The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 308: Time to Rest and Refuel with Shannon Crow Description: As yoga teachers, we all know that we cannot pour from an empty cup. We cannot give to others or connect with others, nor do our most creative and meaningful work when we're feeling exhausted, drained, and depleted. That’s why it’s important to take time to rest and refuel when things feel tough and overwhelming. In this episode, Shannon Crow shares some of her strategies for finding time to rest and r...
Jan 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 308
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 307: Taking Diet-Culture Out of Ayurveda with Diane Finlayson Description: One of the harmful messages that we get in the broader health and wellness industry and in the yoga world is arounddiet culture. How does it show up in Ayurveda as well, and what can we do about it? Diane Finlayson shares her insights. Diane Finlayson has been educating yoga teachers, therapists, ayurvedic and meditation facilitators for the past 20 years. Diane recently retired from her...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 307
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 306: Is There More Room for Online Yoga? with Sadie Nardini Description: If you have ever had the thought that “everyone is teaching yoga online, why should I add to the mix?” or felt like “someone else has already done what I want to do, why should I even bother”, you are not alone. Sadie Nardini answers the question that many yoga teachers are asking these days - is there more room for online yoga? Sadie Nardini is the founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga®, ...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 306
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 305: Kicked Out of Yoga [Part 2] with Chioma Njoku Description: Learning and unlearning is part of our journey as yoga teachers and as humans. In Episode 275, Shannon shared stories from people who had been kicked out of yoga class or made to feel unwelcome in yoga spaces. Chioma Njoku, podcast listener, shared a response to this episode, featured here. Chioma is the owner and Chief Mindful Operator at the Mindful Bookkeeper. She is also the host of the Cheers ...
Jan 02, 2023•25 min•Ep. 305
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 304: How Are We Still here? with Rebecca Sebastian Description: Have you ever felt like you wanted to quit the yoga industry? You are not alone. Shannon Crow, host of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, and Rebecca Sebastian, host of the Working in Yoga Podcast, chat about what it’s like to feel like quitting - and why they have stayed on and continued their work in this space. Rebecca Sebastian has been teaching yoga for 20 years and working as a yoga therapis...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 304
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 303: Ayurveda for Better Digestion with Mona Warner Description: Ayurveda is considered yoga’s sister science but it is still not widely understood in the yoga community. Why is there such a strong focus on digestion in Ayurveda and how does it tie in with yoga? Mona Warner shares her expertise on Ayurveda and digestion. Mona is a warm and joyful educator who leads by example. Her depth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the practices of Āyurveda and Yoga...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 303
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 302: Yoga for Grief & Loss with Susan Andersen Description: Most people have personal experiences with loss in its many forms - loss of a loved one or pet, loss of a home or job or business, and even during COVID, the loss of normalcy. Grief is a normal part of loss but how can yoga support us in these times? Susan “Sue” Andersen shares her insights. Sue works with people who have experienced loss and are grieving through yoga and movement. Meditation, mind...
Dec 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 302
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 301: Trauma and Business Ownership with Nicole Lewis-Keeber Description: Everyone goes through events and/or experiences that cause trauma, and they can have an impact on how we show up in and run our businesses. Yet, this isn’t something people often talk about. Nicole Lewis-Keeber shares their insights about navigating business ownership and trauma. Nicole Lewis-Keeber is a business therapist and mindset coach for small business owners, entrepreneurs and lead...
Dec 05, 2022•47 min•Ep. 301
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 300: Celebrating 300 Episodes! with Shannon Crow Description: The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast celebrates 300 episodes! In this milestone episode, host Shannon Crow talks about some of the things that have helped her stay consistent with putting out the podcast and answers some questions from listeners! We are so grateful for your support through these 300 episodes and look forward to bringing you more episodes that will help you stay connected to the informa...
Nov 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 300
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 299: Yoga for Menopause with Niamh Daly Description: About half the world’s population experiences menopause at some point in their lives, yet it is still not very well understood and people at this stage of their life may not get the support they need. Niamh Daly fills in some of the gaps we may have in our understanding and knowledge of menopause. Niamh teaches and supports women in navigating life changes, especially menopause, whether medically, surgically,...
