Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Ever wonder what’s actually happening in the transition from downward facing dog to lunge? Why is it so challenging for some? Is it an essential transition to master? Listen to learn how you can help your students navigate this common movement while still offering them an empowering yoga class experience. This episode originally aired on February 27th 2020, enjoy the replay! Highlights from this e...

Warm ups are an essential part of your yoga sequence - so how do you know if you are choosing the right poses? By listener request, I share my thoughts on the topic in this episode including: The two main purposes for warming up The kind of movement that is best for fulfilling these intentions How to choose warm up poses based on the more challenging poses you plan to teach later in the sequence....

Grace reached out for advice and support on gaining confidence as a yoga teacher. She's been teaching for a year and is afraid that her teacher training was sub-par, but doesn't have the funds to take another at the moment. She feels she should have enough experience by now to feel confident, so she wonders what the heck is going on? This episode originally aired on March 14th, 2019 - enjoy the re...

Self care is essential for yoga teachers - but easier said than done. In the fast pace of modern culture, our role has partly become a cheerleader for self care. Yet, many of us live with life circumstances that cause us to neglect our own self-care. In this week’s episode of the podcast I demystify the idea of self care and offer a simple way of thinking about it that will help you understand how...

Use the latest research in neuroscience to turn your personal practice from a resource intensive decision to a nourishing habit. This episode originally aired on October 11th, 2018. Enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights Why habit formation is a missing piece in most teacher trainings Destigmatizing the struggle to stay consistent and debunking the myth of the disciplined practitioner  The three mai...

Show Notes Communication is a key skill for yoga teachers, studio owners, and anyone working in a leadership position inside a yoga business. In this on-air coaching call, Mado chats with yoga teacher and studio manager Emma Rabbit about personal and professional boundaries, client communication, and the myriad considerations for re-opening to in person yoga classes. Episode Highlights:  Balancing...

Learn to put your values into action. Mado and Rach Junard discuss strategies to set boundaries, honor your values and cultivate self awareness in order to live an aligned life.   Episode Highlights:  Quiet and stillness as a necessity for the modern world Transformative and restorative justice Accountability as kindness How to respectfully give and receive feedback The importance of honoring the...

Show Notes Decision making, perfectionism and niche. If you need guidance with defining who your teaching will benefit most and encouragement to get started, you’ll love this on-air coaching call.   Episode Highlights:  Questions to ask yourself when choosing your niche Niche myths and realities How to set good boundaries for your business Conserving energy in decision making The value of ‘done’ o...

Learn how to incorporate self-massage into your own yoga practice and your yoga classes to build awareness, familiarize yourself with sensation and guide your nervous system toward relaxation. Episode Highlights:  What you need to know before bringing self massage into your classes Sequencing and how to teach a class or workshop with therapy balls  Risks, cautions and contraindications associated...

How can we make our classes financially accessible AND sustainable? In this conversation Mado & Nyk discuss different pricing models and how they can offer access to our classes, workshops, and events without devaluing our expertise and experience. Episode Highlights:  Inspiration and ideas for structuring your class pricing The difference between donation based classes and sliding scale Practical...

Looking for deeper, more meaningful conversations on social media? Tune into this episode with Jeanette Sealy to learn all about Clubhouse, what makes it different from other social platforms and how it can help your yoga business. You’ll also get a sneak peak into an impromptu collaboration between Mado and Jeanette. Episode Highlights:  The benefits of using Clubhouse A walk through tour of the...

Struggling to build a following on social media? Here are 5 clear steps to create interest and attract clients on social media, build trusting relationships with your potential clients and get started spreading the world about your offerings. Episode Highlights:  The best approach to finding your first students and clients Why niche is an essential step for finding new clients online How to decide...

Instagram isn’t the right platform for everyone. Cora Geroux is an Instagram expert who has been rethinking her relationship with the platform and not because she hasn’t seen success there. Enjoy this discussion on strategies and best uses for Instagram and how to decide if Instagram is the right place for you. Episode Highlights:  How to decide if Instagram is the right platform for you What matt...

