Conversations for Yoga Teachers: Recent Episodes
Karen Fabian
Designed to share yoga teaching related topics in the areas of technique as well as personal and professional development. Think of it like having a cup of tea and a chat with a colleague yoga teacher!
I hear from so many teachers that they feel overwhelmed learning anatomy. This leads to a host of problems like the teacher feeling like there’s something wrong with them because they can’t learn it but also that they aren’t able to feel confident teaching. The reasons behind why so many teachers feel this way have to do in part with how the yoga industry is set up to teach anatomy inside 200 hour trainings. But more importantly and connected to that is the lack of a step by step, proven method is what’s missing. Inside my programs, I have a step by step proven method that has helped teachers all over the world move past this feeling of overwhelm and instead feel confident that they know what they’re doing when they’re teaching. Today’s episode will give you the step by step way to learn anatomy and if you choose to work with me inside one of my two programs, I’ll walk you through it. You also learn about how people learn and the brain science behind it. You’re going to discover some things in this episode that will surprise you. Here are links to the two programs and my e book as well: The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator/ 30-day short program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program/ 90 day coaching experience https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program The Bare Bones Yoga Guide to Yoga Teaching https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching
In today’s episode, I share a simple framework for how to bring anatomy themes into your classes. This is a great way to use the Signature Sequence you already know and simply overlay an anatomical theme onto it, to teach your students about movement and lend a bit of a different focus. I also review a recent article about yoga teacher pay and talk about the implications of what was raised for you and how you plan for the work you do as a yoga teacher. You’ll find links to the articles below. Article one: https://www.thesunlightexperience.com/insideyogablog/some-of-us-scrape-the-floors-others-can-afford-the-apartment-a-hard-look-at-yoga-alliances-executive-pay Article two (related): https://yenfeng.substack.com/p/the-half-million-dollar-ceo-salary E book: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching How to build a Signature Sequence: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program The Mindset Method: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-mindset-method
One of the questions that creates the anxiety for yoga teachers is what to do when a student tells you they're injured.
Maybe you've asked before class:
"Does anyone have any injuries?"
If you have, you're definitely not alone.
The challenge is that when someone raises their hand, you suddenly have just a few seconds to understand what's going on and decide what to tell them—all while the rest of the class is waiting.
That's a lot of pressure.
In this week's podcast episode, I share a different approach.
First, I walk through some of the most common injuries you're likely to hear about so those terms start to feel more familiar.
Then I show you how to shift the conversation away from trying to diagnose an injury and toward something that's much more useful as a yoga teacher:
"How does your injury affect your movement?"
That simple question changes the conversation. Instead of feeling like you have to know everything about injuries, you can focus on what you do know—movement.
As you listen, notice if there are terms that sound unfamiliar or concepts that make you realize, "I never really learned this."
If that happens, don't be discouraged.
It's one of the biggest anatomy learning gaps I see in yoga teachers, and it's exactly why so many teachers feel unsure of themselves when these conversations come up.
I mention how I can help you if learning more about this is important to you:
https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program I'd love to know what stands out to you after you listen so drop me a DM and let me know.
In this episode, I'm sharing the audio from a live workshop I taught on July 16, 2026 on one of my favorite topics: How to Build a Signature Sequence You Can Trust. If you've ever felt like you need to create a brand new sequence every week or wondered how to build a sequence you can confidently teach without relying on notes, this workshop is for you.
I walk through the process you can use to create a Signature Sequence, share how using a Signature Sequence can help you trust what you’re offering and even be able to teach without notes and by walking around, watching your students. Whether you're a new yoga teacher or simply looking to feel more confident teaching your classes, this workshop will not only give you some new things to experiment with in your classes to help you feel more confident, it’ll gently challenge some of the beliefs you have that you might not even realize are holding you back from truly feeling confident when you teach.
If you'd like access to the full workshop replay with the video, just send me a DM or email at karen@barebonesyoga.com
Looking for a simple way to make your yoga classes feel fresh without creating a brand-new sequence every week? In this episode, I share 6 different transitions (linking poses together) that you can begin incorporating into your classes, along with the cueing and anatomy considerations that make each one effective. From Warrior I to Warrior II and Side Angle to Half Moon to Reclined Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose into a Supine Twist, you'll learn how thoughtful transitions can create a different experience for your students while allowing you to build confidence with a sequence you already know. I also share why making small, intentional changes to a Signature Sequence is a great way to change your Signature Sequence a little bit but not so much that you can’t remember what comes next. At the end, I speak to a specific kind of yoga teacher; one who’s ready to step forward and feel more confident teaching. Once you listen, you’ll need this link to check out: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher Lauren Ilacqua to talk about an incredible shift she's experienced over the past few months. After hearing her describe how she went from feeling pressure, dread, and uncertainty before teaching to feeling joyful, present, and deeply connected with the students in her class, I knew I wanted to invite her on the podcast to share it with you
In this authentic and honest conversation, Lauren shares the fears she faced early on, what changed along the way, and the specific steps she took and mindset shifts she leveraged that helped her begin trusting herself as a teacher. Along the way, Lauren shares what it felt like to teach from a place of confidence rather than pressure and expectation, and how that transformation has changed her experience in her classes. If you've ever wondered whether you'll feel "ready" to teach or questioned whether you know enough, I think you'll find Lauren's story both relatable and inspiring.
And be sure to listen for the powerful question Lauren now asks herself after every class—a simple shift in perspective that has helped her stop worrying about what her students might be thinking and instead focus on the things she can control.
If you're new to this podcast—or you've been listening for a while and want to better understand the philosophy behind what I offer—this is the perfect place to start. In this episode, I answer five foundational questions: Why is anatomy often taught in such a confusing way? Why do so many yoga teachers struggle with confidence? Why did I create Bare Bones Yoga? What makes my approach to teaching anatomy different? And what can you expect if you continue listening to this podcast? Whether you're a new yoga teacher or have been teaching for years, this episode will give you a clear understanding of my mission to make anatomy approachable, practical, and immediately applicable to your teaching.
I start our with a bit of background about Yoga Alliance, the registry for yoga teachers, as a way to help you build a better understanding of the organization and it’s role in the industry. I end with a success story for one of the teachers in my program. Here is a resource you might like: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/ And, if you’re curious about how I work with yoga teachers, here is one of my programs: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator If you’ve got questions about what’s a good fit for you, let me know.
As a follow up to last week’s episode where I shared my new perspective on a problem I was experiencing in my business, I pick up on a related theme but turn the frame to you. This episode talks about a common theme for yoga teachers, which has to do with wanting to do a particular thing in their class or as a teacher but being worried about the outcome or what other people will think of them. As you listen, I share a few ideas that might resonate with you and you can also think of what comes to mind when you hear it. I end this episode describing some of the common problems yoga teachers have and an approach to help. Listen to see if you can relate. As I mention, here are some teaching resources you can get: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-new-teachers/ https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ If you’re ready to get help, check out my Accelerator program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this episode, I share a recent lesson I've been learning in my business about feedback, expectations, and letting go of outcomes I can't control. What started as frustration over not getting replies to emails, DMs, and workshop invitations led me to rethink how I show up and serve my audience. As I share that story, I connect it to a common challenge many yoga teachers face: looking for validation from students, feedback after class, or signs that we're doing a good job. If you've ever found yourself feeling discouraged by a lack of response or wondering what others think of your teaching, this episode offers a different perspective—one that may help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to why you teach in the first place. Here are some teaching resources you might like: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-new-teachers/ https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/ https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this episode, I turn the microphone around and share some of my own story as a yoga teacher—how I got started, the challenges I faced early on, and the experiences that ultimately shaped the work I do today. Along the way, I reflect on some of the struggles I had and maybe you’ll see yourself in some of what I share. My hope is that listening to this episode gives you some context for what I share on the podcast and gives you a chance to hear how I’ve addressed some of the problems and challenges I had. Maybe it will give you some things you can try yourself to help you build your confidence. I mentioned one of the interviews I did last year and here’s a link to that: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-teaching-confidence-starts-here-anatomy-mindset/id1795863974?i=1000718213326
In this episode, I share the inspiration behind the updated version of my book, Structure and Spirit, and explore the core themes woven throughout its two sections: Structure, which focuses on anatomy and movement principles, and Spirit, which explores themes of mindset, awareness, growth, and self-inquiry. From foundation, balance, and leverage to connection, resistance, and inspiration, I discuss how these ideas show up not only in yoga practice, but also in teaching and everyday life. This episode will give you themes you can easily use in your classes with your Signature Sequence as a way to create a different experience for your students without having to change the architecture of the sequence. If you’re interested, you can get the book here: https://acesse.one/okxasuv
Do you ever feel distracted, scattered, or mentally overloaded while teaching yoga? Do you feel like you’re multi-tasking and it’s blocking you from feeling at ease, present and actually teaching the humans in the room?
In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most common distractions that pull yoga teachers out of presence while teaching—from over-focusing on beginners and constantly checking notes to worrying about timing, music, and what students think of the class.
I also share practical solutions to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more confident when you teach, including how using a Signature Sequence and my “Say the cue, see what they do” approach can completely change your teaching experience.
Resources Mentioned: Download my free Signature Sequence training:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/
Download my free Walk and Talk training:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-do-the-walk-and-talk/
Are you actually struggling more with your teaching than you realize? Or maybe things are just “OK” but you wish they could be better?In this episode, I walk you through a simple self-assessment designed to help you take a closer look at your experience as a yoga teacher. Through a series of questions, you’ll uncover patterns that may be holding you back—like over-preparing, second-guessing, or feeling unsure about the cues you’re giving. Much of what you’ll hear most teachers brush off as “expected” or “just something I need to tolerate.” This is just not true. These are real problems that you can solve and sometimes you just need to give yourself credit for realizing something feels “off” as a first step, rather than listening to what other people say.
This isn’t about judgment—it’s about awareness. Because once you can clearly see where you are, you can start to make meaningful changes.
If you’re ready to feel more confident and clear in your teaching, this episode will help you identify where to begin.
I mention how I can help, so if you feel ready to get help, check out how we can work together: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Episode DescriptionHave you ever felt like you should be more confident teaching by now… but you’re not?
In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 common “teacher types” I see all the time when working with yoga teachers—and the underlying beliefs that keep them stuck.
As you listen, you might recognize yourself in one (or more) of these patterns. And more importantly, you’ll start to see how the way you’re thinking about your teaching might actually be holding you back.
This isn’t about labeling yourself—it’s about building awareness so you can start to shift.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:* Why confidence struggles often have more to do with mindset than experience * The 7 common “teacher types” that can keep you stuck * The hidden beliefs driving behaviors like over-preparing, second-guessing, and waiting to feel ready * Simple shifts you can make to start building real confidence in your teaching * Why repetition and structure are key to improving your cueing and sequencing
The 7 Teacher Types:* The Worrier * The Over-Preparer * The Permission Believer * The Cues Wonder-er * The Practice-With-Me Teacher * The Imposter * The Watcher and Wait-er
Resources & Next StepsIf you’re ready to move out of overthinking and into more confident teaching, here are two ways to get started. I mentioned both of these in the episode:
Download my free Signature Sequence Guide
Create a go-to sequence you can teach with confidence (and stop starting from scratch every time):
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/
Learn more about the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator
My 4-week program designed to help you apply anatomy to your teaching so you can cue and sequence with confidence:
https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Let’s ConnectI’d love to hear from you—
Which teacher type did you resonate with most?
Send me a DM on Instagram.
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Ever teach your yoga class and feel a rush of nerves coming on? When this happens, sometimes it’s hard to stop things from escalating and pretty soon, you’re in a full blown panic. In today’s episode, I’ll share a powerful mindset technique called “Zooming in” and how to use it to re-set your nervous system. Additionally, I’ll share the opposite technique, called “Zooming Out” and share with you how this can be really important in helping you get perspective on how things are going for you as a yoga teacher. In the episode, I refer to my two programs which are linked here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program Both of these programs take you through the 10 Step Anatomy Blueprint I was talking about in the episode. The Accelerator is more of a group/shorter program and the Blueprint Program is a one on one coaching experience. I also mentioned a download with 10 steps to building your confidence: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-guide-steps-to-confident-teaching/
Many yoga teachers feel unsure about what “style” of yoga they should be teaching.
Should it be vinyasa?
Slow flow?
Power yoga?
Something else?
And often, that confusion starts with how they picked the 200 hour training they attended.
You might have chosen a training based on timing, location, or cost — not necessarily because it aligned with how you practice or teach. So when it came time to teach, you’re left trying to fit into a style that doesn’t feel natural… and sequencing starts to feel forced.
In this episode, I talk about a different way to approach this.
Instead of trying to figure out what style you should teach, I’ll walk you through how to start with what you already know — your own practice — and use that as the foundation for building classes that feel more natural and aligned.
I also share:
• why the idea of “style” can be misleading (and what actually matters more)
• how your personal practice can guide your sequencing decisions
• what to do if your training didn’t match how you like to move
• how to stop second-guessing your choices and start trusting your instincts
• how to begin shaping a teaching approach that feels like your own
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to define your teaching style — or like you’re trying to fit into something that doesn’t quite feel right — this episode will help you simplify things and start building from a place that actually works for you.
I also mention this download on sequencing: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/ And if you’re curious about working with me inside my program, check out this link here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this 400th episode, I’m taking a step back to reflect on the story of this podcast — and how things have changed and shifted in what I share with you. When I started the podcast in 2018, I was already seeing gaps in how yoga teachers were being trained. But over the years — through conversations, coaching, and working with hundreds of teachers — my perspective and method has evolved.
In this episode, I talk about:
• how my approach to teaching has shifted from focusing on information to focusing on application
• why so many teachers still struggle with confidence, even after training
• the role mindset plays in how you show up when you teach
• what I continue to see in the industry that holds teachers back
• and why I’m more energized than ever to keep doing this work
I also share why I’ve returned to solo episodes over the past year, and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward — including more real stories of transformation from teachers who are learning how to apply what they know in a way that actually works.
If you’ve ever felt like you “know” a lot but still find teaching challenging, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually starts to make a difference.
And if you’ve been listening along the way, thank you. This podcast exists because you’re here.
At the end of the episodes, I talk about the options we have to work together inside one of my programs. To take a look at your options, see the Programs page here: https://barebonesyoga.com/ Here’s to 400 more! Thanks for listening!
In my continuing series of themes for your yoga classes, today we’ll take a look at teaching classes that focus on balancing. This is such an important skill from a mobility perspective and as people age, balance degrades so it’s helpful to focus on it in your classes. One of the ideas behind teaching with this theme is to share with students what the benefits are as they’re in the postures and that’s part of what I share in this episode. You find out more about how to cue in balancing poses, the benefits of balancing postures, different ways to integrate balancing into your sequences and what muscles are being used. At the end of the episode, I speak to something that keeps coming up these days, and that is teachers sharing with me that while they’re looking for help and support, they don’t feel ready to work with me and enroll in the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. I wanted to take a few minutes tot speak to that feeling and what you can do about it. In the episode, I mention a practice video I posted on You Tube that goes with the earlier episode on Yoga for Mental Health. That was EP 397. You can find the practice video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfuoWYqSDyw I also mention my e book, “From the Interview Chair”. You can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/ I mention the Bare Bones Yoga Practice Portal. You can check that out here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/ And the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Many yoga teachers leave their training with a lot of information — anatomy, alignment cues, sequencing ideas — but still feel unsure when it comes to actually teaching.
Why does that happen?
In this episode, I break down one of the most common learning mistakes yoga teachers make, based on a concept I’ve been talking about: the difference between Building knowledge and Applying knowledge. I heard this idea referenced on the Huberman Lab podcast, where it was framed a little differently but the concept is the same:
• declarative learning — understanding information
• procedural learning — knowing how to apply it in real time
And why most teacher trainings focus heavily on the first, but not enough on the second.
I’ll share how this shows up in areas like anatomy, cueing, and sequencing — and why it can leave teachers feeling like they “know” things but still struggle to teach with confidence.
If you’ve ever felt like you understand the material but can’t quite translate it into your teaching, this episode will help you see why — and what actually helps things start to click.
I also share a short training on how to create a Signature Sequence, which is one of the simplest ways to start applying what you know and feel more confident in your classes:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ Here is the link to the Huberman Lab episode I reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlOA8ObQJXo
There’s no denying that yoga helps people feel better. But what benefits come from yoga practice? In today’s episode, we look to not only a recent study to discover some of the benefits of yoga to one’s mental health but I also share how you can create sequences that are focused on improving mental health. This could be used in a clinical setting or any setting where you’re teaching people with mental health challenges and it also has utility in any class where you want to provide an environment for improved feelings of well-being. The study referenced is here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5425577/#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20people,et%20al.%2C%202013. As always if you have questions, just reach out.
In Part 1 of this series, I talked about why many yoga teachers finish their training expecting to feel confident, only to find that teaching still feels harder than they expected (and takes a lot more planning time than they thought).In this episode, we shift the conversation toward what actually helps teachers feel more confident.
Instead of focusing on accumulating more information or taking more trainings, confidence often grows from developing a few key teaching skills and simplifying what you focus on when you teach.
In this episode, I talk about:
• a clear format for cueing you can use to make things feel more natural
• how teaching a Signature Sequence can dramatically reduce the stress of planning classes
• why understanding movement is more useful than memorizing anatomy terms
• and how shifting your mindset about your role as a teacher can change how you show up in class
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or unsure, this episode will help you start focusing on the things that actually move the needle.
I also share a short training that walks you through how to create your own Signature Sequence so you can spend less time planning classes and feel more confident teaching.
You can access that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/
Many yoga teachers complete their training expecting that confidence will naturally follow. But once they begin teaching, they often find themselves questioning their cues, second-guessing their sequences, or feeling confused about anatomy. In this episode, I talk about a pattern I’ve seen after working with many yoga teachers: the gap between completing a training and actually feeling confident leading a class.
We explore some of the reasons this happens — including how many trainings emphasize accumulating knowledge rather than developing the practical teaching skills that help classes feel easier and more natural to lead.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why teaching still feels harder than you expected, this episode will help you see that you’re not alone — and that the issue often has more to do with how teachers are trained than with your ability to teach.
In Part 2, I’ll share what actually builds confidence for yoga teachers and the key things you can focus on if you want teaching to feel simpler and more grounded.
I talk about a resource at the end which is my Signature Sequence video. You can get it here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/
In this episode, I’m tackling a common source of confusion in the yoga industry: when teaching methods get mistaken for anatomical/movement principles.Many yoga teachers hear cues or “rules” about certain poses — things like “don’t put your foot on the side of your knee in Tree Pose” or “you shouldn’t square your hips in Warrior 1 because that forces the hips into an uncomfortable position.” But often these statements aren’t well grounded in anatomy or movement science. Instead, they reflect a particular teacher’s style, preference, or interpretation of how a pose should be taught. Or, they might simply reflect a lack of anatomical knowledge on the part of the teacher.
In this episode, I share why it’s important to distinguish between evidence-based anatomy principles and teaching methodology, and why asking “why?” is one of the most powerful tools a teacher can use when evaluating cues and alignment advice.
If you’ve ever heard conflicting guidance about poses and wondered what’s actually true, this episode will help you think about anatomy, movement, and cueing with more clarity and confidence.
In the episode, I also speak about how I worked with a yoga teacher to help her get clear on how she wants to teach. This happened inside the Accelerator Program. Here’s the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Feel free to reach out to me on IG with any thoughts to share after you listen to the episode.
Have you ever heard a teacher say, “It takes a long time to be a good yoga teacher.” This is an embedded belief in the industry and what it leads to is teachers who feel ill-prepared, overwhelmed and lack confidence. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to build your confidence by showing you what to focus on, exactly, in a step by step way. This episode will help you cut that feeling of overwhelm, will save you time and will help you start to feel confident. In the episode, I speak about how I can help you through one on one coaching. You’ll find the link to that here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Feel free to reach out to me on IG with any thoughts to share after you listen to the episode.
In this final part of a 4-part podcast series, you’ll discover more of what builds confident yoga teaching. We’ll talk about the what it takes to have a confident, empowered mindset; one that allows you to teach with a feeling of calm, roundedness and joy. This is a topic that’s rarely taught. But is so central to what it takes to not only enjoy teaching, but have it feel easy and fun. I mention my two programs in the episode and if you’re curious about how I work with yoga teachers, check them out here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
In this part 3 of a 4-part podcast series, you’ll discover more of what builds confident yoga teaching. We’ll talk about the role of understanding movement and with that, understanding anatomy and how to apply it to your teaching. This tends to be the area where teachers need the most help and in this episode, you’ll discover some powerful reframes that will allow you to look at learning anatomy in a different way. I mention my two programs in the episode and if you’re curious about how I work with yoga teachers, check them out here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
In this part 2 of a 4-part podcast series, you’ll discover more of what builds confident yoga teaching. It’s a combination of having a solid approach to cueing, sequencing, to understanding the fundamentals of anatomy and having a confident mindset. In today’s episode, you’ll hear about a sequencing approach that will help you feel more confident in the sequence you offer, take less time to prepare for your classes and allow you to stand out as a yoga teacher: I mention a training video that shares more on sequencing and you can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ If you’re curious about the training program I mentioned, you can check out my program here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this part 1 of a 4-part podcast series, you’ll discover what builds confident yoga teaching. It’s a combination of having a solid approach to cueing, sequencing, to understanding the fundamentals of anatomy and having a confident mindset. In today’s episode, you’ll hear about a cueing approach that will help you feel more grounded and clear as you teach. I mention a training video that shares more on cueing and you can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-share-clear-yoga-cues/ If you’re curious about how I support yoga teachers, you can check out my program here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Do you find that you compare yourself to other yoga teachers? Maybe this comes up when you take someone else’s class or when you scroll on social media. It could even be with a yoga teacher you like but you still find yourself thinking, “Why don’t I have as many people in my class?” or “Why don’t I feel like my cues are as clear as her’s?” While this is common, it’s definitely something to look at as a sign that something’s missing. In this episode, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons you might find that you’re comparing yourself to other yoga teachers and what to do about it. There is a journal exercise in the episode so have one ready for the questions at the end. You’ll hear me mention the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program and you can check that out here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Since we talk about cueing in this episode a few times, here’s a short training video on cues: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-share-clear-yoga-cues/ I’d love to hear from you so feel free to send me a message @barebonesyoga for what came up for you as you listened.
When you started this year and had an idea of the kind of teacher you wanted to be, how does that match up to how you’re actually teaching from week to week? In this episode, we’ll talk about that realization and I’ll share a little bit about why that gap might exist. We’ll end with some reflection questions at the end so if you want, you can have a journal ready to write down your answers. Part of what we’ll discuss is about sequencing and I have a sequence training video you might be curious to check out. If so, the link is here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/
When you hear, “The more hours of training you have, the more confident you’ll feel” what comes up for you? Do you have agreement, disagreement or something in the middle? We’ll explore this belief, which is pretty common, in today’s episode and you’ll hear some stories that relate back to this and you’ll have a chance to see, at the end of the show, how you feel about it. Part of this episode includes an experiment you can try to help you figure out where you might focus when it comes to feeling more confident. Today’s show mentions my training video on cueing and you can find that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-share-clear-yoga-cues/ Reach out with any thoughts and revelations you had while listening. You can DM me @barebonesyoga on Instagram
With the start of the New Year, you’ll have a lot of beginners in your yoga classes. Catch this episode and find out how to help beginners without worrying about them. In the episode, I mention my training video on “How to create a Signature Sequence.” You can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ You can also find the link to the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this final episode of 2025, you’ll discover some powerful questions to ask yourself so that you can set things up for a massive up-level in the coming year. I also share some of what’s coming in the New Year when it comes to what I’ll be offering yoga teachers. As we close out the year, I want to thank you for being a listener! Here’s a special gift, my latest e book, filled with themes around yoga teaching and audio links to the conversations I had this year on podcasts, talking about these hot topics: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/
In this episode, you’ll hear an intro from me and then you’ll be directed to a conversation between two people, talking about lessons I’ve shared on other podcast episodes related to how you can build your confidence. In the spirit of full transparency, this podcast conversation is between two AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated voices but I must stress: they are ONLY generating content based on looking at my own podcast episodes. There is no information that you will hear in this episode that comes from anyone else’s content or the general internet. This episode is a product of an AI related tool called Google Notebook LM. Having said that, you will find an interview focused on sharing lessons I’ve shared on prior episodes all designed to help you build your confidence. The AI tool is just aggregating the lessons into one conversation. I’d love it if you would send me a DM on Instagram letting me know what you thought of this format. I recently wrote an e book with audio links to podcast interviews I had this year. You’ll find a host of lessons for yoga teachers in here, along with the audio links: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/
What does believing in yourself mean, when it comes to being a yoga teacher? In today’s episode, you’ll explore that theme and I’ll help you along by sharing a unique acronym I created ( no AI was used in the generation of this!) to help you remember the themes that are most important to believing in yourself.
Over the years, I’ve developed a teaching method that helps teachers build their confidence and skill. To help teachers learn how to do this by learning anatomy and how to apply it to their cues and sequences, I’ve created a list of terms that define the different teaching techniques. In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through some of the fundamental concepts in the Bare Bones Yoga Teaching Method so you can see what resonates with you. At the end, I share more about the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. You can check it out here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator I’m also hosting a live event for yoga teachers on 12/11/25 at 7 pm EST: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-teacher-reset/
Ever think about what you believe and how you came up with those beliefs? Many people don’t consider the beliefs they have, the things that run their life, aren’t even things they decided to believe but are more things they just picked up from someone else. In the yoga world, there are lots of beliefs that teachers think are facts but are just someone’s opinion. The idea, for instance, that if you taught a Signature Sequence, your students would get bored. This is just a belief but many teachers tell me this as if it’s a fact. Then they work with me in my program, we talk about how they can experiment with a Signature Sequence, they try it in their classes and nothing happens! They find that no one gets bored, no one walks out and in fact, the only thing that changes is that they get better at teaching the sequence! In today’s episode, I share much more about beliefs and relate it to yoga teaching. I share from Jim Murphy’s book, “Inner Excellence.” I also share an invitation to my free online event on December 11, 2025, “The Yoga Teacher Reset.” Get your spot in this exciting, inspiring event here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-teacher-reset/
If you’ve graduated from your teacher training and haven’t started teaching yet because you’re afraid, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about the fears that teachers have, how to move past them and different ways to reframe the fear so you’re more in control. I’ll also give you some easy ways you can get started.
