Conversations for Yoga Teachers

In today’s episode, I talk about how to prepare for your classes. The preparation you do has a direct impact on the experience your students will have so it’s so important! I also discuss ways that you can find your “zone of genius” and how you can get into that zone by doing certain specific things. This “zone of genius” is where you can go when you teach so you’re inspiring those in your class. 

With so many teachers and so many classes, it can feel impossible to stand out as a teacher. In this episode, I share 8 ways you can make your classes stand out AND in the process, find your true power as a teacher to be YOU, unapologetically and authentically. In the episode, I talk about a guide to Myofascial release; you can get it here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/

Ever feel like your want to get THERE from HERE but you’re not sure how? Yoga teachers often feel like they’re in one place right now, one way of being, one way of teaching, one way of feeling, but they really want to feel differently, teach more powerfully, have more confidence. Does this resonate with you?  In today’s episode, I cover the six aspects of transforming as a teacher. Get ready to hear an energetic conversation that I hope will inspire you to take unapologetic action. 

In today’s episode, you’ll hear about how to create a yoga related product you can sell online. The episode starts out with a conversation about wellness and lifestyle and then goes into the product discussion. Any questions about any of the information discussed, feel free to email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com or DM me on Instagram.

I’m excited to have you meet Lisa Marie Rankin, author, life and wellness coach and yoga teacher. In this episode. Lisa shares the wisdom she has gained from not only her own personal journey but from her experience and work diving into the lessons of the Goddesses. We discuss Goddess wisdom and how it can help when we’re going through challenges and also inspire us when things are going well. Lisa has a wonderful way of making it easy to understand and she shares how she helps women put these lessons into action in their lives. I think you’ll love this one! Connect with Lisa via her website www.lisamarierankin.com

 

In today’s episode, I cover five common questions that teachers have about teaching; some cover mindset issues and some cover anatomy. Once you listen, I end the episode with a call to action so listen close and see if you’re inspired to take me up on my offer.

In the last episode, I shared some ideas for sequencing. This week’s show covers different themes you can use. These themes are independent of the actual postures you teach and can be used with any sequence. Once you listen, you’ll hear the different themes and can try one in your next class to see how it works. I also start out the episode with some thoughts about teaching and thoughts about life, as I recorded this episode on my 58th birthday, 9/29/22. I hope you enjoy it!

In today’s episode, I share 3 sequence ideas with a different focus for each and targeted muscles noted. I mention both my Practice Portal, which has dozens of sequences in it and my free sequence building template. For the Practice Portal, click here:

 

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

 

 

For the sequence building template, click here:

 

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

One of the qualities of a great yoga teacher is their ability to build connection with their students. But HOW do you do that? In this episode I share a number of important ways you can build connection which in turn will not only help your students but also will help you grow your classes and build your confidence.

Do you know anyone who says they are hypermobile? Maybe you have people in your classes who are hypermobile? Well, today’s episode features Libby Hinsley, a Physical Therapist and yoga teacher and she specializes in working with students with hypermobility. In today’s episode, we define hypermobility and go through a number of features, strategies for working with students in group and one on one sessions and more. Libby just released a book, “Yoga for Bendy People,” written for teachers to help them learn ways to teach that are helpful for these students. You can get her book anywhere books are sold. Connect with Libby on her website at www.libbyhinsley.com