wider community.
Listen in to this episode to hear what has changed in yoga studios since the pandemic, and what to look forward to in the future. Things donāt have to be the way they were before.
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Show Notes: How things have changed: online vs in-person, classes vs other offerings [2:46] Biggest struggles: teacher consistency, scheduling, managing special events [10:38] Whatās working well: variety & choice, price packages, community relationships [19:19] Looking to the future: things donāt have to be the way they were before [42:41] Final thoughts [51:49]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Connect with the yoga studio owners: Anne Eberhardt:Instagram | Facebook | Bubble Yoga
Ashley Gudknecht:Instagram | Facebook | Gud Yoga
Dana Diament:Instagram | Facebook | Lennox Yoga
Lisa Hamre:Instagram | Facebook | My Yoga Room
Rachel Workman:Instagram | Facebook | Longview Yoga Wellness
Shannon Stephens:Instagram | Facebook | This Land Yoga
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Todayās topic is one of our favorites. Hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive deep into sequencing to unpack common pitfalls for yoga teachers and how they can be avoided.
Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? How can we choose a class focal point or theme that resonates with students? Are we teaching from a place of thinking rather than feeling? In this episode, we talk about the most important aspects of sequencing, what to add to or trim out of your class, and how to shorten or elongate studentsā perception of time.
Listen in to learn how to create a balanced and intention-based yoga class sequence.
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Show Notes: The pressure of the āperfectā sequence [1:26] Pitfall #1: Timing, timing, timing [5:09] Pitfall #2: No central theme to create clarity & cohesion [15:30] Pitfall #3: Too much of a good thing [21:18] Pitfall #4: Picking the wrong theme for your students [26:32] Pitfall #5: Unintentional overload [30:15] Pitfall #6: Sequencing purely for novelty or complexity [36:03] More rapid-fire sequencing tips [41:00] Yoga MedicineĀ® Sequencing with Purpose online training [49:12]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Sequencing with Purpose Online Yoga Teacher Training Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episode 95: Smarter Not Harder: Creative Sequencing 5 Most Common Sequencing Mistakes That (Even Experienced) Yoga Teachers Make Yoga Teachers: Hereās How to Get 5 Completely Different Classes Out of the Same Exact Sequence of PosesYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-123.
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Today hosts Tiffany and Katja discuss recent research on estrogenās effects on muscle. This is a hot topic at the moment, so in this episode, we share the importance of understanding the background of our hormones and the effect of estrogen on areas like muscle mass, neuromuscular activation, and recovery.
Listen in to learn how the effects of estrogen are being studied in research and the different ways that estrogen impacts our muscular tissues.
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Show Notes: Background on estrogenās relationship with fascia and tissue [1:59] How is the effect of estrogen on muscle being studied [3:31] Different types of estrogen [8:38] Impact of estrogen on muscles specifically [9:43] Importance of individuality when working with womenās bodies [16:29] Impact of estrogen on strength on a molecular level [19:03] Ways that estrogen impacts recovery [24:26] Takeaways [33:41]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Traditional Chinese Medicine Yoga Teacher Training Female Health Yoga Teacher Training Traditional Chinese Medicine + Female Health Yoga Teacher Training | Tulum, Mexico ā March 23-30, 2025 Yoga for Athletes Yoga Teacher Training Connect with Katja Bartsch:Facebook | Instagram | Kalamana Yoga | Yoga MedicineĀ® Online Guest Teacher
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We all know that yoga is much more than a physical practice; it is underpinned by a framework of philosophy that is centuries old. But as a yoga teacher, you may or may not have incorporated this theoretical understanding into daily action - or helped your students do so.
So today we talk about the practical application of some key yoga sutras with returning guest Diane Malaspina PhD. In this episode, Diane helps host Rachel appreciate how three of Patanjali's sutras apply to the challenges we face in daily modern life.
Listen in as we discuss the balancing act we must manage to realize any important long term goals, and how self-compassion can be a powerful tool for connection.
