The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 338: Eating Disorder Informed Yoga with Jennifer Kreatsoulas Description: About 70 million people worldwide experience some form of an eating disorder in their lifetime. It is a serious condition and among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose, causing over 10,200 deaths annually. Its prevalence means we are likely to encounter students in our classes who deal with it or are recovering from it. So how can we be mindful of them in our cl...
Aug 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 338
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 337: Plantar Fasciitis & Yoga with Diana Zotos Florio Description: Plantar fasciitis is a common problem that 1 in 10 people will experience in their lifetime. As a yoga teacher, you are likely to encounter someone who is experiencing this painful condition in your yoga classes, or you may even have it yourself. Yoga can be a helpful tool to manage plantar fasciitis. Diana Zotos Florio shares some tips and tricks on how to deal with plantar fasciitis. Diana...
Aug 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 337
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 336: Yoga for Endo and Pelvic Pain with Sarah Garden Description: About 190 million girls, women, and people with uteruses of reproductive age worldwide are affected by endometriosis (“endo”). A chronic disease that produces severe, life-impacting pain and other symptoms, endo is still not very well understood. There is no known cure and treatment is often aimed at managing symptoms. Sarah Garden shares how yoga can help endometriosis and pelvic pain. Sarah is ...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 336
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 335: Black Lives Matter is Yoga with Danielle Tridenti Description: Black Lives Matter (BLM) was formed ten years ago, and while many people jumped on the bandwagon and pledged their support for the cause a few years ago in light of the murder of George Floyd, it seems like BLM is getting “less popular”. It is important to continue this conversation about BLM and explore how it relates to yoga. Danielle Tridenti shares their experience in showing up as an ally ...
Jul 31, 2023•56 min•Ep. 335
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 334: Many Shades of Brown in Yoga with Anjali Rao Description: Conversations around race and identity in yoga, especially South Asian identities and the experience of South Asians in the West, tend to be uncomfortable. However, it is still important to give voice to the South Asian experience in yoga and to also talk about how yoga has been shaped by colonialism, capitalism and the Western interpretation of yoga as well as caste, religion, and race. Anjali Rao ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 334
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 333: Does Yoga Lineage Matter? with Kim Weeks Description: Many of us have learned, practiced, and taught yoga for years, but we are often unaware of our yoga lineage. What exactly is yoga lineage and why does it matter? Should we be teaching yoga without understanding the history of that lineage of yoga? How can we be more mindful of this in teaching yoga and communicating it with our yoga students? Kim Weeks shares her insights. Kim has over 20 years of teach...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 333
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 332: 5 Pillars of Powerful Teaching with Sheri Fisher & Lori Holden Description: Yoga teachers are often seeking ways to feel more comfortable, confident, and effective in their work teaching and as yoga professionals. Sheri Fisher and Lori Holden share the five pillars of powerful teaching to help us become better yoga teachers and professionals. Sheri is an experienced yoga teacher who helps yoga teachers build confidence to bridge the gap between their Y...
Jul 10, 2023•57 min•Ep. 332
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 331: Exploring Nature Through Asana with Alison Zak Description: Spending time in nature can be a part of your yoga practice, but how can you find a deeper connection to nature through asana? Alison Zak is passionate about this topic and joins Shannon in this episode to share her perspective on how we can understand, respect, and learn from nature through our yoga practice. Alison is an author, yoga teacher, wildlife conservationist, and (a self-described) anim...
Jul 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 331
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 330: Connect with Your Money with Shannon Crow Description: Many yoga entrepreneurs are uncomfortable with their money, but connecting with your money is one of the keys to running a successful business. In this episode, Shannon Crow talks about why connecting with your money is so important and how to do it. Shannon shares some of the activities she does to connect with her money including Finance Fridays check-in with her income and expenses, daily money chec...
Jun 26, 2023•20 min•Ep. 330
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 329: Why Separate Bank Accounts? with Shannon Crow Description: Do you have a separate bank account for your yoga business? It is such an important part of starting and growing a business that many yoga teachers overlook or do not prioritize! In this episode, Shannon Crow shares seven reasons why you should have a separate bank account for your yoga business. She touches on taxes, being more professional in your business, and even the mindset shifts that come w...
