Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Stories from the Field (EP.191)

In today’s episode, I share a number of stories from the past 15 years of teaching. They cover a wide range of situations and give us a chance to think about how you might have handled them. Let me know what you think after you listen!

Nervous System Concepts (EP.190)

In today’s episode, we cover some concepts about the nervous system. For reference, I refer to the Huberman Lab Podcast, Episode on Stretching. You can find it here:

 

https://hubermanlab.com/improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/

 

Within my episode, I refer to a study that Dr. Huberman highlighted. Here is the study:

 

https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/77/10/1090/2633110?login=false

 

I end the episode with an invitation to you to join my summer workshop series that comes with an opportunity to access my online course on anatomy or the full Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. The invitation is here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/workshop-series/

 

If you have any questions, please email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com

Questions from Teachers (EP.189)

In today’s episode, I cover some of the common questions I hear and see from teachers. I also share at the end of the episode a shift in the format of my program to offer you more of an opportunity to enroll. If you’re ready to shift your teaching in amazing directions and step into your most powerful self as a teacher, enroll today! Send me an email at karen@barebonesyoga.com to get your special discount off the program’s full rate.

The Cost of Inaction (EP.188)

Did you ever think of what it costs you to wait to get the training you need? Many times we only think of the cost of training; we don’t always think of the value we get. Sometimes it can be helpful to identify the costs of doing nothing or even just maintaining what you’re currently doing, knowing that it’s not getting you the results you want. This is part of what I cover in today’s episode.

Meet Joanna Sapir (EP.187)

In today’s episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with Joanna Sapir. 

Joanna Sapir has been a teacher and mentor for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world. She works with established practitioners that are doing innovative and transformational work in their fields on the business-side of things like marketing, sales, and administration. Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners step into true leadership of their businesses, find more fulfillment and purpose in their work, serve their clients more deeply - and create predictable income and streamlined systems while doing it. A San Francisco Bay Area native, she now lives in Sonoma County, is the mother of two teenaged sons, and is a national champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting.

Learn more at http://joannasapir.com

In the episode, Joanna refers to a podcast she did on her own show with a yoga teacher. To listen to that episode, use this link:

https://www.facebook.com/JoannaSapirConsultant/videos/998221830826408

Also, Joanna shares a valuable asset with us which is a recorded MasterClass where she shares her business strategy with you. To watch that Masterclass, use this link:

https://joannasapir.com/TheBareBonesYogaPodcast

 

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Movement as a way to be of service (EP.186)

This episode covers how movement can be used as a model to help people process their feelings and it’s viewed through the lens of anatomy.

The Mindset of a Teacher (EP.185)

Where do you spend your energies when you teach? Are they 100% focused  outwardly, on helping your students? 80%? 60% The percentage here reflects how much time you’re actually spending worrying about things that have nothing to do with them.. fears about how you look or how you’re coming across or other things that you perceive are getting in the way of their experience. What would be possible for you if you could drop that entire internal dialogue and really show up 100% for them? This is what we’ll discuss today. This is a powerful discussion and one that might require you drop a few  things you thoughts about yourself that just aren’t true. Ready?

Tips for Teaching Virtual Classes, Part 2 (EP.184)

So many of us are teaching virtually right now and even though I covered some of this in an earlier episode, a special listener request came in (Thank you, Linda!) so I thought it would make for a great part 2 of this topic!

 

Also, here’s the registration page for the workshop I talk about at the start of this episode:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-workshop/

Anatomy Quiz (EP.183)

Test your knowledge in this week’s episode with a 20 question multiple choice quiz! Answers provided in the show so be ready to listen to the question, stop the recording, write down your answer and then hit “PLAY” to hear the answer. Get more 17 or more correct and you’ll get a special gift! Tune in for details.

Cues to the Sacrum in Poses (EP.182)

Today’s episode is in part anatomy and in part a personal development lesson. The anatomy piece covers a discussion about the sacrum and cues to the sacrum in poses. We then take a turn and go into a discussion about how to create momentum in your life and especially towards your goals as a yoga teacher. 

 

As always reach out to me via DMs on Instagram or emailing me with your comments or feedback about the episode.