Best Ytt Podcasts (2024)

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How Did Our YTT System Happen? A Conversation with Amara Miller 1:06:48

20d ago1:06:48

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Have you ever wondered how on Earth we got here? How did we get 200 hours? Who started all this? Amara Miller has the answers. Take a listen. KEY TAKEAWAYS *Knowing where we can go to in the future depends greatly upon understanding our where we came from. The Yoga Alliance started in 1999 as a solution to a problem, and was not initially set forth…

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Best Practices For Yoga Teacher Training. A Conversation with Leslie Pearlman 1:02:42

19h ago1:02:42

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How we train the next generation of yoga teachers is one of the most important conversations I think we can have as an industry. This series on the podcast has covered a lot of ground talking to experts from all over the world about their thoughts on YTTs. And this, our final interview, is with a person whose expertise is in the actual training of …

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Free Workshop: Become Your Own Yoga Teacher 39:23

3d ago39:23

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Click here to RSVP for “Become Your Own Yoga Teacher” - https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop Live on Zoom In this episode I share the main topics from the workshop including - Common mistakes most yogis make - Crossing the threshold from looking outside yourself for answers to looking within - Why my yoga mat is my “home” after moving 40+ times in m…

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Are Our Standards Up To Snuff? A Chat with Stephanie Adams 51:31

8d ago51:31

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One perspective I wanted to make sure we had during this conversation series around YTTs was the longtime trainer and studio owner. And I could not have gotten a better match than Stephanie Adams. Stephanie started SAYF, or The Sustainable Asana Yoga Foundation—and has been training folks for over a decade. Stephanie has lots of wisdom to share fro…

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How We Train Matters. A Deep Dive with Anjali Rao 1:02:28

27d ago1:02:28

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There is so much to dive into in regards to teacher trainings. How long do we train for? Is our system working for us? Are teacher training and deeper learning the same thing? Should I run a “social justice” focused teacher training? Anjali and I get into it all. Take a listen. KEY TAKEAWAYS *Training is a huge responsibility within the industry. A…

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Episode 50: Why an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Could be a Game Changer with Sherry Steine 13:59

30d ago13:59

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In this enlightening episode of Aligned Expressions, host Sherry Steine takes you on a transformative journey into the world of Ayurveda—a holistic lifestyle that has the power to revolutionize your well-being. Drawing on her extensive expertise and personal experience, Sherry passionately argues why embracing Ayurvedic principles isn’t just anothe…

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Episode 49: Colorful Scents Harmonizing Your Home with Aromatherapy and Color Therapy 17:08

2M ago17:08

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In this illuminating episode of "Aligned Expressions," host and Certified Aromatherapist Sherry Steine returns with her expert insights on the powerful combination of color therapy and aromatherapy for enhancing wellness in the home. Sherry delves into the science and art behind using colors and scents to create an environment that nurtures both bo…

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Our Greatest Magic Trick 10:34

2M ago10:34

10:34

Why does it seem like nobody tells us what we got right? Our culture, inside and outside the yoga space, seems to thrive on constant critique and “constructive criticism”. But what are absolutely nailing? I have an idea. RESOURCES Working In Yoga Website Working In Yoga Newsletter Find Taylor Casey SPONSOR Midwest Yoga Conference…

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Building A Box So We Can Get Creative. A Training Conversation w/ Hannah Teutscher 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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Let’s talk fundamentals this week. How can we improve our training, both individually and as an industry? I find it super helpful to ask pros in other fields how they train, and what they are seeing in their movement profession—so that is what I did. I asked Pilates instructor, studio owner, yoga teacher, former professional dancer, and altogether …

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Preferences and Anatomy. A Discussion with Erin Ehlers. 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

What do we need to actually know about anatomy? Is sequencing really important? Are there hard and fast rules about alignment, or is it all just a style preference? Take a listen to my conversation with Erin Ehlers to find out. RESOURCES Working In Yoga Website Working In Yoga Newsletter Erin’s Website SPONSOR Midwest Yoga Conference…