At the end of the show, I share more about my program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. If you’re ready to feel confident teaching your classes, get your spot here:
https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
This episode is a chance to bring your fears to the surface and discover easy ways to re-frame them, move past them and move forward so you can teach and feel confident and empowered. We cover a number of fears that are common but often not discussed so teachers live for years with these fears and just accept them as part of teaching. Nothing could be further from the truth! When you listen, you’ll find ways to dispel these fears and the beliefs that prop them up. I mention a few links in the episode and you’ll find them here: The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator My new e book, “From the Interview Chair” https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/
In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the key aspects of assisting. We’ll cover both the techniques of assisting and also the mental and mindset related aspects of assisting in your classes. At the end of the episode, I share a podcast offer with you. If you’d like to take this offer, you’ll need this link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Have you ever thought about what beliefs you have about teaching yoga and how this impacts how you teach? Here’s a simple one: if you believe your students might get hurt in your classes, that might cause you to worry before you go into class. If you believe your students need to see you practicing, that will cause you to be the kind of teacher who practices with their class. In this episode, you’ll discover how beliefs drive behavior, the common beliefs yoga teachers have and how to move past them so that you can find your most empowering way to teach. At the end, I have a special update on the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. Find out more here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
For this episode, I did a query of Chat GPT and asked it, “What are popular questions you’re getting from yoga teachers?” I got the top 3 questions and I answer them in this episode. I start out speaking from the heart and from my passion for helping you in sharing how this month’s group is doing inside the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program and what’s possible for you if you enroll. The link to the program is here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator My new e book is out! Get it here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/
In this episode, we take a look at understanding the “why” behind some cues. These cues were submitted to me via comments on my social media posts by yoga teachers. I put out a call to teachers to submit cues where they’d like to understand more about why that cue might be used. For this episode, I also did an IG LIve workshop. The link to the workshop is below. Link to workshop: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4Ata_kXBX/ Link to Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Link to Signature Sequence video: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ Link to new e book, “From the Interview Chair: Lessons for Yoga teachers” https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/
Sometimes you might feel like there’s so many different aspects of teaching yoga: there’s your cues, your sequences, understanding anatomy, feeling confident, sharing philosophy, building community and maybe even building a yoga business and brand. With all these areas of focus, it’s important to know what your priority is right now, so you can create a plan of action. It’s hard to work on everything all at once and this can be stressful for you so in this episode, you’ll hear how to create an action plan that allows you to gain momentum in the direction of your vision. Here are links you’ll need for this episode: My new e book: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/from-the-interview-chair-e-book/ The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Yoga teachers use lots of common phrases when they talk about how things are going with their classes. I know because over the years, I’ve talked to hundreds of teachers and am always listening to their word choice. It’s part of what I do as a coach and it’s always interesting to me how they classify their challenges and struggles using similar phrasing. You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out more about this but in this episode, I not only give you the clues, I share the process that will allow you to move past limiting beliefs, as expressed by your word choice and instead unleash your most confident, empowered yoga teacher. For this episode, you’ll need these links: The group Accelerator Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The one on one Blueprint Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program The Instagram video I referred to: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPRzuATj_K9/ The anatomy test: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/mvUhA7cRp8HNwNKmMfOqnmq-f4VfDifNHmX9JHPHTQyTLXACCOke3SIkqkXqdEEC.oDT3htPBtEC-qxBt?startTime=1714942660000 Send me a DM on Instagram @barebonesyoga with any questions or thoughts after you listen.
This past week, my podcast hit a special milestone with over 2,000 people listening to the show! In this special episode, I share the details of this milestone and share how this inspired me to set a big goal for the rest of this year. Listen in and when you do, you’ll need these links: One on one Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program Group Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Thank you so much for listening to the show!
Are you working a full time job and teaching yoga also? For a lot of teachers I’ve talked to over the years, as well as myself when I was teaching in this model, they share their special challenges that go with this lifestyle. Yoga teachers sometimes feel that teaching “on the side” isn’t as good or as important as those who are teaching full time. Nothing could be further from the truth. And that’s what this episode is about. I cover some of the myths associated with full time teaching, discuss the steps you need to consider if you want to leave your full time job and present a case for how to approach teaching and working full time in a way that allows you to enjoy both. In the episode I share a few offers that have links associated with them. Here are the links: My virtual online yoga studio opens 10/1/25: https://barebonesyoga.com/online-studio/ The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
When you share anatomy in your cues, do you understand the reason for the cue? Many times, teachers tell me they share the words but they don’t understand the rationale for the cue but that doesn’t stop them from sharing it. Imagine using cues that you can actually explain. It’s what I call “Understanding the WHY behind the cue” and it’s transformative. You’ll feel more confident, be able to re-word the cue if you need to and you’ll be able to answer any questions that come up. To do this you have to learn the fundamentals of anatomy. In this episode, i’ll share some actual cues with you along with the WHY behind them and we’re doing it in a “quiz” format so you’ll be able to test your knowledge. In the episode, I talk about a few links you can get in the show notes. Here are those links; The Cues Training Video https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-share-clear-yoga-cues/ The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
What’s your vision for how you want to teach yoga? When you close your eyes and dream about how you want to show up in your classes, what do you see? For many yoga teachers, they have a clear vision but their day to day experience doesn’t match that vision. In my work with yoga teachers in my program, I get to see what it looks like when a teacher starts teaching in a way that is more in line with how they want to show up. This is the stuff of what I call “Yoga Teacher Transformations.” In this episode, you’ll hear the stories of two yoga teachers and the transformations they experienced as well as get an action plan for how you can start to make your vision come true too. You’ll need the links below that go with this episode: The Signature Sequence training video: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ The link to the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The link to the Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program The link to the September book club: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-virtual-book-club/
Are you speaking to the benefits of yoga in your classes or assuming your students know what they are? In this episode, you’ll discover the benefits of yoga by looking at the medical research instead of just listening to the stories and “things yoga teachers say” that might not be backed up by science. Having said that, there are lots of benefits of yoga that might not (yet) have medical research behind them so it’s not about one being better than the other. However, there is a body of research out there now speaking to the benefits of yoga and we’ll look at some of that here. You’ll need the links to the studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39607489/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6451238/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8583600/ And you’ll also need links to my two programs: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
In this episode, you’ll discover how to save time as a yoga teacher from the weekly and monthly tasks that so many yoga teachers do. These things include prepping a new sequence every week, practicing it at home, researching anatomy questions and more. These activities, while they may seem required, are often fueled by beliefs that are perpetuated by a narrative in the yoga industry that doesn’t serve teachers teaching in a way that feels easy and fun. To find out more about my two programs I discussed in this episode, use these links: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
Ever look at your students knees as they practice? The knees and the feet can tell you quite a bit about what’s going on in the body. Correcting alignment at the feet and knees can allow students to feel more grounded and steady and can even lead to better knee health. In today’s episode you’ll hear about cues to several common poses and how to correct problems in alignment that show up in the feet and the knees. I also speak about the upcoming Virtual Book Club. DM me on Instagram to get on the list. This program is free. I also share with you a podcast discount for the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. DM me on Instagram for the discount code for $50 off. Check out the program with the link below: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Ever wonder about the connection between the benefits of yoga and what’s discussed in medical studies? In today’s show, you’ll learn about how a study on osteoarthritis has a connection to teaching foot and knee alignment in yoga. While this might sound like a stretch, once you listen to the episode, you’ll see what I mean. You’ll also hear about themes from the book, “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert and how they’ll be part of a Book Club I’ll be offering in the fall, 2025. Links you’ll need: https://nyulangone.org/news/study-reveals-how-small-changes-walking-technique-may-help-treat-knee-osteoarthritis https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(25)00151-1/abstract https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Do you consider yourself an over-thinker? Over-thinkers stand in the way of their own progress and often over-think because they’re not confident in how they’re teaching their yoga classes. In this episode, you’ll hear some of the signs and symptoms of an over-thinker and discover an interesting experiment you can try to shift from being an over-thinker to being a confident decision maker! In this episode, I mention my two programs and you can find the links below: Learn one to one: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program Learn in a group program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Imagine you had a step by step way to feel more confident not only in your life but when you’re teaching your classes. This is what you’ll discover when you listen to this episode. In it, you’ll discover The Confidence Practice, a 6-step framework for building your confidence, grounded in science and mindset principles. Once you listen, you can take the next step by doing the 5 Day Confidence Challenge, a self-guided experience designed to give you fun things to try every day, in service to tapping into feeling great. You can get it here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/ And don’t forget to DM me as you’ll hear about at the end of the episode.
Catch this episode and you’ll walk away with solutions to problems that yoga teachers are having. These are problems I hear about from teachers all over the world and with all levels of experience. In many cases, they’re driven by the narratives in the yoga industry around different things: cueing, sequencing, student injuries and how to teach your class. These beliefs drive behaviors that lead teachers to feel frustrated, boxed in and less than confident. In this episode, you’ll hear solutions for problems like: -Fear of students getting hurt in class-Spending hours prepping for class-Feeling underpaid for classes-Being dependent on practicing with class when you really want to do the Walk and Talk-A lack of understanding of anatomy. At the end of the episode, I make you an offer and there’s an incentive included since you’re a podcast listener so listen for that. I also talk about the 5 Day Confidence Challenge which you can access here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/ I also refer to my recent interview on The Inner Fire of Yoga podcast. You can listen to that here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-teaching-confidence-starts-here-anatomy-mindset/id1795863974?i=1000718213326 I talk about my group program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator and the one on one program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint, link below: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
Do you feel like your intuition is guiding you when it comes to how you’re teaching or are you following what you were told or what others are doing? In this episode, you’ll discover ways to listen to your intuition so that you can find the most authentic, easy, confident way to teach your yoga classes. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer idea of the direction you want to go as a teacher, what that looks like and what your first step is to help you get there. You’ll hear about the 5 Day Confidence Challenge which you can take here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/ You’ll also hear about the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program, which you can check out here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Are you feeling overworked and underpaid or even one or the other? Catch this episode and discover how to swap that out and instead feel rewarded, balanced and valued. I heard this statement from a yoga teacher recently as a comment on my social media and I used it to query my email list to see if it resonated. I got a bunch of replies and that told me that we’ve got a problem. Feeling overworked and underpaid is self-defeating and energy sucking experience and over time, you’ll grow to resent your classes. So, instead, listen to this episode and you’ll discover how to set your own rate, how to evaluate your teaching schedule so it’s filled with rewarding opportunities and how to get all your planning time back so you drop that feeling of being overworked. At the end, I share a special offer that goes with this link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In today’s episode, you’ll meet Dr. Jodi Blinco. She is an educator, former yoga studio owner, entrepreneur and leader in higher education. Jodi and I have a spirited conversation about confidence, managing your energy, learning and building a life you love. Listening to this episode, you’ll hear more about: * Developing your intuition * Jodi’s work owning and teaching in her yoga studio outside Boston, MA * Holistic practices she shares with people in a way that makes it easy to access and understand * The concept of “Performative Polish” and how we can teach our classes in an authentic way * Grounding practices for yoga teachers * Mindfulness techniques she shares with people * Her concept of “Managing your energy ROI,” or “return on investment” * Using frameworks to build confidence * Using systems and practices to make life easier.
Learn more about Jodi below: Dr. Jodi Blinco is a visionary educator, serial entrepreneur, and pioneering leader in higher education. As the Founder of The U School and Vice President of Enrollment Management Consulting at EducationDynamics, Dr. Blinco has spent over two decades at the forefront of innovative training and coaching methods, driving student success, faculty development, and sustainable growth in higher education.
With a Doctorate in Education, a Master's degree in Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Dr. Blinco's unique blend of academic expertise and business acumen has led to impactful results across various institutions. Her work emphasizes student-centered approaches, personalized learning, and strategic enrollment practices that foster engagement and retention.
Dr. Blinco’s dynamic leadership style and her commitment to empowering educators through training programs have transformed how colleges and universities approach teaching, mentorship, and leadership development. Her workshops and consulting sessions go beyond traditional methods, offering actionable strategies that enhance institutional effectiveness and drive measurable outcomes.
Grounded in a passion for education and innovation, Dr. Blinco’s mission is to inspire meaningful change within higher education, equipping institutions to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the workforce. Her contributions continue to shape the future of learning, fostering environments where both students and educators can thrive. Find out more and contact Dr. Blinco here: https://jodiblinco.com/ For the link to The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program I shared with you at the start of the episode, click here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
When you’re teaching your yoga classes, what’s one feeling you wish you had? If you’re like a lot of yoga teachers that I talk to, you might wish you felt more confident. In this episode, you’ll find out more about how to build your confidence and how shifting your focus might just be one of the keys. Meet Divya Parekh, an ICF-credentialed executive and leadership coach who helps people connect with their “why” and tap into their confidence. You can read Divya’s full bio below. In this conversation, we talk about the concept of emotional intelligence and how it impacts learning and teaching, mindfulness and it’s impact on decreasing stress and increasing the meaning of what we’re doing, whether it’s relaxing or teaching a yoga class. She shares incredible stories of transformation from the one on one work she does with clients and we discuss the importance of working with a coach to facilitate change and foster insight and growth. We also talk about the epidemic of people comparing themselves to others, fueled by social media and she shares things you can try to decrease the pressure you might feel to keep up with what others are doing. Learn more about Divya’s background here: Divya Parekh is an ICF-credentialed executive and leadership coach (PCC) with over 20 years of global impact across academia, biopharma, and corporate leadership. Known for helping leaders and teams connect with their “Why,” Divya empowers clients—from C-suite executives to Gen Z professionals—to lead with purpose and drive meaningful transformation.Rooted in neuro-leadership and mindfulness, her coaching style blends science and storytelling to build trust, resilience, and results. She has guided thousands across 40+ countries through leadership programs that foster influence, credibility, and high performance.
A trusted coach to Fortune 50 companies and startups alike, Divya is also a Forbes and CEO World contributor and author of several books on leadership, influence, and emotional intelligence. Off the clock, she mentors young women, champions ocean sustainability, and leads with a deep commitment to community impact.
https://theconfidentleaders.com/icfcredentialedprogramforcoaches/ https://www.divyaparekh.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyaparekh/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLjRG7sL48 https://www.instagram.com/makeyourmessageamovement/ For more information about Karen Fabian, your host: www.bareboneeyoga.com https://www.instagram.com/barebonesyoga/
When you hear the word “anatomy,” what feelings come up? If you’re like a lot of yoga teachers, you might feel nervous or you might feel a sense of pressure to “learn anatomy” when your attempts to learn it in the past haven’t given you the results or confidence you need. Enter Dr. Andrew McGonigle, a yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in anatomy, in part because he originally thought and trained to be a physician. After having an epiphany that led him to change paths, he found that helping yoga teachers understand anatomy was both his passion and his zone of genius. When you listen to this episode, you’ll see how easy Andrew makes it to understand anatomy and we also take time to share what’s possible for you when you truly understand it. Andrew shares stories from training yoga teachers and elements of his philosophy on how to balance sharing anatomy in your teaching along with sharing other elements as well. For Andrew’s bio, see below: Andrew McGonigle has been studying anatomy for over twenty years, originally training to become a doctor and then moving away from Western medicine to become a yoga teacher, massage therapist and anatomy teacher. He combines his skills and experience to teach anatomy and physiology on Yoga Teacher Training courses internationally and runs his own Yoga Anatomy Online Course. His book Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions: A Handbook for Yoga Teachers and Trainees was published in March 2021 and his most recent book The Physiology of Yoga was published in June 2022. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband. For more information visit: www.doctor-yogi.com Instagram: @doctoryogi Facebook: @doctoryogiandrew Links for Andrew: Instagram link is: https://www.instagram.com/doctoryogi/ Website: https://www.doctor-yogi.com/ Enlightened Yoga Collective membership: https://enlightenedyogacollective.com/ One final thing: If you’re ready to learn anatomy and you’d like to check out my 4 week accelerated program, see: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
There’s no denying that yoga is both a physical and mental practice. When people practice yoga, they can experience all sorts of emotions and that may come out in various ways. In this episode, Dr. Lauren Tober and I discuss various scenarios that may come up in your classes and look at them through the lens of mental health, sharing emotions and human behavior. These topics are not often discussed but they can provide an important foundation for yoga teachers when teaching classes. In this episode, Dr. Tober breaks down the components of mental health into 6 pillars, which are further explored in her book ( link below ). Highlights include the ethics of being a yoga teacher and what’s within our professional scope of practice as well as how yoga can be helpful from a therapeutic perspective. We discuss what it means to create a “safe space” for our students, how to teach a class when a student is doing their own practice ( outside of what you’re teaching ) and other scenarios that may arise. More about Dr. Lauren Tober: Dr Lauren Tober is a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Yoga Teacher and Author based in Mullumbimby, Australia. With a deep curiosity in health, healing, happiness and awakening, Lauren integrates the best of western psychology with ancient yogic wisdom, both on and off the mat.
Lauren is the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute and Mental Health Aware Yoga, the author of Mental Health Aware Yoga Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers, host of the A Grateful Life Podcast and loves teaching yoga teachers about mental health, and health professionals about yoga.
Her work is soulful without being new-agey. It’s evidence-based, without being clinical. It’s authentic, heartfelt and life-changing.I'll attach a couple of photos you're welcome to use to promote the episode, as well as a copy of my new book - Mental Health Aware Yoga Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers. People can also download the first chapter of my book for free at www.mentalhealthawareyoga.com/book. For more about Karen Fabian, visit www.barebonesyoga,.com For more about how you can learn anatomy for yoga, in an easy step by step way, check out The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In my years of working with hundreds of yoga teachers inside my program, I’ve discovered there are several different teacher types. Each has their own unique set of problems but many times, they don’t see it as a problem because there’s a strong belief causing them to keep doing what they’re doing…. even when it feels hard, pressure-filled and blocks them from feeling confident. In this episode, you’ll hear about a few of these teacher types, the characteristics of each and a starter solution so the you can start to fix the problem. Don’t be surprised if this conversation triggers you a bit; sometimes, when our beliefs get challenged, we get defensive. If you are open minded, curious and looking to find your confidence as a teacher, this episode is for you. In the show, I talk about The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. Here is the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher Reiki Shucart, who runs an in person and online yoga business and is the host of the podcast, “Full Time Yoga Teacher.” You’ll hear her story, how she began teaching yoga and how she build a multi-faceted yoga business. She shares her philosophy as a teacher, shares from her work mentoring yoga teachers and gives perspective on working full time as a yoga teacher.
Listening to this episode will help you:
-See if working as a full time yoga teacher is a good fit for you
-Determine the steps you might take to build a full time yoga business
-Discover the different models of teaching yoga full time
You can find Reika on Instagram @reikayoga
Her website and online yoga studio can be found here:
https://www.reikayoga.com/
Find out a little more about Reika here:
Reika Shucart (she/her) is a 500 E-RYT, SmartFLOW-certified yoga teacher, Accessible Yoga Ambassador, and trauma-informed practitioner dedicated to making yoga inclusive, empowering, and purposeful. Born in Nepal and raised in Japan and the U.S., Reika draws from her multicultural background and academic foundation in sociology to offer classes rooted in accessibility, alignment, and intentional living. Her teaching blends functional movement, yoga philosophy, and mindful sequencing to support a wide range of students, from those recovering from injuries to those deepening their practice. Reika has taught internationally, led 200- and 300-hour YTTs, and offers mentorship for new yoga teachers. She believes yoga is a powerful tool for self-exploration, community care, and global awareness.
As an additional link, check out www.barebonesyoga.com for The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. Use the code words “Podcast Offer” to get a discount for listening to the show!
Have you ever wanted to try something different in your classes that would allow you to elevate your teaching to a new level? On today’s show, you’ll discover a new technique that will not only transform you as a teacher but also transform your students. MaKenzie Fly shares a teaching methodology called “Theme Weaving,” and once you hear more about it, you’ll be hooked! MaKenzie not only walks you through the logic behind it; she also shares the huge opportunity for you as a teacher to step beyond teaching from action and start sharing themes that inspire you and will inspire your students. In this episode you’ll discover: What theme weaving is from a sequencing perspectiveHow to begin to experiment with it in your classesWhat’s possible for you as a teacher when you challenge yourself to begin to teach in this wayPossible “themes” you can use with this teaching modelHow to give yourself the support you might need to get started and move past any feelings of fear around trying it. Once you listen to the episode, be sure to connect with MaKenzie on Instagram @masteryouryogateaching MaKenzie also hosts the podcast called “Master Your Yoga Teaching” which you can catch on iTunes or Spotify using this link: https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ She also mentions in the episode a great resource for teachers on sequencing. Find out more about it here: https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ At the start of the episode, I share that I have a few spots left in the Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. DM me or email me for your discount code. To check out the program, see this link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
Listen in to a workshop held on May 21, 2025 on the four pillars of confidence teaching. At the end of the workshop, you’ll hear an offer. Here’s the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
In this episode, you’ll uncover how to teach authentically by listening to my conversation with yoga teacher Avi Gordon. Avi Gordon serves as the Director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), a global network of over 10,000 yoga teachers dedicated to spreading the timeless teachings of Integral Yoga. As the host of the Integral Yoga podcast, Avi creates meaningful conversations on personal growth, spirituality, and the yogic lifestyle. A devoted father of two, Avi is passionate about integrating the principles of Yoga into the practice of parenting, creating compassionate and mindful family environments. His journey has also taken him around the globe, teaching in Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, and the United States. Avi is the author of A Light in the Tunnel, a visionary novel that inspires hope for a harmonious future for humanity and the planet. He is also the founder of Story Recorded, a professional interviewing service that helps people capture their life stories. His love for silence, nature, writing, and self-care practices underscores his commitment to mindful living.In this conversation, we talk about the struggles that teachers have saying and doing things in their classes that feel authentic to them. Avi shares his thoughts born from years of teaching experience to help you discover how to uncover your most authentic way of teaching. Here’s how you can connect with Avi: Links:Podcast: https://iyta.org/podcast/Website: https://www.life-chronicles.com/X: https://x.com/media_restInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyrecorded/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyrecorded In the beginning of the episode, I share how you can enroll in my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. Here’s the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
There’s no denying that when you’re teaching yoga, the better you understand anatomy, the more confident you’ll feel. In this episode, you’ll meet Ann Swanson, author and yoga teacher with a wealth of experience in anatomy, yoga, yoga therapy and training teachers. She's the author of Science of Yoga which has sold over half a million copies worldwide and has been translated into 15+ languages. She also recently announced the newly updated second edition just released this year (2025).
She’s spent the last 15 years sharing yoga research with the intention of making the practice more inclusive and accessible, especially to people with health conditions. Ann’s background includes LMT, C-IAYT and ERTY-500. Ann and I discuss not only the anatomy of muscles, bones and joints but also other systems of the body and how to apply it to your teaching and your own health. You’ll find Ann engaging, smart and she has a way of making these topics easy to understand. You can find her book here: https://www.scienceof.yoga/ She is on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/annswansonwellness/ You can connect with me via my website, www.barebonesyoga.com
Have you ever wondered why backbends can be hard for your students to master? It has to do with the actual movement of spinal extension and that we often don’t move in that direction during the day. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the anatomy of backbends, how to teach them and clear cues to use. This will help you feel more confident as you’re teaching your classes. At the end of the episode, I share a special offer with you for my new Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. You can use the discount code I share in the episode to enroll by using this link here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The code to get the $50 off is “yaa” making your investment just $347! I can’t wait to see your enrollment come through!
Yoga teachers don’t often get a chance to have live conversations and that’s one of the reasons I love having fellow yoga teachers on my podcast. In this episode, you’ll meet Jeremy Devens, yoga teacher, teacher trainer and podcast host, producing the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast. Jeremy has a special skill for building community, especially online, and he shares lessons he’s learned in teaching and also building a yoga business. He’s shared some key resources you can download so be sure to check out the links below. One more thing: At the start of the episode, I offer you a chance to enroll in my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. To check it out, click here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Here’s the links we talked about in the episode:
90: Yoga Sequences For Beginners
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FmO9eJFHqdAYo9zTJibp2?si=OUMTu4raS0CV41z0pLegHw
Beginners Yoga Sequence [Free Download]
https://www.quietmind.yoga/beginnersequence
Quietmind Astrology
https://www.quietmindastrology.com
Have you ever wondered how you can build up a thriving one on one private yoga session business? Imagine helping people transform their health in ways that are most meaningful to them and being a part of that process by teaching yoga, meditation and any other modality you feel is a good match for their vision. This is all possible when you create an offer you can share with people for private yoga programming. In today’s show, business strategist Joanna Sapir, walks you through how to do this in a way that allows you to share what you love and what you’re passionate about and by helping people reach their wellness goals. Even for newer teachers, or yoga teachers who are working a full time “regular” job, creating a robust one on one offer can be something that not only brings in revenue but allows you to share what you love in a meaningful way. Here’s more about Joanna: 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 twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world.Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a mother of two, a USA Masters National Champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting, and the host of the Business Revolution for Practitioners podcast. Learn more at http://joannasapir.com Joanna talks about a free resource she’s sharing with you that’ll help you get started. To get your copy, use this link: https://joannasapir.com/lp/systems/ At the start of the episode, I share an opportunity for you if you’re ready and looking for an easy way to learn anatomy so you can feel more confident when you teach. To get a special podcast offer, DM me the word “Accelerator” to my Instagram @barebonesyoga for your offer.
Have you ever had a physical reaction to an emotion you feel? What about as a yoga teacher.. have you ever asked your students to “notice how you feel?”
Noticing how we feel and managing our emotions and the reactions to them in our physical body is part of the study of somatics.
This is part of what you’ll learn about when you listen to my conversation with coach, author and podcast host, Laurie James.
Laurie shares her story as well as the work she does with clients, helping them to find more freedom, peace and joy in their lives.
We take time to relate the topic to teaching yoga too so if you’re a teacher, you’ll find quite a bit in this episode for you.
Here is more about Laurie:
Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, somatic relationship coach, and podcaster. Laurie’s podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by her youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to her book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go.
Laurie’s book is about her journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when she was raising four teenage daughters, her mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while her marriage began to crumble.
Now Laurie coaches’ women in midlife. Through blending her somatic training into her coaching she helps women divorce, heal, and date differently so they can find the inner freedom to experience more happiness and joy and create the life they desire.
She primarily works with women who are going through a divorce and supports them through dating and beyond. She blends her coaching and somatic training to help her clients develop a better relationship with their bodies and nervous system. And to work through their unresolved past so they can find more freedom and love in all their relationships.
When she is not coaching clients or podcasting, she can be found nurturing her free spirit by walking her dog, skiing, sailing, hiking, spending time with close friends and partner or planning her next adventure.
Laurie has a free download you can get right now that will help you learn more about somatic healing techniques:
https://laurieejames.myflodesk.com/bgtsh
One more thing:
At the start of the episode, I shared a little bit with you about my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator.
You can watch a preview and if it’s a good fit for you, enroll here:
https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator
When you hear the phrase “you are whole and complete” what comes up for you? Well, if you’re like author Billy Wynne, you ponder how to help people understand the essence of what this really means AND live like this.
Billy is the author of “The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment through the Radical Art of Lessening,” and we talk about the profound and at the same time, essential and timeless concepts of what is means to live like this. Billy is a student of Buddhism and mindfulness for 30 years and he’s received his meditation certification under well-known teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He received his lay Zen Buddhist ordination from the Zen Center of Denver, where he teaches classes and serves on the board.
Once you listen to the episode, here’s how you can find out more about Billy:
Visit him online at https://billywynne.com.
