Yogaland Podcast

What Science Actually Says About Getting More Flexible — No Cherry Picking

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:03:00 GMT

As yogis, we’re certainly aware of the many benefits of stretching — but are you aware of what the research actually says about how to stretch effectively? Or how to evaluate that research honestly?

On this week’s Yogaland, I’m sharing meta-analyses and systematic reviews to give you a clear, accurate, and intellectually honest picture of what actually increases flexibility.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why dynamic and passive stretching work through completely different mechanisms — and why you need both.

What the research consistently shows about stretch intensity — and why moderate intensity outperforms both light and maximal stretching for tissue adaptation.

The sweet spot for hold duration — and why total weekly volume matters more than any single session variable.
The most important and most under-appreciated variable in flexibility training.

I'd love to know what you think of episodes like these, so please leave a comment. It also helps others find our work.

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Yoga(ish): Moon Joy, the Overview Effect, and Why Astronauts Sound Like Meditators

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

What happens when two yoga teachers fall down a NASA rabbit hole and can't stop thinking about non-duality, The Overview Effect, and Grandmother Moon? This episode of Yoga-ish — our more personal, less technique-focused podcast — is exactly that kind of conversation.

Yoga-ish is where Jason and Andrea talk about their actual lives: what they're reading, watching, thinking about, and how all of it connects (loosely) to yoga, mindfulness, and the work of being a human.

We covered so much this week, including:

- Artemis II & The Overview Effect — and why astronauts returning from space sound a lot like meditators coming out of deep practice

- Christina Koch's transmission from the far side of the moon and what "moon joy" actually means

- Our review of Project Hail Mary + what we're reading

- Neurodivergent kids, intrinsic motivation, and letting go of the sticker chart

- 10 years of Yogaland — and what's coming next

For more of Andrea's essays and access to free guided meditations, subscribe to her Substack: yogaland.substack.com

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Why Community Matters for Yoga Teachers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

If you've ever felt lonely as a yoga teacher — you're not alone. And that's exactly what this week's podcast is about.

Teaching yoga is one of the most isolating jobs most people never see coming. You're surrounded by students, immersed in a tradition built on connection, and somehow you still end up feeling like you're doing it alone. In this video I'm naming that honestly — and talking about what we can actually do about it.

Jason talks about:

Why teaching yoga is more isolating than it looks from the outside
The structural reasons yoga teachers feel like ships in the night
The real cost of isolation — burnout, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt
Why community with fellow teachers is irreplaceable
How connecting to your lineage and tradition sustains you
What I built to solve this problem — and how you can do the same

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The Four Factors That Actually Control Your Flexiblity

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:52:40 GMT

You've been told to stretch more. You've tried the releases, the routines, the one weird trick. And you're still not as flexible as you want to be. Here's why: flexibility isn't one thing — it's four. And until you understand all of them, you're only ever solving part of the problem.

Chapters

00:00 — Why flexibility is misunderstood

00:33 — The 4 Factors that contribute to flexibility

01:47 — Factor 1: Structural factors — your fixed container

06:01— Factor 2: Tissue quality — muscle, fascia, tendons and ligaments

14:07 — Factor 3: Neural factors — how your nervous system governs range

21:24— Factor 4: Lifestyle, age, and training context

27:06 — The flexibility matrix — putting it all together

28:13 — What this means for your practice and your teaching

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

-Why two people can do the same practice for years and have completely

different ranges of motion

-The difference between flexibility and mobility — and why it matters for

how you train

-How your joint architecture sets a ceiling that no amount of stretching can change

-Why muscle and fascia respond to training differently — and what each one actually needs

-The role your nervous system plays in governing range of motion in real time

-Why stress, anxiety, and feeling unsafe in a class literally make you less flexible

-How strength training improves flexibility — and why the yoga community gets this wrong

-What happens outside the studio that is working for or against your flexibility every single day

WHO THIS IS FOR

-Yoga teachers who want a deeper, more honest understanding of how flexibility works

-Serious practitioners who have plateaued and want to know why

-Anyone who has ever been told they're "just not a flexible person"

-Movement educators who want science-backed frameworks they can actually teach

ABOUT THIS SERIES

This video is part of a deeper curriculum I teach inside my yoga teacher training. If you want the full version of this content — including sequencing protocols, progressive loading strategies, and how to design classes that actually produce lasting change — get more information here: jasonyoga.com/300

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Why Flexibility & Mobility Matter

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:02:00 GMT

The yoga world has done important work questioning its obsession with extreme range of motion — and rightly so. But the pendulum has swung too far. Flexibility and mobility aren't relics of an outdated paradigm. They're essential physical qualities with real implications for how well you move, how long you stay independent, and how good you feel in your body.

In this podcast, Jason makes the case for why flexibility and mobility still matter — not as performance goals, not as aesthetic pursuits, but as foundational components of a healthy, functional body.

We cover:

-Why flexibility and mobility are longevity qualities, not just fitness qualities

- How restricted range of motion leads to fibrosis, compensation patterns, and decreased independence over time.

-Why flexibility actually contributes to strength — and why the idea that they're opposites is a false premise.

-The length-tension relationship and what it means for how muscles generate force.

-Why a body with usable, controlled range of motion is more resilient and less injury-prone.

-Why feeling good in your body — moving freely, moving fully — is a legitimate and important goal

This isn't a rejection of everything the yoga community has learned about the importance of strength and stability. It's a reclamation of the full picture: a healthy body is strong, stable, mobile, and free. These qualities complement each other. Intelligent practice develops all of them.

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Why Yoga Philosophy Matters

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:03:00 GMT

Yoga philosophy gives context to the physical practices many of us experience first — postures, breathwork, and meditation. It connects modern yoga to its historical roots and helps us understand the deeper purpose of the tradition.

In this conversation, I explore several reasons yoga philosophy still matters today. It provides a framework for values, offers existential perspective, and strengthens the mind in the same way that asana strengthens the body. Philosophy also helps protect yoga from becoming overly performative or purely consumer-driven, reminding us that yoga is ultimately about self-understanding and transformation.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, longtime practitioner, or simply curious about yoga beyond the poses, philosophy can add depth, clarity, and meaning to your practice.

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5 Sequencing Myths That Keep Yoga Teachers Stuck

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Most yoga teachers are taught that sequencing should be creative, complex, and always different. But these common beliefs often making teaching harder -- and keep both teachers and students stuck.

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Why Strength Matters

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This is our second in a series of solocasts (you might remember that Andrea did one recently, Why Mindfulness is Still Important).

In this week's episode, I explain why strength matters for yoga practitioners and teachers — not as a performance goal, but as a foundational quality that supports stability, protects joints, improves proprioception, and ultimately helps us practice for a lifetime.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why strength protects joints and connective tissue

• How strength improves stability and supports mobility

• Why flexibility without strength can become a liability

• How resistance training enhances proprioception and body awareness

• Why yoga practitioners especially benefit from developing strength

• How strength supports longevity in yoga practice

As yoga practitioners, we’re already very good at creating flexibility and range of motion. But strength gives us the ability to control that range. It creates tone, stability, and resilience.

If you’re a yoga teacher, this perspective may completely change how you think about programming, sequencing, and long-term student development.

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Why The Old Model of Yoga Sequencing Doesn’t Work Anymore

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On this week's podcast, Jason outlines why the old models of yoga sequencing are no longer effective in today's landscape. To name a few: More people cross-train. Fewer students are walking into studios. ClassPass has changed loyalty. Online platforms have shifted expectations.

If you want better student retention, stronger engagement, and a more sustainable yoga teaching career, this conversation is essential.

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⏱ Highlights

2:23 Sequencing 2.0 — What’s New

6:00 The Two Traditional Sequencing Models

6:57 The Problem with Fixed Sequences

8:07 The Problem with Random Classes

13:29 Why Student Retention Is Harder Now

20:39 Online Teaching & Retention

29:50 ClassPass & (the lack of) Loyalty

35:19 The Solution: Monthly Progressions

35:33 How to Build Skill Over Time

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Jason shares why consistency and novelty must coexist, how to use month-long progressions, how to think like an educator, and how we can help students build skills, helping to build student retention. to maintain retention.

If you’re serious about becoming a more effective and modern yoga teacher, it's a must-listen!

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The Most Important Skill Missing from Yoga Teacher Trainings

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Most yoga teacher trainings prepare you to teach one class at a time.

They don’t teach you how to build real student progress.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

4:04 The hidden gap in yoga teacher training

5:50 Why “random” classes stall student progress

8:40 The burnout cycle for yoga teachers

13:24 The curriculum mindset explained

14:40 Monthly arcs, series & workshops

27:58 Expanding your teaching career

In this episode, Jason breaks down the most overlooked skill in modern yoga teacher training: learning how to think like an educator instead of teaching one-off classes.

Most 200-hour yoga teacher trainings focus on sequencing individual classes. But students don’t learn in 60-minute increments. They need repetition, structure, continuity, and progressive overload to make real progress.

You’ll learn:

• Why random yoga sequencing leads to student plateaus

• How lack of curriculum causes teacher burnout

• The difference between novelty and skill development

• How to design month-long class arcs

• How to create yoga workshops and special series

• Why this shift improves student retention and career sustainability

If you’re a yoga teacher who wants better student results, stronger retention, and a more sustainable teaching career, this conversation will change how you think about sequencing.

Learn more about Yoga Sequencing 2.0 here

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Power, Boundaries & Red Flags in Yoga: A Needed Conversation

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Yogaland episode, Jason Crandell and I talk candidly about power dynamics in yoga, the potential for abuse of authority, and how students and teachers can protect what’s most important: trust, safety, consent, and healthy boundaries.

We’re not psychologists or legal experts — but we’ve been in the yoga world for decades, and we’ve seen how quickly a “teacher-student relationship” can become unhealthy when authority, charisma, and vulnerability collide. The goal of this conversation is simple: help more people recognize warning signs early, keep their autonomy intact, and stay connected to yoga in a way that’s grounded, mature, and safe.

You’ll hear us cover:

• The most common red flags in teacher-student dynamics

• Why critical thinking belongs in yoga spaces

• How “one true way” teaching can become coercive

• Charisma, attachment, and love-bombing in wellness culture

• Why discouraging cross-training or other teachers is a problem

• How “inner circles” and status tiers can create vulnerability

• Consent and hands-on adjustments: what students can ask for, and what teachers must respect

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable in a class, confused by a teacher’s intensity, or pressured to stay loyal to one method or community — this episode is for you.

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Why Mindfulness Still Matters: Holding Space in Uncertain Times

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this solo episode, Andrea explores why mindfulness remains a vital practice—especially during times of collective stress, uncertainty, and moral overwhelm.

Drawing from Buddhist foundations of mindfulness, personal experience, and years of teaching yoga and meditation, Andrea reframes mindfulness not as passivity or “everything’s fine” thinking, but as the practice of witnessing—with non-judgment and loving awareness—what is actually here.

She reflects on:

Why mindfulness helps us sit with difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them
The difference between non-judgment and disengagement
How loving awareness transforms mindfulness from a cold observation into an act of care
Why yoga teachers’ ability to “hold space” is both invisible and essential
How short, accessible mindfulness practices can support nervous system regulation and clarity

Andrea also shares three practical ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life, including mindfulness walks, working skillfully with unpleasant moments, and using declarative language as a nervous-system-friendly form of presence and connection.

This episode is an invitation to return to the basics—not as an escape from reality, but as a way to meet it with steadiness, compassion, and care.

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How to Demonstrate Yoga Poses Effectively (In-Person & Online)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Most yoga teachers undervalue how powerful good demonstrations really are. In this episode, we break down how, when, and why to demonstrate yoga poses so students actually learn.

Demonstration is one of the most overlooked—and misunderstood—skills in yoga teaching.

In this episode of Yogaland, Jason shares how to demonstrate yoga poses effectively in both in-person and online classes, and why visual communication plays such a crucial role in student learning.

You’ll learn:

• When yoga teachers should and should not demonstrate

• The pros and cons of practicing with the group vs. observing

• How demonstration impacts student comprehension and retention

• The biggest mistakes teachers make when demonstrating poses

• Why orientation and timing matter more than flexibility or strength

• How to demonstrate safely without risking injury

• Smart strategies for Zoom classes, recorded classes, and live online teaching

• How beginner teachers can use demonstration to build confidence and pacing

Whether you teach vinyasa, flow, alignment-based yoga, or online classes, this conversation will help you teach more clearly, communicate more effectively, and support student learning without over-explaining or over-demonstrating.

This episode is especially helpful for:

• Yoga teachers in 200-hour or 300-hour teacher training

• New teachers learning pacing and classroom management

• Experienced teachers refining their communication skills

• Anyone teaching yoga online or on Zoom

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6 Anchors Every Yoga Teacher Needs for the Year Ahead

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The start of a new year can feel exciting and overwhelming for yoga teachers. New students, new expectations, new pressure. In this episode of Yogaland, Jason shares six foundational anchors to help you ground your teaching, reconnect with your students, and create classes that are sustainable—for you and for them.

Rather than chasing trends or social media metrics, this conversation focuses on what actually builds strong classes and long-term teaching careers: consistency, kindness, real connection, movement quality, stillness and regeneration, and empowering students to make informed choices in their practice.

Whether you’re teaching full classes, building a schedule in the new year, or simply wanting to feel more rooted and confident as a teacher, this episode offers practical perspective you can apply immediately—without adding more to your plate.

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Highlights

00:00 – Why teachers feel overwhelmed at the start of the year

01:29 – Anchor #1: Consistency in tone, sequencing & expectations

04:40 – Anchor #2: Kindness, presence & being a good host

08:20 – Anchor #3: Real connection vs social media distraction

14:49 – Anchor #4: Quality of movement over range of motion

21:26 – Anchor #5: Stillness, pranayama & regeneration

25:19 – Anchor #6: Empowering students to make educated choices

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Yoga(ish): Holiday rituals, neurodivergent needs & letting people have their feelings

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:03:00 GMT

The holidays can be joyful… and also a lot—especially if you’re introverted, neurodivergent, parenting a neurodivergent kid, or trying to manage family expectations without burning out.

In this episode, we share the holiday traditions that actually work for their family—and the boundaries that make those traditions possible. We talk about front-loading expectations, time boundaries, demand avoidance, and why it’s okay to let other people have their feelings when you don’t meet their expectations. You’ll also hear practical strategies for navigating social events (without forcing yourself or your child to “perform”), plus a few favorite holiday rituals—from cookie baking to Christmas Eve dinner to a Christmas Day zoo trip.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by holiday gatherings, unsure how to set boundaries with family, or stuck between “being flexible” and “protecting your nervous system,” this conversation will help.

In this episode:

• Holiday boundaries for introverts and neurodivergent families

• Why time limits reduce anxiety (and increase participation)

• Setting expectations with relatives ahead of gatherings

• Demand avoidance, sensory overwhelm, and holiday rituals

• How to navigate parties with roles, structure, and exit plans

• Letting people be disappointed (without taking it on)

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Unexpected Lessons From Yoga in 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on the real gifts yoga has given us—beyond poses and flexibility. In this conversation, we talk about pranayama and nervous-system regulation (including HRV), learning acceptance as our bodies age, how yoga builds discernment around recovery, and what we’re grateful for (including health, community, and the unexpected growth that comes from changing course as parents and professionals).

If you’re navigating stress, pain, aging, burnout, or a shifting relationship with practice, this episode is an honest look at what yoga can offer for the long haul—and what we’re ready to let go of as we head into a new year.

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The 8 Limbs Made Clear: A Modern, Practical Guide to Patanjali’s System

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Long before Jason was an anatomy nerd, a sequencing, and a technique nerd, he was a philosophy nerd. In fact, his undergraduate degree is in Philosophy. On this episode, he breaks down Patanjali’s 8-limbed path through a modern, practical model that finally makes sense -- not as a ladder to climb, but as concentric circles of self-regulation that move from the external to the deeply internal.

We’ll explore how yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi work together as a system for grounding, clarity, and inner steadiness — and why this perspective is easier to apply in real life than the traditional “8 steps” approach.

If this brings more clarity to the 8 limbs, please share it with your students or fellow teachers!

***A reminder: Jason's 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is now open for enrollment. The early bird pricing expires Dec. 21st, so enroll before then to lock in your $300 discount. Learn more at jasonyoga.com/200

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Yoga(ish): Quarter Zips, Garage Yoga & Midlife Comebacks

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we’re catching up on… us. Jason is out of retirement, teaching live classes at an exclusive spot in Carlsbad, Andrea shares how strength training and high-protein eating (like, super high-protein) has helped her get out of chronic knee and foot pain in post-menopause. We also talk shoulder rehab, why teachers don’t need to “do it all” in class, and what’s currently entertaining us (books, TV, and yes—Dancing With the Stars).

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Parts 3 & 4: Becoming a Yoga Teacher

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:30:14 GMT

What does it really feel like to teach yoga for the first time? In this episode of The Making of a Yoga Teacher, Jason takes you inside that nerve-wracking but transformative moment every new teacher faces: stepping to the front of the room.

Laurel, Raquel, and Erin talk about what it was like to teach for the first time during the training. Through their stories, you’ll see that every yoga teacher starts here — nervous, vulnerable, and discovering that courage grows with each breath and each class.

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A Special Episode for Your Shoulders

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Want to improve your shoulder health? Listen to this episode. It's a two-parter and it focuses on 1) an important functional movement of the shoulders that is often overlooked in yoga and 2) essential mobility drills for the shoulders that yogis can incorporate into their practice.

I've got shoulders on my mind because I am about to begin teaching my Shoulders, Upper Back, and Neck Module of my 300-Hour YTT. We begin this Wednesday and I'd love to see you there. It's open to students who'd like to deepen their practice and teachers who would like to feel more confident and knowledgeable. You can learn more and register at jasonyoga.com/300

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Part 2: The Making of a Yoga Teacher -- From Nerves to Confidence

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:09:03 GMT

What does it really feel like to teach yoga for the first time? In this episode of The Making of a Yoga Teacher, Jason takes you inside that nerve-wracking but transformative moment every new teacher faces: stepping to the front of the room.

👉 Learn more about Jason's 200-Hour Training here: jasonyoga.com/200

👉 Jason has a 300-Hour Module coming up in one week! Learn about it here: jasonyoga.com/300

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Part 1: The Making of a Yoga Teacher -- How It All Begins

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:32:16 GMT

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to do a yoga teacher training—or if you’re looking for insight, motivation, and honesty about the process—this episode shows how transformation begins: one decision, one class, one breath at a time. You'll meet Laurel, Raquel, and Erin and find out what made them say yes to their journey toward becoming yoga teachers.

🎥 Episodes in this series:

1️⃣ How It All Begins — Starting Yoga Teacher Training

2️⃣ Finding Your Voice — The First Time Teaching

3️⃣ Becoming Yourself — Confidence, Connection & Growth

4️⃣ The First Class — Teaching in the Real World

🧘‍♂️ Learn about Jason Crandell’s Online 200-Hour Training → learn.jasonyoga.com/200

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Sequencing 2.0: Think Beyond the One-Off Class with Jason Crandell

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:12:33 GMT

This week -- a solocast from Jason, fresh from his trip teaching a weeklong "Sequencing 2.0" training in London. On this episode, he breaks down a practical framework for scaling a single 60-minute sequence into:

(1) shorter online formats

(2) longer workshops

(3) four-week series with clear objectives

He also explains why real creativity comes from solving for a goal—not from random choreography—and how to communicate a simple plan so students feel part of something bigger.

Psst! Don't miss next week's episode where we launch a four-part “Transformation Series,” that follows three of Jason's trainees through their teacher training journey.

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Yoga(ish): A New Approach to Teaching, Embracing Our Shadow, and a Chihuahua Meetup

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance structure and freedom in your teaching and how to help students problem-solve rather than memorize, Jason shares some ideas on this week's Yoga(ish). We also talk about "the examined life," and what that means to us. Lastly, we share how the "Wawa meet-up," went (spoiler: it was as quirky and sweet as we hoped it would be.)

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⏱️ Chapters

0:00 Life lately & Chihuahua meetup

4:15 What is the constraint-led approach to learning?

18:34 Applying it to yoga & sequencing

31:16 The shadow side of yoga & self-inquiry

37:00 Why discomfort leads to growth

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Meditation: A Soft Place to Land

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:08:48 GMT

This meditation is an invitation to find softness within you regardless of the chaos around you.

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Yoga in the 90s: The Wild, Weird & Wonderful Early Days

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

If you practiced yoga in the 90s, you know… it was different.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & why we’re talking about 90s yoga

04:03 Andrea’s first yoga class (and the clown car moment)

11:54 Jason’s first yoga class in college

25:11 Quirky studios, circus neighbors & wild props

31:26 What’s changed for better and worse

Before it was in every gym, before online classes, before Lululemon — yoga in the U.S. was a quirky subculture you had to seek out. In this episode of Yoga-ish, we share our funniest, weirdest, and most heartfelt memories from our early years of practice:

• Renting rooms in funky parts of town with circus performers as neighbors

• The original paper-thin blue and green mats that never got cleaned

• Heavy wooden props that could double as furniture

• Our first teachers — from deeply traditional to delightfully eccentric

• How yoga felt before it became mainstream, and what’s changed (for better and worse)

Whether you started in the 70s, 90s, or just last week, this is a love letter to yoga’s evolution — and a celebration of its wonderfully weird past.

💬 Your turn: Were you practicing yoga in the 90s (or earlier)? Share your best memory here or on Instagram (and tag us) -- we'd love to hear them!

📌 Resources & Trainings Mentioned:

ABOUT JASON CRANDELL AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ Sequencing 2.0: Move Beyond Drop-in Classes

https://www.mission-e1.com/sequencing/

✅ 200hr Online Yoga Teacher Training:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/200

✅ Considering YTT? Check out our honest guide, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About YTT here: https://jasonyoga.com/yoga-teacher-training

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The Yoga Lessons That Changed Our Lives

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Some lessons change you forever — and yoga has given us more than we can count.

After 30 years of practice, these are the teachings we still lean on every day — on and off the mat. In this episode of Yogaland, we share the timeless yoga lessons that have shaped our lives, improved our relationships, and transformed the way we move through the world.

Highlights:

00:00 Why enduring lessons matter after decades of practice

01:34 Movement as a tool for emotional regulation

10:10 Self-regulation, steadiness & resilience in daily life

13:35 Learning to be comfortable with discomfort

18:22 Self-study & curiosity over memorization

23:47 Practicing self-compassion on (and off) the mat

29:31 Empathy, compassion & understanding the human condition

34:17 Developing the witness & separating from the ego

40:17 Building better coping skills & mental flexibility

💬 Your turn: What lessons from yoga have stayed with you the longest? Share them in the comments — we’d love to hear your story.

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ABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300

✅ LIVE! A London Immersion -- Sequencing 2.0: Move Beyond Drop-in Classes

https://www.mission-e1.com/sequencing/

✅ 200hr Online Yoga Teacher Training:

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30 Years of Yoga The Poses, Myths & Cues We’ve Let Go

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

After 30 years of yoga, we’ve discovered which poses, myths, and cues actually hold you back.

Here’s what to let go — and what to focus on instead for a stronger, more sustainable practice.

Over three decades of yoga practice, we’ve seen trends, techniques, and teaching cues come and go. In this episode, we share the poses we approach differently now, the myths we no longer believe, and the verbal cues we’ve retired for good. From letting go of “going to your edge” in every pose, to embracing strength training, to rethinking old alignment rules, we reflect on what truly supports longevity, strength, and enjoyment in yoga practice. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or a dedicated student, you’ll find insight, perspective, and a few laughs from our 30 years on the mat.

You can find shownotes here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode364

Don't miss!

Module II of Jason's 300-Hour YTT August 20th -- Register here: jasonyoga.com/300
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How to Thrive in Your First Five Years of Teaching Yoga

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:01:00 GMT

Teaching yoga isn’t about impressing your students—it’s about supporting them. On this episode, Jason shares 5 things to keep in mind if you're a yoga teacher (especially in the first five years). His ideas will help you feel grounded, confident, and inspired as you build your yoga teaching career.

Heads up: Module II of Jason's 300-hour YTT is come up in two week! This is the core + spine module but it's also the module where he does a deep dive into the yoga philosophy of Patanjali. You can get all the info & register here: jasonyoga.com/300 It's all online for maximum flexbility; you can begin the lectures and classes as soon as you register!

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From Opera to Om: Matthew Shaw on Mental Health, Reinvention, and the Power of Retreats

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week my guest is Philadelphia-based yoga teacher, Matthew Shaw. Matthew joined the Jason Crandell Yoga Method team as our Lead Teacher Training Mentor this year and has been a longtime student of Jason's.

What I didn't know until a few weeks ago is that Matthew spent 20 years in a previous life as a successful opera singer, performing on major stages across Europe—including Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

In this conversation, Matthew shares how, in the second half of his career, just as he was really taking off, anxiety and depression decided to tag along. He talks openly about imposter syndrome, how he found solace through yoga and Western meds (you know I love my meds so I'm here for it!) and how his whole journey lead him to where he is today.

We spend the second half of the conversation focused on retreats, why they are so vital, and how he creates intentional, supportive spaces for his students to both adventure and reset.

We talk about:

Why success didn’t solve his self-doubt—in fact, it made it worse
The cultural pressures of perfectionism in classical performance
His transition to becoming a yoga teacher and community builder
The joy he finds leading yoga retreats around the world
Why retreats offer so much more than a temporary escape—and how they can ripple outward to impact our daily lives

You can find shownotes here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode362

We've got two YTT events coming up! Module II of Jason's 300-hour begins August 20th. You can get all of the details and join us here: jasonyoga.com/300

And if you are considering becoming a yoga teacher, join our 200-hour waitlist! I will send you details and interesting content as well as details about the training. Get all the info here: jasonyoga.com/200

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How Josh Blatter blends yoga, mindfulness, and service—from the studio to the UN

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week, I’m joined by yoga teacher and global mindfulness facilitator Josh Blatter. We talk about his teaching journey—from the yoga studio to his work with Peace on Purpose, a program that supports United Nations staff working in some of the most high-pressure environments in the world.

Josh shares:

Why questioning long-held beliefs is vital for yoga teachers
Studying in the Viniyoga lineage and the individualized approach to yoga
What it was like to study at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai
How Vedic Chant is a powerful part of his personal practice -- and how challenging it is to learn
Peace on Purpose and his recent trips to Bangladesh and Pakistan
How Josh teaches in high-stress environments and how cultural sensitivity shapes the work
Advice for yoga teachers on staying inspired, grounded, and financially afloat
A guiding principle for sustainable teaching and caregiving (this one's a huge lightbulb moment for me!)

Thank you, as always, for listening and sharing the podcast.

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5 Common Yoga Cues—Refined, Clearer, More Effective Ways to Communicate

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode, we dive deep into 5 of the most common yoga cues—offering clearer, more effective alternatives that enhance both understanding and practice.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher seeking to improve your verbal communication or a dedicated practitioner eager to refine your alignment, this episode will help you:

✔️ Clarify common cues like “lift your kneecaps” and “tuck your tailbone”

✔️ Understand why some cues aren’t landing and how to adjust them

✔️ Enhance your students’ experience with precise, actionable language

Join us as we unpack and rephrase cues that are technically correct but can be made more accessible and impactful.

ABOUT OUR ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy

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✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing

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9 Ways to Sharpen Your Verbal Cues in Yoga Class

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:02:00 GMT

In this episode, Jason dives deep into one of the most overlooked — and often overwhelming — skills in yoga teaching: verbal communication. Whether you're a new teacher still getting comfortable saying anything aloud, or a seasoned instructor trying to say less with more impact, this conversation is full of practical insights.

You’ll learn how to refine your voice, distill your message, and create space for your students to absorb and respond.

Highlights from the episode include:

Why saying less often helps students learn more
The #1 mistake yoga teachers make with verbal cues (and how to fix it)
What Jason learned from Andrea’s editorial red pen ✏️
How to pair your cues with your sequence (and why this skill takes time to develop)
What “over-teaching” looks like and how to avoid it
Minimizing jargon (and when it's okay to use it)
Managing up-speak and down-speak for clarity and confidence
Using story, metaphor, and analogy to keep teaching engaging
The hardest skill of all: being yourself, even while giving commands

👉 Learn more about Jason’s 200-hour YTT and 300-hour YTT. Module Two of the 300-hour starts in early August!

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Stillness or Stimulation: The Radical Differences Between Hatha Yoga & Patanjali's Breathwork

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

What if everything you’ve learned about pranayama tells only half the story?

In this episode, Jason Crandell breaks down the two radically different approaches to pranayama found in traditional Hatha Yoga and Patanjali’s Raja Yoga. These lineages share a goal—liberation through practice—but their breathwork techniques, underlying philosophies, and mechanisms of transformation couldn’t be more different.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, a teacher-in-training, or a student curious about the deeper roots of breathwork, this talk will help you understand:

• Why pranayama in the Hatha Yoga tradition focuses on energy, purification, and awakening Kundalini

• Why Patanjali’s approach to pranayama emphasizes stillness, subtlety, and inner quiet

• How each tradition views the purpose of pranayama in relation to the mind, body, and spirit

• What these differences mean for your breathwork practice and teaching today

This lecture is excerpted from Jason’s online Pranayama Teacher Training, a comprehensive course that combines modern science and traditional wisdom to help yoga teachers build confidence in teaching breathwork.

🧘‍♂️ Learn more about Jason’s Pranayama Teacher Training here: jasonyoga.com/breathwork

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

• Pranayama in Hatha Yoga vs. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra

• The role of kundalini, nadis, and chakras in traditional breathwork

• Patanjali’s model of liberation through stillness of mind

• The purpose of breath control (pranayama) in classical yoga

• How to apply these insights in modern yoga classes and teacher trainings

ABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ Train to become a yoga teacher with Jason's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training: jasonyoga.com/200

✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: jasonyoga.com/300

✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: jasonyoga.com/anatomy

✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course: jasonyoga.com/beginners

✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course: jasonyoga.com/sequencing

✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletter

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Yoga(ish): Neurodivergence, Parenting & Real Talk

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We're happy to be back with Yoga(ish)! On this episode, we reflect on Autism Acceptance Month. We talk about internalized ableism, ADHD, the power of special interests, and how creating the right environment can unlock learning and joy for neurodivergent kids. Plus: a very passionate review of our current comedy obsession (I Think You Should Leave).

CHAPTERS

01:05 Autism Awareness Month

01:30 Love on the Spectrum: A Heartwarming Show

03:54 Personal Reflections on Neurodivergence

13:27 Understanding Autism and Support Needs

15:55 Challenges and Misconceptions in Neurodivergence

23:00 Navigating Social Interactions with Neurodivergent Individuals

24:06 Controversial Views on Autism by RFK Jr.

30:36 Personal Reflections on Political Statements and Neurodiversity

34:13 Challenges and Rewards of Homeschooling

40:54 Comedy Recommendations and Personal Humor

46:50 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

ABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy

✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300

✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing

✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletter

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Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: 5 Powerful Lessons to Stay Inspired & Avoid Burnout

Sun, 04 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed in your teaching journey?

In this episode, Jason shares 5 timeless lessons from yoga philosophy that support you — the teacher. These aren’t abstract ideas for your students — they’re personal, practical teachings to help you stay grounded, motivated, and aligned as you grow.

Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, these insights from the Yoga Sutras and beyond offer tools for navigating self-doubt, comparison, burnout, and creative fatigue.

Topics include:

• Abhyasa & Vairagya (Effort + Letting Go)

• Svadhyaya (Self-Study for Teachers)

• Dharma (Teaching with Purpose)

• Ahimsa (Self-Compassion in Teaching)

• Pratipaksha Bhavanam (Reframing Negative Thoughts)

Chapters

01:11 Upcoming Yoga Training Details

02:36 Yoga Philosophy for Teachers

04:07 Abhyasa and Vairagya: Developing and Releasing Patterns

05:19 Practicing Teaching Skills

09:31 Non-Attachment in Teaching

11:59 Knowing Yourself as a Teacher

18:17 Aligning Teaching with Your Purpose

21:45 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception

22:10 Defining Your Purpose as a Yoga Teacher

23:26 Teaching Techniques and Philosophical Insights

26:15 Compassion for Yourself and Your Students

33:04 Reframing Your Inner Critic

41:53 Final Thoughts and Announcements

ABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy

✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300

✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing

✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletter

Jason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than two decades.

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How to Find Your Teaching Voice and Keep it for the Long Haul

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Jason shares how to find your voice as a yoga teacher, how it evolves through different life phases, and how to sustain it over the long haul. You’ll learn why finding your voice is an ongoing process, how to stay confident as a yoga teacher, and how to overcome burnout, self-doubt, and comparison.

You'll learn:

• How to find your voice as a yoga teacher (and why it’s always evolving)

• The role of passions, practice, and personal growth in shaping your teaching style

• Common obstacles yoga teachers face—and how to move through them with resilience

• Tips to stay inspired, prevent yoga teacher burnout, and build confidence for the long term

• How specialized yoga teacher training can help you refine your authentic teaching voice

Chapters:

03:00 Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher

05:55 The Evolution of Teaching Styles

09:36 Adopting and Evolving from Your Teacher's Voice

12:54 Personal Journey and Influences

17:00 Incorporating New Interests and Passions

20:29 The Importance of Lifelong Learning

23:03 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Yoga

24:16 Embracing Authenticity as a Yoga Teacher

26:24 Overcoming People Pleasing in Teaching

28:31 The Illusion of Pleasing Everyone

33:09 Adapting and Evolving as a Teacher

36:04 The Need for Ongoing Training

41:34 Managing Burnout and Teaching Strategies

44:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🌟 Ready to deepen your skills and reignite your passion for teaching yoga?

Our 300-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training helps you specialize, build lasting confidence, and find your authentic voice. [Learn more ➡️ jasonyoga.com/300]

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The Confident Yoga Teacher: 5 Skills You Didn’t Learn in Your 200-Hour to Transform Your Teaching

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Jason addresses a common question he gets from yoga teachers: When will I start to feel more sure of myself, more confident in my teaching? Whether you’re newly certified or have been teaching for years, this episode will help you fill in the missing pieces and grow into the confident, grounded, and impactful yoga teacher you want to be.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why so many yoga teachers feel stuck or unprepared after their 200-hour yoga teacher training

• The real reason yoga teachers struggle with confidence (it’s not just imposter syndrome)

• How to shift from planning individual classes to designing long-term yoga class sequences and themes

• Proven strategies to avoid yoga teacher burnout and stay inspired in your teaching

• The most common gaps in yoga teacher trainings—and how to build the skills your students actually need

• How to grow your teaching career by deepening your skills and becoming a more effective, in-demand yoga instructor

A heads' up that Jason's 300-Hour YTT begins May 7th! This training is flexible, supportive, and comprehensive. Go to jasonyoga.com/300 for the training details and to enroll.

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Pranayama Series #3: Evening Breathwork for Relaxation & Sleep with Jason Crandell

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Jason guides you through 3 simple yet powerful pranayama techniques to help you unwind, relax, and get better night's sleep. These breathing exercises are perfect for reducing stress, calming the mind, and promoting relaxation—whether you’re winding down after a busy day or preparing for a restful night’s sleep.

Time codes:

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:44 Overview of Pranayama for Relaxation and Sleep

02:33 Chandra Bhedana Pranayama Explained

07:28 Lengthened Exhalations Breathwork

12:53 Lengthened Exhalations with Pauses Breathwork

16:10 Practical Tips and Course Information

✨ Two big announcements!

