Conversations for Yoga Teachers

Learning the fundamentals and then learning how to apply them (EP.63)

I’ve had a few conversations in my anatomy Facebook group lately that have highlighted a mindset or approach in the yoga industry.. that of making statements regarding what’s happening in the body, especially as it relates to dynamic movement, before you’ve build an understanding of the fundamentals of anatomy. This is quite common and often shows up as questions about cues and when we work backwards just to simply try to understand the basics of what’s happening, that basic knowledge isn’t yet there. However, there’s no need to worry! The good news is 1- you can build that knowledge and 2- I’ve given you a template so you can review those cues and see what you can come up with for a rationale. Listen to this episode to find out more.

How to analyze those “things yoga teachers say” when it comes to anatomy information, pose guidelines and cues (EP.62)

Have you ever heard a yoga teacher give a warning and you’re not sure of the reason behind it? Maybe it’s something like, “Don’t put your foot on your knee” when you’re doing Tree Pose. We’re going to talk about things like that today not from the perspective of what’s right and what’s wrong but more from the perspective of how can you analyze statements like these to better determine how to apply them to your body (or your teaching).

Challenge your way of thinking with these four themes (EP.61)

Did you ever meet someone who had a different way of thinking about something? Maybe someone who shared thoughts that went against the grain of how everyone else is thinking about a particular topic? In today’s episode I share some thought provoking themes around teaching and through personal stories and other anecdotes, walk you through possible growth that is out there for you, should you be willing to let go of some of what you might be holding on to as a “way of being” or a “way of thinking” about things. Take a listen!

In this episode, I share that the deadline to sign up for my retreat in Costa Rica in June is 3/20 and there are only a a few spots left. Sign up here:

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/costa-rica-retreat-barebonesyoga/

Harnessing the power of goal setting (EP.60)

Have you ever set a goal and quickly become overwhelmed? Do you have a WHY behind the goals you set? For yoga teachers out there working to grow their skills, build a business and push past those self-limiting beliefs that hold them back, learning how to set and achieve goals is one of the key ways to move forward in life. Meet Alon David, the Founder and CEO of the 90X Goal Planner System. Alon’s here to tell you his story, how he went from small beginnings to being the Founder of a company that not only creates a system for people to meet their goals but also the mental system to change WHO their are at a deep level so that the fears and procrastination that sets so many people back becomes a thing of the past. 

 

On this episode, I share that THREE teachers will be gifted one of Alon’s planners! To enter this contest, 1- you need to be a yoga teacher 2- you need to submit your 3 goals to me via email that you want to achieve this year and 3- you need to be willing to be on the podcast to talk about your goals and how it’s going as you’re on the way to achieving them! I will be selecting three winners out of the entries by March 13, 2020. Submit all entries to me via karen@barebonesyoga.com

 

Now, Alon has also offered a discount to listeners and if you use the code barebones25 when you order, you’ll receive the discount. You can order on the website, www.90x.co

 

Finding the crossroads in your teaching journey to learn from (EP.59)

Regardless of how long you’ve been teaching, you’ve probably had a bunch of crossroads in your life. These are times when you could go right or left and at the time, you did what you did but then after you can look back, with the benefit of hindsight and pull the lessons from what happened. I’ll take you through some of the themes that have come up for me and I’ll bet some of them will hit home for you. Remember also, my Costa Rica retreat and training closes March 20th for sign up for this June trip so don’t forget to check it out here:

 

https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/barebonesyoga/

 

Building a Yoga Sequence with Anatomy in Mind (EP.58)

Stuck building sequences? Looking for an easy way to do it AND to bring anatomy into your sequences? Join me for a breakdown of the logic behind key aspects of building sequences. 

 

In this episode, I start out by inviting you to my Costa Rica Retreat in June. Check it out here:

 

https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/barebonesyoga/

 

I also share my Cues Webinar information and you can watch that here:

 

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

 

Please leave a comment with what you think of this episode!

The Five Pillars of Powerful Teaching (EP.57)

Did you ever take a class with a yoga teacher and just feel like the class really landed for you; meaning it really made an impact? You might have thought about it after class or just felt really good in your body. Well, that teacher was teaching from one or all of these essential pillars. Listen to this episode to find out what they are. Now, in this episode and only until 2/7/20, my special offer is available to you. I mention the details in the episode; you can find out more here: 

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/your-yoga-anatomy-blueprint-most-powerful-cues/

The BLUEPRINT to anatomy based cues (EP.56)

Well, we have reached the end of this quick series and I hope you’ve listened to E 53, 54 and 55 before listening to this one! That’s the only way this all will make sense! Now, in this last episode, because I didn’t want to leave you hanging, I make you an offer that can shift the direction of your teaching for the positive. This can change your attitude towards your teaching and in fact, could re-shape your entire career. Take a listen. 

 

Remember, email me for the details, just as I instruct at the end.

The impact of NOT knowing anatomy (EP.55)

So, here we are, at the third in my FOUR episode series all about anatomical based cues and more importantly how knowing these can transform your teaching. If you’re made it this far, I know you’re interested but what if you’re stuck and feeling unwilling to change. Maybe you figure, “What’s the impact of keeping things as they are?” Here I lay that out for you. Remember to tune in tomorrow for the last episode in this series!

Five anatomy based cues and the WHY behind them (EP.54)

Here’s the second episode in my series of FOUR (E 53, 54, 55 and 56) that ALL go together, laying out for you background on why CUES, specifically ANATOMY based cues are so powerful to use and why learning the WHY behind the cue can transform your teaching! Remember to stay tuned for the next two episodes for how this ALL fits together!