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Yoga Teacher Trainings. A Conversation w/ Theo & Harriet of The Yoga Teacher's Survival Guide 1:45:26

3M ago1:45:26

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Yoga Teacher Trainings. What do we love? What can we do without? What are we missing? I asked two absolute gems of yoga professionals, Theo Wildcroft and Harriet McAtee to answer that question. They’ve collaborated for their new book The Yoga Teacher’s Survival Guide, and this conversation is a deep dive into what we love and need more of as we tra…

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Episode 48: Researching Yoga and History Through the Lens of African American Women 33:15

3M ago33:15

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**Aligned Expressions Podcast Episode 48: Researching Yoga and History Through the Lens of African American Women** Episode 48 of the Aligned Expressions podcast features a special June episode celebrating both Juneteenth and International Yoga Day. Host Sherry interviews Dr. Tori Justin, a professional health scientist with extensive expertise in …

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Protecting Your Relationships. A Legal Chat with Cory Sterling 55:16

4M ago55:16

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So many of the tasks we consider to be difficult in business are just building, maintaining, and creating boundaries around our relationships. Our marketing is a relationship with the people who follow us. Our managing is relationship building with our teams & colleagues. And the law helps us create boundaries around our relationships. This week on…

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Hosting Sacred Experiences. A Conversation with Ransom Hare & The Himalayan Institute 57:26

5M ago57:26

57:26

There is something special when we take folks out of their own lives and to a new place. This week on the podcast I got the chance to talk with The Himalayan Institute’s Ransom Hare, who runs their retreat program, and we had the best time chatting. Ransom talks to us about what they do to get alleviate all those travel worries and jitters that fol…

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Episode 47: Mental Health, Trauma and Aromatherapy with Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie 36:39

5M ago36:39

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Join Sherry Steine as we delve into the world of holistic healing with Dr. Guthrie, a board-certified wellness practitioner boasting over fifteen years of expertise in natural medicine. With a PhD in Natural Medicine specializing in Naturopathic Psychology and a Master’s of Public Health in Functional Nutrition, Dr. Guthrie brings a wealth of knowl…

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Event Planning Secrets. A Conversation with Amy Zellmer 54:08

5M ago54:08

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Have you ever been curious about presenting at a conference? Wanted to know what event planners are looking for, want you to know, and what to steer clear of? Amy Zellmer, conference coordinator and owner of Midwest Yoga + Life Magazine answers all this and more. KEY TAKEAWAYS: *The best part of event planning is that you get to hang out with other…

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106: How To Relieve Tension in 12 Major Muscle Groups 34:38

5M ago34:38

34:38

The Yoga & Ayurveda Mentorship is open for enrollment at http://www.quietmind.yoga/yam Learn how to relieve tension in 12 major muscle groups: Feet Calves/Shins Quads/Hamstrings Hips/Glutes Core Low Back Upper Back Chest Biceps/Triceps Forearm/Hands Shoulders/Neck Head Keywords: yoga teacher training, ytt, marketing, business, spirituality, yoga ph…

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Can We Get A Vacation? A Chat With Heather Horrell 59:08

5M ago59:08

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Admit it, you’ve probably at least thought once or twice about taking your yoga students on a retreat. Where would you go? Costa Rica? Puerto Rico? California? Italy? Maybe somewhere closer for you like a state park or nature sanctuary. This week we chat with travel expert Heather Horrell about what it takes to organize wellness travel, what trends…

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105: Q&A: How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome After a YTT 25:02

6M ago25:02

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RSVP for FREE to Deepen Your Practice: 3 Steps to Deepen Your Yoga & Ayurveda Practices⁠ This Q&A question comes from listener Heidi L who asks "What advice would you give to some who has finished their YTT and is finding themselves with resistance to teaching due to feelings of imposter syndrome/lack of confidence after the 200hr" I'll share some …

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Episode 46: Vastu Design: Harmonizing with Nature with Vastu Designer, Sherri Silverman PhD 44:15

