Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Listen in while we break down some not-so-commonly taught poses into their anatomy and cues you can use. I also refer to a cues download I have which you can get here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/

In today’s world, we hear about data a lot when it comes to the climate and the pandemic. But in the yoga world, we often speak from experience and tradition. Is there a place for data in yoga teaching? I share some thoughts on this along with a quick review of an anatomy concept and a conversation about teaching skills.

Over the past week and a half, I hosted 3 workshops on teaching skills. In today’s episode, I review the highlights of those workshops which covered effective cueing techniques, building yoga sequences and how to confidently answer student questions. Because all of these skills depend on your knowledge of anatomy, I offer you a chance to enroll in my Blueprint Learning Program at the end of the ep...

Let’s do a quick review of shoulder movements, muscles and then translate it into cues you can use when you teach. I also mention my free training happening this week. To register, click here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-facebook-live-workshops/  

Do you feel like you’re a cork in the ocean, floating around teaching and not really sure how things are going? You might have some strong feelings either way about your teaching or maybe you’re clear on goals you have. In either case, this episode will help you get really clear. Here I review a set of  self-evaluation questions you can ask yourself to help you start to measure how you’re doing. L...

As teachers, we refer to pelvic movement a lot in our classes. Several poses require the pelvis tip forward, and some require the pelvis to tip back or to the side. In this episode, I review the movements the pelvis makes and how you can understand the anatomy and be skilled at cueing to it when you teach.    I also mention my free training that starts on 9/9 and runs on 9/9, 9/14 and 9/16, all at...

Are you looking for cue ideas for fundamental poses? The poses you teach all the time? Well, I figured you were. But I wasn’t sure which poses yoga teachers were wondering about so I asked You Tube! I know you all are on You Tube daily, putting in your questions about teaching. I asked You Tube and got search results for 5 of the most popular poses teachers search. The result is this podcast. I ho...

Are you out there in the free content world trying to learn anatomy? Let me help you by giving you a guide to what to study. Listen in and I’ll walk you through an organized process.

Do you feel like you’re a cork in the ocean, floating around teaching and not really sure how things are going? You might have some strong feelings either way about your teaching or maybe you’re clear on goals you have. In either case, this episode will help you get really clear. Here I review a set of  self-evaluation questions you can ask yourself to help you start to measure how you’re doing. L...

Sometimes on the podcast, I love doing interviews with people outside the yoga industry. Today you’ll meet Jonathan Levitt, endurance athlete and sales manager at Inside Tracker, a wellness platform designed to help you track critical biometrics to not only improve performance but also longevity and overall health in your life. We cover his love of running, pushing himself to do more and how this...

Looking for ideas for anatomy based sequencing? Look no further than this quick episode. I reviewed 3 different themes, give you pose examples as well as the muscles involved. Don’t forget to download my sequence building template here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/

Imagine you were going on a trip and at the start of the trip, you knew you wanted to learn anatomy but you weren’t sure how. But you knew that if you just followed the map, you’d know it at the end of your trip and you’d be able to use it in your cues, sequences and conversations with your students. Well, this is what I’m going to walk you through today. So, get your journal because you’re going...

We all face challenges in our lives and are trying to juggle both personal and work commitments. But are there ways to do this better, so that we’re able to also find our true purpose and take steps to realize it? These are some of the things that you’ll hear discussed on this episode, my interview with international yoga teacher, Amber Hagberg. Amber leads teacher trainings as well as her own men...

Do you feel like you have integrity as a teacher? Listen in as we explore the areas of integrity that affect us as teachers. This is an important topic not only for us as teachers but for our growth individually. See what comes up for you as you listen and leave a comment on my IG page, Bare Bones Yoga.

Ever wonder how to do arm balances and inversions? Well, you’re going to find out in today’s episode when you meet the amazing founder of Yogi Flight School! Nathania Stambouii is an E-RYT 500 and she started a program to teach arm balances and inversions and along the way, found that it really taught people so much more about themselves. Listen in as she shares her personal story of finding yoga,...

Are you unsure of what steps to take now that the yoga studios are open? There is no denying that the pandemic took its toll on the yoga industry. Much of what we knew as teachers has changed and rather than just jump back into what we used to do, we each have a chance to look at what we want to do. Listen in as I share ideas about how you can craft a new vision for your teaching that’s in tune wi...

Have you started seeing students privately for yoga since the pandemic ended? Listen in as I share a number of scenarios of students you might see in one on one sessions and suggesting for what you can offer.    In this episode, I start out by sharing the offer for my Practice Portal. You can find out about that here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/

Ever wonder about all those terms that refer to muscles as well as how you can use this information when you teach? I’ve got you covered here with today’s episode!   I refer also to my workshop on Wednesday at 6 pm EST on the topic of Effective Cues. To sign up click here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/

Find out more about the WHY behind 5 cues you’ve most likely heard or might even be using! Once you find out the WHY behind the cue, it allows you to teach with confidence because you know the full story!   In this episode, I invite you to my free workshop on cues happening on 6/9/21 at 6 pm ET. To sign up, visit:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/  

Is your teaching being driven by how YOU want to show up for others or by outside influences or assumptions you’re making about how you’re SUPPOSED to show up? Listen to today’s episode for a discussion about how you can tap into what makes you truly unique as a teacher and how you can use these questions to uncover your true genius as a teacher.    As I mention in the episode, DM me on Instagram...

Did you ever feel exhausted when you’re done teaching? Or start to hate the sound of your own voice saying the same thing over and over? We’ve all been there in one way or another and today’s episode will give you some actionable things you can do to positively shift your teaching! After that discussion on teaching skills, I move into topic 2, which is a discussion about prime movers, muscles that...

Strange title, isn’t it? However, once you listen it will make sense. In this episode, I review a few poses and their anatomy and how to share it in your cues. I also review some self-limiting beliefs teachers have shared with me and how to move past them. Leave a comment wherever you are listening!

One of the main ways we share what we know and we help our students grow is via the sequences we offer. In this episode, I share thoughts on sequencing along with a step by step process you can follow to build your sequences. To download the tool I refer to in this episode, use this link:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/

Have you ever wondered about the practices of Ayurveda and how you can use this ancient, time tested approach to health to improve and expand your wellness? Well, wonder no more because this week’s episode will break it all down for you! Here is the background of my guest: SUSAN WEIS-BOHLEN is an author and Ayurvedic consultant. Pre-COVID, she taught cooking, meditation, and led sacred site tours,...

There’s no denying that understanding even the most basic aspects of hand and wrist anatomy is super important for yoga teachers. Joining me today on the podcast is a very special guest, Dr. Peter Kim, of New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Dr. Kim brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the conversation about not only anatomy but functional movement as well as injury prevention and tre...