Here’s a link to the book’s product page on Amazon: https://a.co/d/auPWvgx
And here are his social media links:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/billywynneauthor
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/billywynneauthor
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/billywynne_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billywynne
For me, a great place to connect is on my instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/barebonesyoga/
Also, get my free e book for all things yoga teaching related:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/
In today’s episode, you’re going to meet an amazing guest, Reema Datta, who’ll be sharing about her life, her yoga teaching and all about her new book. Here is more about Reema: Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality. Datta first learned yoga and Ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before leaving to study ancient yogic wisdom and practice. Since 2002, she has taught yoga and Ayurveda workshops, retreats, and trainings in twenty countries across five continents. Her students include Sting, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Zainab Salbi, Sujatha Baliga, and thousands of other practitioners globally. Visit her online at http://www.ReemaYoga.com.
Here’s a Q&A about the book: https://youtu.be/Jg9BYEat8Lo Here are her social media links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemayoga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reema.datta.9 X/Twitter: https://x.com/reemadatta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reema-datta-332023b I love sharing these interview episodes with you! After you listen, please share a message with Reema and I with any thoughts you had about the conversation! You can DM her on her Instagram and use mine as well: @barebonesyoga
Have you ever thought of how you can start to use Artificial Intelligence as a way to make your life easier as a yoga teacher? There are actually lots of ways and in this episode, you’re gong to find out how. My guest is Adrianne Jerrett, founder of All Mats Taken, and she bridges the worlds of yoga teaching and business technology. With a background in ecology and a 250-hour yoga certification completed during the pandemic, Adrianne faced firsthand the challenges of building a teaching career without traditional studio access. Drawing on her experience in website design for wellness practitioners, she recognized many yoga teachers struggled with the business aspects of their practice. This insight inspired the All Mats Taken Summit, now in its third year, bringing together experts to help yoga teachers create sustainable businesses. Today, Adrianne teaches yin yoga while raising her son and exploring how AI can support wellness professionals. Her work has contributed to planting over 630 trees through summit ticket donations (and counting!). Through All Mats Taken, she remains committed to helping yoga reach more communities by empowering teachers with essential business skills. In this episode, Adrianne and I discuss how AI can help you as a yoga teacher with lots of the things you might be doing manually and in doing so, giving you more time to teach. Here are some of the topics we discuss: - How to save time on content creation while maintaining authenticity- How to keep your authentic voice with content repurposing- How to use AI for content creation without sounding 'robotic'- What is a common misconception about AI you'd like to clear up?- How I'm using AI to help me plan this year's AMT summit.- Introduce my presentation on prompt engineering We also talk about her upcoming online summit and you can find out about that here: https://allmatstaken.com/ I’ll be one of the presenters at the Summit too! Enjoy the episode!
How many of the cues that you share do you truly understand the reason for the cue? Many teachers feel like they repeat cues but they don’t really KNOW them. In this episode, you’ll discover a template you can use to evaluate the cues you share and see how much you really know about each one! Remember, when you teach from what you know, your confidence grows, so this episode is designed to highlight if you have a learning gap around anatomy. If you find that you do, all you need to do is enroll in my program and I’ll teach you exactly what you need to know. Links to the download that go with this episode are below, as well as my group and my one on one program: Download here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
One on one anatomy program here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program Group program here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club
Ready to assist your students in yoga class but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve been experimenting with assisting your students and you feel uncomfortable and you’re not sure you’re doing it in a way that’s helpful for your students. In either case, this episode is for you! Here you’ll discover some fundamental concepts for assisting your students and a step by step list of factors to consider. You’ll also hear how assisting has changed in 2025 from years ago when assists were given without getting the consent of the student. In today’s times, it’s essential that we get the approval and consent of the student before we put our hands on them. Studios have a variety of ways they get consent; some use a card at the mat, some ask students to raise their hands, some teachers get consent one by one in the moment of approaching the student. This episode is less about how you get the consent and more about the idea of getting it and how that’s now part of the fabric of how we teach. You’ll get a full list of actions to take and you’ll also get an opportunity to receive a workshop replay on this exact topic, which was covered in a live workshop taught on 3/14/25. To get a copy of the replay, DM me on Instagram for it. You’ll hear about the Yoga Teacher Confidence Club and what you can gain by joining it. Use this link to join: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club You’ll also hear about a special offer to learn anatomy, so listen all the way to the end for the special code words that unlock your discount.
Do you think you’re too old to teach yoga? Do you ever worry that your classes won’t be as popular as a younger teacher? If you’re 45 years old or old and you’ve ever had that thought, you’re not alone. I hear this from teachers quite a bit and at the same time, I’m seeing more and more yoga teachers over the age of 45 than ever before. In this episode. you’ll discover a powerful way to re-frame your age and to feel confident and empowered when you teach. Side note: This episode will work for a yoga teacher of any age because the idea of feeling “less than” can transcend age and be about any limiting belief you have. Be sure to jump into The 5 Day Confidence Challenge too, using the link below. You’ll find out more about how this can help you when you listen to this episode! Link to 5 day Confidence Challenge https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/ Link to enroll in The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club Link to my website: www.barebonesyoga.com
For this episode, I asked Chat GPT for popular questions that it gets asked about teaching yoga. The questions that were returned are similar to my experience of talking to yoga teachers and the list of 10 questions makes for our conversation today. We’ll go through each question and you can see if the question is one you have too along with my approach to answering it. As always, the ultimate answer to each question lies within you. I share my approach to each one, sharing my teaching method and the logic to back it up. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear about 3 training videos you can get. These are each linked below: How to share clear cues https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-share-clear-yoga-cues/ How to create a Signature Sequence https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ How to do the Walk and Talk https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-do-the-walk-and-talk/ You’ll also hear about the group program, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club And the one on one program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program
When yoga teachers tell me they want to feel “confident” and then they share the things that aren’t working for them, the things that are getting in the way of feeling “confident,” what it often relates to is giving their power away. What this often looks like is deferring to other teachers’ opinions and methods, even when it doesn’t work well for them. If this is you, you’re not alone. Many yoga teachers tell me they do this. There is another way though; one where you feel confident and empowered and instead of just following what other people are doing, having purpose behind what you do. Find out how to do this in this week’s episode.
Ever considering teaching in a different city or even a different country? In this episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher and studio owner, Andrew Singer. Andrew is the founder of Flying Tree Yoga in Medellin, Colombia and while he was born and raised in the UK, in 2014, he decided to dedicate himself to teaching yoga in Latin America. He is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, leads teacher training programs, which you’ll hear about in this episode, and also teaches Thai bodywork, mindfulness meditation and is well versed in Classical Yoga, Tantra and Buddhist philosophy and of course, the Spanish language. Andrew not only shares his unique story of travel, yoga and entrepreneurship, we also discuss how to build a community, how to introduce yoga to people who aren’t familiar with the practice and what to consider when sharing cues in a way that requires you to translate from your native language to another one. You can find more about Andrew here: www.flyingtreeyoga.com One more thing: In the beginning, I share with you my e book on teaching as well as the monthly membership, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club. Here is the link to the e book https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/ Here is the link to the Club https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club
Ever get confused over what to eat and what makes up a healthy diet? With so much information out there, it’s easy to get confused. In today’s episode, get out of that state of confusion and start to get informed about the key steps you can take, starting now, to improving your nutrition. Healthy eating is not only part of feeling good now, it’s also part of feeling good in the long term. Erin Kenney walks you through exactly what you need to know. Here’s a little about Erin: Erin is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer with a Master’s degree in Nutrition Science. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to uncover and address the root causes of their health concerns, with a special focus on gastrointestinal disorders and sports nutrition. Combining her expertise in clinical nutrition with a functional medicine approach, Erin uses advanced lab testing to create highly personalized wellness plans for her clients. She is the author of Rewire Your Gut and Rewire Your Sweet Tooth and has developed a line of lab-tested supplements, including probiotics and digestive enzymes, specifically designed to support optimal gut health. In this episode, I ask Erin common questions that I have and that I hear from people when the topic of diet and nutrition comes up. If there’s a question we didn’t cover that you have, comment on the You Tube version of the podcast or send Erin a DM on her Instagram. Her social media handle is below. I also share a bit about the 5-Day Confidence Challenge, a fun way you can boost your confidence, for teaching yoga and for your life. The link to try that is below. Erin’s website: https://nutritionrewired.com/ Erin on Instagram:@nutritionrewired The 5 Day Confidence Challenge: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/ The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club
Ever get nervous when you walk into the yoga studio to teach your class? This is a pretty common feeling and one that can be pretty uncomfortable. What if you could move past your nervous feelings, even your fear, by better understanding it? This is what you’ll learn when you listen to today’s show, my interview with Linda Ugelow, a speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps entrepreneurs and professionals transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight whether online or on stage, in the media, or in the meeting room.
Linda holds a master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy/Movement Studies and performed internationally for four decades with the women's world music group, Libana, as a singer, bassist, percussionist, and principal dancer. She hosts the podcast Delight in the Limelight to inspire and empower individuals on their journey to confident self-expression.
You can connect with Linda here:
https://www.lindaugelow.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow
https://www.facebook.com/linda.ugelow/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow/
https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/
https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow
One other thing: If you’re looking to feel more confident when you teach yoga, get my free download on Ten Steps to Confident Teaching here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-guide-steps-to-confident-teaching/
And, as I share in the episode, you might also like getting LIVE support around feeling more confident through the weekly workshops you can join inside my new monthly membership, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club. It’s just $29 a month and for that, you’ll get access to the workshops weekly and a teaching tools.
Join here:
https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club
I get this question all the time: “When should I change my Signature Sequence?” It usually comes after I’ve had a conversation with a teacher who describes their experience as stressful and one filled with constant re-working of their sequence, hours prepping, only to feel nervous in class. In today’s episode, you’ll discover the easy way to know when it makes sense for you to change your sequence so that you can continue to feel confident and empowered. At the end of the episode, I give you an update on how things are going inside The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club, my new monthly membership. You can sign up here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club
In today’s episode, you’ll discover an easy way to build your confidence. Now, you might think this is just for yoga teachers because that is my main audience but this is for anyone, especially women. In this episode, you’ll learn why I’m expanding my message and how it can help you. Confidence is about more than just feeling empowered. it comes out in everything you do, even how much self-love and compassion you show to yourself. I’ve created a new 6-step framework called The Confidence Practice to help you feel more confident in every aspect of your life. In this episode, you’ll learn these 6 steps and how you can start to apply them to your life. At the end of the episode, I mention how I can help yoga teachers build their confidence through my new monthly membership, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club. You can join using this link here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club I also mention the 5-Day Confidence Challenge, which is an introductory way you can start to build your confidence, using a 5 day, 5 minutes a day protocol I’ve created. I’m in the process of making it a downloadable guide; for now, if you’d like a copy, just email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com and I’ll email it to you. Follow me on Instagram @barebonesyoga and DM me any questions you have. Also see my website for more: www.barebonesyoga.com
In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips and insights on how to teach online yoga classes effectively. Whether you’re new to the virtual space or looking to refine your online teaching skills, this episode will help you create engaging, impactful classes that resonate with your students. We’ll cover everything from setting up your space to connecting with students and delivering clear, confident cues online. All the tips I share are covered in my online guide to teaching online which you can get using the link below. Guide to teaching online yoga classes: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-teaching-online-classes/ I also share with you the exciting things you’ll learn when you join my new monthly membership, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club. You can find out more about it here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club You can also follow me on Instagram @barebonesyoga
In today’s episode I take you through a powerful process for goal setting called “The Well Formed Outcome”. Created by Tom Hooybar, one of the first teachers of Neurolinguistic Programming, it’s a unique way to set goals. It takes into account not only what you want but what’s stopped you from getting it in the past and how you can move beyond those limiting factors in the year ahead. This might be the episode where you get a pen and paper out because you can write down the steps in the Well Formed Outcome and take yourself through the process as you listen. This will allow you to finish this episode with your plan of action for 2025. In this episode, I also mention my new membership, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club, the monthly membership where, for just $29 a month, you get the support you deserve through workshops and Q&A sessions held LIVE and also recorded for you to review any time. The Club Portal will hold the replays of the workshops as well as exclusive content for you including teaching tools and audio and video lessons. To join The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club, use this link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club In this episode, I also offer you my free e book, The Bare Bones Yoga Guide to Incredible Teaching. Get it below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/ For my Shop with Me link, use this: https://www.amazon.com/shop/barebonesyoga
Welcome to the last episode of 2024! This year, I recorded 54 total episodes! Woo hoo! How many did you catch? Because if you listened to over 20 episodes, you’re a SUPER FAN and in this episode, there’s a special gift and message in it for you! In today’s show, you’re going to get a list of things you can try in 2025 so you can be more confident, empowered yoga teacher. This list is meant to inspire you and nudge you forward so you can experience new and exciting things and prove to yourself that you can do it! I won’t spoil it by sharing the list here so you can catch it by listening to the episode. At the end, I share more about my new offer, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club and you can find out more and enroll here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club For more about my offers and what you can get, see here: https://barebonesyoga.com/ Here’s to a successful, happy and healthy New Year! Thank you for being a loyal listener!
In this episode of Conversations For Yoga Teachers, you’ll walk away with a plan, a clearer understanding and a new resource you can access to feel more confident as a yoga teacher. Since this episode is being recorded in December, 2024, the energy as you head into the New Year is something we can leverage for this renewed goal of feeling more confident. At the start of the episode, you’ll hear some of the struggles I experienced as a new yoga teacher and what got in the way of me feeling confident. You’ll then hear some of the common struggles that yoga teachers have and you can see which ones are things you’re currently experiencing. If that’s the case, don’t worry! Just listening to this episode will give you a clear action plan you can take to start feeling more confident in just a few weeks! You’ll also hear about a new opportunity to help you build your confidence, my new offer, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club, an exclusive monthly membership where you’ll gain access to LIVE workshops and Q&A sessions, along with membership only audio and video lessons and PDF guides and teaching tools. The Club is priced so that it’s an easy YES for you, at less than $30 a month- it’s actually just $27/month, with no minimum number of months required. You could even try it for just a month! You’ll hear about the amazing results yoga teachers have had when they use the strategies and lessons you’ll learn when you’re a member of the Yoga Teacher Confidence Club, so you can see what’s possible for you too. When you enroll in The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club in December, you’ll get the Founding Member Rate of just $27/month. The rate goes up in January. AND, you’ll get my Mindset Method program, normally $444, for free! The Mindset Method Program will take you through a training I offered in March, 2024, where I shared with teachers tools they can use to shift their mindset to one of greater confidence. AND, because you’re finding out about The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club on the podcast, you’ll also get a special podcast listener bonus when you sign up. You’ll get a free coaching call with me where you can select from a Sequencing Solution Session or a Cues Strategy session, depending on what you’d like. To get the Podcast listener bonus, just sign up for the Club and then email or DM me with the words “Podcast Bonus Confidence Club” and I’ll set up that coaching call with you! Here is the link to sign up for The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club And, here’s a free guide on 10 Steps to Confidence to get you excited to learn more: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-guide-steps-to-confident-teaching/ For more on what you can get, see my website at: https://barebonesyoga.com/
In this episode, you’ll walk away with a plan of action to help you up-level as a yoga teacher. As this episode is being recorded in December, 2024, it’s a great time to set new goals for your development as a yoga teacher for next year. However, the goals you’ll discover when you listen to this episode are timeless and you can experiment with them any time of the year. The episode begins with a description of “glowing up” and how that resonated with me as the source of the goals that you’ll hear about when you listen. I then go on to share a re-cap of the prior episode, Episode 326, where I interviewed Helene Whitfield, the Chief Visionary Officer of the newly formed G.O.Y.A, the Global Online Yoga Association. I wanted to be sure if you missed it, you took the time to listen because it’s really a one-of-a-kind conversation that dispels many of the misconceptions about what it means to be a Registered Yoga Teacher via Yoga Alliance. It also gives you a chance to learn about GOYA as another resource you can use to help you learn and grow. I then share a mindset lesson designed to empower you and support you in teaching the way you want, rather than trying to please the students in your class. While it might seem counterintuitive, it truly is the path to confident teaching. You’ll then hear the 6 “glow-up” goals for 2025 and I’ll walk you through each one with examples. Action steps from this episode: There's a new opportunity for you: The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club. This monthly membership will allow you to access exclusive workshops and trainings that I’ll host each month, along with special training guides, private videos and audio lessons and more. Doors open 12/16/24 and when you take join for just $27/month, you’ll get a bonus of free access to my Mindset Method course-regularly priced at $444! To join the Club, use this link: CLICK HERE Next, download the free guide to confident yoga teaching HERE: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-guide-steps-to-confident-teaching/ Next, DM me “Walk and Talk video” and I’ll send it to you. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn more about the Walk and Talk technique of teaching yoga and with this video, you’ll learn how to experiment with this in your classes. One more thing: If you watch the episode on You Tube, leave a question or comment so the video gets more reach and more yoga teachers can discover it! LINKS: My website: www.barebonesyoga.com Check out what’s possible for you when you work with me inside my signature program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program Download my free e book: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/
In today’s episode, you’ll meet Helene Whitfield, Chief Visionary Officer with the newly formed Global Online Yoga Association, or GOYA. We talk about the mission of GOYA and how it can benefit you as a yoga teacher. The link to the organization is below where you’ll find information on how to become a member. Use the coupon code CHANGE to access your first year of membership for free. URL for people to access first year free: https://globalonlineyogaassociation.org/ya-exclusive-offer-complimentary/ COUPON CODE: CHANGE Find out more about Helene below: Helene WhitfieldECYT500, CCYT, CPYT, CYYT, CRYT As a yogi with a visionary spirit, I have combined my love for mindful practices and my business acumen to create GOYA. With over two decades in the health and wellness industry, my mission has been to cultivate spaces where everyone can find their flow. My leadership has steered GOYA from a concept to a global association for teachers, schools and practitioners. Over the last 15 years, navigating the intricate and frequently perplexing realm of yoga education standards and alliance bodies, I've encountered numerous challenges and frustrations. These experiences led me to deeply consider and envision what my fellow yoga educators and teachers genuinely require from their membership organization. As a mother and a wife, my journey took a dramatic turn during the pandemic, battling breast cancer and facing the lack of guidance and support from the very organizations meant to provide these to their members. This challenging period crystallized the vision of GOYA.
Determined to rewrite the narrative on what a yoga education and teacher credentialing association should embody, I stand here ready to turn a new page. As a yoga teacher, a yoga teacher trainer, and an avid volunteer for global causes, I have nurtured this dream for many years. I am overjoyed to see this vision come to life and thrilled that you are part of this movement for change. Links: Link to GOYA’s website: https://globalonlineyogaassociation.org/ Link to Bare Bones Yoga website: www.barebonesyoga.com
Quick recapWe start this episode with a call for your feedback, all designed to help the show be as useful to you as possible. We then review how to share anatomy in your cues and I share my simple and powerful framework to do so.Next steps• Listeners to send feedback via Instagram DM to @barebonesyoga or email to karen@barebonesyoga.com on desired podcast topics, episode formats, and interest in coaching calls.• Included below is your free downloadable PDF on "10 Key Steps to Understanding Anatomy".• If you’re interested in learning more about anatomy, you can request a free one-on-one coaching call with me via Instagram DM.Summary Listener Feedback to make the podcast even better for you!This is my call out to you to share feedback on the topics you’d like to hear more about, the type of interviews you prefer, and the ideal episode length. Listen for the questions I have for you, which will help the podcast meet your needs even more. Anatomy-Based Cues in Yoga TeachingWe discuss the importance of incorporating anatomy-based cues in your classes and I share with you my easy framework to do it. Action cues will guide students into a pose, followed by an anatomy-based cue that highlights a muscle concentrically contracting in the pose. We review examples so you have a good idea of how to make this work for you. Show links: Website: www.barebonesyoga.comThe Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-programThe 10 Step way to learn anatomy (free PDF): https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/ten-steps-to-learning-anatomy/
Quick recapKaren Fabian, host of "Conversations for Yoga Teachers," discussed common scenarios in yoga classes and offered approaches to handle them, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's teaching style and adapting it to suit individual students. She covered topics such as maintaining confidence, preparing well, and focusing on effective communication and cues during classes. Karen also addressed professional boundaries, handling unexpected situations, and encouraged teachers to explore different teaching methods while staying true to their intentions.Next steps• Yoga teachers can experiment with one of the discussed scenarios in their classes over the next 2 weeks and share with Karen via Instagram DM if they wish.• Interested teachers can send a DM to Karen on Instagram requesting the cues training video.• Teachers interested in learning the "walk and talk" technique can send a DM to Karen on Instagram to find out how to get started with this approach.• Listeners can download the free "Concepts in Movement" PDF from the link in Karen's Instagram bio, @barebonesyoga• Teachers interested in enrolling in Karen's Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program can take advantage of the new payment plan before January 1, 2025 and get started for just $367! SummaryHandling Yoga Class ScenariosIn this episode, Karen Fabian, the host of "Conversations for Yoga Teachers," discusses common scenarios that occur in yoga classes and offers approaches to handle them. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own teaching style and not being afraid to adapt it. Karen also introduces a new format for the show, where she demonstrates the content at the beginning to ensure the listener knows what to expect. She encourages listeners to share their experiences via DM on Instagram @barebonesyoga if any of the scenarios resonate with them.Dealing With Negative Feedback in YogaKaren shared a story she saw on TikTok about a Yoga teacher in Chicago who shared that someone, a student, publicly ranked her favorite teachers based on their classes. Karen expressed her thoughts about this and emphasized that teachers can't control how others perceive their classes and shouldn't be worried about negative feedback. Instead, they can focus on teaching their best.Maintaining Confidence in TeachingKaren discussed the importance of being prepared and confident in teaching, regardless of the students' backgrounds or levels of experience. She emphasized the need to stick to a well-prepared sequence and not be swayed by unexpected situations or student reactions. Karen also shared a hypothetical scenario where a teacher encounters a class full of new faces with varying levels of experience, and advised against changing the planned sequence on the spot. She stressed the importance of maintaining a non-reactive mindset and focusing on one's own preparation and delivery.Adapting to Student Needs in YogaKaren emphasized the importance of adapting to the needs of individual students in a yoga class. She suggested that teachers should not feel obligated to change their prepared sequences unless they can easily do so. Instead, they should focus on helping students who are struggling by getting off the mat and walking around to provide clear cues. Karen also recommended using action-oriented phrases to effectively teach a mixed-level class.Accessible Yoga and Teacher IntentionsKaren discussed her cueing method and its application in teaching yoga. She emphasized the importance of making classes accessible to students of varying levels of experience and flexibility. Karen suggested that teachers can focus on offering modifications to make postures more accessible, rather than presenting advanced variations that may not be suitable for all students. She also encouraged teachers to be intentional about the type of yoga they present, aligning it with their vision. Karen concluded by urging teachers to reflect on whether their classes are a reflection of their true intentions or merely a replication of what they were trained to do.Understanding Yoga Styles and ConfidenceKaren discussed the importance of understanding the style of yoga and the class setup when covering for another teacher. She emphasized the need to familiarize oneself with the regular teacher's class before taking on the subbing role. Karen also highlighted the need to avoid putting oneself down when covering a class, as it's a service to the students. She stressed the importance of being confident in one's own teaching abilities and not comparing oneself to others.Maintaining Professional Boundaries in TeachingKaren shared a personal anecdote about a time when she had to substitute teach a popular class, highlighting the importance of maintaining professional boundaries with students. She emphasized that a teacher's role is to focus on the practice, not their personal relationships with students. Karen also discussed the issue of students leaving class early, advising against taking it personally and instead focusing on sending them off with positive thoughts. She stressed that students' actions are often driven by their own issues, not the teacher's performance.Adapting Teaching Methods for StudentsKaren emphasized the importance of adapting teaching methods to suit individual students. Karen also discussed the issue of cues not working during a class, suggesting that teachers can revert to clear, short action phrases and spend more time observing students to correct any misalignments. She offered to help teachers who want to improve their teaching style through a direct message on Instagram.Adapting Teaching Methods for StudentsKaren discussed the importance of adapting teaching methods to the needs of students. She emphasized the value of observing students and adjusting cues in real-time, as this helps students feel seen and learn better. Karen also shared her personal experience of feeling called out during yoga practice and suggested that sharing cues to the room versus a specific student is very effective. Empowering Yoga Teachers Karen emphasized the importance of feeling confident teaching yoga classes. She stressed the need for teachers to be aware of their sequence and not be swayed by special requests from students. She encouraged teachers to explore different teaching methods and styles, and to not be constrained by traditional norms. Karen's goal is to empower teachers to be the kind of yoga instructors they truly want to be, rather than being driven by consumer expectations.Final thoughtsKaren ended the episode by encouraging listeners to experiment with the new approaches over the next two weeks and share their experiences via Instagram DM. She also offered a free PDF on her Instagram page, titled "Concepts in Movement," and a new payment plan for her program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, offering a discounted rate of $367 to get started, with 5 more similar payments after that. This offer is good until the end of 2024. Links: www.barebonesyoga.comhttps://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-programhttps://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/concepts-in-movement/
In this episode, you’ll uncover the easy step by step way to share clearer cues so that your students know exactly what to do.
Get your notebook for this one, because you’re going to want to take notes. I walk you through the tested and proven blueprint for how to become a confident yoga teacher. At the end of the episode, I offer you more in my e book. Get it using this link: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/
In today’s episode, you’ll meet Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, former endurance sports coach and the author of 10 books on yoga, training and teaching. In this episode, Sage and I cover a variety of topics in both the areas of teaching yoga as well as the business of yoga. We even cover some things that are often on the minds of yoga teachers but rarely get discussed; how to set your rates, how to charge what you’re worth and how to move past limiting beliefs that might be holding you back from being the best yoga teacher you can be. You can find out more about Sage at sagerountree.com
We breathe without thinking about it and as yoga teachers, we know that there is an entire practice devoted to the study and practice of the breath. In this episode, meet Isabel Tew, yoga teacher and creator of “Breath Cards,” a wonderful resource for yoga teachers and practitioners alike to learn all about the breath and different techniques you can use. If you’re a yoga teacher, you can easily bring these cards into class to enhance the learning process. To get your own copy of Breath Cards, visit isabeltew.com and also on Instagram @breathcards
Discover how to create anatomy cues based on what you know, rather than just repeating cues you’ve heard.
I put the call out to my mailing list for yoga teachers with inspiring stories and was thrilled Crissy responded. She’s a long time yoga teacher with a wealth of experience and she also went through the challenge of a breast cancer diagnosis in 2020. In this episode, we talk about how surviving cancer has changed her as a person and as a yoga teacher as well as her approach to teaching. She shares her empowering approach to teaching her students and what she does so that she can be her most confident, authentic self when she teaches her classes. You can find out more about Crissy on her website, www.healinginharmony.net
In this episode, I share a journal exercise you can do to be sure you’re teaching in a way that’s consistent with what you value about teaching yoga. I also share excerpts from Mark Singleton’s book, Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice.”
I interviewed Kat on the show before and I wanted to have her back on to talk specifically about energy healing and a specific technique called Akashic Records readings. She recently did a session with me and I was amazed at how much of what she said resonated. In this episode, we cover some of the basics of energy readings, talk about what it means to hold space for your students and go into detail about what Akashic records readings are and how you can benefit from one. Kat’s website is www.katfowler.com and she is on Instagram as @katfowler
Learn some easy ways to share yoga philosophy in your classes without feeling overwhelmed.
