Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Listen to the audio from my latest ebook, "The Bare Bones Yoga Guide to Incredible Yoga Teaching”. You can download the hard copy version here:    https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/    

On today’s show, you’ll meet Monica Bright, an experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer who shares her philosophy and teaching method. Monica and I connected recently and I was so impressed with her background that I invited her on the show. We cover a number of teaching topics from cueing to sequencing, anatomy to mindset.    Monica talks about her monthly membership and other ways she works...

In today’s episode, you’ll meet the authors of an amazing new book on sound healing, Jessica Cross and Julie Afsahi. Julie and Jessica wrote Seasons of Sound to share the benefits of using sound as part of a yoga practice. As yoga teachers, they incorporate sound via instruments into their classes as well as offer trainings so teachers can learn how to integrate sound and music into their classes...

Here we are at a milestone for my podcast! If this is your first episode or you’ve been listening for years, thank you so much for taking the time to catch this special episode! In it, I share mindset tips and some of the best frameworks I’ve developed over the years to help you be an empowered, confident yoga teacher.    AND, at the end, I share a special offer with you, inspired by this being th...

On today’s show, hear my conversation with voice coach, Tracy Goodwin. I’m familiar with Tracy because of her work with one of my business mentors and as soon as I heard her speak, I knew I wanted to have her on the show. Her work with people to help them find their true voice is so applicable to yoga teaching.  For over 30 years, Tracy Goodwin has been a true expert in voice technique and storyte...

In today’s show, you’ll meet Amber Hagberg, Yoga Teacher, Podcast Host and Entrepreneur. It’s Amber’s second time on the show; the first time she was on the show was in July of 2021- link to that episode is here:  https://barebonesyoga.podbean.com/e/139/ In today’s conversation, she shares the many things she’s been up to over the past three years, the offers she has for yoga teachers, the work sh...

Meet my dear friend and long time yoga teacher, Elizabeth Huntsman. Elizabeth is an E-RYT 500 hour and the owner of Cape Ann Power Yoga. She teaches classes, trainings and workshops and joins me on the show today. We cover a wide range of topics that touch on getting started, cueing, finding your authentic way of teaching and some of the obstacles yoga teachers face.  You can find her studio on ca...

On today’s episode, hear my interview with Dr. Trish Corley. She is a US licensed Physical Therapist and an internationally recognized Yoga & Anatomy Teacher.  Her mission is to improve health through the practices of yoga. She currently lives in Lisbon, Portugal and works with students and yoga teachers remotely as well as teaching in person.    Since 2016, she has been leading yoga teacher t...

Amanda Joy Foley is a Communications Strategy & Messaging Consultant who has merged 20+ years of PR expertise with the wisdom of Human Design & The Gene Keys. Amanda works with entrepreneurs who want to do things differently and connect back into the heart-based 'why' behind their work. Unlocking our personal messaging and energetic PR strategy allows us to trust our inner guidance, stop l...

In today’s episode, you’re going to meet Nicolette Richer.    Dr. Nicolette Richer, DScoSci , is a yoga instructor, Lululemon ambassador, founder and CEO of  The Green Moustache Organic Cafés ,  Richer Health ,  Richer at Work ,  Sea to Sky Thrivers Society , a Chronic Disease Reversal Specialist, serial entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, endurance athlete, and holds a doctorate in Social...

I’m thrilled to introduce you on this episode to Elizabeth Ralph. Elizabeth, The Spiritual Investor, is a high-level wealth strategist with 20+ years of industry experience as a former financial executive and energy trader. Elizabeth marries accessible investing education with the nuances of energy and intuition to create confident, aligned investors. She has a special connection with the Yoga com...

On today’s episode, meet Joanna Sapir.   Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities. Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow. She has b...

In today’s episode, I share 8 ways to help you feel more empowered when you teach.

In today’s episode, meet Jennifer Ragazzo. Jennifer is a Functional Wellness Coach with certifications and training in Integrative Nutrition, Applied Functional Medicine, and Naturopathy,  with a passion for guiding women through midlife transitions.  Specializing in holistic wellness, Jennifer empowers her clients in her Vibrant Rise Functional Wellness coaching programs to move beyond fatigue, a...

Find out how you can fix your cueing problems and feel more confident when you teach. In today’s episode, I share a short term fix that’ll help you share clearer cues right away. I then share a really powerful step you can take (if you’re ready) so you can feel confident AND understand the anatomy behind the cues you’re sharing.

Do you think the way you are right now is set in stone and this is the way you’ll be for the rest of your life? This might mean that if you’re shy or you get nervous when you teach your yoga classes, you might think that’s just the way you are and there’s no changing it.    This is called a fixed mindset and it’s one of the things that can trip up a yoga teacher if she wants to feel confident when...

Discover the difference between learning anatomy and applying it to you teaching and why it matters.

Did you ever take a yoga class and the teacher just had iT all together? You loved the class, you admired how she taught, she seemed so confident, knowledgable and inspiring? This is someone who has the IT Factor.. that amazing blend of confidence, skill and authenticity that inspires others and builds connection. YOU have this too! It’s just that no one has shown you how to tap into it.    Until...

Today’s episode is an opportunity to meet Lisa Marie Rankin, author, teacher and Ayurvedic wellness coach. Lisa’s book, The Goddess Solution, helps you discover a more powerful and fulfilling life by learning from ancient goddess wisdom and applying it to yoga teaching and every day life. Lisa’s work as a teacher and coach is unique and empowering and in our conversation here, we discuss the role...

If you’re ready to fully step into your role as an amazing teacher, listen for your framework for how to get there!

Want to feel more confident when you teach? Check out the things that have worked for me and see what works for you!

This week’s episode covers the topic of fascia. You’ll learn how it’s structured and how to use concepts about fascia in your classes. Listen also for a weekly Mindset Minute where I share a strategy designed to improve your mindset and you’ll also hear about some success stories from teachers in my program.

Based on real conversations I have with yoga teachers, today’s episode will give you a blueprint to how to teach and feel like an expert. You might think of it as “I want to feel more confident,” or “I wish I knew what I was doing.” However it comes up for you, today’s episode will give you the exact step by step.    DM me your questions on Instagram @barebonesyoga .

Join me for a quick anatomy lesson on hip and shoulder anatomy, designed to show you how easy it is to get to the point where you learn anatomy and know it so well, you cam just have easy conversations about it. i also include a mindset re-set around beliefs you may have as a yoga teacher that, once you’re willing to break free of them, will allow you to feel more empowered.

Discover some of my fundamental anatomy themes to add to your classes and build your confidence. These are covered in my book Structure and Spirit which you can get on my website,  www.barebonesyoga.com