Going Pro Yoga Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Henri, Paul Teodo, Byron de Marsé
For aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
We’ve created this podcast to help supplement Yoga Teachers who graduated from a YTT and don’t feel confident going out into the real world to teach.
Topics include real-talk about yoga in the real world: • Sequencing, teaching methodology, and the business of yoga; • Anatomy, biomechanics, and safe practice; • Philosophy, ethical and legal considerations; • And much more...
Co-hosted by: Michael Henri, RYT 400, MPty, BHK Paul Teodo, E-RYT 500 Byron de Marsé, E-RYT 500
Dive into the profound philosophy of the Yoga Sutras with Akshay Bhat in this insightful episode. Akshay begins by exploring the meaning and philosophy behind the Yoga Sutras, highlighting their significance and the wisdom of Patanjali, the ancient sage who authored these foundational texts. Patanjali's teachings are revered for their focus on cleansing the mind, speech, and body, encompassing the core principles of yoga, Sanskrit grammar, and Ayurveda.
The discussion delves into the importance of understanding Shruti and Smriti in Vedanta, explaining how these concepts relate to the transmission and interpretation of divine knowledge. Through logical understanding, the Yoga Sutras provide a framework for living a life of ease and bliss. Akshay also touches on Buddha's journey to self-realization under the Bodhi Tree, drawing parallels between his experiences and the teachings of Patanjali.
Listeners will gain insights into moments of bliss and peace in yoga practice, learning how these moments contribute to spiritual growth and self-realization. This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Yoga Sutras, offering valuable perspectives on the path to enlightenment and the practical application of ancient wisdom in modern life.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - The Meaning and Philosophy Behind the Yoga Sutras
07:04 - The Importance of the Yoga Sutras and Patanjali
10:10 - The Importance of Shruti and Smriti in Vedanta
15:39 - The Logical Understanding of the Yoga Sutras
24:06 - Buddha's Journey to Self-Realization under the Bodhi Tree
29:49 - Moments of Bliss and Peace in Yoga Practice
Akshay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akshaybhatyoga/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Discover the fascinating journey of Akshay Bhat as he delves into the deep connection between yoga, mantra chanting, and mental well-being. Akshay shares his upbringing in India, where he was immersed in yoga and mantra chanting from a young age, studying at a Gurukula, a traditional monastery school. He describes the rigorous yoga practices, discipline, and mental strength instilled through these ancient traditions.
The dialogue highlights the significance of mantras, such as "Sahana Vavatu" from the Upanishads, which symbolize the transmission of knowledge from teacher to student. Akshay's experiences include intense asana practices and interactions with wildlife, showcasing a unique blend of learning and playfulness in his Gurukula days.
Transitioning to a modern education system, Akshay faced culture shock and addiction to computer gaming but eventually returned to yoga, recognizing the value of his spiritual education. He studied pranayama and mantras, discovering their healing potential, particularly for back pain.
Akshay now teaches in Bali, incorporating pranayama and mantras into his practice. He emphasizes the importance of gradual healing, patience, and trust in the process. The discussion also touches on the benefits of hanging upside down using the Iyengar belt, enhancing energy flow, and experiencing pratyahara, or withdrawal of the senses.
The episode concludes with reflections on learning, sharing knowledge, and the value of service, hinting at future discussions on yoga philosophy, mantras, pranayama, and yoga therapy. Tune in to explore these enriching topics and more.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - The Importance of Om Chants and Vedic Prayer
03:09 - The Sacred Mantra: Sahana Vavatu and Its Spiritual Significance
10:39 - Gurukula Education Experience: Mantras, Yoga, and Ancient Knowledge
16:29 - Crazy Gurukula Stories: Stolen Coconuts and Peanuts
21:00 - Exploring the Transition from Modern to Gurukula Life
28:40 - The Yoga Vasishta: Rama's Depression and Healing
33:41 - Small Steps Forward: Kaizen Therapy with Breath and Movement
37:40 - Western Minds and the Practice of Yoga: Building Trust in Teaching and Practice
41:58 - Healing Back Pain with Pranayama and Mantras
47:32 - Iyengar Yoga Philosophy and the Benefits of Inversion
53:53 - The Profound Experience of Enhancing Sounds
Akshay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akshaybhatyoga/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Discover the intricate dynamics of energy work and personal boundaries with Cat Kabira in this insightful podcast episode. Cat delves into how unresolved issues can lead to projections that affect our interactions and energy fields during healing practices. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and striving for neutrality to manage these projections effectively.
Cat discusses how projections can empower or disempower individuals, highlighting their significant impact on both yoga teachers and students. She explores how idolizing or demonizing teachers can create confusion and challenges within group dynamics. The episode underscores the importance of integration and self-awareness to navigate these projections in teaching contexts.
Healthy projections can create positive energy fields, while negative projections often stem from unresolved past issues. Recognizing and managing personal projections are crucial for facilitators and teachers to maintain a clear and organized state, ensuring they don't transmit negative energy to their students.
Cat shares her approach to preparing for classes by grounding herself and setting positive intentions. She emphasizes the importance of genuine connections with students to create transformative experiences. The episode also discusses the importance of setting boundaries, maintaining professionalism, and responding to projections neutrally rather than taking them personally.
The conversation highlights the need for balance, playfulness, and authenticity in teaching and energy work. Cat reflects on her own experiences, stressing the value of staying centered and composed when facing challenging emotions and trauma. The episode wraps up with insights on managing expectations, setting goals, and maintaining gratitude in the journey of personal growth and energy management.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Continuation with Kat Kabira: The Energy Expert
01:58 - The Importance of Projection in Energy Work
05:06 - The Challenges for Yoga Teachers: Dealing with Projections
08:28 - Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Projection
11:56 - The Power of Projections: Changing Your Energy Flow
14:40 - Projection of Emotions and Self-Reflection
19:27 - Daily Life as a Teacher: Setting Positive Intentions
22:50 - The Teacher and the Art of Transmission
27:00 - The Healing Power of Self-Reflection
41:30 - Male vs. Female Communication Patterns
44:46 - When Assumptions Become Obstacles
47:46 - The Power of Goals vs. Expectations in Self-Growth
51:23 - Energetic Field and Energy in Motion - Recap of Previous Episodes
52:42 - Final Words and Gratitude
Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catkabira/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Dive into the enlightening conversation with Cat Kabira, a yoga teacher and energy practitioner, as she explores the subtle energies in yoga and their impact on mental health. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing and managing overwhelm, emphasizing personalized approaches to grounding oneself to effectively navigate wellness practices.
Cat shares insights on the detrimental effects of overgiving and the need for balance in healing journeys. She touches on her experiences with pranayama and meditation, discussing how chasing spiritual highs can lead to internal fragmentation and unintentional disconnection from oneself. The conversation also explores irresponsible healing practices that overwhelm rather than aid recovery, advocating for gradual, titrated healing experiences that genuinely lead one back to themselves.
Furthermore, the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries is emphasized, along with understanding the body’s intelligence and maintaining a balance between openness and healthy defense mechanisms. The dialogue delves into the challenges of decision-making, the paralyzing effects of perfectionism, and the societal pressures that complicate these processes.
Listeners are encouraged to embrace change, tune into their feelings, and make choices that resonate with their true desires. Cat Kabira urges embracing curiosity and pleasure in decision-making, highlighting how self-awareness and presence are crucial for making authentic choices and achieving personal growth.
Episode Chapters:
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Exploring Boundaries and Overwhelm with Kat Kabira
01:45 - Kabira Energy School: Energetic Arts in Bali
23:11 - Finding Balance Between Yes and No: Overcoming Self-Judgment
26:11 - Perfectionism in Yoga and Healing Paths
31:15 - Space of Healing: Understanding Choices and Risks
35:04 - Practical Steps to Prevent Overwhelm and Make Decisions
43:18 - Recognize Your Truth: Making Decisions and Breaking Patterns
45:32 - A Path to Developing Intuitive Skills
49:59 - The Importance of Presence and Engagement
52:23 - The Importance of Boundaries and Self-Respect
55:20 - Energetic Training for Empathic Individuals
57:38 - Learning Energy Work: Two Intensive Weeks
01:00:09 - Get Ready for the Next Session
Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catkabira/
Tags: Yoga, Mental Health, Awareness, Wellbeing, SelfCare, boundaries, energy
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Discover the intricate relationship between yoga philosophy and mental health in this insightful podcast, particularly focusing on yoga teacher training. The dialogue highlights the stress and anxiety often encountered by participants due to the intense nature of these trainings, including the high expectations and pressure to excel. It explores how individual experiences vary, with some feeling intimidated by the standards set by others, which can lead to anxiety and hinder progress.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding the right training program that suits one's needs, researching teachers, and understanding the program's demands. It stresses the need for a supportive environment that fosters learning and growth, rather than just performance. Embracing mistakes, managing self-doubt, and balancing rigorous learning with self-care are discussed as crucial elements for a positive and transformative experience.
Participants are encouraged to maintain boundaries and self-care to manage the physical and emotional exhaustion that can come with intensive training. The dialogue also touches on the broader implications of yoga teacher training, from personal development and deepening yoga practice to navigating the potential mental health triggers that such intense experiences can provoke.
This podcast offers valuable insights for anyone considering yoga teacher training, providing practical advice on how to approach these programs thoughtfully and sustainably for personal growth and well-being.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Connecting Yoga Philosophy with Mental Health
04:11 - Managing Stress and Anxiety in Yoga Teacher Training
06:06 - The Challenges of Perfectionism and Stress Management in Yoga Trainings
10:25 - Struggling with Imposter Syndrome in Yoga Teacher Trainings
17:52 - The Impact of Traveling on Training Participants
20:13 - Benefits and Reasons for Undertaking Yoga Teacher Training
25:14 - The Meaning of a Transformational Experience
32:31 - The Importance of Integration After an Intensive Course
35:29 - The Philosophy of Yoga in the Context of Religions
44:16 - Yoga Training: Inclusivity and Diversity in Practice
48:02 - The Challenges and Benefits of Yoga Teacher Training
53:26 - Top Tip for Starting Yoga Teacher Training: Openness with Boundaries
55:53 - Tips for Yoga Teacher Training: Eating, Resting, Preparation
58:39 - The Importance of Rest Periods During Training
01:00:07 - Using Yoga Teacher Training as Self-Care
01:03:16 - Wrapping Up the Wellbeing Series
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Discover the profound connection between yoga philosophy and mental health in this enlightening podcast discussion. The conversation explores how traditional yogic principles like Ahimsa (nonviolence), Satya (truthfulness), and Saucha (cleanliness) can enhance mental well-being by promoting self-respect and mindfulness in everyday life. Michael and Dr Brendan delve into the concept of Asteya (non-stealing), extending it beyond physical theft to include the conservation of one's time, attention, and energy.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of setting boundaries to protect personal energy and prevent burnout, a practice embodied in the principle of Brahmacharya, which focuses on energy preservation. This includes managing how one interacts with technology and social media to maintain mental health and overall vitality.
The discussion highlights the role of self-discipline (tapas) in pushing through challenges, the value of self-study (svadhyaya), and the balance needed to achieve personal growth and self-care. The dialogue touches on integrating these practices into daily life, showing how yoga can lead to better self-awareness, enhanced relationships, and a healthier approach to mental challenges.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their energy management and how they can apply yogic principles to improve both personal well-being and interactions with others, paving the way for a fulfilling and balanced life.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:56 - Asteya: Beyond Physical Theft and Time Stealing
05:21 - Setting Boundaries: Time Thieves and Technology Use
12:15 - Find Your Balance: Giving and Setting Boundaries in Relationships
16:27 - The Importance of Setting Boundaries and Showing Respect
19:04 - Setting Boundaries with Yourself and Others
23:42 - The Value of Time and Filtering Messages
26:34 - The Importance of Brahmacharya for Energy Preservation
33:13 - Understanding Sexual Energy and Celibacy for Spiritual Growth
37:24 - The Importance of Tapas in Self-Discipline
41:15 - Finding Balance Between Pushing and Pulling in Yoga Practice
44:49 - The Importance of Tapas and Self-Discipline
55:24 - Cultivating More Presence for Mental Health
Dr. Brendan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry4soul/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Explore the transformative power of yoga philosophy for mental health in this enlightening conversation. The discussion centers on Yamas and Niyamas, ancient yoga guidelines that encourage self-restraint and observances to improve life quality. Michael and Dr. Brendan explain these concepts as ways to promote nonviolence, kindness, and self-compassion, addressing both physical and mental health.
The dialogue highlights the importance of nonviolence towards oneself and others, which includes avoiding negative self-talk and verbal abuse, and showing respect to all living beings. It emphasizes the need for setting boundaries and the crucial role of professional help for mental health, over self-help methods like podcasts.
They also delve into saucha, or purity, stressing the significance of cleanliness and organization in both physical spaces and mental states. They discuss how external cleanliness can reflect and influence internal well-being, advising listeners to find a balance that suits their personal needs without judgment.
Moreover, the conversation touches on the importance of integrity and truthfulness (satya) in fostering mental clarity and authentic relationships. It encourages listeners to be honest with themselves and others, highlighting that consistency builds trust and aligning actions with values enhances life satisfaction.
This insightful discussion not only links yoga philosophy with practical mental health strategies but also invites listeners to engage deeply, embracing their journey of self-exploration and authenticity.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:13 - Yamas and Niyamas in Yoga Philosophy
07:50 - Origins of Yamas and Niyamas in Yoga Sutras
09:09 - Ahimsa: Compassion and Nonviolence for Yourself and Others
13:16 - Taking Care of Yourself Without Excessive Self-Criticism
18:26 - The Importance of Self-Compassion in Eastern Philosophy
21:10 - Saucha: Purity in Body, Mind, and Environment
27:19 - Control Behavior in Relation to Mental Health
31:58 - Sacha and the Importance of Self-Care
34:41 - The Importance of Truth and Self-Trust
43:50 - The Meaning of Satya: The Journey to Authenticity
Dr. Brendan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry4soul/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Discover the profound connection between yoga and mental health in this engaging podcast featuring Dr. Brendan and Michael Henri. They delve into how yoga not only provides stress relief but also enhances overall well-being by bridging the body-mind gap. This series kicks off with a discussion on the multifaceted nature of mental health, which encompasses resilience, functionality, and the integration of physical and mental well-being.
They explore how modern challenges like social media and technology impact our mental health and emphasize the holistic benefits of integrating yoga into daily life for improved mind-body connection. They discuss the importance of physical movement in yoga, such as preparing the body for meditative practices and enhancing circulation, which can significantly boost mental health.
Drawing from personal experiences, they share how yoga has been a sanctuary during stressful times, highlighting its role in promoting relaxation and training the mind and body to handle discomfort with resilience.
The conversation also touches on the transformative potential of yoga teacher training, describing it as an immersive experience that combines ancient teachings with modern science for significant personal growth and mental health benefits.
This insightful discussion invites listeners to consider yoga not just as a physical exercise but as a comprehensive approach to improving mental health and achieving personal transformation.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:26 - Mental Health Integration in Yoga
07:11 - What is Mental Health Really?
09:37 - The Importance of Yoga for Mental Well-being
12:11 - The Nature of Mental Health
14:52 - The Quest for Human 2.0: From Survival to Optimization
16:02 - Life Game: The Search for Improvement
18:24 - Yoga and Self-Actualization: Connecting with Your Deepest Self
21:50 - Yoga: Improving Mental Well-Being Through Practice
25:27 - Yoga: The Path to Inner Peace and Relaxation
28:45 - Yoga: Training to Face Challenges with Presence
35:53 - The Motivation Behind the Desire to Become a Yoga Teacher
38:18 - The Mental Benefits of Yoga Teacher Training
41:45 - The Importance of Mental Health in Yoga Teacher Training
47:09 - The Importance of a Strong Mental Foundation
Dr. Brendan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry4soul/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Dive into the profound aspects of yoga that extend beyond physical practice and into the realms of unconditional love, service, and spiritual growth. Michael and Vijeth discuss the essence of Bhakti yoga, which centers on devotion and seeing unity in all beings. They emphasize the importance of acting with love, offering gratitude, and letting go of a scarcity mindset to embrace an abundance of giving and service.
The conversation delves into the transformative experiences of practicing yoga not just as exercise but as a spiritual discipline that helps manage stress, maintain balance, and navigate emotional challenges. By connecting with divine energy, yogis can serve others without feeling drained, achieving a balance between self-care and selflessness.
Listeners will also learn about the practical application of yogic principles in everyday life, including the integration of Niyamas. Vijeth touches on an upcoming retreat in Laos that focuses on deepening these practices through connection with nature and self-discovery.
This discussion is not just about the physical aspects of yoga but about enriching one’s spiritual life and enhancing personal well-being through dedicated practice and inner reflection. It invites listeners to explore how yoga can lead to less stress and more bliss, providing tools for self-healing and spiritual growth.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Support us with a podcast review!
02:46 - The Importance of Bhakti Yoga and Devotion
09:25 - The Concept of Devotion and Love Within You
14:02 - Glimpse of Inner Potential: Profound Awakening in Yoga
16:02 - A Human Tendency: Finding Fulfillment in Giving
19:11 - Yoga and Divine Guidance: Energy Flow and Self-Care
24:40 - Creating Boundaries for Less Stress and More Bliss
27:22 - The Practice of Emotional Balance: Accepting and Celebrating Everything
31:27 - Get to Know the Niyamas: Yoga Retreat in Laos
35:43 - Niyamas: Helping Yourself and Deepening Your Practice
37:27 - Sadhana: The Spiritual Journey to Effortlessness
40:18 - The Art of Simple Yoga: Developing Your Practice
43:18 - Energized Conversations and Yoga Insights
Vijeth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vijethyoga/
Retreat in Laos: https://www.vigeoretreats.com/retreat/the-niyama-retreat/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Get ready to dive into the profound depths of the yogi mindset with Vijeth Kumar, who begins his discussion with a mantra invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha and Maharshi Patanjali. Vijeth emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection as a pathway to growth and creativity, inspired by Patanjali's ancient teachings on yoga and Ayurveda.
Vijeth explores the principles of Yamas and Niyamas from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, which are foundational to developing a yogic mindset. He explains that these principles are not strict rules but guidelines meant to foster spiritual growth, self-compassion, and patience. The Yamas focus on enhancing inherent human qualities, while the Niyamas encourage deepening yogic qualities through daily practices.
The discussion highlights the importance of integrating these spiritual guidelines into daily life, not just on the yoga mat but as a holistic approach to living. Vijeth suggests maintaining creativity, purity, and mindfulness in everyday activities to truly embody these principles. He stresses the transition from a rules-based mindset to a principles-centered approach in yoga, which can be challenging for newcomers but is essential for deeper spiritual growth.
This enlightening conversation invites listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey and integrate these transformative teachings into their daily lives, aiming for a greater connection with cosmic energy and personal evolution.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Support us with a podcast review!
03:01 - The Importance of Mantras for Spiritual Blessing
09:11 - Maharishi Patanjali's Inspiring Contributions
11:44 - Philosophy in Yoga Training: Bringing Ancient Teachings to Life
13:47 - The Importance of Yamas and Niyamas in Patanjali's Yoga
17:15 - Yama and Niyama: The Foundations of Practicing Yoga
21:17 - Life Wisdom from the Yamas and Niyamas
28:41 - The Importance of Ahimsa in Yoga: More Than Just Non-violence
33:30 - The Essence of Yamas and Niyamas in Yoga
37:13 - Daily Life with Yama and Niyama
38:38 - Strategies to Develop Yamas and Niyamas
Vijeth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vijethyoga/
Retreat in Laos: https://www.vigeoretreats.com/retreat/the-niyama-retreat/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Dive into the world of empowerment flow yoga with Byron, who shares insights on this transformative practice. It combines permissions and self-inquiry with yoga philosophies like chakras and koshas, offering a fresh perspective on self-awareness and personal growth. Byron traces the roots of this approach to Ashtanga yoga and Brian Kest's teachings, highlighting the importance of aligning actions with personal truths and engaging with one's emotions and physical practice in a personalized manner.
The conversation explores how empowerment flow yoga aids in gaining clarity, making better decisions, and coming from a place of alignment, encouraging authenticity and self-exploration. Byron discusses the impact of societal structures and childhood experiences on individual freedom and discipline, advocating for a connection with one's physical and inner intelligence.
The dialogue delves into the evolution of yoga, noting a shift from structured practices to more fluid, empowering styles like vinyasa flow. It emphasizes the significance of allowing individuals to progress at their own pace, exploring various forms of expression, and creating a safe space for self-trust and exploration.
Byron also touches on the broader yoga landscape, the rise of emotionally focused practices, and the benefits of yoga training and mentorships. The discussion is a call to embrace personal growth and explore yoga's potential beyond physical postures, inviting listeners to consider empowerment flow yoga as a path to deeper self-discovery and authenticity.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Reviewing the Podcast for Yoga Enthusiasts
02:24 - Exploring Empowerment Flow Yoga and Its Philosophy
07:29 - The Importance of Integration into Our Lives
10:42 - Exploring Authenticity Through New Possibilities
15:51 - The Quest for Physical Freedom in Our Lives
21:33 - The Role of Parents and Adult Decisions
24:36 - Surrendering to the Class Layers of Understanding
27:34 - A New Perspective on Yoga Practice
32:09 - The Evolution of Yoga to the Modern World
35:54 - Permission Settings and Freedom in the Yoga World
37:32 - The Evolution of Yoga and Its Current Needs
43:02 - How to Engage with the Yoga Community
46:41 - Empowerment Flow Training: Upcoming Dates in Bali
50:16 - Empowerment Flow: Retreats and Yoga Courses in Ubud
51:05 - Experience Yoga on a New Level with GoingProYoga
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Discover the world of empowerment flow yoga with Byron, who illuminates the journey of connecting with one's inner self through understanding chakras and koshas. Byron breaks down the complexity of energy systems, emphasizing how chakras, the energy centers of the body, correlate with human qualities and nature. They delve into the transformative power of aligning with these energies, particularly highlighting the heart chakra's role in fostering gratitude and balanced relationships.