Nov 21, 2022•53 min•Ep. 299
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 298: Photo Shoot Stories (Listener Emails) with Shannon Crow Description: When Shannon sent out an email about Episode 294 with Gabriela Fearn about how to plan a yoga photo shoot, she received a lot of emails from listeners! It is such a highlight to get emails from listeners sharing their experiences. Shannon reads some of the stories Connected Yoga Teachers have shared with her about their experiences doing photoshoots for their businesses. Have a listen if ...
Nov 14, 2022•24 min•Ep. 298
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 297: Yoga Philosophy & Business with Rebecca Sebastian Description: As yoga teachers, we can feel like making money and running a yoga business is out of alignment with yoga and the philosophy of yoga. This can cause us to struggle with marketing and charging for our services. Why does this happen and how can we overcome it? Rebecca Sebastian shares her insights. Rebecca Sebastian has been teaching yoga for 20 years and working as a yoga therapist for a dec...
Nov 07, 2022•56 min•Ep. 297
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 296: Can Science & Spirituality Co-Exist? with Stevie Inghram Description: There has always been some friction between science and spirituality. Some people may even think they are polar opposites that cannot co-exist. Stevie Inghram shares some of their insights about the integration of science and spirituality and their intersection with modern medicine & holistic health/medicine. Stevie Inghram is a Queer & Trans Feminine Yoga Therapist who holds...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 296
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 295: Make Money Teaching Yoga with Betty Welsh Description: How can yoga teachers make money? Particularly if they don’t have an online presence, is it possible to build a profitable and sustainable yoga business? Betty Welsh has done just that and is on the podcast to share her journey. Betty Welsh is a certified yoga teacher and Thai Massage practitioner. She and her husband Barrie live on the water in a small community outside of Owen Sound. This is where Be...
Oct 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 295
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 294: How to Plan a Yoga Photo Shoot with Gabriela Fearn Description: We all know the power of good images for websites and social media, but many yoga teachers don't know where to start when it comes to taking photos for their yoga business. How can you capture who you are as a yoga teacher? What kind of photos connect you with your ideal yoga students? What should you wear? Where is the best place for a photo shoot? Gabriela (aka. Gabby) Fearn has some recomme...
Oct 17, 2022•53 min•Ep. 294
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 293: Eating Disorder Recovery & Yoga with Vivian Selles Description: Eating disorders are a serious condition that can even be life threatening or fatal in some cases yet we may not always recognize that someone is experiencing an eating disorder. Globally, 9% of the world population are affected by eating disorders and this number is increasing each year. How can yoga teachers support people with eating disorders? Vivian Selles has some insights. Vivian is...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 293
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 292: Diet Culture and Yoga with Jessica Grosman & Elyssa Toomey Description: Diet culture is becoming more and more pervasive in the yoga world. It can show up in hidden and deliberate ways, and it is causing harm to our yoga students and it can be dangerous. Elyssa Toomey and Jessica Grosman are experts at the intersection of yoga, food, diet, and nutrition and have insights to share on the topic. Elyssa Toomey is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist an...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 292
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 291: Better Balance with Susi Hately Description: Keeping their balance is something we may have noticed that older adults may find challenging, or something that we may ourselves have felt we need to improve as we age. How can yoga help with this? Susi Hately shares insights from her experience working with people on their balance. Susi Hately is the founder of Functional Synergy and she helps people reveal and heal their human potential regardless of their ag...
Sep 26, 2022•56 min•Ep. 291
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 290: Best Microphones for Online Yoga with Ashley Hagen Description: Many yoga teachers are teaching online these days and one thing is extremely important for online classes - sound quality. Having a good quality microphone can really help, but with so many options available, which do you choose without breaking your budget? Ashley Hagen has some advice for you in this episode. Ashley Hagen is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, yoga studio owner, and busine...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 290
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 289: Limb Difference and Yoga with Melissa D'Errico Description: Many more people live with limb differences than we might realize. However, we are not taught as yoga teachers how to serve people with limb differences when they come into our classes or create more welcoming and comfortable spaces for them. Melissa D’Errico has some advice and insights to share. Melissa D’Errico has had a lifelong love of movement. She started dance classes at a young age, and e...
