Conversations for Yoga Teachers

What’s the ONE thing teachers come to me to learn? (EP.53)

If you’re a yoga teacher, what’s the ONE BIG THING you want to learn more about? Well, listen to this podcast episode, the first in a series of 4, and I’ll share what I’ve learned by talking to dozens of teachers over the years!

Remember, this is one of FOUR episodes that all go together. Don’t miss out on the next one too!

Coach yourself to a more powerful mindset (EP.52)

Looking for a fun and interesting personal development exercise? Grab a journal and a cup of tea and get ready to do a deep dive on yourself! This can be a powerful first step in bringing to the surface the self limiting beliefs and stories that are holding you back from being an authentic teacher, one who teaches with presence and clarity and one who is endlessly curious and open to growth.

Building your integrity as a teacher (EP.51)

What does having integrity as a teacher mean? Showing up to your class on time? Being dependable? Well, yes those things are true but it’s so much more. And why does it matter? Listen to my latest episode for this special theme.

In this episode I refer to an amazing opportunity. which is my annual mentorship program. To find out more, click here:

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-teacher-coaching-program/

Making 2020 your BEST year ever! (EP.50)

Listen to this episode as close to the start of 2020 as possible (if you can) to get the most out of it. Here, we’ll go over a process to review your 2019 and how to set meaningful goals for next year! In this episode, I refer to my holiday special on the anatomy manual, which runs until 12/21/19 and you can access that special here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/25-off-anatomy-manual-offer/

 

I also talk about my Costa Rica retreat in June, 2020 and you can find out more about that here:

 

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

Tips for New Teachers (EP.49)

Are you a new yoga teacher? So, maybe you’ve been teaching less than 3 years? This episode is for you! Here I go into a lot of tips you can use to help you decrease the stress around teaching, have a plan of action and free up a whole bunch of energy so you can teach with clarity, power and authenticity. I also have a download that you can get that has all the tips. Get the download here:

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/tips-for-new-teachers/

 

Once you listen, I would love to hear what you thought of the episode, so write a quick review or send me an email!

 

Tips for Teaching Beginners (EP.48)

Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 48!

 

Today, I’m sharing LOTS of tips for working with beginners! Teaching beginners is tons of fun and they are always so eager to learn. It requires a different approach then teaching all levels classes or students so listen in for the tips. Now, one more thing: this episode goes with my offer this week that includes these tips in a PDF Guide AND an audio class geared towards teaching beginners! It’s a package I made for teachers to give them a one stop shop around a resource for working with beginners. To get IN on this offer, click the link below. The offer is good from 11/18-11/24/19.

 

https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-for-beginners-audio-class/

 

Teacher Spotlight on Margie Kirstein, on finding your niche in teaching and having fear and doing it anyway (EP.47)

Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 47!

 

Today, I’m interviewing Margie Kirstein, yoga teacher and life long educator. Margie has been teaching for a year now and has developed sequences and classes that help students with scoliosis and osteoporosis. In addition to our conversation about that, Margie shares her thoughts on a few themes that come up for all of us: managing fear when we teach, getting feedback from our students and figuring out our role in the vast yoga industry. I know when you listen to this one, there will be a number of things that hit home.

Gabby DeLorenze on the Business Of Yoga (EP.46)

Hello, and WELCOME to Conversations for Yoga Teachers! I’m your host, Karen Fabian and this is EPISODE 46!

 

Today, I’m interviewing Gabby DeLorenze, founder of Soul to Sole Wellness. Gabby is a yoga teacher and personal trainer and has been on the podcast before where we have talked about yoga teaching and anatomy. Today we’re talking about starting a yoga business. We cover a lot of ground here, from setting rates, building an arm of your business where you connect with clients online and what it means to build a business versus focusing 100% on teaching classes.

 

To find out more about Gabby, visit her website at www.soultosolewellness.com.

 

You can catch her on earlier episodes below:

 

https://barebonesyoga.com/episode-6-teacher-chat-about-anatomy-meet-gabby-delorenze/

 

 

https://barebonesyoga.com/episode-9-teacher-chat-about-anatomy-meet-gabby-delorenze-part-2/

 

You can connect with her on Instagram @gab.delorenze

 

Don’t forget to leave a comment too! We’d love to know what you think!

Teacher Spotlight on Caitlin Skinner, on bringing focus and balance to your teaching (EP.45)

There’s so much we can learn from listening to other teachers and what they are facing on and off the mat. Meet San Antonio, TX teacher, Caitlin Skinner. Caitlin is a new teacher, who has a background working in an orthopedic physician’s setting as her full time job, while balancing a busy teaching schedule. In this episode, she brings up important issues of how to balance work and teaching, all while trying to keep up with continuing education and her own practice.  I’m sure you’ll find themes here that resonate with you.

Teacher Spotlight on Johanna Belloch, on being compassionate to yourself as a teacher (EP.44)

There’s so much we can learn from listening to other teachers and what they are facing on and off the mat. Meet Langley, British Columbia teacher, Johanna Belloch. Johanna is a newer teacher, who has a background in studio ownership with a studio that focuses on yoga and martial arts. She shares here her thoughts on teaching, how her transition to teaching has gone since her teacher training and thoughts on where she sees her teaching going in the future.