6M ago44:15

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In this episode of Aligned Expressions, we journey into the realm of Vastu Design with Sherri Silverman, PhD, a renowned expert and author in the field. Discover the distinctive essence of Vastu Design as Sherri demystifies its ancient Vedic principles, setting it apart from Feng Shui. Explore the intricate interplay of color, elements, and space w…

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That's A Perfect Wrap. What We Learned, And What's Next. 37:00

6M ago37:00

37:00

8 Guests. Tons of words of wisdom. A mini-lesson on white supremacy. That’s what I call a series. This episode takes clips from each episode and guides you through the small changes, experiences, and big-picture ideas that made this series so special. A huge thanks to all of my guests: Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, Ann Swanson, Colin Hall, Daniel Simpson,…

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Can You Be The Perfect Activist? A Learning Conversation w/ Colice Sanders 1:15:26

6M ago1:15:26

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I had a question that was bothering me. From episode one of this series (w/ Dr. Shyam Ranganathan) I have been asking and chatting about how we are holding our own activist and change-maker selves to perfectionist standards. So decided to end this series with an expert here to answer that question. Enter Colice Sanders to the chat. The covers so mu…

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The Magic of Color for Home Accessories with Kyle Scott Lee 17:29

7M ago17:29

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Guest: Kyle Scott Lee - Master Ceramicist of Ceramic Meltdown Step into the colorful world of home decor with our guest Kyle Scott Lee, a true maestro of ceramic artistry. Join us as we delve into "The Magic of Color for Home Accessories" in this captivating episode. 🏺 Crafting Beauty: From Voluptuous Vessels to Well-Turned Cups Embark on a journey…

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Your Marketing Doesn’t Need To Be Perfect. A Conversation with Tristan Katz 1:02:55

7M ago1:02:55

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Marketing in the yoga space makes me actively cringe sometimes. When I venture outside my very tightly curated algorithm, I find a whole world of matching athleisurewear sets, “quick tips for the best down-dog”, handstand tutorials, and a whole lot of things that don’t make me think of the rich and nurturing practice of yoga that I have come to lov…

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Productivity vs. Perfection. How the hell do we get stuff done? A conversation with Pooja Virani 58:12

7M ago58:12

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This is the conversation I didn’t know I needed. Productivity is such a huge part of who we are, and that feels like it goes double for those of us who work for ourselves, which is a lot of us in the yoga space. So Pooja Virani is back, and she and I talk all about what it means to be productive. KEY TAKEAWAYS: -Perfectionism and Productivity are b…

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Let's Gather Together. A Conversation w/ Sedona Yoga Festival Founder Heather Shereé Sanders 50:32

7M ago50:32

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Let’s talk festivals, yoga friends. Festivals, conferences, and workshops are where we learn, connect, and nourish our profession together. We meet new friends, nerd out on our favorite topics, and share our stories with other yoga folks who understand our language, values, and passions. So this week Heather Shereé Sanders talks to us about the Sed…

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Episode 44: Exploring Multi-Sensory Design for Wellness With Ari Peralta 37:30

8M ago37:30

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Welcome to the Aligned Expressions Podcast, where we explore the convergence of science, design, and the senses to unlock the secrets of human experience. Get ready to embark on an immersive journey with our captivating guest speaker, Ari Peralta, an award-winning neuroscientist and sensory designer whose groundbreaking work is revolutionizing the …

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What Does It Mean For You To Already Be Good Enough? A Chat w/ Steff Gallante 1:00:24

8M ago1:00:24

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Let’s admit it. Yoga and wellness spaces can sometimes be intimidating at best, and downright unwelcoming at worst. And a lot of our experiences within those spaces reinforce the idea that we need to strive for an ideal, and that ideal is something decided outside ourselves. So this week I chat with my friend Steff Gallante on our participation in …

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We Might Be Wrong. A Perfectionism Conversation with Daniel Simpson 51:58

8M ago51:58

51:58

I think a lot of people are like me, we enjoy being right more than we like being wrong. But I also think that leads a lot of us down this path of seeking the ever-elusive perfection, and that causes us some challenges that we might not have otherwise had. So Daniel Simpson and I get into why I am maybe wrong sometimes (or a lot of the time), how w…