Sep 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 289
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 288: Shavasana (śavāsana) with Indu Arora Description: Shavasana (śavāsana) is the final resting pose of almost every yoga practice but how much do we really know about and understand it? We may think of it as being a pose of resting or relaxation to cool off after a vigorous asana practice but it is much more than that. Indu Arora shares more. Indu Arora considers herself a lifelong student and has spent the last 2 decades of her life studying, thinking and sh...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 288
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 287: Insurance for International Yoga with Beth McVeigh & Joe Fagan Description: Many yoga teachers have been curious about insurance for yoga teachers teaching abroad and teaching online to international students - particularly in light of the COVID pandemic. What kind of coverage do you need? Do you need people to sign a waiver? What happens if you can’t control who watches your videos? Beth McVeigh and Joe Fagan have the answers to these questions and mo...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 287
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 286: Yoga Around the World with Lily Allen-Duenas Description: Have you ever wanted to teach yoga around the world but weren’t sure where to get started? Perhaps you have wondered how the yoga community differs from country to country. Lily Allen-Duenas shares her insights as a yoga teacher who travels the world and also as a podcaster who has interacted with yoga teachers and students from all around the globe. Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga and me...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 286
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 285: Mental Health Aware Yoga with Dr. Lauren Tober Description: Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness and 1 in 3 Canadians will be affected by a mental illness during their lifetime. Globally, there is an upward trend in the number of people living with and impacted by mental health conditions. This means we may have students in our classes with mental health conditions that we don’t know about. How can we best support these students within...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 285
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 284: Beyond Pronouns and Pride Month with Shannon Crow Description: How can we make our yoga classes more inclusive and accessible? The truth is, sometimes we can mess up and make mistakes even when we try to create safer spaces in our yoga classes. We may cause harm without realizing it - that’s why it is a huge gift when someone points out how we are causing harm. The work of continuous learning goes beyond simply using the right pronouns and extends far beyo...
Aug 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 284
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 283: Teach Yoga Without Demos with Francesca Cervero Description: Do you demonstrate yoga asanas when you teach? Do you wish you could do fewer demos in a class but don’t know how? How can we start doing that in our classes? Francesca Cervero explains how she teaches yoga without demos and how other yoga teachers can too. Francesca Cervero has been teaching yoga full-time since 2005. Inspired by her foundational training at OM Yoga Center, the years she spent a...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 283
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 282: What's Missing? Yoga Class Notes with Kathryn Anne Flynn Description: Have you ever been to a yoga class and noticed that something is missing? Perhaps it was the cues given, or the postures practices, or even the sequence of the class. There are certain key elements that we need to have to make a well-rounded yoga class and we might be missing some of them! Kathryn Anne Flynn shares her expertise on this topic and how we can make our classes more accessib...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 282
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 281: Yoga Teaching Tips with Gabrielle Harris Description: Whether you’re fresh out of a yoga teacher training or have been teaching yoga for years, there is always something new to learn about becoming a better teacher. Gabrielle Harris shares actionable tips for yoga teachers that you can start implementing in your classes and using right away. Gabrielle describes herself as a writer at heart and a yogi in mind and body. Her aim is to inspire students and tea...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 281
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 280: Get Paid as a Yoga Teacher with Shannon Simmons Description: As yoga business owners, we may feel conflicted around making money and getting paid for sharing yoga and helping others. However, being able to get paid for the work that you do ensures that you will be able to continue serving others with your yoga. So how do you make sure that you can pay yourself a consistent salary? Shannon Simmons shares how to organize your finances and get paid consistent...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 280
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 279: Bowel Health and Yoga with Shannon Crow Description: Bowel health and function is an essential part of our lives, yet something we don’t discuss often. We all (hopefully) have bowel movements regularly and if we are not, it can impact our pelvic organs, pelvic floor and overall health. Yet, conversations about pooping are not normalized and we avoid talking about this topic! Why? In this episode, Shannon Crow, host of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast and...
Jul 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 279