Most yoga teachers tell me they believe that learning anatomy is hard. What I’ve always known is that when you learn it in a particular way, step by step, with regular testing of what you’ve learned, it’s much easier and you get better results. In this episode, I review the science of learning and how you can apply it to learning anatomy. The content comes from the teachings of Dr. Andrew Huberman, as he covers the science of learning in one of his podcast episodes. For a link to the episode and the studies he cites, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddq8JIMhz7c
Learn the fundamentals of teaching Sun Salutations, from the anatomy involved to the action cues you can share.
When you think about having a more positive attitude, being more confident and having a more powerful mindset, do you think about how your brain plays a role in this? In this episode, you’ll learn about neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change in response to experience, and how to leverage it to be the yoga teacher of your dreams. This episode is also available on my You Tube Channel to view: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenFabian
This episode will walk you through how to develop a growth plan that’ll have you teaching confidently and authentically. I’ll share the steps to take, what signs to look for and offer you a chance to get some free one on one coaching so that you can have a plan in place that will help you move forward.
In this episode, you’ll meet Kelly Smith, Founder of Yoga for You. Kelly is an RYT-500 Hour and YA Continuing Education Provider. She hosts two podcasts and is the author of two books as well as a yoga teacher educator, hosting trainings all over the world. Kelly was on the show in November in 2021 and in this episode, she shares more about her background as a yoga teacher, what’s inspired her to host her long running podcast and write her books as well as how she and her business have evolved. To find out more about Kelly, her retreats, books and podcast, see https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/
In today’s episode, I share the results of a study on hip flexors and it’s relevance to you when you’re teaching and I also share 6 ways to up level as a yoga teacher (if you’re ready). The study I refer to is here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7922112/ DM me your questions on my Instagram, @barebonesyoga
This is a special three part episode for new yoga teachers only. It’s for you if you’ve graduated from a 200 hour training and you’ve been teaching 6 months or less and you have at least one paid class on your schedule. I’m going to walk you through a strategy for help you build your confidence and skill faster than you can do it on your own and with better results. I know this because it’s a time tested approach I’ve used for years with yoga teachers who enroll in my program. I’m giving it to you for free in a “starter-format” so you can get an idea of what’s possible for you if you work with me inside the program. I even offer you a Back to School special offer at the end.
When you’re teaching and you notice a student is out of alignment, how do you give a corrective cue that can help them come into better alignment? What’s the framework you use? In this episode, I share with you an approach to giving corrective cues that will allow you to clearly guide your students into the poses. I also cover sequencing and mindset in this episode as well, covering an approach to building a sequence and a powerful way to think about your future as a yoga teacher.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn about pelvic positioning and how to cue to it in different yoga poses along with how to teach Downward Dog, Plank and Low Plank in a way that helps your students integrate other muscles into the pose so they are in better alignment. Listen until the end for a special opportunity for eligible yoga teachers.
In today’s episode, I cover how to teach Crow pose, the anatomy behind it and how to create a sequence with Crow as the peak pose. You’ll also catch a mindset lesson about re-framing negative thoughts that will help empower you and boost your confidence. Stay tuned until the end so you don’t miss a special Summer offer!
In today’s show, learn about the rotator cuff muscle group and how to apply it to your teaching. You’ll also learn how to build a sequence that focuses on shoulder opening (external rotation) and what benefits you can share with your students about this movement. In this episode, I also share some new and exciting details of my new Certification Program. Listen in and if you’re eligible to enroll, there’s a special incentive I share in the show.
Listen to the audio from my latest ebook, "The Bare Bones Yoga Guide to Incredible Yoga Teaching”. You can download the hard copy version here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/
On today’s show, you’ll meet Monica Bright, an experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer who shares her philosophy and teaching method. Monica and I connected recently and I was so impressed with her background that I invited her on the show. We cover a number of teaching topics from cueing to sequencing, anatomy to mindset. Monica talks about her monthly membership and other ways she works with yoga teachers and you can find out more about that here: IG: @monicacbrightWebsite Home: https://www.enhanced-body.comWebsite: offerings for teachers: https://www.enhanced-body.com/yoga-teachersWebsite: offerings for students: https://www.enhanced-body.com/yoga-students
In today’s episode, you’ll meet the authors of an amazing new book on sound healing, Jessica Cross and Julie Afsahi. Julie and Jessica wrote Seasons of Sound to share the benefits of using sound as part of a yoga practice. As yoga teachers, they incorporate sound via instruments into their classes as well as offer trainings so teachers can learn how to integrate sound and music into their classes as a way to add a new dimension to teaching and the experience of their students. You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Sound-Healing-All-Lifes/dp/B0CDNSD5CC You can learn more about Julie and Jessica here: https://www.bookpublicityservices.com/blog/sound-healing-book Leave a comment on their social media or on my page @barebonesyoga to let us know what you think of it!
Here we are at a milestone for my podcast! If this is your first episode or you’ve been listening for years, thank you so much for taking the time to catch this special episode! In it, I share mindset tips and some of the best frameworks I’ve developed over the years to help you be an empowered, confident yoga teacher. AND, at the end, I share a special offer with you, inspired by this being the 300th show.
On today’s show, hear my conversation with voice coach, Tracy Goodwin. I’m familiar with Tracy because of her work with one of my business mentors and as soon as I heard her speak, I knew I wanted to have her on the show. Her work with people to help them find their true voice is so applicable to yoga teaching.
For over 30 years, Tracy Goodwin has been a true expert in voice technique and storytelling. She is a professional actor who directed plays in several countries, and she’s world-renowned for her expertise in teaching her clients how to connect with and captivate their audience.
Tracy has a BFA in Directing, two MA’s, and has coached hundreds of people around the globe on how to step into their voice power, sound more confident, heal their voice story, find their authentic voice, and make a significant impact with their message. Her true purpose is to be a voice coach through her proven approach, Psychology of the Voice®.
Whether you’re an actor, speaker, entrepreneur, business executive, leader, or podcaster, Tracy will help you uncover your voice stories™ and voice masks™, layer by layer, so that your soul and heart are in perfect harmony with your authentic voice.
You can find her on Instagram at @captivatetheroom and her website is www.captivatetheroom.com
In today’s show, you’ll meet Amber Hagberg, Yoga Teacher, Podcast Host and Entrepreneur. It’s Amber’s second time on the show; the first time she was on the show was in July of 2021- link to that episode is here:
https://barebonesyoga.podbean.com/e/139/
In today’s conversation, she shares the many things she’s been up to over the past three years, the offers she has for yoga teachers, the work she’s now doing and how she’s inspiring and helping yoga teachers all over the world grow and share what they love.
Amber talks about her membership, The CEO Ripple Collective, which you can find out about here:
https://www.amberhagberg.com/ceoripplecollective
You can find Amber on Instagram at @amberhagberg
Meet my dear friend and long time yoga teacher, Elizabeth Huntsman. Elizabeth is an E-RYT 500 hour and the owner of Cape Ann Power Yoga. She teaches classes, trainings and workshops and joins me on the show today. We cover a wide range of topics that touch on getting started, cueing, finding your authentic way of teaching and some of the obstacles yoga teachers face.
You can find her studio on capeannpoweryoga.com
On today’s episode, hear my interview with Dr. Trish Corley. She is a US licensed Physical Therapist and an internationally recognized Yoga & Anatomy Teacher. Her mission is to improve health through the practices of yoga. She currently lives in Lisbon, Portugal and works with students and yoga teachers remotely as well as teaching in person. Since 2016, she has been leading yoga teacher trainings and continuing education. She founded the Yoga Anatomy School because the world needs more confident and effective yoga teachers to change the health of modern society. The link to her website is https://trishcorley.newzenler.com/ and you can find her on Instagram @yogaanatomyschool
Amanda Joy Foley is a Communications Strategy & Messaging Consultant who has merged 20+ years of PR expertise with the wisdom of Human Design & The Gene Keys. Amanda works with entrepreneurs who want to do things differently and connect back into the heart-based 'why' behind their work. Unlocking our personal messaging and energetic PR strategy allows us to trust our inner guidance, stop looking externally for answers, and feel confident articulating what makes us special and magnetic. Most importantly, it puts the joy back into communications for business owners by showing it doesn't have to be one-size-fits-all or feel hard. Amanda offers 1:1 sessions as well as group classes and works within the Human Design and business communities to introduce audiences to her Intuitive PR™ method. Connect with Amanda at www.curateyoursoul.com or on Instagram @curate.your.soul You can get your chart about YOUR human design here: https://www.curateyoursoul.com/bodygraph-chart
In today’s episode, you’re going to meet Nicolette Richer.
Dr. Nicolette Richer, DScoSci, is a yoga instructor, Lululemon ambassador, founder and CEO of The Green Moustache Organic Cafés, Richer Health, Richer at Work, Sea to Sky Thrivers Society, a Chronic Disease Reversal Specialist, serial entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, endurance athlete, and holds a doctorate in Social Sciences.
She has most recently launched her Yogis Unite Movement, a mission to train 250,000 yoga instructors to be Metabolic Nutrition + Detoxification Certified Instructors who will be equipped with lifestyle medicine education and skills development to help educate 22 million people on how to reverse their chronic diseases using food as medicine by 2030, which is her 22 Million Strong mission. Nicolette shares her wealth of knowledge on how to use nutrition to heal chronic illnesses and talks about how her program has helped countless people heal and is also offered to yoga teachers as an adjunct to their traditional yoga teacher training. You’ll discover how adding this piece to your skill set can help you add value to your students’ experience. You can find her on Instagram @nicolettericher
I’m thrilled to introduce you on this episode to Elizabeth Ralph. Elizabeth, The Spiritual Investor, is a high-level wealth strategist with 20+ years of industry experience as a former financial executive and energy trader. Elizabeth marries accessible investing education with the nuances of energy and intuition to create confident, aligned investors. She has a special connection with the Yoga community. She regularly teaches finance at Yoga institutions large and small, and incorporates Yoga into her community as well. Elizabeth helps spiritual entrepreneurs more effortlessly generate passive income so they can spend more time focusing on the things that light them up, like their yoga practice! Elizabeth has also helped hundreds of entrepreneurs transform from uncertain investors to effortless wealth creators through her flagship Spiritual Investor Program and The Spiritual Investor Podcast, link here: https://www.elizabethralph.com/podcast You can get a feel for her message and presence here on Instagram @elizabethralph.
On today’s episode, meet Joanna Sapir. 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 twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a mother of two, a USA Masters National Champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting, and the host of the Business Revolution for Practitioners podcast. Learn more at http://joannasapir.com Joanna also is offering you an invite to two exciting events for wellness practitioners. She spoke about these in the episode. Here are your invitations to these exciting events: The Empowered Practitioner Event: https://joannasapir.com/empowered Creating Trial Offers that Work: https://www.offeringtree.com/blog/creating-trial-offers-that-work/ Both of these events are free.
In today’s episode, meet Jennifer Ragazzo. Jennifer is a Functional Wellness Coach with certifications and training in Integrative Nutrition, Applied Functional Medicine, and Naturopathy, with a passion for guiding women through midlife transitions. Specializing in holistic wellness, Jennifer empowers her clients in her Vibrant Rise Functional Wellness coaching programs to move beyond fatigue, anxiety, and inflammation, embracing a life filled with energy, peace, and vitality. Jennifer brings the Source of Love to the forefront through personalized functional health and lifestyle coaching, helping women align their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Together they embark on a transformative journey toward optimal health and holistic healing. You can find out more about her on her website at www.jenniferragazzo.com.
Find out how you can fix your cueing problems and feel more confident when you teach. In today’s episode, I share a short term fix that’ll help you share clearer cues right away. I then share a really powerful step you can take (if you’re ready) so you can feel confident AND understand the anatomy behind the cues you’re sharing.
Do you think the way you are right now is set in stone and this is the way you’ll be for the rest of your life? This might mean that if you’re shy or you get nervous when you teach your yoga classes, you might think that’s just the way you are and there’s no changing it. This is called a fixed mindset and it’s one of the things that can trip up a yoga teacher if she wants to feel confident when she teaches. In today’s episode, I’ll share some personal stories about how I overcome this mindset and set off to build a more empowering approach to how I think about myself and how I bring more confidence to teaching. I hope that in our discussion, you’ll discover ways to loosen some of the thoughts you have about yourself that hold you back from being the most confident yoga teacher you can be!
Discover the difference between learning anatomy and applying it to you teaching and why it matters.
Did you ever take a yoga class and the teacher just had iT all together? You loved the class, you admired how she taught, she seemed so confident, knowledgable and inspiring? This is someone who has the IT Factor.. that amazing blend of confidence, skill and authenticity that inspires others and builds connection. YOU have this too! It’s just that no one has shown you how to tap into it. Until now. Listen to this episode and I’ll share more about IT and how you can enroll in my 4-week training that’ll show you how to get IT. The training starts on 3/25/24.
Today’s episode is an opportunity to meet Lisa Marie Rankin, author, teacher and Ayurvedic wellness coach. Lisa’s book, The Goddess Solution, helps you discover a more powerful and fulfilling life by learning from ancient goddess wisdom and applying it to yoga teaching and every day life. Lisa’s work as a teacher and coach is unique and empowering and in our conversation here, we discuss the role of a yoga teacher and what teachers can learn from these ancient avatars to help them feel confident and make a bigger impact as a teacher. Lisa’s book can be found on Amazon at the following link: https://shorturl.at/hCNR3 Lisa is offering a free 3-part training in March that will help you learn from this ancient wisdom and learn techniques to apply these lessons to your life . You can find out more about the training and sign up at https://programs.lisamarierankin.com/magic and on her Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie.rankin/
If you’re ready to fully step into your role as an amazing teacher, listen for your framework for how to get there!
Want to feel more confident when you teach? Check out the things that have worked for me and see what works for you!
This week’s episode covers the topic of fascia. You’ll learn how it’s structured and how to use concepts about fascia in your classes. Listen also for a weekly Mindset Minute where I share a strategy designed to improve your mindset and you’ll also hear about some success stories from teachers in my program.
Based on real conversations I have with yoga teachers, today’s episode will give you a blueprint to how to teach and feel like an expert. You might think of it as “I want to feel more confident,” or “I wish I knew what I was doing.” However it comes up for you, today’s episode will give you the exact step by step. DM me your questions on Instagram @barebonesyoga.
Join me for a quick anatomy lesson on hip and shoulder anatomy, designed to show you how easy it is to get to the point where you learn anatomy and know it so well, you cam just have easy conversations about it. i also include a mindset re-set around beliefs you may have as a yoga teacher that, once you’re willing to break free of them, will allow you to feel more empowered.
Discover some of my fundamental anatomy themes to add to your classes and build your confidence. These are covered in my book Structure and Spirit which you can get on my website, www.barebonesyoga.com
I had a number of teachers recently wonder out loud to me, “ I think I know anatomy but I’m not sure.” This is a pretty important question to ask yourself, given that you’re teaching movement! In today’s episode, I share with you a few questions that will give you an idea of IF you understand anatomy and if not, what you can do to fix it.
This episode will give you so much that you can use to improve your mindset, learn new strategies and most importantly, help you feel more empowered. I also share a number of incredible invitations for you to join my free group for teachers, my free self care seminar and a children’s yoga training. As always DM me on Instagram @barebonesyoga with questions, thoughts or requests for the invitations to any of these events.
Take out your journal and get ready for a fun vision exercise which will help you get clear on how you want to show up as a yoga teacher this year AND how to make it happen.
In today’s episode we meet Brett Larkin. Brett Larkin is the founder of Uplifted Yoga® and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her Online Yoga Teacher Trainings have set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and matriculated thousands of yoga teachers. Brett’s award-winning YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empower you to actively design your life using yoga’s ancient wisdom. Yoga enthusiasts love her courses on Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and the Uplifted Yoga® Academy. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com Brett shares how she started her business, how she overcame different challenges to stay on track and how she continues to grow her business and help more people. You’ll hear about the variety of innovative programs and offers she has, including her new book, noted above, which you can get anywhere books are sold.
As we wrap up 2023, I had an opportunity and was inspired to look back at the yoga teachers I’ve worked with in my program. I looked for the shifts they made in both mindset and skill and was so amazed by all the amazing transformations they had! In this episode, I share the details with you so that you might be inspired by the possibility of what is possible for you too. As always send me a DM on Instagram at barebonesyoga if you’d like to find out more about the details of my program.
In today’s episode, we’ll start with an important mindset shift for yoga teachers and also cover an anatomy lesson.
In today’s episode, I share a few stories about different things that have come up in my teaching career so that you can see some of the general themes and have different ways to handle similar situations. I also share a bit about managing your energy as a teacher and cover a bit about assisting your students. As always, reach out to me on Instagram at barebonesyoga with your thoughts, questions and ideas for future episodes.
This week’s episode is an anatomy lesson with themes that have come up in my coaching calls with yoga teachers in my program. Listen in and see what resonates with you!
Are you getting lost teaching your sequences or finding you need to practice with your class to remember what comes next? In this episode, I challenge a lot of the beliefs out there that cause teachers to create complex sequences and share a few strategies you can use to increase your confidence AND create better sequences. Send me any questions you have on Instagram @barebonesyoga
I’ve been using frameworks as a way to show you how my teaching method helps you transform as a yoga teacher into a more confident, authentic, skilled teacher. In today’s episode, I share some of the frameworks I’ve built. Listen in and then hop over to my Instagram to see some of these in action.
Whether you’re a long time listener or today’s your first time tuning in, in today’s episode I share how I started out as a yoga teacher and how I developed my brand, Bare Bones Yoga. I’m sharing to not only help you get to know me better but to share some of what I’ve done in an effort to share ideas and strategies you can use if you want. At the end, you’ll hear how I pull it all together both from the business and teaching side. DM me your questions at @barebonesyoga
Do you know who are you are as a yoga teacher? What’s your teaching method? If you were to meet someone in a coffee shop, could you easily share in a minute what kind of yoga teacher you are? These are all important questions because they show that you’re in charge. You own who you are as a yoga teacher. You’re empowered. You’re confident. You’re UNBOTHERED by what others are doing because you love what you do and how you do it. Listen to this week’s episode to find out how you can shift into this way of being.
You can also watch on my YouTube channel which you can get to here: https://www.youtube.com/user/karenyoga
Sometimes we need proof to help us see what’s possible for us. In this episode, I share some case studies of yoga teachers I’ve been working with and some of the amazing transformations they’re experiencing. This is also the first podcast episode where there is a video AND audio pod. For the video pod, visit my You Tube channel right off my website, www.barebonesyoga.com
Guess what? This is the episode about something you can do that can change your life but you’re probably not doing it… evaluating your week of teaching at the end of every week. It’s easy to do and it can keep you on track, head off problems before they get worse and allow you to grow and have exactly what you want as a teacher. Once you listen, DM me “Dream vision” and I’ll see if you’re a teacher I can help make that vision come true! DM me on Instagram @barebonesyoga
Are you a teacher who practices with their class and does most of the sequence with the class and at the same time, wishes you could do the “walk and talk” instead? Listen in to this conversation where I share with you not only HOW you can transition to that way of teaching to the “walk and talk” where you’ll have more energy and be able to help your students more but I also will uncover the beliefs that are driving you to practice with them. Uncovering these beliefs is THE key to fully re-claiming your power, confidence and authenticity as a teacher.
I’ve covered this topic before but since it comes up so much when I speak with teachers, I wanted to cover it again. I frame this conversation from the perspective of premises we cam have that lead to beliefs and then things you can control and things you can’t. DM me on Instagram with any questions. This is a really important topic so set aside some quiet time to listen.
What’s your dream vision as a yoga teacher? What do you really want to be doing? What lights you up? We explore this today in the episode AND I walk you through a framework to help you get there.
Today’s episode covers all three topics: Mindset and how to identify beliefs that are holding you back; Anatomy, in how to understand the WHY behind the cue and Business, in how togrowo your business and develop opportunities to teach outside of studios.
In this episode, I share some of the questions and themes that have come up in conversations over the past week I’ve had with yoga teachers. Listen and see what resonates with you. As always, DM me on Instagram with any questions you have!
This week’s episode is a three-part conversation. First, I share the results one of the teachers in my program has experienced and it’s nothing short of a powerful transformation. Next, I go into lessons we can learn from Taylor Swift, as we watch her Eras Tour on the countless videos tracking her as she tours the world. There are so many transferable lessons in the way she carries herself, her body language and the way she handles the inevitable mistake that’ll happen when you’re performing at the highest level. There’s a lot we can learn from her. I close the episode with a conversation about the training path for teachers, in an effort to help you re-set your expectations and re-frame your experiences in a way that will empower you to take charge of your path as a teacher so you can be confident and authentic.
This episode covers two themes: one, moving past the limiting belief that to be a teacher you need to look a certain way and the second, the impact of yoga on different groups and overall health as a way to help you further appreciate the positive impact you have on others when you get out there and teach.
Getting stuck transitioning from one part of your sequence to the next? Join me for this conversation about sequence building and you’ll learn lots of new ways to make sequence building easier!
Teaching yoga is in part a skill and in part a mindset skill as well. We need to have a clear mind and a positive outlook in order to effectively teach. But we can also hold negative beliefs about our abilities and think that people are judging us. This can get in the way of feeling confident. Enter Diana Sofia, Subconscious Reprogramming Coach. Diana works with clients to help them uncover negative beliefs and bust through them so they can be their best. Listen to this episode and see how you can do the same thing so you feeling confident when you teach.
When you look at the work you do as a yoga teacher, what results do you want? Most teachers tell me they want to feel more confident. That’s a result. But there are a number of steps that happen to ALLOW you to FEEL confident. In this episode, you’ll hear more about the kinds of results you can strive for, so that you can FEEL more confident. You’ll also hear from a yoga teacher in my program and the results she got as a result of working with me. If you want results, DM me on Instagram and mention this episode along with the phrase, “I want results” and I’ll set up a Results Call with you to see if you’re a teacher I can help too.
Sometimes you may feel it’s a mystery how to be a confident, authentic yoga teacher. Maybe you’re having problems with sharing cues, you feel nervous, you spend more than an hour a week prepping for your classes and you don’t understand anatomy. You want to feel confident but you’re not sure how to do it. Listen to this week’s show and I’ll walk you through the step by step way to get your dream outcome- being a confident teacher.
Quick- what’s your dream outcome as a yoga teacher? Do you know? Do you feel like you’re on the right path to get there? When will you get there? Sooner or later? In this week’s episode, I’ll walk you through creating a plan to get you to your dream outcome sooner. We’ll talk about how to make good decisions and how to be more in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting where you want as a teacher.
This episode will help you to discover how to operate from your higher self. Once you do this, anything is possible!
In this conversation with Anna, she shares how she created her business and all about her mission to reach as many people as possible and share the benefits of daily meditation. We also dive into some of the details of how she transitioned to working for herself from a corporate position in finance and also how she started her business. This is a great episode for yoga teachers who are looking for tips and inspiration around starting their own brand and business. Anna can be found at www.choicesoutcomes.com
I’ve been getting a few requests to discuss yoga business as a topic so today’s show will give you some tips on how to grow your classes and keep students coming back.
What would it be like if you followed your dreams and created the life you wanted to live? Lauren Dunne and Molly Casto are doing just that and as the Founders of On Point Yoga Adventures, they’ve created a travel/tour/yoga company that takes people on adventures to amazing locations all over the world. I recently joined them on their trip to Italy and knew that I had to have them on the show once I was there for a few days because the experience was so transformative. In this episode, you hear as well how they started the business and the things they’ve got on the books for future trips. You can check them out at https://www.onpointyogaadventures.com/
You’re teaching poses but are you highlighting key movements you’re students are doing AND finding ways to integrate other functional movements in your classes so that your students get even MORE benefit than they expected? Join me for this episode where I’ll share key functional movements you should be including in your classes and why.
Are you teaching a style of yoga that resonates with you and feels easy and fun? In today’s episode, I tackle this question and share tips and ideas for how to help you if you’re finding the style of yoga you’re teaching is not a good match.
In this episode, you’ll learn about pain and pain management, the definition of pain, how it effects people and the work that Dr. Kross is doing with patients in this area. We also talk about pain as it relates to teaching yoga and conversations we might have with our students about pain and how they can practice while feeling pain of some kind. You can find Dr. Kross on Instagram at dr.tawny.kross
In this episode, I’ll share a number of ways you can find teaching jobs outside of yoga studios. This all comes from my book, “Stretched: Build Your Yoga Business, Grow Your Teaching Techniques” which you can find on Amazon.
In today’s episode, learn some new and fresh approaches to cueing in restorative poses. Several approaches and techniques are shared and some can be used by any teacher, regardless of anatomy knowledge and experience. Others will require more anatomy knowledge and can be used once that knowledge base is more developed so that you can feel more confident in sharing them.
Josh is an Integrated Bodyworker and Movement Coach with Denver Pain and Performance Solutions. His approach to client care one of looking at the client in an embodied way, not just through the lens of functional movement. In this conversation he shares his approach to working with clients, how he helps them and share his approach to helping clients get to the underlying cause of their pain or limited movement. We cover a number of topics in this episode and we end with a reference to yoga teaching that I think you’ll find interesting. Josh has his B.S. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Licensed Massage Therapist. He also has a number of certifications including Active Release Techniques, Craniosacral Therapy, Intuitive Energy Work, Level 3 NeuroKinetic Therapy, Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflex, and Yoga Tune Up. You can find Josh on YouTube and Instagram at integrated_strength_training.
In today’s episode, I share my framework for cueing and take a deep dive on anatomy based cues, giving you ways to share them with your students.
After a short intro with a quick review of a few topics, I share a short lesson on assisting your students.
What kind of teacher type are you and what challenges might you be facing as a result? Listen to this episode all the way to the end because I share how you fix the problem too!
In the framework I teach for “types of cues” we have action, alignment, anatomy and feeling based. In today’s episode we take a deeper look at the somatic based/ feeling based cues. This can be an interesting area for you to explore with your students and I share it, not necessarily in the context of teaching just restorative yoga, but instead, ways you can seamlessly blend somatic cues into any class to enhance the experience of the student.
What makes one feel momentum? Why does it feel so magical when we’re making progress? Find out more in this episode where I share lots of ways to gain momentum in different areas of your teaching so that you can feel confident and help more people.
I start this episode out with a short conversation about some things yoga teachers do to try to fix some of the teaching problems they have and in an effort to save you the time, I share them so you can recognize them if you’re doing them. I then get into a discussion about types of stretching.
Listen to this short guided meditation to help you tap into your most powerful authentic self so that you can teach from that powerful place.
Discover some key muscles you need to know for yoga teaching. I share the details of each along with an easy format to learn them.
In today’s episode, I interview Jill Foubister, an intuition coach, yoga teacher and Reiki Master. Jill leads a program called “Raise Your Vibration” and she helps people do just that- raise their vibration so they can do more, be more and enjoy life to the fullest. This conversation takes us into some of the “woo-woo” world, as they say, and out of the “3-D” what you can see and touch. If you can keep an open mind, there’s so much here you can learn. I hope you enjoy this one. It’s magical!
Based on the numerous conversations I have every week, I find that teachers fall into one of four categories. When you listen, you’ll hear some of the challenges and tips for each. Also, listen for the free download that goes with each and DM me on Instagram to get your free guide- the one that you’d find most helpful for where you’re at now.