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The Perfect Yoga Teacher 20:42

8M ago20:42

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What does the internet think is the perfect yoga teacher? Well, I found out. It’s a long list, friends. So get a pen, pour yourself some tea, and have a listen. RESOURCES Working In Yoga Website Working In Yoga Newsletter SPONSOR Sunlight Streams BlogBy Rebecca Sebastian

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Colin Hall Answers The Question “Why So Serious?” 1:03:28

8M ago1:03:28

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It isn’t often you have a guest on a podcast who doesn’t mind a Joker reference in the title. In fact, I didn’t even ask Colin if it was okay that I called the podcast this, because I know he doesn’t take himself so seriously that he would cringe at the reference to a morally dark character from a comic universe. And that’s the theme of today’s pod…

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Episode 43: The Tao of Yoga With Ana Moves 31:01

8M ago31:01

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Ana Fernández Martínez, also known as Ana Moves. Ana is a multifaceted individual with a rich background that spans various disciplines. An author, dancer, yoga and meditation teacher, acupuncturist, sound therapist, and a recent freediver, Ana Moves brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to our podcast. She is the author of "The Book of Yin" and…

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You Are Worthy, We Promise. A Perfectionism & Meditation Talk w/ Ann Swanson 50:30

8M ago50:30

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As yoga professionals we have all had moments where we have felt like we should be more perfect. Do we know enough? Do we honor yoga enough? Should we even be doing this job? What we do when perfectionism hits and how do we shift through those feelings into something that nourishes and cares for us the way we deserve? Ann Swanson, author of The Sci…

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Can We Think Our Way Out Of Perfection? A Conversation with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan 58:01

9M ago58:01

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Yoga classes are great at telling us how to move our bodies, but not so much on how to think. So this week’s podcast has a guest who will do just that. Enter Dr. Shyam Ranganathan to the chat to talk to us about how we think about perfection in the yoga space, why we have trouble as leaders being less than perfect, and what yoga philosophy actually…

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Episode 42: Exploring Watercolor Meditation with Artist Volta Voloshin-Smith 30:26

9M ago30:26

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Happy New Year! We dive into the fascinating world of watercolor meditation with the talented Volta Voloshin-Smith! Volta is not just an artist; she is a creative force helping corporate teams and private groups find tranquility and connection through her unique approach to art. In this episode, we explore the profound value of color in the realm o…

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The Perfect Podcast 11:53

9M ago11:53

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Can we spend some time together talking about perfectionism? I think so many of us in the yoga space, and in life in general, struggle with this idea of what it is to be “perfect”, and unwittingly our industry has supported perfection thinking instead of deconstructing it. So this podcast is an intro to a series of episodes about perfectionism in t…

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Being of Service, Grief, and Our Spiritual Callings. A Conversation with Michelle Cassandra Johnson 51:07

9M ago51:07

51:07

Welcome to 2024, Yoga Pros. Our first podcast of the year is with the delightful Michelle Cassandra Johnson, and I was lucky enough to get to ask her so many questions. We had a nuanced conversation regarding being of service to the world, how we hold space for grief, and the tension between the spiritual call to be quiet and the noise we experienc…

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BONUS: Our Year in Yoga 2023 21:44

9M ago21:44

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Welcome to our year-end wrap-up episode on Working In Yoga! We are counting down the things that happened this year, why they matter, and what we are looking forward to in 2024. RESOURCES Working In Yoga Website Working In Yoga Newsletter Yoga In The World Study from Yoga Alliance SPONSOR Sunlight Streams Blog…

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Bonus Episode: Pooja Virani and Our Obsession with Being "Good" Yoga Folks 44:55

10M ago44:55

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Another bonus episode with my friend Pooja is up this week. Pooja and I talk about yoga’s moral superiority complex, which essentially that means we often think are more moral, perfect, or virtuous than other people. This will come up several times in our perfectionism season, so stay tuned and subscribe! RESOURCES Working In Yoga Website Working I…

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Why Is All Our Money In Our Pants? A 'From The Archive' Conversation w/ Pooja Virani 39:24