Jason's 300-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is open for enrollment. Get all the details and enroll at: jasonyoga.com/300

✨ To celebrate the kick-off of the training, Jason's hosting a free webinar next week, The Confident Yoga Teacher: 5 Skills Every Yoga Teacher Needs. Get info and sign for that here: jasonyoga.com/webinar

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Pranayama Series #2: 5 Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make When Teaching Pranayama

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:19:51 GMT

Teaching pranayama and breathwork can feel overwhelming—even for experienced yoga teachers. In this episode, Jason breaks down the five most common mistakes teachers make when teaching pranayama and offers simple, research-backed solutions that will help you guide breathwork with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, this episode will help you simplify your approach to pranayama, avoid common pitfalls, and create a more meaningful experience for your students.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why pranayama is often left out of yoga classes—and why that’s a missed opportunity

• How to avoid overwhelming students with too many breathwork techniques

• Why it’s time to rethink advanced practices like Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika & Kapalabhati

• The power of simple, functional techniques like Box Breathing and 5.5 Breathing

• How consistent breath ratios improve nervous system regulation, HRV, and CO₂ tolerance

• How to use accessible, effective language when teaching pranayama

• Why functional breathwork is more important than flashy techniques

✨ Registration is open for Jason's training, Teaching Pranayama & Breathwork! Open to both yoga teachers and students. For more info, click here: jasonyoga.com/breathwork

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Pranayama Series #1: Why Breathwork Matters in Yoga Classes

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This is episode 1 of a four-part series on Pranayama: On this episode, we explore why breathwork matters so much for yoga teachers and how to effectively integrate pranayama into your yoga classes.

Whether you're a seasoned yoga teacher or simply interested in deepening your pranayama practice, this conversation will help you understand why breathwork is essential and how to teach it with confidence.

We talk about:

The most important pranayama benefits for your own practice and your teaching.

Why pranayama is an essential tool for yoga classes and how it helps students find calm, focus, and energy.

How pranayama supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

Practical teaching tips for introducing pranayama to your students with clarity and ease.

Common challenges teachers face when teaching pranayama and how to overcome them.

🎥 If you want to deepen your pranayama practice and teaching skills, join the waitlist for my upcoming online pranayama training: jasonyoga.com/breathwork

Time codes in this episode:

00:15 Starting the Pranayama Series

00:22 Why Pranayama Matters

01:05 Pranayama vs. Asana

03:11 Immediate Effects on the Nervous System

09:22 Heart Rate Variability Explained

19:01 CO2 Tolerance and Efficient Breathing

27:09 Practical Benefits of Breathwork

29:32 Gatekeeping in Pranayama

30:49 Personal Journey with Pranayama

32:26 Pranayama Techniques and Their Benefits

35:57 Incorporating Pranayama into Daily Life

39:22 Categories of Pranayama

47:21 Teaching and Practicing Pranayama

56:14 Conclusion and Next Steps

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How to Plan a Month-Long Yoga Series: Teaching Beyond Individual Classes

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Looking for fresh ideas to keep your classes engaging and effective? In this episode of Yogaland, we’ll show you how to plan a month-long yoga series that helps your students build skills, gain confidence, and deepen their practice over time.

If you’re tired of planning classes one-by-one and want to teach more cohesively and effectively, this episode is for you! Whether you’re a new yoga teacher looking for guidance or an experienced teacher wanting to expand your teaching approach, you’ll learn simple, powerful strategies to take your classes to the next level.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Why a long-term approach to teaching helps students learn faster and retain more.

✅ How to structure a 4-week yoga series for consistent growth and progress.

✅ Practical ways to apply Thematic Sequencing to build skills week by week.

✅ How to use Scaffolded Learning to break down complex poses and techniques.

✅ Why revisiting concepts (Spaced Repetition) improves learning and confidence.

✅ What the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) means and how it applies to yoga.

Timecodes:

00:33 Upcoming Pranayama Course

01:12 London Yoga Retreat Announcement

04:31 Long-Term Yoga Class Planning

07:03 Thematic and Progressive Sequencing

19:42 Introduction to Vinyasa Class Structure

21:34 Teaching Skills Step-by-Step

26:00 Building Muscle Memory and Competence

26:53 The Importance of Scaffolding in Yoga

32:24 Spaced Repetition in Learning

34:40 Zone of Proximal Development

38:51 Encouraging Growth and Possibility

42:14 Recap and Conclusion

👉 Jason's newest course, Teaching Pranayama & Breathwork: A step-by-step guide for yoga teachers & students begins in April. Click here to join the waitlist: jasonyoga.com/breathwork

👉 Want to practice in-person with Jason? Join him in London June 9th-13th at Mission! To get all the details: https://www.mission-e1.com/london-retreat/

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Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dr. Kyla Pearce

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Whether mild (commonly called a concussion) or severe, TBI can create long-term health challenges ranging from cognitive fatigue, to memory loss to insomnia and mental health issues. This episode explores how LoveYourBrain's free yoga and meditation program benefits people affected by TBI and their caregivers.

Since 2015, Dr. Kyla Pearce, Senior Director of Programs and Research at LoveYourBrain, has trained over 2,500 yoga teachers and clinicians in how to adapt yoga for TBI. She was the primary investigator on the largest published study of yoga for TBI, which found significant improvement in quality of life, resilience, cognition, and positive affect among 705 people with TBI who participated in the LoveYourBrain program.

LoveYourBrain was founded in 2014 by brothers Kevin and Adam Pearce following Kevin’s severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a snowboarding accident in 2009 while training for the Olympics. Their family’s experience navigating Kevin’s recovery inspired them to create LoveYourBrain.

To date, LoveYourBrain has supported nearly 50,000 people worldwide, through research-backed programs offered at no cost to empower the TBI community with new tools, resources, and connections.

We talk about:

Common challenges after traumatic brain injury
How hard it is to have an invisible injury
What the research says about yoga for traumatic brain injury (TBI)
How Dr. Pearce designed the LoveYourBrain six-week yoga program — from asana adaptations to types of meditation to group sharing
The importance of cultivating resilience rather than a return to “normal”
Post-traumatic growth — what it is and how we can all benefit from seeing life’s challenges through this lens
Mindful March — how you can support people with TBI in accessing yoga
LoveYourBrain’s online teacher training program

Lastly: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Go to loveyourbrain.com/challenge to join their Mindful March Meditation Challenge and support their efforts in keeping yoga FREE to those affected by TBI.

There are lots of resources on their website as well as info about teacher training: I've created a curated list of links for Yogaland listeners: www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode350

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Why Yoga Teachers Should Think Like Educators: The Keys to Making Your Teaching Stick

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Have you ever felt like your students aren’t fully absorbing what you’re teaching? Want to make your cues, sequences, and insights truly stick? On this episode, Jason reveals the top teaching strategies every yoga instructor should know to enhance student learning, improve retention, and create transformative class experiences.

Highlights:

✅ The difference between leading a class vs. teaching for deep learning.

✅ How repetition & thematic sequencing improve student retention.

✅ Why students learn best by doing, seeing, and experiencing—not just hearing.

✅ How A/B testing in yoga poses helps students find what works best for them.

✅ The role of cognitive load in student learning—and why less is more when cueing.

✅ The surprising power of storytelling to make your teaching unforgettable.

💡 Whether you're a new yoga teacher or an experienced instructor looking to improve your teaching impact, this episode will help you develop smarter, more effective strategies to ensure your students truly absorb and retain what you teach.

🔗 Join the Pranayama Teacher Training Waitlist: jasonyoga.com/breathwork

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Yoga(ish): Adult Braces, New Hobbies & A Horse Named Namaste

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:02:00 GMT

Jason’s getting Invisalign. Andrea’s diving into writing. Our daughter just got a new horse named… Namaste. Yep. It’s a lot. 🤣

In this episode of Yoga(ish), we get personal—talking about self-consciousness as yoga teachers, how our jobs shape our confidence, and why getting adult braces feels way more vulnerable than it should. We also dive into Andrea’s new writing project, her experience in a creative writing group, and the struggles of finding a new horse for our daughter’s riding journey.

And of course, we wrap things up with our latest pop culture deep dive—what we’re watching, our love for great storytelling, and a tribute to some of the best comedy shows ever. (Spoiler: Andrea has watched every episode of Workaholics. Twice.)

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Active Peace Yoga: In Conversation with Reggie Hubbard

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Reggie Hubbard, founder of Active Peace Yoga, has stories to share: He has spent the past year building his online meditation, sound healing, and resilience trainings online, all while recovering from a stroke and learning to care for himself in a completely new way. Prior to his work in the yogasphere, Reggie was a seasoned political strategist, working on the Bernie Sanders campaign, as a congressional liaison for MoveOn, and in many other high profile positions over three decades. Reggie shares his journey with us, serving as an example of how we can continue to navigate all that life throws our way with a sense of resilience and purpose.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode348

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Yoga(ish): Project Overwhelm, Morning Pages, & NBA Serendipity

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week, Jason shares his ambitious new project of documenting a 200-hour yoga teacher training, Andrea has a surprise run-in with one of her favorite actors, and Jason recounts reconnects with high school friends at an LA Clippers game.

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Yoga(ish): Navigating Normal Amidst Chaos, Reclaiming Joy & a Thank You to LGBTQIA Artists

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:45:50 GMT

Is it just us or has it been an intense year already? We're here to help -- or at least we've got some ideas. On this episode: Jason shares a social media post calling for a bubble of sensible, critical thinkers amid growing societal tumult. We dive into the benefits of yoga in fostering non-reactivity and stress the importance of cultivating joy and creativity in trying times. Plus, we talk about volunteering, cultural influences in yoga, and what we've been reading and watching, including a debate on the TV show, 'The Jackal.'

If you'd like to support our recovery efforts for the Los Angeles fires, we have four meditations for your to purchase (100% of proceeds benefit fire recovery). Find them at learn.jasonyoga.com/meditation

If you'd like to join us for our upcoming online retreat and gathering, sign up for Mind-Body Reset at learn.jasonyoga.com/reset

Thanks for listening and practicing with us!

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Jason answers: 'Should I teach yoga poses I don't actually practice?'

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:05:42 GMT

This week's solocast from Jason addresses a frequently asked question from yoga teachers: "Should I teach yoga poses I don't actually practice?" The answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think. Jason explores four scenarios, emphasizing that teaching is not solely about personal ability but also about understanding and communication.

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Yoga(ish) Mailbag: Favorite Family Moments, Good Reads, Fantasy Sporting Event

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 10:05:08 GMT

Our last episode of the year features answers to your burning questions. We talk about our favorite family moment of the year, our favorite books, Instagram accounts, which sporting event we'd go to if we could go anywhere, and what it means to us to be yogis.

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Holiday Mailbag: Glute Guidance, Pose Prep & Embracing a Teaching Rut

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:22:15 GMT

This week, we answer your burning questions! We discuss the benefits of long vs. short yoga practices, strengthening the piriformis, structuring cohesive flows for teachers, the role of counterposes in yoga practice, plus lots more!

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Yoga(ish): The Perils of Perfectionism, Dog Stroller Adventures & Taylor Swift Revelations

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:52:47 GMT

On this week's episode: Jason shares his intense week of tech challenges and how it triggers his ADHD. Andrea recounts a heartfelt compliment she received from a stranger and asks for some dream analysis. Plus, we share a quirky holiday fail and how Taylor Swift's Eras Tour reminded us of how important it is to take in positive media and messaging.

PS: Mind Body Reset -- our online inner retreat -- is happening in February 2025. To learn more and sign up, go to: jasonyoga.com/reset

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Calm in the Midst of Chaos: A Guided Meditation for The Holiday Season

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:37:31 GMT

This week: A short but effective meditation to help you find your place of natural, easy calm in the midst of busy, modern life.

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Yoga(ish): Finding Pockets of Joy This Holiday Season

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:15:21 GMT

On our third episode of Yoga-ish, we share both joyful and not-so-joyful stories of past Christmases and we offer ideas for navigating the holidays if you are just NOT FEELING it this year. We all have those years -- some more than others -- but it is truly part of being human. What if you treated yourself with compassion and endeavored to find your own pockets of joy, however/whatever they may be?

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Unsung Heroes: Part-Time Yoga Teachers and Their Stories

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:27:04 GMT

This episode is a heartfelt celebration of part-time yoga teachers!

Too often, we hear part-time teachers being self-deprecating and implying that they don't feel like "real" yoga teachers.

So, we put out a call on social media for part-time yoga teachers to share your stories -- we asked you why you teach part-time, what keeps you going, and what the challenges are. We culled through the responses and share the highlights in this episode. The stories are inspiring and converge on a simple, yet powerful, truth: Part-time teachers make an invaluable contribution to the yoga community.

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If you'd like to read all of the part-time yoga teacher stories, go to yogaland.substack.com

Don't forget! The early bird deadline for Jason's 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is December 15th. Enroll before then and save $300. www.jasonyoga.com/200

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Yoga(ish): 10 Year Cancerversary, Macy's Day Parade Coping Skills, Best & Worst Christmas Romcoms

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:04:04 GMT

This week we talk about our trip to San Francisco, including flash flood warnings, Andrea's 10-year cancer check-up, and why it still feels like home. Plus, Jason shares his passion for Airpods and how they keep him sane. Andrea shares her best and worst Netflix Christmas romcoms.

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Mind-Body Reset
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Essential Guide to Anatomy
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Introducing Yoga(ish): Unexpected Wisdom from Mike Tyson, Bedtime Routines & What We're Binge-Watching

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:39:55 GMT

We're introducing another weekly episode into your feed -- it's a less scripted, more casual conversation we're calling Yoga-ish. Just like it sounds, it will be about yoga, but not only about yoga. Because, as we always say, yoga isn’t just about poses; it’s a lens through which we view life.

This week! We share Mike Tyson's unexpected wisdom, the quirky joys of our bedtime routine, what made (sort of) Jason cry last week, and how we're currently attempting to respond to the craziness of our social media feeds post-election.

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How to foster real connection in an online yoga teacher training

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:36:02 GMT

Curious about online yoga teacher training? Our latest podcast explores how Jason crafted a seamless and interactive 200-hour program that brings the community together. 🧘‍♀️👥 Whether you’re a teacher or a student, learn how to thrive in an online setting.

Jason shares insights into how he structured the program to address these challenges, including creating a sense of cohort among participants, utilizing small group breakout sessions, and developing methods to help students verbalize their practice experiences.

He also touches on the importance of learning to teach yoga progressively, starting with self-observation and gradually moving to small group instructions.

If you're teacher who's interested in developing your own online yoga teacher training or those considering enrolling in Jason’s upcoming course, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for fostering engagement and developing teaching skills in a virtual environment.

To find out more about the 200-hour training or to register go to: learn.jasonyoga.com/200

If you register before December 15th, 2024 to get $300 off.

For our show notes, go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode272

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Reflections on Politics and Teaching Yoga in Turbulent Times with Jason Crandell

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:34:51 GMT

The morning after the US Presidential election last week, Jason woke up and had to teach his 300-hour teacher training students. As soon as he finished the call, he told me how difficult it was to stay focused on teach.

Out of that experience came this podcast, where Jason shares two things: His own personal history with politics (and how it has always been separate from his yoga practice) as well as advice for teaching yoga during turbulent times.

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Embracing Vulnerability & Building Resilience as a Yoga Teacher

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:29:40 GMT

On last week's episode, we talked about the importance of "putting yourself out there" as a yoga teacher. But most of us genuinely struggle to do this. So, today's episode struggles on embracing the vulnerability that naturally comes with teaching yoga. Jason shares his insights and stories to help you build resilience or, as he says, "become an empath with thick skin."

Also, coming up! Jason's 100-hour module -- Shoulders, Neck, & Upper Back starts in just a few days. Get more info at: jasonyoga.com/300

And if you are interested in becoming a yoga teacher, Jason's 200-hour is happening and now's the time to lock in the early bird price. Get more in here: jasonyoga.com/200

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How to Build Your Yoga Business From Scratch

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:42:08 GMT

Here's the good news: There are many different ways to build a sustainable career as a yoga teacher. The not so good news? There are so many different ways to spend your time and energy that it can be overwhelming. As yoga business owners ourselves, we feel this deeply. On this episode, we hone in on the most essential steps to take when building your yoga business.

Reminders:

Jason is starting his Shoulders, Neck, & Upper Back module soon! Go to jasonyoga.com/300 to learn more and enroll.
Our 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is open for enrollment. Join during this pre-training period and get $300 off plus immediate access to hundreds of hours of content! Go to jasonyoga.com/200 to learn more.

For links and podcasts mentioned in this episode, go to the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode341

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Everything you ever wanted to know about 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (but were afraid to ask)

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:06:49 GMT

If you're considering doing a 200-hour yoga teacher training, this episode is a must-listen. Jason answers the most common questions to consider so that you select the right training for you. Listen to this episode to get the most out of your 200-hour teacher training experience! We talk about:

How to find the right training for me?
Should I do my training in-person? Online?
Am I "advanced enough" in my practice to do a YTT?
Will I leave teacher training knowing how to teach a whole class?
What are the different educational components that make up a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour?
If I want to do an online training, what should I look for? How do I know it's high-quality?
How much money on average do yoga teachers make?
What is the best part about doing a yoga teacher training?

Jason will be offering his online 200-hour yoga teacher training in January 2025. To learn more and to lock in the early bird price: jasonyoga.com/200

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5 Ways to Reduce Yoga Sequencing Overwhelm & Restore Confidence

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:23 GMT

Feeling overwhelmed with sequencing is one of the biggest challenges that most teachers face. Even worse, it leads to burnout and lack of confidence. On this episode, Jason breaks down the 5 essential keys to help you focus your sequences, build confidence, and feel greater joy teaching your classes.

Highlights:

1:08 -- Yoga Sequencing Template

8:45 -- The Importance of Consistency

15:56 -- Anchor with Focal Points

21:29 -- Simplify your Sequences

26:44 -- Trust Yourself

We have tons of free sequencing content, including past podcasts, YouTube tutorials, and home practice sequences on our web site here: jasonyoga.com/blog/yoga-sequences/

Jason also offers a self-paced online course, The Art of Yoga Sequencing, which you can learn about at: jasonyoga.com/sequencing

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How to Create a Supportive Yoga Practice When Life Throws You Curveballs

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:56:45 GMT

When you go through challenging times in life, does your usual yoga practice go out the window? For most of us, the answer is a begrudging, "yep." And yet, we need our yoga and meditation and self-care practices the most when life gets tough. On this episode, Jason and I chat about how we adapt our practice (and add to it), to help create the support, awareness, and safety we need to move through the inevitable hard patches of life.

You can find shownotes with resources on this episode at: yogalandpodcast.com/episode337

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Quiet Healing: Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Trauma with Dr. Gail Parker

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:51:42 GMT

Dr. Gail Parker joins me on the podcast this week! Gail is a psychologist, yoga educator, and author of two companion books that center restorative yoga as a potent healing modality for ethnic and race-based trauma. These books are incredible and have taught me so much, which is why I wanted to share them with you. Here are a few things I learned from the books and this conversation with Gail:

An understanding of what race-based trauma is, both from an historical perspective and from lived experience.
How people who have experienced race-based trauma often feel like it's their fault (and how this is so often reinforced by society)
The ways that restorative yoga works for race-based trauma: You are working with the nervous system not the traumatic event, which teaches you how to recognize relaxation, immobilize without fear, and supports feeling safe in stillness without hypervigilance.
The benefits of understanding your nervous system and attempting to discern the difference between triggers and actual threats

When we attempt to learn about racism and race-based trauma, we can (hopefully) make our yoga spaces more welcoming and inclusive! Thank you for listening and go to the shownotes for Gail's books: yogalandpodcast.com/episode336

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Yoga and the Art of Letting Go

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:38:04 GMT

Jason joins me on this episode, where we delve into the practice of letting go. We talk about the many instances where the concept of letting go appears in yoga philosophy, why it's beneficial, and what is required before we endeavor to let go. We also share our personal journeys toward cultivating emotional maturity, surrender, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

Highlights:

02:37 The Art of Letting Go

03:08 Core Strength and Yoga Philosophy

10:48 The Concept of Surrender in Yoga

16:13 Practical Applications of Letting Go

22:42 The Importance of Inner Safety

25:31 Exploring the Sensation of Safety in Yoga

26:05 Meditation and Inner Resilience

26:50 Community and Mindfulness

28:20 The Mental Game in Yoga Poses

31:43 Present Moment Awareness

34:59 Letting Go of Future Worries

37:44 Personal Stories of Letting Go

43:24 Challenges of Aging and Physical Limitations

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What It Takes to Make It as a Yoga Teacher, Part II

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:11:48 GMT

On this solo podcast, Jason shares a roadmap for making a sustainable living as a yoga teacher. He breaks down the importance of yoga teacher training in your career development, the importance of learning to teach higher ticket offerings, and the best ways to develop and maintain a consistent student base.

Highlights:

Internal success and contentment
The role of yoga teacher training
The 4 aspects of making a living
Yoga Teacher Mindset
Understanding the Yoga Economy
Developing and Maintaining Students
Embracing Change & Adaptation

Train with Jason's Yoga Alliance accredited trainings! Enroll in his 300-Hour YTT: jasonyoga.com/300

Hone your sequencing with Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing: jasonyoga.com/sequencing

The last yoga anatomy course you will need to take! Essential Yoga Anatomy: jasonyoga.com/anatomy

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What It Takes to Make It as a Yoga Teacher with Jason Crandell

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:10:20 GMT

Jason joins me on this episode to talk about the challenges of making a living as a yoga teacher and how he has managed those challenges over the past 30 years. There have been many twists and turns and even some failures. We give you a peek behind the curtain of his career, honing in on 6 pivotal moments and what Jason learned from them.

Related to this episode! Next week Jason is hosting a webinar where he shares his roadmap how to make it as a yoga teacher. You can sign up for this free webinar at www.jasonyoga.com/webinar

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Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Yoga Retreat with Giana Gambino & Bradshaw Wish

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:10:05 GMT

Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish of CAYA Yoga School join me this week to talk all things yoga retreats! These two have come together to create a dream-team when it comes to retreats -- they offer several domestic and international retreats per year (look for their 2025 retreat in Italy) and they've honed their process. They generously share all of their secrets in this conversation. We cover:

How they split the workload (and the payout)
Planning itineraries vs. farming them out
Their marketing/sales calendar
What goes into pricing (and what you might be forgetting)
The food! (the thing participants often complain about the most)
Funny retreat snafus and how they handled them
Why you should never put a charcuterie board out if Bradshaw is on retreat with you

You can get to know Giana and Bradshaw better on their podcast A Funny Thing About Yoga

I'll put links to their retreats and yoga school on the shownotes page here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode332

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Yoga Teacher's Companion #41: How to Improve Camel Pose--And, Update Your Teaching Cues: Yoga Teacher's Companion #41

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:16:09 GMT

Learn how to improve your Camel Pose (Ustrasana) and help your students go deeper. This episode breaks down how to make the lower back, knees, and neck more comfortable in this posture. It also outlines the best cues to help everyone feel stronger, more flexible, and more comfortable in this backbend.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Downward Facing Dog

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:39:46 GMT

Practicing--and teaching--Down Dog the same way every time leads to diminishing returns and stale cues. This episode breaks down 5 ways to improve Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) to focus on opening your shoulders, opening your hips, stretching your hamstrings, stretching your calves and more. Perfect for yoga students and yoga teachers alike.

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The Healing Power of Dogs with Erin Jorich

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:10:11 GMT

I love hearing how longtime yoga teachers make this career work. This week's guest, Erin Jorich, has figured out how to use her skillset as a yoga teacher and combine it with her love for dogs.

Along with her dog, Wallace, Erin works part-time for Canine Inspired Change, an organization that brings dogs into schools, juvenile detention centers, and other settings to improve the well being and social emotional skills of the people there.

On this episode, Erin talks about how her yoga skills are transferable to the dog therapy work she does: Her years of teaching yoga make it easy for her to communicate clearly and effectively with the dog/human "teams" she trains. Her trauma-informed yoga certification means she understands the importance of giving kids choice and agency when they're working with the dogs.

Erin finds that splitting her time between Canine Inspired Change and working as a yoga teacher afford her balance and stability that she might not have if she chose one over the other. Most importantly, as the folks she works with gain a variety of skills -- from more confidence to self-compassion to self-regulation -- she gets to witness the healing power of dogs firsthand.

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Authentic Body Positivity & Accidental Activism with Dianne Bondy

Tue, 21 May 2024 09:35:40 GMT

Dianne Bondy's web site declares in bold letters, "Yoga is for Every Body. No exceptions. You can do yoga." And she has devoted her teaching career to making sure this is the case. Over the past few decades, she has been proactive in creating yoga spaces that are empowering, inclusive, and equitable for all. I know Dianne from her playful and educational social media presence -- I had even more fun with her magnetic and charismatic presence in our talk. In our conversation she shares:

How she became a self-proclaimed "accidental activist"
Ideas for creating a more equitable class
How thinness is not equivalent to fitness
Weight-training, Pilates, and yoga as complements to each other, especially during menopause
How being in diverse spaces helps us see more beauty
Being true to ourselves and our conditioning when it comes to body positivity

To learn more about Dianne, go to our shownotes page: https://yogalandpodcast.com/episode330

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"I am my own beloved, my own best friend" -- Susanna Harwood Rubin on navigating life with cancer

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:20 GMT

Susanna Harwood Rubin is back! Susanna was my guest on episode 165, and we continue our intimate conversation here. Our conversation runs the gamut (but somehow all ties together), ranging from her recent trip to her spiritual home in India, to living fully and joyfully with metastatic breast cancer, to her passion for teaching her own form of "embodied writing."

Shownotes for this episode can be found at yogalandpodcast.com/episode329

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They're a vibe. Sound healing, parenting, podcasting & growing with Adam & Holly Husler

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:03:29 GMT

Adam and Holly Husler are an impressive yoga duo: Holly has gone from performing in a girl-band to singing healing mantras and becoming one of the UK’s leading crystal bowl sound healing trainers. Adam has taught classes, workshops and trainings in over 60 studios in over 20 countries, with a robust home schedule in London's leading studios. Together they are parents to a young son and co-hosts of the podcast, Honestly Unbalanced.

On this episode, Jason and I catch up Adam and Holly to ask them the questions that folks often ask us: How do they balance their relationship while working and podcasting together? How has their practice changed and supported them as they've become new parents? How did Adam stumble and eventually find his voice as one of Instagram's funniest yoga reels creators? Plus, Holly shares all the goods on Sound Healing: How it works, why she started teaching it, and the empowering approach she takes when leading her online Sound Healing trainings.

For links to Adam and Holly's trainings, Holly's album, and the interview Andrea did on Honestly Unbalanced, go to : yogalandpodcast.com/episode328

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Yoga for Perimenopause & Menopause with Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:12:38 GMT

"I needed my yoga to find me, to comfort me -- not be another box to check off." An open and inquisitive conversation about navigating the challenges, grief, and joys of perimenopause and menopause -- and how to craft a yoga practice that meets you in the moment.

For shownotes, go to yogalandpodcast.com/episode327

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7 Reasons to Make Your Home Yoga Practice a Priority

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:13:01 GMT

This week Jason and I talk about why a home practice is essential if you want to integrate yoga in your day to day life. We also offer our thoughts on what constitutes home practice so that you give yourself a break and focus on what's important -- getting on your mat! Our hope is that home practice can be the thing in your life that consistently feels like a respite, a refuge, a haven.

We hope you enjoy this conversation where we talk through these 7 distinct reasons that developing a home practice is beneficial:

It's so much easier to be consistent
You can focus on regions of the body that need more support
You can use it as a supplement to your studio classes (or other forms of exercise)
You get to practice the poses you love
You get to spend more time on the poses you want to master but struggle with
We all need a daily dose of self-regulation
For yoga teachers, it's a way to get in touch with your own voice, creativity, and insight

I've linked to five essential sequences on our shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode326

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5 Common Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make with Jason Crandell

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:03:34 GMT

Take a deep breath and get ready to take notes for this one: Jason hones in on 5 of the most common mistakes yoga teachers make. They're so common, in fact, that there are a few Jason still has to be mindful of from time to time. This episode is packed with simple, straightforward ideas to help you teach more skillfully and with more confidence.

⭐️ Join us in at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts for a morning of yoga to benefit Boston Children's Hospital! The event is April 28th. Join our Team Yogaland here: yogareachesout.org

⭐️ For shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode325

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (& Building a YouTube Empire) with Brett Larkin

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:08:07 GMT

You might look at yoga teacher Brett Larkin, with her 500K YouTube followers and think it all came easily and naturally to her. Not so — over the course of a decade, Brett slowly but surely kept publishing videos while working full-time as a game developer job and mothering her two small boys.

On this episode, Brett shares the details of how she overcame imposter syndrome with the help of her online yoga community and ultimately created a thriving online teacher training business.

She also shares gems from her new book, Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy, which helps you create a personalized practice that fits into the chaos of your daily life.

Go check out the shownotes for links to all of Brett's work: yogalandpodcast.com/episode324

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Demystifying Office Yoga with Maryam Sharifzadeh

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:40 GMT

Are you still vying for a decent time slot to teach at your local studio? According to Office Yoga founder Maryam Sharifzadeh, your efforts would be far better spent finding a few corporate teaching gigs. Consider this statistic from Sharifzadeh: In the US there is one yoga studio for every 10,000 businesses. That's a lot more premium time slots, with better pay and, in all likelihood, shorter classes!

Sharifzadeh founded her business, Office Yoga, in 2014 and shares all the goods about how to go about teaching in the workplace, including:

How to adapt to the time and sequencing constraints in a corporate environment
What to wear -- and what not to wear -- to your interview
How to determine the learning objectives for each class and workplace
Important ways to gain feedback and understand the inner-workings of the organization
The most common way she finds corporate gigs
Three things to considering when pricing your offerings

Sharifzadeh's passion for office yoga is infectious -- as she puts it, people in offices need you, they want you, and they really appreciate the yoga.

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Your injuries Qs answered! Sore hammies, sacroiliac woes & more

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:06:45 GMT

Jason joins me this week to answer questions that have been asked during the group live calls of his online course about preventing yoga injuries. He talks through:

Knee pain in Upward Bow (Wheel Pose) and Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
What causes sore hamstring attachments and whether or not to bend the knees to make this pain go away
Sacroiliac pain that occurs in twists
Several different options for coping with sore wrists in Plank and Chaturanga!

Jason will be teaching at LoveStory Yoga in San Francisco on March 29th, 2024 -- go to lovestoryyoga.com/workshops to register!

Come see Jason and I at Gillette Stadium on April 28th, 2024 for the Yoga Reaches Out event benefitting Boston Children's Hospital. Register here: www.yogareachesout.org

There's still time to join Jason's training, Better Way to Flow: Preventing & Managing Common Yoga Injuries. Join us here: learn.jasonyoga.com/injuries

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Meet the yoga teacher who has raised more than $4 million for children's charities

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:59:31 GMT

More than a decade ago, Sarah Gardner was a yoga teacher with a dream: She wanted to bring a thousand yogis together at Gillette Stadium in Boston to raise money for Boston Children's Hospital.

Years before, Sarah's son had spent seven life-saving weeks in the NICU at Boston Children's. After experiencing the love, care, and devotion that the doctors and nurses gave to her family, Sarah knew she wanted to give back.

She has spent more than a decade doing just that -- rallying the yoga community each spring to gather at Gillette Stadium to do yoga for a cause. To date, her organization, Yoga Reaches Out, has raised more than 4 million dollars for Boston Children's Hospital. The money raised helps fund the program Every Child Fund, which offers dog therapy and art therapy, helps families with food vouchers, hotel stays, vouchers, and more.

Hear Sarah's inspiring story, including lessons she's learned along the way.

PS: Jason and I are headlining this year's Yoga Reaches Out even on April 28th and we would love to see you there! You can find information about how to join here: www.yogareachesout.org If you can't be there in person but would like to donate, go to www.yogareachesout.org and type Team Yogaland in the search box.

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8 Best Practices for Minimizing Yoga Injuries

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:17:02 GMT

In the modern era of practicing yoga, we've come to terms with the reality that alignment alone is not the sole consideration when it comes to preventing yoga injuries. Today's episode draws from Jason's recent webinar, The Yoga Injury Matrix, and focuses on eight best practices for minimizing yoga injuries. The talk dives into the following ideas:

Mindful, skillful alignment
Pace, duration, and intensity are key
Intensification adjustments and their role in modern yoga
Well-rounded sequencing matters
Helping your students prioritize self-regulation
The role of stabilization techniques
Emphasizing functional strength and active ROM
The body is a stress-distributing device

To listen to more podcasts we've done about specific yoga injuries, we've created a collection here: jasonyoga.com/yogaland-podcast/yoga-injuries/

Or, learn more in Jason's newly updated online course Better Way to Flow: Preventing & Managing Common Yoga Injuries. Group calls start on March 18th! Or you can choose the self-paced option: www.jasonyoga.com/injuries

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Making Your Yoga Teaching More Accessible with Jivana Heyman

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:16:37 GMT

It was such a delight to have Jivana Heyman back on the show to talk about his latest book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga. (You can listen to our first chat at yogalandpodcast.com/episode176).

The episode explores: What it means to be more collaborative in your teaching, how being more collaborative could help break down traditional hierarchical power dynamics that have led to teacher-student abuses in the past, the importance of overcoming impostor syndrome (especially if you don't think you look the part of the "typical" yoga teacher), his love of asana because of how accessible it makes the spiritual practice of yoga, and the importance of de-stigmatizing chair and bed yoga.

For shownotes, go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode320

Jason's 2024 training schedule is up! You can find it at jasonyoga.com/schedule

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The 5 Compartments of the Hip -- and How to Strengthen Them in Yoga

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:30:39 GMT

Welcome back to a new season of Yogaland! Jason is my inaugural guest this season and our conversation focuses on the hips:

What are the five compartments of the hip?
Why is it important to strengthen them?
How do you strengthen them in yoga?

Jason lays it all out for you step-by-step. Take a listen and take notes!

Also: Jason will be leading his Preventing Injuries online course very soon! Join the waitlist and we will send you all the details as soon as they become available: learn.jasonyoga.com/injuries

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Ideas for Mindfully Navigating the Holidays

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:06:10 GMT

This time of year is often so fraught with busyness, overwhelm, expectations, even loneliness that we forget the goal: To feel present, joyful, connected. Here are my thoughts on how to gather up all of the skills that you cultivate on your mat (and cushion) and utilize them to navigate the challenges of this time of year.

Check out the shownotes fo rmore helpful episodes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode318

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Mind-Flow Mastery with Dr. Daya Grant

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:15:00 GMT

So thrilled to have Daya Grant join me again on the podcast this week! You may remember Daya from episode 258 (This is Your Brain on Yoga). In her role as a mental performance coach, Daya utilizes tools from her background as a neuroscientist, athlete, and yogi. On this episode, Daya shares some of the fascinating research that shares in her online course, Mind-Flow Masterclass. She shares:

Which mental performance tools she used to finish a half marathon (less than a year after giving birth to her second child!)
How exercise upregulates BDNF and the ways this is beneficial for the brain
How exercising during high stress times can mediate our stress response and create more resilience for our future self
How mantra and dristhi have been studied and shown to help settle the mind
The neuroscience of flow states and the four stages of flow
Samadhi -- Daya and I have a similar interpretation on this for householders

Check out more about Daya's offerings on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode317

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5 Ways to Reinspire Your Yoga Practice

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:04:28 GMT

You know what feels really terrible? Teaching yoga when you don't feel inspired. And yet, realistically, we all encounter dry spells in our own practice. This week's conversation with Jason will give you ideas for reigniting your inner spark and feeling inspired to practice again.

If you'd like even more inspiration, join us in January for our newest online course, Mind-Body Reset! Get all the details here: learn.jasonyoga.com/reset

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Essential Life Skills for Yoga Teachers

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:20 GMT

We're back! This week we're talking through four life skills for every yoga teacher to master. These four skills are attributes that we work on in our own work and personal lives through our practice. They are also the four pillars around which our upcoming January program -- Mind-Body Reset -- is built.

The four skills are:

Self-compassion -- the skill of being an ally to yourself and accepting yourself, as you are.
Self-awareness -- taking a look inward and acknowledging your areas of strength and your areas of challenge.
Self-regulation -- understanding the science behind the different stress responses and learning what you need to do in your practice to have a balanced response to stress and adversity.
Self-direction -- harness your creative energy, kick imposter syndrome to the curb, and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit.

If you'd like to learn more about the program, go to learn.jasonyoga.com/reset and jump on the waitlist.

