Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Do you dream of teaching yoga as the primary way you support yourself and earn a living? If so, this episode is for you! Even if you dream of that as a next step in your future, this episode will give you a number of specific factors to consider. All of this is reviewed in my book, “Stretched: Build Your Yoga Business, Grow Your Teaching Techniques” which you can get on Amazon. Also, don’t forget...

Here we are at episode 200 and to mark this milestone, I’m hosting a party! On 8/24/22 at 4 pm ET, join me for a virtual podcast party where I’ll walk you through some of the topics covered in past episodes. We’ll talk about anatomy, teaching skills and more and if you can show up live, you’ll be eligible for prizes! On today’s show, after reflecting on the growth of the podcast, I dive into a top...

Even though there’s an older episode on this topic, it’s always a good one that’s ever changing so I wanted to record another one on this topic of teaching online. If you’re feeling a bit like a fish out of water, know that in this episode, you’ll get a number of actionable tips you can start to use right away. There is a download of all the things I cover in the episode and you can get that here:...

In today’s episode, you’ll do a quick body scan and learn some of the key muscles of the upper body. Notice how easy it is to present muscles in a conversational way once you learn them! This is where you can be also in both your teaching and conversations with students, even if you’ve felt in the past it’s been too hard to learn anatomy.    In the episode, I share information about a free guide y...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher Allison Ray Jeraci. Allison is an RYT 500 Hour Teacher and teaches both online and in person. Allison’s classes are filled with lots of opportunities to explore poses using various props and she has an interesting way of presenting the practice that gives the practitioner not only lots of options but cues geared towards increasing body awareness in the...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher Crystal Hoyos. I met Crystal after she enrolled in my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, and I have been so impressed with her dedication to growth and the quality of her commitment. Crystal also runs her own business so she’s got the entrepreneurial spirit as well. Here she shares her story and talks about what she’s learned as she’s...

In today’s episode, I share a number of shifts that you can use to change your way of thinking when it comes to teaching challenges. Sometimes, it just takes a different way of looking at things to find a better approach to teaching, connecting with your students and growing your classes.    This episode covers a number of tips and you can get them in this easy to reference download:   https://bar...

Looking for ideas to grow as a teacher and build your business? Here are some lessons I’ve learned that I was recently asked to share and I thought they’d be helpful to share here on the podcast as well.  I hope you find them helpful!

In this week’s episode, you’ll meet Francisca Ruff. Fransisca is well versed in movement disciplines, having completed several trainings as well as being enrolled in my Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. Her recent experiences in my program have given me a chance to find out more about her and I’ve seen the gains she’s made in her understanding of anatomy. Her approach to learning, including...

In today’s episode, I share cues for a number of poses, including Triangle, Twisting Triangle and Wheel. Once you listen, if you have any questions, send me a DM on Instagram and I’m happy to help!

In today’s episode, I share a number of stories from the past 15 years of teaching. They cover a wide range of situations and give us a chance to think about how you might have handled them. Let me know what you think after you listen!

In today’s episode, we cover some concepts about the nervous system. For reference, I refer to the Huberman Lab Podcast, Episode on Stretching. You can find it here:   https://hubermanlab.com/improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/   Within my episode, I refer to a study that Dr. Huberman highlighted. Here is the study:   https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/77/10/1090/26...

In today’s episode, I cover some of the common questions I hear and see from teachers. I also share at the end of the episode a shift in the format of my program to offer you more of an opportunity to enroll. If you’re ready to shift your teaching in amazing directions and step into your most powerful self as a teacher, enroll today! Send me an email at  karen@barebonesyoga.com  to get your specia...

Did you ever think of what it costs you to wait to get the training you need? Many times we only think of the cost of training; we don’t always think of the value we get. Sometimes it can be helpful to identify the costs of doing nothing or even just maintaining what you’re currently doing, knowing that it’s not getting you the results you want. This is part of what I cover in today’s episode.

In today’s episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with Joanna Sapir.  Joanna Sapir has been a teacher and mentor for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world. She works with established practitioners that are doing innovative and transformational work in their fields on the business-side of things like marketing, sales, and a...

This episode covers how movement can be used as a model to help people process their feelings and it’s viewed through the lens of anatomy.

Where do you spend your energies when you teach? Are they 100% focused  outwardly, on helping your students? 80%? 60% The percentage here reflects how much time you’re actually spending worrying about things that have nothing to do with them.. fears about how you look or how you’re coming across or other things that you perceive are getting in the way of their experience. What would be possible fo...

So many of us are teaching virtually right now and even though I covered some of this in an earlier episode, a special listener request came in (Thank you, Linda!) so I thought it would make for a great part 2 of this topic!   Also, here’s the registration page for the workshop I talk about at the start of this episode:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/

Test your knowledge in this week’s episode with a 20 question multiple choice quiz! Answers provided in the show so be ready to listen to the question, stop the recording, write down your answer and then hit “PLAY” to hear the answer. Get more 17 or more correct and you’ll get a special gift! Tune in for details.

Today’s episode is in part anatomy and in part a personal development lesson. The anatomy piece covers a discussion about the sacrum and cues to the sacrum in poses. We then take a turn and go into a discussion about how to create momentum in your life and especially towards your goals as a yoga teacher.    As always reach out to me via DMs on Instagram or emailing me with your comments or feedbac...

This week’s episode is a blend of personal teacher development and anatomy lessons. I cover some anatomy themes about the roles muscles play and then offer you a number of inquiry questions that can lead to growth as a teacher. DM me on Instagram or email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com to set up a call to discuss any questions you have.

As a yoga teacher, do you think of your voice as a tool? It’s a powerful way you can connect with your students but you might not be using it to its full potential. On today’s show, meet Voice and Dialect Coach, Katherine Beck, who walks us through how to not only speak clearly but uncover the source of our vocal quality and move past some of what might be holding us back from sharing in an authen...

What does transformation look like for a yoga teacher when confidence starts to build? Well, for Mindy Horgan, you’ll hear in her own words what that looks like. Mindy is an experienced and dedicated nurse and is also a yoga teacher. Her background as a nurse in the medical field gives her a solid basis for her understanding of the body and she wanted to learn how to leverage what she knew in a wa...

In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to the easy process you can take to transform your teaching. To help you learn, I’ll be doing a free series on both Tik Tok and Instragram. All the details are in this episode and the content is evergreen, meaning it doesn’t matter when you listen; you can still take advantage of the learning and be on your way to transforming as a teacher. To follow me on IG...

Join in and listen to some of the questions I got this week during coaching calls with teachers. The questions ranged from anatomy based to cue techniques to sequencing. Maybe you’ll hear one of the questions you’ve had and this can give you some guidance.