The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 190: How to Create Guided Meditations with Kelly Smith Description: In most typical or mainstream yoga class settings, an aspect of yoga that doesn’t get too much attention is meditation. Many of us have encountered students complaining that they don't have time to meditate, or people who really struggle with laying still and quieting their minds - perhaps that’s even something you have struggled with. There’s where guided meditations can be helpful, and Kelly ...
Oct 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 190
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 189: Your Movement Science is Racist with Jesal Parikh Description: Racism, cultural appropriation, inclusivity and privilege - these are topics that may make us uncomfortable, but these are conversations that are all the more important to have. Jesal Parikh recently hosted a workshop entitled “Your Movement Science is Racist”, and in this episode, she explains how racism, appropriation and privilege shows up in movement science and other areas of the yoga and ...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 189
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 188: Effective Yoga Cues with Libby Hinsley Description: Something that almost every yoga teacher has to do when leading a class is give cues to guide our students in the movements, breath practices and meditations. These cues can be both visual and verbal, and either online or in person. But how effective are our cues, and what are the cues that are really not helpful for our students? Libby Hinsley sheds some light on how to cue effectively in a yoga class. L...
Oct 05, 2020•59 min•Ep. 188
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 187: How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training with Cecily Milne Description: The first big step that we often take in our journey to become yoga teachers is our Yoga Teacher Training (YTT), and in many ways, much of how we teach is influenced by our YTT experiences. However, not all YTTs are created equal, and some are better than others. Cecily Milne published the blogpost “10 ways to make your yoga teacher training suck less”, and has some pointers on what makes...
Sep 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 187
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 186: How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest [Part 2] with Kelly Glover Description: Getting booked as a podcast guest is something that can be part of your marketing strategy and growing your business. But pitching to be on a podcast is not as simple as sending an email and hoping for the best. Industry expert Kelly Glover has loads of tips to share from her experience in this area. Kelly Glover is the CEO of The Talent Squad, a podcast booking and publicity agen...
Sep 21, 2020•55 min•Ep. 186
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 185: How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest [Part 1] with Shannon Crow Description: Being a guest on a podcast is a great way to showcase your offering or expertise, while connecting with more of your ideal client. But with podcasters getting hundreds (or thousands) of pitches, how can you stand out from the crowd and get booked as a podcast guest? Seasoned podcasters Amanda Kingsmith, Mado Hesselink, and Amanda McKinney join Shannon to share their tips and insig...
Sep 14, 2020•32 min•Ep. 185
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 184: Is Yoga Cultural Appropriation with Shailla Vaidya Description: It is common knowledge that yoga originated from India, and has been practiced in India and South Asia for millennia. It is only recently that yoga has gained popularity in the Western world. Over time, people within the yoga space have adapted it to cater to different needs and trends, and today, there are many different forms of yoga that exist which can be very removed from the original pra...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 184
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 183: How to Plan a Productive Week with Shawn Radcliffe Description: As a yoga business owner, there are so many things to do that we may feel overwhelmed by our to-do lists, and left wondering how to get everything done and where to start. That’s where productivity comes in, and no matter where you are in your yoga teacher journey, we could all use some tips around improving our productivity. Shawn Radcliffe has some tips on how to use a 15-minute planner to g...
Aug 31, 2020•49 min•Ep. 183
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 182: Yin Yoga vs Restorative Yoga with Nyk Danu Description: Slower styles of yoga such as Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga are becoming more popular as people are seeking balance in their hectic, fast-paced and stressful lives. However, while Yin and Restorative yoga are often used interchangeably, and may even seem similar externally, there are many differences between the two. Yin Yoga expert (and a member of The Connected Yoga Teacher Team) Nyk Danu shares mor...
Aug 24, 2020•53 min•Ep. 182
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 181: Grow an Online Yoga Business with Nikki Naab-Levy Description: In recent times, many of us have had to make the leap to shift our businesses online. Whether it's creating the foundation to sell online classes or courses, or figuring out what to share on social media or the videos to put up on YouTube, most of us could do with a little help. Nikki Naab-Levy has some insights on how we can leverage the online space in our yoga business to bring yoga to more ...