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Building Resilience: Yoga for Immune Health with Lisa Walford

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:05:54 GMT

Fall doesn't just mean pumpkin spice lattes. It means that you will likely start to hear a cacophony of sniffles and coughs when you're ordering said pumpkin spice latte -- or wherever you go. It's a great time to thinking about your yoga practice as a tool for building your resilience. Iyengar Yoga teacher Lisa Walford joins me this week to talk about her approach to immune health and how to use asana, pranayama, and meditation as part of your support system. Lisa also opens up about her own personal immune health challenges since she was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. This conversation was a beautiful reminder of the many ways that yoga can help us to heal when we start from a place of care and attention.

About Lisa:

Lisa Walford holds a Level III (formerly Intermediate Senior II) Iyengar teaching certificate and has been teaching yoga in Los Angeles since 1982. She continues her studies annually with the Iyengars, in Pune, India, and teaches worldwide. Lisa is the curriculum director for the Teacher Training Program at The Center for Yoga in Los Angeles. Previously, she co-created the Teacher Training Program at YogaWorks. She is on the advisory board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Yoga Studies program at Loyola Marymount University.

For shownotes for this episode, got to yogalandpodcast.com/episode314

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The Best Inversions for Beginners

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:04:17 GMT

Inversions can be fun, empowering, and strength-building -- if they are introduced thoughtfully and systematically. On this episode, Jason walks through how to introduce four key inversions to beginners: Handstand, Forearm Balance, Headstand, and Shoulderstand. He shares the building blocks that will create a blueprint for each pose, keeping them safe and beneficial.

We have companion sequences for these poses on our website! Find them on the shownotes page here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode313

Jason has also created a tutorial on his Youtube channel so that you can see the variations he refers to in the episode. Check it out here: youtube.com/@JasonCrandellYoga

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Crafting a Career as a Yoga Teacher with Neeti Narula

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:30:09 GMT

Carving out a place for yourself as a yoga teacher is no easy task. It was such a treat to have multi-hyphenate Neeti Narula on the show to hear how she has done it. Neeti is an NYC-based yoga and meditation teacher, as well as a mother of two, a contributor at Yoga Journal and now, a freshly minted contributor on the lifestyle platform, Melissa Wood Health.

Neeti shares so many helpful gems on this episode including:

How yoga came into her life and helped her begin to heal from loss
The thing that surprised her most when she left investment banking to become a yoga teacher
How the pandemic helped her reassess her teaching schedule and pursue other avenues to share yoga
How intuition and persistence have led to the biggest leaps in her career
The necessity of being willing to fail as she pursued opportunities in her teaching career
How she pitched Melissa Williams Health and what she will be sharing there.

You can now take classes with Neeti Narula on Melissa Wood Health !

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The Best Arm Balances for Beginners

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:22:49 GMT

This week we continue on with our series for beginners (and those teaching beginners): Our focus is the best arm balances for beginners. Arm balances are typically poses that beginners really enjoy playing around with, because they offer shapes that we don't typically do in other disciplines (unless you're a gymnast or a pro skateboarder). Arm balances can build stability, balance, strength, mobility. They're also aesthetically beautiful and novel -- unless you're a gymast or a pro skateboarder, you won't likely encounter shapes like these in your daily life. So, they're fun! And fun is truly valuable in life and in yoga.

A little bit about what we mean by "best" -- these are families of arm balances that are accessible and emphasize stability and strength. They are poses that can be broken down into steps so that you feel your confidence grow as you progress. As with anything in life, we want to offer ourselves or our students just enough challenge, but not too much. That's what these families of poses do.

To get some sequences where you can work on the arm balances mentioned in this episode, go to the shownotes page here: yogalandpodcast.com/podcast/episode311

Also: We're closing early bird registration for Jason's 200-Hour Online Teacher Training this Saturday! You can learn more and enroll at learn.jasonyoga.com/200

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The Best Backbends for Beginners

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:00:20 GMT

Modern life is not great for your back -- sitting in chairs tightens the hip flexors, which can lead to a chain reaction that stresses the low back. When we type at a computer, we typically roll the shoulders forward or hunch the upper back. And looking at our phones constantly can lead to the dreaded and painful "tech neck." -- chair sitting, typing, and looking at our phones. Simple backbends are a fantastic antidote.

But which backbends are most beneficial for beginners and why? Jason shares his thoughts on this episode.

We talk about:

Prone backbends like Locust Pose, Medium-Sized Cobra, and Sphinx
Kneeling backbends like Cobra and New School Anjaneyasana
Reclined backbends like Bridge Pose and Lying over a block

Learn the best approaches and modifications for these poses. And find lots of sequences to help you practice them by going to the shownotes page here: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode310

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If you're thinking about training but want to learn more, Jason is leading a free webinar that will walk you through his 200-hour online YTT. You can register here: jasonyoga.com/webinar

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6 Ways Yoga Teacher Training Can Lead to Self-Transformation

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:19:20 GMT

Jason joins me on this week's episode to talk about how yoga teacher training goes beyond skill acquisition and can become a catalyst for self-transformation. We just hosted a webinar on the topic last week and we enjoyed it so much we thought we'd re-record the episode especially for the podcast.

This is a fun episode if you're considering YTT or if you've already done a YTT and you'd like to reminisce about all the ways that learning this discipline deepens your understanding of yourself and changes hows you move through the world.

PS: Early bird registration for Jason's 200-Hour Online YTT is open! Get all the details here: jasonyoga.com/200

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Connecting and Coexisting with Animals Through Asana with Alison Zak

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:04:30 GMT

Today's conversation is with Alison Zak, who recently published her first book, "Wild Asana: Animals, Yoga, and Connecting Our Practice to the Natural World." Zak's unique nature memoir artfully weaves together her personal stories, ecological context, and yoga asana. Her book is a moving and urgent call for us to remember our connection to the natural world. As Zak says, "We're more alike than different from even the animals that might seem quite different from ourselves, like a scorpion or a fish."

Wild Asana is the next selection for the Yogaland Book Club, which I host on my Substack. You can sign up for the book club: yogaland.substack.com and Alison will join us on October 24th.

Other announcements: Jason and I are hosting a webinar this Thursday, August 31st on the topic of Yoga Teacher Training as Self-Transformation. You can register for this free live webinar here: jasonyoga.com/webinar

He'll leave some time at the end for questions and a brief overview of his upcoming online 200-hour teacher training program.

You can access all of this info and more on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode308

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Back to school time! 8 key things to look for in a yoga teacher training

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:46:18 GMT

There’s something about fall that just feels like back to school time for me, even as an adult.

Jason’s 200-hour YTT is coming up October 24th, so we thought we’d review what to look for if you’re thinking about going back to yoga school!

We talk through the importance of adapting asana to modern knowledge and safety standards, the significance of understanding yoga anatomy in a functional context, and prioritizing strength and stability in practice. We also tough on the need for a thorough understanding of yoga philosophy, and some of the foundational texts to look for on the syllabus.

More highlights from the interview:

Sequencing is a critical aspect of teacher training. In a 200-hour YTT, learning a few set sequences can be incredibly helpful.
Immersive and repetitive practice teaching is essential for building confidence as a yoga teacher. Jason shares how he structures it and the advantages of practice teaching on Zoom.
YTTs that offer specialized training in a specific area of yoga are a plus! These skills can enhance a teacher's expertise and marketability.
A lead trainer who is stable, compassionate, and mentally/emotionally composed will help you navigate personal growth during your yoga journey.

Join Jason for a free webinar August 31st! The focus is on the psycho-emotional benefits of teacher training. You can register for Yoga Teacher Training as Self-Transformation at www.jasonyoga.com/webinar Attendees will receive a code for $50 off the early bird price of the training.

Andrea just announced her next Yogaland Book Club pick -- Wild Asana, by Alison Zak. This gorgeous book by a wildlife conservationist combines yoga, science and memoir. Join the Yogaland community at yogaland.substack.com

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5 ways to bring the yoga tradition into modern classes

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:07:13 GMT

On our live episode two weeks ago, we answered the question, ‘Is this thing that we’re doing still yoga?’ Jason shared five principles that make even the most modern practices a yoga practice. On this episode, we will walk through how yoga teachers can bring these principles to life in their teaching.

Here are some of the ideas we talk through:
Reflecting on whether classes still have liberatory qualities, inviting students to grow beyond self-limiting beliefs and identifications.
Introducing intentional theming or recommended readings to enhance students' understanding of yoga philosophy and its application.
Incorporating abhyasa (effort) and vairagya (letting go) -- balancing striving with non-attachment to outcomes in the practice.
Encouraging students to focus on specific skills to enhance the transformational aspect of yoga.
Inviting students to cultivate self-awareness by observing their self-talk, patterns of reactivity, and responses to discomfort during practice.

For shownotes, visit www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode306

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Celebrating Sally Kempton's Life of Devotion and Radical Love

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:28:44 GMT

As many of yoga know, Sally Kempton was hugely influential to me. She was an expert guide, a loving presence, and a creative inspiration. She passed away on July 10th and has been on my mind constantly since then. I put together this episode to honor and remember her with my friend, the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal, Kaitlin Quistgaard. We had a lot of fun sharing stories and memories of Sally.

The second part of this episode features my favorite episode that I did with Sally a few years ago: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of the Ego.

I hope you enjoy it. If you have any stories about Sally that you'd like to share, send me a voice note! You can DM it to me on Instagram (@andreaferretti) or email it to me at support@jasonyoga.com.

I put links to other past episodes with Sally and other useful resources from her on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode305

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Is this thing that we're doing still yoga?

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:36 GMT

This discussion was recorded in London at the new Mission studio where Jason led Module I of his hybrid YTT a few weeks ago. Together, Jason and I explored the question -- Is this thing that we're all doing still actually yoga? Our power-hour or our 30-minute glo class or our rolling on foam rollers with some poses sprinkled in -- are those still yoga? Or has yoga in the West evolved into something else altogether?

A few tidbits that we discuss in the episode:

The fact that the word "yoga" has more than 350 definitions in Sanskrit, revealing its diverse nature.
The belief in a singular, authentic yoga tradition is challenged throughout history.
Swami Vivekananda's influence on bringing yoga to the United States and his perspective on Hatha Yoga.
Different yoga traditions, like Iyengar and Ashtanga, were once considered radical innovations.
The long-standing tension between "head up" and "head down" yogas: intellectual vs. physical practices.
The importance of focusing on one's practice and impact rather than judging others' practices.
The five common denominators of yoga traditions, including liberation teachings and philosophical infrastructure.
The significance of Abhyasa (effort) and Vairagya (letting go) in all yoga practices.
Yoga as a gradual process of replacing unconscious patterns with conscious beliefs aligned with self-realization.

Jason will be back at Mission in London in October -- join him for a 6-day immersion or for Module II of his Hybrid YTT. Get the details at: jasonyoga.com/london

You can find shownotes for this episode, including links to the books mentioned at: yogalandpodcast.com/episode304

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Five Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in My Teaching Career

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:10:20 GMT

Today we're talking about five things that Jason wishes he knew earlier in his yoga teaching career. We hope this discussion helps yoga teachers everywhere take some pressure off of themselves to be everything to everyone all the time. Enjoy!

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Jason's Patanjali "Super Lecture"

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:37:44 GMT

Jason takes over this week to present a special comprehensive lecture on Patanjali, aka, his Patanjali “Super Lecture.” This episode essentially combines our three existing episodes on Patanjali plus additional content featuring essential philosophical concepts to teach beginners. We wanted to provide a place for all of these conversations to exist together so you have them at your fingertips. The topics we take on include:

The Sutras: Unpacking Purusha and Prakriti
The Sutras: Defining Chitta, Vritti and the Gunas
The Sutras: Three Approaches to the 8 Limbs of Yoga
8 Essential Philosophical Concepts to Teach Beginners

Jason spends so much time teaching and discussing asana, pranayama and meditation so these conversations were a welcome change of pace for us. We hope you enjoy it.

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Yoga Anatomy of Twists

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:54:09 GMT

Deepen your knowledge of yoga anatomy and the anatomy of twists, in this 20-minute detailed conversation.

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Mastering Content Creation and Yoga Teaching: 8 Lessons from the past 8 years

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:09:54 GMT

This week I'm sharing 8 things I've learned in the process of creating this podcast for the past 8 years. Jason joins as my sound board and points out that a lot of these ideas about how to create content -- things like defining your editorial scope, sustaining your passion, and having a thick skin -- apply to teach yoga, too. So -- you get a twofer here: lessons for sharpening your content creation/podcasting skills that can also help boost your confidence, creativity, and effectiveness as a yoga teacher.

We'll be doing a Yogaland live episode at Mission in London on July 14th! Come join us for this free event. Find the link on the shownotes page, here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode301

It's not too late to join Jason's Online YTT module that focuses on spine and core. The group starts together July 22nd! Go to jasonyoga.com/300 to get all the details.

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Andrea Ferretti reflects on 300 episodes of Yogaland + Listeners share their “why

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:30:42 GMT

It's the 300th episode of Yogaland -- huzzah! For this momentous occasion, I've decided to reflect on the past 8 years.

So much has changed in yoga and in podcasting and I wanted to take a look back together. On the episode I share where and why podcasting started for me (it was a comfort during radiation treatment for breast cancer treatment), what my aim was in starting the podcast, and what the podcasting landscape was like at that time vs. now.

I share some personal details of how these past 8 years have helped me to grow and some of the big surprises along the way.

Lastly, I read listener responses to a question I posed on my Substack: "What's your why? Why do you teach yoga?"

One of the biggest benefits of doing the podcast has been the sense of community and connection that has formed. So, I wanted to share your thoughts, feelings, and motivations to celebrate you, too!

Support the podcast by subscribing to Yogaland Substack -- you can read all of the whys from other listeners and get lots more content related to Yogaland, including the Book Club.

And a heads' up that Module II of Jason's online 500-hour starts in just a few weeks! You can go to jasonyoga.com/300 to get all of the details and to enroll.

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5 Essential Ideas for Healthy Shoulders in Yoga

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:04:39 GMT

In this last of our "essentials" series, Jason shares 5 essential ideas for finding ease and stability in your shoulders during yoga practice. On this episode, you will learn:

Why it's particularly crucial to build shoulder stability if you practice vinyasa yoga -- and which joint (of the four) in the shoulder is the most unstable
A common misconception about what to do with your shoulders when your arms move overhead
The cue that you can give when arms move overhead that will prevent neck and shoulder tension (without leaving the shoulders vulnerable to injury)
Why different backbends benefit from different shoulder openers
How to experiment with different rotations of the shoulders in Downward-Facing Dog
How a simple change in your hand placement can create more freedom in your shoulders

To try a shoulder sequence from Jason at home, go to our shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode299

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5 Essential Ideas for a Healthy Core in Yoga

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:48:18 GMT

On this episode, Jason clarifies what we mean when we talk about the core in yoga. Once you're finished listening, the core will no longer be a vague two-dimensional region that you aspire to pummel into submission. Instead, you'll understand:

The difference between the abdominals and the core
The functions of the core -- it contains! connects! supports! It's like a Swiss Army Knife!
The part of the core that is typically the tightest; the part of the core that is typically weakest
How to counteract our tendency to be "up & tight"
What you need to binge on Netflix right now if you haven't already (no this has nothing to do with the core, but you'll thank us later)

Go to the shownotes for links to past episodes -- 5 Essential Ideas for Healthy Hips & 5 Essential Ideas for a Healthy Spine: yogalandpodcast.com/episode298

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The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin

Wed, 31 May 2023 21:35:03 GMT

This week, I speak to yoga teacher, writer, and mama Sarah Ezrin about her new book, The Yoga of Parenting: 10 Yoga Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with Your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself. As Sarah points out right at the beginning of the episode, there are far more than just 10 practices in this book. There are 34 to be exact, but more importantly it's just brimming with both creative and science-backed ideas to help you grow as a parent, increase those oh-so-essential self-regulation skills, and foster connection with your kids.

Tune in to hear how Sarah has applied these practices in her own life, how she balances being a content creator with social media boundaries, how yoga helped her recover from her own tumultuous childhood.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode297

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5 Essential Ideas for a Healthy Spine in Yoga

Wed, 17 May 2023 19:29:15 GMT

Jason joins me this week to share 5 essential ideas for a healthy spine in yoga.

How to distribute your physical and mental attention for optimal spinal health while practicing
One of the riskiest moves for the spine
How shielding ourselves from back pain can lead to a weak back
Whether the spine twists from bottom to top or from top to bottom
When it's beneficial to round the spine (and how we often forget to do this!)

👉 I've linked to some sequences focusing on the lower back as well as upper back, shoulders, and neck. Find them on the shownotes page here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode296

🧘🏽‍♀️ Don't miss these two training opportunities with Jason!

In person + online Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training in London -- learn more here: jasonyoga.com/hybrid
Essential Yoga Anatomy (online training) -- learn more here: jasonyoga.com/anatomy

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Yoga for Hypermobility with Libby Hinsley

Tue, 09 May 2023 02:10:50 GMT

Libby Hinsley is a yoga therapist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy living with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Suffice it to say, she is the expert on yoga for hypermobility. Her new book, Yoga for Bendy People: Optimizing the Benefits of Yoga for Hypermobility. This book is so needed in the yoga community and in the medical community, where a dearth of clarity and education abound.

We cover a lot ground in this episode, including:

The difference between being flexible and having joint hypermobility
What yoga teachers can do if they suspect that a student is hypermobile
Libby's experience of getting diagnosed and how challenging it was to find healthcare providers who understood the systemic affects of hypermobility
How hypermobility affects proprioception, body mapping, and strength
The connection between hypermobility and neurodiversity
Whether or not stretching is beneficial for bendy people

As you'll hear in this episode, hypermobility is complex and you can't absorb it all in one podcast. That's why I've decided to feature this book as my next Yogaland Book Club selection. To join the club, go to my Substack here and enter your email to subscribe: yogaland.substack.com

You can join the club for free, or if you'd like to join an exclusive Q&A with Libby and have access to all of the posts, you can join as a paid member.

Go to the shownotes page for the links and resources that were mentioned in this episode! yogalandpodcast.com/episode295

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Everything You Need to Know About Practicing & Teaching Pigeon Pose

Mon, 08 May 2023 19:29:46 GMT

Learn the best way to practice, teach and troubleshoot one of Yoga's most important hip openers: Pigeon Pose. In this episode, Jason breaks down the Yoga Anatomy of this essential hip-opener and shows you reliable ways to troubleshoot the knee discomfort that some students experience in this pose.

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5 Essential Ideas for Healthy Hips in Yoga

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:16:19 GMT

Jason joins me this week to share 5 essential ideas for healthy hips in yoga.

Also: Jason's Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy is open for enrollment! 🎉 Get the details and register at: learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy

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Seeing our beauty identity through the lens of yoga

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:04:38 GMT

My guest this week is Dara Kennedy, the founder of Ayla Beauty. Having spent more than 10 years in the retail beauty space, Dara started Ayla because she wanted to combine her expertise as a product developer and curator with her passion for yoga and wellness.

I've known Dara (as her customer!) for years and the mindfulness she brings to her business is notable. Her friend and the founder of Twelve Beauty, Pedro Catala, has said that she treats her customers like her best friends -- and it's true, she does! It's part of the intention that she brings to Ayla.

On this episode, I got to ask Dara my burning questions and move fluidly from the meta to the micro topics about beauty, including:

How yoga and meditation have influenced Dara's life and the way that she runs her business
"Hurts so good" beauty and the ways that beauty varies from culture to culture
Is the skin barrier really as important as social media would have you believe?
We also talk about navigating beauty during adolescence and menopause -- two extremely challenging time periods in our beauty lives!
How we can view our beauty identity through the lens of yoga -- with more intuition and curiosity and wholeness.

I put a link to Dara's blog that lists all of the ingredients that her curated product lines avoid, which you can find on the shownotes: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode293

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My how yoga has changed...

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:51:42 GMT

We know that change is a part of life -- it's also a part of the constantly evolving practice of yoga.

As religious studies scholar Andrea Jain says in her book, Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture, “I emphasize premodern yoga’s context-sensitivity, heterogeneity, and malleability, rather than any central quality or essence presumed by some to be present across all systems.”

In other words, yoga has always been malleable and responsive to the context in which it exists.

On this episode, Jason and I talk about how we have experienced change in yoga practice over the past 25 years. We air some of our gripes (changes in Savasana, the abundance of heat-blasted classrooms) and point out some hugely positive changes as well (think: consent, less claim-making, more integration with everyday life).

Would love to know some of your experiences of how yoga has changed, too! If you'd like to share them, subscribe to my Substack where I will start a thread.

For shownotes, go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode292

Thanks for listening and if you enjoy the podcast, please rate, review, & share! It's incredibly helpful to keep us going.

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Essential Sequencing Concepts for Teaching Beginner's Yoga

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:23:49 GMT

These are the five most essential sequencing concepts for teaching yoga classes for beginners.

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Part I: How to structure a yoga class for beginners

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:25:51 GMT

Jason recently did a webinar on how to structure your classes for beginners and there were tons of requests from folks who wanted to be able to re-watch it even after the replay period. So, ta-dah! we are making it available to everyone as a two-part series! Part I focuses on the 5-part class structure that I’ve been using with my beginners for over a decade. Part II will be coming next week!

You can also watch this on our Youtube channel, which you can find at: youtube.com @jasoncrandellyoga

Lastly: If you'd like to join Jason's beginner's course, you can do so here: jasonyoga.com/beginners

And if you are interested in becoming a 500-hour RYT, you can find out more info here: jasonyoga.com/500

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Is stretching really good for you?

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:31:22 GMT

We've noticed the pendulum swinging toward strength in recent years (not a bad thing), and we wanted to offer context for the counterpoint: Stretching. (BTW, This is a great companion to episode 288, 'How much strength does yoga really build?')

We take a big, contextual step back and look at:

What is stretching?
What are the types of stretching?
What are some of the contraindications
Are there still benefits and if so, what are the most effective protocols for increasing flexibility?

At the tail end of this episode, Andrea also interviews Genny Wilkinson, who is on the cusp of opening a brand new yoga and movement studio in the heart of London. Jason will be offering his hybrid 300-hour Advanced YTT there in 2023 so we were excited to learn all about Genny's vision for what promises to be a gorgeous, authentic community space.

Shownotes for this episode -- including links to the previous strength episode and to the London studio, Mission -- can be found at yogalandpodcast.com/episode291

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Anatomy that inspires appreciation and awe -- not stress and self-doubt

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:07:42 GMT

Many of us have an attraction/repulsion thing when it comes to learning yoga anatomy. Why is that? Anatomy reminds us that embodiment is amazing, but it can also be overwhelming and frustrating to feel like we'll never "get it all." Never fear! On this episode, Jason talks about why it's so important to learn anatomy and how to approach it so that you feel empowered and inspired.

We've got lots more anatomy content on our blog, which you can find on the shownotes page: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode290

Also: Jason is launching his Essential Anatomy for Yoga Teachers course soon! Get on the waitlist here: learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy

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How to build your reserve of mental, physical, and emotional resilience with Jill Miller

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:49:20 GMT

So excited to share this week's episode with you: Jill Miller joins me for her fifth Yogaland podcast to talk about her new book, Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience. This is a book that I recommend every yogi have in their library. It gives you the full "behind-the-scenes" tour of complex relationship between the nervous system, brain, gut, fascia, and breath when we are trying to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (aka when we're trying to "down-regulate" or "de-stress"). It also provides myriad options for working with your body and breath to build deep reserves of mental, emotional, and physical resilience.

Jill and I discuss how she continues to heal her body by building parasympathetic endurance, what she means when she says, "The body thinks in feels," how yogis can hone and deepen their breath awareness, how much breath-work we can do to feel the benefits, and what her current practice looks like.

If you order Jill's book by February 27th, you'll get a whole host of perks! Learn more at: www.bodybybreath.com

You can also join me on Substack for a month-long book club focused on Body by Breath! Jill will join us for an exclusive Q&A there, too: yogaland.substack.com

Shownotes for this episode can be found at: yogalandpodcast.com/episode289

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: How to Jump Back Into Chaturanga More Gracefully

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:19:57 GMT

Jumping back into Chaturanga more gracefully isn’t about raw strength—although, a healthy amount of strength is certainly helpful. It’s about using leverage and motion to your advantage. The key to the process is simple: you need to counter the motion of jumping back with greater motion moving forward. This video teaches you 3 essential drills for learning to jump back into Chaturanga more gracefully. You and your students will have great results!

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How much strength does yoga really build?

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:58:33 GMT

Does yoga build strength? The short answer is yes. But does it build enough strength? Jason and Andrea dive into this topic and answer questions such as:

What are the three different types of strength and which type does yoga build most efficiently?
Which regions of the body are more challenging to strengthen in yoga?
Do you need to supplement your strength with something other than yoga?
What about post-menopausal women, who are more prone to muscle loss (sarcopenia) year over year?

Thanks, as always for listening, rating, and reviewing!

If you'd like to study with Jason, we just published his 2023 schedule for online courses and trainings. Check out the 2023 schedule here: www.jasonyoga.com/schedule

Also, join Andrea over on her new Substack community! She's offering more podcast features and info, plus meditations, essays, and chat threads. It's a great way to support the podcast and you can subscribe here: yogaland.substack.com

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Yogaland Teacher's Companion: How to Teach the Most Essential Sun Salutations to Beginners

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:30:03 GMT

Learn how to teach your new yoga students the four most essential sun salutations. This episode includes the benefits, most essential cues, and key focal points to teach your students. It even shows you how to troubleshoot the most common challenges.

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8 Essential Concepts from Yoga Philosophy to Teach Beginners

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:39:55 GMT

Yoga philosophy is so vast, it can be overwhelming to think about how to convey it to beginners (or even in your mixed level classes!) It's one of the reasons yoga teachers lean so heavily on Patanjali's eight limbs -- Look! A list! Everyone loves a good list! And while there's nothing wrong with sharing the eight limbs, Patanjali's worldview is different than, say, the Tantric worldview. This week, Jason shares the 8 philosophical concepts or themes he teaches beginners. It's a macro-view of how he likes to incorporate the teachings and will give you lots of inroads that are accessible to all levels of students.

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10 Essential Asana Concepts To Teach Beginners

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:06:11 GMT

It's January, which means, in all likelihood, more beginners are coming to your classes! On this episode, Jason helps you prioritize 10 essential concepts to convey to beginners when you're teaching asana. This foundational episode will help you take a step back and review how you're teaching your students and it will likely spark your own inner priorities, too!

We're launching Jason's brand new online course, Mastering the Art of Teaching Beginners on January 15th! Learn more about the program by joining the waitlist here: learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

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It's time to create a 4-week series for beginners. Here's how.

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 03:00:40 GMT

Jason is a passionate advocate for creating a simple 4-week series for beginning yoga students. January is a great time of year to do it (obvs), so we thought we'd talk through why a beginners' series is so vital, how to pitch it to your studio, how to price it, and how to create a curriculum that is thorough without being overwhelming.

If you'd like more guidance on how to teach beginners, get on the waitlist for Jason's upcoming online course, The Art of Teaching Yoga to Beginners, here: learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

We also have lots more free teaching content available on our Youtube Channel or on the website. Check out our shownotes to access: https://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode285

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How Yoga and Mindfulness Can Help Your Relationships

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:49:27 GMT

One of the upsides of long-term practice is that you develop skills that help you in your day-to-day life. On this episode, Andrea and Jason share the skills that they've gleaned through yoga and mindfulness practices that have helped them in their relationships -- both with each other and with their loved ones.

Things like -- seeing our reactivity and learning to pause and respond, developing a more stable sense of self, learning to acknowledge and allow others to have feelings, and calmly abiding with our loved ones are just a few of the key points Andrea and Jason talk about.

Coming soon -- a new course with Jason: The Art of Teaching Yoga to Beginners. If you'd like to be notified when have more info and dates for this online course, join the waitlist here: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

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Slowing down doesn't sound sexy or ambitious or entertaining. Here's why it's such a worthwhile skill to cultivate.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:27:33 GMT

Oh the irony. The sweet, sweet irony of going to yoga class to "find balance" or "inner peace" only to find ourselves rushing through Sun Salutations or consistently choosing the "hardest" variation of a pose even if we are way out of our depth. We've all been there. Slowing down is hard. It doesn't sound sexy or ambitious or entertaining. And yet, if we profess the desire to better manage our stresses or to navigate our daily lives with more ease and efficiency and less, well, self-torture, then learning to slow down is a worthy practice.

Jason and I dive deeply into this subject this week and we offer ideas for setting the intention to slow down in your yoga practice. I hope it resonates during the rush of the holidays.

Shownotes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode283

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Navigating the pressure to make vinyasa classes harder, faster, stronger

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:09:11 GMT

I think it's safe to say that if you teach vinyasa yoga in any modern setting you've felt pressured -- either overtly by your boss or subconsciously by an antsy student -- to make your classes "harder." Today we unpack this phenomenon and attempt to get to the heart of it. We talk through what we are responsible for as yoga educators, and what we can let go of. Jason also offers helpful ideas for classroom management.

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Yoga Teachers' Companion: Four Ways to Change Up & Reinvigorate Your Sun Salutations

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:17:23 GMT

You deserve more than just another Chaturanga and Upward Dog--and, so do your students. Here's a tutorial on spicing up your Sun Salutations and adding creativity--while maintaining balance and effectiveness.

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Your 5 Most Common Sequencing Questions Answered

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:45:19 GMT

Jason has recently been answering lots of questions about yoga sequencing lately -- on his recent webinar and Instagram lives -- so we today Jason is answering the five most common sequencing questions that have cropped up recently.

Included in this discussion:

Is it better to do backbends before or after inversions in a sequence?
Where should hip openers go in a sequence?
How many postures can you do on one side in a vinyasa flow before moving to the other side?
Should you do "open-hip postures" or "closed-hip postures" first in a standing vinyasa flow?
What's the best way to prepare for Hanumanasana (aka Splits)?

We have tons more FREE sequencing content for you, which you can find here on the shownotes page: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode280

You can also learn more about Jason's online course, Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, here: learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Sequencing for Backbends

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:06:44 GMT

This is your Ultimate Guide to Sequencing for Backbends. It's a master class that teaches you the anatomical rationale behind intelligent, sustainable sequencing that will help your students do deeper, more comfortable backbends.

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Yogaland Rewind: 4 Sequencing Challenges (And How to Fix Them)

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:52:04 GMT

When it comes to sequencing, there are a few things that trip us up time and time again. Jason’s back on the podcast today to talk about several of the mistakes he’s made himself through the years and how he’s shifted his approach to sequencing to overcome these challenges.

Jason will be running his online course, Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing, again in November. If you'd like to get a preview of the course, he's offering a free webinar November 1st -- The Ultimate Guide to Sequencing for Yoga Workshops. you can sign up for the webinar here: learn.jasonyoga.com/webinar

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: How to Transition Into Half Lotus and Full Lotus Safely and Correctly

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:50:36 GMT

The details of transitioning into Half Lotus and Full Lotus are rarely discussed. Transitioning incorrectly significantly increases the likelihood of injuring the knee in these poses. This yoga teacher's breakdown discusses the anatomy and mechanics of transitioning into lotus with the greatest efficiency and safety--a must for all teachers and practitioners that work with these postures

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The mental, emotional, and behavioral components of the doshas with Sarah Kucera

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:07:06 GMT

Today's guest, Sarah Kucera, is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and chiropractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. In this chat, we talk about Sarah's new book, The Seven Ways of Ayurveda, which helps you hone in on your dominant dosha and how it influences your communication style, your stress behaviors, and your relationships. It is so helpful! Tune in and you will gain insight into how you can manage your love, work, and family relationships by looking at them through the lens of Ayurveda.

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Preparations for Lotus--and, where to put them in a sequence

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:11:03 GMT

Learn to prepare yourself and your students for Lotus (Padmasana). There are countless postures that will help prepare your body for lotus, but these are my 7 favorite!

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Chelsea Jackson Roberts, "The fullness of my experiences make me who I am"

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:49:29 GMT

Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts joins me on the podcast today. You may know Chelsea from her current post as a Peloton yoga teacher, or from her numerous Yoga Journal covers, or as co-founder of Red Clay Yoga, or even from her weekly meditations with her buddy Jennifer Garner.

Accolades and achievements aside, Chelsea is incredibly open, down-to-earth, and self-aware. She shares what it's like to go from working as a third grade teacher to becoming a yoga teacher for a world-renowned company like Peloton and how she plans to utilize her platform to make yoga more accessible to more people who need it.

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A Love Letter for Mums with Naomi Annand

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:33:23 GMT

The lovely and wise Naomi Annand joins me on this episode to talk about her new book, Yoga for Motherhood. This book is one of my absolute favorites -- filled with reassuring words that envelope you like a warm hug, well-curated essays that resonate deeply, and practical yoga sequences to keep you balanced through the stages of mothering. It's the book Naomi wish she'd had when she first became a mother -- and I do, too.

Shownotes: https://yogalandpodcast.com/episode277

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Preparations for Splits (Hanumanasana)

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:22:21 GMT

These are my five favorite (slightly less conventional) preparations for splits (Hanumanasana). In addition to opening up your body, each of these postures helps teach a technical element of the splits.

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The 4 Best Options for Setting up Forearm Balance

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:12:15 GMT

Meet your students where they are by learning the 4 best set-ups for Forearm Balance. You'll learn the pros and cons of each set-up and why these options work for different students.

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Move through malaise & get back on your mat with these practical ideas

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:28:29 GMT

If you've had a hard time getting back into regular studio (or home) practice since the pandemic hit in 2020, you're not alone! This episode is filled with practical ideas to help you get over your malaise and get back to it. If you were looking for a sign -- this is it!

Shownotes: https://yogalandpocast.com/episode276

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Shoulder Openers to Prepare for Handstand and Forearm Balance

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 21:43:26 GMT

This episode features the best shoulder openers to prepare you and your students' bodies for Handstand and Forearm Balance. We'll cover the best strengtheners and techniques for these postures soon in upcoming episodes.

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Do twists detoxify? Unpacking 7 common yoga myths

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:33:38 GMT

Do twists detoxify? Is it safer to jump back to Chaturanga than Plank? In all likelihood you've heard -- or even taught? -- one of the yoga myths you'll hear on this episode. This is a judgement-free zone and not about shaming or guilting anyone! But it's important to unpack some of the idiosyncratic beliefs that get repeated in Yogaland and explore why it's time to let them go.

PS: Is there a yoga myth that we missed? Post it on Instagram and tag @andreaferretti so we can see it!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode275

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Strengtheners for Handstand and Forearm Balance

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:30:47 GMT

This episode features the best shoulder strengtheners to prepare you and your students body for Handstand and Forearm Balance. Make sure to also check out episode 19 where we look at the best shoulder openers for Handstand and Forearm Balance!

HIGHLIGHTS

1:25 External Rotator Strengthener

3:20 External Rotator Strengthener with resistance band

5:32 Two Versions of Dolphin

9:10 One-legged Dolphin

10:15 Dolphin Push ups

12:45 Forearm Plank with natural lumbar curve

14:15 Putting everything together in a flow

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For the past 10 years, Jason has honed his approach by looking to peers outside of the yoga community, in the fields of physical therapy, orthopedics, traumatology, and sports medicine. These collaborative partnerships have enabled Jason to offer the most up-to-date to asana technique, cueing, injury management, and hands-on adjustments. Jason’s goal is to blend the timeless wisdom of yoga philosophy with evidence-based information to create yoga curriculum that helps modern practitioners grow and evolve.

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How to overcome common meditation obstacles and create a practice you love

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:16:05 GMT

This week I'm sharing a topic that's dear to my heart, which is creating a meditation practice that you love. We all face common (often self-imposed) meditation obstacles, from telling ourselves we just "can't do it right," to feeling like we don't have time to stressing ourselves out with an austere approach that feels like drudgery. The truth is that meditation can be a very natural -- even pleasurable -- part of each day that helps you develop the skills and training to navigate life with less suffering and more joy. This episode will help set you up for meditation success!

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How Jason Designed His 200-Hour Online Training, Part II

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 03:31:15 GMT

We've gotten a lot of questions asking about how Jason set up the curriculum for his 200 YTT, so that's what we cover in this episode. Last week was Part I -- we discussed how Jason intends to create community, mentor support, and practice teaching in the online space. This week we go step-by-step through the syllabus!