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Show Notes: Defining the yoga sutras [3:16] What yoga philosophy teaches us about the nature of life [6:58] Committed practice (abhyasa) & non-attachment (vairagya) [10:54] Rolf Gatesā definition of abhyasa [14:35] Another definition of sutras 1:12-1:16 ā āTrust the Processā [19:42] Ahimsa as a counter to fear & polarization [30:36] The change begins with us; self-compassion leads to connection [35:07] Boundaries as a sustainable balance to Ahimsa [48:15] More resources & Dianeās Yoga Medicine courses [51:02]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Inside the Yoga Sutras ā The Path to Freedom Online Course Exploring the Yamas through Meditation & Practice Online Course Join Diane LIVE & IN-PERSON for the Yoga MedicineĀ® Resilience Retreat from Nov 2nd ā 3rd in Santa Rosa, CA Suggested reading: Meditations from the Mat, Rolf Gates The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Chip Hartranft The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda Inside the Yoga Sutras, Jaganath Carrera Kristin Neff, Self Compassion Journaling Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes with Diane Malaspina PhD: 04: Find Ease in Uncertainty 31: The Power of Intention 57: Drishti, the Potency of Our Focus ā Research Roundup Connect with Diane Malaspina:Facebook | Instagram | Diane Malaspina
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Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about the all-too-common complaint of neck pain and its hidden contributors.
We discuss local sources of neck tension, explain the importance of the thoracic spine and shoulder complex, and dive into more subtle influences like posture, the nervous system, and even breath mechanics.
Listen in to learn a well-rounded approach for generalized neck pain relief.
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Show Notes: Myriad potential reasons for generalized neck issues [00:47] A good starting place: stretches or strengthening for the neck itself [2:36] Differentiate between neighboring muscles in neck tension [3:44] Mixed signals around the cue āshoulders back and downā [6:39] Shoulder mechanics as a solution for neck pain [11:06] Posture and neck pain [12:53] More subtle influences on neck pain: stress, living in the future [15:37] MFR favorites for stress relief [18:37] Addressing the posterior shoulder and chest opening [21:56] Core and hip stability as a hidden influence on the neck [23:54] The place for targeted neck strengthening work [26:46 The role of thoracic mobility, respiratory function, and the jaw [30:55] Summing up: Start gently and work indirectly [33:46] Relevant Yoga Medicine Online classes [39:19] Relevant Yoga Medicine Teacher Training options [41:14]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga MedicineĀ® Teacher Trainings: Spine Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Shoulder Anatomy, Dysfunction & Application Myofascial Release Nervous System & Restorative Pranayama Yoga MedicineĀ® Online Classes mentioned: Neck Fix Regulate Neck Pain Neck Resilience, Isometrics & Headstand Fast-Track to Zen Neck, Shoulder & Upper-Back Favorites Mobilize Your Shoulders, Release Your Neck Spine Series 3: Head & Neck AwarenessYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-120.
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We all deserve to feel good in our bodies, but when we have negative perceptions of how our body looks, feels, or functions that experience can seem impossible.
Today host Rachel talks with returning guest Alison Heilig about the sometimes sneaky ways body image manifests in yoga. In this episode, we discuss how body image forms and the different ways negative body image can show up - including the perpetual optimization of health and demonization of the aging process. We also touch on implications for gender conformity and advocate normalizing diversity in ability and appearance in yoga classes. We share our tips on how yoga teachers can provide positive embodiment experiences, ensuring that body image isnāt what stops our students practicing.
Listen in as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of body image.
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Show Notes: Defining body image, and why it matters more in yoga than you think [3:05] How does body image form [7:33] Personal experiences of poor body image [8:58} The added impacts of social media, photoshop, filters & AI [12:50] Body image challenges through life; perceptions of aging [14:39] The surprising ways poor body image can manifest [16:40] Orthorexia, perpetual optimization & the medicalization of body image [20:00] Implications in yoga [24:59] How yoga teachers can foster more positive body awareness [30:58] Tips on teaching groups [39:45] Advice for individuals & the slow journey to positive body image [53:33] The conversation continues: Fit Bottomed Girls [1:02:26] Final thoughts & key takeaways [1:08:04]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes: 32: Yoga for Athletes 96: Creating Change 116: Yoga for Menopause & Beyond Yoga Journal articles: Are the Poses You Hate The Ones You Need Most? The One Cue I Never Use When I Teach Yoga for Athletes Teacher Training Connect with Alison Heilig:Facebook | Instagram | Alison Heilig | Yoga Medicine Online Guest Teacher
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Today hosts Tiffany and Katja dive into the common misconceptions around breath work and Pranayama. Is breathwork really the new Pranayama? Is deep breathing indeed always better? Does breathwork really need to be intense to work? In this episode, we unpack these and other common misconceptions about Pranayama and breathwork.
