Yoga Strong

Kate McKenzie, a yoga teacher trainer and Flow School alum, is back on the podcast! In this conversation, we dig into the importance of curiosity and play in yoga teaching and training, flow design, and Kate's personal yoga journey from body dysmorphia to embodiment. Connect with Kate and YTT Design Lab on Instagram  Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Em...

Today I'm joined by Majo Reina, a yoga teacher and Flow School alum, for a conversation about the art of teaching yoga with authenticity, the craft of cueing, and how to create space for our students and ourselves to grow.  Majo shares her insights on creative sequencing, the importance of play to support teaching, and how to create the kinds of classes students are eager to return to. Connec...

This episode continues our Flow School alumni series with Lorissa Adobo, a yoga teacher and studio owner in Salem, Oregon. Larissa shares how yoga entered her life during a major personal transition, how teacher training shifted her sense of self, and how she eventually stepped into studio ownership and leadership. We also discuss what it means to teach and lead with confidence, why simplicity can...

Yoga isn’t about doing the “right” thing — it’s about finding what’s true for you.  In this conversation with yoga teacher, Tosha Yoga studio owner, and Flow School alum Suzanne Dunning, we talk about devotion, sequencing, voice, and what happens when teachers stop trying to fit a mold and start trusting their own way. That’s where the real shift happens: less pressure, more freedom, and a practic...

Today we explore how taking action fuels confidence, the importance of creative constraints, and strategies for embracing your authentic self to step into your voice and power. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website Produced by : Grey Tanner

The second episode in a series with Flow School alumni, today I welcome Jen Brewer, a multifacted yoga teacher and retreat guide who loves supporting humans through transitions. We explore how yoga empowers us to make conscious choices and become more true to ourselves. We talk about embracing messiness in both teaching and life, and how we find grounded grace. We also dive into the power of commu...

This episode is the first in a series with Flow School alumni.  Today I welcome Lizzie Fischer to share about her journey into yoga and working with women in healing disordered eating, and her experience in Flow School.  We also explore the nuances and craft of teaching, the importance of authenticity, and how to build a sustainable yoga practice and business that light you up. Connect with Lizzie...

What does authenticity mean, and how does it influence our leadership, teaching, and personal growth?  This is a juicy conversation about self-discovery and living true to oneself, as an ever-evolving process. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website Produced by : Grey Tanner

Today I introduce a new series aimed at new yoga teachers, featuring relevant conversations, actionable insights, and support in building community. Join me to explore considerations when choosing a training and qualities to look for in a teacher. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website Produced by : Grey Tanner

Our energy impacts the rooms we lead. When we're navigating hard things in our personal lives, how do we show up and teach in ways that feel authentic and in integrity? How do we guide people effectively through things we might struggle with? Is that even okay to do?  We explore some of these questions along the roles of trust, kindness, and vulnerability in navigating them. Weekly stories by...

Through the death of my mom, a big breakup at the beginning of the year, the beginning of my first relationship with a woman, and other shifts happening in my world, I've been thinking a whole lot more about the themes of relationships, death, impermanence, and presence.  Today we're talking about how experiencing loss can lead to a deeper appreciation of the relationships we have and ho...

If you're a teacher or business owner and showing up on social media, this one's for you.  It can be really hard to create content and share ourselves on social media when cancellation is a real threat. How do we show up authentically? When we make stuff, who are we speaking to, and why? What are our responsibilities to ourselves and others?  We explore these questions, and more.  Weekly...

Do we inhale or exhale in chair? Why? Today we're getting nerdy and exploring some of my hot takes on breathing and finding pleasure in chair pose, differences in cueing for flow vs posture practices, and how we can experiment with teaching techniques that help students drop into their bodies more fully.  Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@...

What are some of the costs of being seen, and in a world that often distracts us from our true selves?  How do we ground into and nurture ourselves and our authenticity? Join me for a conversation exploring the intricate relationship between visibility, self-connection, and how we grow in ways that feel sustainable.  Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email (...

Today I'm joined by Tiffany Dawn Chambers-Goldberg, an erotic embodiment practitioner and the creator of Dance Brave, a somatic movement practice for women who want to love their body, feel more confident, and erase pain.  In this fascinating conversation, we explore the intricate relationships between our nervous system, pleasure, and creativity, and how erotic embodiment helps women to rein...

Today we explore the concept of the flow state and its significance in both physical practices like yoga and everyday life, for enhancing emotional well-being and presence, and fostering a deeper connection with self and others.  Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website Produced by : Grey Tanner

Today I'm joined by Kerry Mandaluk, a speech language pathologist and professor, for a unique conversation weaving storytelling and science.  We go deep on all things voice, breath, speech, and leadership. We geek out on the anatomy and physiology of speech production, how our voices relate to our identities, emotional expression, and impact as teachers, and why we may want to consciously tra...

Sometimes as teachers we can feel self-conscious or weird about talking about ourselves. But sharing our personal stories and embracing vulnerability are powerful ways we can support students and our communities.   Today we're talking about ways to explore themes and storytelling in class, to foster connection, playfulness, and growth. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bon...

Yoga flow should feel like a dance, not just a series of poses. Grace is what makes the difference. I define grace as the combination of strength and ease in movement. In this conversation, we explore the concept of building grace into your practice and classes and I offer some practices to help you and your students find more attuned and pleasurable flow.  We also talk Flow School and Studio B as...

The words we choose matter. They can enhance the learning experience or they can distract and leave some people in the dark.  How can we use language that inspires and connects us with our students and that helps them better connect with and explore their bodies and minds? Today we talk about some ways to incorporate anatomical terms and movement science into classes in ways that feel accessible a...

Living according to traditional manuals and social rules can bring certain kinds of comfort and stability and it can also limit us.  To break free from more rote kinds of living is to re-story ourselves, and that takes curiosity and courage.  Today we explore how to find and embody more of our authenticity and impact as humans, teachers, and leaders.  Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Conne...

Steph Alston and Rachel Brooks return for another Studio Owners' Roundtable. Today we dive into benefits of mentorship and partnership, building trust for effective leadership, how to engage community during slow seasons with innovative offerings, what it means to cultivate safety and the freedom to move, and lots more.   Connect on social media:  Rachel , Seeking Space Yoga , and Yin Yoga Sp...

If you're a yoga teacher or someone wanting to own their voice in other ways, this one's for you. Today I share a collection of things you can do to practice letting yourself be seen.  Note: In this episode I refer to my "95% rule" when leading a class. You can find that episode here . Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonni...

Building a business requires creativity, consistency, self-trust, and a willingness to try things and fail. It also means knowing who you're for--your niche. In this conversation, we explore the importance of experimentation, embracing change, and finding outside support, like mentorship and training, to develop your leadership and unique offerings.  Interested in exploring mentorship opportu...

Sequencing with purpose transforms the yoga practice and our teaching. Today we're going deep on gait, a pillar of my Flow School method, and its application in creating more intuitive, sustainable sequences. Learn more about Flow School here Weekly stories by email from Bonnie HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram , Email ( hello@bonnieweeks.com ), Website Produced by : Grey Tanner