Conversations for Yoga Teachers

In the framework I teach for “types of cues” we have action, alignment, anatomy and feeling based. In  today’s episode we take a deeper look at the somatic based/ feeling based cues. This can be an interesting area for you to explore with your students and I share it, not necessarily in the context of teaching just restorative yoga, but instead, ways you can seamlessly blend somatic cues into any...

What makes one feel momentum? Why does it feel so magical when we’re making progress? Find out more in this episode where I share lots of ways to gain momentum in different areas of your teaching so that you can feel confident and help more people.

I start this episode out with a short conversation about some things yoga teachers do to try to fix some of the teaching problems they have and in an effort to save you the time, I share them so you can recognize them if you’re doing them. I then get into a discussion about types of stretching.

Listen to this short guided meditation to help you tap into your most powerful authentic self so that you can teach from that powerful place.

Discover some key muscles you need to know for yoga teaching. I share the details of each along with an easy format to learn them.

In today’s episode, I interview Jill Foubister, an intuition coach, yoga teacher and Reiki Master. Jill leads a program called “Raise Your Vibration” and she helps people do just that- raise their vibration so they can do more, be more and enjoy life to the fullest. This conversation takes us into some of the “woo-woo” world, as they say, and out of the “3-D” what you can see and touch. If you can...

Based on the numerous conversations I have every week, I find that teachers fall into one of four categories. When you listen, you’ll hear some of the challenges and tips for each. Also, listen for the free download that goes with each and DM me on Instagram to get your free guide- the one that you’d find most helpful for where you’re at now.

Listen in as I review the muscles of the shoulder and cues you can use that speak to shoulder anatomy. As always, DM me any questions to my Instagram.

When I work with teachers inside my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, we do things a little bit differently than in other trainings. My whole goal is to support them in being an authentic teacher and how that happens and the way we get there is pretty unique. In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain and share some of the terms we use inside the program to define what we’re d...

In this episode, I cover a few teaching topics and then dive into a candid discussion about money and charging what you’re worth.

In today’s episode, you’ll meet yoga teacher and Hypnotherapist, Laurnie Wilson. She works with clients to help them move past limiting beliefs, move past struggle and live more fulfilling lives. We discuss a lot in this episode about the power of mindset and make specific references to how this can benefit yoga teachers.    You can find her on Instagram at laurnie.wilson  

When our body gives us a sign, we need to listen to it. But with all the outside influences, sometimes it can be difficult. Hear in this week’s episode from health coach Meredith Wilensky as she shares her personal story as well as how she has transformed her health and life and now helps others.

It’s the beginning of the year and I’ll bet you’re seeing a lot of beginners in your classes. Here are some tips focused on teaching beginners yoga.

It’s the new year and a great time to get your house in order! Join repeat guest, Allison Chamberlain Jones, as she speaks from her experience as a money manifestation coach about the topic of money. We cover a lot of ground here, bringing up ways that you can examine your relationship with money so that you can save more, earn more and have less stress. 

We’ve all heard of New Year’s resolutions and this episode is not about that! Instead, I share in this episode several powerful tips and activities you can do so that your 2023 is the best ever. Grounded in neuroscience, manifestation and mindset, this episode is full of actionable things you can do to make this year your best ever!

Join me as we review all the guests and topics we covered in 2022 as well as talk about ways to set up next year powerfully for you as a teacher.

Do you ever feel like it takes too much time to prepare for your classes and there are just too many steps involved? In today’s episode, I’ll share ways you can make things easier so you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Are you trying to find a better way to share cues? One that has the words flowing easily from you? What about your sequences? Wish you could build them faster? Well, listen to today’s episode and I’ll share with you a system that I use inside my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, to help teachers cue and sequence better and build their confidence.

Meet Dr. Trish Corley, Physical Therapist and Yoga teacher as we cover a wide range of important topics related to anatomy and yoga teaching.

In this episode I share lessons from a book I just read called “You are a Badass” by Jen Sincero. While it’s not written for yoga teachers about teaching yoga and is more of a self help book in general, there are so many relevant lessons in the book that we can apply to teaching. Once you listen, share your thoughts with me by sending me a direct message on Instagram.

Do you ever feel like you’re out there on your own, teaching yoga, and you’ve got questions and no where to turn? I get it. Especially since the pandemic cut down on the number of in person classes, teachers just aren’t seeing other teachers as much. That can add to the feeling of isolation. But more importantly, if you’re facing challenges and have questions, where will you turn? In this episode,...

In today’s episode, I talk about how to prepare for your classes. The preparation you do has a direct impact on the experience your students will have so it’s so important! I also discuss ways that you can find your “zone of genius” and how you can get into that zone by doing certain specific things. This “zone of genius” is where you can go when you teach so you’re inspiring those in your class. 

With so many teachers and so many classes, it can feel impossible to stand out as a teacher. In this episode, I share 8 ways you can make your classes stand out AND in the process, find your true power as a teacher to be YOU, unapologetically and authentically. In the episode, I talk about a guide to Myofascial release; you can get it here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-con...

Ever feel like your want to get THERE from HERE but you’re not sure how? Yoga teachers often feel like they’re in one place right now, one way of being, one way of teaching, one way of feeling, but they really want to feel differently, teach more powerfully, have more confidence. Does this resonate with you?  In today’s episode, I cover the six aspects of transforming as a teacher. Get ready to he...

In today’s episode, you’ll hear about how to create a yoga related product you can sell online. The episode starts out with a conversation about wellness and lifestyle and then goes into the product discussion. Any questions about any of the information discussed, feel free to email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com or DM me on Instagram.