Tap into the benefits of social media without the digital overwhelm. Is there purpose behind your social media use or are you mindlessly scrolling? In this episode, Mado shares tips and advice for developing a healthy relationship with social media as a yoga teacher.  Episode Highlights:  The problems and challenges of social media Why using social media is a choice, not a requirement Social media...

Incorporate somatics into your yoga classes to offer your students access to deeper relaxation and a better mind/body connection. In this episode Trina Altman shares the story of how she fell in love with somatic movement and offers advice for yoga teachers who want to incorporate somatic principles into their classes.  Episode Highlights:  How somatics can make yoga more accessible for people wit...

Do you feel conflicted about charging money for your teaching? Melanie does and she reached out to me for an outside perspective. Her inner conflict about charging for yoga is keeping her stuck in a job that she dislikes, but she’s not sure how to shift it. In this conversation, we look at her beliefs from the outside and reframe the idea that charging for your time is a zero-sum situation. Episod...

What’s the cost of avoiding your feelings? Taylor Wray opens up about facing fears as a form of self care, her journey through paralyzing perfectionism, and the hope we can provide by showing up imperfectly, in this honest conversation. Episode Highlights:  The dangers of putting yoga teachers on a pedestal  Liberation through feeling fear and doing it anyway Practices to recognize and change your...

Accessible yoga, teacher training standards, and red flags of high demand yoga styles are just a few of the topics we touch on in this wide ranging conversation with Yoga Where you Are authors Dianne Bondy and Kat Rebar (Heagberg).  Episode Highlights:  How we can teach accessible classes that are still challenging  Evolving definitions of spirituality  How we can do better in the realm of trainin...

What is the intersection between ethics and business? Learn how to run your business in a way that supports your ethics AND how your yoga practice can make you a better business owner in this mini-training with Mado.  Episode Highlights:  The overlap between yoga principles and business The two reasons we’re most likely to compromise our values How yoga principles can make you a better business ow...

Ethics, accountability, and yoga teacher training standards are a few of the topics Mado discusses with Dr. Christa Kuberry, Vice President of Standards for The Yoga Alliance. Whatever your stance on this sometimes controversial organization, you’ll likely appreciate hearing this inside perspective and high level discussion on the future of the yoga industry. Episode Highlights:  The history and c...

Curious about what the future holds for yoga teachers? In this episode, Alex Klein and Alex Jaton, the founders of tech companies YogaTrail and Ubindi, join Mado to talk about the future of the yoga industry in 2021 and beyond. Episode Highlights:  Why the yoga business is so challenging in the first place. The silver lining of COVID’s impact on yoga business Insight on how to skillfully pivot int...

Mado takes yoga teacher Chanel Sledge through a mini strategy session to work on her vision and help her create a system for sharing her message through online content. Episode Highlights:  Who to create content for if you’re not sure of your niche  Why giving yourself permission to be yourself will attract your your ideal clients  Time management strategies for yoga teachers The benefits of bound...

Mado helps Julie find structure for her vision and clarity about what to do with the 100 yoga class sequences that she created over the pandemic. Episode Highlights:  How to build trust and inspire people to work with you  Why simplicity is best and when to add in additional layers to your business  The most common type of marketing and why it works well for yoga teachers  Visibility strategies fo...

Mado and Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and yoga therapist, address questions for yoga teachers who are curious about anatomy and biomechanics and how they apply to specific poses. Episode Highlights:  The best approach for learning anatomy How to craft a class that is helpful for the variety of bodies that might show up The benefits and purposes of dynamic vs static poses Different perspective...

Behavior change researcher and meditation teacher Alex Haley shares insights about neuropsychology and behavioral psychology. Learn to tap into the power of behavior change to inspire your yoga students, get more benefit from your practice and build a more sustainable business. Episode Highlights:  Myths and misconceptions about behavior change  Practical steps to stay motivated and cement new pos...