Byron shares personal insights into meditation and the symbolism of chakra colors, revealing how societal beliefs can shape our understanding of these concepts. They introduce the Upanishads, ancient texts that inspire a deeper connection with nature and self, urging a contemplative approach to yoga that extends beyond physical practice.
The discussion goes further into the philosophy of yoga, advocating for introspection and questioning that can lead to profound personal growth. By integrating yoga principles, individuals can achieve a better understanding of themselves and enhance their everyday communication and decision-making.
Listeners are invited to explore the deeper aspects of life and self through yoga, as Byron presents a holistic view that merges physical, mental, and spiritual realms, encouraging a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. This conversation opens a pathway to deeper understanding and personal transformation, urging listeners to engage with their inner selves in a meaningful way.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - The Importance of Energy in Yoga: Chakras and Koshas
03:25 - The Significance of the Seven Chakras in Yoga
05:00 - The Significance of the Seven Chakras in Your Body
07:38 - The Importance of Chakras in Yoga
10:42 - The Meaning and Power of Chakras
13:25 - Colors and Chakras: Our Individual Journey
15:02 - The Importance of the Upanishads in the Yoga World
18:02 - Dialogue with Oneself: The Importance of Deep Questions
20:53 - Movement of Energy in Yoga Philosophy
23:56 - The Practice of Empowerment through Communication
26:19 - The Five Layers of the Body: Yoga Philosophy Explained
28:44 - Integrating Art and Ancient Systems in Yoga Classes
31:46 - The Power of Communication and Permission in Lived Spirituality
33:49 - Confrontation and Growth in the Yoga Class
36:56 - The Importance of Understanding Introductions
39:42 - The Importance of Combining Emotion and Logic in Decision-Making
44:25 - Yoga: The Art of Storytelling with Ancient Philosophy
48:00 - Training on Empowerment Flow in Bali - Details and Opportunities
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Imagine stepping into a yoga class where you are free to be yourself, exploring movement and emotions in a space that encourages personal growth and self-discovery. This is the essence of the empowering yoga practices discussed in a thought-provoking conversation.
Byron and Alyssa are back on the podcast to dive into the evolution of yoga, from the strict discipline of Ashtanga to the fluid and self-expressive Vinyasa. They stress the significance of autonomy and self-expression, highlighting how modern yoga integrates both physical and emotional freedom.
The conversation sheds light on the necessity of setting clear boundaries and permissions in yoga classes to foster an environment where individuals can explore and express themselves safely. This approach not only promotes physical freedom but also facilitates a deeper journey into self-awareness and personal growth. They advocate for a teaching style that honors individual needs, allowing students to modify poses and listen to their bodies, thus creating a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
At the core of the discussion is the idea of embodying the teachings of yoga authentically, pushing boundaries, and embracing an experimental mindset to deepen the connection with oneself and the practice. This approach emphasizes the importance of authenticity and feedback in refining teaching methods and communication, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and resonant yoga experience.
Listeners are invited to reflect on how they can incorporate these insights into their own practice and teaching, promising a journey of empowerment and self-discovery through yoga.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - The Importance of "Permissions" in Yoga Spaces
05:44 - Yoga: Finding Freedom in Empowerment Flow
10:13 - The Importance of Freedom and Structure in Yoga
19:19 - The Fear of Freedom: Why Change Can Be Scary
20:52 - More Freedom and Safety in Yoga Classes
27:44 - Empowerment in Yoga: Creating Structure and Trust
31:34 - The Importance of Yoga for Self-Discovery and Empowerment
35:06 - Permission in Yoga: Emotions and Authenticity
39:07 - Different Archetypes in a Yoga Room
41:35 - The Value of Different Artistic Expressions
43:25 - The Importance of Self-Expression and Resonance
46:02 - Outer Space Movement and Physics | Podcast Highlights
47:44 - Continuing with the Theme of Energy and Body Potential
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Imagine transforming a passion into a powerful retreat that not only brings joy to others but also promotes personal growth and healing. This podcast episode dives into the world of retreats, exploring the journey from chaos to clarity, and the profound impact these experiences can have on both the organizer and the participants.
John Quirk shares his own rocky start in organizing yoga retreats, from last-minute logistics nightmares to unexpected challenges, painting a picture of the real-world hurdles one can face. Yet, through perseverance and improved planning, he found fulfillment in creating transformative experiences for others. The episode is filled with inspiring stories, like a woman who turned her love for dolphin watching into a thriving retreat business, and a man who found solace during a retreat after losing his job.
Retreats, as described, are not just about physical locations but are personalized experiences that can be centered around any passion, providing a sanctuary for healing, self-discovery, and connection. John emphasizes simplicity in wellness practices and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to embrace the unknown for personal growth.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the transformative power of retreats, offering guidance on how to start small, build meaningful connections, and create unique experiences that resonate with individuals' needs for peace, growth, and self-improvement.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:14 - From Fatigue to Success: My Experience with Yoga Retreats
08:42 - Building Retreats Around Your Passions: A Story of Inspiration
11:02 - A Spiritual Time-Out: Why Retreats are so Important
19:59 - The Simplicity of Self-Care: Breathwork, Meditation, and Yoga
24:19 - The Magic of Retreat: Recharging and Learning New Things
26:40 - The Power of Stepping into the Unknown
28:51 - Retreats: More Than Just Traveling
31:34 - The Secret of Successful Yoga Retreats
34:01 - Building a Successful Retreat Business
37:23 - Innovative Retreat Ideas for Different Interests
39:13 - Recharging Retreats: Creating Special Transformative Moments
42:07 - Creating a Successful Retreat Program in 12 Months
47:28 - Quantum Mechanics in a Nutshell
48:54 - From Fluorescent Lights to Bali: An Invitation to a New Life
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Are you curious about how someone transitions from corporate life to teaching yoga? Join us as we explore the journey of John Quirk, who found his true calling in yoga after leaving the corporate world.
John Quirk, a former journalist, effortlessly transitioned into teaching yoga, drawing from his confidence in public speaking and athletic background. Despite starting with just two students and an awkward playlist, he felt at ease and discovered his natural affinity for teaching yoga due to his empathetic nature. Emphasizing authenticity and self-love, John built a successful yoga career by immersing himself in the community and networking persistently.
John shares his experiences teaching in various unconventional settings, including backyards during COVID, and the importance of balancing manifestation with hard work. He emphasizes the significance of authenticity in marketing and the value of self-discovery in finding one's true passion.
Transitioning from teaching numerous classes to organizing retreats, John emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-improvement, and a balanced approach to personal growth. He shares insights on strategic sharing of yoga benefits and finding innovative ways to deliver yoga services.
Throughout the conversation, John underscores the importance of dedication, consistency, and professionalism in building connections and achieving success. He reflects on his teaching journey, including interactions with high-profile clients, highlighting the transformative power of embracing challenges and finding authenticity in teaching yoga.
Listen to the full episode to discover how authenticity and dedication led John Quirk from corporate life to fulfillment in teaching yoga, and explore his insights on personal growth, success, and embracing opportunities.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Support us by rating the podcast!
03:37 - The Path to Yoga Teacher: John's Experience
06:19 - Discovering My Unique Yoga Teaching Style
11:28 - How I Started My Yoga Career
14:30 - The Key to Success in Yoga Business
16:12 - Retreats vs. Sales Jobs: Personal Experiences
18:44 - A Personal Development Story
21:45 - The Reality of Building a Yoga Business
23:51 - The Balance between Effort and Simplicity in Yogic Awakening
30:18 - From Teaching to Retreats: My Journey to Costa Rica
33:29 - Creating Successful Yoga Teaching Strategies
37:20 - Persistence and Opportunities: The Story of Akshay
40:10 - The Importance of Punctuality and Professionalism
42:45 - The Importance of Time for What Matters to You
45:08 - From Yoga Teacher to Jennifer Lopez's Instructor
48:46 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Yoga Teaching and Retreats
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Are you yearning for a life transformation or seeking fulfillment beyond the corporate grind? Dive into an inspiring journey with John Quirk on our latest podcast episode. John shares his captivating transformation from a conventional job to discovering his true purpose through yoga and journalism. This episode takes you through a narrative of change, adventure, and the quest for inner happiness.
John and the hosts bond over their mutual love for yoga, reflecting on how they met at the Bali Spirit Festival and their shared experiences, including the challenging times brought on by COVID. Listen to John's story of leaving behind a high-paying job for the uncertain but rewarding path of yoga teaching, navigating financial adjustments, and finding joy in simple things like yoga and hockey.
This conversation isn't just about yoga; it's a deeper exploration of life's priorities, the courage to embrace change, and the significance of pursuing what truly matters. From volunteering at festivals to teaching yoga and building a community, John's journey is a testament to the power of following your heart and making impactful life changes.
Discover how John overcame societal pressures and the illusion of job security, highlighting the importance of adapting in an ever-changing world threatened by automation and pandemics. The discussion also touches on the importance of valuing oneself as a yoga teacher, advocating for fair compensation, and the balance between teaching yoga part-time and maintaining one's health.
The episode is filled with stories of resilience, such as a Brazilian Army veteran building a successful yoga studio, and advice for those contemplating a similar path. It emphasizes the diversity in yoga teaching, the significance of starting small, and the importance of aligning teaching with one's passion.
John and the hosts also share insights on planning future episodes focused on the experience of teaching yoga, aiming to share valuable lessons and avoidable mistakes. This podcast is not just an episode; it's a guide to finding joy in your journey, embracing change, and giving yourself permission to evolve.
Tune in to be inspired by John's journey and perhaps find the push you need to embark on your own path of self-discovery and fulfillment through yoga.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - A Journey from Corporate to Yoga: John Quirk's Yoga Story
03:28 - The Journey of a Journalist: John's Path to a Fulfilled Life
06:51 - The End of a Failed Job: The Search for Belonging
09:13 - Uncovering My True Passion: From Corporate Life to Yoga
11:12 - The Inspiring Journey to Self-Discovery and Strength
12:52 - Jeff Sios: My First Yoga Teacher and Inspiration
14:07 - Inspirational Journey to Becoming a Yoga Teacher
15:38 - From a High Salary to Yoga Teacher: My Journey
18:11 - The Beauty of Conscious Living in Times of Transformation
19:55 - The Illusion of Job Security
22:40 - Singapore's Education Recommendation for 40-Year-Olds
24:38 - The Importance of Community in the Yoga Industry
27:07 - The Symbol of the Abundance Skull
29:38 - Transitioning to Yoga Teaching: Tips and Advice
33:38 - The Diversity of Yoga: From Teaching to Personal Transformation
36:32 - Changing Paths: Teaching Yoga in Uluwatu
39:41 - Evolving Through Yoga: Finding Inner Intuition
In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:https://elementsofpoweryoga.com
Online training toImprove your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:http://goingproyoga.com
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, Alyssa Goldberg returns to talk about her journey as a new yoga teacher and why feedback and reflection are so important when planning yoga classes.
She shares how she pays attention to how her students react and engage during class, using this information to improve her teaching. Alyssa discusses different ways teachers create yoga sequences, from planning everything in detail to going with the flow, and emphasizes the need to adjust sequences based on students' needs and preferences.
While she values both consistency and creativity, Alyssa stresses the importance of getting feedback from students and other teachers to keep growing. She encourages new teachers to stay true to their own style while being open to suggestions for improvement.
Alyssa also suggests continuing education to get better at creating yoga sequences, like attending workshops or finding a mentor.
Episode Chapters:00:00 - Introduction
03:08 - Feedback and Reflection on Sequencing for Yoga Teachers
05:56 - Improving Teaching: Evaluating Asanas and Delivery
08:37 - Creating a Holistic Yoga Experience with Thoughtful Sequencing
10:34 - Adapting and Balancing in Yoga Class: Finding the Edge
13:37 - The Importance of Receptivity and Feedback in Yoga
16:49 - The Journey of Embracing Feedback in Teaching Yoga
19:58 - The Art of Non-Judgment in Yoga Practice
26:34 - Effective Ways to Receive Feedback as a Yoga Teacher
29:38 - The Importance of Finding Your Yoga Style
31:33 - The Importance of Building a Foundation in Yoga Teaching
33:30 - The Art of Sequencing: Stealing and Innovating
34:32 - Continuing education and learnings when appropriate
In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:https://elementsofpoweryoga.com
Online training toImprove your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:http://goingproyoga.com
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, Byron is back to talk about making smooth transitions in yoga sequences, focusing on the importance of breathing and pacing. He explains how techniques like ujjayi breath can help connect movement and breath. Byron suggests that teachers use their voice effectively, starting classes with an introduction to ujjayi breath.
While sometimes challenging poses are included, Byron emphasizes the importance of moving smoothly between poses rather than just focusing on hard ones. He gives examples of tricky transitions, stressing the need to stay balanced and coordinated. Byron also talks about the importance of giving clear instructions during transitions to keep students focused.
Byron mentions that different teachers have their own way of giving instructions, but using basic steps can help everyone follow along. Overall, the goal is to create a stable and welcoming environment for all students during yoga practice. Finally, Byron explains the different parts of the breathing cycle to help deepen the connection with the practice.
Listen to the full episode for more details.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Mastering Seamless Transitions in Yoga Sequencing
03:47 - Developing a Relationship with Your Yoga Practice
06:01 - The Importance of Breath in Yoga Practice
08:32 - The Power of Transitions: Using Breath and Pacing in Yoga
12:45 - Building Blocks for Concentration and Focus in Yoga
16:28 - Graceful Movement: Demystifying the Aesthetic Dance Class
17:46 - Transitioning to Peak Poses: Challenges and Variations in Yoga Class
21:21 - The Importance of Cueing and Alignment in Yoga Sequencing
25:00 - Creating Smooth Transitions in Yoga Practice
27:43 - The Importance of Cueing the Breath in Yoga Practice
31:26 - Mastering the Art of Transitions in Yoga Classes
32:31 - The Importance of Reflection and Non-Judgment in Personal Growth
33:28 - Unlock Your Yoga Mastery with Going Pro Yoga
In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:https://elementsofpoweryoga.com
Online training toImprove your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:http://goingproyoga.com
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, Paul talks about the importance of considering different body types in yoga sequencing, suggesting practicing with partners of diverse body shapes to understand their needs. He also discusses the benefits of holding poses longer for beginners or those with less flexibility.
Paul emphasizes the value of teaching various classes and attending different yoga styles to gain insight into sequencing for different bodies. He highlights the importance of inclusivity through offering modifications and variations in poses.
For easier poses, Paul suggests using props and modifications, while offering more challenging options for advanced students. He also addresses the need for inclusive language and cues in yoga classes.
The conversation touches on making yoga accessible to all levels and addressing the limitations of the modern body. Paul stresses the importance of maintaining authenticity as a teacher while creating a safe environment for students.
Listen to the full episode for more details on developing your awareness of different body types and how to evolve as a teacher.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:22 - Sequencing for Every Body Type in Yoga
06:38 - Improving Teaching Skills: Understanding Different Body Types in Private Classes
10:01 - Understanding Alignment and Modifications in Iyengar Yoga
13:44 - Different Levels of Warrior 3 Pose: Modifications and Challenges
15:43 - Creating an Inclusive and Empowering Yoga Class
19:27 - The Modern Body: Understanding Limitations in Yoga
21:04 - Making Yoga Accessible for All Levels
22:57 - Creating a Safe and Supportive Yoga Class
25:32 - Creating Empowering and Supportive Class Environments
28:05 - Creating Respectful and Inclusive Yoga Sequences
30:36 - Trainings to Level Up Your Yoga Practice
In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:https://elementsofpoweryoga.com
Online training toImprove your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:http://goingproyoga.com
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, Paul dives into the important topic of sequencing in yoga teaching, especially focusing on the challenge new instructors face in keeping things simple yet effective.
He stresses the potential dangers of complicated sequences, explaining how they can be hard for students to follow and may increase the risk of injuries. Paul suggests that simpler sequencing not only makes yoga more enjoyable but also ensures it's safer and more beneficial for students.
Drawing parallels to creating music, Paul encourages embracing creativity within simplicity, saying that the essence of a yoga class lies in its ability to connect with students of all levels.
Throughout the conversation, Paul highlights the utmost importance of prioritizing safety and understanding the different needs of students. Ignoring these considerations, he warns, can lead to harmful consequences.
The discussion also touches on the significance of warming up properly before attempting deep backbends, which helps prevent muscle strains and injuries. Paul also emphasizes the need for stability and alignment in flowing sequences, stressing the importance of thoughtful sequencing and body awareness.
Teaching accessible and inclusive yoga classes is a central theme, with Paul advocating for a balanced approach that caters to both beginners and advanced practitioners. He suggests offering modifications for beginners while still allowing room for advanced students to explore safely.
Lastly, the conversation points out common mistakes to avoid in yoga teaching, like transitioning too quickly between poses and not considering the time of day when planning classes. Listeners are encouraged to learn more about these topics in the full episode.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:50 - Common Mistakes and Solutions for Yoga Sequencing
03:41 - Simple and Effective Sequencing Tips for Yoga Classes
08:19 - Creating a Safe and Inclusive Yoga Sequence
11:20 - The Importance of Considering Student Needs in Yoga Class
15:40 - Teaching Yoga: Finding the Balance Between Challenge and Accessibility
20:44 - Common Mistakes in Yoga Practice: Deep Poses Too Early and Improper Warm-up/Cool-down Timing
23:23 - Improve Your Queuing and Sequencing Skills in Yoga
In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:https://elementsofpoweryoga.com
Online training toImprove your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:http://goingproyoga.com
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, Michael talks about injuries and discusses whether it’s necessary to ask about injuries in a yoga class. He suggests offering modifications and cues to avoid potential discomfort, rather than asking about injuries directly.
He furthermore talks about variations to accommodate challenge. The goal is to take care of the entire class without fixating on individual injuries, but to observe students’ needs. Michael offers an example by addressing lower back sensitivity in yoga poses.
Curious to learn more? Check out: goingproyoga.com.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:14 Understanding Injuries in Yoga
04:16 Focusing on Injuries vs. Mindfulness
05:28 Catering to Students' Needs
08:56 Modifications and Variations
12:36 Lower Back Sensitivity
15:58 Injuries and Modifications
18:58 Caring for Students
21:09 Tending to Individual Needs
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of the Going Pro Podcast, special guest Katie Nesbitt returns to the show to talk about trauma-informed yoga. Together with Michael, she explores the impact of trauma-informed yoga on healing and empowerment.
They discuss the importance of movement to help students tap into their intuition, and various methods such as body scans and breath awareness to process emotions. Katie shares personal experiences and techniques for repatterning the nervous system.
Listen to the full episode to gain valuable insights on: deeper self-connection, regulating emotions, co-regulating the nervous system, and much more.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:52 Trauma-Informed Yoga and the Nervous System
09:56 Exploring Mindfulness and Trauma-Informed Approaches
16:25 Co-Regulation in Healing and Coaching
24:49 Curiosity and Self-Exploration
30:26 Exploring the Body-Mind Connection
33:56 Body Scan
43:43 Techniques for Tension and Emotional Release
49:56 Vocal Expression in Emotional Release
53:55 Self-Acceptance in Yoga
01:06:01 Final Thoughts on Trauma-Informed Yoga
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this first episode of 2024, Michael explores the concept of ‘boundaries’ in physical, mental and emotional spaces. He discusses the significance of setting healthy boundaries in various aspects of life, including parenting, community, work, and social life, to cultivate strength and balance in life.
Michael shares his own experience of overworking and burnout, and emphasizes the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries to protect personal well-being, and to improve relationships. He also talks about the impact of social media on our mental space and the importance of setting boundaries to recharge.
Listen to the full episode to learn about the indicators that boundaries need to be assessed, and tips on how to reassess and establish clear boundaries.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:27 Cultivating Personal Boundaries
08:24 Setting Boundaries
13:31 Navigating Boundaries: Home, Community, Work, and Social Life
18:29 Cultivating Healthy Boundaries: Finding Balance and Flexibility
20:27 The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships
24:12 Repairing and Establishing Healthy Boundaries
26:37 Finding Balance
29:17 Self-Reflection in Relationships
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week's episode, Leah Santa Cruz returns to the podcast to talk about ‘Metta’, also known as: Loving Kindness Meditation. In this week’s episode Michael and Leah discuss the practice of loving kindness as a way to counteract fear and hatred, and promote compassion.
Leah emphasizes the importance of infusing love and kindness into our meditation practice, and together with Michael, she discusses the challenges of keeping our hearts open and compassionate.
They explore the intersection of science and spirituality, and the need to adapt ancient practices for modern-day people. Leah even shares steps and techniques for incorporating loving-kindness meditation into your daily life and relationships.
They also discuss the ripple effect of practicing love and positive energy, and how it can lead to positive changes in communities, and even reduce crime rates.
This episode highlights the potential of Metta Meditation for personal growth and transformation, and emphasizes its usefulness in addressing trauma and emotional healing.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about Metta Meditation and its power to enhance your relationships, spread kindness, and create a ripple effect of positive change.
Instagram: @leahsantacruz
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Unlocking Love and Kindness
02:43 The Power of Loving Kindness Meditation
05:07 Cultivating Metta
08:14 Cultivating Love
10:24 Healing the Heart: Practices for Releasing Emotional Blockages
14:19 Cultivating Love and Compassion in Meditation
17:17 Practicing Loving Kindness Meditation
22:51 Visualization
29:38 Healing and Transforming Emotions
31:54 The Power of Sending Love to Others
38:03 The Power of Self-Love and Loving Kindness
Tags: Meditation, Metta, Loving Kindness, Compassion, Emotional Healing
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
We have a special guest this week! Persia Juliet joins Michael to share her knowledge on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the connection to the elements that make up our composition. Persia begins by sharing her back story, including her introduction to yoga and first teaching experience as a Bikram yoga teacher. Persia now lives in Bali where she teaches yin yoga and offers training in Yin Yoga and traditional Chinese medicine.
Persia talks about her first exposure to Chinese medicine and how this genuine passion led her to study further, diving into the philosophy and the anatomy of the Chinese meridians.