Listen in to find ways to feel better in your life through a better understanding of Pranayama.
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Show Notes: Myth 1: Breathwork is the new pranayama [3:07] Myth 2: The ultimate goal of pranayama is to fully control the breath [9:02] Myth 3: Pranayama must be practiced over long periods of time to see benefits [16:31] Myth 4: Ujjayi and/or deep breathing is a superior technique [22:29] Myth 5: Breathwork involving hyperventilation is life-changing, always [30:36] Myth 6: Only advanced practitioners should do Pranayama [37:31] Myth 7: Pranayama has one magic rhythm/ pattern [41:17]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes: 85: Research Roundup: A Stroll Through the Breathwork Landscape 87: The Science of Breathing Less: Research Roundup Connect with Katja Bartsch:Facebook | Instagram | Kalamana Yoga | Yoga MedicineĀ® Online Guest Teacher
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Ahimsa or non-harming is a central value of yoga philosophy, but looking at the world around us itās all too easy to find examples of systemic suffering that seem impossible to solve. Todayās episode tackles one such issue; gender-based violence and sex trafficking.
Host Rachel speaks with Sarah Symons, founder of international non-profit Her Future Coalition which has been working since 2005 to ensure that survivors of trafficking have what they need to remain free, safe and independent.
As well as sharing her own story, Sarah gives tips for those wanting to get involved in this or any other service work, including the importance of starting with a single step, listening to those who are closest to the issue, making mistakes and learning from them, and focusing your energy on the positives.
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Show Notes: The mission of Her Future Coalition [2:17] Why itās so difficult to face gender-based violence [3:25] Sarah takes her inspiration from survivors [7:04] Early mistakes: trying to rush the healing process [10:26] Survivors often canāt return to their family [13:38] Benefits of the shelter environment for survivors [17:05] The power of non-verbal healing modalities ā art, movement, games [18:59] Looking to the long-term: vocational education [22:39] Ripple effect: Survivors become part of the solution [24:50] Handling despair [28:51] Keys to success in service work [31:26] Savoring joy [34:48] Final takeaways [40:04]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes: 37: Yoga as Service with Amanda Cunningham Yoga MedicineĀ® Seva Foundation Connect with Sarah Symons:Facebook | Instagram | Her Future Coalition | TEDx
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Perhaps youāve heard that menopause is having a moment. But while menopause is more present in the media, thereās still a lack of balanced, nuanced, and honest information around this stage of life.
In this episode, host Rachel talks with yoga and Pilates teacher and teacher-trainer Niamh Daly about her passion project: yoga for the late reproductive stage, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
We discuss the lesser-known physical and mental implications of this menopause, and how we can fine-tune our yoga practice to support our changing needs.
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Show Notes: The challenges of measuring the effects of yoga with research [3:00] What inspired Niamhās fascination with this life stage [5:14] The new stigma around menopause [10:28] Perimenopause can trigger existential angst [14:57] Less discussed impacts of menopause: changes in perceived capacity [19:48] Rage and menopause [24:54] Changes in self esteem [28:47] The medicalization of menopause & health worries [31:01] Shifts in purpose, career, relationships & libido [33:35] Yoga asana through late reproductive stage, perimenopause & menopause [38:32] Differences in approach: perimenopause vs menopause [47:58] The vital importance of Satya in media coverage & in our teaching [51:58] Research on menopause and pranayama [58:00] Meditation, self-judgement, CBT & Pratipaksha Bhavana [1:02:46] Wrap up & more resources [1:05:07]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Female Health Yoga Teacher Training Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes: 63: Yoga & Osteoporosis with Michaela Smith 91: Balance Myths Busted with Sava Papos Connect with Niamh Daly:Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Yinstinct Yoga
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Any potent practice carries the potential for adverse effects, and yoga - while comparatively gentle - is no exception.