10M ago39:24

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This week is a conversation from the vault that didn’t make it to the podcast feed last year because sometimes life gets to be a lot. But the conversation is so good, and so relevant that I am re-airing it here at the end of 2023, so you can hear my friend Pooja Virani, and I chat about all things money in our pants. It is a fun conversation with s…

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Organizing to Support Our Community. A Conversation with Val Sklar Robinson 1:06:48

10M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

This week on the podcast I have the founder of the Original Hot Yoga Association, Val Sklar Robinson on the podcast. As a lot of you know, I love organizers, and I love people who hold ethics and standards for a community—so Val checks a lot of boxes for me. She shares how she started her own trade organization, OHYA (oh-yeah), and we talk about pr…

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Episode 41: Creating Beautiful Tablescapes with Dr. Sandra E. Wilson 28:31

10M ago28:31

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Welcome, dear listeners, to another captivating episode of the Aligned Expressions Podcast. Today, I am thrilled to have a remarkable guest, Dr. Sandra E. Wilson, who is not only my cousin and soror but also an expert in the art of transforming ordinary tables into stunning works of art for special occasions. Dr. Sandra E. Wilson brings a wealth of…

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Your Yoga Business. An Interview with Ava Taylor 1:03:43

10M ago1:03:43

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Have you mapped out Your Yoga Business? This week we talk to Ava Taylor, founder of Yama Talent, creator of so many things within this industry, and author of the new book Your Yoga Business—which tells you how she did it and you can to. My favorite part is that she is the true Queen of real talk about the yoga industry. She talks about how long it…

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Yoga Teacher Training. An Appetizer. 27:51

11M ago27:51

27:51

This week I am covering the first of what I feel like will be many episodes about yoga teacher training programs. I have long thought this was the absolute very last subject I wanted to talk about, and after this podcast I am sure it is. But here we are. Talking all things yoga studios and YTTs. I think you will be surprised. RESOURCES Working In Y…

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Our Favorite Alternatives. An Interview With Nyk Danu 54:23

11M ago54:23

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This week on the podcast we chat with yoga misfit, Nyk Danu. I love our conversation about alternative spaces, marketing, and mindsets when we talk about all things in the yoga landscape. Because here is the thing: we don’t need to teach at the same studios, with the same social media accounts, and have the same “manifesting” mindset. We can host s…

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Our Accessible Future. An Interview with Jivana Heyman 49:35

11M ago49:35

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You’ve heard of Accessible Yoga, right? The movement started with the term, which was coined around 2007 by today’s guest. Jivana and I talk all about our current ambitions for the yoga teaching and industry landscape, and discuss how we can make yoga accessible to all folks. We also discuss where we go from here—how is our future more accessible, …

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Get Ready To Swipe Right. Yoga Green Flags 16:06

11M ago16:06

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So what if that came across your feed? >> Independent Yoga Professional looking for the right match. Warm, welcoming, and inclusive are a must. Neat and tidy are needed in order to make everyone feel safe and comfortable. Offering all aspects of yoga, not just movement. You choose your own path, I am just here to help guide you. Creative and scienc…

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The path of the Godfather of Functional pharmacy 21:04

11M ago21:04

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Tyne on in to learn about my path in Functional Medicine, and Pharmacy, what I've learned, where I've been, where I am, and where we're all going.

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Can We Be Trauma-Informed? A Conversation With Joanne Spence. 45:54

11M ago45:54

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Have you ever called yourself “trauma-informed”? Have you ever wondered what it means to be a trauma-informed yoga teacher? This episode is an evolving conversations episode, where we take conversations we been having within our industry and push them forward to new places. “trauma-informed” is definitely one of those conversations, so I’ve called …

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Episode 40: An Ancient Approach to Revamping Self Care With Dr. Marie Rodriquez 36:14

12M ago36:14

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Prepare to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery as Aligned Expressions proudly presents a groundbreaking episode you won't want to miss: "An Ancient Approach to Revamping Self Care" with the incredible Dr. Marie Rodriguez. In this captivating episode, we delve into the heart of self-care, where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being…

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