Best Yoga Class Themes Podcasts (2024)

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Conciseness 13:35

12h ago13:35

13:35

No one wants admit they talk too much. But a lot of yoga teachers find the need to over-explain poses, or needlessly fill the air with talk. This episode reminds that when yoga instructors talk too much, we take away from our students’ experience.By Rebecca Schmidt

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Gate Pose and Bridge Pose Offer Metaphors for Life 14:21

8d ago14:21

14:21

In this episode, we look at how gate pose replicates the physical shape of the long lever that closes the latch on a gate. Students will visualize a long fence line representing life’s many choices where they may choose to keep the latch closed, or open a floodgate of new possibilities. Becca also presents how, while in bridge pose, our human form …

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Tribe Yoga is Based on Connection and Inclusion 27:08

10d ago27:08

27:08

Join Becca and Tribe Yoga Studio owner Stephanie for a heartfelt discussion about the importance of inclusion, connection, humor, music and all the good stuff that makes a student feel appreciated wherever they practice yoga. Tribe Yoga Studio can be found at Tribe Yoga Studiotribeyogastudio.com |By Rebecca Schmidt

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21st Century Happiness Tools with Rachel Scheinberg 25:41

9d ago25:41

25:41

This episode brings the ancient concept of Santosha to the 21st Century. Modern students of yoga are facing post-pandemic struggles like never before - Isolation, depression, discontentment — and are bringing a desire for a new definition of contentment to their mats. Our students are striving for Happiness. But what is happiness in the 21st Centur…

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The Importance of Cleanliness 18:26

27d ago18:26

18:26

Saucha is cleanliness of the mind, body and surroundings. How can teachers be a living example of Saucha? Today’s podcast gives tips and treasures about how to incorporate this Niyama into your next class.By Rebecca Schmidt

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Love Languages 11:24

1M ago11:24

11:24

How can you show a little love on the mat? Start with Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages. Becca shares unique ways to show a little love to your students, with words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and even giving gifts!By Rebecca Schmidt

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Kid's Yoga Language with Lisa Schrieber 24:46

1M ago24:46

24:46

Meet Yoga instructor Lisa Schrieber and get the inside scoop on how she adapts her words, vocal tone and cadence to her many specialized audiences. Lisa is a Kids Yoga instructor, but also teaches prenatal yoga and yoga for new moms. She is also author of “The Promise of Shabbat”, a playful, interactive children's yoga book where preschoolers are p…

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Verbs - Verbiage 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

GIVE ME A VERB! Becca dives into her dynamic list of "500 yoga verbs" teachers can use to cue any kind of class theme. In this episode, Becca cues three sun salutations using unique verbs for water, air and earth themes. She also introduces a “mat exploration” experiment that challenges students to appreciate all the real estate a 72” x 24” yoga ma…

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Courage 22:31

3M ago22:31

22:31

The theme of this podcast is courage. Becca offers courageous poses, courageous new ways to approach your yoga practice, and how courage on your yoga mat gives you courage off the mat. And, for teachers, listen for many words and phrases to use as you teach courage.By Rebecca Schmidt

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Talking Yoga Therapy with Theresia Portoghese 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

This week, Becca talks with yoga therapist Theresia Portoghese about the scope of work, and the language skills necessary when teaching a therapeutic based yoga class. Yoga therapists are not licensed medical practitioners, cannot diagnose or treat their students medically, but they can help support a vibrant lifestyle for people who are dealing wi…

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Ahimsa as a Class Theme 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

Ahimsa is the first of the Yamas within the eightfold path of yoga. Ahimsa translates most directly into English as no harm and non violence. Ahimsa encompasses not only how we treat others, animals, our environment, but also how we treat ourselves. Learn how to use this important yoga doctrine as a class theme. Share your ideas or ask questions wi…

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Stumbling Blocks 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

Are you unintentionally creating stumbling blocks for your students? In this episode, Becca lists five major barriers yoga teachers are putting in the way of teaching a good class. Maybe you recognize some of these in your own teaching. No worries, Becca offers some great solutions to help you teach a masterful class. Share your ideas or ask questi…

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Introduction to The Language of Yoga 28:42

4M ago28:42

28:42

What is this podcast all about? Enhance your yoga teaching skills by using class themes, storytelling, powerful words and humor. Host Becca Schmidt shares insight from her 20 years of teaching yoga. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yogaBy Rebecca Schmidt