Persia shares about the 5 elements and relates them to the seasons in traditional Chinese medicine, as opposed to the 4 seasons as we know them in the West. They talk about the water, wood, fire, earth and metal elements, the qualities of these 5 seasons, and how they relate to Yin and Yang energy, and the meridian lines (in TCM known as: energy lines). They connect the (energy) elements to the seasons and discuss how to find your own element.
Listen to this full episode to learn more about your element, the seasons that are connected, as well as the energy lines and organs that are associated with each element.
Instagram: @misspersiajuliet
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:00 Persia’s introduction to yoga
09:05 Persia’s first teaching experience
12:05 Teaching in Bali
15:30 Chinese medicine and the meridians
18:00 The cross-over between Yin Yoga and Chinese medicine
19:20 The 5 seasons in traditional Chinese medicine
25:45 The 5 elements and essence energy
31:20 Connecting the elements to the seasons
35:25 What is your element?
44:30 You’re all of the elements
54:00 Yin Yoga and the 5 elements
58:15 Final thoughts
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week's episode, Cat Kabira returns to the show! In Episode #97 Michael and Cat talked about the energetic field, but this week ‘emotions’ are on the menu. They start off by talking about breathwork, heightened experiences, exploring the depths, but also about ‘coming back’ and being more ‘here’ and present in this world.
They explore our senses and abilities beyond our five senses, and refining our sensations through skill and devotion. They speak about emotions, which is essentially ‘energy in motion’, and how to healthily process those emotions in the body. Cat shares that emotional work can make the energy field stronger and raise your energy level.
Michael emphasizes that it’s important to not judge ourselves when doing emotional work.
They also talk about privilege and the accessibility of doing your own emotional work, and finish with some practical tips for you to start creating more emotional awareness at home!
This Podcast Episode is for anyone who’s self-curious, interested in heightening the awareness of the emotional self, and reducing suffering on a daily basis.
Instagram: @catkabira
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:15 Breathwork, heightened experience, and being present
10:20 Exploring senses, abilities and energy
15:00 Refined sensations, skill and devotion
17:40 Emotion is energy in motion
20:00 How to healthily process emotions
23:20 Energy work, resistance and riding the wave
28:30 Exploring the emotional field (without judgment)
32:45 Creating a healing attitude
36:45 Awareness of the emotional self
40:30 Privilege and accessibility
46:50 Practical tips for emotional work
56:15 Final shares
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week's episode, Michael talks with Dr. Brendan about change and uncertainty. Originally a Kiwi, Brendan is a psychiatrist from Australia that operates a mental health platform. Last year Brendan did his 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and took the leap to spend more of his time in Bali. Brendan recently started his own Podcast Show called ‘The Self You Seek’.
Michael and Brendan open up the conversation about ‘changing your mind’. Brendan shares that changing your mind is a very personal thing. They also touch upon the questions on ‘why we are changing the mind’, decision-making, commitment, and releasing the ego.
They speak about the topic of self-integrity and making a commitment to oneself to change, while highlighting that changing oneself is something we’re being tested with every day.
They speak about the ‘fear of change’, and what physically happens in your brain and nervous system. They also discuss ‘routines’ and the safety they provide, especially for kids.
Michael furthermore shares his own experience of change related to the nervous system, and explains how he’s become ‘more accepting of change’. The conversation finishes with the ‘recipes for change’.
Instagram: itsdrbrendan
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:10 Changing your mind
11:15 Why are we changing the mind
14:05 Decision-making
15:10 Self-integrity
17:40 Giving oneself permission
21:45 Fear of change
23:30 What happens in our brain and nervous system
32:40 Recipes for change
40:10 Being more acceptive of change
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week's episode, Michael shares his experience and tricks on managing nervousness. We all get nervous from time to time, especially when we stand in front of a group of people.
While it's completely normal to feel this way, it most definitely can affect our ability to 'perform' or operate on a way that serves the room.
He also explains the basic function of the nervous system and quickly elaborates the science to apply it to real life situations. Additionally, Michael offers strategies for overcoming these moments.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Basic function and structure of the Nervous System
05:15 The Somatic Nervous System
06:05 The Autonomic Nervous System
06:25 Introduction of the Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
10:30 What to do when your brain is bruised
15:10 Talking about the Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
18:30 Conscious breathing and stimulating the Vagus Nerve
20:48 Tips for teaching yoga
22:15 Polyvagal theory and tips to regulate the Nervous System
26:05 Upregulating vs Downregulating
27:30 Being aware of your Nervous System state
30:50 Nervousness
33:00 Final tips
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, we have a spontaneous guest walk into the studio to share her experience with finding your voice.
Megan Cowley, originally from the UK, has moved to Bali and completed a 200hr Yoga teacher training this past year and has been diving into the exploration of voice.
Not a typically path of a yoga teacher, but a path that has allowed her to use the tools from her training and experiment with different elements that help her make a positive impact on the world.
As we all know, yoga is more than just a physical practice, and the tools we learn can help people. This is exactly what Megan shares with us during this episode.
She shares your authentic use of her voice to inspire and help others.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:10 Not the typical path of a yoga teacher
04:25 Exploring different sides of skills
05:13 Hands-on adjustments and loving touch
10:33 Working with Amara Samata from Inner Guidance
13:20 What is intuition
15:55 Journey of finding your voice
18:30 The truth
20:30 Reasons why it’s difficult
25:45 Speaking up for yourself
31:10 Doing what you love
33:55 Authentic Meditation Share
Episode #100: Inner Guidance with Amara Samata
Episode #106: Conscious or Subconscious Mind with Michael Henri
Megan’s Instagram: megcowley
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, Paul Teodo joins the podcast to share the “Need-to-knows” for yoga teachers based on his 10 years of experience in the yoga industry.
Whether you’re a new teacher or you already have gained some teaching experience, these tips will help refine your craft and improve your style of teaching.
From simple teaching techniques, to voice improvement strategies, to challenging your students in a healthy way, these suggestions can provide you with a more well-rounded skill set with your career as a teacher, or with the development of your career.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:01 Simplicity goes a long way
08:35 Harrison Ford “I can do all of that with a look”
10:02 Voice projection
12:10 Posture and breathing techniques
14:03 Voice improvement techniques
17:32 Don’t pretend to be something you’re not!
19:31 Setting boundaries to protect your time
21:30 Confidence in not knowing
22:53 How to challenge your students in a healthy way
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, Michael sits down with Carlos Tao, senior yoga teacher and founder of the FluidUs Academy. Carlos is from Cuban descent, and was born in the United States, now part-time living and working in Bali. Carlos is not your regular yoga teacher, as he’s on a journey to re-enchant myth and ritual, breathing life into old traditions, and helping shift what we do and what we see, and being available for our present living world.
Carlos starts by sharing his ‘backstory’ and what led him to exploring life beyond the ordinary, beyond the material world, to find magic and enchantment. He shares about his ‘slow journey’ towards finding ‘ultimate meaning’ and the many ways he explored to ‘see something else’, find answers, and follow his deep longing for something deep and profound.
Michael and Carlos discuss big topics, including: ‘magic’, our mythic understanding of ourselves, the cartesian split and other philosophical concepts, reviving ancient traditions, and exploring life outside of our senses.
Carlos talks about the ways to shift outside of the horizontal, and move into the vertical, where we can see the world beyond our lenses, experience mystical moments, and explore existence itself. He also explores the left and right brain way of seeing the world.
Carlos furthermore shares about the practices that allow us to move beyond our current framing and lenses, and to widen and broaden our vision of an enchanted world. Carlos offers movement, breath and myth practices, to experience the mystery of existence at the FluidUs Academy.
Curious to learn more from Carlos and experience magic?
Check out the Podcast Episode or join the FluidUs Fellowship: fluidUs Gathering and Fellowship (fluidusacademy.com)
Instagram: carlostaomovement
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:30 Life Beyond the Ordinary
06:30 Carlos’ Backstory
09:20 Mysterious Aspects of Traditional Religions
10:08 Left Brain and Right Brain Capacity
10:50 Exploring Ways to ‘See Something Else’ (Wayne Dyer’s Work, Psychedelics, etc.)
13:00 The Void of Enchantment and Mystery
15:00 Looking for Answers from a Sense of Inadequacy
17:15 Crossing Paths with Yoga
18:30 Talking about Magic
19:58 The Cartesian Split
22:00 Life Beyond our Senses
26:20 Shifting from the Horizontal to the Vertical
30:05 Talking about Judgment
33:45 Mystical Moments and Philosophical Concepts
37:20 The Left and Right Brain Way of Seeing the World
38:45 Reviving Ancient Traditions
41:20 Movement, Breath and Myth Practices
47:35 The FluidUs Fellowship: The Way of What is
48:50 The Plato Experiment
51:45 There is no Courage without Fear
53:00 The Breath
55:30 Final Thoughts
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, Michael breaks down the science of energy. The language around energy is freely used and many of us are not familiar with what energy actually is.
Beyond talking about the basic science of energy, Michael drops a few facts related to how energy and emotions in the body are the source of any allergies, like foods, or environmental elements that cause us to sneeze, sniff, and snot.
Check it out and send us your feedback at podcast@goingproyoga.com
We’d also live it if you gave us a review so that we can continue to spread the love of yoga to all the other yogis out there…
Other episodes related to energy:
Episode #95: What is Energy with Michael and Byron
Episode #97: The Energetic Field with Cat Kabira
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:10 What is energy
05:45 Two types of energy that exist in this world
07:45 Superhuman energy!
10:45 Example of the amount energy in your body
12:20 The Law of Vibration
15:00 The truth about allergies
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, Michael sits with special guest Vijeth Kumar who talks about his journey growing up in India, finding his guru, his life as a yoga therapist, the importance of yoga in the modern day, and unconditional love and gratitude.
Vijeth talks about his traditional upbringing in Mysore India where practicing yoga daily was part of the routine. He met his guru BNS Iyengar at 14 years old.
He talks about the importance of teachers and gurus. And how the practice of yoga is a gradual journey of being graced by your guru towards awakening. He mentions that service is the donation for the guru.
Vijeth talks about the importance of authenticity and a loving heart as you teach yoga, whether or not you follow the tradition. He describes being a yogi as being one with nature and allowing healing to happen. He says patience is necessary for any mindfulness practice.
Vijeth also discusses unconditional life — something that could sound simple in theory but takes a great amount of work and surrender. He talks about always giving thanks for the present moment, and for all that is.
00:00 Introduction
03:08 About Vijeth
05:25 Yoga Therapy Journey
06:17 Moving to Bali
09:41 Seeking Guidance and Guru Journey
20:32 Embodying Yoga
22:17 To Be a Yogi
26:15 Being Balanced Through Yoga
29:07 How We’ve Pictured our Lives to Be and Desire
33:00 Doubling up on Love in Life
36:08 Cultivating Love
37:20 Defaulting to Gratitude
39:08 Closing Remarks
Tags: Gratitude, Love, Spirituality, Guru, Awakening, Yoga
Instagram: vijethyoga
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of the Going Pro Yoga Podcast Michael deep dives into the subconscious mind. He starts by sharing his analogy of ‘‘the subconscious mind as a book’’. This book becomes the autopilot where we move through life unconsciously with our actions, patterns and behaviours.
In Michael’s analogy, the conscious mind can be considered the author and reader of your book. As the author, you can ‘consciously’ add (or not add) information to your book. But this conscious decision-making requires focus, mental effort and energy.
Michael finished this episode with a valuable tip: allow time to think and for information to land, so that you can ‘consciously’ decide whether you agree or disagree with that new information. The choice is yours.
Listen to this week’s episode and become the author of your own book!
Psst. If you like our Podcast Show - show us some love! The Going Pro Yoga Podcast is a free resource and we want it to be accessible for all. Please leave us a review!
00:00 Introduction
01:50 The Iceberg Example
02:50 Conscious vs Unconscious
03:15 The Book Analogy
06:55 Subconscious Mind and Automatism
09:15 The Inefficiency of Being Conscious
10:40 Uncomfortable Things are NOT in Your Book
11:40 Making Changes and Energy Efficiency
14:40 Fear of the Unfamiliar
15:20 Collecting New Information
18:25 What Empowerment Means
19:30 The Realization of Choice
20:55 Giving Yourself Time to Think
21:55 Your Subconscious Mind is Powerless
22:45 Viktor Frankl’s Book
24:15 Final Thoughts
Tags: Conscious, Subconscious Mind, Patterns, Beliefs, Making Changes, Choices
Instagram: @goingproyoga
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
For this week’s episode of the Going Pro Podcast Michael invites Silfath Sophia on the show to talk about the Money Mindset. Originally from Ivory Coast, Silfath moved to the United States to work as a banker, but took a big leap in 2017 when she started her own business as a fashion stylist. She later moved into Somatic Therapy and Movement for Women, and is now working as a healer and teacher in the wellness space. Silfath lives between Bali and Dubai.
Silfath has been in the entrepreneurial space for about 16 years and shares her experiences on this week’s show. Silfath became a full-time entrepreneur only 3 years after starting her own business. In this episode, Michael and Silfath talk about ‘how to get started’ as an entrepreneur in the wellness space.
Silfath shares about craft versus running a business. She explains that as an entrepreneur it’s essential to refine your craft and acquire the necessary business skills. But also to understand yourself, be aware of your ‘money mindset’, and your beliefs around success.
Silfath and Michael both acknowledge that confidence is essential for someone’s growth as an entrepreneur. Michael emphasizes that building confidence requires getting feedback. Feedback also implies being receptive to whatever is shared with you. Silfath's strategy to grow confidence is having a mentor, a community, a support system, that could help brainstorm with.
Michael and Silfath furthermore discuss the act and dedication to ‘serve’ in the wellness space. Michael wraps-up the conversation by listing the phases of entrepreneurial growth and Silfath shares about the essential foundations on the entrepreneurial journey: money, success, leadership, and being seen and heard.
Silfath also touches upon the relationship with being seen and being heard. She discusses topics around self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, exposure, and cultural conditioning.
This week’s episode is full of entrepreneurial nudges to help you with your ‘money mindset’, and making your dreams happen as an entrepreneur in the wellness space.
00:00 Introduction
02:40 About Silfath Sophia
05:10 Entrepreneurship
06:47 Craft & Running a Business
08:45 Mindset & Beliefs around Money and Success
10:35 Turn your ‘Money Story’ around
11:25 Refining your Craft as a Teacher
12:31 Building Financial Stability
12:50 Craft versus Mindset, Belief & Sense of Identity
17:08 Building Confidence & Feedback
19:07 Women Entrepreneurship
21:12 The Feminine Relationship with Being Seen & Being Heard
24:42 The Money Mindset
26:38 Dedication to Serve
28:30 Offering Services
30:18 Setting a Price
32:14 Money as the Seed of Creation
34:00 Phases of Entrepreneurial Growth
35:38 Money, Success, Leadership, Being Seen/Being Heard
37:32 The Journey of Entrepreneurial Growth
38:55 Self-Worth & Self-Mastery
42:40 Final Thoughts on Having Community
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael sits down with guest Abi describes her background as a personal trainer and how she started Yoga 15, yoga for athletic performance and recovery. She shares the development of this thriving company that serves a niche space for athletes as someone who was always incredibly athletic herself.
She and Michael discuss various types of yoga teacher trainings and Abi emphasizes the importance of learning from many teachers and taking a variety of trainings in order to find the combination that helps you develop your unique voice. She shares details of her yoga journey and how each training, each teacher helped her find her passion and deep love for yoga. Abi also talks about her path in the virtual space as opposed to a more “conventional” studio teaching style. She dives into all the opportunities in the online teaching world.
Michael talks about yoga as a self-awareness practice and the inclusivity of the body in that. So by teaching people about their physical body, they can better understand themselves. Abi adds in to say how very small pieces of information can radically change and create results especially in preventing injury and reconnecting with the body in a natural way. It helps teachers and sharers of yoga to understand the “why” behind what they are saying.
In this wonderful episode, Michael and Abi share meaningful thoughts on themes including perfectionism, imitation, finding your voice, resilience, and developing your unique path. As Abi says these things are all based on the mindset you have and understanding the value of these topics.
Abi’s book recommendations:
Mastery by Robert Greene
Awareness by Anthony de Mello
FrameWork by Nicholas DiNubile
00:00 Introduction
02:05 About Abi
04:20 Developing Yoga 15
10:05 Yoga Teacher Training
17:30 Budokon Yoga
19:55 Tips for New Yoga Teachers
24:40 Just Get Started & Learning to Serve
29:30 The Medical/Anatomical Foundation in Yoga
37:00 Helping Yourself in Your Body
41:05 Imitation Vs Finding Your Flow
45:13 Perfectionism and Making Mistakes
48:30 Receiving Feedback
52:00 Your Mindset
54:50 Book Recommendations
57:05 Final Thoughts
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode, Michael and Paul sit down to discuss two very well known opposites: yin and yang. Not only do they move through qualities and elements that represent yin and yang, but more specifically they dive into yin and yang as it applies to teaching yoga and how you approach your classes.
They discuss the Yang as structure, the left brain, the logic or anatomy, controlling the room, respect, among much more. Paul shares examples of requiring students to turn their phones off at the start of class or reprimanding someone who isn’t creating a safe environment for them and their neighbors as ways to hold the space with yang energy. Whether or not it is.a yang style practice (power, vinyasa, rocket, etc) there is an importance of using yang qualities to create a sense of respect and safety.
On the opposite side, they talk about Yin as holding space, creativity, vulnerability, and sharing authentically from the heart. People need to feel safe in a yin class in order to heal. People need to relax in order to feel vulnerable. Softening the body to allow emotions and feelings to come through. So the way we support students in doing this is by opening our own hearts and sharing from a place of softness and love. Paul shares an anecdote of a student on a recent meditation teacher training who really won over the hearts of her classmates by allowing the class to really see her while guiding.
Among many other topics, Michael and Paul also discuss finding advanced trainings that balance out what you need to nurture within you. If your trainings used to be very structured, find one that’s very flowy and soft. Study with different types of teachers. They dive into the art of receiving feedback, the importance of taking risks, and what balance really means.
00:00 Introduction
02:16 The Yang of Teaching
04:22 Masculine and Yang Styles
09:00 Structure and Discipline in Class
14:00 The Yin of Teaching
18:35 Your Personal Touch/Uniqueness
20:33 Receiving Feedback
25:00 Being Relaxed and Being Seen
28:00 Taking Risks
29:55 Continued Learning to Nurture New Sides of You
33:20 Balancing Yin and Yang
36:40 Doing Your Own Work
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael sits down with guest Katie Nesbitt to discuss all things yoga, present moment awareness, somatic work, and mindfulness. Katie describes her background shifting from childhood athlete to corporate worker in LA to yoga instructor and wellness consultant.
Katie dives into the elements of present awareness and shares techniques that have helped her on her own journey, as well as with her clients. Katie talks about the three pillars of mindfulness: being in the present moment, being in the present moment with intention, and the hardest of the three… non-judgement. She explains why we cannot and should not judge our mind for whatever emotions arise in the present moment. A place that is often very difficult as we are used to criticizing and judging ourselves, the practice of non-judgement, she says, is where the real work begins.
Katie and Michael also dive into practical tools to help oneself when having a traumatic response. They go through the different stages of our response system and talk about the importance of really understanding what our triggers are so that we can support ourselves before, during or after our body enters a trauma response mode. She also ties this into the different parts of the brain and explains what’s actually happening on a technical level. Katie emphasizes how the brain’s primary purpose is to keep the body alive, which is why we can’t judge ourselves for it. We don’t have control. Our brain and body are building new neural pathways to create a sense of safety and relaxation that allows us to proceed with life.
In this info-packed episode, Katie shares invaluable information on becoming aware of ourselves without judgment and shares tools including shaking and breath work that listeners can use in their day to day lives. She even offers a mindfulness exercise in the last 15 minutes of the episode that’s not to be missed!
01:27 Katie Introduction
06:36 The Moment Yoga Changed the Path
09:21 Connecting to the Breath
15:40 Trauma Response in Yoga
18:45 Dysregulation and Depression
19:55 Three Pillars of Mindfulness
25:00 Michael Discusses Trauma and the Nervous System
27:10 Reptilian Brain
41:20 Body Movement during these Practices
43:40 Active Breathing and Energy
47:30 Shaking Practice in your Life
49:50 Avoidance
53:23 Ignoring vs Accepting
56:43 Customizing These Practices
58:00 Katie leads an Exercise
1:10:00 Closing Remarks
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, guest Alyssa Goldberg returns to share her journey in becoming a yoga teacher. Sitting alongside Michael and Byron, Alyssa discusses the steps she took upon completing her 200 hour YTT in September, and what her year has looked like since.
Alyssa opens up about the early stages of her teaching career all the way to the present day: from zoom yoga classes to small group in person classes, to eventually building a schedule on a studio roster, and then teaching on retreats. She and Byron emphasize the importance of “saying yes” to opportunity and the important use of asking for feedback, relying on mentors, and seeking support throughout the process.
She also dives into the emotional, mental and financial struggles she has faced, and shares how she’s supported herself through these various uncertainties and challenges. Alyssa discusses burn out, breaking down, and the need to release control in order for things to flow without pushing for a specific outcome.
This episode uncovers many elements of the journey of somebody jumping headfirst into a career as a yoga teacher, but also shares golden nuggets of information for anyone who has a desire to share yoga in their community – whether or not as a full time job. As Alyssa acknowledges “the path looks completely different for every single person…” so tune in to see what resonates for your path!
00:00 Introduction
03:25 Quick re-introduction to Alyssa
04:48 Finished the 200 hour YTT… then what?
08:20 First steps towards teaching
11:15 Zoom Yoga
14:40 Saying Yes to More
15:26 When Nobody Shows Up
17:10 Teaching to Small Classes
21:25 Paying Rent & Teaching Yoga
25:22 How Much Do You Want to Dive in?
29:18 Journey to Studio Teaching
32:36 Breaking Down Emotionally
33:40 Demoing/Auditioning
37:22 Building a Class Schedule
42:40 Saying “Yes”
46:40 Letting Go
Alyssa’s Instagram: @alyssangoldberg
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael breaks down in a simple and clear manner: what is fascia.
