Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Working with private students (EP.117)

As I mentioned in Episode 114, I believe that right now is the perfect time to craft an offer for your students, friends and family for private yoga. People are most likely tired of practicing alone but may not be ready to practice in classes given their concerns around COVID. So, offering private sessions is a great bridge to a time in the future when the studios are thriving again. However, regardless of that aspect, working with students privately will always be a valuable offer because it’s a chance for them to get a totally customized experience. However, if you’re hesitant to offer it because you’re worried about seeing someone with an injury, don’t worry! This episode will have you covered. 

 

I reference a download you can get that goes along with the episode. Here it is: DOWNLOAD.

 

I also referenced my offer for the One Day Mentorship Intensive. You can check out that offer here but it’s only good until Friday, 2/19/21: 

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/one-day-mentorship-intensive/

 

Also, remember at the end of this episode I encourage to text me with your questions and I’ll answer them on the next episode. Listen to the end for that number and more on that.

Growth Topics for Teachers (EP.116)

What would be possible for you if you were to devote one day to your growth as a teacher? What topics would you cover? Would you read an anatomy book? Would you watch videos on building a business? Would you meditate on your vision? I’ll bet all of those things would be covered and more. But further, what would be possible if you had an experienced mentor guiding you through each topic? I’ll bet you could grow even more. In this episode, I take you through an 8 step framework that you can use on your own or with me in my one day mentorship intensive. You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out the details but in the episode, I share the link to find out more. You can check that out right here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/one-day-mentorship-intensive/

Learning About the Brain (EP.115)

There’s no denying the brain’s role in human movement. However, did you ever think about (no pun intended) how the brain’s ability to store bits of information about your past patterns might be holding you back? In this episode I share a bit of what I’ve learned about neuroscience and then transition into a conversation about a related field, Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP. This is an excerpt from a presentation I did this weekend at my wellness event and people loved it!

References for the information presented are as follows: “7 1/2 Lessons about the Brain,” Lisa Feldman Barrett, “NLP: The Essential Guide,” Tom Hoobyar and “The Huberman Lab Podcast.”

Teaching Private Yoga (EP.114)

I firmly believe the future, at least for the short time, is for people to attend yoga sessions privately due to safety concerns about meeting in groups in studios. So, for today’s episode, I cove all that’s involved in seeing clients privately, both from a business perspective and an anatomy/practice perspective.  At the end of the episode, I share with you how I can help you build out a strategy so listen until the end.

Breaking down cues (EP.113)

Have you ever heard a cue and you’re not sure what the anatomy rationale is for the cue? In this episode, I share a system with you so you can evaluate cues on your own, based on the anatomy knowledge you have. This is one of my most popular topics and I’m always asked questions about evaluating cues so I thought it would be helpful to go over it again.

Building Sequences (EP.112)

Listen for an easy to implement approach to building sequences. Get the download that goes with this episode here: 

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/

Goal Setting (EP.111)

Join me for a frank and honest discussion about what’s involved in setting goals and reaching them. This is not just your  “same old” discussion about goal setting. I talk about a lot of the things that hold people back from setting and reaching their goals. I also give you a model for creating goals for 2021 but first, a way to review how your 2020 went. This is an important place to start. Once you go through the process I describe, you’ll be empowered to take on all that 2021 can be for you!

Bring abundance into your life: Meet Allison Chamberlain Jones (EP.110)

In the second of my recent set of episodes where I interview yoga teachers, I continue with this one, my interview with long time colleague, Allison Chamberlain Jones. Allison is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and also a Reiki practitioner, an astrologist and a manifestation coach. She and I talk about her journey as a teacher, her path to opening a studio with a friend and how that journey shifted as she realized her true passion for helping others was around helping guide them to be the best version of themselves by releasing self-limiting beliefs around money and what’s possible for them in business.

Find out more about Allison at her Instagram page, allison.chamberlain.jones.

Teaching Authentically (EP.109)

Do you feel like yourself when you teach? Listen in for a discussion around what it means to teach authentically and how you can get closer to that “way of being” that allows your teaching to feel effortless.

Meet Erin Madore (EP.108)

The journey of a yoga teacher and fitness instructor in these pandemic times is one of many challenges. Meet Erin Madore, one of my colleagues here in the Boston area and an experienced Yoga Teacher as well as Fitness Professional and Reiki Master. Erin’s story of opening a studio a year ago, her inspiration to do so and how she and her business were effected by the COVID pandemic is a story you won’t want to miss. Erin takes you through the business background, how she developed and executed on the vision for the business as well as how she pivoted as things were shifting in the area due to COVID safety regulations. You’ll learn so much from her story and at the same time, connect to how authentically she shares. Enjoy this one with a hot cup of tea and relax and enjoy!