Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Most yoga teachers tell me they believe that learning anatomy is hard. What I’ve always known is that when you learn it in a particular way, step by step, with regular testing of what you’ve learned, it’s much easier and you get better results. 

 

In this episode, I review the science of learning and how you can apply it to learning anatomy. The content comes from the teachings of Dr. Andrew Huberman, as he covers the science of learning in one of his podcast episodes. 

 

For a link to the episode and the studies he cites, see: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddq8JIMhz7c

 

Learn the fundamentals of teaching Sun Salutations, from the anatomy involved to the action cues you can share.

When you think about having a more positive attitude, being more confident and having a more powerful mindset, do you think about how your brain plays a role in this? In this episode, you’ll learn about neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change in response to experience, and how to leverage it to be the yoga teacher of your dreams. 

 

This episode is also available on my You Tube Channel to view: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenFabian

 

This episode will walk you through how to develop a growth plan that’ll have you teaching confidently and authentically. I’ll share the steps to take, what signs to look for and offer you a chance to get some free one on one coaching so that you can have a plan in place that will help you move forward.

In this episode, you’ll meet Kelly Smith, Founder of Yoga for You. Kelly is an RYT-500 Hour and YA Continuing Education Provider. She hosts two podcasts and is the author of two books as well as a yoga teacher educator, hosting trainings all over the world. 

 

Kelly was on the show in November in 2021 and in this episode, she shares more about her background as a yoga teacher, what’s inspired her to host her long running podcast and write her books as well as how she and her business have evolved. 

 

To find out more about Kelly, her retreats, books and podcast, see https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/

 

In today’s episode, I share the results of a study on hip flexors and it’s relevance to you when you’re teaching and I also share 6 ways to up level as a yoga teacher (if you’re ready).

 

The study I refer to is here:

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7922112/

 

DM me your questions on  my Instagram, @barebonesyoga

 

This is a special three part episode for new yoga teachers only. It’s for you if you’ve graduated from a 200 hour training and you’ve been teaching 6 months or less and you have at least one paid class on your schedule. 

 

I’m going to walk you through a strategy for help you build your confidence and skill faster than you can do it on your own and with better results. I know this because it’s a time tested approach I’ve used for years with yoga teachers who enroll in my program. I’m giving it to you for free in a “starter-format” so you can get an idea of what’s possible for you if you work with me inside the program. I even offer you a Back to School special offer at the end.

When you’re teaching and you notice a student is out of alignment, how do you give a corrective cue that can help them come into better alignment? What’s the framework you use? In this episode, I share with you an approach to giving corrective cues that will allow you to clearly guide your students into the poses. I also cover sequencing and mindset in this episode as well, covering an approach to building a sequence and a powerful way to think about your future as a yoga teacher.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about pelvic positioning and how to cue to it in different yoga poses along with how to teach Downward Dog, Plank and Low Plank in a way that helps your students integrate other muscles into the pose so they are in better alignment. Listen until the end for a special opportunity for eligible yoga teachers.

In today’s episode, I cover how to teach Crow pose, the anatomy behind it and how to create a sequence with Crow as the peak pose. You’ll also catch a mindset lesson about re-framing negative thoughts that will help empower you and boost your confidence. Stay tuned until the end so you don’t miss a special Summer offer!