Jun 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 329
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 328: Self-Connection for Yoga Teachers with Tess Jewell-Larsen Description: Stress, burnout, and overwhelm is a common occurrence among yoga teachers. It can be difficult to show up for yourself in the same way that you show up for your yoga students. Tess Jewell-Larsen shares how self-connection can be a helpful strategy to combat these feelings. Tess Jewell-Larsen is a yoga therapist in training, a certified mindfulness coach, and an experienced yoga teacher....
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 328
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 327: Working with Teaching Anxiety [Consultation Call] with Lindsay McMurray Description: Anxiety about teaching yoga and not feeling confident about getting up in front of a class of students is normal. Lindsay McMurray was struggling with teaching anxiety and posted in the Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group asking for advice. This consultation call with Shannon Crow is a result of that. Lindsay McMurray is a certified yoga teacher who is also trained in th...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 327
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 326: Teach Yoga with Confidence with Shannon Crow Description: If you are a new (or not-so-new) yoga teacher who is feeling nervous or anxious about teaching yoga to a class full of students, you are not alone! This is a feeling many yoga teachers face and is one of the biggest challenges you have to overcome to teach yoga. In this episode, Shannon Crow reflects on her experience with fear and self-doubt as a new yoga teacher and the steps she took to overcome ...
May 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 326
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 325: Stress of Teaching Yoga with Sarah Garden Description: There is a common misconception among non-yoga teachers that teaching yoga is stress-free. However, this is not true! Teaching yoga and running a yoga business can be extremely challenging and stressful and we need to be able to deal with it. Sarah Garden shares her experience from years working in the yoga industry. Sarah Garden is the Director of Bodhi Tree Yoga Therapy and the full time Pain Educato...
May 22, 2023•52 min•Ep. 325
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 324: Niches & Yoga Business Chat with Sunita Patil & Shannon Crow Description: It can feel challenging to find your place as a yoga teacher in the yoga industry. That’s where finding your niche can be helpful in standing out and serving your dream students. In this episode, Shannon Crow and Sunita Patil discuss niching down in your yoga business. This episode was recorded for the Meditation, Yoga & Stuff with Sunita Podcast. Sunita has over 30 years...
May 15, 2023•54 min•Ep. 324
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 323: Finding Support in Yoga Philosophy with Sunita Patil Description: Yoga philosophy is an important part of yoga. Yet, interpreting and applying those principles to our modern lives can be difficult. So how can we find support for our yoga practice in the sutras and yoga philosophy? Sunita Patil has some insights. Sunita has over 30 years of experience in the personal practice of yoga. Over the past 20 years, she has taught thousands of students in Australia...
May 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 323
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 322: The Creative Cycle with Wenlin Tan Description: Feeling stuck, procrastinating, and facing a day when you don’t want to do the work that is ahead of you as an entrepreneur are all normal parts of life and business. How can we understand these phases and move with them? Wenlin Tan shares insights about the creative cycle and how we can work with it instead of against it. Wenlin Tan is a Qigong and Yoga Teacher Trainer, women’s health & well-being specia...
May 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 322
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 321: Accessible Yoga & Pelvic Health with Jivana Heyman Description: Why is pelvic health important and how can we make it more accessible in our yoga classes? In this episode, which first aired on the Accessible Yoga Podcast hosted by Jivana Heyman, Shannon Crow appears as the special guest to talk about pelvic health and making it accessible. Jivana Heyman is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organiza...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 321
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 320: What to Pack for a YTT with Shannon Crow Description: Once you are signed up for a yoga teacher training (YTT) program, what should you pack to bring with you? This is a common question among yoga teachers. Shannon Crow did a survey in the Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group to find out what people recommend! Tune in to this episode to find out what are some must-haves, some nice-to-haves and to get Shannon’s full list of what she packs for a YTT! This i...
Apr 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 320
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 319: Do I Need Another Yoga Training? with Shannon Crow Description: It is a common trend among yoga teachers to take one yoga teacher training (YTT) program after another. But is it really necessary and when should you consider taking another YTT? Shannon Crow explores some of the main reasons yoga teachers sign up for YTTs. There are several reasons why yoga teachers take YTTs. Continuing education is important, but for many yoga teachers, it is often a case ...