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Shiva Nataraja and Virabhadra - Dancer's Pose and the Warrior Poses (Yoga Class Theme) 15:07

9M ago15:07

15:07

Learn the story behind dancer's pose (natarajasana) as well as the warrior poses (virabhadrasana), inspired by stories from the Shiva Purana about the original meditator and teacher of yoga, Shiva. The divine masculine Shiva is said to bring about destruction of all the is no longer serving--closing doors and opening new ones--endings and new begin…

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Saraswati, The Goddess of Knowledge & Creativity (Yoga Class Theme) 16:40

9M ago16:40

16:40

Learn about the goddess Saraswati, the story of the universe's creation through the sound AUM (Om), and divine knowledge of our souls' origin. These stories can be found in texts such as the Brahma Purana and the Yoga Vasistha (Megan really likes Swami Venkatesananda's translation, "The Concise Yoga Vasistha"). You might invoke Saraswati in a yoga …

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Yoga "Goals" and the 8-Limbs of Yoga (Yoga Class Theme) 22:15

9M ago22:15

22:15

In this episode, Megan explores the "goal" of yoga, and spoiler alert, it's not about what asanas you can or cannot do! In seeking the intention or the purpose of a yoga practice, she reviews the 8 Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and what "calming the fluctuations of the mind" means for a modern lifestyle.…

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The 5 Vayus: Movements of Energy (Yoga Class Theme) 22:24

9M ago22:24

22:24

In this episode, while driving to her yoga studio, Megan discusses the 5 Vayus or "winds" of energy, and some of the yoga poses that help us experience those movements of energy. Prana Vayu : the movement of energy from outside to inside, especially as in the inhale Apana Vayu : the "waste elimination" movement of energy, and "letting go" Samana Va…

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Our Time (60-min) Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:02:05

1y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

A strong vinyasa practice with back and core strengthening as you work toward dancer pose, this class features leg balancing and hip stretching. You'll work with Every time we arrive on our mats, we have an opportunity to surrender. To surrender our expectations and the weight we may be carrying. To surrender any duty we have to anyone else, just f…

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The Director Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:04:40

1y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

A strong vinyasa class that moves from standing leg balances with eagle pose into variations of side plank and fallen triangle; this class opens with a moving meditation to connect you to the flow of Prana (energy) within. This class works with visualization, pranayama, mudras, and mantra to stimulate and direct the flow of Prana. Yoga is a system …

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Mula Bandha Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:00:04

1y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Enjoy a smooth vinyasa class that builds toward handstand pose; this class features lunges, warriors, backbends, and heart opening. A full-body experience that includes pranayama, visualization, and meditation, this is a wonderful class to strengthen to core stabilizers and the hamstrings! You'll focus on Manipura, the third chakra, and engaging Mu…

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Reveal Your Magnificent Self Flow Flow Yoga 40:40

1y ago40:40

40:40

A slow flow class that opens the shoulders and side body takes you through dancing warriors, breath of joy, handstand hops, and backbends from the ground to strengthen the back body. This class opens with a poem by Hafiz and a mantra for peace. A great option for practitioners who want to move a little to release static energy and create space thro…

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Dissolve the Walls Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:02:58

1y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

A vinyasa class that features leg balancing and hip opening to prepare you for Dekasana II (low-flying airplane) and Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose), this class includes core strengthening and binds! A great option to release the hips and strengthen the inner leg lines, this class is perfect for anyone who sits for long periods, cycles, or hikes…

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Garden of My Heart Slow Flow Yoga Class 40:54

1y ago40:54

40:54

A slow flow class focusing on abundance to celebrate the fertility and beauty within and all around us, this class treats you to a full-body experience. Style: Slow Flow Duration: 40-minutes Level: open Props: 1 block Focus: full-body, spinal undulations, twists, hips, heart. Location: Vancouver, BC Music: Sweet Hips Spotify Playlist For more yoga …

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One and Many Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:00:30

1y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

A smooth and fiery flow that takes you through hamstring and core strengthening to prepare the body for inversions with a handstand as the peak pose. This class features lunges, warriors, leg balancing, and shoulder opening. Option to use a wall if you are comfortable with handstand pose. Backbending and twists complete the class. Style: Vinyasa Du…

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Do It Fully Vinyasa Yoga Class 41:33