He describes fascia as a web of connective tissue that exists everywhere in your body from head to toe. He elaborates that it has an airy web-like quality to it and a spread out nature and structure that allow for its elasticity. He breaks down the difference between fascia and other parts of the body such as ligaments and tendons, shedding light on the physical property of fascia.
Michael also dives into the emotional elements of fascia, going in depth about how nerves and fascia exist as best friends right on top of each other. They are responding to one another. When it comes to emotions being stored in the body, fascia is where emotions that are not processed are stored. He talks about the reality of childhood and many of the unresolved traumas we have that live in our fascia.
Through physical examples as well as some imaginative and visual examples, Michael paints a wide picture of what this thing called fascia really is and why it is so important in general, and especially in regards to yoga. He rounds out the episode diving into the breath and sharing how important conscious breathing is when we are working with fascia through stretching, massage, or just in our normal day to day lives.
Become a fascia expert in no time with today’s short episode!
00:00 Introduction
01:58 What is Fascia?
02:57 Ligaments and Tendons vs Fascia
06:05 Visualizing Fascia in the Body
11:30 New Lens on Fascia
12:24 Fascia and the Nervous System
14:07 Emotions Stored in Body
17:30 Childhood Co-Regulation
20:38 Breath and Fascia
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
This week’s episode of Going Pro is all about… you guessed it! Text Neck. With Paul back in the studio alongside Michael, the two discuss what text neck is and how both the effects of the pandemic and the effects of our modern habits have affected the human body.
Both very knowledgeable in the world of fascia, Paul shares the new habits he’s seen in his students’ postures in general and more specifically in their asana practices as a product of all the time we spend sitting, texting, and on our computers in modern society. Michael shares a personal story of his own relationship to his posture when he was younger, and breaks down how one can overcome the slouch many people have developed.
They also discuss the nature of fascia to change and harden to the shapes it is most frequently in. Our bodies are trying to support our day to day lives so by communicating that we prioritize this “texting position,” our bodies try to shift and adapt to best support that activity. Together Paul and Michael give suggestions for how to improve text neck and release emotion that is being stored in our fascia. This includes but is not limited to a description of yoga poses that one can do in the comfort of their own home or in class to help relieve and open up the fascia that we are scrunching up in the thoracic spine.
00:00 Introduction
01:45 What Paul notices in power yoga students
02:43 Fascia and text neck
05:26 Thoracic spine and posture shifts post Covid
07:05 Storage of Emotion in the body
14:02 Talking to release emotion and free the fascia
15:27 Solutions for text neck
17:25 Yin yoga and positions to help the spine
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode guest Cat Kabira sits with Michael to talk about energy work. She shares the many realities of her past – trauma, an eating disorder, and discontentment – and how the energy work, yoga, and meditation practices changed her life. Having always lived with a deep understanding of energy in herself and others, she talks about the importance of making shifts and helping others understand through language what they are experiencing.
She describes the fields of energy that we experience – personal, with others, and then a collective greater field. She describes the personal field around us – the many shapes our fields can take and how they impact us. For some people the field is incredibly open and others very contracted. Then there is the field between two people in a relationship. Third is the greater field. And fourth is the healing field. She dives into how these fields exist and impact one another.
Cat also talks about her methodology with the physical body and the process of helping people connect to the liquid body sense that allows energy to move and flow. She uses textures, colors, and sounds to use art as a way to get out of the head and into the body.
One of many tips she shares in this episode, Cat emphasizes the importance of teachers, energy workers, and space holders to be grounded before going and teaching. There are so many elements that can impact the space holding and energetic field between teacher and student, so she shares that before teaching she takes a moment to sit, separate herself from the students, come into her center, and draw a circle both around her own field and the field of the space. She emphasizes that presence makes an impact.
Don’t miss this awesome episode with Cat!
00:00 Introduction
03:36 Cat Introduction
08:10 Energy Work with Children
11:11 Patterns with Parents
13:10 The term “energy work”
16:48 Cat’s Languaging
18:40 Orienting with our Bodies
20:55 The Field
25:00 Emotional States and our Fields
30:22 Michael’s Experience with Hands-On Adjustments
36:52 Supportive Language
40:00 Presence and Transmission of a Teacher
52:19 Difficulty of Allowing Things to Come Through
55:30 Boundaries When Teaching
59:50 Connecting with Cat
Website: catkabira.com
YouTube: Cat Kabira
Email: catkabirayoga@gmail.com
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Paul Teodo returns to discuss yin yoga with Michael! Together they break down the history of yin yoga, styles of the physical practice, and the depths of the nervous system that can be reached through the practice. Yin yoga is a wonderful practice that provides students with ways of living more beautiful, vivid, and balanced lives.
Paul discusses what yin yoga is and the way in which he personally teaches yin in Bali. He mentions explaining to his students that they will be holding shapes while breathing deeply through the nose, relaxing the body, holding reasonably still and surrendering the body to gravity and surrendering the mind to the five senses. By doing so, students are able to create a relaxation response both physically, emotionally and energetically.
They also discuss how yin is a practice that allows you to get in touch with your parasympathetic nervous system. Michael breaks down the nervous system – both our sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. He describes the nervous system as a way that the deeper intelligence of the body learns how to be more efficient with its energy.
With yin yoga specifically, we are working with the parasympathetic or “rest and digest” mode, which allows us to really rest and slow ourselves down. Michael elaborates on how it creates space for being and tapping into deeper layers of the emotional and energetic body.
Beyond the physicality of the practice, Paul discusses the feminine qualities associated with yin, including: Vulnerability, empathy, creativity, beauty of life, connection to nature, intuition and expression.
Michael and Paul reiterate the importance of keeping the body safe in these yin positions and how teachers can cue and structure yin classes to support all types of bodies.
00:00 Introduction
02:45 Where Did Yin Originate?
04:51 What Is the Practice of Yin?
06:45 Other Styles of Yin That Exist
09:30 Getting in touch with Feminine Qualities of Yin
11:55 Michael breaks down the nervous system
16:34 Softening the Body
18:18 Feminine Qualities of Bali
20:14 Jason Crandell on Yin Yoga
22:55 Safety and Accessibility in Yin Yoga
27:26 Bhramari Humming and other yin techniques
30:34 Silence as a Teacher
35:18 Michael’s Take on Holding Poses
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode on the Going Pro podcast Michael and Byron talk all things energy. They discuss it as both a form of currency — something that can grow or shrink and can be exchanged with others — and also break down the impact energy can have on levels of consciousness and personal growth.
They discuss energy’s natural potential to move and the way this can impact the healing arts, such as reiki and embodied movements. Byron references what yogis call nadis, or energy channels, moving through the body. They talk about the different systems in the body and how this energy lives, moves, and can be understood within us.
Byron compares the currency of energy as the flow of money, something that is always moving. Michael piggy backs off this idea by discussing his own personal relationship with energy — from where it may begin the moment you wake up, to the moment you go to bed.
Together they discuss the relationship we have with our own energy, and the energy of others. We have so much energy that can be released at any moment in time. Michael dives into the theme of potential energy that lives within the body and how to optimize and access this energy.
Tune in to gain a new perspective on the many types and great power of understanding energy.
00:00 Introduction
01:49 What is Energy?
03:02 We are all energy
05:42 The Kinesthetic Quality of Energy
07:55 Stored Energy as Emotion
10:06 Consciousness Shifts
12:08 Understanding the Flow of Money
14:38 Quantifying Energy
18:16 Less is More Energy Exchange
21:17 Everything you need, you have
24:30 Letting Go of Energy
27:09 Energy in Bodies of Water
28:41 Energy Exchange with People
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
“Who we radiate, we attract.” In this week’s episode, guest Leah Santa Cruz returns to the podcast to speak about meditation for healthy relationships. She dives into techniques couples can use, as well as ways to utilize meditation to benefit the way we interact with all individuals in our lives.
Leah walks the listeners through various techniques such as eye gazing, loving kindness, and gratitude as a way to connect more deeply with our partners. She also elaborates on how to do the work even when your partner may be less willing or interested.
Together Leah and Michael elaborate how a great deal of this meditation is a practice for yourself and in doing the work for you, you will have the tools to have more successful relationships and partnerships. They discuss the need for knowing your own desires, knowing how to set healthy boundaries, and understanding how to make internal and external shifts that benefit your life.
For those interested or curious in diving into meditation, Leah mentions an upcoming meditation training she is running in August at the Yoga Barn.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 About Leah
03:30 Holding an eye gaze benefits
05:02 Meditation for couples
07:26 Understanding and taking ownership for emotions
09:58 Gratitude in this practice
12:34 Loving Kindness Practice
19:10 Meditation in Tantric way
20:13 Relationship with yourself
21:20 Attracting the right people
23:39 Upcoming Meditation Retreat
Tags: Relationships, Couples Meditation, Eye Gazing, Attraction,
Instagram: @lesant
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
This week’s episode is filled with nuggets of how to be seen, relatable, and successful as a yoga teacher. Together, Michael and Byron share what has brought them back to yoga classes over many years of practicing and how new teachers can leave a meaningful and memorable impact on their students.
Byron and Michael dive into sequencing – not just for the safety of the physical body, but also as a priming mentally for the students. They dive into the importance of time management when moving through the class in order to teach a professional class.
Byron also mentions how yoga teachers need to be changing and adapting in their own lives on a daily basis in order to sustain a career as a yoga teacher. In order for your own practice, your personal life, and your teaching skills to expand and grow, it is crucial to be doing the work. That can look different from person to person, but in this discussion, they emphasize the need to remain open rather than complacent.
They also touch on sound, tone, and language as tools that are necessary in order to create a true transmission in the room from you to your students. Michael and Byron emphasize that teachers need to make sure the yoga is landing in a way that allows students to connect with their bodies, find focus, balance, and peace in their practice.
Listen to this awesome episode for more tips and tricks that are useful for new and seasoned teachers alike!
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:36 Sequencing for time
- 03:40 Important elements of sequencing
- 06:57 Personal Development
- 09:36 Importance of learning
- 12:06 Slow down speech and language
- 12:54 Reading the room
- 16:56 Value of a 90 minute class
- 19:22 From Warm-up to Flow
- 22:37 Teaching yoga isn’t about you
- 23:38 Simple sequence & Simple language
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael, Byron, and guest host Alyssa Goldberg break down: what is yoga? Each with unique backgrounds and levels of experience teaching yoga, the three share what yoga can look and feel like to practitioners at any level.
Together they discuss the impact this practice has had across the world over thousands of years. By looking at Google definitions of yoga, and also sharing what it means to each of them, the episode highlights the incredible depth of what the word “yoga” can mean.
In breaking down the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual components of the practice, they shed light on how yoga can shift and change and grow with the individual.
They also dive into topics such as manifestation, magnetism, flexibility, connection, balance, co-regulation, peace, focus, strength, intimacy and breath — all with the intention of demonstrating how wide this one practice can reach and the difference it can make in one’s life.
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Purpose of asking: what is yoga?
02:38 Introducing episode guest, Alyssa Goldberg
05:42 Breaking down: What is yoga?
07:07 Google definition of yoga
09:27 The spiritual aspect of yoga
13:00 Balancing the nervous system
14:30 Yoga as union
17:30 Tracking conscious breathing
22:22 Making yoga your own
28:00 Intimacy and yoga
30:18 Connection and yoga
Alyssa’s instagram: @alyssangoldberg
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, Michael interviews Tsamara Fahrana to discuss human design. They each share a brief definition of what human design is and the impact it has on our lives. Tsamara dives into how empowering it can be to learn about your human design in order to live your life with more clarity, empathy, and understanding. What she calls a “permission slip,” human design allows one to understand how and why they act, say, and feel the way they do.
Tsamara walks Michael through key traits of the 5 human design types and what the highs and potential struggles are for each of these types.
Tsamara also talks about how human design blends science and spirituality in a really unique way. She elaborates on the choice and free will that each person has to live their best and most authentic life. Each one of us is incredibly unique and human design is one way to live in alignment with our life.
Michael touches how it may be overwhelming to dive into your human design, but even small steps can give you a better idea to learn about the way you operate. He shares a bit about being a generator himself and how he interacts with friends who have other human designs.
Unsure what your human design is? Use this link below for more context as you are listening through this very unique and informative episode!
https://www.jovianarchive.com
The Human Design: The Definitive Book of Human Design
The Human Design: Discover the Person you were Born to Be
00:00 Introduction
5:26 What is Human Design?
03:20 About Tsamara
08:15 Human Design and personality traits
10:37 the 5 types of human design
11:14 Generators
14:23 Strategy and Inner Authority
16:03 Manifestors
16:39 Manifesting Generators
20:30 Projectors
22:00 Reflectors
28:40 Defined vs. Undefined
38:38 Understanding more about your chart
40:41 Science and Spirituality
44:55 Free Will and Choice in Human Design
47:00 Tsamara’s Clients and Audience
Tsamara's Instagram: @tsamarafahrana
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, Michael dives into the anatomy of the body so that we can teach students more about their own body – in an accessible way!
He emphasizes that you don’t need fancy terms when discussing anatomy, it can be very simple and simultaneously very helpful for students. By gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of the physical body yourself, you can help students become more intuitive with how they move and reach a wider number of students through your language.
Michael breaks down the spine and hips as two examples of how to talk about different movements of the body.
He emphasizes that giving students a reason why they are doing these physical movements will allow them to connect and understand their bodies and their yoga practices on a new and potentially far deeper level.
- (00:00) Introduction
- (03:45) Techniques for creating more awareness of the body
- (05:40) Breaking down the spine
- (10:20) Michael shares ways of cueing and speaking that will resonate with more students
- (14:53) Why Michael teaches anatomy in yoga practices
- (19:11) Breaking down the hips
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, the Michael and Byron discuss the word "uncomfortable" and whether it is a feeling or just a state of mind.
They explore the idea that uncomfortable might not be a specific emotion, but rather a general term used to describe the opposite of being comfortable.
They question whether it is helpful to know when someone is uncomfortable or if it's more useful to understand what is causing the discomfort.
They suggest that people's interpretation of what uncomfortable means may vary, as it could refer to physical pain or discomfort related to fear of injury.
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
This episode discusses the misconceptions and intimidating beliefs surrounding meditation, particularly in relation to its origins as a practice primarily for monks and renunciates.
In this episode, Michael interviews Leah Santa Cruz, a meditation teacher who has been living in Bali for the last six years.
Prior to teaching meditation, she worked in the tech industry and the startup world, including half a decade at Microsoft. She experienced several waves of burnout and turned to yoga and meditation as a healing path for himself.
Initially, she took a yoga teacher training and was pushed onto the path of meditation by her teacher, Steve Ross, a former Vedic monk.
Now, Leah teaches people how to guide others in meditation and leads her own teacher trainings. She believes that meditation is a great compliment to yoga and that all who are on the path of yoga should learn more about it.
Leah talks about her own experiences with meditation and how their teacher, Dr. Lauren Roche, taught them to perceive meditation as a practice accessible to everyone, including householders, those who have bills to pay and other responsibilities.
Leah episode highlights the importance of letting go of control and rigid thinking in order to truly experience the benefits of meditation, which is not limited to achieving pure thoughtlessness, but rather a greater sense of calm and self-awareness.
For more information about the Modern Meditation 150hr training, visit:
https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:27) About Leah
- (06:11) Meditation years ago vs. today
- (13:24) Embracing meditation attitudes in the modern day
- (15:00) Michael talks about his experience with meditation
- (17:00) Practicing meditation in a chair and the modern body
- (18:56) What does it mean to meditate?
- (22:22) Meditation as renunciate pathway
- (27:20) Meditation techniques
- (31:00) Looking for peace and rest in meditation
- (32:18) Difficulty with trying to stop your thoughts
- (34:21) What is modern meditation?
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
In this episode Michael and Byron dive into what can spark, or reignite the passion of a new, aspiring or seasoned yoga teacher. They discuss the journey from being a student of yoga to signing up for a teacher training to jumping into the world of teaching.
Michael and Byron touch on finding the unique and personal reason that makes you want to teach yoga, as well as acknowledge all the roadblocks that may be in your way— physically, emotionally, and financially.
Michael and Byron also discuss the importance of both caring for your physical and mental health in order to support your day to day life and find clarity and resilience on your yoga teaching journey. Through stories of their own personal injuries, they each share how yoga helped them cope through the healing processes.
Byron goes into depth about the lifestyle of yoga and how he knew the path of yoga teaching was for him. From being a working actor in LA to moving to Bali, he shares the steps that led him from one place to another.
Together, they also emphasize that success comes from teaching for the right reasons, and that it will look different from one person to the next, as with anything in life. They touch on ways to find your own authentic voice and path.
- (00:00) Introduction
- (07:50) “Why would someone want to take a yoga teacher training?”
- (12:10) How an injury may set you back in your yoga journey
- (16:00) Byron talks about navigating his difficult back injuries as a yoga teacher
- (20:02) Falling in love with the lifestyle of yoga
- (21:52) Michael talks about finding the reason you want to teach yoga
- (24:50) How your current or prior profession may impact your shift into being a full time yoga teacher
- (28:10) How to merge your current life with your yoga teaching life and build up your career at a pace that works
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
This episode is inspired by a one-of-a-kind 5 day hands on adjustments and accelerated skills training that Byron and Michael facilitate in Ubud.
They not only break down the outline of this training as they designed it, but also elaborate on the themes that are covered in the training — ones that apply not only to yoga, but also generally as skills you should utilize in your day-to-day life.
Byron and Michael go into depth on feedback and the importance of hearing feedback, especially when giving physical touch in a yoga class. Both through verbal and nonverbal feedback, you can learn how your adjustments feel and are being received in the bodies of your students.
Michael and Byron also talk about themes of expression and intention when understanding how you are connecting with others. They dive into a conversation about receptivity – active and present listening where you take in that which you are hearing as though it is true. They discuss how these themes are crucial skills when teaching yoga and especially when giving physical hands-on adjustments in class. They also elaborate on flow state, the fundamentals of flow, and what “in flow” means both on and off the mat.
This special episode is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom and is not one to miss!
- (00:00) Introduction
- (04:33) Michael discusses the importance of feedback — both physically in poses and in a more general sense
- (05:45) Setting the tone for a training
- (09:10) Receiving feedback and ego
- (09:49) Power of receptivity. What is receptivity?
- (13:35) Acknowledgment in receptivity
- (21:56) The Power of Touch
- (24:18) The Power of Flow. What is flow?
- (29:08) The Power of Savasana
- (31:40) Burnout and energy preservation
About Going Pro Yoga:
At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.
**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample:
- All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment
- Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows
- FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations
- Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience
- Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Start your 7-Day Free Trial!
For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message
Important announcement from Michael Henri and the GPY Team.
Going Pro Yoga Platform: https://goingproyoga.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goingproyoga/
From Paul, Byron and Michael
Namaste
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Yoga Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you want to incorporate the breath more into your yoga teaching?
Or do you just want to better understand how breathing works, and how it benefits us?
In this episode, Michael covers all the aspects of breathing relating to yoga.
He discusses how we breathe, the basic science and understanding of the body parts involved in breathing, and how we can use different techniques to affect our breathing patterns.
He also details the benefits and reasons for using different types of breathing, and how this applies to your yoga practice.
Then he brings it all together by linking it to your yoga teaching.
Check out the full episode to get everything you need to know on the breath relating to yoga:
- (01:04) We don’t just breathe in oxygen…
- (02:52) Our lungs work like a vacuum
- (05:07) The lungs have branches like a tree called the Bronchi
- (09:05) What muscles control our breathing?
- (14:17) Shoulder and neck breathing often occurs due to stress or anxiety
- (19:38) Many yoga students can benefit from better breathing
- (21:30) Parts of the lungs go dormant when you sleep and when you don’t use them
- (24:42) Breathing slow or fast, what’s better?
- (25:58) The benefit of holding your breath
- (29:54) You can also force an exhale by using certain muscles…
- (33:34) Holding the bottom of your exhale is great for your vagus nerve
- (39:35) Applying the knowledge to your yoga teaching
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Yoga Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you need to be Vegan to be a true Yogi?
And why do yoga teacher trainings often implement a strictly vegan or vegetarian diet?
In this episode, we discuss veganism and how it ties into the yogic principle of Ahimsa (non-violence).
We hear both Byron and Michael’s own personal views and backgrounds.
And the ethical or moral aspect and understanding of Ahimsa and how that relates to a vegan or non-vegan diet.
Plus they discuss the evolutionary and ancestral aspect of if humans are adapted to being meat eaters or vegans.
If you want to understand whether it’s necessary to be vegan to be a yogi or not, then listen to the full episode…
- (01:24) Veganism in yoga teacher trainings
- (03:59) Ahimsa and how it relates to veganism
- (07:10) Byron grew up on a ranch with hundreds of cows
- (09:04) Are you the broccoli?
- (11:47) Evolutionarily and ancestrally humans are both carnivorous and vegetarian/vegan.
- (13:54) Are our teeth designed for a plant-based diet, a meat diet, or do we even need teeth at all?
- (15:27) The ethics of over-production of cattle and crops
- (18:08) Getting sidetracked by AI and robot nightmares
- (20:37) Plot Twist: We went full circle back to the ethics of non-harming
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever wondered if you have good or bad karma?
Or maybe you want to know how yoga and karma are related to one another?
Well in today’s episode we are discussing all things karmic.
We delve into a philosophical approach to dissect what karma really is.
And Byron even channels his inner Sadhguru to share his full karmic wisdom and knowledge.
We also discuss the links and relations between yoga and karma to bring it full circle.
Check the full episode to start generating good karma for yourself!
- (02:19) What is karma to you?
- (06:24) Collecting karma points
- (08:30) Byron is… SADHGURU!!!
- (11:54) The Western Karma Perspective
- (12:52) Karma and Yoga
- (14:01) We all come from the same source and the same soil
- (14:47) Sadhguru fangirling!
- (16:19) Ant colonies are like karma colonies
- (17:41) Becoming more individually focused we lose the union
- (19:48) Byron’s Bali revelations
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever had to deal with a student suffering from trauma or PTSD in your yoga class?