Listen in as I review the muscles of the shoulder and cues you can use that speak to shoulder anatomy. As always, DM me any questions to my Instagram.
When I work with teachers inside my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, we do things a little bit differently than in other trainings. My whole goal is to support them in being an authentic teacher and how that happens and the way we get there is pretty unique. In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain and share some of the terms we use inside the program to define what we’re doing, the goals we have and the strategies we use. Ultimately, these are things that any yoga teacher can pursue as benchmarks or goals, if they decide they resonate with them. Of course, it’s much easier when you’re enrolled in the program. I hope you find inspiration in this episode to guide you on your path as a teacher.
In this episode, I cover a few teaching topics and then dive into a candid discussion about money and charging what you’re worth.
In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher and Hypnotherapist, Laurnie Wilson. She works with clients to help them move past limiting beliefs, move past struggle and live more fulfilling lives. We discuss a lot in this episode about the power of mindset and make specific references to how this can benefit yoga teachers. You can find her on Instagram at laurnie.wilson
When our body gives us a sign, we need to listen to it. But with all the outside influences, sometimes it can be difficult. Hear in this week’s episode from health coach Meredith Wilensky as she shares her personal story as well as how she has transformed her health and life and now helps others.
It’s the beginning of the year and I’ll bet you’re seeing a lot of beginners in your classes. Here are some tips focused on teaching beginners yoga.
It’s the new year and a great time to get your house in order! Join repeat guest, Allison Chamberlain Jones, as she speaks from her experience as a money manifestation coach about the topic of money. We cover a lot of ground here, bringing up ways that you can examine your relationship with money so that you can save more, earn more and have less stress.
We’ve all heard of New Year’s resolutions and this episode is not about that! Instead, I share in this episode several powerful tips and activities you can do so that your 2023 is the best ever. Grounded in neuroscience, manifestation and mindset, this episode is full of actionable things you can do to make this year your best ever!
Join me as we review all the guests and topics we covered in 2022 as well as talk about ways to set up next year powerfully for you as a teacher.
Do you ever feel like it takes too much time to prepare for your classes and there are just too many steps involved? In today’s episode, I’ll share ways you can make things easier so you have more time to enjoy teaching!
Are you trying to find a better way to share cues? One that has the words flowing easily from you? What about your sequences? Wish you could build them faster? Well, listen to today’s episode and I’ll share with you a system that I use inside my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, to help teachers cue and sequence better and build their confidence.
Meet Dr. Trish Corley, Physical Therapist and Yoga teacher as we cover a wide range of important topics related to anatomy and yoga teaching.
In this episode I share lessons from a book I just read called “You are a Badass” by Jen Sincero. While it’s not written for yoga teachers about teaching yoga and is more of a self help book in general, there are so many relevant lessons in the book that we can apply to teaching. Once you listen, share your thoughts with me by sending me a direct message on Instagram.
In this episode I share lessons from a book I just read called “You are a Badass” by Jen Sincero. While it’s not written for yoga teachers about teaching yoga and is more of a self help book in general, there are so many relevant lessons in the book that we can apply to teaching. Once you listen, share your thoughts with me by sending me a direct message on Instagram.
Do you ever feel like you’re out there on your own, teaching yoga, and you’ve got questions and no where to turn? I get it. Especially since the pandemic cut down on the number of in person classes, teachers just aren’t seeing other teachers as much. That can add to the feeling of isolation. But more importantly, if you’re facing challenges and have questions, where will you turn? In this episode, I speak to the benefits of working with a yoga coach and take you through a self-guided series of inquiry questions to give you a sense of what’s possible when you do.
In today’s episode, I talk about how to prepare for your classes. The preparation you do has a direct impact on the experience your students will have so it’s so important! I also discuss ways that you can find your “zone of genius” and how you can get into that zone by doing certain specific things. This “zone of genius” is where you can go when you teach so you’re inspiring those in your class.
With so many teachers and so many classes, it can feel impossible to stand out as a teacher. In this episode, I share 8 ways you can make your classes stand out AND in the process, find your true power as a teacher to be YOU, unapologetically and authentically. In the episode, I talk about a guide to Myofascial release; you can get it here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/
Ever feel like your want to get THERE from HERE but you’re not sure how? Yoga teachers often feel like they’re in one place right now, one way of being, one way of teaching, one way of feeling, but they really want to feel differently, teach more powerfully, have more confidence. Does this resonate with you? In today’s episode, I cover the six aspects of transforming as a teacher. Get ready to hear an energetic conversation that I hope will inspire you to take unapologetic action.
Ever feel like your want to get THERE from HERE but you’re not sure how? Yoga teachers often feel like they’re in one place right now, one way of being, one way of teaching, one way of feeling, but they really want to feel differently, teach more powerfully, have more confidence. Does this resonate with you? In today’s episode, I cover the six aspects of transforming as a teacher. Get ready to hear an energetic conversation that I hope will inspire you to take unapologetic action.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear about how to create a yoga related product you can sell online. The episode starts out with a conversation about wellness and lifestyle and then goes into the product discussion. Any questions about any of the information discussed, feel free to email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com or DM me on Instagram.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear about how to create a yoga related product you can sell online. The episode starts out with a conversation about wellness and lifestyle and then goes into the product discussion. Any questions about any of the information discussed, feel free to email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com or DM me on Instagram.
I’m excited to have you meet Lisa Marie Rankin, author, life and wellness coach and yoga teacher. In this episode. Lisa shares the wisdom she has gained from not only her own personal journey but from her experience and work diving into the lessons of the Goddesses. We discuss Goddess wisdom and how it can help when we’re going through challenges and also inspire us when things are going well. Lisa has a wonderful way of making it easy to understand and she shares how she helps women put these lessons into action in their lives. I think you’ll love this one! Connect with Lisa via her website www.lisamarierankin.com
I’m excited to have you meet Lisa Marie Rankin, author, life and wellness coach and yoga teacher. In this episode. Lisa shares the wisdom she has gained from not only her own personal journey but from her experience and work diving into the lessons of the Goddesses. We discuss Goddess wisdom and how it can help when we’re going through challenges and also inspire us when things are going well. Lisa has a wonderful way of making it easy to understand and she shares how she helps women put these lessons into action in their lives. I think you’ll love this one! Connect with Lisa via her website www.lisamarierankin.com
In today’s episode, I cover five common questions that teachers have about teaching; some cover mindset issues and some cover anatomy. Once you listen, I end the episode with a call to action so listen close and see if you’re inspired to take me up on my offer.
In today’s episode, I cover five common questions that teachers have about teaching; some cover mindset issues and some cover anatomy. Once you listen, I end the episode with a call to action so listen close and see if you’re inspired to take me up on my offer.
In the last episode, I shared some ideas for sequencing. This week’s show covers different themes you can use. These themes are independent of the actual postures you teach and can be used with any sequence. Once you listen, you’ll hear the different themes and can try one in your next class to see how it works. I also start out the episode with some thoughts about teaching and thoughts about life, as I recorded this episode on my 58th birthday, 9/29/22. I hope you enjoy it!
In the last episode, I shared some ideas for sequencing. This week’s show covers different themes you can use. These themes are independent of the actual postures you teach and can be used with any sequence. Once you listen, you’ll hear the different themes and can try one in your next class to see how it works. I also start out the episode with some thoughts about teaching and thoughts about life, as I recorded this episode on my 58th birthday, 9/29/22. I hope you enjoy it!
In today’s episode, I share 3 sequence ideas with a different focus for each and targeted muscles noted. I mention both my Practice Portal, which has dozens of sequences in it and my free sequence building template. For the Practice Portal, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/ For the sequence building template, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
In today’s episode, I share 3 sequence ideas with a different focus for each and targeted muscles noted. I mention both my Practice Portal, which has dozens of sequences in it and my free sequence building template. For the Practice Portal, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/ For the sequence building template, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
One of the qualities of a great yoga teacher is their ability to build connection with their students. But HOW do you do that? In this episode I share a number of important ways you can build connection which in turn will not only help your students but also will help you grow your classes and build your confidence.
One of the qualities of a great yoga teacher is their ability to build connection with their students. But HOW do you do that? In this episode I share a number of important ways you can build connection which in turn will not only help your students but also will help you grow your classes and build your confidence.
Do you know anyone who says they are hypermobile? Maybe you have people in your classes who are hypermobile? Well, today’s episode features Libby Hinsley, a Physical Therapist and yoga teacher and she specializes in working with students with hypermobility. In today’s episode, we define hypermobility and go through a number of features, strategies for working with students in group and one on one sessions and more. Libby just released a book, “Yoga for Bendy People,” written for teachers to help them learn ways to teach that are helpful for these students. You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Connect with Libby on her website at www.libbyhinsley.com
Do you know anyone who says they are hypermobile? Maybe you have people in your classes who are hypermobile? Well, today’s episode features Libby Hinsley, a Physical Therapist and yoga teacher and she specializes in working with students with hypermobility. In today’s episode, we define hypermobility and go through a number of features, strategies for working with students in group and one on one sessions and more. Libby just released a book, “Yoga for Bendy People,” written for teachers to help them learn ways to teach that are helpful for these students. You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Connect with Libby on her website at www.libbyhinsley.com
Happy September! I’m so excited it’s the start of the fall season and with that, there’s new energy around goals and starting fresh! Today, I’m focusing the podcast on new teachers and tips fro new teachers. When you listen to the episode, you’ll hear why! There’s also a download that goes with the episode which you can get here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-new-teachers/ And, I also mention my workshop this month focusing on cueing and sequencing. Sign up for that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/
Happy September! I’m so excited it’s the start of the fall season and with that, there’s new energy around goals and starting fresh! Today, I’m focusing the podcast on new teachers and tips fro new teachers. When you listen to the episode, you’ll hear why! There’s also a download that goes with the episode which you can get here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-new-teachers/ And, I also mention my workshop this month focusing on cueing and sequencing. Sign up for that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/
Developing good habits is a part of good health and good financial health as well as teacher development. In this episode, I share 11 good habits that you can build to grow as a teacher. As always I welcome your comments and feedback.
Do you dream of teaching yoga as the primary way you support yourself and earn a living? If so, this episode is for you! Even if you dream of that as a next step in your future, this episode will give you a number of specific factors to consider.
All of this is reviewed in my book, “Stretched: Build Your Yoga Business, Grow Your Teaching Techniques” which you can get on Amazon.
Also, don’t forget to come to my 200th Episode Podcast Party on 8/24/22 from 4-5 pm. Registration is free and there will be give-aways too!
Register here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/200th-episode-podcast-party/
Here we are at episode 200 and to mark this milestone, I’m hosting a party! On 8/24/22 at 4 pm ET, join me for a virtual podcast party where I’ll walk you through some of the topics covered in past episodes. We’ll talk about anatomy, teaching skills and more and if you can show up live, you’ll be eligible for prizes! On today’s show, after reflecting on the growth of the podcast, I dive into a topic that’s not often discussed: teacher education and crafting a well-thought out (read: not hours driven) education and growth plan. You don’t want to miss this one!
Even though there’s an older episode on this topic, it’s always a good one that’s ever changing so I wanted to record another one on this topic of teaching online. If you’re feeling a bit like a fish out of water, know that in this episode, you’ll get a number of actionable tips you can start to use right away. There is a download of all the things I cover in the episode and you can get that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-teaching-online-classes/
Please reach out to me with any questions!
In today’s episode, you’ll do a quick body scan and learn some of the key muscles of the upper body. Notice how easy it is to present muscles in a conversational way once you learn them! This is where you can be also in both your teaching and conversations with students, even if you’ve felt in the past it’s been too hard to learn anatomy. In the episode, I share information about a free guide you can download called “Ten Key Steps to Learning Anatomy.” You can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/ten-steps-to-learning-anatomy/ Email me with any questions or comments. I’d love to hear from you!
In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher Allison Ray Jeraci. Allison is an RYT 500 Hour Teacher and teaches both online and in person. Allison’s classes are filled with lots of opportunities to explore poses using various props and she has an interesting way of presenting the practice that gives the practitioner not only lots of options but cues geared towards increasing body awareness in the posture. Allison can be found on Instagram at @allisonrayjeraci.com and her IG profile directs you to her links for her classes and membership. One other note: the two teacher guides I referred to in the intro for this episode are linked below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/mindset-tips-for-teachers/ https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-teaching-online-classes/ And this week’s workshop registration page is below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/masterclass/
In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher Crystal Hoyos. I met Crystal after she enrolled in my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, and I have been so impressed with her dedication to growth and the quality of her commitment. Crystal also runs her own business so she’s got the entrepreneurial spirit as well. Here she shares her story and talks about what she’s learned as she’s expanded her understanding of anatomy. In today’s intro, I talk about a new PDF Guide I have on “Mindset Tips for Teachers.” You can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/mindset-tips-for-teachers/
In today’s episode, I share a number of shifts that you can use to change your way of thinking when it comes to teaching challenges. Sometimes, it just takes a different way of looking at things to find a better approach to teaching, connecting with your students and growing your classes. This episode covers a number of tips and you can get them in this easy to reference download: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/mindset-tips-for-teachers/
Looking for ideas to grow as a teacher and build your business? Here are some lessons I’ve learned that I was recently asked to share and I thought they’d be helpful to share here on the podcast as well. I hope you find them helpful!
In this week’s episode, you’ll meet Francisca Ruff. Fransisca is well versed in movement disciplines, having completed several trainings as well as being enrolled in my Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. Her recent experiences in my program have given me a chance to find out more about her and I’ve seen the gains she’s made in her understanding of anatomy. Her approach to learning, including how she makes the process easy and fun is one that I wanted to share. It was a complete inspiration to find out more about her and I hope you enjoy meeting her also. Sharing stories of other teachers is a total joy to me and I hope you find inspiration in listening.
In today’s episode, I share cues for a number of poses, including Triangle, Twisting Triangle and Wheel. Once you listen, if you have any questions, send me a DM on Instagram and I’m happy to help!
In today’s episode, I share a number of stories from the past 15 years of teaching. They cover a wide range of situations and give us a chance to think about how you might have handled them. Let me know what you think after you listen!
In today’s episode, we cover some concepts about the nervous system. For reference, I refer to the Huberman Lab Podcast, Episode on Stretching. You can find it here:
https://hubermanlab.com/improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/
Within my episode, I refer to a study that Dr. Huberman highlighted. Here is the study: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/77/10/1090/2633110?login=false I end the episode with an invitation to you to join my summer workshop series that comes with an opportunity to access my online course on anatomy or the full Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. The invitation is here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/workshop-series/ If you have any questions, please email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com
In today’s episode, I cover some of the common questions I hear and see from teachers. I also share at the end of the episode a shift in the format of my program to offer you more of an opportunity to enroll. If you’re ready to shift your teaching in amazing directions and step into your most powerful self as a teacher, enroll today! Send me an email at karen@barebonesyoga.com to get your special discount off the program’s full rate.
Did you ever think of what it costs you to wait to get the training you need? Many times we only think of the cost of training; we don’t always think of the value we get. Sometimes it can be helpful to identify the costs of doing nothing or even just maintaining what you’re currently doing, knowing that it’s not getting you the results you want. This is part of what I cover in today’s episode.
In today’s episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with Joanna Sapir.
Joanna Sapir has been a teacher and mentor for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world. She works with established practitioners that are doing innovative and transformational work in their fields on the business-side of things like marketing, sales, and administration. Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners step into true leadership of their businesses, find more fulfillment and purpose in their work, serve their clients more deeply - and create predictable income and streamlined systems while doing it. A San Francisco Bay Area native, she now lives in Sonoma County, is the mother of two teenaged sons, and is a national champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting.
Learn more at http://joannasapir.com
In the episode, Joanna refers to a podcast she did on her own show with a yoga teacher. To listen to that episode, use this link:
https://www.facebook.com/JoannaSapirConsultant/videos/998221830826408
Also, Joanna shares a valuable asset with us which is a recorded MasterClass where she shares her business strategy with you. To watch that Masterclass, use this link:
https://joannasapir.com/TheBareBonesYogaPodcast
I hope you enjoy this episode!
This episode covers how movement can be used as a model to help people process their feelings and it’s viewed through the lens of anatomy.
Where do you spend your energies when you teach? Are they 100% focused outwardly, on helping your students? 80%? 60% The percentage here reflects how much time you’re actually spending worrying about things that have nothing to do with them.. fears about how you look or how you’re coming across or other things that you perceive are getting in the way of their experience. What would be possible for you if you could drop that entire internal dialogue and really show up 100% for them? This is what we’ll discuss today. This is a powerful discussion and one that might require you drop a few things you thoughts about yourself that just aren’t true. Ready?
So many of us are teaching virtually right now and even though I covered some of this in an earlier episode, a special listener request came in (Thank you, Linda!) so I thought it would make for a great part 2 of this topic! Also, here’s the registration page for the workshop I talk about at the start of this episode: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/
Test your knowledge in this week’s episode with a 20 question multiple choice quiz! Answers provided in the show so be ready to listen to the question, stop the recording, write down your answer and then hit “PLAY” to hear the answer. Get more 17 or more correct and you’ll get a special gift! Tune in for details.
Today’s episode is in part anatomy and in part a personal development lesson. The anatomy piece covers a discussion about the sacrum and cues to the sacrum in poses. We then take a turn and go into a discussion about how to create momentum in your life and especially towards your goals as a yoga teacher. As always reach out to me via DMs on Instagram or emailing me with your comments or feedback about the episode.
This week’s episode is a blend of personal teacher development and anatomy lessons. I cover some anatomy themes about the roles muscles play and then offer you a number of inquiry questions that can lead to growth as a teacher. DM me on Instagram or email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com to set up a call to discuss any questions you have.
As a yoga teacher, do you think of your voice as a tool? It’s a powerful way you can connect with your students but you might not be using it to its full potential. On today’s show, meet Voice and Dialect Coach, Katherine Beck, who walks us through how to not only speak clearly but uncover the source of our vocal quality and move past some of what might be holding us back from sharing in an authentic and confident way. Katherine has an interesting personal story and a passion for helping people communicate and reach people in a way only they can.
You can find out more about Katherine by visiting her website, katherinebeck.com and also join her Masterclass on 4/25/22 and 4/26/22 using this link:
https://www.katherinebeck.com/masterclass
What does transformation look like for a yoga teacher when confidence starts to build? Well, for Mindy Horgan, you’ll hear in her own words what that looks like. Mindy is an experienced and dedicated nurse and is also a yoga teacher. Her background as a nurse in the medical field gives her a solid basis for her understanding of the body and she wanted to learn how to leverage what she knew in a way that would help her be more confident in her teaching. When she enrolled in my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, we began by having her go through the online course part of the program and then after 3 weeks, met for our first coaching call. This is part of each teacher’s experience in the program and on that first call, teachers have a chance to ask questions and bring all the pieces of what they’re learning together. Mindy’s call was filled with so many “light bulb moments” that I wanted to share it as an example of what’s possible for teachers when they take some time to build a foundation of anatomy knowledge.
Once you listen, if you would like the video that goes with this episode, just email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com.
In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to the easy process you can take to transform your teaching. To help you learn, I’ll be doing a free series on both Tik Tok and Instragram. All the details are in this episode and the content is evergreen, meaning it doesn’t matter when you listen; you can still take advantage of the learning and be on your way to transforming as a teacher. To follow me on IG and TT, just follow @barebonesyoga
Join in and listen to some of the questions I got this week during coaching calls with teachers. The questions ranged from anatomy based to cue techniques to sequencing. Maybe you’ll hear one of the questions you’ve had and this can give you some guidance.
The process of building good habits as a yoga teacher can start with small things. In this episode, I review five things you can do to test your knowledge, get out there teaching (or more teaching) and build your knowledge.
In one of the steps. I mention my download on sequence building. Here’s that download:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
And remember, if you’re feeling stuck, just DM me on Instagram or email me to book a call.
Rachele Pojednic, Ph.D., Ed.M is an assistant professor and program director of exercise science in Norwich University’s Health and Human Performance Department and a research associate at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Rachele’s work examines nutrition and physical activity education for health care and fitness professionals as well as overall diet, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, chronic disease and healthy aging. She received her doctorate from the Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. She also holds a Master of Education in Physical Education from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary and Exercise Science from Northeastern University. Her research at Tufts was completed in the Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia laboratory at the U.S. Department of Argiculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, where she received the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. In 2022, she received a ($24,939) Vermont Biomedical Research Network Pilot Award for her project “The Perceived Effect versus Biomarkers of Cannabidiol on Muscle Recovery in Active Adult Women.”
Rachele has a passion for science communication and has been a consultant and writer for several organizations. Her work has appeared in Time, Popular Science, Self, Shape, Women's Health, Forbes, Runner’s World and Boston magazines. You can find her on Instagram at @rachelepojednic and register for her course on nutrition using this link:
https://strong-process.teachable.com/p/nutrition-for-health-coaches-and-fitness-professionals
Are you in charge of your money and do you have a strategy to make money from your yoga studio business, be that a studio, online offer or as an independent teacher? Join me today to hear how you can get control of your money and finances by meeting Katelyn Webb. Katelyn is a former corporate finance manager who has left the corporate world to offer yoga teachers and specifically studio owners a way to create a profitable money strategy.
You can find Katelyn on Instagram at katelynwebb.biz@instagram.com and email her at team@sampson12.com
Do you ever find yourself letting fear get in the way of starting to teach? This can be something that prevents a newer teacher from getting started or can get in the way of a more experienced teacher taking on more classes. The fear of being seen is a common one and when we are worried about others looking at us, maybe we feel “less than” or “like an imposter,” it can be a barrier to starting teaching or taking on new challenges. I cover this topic in today’s episode and give you tips for how you can move past it.
Going back to school and taking on a huge topic is something only a fearless teacher would do and that’s what yoga teacher, Amy Sullivan did! Join me as I find out more about what Amy’s been up to, her significant experience as a yoga teacher and why she went back to graduate school to study psychology. It’s a fascinating conversation that I hope you’ll enjoy!
What does mechanical engineering, pilates, entrepreneurship and mindful movement have in common? Well, you’re going to have to listen to this episode to find out! You’ll meet the inspiring Kaleen Canevari, Founder and CEO of Flexia Pilates, www.flexiapilates.com and she will share her story with you. What’s in her story? It’s the path of a mechanical engineer who found pilates and wanted to help others benefit from it the way she did. It’s about starting a business, taking risks and all that comes in between. I know you’re going to love finding out more about her and I hope you find inspiration to do what YOU want to do as a result of listening!
In her second appearance on the podcast, my friend and colleague Allison Chamberlain Jones returns to share her own personal story and journey of late as well as shares more about her work with wellness entrepreneurs helping them move past limiting beliefs around money. These limiting beliefs can hold us back from not only success but joy and she perfectly helps us break it down into digestible pieces of a process as well as shares more about her group coaching program. Find out more about Allison on her IG at allison.chamberlain.jones and her website, allisonchamberlainjones.com where she shares the details of her program.
In today’s episode, we meet Jaeden Schafer, the founder of SelfPause, an app that’s designed to help people shift their mindset by having them listen to positive affirmations. There’s quite a bit of neuroscience around the positive effects of hearing positive, motivating thoughts and through the app the thoughts are either generated by the app or can be recorded by the listener. Our conversation is a wonderful exploration of the power of positive thinking, but not in a “Pollyanna” way but more in the way that this method can shift how you see the world.
You can download the app in Apple’s app store and read more about it on selfpause.com
Where does confidence come from as a yoga teacher? Check out this week’s episode for a discussion several areas that you can focus on to build your confidence.
After a quick discussion around goal setting, we get into a review of 3 studies that take a look at the effect of the technique of myofascial release on range of motion, time to recover and performance.
The three studies covered are linked up below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6931154/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25968853/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26618062/
In today’s episode we meet yoga teacher and life coach, Angela Wagner. Angela has years of experience in both teaching and training teachers and an extensive background as a life coach. We discuss her journey as a teacher, educator and coach and also cover a number of topics related to personal growth. You can find out more about her programs at www.angelawagner.com
As yoga teachers, we certainly appreciate the importance of having a solid foundation in the yoga poses. When we look more closely at the feet, there’s so much more than just the anatomy to consider, although that’s part of it. In this episode, meet Dr. Emily Splichal, a functional podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, Global Educator at @ebfa_barefooteducation and the CEO and Founder of @naboso_technology. Dr. Splichal takes us through both the anatomy and functional application of many parts of considering the importance of the feet in both yoga practice, yoga teaching and life. We also end this episode with a few tips you can do daily to keep your feet healthy.
To find out more about Dr. Splichal’s programs, including her certification program, visit her website at https://www.dremilysplichal.com/
In today’s episode, you’ll meet an amazing yoga teacher who is also a martial arts instructor, Laurien Zurhake. Laurien lives in Germany and along with her husband, runs a studio that offers both martial arts and yoga. Their focus is trauma informed teaching and the way she trains her instructors as well as teaches her students is with a trauma informed approach. We discuss the definition of trauma, the neuroscience at work when someone has experienced trauma and techniques that you can use as a yoga teacher to have a greater awareness for your students who might have experienced trauma. I think you’ll find this episode fascinating and covering a very important subject.
To find out more and follow Laurien on social media, use the links below:
www.off-the-zone.com @off_the_zone
Follow along as we review some of the topics and lessons shared in 2021 on the podcast.
Have you ever thought about teaching yoga in a pool? Maybe you love the pool or live in a warm climate and thought, “It’d be great to practice in the pool!” Well, even if that thought hasn’t crossed your mind, today’s episode is going to blow your mind. You’ll meet Christa Fairbrother, an international water yoga coach and trainer, helping women practice self-care with aqua yoga. Our conversation starts out talking about her work with horses, moves on to her work as a teacher and how she transitioned into focusing primarily on teaching students in the pool and why. Her personal story is inspiring, her way of being is inspiring and I think you’ll be super inspired listening to this one.
To connect with her on Instagram, see @aquacontentyogi and her website is christafairbrother.com
Teachers, in this episode, you’ll learn all about how to set up an online business as part of what you offer your students. This is an amazing episode in that Susanne demystifies the steps it will take to get you going with an online offer. We cover lots of ideas from setting up online classes to building an online course. You can connect with Susanne on Instagram @susannerieker and you can also check out her website at https://www.susannerieker.com/
Also, see the additional resources below that she refers to in this episode.
Online course starter kit: https://www.susannerieker.com/starterkit/ Podcast episode with 15 ideas for yoga related online courses: https://www.susannerieker.com/15-ideas-yoga-online-courses/
As yoga teachers, we mainly deal with the major muscles of movement but we also need to know about the pelvic floor muscles. In this episode, I interview Physical Therapist, Ashley Hocutt, who specializes in pelvic health. We cover her area of focus in her practice as well as discuss the muscles involved in the pelvic area. We discuss implications for yoga teachers, especially as it relates to seeing students who are pregnant or postpartum and also discuss general things to be aware of when it comes to pelvic health. Ashley is a great resource and you can contact her via her website: https://www.bluedoorpt.com/ You can also find her on Instagram at @ashleyhocutt
In today’s episode, I review the function of the gluteus maximus and how you can sequence your classes to strengthen this important hip muscle. I refer to a commentary from the science literature for details and mentioned that I’d share the link to the commentary here. You can find it below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6670060/
Join me in class! Sign up here:
https://barebonesyoga.com/virtual-classes/
Join me at my end of the year event, designed JUST for yoga teachers. Expert speakers, yoga class, guided meditation and more. Get the details and join me on 12/11. Click the link below:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-teacher-virtual-meet-up/
In this episode, I cover two main topics:
- how to create a system and a process for completing an online learning program and
- two concepts in exercise science.