Aug 17, 2020•55 min•Ep. 181
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 180: Sticky Note Secret for More Students with Shannon Crow Description: Do you have a new event, training or yoga offering and are wondering how to fill it? Perhaps you’re trying to get more students into your classes or sign up new 1:1 private students. You’re in luck because Shannon has a secret method to get more students - the sticky note secret. Shannon shares her sticky note secret to getting new students and outlines the different steps to ask yourself ...
Aug 10, 2020•24 min•Ep. 180
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 179: Get Confident with Video with Alicia Berruti Description: Video is a really amazing tool, and particularly in this time where a lot of us are encountering a lot of physical distancing, video is the best way to really reach out and form connections with people. Yet, a lot of us struggle with video, and with being confident enough to put ourselves and our message out there. We shouldn’t be missing out on opportunities to use video because we lack confidence,...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 179
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 178: Tired of Social Media? [Consultation Call] with Devon Pelto Description: Are you feeling frustrated with social media? If you've been posting on social media but not getting engagement, or you're spending so much time on social media and are wondering where else you can focus on to create connections - you are not alone. Devon Pelto was recently feeling the same and posted in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group, which led to this consultation call to...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 178
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 177: How to Connect (aka Network) with Natalie Eckdahl Description: No matter where you are in your yoga teacher journey, one of the things we need to run a successful business is a good network of connections. Thankfully, networking doesn’t have to be awkward, or boring, and Natalie Eckdahl has just the tips on how to manage networking online. Natalie Eckdahl is the founder of BizChix, Inc, and a business strategist and coach. She is dedicated to helping high ...
Jul 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 177
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast BONUS: Anti-Racism & Yoga with Michelle Johnson Description: In light of everything that has been happening in the US and across the world with the Black Lives Matter social justice movement and calls for anti-racism, how does yoga fit in? What can yoga teachers do to hold space for these conversations that need to happen and how do yoga and anti-racism really work together? This special bonus episode is a Live Q&A session with Michelle Johnson to tackl...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 176
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 176: Email Marketing Strategy with Jessica Stansberry Description: As an entrepreneur and business owner, you never stop learning. There are so many strategies for running a successful business, and different approaches work for different people. There’s always something new that we could learn and implement in our business that could really make a difference. On this episode, we get to hear from another expert on email marketing, Jessica Stansberry. Jessica St...
Jul 13, 2020•40 min•Ep. 176
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 175: Coping During a Crisis with Diane Liska Description: Since the start of 2020, so many things have happened, including the COVID-19 global pandemic. Physical distancing is being enforced in many places, many businesses have been shuttered, and many of our yoga businesses have been impacted in one way or another. We may be feeling like we're in a state of crisis, and we may not know how best to cope in this time. Diane Liska returns to the podcast to share w...
Jul 06, 2020•52 min•Ep. 175
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 174: Time for a Break with Shannon Crow Description: Are you feeling overwhelmed, tired and uninspired right now? It may be a sign that you may need to take a break. If this feels like an impossible task, that’s exactly why you should take a break and, on this episode, Shannon walks us through this process. Taking breaks is essential to us as business owners. We may feel like it is impossible because we are always thinking about our business, but there are many...
Jun 29, 2020•25 min•Ep. 174
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten Description: What is the role that yoga plays in social justice and politics? As yoga teachers, we may shy away from such divisive and sensitive topics, but given the current global situation, we need to be engaged. Shannon shares the interview she did for the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, hosted by Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten, discussing how yoga is interwoven into soc...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 173
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 172: Checking In with the Team During COVID-19 Description: This is a special check-in episode with the team behind The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connected Yoga Teacher team is based in different parts of the world, and Shannon checks in with the main team members: podcast editor SuZen Marie, community managers Nyk Danu and Sinead O’Connor, and show notes writer Crunch Ranjani. She also shares updates from Mi...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 172
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 171: Pelvic Health & Movement Goals with Antony Lo Description: When people are experiencing pelvic health issues, they may be told to give up exercise or that certain movements are not appropriate or suitable for them to do. However, exercise may be important to clients beyond pelvic health issues, and there may be social and emotional impacts that restricting access to their usual exercise regime might have. This episode features a section of the intervie...