Or do you want to overcome your own trauma safely through your own yoga practices?
In this episode Anthea shares her experiences, knowledge, and guidance on teaching yoga in a trauma-informed way.
She explains how and why these tips and cues can help students managing with different types of traumas.
Plus delivers some incredibly practical teaching advice.
She provides usable tips on teaching, and how to make your classes more trauma-informed.
Plus she shares how you can apply this to your own practice too.
Listen to the full episode to get the complete scoop!
Episode Breakdown:
- (06:14) What is cognitive neuroscience?
- (09:27) Defining trauma…
- (13:18) EMDR therapy
- (15:46) Right and left brain emotions and logic
- (18:00) Regulating your amygdala
- (19:04) Trauma triggers in yoga
- (22:55) Language and allowing space in your class
- (29:00) Energetic and visual cues can be great alternatives to physical adjustments
- (33:24) Savasana can be triggering for PTSD and trauma
- (36:44) Pose awareness, which poses trigger you
- (41:35) Bilateral stimulation poses
- (44:40) Metaphors and visualisations
- (52:33) Acroyoga can be a powerful healing tool for trauma
More about Anthea:
Anthea is a trauma informed yoga, meditation and journaling guide. In 2021 she started a nonprofit called The Healing Quotient that gives "therapy grants" to individuals recovering from trauma or seeking wellness resources, by providing online access to mental health resources including funding for EMDR therapy with fully licensed professionals. She's also the creator of 3MinMeds, a weekly 3 minute meditation hosted on Smalltalk (a new audio-only platform for creators). All proceeds from 3MinMeds go to fund therapy for minds in need. You can join her community chat called The Healing Quo on telegram for more information!
InstagramThe Healing Quo
Related episode links:
https://podcast.goingproyoga.com/episode-68-trauma-informed-with-rusty-price/
https://podcast.goingproyoga.com/episode-43-benefits-of-practicing-acro-yoga-with-caspian-burrell/
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Yoga Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Are you wanting to become a full-time professional, and successful yoga teacher?
We have two highly experienced and successful studio teachers in Paul and Byron.
Who have both taught in the top studios in both LA and Bali.
They are sharing their advice, insights, and tips for how to become highly employable as a yoga teacher!
In this very valuable episode, they discuss student success stories, self-promotion, and how they grew their experience and reputation.
If you really want to be a successful yoga teacher, then listen to this full episode to get all the best tips and advice.
- (02:21) How can you make yourself low maintenance for a yoga studio?
- (03:13) Byron’s professional experience
- (07:05) Paul’s professional experience
- (08:35) Sometimes you’re going to teach a shitty class
- (11:30) We’re not social media dinosaurs
- (12:54) Get comfortable with self-promotion
- (14:54) Not everyone has access to big studios and lots of class options
- (16:27) Student success story - Art
- (17:47) Do you want to be the best yoga teacher you can possibly be?
- (18:50) Student success story - Risa
- (21:22) What to do when you hit a roadblock?
- (22:46) Have a mentor, and surround yourself with likeminded people
- (24:32) Yoga might just be the answer
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Yoga Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever wanted to run your own yoga retreats?
Or maybe you’ve been on a retreat and had an amazing experience, and are curious to know what goes into making that happen?
In this episode, Paul and Byron discuss some of the best tips and tricks on how to successfully lead a yoga retreat.
They share some wonderful wisdom for new yoga teachers wanting to run retreats.
Tips on demographics, how to attract students, price points, and much more.
Check out the full episode and start running your own retreats!
- (00:51) Paul and Byron’s first-ever yoga retreat in Costa Rica!
- (02:14) Byron flipping the bird in LA
- (03:01) The starting of a business and a friendship
- (06:10) If you’re a new yoga teacher and want to run a retreat, how do you start?
- (08:53) The business side of yoga…
- (11:25) Be an assistant to a teacher you look up to
- (15:59) Consider if you actually want to organise the retreat or just teach
- (16:37) Choose and know your demographic
- (18:29) Allow proper time for marketing and planning
- (19:45) See the resort for yourself, or get a trusted recommendation/review
- (22:11) Paul’s upcoming Greece retreat
- (23:06) You don’t have to teach yoga to run a yoga retreat…
Greece Retreat with Paul: https://www.leahsantacruz.com/retreat-santorini
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Yoga Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
How can you decide what yoga teacher training is the right one for you?
With so many trainings and teachers these days, it’s very hard to tell the difference between a great training, and a bad training.
With the return of Paul Teodo to the podcast, we discuss the very valuable topic of teacher trainings and mentors.
We talk about the value of experience versus certifications.
Why there are many low-quality yoga trainings existing nowadays.
The student mindset and dedication to excellence.
Plus how Going Pro works and why we want to make our trainings as valuable as possible!
If you are considering taking a yoga teacher training, then this is a must listen to podcast episode!
- (00:41) Welcoming back Paul Teodo
- (04:21) We are excited about our upcoming training!
- (05:53) Why are yoga trainings becoming watered down and lower quality?
- (08:29) Where are the mentors and experienced yoga teachers?
- (11:02) If Harvard made you unemployable it wouldn’t be a good University…
- (14:35) Byron and Paul’s experiences as students
- (17:13) Are you committing to pursuing excellence as a teacher?
- (20:45) Get on the phone and ask questions of the teachers, investigate their experience
- (22:54) A teachers experience and real-world teaching is more valuable than information
- (24:30) Would you trust an MBA grad or college dropout with your money?
- (27:10) This training is going to be NEW and improved
- (28:03) Going Pro is going to add an extra layer of excellence to our trainings
- (30:12) Learn the rules like a professional, so you can break the rules like an artist!
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Yoga Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you want to transform your life, correct bad habits, and overcome your negative beliefs?
What if we told you that it is as simple and easy as listening to some positive affirmations for a few minutes each day…
That is exactly what we are discussing in this podcast episode with Jaeden Schafer!
Jaeden is the creator of the Selfpause app, which provides positive affirmations and meditations.
It even lets you create your own personalized affirmations.
We discuss with him the power and benefit of positive affirmations.
The science behind how they work.
Plus how you can begin to implement your own positive affirmations into your life via the app as well.
This could be the most life-changing podcast episode yet, so don’t miss it!
You can get in contact with Jaeden via the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/jaedenschafer/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaeden-schafer
- (00:46) Welcoming Jaeden
- (02:13) What is a positive affirmation?
- (03:30) It all started with motherhood and childbirth affirmations
- (05:57) Spotify and the birthing of an app
- (08:53) The science of affirmations
- (11:41) How to create new neural pathways
- (13:50) Visualisation adds to the power of the words
- (19:13) Merging meditation and affirmation is extra-powerful
- (23:14) Personal affirmations are amazing!
- (26:35) How Jaeden uses the app…
- (30:03) The app is free to download
- (31:30) The 369 method is so powerful!
- (37:03) 2 weeks is super fast to start shifting habits
- (40:08) How to get started with the app
- (42:42) Get in contact with Jaeden
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you find yourself making negative self-talk or using negative language?
Then you should listen to this episode and learn about how the language you use can have a direct impact on your emotions and mindset.
We also discuss how language has a huge influence when teaching yoga.
Every aspect of it, from tone to volume, and to the actual choice of words themselves.
Just by changing your language, you can change the energy and tone of your yoga class.
For your own personal growth benefit and happiness, it is important to bring more awareness to your language, and for teaching yoga too.
So check out the full episode to learn how to improve your language internally and as a yoga teacher!
- (01:44) Language creates meaning
- (02:24) How would you describe yourself?
- (03:58) What you believe to be true can be affected by the words you use
- (05:00) We all have different responses to language
- (07:39) How does your use of language impact how you teach a yoga class?
- (09:43) Negative self-talk language reinforces negative patterns
- (11:27) Repetition builds neural pathways with language too
- (13:24) Byron’s Douchebag story…
- (16:52) A yoga teaching example of the impact of language
- (17:35) As a yoga teacher mastering language will help you guide students to what you want them to feel
- (18:58) Byron’s Bryan Kest impersonation
- (20:47) Do you want to learn priority yoga cueing from Byron
- (22:23) As a teacher - try to find 10 different ways to cue the same movement!
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you struggle with motivation and inspiration?
Well, we have an awesome bio-hack that can help you shift your feelings and mindset.
It’s all about shifting your physiology!
In this episode, we discuss how your physiology has an impact on your feelings and thoughts.
And by changing your physiology (getting up and moving) you can interrupt and change your feelings towards what you want them to be.
If you sometimes struggle to get on your mat or motivate yourself to go to that yoga class, then this is the episode for you…
- (00:00) If Matthew McConaughey and Byron had a baby…
- (01:30) Tony Robbins inspired this podcast episode
- (02:47) Try this at home, and see how you feel!
- (04:15) Here’s what to do when you’re struggling to go to yoga.
- (05:15) Drinking tea will make you more British
- (06:35) How to train your neural pathways
- (08:20) Ashtanga Yoga can create strong neural pathways
- (09:52) Another good posture/physiology test you can try at home!
- (10:42) Byron SHAKES THINGS UP!
- (13:26) What do you do if you’re at the club and want to dance?
- (14:25) As a yoga teacher, you can use movement to change up the energy in a class
- (15:58) Your energy as a yoga teacher dictates the energy of the class
- (17:57) Are you dead inside?
- (18:28) This is a bio-hack for getting inspiration and motivation
- (19:33) How quickly do you get out of bed when you wake up?
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you want to attract and manifest money, joy, love or anything you want into your life?
What if we told you it was all possible just by one simple law…
The law of attraction!
In this episode, we discuss the fundamental ideas and principles of the law of attraction.
We talk about how gratitude plays a key role in allowing us to gradually attract what we want.
And how emotions, both negative and positive will affect what you attract.
If you want to start attracting something into your life then listen to the full episode to get started!
- (00:00) Do you know the Secret?
- (01:49) What is the law of attraction?
- (04:09) Channeling Abraham…
- (05:10) Your emotions and vibrational state impact your law of attraction
- (07:15) What does Michael want to attract
- (09:03) Gratitude is the key to allowing
- (11:43) Applying some Tony Robbins knowledge
- (13:32) Attraction works both ways, we can attract fear and become the victim.
- (15:45) Where do gratitude and guilt sit on the vibrational spectrum?
- (16:58) Gratitude and mindset is something you practice
- (18:00) Small steps and progressions create big changes over time
- (20:13) It’s time to start attracting and manifesting what you want in your life
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever wondered about the impact porn and masturbation is having on your sex life?
Or maybe you’re curious about the yoga principles of storing up your sexual energy, and awakening your kundalini?
In this episode, we are diving deep into the sensitive and taboo subject of sexual dysfunction with the expertise of Eric Lougheed.
Eric is a coach that helps men resolve their erectile dysfunction naturally and is the founder of Morning Wood.
In this episode with Eric, we discuss how tinder and porn in the modern age are rewiring our neural pathways, and potentially causing psychological damage when it comes to the bedroom.
Plus how this relates to Brahmacharya and abstinence that is practiced in some forms of yoga.
Eric also gives some valuable advice that you can implement immediately if you are struggling with any of these issues.
To get in contact with Eric reach out through his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/eric.lougheed.5
- (02:00) Introducing Eric Lougheed
- (03:25) Eric’s story of erectile dysfunction
- (06:13) A sexless marriage
- (08:16) Becoming desensitized to porn
- (09:33) Failure to launch… twice!
- (11:49) Austin Powers and penis pumps
- (16:13) The first step is believing
- (17:24) Tinder and porn give such easy and quick solutions
- (22:48) Lack of connection is the issue with tinder/porn
- (25:13) Strive for connection rather than an erection!
- (27:31) Emotional connection makes the sex amazing
- (30:11) Brahmacharya and abstinence
- (32:25) Porn creates psychological damage more than physical
- (34:35) Women also struggle to get hard
- (37:05) The best advice if you’re having these issues is…
- (38:57) Fix your mindset first and foremost
- (41:22) When you feel the urge to watch porn, change your environment
- (43:53) The porn neural pathway is like an eight-lane superhighway
- (47:51) How you masturbate matters
- (49:09) Is watching porn with your partner okay?
- (52:14) Want to get in contact with Eric?
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you struggle to maintain a healthy balance of Masculinity and Femininity?
Regardless of your gender, there are moments in life where we tend to lean more towards one versus the other.
Typically in a working environment, Masculinity becomes dominant.
In this episode, we discuss all aspects of what Masculinity and Femininity is and the best practices for creating balance in your life.
If you’re keen to find more balance in your life, then listen to the full episode and learn more.
- (02:54) Masculinity Defined
- (03:08) Femininity Defined
- (03:52) Visual Energetic Expression of Masculinity and Femininity
- (05:20) What Does it Feel Like to be Masculine / Feminine?
- (06:50) How to Balance Masculinity and Femininity with Work and Life
- (11:20) How Money and Masculinity are Connected
- (12:15) Comparing Masculinity and Femininity with Food
- (14:00) Exploring Different Ways the Body Can Be Out of Balance
- (14:40) How Do I Balance My Energies Around Other People?
- (15:15) Using Daily Practices to Maintain Balance
- (15:40) How it All Relates Back to Yoga
- (17:40) Toxic Masculinity
- (18:40) Toxic Femininity
- (21:40) How “Listening” Will Create Balance
About Going Pro Yoga:
Going Pro Yoga is the first platform dedicated to supporting teachers in furthering their education and helping you transfer what you learn to the ‘real world’ of yoga immediately so that your confidence and your classes continue to grow!
**Create a Free Account at Going Pro Yoga and receive access to:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from a licensed Physical Therapist
- And so much more..
If you like what you see, there is an opportunity to become a founding member for a low-cost one time fee and you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription.
To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and Create an Account for Free!
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you struggle to maintain discipline in your yoga practice?
Today we are discussing all the aspects of discipline and how it relates to your yoga practice and yoga teaching.
We discuss the difference between discipline and integrity.
How discipline has both positive and negative connotations.
And we talk about the flip side of discipline; compulsiveness, impulsiveness, and going with the flow.
We take some time to dissect the mindset of being disciplined all the time, or allowing for some flow and compulsiveness.
Most importantly we talk about discipline for yoga teachers.
And we bring it back to probably the most common issue around discipline which is diet and food!
So, be disciplined and listen to the whole episode ;)
- (00:00) Nobody wants to tell you why discipline is so important!
- (01:48) Discipline can be viewed positively or negatively
- (03:16) The difference between discipline and integrity
- (04:49) Discipline is a core value of Going Pro
- (07:09) Does discipline disrupt flow state?
- (08:04) Attaching meaning to the word discipline
- (09:35) What’s the consequence of not being disciplined?
- (10:54) Are you compulsive or impulsive?
- (13:19) Discipline for a yoga teacher
- (15:01) Discipline around food and diet is something everyone can relate to
- (16:33) It’s a fat bastard austin powers kinda thing!
- (19:02) Be disciplined like a spider spinning it’s web
- (20:10) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In today’s episode, we are exploring flow state, what it is, and how to access it…
We start by explaining what flow state is.
What it feels like, and what helps Michael to achieve flow state.
We also discuss how flow state is a bit subjective, it can be different for everyone, and that it’s not just linked to creativity.
We of course discuss flow state in yoga, and yoga teaching, and how the breath helps us to find focus.
Best of all, Byron shows us a demonstration of flow state with some freestyle rapping!
So check out the full episode to catch all the details on flow state, and all of Byron’s brilliant rapping.
- (00:21) Flow state is like a cold plunge…
- (02:00) Have you experienced runner’s high?
- (03:08) What triggers Michael’s flow state?
- (04:02) What blocks flow state?
- (05:26) Flow state isn’t just for creatives, accountants can get in flow state too!
- (07:18) Flow state doesn’t have a concrete definition
- (08:53) You don’t want to be in flow state for too long…
- (11:05) Vinyasa uses the breath, and that can help achieve flow state
- (11:35) Byron’s flow state rap!
- (12:47) How developed your neural pathways are impacts accessing flow state
- (13:31) Flow state is different for each individual
- (15:14) The wrap (RAP) up
- (15:58) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, we get some incredibly valuable advice and insights from Rusty Price on trauma in its many forms.
We discuss the different ways that trauma occurs, shows up, and can impact your life.
And importantly we talk about how that comes into the yoga classrooms, and how it can affect you as a yoga teacher.
Rusty shares his experiences, his background, and his professional expertise as a hypnotherapist, natural therapist, neuro-linguistic programmer, and more!
He spills the beans on Big T and little t trauma, and how holding space and safety are big parts of being able to heal trauma in others.
Interestingly, we take a look at how your resonance and presence are key skills as a yoga teacher, and dealing with your own trauma is also critical.
We even touch upon the holy grail of spiritual teachings… Presence.
And different approaches to teaching someone to be present.
Lastly, we finish off with a really valuable recap and advice on dealing with your own traumas, so listen all the way to the end for that!
If you want to connect with Russ, you can do so via his instagram, and if you’re lucky you can book a free session with him:
https://www.instagram.com/hypno.with.russ/?hl=en
- (07:20) Yoga teachers have too high expectations from students and themselves
- (08:46) Teachers, in general, are put on a pedestal
- (11:22) Ashtanga vs. Kundalini yoga teachers
- (14:23) What is trauma?
- (15:33) Everyone’s got little t trauma
- (17:36) Big T trauma and little t trauma
- (20:27) Bringing it back to the yoga class and the nervous system
- (22:17) The best thing you can do is deal with your own trauma
- (23:51) Resonance and presence as a yoga teacher
- (26:06) The holy grail of spiritual teachings
- (27:17) Invite someone to be exactly where they are
- (29:36) Teaching presence to beginners or autistic children…
- (36:19) Let’s talk about hypnotherapy
- (38:55) Safety, or giving the feeling of safety is key to teaching and healing trauma
- (41:39) How you love yourself affects how others perceive you as a teacher
- (43:57) Trauma relating to physical ailments/illnesses
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
What’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In the final part 3 episode about legos and egos, we dive deeper into the how and why we develop an ego in the first place.
Starting from childhood, and how our interactions, upbringing and society actually impact our egos development.
Michael shares a poignant story about him as a curious child, and how a singular interaction can/could have had an impact on his ego’s development.
We then get further into how your ego stops you from listening.
And how it shows up around how we view and identify ourselves.
Especially for yoga teachers, there is so much attachment to how students view us and our classes.
So learning to put your ego to one side is an important skill to allow yourself to receive feedback and improve.
For all the details on the ego, listen to the full episode!
- (01:41) Do kids have an ego?
- (03:33) Ego’s start to form at an early age
- (05:04) Michael’s childhood experience with race
- (06:26) Your society and your upbringing impact or define your ego
- (08:11) The ego is really good at stopping you from listening
- (09:12) What’s the risk in checking your ego?
- (10:45) Are you attached to how others perceive you
- (12:18) What if you’re just an okay or mediocre yoga teacher?
- (14:32) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In this second episode on the ego, we dive into some of the more personal stories, experiences, and encounters we have had with our own egos.
Byron shares about his first meaningful interaction around his ego.
Which was in an acting class at a younger age.
We also dial it back to a more basic level of ego-based thoughts, like comparing ourselves to other yoga teachers.
Which Byron makes a bold claim about!
Yoga teachers are of course not immune to dealing with their own egos, and you can see that from our own experiences and development too.
We bring the episode to a close, by sharing some advice on shaking things up, making energy shifts, and learning to check your own ego.
Stay tuned for the final episode, part 3 on the ego, coming next!
- (01:46) Byron’s acting class story
- (03:51) What stories do you bring with you?
- (04:46) Do you destroy or befriend your ego?
- (07:33) Byron’s a better yoga teacher than Paul… he said it!
- (09:14) It’s all just brain chemistry
- (11:35) Sometimes you’ve got to shake things up
- (14:50) Byron’s own experience of his ego
- (16:05) It’s beautiful to check your ego
- (17:47) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This is the first of 3 episodes where we break down the tricky topic of the ego!
The ego is something that comes up in yoga teacher trainings and around the subject of yoga often.
Because yoga is considered one of many paths to ego death.
In this episode we break down the origins of the word ego.
Whether it really is a bad or good thing, and the yogic approach to the ego.
We also share some pointers and tips on calling out and recognising your own ego.
Plus a fun way to name your ego alter identity with the help of Lenny and Barabara!
Check out the full episode if you want to dive deeper into the topic of ego, and stay tuned for part 2...
- (00:00) Lego the ego
- (01:58) The origins of ego
- (03:53) The ego simply put is a block from the truth
- (05:34) Is the ego really a bad thing?
- (08:05) Are you scared of judgement from others about your ego?
- (09:09) The Kevin Costner effect is back!
- (11:24) The yogic perspective on ego
- (12:29) The ego can also be a victim
- (13:35) Michael and Christina alter ego’s Leonard and Barbara
- (14:44) Calling out your ego
- (16:07) The more touch points
- (16:54) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This is a truly enlightening episode, and it is packed with a lot of value and wisdom, from an emotionally intelligent and great communicating couple.
In this episode with Kristina (Michael’s partner), we explore the topics of emotional intelligence and dealing with anxiety.
We dive into subtopics of holding space, communication, and emotional awareness.
And how these relate to yoga teaching and key values for a yoga teacher.
There are also some fun little insights and history of Michael and Kristina’s relationship and personal growth together.
And some practical tools and tips on dealing with anxiety.
Kristina is part of the contentment foundation and if you would like to get in contact with her about anything that was discussed, please email her at:
kristina@contentment.org
- (00:00) Human life is not easy!
- (00:57) Intro
- (01:50) Welcoming Michael’s partner - Kristina
- (03:19) Curiosity killed the Kristina
- (05:24) A brief history of Tina
- (08:20) Yoga teachers need to be able to hold space
- (09:13) The pattern - this is not an affiliate promotion
- (11:39) Chasing magic
- (12:38) Community and Curiosity
- (14:07) Michael wasn’t originally an emotionally aware man!
- (15:11) Yoga teachers aren’t perfect
- (16:07) Enlightenment is a daily practice
- (19:25) A 6 year-old can befriend their anger
- (20:22) The 4 pillars of well-being - These all apply to Yoga too!
