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Whether it’s anatomy, exploring yoga traditions, or discussing the unspoken aspects of teaching yoga, this podcast is for those tired of superficial yoga narratives. Brea Johnson, founder of Heart & Bones Yoga, a globally recognized online platform for anatomy-informed yoga and inclusive practices for both yoga teachers and everyday people, interviews experts, shares crucial insights and provides education for both yoga students and teachers. Join Brea for real conversations that challenge, ...
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Summary Rest is not just a trendy self-care product that you can purchase. Lou Thomas (they/them), the guest of this episode, defines radical rest as an interruption to systems of violence. Join Brea Johnson in conversation with Lou, a queer, neurodivergent, non-binary yoga teacher and embodiment specialist, as they discuss the transformative conce…
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Leaning into Discomfort: Embracing Grief and Supporting Sleep with Dr. Mekel Harris
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Did you know that one in two people develop sleep problems or insomnia after experiencing a loss? Dr. Mekel Harris (she/her), a licensed psychologist specializing in grief and loss, joins Brea Johnson to explore the effects of grief on sleep and the nervous system. Dr. Harris shares not only personal insights, but her professional expertise on find…
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Dreamwork and the Teachings of Plants with Leigh Joseph
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Can building a deeper relationship to the land help with sleep? Discover the wisdom of plants, their lifecycle, and how they support rest, sleep, and even dream work with Leigh Joseph (she/her), PhD, founder of the Squamish-based plant-based skincare business Skwalwen Botanicals. Leigh joins Brea Johnson to explore the deep connections between plan…
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The Circadian Rhythm and Sleep with Jessa Gamble
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What if our daily struggles with energy and sleep aren't just personal problems, but a clash between modern life and ancient biological rhythms? Jessa Gamble she/her, an award-winning science writer and journalist, takes us into the world of circadian rhythms in this episode. Through her book The Siesta and the Midnight Sun, Jessa explores how deep…
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Reduce Sleep Anxiety with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell
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What do you do when lying awake in bed, stressed about not sleeping? Sleep specialist, Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell joins the podcast today to discuss the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being and gives us important strategies and perspectives on creating healthy bedtime routines and reducing sleep anxiety. She shares her journey of ove…
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What? Don't get good at teaching? Yes, my friends! In this episode, we talk about how allowing yourself to make mistakes, and always learning is the secret to being a good teacher. So take a big sigh of relief and enjoy not being good at teaching :) Yoga teachers! Want to try this playful, loving and accessible approach to yoga for yourself (and to…
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Why I don’t use levels in my yoga classes
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Do you label your classes, "level one" or things like advanced, beginner? This is a common practice in the yoga world and in this episode, we talk about how that might actually be doing more harm than good for yourself and those coming to your classes. But don't worry, we don't leave you there! We also look at some helpful ways you can update the w…
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Are you a good teacher if you can’t do all the poses?
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You're not alone if you've ever thought that you aren't a good enough teacher if you can't do all the poses. But is it true? Absolutely not! You don't have to be able to do all the poses in order to teach them and this episode dives into all the reasons why. We also take time to explore what a good yoga teacher is and isn't. Enjoy this episode that…
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Welcome to season 3 of the Move with Love podcast! This season we dive deeper into all the things in your teacher training that didn't prepare you for the real world of teaching yoga. Our first episode we go right to the heart of why so many yoga teachers have imposter syndrome, struggle with confidence or feel like they need to look a certain way …
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Chronic Pain + Yoga: Teaching Tips and Practice with Astrid van Rens
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Many people experience chronic pain and illness and yoga can be a supportive pain management tool. As a yoga teacher, there will be people who come to your classes with chronic pain or illness and but do you know what to do? How can you offer a practice that acknowledges their needs in a loving and supportive way? In this episode, you'll gain tools…
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You might think that teaching accessible yoga means teaching people in chairs or those with injuries. But when you teach with the intention to create classes that everyone can feel good in then you're teaching accessible yoga. And yet, the cues you use, if you use props or not, and the language in your classes might not actually work for everyone t…
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Strong Niche, Clear Teaching: Dynamic Aging with Carol Robbins
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When you know who you teach and how you can help them, it makes your teaching so much easier. We talk to Carol Robbins, a yoga and Pilates teacher who has found success through her clear niche as a teacher. Carol focuses mainly on healthy and dynamic aging and we talk all about how to find your niche, how that provides a clearer roadmap for your se…
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Is yoga for everybody? Disrupting the yoga industry with Aisha Nash
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As yoga teachers, are we reinforcing unhealthy ideals without realizing it? Can yoga be not just for everybody, but every body? How do we make yoga more inclusive and offer ways for people (including you as a teacher!) to show up as themselves? We dive into this and so much more with London-based yoga teacher, Aisha Nash. Aisha teaches an anti-diet…
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Is there a time where you feel like you know enough to take your teaching to the next level? Is there a next level? Or does the learning ever end as a yoga teacher? If you are a new or experienced teacher, you'll breathe more than one sigh of relief as you listen to our honest discussions all about how to show up as a teacher when you don't feel co…
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A movement teacher that doesn‘t teach people to move. Interview with Jenny McGrath
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What does it mean to be a "movement teacher that doesn't teach people to move?" This episode explores how to invite freedom, exploration and permission in our yoga classes to help people find autonomy, healing and a deeper sense of self. This approach offers an accessible way to bring trauma-informed practices into your teaching. Season 2 of the po…
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When the panic hits in the middle of a class
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Have you ever completely forgotten what you were going to teach while in the middle of a class? Or made a mistake and it threw you off your game? It happens, it's normal and this episode is going to give you some tried and true tips for how to manage inevitable mistakes in your teaching. We also take a look at another way to reframe our mistakes an…
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What to do when someone doesn‘t like your class?
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Have you ever had a feeling that someone didn't like your class? Or even have someone walk out in the middle of your teaching? This episode will dive into some bigger picture perspectives about being ok with not being the teacher for everyone and some helpful ways to be more confident in finding your voice as a teacher. Want daily tips and inspirat…
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Don‘t reinvent the wheel in your teaching
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Do you feel like you always need to be adding new and exciting things into your classes? Do you feel pressure when you create sequences to make them just right? This episode explores when we should be adding new stuff to classes and when repetition is needed. And most importantly, we talk about how to trust the practice and yourself as a teacher. W…
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If you've ever had doubts about your teaching and classes (because who hasn't?!) it might not be such a bad thing. This episode offers a reframe for how we view our doubts, how we can see them in a new light and use them to become a better yoga teacher. Want daily tips and inspiration? Follow us: Instagram: @heartandbonesyoga Facebook YouTube Insta…
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If someone asked you to describe who you are as a yoga teacher, what would you say? Is that something you've ever thought of? I'll let you in on a little secret, the best teachers are the ones who have a clear idea of their strengths- that special something that makes them unique. This episode will shine some light on how to get more clear on who y…
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The Yoga Existential Crisis: Why it might be just what you need
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Ever feel like you've questioned everything about yoga, your teaching and almost quit yoga? It's called a "Yoga Existential Crisis" and guess what? It's actually a good thing. In this episode, Brea reflects on the beginnings of her crisis, sitting on the steps of an Ashtanga yoga studio in 2003 and all the learning that came out of it since. This e…
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