After you give this one a listen you will know what to expect -- but if you still have questions, don't hesitate to email us at support@jasonyoga.com. OR you can go to this page and chat with us directly: learn.jasonyoga.com/200

Lastly, if you go to this page 👆, you can enter your email address and get a copy of the syllabus to follow along with the episode!

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Harnessing the vagus nerve to "turn on your off switch" with Jill Miller

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:14:34 GMT

What is the vagus nerve? More importantly, why should we, as yogis, care? Jill Miller comes on the podcast this week to help us understand how we can tap into the vagus and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing about the relaxation response. Jill shares her recipe -- "the 5 Ps,"-- for stimulating the vagus so that you can incorporate them into your own practice and teaching.

Find shownotes with links to helpful articles and videos about the vagus: https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode271

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Passion + Creativity as a Recipe for Happiness with Kathryn Budig

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:34:13 GMT

I was so happy to catch up with my good friend, Kathryn Budig on the podcast this week. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author, and innovator whose most recent project is her online community, Haus of Phoenix. Every offering on Haus has Kathryn's passion and creativity infused into it from her recipes to her moving mythology yoga classes to her Inky Phoenix book club. We talk about the wisdom and guts that come with age and the vitality and inspiration that comes from following your passion and creativity.

Go to the shownotes page for links to Haus of Phoenix as well as my previous interview with Kathryn and her book, Aim True: Love Your Body, Eat Without Fear, Nourish Your Spirit, Discover True Balance!

https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode270

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Best Tips for Teaching on Zoom

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:53:18 GMT

Most yoga teachers have been teaching yoga on Zoom for a few years -- but the experience can still be awkward, under-utilized, and daunting. In this episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion, Jason provides you with the most important tips and tricks to get the most out of you and your students from this medium.

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Essential Cues for Practicing and Teaching Twists

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:42:05 GMT

The most common yoga cue for twists, "twist from the bottom-up" needs to be replaced. Why? Because the lower-back doesn't actually twist! Here are 6 better cues that will help you and your students find depth and integrity in all twists.

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12-Minute Finding Spaciousness Meditation

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 GMT

This meditation is one of my favorites: In just a few minutes, you can cultivate a sense of internal spaciousness and ease.

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10-Minute Return to Center Meditation

Tue, 31 May 2022 03:37:02 GMT

This 10-minute meditation offers a physical focal point to help you come back to center.

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13-Minutes of Lovingkindness

Thu, 26 May 2022 20:21:31 GMT

Continuing on with our theme of self-compassion and compassion this week, join me for a 13-minute Lovingkindness Meditation.

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8-Minute Self-Compassion Meditation

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:33 GMT

Practice turning toward yourself with gentleness and self-compassion in this 8-minute meditation.

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Yogaland Rewind: The Science of Self-Compassion

Tue, 24 May 2022 17:52:43 GMT

This week's meditations are going to focus on self-compassion. With that in mind, I decided to re-run a previous episode where I explain the research and benefits on self-compassion. Much of the research -- led by Dr. Kristin Neff — has shown that self-compassion is a more effective way to increase optimism, happiness, curiosity, and connectedness. This episode talks you through the research and offers three very practical ways to incorporate self-compassion in your yoga practice and life.

Shownotes can be found at: www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode265

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10-Minute Meditation: Simple, Quiet Contentment in Nature

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT

Cultivate contentment and happiness by connecting internally to one of your favorite spots in nature. Take in the sights, smells, and feeling tone of nature to help invite a sense of simple, quiet joy.

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7-Minute Morning Meditation: Grounded and at Ease

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:04:43 GMT

Set the tone for your day feeling grounded, light, and at ease with this guided meditation. (PS: I'll be sharing mini-meditations all through the month of May. They're intentionally short and sweet SO THAT YOU DO THEM! I hope you will join me and send me about what you think.)

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Should you wait between a 200-hour and 300-hour training?

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:36:58 GMT

Jason and Andrea explore all sides to the question of whether or not you should wait -- and get a few years of teaching under your belt -- between completing a 200-hour training and starting a 300-hour.

>>> Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Andrea will be offering a month of meditations all through the month of May. You can also join our newsletter list for reminders here: jasonyoga.com/newsletter <<<

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Best Preparations for Bakasana

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:43:39 GMT

Practicing and teaching Bakasana (crow pose / crane pose) is much more accessible with effective techniques. This episode provides you with the four best preparatory postures for Bakasana. It also gives you insight into how to sequence for Bakasana and essential tips for teaching Bakasana.

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Yogaland Rewind: The Sutras, Part III

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:59:05 GMT

Today, we return to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Jason shares three models for applying the eight-limb path to life — The Step-by-Step Model, The Integrated Model, and The Single Limb Model.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode234

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Yogaland Rewind: The Sutras, Part II

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:20:00 GMT

Last week Jason shared the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti. Go back and listen if you haven’t yet! This week, we continue to talk through foundational concepts that Patanjali presents in The Yoga Sutra — citta, vrittis, and the gunas. Jason defines terms and paints a picture of how they all fit together. And we also talk about how much we personally believe that Patanjali applies to our own lives.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episdoe230

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Yogaland Rewind: The Sutras, Part I

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:39:00 GMT

Today is the first in a series of episodes where Jason shares the underpinnings of Patanjali. Most yoga students have heard their teachers reference Patanjali and the text that he is known for, The Yoga Sutra. But rarely do teachers have time to unpack this seminal text. For this episode, Jason shares the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti and the samkya philosophy that informs Patanjali’s worldview.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode229

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The Intersection of Brain-Body Psychology & Yoga with Mona Delahooke

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:30:32 GMT

I want to offer some context for today's episode. My guest is the phenomenal pediatric psychologist and author of the new book, Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids, Mona Delahooke.

Mona is not a yoga teacher; in fact, her life's work focuses on looking beyond children's behaviors to understand the root cause -- which, in most cases, begins by looking at the nervous system.

So, although her work focuses on children and how we parent and teach our children, there is so much beneath the surface that applies to all adults. None of us were parented the way that Mona and her colleagues suggest -- because the neuroscience simply wasn't there when we were kids. Our parents didn't have Polyvagal theory in their back pockets (we talk about this in the episode), they didn't know that the most effective way to manage our behavior was to co-regulate with us, to make sure our "platform" was sturdy, and to practice self-compassion.

Now that we know these things, we have the opportunity to practice them in our own lives; to hold space for them in our yoga classes; to view our friends and family's negative behaviors through the lens of the nervous system instead of instantly judging them.

This is THE stuff for me right now -- the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and applied yoga philosophy or mindfulness. This is where we have the power to change our own lives and the lives of those we come into contact with.

To break it down, in this episode here are a few of the things we cover:

Mona's three-part framework for how to measure the state of the autonomic nervous system, and how to utilize it in working with children
New research about interoception and how interoceptive awareness can help children develop emotional literacy
Co-regulation and how it’s different from coddling or spoiling a child (plus how yoga teachers use it in their classes, even if they don’t know it!)
Why she feels that flexibility is the cornerstone of resilience for children and adults alike

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode261

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: The Key to Bakasana and Other Arm Balances

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:49:00 GMT

This episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion breaks down the single most important key to practicing and teaching Bakasana and other arm balances.

Watch the companion video: https://jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep14/

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Yoga Includes Me with Sarah Henderson

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:17:53 GMT

On today's episode, I speak to Sarah Henderson, a yoga teacher who specializes in teaching adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sarah's parents were role models of advocacy after her younger sister, Hannah, was born with Down Syndrome. And Sarah has followed in their footsteps -- before she became a yoga teacher, she worked at an inclusive preschool, in respite care, and as a developmental evaluator. Add to that the many different types of yoga training Sarah has under her belt -- including training with Jivana Heyman of Accessible Yoga, with Matthew Sanford, and with Jason -- and Sarah has a an incredible toolkit to draw from as she works with her students.

On this episode, Sarah shares many useful insights such as:

How one of her teachers encouraged her forge her own path and teach this population of adults
How she sequences her classes based on the training she's done with Jason
The tools she uses to people who learn and process things differently
Why she believes “presence is participation”
How teaching this community is different—and, perhaps more importantly, how it’s the same as teaching anyone else

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode260

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Cultivating a Mindful Media Practice with Melissa McLaughlin

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:37:43 GMT

To quote this week's guest, yoga teacher and social scientist Melissa McLaughlin, "How we engage with our phones is changing our minds." In other words, we are on our phones being constantly bombarded by information. How do we navigate this reality and maintain our sanity? How do we cope with the rush of adrenaline that comes when we see a strongly-worded opinion that we disagree with? Perhaps most importantly, how do we continue to stay engaged as citizens of the world and not allow our devices to lead us into cynicism/shutting down/complete burnout?

The answer is simple although not easy -- it starts with mindfulness practice.

Melissa shares many insights with us including:

How to be a more conscious consumer of social media—especially observing the feelings that arise before you reshare
What to do when you feel overwhelmed by something happening in the world or something that you see in the media
Tips for having tough conversations about media with friends and family members with differing viewpoints
What yoga philosophy has to say about living in a world that feels chaotic

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode259

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This is Your Brain on Yoga with Dr. Daya Grant

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:35:37 GMT

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening in your body and brain during asana and meditation, today’s conversation is going to fascinate you. Our guest is Dr. Daya Grant -- a neuroscientist, sports psychologist, and mental performance consultant -- who explains the growing research on mindfulness and meditation and how these practices are beneficial to the brain.

We cover a lot of ground in this interview including:

How yoga and meditation affect the brain, both structurally and functionally
What happens to the brain during breathing practices like alternate-nostril breathing (which Daya says is one of the most widely studied pranayama exercises)
How she helps athletes use mindfulness, asana, and yoga philosophy to enhance their performance
What it was like having a meditation practice growing up impacted her, and how she’s carrying on that tradition with her own son

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode258

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Teaching Yoga Students to Breathe Skillfully

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:26:24 GMT

Beginning yoga students often struggle to breath properly in class. As a yoga teacher, we want to provide our students with skillful, accessible techniques to support their journey. This discussion shows 3 simple, universally beneficial ways to help your students learn to breath when they practice yoga.

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Teaching Yoga Students to Breathe Skillfully

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:57 GMT

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A Story of Hope in Los Angeles with Katharine DeShaw

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:52:44 GMT

When today’s guest, Katharine DeShaw, found out her beloved yoga studio, Center for Yoga in Los Angeles, was closing she took matters into her own hands.

Katharine, who is a consultant in philanthropy and nonprofit management, went to work making phone calls to raise community support and funds to allow Center for Yoga to open its doors again.

It's an inspiring story of how the yoga community came together to keep this iconic space -- which had been in business since the 1960s -- open and thriving despite continuing challenges of re-opening during a global pandemic.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode257

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Cultivating Resilience with Yoga

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:00:25 GMT

Today, Jason and I are talking about resilience--a concept that has become even more important as life continues to shift and change during the pandemic.

We touch on:

*What resilience is and why yoga is a particularly helpful practice to help cultivate it.

*Why having a routine AND allowing some flexibility within that routine is a good strategy for building resilience

*Two different types of resilience - adaptation and responsiveness - and why they're both helpful in different situations

*What yoga philosophy adds to the discussion in regard to your sense of self

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode256

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Best Modifications and Alternatives to Chaturanga

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:58 GMT

This episode supports yoga teachers by breaking down the 3 best modification and 3 best alternatives to Chaturanga.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep11

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Finding Inspiration for Your Yoga Practice

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:06:02 GMT

No matter how much you love yoga, eventually you’ll reach a point where you aren’t as inspired as you once were.

Today’s episode is all about finding inspiration for your practice again. It’s relevant for any yoga student, of course, but we also touch on the challenges specific to yoga teachers. We offer some advice for those times when your yoga practice is feeling a little less like an escape and more like, well, work.

We talk about:

Why it’s important to challenge yourself at least once a week
Different mediums for finding inspiration
Why the advice to practice exactly what you teach (and only what you teach) is bad advice
Simple reminders to keep you connected
How to deal with plateaus

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode255

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Teaching Chaturanga Safely

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:00:07 GMT

Teaching Chaturanga safely and effectively is simple when you understand how to keep the shoulders stable. This episode discusses how to teach Chaturanga safely, unpacks the principles and actions that underscore safety in Chaturanga, and examines some important exceptions to these rules.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep10

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Key Tactics for Creating Content Consistently

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:31:42 GMT

Like it or not, if you're a yoga teacher today part of your job is marketing your yoga classes to the public. One of the best ways to do that is to consistently create great content.

This week's episode will help get you out of your content rut and into creation mode. We talk about:

✳️ Easy ways to come up with content ideas

✳️ The mediums/formats that we think are most useful right now

✳️ How to create structure to make it easier to publish

✳️ What to do if you feel like you aren't getting any traction

PS: I will be relaunching my online course, Content Blueprint for Yoga Teachers soon with updated lessons. Join the waitlist 👇 and I'll send you an early bird discount code when it goes on sale!

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: How to incorporate yoga philosophy into your classes

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:00:23 GMT

In this episode of Yogaland's Yoga Teacher Companion, Jason discusses how to effectively incorporate yoga philosophy and wisdom in your classes. You'll learn how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of including philosophy, where to effectively insert it into your sequence, and the value of being simple, clear and genuine in your approach.

We've got so many helpful resources for yoga teachers and students!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/F7xK8S5a524

▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice:

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Making Peace With Money with Chioma Njoku

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 04:08:14 GMT

I've waited years to bring someone on the podcast to talk money because I wanted to find someone who was knowledgeable about finances and also deeply connected to the practice of yoga. I found her in this week's guest, financial coach and accountant, Chioma Njoku.

Here are a few of the things we cover:

* Why Chioma feels many yoga teachers are uncomfortable with money

* The mindset issue that keeps many in the yoga community from making good financial choices

* Her own personal struggles with money (even though she is a professional accountant!) and how her yoga practice helped her be more responsible with her money

* Practical money advice for yoga teachers—such as what to consider when you price yoga classes, finding a bookkeeper and financial coach, and more!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode253

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Effective Core Strengtheners (and When to Put Them Into Your Sequences)

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:00:20 GMT

Learn my favorite go-to core strengtheners--and, where you can put them in your practice and classes to create sustainable, integrated core-strength.

We've got so many helpful resources for yoga teachers and students!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AV2IZAU0ivI

▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice:

www.jasonyoga.com/blog

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The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome for Yoga Teachers

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:57:15 GMT

Most of us have felt insecure from time to time. Occasionally that insecurity shows up as imposter syndrome, or feeling like a fraud or unworthy of the position you hold.

On this episode we explore the different reasons imposter syndrome might arise for yoga teachers and how to reframe things so that you don't get in your own way. We also reflect on the role that gender can play, and when imposter syndrome might be an important signal that you don't want to ignore.

Show notes: https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode252

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: 5 Best Practices for Shoulder Mobility

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:21 GMT

Learn my 5 favorite postures and transitions for creating greater shoulder mobility. You'll also learn where I like to include these postures in my personal practice and sequences.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Mx5toKzyKkg

▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice:

www.jasonyoga.com/blog

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Helping Kids Self-Regulate Through Yoga with James Woods

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:50:17 GMT

My guest on this episode of Yogaland is therapist and yoga teacher, James Woods. About 10 years ago, in his work a therapist in the juvenile justice system, foster care system, and mental health system, James felt like he was not able to make an impact the way he'd hoped.⁠

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When he discovered yoga, he felt like he found himself and his purpose -- and he decided to bring it to the kids and teachers in his community.⁠

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On this episode, we talk about how yoga was the perfect adjunct to James' training as a therapist, the importance of teaching kids self-regulation, and how essential it is to feel a sense of belonging.⁠

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James also shares a very wise(and crucial!) approach to take if you'd like to teach yoga in schools. ⁠

Show notes; http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode251

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: 5 Postures to Increase Hip Mobility

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:34 GMT

Learn my 5 favorite postures and transitions for creating greater hip-mobility. You'll also learn where I like to include these postures in my personal practice and sequences.

Watch the video that goes with this episode: https://youtu.be/cORXqn6t8ZE

We've got so many helpful resources for yoga teachers and students!

▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice:

www.jasonyoga.com/blog

🎙 Listen to my wife Andrea's yoga podcast, Yogaland for interviews that make you laugh and think:

www.yogalandpodcast.com

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Cultural Appropriation & Healing the World With Kindness with Reema Datta

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:17:29 GMT

This week's guest -- Reema Datta -- is an Indian-American teacher, speaker, humanitarian, author and musician who has dedicated her life to offering yoga as a holistic practice leading to healing and lasting peace.

Reema grew up in a family of yogis, having learned first learned yoga philosophy from her grandfather, Ayurvedic cooking from her grandmother, and sacred song and mantra from her mother.

On this episode of Yogaland, Reema shares her history and how she developed her approach to teaching yoga for emotional healing. She also addresses cultural appropriation in yoga and the narratives of shame and victimhood that she finds problematic.

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Welcoming beginners (and being a beginner) in the yoga room

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:56 GMT

It's the new year, which usually means an influx of new students! How can you support them? And how can you navigate being the newbie? Jason offers his ideas for both on this week's episode. ///

Don't forget to join our email list so you don't miss all of the new content coming up this season! We've got a roster of new guests plus Jason's new short videos, Yoga Teacher's companion: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletter

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode249

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Yoga Teacher's Companion: Building Strength in Your Flexibility

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:01:26 GMT

We don't simply want greater flexibility. We want flexibility that we can control--and, we want to be strong in our flexibility. In this discussion, Jason breaks down the terms "passive range of motion," "active range of motion," and "end-range strength." You'll learn how these phenomenon relate to each other and how to incorporate these techniques into your teaching and practice.

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Let's End The "Flexibility vs. Mobility" Debate in Modern Yoga

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:52:47 GMT

Understanding the relationship between flexibility in mobility--and, gaining clarity on these terms--is essential as a modern yoga teacher. All too often, flexibility and mobility are thought of us separate phenomenon. This discussion will help teachers and practitioners, 1) accurately understand these terms, 2) show the relationship between flexibility and mobility, and 3) explain where I like to focus on these two attributes in my sequences.

If you'd like to watch this episode, you can find it on our web site:

http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep4/

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Yogaland Teacher's Companion: 5 Creative Yoga Poses to Prep for Backbends

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:03:53 GMT

Mobilizing your hip-flexors and quadriceps is the most essential preparation for backbending. Learn Jason’s 5-favorite yoga poses to prep for backbends — and where you can easily include these postures in your sequences. These are creative preparations — his own variations on essential poses like Anajaneyasana and Natarajasana but with a unique spin. Enjoy!

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Yogaland Teacher's Companion: How should you tilt your pelvis in backbends?

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:35:30 GMT

Should you tilt your pelvis toward your thighs or away from your thighs when you backbend in yoga? The answer depends on the body-type of the student.

Learn how tilting your pelvis can change your backbend -- and which option is best for you and your students.

I will put links to our backbend sequences on the shownotes page, here: www.yogalandpodcast.com/ytc-ep2

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Yogaland Teacher's Companion: 5 Ways to Create More Comfort and Space in Wheel Pose

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 04:03:26 GMT

Learn 5 simple, commonly-overlooked ways to help your students create greater comfort, depth, and space in their Wheel Pose.

Hint: you DON'T need to make your students keep their feet hip-width apart. And, yes, you can even let your students turn their feet out slightly.

Learn about these options and more.

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"If I don't slow down, I don't do something new..."

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:30:08 GMT

When life gets busy and demanding, it's easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you've got to work harder to "get it all done."

But what if you simply made the decision not to get it all done? Can you let go of something on your to-do list and give yourself some time to slow down right now?

This episode is all about why it's important to slow down as yoga teachers, students, and content creators. It's your permission to let go (even if just a little) and return to your sources of inspiration.

Quick announcement! Jason is hosting a free live webinar next Wednesday, 12/15/22 all about balancing flexibility & mobility. Go save yourself a seat at jasonyoga.com/webinar

Shownotes: You can find them at www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode248

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How to Keep Your Yoga Practice Consistent When Life Gets Busy

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:33:45 GMT

When the holiday mania hits, it's all too easy for your yoga practice to fall by the wayside. This week Jason and I challenge you to do the opposite -- prioritize your practice so that you've got the energy and attention you need to truly enjoy this season! If it were easy, we wouldn't have to have this conversation, so we offer our time-tested strategies for keeping your yoga practice a continuous thread that supports and nourishes you.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? How to Use Mindfulness to Navigate the Holiday Season

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:36:46 GMT

Tis the season!

It's the official start of the holiday season in the United States this week. And while there is much to love about the holidays, there’s no denying that this time of year can also be really difficult for many people.

In this episode, we’re talking about how yoga and mindfulness can help you handle the toughest holiday situations--from challenging family dynamics and loneliness to unmet expectations.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode246

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How to Prevent Yoga Injuries

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:16:46 GMT

In this episode, which we first published earlier this year, Jason and I tackle yoga injuries. There may not be a way to completely prevent all injuries, but we’re sharing some best practices that teachers and students can practice to minimize the risk.

We cover a lot of ground, but here are a few top-level points:

* Why there’s no one “right” way to approach any pose in order to prevent injury.

* The four key things you should consider in regards to injury prevention

* The types of hands-on adjustments that Jason advocates against

* How to find equilibrium and balance in yoga poses

Show notes: http://www.yogaland.com/episode245

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How to Help Students with Back Pain

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:29:43 GMT

According to the CDC, lower back pain causes more global disability than any other condition. In one study, 25% of U.S. adults reported back pain in the previous 3 months. Given these harrowing stats, yoga teachers are bound to have students with back pain come to class seeking relief. On this episode, Jason succinctly shares the two most important principles for yoga teachers to know when trying to help students both stave off back pain and work with it while practicing.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode244

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Yoga for Breast Cancer with Marcia Mercier

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:13:38 GMT

Today, my guest is Marcia Mercier, a fellow breast cancer survivor and yoga teacher in the U.K. More than two decades ago, Marcia found that the methodical approach of an Iyengar Yoga class was incredibly grounding in the aftermath of breast cancer treatment. Studies corroborate Marcia's experience: Yoga offers a broad array of benefits for breast cancer survivors, from reducing cancer-related fatigue to building bone density, from easing insomnia to improving overall emotional well-being.

Marcia shares her story as well as how she developed a a unique system for reaching women in need of yoga for breast cancer during the pandemic.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode243

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Why we (still) practice yoga, Part II

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:00:48 GMT

This week, we continue our conversation about the big picture WHY -- that is, why we practice yoga. We muse over the magic of consistency, the power of agency, and how we all need community even if the way that we show up looks different from each other. -->> Go check out our freshly redesigned website complete with podcast collections for easier binging! www.jasonyoga.com Also, to join the waitlist for Jason's Preventing Injuries course, click here.

Shownotes: www.jasonyoga.com/yogaland-podcast/episode242

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Why we (still) practice yoga...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:12:07 GMT

It’s hard to believe that Jason and I have been practicing yoga for about 25 years—that’s a quarter of a century! You’d think that in that amount of time we would have gotten what we need from our practice—and you’d be right.

But yoga isn’t the type of practice where you learn what you need and move on. It continues to meet your needs as your circumstances shift and change. That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode: All the reasons we keep showing up for our yoga practice after all these years.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode241

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Will breaking with convention break your back?

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:14 GMT

“There’s more than one right.” This is something that Jason says often during his trainings. It applies to many different types of yoga postures (and many life circumstances, too!).

For today’s episode, we’re talking about how it applies to backbending. Do you really have to keep your feet hip distance apart and parallel to each other? And what’s the risk of playing with different types of alignment?

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode240

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Nobody likes how they look on Zoom

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:14:58 GMT

Jason has recorded hundreds (if not thousands!) of hours of asana and lecture videos in the last few years. And yet, it might surprise you to learn that he’s still a little self conscious about how he looks on video.

Everyone has insecurities—even yoga teachers who have been getting in front of students for decades. So, on today's episode we're talking about some of our insecurities. We hope the conversation helps you feel less alone if you've ever felt this way and inspires you to keep showing up for your students anyway.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode239

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4 Templates for Making Your Sequences More Consistent

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:05:17 GMT

On last week's episode Jason shared why consistency is key when it comes to class planning and sequencing. This week he shares how to actual implement a consistent class curriculum with four different approaches or templates to crafting great yoga classes that keep your students coming back.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode238

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4 Yoga Sequencing Challenges (And How to Fix Them)

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:04:08 GMT

When it comes to sequencing, there are a few things that trip yoga teachers up time and time again. Jason’s back on the podcast today to talk about several of the mistakes he’s made himself through the years and how he’s shifted his approach to sequencing to overcome these challenges.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode237

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Why sequencing is a modern yoga teacher's most important skill

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:21:57 GMT

Ninety minutes is a really long time to stand in front of a group and talk, no matter how much you know about the topic! That's why having a clear plan is key for yoga teachers. (Because, as Jason points out, if you don't have some sort of plan, you'll either go off on random tangents or run out of things to say.)

Today, Jason shares how he plans his yoga class sequences so his students are engaged and learning something meaningful every time. Plus, he addresses one of the most common objections yoga teachers give for not planning (creativity) and why he believes having a structure actually gives teachers more room to be creative, not less.

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Your students are not your brand ambassadors

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:50:26 GMT

What do you hope to teach your students when you teach yoga? Is it to make shapes with their bodies? How about your teacher trainees -- is it to memorize and repeat your sequences and study only with you? This week, Jason shares the foundational values that inform his educational style, namely helping students become clear, critical, and independent thinkers that value context and understand different perspectives.

Teaching this way means that you welcome questions, you allow a diversity of opinions, you encourage students to -- gasp! -- have more than one teacher or modality, and yet you still hold a container for so that your teaching is clear and accessible. ⁠

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode235

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The Sutras, Part III - Three Approaches to the Eight Limbs of Yoga

Tue, 25 May 2021 03:22:13 GMT

Today, we return to Patanjali's Yoga Sutra and Jason shares three models for applying the eight-limb path to life -- The Step-by-Step Model, The Integrated Model, and The Single Limb Model. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear 5th anniversary messages from listeners!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode234

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5 years of Yogaland (and counting!)

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:04:02 GMT

Can you believe we've been podcasting about yoga for 5 years!? For this special anniversary episode of Yogaland, Jason and I reflect on lessons we’ve learned through the years and the things that have surprised us most about our podcasting. Thanks for being a part of the journey.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode233

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The Neurobiology of Trauma + Yoga with Sarah Kadel

Tue, 04 May 2021 04:09:38 GMT

I'm so happy to have Sarah Kadel on the podcast today. Sarah is an Austin-based yoga teacher who is serving as a mentor teacher in Jason’s online advanced teacher training this year. I wanted to share her story with you because I think the world needs to hear her message about how yoga can be so helpful for those who have suffered with trauma in their lives.

Sarah shares:

* How yoga helped her understand and move past addiction

* What the newest body of research says about the neurobiology of trauma

* Helpful tips for yoga teachers who hope to make their classes trauma-informed or more friendly for students with all types of trauma

* What to look for (and what to avoid) when you are looking for a trauma-informed yoga teacher

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode232

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Yoga, Chai and a Dog

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Today Jason and I are talking with Archna Mohan and Deepak Mohan, the hosts of the wonderful yoga podcast, Yoga, Chai, and a Dog, We touch on some of the things we have in common: podcasting, yoga, and what it's like to work with your spouse.

We also ask a lot of questions about some areas where we differ. They share how yoga isn't something they "learned" growing up in India--it was just a part of their culture and a way of life. Deepak explains why he considers himself a non-yogi. And Archna talks about her background in the health and fitness industry and opens up about what it's like being a South Asian yoga teacher in the U.K.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode231

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The Sutras, Part 2: Defining citta, vrittis, and the gunas

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:36:34 GMT

Last week Jason shared the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti. Go back and listen if you haven't yet! This week, we continue to talk through foundational concepts that Patanjali presents in The Yoga Sutra -- citta, vrittis, and the gunas. Jason defines terms and paints a picture of how they all fit together. And we also talk about how much we personally believe that Patanjali applies to our own lives.

Shownotes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode230

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The Sutras, Part I: Unpacking Purusha and Prakriti

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 02:52:12 GMT

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode229

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Jason shares his six cores of yoga

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Today, Jason shares his approach to the six cores in yoga -- the philosophical core, the traditional hatha yoga core, the respiratory core, the skeletal core, and the two muscular cores.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode228

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The Art of Deep Rest with Tracee Stanley

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:51:34 GMT

I think of today’s guest, Tracee Stanley, as the queen of Yoga Nidra.

n this episode, Tracee shares about this the practice of deep rest and why it is so healing. She also offers some suggestions for how to experience those benefits more fully--like taking your practice outdoors and getting in touch with nature. We talk about everything from how to drop into Yoga Nidra if you’re prone to anxiety to what it was like to teach to Oprah and Gayle.

Shoe notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode227

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Body Positivity as a Practice with Amber Karnes

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:29:49 GMT

Amber Karnes -- the founder of Body Positive Yoga and the co-creator of the Accessible Yoga Training -- is my guest this week! Amber shares her story of how yoga has helped her change her relationship to her body, from one that was punitive to one that's more accepting and present. Amber offers so much insight and guidance in this conversation including:

- How body positivity is not a linear path with an endpoint -- it's closer to recovering from addiction in that you are always in recovery

- Resources for a "weight neutral" approach to health

- The fatphobia that we may be complicit in when we bash our own bodies

- Why behaviors are more important than body size

- The vital question to ask ourselves every time we consume media

- The importance of doing body positive work while you are in community

I'm so grateful to Amber for sharing the years of research and work she's done in this space.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode226

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The Upsides of Online Teaching with Erin Jorich

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:58:19 GMT

Today’s guest is Erin Jorich, a yoga teacher from Minnesota who is also serving as a mentor teacher in Jason’s 300-hour teacher training this year. I really enjoyed learning more about her path from an MTV-taught dancer in her college years to becoming the talented yoga teacher she is today.

I also found her perspective on the positive aspects of teaching yoga online refreshing. We agree that there’s something authentic and real about practicing with people who are in the comfort of their own homes--whether their cameras are on or off!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/episode225

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Grief, Mr. Rogers, & Holding Space with Adam Hocke

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:21:00 GMT

This week, my guest is U.K. based teacher, Adam Hocke. Adam -- like Jack Workman in episode 221 -- is serving as a mentor in Jason's current online teacher training program. Adam is such a talented teacher in his own right -- balancing thoughtful and precise vinyasa yoga with his unique brand of warmth and humor. Adam and I spoke about many things but the common thread was one of my very favorite topics: emotions. He shared how yoga helped him through devastating grief, how he endeavors to incorporate self-compassion into vinyasa classes, and how he surrendered his role as a theatrical showman to become a yoga teacher who holds space for his students to feel their feelings and experience their own yoga.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode224

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Tara Stiles on intuitive, unconventional yoga practice and teaching

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:41:38 GMT

This week, I’m talking to Tara Stiles, co-founder (with her husband Michael Taylor) of Strala Yoga in NYC. We cover a lot in this interview -- from how she started sharing yoga on YouTube 12(!) years ago to Strala's humble beginnings in Michael's apartment, to how it has grown and evolved into a practice that integrates Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qigong. Equal parts artist and entrepreneur, Tara has carved her own path and followed her intuition to create a successful career and a vibrant community.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode223

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Repurposing Yoga Content - All Teachers Need This Shortcut

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT

This week, Jason and I are talking about something I think every modern yoga teacher needs to embrace: The art of repurposing content!

It can feel like a grind to create new content for every yoga class, every social media post, and every email. Luckily, you don't have to!

I'll let you in on a little secret--no one will mind if you use the same concept or theme in several different ways across different platforms. Most won't even notice. By repurposing your yoga content, you’ll save precious time and energy, show up for your students, and give yourself space to keep creating, too.

If you’ve ever felt burnt out or overwhelmed by all the different types of content you have to create as a yoga teacher, don’t miss this episode.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode222

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Transformation & Technology with Jack Workman

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:22:04 GMT

Happy New Year! I’m so excited to be back after a long holiday break!

Today’s guest is Jack Workman. Jack took Jason’s advanced teacher training when he was just 15 years old, and now he’s a full-time teacher living in San Francisco. He talks about how he came to be interested in the practice at such a young age, why he decided to teach, and how this has shaped his life. We also talk about how Jack has adapted his teaching during the Covid 19. He jumped right in, embracing technology and starting his own YouTube channel.

You won’t want to miss this special, timely interview.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode221

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Bonus Episode: Teaching Yoga + Mom Life = Possible!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Today, I have an inspiring story to share with you that I think many of you will relate to.

Erin Landsee is a yoga teacher and mom of three who had finally found a work-life balance that worked for her family--teaching yoga at a local college. Like so many, she found herself starting over when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. With little kids at home 24/7, it wasn't all smooth sailing. But with a little extra creativity and perseverance, Erin pivoted and made things work for her family. It sounds like it's better than ever!

Listen in to find out how she shifted her business to make it work with her busy work-from-home life.

I'd also love to hear from you! Do you have a story about how this pandemic has shaped your teaching? Email me at andrea@jasonyoga.com.

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episodebonus2

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On Leadership in Yoga

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Today, Jason and I dive into the topic of leadership in the yoga community. People love their yoga teachers--so much! And while there’s a lot of good that comes from that, it can also set up an unbalanced power dynamic. We talk about the student-teacher power differential and some of the circumstances that put yoga teachers at risk of (knowingly or unknowingly) abusing their power.

Then, we get into our thoughts about how to know when to trust a yoga teacher, some of the problems with blindly following a yoga lineage, and subtle (but powerful) ways yoga teachers can step down off the pedestal.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/episode220

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Tapping into our resilience

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:36:56 GMT

As the world edges ever close to the one year mark of being in the midst of a pandemic, many of us are feeling weary. This week, Jason and I talk about resilience -- how it's been tested and how we tap into it using the tools from our yoga practice both on and off the mat. Hope it helps you tap into your own resilience during these challenging times.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode219

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Bonus Episode: How Farm Yoga Was Born

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:19:05 GMT

After podcasting for four years, I want to feature YOUR voices--people who study with us. Today, I'm sharing a story from listener Elisabeth Brower, a yoga teacher from Oregon.

I love how creative she has been with her teaching during this challenging time.

I'd also love to hear from you! Do you have a story about how this pandemic has shaped your teaching? Email me at Andrea@jasonyoga.com.

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Getting Serious about Joy with Bradshaw Wish

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:27:57 GMT

We can all use a little more joy and creativity in our lives right now -- especially after months of teaching and taking online yoga classes. Chicago-based yoga teacher Bradshaw Wish is just the breath of fresh air we all need. It matters not that much of the world is going back into lockdown -- Bradshaw's annual Mariah Carey Christmas Flow must go on! We talk about this upcoming not-to-be missed event, how it came to be, and how creating space for joy and creativity is a deeply important part of Bradshaw's intention as a yoga teacher.

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode218

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Our 2020 Gratitude Lists

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:59:18 GMT

We're getting into the spirit of Thanksgiving in Yogaland! This week, Jason and I are sharing the things we’re thankful for right now (yes, even in 2020!). We feel especially grateful for all of YOU!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode217

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Unity in Yoga & Embracing Yoga's Roots

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:02:11 GMT

Today's guest, Susanna Barkataki, is the author of a new book on yoga's history and culture called Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice. This book is a call for all who study yoga to take a deeper look at how we interact with Indian culture, how we use our privilege, and how we can advocate for more equity within the practice we love.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode216

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Andrea Jain on her new book, "Peace Love Yoga"

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:09:20 GMT

Religious Studies professor Andrea Jain is back on the podcast -- this time to talk to Jason about her new book, "Peace Love Yoga: The Politics of Global Spiritualization." Jain's book explores the connection between global spirituality and neoliberalism. While Jain acknowledges that yoga is healthy practice, she's concerned by the ways in which modern yoga (she uses the U.S., Canada, and India as examples) has been commodified and packaged to encourage complacency (think: "good vibes only" culture) and often overshadows the action that's required to create a more equitable world. It’s an eye-opening interview hosted by Jason. (PS: To hear the previous interview with Andrea Jain focusing on her book "Selling Yoga," listen to episode 200)

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode215

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Troubleshooting Knee Pain in 3 Families of Poses

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:41:42 GMT

This episode scratches the surface of how to approach knee pain in yoga poses. Jason talks us through how he approaches knee pain in Pigeon Pose, Bridge Pose, and Virasana (or Vajrasana, which is sitting on your shins).