- (25:50) Contentment is Santosha in the Yoga world
- (26:55) Yoga isn’t the solution to everything
- (28:39) Let’s talk about anxiety
- (30:11) Putting yourself on a pedestal, and setting self-expectations can be harmful
- (33:43) Some practical tools and steps for dealing with anxiety
- (35:41) Introducing Tiny Tina
- (38:23) Tiny Tina often shows up in Savasana during Yoga
- (40:16) Getting professional help cannot be recommended enough!
- (42:39) Is medication a solution?
- (45:14) Learning to communicate your feelings with others can be liberating!
- (47:49) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Today, we are exploring what authenticity really means.
How it relates to being a yoga teacher.
Plus share some advice on how and why you should be more authentic if you aren’t already.
We get into the topics of open mic and public speaking being a great measure of authenticity.
Plus how sharing circles, especially in the yoga world tend to cultivate genuine authentic relating.
We even talk about the Kevin Costner effect.
And everyone’s pet peeve, the classic small talk, “how are you?” question.
If you want to be more authentic, or want your yoga teaching to come across more authentically.
Then listen in to the full episode to get our take on what it really means to be truly your authentic self.
- (00:00) Byron’s on his phone!
- (01:42) What is the google definition of authenticity?
- (02:46) Are you an original unique copy?
- (04:00) Are you being fully vulnerable
- (06:00) The Kevin Costner effect…
- (08:08) Authenticity for new yoga teachers
- (09:22) Being authentic as a yoga teacher can be challenging at first
- (10:35) No one is born a yoga teacher!
- (12:06) Open mic/public speaking is a great example of authenticity
- (14:07) Sharing circles can be amazing vehicles for authenticity
- (16:38) If you’re not being authentic you’re a selfish son of a...
- (17:48) Authenticity breeds authenticity
- (19:29) How are you? May be the least authentic conversation opener ever!
- (21:34) How to Authentically not give a crap.
- (22:50) Going Pro Offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In this episode, we look into integrity as a core value.
We discuss what it means to have integrity.
The difference between integrity and self-integrity.
How integrity is an important aspect of your yoga teaching and your self-practice.
And how students often don’t hold much integrity around commitments to attend a yoga class.
We also discuss a solution to having more integrity.
And how your community, your friends, and the culture of where you live can have a big impact on the importance you place on integrity.
We even touch upon the Vedic approach to this, and how a Vata imbalance can be related to a lack of integrity.
If you struggle to maintain commitments and uphold your integrity with yourself or others.
Then make a commitment to listen to this full episode and follow through with it, and that will be your first step to having more integrity. ;)
- (00:00) Let’s talk about integrity baby
- (00:55) The desire for integrity comes from bad experiences where integrity was missing
- (02:34) What does integrity mean to us?
- (04:00) Self-integrity is just as important as our integrity to others
- (05:40) Integrity to others is like trust, hard to build and easily lost
- (07:13) Do you have integrity in your yoga teaching?
- (08:57) External accountability and help can build your self-integrity
- (10:20) Do you always show up to a yoga class when you say you will?
- (11:36) Stop making commitments, say no more!
- (12:39) Integrity is also affected by culture, community, and who you surround yourself with.
- (14:07) Close community fosters integrity
- (16:33) Vata energy is linked to a lack of integrity
- (17:34) Don’t say yes to everything!
- (18:33) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This episode is a breakdown of freedom as a core value.
We discuss what freedom might mean to you, and the different ways you may want or desire to be free.
Freedom in some form or another is typically a core value to most individuals.
It especially tends to show up in the yoga/spiritual space as people begin to experience different forms of freedom.
Freedom from negative emotions.
Financial freedom.
Freewill to do what you wish.
All of these desires for freedom and what it really means to be free are covered in this episode.
Plus we share how yoga is one path to finding freedom.
- (00:00) FREEDOM FRIES! - Because... America
- (00:42) Mayonnaise vs Ketchup?
- (02:02) How FREE do you really want to be?
- (03:24) Freedom is the ability to disconnect from your attachments?
- (06:10) What is Financial freedom
- (07:02) Let’s go into the hypothetical deep end
- (08:40) Freewill is a mindf*ck
- (09:45) What does freedom mean to you?
- (10:30) All people really want is freedom and love
- (11:52) Freedom from negative emotions and anxiety
- (13:27) Opening up the free in freedom
- (14:23) Yoga can help us experience freedom
- (16:03) Freedom from social media is a huge one!
- (19:48) Appreciation and balance can make you free
- (21:31) Going Pro offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This episode brings incredible advice from a yoga and wellness marketing professional.
Sharni Quinn shares how to avoid burnout and become a successful yoga teacher by using the yogic approach to business practices.
Sharni Quinn is a yoga teacher, wellness, business, and life coach with years of experience in the industry.
Sharni has experienced the highs and lows going through multiple burnouts while also creating multiple successful businesses.
In this interview episode, she shares her personal stories and provides some top tips, inspiration, and advice to new yoga teachers.
PLUS Sharni shares the critical approach of defining your 3 core principles that will set you apart as a yoga teacher.
Listen to the full episode and gather all of Sharni’s experience, wisdom, and knowledge!
Connect with Sharni:
https://sharniquinn.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sharniquinn_wellness
- (00:00) What are your 3 core values?
- (01:00) Episode Introduction
- (01:54) Sharni brings the feminine energy to Going Pro
- (03:29) A brief introduction to Sharni Quinn a.k.a. Shiny Queen
- (06:34) The first rock bottom...
- (08:15) The second rock bottom…
- (11:00) Learning and growing is a constant process
- (13:09) How to go from stress to success as a wellness professional
- (14:59) Every yoga teachers journey is different
- (17:12) Yoga in the USA and South Africa is a different animal
- (19:53) The yoga landscape has changed in the last year!
- (20:38) You can be a successful yoga teacher without being an influencer
- (22:48) Bringing a yogic approach to doing business is powerful
- (26:07) Cracking the code to avoid burnout
- (30:31) Short strategy tip and takeaway for yoga teachers
- (31:00) 3 core principle examples
- (36:33) The difference between understanding and truly knowing
- (37:29) We don’t need to be happy or joyful all the time
- (40:13) Is all we really need just freedom and love?
- (42:14) Using and not abusing social media to market yourself
- (43:32) How to find more about Sharni Quinn
- (44:43) Have you ever heard of Watsu?
- (46:49) Byron has hijacked the podcast!
- (48:23) Going Pro Special Offer
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
What’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This is Part 2 of the most commonly asked questions that come up on yoga trainings.
In this episode we are digging deep through even more of these valuable questions.
We go in-depth on how much rest is needed as both a student and a teacher.
Plus if this differs depending on the type of yoga.
We also cover more teacher-related questions in this episode.
Like planning classes, physical cues, and recommendations regarding Sanskrit.
If you’re a yoga teacher or you’re aspiring to be a yoga teacher.
Then check out this full episode and pay close attention to the answers as they will probably give you a little edge on the other yoga teachers out there!
- (00:00) Going Pro offer
- (02:03) How much rest does the body need between yoga classes?
- (02:18) The teachers answer
- (04:14) The students answer
- (06:30) Is the answer different regarding yin yoga?
- (08:45) Do I need to plan the whole yoga class ahead?
- (10:04) Does this differ when giving an online yoga class?
- (11:05) Should I bend the knee more than 90 degrees?
- (12:36) The anatomical answer from a physiotherapist
- (15:47) Do I need to know the Sanskrit name for all the poses?
- (17:20) Sanskrit can be beneficial for a truly international student base
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In this episode of the Going Pro Yoga Podcast, we are answering the most commonly asked questions that come up on yoga trainings.
Having taught and led many yoga teacher trainings, these really are the repeat offenders that always get asked.
So take the opportunity to get all of the answers firsthand right here!
We discuss muscle cramps, how they happen in yoga, and what you can do about them.
We cover some anatomical questions about poses like pigeon and tadasana.
Plus Byron goes deeper on why yoga should hurt so good.
And how exploring your edge and your pain tolerance is part of understanding your yoga practice.
These questions and answers could really help you out in your own practice to avoid common mistakes and injuries.
Also, as a yoga teacher, understanding some of these answers could be really valuable to share with your own students.
- (00:00) Going Pro offer
- (02:51) Why do people get muscle cramps during yoga?
- (03:55) Your breathing might be affecting your muscle cramps…
- (05:47) Nutrition and your diet affects muscle performance
- (07:16) Should you practice yoga with your feet together or apart?
- (08:49) The anatomical approach is…
- (10:56) Does yoga have to hurt?
- (12:00) Exploring your edge
- (13:08) You need to know your own pain tolerance
- (15:05) How to align the front foot in pigeon pose?
- (17:37) Byron’s fondness for pigeon
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In our 3rd and final episode of yoga pet peeves, we are getting into more of the personal stuff.
Like what irritates Michael in a yoga class, and some of the most awful stereotypes that come up in yoga teachers.
Have you experienced yoga teachers that speak as if everything opinion they share is a fact?
Yoga teachers that tell you chaturanga or other poses are just straight-up bad for you?
Yoga teachers that like to get so creative in their cueing that you can’t really understand what they are saying or meaning?
Yoga teachers that use that fake airy-fairy yoga voice, as if they are a wise sage?
Yoga teachers that use unnecessarily complicated and specific anatomy language?
Yoga teachers that are lazy at cueing?
Or even yoga teachers that insist on adjusting when it’s not even necessary?
Well in this episode we cover all of this and more, sharing our unfiltered opinions on why some of these things are freaking annoying!
So go ahead and jump right into this fun, no holds barred, dressing down of the worst yoga pet peeves...
- (00:00) Going Pro offer
- (01:41) Voicing strong opinions in a yoga class
- (02:55) Don’t deal in absolutes
- (03:42) Is chaturanga bad for you?
- (05:38) Creative cueing, creative shmooing…
- (07:20) The yoga voice, seriously… just no!
- (09:57) Almost nobody knows what their serratus anterior is
- (11:56) Get the block out of my face
- (12:51) Lazy cueing sucks, give some guidance in transitions
- (14:01) Adjustments - you don’t need to touch everyone in your class!
- (15:33) Was this edgy enough for you? - wrap up
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
There were so many pet peeves to cover we had to do a 2nd episode!
If you missed part one, then go back and check that out first.
In this Part 2, we are covering more things that piss us off as yoga teachers.
Plus we get to find out about Byron’s least favourite compliments that he often gets as a teacher!
We also touch upon how sociopaths may have an advantage and upper hand as a yoga teacher.
Towards the end of the episode, we start to delve into pet peeves as a yoga student.
Things teachers do that might piss you off in class.
So if you’re a student or teacher, pay attention, there are some valuable lessons in here to be learned.
- (00:00) Going Pro offer
- (01:37) What is closed energy, and why does it suck…
- (03:24) Is there a desire to get students to open up as a teacher?
- (04:32) Sociopaths have an advantage as yoga teachers!
- (05:39) When students ignore your cues…
- (08:47) I’m a yoga teacher, not a DJ
- (10:30) Byron’s pet peeve about compliments
- (12:39) Michael’s commitment to not complain about things
- (13:46) Student pet peeves: The teacher talks too much
- (15:00) Does Beyonce give you inspiration in your yoga classes
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In this very raw episode, we go deep on yoga teacher pet peeves!
Things that really commonly piss us off as teachers, and happen universally in all types of yoga classes.
Byron and Michael both share some personal stories and insights into their own experiences of yoga class pet peeves.
Plus if you’re a yoga teacher there are some great insights and pointers in here for how to deal with some of these issues if they occur in your classes.
It’s also valuable to take note as a student in case you have any of these bad habits yourself.
Maybe you aren’t even aware, but you might be pissing off your teacher.
So, at the very least, understanding your bad habits could help you be a better student.
- (00:00) A special Going Pro offer
- (02:11) Byron is PISSED OFF!
- (03:22) Students showing up late, GRRRR!
- (05:00) Locking your students out of class
- (06:05) Michael’s lateness broke time itself…
- (07:35) Instagram content shouldn’t be captured in a yoga class
- (09:15) Parents parenting in class, DON’T, instead just be a student
- (10:26) When Byron snaps at a parent…
- (12:12) Interrupting the class with a question
- (13:49) Talking ruins the practice for other students
- (14:30) Going off sequence
- (16:17) The beauty in everyone’s flaws
- (17:32) Pet peeves are rooted in your childhood
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
In this podcast episode we are discussing the very intense and powerful topic of emotional release in yoga classes.
If you have experienced a huge emotional release in a yoga class as either a teacher or student, or if you’re interested to experience one then make sure to listen to the full episode.
We cover how emotions are stored in the body, and the various ways they can be released through yoga practices.
Plus importantly we discuss how as a yoga teacher, the way you conduct your classes can lead to these emotional releases or not…
Byron also shares his own experience and perspective as both a student and teacher.
And also the intellectual and emotional perspectives on why you might experience emotions in your yoga classes.
Join us for this dive into a very interesting and stimulating topic!
- (01:41) Introduction and how emotions and the physical body are linked…
- (03:25) Yoga is one method of releasing stored trauma
- (04:56) Acceptance and being seen
- (06:50) Yoga teachers inadvertently learn to hold space
- (07:23) Students may perceive you as a teacher in a certain emotional way
- (08:02) With great power comes great responsibility…
- (10:35) You don’t always need to be on fire, and you don’t always need to hold space
- (11:53) Byron’s perspective as a yoga student on emotional release
- (12:52) The intellectual or emotional perspective
- (14:51) Slowing down or pushing through, what would you respond to?
- (16:53) This was just the tip of the iceberg, and we will go deeper in the future
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Yoga is/has become a very spiritual practice, with intention setting a common start to a yoga class.
But is this actually a good or bad thing?
In this episode, we go deep into the ideas and philosophy of intention setting.
We discuss the light and dark sides of it.
How intentions can be really powerful and beneficial, but also limiting and hindering.
We also cover the difference between intentions and expectations.
As a teacher, we discuss the pros and cons and how you can come to your own conclusions about intention setting in your classes.
This is a topic that is really valuable to be aware of, and understand as a teacher the impact it can have on your classes and students...
- (01:36) Byron’s Love Of Intention Setting
- (03:20) The Risks Of Intention Setting
- (05:18) Exercise - Imagine Yourself In A Yoga Classroom…
- (07:43) Intentions Can Be Super Deep And Powerful, Or Also Really Simple
- (09:16) As A Teacher You Should Develop Your Own Beliefs Around Intentions
- (10:52) Let’s Go Deeper If You’re Willing…
- (12:15) The Difference Between Intentions And Expectations
- (12:45) Michael’s Monthly Intentions
- (14:46) Rebelling Against Intentions
- (16:04) A Complete Summary
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Wrist injuries are one of the most common injuries to occur in a yoga class!
And yet it is still very possible to practice yoga with a wrist injury...
In this episode, we cover the various ways you can modify and practice yoga whilst managing a wrist injury.
We also discuss the teacher’s perspective and how to safely cue and guide students that are dealing with wrist injuries in your class.
Also, proper alignment and the importance of warming up are all discussed.
To help you understand how to avoid injuring your wrists in your yoga practice in the first place too.
For those of you interested in the anatomical approach.
Michael also discusses the bones and joints in the wrist.
To help give a better understanding of how and why the wrist functions, and is prone to injuries.
Plus listen all the way to the end for a question that will have you scratching your head!
- (00:37) Introduction - Wrists Get Used A Lot In Yoga
- (01:43) The Students Perspective Of Wrist Injuries
- (03:07) Guided Hand Exercise - Try While You Listen
- (04:45) The Anatomy Of The Wrist Bones - Why You Want To Press In A Certain Way
- (06:10) Warming Up Your Wrists Is Essential
- (07:10) Teaching With Awareness For Injuries
- (09:34) Cueing For Wrist Injuries And Prevention
- (10:25) Byron’s Top Teacher Tips For Subtly Cueing Wrists
- (12:29) Don’t Be Afraid To Support And Reassure Someone To Modify Or Take It Easy
- (13:19) Our Feet And Hands Deserve Some Love
- (14:13) There Are More Bones In Your Hand Than Your Spine…
- (14:51) Hands Are Not Feet, They Aren’t Designed To Bear Weight
- (16:07) A Poignant Question To Finish...
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you got injured practicing or teaching yoga?
It’s much more common than you would think, and we are here to explain why.
Plus we cover how you can avoid getting injured or making your injuries worse in your yoga practice.
This episode is especially for Yoga teachers.
As injuries are far too common in yoga teachers and are easily avoidable.
Injuries in yoga is a topic we are very passionate about at the Going Pro Yoga Podcast.
Because yoga is a healing movement practice, so causing injuries is the opposite intention to yoga and something that we can all work to improve.
Check out the full episode and timing notes below:
- (01:07) Introduction Why Yoga Teachers Get Injured
- (02:12) Byrons Lessons From Nature
- (03:45) The Faults Of Our Human Nature
- (04:44) Don’t Keep Scratching Your Itches…
- (05:57) Neural Programming
- (08:34) The Ego Is Not Your Friend When Injured
- (09:40) This Is God (Byron) Speaking
- (11:02) Practicing Non Attachment
- (13:03) Reacting Vs. Responding
- (13:56) Emotions Get Stored In Your Body
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This is the best business advice for new yoga teachers!
You can hear firsthand the experiences and wisdom of someone who has gone through the complete process of transitioning from a corporate job to a full-time yoga teacher, then to a business coach for yoga teachers.
Amy MacDonald is a yoga business coach with a huge range of experience and knowledge in the yoga industry.
In this episode, she shares her personal journey of practicing yoga as a child.
The evolution of her practice and teaching.
Plus the struggles and mistakes that helped her find success and helps her deliver success for new yoga teachers too.
And you can get her top advice and tips for new yoga teachers to avoid common mistakes.
There is some really powerful and great advice and topics packed into this episode.
Plus some really fun personal stories too.
If you want to connect with Amy then check out her Instagram profile here.
- (00:41) Introduction To Amy MacDonald
- (02:00) Learning Yoga As A Kid
- (06:10) Amy’s Eat, Pray, Love Journey
- (09:36) The Not So Sexy Side Of Corporate Management
- (12:05) Amy’s First Teacher Training Experience
- (17:04) The Big Issues With Most 200hr Yoga Trainings
- (19:21) Managing Expectations As A New Yoga Teacher
- (21:44) Thai Fishing Pants Aren’t Yoga Appropriate...
- (23:11) Becoming A Full-Time Yoga Teacher
- (27:27) Your Number Of Students Doesn’t Determine Your Self Worth
- (28:20) The Biggest Business Challenge New Yoga Teachers Face
- (30:08) The Best Business Tip For New Yoga Teachers
- (33:36) Unrealistic Expectations From 200hr Trainings
- (35:11) Top 3 Common Mistakes And Fixes For New Yoga Teachers
- (39:51) Tip 1 Recap - Stop Chasing Perfection
- (40:54) Tip 2 Recap - Qualified Outsourcing (Understand What You’re Paying For)
- (41:47) Tip 3 Recap - Community And Competition In The Yoga Industry
- (43:43) Why We Need More Men In The Yoga Industry
- (50:46) How To Get In Touch With Amy…
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Back pain is one of the most common injuries or issues that appear in yoga classes!
Learning how to practice with a back injury and lead a class is really important.
Plus understanding how to safely share and teach students who are suffering from back injuries is very valuable.
As a yoga teacher, it is important to understand both the benefits and also limitations of yoga to heal someone’s back.
Plus managing expectations of students as well.
We even discuss the distinction between a yoga teacher and a doctor, and to be wary of giving medical advice.
This episode is so valuable because it is so common to experience back pain or injuries in either yourself or in your students.
- (00:52) Intro To Lower Back Pain
- (01:47) Byron’s Personal Experience With Back Pain
- (03:12) Michael’s Personal Experience With Back Pain
- (04:21) Practicing Yoga Can Help Prevent Back Pain
- (06:06) Only You Know How Your Body Feels
- (06:53) Going Deeper On The Anatomy
- (08:40) Yoga Can Help But It Can’t Fix Every Back Problem
- (10:08) The Wild Wild West Of Physical Therapy
- (11:22) Yoga Teachers Aren’t Doctors
- (12:18) How To Teach With A Back Injury
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever taught a yoga class and left feeling like it was the worst class ever?
Don’t worry, it happens to every yoga teacher at some point.
Today we are going to discuss how you can bounce back from that experience.
And become a better teacher.
Plus we will discuss what actually makes a “bad class” a bad class.
And how your perception as a teacher and the students’ perception of the class may be completely different.
There are some really valuable mindset tips and advice in this episode for new yoga teachers.
So dive on into this episode of the Going Pro Yoga Podcast.
- (01:33) Immerse Yourself In A Bad Class Experience…
- (03:13) Dealing With Self Doubt
- (04:55) Our Desperate Need To Be Liked
- (06:22) Be Yourself Always
- (07:50) Criticism And Self Doubt Is Normal, Embrace It...
- (09:36) Find Things To Work On And Improve, And Ask For Help
- (10:11) Meditate On It
- (12:04) The Truth Will Set You Free
- (13:14) Students Feedback And Your Perceptions May Differ
- (15:16) Byron’s Bad Review Story
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Hot Yoga is a style of yoga that is rapidly growing in popularity in the modern yoga world, especially in the West.
But is it actually good for you?
Today we discuss the Pro’s and Con’s of Hot Yoga.
Sharing our personal experiences and knowledge.
Plus talking about the anatomy and physiology perspective of what hot yoga does for the body.
And why some people may be more naturally suited to it than others.
If you love hot yoga, or if you hate it, or if you’ve never even tried it…
Then listen to the full episode as it may give you a different perspective to consider. ;)
- (00:55) Intro And Personal Experiences Of Hot Yoga
- (01:46) Who Is Bikram And What Is Hot Yoga?
