How To Teach Online Yoga Classes (EP.331) Conversations For Yoga Teachers podcast

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Listen in to a workshop held on May 21, 2025 on the four pillars of confidence teaching. At the end of the workshop, you’ll hear an offer. Here’s the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator

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Authentic Yoga Teaching (EP.350) 1:23:00

12 days ago1:23:00

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In this episode, you’ll uncover how to teach authentically by listening to my conversation with yoga teacher Avi Gordon. Avi Gordon serves as the Director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), a global network of over 10,000 yoga teachers dedicated to spreading the timeless teachings of Integral Yoga. As the host of the Integral Yoga podcast , Avi creates meaningful conversations on personal growth, spirituality, and the yogic lifestyle. A devoted father of two, Avi is passionate about integrating the principles of Yoga into the practice of parenting, creating compassionate and mindful family environments. His journey has also taken him around the globe, teaching in Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, and the United States. Avi is the author of A Light in the Tunnel , a visionary novel that inspires hope for a harmonious future for humanity and the planet. He is also the founder of Story Recorded , a professional interviewing service that helps people capture their life stories. His love for silence, nature, writing, and self-care practices underscores his commitment to mindful living. In this conversation, we talk about the struggles that teachers have saying and doing things in their classes that feel authentic to them. Avi shares his thoughts born from years of teaching experience to help you discover how to uncover your most authentic way of teaching. Here’s how you can connect with Avi: Links: Podcast: https://iyta.org/podcast/ Website: https://www.life-chronicles.com/ X: https://x.com/media_rest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyrecorded/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyrecorded In the beginning of the episode, I share how you can enroll in my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. Here’s the link: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator…

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Meet Ann Swanson (EP.349) 1:10:02

19 days ago1:10:02

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There’s no denying that when you’re teaching yoga, the better you understand anatomy, the more confident you’ll feel. In this episode, you’ll meet Ann Swanson, author and yoga teacher with a wealth of experience in anatomy, yoga, yoga therapy and training teachers. She's the author of Science of Yoga which has sold over half a million copies worldwide and has been translated into 15+ languages. She also recently announced the newly updated second edition just released this year (2025). She’s spent the last 15 years sharing yoga research with the intention of making the practice more inclusive and accessible, especially to people with health conditions. Ann’s background includes LMT, C-IAYT and ERTY-500. Ann and I discuss not only the anatomy of muscles, bones and joints but also other systems of the body and how to apply it to your teaching and your own health. You’ll find Ann engaging, smart and she has a way of making these topics easy to understand. You can find her book here: https://www.scienceof.yoga/ She is on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/annswansonwellness/ You can connect with me via my website, www.barebonesyoga.com…

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Anatomy of Backbends (EP.348) 32:48

24 days ago32:48

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Have you ever wondered why backbends can be hard for your students to master? It has to do with the actual movement of spinal extension and that we often don’t move in that direction during the day. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the anatomy of backbends, how to teach them and clear cues to use. This will help you feel more confident as you’re teaching your classes. At the end of the episode, I share a special offer with you for my new Yoga Anatomy Accelerator Program. You can use the discount code I share in the episode to enroll by using this link here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator The code to get the $50 off is “yaa” making your investment just $347! I can’t wait to see your enrollment come through!…

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Meet Jeremy Devens (EP.347) 1:13:00

26 days ago1:13:00

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Yoga teachers don’t often get a chance to have live conversations and that’s one of the reasons I love having fellow yoga teachers on my podcast. In this episode, you’ll meet Jeremy Devens, yoga teacher, teacher trainer and podcast host, producing the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast. Jeremy has a special skill for building community, especially online, and he shares lessons he’s learned in teaching and also building a yoga business. He’s shared some key resources you can download so be sure to check out the links below. One more thing: At the start of the episode, I offer you a chance to enroll in my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. To check it out, click here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator Here’s the links we talked about in the episode: 90: Yoga Sequences For Beginners https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FmO9eJFHqdAYo9zTJibp2?si=OUMTu4raS0CV41z0pLegHw Beginners Yoga Sequence [Free Download] https://www.quietmind.yoga/beginnersequence Quietmind Astrology https://www.quietmindastrology.com…

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Meet Joanna Sapir (EP.346) 1:14:09

5 weeks ago1:14:09

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Have you ever wondered how you can build up a thriving one on one private yoga session business? Imagine helping people transform their health in ways that are most meaningful to them and being a part of that process by teaching yoga, meditation and any other modality you feel is a good match for their vision. This is all possible when you create an offer you can share with people for private yoga programming. In today’s show, business strategist Joanna Sapir, walks you through how to do this in a way that allows you to share what you love and what you’re passionate about and by helping people reach their wellness goals. Even for newer teachers, or yoga teachers who are working a full time “regular” job, creating a robust one on one offer can be something that not only brings in revenue but allows you to share what you love in a meaningful way. Here’s more about Joanna: Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities. Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow. She has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a mother of two, a USA Masters National Champion in Olympic-style Weightlifting, and the host of the Business Revolution for Practitioners podcast. Learn more at http://joannasapir.com Joanna talks about a free resource she’s sharing with you that’ll help you get started. To get your copy, use this link: https://joannasapir.com/lp/systems/ At the start of the episode, I share an opportunity for you if you’re ready and looking for an easy way to learn anatomy so you can feel more confident when you teach. To get a special podcast offer, DM me the word “Accelerator” to my Instagram @barebonesyoga for your offer.…