Shownotes include a link to our blog: 3 Backbend Cues for Tweaky Knees & Hips. Visit yogalandpodcast.com/episode214 to check it out!

You can also train with Jason next week in his newest online program: Better Way to Flow: Preventing + Managing Common Yoga Injuries: www.jasonyoga.com/injuries

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Abby With the Rods

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:54:56 GMT

On today's episode, Jason talks with Portland yoga teacher Abby Kraai about her experience of teaching and practicing yoga with scoliosis. This episode is packed with practical info about how to help students with scoliosis approach different yoga poses, which postures that people with varying degrees of scoliosis might want to avoid, and where to go to learn more.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode213

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How to Stay in Your Lane as a Yoga Teacher

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:40:08 GMT

What do you do when a student comes to you hoping you can help them with an injury? Just what is appropriate or inappropriate? How can you help students heal while not overstepping into the realm of medical clinician? Find out on today's episode!

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode212

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Yoga Teachers: Should You Ask Students to Disclose Injuries?

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:30:22 GMT

It was once common practice for yoga teachers to start every class with a simple question: "Is anyone working with any injuries or medical conditions?" On this episode, Jason talks about the reasons that this question does -- and does not -- hold up. The goal isn't to tell teachers what to do, but to share the pros and cons so that you can make the decision for yourself.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode211

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4 Ways to Prevent Yoga Injuries

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:23:34 GMT

In this episode, Jason and I tackle yoga injuries, There may not be a way to completely prevent all injuries, but we're sharing some best practices that teachers and students can practice to minimize the risk.

We cover a lot of ground, but here are a few top-level points:

* Why there’s no one “right” way to approach any pose in order to prevent injury.

* The four key things you should consider in regards to injury prevention

* The types of hands-on adjustments that Jason advocates against

* How to find equilibrium and balance in yoga poses

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode210

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Sequencing for Twists and Backbends with Jason Crandell

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:47:00 GMT

As yoga practitioners we all know that the body is amazingly complex -- and there is so much to learn when it comes to getting the body into those shapes we call yoga poses. But even though yoga postures are complicated, yoga sequencing doesn't have to be. On this episode, Jason explains his simple yet thorough approach to sequencing for twists and backbends.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode209

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Q&A - Jason Answers Your Questions about Rotation of the Hip and Shoulder Joints + More

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT

It’s been a while since we devoted an episode to answering listener questions, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week.

In this episode, Jason tackles a few of the questions that have been submitted recently such as:

*Internal or external hip rotation in forward folds? (A simple question with a not-so-simple answer)

*Does that upper arm bone externally rotate in Chaturanga?

*Is passively stretching a muscle or group of muscles (like the psoas and other hip flexors) that is both tight and weak a good idea? Or is there a better way to approach?

*Any tips on floating from Uttanasana to sit and jumping through?

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode208

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Anti-racism and Allyship in Yogaland with Jennifer Hutton

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT

I’ve received a lot of questions from white yogis recently about how we can be better allies to our BIPOC friends and studio owners in the community. My guest today, Dr. Jennifer Hutton, offers insightful guidance for this type of self-inquiry.

Jennifer is a pediatric physical therapist from Nashville with a passion for nurturing children with developmental delays. She’s also become a leader in talking about anti-racism, and what it means to be an ally. She recently gave a webinar on the topic to 600 viewers and raised more than $10,000 for the National Association of Black Physical Therapists.

On today’s episode, Jennifer shares her framework, which includes awakening, education, self-examination, and action. I’ve learned a ton from her and I hope you do, too!

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"Put on Your CEO Pants" with Andrea and Jason

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:39:16 GMT

Helping yoga teachers make a decent living is something Jason and I are both passionate about. So in this episode, Jason and I have a candid conversation about what it takes to have a successful yoga business--particularly, how to get noticed by potential students online.

The big takeaways: Yes, it takes time and energy to grow a following online, but it is very doable, too. And there’s more good news! You don’t need as many “followers” as you might think in order to do what you love and grow a thriving business as a yoga teacher.

Here’s a few other points we make in the episode:

* Why Andrea says it’s time to shush any voices of self-doubt and put your “CEO pants” on so you can start making the online content your students want and need

* One of the biggest misconceptions about yoga influencer teachers on social media -- their income might not be coming from teaching yoga classes

* Advice on how to make authentic, genuine connections online with potential students.

* A few do’s and don’ts for online content creation. For example DO define your content scope and DO create a content calendar. But don’t expect overnight results.

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode207

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"The Pelvis is Everything" with Judith Hanson Lasater

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:59:20 GMT

If you've practiced yoga for awhile, it's likely that you've heard a sweeping generalization about alignment in a pose. Often these generalizations get passed around until they become cemented as absolute truths -- when in fact, they're really just true under certain conditions at certain times. Or they're simply myths.

My guest today is Judith Hanson Lasater, who addresses all of this in her newest book, "Yoga Myths: What You Need to Learn and Unlearn for a Safe and Healthy Yoga Practice."

Here are a few highlights from our conversation:

* We talk about how she is handling shelter-in-place and how it's affected her teaching

* Her thoughts on “right and wrong” in yoga and how she frames that conversation instead

* 3 common cues you might hear in yoga class that she says are based on myths about the body

* When it’s appropriate to question something that you’ve learned from your yoga teacher

* Why she says the pelvis is everything!

Show notes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode206

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Episode 205: Let's Talk Yoga with Arundhati Baitmangalkar

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:55:16 GMT

My guest this week wears so many hats! She's a yoga and Bollywood dance teacher, studio owner (Aham Yoga in Redmond, WA), and a brand new yoga podcaster! (Her pod is called Let's Talk Yoga.)⁠

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Arundhati hails from Southern India and moved to the states with her husband seven years ago. In her own words, "I've built a successful business as an immigrant, WOC yoga teacher with no business background, no Handstands -- just pure instinct and the free information I found on google. There are very few Indian, immigrant yoga teachers out there. And even fewer South Asian owned yoga studios."⁠

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I loved connecting with her and hearing her story. I'm also grateful to her for sharing openly from her perspective as a South Asian woman -- how does she feel about the word Namaste at the end of class? What are the things that feel different in yoga spaces in the West? And what are some ways that she's been made to feel invisible in yoga rooms in the past? Thank you, Aru, for leading with such an open heart!

Here are a few things we talk about:

* How she got her start in yoga after years as a professional Bollywood dancer, and how that blossomed into a thriving studio business

* The creative way she runs her studio that keeps her costs low, and her focus on the yoga

* Her thoughts on Western yoga students referring to each other as “yogi” and beginning and ending class with the word 'Namaste'

* A peek into her new podcast (Jason is one of her first guests!), and what we can expect to learn from her in future episodes

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode205

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How YOU doin? An update on teaching and practicing during the pandemic

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:55:24 GMT

We’ve been giving a lot of tips for bringing your teaching online during the pandemic lately. This week, we talk through the challenges both teachers and students are going through. Then, we offer some thoughts and creative ideas (many of them from our students) on how to cope with those challenges. The challenges -- overcoming Zoom fatigue, the broken teacher-student “feedback loop,” the absence of manual adjustments, and the additional challenge of finding + retaining students. The solutions? Ideas for engaging yoga students and bringing back the sense of community we’re all craving right now, focusing on growth, innovation, and taking this time to plan classes. *Plus, we share our best advice for yoga students as they are navigating this new normal

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode204

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Your students need you. How yoga teachers can show up.

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:40:30 GMT

This week, Jason and I chat about a topic that's near and dear to my heart: Creating online content to help grow your teaching business. We don't yet know how COVID is going to impact the future of yoga teaching. But there's one thing I know for sure: Creating online content is incredibly beneficial. It helps you grow, it helps you hone your voice, it attracts students who are interested in your approach. There are so many reasons! On this episode I share my top five, plus some key ideas for how to get started.

If you'd like a print-out of the takeaways from this week's episode, head over to the shownotes page:

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode203

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"I'm a Black Yoga Teacher in Appalachia" with Kristin Booker

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:33:47 GMT

Today’s guest is writer, illustrator, and yoga teacher Kristen Booker. For the past decade, Kristen has built a successful career as a freelance writer in New York -- her work has appeared in Elle, Marie Claire, Refinery 29, Well+Good, and more. A year ago -- just after finishing her yoga teacher training -- Kristen returned to her hometown of Charleston, West Virginia to care for her aging mother.

On this episode, Kristen shares her experience of going home and teaching yoga in a part of the world that has more traditional values than she’s used to. While she’s quick to point out that racism (both overt and implicit) is not a location-specific problem, her experiences have given her insight, which she eloquently shares in today’s episode.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode202

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Riding the Waves of Life with Jaimal Yogis

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

It's safe to say that we need all the help we can get right now to stay grounded. You might remember Jaimal from episode 61 where we talked about his memoir, All Our Waves Our Water. This time around we focus on Jaimal's newest book for kids -- Mop Rides the Waves of Life. This book is so sweet and clear and meaningful with beautiful visuals by artist Matthew Allen. It gives kids a relatable way to practice mindfulness of feelings every day. Whether you are a kid or an adult feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain grumpy, Mop offers a very relevant reminder to ride the waves as they come. Jaimal and I talk about what inspired him to write his first children's book, how Mop came to life, and we share our experiences of letting go during COVID.

Check out the shownotes page for links to Jaimal's book for your littles and try his meditations with your kids, too!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode201

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The Globalization of Yoga with Andrea Jain

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:04:57 GMT

On today's episode, I speak to author and religious studies professor Andrea Jain about her book, Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture. Her book is one of the best I've read in terms of tracing the globalization of yoga without oversimplifying it or vilifying modern yoga's evolution.

We cover a lot of ground in this interview. Here are some highlights:

Is it true that yoga is of Hindu origin and, if so, does that mean that Is the way we practice yoga in the West cultural appropriation?

How can Western yoga practitioners educate themselves about cultural appropriation and practice in a way that is respectful to the culture where yoga originated?

Jain makes the case that yoga shouldn’t “belong” to any one group of people.

We talk about “Godmen” and why the relationship between teacher and student opens the door to abuse of authority in yoga as well as other groups.

Jain makes the case that yoga as it is practiced today could be considered a religious practice. And we go into the pros and cons of looking at it that way.

She also gives us an overview of her next book, Peace, Love, Yoga: The Politics of Global Spirituality, which will be available in September.

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Anti-racism‌ ‌and‌ ‌Allyship‌ ‌in‌ ‌Yogaland‌ ‌with‌ ‌Jennifer‌ ‌Hutton

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMT

My guest today is Jennifer Hutton, a pediatric physical therapist from Nashville. As a physical therapist, Jennifer is passionate about teaching others to use rock tape (more on that in the episode!). But she’s also become a leader in talking about anti-racism, and what it means to be an ally of the movement. She recently gave a webinar on the topic to 600 viewers and raised more than $10,000 for the National Association of Black Physical Therapists.

Here are the highlights from the episode.

*How watching her cousin, who has Cerebral Palsy, go through his therapies inspired her to become a physical therapist

*Her approach to working with children by helping each individual child accomplish what’s possible for them regardless any any diagnosis they might have

*She talks about times when she has seen racism in her professional life and explains how she has learned to respond

*We talk about the framework for allyship she presented in her webinar, including awakening, education, self-interrogation and examination, and action

* Plus, how this can apply to yoga teachers and studio owners so that they might make their classes more inclusive to BIPOC

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Faith Hunter, "You can't be spiritual and not stand for something."

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:33:07 GMT

On this episode, I’m joined by Washington, DC yoga studio owner and world-traveling yoga teacher Faith Hunter. You may remember Faith from episode 37 where she shared her story of coping with the loss of her brother. I wanted to check in with Faith to find out how she's doing, to ask her about her new projects, and to get her take on how the white yoga community can be more actively anti-racist and support the BIPOC community.

A few things we cover:

* Faith talks about her new online platform, Embrace Om and her new talk show, Spiritually Fly Lifestyle

* We talk about the tendency to bypass or ignore the problem of racism within the yoga community

* She shares how yoga studios can take steps toward supporting the BIPOC community

* We talk about the importance of representation, inclusive language, and collaboration

This is the first of many conversations I hope we have within our community.

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The Goats of Anarchy Episode

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:42:24 GMT

This week, you get to hear Jason and I interviewed by Bridget Riepl of New Jersey Yoga Collective. It was part of a fundraiser for Goats of Anarchy -- those goats needed a new barn and we were happy to support.

Bridget asked us about a whole host of topics -- from the history and intention behind this podcast, to the advice we have for yoga teachers and students grappling with the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic to making yoga more inclusive practice.

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Yoga in the Time of Covid

Wed, 27 May 2020 04:49:12 GMT

There's no doubt that Covid-19 has changed the current landscape of how we practice and teach yoga. On this special episode (recorded live via Zoom with Jason's recent online teacher trainees), Jason and I talk through about the important conversations that will need to happen between studio owners and yoga teachers as things open up. We also talk about how this time of uncertainty calls creates space for creativity. And lastly to my yoga teachers: Please start your own email newsletter. And send it consistently. This is my wish for you. ❤️

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Teaching Yoga Online? Here's How to Protect Yourself Legally

Tue, 12 May 2020 01:44:46 GMT

If you’re a yoga teacher who teaches online, you might wonder if there are extra steps you should take to protect yourself.

The short answer is, “Yes!” But it isn’t as difficult or confusing as you might think.

This week, I ask Sarah Waldbuesser, an attorney for coaches and online business owners, to explain, in simple terms, the legal documents and liability releases for online businesses we need to protect our business.

We cover:

* Why types of legal documents and disclaimers you need on your website to protect you legally

* Is it OK to crowdsource legal documents?

* What precautions you need to take if you offering yoga classes online for free or accepting donations vs. paid online yoga classes or courses

* Plus, we talk about how to find out whether your liability insurance will cover your online yoga classes or not

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode195

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Yoga for Seniors with Carol Krucoff

Tue, 05 May 2020 03:39:06 GMT

Although they are largely ignored when mainstream media covers yoga, seniors age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment in the United States. Today's guest, Carol Krucoff, has been teaching seniors (and training yoga teachers) for nearly two decades at Duke Integrative Medicine. She's also co-author of the book, Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief. I'm a fan of Carol's well-researched yet warm and down-to-earth approach to teaching this population.

We talk about how she creates a welcoming, safe environment for seniors, common poses that are contraindicated for conditions like osteoarthritis or heart disease, and what it means to take an integrative approach.⁠

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PS: Seniors can take FREE classes with Carol right now through Duke University!! The link is on the show notes page. Please pass it on to those who would benefit.⁠

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode194

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Yoga Sequences When You're Short on Time

Fri, 01 May 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Wondering what to practice when you're short on time? We've got you covered! Jason shares simple sequence ideas for days when you only have 10, 20, or 30-minutes.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode193

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Our Favorite Poses Right Now

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Jason and I share what we are practicing in our own home practice right now.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode192

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How to Make Your Yoga Practice a Habit

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:55:43 GMT

Thanks for being here! We are a husband and wife team -- we've spent our lives and careers immersed in the principles of yoga and meditation so that we can live in the most embodied way. Jason travels the world leading teacher trainings. Andrea is host of Yogaland podcast, which has garnered 3.4 million downloads. Our aim is to support you wherever you are on your path through weekly podcasts, online classes, online courses, teacher trainings, and ongoing teacher development.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode191

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3 Ways to Create a Yoga Home Practice Sequence

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Have you ever gotten on your mat to do a home yoga practice and your mind goes completely blank? Or perhaps you're tired of practicing the only set sequence that you have memorized. Jason shares three simple approaches to help you come up with your very own satisfying, efficient sequences.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode190

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5 Myths About Doing Yoga at Home

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Jason busts 5 commonly held myths we have about home practice. Don't let your beliefs about how things "should" be keep you from doing the practice that you love!

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Creating digital yoga content beyond daily livestreams

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:55:43 GMT

On this episode, we talk through five potential options for offering yoga content beyond daily livestream classes.

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Emotions, expectations, and growth mindset

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:35:30 GMT

You might be feeling lonely or lost. You might be feeling like other teachers have got this online thing figured out. You might be putting pressure on yourself because, as a yoga teacher (or student), you should have your emotions fully managed so that you can continue to hold space for others who need you. We’re here to give you a reality check.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode187

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Getting paid for teaching yoga online

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:15:38 GMT

Should you charge for your online classes? If so, how much? Does providing free classes de-value yoga? We delve these questions about payment and more on this episode.

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How to Sequence Your Online Yoga Class

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Should you practice with your students or try to gauge the room by peering at the little boxes on your screen? Which postures and themes are most important for your students right now? How quickly should you get students moving and how long do you offer Savasana? Find out on this episode!

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How to Be an Exceptional Online Yoga Teacher

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:53:37 GMT

Learning to teach yoga online is vital right now. But if you're used to teaching yoga in person, it can feel really daunting! On this episode, we break down what you can do to feel more comfortable and truly connect with your yoga students -- even through a Zoom room.

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Bringing Yoga Trainings Online During COVID-19

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:23:59 GMT

As people across the country are home bound amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in-person yoga classes and teacher trainings have come to an abrupt halt. The entire yoga community has been scrambling as we try to figure out how to best serve our students.

For this bonus episode, Jason and I talk to Shannon Roche and Catherine Marquette from Yoga Alliance to get some clarity on their recommendations for finishing trainings up virtually. (Yoga Alliance has made an exception that trainings that are currently in session may be finished virtually. As of this recording, they’ve said that this exception will last until April 13, 2020, but they are considering extending it for longer.)

Since we know that so many teachers will be moving their yoga classes and trainings online during this uncertain time, Jason and I also chime in with our tips for teaching and learning online.

Here are the highlights:

* We talk about what yoga schools need to do to get the formal OK from Yoga Alliance to continue their teacher trainings and continuing education programs online.

*Jason shares his insights about making the transition to teaching classes online, and gives his tips for best practices to keep students more engaged and the class moving fluidly. This is something that can be a challenge without having a room full of students to read and offer you verbal hints about their energy level and interest on the topics you address.

* Andrea shares her experiences and advice as both as an avid online learner and course creator.

* We also share some of the tools we love to keep track of all of our virtual offerings.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode183

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Yoga Training for First Responders with Olivia Mead

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 03:23:04 GMT

Soon after deciding to teach yoga to first responders, yoga teacher Olivia Mead decided to go through fire and police academy. She wanted to develop authentic yoga classes that would resonate with -- not alienate -- first responders. She also wanted to develop yoga classes that would give first responders tools to use on the job. She wanted her classes to be directly relevant and applicable, not esoteric. Her devotion to understanding her student-base has been a great success. Mead now heads up Yoga for First Responders, a non-profit that provides on-site yoga classes and teacher training programs. In this interview, she shares her approach, how she structures classes, the language she uses and some of the success stories from her students who are on the front-lines of public safety everyday.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode182

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On Becoming a Yoga Teacher

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:12:59 GMT

Yoga teacher trainings have changed a lot over the years. When I did my 200-hour training years ago, I jumped in without knowing what to expect. I loved my training, but it was more of an immersion than a teacher training.In this episode, Jason and two of his long-time teaching assistants, Adam Hocke and Adam Husler, join me to talk about their approach to yoga, and what they will bring to the August 200-hour yoga teacher training with Jason at Triyoga in London.

BONUS: As a special bonus for this episode, Jason has created a 12-minute video that walks you through one of the sequences in his teacher-training manual. Go to jasonyoga.com/200hour to find out more.

Show notes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode181

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3 Backbend Cues for Tweaky Knees or Hips

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:53:05 GMT

Jason and I recorded this episode live at LoveStoryYoga in San Francisco at the Module 1 Advanced Studies training. Since the students are currently focusing on the hips and legs, we thought we'd take a look at backbending techniques. Jason unpacks some of the conventional wisdom about the alignment of this category of poses and then offers some unconventional options for those who don't fit the blueprint.

The bottom line is this: Since there are many different body types, there is often more than one "right" way to approach pose alignment.

We talk about:

* Three different approaches to try to troubleshoot knee pain during backbends

* When it might be OK for the feet to not be perfectly parallel in backbends like Urdhva Dhanurasana

* Why Jason no longer subscribes to any hard rules for how to tilt the pelvis in backbends (in other words, whether you should "tuck" the tailbone or not) and what he does instead to find a balanced arc

* Strategies for preparing the arms and shoulders for postures like Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose or Wheel Pose)

Show notes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode180

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Healing from an eating disorder with Nicole Bell

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:58:08 GMT

Most of us struggle with body image on some level. Depending on a lot of factors yoga can be instrumental in helping us learn to love and accept our bodies--or trigger us. Today’s guest, Nicole Bell, has experienced both sides first hand.

Nicole's spiral into Anorexia coincided with her intense love of Bikram yoga. As she tells it, the classes were more like punishment than a refuge for her. Years later she found herself in a yoga studio again, only this time she has a very different mind set. “Even after all the restricting and after bullying myself and my body for so many years, I’m finally starting to listen,” she says. “I don’t need to do the full bind all the time or all of the Chaturangas. I’m not trying to prove myself to anybody. I’m trying to make myself feel good. That’s it.”

Her story is a powerful reminder that we are all struggling in one way or another. As she points out in this episode, finding a practice that raises your awareness of how you speak to yourself and encourages you to be kinder is one way to come through it stronger, wiser, and more capable.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyogacom/podcast/episode179

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How to manage hypermobility in the yoga room with Jules Mitchell

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 22:20:11 GMT

You may have noticed a pendulum swing when it comes to yoga poses that require extreme amounts of flexiblity. Just as we glorified the idea of throwing both legs behind our head in Yoganidrasana, many of us are now worried that we've been doing too far, exploiting our "hypermobility" and potentially causing soft tissue injuries or arthritis down the line. But what exactly is hypermobility? Is it the same thing as being flexible? Can we tell if we or our students have it? Most importantly, what do we do about it?

For this important episode, I've invited biomechanics researcher Jules Mitchell back to help clarify. (You can also hear Jules on episode 160, "The Science of Stretching and Strength.")

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode178

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A Young Yoga Teacher Tells His Story

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:07:00 GMT

This week, I'm joined by Tabay Atkins and his mom Sahel Anvarinejad. Tabay contacted us awhile back to inquire if we’d be OK with a 14-year-old attending one of Jason’s advanced teacher training modules. It turns out that when Tabay was 11, he became one of the youngest certified yoga teachers in the U.S, and he has been teaching donation-based yoga at his mother’s studio in San Clemente, CA ever since.

As a mom myself, I’m always interested in what it takes to help young kids get into yoga and mindfulness, so I thought it would be fun to talk to Tabay about his journey and why he’s decided to deepen his understanding of yoga through advanced trainings. The stories that both he and his mom share warmed my heart, and I know it will warm yours too.

A few things we talk about:

* Why Sahel got her start in yoga and how it made Tabay want to practice even though he was only six years old.

* How Sahel's experience of healing through yoga led Tabay to want to become a teacher.

* How they discovered vegan cooking and eating together.

* What we can expect to see from Tabay in the coming years.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode177

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Making Yoga More Accessible with Jivana Heyman

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:07:00 GMT

Today's guest is Jivana Heyman. Jivana is the founder of Accessible Yoga, an organization that focuses on "sharing the benefits of yoga with anyone who currently does not have access to these practices, and with communities that have been excluded or underserved." Jivana seamlessly weaves together his background in social activism with his passion for yoga in his latest book, Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body." He has a unique ability to honor and respect the yoga tradition while making it so beautifully clear and simple. One of my favorite parts of the book is how he describes yoga as, "calm mind, open heart."

We also talk about why he feels that yoga, at its core, is naturally inclusive and accessible to all, what it means to do "advanced yoga," and his vision for a truly accessible yoga classroom.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode176

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Before You Teach Your Next Yoga Class, Do This..

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:46:13 GMT

Last week, Jason shared what to do when you feel like you've taught the worst yoga class of your life. This week, he’s sharing a few tips for getting in the right headspace before you teach so that you’re more likely to show up for class feeling calm, present, and confident.

We cover:

* How to get grounded before you teach a yoga class -- and why this is a big challenge for so many yoga teachers

* Strategies for using the first few minutes of class to get yourself in the right mindset to teach

* Why having a plan and a back-up plan (a go-to sequence that you know you teach well) can be a saving grace as a yoga teacher

* Why it's important to teach what you're practicing at home

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode175

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How to Survive Teaching the Worst Yoga Class Ever

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:52:16 GMT

All yoga teachers have their off days. Even those who are as experienced as Jason. This week, Jason’s back on the podcast to share his insights on how to recover from those times when a yoga class you’re teaching just doesn’t work out the way you hoped it would.

He shares:

* Why the class you’re teaching probably isn’t going as badly as you think

* One thing to be mindful of when you are in the midst of teaching a less than stellar class. (This is what Jason says he struggles with most.)

* Two practical things you can do during class to handle anxiety that might come with feeling like you’re teaching a bad class

* The most important thing to do after you’re finished teaching a class you feel wasn’t up to par

* Plus, a pep talk for teachers who think they're students aren't engaged--or worse--pack up and leave in the middle of class.

Show notes: Jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode174

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The Amazing Benefits of Self Compassion

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 03:36:14 GMT

Happy New Year! It’s so good to be back for another season of Yogaland.

My wish for you in this new year (and new decade!) it’s to develop compassion for yourself. And in this episode Jason and I talk about why compassion plays such a huge role in personal development and why you have to learn to be kind to yourself before you can show up for others in your life.

We talk about:

* The difference between self-care and self compassion

* Why our brains are wired to cling to the negative and ignore the positive

* I share my favorite 3-part definition of self compassion from author Kristin Neff

* How we use these principles to develop a meditation habit that sticks in my online course, Start Your Year with Self Care (starting next week!)

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode173

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What we learned in 2019

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 04:26:41 GMT

Can you believe this is the last Yogaland episode of 2019? This week, Jason and I reflect on the many ways we’ve changed and grown during the past year, we talk about our favorite episodes, the year’s biggest challenges, and what you can expect from us in 2020.

Here a quick overview of the episode:

*We talk about how Jason’s teaching has shifted in the last year + a few of my biggest moments of the year

*We share what have been our biggest challenges of the past year

*We also let you in on what new and exciting projects you can expect to see from us in 2020

*Plus, we talk about some major events from 2019, like the passing of YogaWorks founder Maty Ezraty, and how they impacted our lives.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode172

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Is Yoga Enough?

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:08:33 GMT

This week, Jason and I are tackling another common question that modern yoga students ask: Is yoga enough to keep you healthy? Or do you need to do other forms of exercise to stay fit?

The answer, of course, depends on the goal. But we chat about our own thoughts as long-time practitioners and weigh in on some of the benefits we’ve noticed from adding additional forms of exercise into our routines.

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Seane Corn's Revolution of the Soul

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 14:00:00 GMT

International yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn joins us this week. Seane recently added another title she says she never thought she’d hold to her list of accomplishments: Published author. Her new book, Revolution of the Soul, is a powerful mix of personal narrative and a thoughtful unpacking how yoga and mindfulness practices + other healing modalities can help one’s personal healing journey.

The book is raw and real--she tells her story from the beginning and goes into such detail that it’s hard not to relate. This interview takes us behind the scenes of Seane's process and how she uses her own trauma and pain to help others.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode170

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Jason's Tips for Handling Challenging Students

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Whether you're yoga teacher or a student, you've witnessed:⁠

⁠

** The Moaner -- The student who seems to be enjoying class a leetle too much.⁠

** The Rebel -- The student who's just gotta do their own thannnng (and ignore what the rest of the class is doing)⁠

** The Savasana Protester -- So what if everyone's in Savasana? She's kicking into Handstand and no one's gonna stop her.⁠

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We talk about all of the behaviors -- and more -- on this week's podcast. Tune in to find out how Jason handles these uncomfortable (yet common!) yoga room behaviors.⁠

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New Yoga Alliance Standards Explained

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 02:50:49 GMT

For decades Yoga Alliance has been the main credentialing body for yoga teachers and schools. But the organization has been widely criticized for being nothing more than a list service that teachers feel required to pay for. Over the past few years, the leadership at Yoga Alliance has changed and current CEO, Shannon Roche, is my guest this week. My goal for this interview was to get a full picture of what the goals are within the organization right now, how they plan to provide real value to yoga teachers and schools, how they are addressing sexual misconduct and ethical violations, as well as the outcomes of their most recent major project -- The Standards Review Project. Shannon also took the time to answer listener-submitted questions.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode168

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Feel the Heat: The Pros and Cons of Yoga in a Heated Room

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 03:32:23 GMT

One of the more polarizing topics in modern yoga is the merits (and potential dangers) of attending yoga in a heated room. (To be clear, we're not talking about Bikram or Bikram-derived sequences in this ep; but vinyasa in a heated room.) So, this week Jason and I share what we believe are the pros and cons: How can you assess whether it's better for you physically? Does it encourage mental steadiness or is it distracting? And can you really "sweat out toxins?" All this and more this week!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode167

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Fall Self Care: The Power of Essential Oils with Elena Brower

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:31:07 GMT

The scent of lavender wafting from every local yoga studio’s doors may be a relatively recent phenomenon, but essential oils have been used to bolster health and well being for thousands of years, says this week’s guest Elena Brower, who is a New York yoga teacher and Doterra wellness advocate. If you’re curious about how essential oils work, which ones are best for certain situations, and how to use them to help keep you and your family at optimal health, this episode is for you.

Here’s what we talk about:

* Essential oil basics: Their history, how they’re made, how to tell the difference between a quality oil and a synthetic one, how to use a carrier oil, etc.

* Three ways to use essential oils: Aromatically, topically, and internally. (Plus, Elena shares her reservations about people using essential oils internally.)

* The qualities and uses of the most popular essential oils. Elena talks about her favorite oils for relaxation, meditation, public speaking, grounding, uplifting, skin issues, and muscle aches, as well as which oils are best to help you stay healthy during the cooler fall and winter months.

* Other ways she uses oils for emotional health, skincare, and around her house everyday to keep things smelling fresh and to ward off potentially harmful bacteria.

* More about the multilevel marketing business model that several popular essential oils companies use—including DoTerra. , Elena responds to criticisms about that business model and explains why she’s an advocate for MLMs with integrity.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode166

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Yoga as a Haven Through Breast Cancer with Susanna Harwood Rubin

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 02:59:26 GMT

It's October. Which means it's Breast Awareness Month. It's not an easy month for breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, or for those who have lost loved ones to the disease. So, for this episode I spoke to Susanna Harwood Rubin, a yoga teacher who has been raw and real about her own struggle with breast cancer this past year. Susanna shares specific ways that her practice supported her through her cancer experience, what you can do to support a loved one with cancer and more. I both hope this episode helps anyone who has been touched by breast cancer -- and even those who haven't. (That said, this episode could be triggering, so please take care of yourself and only listen if it is helpful to you.)

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode165

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How to Nail Your Yoga Teaching Audition

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:59:57 GMT

You want to leave your yoga audition with a big fist pumped saying, "Nailed it," right? This week's episode can help -- Jason gets real about how to ride the waves of the modern yoga job audition, where you get a very short amount of time to showcase your skills, your approach, and your personality. ⁠He offers his thoughts as well as some commiseration.

Here’s an overview of what we cover:

* The one thing that the yoga teacher hiring manager is likely looking for from yoga teacher auditions

* Keep it simple. Give a few solid instructions for each pose, take your time, and make contact with the students.

* How to handle nerves and step into the role of the teacher, even when you don't feel confident

* What to do if you don’t get the job + some encouragement for yoga teachers who are in the process of establishing themselves

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode164

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Yoga, Science, and Healthcare with Lara Benusis

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 05:23:33 GMT

This week, I’m talking to Lara Benusis, a longtime yoga teacher and yoga therapist who has taught yoga in a healthcare setting for years. (She was the first full-time yoga teacher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.)

She’s also on the PhD track at Columbia University studying applied physiology. Her focus is exploring the efficacy and mechanisms of exercise and yoga on the survivorship of cancer.

Lara is a wealth of knowledge and a critical thinker. I love what he has to say about yoga research and her ideas for how yoga can be better

integrated into the healthcare system.

Some of the things we talk about are:

* Why it’s important to study yoga from a scientific perspective, the challenges of defining yoga in a clinical setting, and the challenges of using human research subjects in studies

* The research pyramid - and why some types of research or more reliable than others

* What she thinks of Yo science and how to separate the good, research-backed data from unsubstantiated claims

* How her role as a researcher has changed her approach to teaching yoga

* Her advice for yoga teachers who are interested in working within healthcare

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode63

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Jason's Guide to Teaching Private Yoga Sessions

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:22:05 GMT

Being a yoga teacher takes skill, knowledge, dedication, and often, perseverance. But you can have all of those things in spades and never quite earn enough money teaching group classes to be financially secure. Not to mention, racing from one studio to the next teaching group classes can be draining—both physically and mentally. One way to avoid this kind of burnout and bolster a your income is to find a few regular private yoga clients—something Jason enjoyed doing for many years.

In this episode, Jason shares his best advice for both the business and methodology of teaching yoga privates.

You’ll learn:

* Why it’s important to diversify the ways that you teach, both for business reasons and to help you avoid burn-out

* How teaching private yoga sessions can build your skill set as a yoga teacher

* How to start finding private students and how to price those sessions

* How to help students set goals and structure sessions around that

* A few ground rules to put into place before you take on a new private client

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode162

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The Getting to Know You Episode

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:49:19 GMT

I am so excited to share this new season of Yogaland with you! This week, we kick off the season with a live episode that Jason and I recorded at triyoga in London during Jason’s recent teacher training.

If you’re a long-time listener, you might know that both Jason and I identify as introverts. So, we understand why some students tend to shy away from speaking up or asking questions in a large group settings. Jason encourages engagement by asking students in his trainings to split into smaller groups and share what they love about the practice.

Today, we’re answering those questions ourselves, so you can get to know us a little bit better, too.

You’ll learn:

* Our yoga origin stories (why we went to our first yoga class, what it was like, and what kept us coming back!)

* What teachers have been most influential for us through the years and how different approaches to the practice have helped us become the yoga practitioners we are today

* How and why we decided to make the leap from student to teacher

* How we feel that podcasting is similar and different from teaching yoga

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode161

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The Science of Stretching (and Strength) with Jules Mitchell

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:00:00 GMT

For our season two finale episode, we’re talking to Las Vegas-based yoga teacher and author Jules Mitchell. We dive deep into the biomechanics of yoga in this episode and talk about Jules’ new book, which is a comprehensive look at the science of stretching.

We can’t cover the whole book in this short format, but I think you’ll find the highlights are fascinating, thought provoking, and relevant to the broader discussions we’re having in the yoga community today.

We talk about:

* Why it was so important to Jules to define the anatomy terminology in her book (and why Jason tries to do the same thing in his trainings) + Why language is so important in the yoga room!

* She explains what compressive load and tensile load means for listeners

* Hypermobility, the pros and cons of passive stretching, and her recommendations for students who are really flexible. Plus, Jules shares why she cautions teachers against diagnosing students with hypermobility (what to do instead).

* The long-held myth that strong and flexible are opposite concepts

* Her thoughts on yoga as a lifelong practice and whether yogis should incorporate other types of movement and exercise into their routines

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode160

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Live Q&A: Thoughts on Creating Authentic Content and Curriculum

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:06:54 GMT

If there’s one topic that eludes yoga teachers most, it’s not the correct angle of the front knee in Anjaneyasana. It’s how to teach yoga and make a livable wage. We recorded this week's episode live at Jason’s 300-hour training at Lovestory Yoga in San Francisco and answered student questions creating content that's authentic and sustainable.

