Some yoga teachers believe they should only teach the poses they can personally execute, while others argue that teaching is about more than just demonstration. Where do you stand on this? In this episode, I unpack this common debate and explore five key considerations to help you decide what’s best for your teaching journey. Episode Highlights: Teaching fro ... Show More
Aug 9
Bandhas 101 - What Yoga Teachers Need to Know with Sandra Anderson
What are the bandhas, and why do they play such an important role in Hatha Yoga? Sandra Anderson joins me to explore the physical, energetic, and meditative purpose of Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha, and Maha Bandha, along with practical guidance for yoga teacher ... Show More
53m 56s
Aug 2
Does Pronunciation Matter in Yoga? With Dr. Varun Khanna
Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I’m joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and discuss what modern yoga teachers really need to know about the language.Episode Highlights:Meaning of the wo ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 19
Increase Strength in Asana with Chhavi Sahal
Strength is becoming an essential part of modern yoga, but what does it really mean to be strong in asana? I sit down with functional strength coach Chhavi Sahal to explore trunk stability, core engagement, flexibility versus strength, and practical ways yoga teachers can build s ... Show More
59m 38s
Jun 2025
280 - How to Start Teaching Yoga
Finding your audience, your confidence, and your voice as a yoga teacher is a process. It means a whole lot of learning--how to lead a room, how to sequence well, how to trust the practice and ourselves, and so much more. And it means doing a lot of stuff wrong so we can learn to ... Show More
37m 54s
Dec 2023
Consent and Tactile Cueing in Yoga and Pilates
Send us Fan MailMovement teachers have the power to help people move their bodies in a way that makes them feel alive! Joining us today is Rebecca Sebastian, a yoga therapist with more than 20 years of teaching experience, a yoga studio and apothecary owner, and the host of the W ... Show More
52 m