1y ago41:33

41:33

A smooth, full-body vinyasa with leg balancing, twists, core and hamstring strengthening, and supported backbends to close. This class opens with a quote from Paths to God by Ram Das A great class for those who spend long periods sitting, this class strengthens and releases tension in the psoas (hip flexors). Style: Vinyasa Duration: 41-minutes Lev…

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This and That Vinyasa Yoga Class 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

44:15

A smooth vinyasa practice with longer holds to strengthen the legs and back body; this class features lunges, leg balancing, and heart-opening. A great class for those who work at a desk to strengthen the erectors (spine) and upper back muscles. This class features back body strengthening with locust (salabasana) variations using no hands! Style: V…

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Shared Intention Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:01:44

1+ y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

A smooth vinyasa ride that takes you through lunges, warriors, binds, and leg balancing poses, this class features Hanumanasana (full splits) as the peak pose! Enjoy hamstring strengthening and stretching, back body strengthening, and hip opening; this class is great for cyclists and runners. Style: Vinyasa Duration: 60-minutes Level: intermediate/…

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Evolve or Die Slow Flow Yoga Class 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

44:11

A slow flow yoga class featuring prostration namaskars that works with back strengthening and side waist lengthening to prepare you for backbends from lunge and on your belly. Style: Slow Flow Duration: 40-minutes Level: open Props: 2 blocks Focus: back strengthening, prostration namaskar, backbends. Location: Vancouver, BC Music: Evolve or Die Spo…

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Boredom Vinyasa Yoga Class 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

A smooth, full-body vinyasa class with leg balancing and backbends, this class features hamstring stretching and strengthening. A great option for runners and cyclists. Your class opens with a prompt from Chögyam Trungpa’s Myth of Freedom. Read more about Trungpa’s thoughts on boredom here. Style: Vinyasa Duration: 44-minutes Level: open Props: 2 b…

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True Love Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:01:03

1+ y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

A slow and strong vinyasa practice that opens with Prostration Namaskars, this class features core and back body strengthening to prepare you for backbends. Leg balancing, twists, and Forrest-inspired core work are featured as you progress toward salabhasana (locust) and dhanurasana (bow) pose. Style: Vinyasa Duration: 60-mins Level: intermediate/a…

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Slow and Steady Slow Flow Yoga Class 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

A slow flow class to stretch the hips includes glute and inner thigh strengthening as you work toward low-flying Dekasana II (low-flying airplane) and Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose). The peak poses for this class are Tarasana (star pose) and Kurmasana (turtle pose). Style: Slow Flow Duration: 60-minutes Level: intermediate/advanced Props: 2 blo…

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Secret Lovers Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

A strong vinyasa class with twists, arm balancing, and core strengthening to build toward Parsva Bakasana (side crow). Style: Vinyasa Duration: 60-minutes Level: intermediate/advanced Props: 2 blocks Focus: hip flexors, arm balances, side crow pose Location: Vancouver, BC Music: Secret Lovers Spotify Playlist Poem to anchor the class: “The light of…

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Holiday Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:00:50

1+ y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

A strong vinyasa, this class features leg balancing, glute strengthening, and backbends to create a full-bodied and well-rounded experience. Core work, psoas release, and shoulder opening are featured to prepare the body for bridge and wheel pose. Mantra for class - may you connect to the wisdom that is not seen; may you connect to the wisdom of wh…

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My Evolution Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:04:00

1+ y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Explore a strong vinyasa class with shoulder and hamstring opening to build towards pincha mayurasana (forearm stand). Style: Vinyasa Duration: 60-minutes Level: open Props: 2 blocks Focus: Inversions, forearm stand, hamstrings Location: Vancouver, BC Music: Acceptance Spotify Playlist We are constantly evolving and changing throughout the course o…

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Beyond Words Vinyasa Yoga Class 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

A vinyasa class focused on the hips and hamstrings, you'll move through twists and leg balancing poses, including Garudasana (eagle pose) and floating tree. Style: Vinyasa Duration:40-min Level: open Props: 2 blocks Focus: Hip openers, hip flexors, hamstrings, leg balancing, twists Location: Vancouver, BC. Poem from Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche: …

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Everything Is Energy Vinyasa Yoga Class 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