Yin yoga seems to generate especially polarized views, so today hosts Tiffany and Rachel unpack its common cautions and contraindications.
Listen in as we explore who Yin yoga is best for versus who might invest their time elsewhere, and share our tips on how we can all approach this nourishing practice to minimize risks and maximize benefits.
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Show Notes: Polarized views of Yin yoga [3:33] Yin and hypermobility [6:09] Approaching Yin when you donāt need more range of motion [10:17] Yin during pregnancy [16:00] Yin during spinal injury: disc injury, osteoporosis [17:17] Yin for older populations: osteoarthritis, joint replacement [25:34] Ongoing themes: more isnāt better, take an individual approach [32:43] Yin for sedentary people & desk workers [36:01] Yin for athletes [38:25] Recap: Itās about HOW you approach Yin yoga [45:57] Tips for Yin yoga teachers [48:51] Final takeaways & resources [52:09]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yin & Meditation Teacher Training IN-PERSON in Colorado October 13-20 2024 Yin & Meditation Yoga Teacher Training Online YMO Balanced Function for Flexible Folks Series YMO Tutorial: Practicing with OsteoporosisYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-115.
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āIs Yoga a religion?ā is an often-asked question, and the deeper we delve into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the practice, the less simple and straightforward the answer becomes.
Here to guide us on that complex conversational journey is returning guest Firdose Moonda, who holds an MA in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from the School of Oriental and African Studies and is undertaking doctoral work into the politics of yoga.
Listen in to unpack yogaās historical and present-day entanglements with South Asian religions, and explore the responsibilities of modern yoga teachers in the West.
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Show Notes: Defining religion [3:44] Can you be spiritual but not religious [7:02] Evolution of yoga: the Vedic period [10:58] Emergence of Buddhism and Jainism [15:51] Hatha yoga, and separation of yoga from religion [19:30] Is yoga even more entangled with religion today [23:55] Contributions from Tantra & South Asian Islam [24:55] Implications of the International Day of Yoga [29:44] Can yoga teachers avoid politics, history, religion, and philosophy entirely [34:40] Finding your place as a teacher in the modern yoga world [43:50] We are also creating yoga history [48:18] More resources, and a final word of caution [54:49]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes: 100: Yoga, Politics & History Yoga MedicineĀ® Book Club The Race & Yoga Journal, UC Berkley Yoga Mimamsa, The Scientific Journal of Yoga, Kaivalyadhama Connect with Firdose Moonda MA:Instagram | YMO Guest Teacher
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Today hosts Tiffany and Katja discuss a topic near and dear to Katja: tissue stiffness. Claims about terms like stiffness and tension in the body can be confusing, so our goal with this episode is to clear up some of that confusion as well as leave some space for what we do not know yet. In this episode, we talk about terminology and physiology around tissue stiffness. We also talk about factors that influence stiffness and if stiffness is a friend or foe when it comes to athletic performance, injury risk, and disease of the musculoskeletal system.
Listen in to learn more about common tissue stiffness misconceptions, potential applications, and future learning.
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Show Notes: Common misconceptions [2:27] Stiffness terminology [4:22] Factors that influence stiffness [12:40] The role of the nervous system in tissue stiffness [16:21] Athletic performance and stiffness [19:09] Is more stiffness always better? [25:07] Assessing stiffness [30:50] Range of motion versus tissue stiffness [44:51] Takeaways [48:26]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga for Athletes Training Connect with Katja Bartsch:Facebook | Instagram | Kalamana Yoga | Yoga MedicineĀ® Online Guest Teacher
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As yoga teachers, most of us will either have an autoimmune condition, or teach students who do. Yoga is uniquely suited to work alongside conventional medical treatment to help manage these disorders and address the symptoms that impact most on quality of life.