- (02:51) Byron’s First Impression Of Hot Yoga
- (04:17) Ayurvedic Constitutions
- (05:16) Thermodynamics In The Body
- (07:39) Hot Yoga As A Religion…
- (08:19) The Challenge And Benefits That Hot Yoga Gives
- (09:55) Keeping An Open Mind, Whatever Stage Of Your Yoga Journey You’re At
- (13:32) Should You Or Shouldn’t You Practice Hot Yoga?
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
This is a truly inspiring story of following one’s passions, taking risks, and pursuing a life of purpose and fulfillment!
Listen to the extraordinary journey of your host, Michael.
Who went from physiotherapist to yoga anatomy teacher and all the incredible steps between.
In today’s episode, Michael shares his personal story that spans the past 10 years.
From graduating in Australia as a professional physiotherapist.
To working as a physio in his hometown in Canada.
Then setting up his own physiotherapy department for complex care.
Before traveling around Asia as a travel vlogger... managing an eco-lodge in Costa Rica.
His path to becoming a yoga anatomy teacher is quite unique that you should really hear it for yourself!
In case you missed it Michael’s Story Pt.1 is Episode 39...
- (00:41) Introduction to Michael’s Story Pt.2
- (02:15) My First Physiotherapy Job
- (04:03) The Orthopaedic Clinic And Post Surgery Patients
- (05:56) Big Corporate Physiotherapy - The Business Issues
- (07:44) Private Physiotherapy For Motor Accident Rehab Patients
- (10:00) Setting Up My Own Physiotherapy Department and Clinic
- (12:15) Complex Care Cases (Physical Injuries And Emotional/Mental Injuries Too)
- (14:27) The First Influence Of Yoga…
- (16:58) Making Travel Plans And Leaving Canada
- (18:54) My Attempt At Being A Travel Vlogging Youtube Star
- (20:56) My First Trip To Bali And First Yoga Class
- (23:49) Second Trip To Bali And The True Start Of My Yoga Journey
- (25:01) Costa Rica Adventures Managing An Eco Lodge
- (28:18) Moving To Bali Permanently And Creating A Nutrition Coaching Business
- (30:55) Why I Quit My Nutrition Business
- (33:19) Taking Time To My Business Passion
- (35:12) Finding Yoga Anatomy And Helping Yoga Teachers
- (38:06) My Journey Into Becoming A Yoga Teacher
- (42:06) Finding My Passion In Yoga Anatomy
- (43:09) The Birth Of Going Pro
- (46:00) The Start Of The Going Pro Online Platform
- (47:20) Coming Full Circle And Sharing Going Pro With You
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Knee injuries are incredibly common in yoga.
Understanding how to modify, and adjust your practice and your teaching is absolutely essential.
By gaining this knowledge you will protect your students and your own knees.
In today’s episode of The Going Pro Yoga Podcast, we discuss knee injuries and issues.
We dive deep into adjustments and modifications, to allow safe practice with a knee injury.
Unfortunately, knee injuries are very common in yoga.
Plus miscueing, misalignments and misunderstanding of the knee joint are common in most yoga classes.
We discuss the anatomy of the knee.
So you can understand why these common misalignments occur.
And we share the ideal and appropriate modifications and adjustments you can use to correct these.
Especially from a yoga teaching perspective, this is critical, must know information.
To protect yourself and your students from long term knee problems.
And to avoid causing any knee injuries in your classes.
- (01:00) Introduction, How To Practice Yoga With A Knee Injury
- (01:57) Anatomy Of The Knee Joint
- (02:56) Chronic And Acute Knee Injuries - The Differences
- (03:52) General Adjustments And Modifications To Support Your Knees
- (05:03) Teaching Tips For Knee Injuries
- (08:37) Props And Modifications For The Knees
- (11:09) Understanding The Knee Anatomy Deeper - What’s Causing The Pain
- (12:45) Why You Need To Flex Your Foot
- (13:53) The Importance Of Foot Placement In Standing Poses For Your Knees
- (15:25) Tree Pose - The Common Knee Issue
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you or your students have an ankle injury but still want to practice yoga?
Then this is the podcast episode for you!
In today’s episode of The Going Pro Yoga Podcast, we discuss chronic ankle injuries and acute ankle injuries.
We give the top tips and advice on how to practice yoga with an ankle injury.
How to help boost recovery and healing through your yoga practice.
And we discuss how best to approach teaching students that have ankle injuries.
What modifications and adjustments you can give.
Plus, some explanation of the anatomy and what’s actually happening inside your ankle joint.
Ankle injuries are incredibly common in sports and yoga.
If you’re a yoga teacher, this is super valuable information that could help your students one day!
- (01:23) Introduction, Student And Teachers Perspective
- (02:38) Chronic Ankle Injuries - Scar Tissue
- (04:22) Hurt Vs Harm Concept
- (05:52) Overcoming And Breaking Down Scar Tissue
- (07:29) Understanding Hurt Vs Harm In Your Self Practice
- (08:34) Acute (New/Fresh) Ankle Injuries - How To Adjust Your Practice
- (10:29) Understanding The Anatomy Of Ankle Injuries
- (13:25) Balancing Poses To Strengthen The Ankle
- (14:07) Teacher’s Perspective - How To Approach Students With Ankle Injuries
- (15:17) Teaching Tips And Modifications For Students
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to practice yoga whilst in the air?
In today’s episode we cover the benefits of AcroYoga.
AcroYoga can improve your yoga practice, relationships and interpersonal skills.
In this episode Michael hosts Caspian Burrell, an AcroYoga and Yoga Teacher based in Bali.
Caspian shares his personal journey into teaching AcroYoga.
Caspian shares a long list of benefits that AcroYoga offers, and how it's different from Yoga.
- (02:18) Caspian’s Story and Journey from Aerospace Engineer to AcroYoga Teacher
- (03:45) Travels in Asia and finding Yoga
- (05:52) Why Yoga? What was the attraction to yoga as a male...
- (07:23) Studying Yoga in Rishikesh, India
- (10:02) Finding AcroYoga through Tinder…
- (10:33) What is AcroYoga?
- (13:32) What is an AcroYoga Jam?
- (17:20) Why you should try AcroYoga
- (20:43) How AcroYoga and Yoga are similar and also different
- (21:58) Playfulness as adults, and how AcroYoga unleashes your inner child
- (25:22) Ego and how it manifests in Yoga and in Acro
- (28:03) Naming your ego, Hi Lenny!
- (29:05) Physical benefits of practicing AcroYoga (Basing)
- (32:15) Building Stability and helping with injuries recovery and prevention
- (35:18) Benefits of Flying in AcroYoga (Flyer)
- (37:47) Injuries in Acro, prevention, awareness, safety and managing fear
- (38:50) Spotters and their role in Safety in Acro practices
- (42:26) The AcroYoga Show - how to get started and learn more about AcroYoga
- (44:25) AcroSpirit - Connect with our Instagram, come join our events in Bali
Plus you can connect via instagram with AcroSpirit or Caspian to get inspiration.
Connect with the AcroSpirit Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/acrospirit/?hl=en
Connect with Caspian’s on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cheekyacromonkey/?hl=en
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you struggle with controlling the room in your yoga classes?
Taking control of the room is an essential skill to master as a Yoga Teacher.
If you struggle to control and lead a room full of students, the impact of your teaching will be much less effective.
Gaining control of a room, and setting boundaries/rules, are essential to providing a desirable experience in your yoga classes.
Michael and Byron share their top tips for controlling your yoga classes, from the teacher's and student's perspective.
- (01:47) Control, types of control and why it’s needed in a yoga classroom
- (03:14) Controlling the Environment (Airflow, Temperature, The Room)
- (06:10) Controlling the Humans (Demonstrating, Position in the room)
- (08:44) Manipulating the voice
- (08:58) Expert Tip - Using Balancing Poses
- (10:09) Summarizing the tips
- (11:36) Importance of Time Management
- (12:49) Using Positive Reinforcement
- (13:03) Most Important - Setting Rules at the Start of Class
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
How can you make gym/fitness students fall in love with your yoga classes?
Teaching yoga in a gym environment can be incredibly challenging and difficult, but can also lead to much more rewarding results!
Like giving an amazing first impression of yoga as a practice, and really changing the course of somebody's life...
In this episode of the Going Pro Nugget Series, Michael Henri and Byron de Marsé discuss their top tips for teaching yoga in a gym environment.
They cover the following topics:
- (01:26) The differences of the environment (gym vs yoga studio).
- (02:53) Distractions, attitudes and experience of gym students compared to yoga students.
- (05:10) How to avoid demonstrating every single pose.
- (10:11) Managing your expectations, and seeking reward as a yoga teacher.
- (11:52) Adapting your teaching style, and optimising your communication and language to your audience.
- (15:04) Example language for yoga cueing in a gym environment.
- And much more...
This episode is specifically about gym environments, but a lot of the information, guidance and advice is applicable to yoga teaching in general, and different environments.
Some of these tips are absolutely essential skills for you to have if you’re wanting to start ‘Going Pro’ as a yoga teacher.
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Is it safe to transition from Warrior III to Half Moon?
This would be considered an ADVANCED yoga transition, and the discussion on whether it’s safe to practice, and safe to teach is what needs to be clear for yoga teachers.
There are many challenging transitions that some teachers like to explore, while others stay away from completely.
Why is that? What is it about these transitions that we need to understand?
In this 15-minute episode, Michael and Byron discuss the safety of advanced transitions and what the teachers responsibilities are to their students.
SPECIAL OFFER: Become a founding member of the much anticipated Going Pro Yoga Platform!
A sneak peak of what’s inside:
- The first EVER Priority Cueing System for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching
- The first EVER Sequencing Vault with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.
- The first EVER Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program for Yoga Teachers from yours truly
- And so much more..
When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have to pay a monthly subscription, you'll get access for life, and you'll receive all updates and addons.
The perks of being the first ones in the door!
Add your name and email to the waitlist and be the first one in the door!
I want to Join the waitlist and become a founding member!
PODCAST DETAILS:
This podcast is dedicated to aspiring yoga teachers who want to develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.
Co-hosted by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo and Byron de Marsé
Send us an email
Send us a voice-note comment/question
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
For the first time, Michael Henri shares his story on how he was rejected from Physiotherapy school for 3 years straight.
In this biographical episode, you’ll learn how a below average student became an above average guy.
After spending thousands of hours and dollars chasing his dreams, only to get swatted down time and time again.
Michael shares his story on how he climbed the ladder to become one of the most respected professionals in the industry.
His focus, determination and commitment towards his goals and dreams is what allowed him to be the teacher and mentor he is today.
Michael Henri shares his story on:
- Taking his first Anatomy Class when he was 18 years old
- How he was maintaining a “C” average in both high school and University
- Getting rejected from Graduate schools 3 years in a row
- His crippling knee injury that sent him into a depression
- And so much more...
**- - -
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:**
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to answer your question(s)!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Imagine teaching a yoga class with:
**A.) A first time Beginner to Yoga
B.) An advanced Yogi of 15 years
C.) A 70 year old man in the back
D.) ALL OF THE ABOVE ✅**
This is what teaching an ALL LEVELS class can be like.
Intimidating yes… but it doesn’t have to be… It really all depends on how you approach it.
What are some considerations or things to think about before creating a sequence for an all levels class?
- - -
**In this episode, Byron de Marse shares from his depth of experience from teaching all levels classes for years.
Byron shares his tips and tricks on how to:**
**Teach all levels classes like a professional
Market your class to attract the right students
Become a dynamic yoga teacher who can teach in any studio**
- - -
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to answer your question(s)!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Alignment is THE most important concept when it comes to yoga!
Just in case you disagree...
There are several different types of alignment that need to be understood in order to value it as much as we do.
In this episode, Michael teaches about the Principles of Alignment through the Spirals of Energy.
A deep topic that can be discussed for hours.
Within this episode you'll learn about:
- Yoga Principles vs Rules
- 3 Types of Alignment
- The Spirals of Energy, and
- The Seven Loops of Alignment
More importantly how these concepts can make alignment cueing simple and easy to apply in any yoga pose!
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to answer your question(s)!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Everyone has a pose (or position) that they struggle with... and we blame it on our tight hips!
Most of us feel like our hips are tight. But the reality is there are several factors that affect our hip flexibility.
Some of these factors we can influence/change/adjust... while others... we can't do anything about.
The hip is a deep and complicated joint.
However, the more you can understand these factors and reflect back how they relate to your situation, you'll be better informed about what's possible for your practice related to hip flexibility.
Specifically, as yoga teacher's, it's SUPER important to understand these 4 key elements for your own practice and for the safety of your students.
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to answer your question(s)!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
"I'm so burnt out. I've completed exhausted myself."
Why is this conversation so common in the yoga community? How do we fill ourselves up? How can we sustain our work?
If you're teaching 15 classes a week (which is a lot), then that's probably around 20 hours per week.
Most full time jobs are 40 hours per week.
So if you really think about it, are we just that lazy where 20 hours per week is too much work?
Or is the work exhausting?
And what is it ABOUT the work that is exhausting? Is there a way to shift or change things that so that it's not exhausting and the work can actually fill you up?
In this episode, Byron shares his wisdom around the topic of avoiding burnout as he experienced it during his 2nd year of working as a Yoga Teacher. There are many lessons to be learned from this episode regardless of your profession. When applied, these lessons can energize you and dramatically change your life.
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Giving ourself permission, forgiveness and grace is one of the hardest challenges we all face.
It is an art. And it starts with giving ourselves permission first.
Not always easy and often requires reminders, which is why made that the focus on this episode.
This week's episode we invite Callan Mielnik, a Yoga teacher, Acro Yogi, Dance artist and overall sweetheart.
Callan has strong beliefs about the power of giving ourselves permission as teachers, as well as encouraging that permission onto our students.
She was taught these lessons early on from her 200 hour YTT with the School of Sacred Arts (SOSA), and they've stuck with her as one of the most important lessons learned.
While this topic seems simple on the front-end, the conversation goes deep into how it connects to:
- Balance between Masculinity and Feminiity
- Being Sloppy, Imperfect and learning How to make Mistakes
- What it means when we're feeling "broken"
- And so much more..
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Who HASN'T had issues with their shoulders?
The thing that isn't common is what causes most issues in the shoulder.
While most of us are not "anatomists", you don't need to be in order to understand some of the basics. Knowing the basics can save your shoulders in the long run.
Here are a few of the facts that Michael covers in this episode:
- Shoulder muscles are smaller than most muscles in the body, and therefore fatigue easily. (Like when holding Warrior I or II for a long period)
- Over 90% of shoulder injuries are muscle-related.
- Most shoulder problems occur because of a lack of warm-up in preparation for a demanding task (or pose).
More importantly, through this audio-interactive episode, you'll learn: How your shoulder works; and how to effectively cue movements near the shoulder to achieve a safe alignment that will feel good in your body and your student's bodies.
In this episode, Michael breaks down the anatomy of the shoulder in a way that allows you to create a sense of awareness of what's happening when you move. Consider this a guided body-movement-episode. If that's even a thing. :-)
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Yoga Teachers don't drink, swear, eat meat, or make mistakes.
Ha! That was hard enough to type let alone accept as truth. These are just a few of the unrealistic expectations that are put on Yoga Teachers.
It's true that as Yoga Teachers, we have a responsibility to help heal the world and inspire health and wellness through the practice, but not in such a way that doesn't align with your wants, needs, or desires.
There's also the idea that once you become a Yoga Teacher you 'should' automatically know how to fix people's injuries or limitations.
That's a hard one to get over for a lot of new teachers, and I'm happy to say that I (Michael) break that one down to the point where you can sleep better at night knowing what your TRUE responsibilities are as a Yoga Teacher.
In this episode, Paul and Michael discuss the unrealistic expectations that the general population puts on Yoga Teachers. To be a certain way. To eat a certain way. To have a certain "energy" about them. While some of these traits may be true for some, they are not absolutes. This episode is all about deconstructing and debunking the many unrealistic expectations and turning them into after-thoughts.
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Our knees are under-appreciated in life.
We typically don’t think too much about them until they become a problem. Depending on what your life has looked like, or what kind of activity you’ve gotten into throughout your life, you may have knees that are feeling older than you are!
Or maybe that’s just me (Michael)!
Either way, the knees are super important and require a lot of TLC to make sure they can continue to carry us around this beautiful world.
When it comes to yoga practice, our knees can be easily ignored and overlooked, resulting in a gradual breakdown of stability and structure.
Nobody wants that.
With a little self-awareness and a sprinkle of anatomy knowledge, you can make a major impact in the progression of life for your knees and for those of the students that attend your classes.
In this episode, Michael breaks down the essential “need-to-knows” about protecting the knees during yoga practice and how we as teachers can help to facilitate that injury prevention through simple guidance of cues, reminders, and encouragement.
Not only will it protect you and your students, but your students will sense the level of care and caution that you hold within your classes and they will respect you and want to continue to attend your classes.
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
That choice on whether you're going to... respond... or react.
In this week's episode, we welcome back Byron de Marsé as our guest to talk about so many interesting topics that it's hard to encapsulate them all in this description.... But I'll try (Just listen to the full episode, you won't be disappointed)
The general theme of the episode is centered around the choice of reacting versus responding in situations within our day to day life.
And how WE can make big difference in the happiness, or peace, we feel - And to those that warrant a reaction/response.
Reacting usually means our emotions quickly decide our next move.
For example, getting frustrated, annoyed, and upset when others do something that triggers you.
However, responding means that I step back from those emotions and look at the whole picture for a "minute". Asking myself:
"What are possible reasons for this to be happening?"
"How can I do something differently to change the outcome?"
That "minute" allows time to realize that maybe "I need to be more clear in MY communication so that others know what my expectations are, so I don't get frustrated, annoyed and upset. Ahhh yes.... that seems like the wiser choice!
Wisdom is a balance of emotional mind and logical mind.
Acting from emotions is a "reaction"🤬
Acting from logic is robotic🤖
Acting from WISDOM is what sets us free.☮️
This is a flash of light on how this applies in life, and how this simple concept can be applied through various situations in your life to find a sense of peace in motion so that you can minimize the "suffering" you go through by not letting your mind wallow in mind poo (toxic emotions).
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram Paul Teodo's Instagram Byron's de Marsé's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you ever have those days where you just feel like you can't do anything right?
I hear ya! It happens to the best of us.
One of the most important things you can do to resolve that is to incorporate a morning routine.
Let's face it, the science is out, and there are plenty of case studies to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Yet a lot of us still don't do it - myself included (Michael).
I'm working on it and think about it regularly, but after having this conversation with Paul, I'm feeling much more inspired to give it another shot and make it stick!
In this episode, Paul breaks down the power of what a simple morning routine can do for you and your life.
So if you're struggling to find one that works for you and you haven't seen much benefit, then this episode is for you!
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional Yoga Teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Posture is relatable to everyone.. and alignment is even more relatable and important for yogis and yoginis.
Most people don't realize this, but both of these are STRONGLY controlled by the movement of your pelvis!
Whether you're:
- Sitting at a desk working and need to correct your posture...
- Doing a sexy dance and shaking your hips and want to know how to move and flow more smoothly...
- Focusing on adjusting your spine in yoga to ensure safety and prevention of injury
- Trying to achieve the full expression of a pose, or
- Want to know how to re-align your hips
It can be SUPER confusing on what's actually going on in your body and it can be challenging to understand what exactly do to, or how to do it.
In this short episode, Michael guides you through a simple process of finding your 'neutral pelvic posture'. He'll guide you through the exploration of your own pelvic movements, the muscles involved, and the influence it has on your spine and posture.
This unique style episode provides a focused concentration on how to better understand your body movement and create awareness around your core.
By the end, you will feel more equipped to answer questions related to pelvic movement, the pelvic loop (spirals of energy), and guide others through restoring a healthy pelvis and spinal posture.
You'll also find the answers to questions like:
- What's an anterior tilt?
- What's a posterior tilt?
- Which one should I be doing?
- How do I do pelvic tilts?
- How do I find my neutral posture?
- Why are pelvic tilts important?
- How do pelvic tilts relate to posture?
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram Paul Teodo's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional yoga teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
One of the most valuable ingredients that make a Yoga Teacher stand out from the rest is the level of genuine depth in their teaching style.
It's one thing to lead a physical yoga practice, but it's another thing to inspire through words of wisdom. So, unless you've lived/studied in an Ashram for 10-15 years, then why not learn from someone who has.
That is the typical life of an Eastern Yoga Teacher. To be completely immersed in the teachings of what "yoga" is.
While in the Western world, yoga is mostly about exercise, when you can incorporate the wisdom from an Eastern Yoga Teacher, your professionalism and quality as a yoga teacher will sky rocket!
Listen to this 30-minute episode where Michael and Paul discuss the extreme life-changing benefits of learning from an Eastern Yoga Teacher. Particularly when it comes to teacher trainings, however, not limited to only trainings. Eastern teachers have a wealth of knowledge that is so deep, that could only have been developed over the span of 10 to 15 years.
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Want to train with us and level up your practice and teaching style?
Check out our Online Mentorship program - where we focus on getting you ready to stand out from the crowd and be the most professional yoga teacher you can be!
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
"Be it. Trust it."
Arguably one of the most inspiring stories I've heard in a long time, Senior Yoga Teacher, Danny Pomplun, shares his journey where he went from drug addict to a well-respected yoga teacher.
Growing up in East LA back in the day, and with a challenging child-hood, pushed Danni to leave home at the age of 16 years old and live on his own. Turning to drugs, sex work, and any means to help him survive, Danni has experienced life in a way that many of us have never seen, or imagined.
Through a series of events, Danni was able to pull himself out of those toxic environments and grow into an inspiration for us all.
Listen to this 45-minute episode where Paul interviews Danni on his life story that will inspire your day! From scrubbing toilets to leading trainings all over the world, Danni shares more than just his story, but his revelations throughout his life which is better than any self-help book you could pick up!
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us:
Michael Henri's Instagram
Paul Teodo's Instagram
Going Pro: Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program
Danni Pomplin's Instagram
Danni's Website
Danni's Podcast: Seeker and Sage
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Flexibility is a false sense of mobility.
Who doesn't want to be more flexible, right? To be able to bend over, touch your toes; bend, and move without feeling stiffness, aches, and pains, to be able to move in ways that you could when you were younger.