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Meet Laurie James (EP.345) 1:19:33

6 weeks ago1:19:33

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Have you ever had a physical reaction to an emotion you feel? What about as a yoga teacher.. have you ever asked your students to “notice how you feel?” Noticing how we feel and managing our emotions and the reactions to them in our physical body is part of the study of somatics. This is part of what you’ll learn about when you listen to my conversation with coach, author and podcast host, Laurie James. Laurie shares her story as well as the work she does with clients, helping them to find more freedom, peace and joy in their lives. We take time to relate the topic to teaching yoga too so if you’re a teacher, you’ll find quite a bit in this episode for you. Here is more about Laurie: Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, somatic relationship coach, and podcaster. Laurie’s podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by her youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to her book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go . Laurie’s book is about her journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when she was raising four teenage daughters, her mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while her marriage began to crumble. Now Laurie coaches’ women in midlife. Through blending her somatic training into her coaching she helps women divorce, heal, and date differently so they can find the inner freedom to experience more happiness and joy and create the life they desire. She primarily works with women who are going through a divorce and supports them through dating and beyond. She blends her coaching and somatic training to help her clients develop a better relationship with their bodies and nervous system. And to work through their unresolved past so they can find more freedom and love in all their relationships. When she is not coaching clients or podcasting, she can be found nurturing her free spirit by walking her dog, skiing, sailing, hiking, spending time with close friends and partner or planning her next adventure. Laurie has a free download you can get right now that will help you learn more about somatic healing techniques: https://laurieejames.myflodesk.com/bgtsh One more thing: At the start of the episode, I shared a little bit with you about my new program, The Yoga Anatomy Accelerator. You can watch a preview and if it’s a good fit for you, enroll here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/Yoga-Anatomy-Accelerator…

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Meet Billy Wynne (EP.344) 1:13:46

7 weeks ago1:13:46

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When you hear the phrase “you are whole and complete” what comes up for you? Well, if you’re like author Billy Wynne, you ponder how to help people understand the essence of what this really means AND live like this. Billy is the author of “The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment through the Radical Art of Lessening,” and we talk about the profound and at the same time, essential and timeless concepts of what is means to live like this. Billy is a student of Buddhism and mindfulness for 30 years and he’s received his meditation certification under well-known teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He received his lay Zen Buddhist ordination from the Zen Center of Denver, where he teaches classes and serves on the board. Once you listen to the episode, here’s how you can find out more about Billy: Visit him online at https://billywynne.com . Here’s a link to the book’s product page on Amazon: https://a.co/d/auPWvgx And here are his social media links: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/billywynneauthor Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/billywynneauthor Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/billywynne_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billywynne For me, a great place to connect is on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barebonesyoga/ Also, get my free e book for all things yoga teaching related: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/…

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Meet Reema Datta (EP.343) 1:13:57

8 weeks ago1:13:57

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In today’s episode, you’re going to meet an amazing guest, Reema Datta, who’ll be sharing about her life, her yoga teaching and all about her new book. Here is more about Reema: Reema Datta is the author of The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality . Datta first learned yoga and Ayurveda from her mother and grandmothers as well as her grandfather, who wrote several books on Vedic philosophy. After receiving her master’s from the London School of Economics, Datta worked for the United Nations before leaving to study ancient yogic wisdom and practice. Since 2002, she has taught yoga and Ayurveda workshops, retreats, and trainings in twenty countries across ﬁve continents. Her students include Sting, Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Zainab Salbi, Sujatha Baliga, and thousands of other practitioners globally. Visit her online at http://www.ReemaYoga.com . Here’s a Q&A about the book: https://youtu.be/Jg9BYEat8Lo Here are her social media links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reemayoga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reema.datta.9 X/Twitter: https://x.com/reemadatta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reema-datta-332023b I love sharing these interview episodes with you! After you listen, please share a message with Reema and I with any thoughts you had about the conversation! You can DM her on her Instagram and use mine as well: @barebonesyoga…

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Yoga Teaching and AI (EP.342) 1:17:36