While these topics might not seem related, once you listen you’ll see how they connect. Please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you think!
Are you looking for new sequencing ideas? Join me for a discussion of different themes you can use for your classes. Also, download my sequence building template to help you format it all! Use the link here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
Have you ever thought about including meditation or guided imagery in your teaching? Maybe you’ve wanted to do it but you’re not sure how to include or what you’d say. Well, this week, tune in for yoga teacher Kelly Smith’s conversation with me because we take a deep dive into how to integrate this into your classes. Kelly tells her origin story as a yoga teacher and shares her journey of building her own yoga teacher training program and yoga business.
Here’s a bit of background on Kelly:
Kelly Smith is a globally renowned yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the chart-topping Mindful in Minutes podcast and its spin-off, Meditation Mama. With over 6 million downloads across 181 countries, Kelly’s wildly successful show and accessible but powerful approach to mindfulness have solidified her as a rising star in the world of yoga and meditation. Kelly was first drawn to yoga as a teenager, when she saw the therapeutic mental and physical benefits the practice had on her mom during her battle with breast cancer. Several years and over 8,000 hours of teaching later, what began as a modest studio in the rural Midwest has evolved into Yoga for You, a location independent yoga and meditation school that has served thousands of students located all through the US, Canada, and the UK. Kelly specializes in the non physical limbs of yoga and is best known for her master trainings and workshops in meditation, restorative yoga, and yoga nidra, as well as her international yoga and mindfulness retreats.
Kelly’s teaching philosophy is grounded in her belief that yoga and meditation is not one-size-fits-all; she encourages her students and listeners to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves and owning their power.
You can connect with Kelly on Instagram at @yogaforyouonline.
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a dear friend, Patty Ivey, fellow yoga teacher whom I have known for almost 20 years. Patty and I go into how we met in the episode and she talks about her journey to finding yoga and owning a highly successful group of yoga studios in Washington, DC, called Down Dog Yoga. Patty’s work today, while it still includes working with the studios and training teachers, focuses primarily on coaching leaders. She helps people find their power and most effective and authentic way of being, using coaching techniques she honed while working for many years to develop the teaching staff as well as in her work running several other businesses prior to Down Dog Yoga.
Patty and I get into a conversation about what holds people back from being their best self, what kinds of fears get in the way of all of us being happy and doing what we love and shares different techniques that we all can use to improve our lives and grow our impact.
You can find out more about Patty on her website at www.pattyivey.com
There’s no denying that the past 18 months has greatly affected the yoga industry. While it can be easy to fall into the story of how hard it’s been, there are also new opportunities and ways you can move forward with positivity and a strategy and plan. Molly Casto, the owner of The Practice Power Yoga in Bozeman Montana is a great example of a teacher who has come out of this time stronger. Molly shares her personal story of how she started practicing here in this episode along with how she transitioned to teaching, to owning a studio and to leading her studio through the pandemic.
You can find out more about Molly and her studio and take classes with her using this link:
https://thepracticepoweryoga.com/
In today’s episode, I have the opportunity to interview Jules Mitchell, MS, CMT, ERYT500, about her new book, “Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined.” In this conversation, you’ll hear as we cover some of what the book is about along with a touching on some of the concepts and definitions presented within it.
For more information about Jules, how to order the book and how to sign up for her book club experience, visit www.julesmitchell.com.
Join me for a wonderful look into the latest book by author Rebecca Pacheco, as she explores themes of meditation and mindfulness in her latest book, Still Life. Rebecca is the author of “Do Your Om Thing” (Harper Collins, 2015) and skillfully presents the reader with an instruction guide to learning this time-tested tradition, while weaving personal stories into the narrative. Rebecca’s writing style feels like the friend you need right now to listen and guide you through stressful times and also at the same time, through showing her own vulnerability, encourages you to be bold in showing your’s as well.
You can get Rebecca’s book anywhere books are sold and find her on Instagram @omgal.
Rebecca Pacheco is the author of two books: Still Life: The Myths and Magic of Mindful Living, published by HarperCollins in August 2021 and Do Your Om Thing (2015), which was named one of the “top ten yoga and meditation books every yogi needs” by Yoga Journal and is used in teacher training programs across the United States. She has more than 20 years of experience practicing and teaching yoga and meditation and has appeared on NPR and The CBC and been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Reuters, and more. She frequently contributes to the Boston Globe on a range of mind-body topics and is a graduate of the University of Richmond, where she studied English Literature and Women’s Studies. She lives in Boston with her family.
Listen in while we break down some not-so-commonly taught poses into their anatomy and cues you can use. I also refer to a cues download I have which you can get here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
In today’s world, we hear about data a lot when it comes to the climate and the pandemic. But in the yoga world, we often speak from experience and tradition. Is there a place for data in yoga teaching? I share some thoughts on this along with a quick review of an anatomy concept and a conversation about teaching skills.
Over the past week and a half, I hosted 3 workshops on teaching skills. In today’s episode, I review the highlights of those workshops which covered effective cueing techniques, building yoga sequences and how to confidently answer student questions. Because all of these skills depend on your knowledge of anatomy, I offer you a chance to enroll in my Blueprint Learning Program at the end of the episode. I only open enrollment a few times a year and as a follow up to this free training, I am opening enrollment to help you round out your anatomy knowledge so that you can be confident in applying these skills. For the link to register for the training, which has the 3 workshops, you can click the link below. Even though the workshops are done, the replays will be available until 9/25: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-facebook-live-workshops/ For the invitation to review my offer to you to enroll in the Blueprint Learning Program, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/blueprint-learning-program
Let’s do a quick review of shoulder movements, muscles and then translate it into cues you can use when you teach. I also mention my free training happening this week. To register, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-facebook-live-workshops/
Do you feel like you’re a cork in the ocean, floating around teaching and not really sure how things are going? You might have some strong feelings either way about your teaching or maybe you’re clear on goals you have. In either case, this episode will help you get really clear. Here I review a set of self-evaluation questions you can ask yourself to help you start to measure how you’re doing. Let’s face it; we can’t poll everyone that comes to our classes and that might not even be a great barometer anyway. So, take a listen and see if what I share here is helpful. As always, I welcome your feedback via DM’ing me on IG at @barebonesyoga.
As teachers, we refer to pelvic movement a lot in our classes. Several poses require the pelvis tip forward, and some require the pelvis to tip back or to the side. In this episode, I review the movements the pelvis makes and how you can understand the anatomy and be skilled at cueing to it when you teach. I also mention my free training that starts on 9/9 and runs on 9/9, 9/14 and 9/16, all at 2 pm ET. You can join these trainings by joining my special Facebook group called, “The Bare Bones Yoga Facebook Live Workshop Series.” Starting on 9/1, I’ll be sending everyone on my mailing list and via my social media all the details with links to join. In this series of 3 workshops, I’ll be covering the critical skills teachers are looking to build: How to cue, how to build sequences and how to answer student questions with confidence. Hope to see you there!
Are you looking for cue ideas for fundamental poses? The poses you teach all the time? Well, I figured you were. But I wasn’t sure which poses yoga teachers were wondering about so I asked You Tube! I know you all are on You Tube daily, putting in your questions about teaching. I asked You Tube and got search results for 5 of the most popular poses teachers search. The result is this podcast. I hope you enjoy it!
Are you out there in the free content world trying to learn anatomy? Let me help you by giving you a guide to what to study. Listen in and I’ll walk you through an organized process.
Do you feel like you’re a cork in the ocean, floating around teaching and not really sure how things are going? You might have some strong feelings either way about your teaching or maybe you’re clear on goals you have. In either case, this episode will help you get really clear. Here I review a set of self-evaluation questions you can ask yourself to help you start to measure how you’re doing. Let’s face it; we can’t poll everyone that comes to our classes and that might not even be a great barometer anyway. So, take a listen and see if what I share here is helpful. As always, I welcome your feedback via DM’ing me on IG at @barebonesyoga.com.
Sometimes on the podcast, I love doing interviews with people outside the yoga industry. Today you’ll meet Jonathan Levitt, endurance athlete and sales manager at Inside Tracker, a wellness platform designed to help you track critical biometrics to not only improve performance but also longevity and overall health in your life. We cover his love of running, pushing himself to do more and how this all translates to so much in life. We also get into Inside Tracker itself so you can learn more about how it works and how you can benefit from signing up.
Looking for ideas for anatomy based sequencing? Look no further than this quick episode. I reviewed 3 different themes, give you pose examples as well as the muscles involved. Don’t forget to download my sequence building template here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
Imagine you were going on a trip and at the start of the trip, you knew you wanted to learn anatomy but you weren’t sure how. But you knew that if you just followed the map, you’d know it at the end of your trip and you’d be able to use it in your cues, sequences and conversations with your students. Well, this is what I’m going to walk you through today. So, get your journal because you’re going to want to take notes for this one!
We all face challenges in our lives and are trying to juggle both personal and work commitments. But are there ways to do this better, so that we’re able to also find our true purpose and take steps to realize it? These are some of the things that you’ll hear discussed on this episode, my interview with international yoga teacher, Amber Hagberg. Amber leads teacher trainings as well as her own mentorship program and is a wealth of knowledge about not only yoga but personal development. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed interviewing her. The best way to find out more about Amber is to connect with her on Instagram at @amberhagberg.
Do you feel like you have integrity as a teacher? Listen in as we explore the areas of integrity that affect us as teachers. This is an important topic not only for us as teachers but for our growth individually. See what comes up for you as you listen and leave a comment on my IG page, Bare Bones Yoga.
Ever wonder how to do arm balances and inversions? Well, you’re going to find out in today’s episode when you meet the amazing founder of Yogi Flight School! Nathania Stambouii is an E-RYT 500 and she started a program to teach arm balances and inversions and along the way, found that it really taught people so much more about themselves. Listen in as she shares her personal story of finding yoga, her initial journey as a teacher and studio owner and what inspired her to create this unique program. You can find out more about her program at yogiflightschool.com
Are you unsure of what steps to take now that the yoga studios are open? There is no denying that the pandemic took its toll on the yoga industry. Much of what we knew as teachers has changed and rather than just jump back into what we used to do, we each have a chance to look at what we want to do. Listen in as I share ideas about how you can craft a new vision for your teaching that’s in tune with how you want to teach and highlights your unique abilities. Don’t forget to check out the Practice Portal here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/
Have you started seeing students privately for yoga since the pandemic ended? Listen in as I share a number of scenarios of students you might see in one on one sessions and suggesting for what you can offer. In this episode, I start out by sharing the offer for my Practice Portal. You can find out about that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/
Ever wonder about all those terms that refer to muscles as well as how you can use this information when you teach? I’ve got you covered here with today’s episode! I refer also to my workshop on Wednesday at 6 pm EST on the topic of Effective Cues. To sign up click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/
Find out more about the WHY behind 5 cues you’ve most likely heard or might even be using! Once you find out the WHY behind the cue, it allows you to teach with confidence because you know the full story! In this episode, I invite you to my free workshop on cues happening on 6/9/21 at 6 pm ET. To sign up, visit: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/
Is your teaching being driven by how YOU want to show up for others or by outside influences or assumptions you’re making about how you’re SUPPOSED to show up? Listen to today’s episode for a discussion about how you can tap into what makes you truly unique as a teacher and how you can use these questions to uncover your true genius as a teacher. As I mention in the episode, DM me on Instagram for the full list.
Did you ever feel exhausted when you’re done teaching? Or start to hate the sound of your own voice saying the same thing over and over? We’ve all been there in one way or another and today’s episode will give you some actionable things you can do to positively shift your teaching! After that discussion on teaching skills, I move into topic 2, which is a discussion about prime movers, muscles that are responsible for creating joint action. I review several poses and talk about what muscle is the prime mover and how you could refer to it in an anatomy cue.
Listen closely at the top for some neat announcements, especially my Anatomy Summer School opportunity.
Strange title, isn’t it? However, once you listen it will make sense. In this episode, I review a few poses and their anatomy and how to share it in your cues.
I also review some self-limiting beliefs teachers have shared with me and how to move past them.
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One of the main ways we share what we know and we help our students grow is via the sequences we offer. In this episode, I share thoughts on sequencing along with a step by step process you can follow to build your sequences. To download the tool I refer to in this episode, use this link: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
Have you ever wondered about the practices of Ayurveda and how you can use this ancient, time tested approach to health to improve and expand your wellness? Well, wonder no more because this week’s episode will break it all down for you!
Here is the background of my guest:
SUSAN WEIS-BOHLEN is an author and Ayurvedic consultant. Pre-COVID, she taught cooking, meditation, and led sacred site tours, mostly in India. In 2008 Susan received her first certification in Ayurveda from the Chopra Center in California. In subsequent years she studied with Dr. Vasant Lad in New Mexico and India, and Ayurvedic cookbook author and teacher, Amadea Morningstar, in New Mexico. Susan's first book is the best-seller, Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles & Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally, (February 2018, Althea Press). It has sold over 30,000 copies and has been translated into 4 languages. Her new book is, Seasonal Self-Care Rituals: Eat, Breathe Move and Sleep Better According to Your Dosha, (December 2020, Simon & Schuster/Tiller Press)
You can subscribe to Susan’s newsletter and read her blog at www.breatheayurveda.com.
Breathe Ayurveda on FB; and Instagram @susanweisbohlen
Susan lives with her husband Larry and their three dogs, Ella, Shadow and Joonie (a rescue from Pune, India), in the woods in Reisterstown, Maryland just outside of Baltimore City.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
There’s no denying that understanding even the most basic aspects of hand and wrist anatomy is super important for yoga teachers. Joining me today on the podcast is a very special guest, Dr. Peter Kim, of New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Dr. Kim brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the conversation about not only anatomy but functional movement as well as injury prevention and treatment. It was a pleasure and an honor to have him on the show and I’m excited for you all to listen to the episode.
If you live in the Boston area and are in need of an excellent physician who specializes in hand and wrist, contact Dr. Kim.
Rick has worked in the fitness industry since 2002 as a trainer, licensed massage therapist, college and university adjunct professor, NASM faculty instructor, author, subject matter expert and talent for fitness industry educational videos, textbooks, and web-based content. He has presented at numerous fitness conferences within the US and internationally. As an entrepreneur, he is the owner of Independent Training Spot, NYC-based personal training gyms for independent trainers to rent space and run their own businesses. He also developed a continuing education company for personal trainers called HMS Resources. Rick hosts the NASM CPT Podcast and holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a doctorate in health science.
On the podcast today, we go into his origin story, his philosophy towards health, training and teaching and he also answers some specific questions I pose about different scenarios we see in yoga teaching.
You can follow him on Instagram at dr.rickrichey.
Have you ever had a dream you were unwilling to let go of and you kept it in the front of your mind and in your heart for years? That’s the theme of today’s episode as I interview my dear friend, Margaret Furtado. Margaret is a Registered Dietician, author, speaker and wellness expert and while she had an established career in nutrition, she always wanted to be a physician. She recently graduated from medical school and matched at Roger Williams Medical Center for her residency. Listen in as she talks about her own journey as you will find themes that help you connect to your dream and the path to get there as well.
If you’re trying to learn anatomy on your own, it can be hard to know where to start. In this episode, I share a step by step process for learning anatomy that will take some of the overwhelm out of it. To get the free download that goes with this episode, click below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/ten-steps-to-learning-anatomy/
Even though I’ve covered this before, each time I do, I always share a little more and share in a different way. So, if you caught this topic the first time, listen in for new information. If this is your first time, welcome and listen in to this topic. I discuss red flags to look for in teaching and the anatomy rationale behind them. Download your guide that goes with this episode here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/five-alignment-red-flags/
Ever wonder what muscles make up the “glutes” or the “rotator cuff?” Well, I’ve got you covered in this episode where I share a breakdown of different groups of muscles that people refer to all the time. It’s important as a teacher you be able to break down these groups into the individual muscles and know what each of them does. I also share a bit at the start of this episode on sequence building and mention a free sequence building template you can download which is here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
Studying the muscles is a core part of understanding anatomy. However, it’s also where teachers can feel the most frustrated because of the amount of information out there. In this episode I share a format for studying muscles that will make the process more manageable. However, there’s only so much you can do on your own; to learn muscles in a structured way, in the context of a program, get on the wait list for my signature program on anatomy, The Blueprint Learning Program. You can get on the wait list here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/blueprint-course-coaching-program-waitlist/
I also shared a comment at the end about a recent workshop I did on cues. To watch that, you can click here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/
We’ll start out this episode with an overview of some general movement principles and then launch into a conversation about key bones and joints. I also share an opportunity for you to enroll in my monthly membership, The Bare Bones Yoga Practice Portal. For those of you who enroll this week for only $10.99, you’ll get a free myofacial release set which you can use for some of the practices on the Portal. To find out more, use this link:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/
How has your teaching changed since the start of the pandemic? Listen here as one of the teachers in my program, The Blueprint Learning Program, shares how her teaching has shifted and how she has created opportunities to reach people, even at a time when people might be holding off. I start out the episode covering a few questions I hear from teachers time and time again. It’s so important we start applying what we know about anatomy to many of the things that teachers tend to do all the time and question whether they make sense. You’ll hear more about that in this episode. I also offer you a chance to watch my free workshop that I held this weekend on how to to give effective cues. You can catch that workshop here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Jq2U6k1Qlw4ZKLCACcFOLWAJg3RBibqdyg9duwU8mH1wiDQ24rJJtCVvxy-arj7D.fNwWZSI3ss5a-DDJ?startTime=1614546246000
Do you ever wonder why you fall short of reaching your goals? Ever find that fear or resistance gets in the way? Ever feel like you know what you need to do but you just can’t seem to be motivated to get it done? Well, join me for today’s episode where I interview mental performance coach, Dr. Pete Kadushin, PhD, CMPC. Dr. Pete Kadushin is a Mental Performance Coach and educator. Pete brings with him a passion for helping people grow and over a decade of performance psychology and mental training experience. In addition having taught at both Western Colorado University and Boston University, Pete's had the privilege of working with a wide array of athletes, coaches, first responders, and businesses with the goal of helping them to perform closer to their physical and mental best more consistently. There’s a lot we discuss in this one hour interview and we make a great deal of it applicable to yoga teachers. Once you’ve listened, please email me with any specific questions you have so we can bring him on for a future episode.
As I mentioned in Episode 114, I believe that right now is the perfect time to craft an offer for your students, friends and family for private yoga. People are most likely tired of practicing alone but may not be ready to practice in classes given their concerns around COVID. So, offering private sessions is a great bridge to a time in the future when the studios are thriving again. However, regardless of that aspect, working with students privately will always be a valuable offer because it’s a chance for them to get a totally customized experience. However, if you’re hesitant to offer it because you’re worried about seeing someone with an injury, don’t worry! This episode will have you covered. I reference a download you can get that goes along with the episode. Here it is: DOWNLOAD. I also referenced my offer for the One Day Mentorship Intensive. You can check out that offer here but it’s only good until Friday, 2/19/21: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/one-day-mentorship-intensive/ Also, remember at the end of this episode I encourage to text me with your questions and I’ll answer them on the next episode. Listen to the end for that number and more on that.
What would be possible for you if you were to devote one day to your growth as a teacher? What topics would you cover? Would you read an anatomy book? Would you watch videos on building a business? Would you meditate on your vision? I’ll bet all of those things would be covered and more. But further, what would be possible if you had an experienced mentor guiding you through each topic? I’ll bet you could grow even more. In this episode, I take you through an 8 step framework that you can use on your own or with me in my one day mentorship intensive. You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out the details but in the episode, I share the link to find out more. You can check that out right here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/one-day-mentorship-intensive/
There’s no denying the brain’s role in human movement. However, did you ever think about (no pun intended) how the brain’s ability to store bits of information about your past patterns might be holding you back? In this episode I share a bit of what I’ve learned about neuroscience and then transition into a conversation about a related field, Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP. This is an excerpt from a presentation I did this weekend at my wellness event and people loved it!
References for the information presented are as follows: “7 1/2 Lessons about the Brain,” Lisa Feldman Barrett, “NLP: The Essential Guide,” Tom Hoobyar and “The Huberman Lab Podcast.”
I firmly believe the future, at least for the short time, is for people to attend yoga sessions privately due to safety concerns about meeting in groups in studios. So, for today’s episode, I cove all that’s involved in seeing clients privately, both from a business perspective and an anatomy/practice perspective. At the end of the episode, I share with you how I can help you build out a strategy so listen until the end.
Have you ever heard a cue and you’re not sure what the anatomy rationale is for the cue? In this episode, I share a system with you so you can evaluate cues on your own, based on the anatomy knowledge you have. This is one of my most popular topics and I’m always asked questions about evaluating cues so I thought it would be helpful to go over it again.
Listen for an easy to implement approach to building sequences. Get the download that goes with this episode here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
Join me for a frank and honest discussion about what’s involved in setting goals and reaching them. This is not just your “same old” discussion about goal setting. I talk about a lot of the things that hold people back from setting and reaching their goals. I also give you a model for creating goals for 2021 but first, a way to review how your 2020 went. This is an important place to start. Once you go through the process I describe, you’ll be empowered to take on all that 2021 can be for you!
In the second of my recent set of episodes where I interview yoga teachers, I continue with this one, my interview with long time colleague, Allison Chamberlain Jones. Allison is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and also a Reiki practitioner, an astrologist and a manifestation coach. She and I talk about her journey as a teacher, her path to opening a studio with a friend and how that journey shifted as she realized her true passion for helping others was around helping guide them to be the best version of themselves by releasing self-limiting beliefs around money and what’s possible for them in business.
Find out more about Allison at her Instagram page, allison.chamberlain.jones.
Do you feel like yourself when you teach? Listen in for a discussion around what it means to teach authentically and how you can get closer to that “way of being” that allows your teaching to feel effortless.
The journey of a yoga teacher and fitness instructor in these pandemic times is one of many challenges. Meet Erin Madore, one of my colleagues here in the Boston area and an experienced Yoga Teacher as well as Fitness Professional and Reiki Master. Erin’s story of opening a studio a year ago, her inspiration to do so and how she and her business were effected by the COVID pandemic is a story you won’t want to miss. Erin takes you through the business background, how she developed and executed on the vision for the business as well as how she pivoted as things were shifting in the area due to COVID safety regulations. You’ll learn so much from her story and at the same time, connect to how authentically she shares. Enjoy this one with a hot cup of tea and relax and enjoy!
For this episode, I’ll review some more concepts in anatomy as a follow up to last week’s episode.
Find yourself stuck in a certain approach to a challenge you’re having with your teaching? Maybe it’s around learning something new. Whatever it is, learning how to re-frame the issue is a great technique, grounded in neuroscience. Listen as I walk you through how to do this, with examples that are relevant to teaching.
Here I talk about a number of anatomy concepts and how you can apply them to your teaching.
Did you ever wonder about those yoga cues you hear that refer to the endocrine system? Well, get ready because we’re going to talk about the endocrine system today. Jennifer Zucconi is a functionally trained registered dietitian with a specialty in working with people with endocrine system issues. We discuss so much here in this episode and make several call backs to its connection to yoga teaching. This is a conversation as well about holistic health, being your own advocate and strategies for caring for yourself. Follow Jenn on Instagram at jenznutrition and her website is jenniferzucconi.com
Yoga teachers have different options for where they can provide yoga services and teaching corporate yoga is a great way to provide an employee wellness benefit. Lynn started her company, Innergy Corporate Yoga, after being inspired to improve the health and wellness of people who work in office settings. Lynn shares her story here and you’ll learn about how she started her business, what it’s like to partner with her and what benefits you’ll gain through the partnership. I wanted Lynn to share her story and what her company offers because it might just be an opportunity one of you want to investigate further.
You can find out more at her website,
https://www.innergycorporateyoga.com/
Join me in learning about somatics and creative smart sequencing as I interview Trina Altman, the Creator of Yoga Deconstructed® & Pilates Deconstructed®. Trina is a wealth of knowledge and over the years has established herself as an expert in movement science. She’s got a new book coming out in December and in it, she presents the foundational principles of her teaching method. Towards the end of this episode, we talk about how to connect with Trina, so to do that, visit her website at https://trinaaltman.com/
Join me for a wonderful discussion with fellow yoga teacher, Jo Bregnard. Jo is a yoga teacher who has recently created and implemented a monthly membership as part of her overall goal of developing an online offering for people. In this episode, we talk about goal setting as a larger topic and also get into some of the details of how she built her monthly membership and online community. If you have questions for Jo and want to find out more about anything she shares, feel free to contact her via her website: https://www.jobregnard.com/
Join me on a journey as I thank you for listening over the past 100 episodes! I share a special gift and some of the things we’ve learned over the past two years.
Thank you for listening!
Ever wonder what the anatomical rationale is behind some of the alignment related cues you hear? I’ll walk you through a few alignment red flags and share the anatomy too! There’s a download that goes with this episode. You can get that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/five-alignment-red-flags/ Also, the sign up for this week’s online workshop on Wednesday at 2 pm ET is here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/barebonesyogaonlineworkshop/
Did you ever hear a cue and wonder what the anatomy rationale was for the cue? This episode is all about a template you can use to apply to cues so you can figure it out for yourself! Now, you may find that you need to brush up on your anatomy knowledge in order to use the template and that’s a great realization to have! At least now, you know what you need to learn so that you can figure these kinds of things out.
In the episode, I share that there’s a free download that goes along with it. You can get that download here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
There’s also an e-book on Amazon that goes into more detail:
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Why-Behind-Cues-authenticity-ebook/dp/B088D69265/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=karen+fabian&qid=1602530970&sr=8-3
Ever wonder about what’s happening when you use a foam roller? Join me in today’s episode as we break down what happens and the study of fascia, the body’s connective tissue structure. Grab the download that goes with this episode here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/
Did you ever wonder why your version of reality might not match someone else’s? Or why you can’t reach some of the goals you set? The answers lie in neuroscience. Find out more about it in this episode.
