The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 278: Religion & Cultural Respect in Yoga with Emmy Chahal Description: How are yoga and religion connected? Why do some people, depending on their religion, feel like yoga is evil? What does spiritual bypassing look like and why is it harmful? These are the challenging questions Emmy Chahal tackles in this episode. Emmy Chahal is a trauma informed yoga teacher, bodyworker/energy healer and workshop facilitator based on Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 278
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 277: Yoga and Land Acknowledgement with Jessica Barudin & Emmy Chahal Description: What are land acknowledgements? Who needs to do them, and why? How is it relevant to yoga, and how does this fit into the larger context of deepening our connection to the lands we occupy? Jessica Barudin and Emmy Chahal answer these questions and more in this episode. Jessica Barudin (she/her) is Kwakwaka'wakw, a member of the 'Namgis First Nation living in Alert Bay, BC. Sh...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 277
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 276: Caring for Yoga's South Asian Roots with Susanna Barkataki Description: A topic the yoga community has been quite hesitant to approach is that of caring for yoga’s south Asian roots and re-centering South Asian yoga teachers and practitioners. In this episode, Susanna Barkataki shares her insights on why this is important and how to do it well. Susanna Barkataki is an Indian yoga practitioner in the Shankaracharya tradition. Her work is dedicated to suppor...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 276
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 275: Kicked Out of a Yoga Class!? with Shannon Crow Description: Have you ever been kicked out of a yoga class, or made to feel unwelcome, excluded, or shamed? It may feel shocking to hear if you have never had this experience, but sadly this is something many people in The Connected Yoga Teacher community have experienced. In this episode, Shannon shares comments from members of The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook community describing their experiences when th...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 275
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 274: Self-Care for Caregivers with Jo Bregnard Description: One of the things every yoga entrepreneur needs is self-care. As yoga teachers, we are caregivers in some form. To care for others, we need to care for ourselves first. If you are thinking you don’t have time for self-care, or don’t like bubble baths or spas, this interview with Jo Bregnard will shed new light on the idea of self-care. Jo Bregnard offers self-care for caregivers through online movement...
May 30, 2022•42 min•Ep. 274
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman Description: What is the ultimate goal with your yoga practice? How does yoga tie in with social justice and activism? How is yoga a revolution? Jivana Heyman is back on the podcast to answer these questions and to share more about his new book, Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. Jivana Heyman, is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit o...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 273
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 272: Mental Health for Entrepreneurs with Shulamit Ber Levtov Description: Building a yoga business and being an entrepreneur in general can be stressful and it can take a toll on our mental health. Despite the benefits of being able to set our own schedules and having more flexibility, many entrepreneurs deal with feelings of anxiety and isolation - things not often talked about. Shulamit Ber Levtov (she/her) is an expert in this area and shares more about men...
May 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 272
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 271: Yoga and Bone Health with Barb Elias Description: About 10 million people above the age of 50 in the US have osteoporosis, and 43 million have low bone mass, putting them at risk for osteoporosis. What exactly is osteoporosis and how can we improve our bone health with yoga? Barb Elias (she/her) is an expert in Bone Health and Yoga, and she has some answers. As someone who was diagnosed with low bone density herself, Barb has had to navigate her condition ...
May 09, 2022•56 min•Ep. 271
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 270: Hypermobility & Yoga with Libby Hinsley Description: The yoga we see in magazines and online often depict a contortionist style of yoga and it can give people the idea that only flexible people can or should do yoga. But what comes first – are more flexible people drawn to yoga or does yoga make us more flexible? Where does hypermobility come into all of this? Libby Hinsley answers these questions and more. Libby Hinsley (she/her) is a Doctor of Physic...
