Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Groups of Muscles (EP.122)

Ever wonder what muscles make up the “glutes” or the “rotator cuff?” Well, I’ve got you covered in this episode where I share a breakdown of different groups of muscles that people refer to all the time. It’s important as a teacher you be able to break down these groups into the individual muscles and know what each of them does. I also share a bit at the start of this episode on sequence building and mention a free sequence building template you can download which is here:

 

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

A Review of Muscles (EP.121)

Studying the muscles is a core part of understanding anatomy. However, it’s also where teachers can feel the most frustrated because of the amount of information out there. In this episode I share a format for studying muscles that will make the process more manageable. However, there’s only so much you can do on your own; to learn muscles in a structured way, in the context of a program, get on the wait list for my signature program on anatomy, The Blueprint Learning Program. You can get on the wait list here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/blueprint-course-coaching-program-waitlist/

 

I also shared a comment at the end about a recent workshop I did on cues. To watch that, you can click here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-on-yoga-cues/

 

Key Bones and Joints (EP.120)

We’ll start out this episode with an overview of some general movement principles and then launch into a conversation about key bones and joints. I also share an opportunity for you to enroll in my monthly membership, The Bare Bones Yoga Practice Portal. For those of you who enroll this week for only $10.99, you’ll get a free myofacial release set which you can use for some of the practices on the Portal. To find out more, use this link:

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/

Teaching shifts during these times (EP.119)

How has your teaching changed since the start of the pandemic? Listen here as one of the teachers in my program, The Blueprint Learning Program, shares how her teaching has shifted and how she has created opportunities to reach people, even at a time when people might be holding off. I start out the episode covering a few questions I hear from teachers time and time again. It’s so important we start applying what we know about anatomy to many of the things that teachers tend to do all the time and question whether they make sense. You’ll hear more about that in this episode. I also offer you a chance to watch my free workshop that I held this weekend on how to to give effective cues. You can catch that workshop here: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Jq2U6k1Qlw4ZKLCACcFOLWAJg3RBibqdyg9duwU8mH1wiDQ24rJJtCVvxy-arj7D.fNwWZSI3ss5a-DDJ?startTime=1614546246000

Mental Performance Coaching with Dr Pete Kadushin (EP.118)

Do you ever wonder why you fall short of reaching your goals? Ever find that fear or resistance gets in the way? Ever feel like you know what you need to do but you just can’t seem to be motivated to get it done? Well, join me for today’s episode where I interview mental performance coach, Dr. Pete Kadushin, PhD, CMPC. Dr. Pete Kadushin is a Mental Performance Coach and educator. Pete brings with him a passion for helping people grow and over a decade of performance psychology and mental training experience. In addition having taught at both Western Colorado University and Boston University, Pete's had the privilege of working with a wide array of athletes, coaches, first responders, and businesses with the goal of helping them to perform closer to their physical and mental best more consistently. There’s a lot we discuss in this one hour interview and we make a great deal of it applicable to yoga teachers. Once you’ve listened, please email me with any specific questions you have so we can bring him on for a future episode.

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.