We talk about:

* Why quality is so much more important than quantity when it comes to content--even in the fast-paced world of social media

* A few ideas for diversifying your streams of income so you’re not relying solely on public yoga classes to pay your bills

* How to decide how much content to give away

* How to get beyond the daily grind to create a teaching curriculum

* When to hire others to help you scale your business (and what to contract out)

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode159

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Closing the Wellness Gap with Nicole Cardoza

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:37:30 GMT

Today’s guest is Nicole Cardoza, founder of Yoga Foster. I couldn't be more excited about Nicole's mission to bring more movement into classrooms across the country. Her approach is innovative, too -- Nicole's background in tech inspired her to create a platform that offers yoga curriculum and teacher trainings to classroom teachers. It's a scalable idea and one that empowers classroom teachers to bring mindfulness breaks into their classrooms throughout the day. I love the idea of yoga being incorporated into the school day in a seamless way. Nicole also opens up about her recent experience doing a cover shoot with Yoga Journal and how important it was for her to speak out about a surprise cover survey they did after the fact. I ask her how she handled a situation that was shaming, ignorant, and racist and turned it into an opportunity to help others.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode158

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A story of love, loss, and the path of motherhood with Anne Cushman

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT

I've talked a lot on the podcast about how motherhood has changed my yoga practice. I know first-hand how easy it can be to fall into the trap of mom guilt and feeling like you just can't keep up with your practice and the demands of your family life.

So, I'm so excited to share this episode with Anne Cushman with you. Anne writes beautifully about motherhood as a spiritual practice in her new book, The Mama Sutra: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Path of Motherhood.

Anne shares:

* The creative process of writing a book, why it took her until her son went off to college to finish her latest book, and how her yoga and meditation practice helped her to be kind to herself through the whole process

* How, in many ways, motherhood is such a good way to experience spirituality. Plus, how it differs from the types of spirituality practices that have been traditionally passed down by men.

* Anne shares some profound insights for people who feel that they "should" be spending more time on their yoga mats or meditation cushions

* Her retelling of the birth of Siddhartha, the Buddha, from his mother's perspective

* How she coped with experiencing a full-term stillbirth and the anxieties that come with getting pregnant again after a tragic loss

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode157

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Using Yoga to Tap Into Your Intuition with Erica Rodefer Winters

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:38:39 GMT

This week, we're talking to Erica Rodefer Winters, a yoga teacher in Charleston, SC who specializes in teaching prenatal yoga and postnatal yoga.

When the magical, "natural" birth of her first daughter didn't go to plan, Erica reflected and changed her approach the second time around. Instead of magical thinking, she leaned into her intuition and used her yogic tools to go deeply inward and trust herself. She uses this guiding philosophy now when she teaches her students. It's a great reminder to trust your gut at any phase of life when you're unsure of the next course of action.

We talk about:

* Her yoga origin story and how her first teacher inspired her

* Why she teaches prenatal yoga (even though she didn't love prenatal yoga classes during her first pregnancy)

* How she uses yoga asana, breathing, and mindfulness practices to tap into her intuition -- a practice that helped her during the birth of her daughters. And a couple ways that she helps her students to learn to listen to their intuition, too.

* Plus, how she leans on that inner wisdom for all the tough decisions that come up for her now in parenting and other aspects of life.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode156

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Creating a Pranic Budget with Sarah Kucera

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:42:21 GMT

This week I talk to Sarah Kucera, author of The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook: Holistic Healing Rituals for Every Day and Season, all about her book and what Ayurveda can teach us about taking care of ourselves. If you’ve followed this podcast for a while, you know that I think self-care is vitally important in order to live a happy, healthy life. (I even created an online course about self care!) You might also know that I dabble in Ayurveda, and I’m fascinated about what little nuggets of wisdom I can learn from yoga’s “sister science.”

So, I was thrilled when I came across a new book that talks about Ayurveda from a lens of self care.

We discuss:

* How Sarah’s struggles with feeling low-energy and stressed led her to look for solutions from Ayurveda and write her book

* The Ayurvedic clock--and why your bedtime and waking time is as important as the number of hours you sleep

* Why self care can be accessible to all (even those who are short on time and/or money). She explains why it doesn’t have to be “all or nothing.”

* Sarah's "pranic budget," and how can you use this concept to use your energy more wisely, be more efficient, and have more time to do the things you love

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode155

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Bernie Clark on the Benefits of Yin Yoga

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:54:24 GMT

The thoughtful and articulate Bernie Clark joins us on the show this week! Bernie is perhaps best known for his influential Yin yoga teachings as well as his books, The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, and Your Body, Your Yoga.

When Jason and I shared our thoughts about Yin Yoga at the end of season 1 (episode 147), we hadn't expected it to be so polarizing. After seeing Bernie's response to the episode in one of his forums and after listening to you, our listeners, we asked him on the show.

We covered a lot of ground in this episode: Bernie clarified Yin's origin story, he shared how Yin benefits him personally (and how he complements it with strength-training), as well as how he guides (even flexible students like Andrea) to discern their edge in poses. The big takeaway from the conversation? We landed on more points of agreement than points of difference. The one point of difference that remains is whether or not lengthening ligaments is a good idea. And if you'd like to research that further, check out the show notes.

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On Spirituality, Representation, and Being a New Teacher with Quamay Sams

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:00:00 GMT

This week, I talk to Bay Area yoga teacher Quamay Sams. Quamay grew up in New York, where he was a dancer before he enrolled in a yoga teacher training program (without ever having set foot in a yoga studio). He now considers teaching yoga a calling -- and a big responsibility.

We talk about:

* Why Quamay felt like a misfit (his word) growing up and how that impacted the course of his life.

* Dance. He tells us more about a style of dancing called krumping, why he loves it, and how it became an outlet for him.

* Stepping into the seat of the teacher and how he is coping with and embracing being a role model.

* Yoga and representation. His take on why there aren’t more black people in yoga studios, who’s responsible for that, and how we can all work together to bridge that gap.

* His experience as one of Jason's advanced teacher training students.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode153

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Cyndi Lee: Building Resilience Through Meditation and Sustainable Yoga

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:15:39 GMT

Today, we're talking to Cyndi Lee, who was the first Western female yoga teacher to combine Tibetan Buddhism and yoga.

Cyndi and I worked together many times when I was an editor at Yoga Journal and I have so much respect for her. You'll see why in this candid, down-to-earth interview. Cyndi is is not only inspiring, but she's a living testament to how practicing yoga and meditation for many years can help you navigate life's ups and downs with grace.

We talk about:

* Cyndi's career as a professional dancer in the 1980s--including what it was like working with Cyndi Lauper

* The journey that led Cyndi to open the legendary Om Yoga studio in New York City

* Her recent studies that led her to become a Buddhist chaplain, what that entails, and how that intersects with yoga for her

* Cyndi's double hip replacement, what she learned from it, and how the healing process is going for her. Plus, she shares what advice she’d give to others who are facing a similar situation.

Show notes; http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode152

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Live Show! Online Marketing Tips for Yoga Teachers

Tue, 28 May 2019 17:35:46 GMT

Like it or not, if you want to be a full-time yoga teacher today, digital marketing is a part of the job.

It doesn’t come easily to everyone, but through the years Jason and I have figured out what works for us. In this episode, which was recorded at one of Jason’s yoga teacher trainings at LoveStoryYoga in San Francisco, we share our best advice for yoga teachers who are trying to build a following online. We discuss:

* Our best tips for creating consistent, authentic content for social media when marketing doesn’t come easily. (Particularly, we talk about how to be a storyteller, solve a problem, and start with your wheelhouse, and turn that into content.)

* How to use social media to attract private clients, as opposed to a mass audience.

* When it might be smarter to focus on in-person marketing and networking instead of online

* An easier way to gather student testimonials for social proof

* Suggestions for people who aren’t comfortable posting photos of themselves in yoga postures (and selfies in general!). Plus, Andrea’s tips for taking better photos.

* Advice for teachers who want to expand their teaching online by making yoga videos available online

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode151

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New Research from Robyn Capobianco: The Measurable Impact of Using Therapy Balls Before Stretching

Wed, 22 May 2019 18:10:56 GMT

Robyn Capobianco, PhD, is back on the podcast this week to talk about the findings of two related studies she and her team conducted about the science of flexibility. The big takeaway from both studies is the same: Doing self-massage with Yoga Tune Up Balls before stretching increases flexibility and creates less of a temporary strength deficit. Translation: On those days when you just want to lie on the floor and roll, DO IT. Is it good for you? Yes! Is it good for your yoga practice? Yes! Is it a good thing to do as you age? Definitely! There is so much good news in this episode and Robyn breaks it all down for you.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode150

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How to Change Your Teaching Style Without Losing Your Students

Tue, 14 May 2019 03:15:01 GMT

This week’s episode is a continuation of last week’s discussion on how to cope with changes to your yoga practice and teaching style. Jason shares his practical tips on how to change up your teaching style with grace -- something that is particularly challenging when your livelihood depends on an earlier approach.

We talk about:

* How Jason got his start teaching in the Ashtanga tradition, and why he began to lose interest in that and move on to more technique-oriented approach to vinyasa yoga

* A few of the pose techniques that Jason has changed his opinions on (and why). He talks about his approach to backbends, twists, Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge), and Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose).

* Why it’s a good idea to make changes to your yoga teaching schedule slowly over time, especially if you're making a drastic change

* How to communicate subtle changes to longtime students in a way that’s both diplomatic and respectful

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode149

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Change is the Only Certainty...in Yoga

Tue, 07 May 2019 03:39:50 GMT

We’re so happy to be back for Season 2!

There's that old adage, "Change is the only certainty in life." And it applies to your yoga practice and teaching, too. This week, Jason and I are talking about the internal challenges, doubts, and insecurities that come up when we're managing change in our practice.

We talk about:

* How Jason has changed as a student and a teacher throughout the years. He shares one transition that was particularly hard for him as a young teacher

* He gives advice for people who are hard on themselves after a shift because they feel disillusioned about some of the beliefs or techniques they were teaching previously

* Why Jason dislikes the word “master” (as in “yoga master”) and what happened in his life that empowered him to start experimenting with changing up yoga traditions and sharing his findings with his students

* The struggles that come with the evolution of modern yoga in the social media age

* Why it’s problematic for teachers to discourage their students from experimenting with other teachers and other ways of practicing

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode148/

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Season 1 Finale! Jason's Take on Yin Yoga

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:34:35 GMT

Since Jason so often emphasizes the importance of building strength -- especially along the posterior chain (back side) of the body, I get asked all the time, "What does Jason think about Yin yoga?" For the Season 1 Finale, we decided to take on this topic. Yin is a popular style of yoga that emphasizes long, passive holds of various (mostly floor-based) poses.

In that light, Jason and I talk about:

* What happens to muscles when you stretch them passively for more than 60 seconds

* Why it's never a good idea to stretch ligaments

* Who might be a good fit for a regular Yin practice and who should be more cautious

* Why it's important to include strength building practices, especially for the posterior chain, if you're going to regularly practice passive stretching

* The most important type of strength for injury prevention, and some examples of how to do it

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode147

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Yoga for Kids and Their Grown-Ups with Katherine Priore Ghannam

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:49:27 GMT

This week, I talk to Katherine Priore Ghannam all about yoga for kids and her innovative program Headstand, which offered yoga to low-income K-12 schools around San Francisco.

We cover some of the lessons Katherine learned from starting her passion project from scratch, and why it's oh-so-beneficial to introduce yoga and mindfulness in schools.

Whether you're interested in sharing yoga with kids or just need some inspiration to keep working toward your goals, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

* The story of how Headstand got its start (and why she kept at it despite many of the kids initial resistance)

* Why she designed the yoga program as part of the school curriculum

* How she uses the techniques she's learned teaching school children into her own family

* Practical tips for how to introduce yoga to children at different ages

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode146

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Teaching Part-Time is Still Teaching - Listener Responses

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

The recent episode where Jason and I discuss teaching yoga part-time vs. making it a full-time career really struck a chord. I was surprised by the number of emails, direct messages, and comments that listeners sent my way.

As usual, you were full of insights. So for this week's episode, I decided to share some of those comments as inspiration, motivation, and support for others who are fulfilling their dharma of sharing yoga.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode145

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Ouch! How to Handle Your Sore Sacrum

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:37:22 GMT

For almost three years, Jason has resisted addressing your questions about the sacroiliac joint (SI) -- mostly because it's such a complex topic for a podcast. But today! I wore him down. He addresses a listener question about the mysterious sacrum and the soreness that so often comes along with yoga practice.

He talks about:

*Why, why, why?? do we so often experience sacral pain in yoga

*What is often happening to the sacrum when we experience pain flare-ups

*The role that the piriformis can play in SI soreness

*How to alter your yoga practice to get out of pain for good

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Full-Time or Part-Time? Things to Consider as You Forge Your Teaching Path

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 04:41:29 GMT

In this episode, Jason breaks down what he sees as some of the pros and cons of teaching full-time vs. teaching part-time. The bottom line is this: There's not one right choice, but no matter whichever direction you choose, there are some challenges to overcome. (And if you're considering becoming a yoga teacher because you think it would be an easy, relaxed lifestyle, well, you might want to reconsider.)

Here are a few of the things we discuss:

* Jason debunks the myth that yoga teachers have an easy work-life balance and explains why it's so challenging to make a living as a yoga teacher.

* How being a yoga teacher has changed in the 20 years Jason's been teaching.

* One of the biggest mistakes Jason sees yoga teachers make when they market themselves. Hint: It has to do with social media.

* Part-time teacher? Say it loud and proud.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode143

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Former Pro Snowboarder Katie Brauer on her Transformation to Yoga Teacher & Entrepreneur

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:33:30 GMT

Katie Brauer joins us this week for some straight talk. She shares about her background as a professional snowboarder turned yoga teacher, money mindset, and how she's using her insights to help other teachers bust through their money blocks and create sustainable businesses.

Here are some highlights:

* Katie talks about her time as a professional snowboarder, what she learned from her experiences, and how she's using that to help other yoga teachers

* How she overcame several injuries to come back to snowboarding and why she finally decided to retire from that life and become a yoga teacher

* The lessons she applied from her time as a athlete that helped her have a successful yoga business

* The biggest mistakes new yoga teachers make when they're building a business.

* How to overcome the money blocks that many teachers struggle with.

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Q&A with Jason about Teaching Beginners

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMT

In this last episode of our Begin Again series, Jason answers several listener questions about teaching yoga to beginning yoga students.

We cover lots of ground, including:

*When (or if) to encourage a student to leave a beginner level class for a more challenging one

*How to teach Ujjayi breathing to beginners, and why it's important to do it separately from asanas

*When to teach the nuances of poses like Downward Facing Dog -- specifically how to work skillfully with the shoulders when they're in an above-the-head position like Down Dog

*Striking the right balance between teaching technique and flow in a beginning vinyasa class

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode141

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Embrace Your Imperfect Best with Jason Freeman

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:00:00 GMT

This week's episode is a special interview with public speaker and yogi Jason Freeman. Jason has a speech impediment due to cerebral palsy, which he was born with. He talks about how being different impacted him from an early age and how his yoga practice helped him to embrace his "imperfect best" as he puts it.

Also on this episode is Jamie Martin, Jason's yoga teacher, who shares her insights about how to create an inclusive environment in the yoga room.

This episode is a must for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider and everyone who hopes to make yoga studios a more welcoming place for people from all backgrounds and abilities.

Here are some highlights:

*How Jason F. ended up in his first yoga class, and how the practice of yoga helped him learn to accept himself and feel better in his body

*Jason's advice for yoga students about how to feel more comfortable and connect with their teachers

*Jamie speaks about how to help all students feel welcome and included and not singled out for their different abilities

*We talk about the many ways yoga teachers can make a lasting impact on their students without ever knowing it

*Plus, Jason talks about how Handstand became a goal for him, and what shifted once he finally learned to do the pose

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode140

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Teaching Beginners in an All Levels Yoga Class

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:59:42 GMT

My husband, Jason Crandell, is back this week, and he's sharing practical tips for teaching beginning students when they come to a mixed-level class.

Here are a few things you'll learn:

* How to keep a new student safe without making them feel singled out (and when to just let things go!)

* Strategies for helping beginners (and everyone else, too!) through the Chaturanga/Up Dog/Down Dog transition and alternatives

* Tips for helping students step from Down Dog to a Lunge in Sun Salutations

* Teaching the details of Down Dog

- Troubleshooting for tight students

- How to find the appropriate distance between the feet and hands

* How to help students find the right distance between their feet in standing poses

Show notes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode139/

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The Art of Teaching Asana to Beginners

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:53:09 GMT

We all start out as beginners. But that doesn't mean that teaching beginning yoga students is intuitive. In this episode in our Begin Again series, Jason tackles the specifics of teaching asana to beginning students. Jason shares:

* Why it's important to help students pay attention to their whole experience in a particular pose, not just the muscle or muscle groups that they're stretching

* How to help students avoid comparing themselves to other students (or to what they were able to do in the past if they're beginning again after stepping away for a while)

* A skillful way to teach breath and movement in a vinyasa-based class

* Why power, precision, and mindfulness are the three elements Jason focuses on most when he teaches beginners

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode138

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How Speed Gets Trapped in the Body with Tias Little

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:56:08 GMT

Yoga and meditation teacher Tias Little returns to the podcast this week. (Tias joined me on episode 102 to talk about perfectionism). On today's episode, we talk about how our culture of speed affects us holistically and why it’s important--but also challenging--to slow down.

We discuss:

*The new book that Tias is working on and how it's different from other projects he's worked on

*Why, from a spiritual perspective, moving fast and checking things off of a to-do list is the opposite of progress

*Which parts of the body are most impacted by our go-go-go culture

*What we need to do to feel like we have more time, both on a personal level and as a collective

*How Tias applies the lessons of slowing down to his asana practice

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode137

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Yoga Philosophy for Beginners

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 03:36:18 GMT

In this second episode of our Begin Again series, we talk about what keeps us motivated to practice when yoga is feeling stagnant and Jason offers useful tips for teachers who are faced with the difficult (but rewarding!) task of teaching yoga to beginners.

He also talks about how to introduce philosophy to beginning students and how to motivate students to keep coming back to their mats.

Here’s an overview of the episode:

* Why beginning again can be a great thing even for experienced yoga practitioners

* Some common mistakes yoga teachers make when they teach beginners

* How to approach teaching philosophy to beginners in a way that doesn’t confuse or overwhelm

* How he navigates sharing the philosophical dimensions of yoga so that they are useful to everyone regardless of their cultural and ideological belief systems

* Tips for being a good host to new students and why he thinks that’s a key component to keeping students motivated

*BONUS: Jason explains some of the yamas and niyamas and puts them into a modern context

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode136

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Jason's Tips for Teaching Beginners (and Beginning Again)

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:34:13 GMT

With a new year comes a flood of new students into yoga classes everywhere. Many of those students will be brand new to yoga, while others have re-committed to their yoga practice.

In this first episode of our series on yoga beginners, Jason shares some tips for how to welcome these new students and make them feel "supported, but not hounded" in the yoga room.

While the series will be geared toward teachers, it's important info for those yoga students who will be seeing lots of new faces in their classes, too.

We discuss:

* Why it's so important to put yourself back into the mindset of a beginner if you're teaching new yoga students

* Jason's principles for teaching asanas, or yoga poses, to beginners--and how he keeps his classes consistent without letting them get too boring or stale

* A few strategies for making beginning students feel more comfortable in a new environment and how to be a good host to all of your students

* How yoga teachers can keep their beginning students safe without making them feel called out or inadequate

* More on how the beginning of the year can be an opportunity for yoga teachers to reflect, learn something new, and make tweaks to their teaching approach, too

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode135/

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Sarah Powers on Growth Mindset and Lifelong Learning

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 05:07:30 GMT

For the last interview of 2018, I am so excited to share an interview with Insight Yoga founder Sarah Powers. Sarah has been a huge influence on my yoga practice, my meditation practice, and my life.

Here's what we talk about:

* Yoga and parenting: How Sarah introduced her daughter to yoga and what impact she believes growing up in a yoga family had on her daughter

* How Sarah and Ty came to the decision to home school their daughter and how that decision made Sarah a better yoga teacher

* Why continuing to make time to attend workshops and retreats as a student is still an essential part of Sarah's life

* She talks about the amount of time it took for her to feel confident as a yoga teacher, especially since she brings so many different elements of yoga, meditation, Buddhism, and psychology into her teaching

* Plus, she offers some practical advice for yoga teachers

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode134

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Yoga for Life's Transitions with Ty Powers

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:00:00 GMT

This week, I talk with Ty Powers. You might know Ty as the husband an influential yoga teacher for me (and many others!) -- Sarah Powers. He's also an incredibly insightful teacher in his own right, a meditation teacher, and coach. Recently, he's also been leading workshops called Changes and Transitions in Midlife--something that is of particular interest to me now that I'm in my 40s.

Here are some highlights from our conversation:

*Ty talks briefly about parenting and race and how both of those things have impacted his life

*We commiserate about the challenges of having a spouse who's an international yoga teacher

*We talk about how things change once a person gets into their 40s and 50s, the process of aging and how to make sense of the changes to your body. And Ty shares why he thinks people are beginning to ask the big questions about life and spirituality earlier today than ever before.

*How culturally, we're missing the mark in preparing for all of life's transitions, and how practices like yoga and meditation can help us to prepare ourselves for that process

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode133

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The Art of the Yoga Sutras

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:25:48 GMT

This week's guest, Melissa Townsend is the author of two beautiful books about the Yoga Sutras. Townsend, a long-time yoga student, artist, Sanskrit enthusiast, and psychic, wasn't always enthusiastic about the sutras. But in the same way that psychic visions come to her, so did the idea to use her art to share the Yoga Sutras. On this episode, I had the opportunity to ask her all about the creative process of her Yoga Sutras art and translations. We're also joined by Stephanie Snyder, a popular yoga teacher who loves to study and share the sutras.

We have an in-depth conversation about why we all find this work fascinating, talk about their approach to studying the sutras, and explain why the text is so much more than just the meaning of words or interpretations that you read. You might have to listen to the episode to understand, but I promise you'll be glad you did. It might just change the way you've been approaching the study of yoga philosophy.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode132

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Yoga as a Form of Radical Self-Care

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:49:37 GMT

Historically, during times of political and cultural strife, people become more interested in self-care. That means that right now, self-care is an incredibly important and popular topic (to the tune of 9 million hashtags on Instagram!). Self-care means different things to different people. It's not all bubble baths and mani/pedis (although, there's certainly nothing wrong with those!)

I think of yoga as a radical form of self-care because yoga builds self-awareness -- of your unique constitution, your needs, your strengths, and the parts of you that require extra attention and shoring up. That's why I decided to focus on self-care for this episode. It's a live episode recorded at the prAna store in San Francisco, with yoga teacher and astrologer Susannah Freedman and nurse practitioner Caitlin Hildebrand. We talk about:

* How remembering one's purpose can be a motivation for self-care

* Teaching yoga as a form of self-care

* What yoga philosophy says about self-care and how we can apply that to modern life

* The line between self-care and self-obsession/narcissism

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Timothy McCall's East/West Journey Through Cancer

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:51:22 GMT

One out of three people will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. While a regular yoga practice might not prevent cancer, it can certainly help ease the fear, anxiety, and emotional anguish that can come with it. Today's guest, Dr. Timothy McCall, is a medical doctor and yoga teacher, who talks with us this week about his road to recovery from throat cancer. His story is an inspiring testimony to the power of a yoga and meditation during hard times.

Timothy shares how he discovered his cancer, how he chose his care team, and which asanas supported him through treatment. He also talks about the benefits of fasting prior to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. And how he both prepared for treatment and convalesced after treatment in Kerala, India with Ayurvedic treatments -- and the effect they had on him. You can pre-order Timothy's self-published book, Saving My Neck: A Doctor's East/West Journey Through Cancer on Amazon.

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Self Care: Which herbs can help you adapt to stress?

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:45:35 GMT

This week's episode focuses on adaptogenic herbs and nootropics, which are herbs and supplements that are thought to help us adapt to stress, improve cognitive function, and memory. They're everywhere these days -- in our smoothies, on the shelves of Whole Foods, in teas. And as with all trends, I both want to embrace anything and everything that's said to improve health while simultaneously feeling completely skeptical.

So, I thought I'd have Ayurvedic practitioner, Niika Quistgard on the show to have a frank conversation about adaptogens and nootropics -- what are they? Do they work? How do they work best? Does it make sense to throw them all in your smoothie and hope for the best? Niika, as always, offers an honest and interesting perspective.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode129

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Live from Maui! The Benefits of Retreat + Refining Ujjayi + Making Progress in Backbends

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 18:35:57 GMT

This is the sixth year Jason led his week-long retreat on Maui, but the FIRST year we did a live Yogaland podcast! We did not humble brag about the beautiful setting, the food, the roosters, or the camaraderie of the students -- we just full on brag bragged. But we also answered student questions, which happened to mainly focus on backbending.

Here's an overview:

* We talk about the benefits of immersing yourself in yoga on retreat and how Jason thinks of it as a mini-training

* Jason shares his approach to teaching Ujjayi breathing, and why he believes that fast, vinyasa flow classes have the potential to undermine the benefits of the practice

* We discuss how to tell the difference between structural limitations and non-structural, changeable limitations in backbends

* Tips on how to progress to more advanced backbends after you've mastered Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose or Upward-Facing Bow Pose)

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode128

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Special Anniversary Episode: On Yoga and Marriage

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:57:20 GMT

Jason and I celebrated our 10th anniversary in early October -- that's a whole DECADE of wedded bliss, you guys!. In an unusual moment of sentimentality, we decided to share a bit more about our relationship in this episode.

We reflect on

- How we went from colleagues to dating to married

- How we moved from student-teacher relationship (and editor-writer relationship) to romantic partnership

- How we balance our work relationship with our home life

- The huge role that yoga has played in our relationship from day one, and how it continues to help us to relate to each other and even navigate our differences

- The parallels we draw between being in a long-term relationship with another person and being a long-time yoga student

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode127

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Jason's Best Bakasana Tips

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 03:32:50 GMT

Most people consider arm balances and inversions challenging poses, but we think they're worth the effort.

This week, I talk to Jason about his approach to teaching these popular poses, and how he breaks them down to make them more accessible for every student. We also share our newest mini-course (it's free!), which goes deep into one of the most foundational arm balances, Bakasana (also known as Crane Pose or Crow Pose).

We talk about:

* Why practice arm balances and inversions in the first place?

* Crane Pose vs. Crow Pose - What's the difference?

* The two most important poses to practice if you want to learn Bakasana

* The role and movement of the shoulder blades in straight-arm Bakasana and a pose to practice to begin to get the action down

* Why Jason thinks core strength might not be THE most important thing to focus on when learning arm balances (even though he concedes that it is important)

* BONUS: Learn about Andrea's new therapeutic pumpkin carving practice.

* EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS: Take Jason's FREE Bakasana Mini-Course on Yogaglo!

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode126

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When the Stars (And Your Chakras) Align with Susannah Freedman

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 02:54:58 GMT

It was such a pleasure to talk to yoga teacher and astrologer Susannah Freedman for this very special episode. Susannah has been teaching yoga and doing astrology readings since 2010 and has a Masters in Philosophy and Religion, but both her yoga and astrology journeys started during her self-described "hippie childhood." In this interview, Susannah explains how she sees someone's chart as their "karmic blueprint." Unlike some who approach astrology from a prescriptive point of view, Susannah see the chart as a way to help validate or reveal our innate strengths and weakness (or samskaras) so that we can then work through them in this lifetime. The connection she makes between astrology and yoga really made sense to me! And it was so much fun to talk about. Susannah also describes how she combines yoga and astrology in her AstroFlow workshops, she offers her thoughts on seeing the state of the world via the current transits, and she debunks common myths about astrology.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode125

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Melanie Klein: Reimagine Your Relationship With Your Body

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:12:31 GMT

Today's guest is Melanie Klein, a professor of Sociology and Women's Studies, co-founder of the Yoga and Body Image Coalition, and author of the new book, Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body. Her work has made her a respected leader in the conversation around yoga and body image.

In this interview, we talk about how she came to be such an advocate for the positive body image movement. Plus, since I am a former editor for Yoga Journal, we have a candid conversation about how media has contributed to this dialogue--for better and worse.

Here are some highlights:

* Melanie tells her "body story" and how yoga helped her move from an unhealthy preoccupation with her body to body acceptance

* I learn the phrase "the body project" -- the idea that we spend so many resources working on our bodies in hopes that one day we'll be "perfect" -- and I feel like a giant lightbulb has been turned on. What would the world be like if women redirected all of that time, energy, money, and brain power toward other projects?

* The ways that being a yoga practitioner has perpetuated "the body project" for both of us

* The calling that Melanie felt to start YBIC

* How yoga teacher, Bryan Kest, helped Melanie shape her views on body image

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode124

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All About the Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Will Cole

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 03:50:05 GMT

I'm so excited to share this interview with Dr. Will Cole! Dr. Cole is a functional medicine doc whose new book, Ketotarian, offers a mostly plant-based approach to the ketogenic diet that's much healthier than the traditional bacon and bunless burgers regimen.

I've been on the ketogenic diet for a few years and I value Dr. Cole's approach -- it's compassionate, research-driven,and balanced. Plus, it was a real treat for me to bounce all of my keto questions off of someone! I got to ask Dr. Cole -- Is the ketogenic diet really suitable for everyone? What's the science and history behind it? What's his advice for balancing the strict aspects of keto without going overboard into orthorexia? If you're in overall good health, how can keto be beneficial to you? We also talk about soy, lechtins, fancy cows, and the importance of self-compassion when approaching any eating plan.

Shownotes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode123

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Applying the Yoga Sutra to Your Daily Life

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:15:56 GMT

There are so many interpretations of the seminal yoga text, Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. This week, I talk to two women who've written one that is refreshingly different. Kelly DiNardo and Amy Pearce-Hayden join me to talk about their book new book, Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat. Their book is not a formal, scholarly translation of the Yoga Sutra. Instead, DiNardo and Pearce-Hayden have created a guide that can help you take the sutras, reflect on them, and then apply them to your life. Their approach is lively, relevant, modern and also informed by years of practice and study.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode122

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Q&A: Ideas for Building Your Business (And Your Confidence) as a Yoga Teacher

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:43:37 GMT

I got a great question from a listener recently in response to episode 119, so I decided to start this episode with Jason's response. The listener, Neil, asks, "If we're creating a practice that's sustainable, does it really makes sense to repeat the same sequence over and over again?" And what's the best way to handle pressure from studio and gym owners to "freshen things up?"

We also answer a couple of other questions that come in often, in many different forms, essentially:

* What's the best way to cope with pre-class nerves?

* How do I feel more confident about self-promotion?

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Yoga and Addiction with Nikki Myers

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:09:00 GMT

Today's guest, Nikki Myers, a yoga therapist and the founder of Y12SR (Yoga of 12-Step Recovery), shares how yoga has helped with her personal struggles with addiction and helped thousands of people through Y12SR.

Even if you've never been touched personally by addiction, her insights and advice apply to anyone who's had to overcome a challenge in life.

We talk about:

* Nikki's personal road to recovery, what she learned along the way, and how yoga helped her heal

* Why an important part of practicing yoga is embracing ALL sides of yourself, and why it's important not to deny or hide the things you're less proud of

* How the 12-step program is similar to yoga and why yoga is such a great complement to the 12 steps

* Nikki and Andrea share their thoughts on the opioid crisis and how, as bad as things are, the good that has come from it. It's forcing government officials and the healthcare establishment to take a look at the emotional side behind the disease of addiction

* What co-dependency really is and how it relates to addiction

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Q&A: Jason's Thoughts on "Creative" Sequencing & Finding Your Breath in Backbends

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:02:24 GMT

Jason is back this week to answer a few questions that came up about our Summer Series. The questions came from students in Jason's advanced yoga teacher training class, but they are applicable to any serious practitioners.

We address:

* His sequencing philosophy + the one biggest mistake he thinks yoga teachers make when they're planning their yoga class sequences.

* How to help students find a slow, steady breath during vinyasa classes -- including how to breathe for backbends like Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), and dropping back into Urdhva Dhanurasana.

* Why consistency is such an important element for teaching and practicing yoga.

* Jason's thoughts on finding an appropriate pace for vinyasa yoga classes.

Shownotes: http://www,jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode119

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J. Brown, “A testament to the practice is the person it produces”

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 05:25:00 GMT

J. Brown is a yoga teacher, former yoga center owner, blogger, and the host of the popular podcast J. Brown Yoga Talks. On this episode, I ask J. about his yoga origin story as well as the current iteration of his yoga life -- both online and off. J. also shares how the powerful words he said to his mother toward the end of her life have had a lasting impact on who he is today and helped lead him to yoga. J.'s mother died before he graduated from high school, and what he once saw as a wound he now sees as an event that has filled him with purpose and, ultimately, gratitude. PS: J. had me on his show a few months ago, the link is on the shownotes page if you want to check it out.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode118

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Jason's Favorite Non-Asana Yoga Books

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:10:32 GMT

When I have Jason on the show, we talk a lot about postures and technique, so I thought it would be interesting to talk yoga philosophy on the podcast this week. I asked Jason to share his favorite yoga books (that are not focused on the physical practice). These are just a few of his favorites, spanning yoga philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, and neuroscience.

You can find links to all of the books mentioned in the episode on the show notes page: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode117

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A Natural Approach to Autoimmune Disease with Claire Missingham

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 05:43:06 GMT

Claire Missingham is back on the podcast this week, and we're talking about how she's been using yoga and other natural healing modalities to manage a recent diagnosis of an autoimmune disease.

She tells us:

*How the grief of losing a yoga teacher in her community to suicide led her to start running, learn to swim (as an adult), and compete in marathons and triathalons

*How she became diagnosed with Lupus, and how she manages it through food, adaptogenic herbs, and other natural methods of healing

*Why she takes a freezing cold shower every morning before her yoga practice and wears a bikini in the snow!

*What herbs she found to be most helpful in her healing, travel, and daily life and why she says they're worth every penny (Plus, she offers a few

tips for stretching your dollar when buying and using herbs)

*How her diagnosis has impacted her asana practice and her thoughts on how yoga is always changing to meet her where she is

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Overcoming Obstacles and Living to Your Fullest Potential with Rosie Acosta

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 04:18:18 GMT

On this episode, I'm joined by yoga teacher and holistic health coach Rosie Acosta. Rosie shares her personal story of growing up in East L.A. in the 90s where chaos and violence surrounded her daily. By the time she was a teen, she'd been arrested, she was physically unhealthy, and she didn't see much of a future for herself. And yet, here she is now, living a bright, fulfilled life.

Her story is inspiring and speaks to the power of the human spirit and the power of a dedicated yoga practice. ✨ "The minute I walked into that [yoga] room, I felt like I was home." ✨

Rosie shares:

- How one of the biggest mistakes of her life as a teen was actually a catalyst for positive change

- The internal conflict of wanting to create a better life for herself while knowing that he family feared losing her if she "got out"

- How growing up with instability created a deep internal craving for stability

- How she juggled several jobs and explored different paths before finding the right fit with yoga

- Her advice for finding the right yoga teacher for you

This interview is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt the odds are against them. I just love Rosie, and I know you will, too!

Shownotes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode115

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The Good, Bad, & Ugly of the Ego with Sally Kempton

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 03:52:09 GMT

I've been thinking a lot about ego lately. I've been talking to Jason's teacher trainees about social media strategy and putting yourself out there. And yet, I personally feel like social media brings out the most immature aspects of my ego. I thought it would be a good refresher for all of us to think about what yoga teaches us about the ego.

This week, Sally Kempton and I talk about the purpose of the ego, misunderstandings around it (no, you don't ever annihilate your ego -- if you did, you probably wouldn't shower or pay your bills on time), and how to approach it from a yogic perspective. We get into how our ego is potentially affected by social media, and Sally offers helpful, practical self-inquiry techniques to help you relax your ego when it's triggered.

