Yogaland Podcast

Meet your students where they are by learning the 4 best set-ups for Forearm Balance. You'll learn the pros and cons of each set-up and why these options work for different students. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've had a hard time getting back into regular studio (or home) practice since the pandemic hit in 2020, you're not alone! This episode is filled with practical ideas to help you get over your malaise and get back to it. If you were looking for a sign -- this is it! Shownotes: https://yogalandpocast.com/episode276 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

This episode features the best shoulder openers to prepare you and your students' bodies for Handstand and Forearm Balance. We'll cover the best strengtheners and techniques for these postures soon in upcoming episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do twists detoxify? Is it safer to jump back to Chaturanga than Plank? In all likelihood you've heard -- or even taught? -- one of the yoga myths you'll hear on this episode. This is a judgement-free zone and not about shaming or guilting anyone! But it's important to unpack some of the idiosyncratic beliefs that get repeated in Yogaland and explore why it's time to let them go. PS: Is there a yog...

This episode features the best shoulder strengtheners to prepare you and your students body for Handstand and Forearm Balance. Make sure to also check out episode 19 where we look at the best shoulder openers for Handstand and Forearm Balance! HIGHLIGHTS 1:25 External Rotator Strengthener 3:20 External Rotator Strengthener with resistance band 5:32 Two Versions of Dolphin 9:10 One-legged Dolphin 1...

This week I'm sharing a topic that's dear to my heart, which is creating a meditation practice that you love. We all face common (often self-imposed) meditation obstacles, from telling ourselves we just "can't do it right," to feeling like we don't have time to stressing ourselves out with an austere approach that feels like drudgery. The truth is that meditation can be a very natural -- even plea...

We've gotten a lot of questions asking about how Jason set up the curriculum for his 200 YTT, so that's what we cover in this episode. Last week was Part I -- we discussed how Jason intends to create community, mentor support, and practice teaching in the online space. This week we go step-by-step through the syllabus! After you give this one a listen you will know what to expect -- but if you sti...

What is the vagus nerve? More importantly, why should we, as yogis, care? Jill Miller comes on the podcast this week to help us understand how we can tap into the vagus and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing about the relaxation response. Jill shares her recipe -- "the 5 Ps,"-- for stimulating the vagus so that you can incorporate them into your own practice and teaching. Find...

I was so happy to catch up with my good friend, Kathryn Budig on the podcast this week. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author, and innovator whose most recent project is her online community, Haus of Phoenix. Every offering on Haus has Kathryn's passion and creativity infused into it from her recipes to her moving mythology yoga classes to her Inky Phoenix book club. We tal...

Most yoga teachers have been teaching yoga on Zoom for a few years -- but the experience can still be awkward, under-utilized, and daunting. In this episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion, Jason provides you with the most important tips and tricks to get the most out of you and your students from this medium. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The most common yoga cue for twists, "twist from the bottom-up" needs to be replaced. Why? Because the lower-back doesn't actually twist! Here are 6 better cues that will help you and your students find depth and integrity in all twists. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This meditation is one of my favorites: In just a few minutes, you can cultivate a sense of internal spaciousness and ease. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 10-minute meditation offers a physical focal point to help you come back to center. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on with our theme of self-compassion and compassion this week, join me for a 13-minute Lovingkindness Meditation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Practice turning toward yourself with gentleness and self-compassion in this 8-minute meditation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's meditations are going to focus on self-compassion. With that in mind, I decided to re-run a previous episode where I explain the research and benefits on self-compassion. Much of the research -- led by Dr. Kristin Neff — has shown that self-compassion is a more effective way to increase optimism, happiness, curiosity, and connectedness. This episode talks you through the research and o...

Cultivate contentment and happiness by connecting internally to one of your favorite spots in nature. Take in the sights, smells, and feeling tone of nature to help invite a sense of simple, quiet joy. If you haven't already, join our newsletter and I'll let you know when new ones are up! https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletter Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast....

Set the tone for your day feeling grounded, light, and at ease with this guided meditation. (PS: I'll be sharing mini-meditations all through the month of May. They're intentionally short and sweet SO THAT YOU DO THEM! I hope you will join me and send me about what you think.) I'll be publishing the meditations twice/week. If you haven't already, join our newsletter and I'll let you know when new...

Jason and Andrea explore all sides to the question of whether or not you should wait -- and get a few years of teaching under your belt -- between completing a 200-hour training and starting a 300-hour. >>> Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Andrea will be offering a month of meditations all through the month of May. You can also join our newsletter list for reminders here...

Practicing and teaching Bakasana (crow pose / crane pose) is much more accessible with effective techniques. This episode provides you with the four best preparatory postures for Bakasana. It also gives you insight into how to sequence for Bakasana and essential tips for teaching Bakasana. Watch the video companion: https://youtu.be/wRUsnTugZG8 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland...

Today, we return to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Jason shares three models for applying the eight-limb path to life — The Step-by-Step Model, The Integrated Model, and The Single Limb Model. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode234 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Jason shared the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti.  Go back and listen  if you haven’t yet! This week, we continue to talk through foundational concepts that Patanjali presents in The Yoga Sutra — citta, vrittis, and the gunas. Jason defines terms and paints a picture of how they all fit together. And we also talk about how much we personally believe that Patanjali...

Today is the first in a series of episodes where Jason shares the underpinnings of Patanjali. Most yoga students have heard their teachers reference Patanjali and the text that he is known for, The Yoga Sutra. But rarely do teachers have time to unpack this seminal text. For this episode, Jason shares the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti and the samkya philosophy that informs Patanjal...

I want to offer some context for today's episode. My guest is the phenomenal pediatric psychologist and author of the new book, Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids , Mona Delahooke. Mona is not a yoga teacher; in fact, her life's work focuses on looking beyond children's behaviors to understand the root cause -- which, in most cases, begins...

This episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion breaks down the single most important key to practicing and teaching Bakasana and other arm balances. Watch the companion video: https://jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep14/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.