38:53

A smooth vinyasa sequence that builds heat with twists before taking you into variations of Dhanurasana (bow pose) and Camatkarasana (wild thing). Style: Vinyasa Duration:38-min Level: open Props: 2 blocks Focus: Hip openers, heart openers, twists, shoulders Location: Vancouver, BC. Music: As You Are Spotify Playlist For more yoga classes with Clar…

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Choice and Possibilities Vinyasa Yoga Class 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

A strong vinyasa class featuring oblique and hamstring strengthening, this class moves through twists, leg balancing, and heart-opening postures. Style: Vinyasa Duration: 61-minutes Level: intermediate/advanced Props: 2 Blocks Focus: backbends, hip flexors, hamstrings Location: Vancouver, BC Music: Renee Razteria Spotify Playlist For more yoga clas…

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Shadow School 30-Day Virtual Yoga Challenge 39:34

3y ago39:34

39:34

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast, where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. We sat down to discuss Shadow School—the theme for October's 30-Day Virtual Yoga Challenge in this week's episode. With seven themes to anchor in the wild and intense emotions of the shadow, Clara and Stephanie shar…

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Growth Strategies for Yoga Teachers 34:20

3y ago34:20

34:20

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast. This episode reveals the growth strategies for yoga teachers and small businesses that the Practice with Clara Team used to get ahead. In an interview with co-founders Clara Roberts-Oss and Alejandro Arce, you'll learn about the essential tasks and tactics to working as a team to grow your community and sm…

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A Year of Online Yoga and Powerful Conversations 39:11

3+ y ago39:11

39:11

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, Clara and Stephanie reflect on the past year to highlight the challenges, inspirational interviews, and all that they've learned. * 0:55 The Origins of the PWC Podcast Clara and Steph share the origi…

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Andrea Freeman: Mindful Business Insights & Strategy 58:27

3+ y ago58:27

58:27

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview Mindful Business Coach Andrea Freeman to get insight on how to sustainably grow the Practice with Clara Community. * More about our guest: Andrea Freeman: https://www.andreafreemanconsul…

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Janet Stone: Sangha, Mantra, and Sadhana 47:11

3+ y ago47:11

47:11

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview yoga teacher Janet Stone on the power of coming together as a Sangha and creating rituals through Sadhana. * More about our guest: Janet Stone Yoga: https://janetstoneyoga.com/ Listen to…

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Bernie Clark: The Influence of Myth in Yoga 57:08

3+ y ago57:08

57:08

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview yoga teacher and author Bernie Clark to learn more about yin yoga and the power of myth. * More about this episode: 0:50 Introducing Bernie Clark Meet Bernie Clark, a revered yin yoga te…

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Alix Jean: Energy and Emotions that Live in the Body 57:05

3+ y ago57:05

57:05

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview Japanese Acupuncturist, Alix Jean, on the subtle and physical energy systems of the body. * More about our guest Alix Jean Website: https://www.blackspruceacupuncture.com/ Alix on Instag…

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Maria Garre: Bettering Digestion and Immunity through Ayurveda 1:03:03

3+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Ayurvedic Therapist and yoga instructor, Maria Garre, on the ways to better digestion and immunity through Ayurveda practices. * More about our guest: Maria Garre's Website: http://mar…

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Insiya Rasiwala-Finn: Honoring Diet and Ritual through Ayurveda 1:13:54

3+ y ago1:13:54

1:13:54

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Ali Cramer: Living Ayurveda and the Doshas 1:07:29

3+ y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview yoga teacher and Ayurveda author, Ali Cramer, on how to live Ayurveda and balance the doshas. * More about our guest: Ali Cramer: https://www.alicramer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instag…

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Ally Mazerolle: Girlvana Yoga and Community 59:50

4y ago59:50

59:50

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview writer, yoga teacher, and founder of Girlvana Retreats, Alex Mazerolle, to talk about how we create and contribute to the community. * More about our guest: Ally Mazerolle Website: https…

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Irene Sanchez: Expressing Energy and Emotions 1:02:07

4y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Doula and TCM Therapist, Irene Sanchez, to talk about how we receive, shift, and play with energy. * More about our guest: Irene's Website: https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/ The AdiSh…

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Alexis Anderson: The Beauty of Setting Boundaries 1:07:21

4y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Reiki Master, Alexis Anderson, to talk about the beauty of setting boundaries. * More about our guest, Alexis Anderson: https://www.reikiwithlex.com/ Follow Alexis on Instagram: https:…

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