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode114

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Summer Series Ep. 7: Cross Training for the Win with Debbie Steingesser

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:00:00 GMT

A lot of people come to yoga to help them balance some of the activities they do on a daily basis. After all, yoga is a great antidote to sitting in a chair, looking at a computer or iPhone screen, and other things sedentary people do.

But you might not realize that if you're an avid yogi who practices daily, it can be helpful to add other types of movement into your routine to counterbalance the effects of the yoga asanas.

That's what today's guest, longtime vinyasa yoga teacher and CrossFit trainer Debbie Steingesser, came to realize after she suffered a hip injury that required physical therapy and strength training to heal.

This week, I talk to Debbie about how strength training has changed her practice--and her life!

We talk about:

*How a hip injury led Debbie to physical therapy and eventually CrossFit and how that experience changed her view on what yoga could do for her

*What is CrossFit is and how can it be a complementary practice for yoga students

*How the benefits of cross training go beyond the physical

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode113

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Summer Series Ep 6: Summer Self Care Using Ayurveda with Niika Quistgard

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 03:18:07 GMT

This week on the podcast, we talk to our favorite Ayurvedic expert, Niika Quistgard, all about how to use principles from Ayurveda to bring our bodies back into balance in the heat of summer.

She shares:

* How to adapt your lifestyle during pitta season--we get into how to approach your yoga practice, meditation, breathing techniques, and which foods to eat (and avoid) during Pitta season

* A few specific poses and practices that are calming for Pitta

* The one thing that's even more important than you dominant Ayurvedic constitution. (It's all about balance, baby!)

* What Niika means when she talks about taking "self-leadership" on your yoga mat and in your life

*BONUS: Enjoy the soothing sounds of nature throughout this interview as Niika is talking to us outdoors among some particularly melodious birds.

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode112

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Summer Series Ep 5: Is it possible to balance effort and ease?

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:25:00 GMT

We've gotten several questions from listeners about how to find the right balance between working hard and surrendering during yoga postures. How to find that elusive balance of two seemingly conflicting ideals, whether on our yoga mats or in our lives, leaves many of us scratching our heads.

Like so many things in yoga, the answer is complicated. But in this episode, Jason and I share some of our insights and do our best to tackle the question.

Here's what we cover:

* What Patanjali wrote about the idea of effort and ease in The Yoga Sutra and how Jason interprets it

* What Joel Kramer meant by "playing the edge" in yoga postures and how Jason and I approach the concept

* Practical advice for when to work hard and when to back off

* How to tell whether physical limitations are in the structure of the joint or the soft tissue

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode111

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Summer Series Ep 4: Q&A - Avoiding Common Yoga Injuries

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Jason and I are live from Detroit Yoga Lab answering student questions about some of the most common yoga injuries, how to prevent and avoid them. Bonus banter: Find out why Jason has a black eye - unsurprisingly, it's not from yoga or a bar fight. And learn what Jason's three favorite bands are.

(Our regular listeners will not be surprised to hear that Salabhasana (Locust Pose) come up a time or two.)

Here's what we discuss:

* Alternative poses for Warrior I and II for practitioners with SI joint pain

* Best poses and modifications for hamstring overstretch issues

* Which movements during an asana practice could cause excess shoulder and neck tension and which counter poses or practices can students do to find relief

* Have we demonized Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)? Plus, how to transition from Plank to the floor in a way that's less likely to cause injury

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode110

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Bonus Episode: Depression will talk. You don't have to listen. (And other lessons I've learned about depression.)

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:37:23 GMT

I put together this episode after the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. The loss of both of these talented, successfully, beloved people in one week was tragic. A few days after it happened, I read two great stories that talked about how important it is to tell our stories about getting through depression. When the news media focuses on a suicide and how it happens, it can lead to contagion. But when people tell their personal stories of getting through depression or suicidal thoughts or attempts, it helps people in the midst of a crisis see that they can survive.

In that spirit, I offer up the things I've learned from surviving depression, as well as how I got through it. I hope it helps you or someone you love. I'm posting links to the two articles mentioned on the shownotes page, which you can find here: yogalandpodcast.com/bonusepisode

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Summer Series Ep 3: Poses We (Now) Love

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 04:35:01 GMT

Do you remember the first time you did your favorite pose? Was it true love the first time you took the shape? Or did it take a few tries (or maybe even years!?) to appreciate it?

A few weeks ago, I shared on Instagram that when I first started practicing Side Angle Pose, I thought it was a total snooze and now it's one of my favorite poses. I asked if anyone else has had this experience with a pose and got a resounding yes. For me, the process of appreciating Side Angle Pose represents the way the practice fuels growth and contentment: I used to need a big pose to capture my attention, but now the simpler shapes can bring me to a place of focused attention, awareness, and absorption.

It also shows the beauty of a long-term, sustainable practice -- you change over time and your practice can change, too. This week, Jason and I unpack all of this -- the poses we once overlooked, as well as the poses we used to long for that don't hold much weight anymore. And I share some of the (awesome) comments you all left on the 'gram. And bonus: Jason also talks about his approach to drishti (or gaze).

We'd love to hear from you and the poses you've grown to love -- post them on Instagram and use the hashtag #yogalandstories so we can find you!

Check out the shownotes page for links to pose breakdowns for some of the poses mentioned in the episode: yogalandpodcast.com/episode109

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Summer Series Ep 2: Staying Sane (and Enjoying!) Social Media

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 05:27:04 GMT

If you're like a lot of yoga students, you probably feel a bit conflicted when it comes to social media: You want to spend more time in the present moment, but you also love how social media makes you feel connected with the people you love and what's going on in the world. It can be so hard to find a balance that allows you to enjoy the best social media has to offer without feeling like a slave to technology.

In this episode of Yogaland, Jason and I share some practical tips on using social media both as consumers and as yoga teachers (who need to use it as a marketing tool and as a way to connect to their students).

We talk about:

* How to stop comparing yourself to the edited highlight reel you see of others' lives on social media

* Creating healthy boundaries around how and when you use social media

* What yoga teachers can do to stay authentic on social media and use it to nurture the relationships they have with their students

Podcast notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode108

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Summer Series Ep 1: Andrea and Jason Share Their "Easy" & "Hard" Poses

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 01:37:15 GMT

For this year's summer series, Jason and I are focusing on "Building a Sustainable Yoga Practice." Over the past year we've talked about injuries, fear of injuries, predatory teachers and we thought -- LET'S FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE FOR PETE'S SAKE. Let's empower ourselves to create a yoga practice that serves our needs.

For the first episode, Jason and I talk about which poses are taught as beginner or "easy" poses and are actually torturous for us to execute. And the inverse of that -- which poses are thought to be advanced, but have always been pretty accessible to us because of body type. My hope is that this talk will help unravel that sense of competition (either with others or just with ourselves) that we all feel from time to time on the yoga mat. The truth is that certain poses that are easier and more difficult simply because of the body you're born with.

That means that those awe-inspiring poses you see on Instagram may not be a reflection of skills and years of study, but rather just something that that person is able to do naturally. Of course, that means the flip side is true too: You're not a bad yogi if you can't balance in Tree Pose to save your life.

If you've ever struggled with any pose (or with feeling bad about yourself because of that struggle), you don't want to miss this one!

Poses we discuss:

* Vrksasana (Tree Pose)

* Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

* Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)

* Seated Forward Bends

* Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance)

* Bakasana (Crane Pose)

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Yoga, Birth, and Business with Rachel Yellin

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:25:42 GMT

Yoga offers us so much more than creating a healthy body and mind--it also helps us to get to know ourselves on a deep, intimate level. That deep knowing can help us make better decisions about every aspect of our lives, which is especially true during the childbirth process, says this week's guest Rachel Yellin.

Rachel is a prenatal yoga teacher, childbirth educator, hypnotherapist, and a dear friend of mine. All of her work is centered around the idea of using mindfulness to help people tap into their own wisdom. It's transformational. And it's all yoga.

This episode isn't just for pregnant moms (or even parents). It's for anyone who wants to learn to tune out external criticisms, judgments, and expectations so you can be guided by your own authentic, inner voice.

Here's are some things we cover:

* Finding the balance between the tradition of yoga, where students are guided through every pose by a teacher, and learning to allow your your own body and intuition lead the way

* How Rachel's different businesses are based on yoga and being present, knowing yourself + the creative way she grew her yoga business without depleting herself through marketing efforts, constant travel, etc.

* Ideas for parenting with more presence. Hint: it's not about reading parenting books, but reading your individual child and responding to her needs

* Advice for yoga teachers who feel pressured to build a following on social media

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode106

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Julia Lowrie Henderson -- Behind the Scenes of ESPN's "Bikram" Podcast Series

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 03:20:52 GMT

On this episode, I speak to Julia Lowrie Henderson, the producer behind ESPN's new 30 for 30 podcast series "Bikram."

Bikram Choudhury arrived in the U.S. from Calcutta, India and opened a yoga studio in Beverly Hills in 1973. His intense system of yoga caught on quickly and Bikram became known as the "guru to the stars," with devotees ranging from Shirley MacLaine to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Raquel Welch.

Within two decades, Bikram built a "yoga empire" that included national television appearances, a massive following of devoted students, and a multi-million dollar brand. But Bikram's rise to power came at a cost to many of his students and employees. By 2015, six women had filed civil lawsuits against him, with allegations ranging from sexual harassment to assault to rape.

For the podcast series, Lowrie Henderson spent more than a year of her life traveling to India, interviewing students from the Bikram community, and speaking Bikram himself so that we can hear the truth of his story.In this interview, Lowrie Henderson offers insight into Bikram's early rise to fame, his teacher training methodology, and how the 26/2 system is faring without Bikram in the U.S.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode104/

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Epidemiologist Ai Kubo: How Mindfulness and Nutrition Affect Cancer Patients

Tue, 29 May 2018 04:39:17 GMT

Ai Kubo received a PhD in cancer epidemiology from Columbia University, and has nearly 40 scientific publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. Years ago, Kubo was told flat out, by one of the most renowned mindfulness researchers, not to try to create (and fund) mindfulness studies. At that time, studying mindfulness and yoga was too fringe, she was told. She heeded this advice and spent a decade studying the effect of nutrition on cancer. But, as a yoga teacher, she felt that something was missing, so she decided to change the focus of her research. These days, Kubo is hard at work creating studies that examine the effect of mindfulness for cancer patients and their families in reducing stress and depression. We had a lively conversation about her current studies, her approach to eating and living in a way that minimizes cancer risk, and the details on her 3-week Mindfulness Cleanse, which focuses on helping the body rest and reset.

Shownotes for this episode: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode105

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Have a Seat: Jason and Andrea Talk Meditation

Mon, 14 May 2018 18:40:26 GMT

Why don't you have a seat and stay awhile? If you think meditating is boring, hard, pointless, or too time consuming, this episode is for you!

This week, Jason and I discuss everything meditation. We unpack why it's important for yoga students to meditate. Plus, we'll give some practical tips for to start if you're new to the practice (or start again if not very consistent). We promise, you'll be glad you did!

PS: Jason just launched a program on yogaglo called, "I Don't Meditate." It's six classes and we think it will convert even the biggest meditation skeptics. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/meditate_with_jason

Highlights from this episode:

* The difference between a person's identity and their habits + how to unravel those to make meditating seem more possible

* Some of the common fears (and excuses!) that keep people from meditating

* Why meditation is an important part of a well-rounded yoga practice and if there's anyone who shouldn't meditate

* Jason's approach to teaching seated meditation and how it's similar to how he teaches asanas

* Plus, we talk about our personal meditation practice, who we've studied with, and how it's helped us

Shownotes for this episode: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode103

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Techniques for Reframing Perfectionism with Tias Little

Tue, 08 May 2018 02:06:53 GMT

There's a special place in my heart for Tias Little. I studied with him many years ago and the vivid imagery and metaphor he used had a profound impact on the way I think about the body. He's also got this dry, dry, dry humor that I love. In the years since I studied with Tias, he has started doing dharma talks and one of them inspired this episode.

You see, I think most of us are perfectionists. And, as much as I love to put in a hard day's work full of drive and goal-crushing, perfectionism doesn't lead to happiness. It's an illusion of control that (mostly) takes us out of the present moment and into a myth of life being neat, tidy, and complete. It can also bleed into our relationships with those we care about most -- friends, partners, children -- creating conflict and suffering that's unnecessary.

In this episode, I ask Tias how we can use yoga and Buddhist psychology to become aware of our perfectionist tendencies and reframe them. Over the past few weeks since our conversation, Tias' words have stayed with me and helped me find more freedom and ease. I hope it does the same for you.

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Learning, Growing, Thriving After Injury with Laura Burkhart

Tue, 01 May 2018 04:17:34 GMT

When your body hurts, it can feel like your soul hurts. And when you sustain an injury from yoga, it can be even more rattling. When an injury threatened Laura Burkhart's yoga practice—and her livelihood—she was forced to dig deep, be creative, and step into a new role as a yoga teacher, too. In this episode, she explains how she survived with humility and humor. (PS: Don't forget to read Laura's most recent Yoga Journal blog post!)

We talk about:

* Laura's experience sustaining a hip injury during her yoga practice, how it was diagnosed (when she didn't have health insurance), and the path she took to begin to heal

* How she coped with the fear, shame, and frustration that came up

* The process she used that allowed her to shift from a negative mindset to one that help her completely reprioritize her life and work

* The biggest insight she learned from the ordeal: Don't get your identity from your physical abilities or your career, but in something deeper and more meaningful

* How she approaches her practice and her teaching these days

* The advice she has for yoga teachers or practitioners who hope to work smarter, not harder

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Easy Ways to Improve Verbal Communication with Jason Crandell

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:19:00 GMT

When I first started taking yoga classes from Jason many years ago, I was struck by his voice. He has a voice that draws you in. It's soothing and encouraging. He speaks in a measured, comfortable pace. And he's a clear, succinct communicator. In essence, he's a natural when it comes to verbal communication.

This week, I ask Jason to share how he's developed this skill set. And, although this episode is specifically geared toward yoga teachers, the ideas we here apply to everyone. We all have times when clear verbal communication is vital -- in client meetings, with our loved ones, during presentations -- and some of us struggle with it more than others. My hope is that you'll gain confidence and clarity from this episode.

We talk about:

* Why verbal communication might be the most important skill for yoga teachers

* Using each class you teach as a practice for personal growth in the area of verbal communication

* The struggles we (Jason and Andrea) have when it comes to speaking in front of a group

* How choosing one or two takeaways for your students can dramatically improve your teaching

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcasts/episode100

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Q&A: Jason's Tips for Nailing Forearm Balance

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Jason's back on the podcast answering some of our listeners most common questions. This week, we tackle questions related to Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance).

We dive into:

* Headless Headstand - An alternative pose that recommends for students who are new to Forearm Balance

* Three things the shoulders need to be in order to practice Forearm Balance

* A conversation about Jason's biggest pet peeve that he sees students do when they're setting up for Pincha Mayurasana and Headstand (and why Andrea has decided to politely agree to disagree)

* How to avoid having an excessive curvature in the low back (a phenomenon often called "banana back") in Pincha Mayurasana

* Four helpful variations on Pincha Mayurasana

Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode99

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Are there absolutes in yoga? with Robyn Capobianco

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:05:25 GMT

On this week's episode, neurophysiologist Dr. Robyn Capobianco returns and we cover a ton of interesting ground. I walked away from the conversation asking myself, ‘Are there absolutely, definitively good movements and bad movements within the framework of yoga poses? And do we know what they are?’

Here are the other points we discuss:

* The difference between the "anatomy," "biomechanics," and "neuromechanics" and how they apply to yoga

* What Robyn's research has shown her about squeezing the glutes in backbends + the surprising thing that happens when you stop squeezing

* How to be a more discerning connoisseur of all the research, articles, and blog posts that are out there and why it matters

* Why Robyn believes that the constraints around the practice can sometimes do more harm than good

* Is it safe to roll up from Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) to standing?

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Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode98/

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Q&A: Jason Addresses Feeling Like the Odd Man Out

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:42:09 GMT

We decided to give male listeners some TLC this week by answering their questions. While we focus on yoga for men in this episode, it has tons of insights for women who want to relate to the men in their classes and for teachers who want to help their male students.

Besides, we've all struggled with feeling like the only person in class who can't do something, right?

We talk about:

* What it's like to be a male in a majority female yoga class + some good news for men who feel uncomfortable - there are more and more men finding their way into yoga studios

* How to handle the awkwardness and frustration associated with being the tightest person in a yoga class (which is something that is not just relevant to men, by the way!)

* Modifications for tight shoulders in poses where you interlace the fingers behind the back

* How to apply lessons from strength training to yoga practice

* Tips for yoga teachers who want to help people who are really struggling with poses

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Q&A: Jason's Ideas for Overcoming Fear & Other Handstand Obstacles

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 03:58:02 GMT

This episode is in response to the overwhelming number of questions we've gotten about Handstand. We explore the logistical side -- what are the best prep poses for Handstand? And the emotional side, i.e., how do I cope with my fear of Handstand? You'll also learn:

* The vital triad of forearm, finger, and shoulder strength for Handstand

* Helpful prep poses yoga poses to help you build the strength for the pose

* The importance of understanding scapular motion when learning Handstand

* The muscles and actions that people neglect when they're trying to learn Handstand

* How to manage and cope with your fear of Handstand

* Alternative poses that offer the same benefits as Handstand

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode96/

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The Psychodynamics of the Yoga Teacher-Student Relationship With Coral Brown

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:19:20 GMT

This week, Coral Brown offers her take on the psychodynamics of the teacher-student relationship in yoga. Coral is both a respected Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher and licensed mental health counselor with great insight into this topic.

There are obviously major differences in the therapist/patient relationship vs. the yoga teacher/student relationship. Yet, many of the same psychodynamics arise. Coral shares how transference, countertransference, unmet needs and behaviors all make their way into the yoga room, whether we're aware of them or not.

She also shares:

*Her thoughts on why the teacher/student model inherently sets up a power differential and what we can do about it

*How therapists are trained and prepared to handle the dynamics that arise within the working relationship

*How she brings principles from her therapy training to her yoga teacher trainees

* Her process for using the chakra system as a roadmap for psychological self-discovery

*The role of charisma in elevating a teacher's status

*Coral's approach to manual adjustments and how they've changed through the years + how she's changed her teaching style to empower her students to trust their own intuition rather than look just to her for guidance

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode95/

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Live Ep With Jason! All About Yoga Adjustments

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:18:09 GMT

This is our first-ever live podcast recording! From Jason's training in San Francisco at Love Story Yoga, we dig deep into how yoga teachers can serve their students better through offering hands-on, or manual, adjustments.

We talk about:

* The value of hands-on adjustments in yoga postures for students, and which students might benefit most.

* Why Jason feels there should be a paradigm shift in the way teachers deliver manual adjustments and what that shift should be.

* Ways to approach adjusting super flexible students, tighter students, and those middle-of-the-road students + why it's important to give them all equal attention in class.

* Practical advice teachers can implement right now to offer safer, more skillful adjustments that informs their experience of the posture.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/podcast/episode94

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Ending Sexual Abuse in the Yoga Community: A Conversation with Mary Taylor and Judith Hanson Lasater

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 17:29:18 GMT

Sexual misconduct in the yoga community isn't new. But the evolving #metoo and #timesup movements have brought to light the magnitude of the problem for women from all walks of life -- including within the yoga world. (Rachel Brathen collected more than 300 of them last year). It's opened an important dialogue about how to put an end to sexual misconduct and other abuses of power within the yoga community.

There are a few thoughtful yoga teachers leading the way, and I talked with two of them in this week's episode: Judith Hanson Lasater and Mary Taylor.

Judith and Mary, with AZIAM founder Alanna Zabel, shared their stories recently with Yoga Journal. Now, they're talking with me about what they feel should be the next steps for healing.

We talk about:

* The history of ethical standards for yoga teachers and how both Judith and Mary believe these standards should evolve in the future

* How the vocation of yoga teacher has changed through the years as yoga has become more commercial

* Why it's important for teachers to create an environment where students feel safe and empowered to say "no"

* Judith's tip for how to listen to your body to discern if something is wrong

* Practical steps yoga teachers can take to further the discussion, support students who have been victimized to share their stories, and create awareness aboutt sexual abuse in the yoga community

* Mary's perspective on what's happening in the Ashtanga community on the heels of abuse allegations against founder Pattabhi Jois

Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode93/

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Yoga for Healthy Aging with Baxter Bell

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 04:26:24 GMT

Did you know that the fastest growing demographic of new yogis is the 55 and older set? Neither did I. I learned all sorts of fascinating facts, statistics, and new research from this week's guest, Baxter Bell.

Together with his co-author, Nina Zolotow, Baxter has a new book, Yoga for Healthy Aging and that's the main focus of this episode. I can't think of two people better-positioned to write this book: Baxter spent years practicing medicine as a family doc before becoming a yoga therapist and practicing acupuncturist. Nina is the author of several books on yoga and is a certified yoga teacher, having studied extensively with esteemed teachers like Rodney Yee and Donald Moyer.

I don't know about you, but Jason and I have tried -- unsuccessfully! -- to get our parents to do yoga. This book reminds me of how beneficial yoga practice is as we age. I think it's a vital and meaningful book for any thoughtful yoga teacher's toolkit.

In this week's podcast we learn more about:

* The story behind Baxter and Nina's new book Yoga for Healthy Aging: A Guide to Lifelong Wellness

* Why "health span" might be a better goal than a longer life span.

* How holding yoga poses can assist with bone strength.

* His perspective on "resting" the heart in addition to exercising it.

* How spending time barefoot can assist with balance and proprioception as we age.

* The importance of flexibility, agility, strength, and balance as we age -- and how they overlap and influence each other.

* The best thing we can do to improve cognitive function over time. (It's not crossword puzzles)

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode92/

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Q&A: Jason's Thoughts on Warrior I, Navasana, and "Advanced" Yoga

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Jason's back on the podcast this week answering some of the best questions we've gotten in about yoga postures. (Yogaland listeners are a smart, inquisitive bunch!)

We dive into:

* Why he rarely teaches Virabhadrasna I (Warrior I Pose) and how he feels about "squaring" the hips

* What Jason teaches instead of Warrior I (and what a relief it is)

* The differences between Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose) and Ardha Navasna (Half Boat Pose) and which one is better for strengthening the core muscles

* What to do when you can't breathe deeply in twists

* What it means to be an advanced yoga practitioner

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode/

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All About Your Fascia With Jill Miller (Part II)

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

This week, we continue our conversation with Jill Miller to learn even more about the mysterious (and amazing!) connective tissue that literally holds our bodies together: fascia.

We talk more about:

The three different layers of fascia, how each layer functions, and why each one is important
Where in your own body you can feel the different textures of fascia
What happens to the fascia when you stretch your muscles
How to use tools like therapy balls, a yoga mat, or even a hard wood floor to create awareness from the skin to the deep fascia (Hint: Less is more)
Whether rolling on therapy balls is more effective before or after exercise

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode/

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All About Your Fascia With Jill Miller (Part I)

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:58:20 GMT

I've got a special two-part series this week Yoga Tune Up® founder Jill Miller about -- you guessed it -- fascia. There is more and more info. being shared about fascia. But I've found that it sometimes feels esoteric. My goal with these interviews is threefold: I wanted to offer clarity about what fascia is and then talk about why it is so important and how we can apply this info. to our yoga practice. By the end of Part II, I feel like Jill and I dug into all of these questions, so be patient! Fascia is complex and it took me a bit longer than usual for these interviews to land.

We learn more about:

* What exactly fascia is anyway? And why is there some controversy over the definition.

* Why fascia is the "Cinderella story of human anatomy"

* How to incorporate our understanding of fascia into our yoga practice

* Why using a yoga ball to roll one part of your body can help to relieve tension in another part of the body

* The nervous system's relationship to the fascia system

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode89/

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Looking at Yoga Poses Through the Lens of Yoga Neuromechanics With Robyn Capobianco

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:07:52 GMT

Yogis often talk about the nervous system in terms of how it responds to stress. But if you've ever wanted to learn more about the science of how the nervous system works, this episode is for you! (Spoiler alert: It controls almost everything related to movement!)

This week, I talked with yoga therapist and PhD candidate Robyn Capobianco, who studies at the Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She explains how her research applies to yogis and offers practical ways to apply her findings to avoid yoga injuries and more. It's fascinating stuff.

We explore:

* How the nervous system works and informs movement

* How the body responds to sensory input, and how it relates to yoga

* How the SI joint differs from other joints in the body and what yogis can do to avoid SI joint pain

* One simple thing you can do to engage the core more in Plank Pose

* The science behind common beliefs like: Is it really unsafe to jump back from Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) to Plank Pose?

* And gets to the bottom of why teachers instruct you to lift your toes in Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode88/

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Q&A: Jason's Sequencing Philosophy, Thoughts on Retaining Students & Hip Impingement

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:19:45 GMT

We pick up where we left off last week with Jason answering more of your recent questions! This week, he answers:

* How often should I change my sequences?

* How do I sequence given the large influx of new students in January without alienating my established students?

* If I let my pelvis rotate during twists, will it cause a hip impingement?

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode87/

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Q&A W/ Jason: Down Dog Strategies, Lower Rib Flare, & The Problem with the "Tuck Under" Cue

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 06:02:06 GMT

Jason Crandell joins me this week to answer your questions. We cover a lot of ground in this short episode including:

* Strategies for Down Dog -- How to make it easier to step forward, what to do when a student can't straighten their arms

* Lower Rib Flare -- Why it's important to think of core length, not just core strength

* The Cue to 'Tuck Your Tailbone Under -- Is it dangerous? Appropriate? What's the deal. Please.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode86

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Clarify Your Purpose and Edit Yourself to Craft Effective Yoga Themes With Michelle Marchildon

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:27:17 GMT

This week’s podcast with author and yoga teacher Michelle Marchildon focuses on her formula for theming your yoga classes. The formula comes from her book, Themeweaver: Connect the Power of Inspiration to Teaching Yoga and is a clear, thorough approach to creating themes that are meaningful, not cheesy, and will help your students really deeply connect their physical practice to Michelle talks us through:

•The three types of students who come to class

•The four elements that make a good theme

•Theming don’ts

•Five rules for incorporating your themes into your classes

•How to organize your themes so that you can edit them and reuse them in the future

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode85/

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Why Clean Beauty is So Essential & How to Navigate with Abby Jean and Rachel Pachivas

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:27:05 GMT

I love the idea of starting of the New Year with healthy, nourishing routines. Over the past few years, I’ve done that with my skincare routine and I find it to be a great form of self care. When you think of self care, you don’t think of smearing petroleum, endocrine disruptors or other toxic chemicals on your face, right?

In the process of researching the products I use, I’ve learned that there is basically no federal regulation on our personal care products (or on most industrial chemicals in the U.S.)

That was my inspiration behind this episode and I’m so excited to share it with you. This week on the podcast I speak to Abby Jean and Rachel Pachivas from AnnMarie Skincare and they answer all of my questions (and more) including:

· Do products made with botanicals really work as well as our familiar “tried and true” formulations?

· How to start purging your skincare products

· Red flag ingredients too look for

· Nutrient-rich ingredients to look for

· How you know you’re getting a truly organic product (since there are FDA loopholes)

· Web sites and certifications to help you navigate which products are safe, healthy, and don’t test on animals

· Where are we with trying to improve FDA regulations?

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode84/

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Year End Highlights With Andrea & Jason, Plus What's in Store for 2018

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 03:00:00 GMT

Can you guess which podcast was the most popular of the year? I give you a glimpse into my analytics on this episode (spoiler alert: the #1 episode is not one of Jason's), plus we talk 2017 highlights (hello, creativity!) and lowlights (puffy eyes), what we're looking forward to in 2018, and how I aspire to channel both Maria Bamford and Oprah. (PS: Iyengar Yoga "belt" vs. "strap" question still not solved!!)

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Holiday Series! Restorative Yoga as Radical Self Care with Judith Hanson Lasater and Lizzie Lasater

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Judith Hanson Lasater and her daughter, Lizzie Lasater, have been on the podcast separately before. On episodes 64 & 65 I focused on their backgrounds and on the mother-daughter connection. This time, I wanted back up and simply ask the question, "Why restorative yoga?" Why now? And why isn't "regular" hatha yoga restorative enough? One response, in particular, surprised me -- seeing restorative yoga as a radical act of self care in a society that's so filled with aggression and violence.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode82

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Holiday Series! Nourish Your Vital Essence With Niika Quistgard

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:00:46 GMT

Niika Quistgard, Ayurvedic practitioner extraordinaire -- is back! (She joined me on episode 17 for a great vata-calming episode. If you haven't heard it, go back and listen to it. It's a great foundation and complement to this one!) On this episode Niika explains the Ayurvedic approach to nourishing ojas -- thought to be our vital essence -- during the winter and the holiday season. When ojas is strong, we feel content, stable, and grounded. When it gets depleted, our immunity goes down the tubes (my parlance, not hers :) We got super-fancy and cross-cultural on this episode, because it turns out that the way to cultivate ojas is very similar to the Danish concept of hygge (think cozy socks, candlelight, and delicious spiced drinks). Niika also shares her approach to asana and pranayama for keep ojas tip top.

Go to the shownotes page for an ojas-nourishing chai recipe from Niika and a link to her ojas assessment: yogalandpodcast.com/podcast/episode81/

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Bonus Episode! How to Craft Your Own Short, Effective Home Yoga Sequences

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00:46 GMT

You've probably heard people say that a short yoga practice is better than no yoga practice. Jason and I heartily agree -- but it can still be hard to carve out the time. I think the root problem is that it's hard to step on your mat solo and know what to do. This episode will help you get over the avoidance. We talk strategy and Jason offers three concrete, easy approaches to creating a home practice sequence that suits your mood, your energy level, and your time crunch.

If you still need help, I put lots of sequences here, on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode80/

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Holiday Series! Faith Hunter on Coping With Grief

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

When you're grieving, the holidays--with its equal share of memories and new situations--can intensify all of your feelings. The holidays can even surprise you with feelings that you might have considered long resolved. On this episode, Washington, DC, yoga teacher and studio owner Faith Hunter generously shares the story of losing her older brother, Michael, to complications from HIV. Faith and I talk about how time, therapy, patience, and yoga helped her move through the grieving process. If you're feeling all the feelings this season, my hope is that this episode will help you feel a little bit less alone in the world.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode79/

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Holiday Series! Roger Cole: Using Science to Supercharge Your Relaxation

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:19:46 GMT

How can you get the most from your restorative poses? That's a question that Roger Cole and I explore on this episode.

Roger Cole is an internationally recognized, certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who has been teaching since 1975. He is also an accomplished scientist educated at Stanford University and the University of California, with specialties in the science of relaxation, sleep, and circadian rhythms.

In this interview, Roger explains how to use the Baro Reflex to maximize relaxation in restorative yoga poses. As he puts it, there is not one single system that is responsible for relaxation -- in yoga classes, we often focus on the nervous system. But, if you "gang up a lot of factors that promote relaxation," you're more likely to go deeper and feel more restored afterward. We also talk about that time he took B.K.S. Iyengar to a lab and tested his breathing (with interesting, if imperfect results), and a possible reason that inversions promote relaxation.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode78/

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Holiday Series! Gina Caputo's Let's Stay Together Challenge

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 04:38:59 GMT

Happy gratitude week folks! This week, Gina Caputo returns to talk about her Yoga Off the Mat/Let's Stay Together Challenge. I love the idea of infusing our holidays with meaning and with practice. This challenge does exactly that with small, actionable ideas for us to do together each week leading up to the holidays. Imagine the ripple effect it would have if everyone listening to this podcast took part. Makes my heart full just thinking about it! Use the hashtags #yogaoffthemat and #letsstaytogether so we can find each other and support each other in the challenge.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode77/

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Jason Crandell on Yoga Injuries: "Yoga is Good For You. Most Extreme Things are Not."

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:04:16 GMT

Jason and Andrea sit down to review some of the themes discussed in episode 74 with Jill Miller and to delve more deeply into the topic of yoga injuries. How do we stop overpraising flexibility and "going further" in a pose without becoming afraid to fully use and inhabit our bodies?

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode76/

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Gretchen Rubin: How the Four Tendencies Show Up in Yoga Class

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:04:00 GMT

We've all been there -- in that yoga class where the person next to us is not doing any of the poses the teacher calls out, or in teacher training when someone asks question after question after question after...you get the picture. Do these people drive you crazy? Or, if you're teaching, do you wonder how you can make that rebellious person follow your lead or satisfy the questioner's endless questions?

This week, my guest is New York Times bestselling author, Gretchen Rubin. Her new book, The Four Tendencies, offers a framework for understanding how different personalities respond to both inner and outer expectations. I thought it would be fun to take Gretchen's framework into the yoga room to see how it plays out. We talk about The Rebel -- that person in class who is not doing any of the poses the teacher calls out. The Obliger -- the person who needs outer accountability to help them stick to their inner expectations. The Questioner (my tendency) who asks question after question after...you get the idea. And The Upholder who can tend toward being rigid. As Gretchen says, "Understanding fosters tolerance" and her framework offers ideas for understanding -- and managing -- our own tendencies as well as those around us.

Give it a listen and let me know which type you think you are! Use the hashtag #yogalandstories.

Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode75

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Jill Miller Talks Honestly About Hip Replacement Surgery & How Yoga Is In Need of a Tune Up

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:15:57 GMT

Jill Miller is the creator of Yoga Tuneup and The Roll Model Method -- a self care method that utilizes specific poses, sequences, and self massage tools to help you tune into your body's "blind spots." Jill's method can help ease and pains, it can soothe your nervous system, and increase proprioception -- that important ability to feel where your body is in space. Just before this interview, Jill made the announcement that years of wear and tear on her body (including yoga practice) have led to the need for a hip replacement. Understandably, the response in the yoga community was one of shock, curiosity, and even some judgment. Jill was kind enough to share her story -- what she thinks led her to this point, what she would do differently, and why she's not throwing yoga under the bus.

For shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode74/

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How Talking About Adversity Inspires Positive Change

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:38:23 GMT

According to psychologist and author, Kelly McGonigal, listening to someone else's story of resilience and overcoming adversity can have a positive effect. Listening to someone's "restorative narrative" can inspire strength and courage in you. In addition, if you're the person doing the storytelling about your own traumatic event, and you both acknowledge the difficulty as well as the how it transformed you in positive ways, you are more likely to have better health outcomes. In this light, Andrea tells her breast cancer story and shares the four profound ways it has changed her three years later. Shownotes: http://yogalandpodcast.com/episode73

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Change Your Day With a Lovingkindness Meditation

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:34:19 GMT

Last week, I talked about the science of self-compassion and how self-compassion practice has more favorable outcomes than boosting self-esteem. On this episode, I offer a way to put self-compassion into practice by sharing a 10-minute guided Lovingkindness meditation. This type of meditation involves silently repeating a mantra and extending love and compassion toward yourself, then toward someone you love, then toward all beings. The full meditation is written out on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode72Shoutout to our sponsors:1. To my women listeners out there – have you tried Lola yet? LOLA is a female-founded company offering organic cotton tampons, pads, and liners. For 60% off your first order, visit mylola.com and enter the code YOGALAND when you subscribe. 2. Burrow is a new online company that creates modern, CHEMICAL-FREE sofas that ship to you within a week! For $50 off your purchase, go to burrow.com and use the promo code YOGALAND.3. We all go through busy times where it can feel like a challenge to eat well. One thing that's helped me is Sunbasket meal delivery service. Go to sunbasket.com/yogaland to get $35 off your first order.

