Going Pro Yoga Podcast

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 l...

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 ev...

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, y...

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....

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 p...

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 dysfunctio...

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 k...

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. W...

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 breat...

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 h...

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 furt...

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 cla...

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 pointe...

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 k...

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...

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 commu...

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 freed...

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 burn...

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 re...

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...

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 te...

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. To...

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 th...

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 yog...

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...