9 weeks ago1:17:36

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Have you ever thought of how you can start to use Artificial Intelligence as a way to make your life easier as a yoga teacher? There are actually lots of ways and in this episode, you’re gong to find out how. My guest is Adrianne Jerrett, founder of All Mats Taken, and she bridges the worlds of yoga teaching and business technology. With a background in ecology and a 250-hour yoga certification completed during the pandemic, Adrianne faced firsthand the challenges of building a teaching career without traditional studio access. Drawing on her experience in website design for wellness practitioners, she recognized many yoga teachers struggled with the business aspects of their practice. This insight inspired the All Mats Taken Summit, now in its third year, bringing together experts to help yoga teachers create sustainable businesses. Today, Adrianne teaches yin yoga while raising her son and exploring how AI can support wellness professionals. Her work has contributed to planting over 630 trees through summit ticket donations (and counting!). Through All Mats Taken, she remains committed to helping yoga reach more communities by empowering teachers with essential business skills. In this episode, Adrianne and I discuss how AI can help you as a yoga teacher with lots of the things you might be doing manually and in doing so, giving you more time to teach. Here are some of the topics we discuss: - How to save time on content creation while maintaining authenticity - How to keep your authentic voice with content repurposing - How to use AI for content creation without sounding 'robotic' - What is a common misconception about AI you'd like to clear up? - How I'm using AI to help me plan this year's AMT summit. - Introduce my presentation on prompt engineering We also talk about her upcoming online summit and you can find out about that here: https://allmatstaken.com/ I’ll be one of the presenters at the Summit too! Enjoy the episode!…

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Evaluating Your Cues (EP.341) 32:47

10 weeks ago32:47

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How many of the cues that you share do you truly understand the reason for the cue? Many teachers feel like they repeat cues but they don’t really KNOW them. In this episode, you’ll discover a template you can use to evaluate the cues you share and see how much you really know about each one! Remember, when you teach from what you know, your confidence grows, so this episode is designed to highlight if you have a learning gap around anatomy. If you find that you do, all you need to do is enroll in my program and I’ll teach you exactly what you need to know. Links to the download that go with this episode are below, as well as my group and my one on one program: Download here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/ One on one anatomy program here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program Group program here: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club…

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Effective Assisting Techniques for Yoga Teachers (EP.340) 54:34

11 weeks ago54:34

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Ready to assist your students in yoga class but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve been experimenting with assisting your students and you feel uncomfortable and you’re not sure you’re doing it in a way that’s helpful for your students. In either case, this episode is for you! Here you’ll discover some fundamental concepts for assisting your students and a step by step list of factors to consider. You’ll also hear how assisting has changed in 2025 from years ago when assists were given without getting the consent of the student. In today’s times, it’s essential that we get the approval and consent of the student before we put our hands on them. Studios have a variety of ways they get consent; some use a card at the mat, some ask students to raise their hands, some teachers get consent one by one in the moment of approaching the student. This episode is less about how you get the consent and more about the idea of getting it and how that’s now part of the fabric of how we teach. You’ll get a full list of actions to take and you’ll also get an opportunity to receive a workshop replay on this exact topic, which was covered in a live workshop taught on 3/14/25. To get a copy of the replay, DM me on Instagram for it. You’ll hear about the Yoga Teacher Confidence Club and what you can gain by joining it. Use this link to join: https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club You’ll also hear about a special offer to learn anatomy, so listen all the way to the end for the special code words that unlock your discount.…

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Busting Age Related Beliefs About Teaching Yoga (EP.339) 29:03

12 weeks ago29:03

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Do you think you’re too old to teach yoga? Do you ever worry that your classes won’t be as popular as a younger teacher? If you’re 45 years old or old and you’ve ever had that thought, you’re not alone. I hear this from teachers quite a bit and at the same time, I’m seeing more and more yoga teachers over the age of 45 than ever before. In this episode. you’ll discover a powerful way to re-frame your age and to feel confident and empowered when you teach. Side note: This episode will work for a yoga teacher of any age because the idea of feeling “less than” can transcend age and be about any limiting belief you have. Be sure to jump into The 5 Day Confidence Challenge too, using the link below. You’ll find out more about how this can help you when you listen to this episode! Link to 5 day Confidence Challenge https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-5-day-confidence-challenge/ Link to enroll in The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club Link to my website: www.barebonesyoga.com…

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Common Questions Yoga Teachers Ask (EP.338) 52:09

13 weeks ago52:09

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For this episode, I asked Chat GPT for popular questions that it gets asked about teaching yoga. The questions that were returned are similar to my experience of talking to yoga teachers and the list of 10 questions makes for our conversation today. We’ll go through each question and you can see if the question is one you have too along with my approach to answering it. As always, the ultimate answer to each question lies within you. I share my approach to each one, sharing my teaching method and the logic to back it up. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear about 3 training videos you can get. These are each linked below: How to share clear cues https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-share-clear-yoga-cues/ How to create a Signature Sequence https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-create-a-signature-sequence/ How to do the Walk and Talk https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-do-the-walk-and-talk/ You’ll also hear about the group program, The Yoga Teacher Confidence Club https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/the-yoga-teacher-confidence-club And the one on one program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program…

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Take Your Power Back (EP.337) 39:26

14 weeks ago39:26