Today host Rachel speaks with Dr. Nikki Tugnet - a UK-trained physician, board-certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, and Yoga MedicineĀ® Therapeutic Specialist - about yoga and autoimmune conditions.
Listen to this episode as we unpack the common denominators of autoimmune conditions, the importance of normalizing prop use, and the power of taking it slow.
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Show Notes: What is rheumatology? [2:57] Are autoimmune disorders becoming more prevalent? [4:28] What drives Nikkiās passion for rheumatology [6:04] Common denominators in autoimmune conditions [10:05] What drove a rheumatologist to seek answers in yoga [13:55] Autoimmune uncertainty; mental health impacts of long-term disease [18:02] How yoga can support autoimmune conditions [23:30] The underutilized power of propped yoga poses [28:10] A surprising yoga tool [33:28] Daily Yoga Nidra to improve energy and sleep quality [35:14] Are we handling chronic stress as well as we think? [37:22] Tips for teaching yoga for autoimmune conditions ā group classes [39:51] Tips for teaching yoga for autoimmune conditions ā one-on-one [43:38] Final tips & takeaways [49:11]ā
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Nervous System & Restorative Online Training Myofascial Release Online Training Previous Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episodes: 15: Shifting Persistent Pain with Marnie Hartman Connect with Dr. Nikki Tugnet:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Nikki Tugnet
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Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive into the topic of student questions and share their thoughts on how to answer them. Student questions can be intimidating, prompting anxiety around whether we will be able to answer ācorrectlyā, but so many positives can come from opening a dialogue with students actively seeking more information.
We talk about ways to handle student questions relating to pain, injury, and medical conditions, on pose alignment and progression, and around the choices you make as a teacher.
Listen to this episode to learn how to handle yoga student questions and maximize the positive outcomes that can stem from the resulting conversation.
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Show Notes: Anxiety around student questions and a suggested response [1:10] The myth of teacher x-ray vision [3:55] Answering student questions with questions of your own [6:41] Reading the situation around the question [9:00] Questions on pain and injury; how to say āI donāt knowā [16:13] When a student flags pain or injury before class [25:55] Questions around alignment [30:50] Using questions as seeds for content [40:10] Questions around yoga teacher choices [41:15] How to handle tangential student questions [46:23] Final takeaways [51:13]---
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTubeYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-111.
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Today hosts Tiffany and Katja are looking at where the fascia and acupuncture worlds collide.
There is a lot of info out there on possible mechanisms behind acupuncture, and while research is great, we really need to look into the details for answers. In this episode, we talk about the relationship between fascia and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We also talk about acupuncture and how it can affect the connective tissue matrix.
Listen to this episode to learn what we know so far about current research that points to fascia as a potential substrate for energy flow and how to absorb new research while leaving room for the mystery of the unknown.
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Show Notes: Meridians and fascia and acupuncture [2:41] How research brings fascia and acupuncture together [5:47] Anatomical correlations between acupuncture and fascia [6:28] Concept of needle grasp in acupuncture [23:14] How fascia can contribute to acupuncture mechanisms of action [23:28] The importance of the fluid component of fascia [30:57] Current fascia and acupuncture research trends [33:20]---
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Fascia Science Resources Overview Traditional Chinese Medicine Training Myofascial Release Training Connect with Katja Bartsch:Facebook | Instagram | Kalamana Yoga | Yoga MedicineĀ® Online Guest Teacher
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If you havenāt had or taught a one-on-one yoga session, it might feel like a secret club that youāre locked out of. Today host Rachel demystifies the whole process with returning guest and Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist Dana Diament.
In this episode, we talk about the therapeutic benefits of being seen and heard and the importance of helping people clarify their felt experience through both objective and subjective assessment tools.
Listen in to learn tips for teaching private yoga sessions, how to get and prepare for the first session with a new client, and how to manage the challenges that could arise.