Feeling a little stuck or stalled right now as a yoga teacher given the pandemic and how it's affecting teaching and attending workshops and trainings? Not sure how to shift your teaching so that you can still reach people? Or maybe you’re wondering how to build your online community to train during this time. Listen up for a bunch of ideas that will get you going with positive momentum so that you can shift from feeling stalled to creating positive energy and results! All of this information is contained in a free download you can get here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/things-to-do-right-now/
In this episode, I interview fellow yoga teacher here in Boston, Tim Kelleher, co-owner of Boston Yoga Union. I asked Tim if he could join me on the podcast today to speak of his experience being a studio owner and yoga teacher during the time of the pandemic. These times present unique challenges to teachers and yoga studio owners and I’ve been eager to hear from both perspectives and Tim can provide insight into not only what it means to teach right now but also what has he and his business partner had to consider when re-opening the studio. Tim’s studio can be found online at bostonyogaunion.com
In this episode, you’ll get to meet Nick Demos, Performer, Tony Award Winning Producer and Filmmaker, Host of the Creative Soulpreneur Podcast, Yoga teacher and Entrepreneur and Business Coach. Nick has achieved so much in his life so far and you’ll be inspired to listen to his story and how along the way, he has changed directions by listening to his heart. Staying aligned has been a huge part of his journey and has pushed him to take big risks as well. I hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to hearing what you think so leave a review on iTunes or post on my Instagram page, @barebonesyoga. For information about Nick, visit his website at thenickdemos.com
Learn 4 concepts that are based in anatomy that you can call on to help your students. These concepts will give you a great starting point from which to share anatomy with your students while giving you time to learn more of the details.
Ever wonder why students drop one hip lower than the other in balancing poses? Learn about the muscles that stabilize the hip and lear an approach to applying the information to your teaching.
Let’s take a look at one of the most important parts of the body when it comes to movement: the spine. At the end of the episode, I share about my Practice Portal and how you can take live classes with me. Sign up here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/
Here are some movements to keep an eye on when you teach and some corrections you can offer your students.
In this episode, I interview a friend and colleague in the wellness industry, Garry Sanon. Garry is a Certified Personal Trainer and the CEO of Sinew Fitness. Garry and I cover a lot of ground here, talking about entrepreneurship and finding a way to share what you love while staying true to your values.
Join me for a review of some of the common questions I hear from teachers about anatomy. If you have a question that you want me to cover, just email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com and I’ll include it on the next episode.
Find out more about an approach to sharing cues that doesn’t limit you with a bunch of right or wrong things to say and instead takes into account the reality of how humans move.
Listen in as we walk through the anatomy and cues for this common movement. Common movements we take in yoga are important to understand from an anatomical perspective because they carry more risk, just simply because we do them more frequently. Alignment here and anatomy knowledge are key. This episode also refers to my free workshop on Thursday which you can sign up for here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-signup/
Join me for a conversation about a few different topics; we’ll start out with some practical anatomy tips and then move on to some other topics about personal growth and teacher development.
We all want to teach safe classes but what does that mean? What factors do we need to consider in order to decrease the risk for our students? I cover all this and more in this episode.
It’s that time of year where I open enrollment for my 6 month training program for teachers. Listen to this episode as I share my special invitation to you to apply for this one of a kind programs designed to help you reach your goals and be the teacher you want to be. Find out more here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-teacher-coaching-program/
Join me for an interview with Claire Matern, chef, writer and guide to helping you approach cooking in a holistic, healthy and fun way. Our discussion takes us through a review of teaching techniques we both share between us as well as we dive into the branding and business aspects of developing a personal brand. As a yoga teacher, you’ll find a lot here to love and for anyone who enjoys entrepreneurial discussions and conversations about finding your true path, this episode covers it all. You can find Claire on Instagram under the handle @clairematern.
Here’s a fun exercise to get familiar with the name of the muscles; I take you through a quick review of the major muscles of the body. This is a great way to learn, as it gives you a chance to learn without the pictures. Pictures will supplement your learning although it’s a great test of your main way of thinking and challenge your mind to think in an auditory way. I would love to know what you think of this so please leave a comment on iTunes or Podbean.
Ever wonder how you’re going to share effectively when you’re teaching without overwhelming your students? All you need is a framework, an approach, to help you put the knowledge you have into an organized set of instructions. Listen here as I share a few frameworks you can use for teaching.
Join me on this conversation about becoming a yoga teacher and navigating your way through training and personal development. Teachers often see in their mind the teacher they want to be but are hard pressed to know how to get there. In this episode, I’ll share with you some of the common obstacles I hear about and an approach you can enlist in to move forward with more intention and success.
Last week, I re-visited the lab for a dissection experience just as I did in person a few years back. Join me for this review of what lessons the body share with us when we have the amazing opportunity to work with it in the lab.
In this interview with teacher Kristen Wilson, she shares her background in teaching, what inspired her to focus her teaching on a specific niche area and we discuss ways to create your own path as a yoga teacher. I know Kristen’s story will not only be interesting to you but if you’re also feeling the pull to teach to a specific group of people, this episode will really hit home for you. There are two links you’ll want to review; first, we discuss my free training on cues and evaluating cues. You can watch the video training here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
You can also read about the evaluation process in my new e book, if you prefer that format over videos:
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Why-Behind-Cues-authenticity-ebook/dp/B088D69265/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=understanding+why+cues+karen+fabian&qid=1589039847&sr=8-1
Kristen also has an e-book out where she shares about her journey as well. You may recall she mentioned this at the end of the episode: https://mypieceofyoga.com/free-e-book-2/.
I hope you enjoy this episode!
In this episode, I interview fellow teacher, Vijoleta Pezer, who recently completed my online training on cues and I invited her on to talk about what she thought of the training, her path as a teacher and some of the challenges and opportunities that are coming up for her. You’ll love her courage in sharing from her heart and there’s so much we can all learn as teachers from what she shares. I mention the cues training a bit in this episode; to get this free training use the link below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
Did you ever start a book and not finish it? Or maybe to bring it closer to our topic, did you ever buy a yoga book and not finish it? Or start an online video training and not finish? Or an online learning program and not finish it? If so, you would not be alone. The challenge of following through can many times outweigh the benefit of what you were hoping to get out of something in the first place. But does that mean there’s no consequence for not finishing? Of course not. There’s most definitely a consequence. In today’s episode, I cover the idea of follow through, help you understand why you might be holding back on finishing things that you see value in and along the way share some anatomy lessons. I also mention my free video training which you can get here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
Send me an email or share a review or post on social media. I’d love to know what you think!
Today I’m going to share a quick primer on how muscles work. This can be a point of confusion for teachers so it’s helpful to go through it. It’s also something that gets referred to a lot in teaching with words like “strengthen” or “lengthen” or phrases like “contract your (fill in the blank)” so it’s really important that you understand some of the essentials around the mechanics of how muscles work. I want you to be confident in what you’re sharing in class and one of the best ways to build your confidence is to really know the mechanics and detail behind what you’re saying.
In this episode, I refer to my free training on cues. You can get that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
Take a journey with me today into the anatomy of the hip and how to apply your cues to this part of the body.
In today’s episode, I cover a bit of a neuroscience technique of reframing a question so that it’s more focused on what’s possible over what’s not. I apply this framework to not only questions you might have now, given what’s happening in our world due to the Coronavirus but also how to apply this framework to questions you might have about your teaching.
Here’s an opportunity to learn some anatomy and do some personal development work all in one podcast. Here I walk you through a quick anatomy lesson, sharing certain muscles, their placement and action snd how they are used in certain poses, all in an effort to help you retain the information and learn how to apply it to teaching and cues. Next, I share five thought-provoking questions, designed to help you use this downtime from the COVID outbreak to better use than just watching TV. Writing down these questions and using them for self-reflection is a great exercise in personal development and one that will help you emerge from this time of restriction stronger and with a plan for your future.
Right now, even someone who is the most grounded in the physical world can appreciate the idea of negative energy and the reality that we need to understand ways to manage our energy in these difficult times. Meet Kat Fowler, a Yoga teacher, Energy Healer, Light Worker and Reiki Master Teacher. Kat walks us through an understanding of what it means to work with energy and what we can do to not on protect ourselves but also heal and grow at this most trying time. Kat can be found on her website at www.katfowler.com and on her podcast, “The Soul Awakening Podcast” on iTunes.
Here in the next episode in my special series sharing topics that I know are on your mind right now, I introduce you to Nick Bonitatibus.
Nick Bonitatibus is a dynamic and energetic speaker with a focus on all things digital marketing. He stepped onto the stage early in his career with a mission to educate, inspire and empower everyone he encounters.
On a mission as the founder of Digital Champions, he is dedicated to helping businesses implement social media and video marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
Over the last few years, Nick has spoken to thousands of individuals all over the country about improving online presence with his digital marketing techniques.
With the ever-changing digital world, Nick strives to deliver the newest and most up to date trends to his audience and clients.
Nick's tagline is "Let's Grow Together," which perfectly represents his desire to never stop improving while inspiring others to do the same. In this episode, Nick shares a strategy to help yoga teachers get started online to build a community as well as build a strategy to start to earn revenue. Nick’s can be found at www.thedigitalchamps.com and his guide can be found at www.thedigitalchamps.com/guide.
Here in the next episode in my special series sharing topics that I know are on your mind right now, I introduce you to Mel Abraham. Along with being a CPA, Mel is the founder of the Thoughtpreneur Academy and Business Breakthrough Academy where he helps entrepreneurs bring their businesses to the world and build the lifestyle that they want. Mel is one the most sought-after financial experts, entrepreneurial mentor and strategic thinkers of our time. Mel’s most recent focus is working with speakers, authors, trainers, consultants, coaches, advisors and people with a message become powerful communicators, influential thought leaders and build a business with high impact and high income. He has been called the “thought leader to thought leaders”
Unlike many other so called “business coaches”, Mel lives everything he teaches. Mel has built, bought and sold numerous multimillion-dollar businesses for himself as well as his clients. As the #1 Bestselling Author of The Entrepreneur’s Solution: The Modern Millionaire’s Path to More Profit, Fans & Freedom Entrepreneur, Mel’s strategies have helped build thousands of businesses and have generated hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients, ranging from large corporations to startups and small family-owned businesses.
Mel is a true believer in the entrepreneurial way of life and says that this “new frontier” is the paradigm that will shift society from simply existing to living life bigger, bolder and on their own terms. It’s about living a rich life instead simply a wealthy life.
Mel can be found at melabraham.com and on social medial at melabraham9 on Instagram and Mel H Abraham on Facebook.
The second in my special podcast series helping you manage some of your feelings regarding what’s happening in the world right now with the Coronavirus and its impact on your health and wellness, I wanted to share this special episode with you. Here I speak with psychotherapist Amber Barke, a colleague of mine in yoga teaching and also a therapist helping clients with a variety of challenges. Amber’s background as both a yoga teacher and therapist allows her to access a wide range of approaches, techniques and strategies to help you with many of the fears, feelings of anxiety and lack of certainty that we’re all dealing with right now. As you listen to this episode, I encourage you to close your eyes and take deep breaths and really tap into her suggestions which are so needed in this time of challenge.
It’s no secret that as this episode goes live in mid-March, 2020, the world is dealing with the outbreak of the coronavirus. This is presenting us all with unique challenges to our health, our well-being and our development both as people and for you, as yoga teachers, is impacting your business, your teaching schedule and plans you might have had for your ongoing learning and teacher development. Well, to help you with all of that, over the next few podcast episodes, I’ll be interviewing special guests who are experts in their particular area and each each is one where I believe you may have a need given what’s going on. Today’s episode is with Lainey Younkin, MS RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and nutritionist who will share her easy to follow strategies on everything from meal preparation to eating healthy, to food shopping to indulging. Yes, we even talk about giving yourself time to enjoy a treat and having compassion for yourself if you overdo it every once in a while. Lainey has an amazing Instagram page with loads of tips and pictures of healthy meals. You can find her at @laineyyounkin on IG. Stay strong and keep moving forward!
I’ve had a few conversations in my anatomy Facebook group lately that have highlighted a mindset or approach in the yoga industry.. that of making statements regarding what’s happening in the body, especially as it relates to dynamic movement, before you’ve build an understanding of the fundamentals of anatomy. This is quite common and often shows up as questions about cues and when we work backwards just to simply try to understand the basics of what’s happening, that basic knowledge isn’t yet there. However, there’s no need to worry! The good news is 1- you can build that knowledge and 2- I’ve given you a template so you can review those cues and see what you can come up with for a rationale. Listen to this episode to find out more.
Have you ever heard a yoga teacher give a warning and you’re not sure of the reason behind it? Maybe it’s something like, “Don’t put your foot on your knee” when you’re doing Tree Pose. We’re going to talk about things like that today not from the perspective of what’s right and what’s wrong but more from the perspective of how can you analyze statements like these to better determine how to apply them to your body (or your teaching).
Did you ever meet someone who had a different way of thinking about something? Maybe someone who shared thoughts that went against the grain of how everyone else is thinking about a particular topic? In today’s episode I share some thought provoking themes around teaching and through personal stories and other anecdotes, walk you through possible growth that is out there for you, should you be willing to let go of some of what you might be holding on to as a “way of being” or a “way of thinking” about things. Take a listen!
In this episode, I share that the deadline to sign up for my retreat in Costa Rica in June is 3/20 and there are only a a few spots left. Sign up here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/costa-rica-retreat-barebonesyoga/
Have you ever set a goal and quickly become overwhelmed? Do you have a WHY behind the goals you set? For yoga teachers out there working to grow their skills, build a business and push past those self-limiting beliefs that hold them back, learning how to set and achieve goals is one of the key ways to move forward in life. Meet Alon David, the Founder and CEO of the 90X Goal Planner System. Alon’s here to tell you his story, how he went from small beginnings to being the Founder of a company that not only creates a system for people to meet their goals but also the mental system to change WHO their are at a deep level so that the fears and procrastination that sets so many people back becomes a thing of the past. On this episode, I share that THREE teachers will be gifted one of Alon’s planners! To enter this contest, 1- you need to be a yoga teacher 2- you need to submit your 3 goals to me via email that you want to achieve this year and 3- you need to be willing to be on the podcast to talk about your goals and how it’s going as you’re on the way to achieving them! I will be selecting three winners out of the entries by March 13, 2020. Submit all entries to me via karen@barebonesyoga.com Now, Alon has also offered a discount to listeners and if you use the code barebones25 when you order, you’ll receive the discount. You can order on the website, www.90x.co
Regardless of how long you’ve been teaching, you’ve probably had a bunch of crossroads in your life. These are times when you could go right or left and at the time, you did what you did but then after you can look back, with the benefit of hindsight and pull the lessons from what happened. I’ll take you through some of the themes that have come up for me and I’ll bet some of them will hit home for you. Remember also, my Costa Rica retreat and training closes March 20th for sign up for this June trip so don’t forget to check it out here: https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/barebonesyoga/
Stuck building sequences? Looking for an easy way to do it AND to bring anatomy into your sequences? Join me for a breakdown of the logic behind key aspects of building sequences. In this episode, I start out by inviting you to my Costa Rica Retreat in June. Check it out here: https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/barebonesyoga/ I also share my Cues Webinar information and you can watch that here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/ Please leave a comment with what you think of this episode!
Did you ever take a class with a yoga teacher and just feel like the class really landed for you; meaning it really made an impact? You might have thought about it after class or just felt really good in your body. Well, that teacher was teaching from one or all of these essential pillars. Listen to this episode to find out what they are. Now, in this episode and only until 2/7/20, my special offer is available to you. I mention the details in the episode; you can find out more here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/your-yoga-anatomy-blueprint-most-powerful-cues/
Well, we have reached the end of this quick series and I hope you’ve listened to E 53, 54 and 55 before listening to this one! That’s the only way this all will make sense! Now, in this last episode, because I didn’t want to leave you hanging, I make you an offer that can shift the direction of your teaching for the positive. This can change your attitude towards your teaching and in fact, could re-shape your entire career. Take a listen. Remember, email me for the details, just as I instruct at the end.
So, here we are, at the third in my FOUR episode series all about anatomical based cues and more importantly how knowing these can transform your teaching. If you’re made it this far, I know you’re interested but what if you’re stuck and feeling unwilling to change. Maybe you figure, “What’s the impact of keeping things as they are?” Here I lay that out for you. Remember to tune in tomorrow for the last episode in this series!
Here’s the second episode in my series of FOUR (E 53, 54, 55 and 56) that ALL go together, laying out for you background on why CUES, specifically ANATOMY based cues are so powerful to use and why learning the WHY behind the cue can transform your teaching! Remember to stay tuned for the next two episodes for how this ALL fits together!
If you’re a yoga teacher, what’s the ONE BIG THING you want to learn more about? Well, listen to this podcast episode, the first in a series of 4, and I’ll share what I’ve learned by talking to dozens of teachers over the years!
Remember, this is one of FOUR episodes that all go together. Don’t miss out on the next one too!
Looking for a fun and interesting personal development exercise? Grab a journal and a cup of tea and get ready to do a deep dive on yourself! This can be a powerful first step in bringing to the surface the self limiting beliefs and stories that are holding you back from being an authentic teacher, one who teaches with presence and clarity and one who is endlessly curious and open to growth.
What does having integrity as a teacher mean? Showing up to your class on time? Being dependable? Well, yes those things are true but it’s so much more. And why does it matter? Listen to my latest episode for this special theme.
In this episode I refer to an amazing opportunity. which is my annual mentorship program. To find out more, click here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-teacher-coaching-program/
Listen to this episode as close to the start of 2020 as possible (if you can) to get the most out of it. Here, we’ll go over a process to review your 2019 and how to set meaningful goals for next year! In this episode, I refer to my holiday special on the anatomy manual, which runs until 12/21/19 and you can access that special here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/25-off-anatomy-manual-offer/
I also talk about my Costa Rica retreat in June, 2020 and you can find out more about that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/costa-rica-retreat-barebonesyoga/
Are you a new yoga teacher? So, maybe you’ve been teaching less than 3 years? This episode is for you! Here I go into a lot of tips you can use to help you decrease the stress around teaching, have a plan of action and free up a whole bunch of energy so you can teach with clarity, power and authenticity. I also have a download that you can get that has all the tips. Get the download here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-new-teachers/ Once you listen, I would love to hear what you thought of the episode, so write a quick review or send me an email!
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 48!
Today, I’m sharing LOTS of tips for working with beginners! Teaching beginners is tons of fun and they are always so eager to learn. It requires a different approach then teaching all levels classes or students so listen in for the tips. Now, one more thing: this episode goes with my offer this week that includes these tips in a PDF Guide AND an audio class geared towards teaching beginners! It’s a package I made for teachers to give them a one stop shop around a resource for working with beginners. To get IN on this offer, click the link below. The offer is good from 11/18-11/24/19.
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-for-beginners-audio-class/
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 47!
Today, I’m interviewing Margie Kirstein, yoga teacher and life long educator. Margie has been teaching for a year now and has developed sequences and classes that help students with scoliosis and osteoporosis. In addition to our conversation about that, Margie shares her thoughts on a few themes that come up for all of us: managing fear when we teach, getting feedback from our students and figuring out our role in the vast yoga industry. I know when you listen to this one, there will be a number of things that hit home.
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 46!
Today, I’m interviewing Gabby DeLorenze, founder of Soul to Sole Wellness. Gabby is a yoga teacher and personal trainer and has been on the podcast before where we have talked about yoga teaching and anatomy. Today we’re talking about starting a yoga business. We cover a lot of ground here, from setting rates, building an arm of your business where you connect with clients online and what it means to build a business versus focusing 100% on teaching classes.
To find out more about Gabby, visit her website at www.soultosolewellness.com.
You can catch her on earlier episodes below:
https://barebonesyoga.com/episode-6-teacher-chat-about-anatomy-meet-gabby-delorenze/
https://barebonesyoga.com/episode-9-teacher-chat-about-anatomy-meet-gabby-delorenze-part-2/
You can connect with her on Instagram @gab.delorenze
Don’t forget to leave a comment too! We’d love to know what you think!
There’s so much we can learn from listening to other teachers and what they are facing on and off the mat. Meet San Antonio, TX teacher, Caitlin Skinner. Caitlin is a new teacher, who has a background working in an orthopedic physician’s setting as her full time job, while balancing a busy teaching schedule. In this episode, she brings up important issues of how to balance work and teaching, all while trying to keep up with continuing education and her own practice. I’m sure you’ll find themes here that resonate with you.
There’s so much we can learn from listening to other teachers and what they are facing on and off the mat. Meet Langley, British Columbia teacher, Johanna Belloch. Johanna is a newer teacher, who has a background in studio ownership with a studio that focuses on yoga and martial arts. She shares here her thoughts on teaching, how her transition to teaching has gone since her teacher training and thoughts on where she sees her teaching going in the future.
There’s so much we can learn from listening to other teachers and what they are facing on and off the mat. Meet Tennessee teacher, Anita Oakley. Anita is a newer teacher, coming from a teacher training in Alaska and returning home to TN to share her love of yoga. Anita shares her thoughts on teaching and some of the doubts she’s faced and moved forward anyway- which is the true definition of being courageous. Anita shares thoughts that many of us have as teachers and gives us all a chance to think about how we face different obstacles that come up.
There’s so much we can learn from listening to other teachers and what they are facing on and off the mat. Meet Portland, OR teacher, Shawn Post. Shawn is a newer teacher, having come to teaching yoga from the world of fitness as a spin instructor. Shawn shares thoughts about her shift to teaching from being in teacher training and some of what she’s doing now as she approaches being of service and sharing her love of yoga with her students.
Do you feel like you’re making the kind of impact you want to make as a yoga teacher? What about in your life? Do you feel like things are holding you back? Listen in as I share some thoughts about my time at a recent life changing event and how it made a huge impact on my life. I share these thoughts in the hopes that perhaps some of these ideas will resonate with you. Towards the end, I make the pivot to how we can bring these learnings into our way of being as a yoga teacher to help transform our work. At the end, I invite you to take a look at the offering for my next retreat in Costa Rica. You can check out those details here: https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/barebonesyoga/
Did you ever wonder what goes into yoga sequencing to build students up to do a posture that is the “peak” of the practice? Join me for a discussion today about building to a peak pose, the logic that goes into it and how you can easily create sequencing that demonstrates your knowledge of anatomy through the sequence you create and helps your students practice with ease. In this episode, I offer you my sequence building template which you can get here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/ I also offer you my audio yoga class, a great way to practice and learn at the same time: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/practice-and-learn-anatomy-with-bare-bones-yoga/ And, I offer you the details of my upcoming yoga retreat in Costa Rica which you can find out more about here: https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/barebonesyoga/
Do you ever notice alignment issues in your students’ poses and wonder what is happening to cause that? Ever have a knot in your hamstrings in Bridge Pose? Well, listen here as I walk you through two major hip muscles and teach you both about anatomy and biomechanics. This information is not readily available to yoga teachers in basic training because it’s outside the scope of what is taught and is found more in the exercise science industry. But I’ll share it with you here to help you distinguish yourself as a knowledgeable resource for your students as well as help you nail those cues! In the episode, I suggest you get my download on myofascial release: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/ I also suggest you listen to my episode on MFR too: https://barebonesyoga.com/learn-about-the-bodys-connective-tissue-matrix-fascia-and-the-technique-of-myofascial-release/ Enjoy both and please leave a comment!
Do you feel nervous when you teach yoga? Are you perhaps a newer teacher or one that still feels nervous after years of teaching and lots of training? Join me for an interview with a fellow yoga teacher who honestly shares her feeling about being a new teacher. You’ll be inspired by Erin’s story and her healthy approach to “just doing it anyway” despite the nerves! Also, in this episode, I share about my one day wellness event, The Urban Wellness Saturday, happening on October 5 in Boston. To find out all that’s included in this event, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-urban-wellness-saturday/ but know you get a discount and to get that discount, just email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com. Do it today!
Listen to a review of key muscles of the shoulder and how you can bring this information into your teaching through the cues you provide. Also, in this episode, I refer to my one day wellness event, The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Saturday! You can sign up with a special discount by emailing me to karen@barebonesyoga.com. Here is ALL you’ll get by joining me in this event: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-urban-wellness-saturday/ Also, in this episode, I share a special learning opportunity I’m sharing between 9/20 and 9/28. To find out more about this and how you can get in on it, see below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/anatomy-manual-plus-cues-coaching-offer/
Learning anatomy happens in many different ways and one of the best ways to learn it is to practice yoga with an emphasis on anatomy based cues. I’ve created a special audio only yoga class for you that will allow you to practice yoga with a class that’s focused primarily on the anatomy of the practice. This is a great way to hear how anatomy can easily blend into your classes easily and without overwhelming students. This offer is ONLY good this week, until 9/13/19 and the class is only $19.99. To access this class and start practicing to supplement the learning you’re doing in other ways, see the link below: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/practice-and-learn-anatomy-with-bare-bones-yoga/ Keep an open mind, have fun with it and let me know what you think!
Wondering how you’ll feel once you take action on learning anatomy? Wondering what the point of the work is? Tune in as I walk you through a visualization of sorts, to help you connect to your feelings as I describe the tools you can use as a teacher as well as help you understand how the anatomy you learn will go into the cues you use and also be the basis of how you transform your teaching. In this episode, I offer you a discount to my one day wellness event, Urban Wellness Saturday. Listen for how you can get the discount! To find out more about this one day wellness bonanza, click here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-urban-wellness-saturday/
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 34!
For today’s episode, we’re going to talk to a yoga teacher, Kahlia Murray. She and I met via social media, as she’d asked a few questions in my anatomy workgroup on Facebook. Her insight into her own teaching as a new teacher struck me as so healthy and positive, that I thought it would be a great idea to have her on the podcast. We don’t often have time to talk to each other about the kinds of things that challenge us, inspire us and our go-forward dreams and this episode is all about that.
Also, listen close to this episode’s beginning because in it, I share with you how you can get a special discount to my wellness event, The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Saturday. This event is Saturday October 5th and registration link is right here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-urban-wellness-saturday/
NOW because you’re a podcast listener, I can give you a special discount. THE only way to get the special link to sign up is to email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com. I’ll email it to you and it’s a better price than you’ll see on the regular registration page. Feel free to check that out and if you’re ready to say YES, email me for the special podcast listener discount.
So, let’s get on with today’s episode!
For today’s episode, we’re going to talk about identity. I know, you’re thinking we’re supposed to be talking about anatomy, as that’s my specialty. But if you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you know I like to build in some teacher development topics as what’s the point of learning anatomy if you’re too freaked about about teaching because there’s all this inner turmoil? It’s a dual process; learn the information but also grow as a person, and together, transformation happens!
Now, one of the things I’ll be sharing on the podcast is your special invitation to my October event called “The Urban Wellness Saturday.” This is a full day event, devoted to wellness and health by offering you a chance to move through yoga and a short fitness session, meditate with a local expert from the Cambridge Insight and Meditation Center and hear from speakers in science and nutrition. The day gets rounded out with healthy food, an inspiring speaker at the end of the day and more. Because you’re a podcast listener, you get a special VIP rate. First, take a look at the event on the registration page:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-urban-wellness-saturday/
Then, if you’re all in, email me for your special VIP invite and you’ll get a discount! Just email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com.
Ever wonder why it’s hard for people to learn anatomy? There are a host of reasons but one may be that teachers just feel they can’t learn it! I often hear, “I’m not good at science” or “anatomy is just such a big topic, I could never learn it all!” Well, in this episode, I tackle that mindset and shed light on it because in order for us to learn anatomy, we have to bring up any biases we have against our learning it. I also give you a 10 Step Plan (I review 3 of the 10 steps) to help you learn anatomy. In the episode, I give you access to a free download that lists them all out. You can get that download here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/ten-steps-to-learning-anatomy/ Thanks for listening and please comment with your thoughts!