May 02, 2022•58 min•Ep. 270
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 269: Yoga Philosophy & Colonialism with Shyam Ranganathan Description: As yoga teachers, we learn a little bit about yoga philosophy in our YTTs, but yoga philosophy is much more than just the 8 limbs, or the brief summary we may have come across in our studies. Dr. Shyam Ranganathan (he/him) is an expert in yoga philosophy and in this episode, he shares more about this topic, as well as how colonialism has influenced what we understand as yoga philosophy. ...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 269
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 268: Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Nikki Adams Description: Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence and may be upsetting for some listeners. Sexual abuse is a huge crisis around the world, directly impacting a significant portion of the global population, and more broadly speaking, affecting everyone. Nikki Adams is on the podcast to share with us more about this topic and how yoga, particularly trauma informed yoga, can b...
Apr 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 268
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 267: Thoughts on Belly Breathing with Shannon Crow Description: As human beings, we are always learning new information. Sometimes, this new information conflicts with our current beliefs or knowledge, so we need to be willing to dig in and explore this - and if we are wrong, to admit it and change our beliefs. This happened to Shannon Crow (she/her) with belly breathing. You may have learned about the benefits of belly breathing in yoga class or yoga teacher t...
Apr 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 267
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 266: Social Location, Power & Privilege with Raudhah Rahman Description: What is social location and what does it have to do with teaching yoga? Many of us don’t often think about our identities, how they intersect, and how they afford us privilege and shape our life experiences. In this episode, we learn more from Raudhah Rahman (she/her) about social location and how it is relevant to yoga teachers. Raudhah Rahman describes herself as connecting people wi...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 266
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 265: Teach LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Yoga with Gabi Parkham Description: We all want our yoga classes to be welcoming places for everybody, but sometimes, we unintentionally make some people feel excluded or unwelcome. One of those groups of people is the LGBTQIA+ community. Gabi Parkham shares how we can teach LGBTQIA+ inclusive yoga and create safer yoga spaces. Gabi was born in Brighton (UK) and started practicing yoga during early childhood. She is passionate abou...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 265
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 264: Solve the Problem for Your Students with Danait Berhe Description: As a yoga teacher, do you think of yourself as a problem solver? In fact, our yoga offerings are solving a problem for our students, and we need to talk about what problem we’re solving to attract our dream students! In this episode with Danait Berhe, learn more about why it’s important to talk about the problems you solve, and how it ties in with your messaging. Danait is the founder and m...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 264
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 263: Optimizing Your YouTube Videos with Victoria Levitan Description: Are you using YouTube as a way to get people to sign up for your offerings? YouTube is a powerful search engine, and with the right strategy, you could be growing your audience, getting new students, and really leveraging this platform to increase your visibility. Youtube and Video Coach Victoria Levitan tells us all about how to set up and optimize YouTube videos for your yoga business. Vic...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 263
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 262: Run a Successful Yoga Membership with Allie Van Fossen Description: How can yoga teachers successfully leverage the membership model in their business? In this episode, Shannon chats with Allie Van Fossen about how she built and grew her membership to 1000 members, and what it really takes to manage a membership fo that size. Allie leads the Body Mind Soul Studio, an online yoga studio that helps people leverage a holistic yoga practice to create transform...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 262
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 261: How to Grow Your Network with Allison Rissel Description: You might have heard the saying ‘your network is your net worth’, and there’s no denying that building your network is important as a yoga business owner - both to get new students, and to deal with feelings of loneliness and isolation. But it can feel like a challenge to grow your network, if you’re in a new community, or in the virtual space, or even just because you’re introverted. Allison Rissel...
Feb 28, 2022•58 min•Ep. 261
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 260: I Feel so Alone as a Yoga Teacher with Shannon Crow Description: As a yoga teacher, do you feel alone or isolated? If you do, remember that you are not alone in this experience – and that there are ways to counter this loneliness and isolation. In this episode, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares more about her own experience feeling alone as a yoga teacher, as well as how she managed to overcome these feelings. Shannon Crow is the Founder of Pelvic Health Profe...
Feb 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 260
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast BONUS: Yoga Teacher Conf April 2022 with Allison Rissel Description: The Yoga Teacher Conf is happening 22nd April to 24th April, 2022, in Denver, Colorado! It's an in-person conference with over 40 different classes over the three days. There are also pre-conference workshops and other activities lined up to help elevate, educate and inspire yoga teachers from all around the country. In this bonus episode, Shannon chats with Allison Rissel, organizer of the Yo...