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Show Notes: Dana and Rachelās first experience teaching yoga one-to-one [2:10] Take the stress out of teaching one-on-one: minimum number of sessions [7:41] Establish area of focus beforehand [10:12] The initial session with a new client: the power of listening [13:12] Using initial intake assessment tools [18:23] Ending the first session constructively [22:52] Developing a working hypothesis between initial and follow-up sessions [25:08] Choosing homework for your student [29:08] When your strategy needs to pivot [33:23] What happens when you hit a wall with a student [41:58] When you are no longer the right teacher for this student [45:00] How to find students for one-on-one yoga instruction [48:58] Final takeaways and resources [53:38]---
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Danaās tips for a first session Rachelās take on the āDo this one thing for painā approach Yoga MedicineĀ® Conducting a Comprehensive Evaluation in a Therapeutic Setting Online Course Yoga MedicineĀ® Recognizing Red Flags in a Therapeutic Yoga Setting Online Course Connect with Dana Diament:Facebook | Instagram | Yoga Medicine Online | Raia Collective
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Coming home from another yoga teacher training, full of new information and techniques to utilize, can be excitingā¦and also overwhelming.
In todayās episode, hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about how to integrate all the tools you learn in training in a way that is meaningful for your students. In this episode, we stress the importance of a slow and steady approach guided by clarity of purpose for each class.
Listen in to learn how to incorporate new material and when to use which teaching tools in both group classes and when working with students one-on-one.
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Show Notes:
The challenge of integrating new information into classes in a meaningful way [1:33] Focus on one area of content at a time, in practice and teaching [4:31] The importance of setting and meeting student expectations [9:30] āDrip-feedā new content or techniques into your teaching [12:10] Creating classes for the students who come back [16:41] Using a class series to introduce new content gradually [18:36] Combining techniques in group classes versus one-to-one [22:05] A real-world example [28:58] Summing up: simplicity, clarity, repetition, patience, and individuality [31:26]---
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Watch this episode on YouTubeYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-108.
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Burnout is becoming a more common experience than ever, in the yoga world and beyond, so today hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive into the varied experiences of and solutions to this problem.
We discuss three common precursors to burnout and how challenging it can be to generate the energy required to recognize and resolve it. We also share the role yoga practice can play in helping us build long-term physical and mental resilience as an antidote to burnout.
Listen to this episode to learn what burnout is, what causes contribute, and the intangible game-changers you could be overlooking when trying to overcome burnout.
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Show Notes: The three key symptoms of burnout [3:50] Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and a potential up-side of burnout [5:10] Difficulty generating the energy to find a way out [7:30] Is restorative yoga the solution to burnout? [9:17] Burnout as a long-term imbalance between inputs and outputs [13:08] Individuality in burnout, emotional labour, and the role yoga can play [17:11] Training long-term resilience to burnout [23:59] A three-part approach: nervous system, connective tissue & mental resilience [27:00] Where to start [32.28] The Yoga Medicine Resilience Retreat and other resources [35:38]---
Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga MedicineĀ® Resilience Retreat with Tiffany Cruikshank ā Boulder, CO Yoga MedicineĀ® Resilience Retreat with Tiffany Cruikshank ā Norfolk, VA Yoga MedicineĀ® Podcast Episode 05: Sustainability & Yoga YMO Resources: Tiffanyās Burnout Resilience Playlist Valerie Knopikās Burnout SeriesYou can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-107.
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Today host Katja talks with Dr. Stephanie Otto about exercise oncology, exercise, and fascia. We discuss the biological foundations of cancer and the research link between fascia and cancer. We also talk about therapeutic interventions related to cancer exercise and fascia and explain what distinguishes healthy tissue from cancerous tissue.
Listen in to learn how important effective exercise can be for our oncology and how exercise oncology interventions relate to fascial tissues.
Show Notes: What makes cancer develop [3:47] Can we affect cells that become cancerous [6:45] Exercises to target biometrics of tissues [8:18] Optional treatment paths for exercise for oncology [11:37] Breathing and nervous system approaches [19:26] What is next for the field of exercise oncology research [25:32] Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Connect with Dr. Stephanie Otto:LinkedIn | Twitter | ResearchGate
You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-106.
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