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Andrea Ferretti: Increase Your Happiness, Curiosity, & Connectedness with Self-Compassion Practice

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 01:51:01 GMT

High self-esteem used to be regarded as a vital component to happiness. But it's fallen out of favor in the past decade. Research -- much of it led by Dr. Kristin Neff -- has shown that self-compassion is a more effective way to increase optimism, happiness, curiosity, and connectedness. This episode talks you through the research and offers three very practical ways to incorporate self-compassion in your yoga practice and life.SHOWNOTES: yogalandpodcast.com/episode71/

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Jason Crandell: Advocate for Your Students & Don't Make Sweeping Claims

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 02:31:46 GMT

One of my favorite quotes from Jason is,"I believe that we should embrace anything and everything that helps us and our students be well." On this episode, we dive into the meaning behind that quote and why it's important to advocate for our students to try other modalities if needed. There are times when yoga teachers feel pressured to know all of the answers or to make a diagnosis and there are also times when we unintentionally make our students feel guilty if they're not finding healing in the yoga room. Jason dispels these ideas and helps teachers cope with not having all the answers.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode70/

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Jason Crandell: You Have to Trust That Yoga Works

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 06:00:00 GMT

We all struggle from time to time with the question -- "Am I doing enough?" This week, Jason and I talk about this question and this fear in the yoga room. His clear message: Trust in the process of yoga. And return to the fundamentals of what we're trying to teach (and learn) in yoga: To hone attention and discipline so that we can remain steady in the face of stress.

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Jason Crandell: Having a Strong Point of View Without Minimizing Others

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:49:42 GMT

Jason is back and he's sharing just a few of the values he hopes to pass onto his teacher training graduates. We talk about -- how do you develop a strong, personal point of view without minimizing others' points of view? And is yoga a discipline that changes over time -- are we allowed to revise? For shownotes and a full blog post go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode68

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MC Yogi: 'Yoga Made Me Resilient and Strong'

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 03:00:00 GMT

MC Yogi is a well-known performing artist -- and perhaps one of the only rappers to write lyrics about Hanuman and Ganesha? -- and is married to artist Amanda Giacomini who I interviewed on episode 45. Together, they've owned and been the primary teachers at the Point Reyes Yoga Studio in Point Reyes, CA. On this episode, we talk about MC Yogi's his new book, Spiritual Graffiti, which tells the story of how discovering yoga helped him overcome his troubled youth and brought his artistry to life. Thanks to MC Yogi for allowing us to use his music for this episode. For shownotes and a link to order his book: yogalandpodcast.com/episode67

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Jessica Berger Gross: The Courage to Choose Happiness

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Jessica Berger Gross is the author of the beautiful, moving, hopeful memoir, Estranged: Leaving Family & Finding Home. Jessica was raised in a seemingly typical middle class family in Long Island. But behind the scenes she suffered physical abuse from her father. She made the decision in her late twenties to stop communicating with her parents not knowing that the decision would become permanent. Now, 17 years later she's written a memoir that Elle Magazine included in their guide to the "best books of summer," and that Glamour called "gripping." Jessica was first introduced to yoga in high school and immersed herself in the practice after the estrangement. She practiced many different styles -- Jivamukti, Baptiste, vinyasa -- before settling on Iyengar as her chosen path. We talk about how yoga helped her reclaim her body, how it informs her choices now that she's a mom, and how it kept her sane and inspired during the writing of this book. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode66/

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Lizzie Lasater: Taking the Longview of Yoga Practice

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:51:59 GMT

Lizzie Lasater teaches the pleasure of deceleration through Restorative yoga workshops and digital trainings. Lizzie is the daughter of venerated yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater, so I was keen to pick her brain about how yoga was (successfully! without rejection!) passed onto her. Lizzie also offers great tips for incorporating Restorative Yoga into everyday life. And, as she's witnessed both of her parents growing older and benefitting from lifelong yoga and meditation practice, Lizzie talks about the importance of taking the longview with asana practice.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode65/

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Judith Hanson Lasater: Trust Yourself First

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 22:32:52 GMT

Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D., physical therapist, has been teaching yoga since 1971. Judith has written nine books and is one of the founders of Yoga Journal Magazine. I had many opportunities to interview Judith during my decade as an editor there, but this interview was so refreshingly different for me because I got to ask her whatever I wanted! She shared how she found yoga, the importance of following your intuition, and her tips for learning to communicate clearly. I have the utmost respect for Judith -- her body of work, her insight, her compassion and care for her students all shine through in this interview.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode64/

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Kino MacGregor: Practice Until Your World Changes

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:43:44 GMT

Kino MacGregor is an Ashtanga yogi in the lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and is the co-owner of the Miami Life Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Kino also has a new book out called Yogi Assignment, where she shares 30 days of "assignments" to help you bring the philosophy of yoga into everyday life. Kino talked to me about the surprising story of meeting her teacher for the first time, what it's like to be trolled online, and how the yoga practice "ferments" with time. You can practice with Kino online on her new channel, Omstars.com. Yogalandstories question this week: What's one valuable way that your yoga practice has been of benefit to the people around you? Please submit your story on Instagram with a photo of yourself using the hashtag #yogalandstories and I'll pick one to feature on my feed. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode63

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Q&A W/ Jason: Cues for Wheel Pose, Help for Hurting Knees, & Upper Back Strengtheners

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:02:56 GMT

On this special bonus episode, Jason and I answer your questions that came up during the summer series. Thanks, as always, for sending in your questions. It helps us plan episodes!We talk about why the cue to keep the feet parallel in Wheel Pose came about (and is it really necessary?), I offer some help for hurting knees, ideas for strengthening the "pull muscles," and Locust Pose alternatives during pregnancy.Shownotes: yogalandpodast.com/epsiode62/

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Jaimal Yogis: On Consciousness, Surfing, and Almost Monkhood

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:01:59 GMT

I first met Jaimal Yogis when he was a young, up-and-coming journalist, a long-time spiritual seeker, and a surfer. These days he can award-winning writer, three-time book author, and father of three boys under the age of five to his bio. He is such a wonderful writer and his new book, All Our Waves Are Water is one of the best examples of relating deep meditation practice to the pains and beauty of every day life I have ever read. I am in love with this book and I'm so happy to share this interview with you.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode61/

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Desiree Rumbaugh & Michelle Marchildon: When I Get Old, I Want to Be Just Like You

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT

I'm tired of the stale, depressing exercise and yoga advice for the "older set." It too often characterizes people over 50 as weak, unfit, and fragile. There are now plenty of yogis who have been practicing for decades and are approaching their 50s, 60s, & 70s. Do you think they're taking it easy? Nope. Neither do I. Desiree Rumbaugh and Michelle Marchildon confirm that I am right! (And who doesn't like to be right?) They're the co-authors of the book -- Fearless After Fifty: How to Thrive With Grace, Grit, and Yoga. Their book doesn't sugarcoat the aging process -- there are fears that come, there is loss. But it's equally practical about the strength and wisdom that come with years of experience being on this planet and in this practice. It's inspiring and fun to listen to them and hear their perspectives about the process that -- if we're lucky -- we will all get to experience.shownotes -- including videos from michelle & desiree's book! yogalandpodcast.com/episode60/

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Jason Nemer: Listening, Growing, Falling, Getting Up Again

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:18:17 GMT

Jason Nemer is the co-founder of AcroYoga and has spent the past decade on the road spreading the practice around the world. Acro is a beautiful, vibrant, playful practice and it's an amazing practice for developing trust, confidence, and communication. Check out the gorgeous AcroYoga flash mob on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode59/

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Summer Series! A Strategic Approach to Arm Balances & Inversions

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT

A bonus episode for you this week! Jason and I talk about his new online course on yogaglo.com, The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Arm Balances & Inversions. There's a lot packed into this episode: Jason shares his system for teaching these poses, how he sees both arm balances and inversions as "clusters of poses" -- so that you're learning a whole family of poses -- e.g., the Bakasana Family -- instead of just one pose. He also talks about how the course can help teachers feel more confident and skillful teaching these poses.

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Summer Series! Aspects of the Core We Tend to Ignore

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT

The core is an often-obsessed about part of the body, and yogis are no exception. In this episode, Jason breaks down the component parts that make up the core. He also offers three ideas for tapping into those parts we ignore -- from paying attention to rotation, to the paraspinal muscles to learning to, at least once in a while, let your core go and let it all hang out.

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Summer Series! Twisting, Strengthening, & Folding Your Spine

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT

On the last two episodes, Jason offered some tips for working with your hips and shoulders. On this installment, we're moving to the central axis -- the spine. Jason shows off his superior maths skills by sharing that we for every 10 Sun Salutations we do 50 forward bends to every 10 backbends!! He also offers ideas for strengthening the muscles that help you rotate, and talks about everybody's (least favorite) pose -- you guessed it, Locust Pose.

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Summer Series! Understanding Your Super-Awesome (& Complex) Shoulders

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 15:53:16 GMT

Did you know that your shoulder complex has four joints on each side? This dynamic engineering allows us to do all of the things we do with our arms and hands. But it can leave the shoulder joints vulnerable if we don't balance them with strength. In vinyasa yoga we ask the shoulders to do a lot early on in the practice (because Chaturanga). So, on this episode Jason talks ideas for offsetting this, the best ways to create balanced shoulder strength, plus proper alignment while lifting your arms overhead.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode55/

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Summer Series! What's Missing from Your Hip-Focused Practices

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:02:15 GMT

We love, love, love to stretch our hips in yoga. Pigeon Pose -- oh yeah. Lizard -- yep. Thread the Needle -- mmmhmmm. But sometimes we focus on how good opening the outer hips feels to the exclusion of creating strength and stability in the support muscles. Similarly, we focus on the part of our hips that screams the loudest (outer hips) while neglecting another tight area that's quieter (hip flexors). On this episode, Jason maps out three ways to create balance in the complex network of the hips. After recording this episode, I realized that it's a metaphor for life: We want to stay open and flexible. And this requires time and attention. But we also need to focus on stability, strength, and grounding. When we find the right subtle balance, we feel happier and more free. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode54/

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Summer Series! Creative Ways to Inspire Your Practice This Summer

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 15:44:40 GMT

Summer can actually make it harder to practice -- schedules change, kids are home, we spend more time doing outdoor sports -- so Jason and I thought we'd offer 10 ideas for staying inspired to do yoga this summer! Plus, Andrea shares a tip from Susan Cain about how solitude inspires creativity.For a full blog post of this episode, check out the shownotes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode53/

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Gina Caputo on Strengthening Your Awareness & Emotional Support Bananas

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:28:55 GMT

Gina Caputo has so much to offer to Yogaland: In addition to practicing and teaching yoga for nearly two decades, she's been on the ground floor of opening and managing three different yoga schools -- Sacred Movement in Venice, California, Kansas Siddhi Yoga Studio, and and The Colorado School of Yoga in Boulder, Colorado. Gina also has a FANTASTIC sense of humor. One of my favorite things she says in this interview is, "Be sincere, not serious." On this episode, I asked Gina to share her thoughts and stories about self-awareness practice, specifically her recent experience of doing a 10-day silent meditation course. Spoiler alert: She made it through 10 days of silence! But not without some support from a banana or two.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode52/

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Susan Cain: Embrace Your Quiet Side

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Susan Cain is the reason the word "introvert" came back into everyday conversation. Her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" spent more than four years on The New York Times Best Seller List, her Ted Talk on the topic has been viewed more than 16 million times, and she's the co-founder of the organization Quiet Revolution. She also loves yoga! We talk about why yoga is so appealing for introverts, the reasons introverts make great leaders, and ideas for when to push yourself out of your comfort zone and act more extroverted for a spell.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode51/

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Jason Crandell: Any Amount of the Pose is Still the Pose

Sun, 28 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT

On this episode Jason answers listener Kat's question, "How do I make sure I'm not leaving anyone out as I teach my mixed level classes?" The solutions include acknowledging that the reality for modern yogis is that we all learn together regardless of our level, using humor to diffuse tension in the class, and encouraging students to engage in the learning process even if they can't do the final shape of the pose. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode50

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A True Story of Overcoming Depression, Panic, & Shame

Fri, 26 May 2017 05:25:13 GMT

On this little bonus episode, I offer my own story of the panic attacks and depression that plagued me in my twenties and the subsequent shame I felt about being a yogi and making the choice to take anti-depressants. If you're suffering, I created this podcast to let you know that you're not alone. And if you're feeling guilty about taking the meds, I want to help you clear that guilt, to help you NOT put another layer of pain on top of the suffering. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode49/

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Richard Rosen Talks Yoga Camp, Breath-Work, & Parkinson's Disease

Mon, 22 May 2017 02:57:23 GMT

Richard Rosen returns to the podcast and answers some common questions about hatha yoga, including who the "original yogis" were, the meaning of the word "hatha," plus he opens up about Parkinson's Disease and shares his love for pranayama (breathing practice).

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion & Yogi Sebastian Brosche

Sun, 14 May 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Two-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world-champion and yoga teacher Sebastian Brosche joins Jason on the podcast this week. AS a competitor in his twenties, Sebastian was in a cycle of chronic injury that was so uncomfortable, he couldn't put on his socks. He had no intention of trying yoga until he saw a beautiful woman teaching class -- who is now his wife. Hear him tell the story of how yoga healed his body and how he founded an online training program that helps other BJJ practitioners stay healthy and as Sebastian puts it, able to keep rolling and grappling for the rest of their lives.

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Jessamyn Stanley's Every Body Yoga

Sun, 07 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Jessamyn Stanley is a world-traveling yoga teacher and self-proclaimed body positive advocate with a new book, Every Body Yoga. Several years ago she decided to document her yoga practice on a brand new app called Instagram, having no idea that she would garner nearly 300,000 followers, many of whom begged her to become a yoga teacher. We talk about the evolution of her yoga practice from her early days as a Bikram yogi to a vinyasa teacher, how yoga studios can make efforts toward being more inclusive of different body types and capabilities, and her quest to stay grounded as she spreads her message that, indeed, yoga is for everyone.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode46/

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Amanda Giacomini's 10,000 Buddhas Project

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 14:00:00 GMT

A hike in the Ajanta Caves in India several years ago sparked a massive creative project for artist and yoga teacher Amanda Giacomini: To put 10,000 Buddhas out into the world. Her work has appeared on murals, canvases, and prayer wheels in cities from Washington DC to Los Angeles to Panama. Amanda tells the story of what inspired the project, her creative process, and how it feeds her own life and yoga practice.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode45/

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Tiffany Cruikshank: Self Care Ideas for Spring's Transition

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 22:09:52 GMT

Tiffany is a renowned yoga teacher and the founder of Yoga Medicine. She's also a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and ran an acupuncture clinic at Nike headquarters for years. Tiffany offers her unique perspective on how to modify our diet, asana, breathwork, and meditation for spring. She also (very patiently) answers my questions about the ways that Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine overlap. This is a great ep for all the complementary medicine geeks in the crowd (like myself).Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode44/

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Q&A W/ Jason: Sacroiliac Pain, Tailbone Cues, & Wonky Knees

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 05:22:53 GMT

Jason comes back to Yogaland to answer your questions, specifically:- Is the cue 'flatten your tailbone' correct or outdated?- Why do yoga teachers tell us to flex the foot in Pigeon Pose? How does it protect the knee?- Why is sacroiliac pain such a pain in the a$$?Thank you to all of you who have sent in questions!We have a sequence on the blog for low back pain. Link on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode43/

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Maty Ezraty on Leading with Communication and Love

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Maty Ezraty is a genuine pioneer of yoga in the U.S. One of the original co-founders of YogaWorks, Maty is a true teacher's teacher. On this episode, Maty shares stories from her early days as well as how her practice has changed with age. She also shares her approach to mentoring teachers and students, which is an alchemy of communication, love, and meeting people where they are.Shownotes for this episode: yogalandpodcast.com/episode42/

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Deborah Burkman: You Are Enough

Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT

In this age of insta-celebrity and everyone chasing their 15 minutes of fame, it's refreshing to talk to a long-term, successful yoga teacher. Deborah Burkman is one of these people. She's been teaching for 17 years, in many settings, and loves her job. She's not famous and, at this point in her life and career, she's grateful for that. Her message to all of us: Find your purpose and come back to that. And know that who you are is enough.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode41/

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Alexandria Crow on Being a Transparent Yoga Teacher

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:00:00 GMT

Alexandria Crow grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and her grandfather was a traveling preacher. These days she travels the country teaching yoga -- and it recently dawned on her that there are parallels between the two. Because of this, she's careful about not cultivating a guru persona -- her hope is to teach her students to use the tools that she presents to investigate on their own and think for themselves. We talk about this idea of being "transparent" as a teacher, the role of charisma in teaching yoga, and the vulnerable place that students can unconsciously find themselves in if they have a teacher who isn't clear about their role and their boundaries.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode40/

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Richard Rosen on Patanjali in Modern Yoga Practice

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:47:00 GMT

Richard Rosen is a yoga scholar and teacher who has authored five yoga books that are well worth reading. I talked to him about his most recent, "Yoga FAQ, Almost Everything You Need to Know about Yoga -- from Asanas to Yamas." This book is rich with tons of historical info and yet, Richard is refreshingly honest about how traditions change and evolve. We focus mostly on his Patanjali's Yoga Sutra -- who was Patanjali? Who was Vyasa? And why is this text a seminal part of modern Western yoga? Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode39/

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Nikki Estrada: Exploring Nonharming & Truth-Telling

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:22:40 GMT

This week, I talk to Nikki Estrada about the first two ethical guidelines in the Yoga Sutra: ahimsa (nonharming) and satya (truth). Nikki has more than 20 years teaching experience and has been leading 200 and 300-hour teaching trainings for more than 12 years. She was Director of Trainer Development for YogaWorks for more than 7 years where she supported and mentored teacher trainers. She leads intensives, immersions and workshop series in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. She contributes to Yoga International where you can find her articles and videos. Nikki is an Athleta Ambassador for embodying the Power of She, is sponsored by Zobha, has presented at Yoga Journal conferences and was voted best yoga teacher by Marin Magazine 2016.You can find shownotes for this episode at: yogalandpodcast.com/episode38/

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Q&A W/ Jason: On Teaching, Self-Care, and Forgiveness

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Jason takes on questions that surround yoga teaching this week including:- To use Sanskrit while teaching or not?- How to care for yourself during an injury?- How do you help individuals find their unique pose in the midst of a group class?You can find shownotes for this episode, with lots of blog posts from Jason about teaching at yogalandpodcast.com/episode38/

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Q&A W/ Jason: Yoga...Not One-Size-Fits-All

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 15:40:00 GMT

The Q&As with Jason are back! On this episode we talk about hopping back to Plank Pose, what happens when your wrists won't cooperate in arm balances, and tips for Triangle Pose. The BIG TAKEAWAY is this: Not all poses work for all bodies. Take that in. Let it bum you out. Then listen to the episode and let that truth set you free. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode36/

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Kelsey Crowe PhD: What to Say and Do When Life is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:58:55 GMT

On this episode, I talk to Kelsey Crowe, the co-author of the book, "There is No Good Card for This: What to Say and Do When Life is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love." The book is funny, it's written without judgment, and it's filled with helpful and achievable ideas to help us connect to and support each other when life gets tough. It's also designed by the fabulous Emily McDowell.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode35/

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Sally Kempton: What's a bad-ass, angry yogi to do?

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:50:32 GMT

I bet you can conjure it up pretty easily: The image of the calm, benevolent yoga teacher who NEVER GETS ANGRY. You might wish that you were that person. And perhaps such people exist. But the rest of us mere mortals get pissed sometimes. And sometimes getting pissed is OK and warranted. The question is, how do you take your anger and channel in ways that are positive? And how do you learn and grow from your anger? What's beneath the subtext and how do you cope? I'm happy to have Sally Kempton back on this episode to answer all of my burning, raging rage questions. This is one of my favorite episodes to date! I'd love to know if you found it helpful.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode34/

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Bex Urban: Best Yoga Retreat Ever

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Bex Urban joins me on this episode to share her many years of navigating the challenges of putting together a successful retreat. We talk risks, rewards, coping with busted septic tanks, and more. My hope is that this episode will inspire retreat newbies -- both students and teachers.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode33/

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Stephanie Snyder: How Chanting & Playlists Create Connection

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:55:49 GMT

Among her other great qualities, I like to think of Stephanie Snyder as the queen of the playlist. On this ep, she offers her intention behind including music in class, her thoughts on the tradition of sound in yoga, plus mistakes she's made over the years. BONUS: One of Steph's favorite bands, Young Moon, create the soundtrack for this episode. For more shownotes go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode32/

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Bo Forbes: Self Care for Empaths (A Neuropsych Extravaganza)

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:50:53 GMT

Bo Forbes spent years as a practicing psychologist and is now a yoga teacher with a keen interest in neuropsychology. On this episode we talk about how to cope with empathic distress as well as the different between the brain's default mode vs. direct experience mode. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode31/

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Andrea Ferretti: 3 Resolutions to Set Yourself on a Path Toward Happiness

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:08:50 GMT

I live in a state of duality when it comes to New Year's resolutions. On the one hand, I loathe them. I loathe the intense focus on self-improvement and self-achievement that's emblazoned across magazine covers in the month of January. And yet, I love the idea of taking a moment to pause and reflect on the previous year and to think about how I'd like to live in the coming year,This episode focuses on three resolutions that really get to the heart of what has created happiness in my life: self awareness, self-acceptance, and being more loving (in big ways and small) toward others. Hope you enjoy it and I'd love to hear what you're focusing on this year. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode30/

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Andrea + Jason: Do We Make Resolutions? It's Complicated.

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:36:13 GMT

Hello Yogaland! On this episode, we reflect on 2016 and the ways that we've grown. We talk highlights and challenges and reveal our top secret (sort of) plans for 2017!Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode29/

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Andrea Ferretti: Reframing the Way You Think About Stress

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:07:40 GMT

On this episode, I reflect on one of the most important reads of the year for me -- Kelly McGonigal's book, The Upside of Stress. A psychologist and yoga teacher, Kelly's book is filled with compelling research about how the way we think about stress may be more harmful for our health than stress itselfShownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode28/

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Q&A with Jason Crandell: Happy Hips, Hammies, & Lower Back

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:29:11 GMT

Before jetting off on his most recent trip to Hong Kong, I sat with Jason to answer more listener-submitted questions. This time we just happened to get questions that all centered around the lower body. So, we talk about:* How to best work with tight hamstrings?* How to best recover when your hamstring has been overstretched?* How to find stability and strengthen the low back, quadratus lomborum (QL), and sacrum after pregnancy? * What's up with hearing about yogis having hip replacements? How can you keep your hips safe in yoga?Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode27/

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Kate Holcombe: Three Yoga Sutras for Tough Times

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:14:52 GMT

This week I chat with Kate Holcombe of The Healing Yoga Foundation in San Francisco. Kate has an amazing story to tell -- and I asked her to tell it in the top half of the interview -- about how a life-threatening accident while studying abroad in India during college set her on the path of becoming a student of TKV Desikachar. The second half of the interview focuses on a few of the sutras that helped Kate navigate the difficulty of going through breast cancer treatment. I've never known a teacher who has as much reverence for Patanjali's Yoga Sutra as Kate does. She lights up when she talks about them and her enthusiasm is contagious. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode26/

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Q&A: Andrea + Jason Have Lots of Opinions

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 16:54:59 GMT

On this episode, Jason answers questions submitted by listeners:* What are your views on what it means to be a yoga student today?* What's the difference between a yoga student and a yoga consumer?* How do you deal with the yoga community where there is so much inconsistency and fakeness?* What do you think will be important for yoga teachers to focus on in the next decade?* What do you think about yoga hybrids like Yoga HIIT, Pi-Yo, etc.?* How do you and Andrea work together and find a balance between work and family time?Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode25/

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Dana Trixie Flynn: Yoga, Jazz, and a New Donation-Based Yoga Studio in NOLA

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:27:28 GMT

This week's episode is like a shot of happy for your soul. I spoke to Dana Trixie Flynn, co-founder of Laughing Lotus about her new project: Dana is working on opening a donation-based yoga studio in the seventh ward of New Orleans. If you know Dana at all, you know how much she lives, breathes, and loves music -- so this new center will have live New Orleans jazz music. In this interview with Dana, I felt how uniquely suited she is to set up this studio and to nurture her students. She is all at once gutsy, big-hearted, charismatic, empathic, and bad ass. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode24/

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Q&A with Jason Crandell: Fun with Shoulder Anatomy!

Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT

On this episode Jason answers three of our listener questions and it just so happens that they all focus on some aspect of shoulder anatomy. We also talk about cats a lot. Here are the questions:* Why do we flex the ankle in poses like Reclined Pigeon?* Is "pull the shoulder blades down" a "bad" alignment cue?* In Plank Pose, do you push strongly through the arms and upper back? Or soften the shoulders?For practice inspiration, go to the shownotes page for links to shoulder-focused blog posts with illustrations: yogalandpodcast.com/episode23/

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Rachel Brathen: Staying True to Your Values in the Face of Success

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:31:11 GMT

You might know Rachel Brathen as "Yoga Girl" on Instagram -- she's one of the original yoga insta-stars and has 2 million followers. Two million! That's crazay! And yet, despite this quick rise to fame, Rachel is incredibly down-to-earth and not afraid to say that the superficial side of social media can suck the life out of a person from time to time. I wanted to know what makes Rachel tick, so I tried to dig into how she's become the teacher (and student) she is today.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode22/

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Holly Whitaker: Recovering from Addiction & Discovering Yourself

Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:16:21 GMT

On this episode Holly Whitaker of the Home Podcast talk about how yoga and meditation can be helpful tools for recovery.Holly is a life coach and spiritual teacher, kundalini and vinyasa yoga and meditation instructor, writer, and speaker. She's also the founder of Hip Sobriety, which aims to provide a modern, holistic, accessible and desirable path to sobriety, and to remove the stigma associated with addiction (and sobriety).Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode21/

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Seane Corn : Activism for Yogis

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Seane Corn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher known for her impassioned activism and inspirational style of teaching. She utilizes her national platform to bring awareness to humanitarian issues—in 2005, she was named “National Yoga Ambassador” for YouthAIDS, and in 2013 was given the Global Green International Environmental Leadership Award. Since 2007, she has been training leaders of activism through her co-founded organization Off the Mat, Into the World®.I talked to Seane about how she came to be an activist and how she mentors others to do the same. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode20/

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Coral Brown: Geeky Fun With Hindu Deities

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:07:49 GMT

This week my guest is holistic therapist and senior Prana Vinyasa Flow teacher Coral Brown. Coral and I talked about one of her passions -- the Hindu deity stories. She's deeply knowledgeable about them and she's also down-to-earth and practical in her approach, which I appreciate. She also (when appropriate) weaves them into her one-on-one therapy practice, which I find fascinating. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode19/

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Jason Crandell: How to Select a Teacher Training Program

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 16:36:50 GMT

We've gotten many questions recently about teacher training that we decided to do an episode that answers common questions. Doing a yoga teacher training is a huge investment -- both financially and in terms of your time. It can be a wonderfully transformative experience, but it's worth doing your research and thinking about what is going to best meet your needs. Jason and I talk about:* Whether you should stick with a local teacher or travel to do a training with a well-known teacher (his answer might surprise you).* Considerations in terms of format -- monthlong intensive? two week modules? six months of weekends?* How vital it is to continue your education even after completing a foundational 200-hour training* Are there different things to consider if you just want to deepen your practice vs. wanting to teach?* Plus, we talk about what types of information and skills an advanced 300-hour training can provide.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode18/

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Niika Quistgard: Self Care Time! Ayurvedic Ideas for Staying Calm & Grounded

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:16:23 GMT

This week my guest is Ayurvedic practitioner Niika Quistgard. Niika is an internationally-recognized consultant, trainer and practitioner in Ayurveda and is the founder of AyurMama.com.For this episode, Niika offers specific self-care ideas for staying calm and grounded when we go out of balance. Whether you've never heard the words vata dosha uttered or you already know your prakruti, this episode offers enough background about Ayurveda paired with creative self care ideas and reminders that it will be helpful to everyone. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode17/

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Katherine Priore: Combatting Toxic Stress in Low-Income Schools

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:52:19 GMT

My guest this week is Katherine Priore Ghannam. Katherine is the founder of Headstand, a nonprofit organization that teaches yoga and mindfulness to kids attending low income schools. Headstand is a program that is integrated into the school's curriculum and a large part of its focus is to help children combat "toxic stress." Here's a summary of what we talk about on the episode:* The definition of toxic stress and how it can inhibit a child's ability to learn.* Learning to see a child's behavior as their way of communicating their needs, difficulties, and emotions. * The importance of adult self-regulation when teaching children.* The changes she sees in students from the beginning of the year to the end.* How yoga and mindfulness have helped create cultures of compassion in the schools that Headstand serves.* How the job has fueled Katherine's optimism* Katherine's desire to see social/emotional learning and mindfulness integrated into schools everywhere. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode16/

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Rebecca Katz : Nourish Yourself With Cancer-Fighting Foods

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:00:01 GMT

On this episode I interview chef and nutritionist Rebecca Katz. Weeding through information about food can be overwhelming and even disheartening. This episode distills Rebecca's four-pillar approach to a cancer-fighting diet. And, if you take this approach, you have a shot at preventing other diseases, too (think diabetes and heart disease). On the episode we talk about:* Rebecca's background as a chef and nutritionist and how she came to write The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen* Her new online course, which brings the book to life* Anti-inflammatory foods, especially the ones we overlook like ghee! olive oil! ah-voh-cah-dohs!!* Foods that regulate blood sugar and why they work the way they do* Her recommended subs for refined sugar and why it's important to have sweet treats sometimes* Coffee. It ain't so bad. (Yahoo!)* How to reduce oxidative stress* The little tiny foods we often overlook that can powerfully regulate NfKappaBShownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode15/

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Jason Crandell: Create a Home Practice You Love

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:00:00 GMT

This week Jason Crandell talks all about home practice. We get straight to the point and talk about:* Where to start if you don't know how to practice on your own* Why it's vital for yoga teachers to have a consistent home practice* How your relationship to yoga practice changes when you become a yoga teacher* His thoughts on pushing yourself to practice your least favorite poses* The ways that your home practice can transform over time to support you in different phases of life and teaching.Jason offers more than 20 comprehensive, illustrated sequences on our blog to inspire your home practice. Go to the shownotes page at jasonyoga.com/episode14 for the whole list.

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Claire Missingham: Finding Flow and Having Faith

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 23:35:02 GMT

My guest on this episode is London-based teacher, Claire Missingham. Claire has over 16 years teaching experience and and runs a successful yoga teacher training program having trained over 125 teachers in the UK in the past few years. She is a Senior Teacher at triyoga, Europe's leading yoga studio and teaches worldwide. Claire is also a triathlete, competing regularly in Sprint Distance Triathlons after learning how to swim and cycle only in the past couple of years since turning 40!Claire is thoughtful, funny, and a devoted mom and she has a fascinating life story that led her to yoga — from her family’s practice of Sufism to her years leading a professional dance company, we piece it all together and talk about:* Her spiritual childhood and the effect it had on her* The importance of modeling self care and practice time for your children and family* Her creating magic workshop (which I wish I could take!) and some of her ideas for carving out creative time* Creating monthly themes for classes...

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Chrissy Carter: Seeing Yoga Poses with Fresh Eyes

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Chrissy Carter is an alignment-based flow teacher who teaches in New York City. She's been teaching for YogaWorks for 10 years and has 25 teacher trainings under her belt! Yes, 25. You read that correctly. Given that, and given the attentive, caring way Chrissy has about her, we talked about:* Her former job as a Wall Street trader * Why she loves a great Iyengar Yoga class and how it helps her see things with fresh eyes* Why it's important for teachers to study Iyengar (even if you're not an Iyengar teacher)* What it feels like to be an experienced yoga teacher vs. being a newbie* How cooking is her yoga put into practice* Her feelings about whether or not students and teachers should be friendsShownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode12/

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Andrea Ferretti: Four Ways Hitting a Plateau Can Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:00:00 GMT

Often when we hit a plateau in our life, we feel like we're failing -- we're not progressing or growing. On this episode, I'm share the reasons I think that hitting a plateau in yoga is positive and can lead to inner growth. A plateau is not a reason to give up or walk away. This episode offers ideas for making a plateau an opportunity to do some deep work, to practice compassion and gratitude -- which will have a positive ripple effect on your life.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode11/

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Stephanie Snyder: Love Your Whole Story

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:35:00 GMT

On the cusp of opening her own brand new studio, LoveStory, in San Francisco, Stephanie Snyder and I chat about the happiness that comes from serving your local community, how she incorporates yoga philosophy into her daily classes and the beautiful, essential combo that is yoga + motherhood. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode10/

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Jason Crandell: Pain, Injury, & Knowing What You Don't Know

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:30:32 GMT

If you have a body and you do yoga, chances are you will sustain an injury at some point. On this episode I ask Jason all about injuries. We talk about:* How to discern between stretching sensations and pain that's injurious* The benefit of pushing to your edge on the yoga mat* Whether or not hands-on adjustments are really necessary in the yoga room* How Jason addresses students' injuries before class.* Why Jason doesn't say that he teaches "therapeutic yoga"Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode9/

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Alexandria Crow: Why Fancy Yoga Isn't Better Yoga

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT

This week I talk to Alexandria Crow, one of the most physically adept yoga practitioners I've ever personally known and yet here's what she wants you to know: Yoga is not one-size-fits-all and doing fancy poses doesn't really matter. Alex is a straightforward, no BS advocate of learn what works for your body and your mind so that you can get the benefits you need from this practice. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode8/

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Taylor Harkness: Being True To You

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Warm and bendy with an infectious charm, Taylor Harkness is a young millenial with a wise and heartful approach to yoga. We discuss how yoga helped him find balance after the intensity and trauma of being paramedic, how he built his social media following to 35K followers (and how he's since changed his approach), what he thinks his generation will contribute to the future of yoga, and more. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode8/

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Kathryn Budig: Body Positivity, Hard Work, & Aiming True

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, “aim true.” She is a warrior for self-acceptance, honesty, and helping her students and readers find true balance. I've known Kathryn for about a decade and she's the real deal -- a gem in the yoga world. She's hard-working, a deeply knowledgeable and adept teacher and practitioner, a compassionate friend, and a creative, funny soul. In the course of our talk she shared:* The story behind her "Aim True" message* The surprising pose that was out reach for her when she started practicing* Thoughts on body dysmorphia and creating healthier body image within the yoga community * The importance of honing your craft instead of focusing on popularity* Her favorite and least favorite yoga poses* The challenges she has with her own practiceShownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode6/

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Andrea Ferretti: Self-Acceptance in Yoga

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:08:14 GMT

A five-minute episode that explains my intention behind the podcast -- and why it's vital that we focus on self-acceptance rather than self-achievement in yoga.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode5/

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Sally Kempton: Ideas, Insights, & Self-Inquiry Practices for Fear

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:41:51 GMT

Sally Kempton spent twenty years as a teaching monk in the Saraswati lineage and yet she is keenly in touch with the problems that everyday people face. On this episode, Sally and I talk about using yoga and meditation to help you cope with fear. She offers practical, helpful ideas and self-inquiry practices for working with and moving through fear so that you can reach resolution and not be at the mercy of your small (and big) fears and anxieties.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode4/

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Jason Crandell: Navigating Life as a Modern Yoga Teacher

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:11:38 GMT

In this episode, Jason Crandell (aka my hubby) and I get down to brass tacks and talk about what it takes to make it as a yoga teacher. We also discuss the concept of "yogalebrity," how to navigate social media as a yoga teacher, and more. A nerdy convo. for yoga teachers and students alike.Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode3/

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Stacy Meyrowitz: Yoga Saved My Life

Tue, 24 May 2016 20:08:29 GMT

This week Stacy Meyrowitz shares her uplifting story of how yoga helped her piece her life back together after a brain hemorrhage. She credits yoga with everything from bringing her out of a deep depression, to relearning right and left, to building a new community of friends. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode2/

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Amy Ippoliti: Meditating with a Manta Ray, Empowering Yoga Teachers, and Female Role Models

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:28:24 GMT

An uplifting yoga story for Earth Day! I talked to well-known yoga teacher and environmental activist Amy Ippoliti about her project to raise awareness for marine life. She shares what it was like doing yoga with whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins and how her yoga practice supported her. Plus, we talk about her soon-to-be-released book, “The Art and Practice of Teaching Yoga: The Yoga Professional’s Guide to a Fulfilling Career” and ideas for helping young girls maintain healthy self-esteem. For a peek at the gorgeous photos of Amy practicing yoga with sea life, go to the shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode1/

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