And isn't yoga FANTASTIC for stretching? (That's pretty much all it is right... )
Most people believe that yoga is stretching, and when you stretch you become more flexible. And that's the whole point, right?
Not at all! And if you're a yoga teacher, it's very important that you understand the difference between stretching, flexibility, and mobility!
Listen to this 24-minute episode where Michael breaks down the difference between flexibility, mobility, and stretching and ultimately how to do all three in a safe and effective way! But more importantly, how to lead your classes in such a way as to support your students, and fully understand why, as yoga teachers, we cue certain movements or alignment points in particular poses.
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael Henri's InstagramPaul Teodo's Instagram
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Yoga is NOT a complete all-in-one practice.
While it's fantastic by itself... there are several things that you SHOULD do to complement your practice that is highly recommended for a completely well-rounded healthy body.
If yoga is ALL that you do, you're likely to develop "weak" spots in your body. It's better to avoid these things from happening as they could lead to injuries in the long term. PLUS, with these well-rounded suggestions, your yoga practice will become easier and feel even better in your body. Generally, yoga is missing the following:
- pulling exercises
- cardiovascular exercise
- elasticity training
Some of which can be incorporated into yoga practice with some creativity, however, it's not always the easiest. So we recommend finding other activities and exercises that can really supplement and make a difference in your body.
We also touch on the importance of a strong meditation practice and how that can make a MAJOR impact on your physical practice.
Listen to this 28-minute episode where Michael and Paul each share their own personal practices to supplement yoga to prevent those "weak" spots from becoming a problem down the line. The goal of this episode is to get you thinking about what might be missing from YOUR practice and how you can supplement your own potential "weak" spots with activities that can really make a difference!
If you liked this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael Henri's InstagramPaul Teodo's Instagram
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Why are Yoga teachers expected to know everything about injuries?!?
This is common in most professions that are considered in the health and wellness space. Particularly because yoga teachers are "Movement Therapists" and so, there is a myth that they should know everything about the body, and all the aches, pains, and injuries that come with it.
Well, yes... and no... It's unrealistic for a Yoga Teacher to be fully trained to be able to answer questions about injuries and rehabilitation.
Unless of course, they have a background that can speak to that!
In this special edition episode, Michael breaks down the 3-Stages of Injuries, and how to best support your students when they bring their aches and pains to your attention.
Listen to this 25-minute episode Michael provides practical tips on how to respond to the common questions asked before and after yoga class. Learn about the 3-Stages of Injuries and how to best direct them to their next steps. Those steps could be to attend your class, or it could be to see another professional. Either way, this episode will provide clarity on how to navigate those tough questions!
If you enjoyed this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael HenriPaul Teodo Byron de Marsé
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
It's not easy to understand "Yoga" entirely because of its depth.
Having originated in the Eastern world and migrating to the Western World, many powerful lessons have been lost on many of us.
While we understand some of these life-changing perspectives, the extent to which we can relate them to our audience can be challenging.
Yoga doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems, and in this episode with Byron de Marsé, he shares his wisdom on how to connect the amazingness of the Eastern perspective of yoga to the modern-day world.
More importantly, how you can use simple language and experiences from your life to inspire and lead others.
Listen to this 45-minute episode to get a glimpse of the wisdom that comes from Byron's 10,000 hours of teaching yoga. I wish we could have extended this episode even longer... and you'll feel the same way once you jump in and listen!
While Byron gives us an inside look into his world, he also drops inspiring yet simple perspectives that, you'll end up walking away from this episode feeling better than you did before.
If you enjoyed this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
Going PRO Mentorship Program
A 6-Week online mentorship program for Yoga Teachers who graduated from a 200HR training and don't feel confident teaching in the real world. Masterclasses start Feb 15th.
For more information visit https://www.YttMasterClass.com
If you have any questions, send us an email at info[at]yttmasterclass[dot]com
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael HenriPaul Teodo Byron de Marsé
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you heard about this rumor?
The word on the streets is that taking a 200HR YTT is not meant to get you ready to teach in the real world! You'll have to take additional training, like a 300HR, to be ready to teach!
That's BS! And a play for more money...
Graduating from a 200Hr YOGA TEACHER TRAINING, and walking away with a certificate of being able to call yourself a "Yoga Teacher"... any training should be giving all the tools to do exactly that!
Not an excuse/justification for the lack of preparation from trainers. (clearly some passion behind this one!)
Listen to this 25-minute episode to hear the truth behind why this rumor has spread and why it is becoming widely accepted as the 'norm', but more importantly how to not accept this rumor as fact!
We'll also share about the practical and fundamental tools needed to teach yoga in the real world, which include:
- Sequencing
- Teaching methodology
- Public Speaking
- Injury Prevention
- Practice Teaching
If you enjoyed this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover the topic!
Going PRO Mentorship Program
A 6-Week online mentorship program for Yoga Teachers who graduated from a 200HR training and don't feel confident teaching in the real world. Masterclasses start Feb 15th.
For more information visit https://www.YttMasterClass.com
If you have any questions, send us an email at info[at]yttmasterclass[dot]com
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael HenriPaul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you want to learn how important your core-muscles are?
Or better yet, which muscles ACTUALLY make up your core (It's not what you think!)
Most people get this wrong and think it's all about 6-pack abs and a tight stomach.
But let's be honest... working on your core is not the most fun thing to do - In fact, it kind of sucks! (At least that's how most people feel!)
Listen to this 31-minute episode to fully understand the importance of training core muscles. Learn what the two fundamental core muscles that affect your standing balance AND your arm balances! We talk about how to train them, and how it will make a MASSIVE difference in your personal practice.
It's also extremely beneficial to communicate these pointers with your students, so they can fully understand how a regular focus on core strengthening in yoga, can make such a HUGE difference with injury prevention and balance in the body!
If you enjoy this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover it!
If you're a yoga teacher and you've said things like:
- “I don’t feel ready to teach.”
- “I’m afraid of saying the wrong thing.”
- “I wasn’t able to practice teaching enough”
- “I fell behind in my learning/teaching”
- “I haven’t caught up to the other teachers”
- “Maybe teaching yoga isn’t for me”
Going PRO: A 6-Week online mentorship program for Yoga Teachers who graduated from a 200HR training and don't feel confident teaching in the real world. Masterclasses start Feb 15th.
For more information visit https://www.YttMasterClass.com
This Podcast is Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael HenriPaul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Do you want to know how to do hands-on-adjustments?
Regardless of your response, after listening to this episode, you'll become even more clear.
Hands-on-adjustments is BIG topic in yoga, and we want to make sure you have a solid foundation on a few important things to consider before you:
- Start adjusting people.
- Pay money to learn how to do it.
- Decide if that's something you want to include in your tool-box (cause you don't have to)!
In this short episode, we answer a few common questions you've likely asked yourself about hands-on-adjustments.
Chances are this will be ONE of many episodes on this topic, so we started off by scratching the service and talking about some fundamentals for you to walk away with.
Listen in, and let us know if you have a follow-up question(s) as we'll be sure to answer it/them, or discuss, on our next episode.
Give someone a hug today!
Namaste.
Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Listen to this 28-minute episode to set yourself up with your next step with: performing or learning, hands-on-adjustments.
If you enjoyed this episode (or any others), and you haven't given us some love, then here's what you can do:
- If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and like!
- If you listen on Apple Podcasts, give us a subscribe, rating, and review!
- If you just listen to us, and you have a comment or question, send one of us DM. We'll make sure to cover it!
Connect with us on Instagram:
Michael Henri
Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Over 30% of people who practice yoga suffer from an injury.
That's terrifying as a new yoga teacher!!!
The last thing you want to do is go out and start teaching and hurt people! (The whole goal is to help heal people, right?!?)
This can easily be avoided, and if you are not feeling confident about your ability to create a safe environment for your students, then listen in!
You'll walk away with some helpful tips on how to avoid injuries in your classes!
In this episode, Paul and Michael discuss the prevalence of injuries in yoga. What areas of the body are most often injured and why. As well as simple reflections on how you can adjust your teaching style (and/or practice) to avoid injuries in general.
Regardless of your yoga (or medical) background, there is something in this episode for you.
Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Listen to this 30-minute episode to bring awareness to your teaching (and/or practice) so that you can avoid injuries in yoga.
Connect with us on Instagram:
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Are you interested in becoming a Yoga Teacher?
If you're anything like me (Michael), you wouldn't know where to start on how to choose a training!
I had NO CLUE, how to choose!
Lucky for me, I was fortunate enough to sign-up for a yoga teacher training that fit my personality, and style, very well!
Not everyone is so lucky. . .
It's a competitive and growing industry, and like most things that get popular, there is a 'watered-down' effect that takes places.
I doubt you want to sign-up for a training that is going to leave you feel shorted by the end.
Paul walks me through the best strategy on how to pick a yoga teacher training, and by the end of the episode, you'll know EXACTLY what you need to do next!
You'll feel much better about choosing the right training for you!
In this episode, Michael, a brand-new yoga teacher, interviews senior teacher, Paul Teodo, and asks every question possible to walk away with a clear idea of how to pick a yoga teacher training you'll love.
Not only that!
But you'll be sure to get the proper training you need to go out into the world and demonstrate excellence!
Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Listen to this 40-minute episode to get clear on How to Pick a Yoga Teacher Training that you'll love!
Connect with us on Instagram:
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Have you ever felt you didn't get all in training you needed from your 200HR YTT?
You're not alone!
If you haven't fully experienced it yet, It is incredibly challenging to build momentum after graduating from your yoga teacher training. . .
ESPECIALLY, if you feel like you didn't get all the training you needed.
There is a lot of inconsistency in the yoga industry.
No training is perfect, but there are certainly others that are more well rounded.
So if you feel like you are in need of some ongoing support and want to continue to learn from two experienced individuals in the space, then you're in the right place!
Co-hosted by one of the most respected yoga teachers from the world-renowned Yoga Barn in Bali, Indonesia, Paul Teodo and, internationally recognized Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist, Michael Henri.
Listen to this short trailer episode and you'll get the full breakdown of what this podcast is all about!
Connect with the hosts on Instagram:
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Join us for another exciting episode and learn about Chris Walker’s journey to becoming a yoga teacher. Chris made his mark in the corporate world in West Coast California before moving to London and finally Bali. Chris’s tale is another powerful story of finding the North Star and living a life in alignment with purpose.
Chris was a successful businessman with it all. On paper, he lived “the life” that we are all taught to dream of, but something was missing. Yoga entered his life and quickly became a guiding light of happiness and alignment.
Chris made the leap to become a yoga teacher after a series of challenging events that most of us can relate to. His story is inspiring and relatable as he was forced to answer life’s challenging questions that prompted him to evaluate his lifestyle.
Chris lives in beautiful Bali and has made a name for himself as a prominent yoga teacher. His life is full of passion as he helps those live with purpose.
Follow us along on Instagram
- Chris Walker website
- Chris Walker Instagram
- Brent Collier
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Sara Agah Franti is an entrepreneur, a people-worker, philanthropist, and a registered nurse. She mixes a bit of mom life with adventure as she builds her business in Bali.
Until recently, Sara lived in San Francisco with her husband, the extremely talented musician, Michael Franti, but moved to Bali as a result of the coronavirus. Sara and Michael own the Soulshine retreat center in Bali where they regularly host events and retreats but now she is taking that game to the next level.
Sara shares with Paul Teodo how the coronavirus changed her life forever and brought her to live in Bali. The change-up has created a unique opportunity for her to create a business for the people of the world. She talks about how she escaped the “rat race” to literally live in paradise here in Bali.
Sara shares her past journey and dives into the major events that shaped the world that she knows today. As the wife of the world famous musician, Michael Franti, she has been blessed with success but refuses to let it be handed to her. She has staked her own claim in the world and rightfully has made a name for herself. She gives the people of the world her heart and offers her love with her all.
Follow us along on Instagram
- Sara Franti website
- Sara Franti Instagram
- Sara Franti Facebook
- Michael Franti Instagram
- Soulshine retreat center website
- Soulshine Instagram
- Brent Collier
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Andrew Sealy is one of those rare humans that has the potential to change your life forever just by one encounter. Andrew lives life on his own terms and is the creative director of his own reality.
This episode is a heart-warming talk between long-time friends Andrew and Brent. Andrew lights up every room he walks into his heart of gold. You only need to spend a few seconds with Andrew to tap into his high vibration and positivity as you will quickly see in this episode.
Andrew is a world-renowned yoga teacher, acroyoga teacher, Your Aligned Purpose cofounder, meditation teacher, movement master, vegan chef, GLO Vegan protein cofounder, entrepreneur, and so much more.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Andrew for over a decade now. I’ve been with him on his journey from the beginning and seen him grow into the incredible human being that he is. He looks at life through a different lens and sees the good, the beautiful, and the positive in everything.
Andrew’s life changed when he started practicing yoga in college. Brent and Andrew share stories from back in the day and dive into some of the catalysts that propelled Andrew into becoming a yoga teacher.
Becoming a yoga teacher wasn’t a path full of sunshine and rainbows. Andrew shares his struggles, challenges, and obstacles that he overcame during his journey to a yoga teacher. Andrew lives his life with intention, passion, and curiosity as he lives each and every day to its fullest potential.
Andrew helps others realize their ultimate potential and realize their dreams by teaching them to look inside themselves and see what has always been.
Do it for the gram Website links
Follow us along on Instagram
- Andrew Sealy Instagram
- GLO Vegan Protein Instagram
- Your Aligned Purpose Instagram
- Andrew Sealy website
- GLO Vegan Protein website
- Your Aligned Purpose website
- Brent Collier
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Adam Carney is an entrepreneur, a world traveler, yoga teacher, and the founder of East+West Yoga. His yoga teacher school is already one of the largest in the world with massive success in creating yoga teacher trainings in Bali and online. At the core, East+West yoga teacher trainings bring together traditional Indian Easter yoga teachers and commercially successful Western yoga teachers to create a unique experience from Eastern and Western philosophies.
Like many of us, Adam was feeling burnt out from the grind of start-up life. He wanted a change and needed to switch things up. With a desire to further his yoga practice, Adam decided to become a yoga instructor but wanted more out of a yoga teacher training than his local studio could offer so he decided to go all-in and head to the source of it all, India.
This yoga teacher training changed everything for him. He saw the world through different eyes, in a different light. Although he returned to the start-up life and jumped back into the rat race, it wasn’t long before his deeper appreciation for life took the reins and he found himself stepping away from his start-up to follow his inner calling.
He came up with the idea to mix the traditional Indian yoga teacher teachings with a modern flair that would allow the student to have an experience second to none. He carried over his business experience and expertise into the yoga world to create a high quality yoga teacher training like no other.
In this episode, Adam and Paul discuss the elements of creating a great yoga teacher training and how 2020 has changed the landscape of the yoga community. Adam also shares personal insights on being a successful entrepreneur and running a conscious business.
East+West Yoga Website
Follow along on Instagram
- Brent Collier
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
The final member of The Unstoppable Family, Hanalei Swan. She is the daughter of two superhumans and two of our favorite guests, Rhonda Swan (check out her episode here) and Brian Swan (check out his episode here). If Superwoman and Wolverine were to have a child, it would be Hanalei Swan.
Only 13 years old, Hanalei is an international fashion designer, artist, author, international speaker & founder of 3 companies. She started traveling the world before she knew how to walk. Thanks to her uniquely diverse upbringing, she has experienced different countries, cultures, and communities around the world and has a powerful perspective about the world. She values the importance of sustainable living, diversity, and working with others, not against them.
Brent and Hanalei talk about her unusual upbringing and how it shaped her to be the incredibly talented and gifted human she is today. She’s less than half my age but twice as wise. Hanalei grasps many life lessons that I am only starting to understand and has a maturity far beyond her age.
Hanalei shares a few of the challenges she faced that are not typical of growing up in the world today. She is one of the most inspiring human beings that I have ever spoken with. Hanalei has renewed my hope in the next generation and is no doubt a leading individual of her generation.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional episode for unparalleled inspiration.
Follow along on Instagram
- International fashion designer, Hanalei Swan
- Hanalei Swan website
- Shop for Hanalei’s clothing
- Hanalei on the gram
- Hanalei official Facebook
- Brent Collier
- Michael Henri
- Paul Teodo
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Kai Mata is a singer/songwriter raised between Indonesia and the USA with a heart of gold. She recently came out as Indonesia's first openly gay artist and has exploded in popularity. Being gay is a bold statement to make in a predominately Muslim and counservative country where marriage and procreation is a paramount part of society. Being gay in Indonesia is seldomly admitted outside of close friends and lovers because of the potential backlash of hate crimes and discrimination. Kai speaks with host, Paul Teodo, about the need for more awareness about LGBTQ+ rights in Asian countries, and the difficulties and responsibilities that come with authenticity in this captivating episode of The Rat Race Revolution Podcast.
[Brent Collier] I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kai personally for quite some time now and she is the real deal. She’s an incredible person with a good heart trying to make a real difference in the world the way she knows best - her music. She’s captivating, energizing, and an all around bundle of fun who fills my heart up everytime.
Self-proclaimed as Indonesia’s first openly gay musician, Kai fliers the rainbow flag with pride. Indonesian is a very conservative country with society and laws that ostracize and discriminate against any and all non-heterosexual sexual orientations. She is a vocal activist for LGBTQ+ rights on and off stage.
Kai Mata is an Indonesian Singer-Songwriter with a quirky-folk charm and vibrant lyricism that intertwine to cultivate connection. Listen to Kai Mata on Spotify here.
With an emphasis on truthful storytelling, her shows are not solely performance, but also where audiences are invited into the world of sunlight to shadows. Her folksy debut album, Time to Shine, brought her to tour in the US, where she shared a beacon of light from her experiences discovering adulthood and love.
In 2019, she stepped into the role as a musical pioneer for the LGBTQ+ Community in Indonesia with her Pride Anthem, So Hard. Though her songs celebrating love have often sparked national controversy and backlash, they also have propelled her to be featured across the world on the South China Morning Post, Pink News, Mashable, and Diva Magazine, to name a few.
Her most recent single, Where Love Goes, shows a progression as Kai Mata heralds love in an unmistakably memorable, captivating way, with fragrant hooks from an enchanting whistle, harmonic layers of vocals, and driving, rhythmic instrumentation to keep the listeners captivated.
Kai Mata: “I’m here to claim the space that is rightfully mine.” Get to know Kai Mata * Listen to Kai Mata on Spotify * Kai Mata YouTube Channel * Kai Mata Instagram * Kai Mata Facebook
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
The one and only Brian Swan shares his extraordinary life of inspiration.
Formerly a robotics engineer, Brian speaks about his shocking meeting with Elon Musk. After a few bad investments gone wrong, Brian took stock of what he valued most and prioritized his family above all else. He came face-to-face with a question that we all have: to what end do we work? For what? Brian ultimately made the decision to leave his "dream life" in San Diego to follow his own dreams.
Brian is the dad of The Unstoppable Family that has been traveling the globe since 2008. Challenging the norm of what it means to raise a child in today's world, Brian and his wife, Rhonda, completely redefined life on their own terms. This nuclear family is by definition, Unstoppable, and lives up to the name in every way possible.
This surfer may have left California, but the surf certainly has not left him! He makes it a priority to crush the waves in Bali, Indonesia and is able to share the experience with his daughter Hanalei Swan who paddles out with him. It's not just all about fun, Brian paddles with a purpose. He recently finished a charity paddle surfing fundraiser to help those in need in Bali.
Brian is an entrepreneur at heart and recently launched a beard brand that he is very proud of. If you've got a beard, or someone in your life does, check out The Unstoppable Beard to keep your beard styled, soft, and under control.
It's about Beards. It's about being Unstoppable. It's about time.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Brent interviews Paul about being a yoga teacher/wellness professional in the wake of the #metoo movement, and the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries in the spiritual community.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Rhonda Swan shares her inspiring story about what it took to build a life of her dreams. On paper, she had it all… the house, the car, and all the fancy "materialistic" things, but something was still missing. It was not the life she wanted to raise a child in so she gave it all up to focus on her family in a very progressive and uncanny fashion - by traveling. Follow her incredible journey from the highs to the lows and everything in between.
Rhonda and her husband, part of The Unstoppable Family, traveled the world to live life to the fullest and give her daughter a profound childhood full of worldly experiences. All the while building a very successful 7 figure online business, the Unstoppable Branding Agency.
Rhonda is one of the most inspiring people we have ever met. Her energy is captivating, her passion is unmatchable, and her heart is pure.
This hot mama from the Unstoppable Family is not one to miss!
Check out more The Rat Race Rebellion links and resources
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Paul and Brent discuss the current state of the world and how it is manifesting a lot of anxiety for people. We discuss tools and techniques we learned from our own experiences and share them with you for managing your own stress and anxiety. We've been there. Brent knows the startup grind all too well and Paul shares how he made it through his own career change.
Whether you are at a startup, established business, an entrepreneur yourself, or in a transition period, we hope these tips help motivate and inspire you to live the life of your dreams.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Paul interviews renowned meditation teacher Charlie Knoles. They discuss his journey growing up as the son of a world famous meditation father, and finding a grounded approach to being a mentor and teacher without getting lost in the clouds. Charlie highlights his time working for Apple selling iPhones before he began sharing his message with the world.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Pain Paul interviews licensed physio, Michael Henri Lalonde, about how to manage and identify causes and relief for lower back pain. We discuss how yoga can be beneficial for people experiencing lower back pain, and how if done incorrectly it can cause it.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Brent interviews co-host, Paul Teodo, about his life growing up in Chicago, and transitioning from real estate to acting in Hollywood to yoga teacher to world traveler.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message
Paul interviews co-host, Brent, about his back-breaking journey from technology consulting to the fast paced world of tech start-ups in San Francisco and how The Rat Race ran him into the ground. Brent discusses his journey out of the matrix and into a meaningful life living in Bali, Indonesia. After ignoring several wake up calls, he experienced so much back pain that he had to stop work and go on disability. He took a hard look at his lifestyle and reverse engineered his life to to create one worth living.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goingproyoga/message