For today’s episode, I want you think about beliefs that you have about teaching. Close your eyes, go deep inside and think about what you believe to be true as a teacher. It could be about money, or poses, or getting a teaching gig, or personality or any number of things. We’re going to talk in detail about beliefs in general and then dive into some beliefs that teachers hold that when you break them down, don’t hold water.
Now, if you missed episode 2, go ahead and listen to that one next. Because in that one, I outlined self limiting beliefs that teachers had. Today, it’ll be a mix of things but along the same lines.
Now, why does this all matter? Because if we don’t examine our beliefs, we will always be operating from the same limited space. From the same limited mindset. Beliefs can be something we picked up from someone else and often are things that limit us in taking action, for instance. So this is why, in the context of teaching, if you want to be a successful teacher, with opportunity and a way to reach more students, you must examine your beliefs and make sure they are not holding you back!
Now, I know this podcast often touches on anatomy. Heck, it’s often all about anatomy because that’s my specialty. But we cannot ignore the aspect of mindset in teaching. Teaching is an expression of our personality and our beliefs so whether we teach with a focus on anatomy or something else, if we’re not growing personally, we missing out on a wonderful, necessary way to grow as a teacher.
In the podcast, I talk about a download on myofascial release.
Grab it here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 30!
This is just a quick episode, designed to spark conversation about one of the mainstay, fundamental poses we do in almost every class: Warrior 1.
Think about it. Have you ever taught a regular flow class and NOT included a Warrior 1? Probably not. It’s important to understand what’s happening in the pose and have some alternatives in your back pocket that you can offer up. However, it’s even MORE helpful if you know the anatomy behind WHY the pose is such a challenge. For that, you’ll have to listen to the podcast.
Now, on the podcast, I mention that THIS WEEK ONLY my flagship training program on anatomy called YOUR YOGA ANATOMY BLUEPRINT is open for enrollment. I tell you more in the episode and to see all the details, click here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/your-yoga-anatomy-blueprint-2019-summer-launch/
Happy listening!
WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 29!
One of the things I love about hosting my podcast is I get to interview really interesting and innovative teachers and today is no exception.
I was introduced to Trina Altman through her thoughtful posts on social media. While they were focused on anatomy, which is my focus of teaching as well, they presented yoga in a new and different way. Trina, to me, is someone who is not willing to just “go with the flow” and do what everyone else is doing. And while you might think it’s about “being different just to try to be popular” nothing could be further from the truth. Her keen eye towards the practice, backed by her knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, allows her to question “the way things have been presented” and give it a fresh new approach, all with the overall goal of helping as many students as possible access the practice as well as teachers and helping them learn new ways to present it and the WHY’s behind these different approaches (so important!!)
Trina’s background is as follows:
She received her training through STOTT Pilates® and is an E-RYT 500. She has created two programs: Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed® to show teachers how to take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates in relation to modern movement science. You can find out more about her here on her website, www.trinaaltman.com
Get ready for a great conversation and carve out some time because this one runs a bit longer and is full of interesting conversation!
In some of my past episodes, I reviewed cues for different yoga poses to give you a sense of both the anatomy and the physical action cues you might share. If you missed those, they were episodes 17, 18 and 19. So, I’m back today to run through 3 more poses that fall on the more “challenging” side of things versus some of the other episodes that covered fundamental poses.
Please keep in mind that what’s challenging to one person is not to another so things are always relative. Plus, it is not my intention to suggest that you add these poses to your teaching, only that we have a chance to discuss them to see how we might teach them.
Now, I’m recording this episode on July 12th, 2019 and starting next week, I’ll be offering a totally FREE video training on anatomy to my VIP mailing list. This will cover many of the fundamentals of shoulder anatomy so it’s SO applicable to teaching. If you’re wondering what the shoulders do in different poses, are looking for easy ways to understand the muscles at work, ALL in an effort to give better and CORRECT!! Cues, you must be IN on this training.
Now, it’s not on social media and will ONLY be released to those on my VIP list. You’ll get a three videos, all next week and ALL leading up a to a huge surprise launch the following week. (sneak peak!!)
So, to register for this training, just click here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-video-series-yoga-anatomy-sign-up/
OR maybe you’ve already downloaded one of my free tools and you’re on my VIP already!? If so, there’s NOTHING you need to do. You can also visit my website and look at the home page for some free tools to grab, like my yoga sequence template and that’ll get you on the list too. My website is www.barebonesyoga.com
Today, I’m going to give you a short primer on fascia, the body’s connective tissue matrix. Now, just to put it into further context, there is an ENTIRE MODULE on fascia in my online course as I prep for a July 2019 launch of the course. So, this little snippet here is your audio introduction to fascia but know that in the course, this topic is expanded upon even more AND the piece I can’t give you here, because it’s audio only, is the visual. This part is SO important to learning how to keep the fascia healthy AND how to show your students techniques they can use, using MFR balls. ALL THAT and MORE is included in the course.
So for now, we’ll start with this brief introduction and know that I’ve got you covered when my flagship course on anatomy launches in July. Now, I want you to remember that ALL of this content is included in a FREE download so you don’t have to worry about keeping this all straight. Just grab the download here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/
Learning about fascia will give you a more full and complete understanding of the body and give you more confidence around sharing it.
Let’s dive in and leave a comment when you’re done!
Today I’m going to go over a teaching topic around red flags that can arise when we’re teaching. By Red Flag, I mean something that, from an alignment perspective might be unsafe or create a position for the student where it’s hard for them to be steady in the pose. I’m not only going to review the red flag itself, I’m going to give you the anatomical reason behind each one so you can have a complete picture. To get the full list of the red flags I’m reviewing, download it here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/five-alignment-red-flags/
Today, I’m thrilled to be interviewing one of my mentors, Tiffany Cruikshank. Tiffany has a wealth and depth of experience that is unparalleled and shares it in a totally relatable, approachable fashion. In this interview, she gives us a glimpse into her beginnings as a teacher many years ago, how she began her work as a yoga teacher and how she developed her brand, Yoga Medicine, into the powerhouse it is today, with over 7,000 teachers around the world trained in her methods and part of her teaching network. You can find out more about her at www.yogamedicine.com.
Today, I have a special guest on the show, fellow yoga teacher, Nina Petruzzo. Nina and I met many years ago at a training and I’ve always admired her work and especially her teaching style, commitment to her unique path and the way she personally expresses herself in all that she does, in a really beautiful authentic way. With Nina, you never feel like she’s trying to impress; you always get the sense its coming right from her heart. Also, she’s studied with some highly credible teachers and has extensive experience. Here she walks us through her growth as a teacher and there are tons of lessons we can learn from!
Along with being an experienced yoga teacher, Nina is an occupational therapist and a holistic wellness coach. You can find out more about her on her website, ninapetruzzo.com.
She’s also on instagram as @nina_petruzzo_yoga
Once you’ve listened, don’t forget to leave a comment!
Struggling to learn anatomy? One of the helpful things to do is to break up the subject into steps. Here in this podcast episode, I share ten key steps to learning anatomy. Take a listen and see if having this blueprint to learning helps ease that feeling of overwhelm. Now, one more thing: The blueprint I walk you through is outlined for you in a free pdf guide. You can download it here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/ten-steps-to-learning-anatomy/ Once you’ve listened, don’t forget to leave a comment!
Let's talk about how money and how issues around money can impact your teaching. You might be wondering why a podcast about yoga teaching would dive into issues of money. Well, first off, we're getting paid for the services we provide, even if we sometimes offer classes for free. So, we've got to make decision about setting our rate. However, there are lots of issues many of us have around money; stress and worry being among two of the most prevalent. And this can effect our health and how we carry ourselves when we teach. Today's episode gets into ALL of this.
At the end, I invite you to my April 30th online Master Class on anatomy, covering the hip and spine. To sign up for that, click here.
Leave a review as soon as you're done listening. I'd love to know what you think!
When we build a yoga sequence, there are a number of moving parts we need to consider. In this episode, we’ll walk through some of what you can consider when building sequences. Remember, these are just ideas and I’d love to hear from you what you consider when building sequences as well as your thoughts on what I cover in this episode. Please leave a comment after you listen! And, just round out this episode, download my free sequence building template by clicking here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/ Thanks for listening!
Now, for the past few episodes, I’ve been flying solo, reviewing cues and the anatomy behind several poses. Today, I’m going to be interviewing a friend, colleague and someone whom I respect a great deal, International Yoga teacher, speaker and writer, Kat Fowler!
I worked with Kat a few years ago as we were both working with yoga teacher Tiffany Cruikshank at one of her teacher training programs in NYC. I remember meeting Kat for the first time and I was so tremendously impressed! She had such a way about her, one that I noticed right from the start: Calm, knowledgeable, a real team player, approachable and a teacher who had a broad understanding of the practice and lots of teaching experience. I am thrilled to have her on the podcast today!
Listen in and hear all of the wonderful teachings she has to share!
Find her on her website at https://www.katfowler.com/
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 19!
In the 2 last episodes, I reviewed cues for both standing poses and poses on the ground. I can’t believe how popular they have been as I’ve watched the download numbers climb daily. So, I’m back today to run through 4 more poses! If you missed the other episodes, just visit my website, www.barebonesyoga.com and listen to E17 and 18.
There are two other resources that you should check out. The first one is my webinar on yoga cues. You can watch that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/
The second thing is my anatomy manual. This gives you the anatomy and the cues for all the major poses. To get the manual, visit my website books page here:
https://barebonesyoga.com/for-teachers/books/
Please leave a comment after you listen because I’d love to know what you think!
Thanks for listening!
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 18!
In the last episode, I did a review of cues for some standing poses. It quickly moved up in my podcast stats to be a listener favorite so I decided to do a second episode where I focus on poses on the ground. I’ll break down the anatomy, alignment and key actions we want to see in the poses. I refer to a number of things in this episode and want you to be able to refer to them as well:
The first one is my earlier episode 7 on Types of Cues and you can catch that here:
https://barebonesyoga.com/episode-7-types-of-cues-to-use-in-yoga-teaching/
Another thing is my anatomy manual, which gives you ALL the anatomy and cues for all the fundamental poses. You can purchase that here:
https://barebonesyoga.com/for-teachers/books/
The last thing is my webinar on cues, which you can watch here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/
Once you’ve listened, leave a review!
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 17!
Have you ever been in a yoga class and the teacher gives you a cue and you’re left scratching your head wondering what did they mean by that? It could be the word choice or the word combination or just a lack of understanding on your part as to what a particular term meant. It happens! And, the way we typically teach, no one can ask a question during class (I mean they could but people rarely do) so you’re left wondering.
This is probably a common experience of many students. And as teachers, one of our goals should be to use language that’s as easily understood by a beginning student as a more experienced one and to supplement any “inside type” language we use with a more basic term so students can learn the more esoteric wording and also know what we mean.
Today, I’m going to take you through cues for some fundamental poses so you can hear how the cues sound. I’ll break down the anatomy, alignment and key actions we want to see in the postures. I refer to a number of things in this episode, some of which are references I want you to have so I’ll share them here. The first one is an earlier episode on Cues, which was Episode 7. If you missed that one, go back and listen to it after this one. You can catch that here:
https://barebonesyoga.com/episode-7-types-of-cues-to-use-in-yoga-teaching/
Another thing I refer to is my anatomy manual. You can purchase that here:
https://barebonesyoga.com/for-teachers/books/
One more thing I refer to is my webinar on cues. You can watch that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/
Once you’re done listening, leave a comment here!
Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 16!
Today’s we’re going to talk about the idea of using “inside language” when you teach yoga. You know, “inside language;” terms used by people who are “in the know” and people who are familiar w/ HOW to do something. Are YOU using “inside language” when you teach and why does it ever matter? Let’s examine this idea further on today’s episode!
At the end of the podcast, I refer you to my webinar on CUES. To watch that, click here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/
Once you’re done listening, leave a comment here!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 15. Today I’m bringing you PART TWO of my last interview with Movement Coach and Manual Therapist, Josh Landis, who works out in Denver at Denver Pain and Performance Solutions and is the Founder of Landis Movement Systems. My last podcast, #14, with Josh was super popular and people had some really great feedback as to what they learned from listening. In that episode, Josh and I started a conversation about different topics similar to both yoga teaching and personal training. We covered topics like giving effective cues, different teaching techniques and the concept of muscle compensation.
Since we didn’t get to all the questions, we thought it would be helpful to pick up where we left off so that’s what we’re going to do today!
Remember, in order to find Josh online, check out his site at: www.landismovementsystems.com
Also, at the end of this episode, since we talk so much about sequencing, I offer you my free sequencing template, which you can get here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
Once you’re done listening, please leave a comment! We’d love to know what you think!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 14 and today we’re going to explore movement from the perspective of both anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology and rehabilitation. My guest, Josh Landis, has extensive experience in these areas and I know you’re just going to love the science and evidenced based discussion we’ll have.
Josh is a strength coach and licensed massage therapist by trade, but more so likes to be referred to as a movement coach and manual therapist. Josh combines many different bodywork techniques and movement modalities to create an integrated approach to helping clients resolve pain, expand movement capacity, and improve overall performance.
In this episode, Josh and I talk about movement from the perspective of how you can effectively cue students, what it means when the body moves in different ways, outside what we might think is the “ideal” alignment of a shape, position or pose and how he shares his approach to professional growth and learning at the end of the podcast so you have a roadmap to follow for your own journey.
You can contact Josh via his website at:
https://landismovementsystems.com/
And you can follow him on Instagram using the same name.
Looking for more information on cues? Run through my online webinar on cues by viewing it here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/
Once you listen leave a comment here or wherever you’re listening.
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 13 and I’m your host, Karen Fabian, the Founder of Bare Bones Yoga. Today we’re going to talk to a fellow yoga teacher and have an in-depth conversation about a number of topics that all teachers face throughout their teaching career. We’ll cover the business side of teaching, to the transition you make when you graduate from training to teaching, some of the fears that come up and a whole host of other thoughts.
As teachers, I’m sure you can relate to the idea that we’re all just ships passing in the night; we’re all busy and often don’t have time to sit down and have a chat. This conversation is just that; a time for teachers to meet and talk about teaching related topics, share ideas and thoughts on personal and teacher development.
So, to hear all about it, listen right here!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 12 and today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite subjects: BRAIN SCIENCE! Now, let me tell you; as yoga teachers, it’s imperative we understand more about the brain then just a passing few bits of information here and there because we’re in the business of teaching movement. And, to understand what’s behind that, there’s more than the mechanical aspects we discuss in the anatomy; there’s also the impact of course, of the brain on movement, learning, memory, sensation and more.
Let me start out by saying this: This guest, whom I’ll introduce to you in a moment, is part of my special wellness event coming up in January called The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Weekend. This event is a two day opportunity for you to practice yoga, meditation, learn myofascial release, hear from expert speakers on different aspects of wellness, including today’s guest who will be talking about neuroscience, eat healthy food, hear inspiring stories from the speaker panel and more. It’s really a life changing line up that’s meant to shift your ways of thinking in positive ways and give you real information, not fluff stuff, about how to improve your health!
This event is Jan 12/13 in Cambridge MA. To sign up, all you need to do is go on my website home page. And guess what? Early bird rates apply until 12/15 AND for being a podcast listener, you get a $25 discount off registration! To get it, just email me BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, say you want the podcast listener discount and I’ll send you a special link to pay. AND, I’m also running a REFER a friend discount so you can get $25 just for referring a friend! (Details on the event page)
What are we going to cover? Today, we’re going to dive into an aspect of neuroscience that’s critical to personal development: that of how to decide whether to listen to your head or your heart. While this might not, at first glance, seem like a topic central to teaching, think again. I’ll dive into the rationale behind it shortly.
So, let’s get to the next step, introducing Jen Riggs!
Jennifer Riggs, JD, CNTC is a certified neuroscience coach, speaker and former lawyer who helps people shift out of a surviving brain to a thriving brain. Her 5-part framework integrates neuroscience, coaching, mindfulness and mind-body principles. Jennifer’s whole-person approach to change builds brain integration, resilience, leadership capacities and well-being. Jennifer is certified by the Coaches Training Institute and is an accredited member of the International Coaches Federation. She is certified as a neuro-transformational coach (CNTC) by BeAbove Leadership. Jennifer researches neuroscience, stress and change for her coaching program and blog (at jenriggs.com). In addition, Jennifer has a 20-year yoga practice, over 700 hours of yoga-teacher training, and a mindfulness meditation practice. In her interactive presentation,
Now, there are many different aspects of neuroscience and Jen’s presentation at the Urban Wellness Weekend will focus on how the brain reacts to stress, how stress affects our thinking, and how you can improve your response by connecting to your thriving brain. Today what we’re going to discuss is a dilemma many of us have had before:
Have you ever felt like your head said one thing and your heart said another? Which one should you follow? It's a tough one, because whatever you decide, it seems as if either your rational thoughts or your feelings are going to lose out. Now, while this doesn’t specifically apply to yoga teaching per se, if you think about it, there are many applications of this to our development as people. And THIS most certainly applies to teaching. If you’ve listened to some of my earlier episodes that highlight personal growth topics, I’m a huge supporter of teachers doing personal development work in order to improve their teaching. Teaching effectively comes from a deep knowledge of oneself and if we’re struggling with personal issues, it’s hard for us to be effective as a teacher.
So let’s begin!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 11 and today we’re going to be talking about overcoming challenges. This is certainly a topic we ALL can relate to and my guest has a unique perspective on it. She works with people with physical disabilities, coaching them in one of the toughest sports out there: crew.
Let me start out by saying this: This guest, whom I’ll introduce to you in a moment, is part of my special wellness event coming up in January called The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Weekend. This event is a two day opportunity for you to practice yoga, meditation, learn myofascial release, hear from expert speakers on different aspects of wellness, eat healthy food, hear inspiring stories from the speaker panel and more. It’s really a life changing line up that’s meant to shift your ways of thinking in positive ways and give you real information, not fluff stuff, about how to improve your health!
This event is Jan 12/13 in Cambridge MA. To check out the event, all you need to do is go to the link above. And guess what? Early bird rates apply until 12/15 AND for being a podcast listener, you get a $25 discount off registration! To get it, just email me BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, say you want the podcast listener discount and I’ll send you a special link to pay.
So, let’s get to the next step, introducing Jenny Sichel!
Jennifer Sichel is an American coxswain. She competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, won 3 silver medals from the World Rowing Championships and a silver medal from the 2016 Paralympic Games. She is a Royal Canadian Henley Regatta champion, a five-time Head of the Charles Regatta champion, and three-time U.S. national champion. She is the coordinator for the Youth Para Rowing (Adaptive Rowing) Department at Community Rowing in Boston.
So, think about this. Think about something you really want to do but you’ve got an obstacle in the way. It could be a mental block, a fear; it could be a physical challenge.. maybe you don’t think you’re strong enough or have the endurance. A story that you might hear now and again is that of someone who wants to run a marathon and they’ve never run one before. They might have both mental fears and physical obstacles that get in their way. How do you handle challenges? That’s in large part what we’ll touch on today.
Let’s get to it!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 10 and today I’ve got a special podcast because we have TWO guests on! This is going to be an episode that shares inspiring stories as well as anatomy information. I’m sure you wondering how those two things will blend together? Well, you’ll have to stay tuned to find out.
Let me start out by saying this: These two guests, whom I’ll introduce to you in a moment, are part of my special wellness event coming up in January called The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Weekend. This event is a two day opportunity for you to practice yoga, meditation, learn myofascial release, hear from expert speakers on different aspects of wellness, eat healthy food, hear inspiring stories from the speaker panel and more. It’s really a life changing line up that’s meant to shift your ways of thinking in positive ways and give you real information, not fluff stuff, about how to improve your health!
This event is Jan 12/13 in Cambridge MA. To sign up, all you need to do is go on my website home page, www.barebonesyoga.com . And guess what? Early bird rates apply until 12/15 AND for being a podcast listener, you get a $25 discount off registration! To get it, just email me BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, say you want the podcast listener discount and I’ll send you a special link to pay.
What are we going to cover? So, today, as I said, I’m going to introduce you to some product innovators in the area of yoga. Plank Designs is a company dedicated to improving your practice by giving you access to their trademark yoga mats. We’ll hear from their Founder and Chief Evangelist officer today but lest you think this is a commercial, think again. The story here really lies in the inspiration for creating this kind of product, which lies in the Founder’s appreciation and knowledge of anatomy as well as how her approach to practice helped shift the Chief Evangelist’s officer’s life in amazing directions.
Let’s get going!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 9 and today I’ve got a special treat for you. Some of you may have caught episode 6, which was one of the most popular episodes so far. In it, I interview yoga teacher Gabby DeLorenze, founder of Soul to Sole Wellness, as she specializes in anatomy just as I do! And from the responses, you loved it so much, that we decided to get together to do another one! Truth be told, we had a long list of topics for part 1 and just could not get to each one so we already knew then that we’d do another. I’m so happy Gabby was able to make time in her busy teaching schedule to join me here!
Now listen up because we both have something to offer you, beyond the podcast itself. Gabby tells you how you can get her anatomy book online at a discount and I share how you can get a $25 discount off my fun and inspiring health and wellness conference I’m hosting in January called The Bare Bones Yoga Urban Wellness Weekend!
Listen up for those offers!
Hello and welcome to a special episode, Episode 8, of the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast, Conversations for Yoga Teachers. Today, I want to introduce you to Kristen Wilson, a yoga teacher in Canada, who is almost a year out from graduating from teacher training. Kristen is one of my online course students, as having purchased my premier anatomy training program called, “Your Yoga Anatomy Blueprint.” She’s gone through this online course and has had two of my coaching sessions as well, as part of the program. She’s an integral part of my online community and contributes her thoughtful questions in my anatomy workgroup, called “The Bare Bones Yoga Anatomy Workgroup” on Facebook. I asked Kristen to join me on the podcast to share some of what inspired and motivated her to get into teaching and what some of the challenges have been for her in this first year of teaching. I think you’ll really appreciate her honesty and inquisitive nature, not only about her own practice but about her teaching. Learning from other teachers and hearing what they’re up to is a great way to expand your own knowledge of what’s out there as well as helping you realize that a great deal of those thoughts you may be having about teaching are shared by other teachers too. I thank Kristen for joining me!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 7 and today we’re going to be talking about one of my favorite teaching topics: Cues! Yes, the CUES you USE can really make or break your students’ experience. Why? Because say it in a certain way, they’ll have no idea what you mean. Say it in an effective way, they’ll remember it forever!
What are we going to cover? Today’s episode is called: “Types of Cues to Use in Yoga Teaching.” HMMMMMMM…when I say TYPES of Cues, what comes to mind? Think for a second… what categories of cues might there be? Well, we’re going to cover all that and more in this one AND at the end, I share a special resource I have that can help you learn even more about cues, so stayed tuned for it!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 6 and today I’ve got a special treat for you. Instead of another solo episode where I share anatomy and other yoga related information with you, today I’m bringing on another yoga teacher, Gabby DeLorenze, who specializes in anatomy and we’re going to break down a ton of your questions about anatomy!
What are we going to cover? Well, we’ve got a packed agenda for you. Gabby and I have been at work over the past several weeks putting our heads together to come up with some of the most common questions we get in our trainings, workshops and classes. We’re going to format this as a “Q and A” kind of thing, so that you get to hear from both of us on the questions.
And, we both will share special FREE resources you can get from both of us to learn more about anatomy. We share these at the end of the episode and you’ll see the links to both in the show notes on my website’s podcast page, www.barebonesyoga.com.
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 5 and today we’re going to be talking about one of my favorite teaching topics: Anatomy! Yes, this is my specialty, my passion, one of the reasons I LOVE teaching yoga so much; the chance to teach people about their bodies in an understandable way so they are empowered with accurate information and can take care of themselves both on and off the mat.
What are we going to cover? Today’s episode is going to teach you 5 key anatomy concepts which will help you build your confidence in sharing anatomy with your students. What do understanding ANATOMY and CONFIDENCE have to do with each other? Well, the more you know about this subject, which is so much a part of the movement practice of yoga, the greater confidence you’ll have in sharing this critical information with your students.
I also want to share that there is a special offer at the end of the episode so don’t miss that part!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 4 and today we’re going to dive DEEP in the mind. We’re taking about “ways of being” as a theme and what “ways of being” you’re BEING as a yoga teacher. I’m going to start out by asking you some questions aimed at getting you to connect to how you feel when you teach. These questions are meant to get to the heart and soul of what drives you as you teach, even more than what techniques you use, what cues you offer, what sequences you teach and what poses are involved. It’s meant to be an exploration of what you consider to be your identity as a teacher.
I’ll then describe certain “ways of being” as a yoga teacher and I’ll go into strategies you can use to help you better connect to these ideas and concepts as you continue to grow as a teacher. This episode needs your input! Meaning, I really want to know what you think when you listen. So leave a comment on i tunes, podbean or on my website’s podcast page. Let me know!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 3 and today we’re going to dive into a conversation that is near and dear to my heart: building a yoga business. Now, for those of you who connected with me because of my love of anatomy and all that I share and create to teach you about the anatomy of yoga, that’s also a huge passion of mine. Along with that, helping teachers grow their own businesses is a passion too. Today we’re going to talk first about business MINDSET and then we’ll talk about business and teaching TECHNIQUES. I’ll be sharing a cool resource that you can use to help you build your business AND I’m giving you a special PODCAST OFFER at the end so stay on until the end to catch it. Much of the content on today’s podcast is inspired by my first book, “Stretched: Build Your Yoga Business, Grow Your Teaching Techniques” which you can check out on Amazon. Today’s podcast covers some key topics in the book plus some extra content and as always is filled with stories and other ideas to round out your listening experience. Let’s get started!
Hello, and WELCOME to the Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers! This is EPISODE 2 and today we’re going to tackle a tough subject: SELF LIMITING BELIEFS. My first episode was an introduction to the podcast and if you missed that one, go to my website, barebonesyoga.com and you can catch it on the podcast page or of course, check it out on Podbean.
Here in this second episode, I wanted to hit the ground running with a subject that I think is so important for yoga teachers to address within themselves but one that rarely gets discussed. Think about it: When was the last time you shared with a colleague that you were feeling “less than” when it came to teaching and more about what was behind that feeling?
It can be really hard for teachers to admit these things to themselves let alone other teachers. It’s also not all that uncommon to feel isolated when it comes to having a teaching mentor or someone to talk to, about the fears and doubts you have. In my virtual coaching sessions with teachers, I hear a number of concerns and while they all take on a different tone, the common thread is usually fear.
So, we’re going to discuss it ALL here on the podcast so let’s get started!
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Bare Bones Yoga Podcast: Conversations for Yoga Teachers. I’m so excited to launch this, the first of what will become a podcast library, filled with topics for yoga teachers to help you grow, learn and expand your skills as a teacher.
My name is Karen Fabian and I’m the Founder of Bare Bones Yoga. Through my work as a teacher and my books and online courses, I help yoga teachers learn more about the anatomy of yoga. Through this podcast we’ll cover some of that and also lots of other topics too. Think of it like sitting down with a teacher or colleague for tea.
In this first episode, I’ll introduce you to the podcast and what you can expect and gain by listening. Join me here and also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and my website at www.barebonesyoga.com