Apr 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 319
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 318: Questions to Ask Before Any YTT with Shannon Crow Description: Continuing education is an important part of your professional development as a yoga teacher but with a multitude of yoga teacher training (YTT) programs available, it is important to pick the right one. Shannon Crow shares some of the questions she asks before signing up for a YTT. Shannon has had the experience of going from one YTT to the next and this is something that you may experience if...
Apr 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 318
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 317: Balance Flow Yoga with Shelly Prosko Description: As we age, our balance reaction changes, our strength decreases, and our general mobility is reduced. This can put us at greater risk of falls. Movement is a great tool to help prevent falls, improve balance, and also reduce the risk of injuries. In this episode, Shelly Prosko shares more about her new offer - Balance Flow Yoga - designed to address these common concerns. Why is balance so important for yog...
Mar 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 317
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 316: Holidays, Vacation & CEO Days with Shannon Crow Description: Do you plan out your vacation days, holidays, and CEO days? Do you schedule them into your calendar to ensure you have no-work days to look forward to? If you don’t already do this, this episode is for you! It can feel uncomfortable to take time off work, or even impossible but we need to find a balance. Shannon shares how she has managed to take time off for holidays and vacations even as a ...
Mar 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 316
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 315: Let's Talk Time Off with Shannon Crow Description: Apart from taking breaks in your work day, it is also important to take time off from work. Whether that’s vacations, time away from teaching yoga, or time off for personal development or your mental health and wellbeing, this is a critical element of not getting burnt out. Shannon Crow shares insights from our very own Connected Yoga Teachers. Shannon reads comments from different yoga teachers in the Con...
Mar 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 315
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 314: Plan Your Breaks with Shannon Crow Description: Taking breaks as an entrepreneur and yoga business owner is important, yet difficult to do. It can be easy to dive into your work and forget about taking time off until you hit burnout or start to resent your schedule and even the work you do! Planning your breaks into your schedule can be helpful. Shannon Crow shares a series of journaling prompts that you can use to reflect on what your ideal week would loo...
Mar 06, 2023•22 min•Ep. 314
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 313: 6 Years of Podcasting with Shannon Crow Description: Shannon is celebrating six years of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast! Thank you, dear listener, for your continued support of the podcast through the years. Shannon reflects on her journey in the past six years of podcasting and shares her gratitude for the team, sponsors, and people around her who have helped keep the podcast going. Keeping a podcast going for six years is no small feat. Shannon also ...
Feb 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 313
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 312: We Stand with Survivors with Rebecca Sebastian & Colin Hall Description: We must not be afraid to speak up when we see harm taking place in the yoga world - that is part of yoga. Recently, there was recent news that Bikram Choudhury was scheduled to teach in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. If you are unaware of this, there are some resources you can use to learn more about why this is problematic and why it is upsetting many people in the yoga wor...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 312
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 311: A Small Seed of Personal Practice with Shannon Crow Description: Your personal yoga practice doesn’t have to be long and complicated. It can be short and simple. You can start with a small seed and grow your personal practice from there. The important part is taking the time daily to do something that feels helpful and nurturing to you. In this episode, Shannon Crow invites you to take a few minutes to do this short personal practice with her. If you have ...
Feb 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 311
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 310: How To Create a Yoga Routine with Shannon Crow Description: Many yoga teachers started teaching yoga because they experienced the benefits of it for themselves and wanted to share it with others. However, once they start teaching and dive into running a yoga business, it can feel challenging to maintain a consistent personal yoga practice. In this episode, Shannon Crow explores the reasons yoga teachers often give for not creating a self-care practice that...
Feb 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 310
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 309: Four Seasons of Business with Shannon Crow Description: Just like in nature, we go through different seasons in our business and in life. Each season is characterized by different rhythms and needs, and no one season lasts forever. How can we embrace these changing seasons and get the most out of each season instead of fighting it? In this episode, Shannon Crow shares more about the four different seasons you may encounter in your business. She explains wh...
Jan 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 309