Feb 16, 2022•16 min•Ep. 3
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 259: Yoga in Schools with Crunch Ranjani Description: Should yoga be taught in schools? Recently an Alabama law banned yoga in schools and, inspired by a discussion in our Facebook group, our team member and resident writer Crunch Ranjani (she/her) wrote a fantastic article exploring all the elements of this debate. In this episode, she talks all about her process in creating the article, her research and her personal experience as a South Asian born to a Hindu...
Feb 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 259
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 258: What Does Science Say About Yoga? Description: We all know about the benefits of yoga, but maybe we’ve wondered about the science behind it all. In this episode, Dr. Mary Flaherty shares the knowledge she has gained from reading thousands of research papers about the effectiveness of yoga, answering the question – Does yoga work? Mary is a psychologist, researcher, academic and yoga teacher, and the author of Does Yoga Work: Answers from Science . Mary has...
Feb 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 258
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 257: Meet OfferingTree with Alex & Eddie Description: OfferingTree is a company that is dedicated to helping yoga teachers build their yoga business and supporting them as they grow and serve more people. An all-in-one platform which provides a website, scheduling, payment processing, email marketing, online video / course hosting, memberships/packages and more, OfferingTree also shares monthly educational webinars, a weekly blog with extensive tips and res...
Jan 31, 2022•51 min•Ep. 257
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 256: Switching to a Rental Studio Model with Tammy Fulton Description: Your yoga business can change over time, but making shifts in business can be scary and challenging - and also rewarding. In this episode, Tammy Fulton shares more about her experience making two big shifts in her yoga studio business, and how that has impacted her, her business, teachers at her studio, and their students. Tammy has been doing yoga since 1997, and is currently the owner of Y...
Jan 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 256
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 255: Creating a Niche Online Course with Laura Fowler Massie Description: A lot of yoga teachers experience doubt and hesitancy around picking a niche, but it can work wonders for your yoga business. In this episode, Laura Fowler Massie shares how she created a niche online course and successfully marketed it during the pandemic. Laura has been a yoga practitioner for over thirty years, the owner of Yoga Chelsea, and creator of Calm Kids Yoga. She became a yoga...
Jan 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 255
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 254: 3 Must-Have Legal Agreements with Erika Kullberg Description: Wondering if you need to have a Privacy Policy or Terms & Conditions page on your website? Perhaps you’re interested in preventing people from stealing content you created online, such as a course, curriculum, or PDF. In this episode, Erika Kullberg answers all of these questions and more Erika Kullberg is the founder of Plug and Law, a company that provides online businesses and entrepreneu...
Jan 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 254
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 253: Reflect & Plan [Part 4] with Shannon Crow Description: At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflection and planning. In this episode, Shannon shares her process of goal setting. She explains the SMART goals framework she uses, and why she only chooses 1-3 goals to focus on for a 90-day stretch. Shannon also reveals her tips and tricks to help her stay motivated in accomplishing her goals, and how she actually reaches her goals. ...
Jan 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 253
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow Description: At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflection and planning. In this episode, Shannon encourages you to think about what you would like to be doing with your time, as a way to direct your energy and focus. She also shares her five-year framework that acts as a guiding compass for her life. By focusing on the four areas of importance - health and wellness, relationships and ...
Dec 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 252
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman Description: At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflecting on how her year has been. In this episode, she shares more about reflecting on what didn’t work and letting that go. In her practice, Shannon has tried to include elements of non-attachment and letting go, and turned to Jivana Heyman with her questions about incorporating yoga philosophy and Sanskrit into he...
Dec 20, 2021•58 min•Ep. 251
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 250: Reflect & Plan with Shannon Crow Description: At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflecting on how her year has been. In this episode, she shares how she cultivated this practice and how she has incorporated elements of yoga and yoga philosophy into this practice. She speaks about the element of santosha , contentment, that she has brought into her reflection practice this year. In this guided reflection practice, Shannon invi...
Dec 13, 2021•21 min•Ep. 250