Jun 01, 2020•41 min•Ep. 171
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 170: Is this Movement Safe? with Shannon Crow Description: A question that comes up time and time again, both from yoga students and teachers, especially those dealing with pelvic health issues such as lower back pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, infertility etc. is “Is this movement safe?”. The truth is, there isn’t a list of movements that are safe or unsafe for a body, and it really varies depending on each person, and the movement itself. A...
May 25, 2020•37 min•Ep. 170
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 169: Integrating Pelvic Health into Yoga with Shannon Crow & Mado Hesselink Description: Lots of people who do yoga may be dealing with pelvic health issues, but there has traditionally been very little focus on integrating pelvic health and yoga. Shannon is extremely passionate about the importance of pelvic health, so this episode features an interview Shannon did on Mado Hesselink’s Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast on the topic. Third-time guest Mado Hessel...
May 18, 2020•59 min•Ep. 169
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 168: Social Media Marketing Strategy with Andrea Jones Description: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter, … With all these social media platforms available, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one to be active on and what to post. That’s why we need to have a social media marketing strategy that helps us to be intentional with our actions on social media. Andrea Jones is a social media strategist who is committed to helping businesses ...
May 11, 2020•39 min•Ep. 168
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 167: How to Make a Recruiting Plan with Reneé Clair Description: One of the best parts of growing your team is that it frees you up to have more time to work on the parts of your business that you love. However, it can be tricky to know how and where to start offloading tasks to other team members, and where to look for your ideal candidates. That’s where Reneé Clair comes in. Reneé Clair is the founder of Clair de Lune Yoga, and has been teaching yoga since 2...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 167
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 166: When & How to Hire a VA (virtual assistant) with Sandra Booker Description: Running a yoga business is more than just teaching yoga classes. From scheduling and collecting payments, to sales and marketing, to promotion and logistics, we may find ourselves needing help with different elements of running a business. That’s where a Virtual Assistant (VA) can come in handy, but where do we start? Sandra Booker is the founder of Any Old Task, where she prov...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 166
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 165: Offer Online Yoga Masterclass with Shannon Crow & Amanda McKinney Description: Living in this crisis state of the global COVID-19 pandemic is becoming our new normal, and as yoga teachers, we are all trying to adapt. More of us are switching to offering yoga online, and this can be a challenge to most, if not all of us. Recently, Shannon got together with her biz bestie Amanda McKinney to host a masterclass on the topic of offering online yoga. This is...
Apr 20, 2020•51 min•Ep. 165
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 164: Deepen Your Yoga Practice with Barrie Risman Description: As yoga teachers, how can we deepen our own yoga practice so that we can teach from a place of authenticity? In between juggling our many commitments and responsibilities, particularly in this challenging time in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can often fall away from our own practice of yoga. However, we all know that there are so many benefits to having a regular yoga practice, and deepen...
Apr 13, 2020•59 min•Ep. 164
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 163: Collective Yoga Studio Model with Jenifer Parker Description: Yoga studios are run in many different ways, from a single owner who may or may not be a yoga teacher, to partnerships between different yoga teachers, and even franchises. On this episode, we’re exploring a different model for yoga studios with Jenifer Parker - the collective yoga studio model. Jenifer Parker is the Director of Healium, a yoga studio within the context of a holistic health coll...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 163
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 162: Fill Your Yoga Workshop with Mado Hesselink Description: Have you ever struggled to put on a yoga workshop? Maybe you’re hesitant to put on a yoga workshop because you’re worried about how to fill it. Perhaps you're excited to offer a workshop and just want to get started. Mado Hesselink, repeat guest on the podcast, is just the person with the insights on this topic. Mado Hesselink has been teaching yoga since 2005, and training yoga teachers since 2010. ...
Mar 30, 2020•53 min•Ep. 162
