Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Mado Hesselink•helloyogateacher.podbean.com

Information, support, and inspiration for yoga teachers. Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.

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Episodes

Injury Prevention and Yoga Evolution with Trina Altman

In this episode Trina Altman shares her thoughts on injury prevention and how she see yoga & Pilates evolving from a “top down” lineage based approach towards a more personalized and “bottom up” approach. We also talk about: 1. Why Momentum Fest (interdisciplinary Pilates conference) was such a life changing experience for her. 2. How to approach learning anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics & exercise science principles by following your passions. 3. Why it’s important for yoga teachers t...

Jul 26, 2018•36 min•Ep. 11

Overcome Overwhelm and Get Focused

In this episode, I share the process that I use to help me decide what the most important actions are to move me towards my goals with integrity. Highlights My biggest challenge in being self-employed. The difference between vision and goals Why choosing a specific population to focus on teaching can provide clarity and momentum Questions to help you create a vision that inspires you How to choose a well formed goal - and consistently take action until it is completed Links and Resources Yoga Te...

Jul 19, 2018•30 min•Ep. 10

Yoga for Addiction and Recovery with Margaret Kirshner

Margaret shares important things yoga teachers should know about addiction and recovery, what we can do to support our students who are struggling with these issues, and simple techniques for helping all our students build resilience. Highlights An inclusive definition for addiction. The different forms addiction may take and who is at risk. How yoga can help those suffering from addiction How addiction and trauma are related CRM community resiliency model (how to return to resiliency) Margaret’...

Jul 12, 2018•42 min•Ep. 9

[Reality Check] Teaching Yoga Full-time vs Part-time

Many yoga teachers dream of making their entire living from teaching yoga, but is the reality of that idea really so appealing? In this episode, Mado breaks down the nitty gritty of what it takes to be a full time yoga teacher and also a few reasons you might want to stick to part time. Highlights The reasons yoga teachers go full time and why some prefer part time. The realities of being an entrepreneur. The conflict between practicing yoga and teaching yoga as a business. The dangers along the...

Jul 05, 2018•29 min•Ep. 8

Anatomy and Physiology of Breathing with Dr Crystal Frazee

Dr Crystal Frazee, physical therapist and yoga teacher, shares the essentials of what she believes every yoga teacher should know about the physiology of breathing. This includes why we breath, how we breath, and how to properly teach breathing to our students. Highlights Introduce foundational respiratory mechanics and physiology translate the anatomy and science to common pranayama practices apply pain science and knowledge of the stress response to help people relieve pain through breathing p...

Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 7

How to Succeed As a Yoga Teacher by Focusing on Cooperation Over Competition

Mado and Shannon Crow talk about competition among yoga teaches. They share how and why yoga teachers can use yogic principles to guide their actions, especially when faced with the challenges of competition, jealousy, and scarcity. Highlights The brahmaviharas and how they guide our interactions with others Why yoga teachers benefit from a specific niche What do do when a feeling of competition or envy comes up The hidden benefits of jealousy Links and Resources The Yoga Teacher Resource Facebo...

Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 6

Do Yoga Teachers Really Need A Website?

Mado draws on her former roles as freelance web designer and web project manager to help you decide whether or not you really need a website as a yoga teacher. She will share the potential benefits and possible pitfalls to creating and managing your own website, the most essential features to include on a yoga teacher website, and the top 3 mistakes yoga teachers make when creating their first website. Highlights My background in web design Which yoga teachers do not need a website at all Why th...

Jun 14, 2018•31 min•Ep. 5

Getting Hired at a Yoga Studio w/ Jennifer O’Sullivan

Jennifer O’Sullivan spent 5 years as the hiring manager for an urban yoga studio in the DC metropolitan area. In this episode she shares insider tips and tricks for getting noticed and getting hired. We also dive into the world of the yoga studio business model and what it’s like on the other end. Highlights Understanding the yoga studio marketplace and why being professional and putting best foot forward matters Market pressures on yoga studio Saturation of teachers If you want a career teachin...

Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 4

Ahimsa as an Ethical Framework for Dealing with Difficult Situations w/ Anna Ferguson Robas

Mado and Anna have a conversation about how to make ethics from the yamas and niyamas a part of your daily yoga practice. Highlights Ethics are the foundation of a stable & consistent yoga practice. Reframing Ethics: Reframing the Yamas/Niyamas can lead to deeper understanding. Yamas/Niyamas are key to mental health. Ethical frameworks bring empowerment. Ethics of Yoga over a Lifetime of Practice: Our understanding and application of ethics changes over time. Deepening our understand of ethi...

May 31, 2018•52 min•Ep. 3

Keeping Your Classes Fresh

Strategies to stay fresh and inspired - and what to do if they don’t work. Highlights A mindset shift to help you think about this topic in a new way and hopefully ease any anxiety you might have around it. The two key techniques for keeping your teaching fresh and inspired. What to do if these techniques stop working. Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource private facebook group. Self-inquiry/gut check questions to ask yourself: How many days per week are you getting on your mat? How many da...

May 24, 2018•35 min•Ep. 2

Inspiration and Intention

Mado is interviewed by life coach Michelle Ashley as she shares her inspiration and intention for this podcast. Highlights How Mado first started practicing yoga and her surprising first yoga teacher How Mado almost got derailed from becoming a yoga teacher The project that inspired Mado to start this podcast Mado’s advice for new yoga teachers Plans for future episodes Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource private facebook group. Michelle’s website...

May 24, 2018•39 min•Ep. 1

Introduction to the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

A quick introduction to the concept of the Yoga Teacher Resource podcast. Highlights The Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast was created to help yoga teachers Build their knowledge Connect to other teachers Hear new perspectives Stay inspired to practice and to teach Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource private facebook group.

May 21, 2018•4 min

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