Today I’m joined by: Daniel Kazmola, Senior Marketing Manager at Uscreen—the leading video platform for creators and arguably the best platform for yoga teachers to host a yoga membership online. This episode is essential listening for any yoga teacher who dreams of moving their teaching online but feels blocked by fear, overwhelm, or a lack of clarity. We go deep into what actually moves the needle in building your online yoga business—not just logo design or Canva edits, but the real, often un...
May 20, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 122
RSVP for Free to "Become Your Own Yoga Teacher" at https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Ann Swanson—author of Science of Yoga and Meditation for the Real World —to talk about how science and tradition merge in modern yoga. If you’ve ever struggled to integrate anatomy, biomechanics, or trauma-informed approaches into your teaching, this conversation will change the game. Ann shares her powerful concept of “yoga sna...
May 14, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 121
In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, Jeremy Devens welcomes Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, for a straight-talking, deeply practical, and inspiring conversation for yoga teachers at any stage of their journey. Karen shares how her unique 10-step anatomy-based method helps teachers feel more confident, clear, and connected in their classes. With a background in rehabilitative medicine and over two decades of experience teaching yoga and anatomy, Karen breaks down what a...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Enroll in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt One of the first things I ask everyone to do inside the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is to create a self-care plan. Because you can’t give from an empty cup. You need a team. You need support. You need energy practices that nourish you just as much as you guide others in their practices. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tom Ingegno, bestselling author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing a...
May 01, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 119
RSVP for Free to the Thrive Online workshop at http://www.quietmind.yoga/thriveworkshop If you want consistent income, real impact, and personal freedom through your yoga teaching—without burning out or losing yourself—this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack what it really means to be consistent, and why so many yoga teachers feel shame around this word. We explore the energetic frequency behind our actions and how our inner alignment (or misalignment) shapes our results—whether it’s ...
Apr 03, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 118
We all know yoga isn’t just about physical poses—it’s about working with energy, too. Beyond just putting the body into shapes, we’re working with pranayama, meditation, and powerful maps of consciousness like the chakras, nadis, koshas, and kundalini energy. In this episode, I’ll dive into these subtle layers of yoga, sharing insights from my years of practice and teaching, as well as what I teach in the Quietmind Yoga Membership and the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training. Whether you’re a beginne...
Feb 12, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 117
In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, the world’s first storytelling platform for elite women athletes. Jamie shares how her personal yoga journey helped her manage OCD and anxiety, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection. She also discusses how Flame Bearers amplifies the voices of over 275 Olympians and Paralympians from 55 countries, with a focus on diverse representation through video, podcasts, and events. Listeners will gain insights in...
Jan 17, 2025•37 min
Practice with me in the Quietmind Yoga Membership at https://www.quietmind.yoga This is the start of a new series on the 10 Core Competenices of Yoga - starting with the first and arguably most important: Mentorship. I'll share: Some of the most important lessons from my mentors How to find a mentor How mentors can save you years of frustration and confusion. Stay tuned for next time when we'll talk about the core competency of Energetic Anatomy! -- If you feel called to dive deeper into other t...
Jan 01, 2025•18 min
Plan your year in sync with astrology and yogic principles at MindfulNewYear.com Today I share a yogic perspective of goal setting and living into your dharma (purpose). We all know most goal setting and New Years Resolutions don't stick, so what actually works? This is something I come back to a lot in my own life; what's most important to focus on next, and how to stay on track with my path. Maybe you can relate? I share 6 major points about this and some powerful questions for self inquiry to...
Dec 10, 2024•31 min
Learn 10 Core Competencies with lots of 1-1 support from me in the Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training. Learn more at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast , I’m sharing the five most common causes of yoga injuries—and how you can avoid them. Injuries can sneak up on anyone, whether you’re a teacher or a practitioner, but they don’t have to. Yoga is about feeling good, strong, flexible, and balanced—not dealing with tweaks or strains that could’ve been...
Dec 05, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Joanna Sapir is a business strategist for holistic practitioners, particularly those that integrate multiple modalities. Joanna's special ability is in helping practitioners set up repeatable systems and processes in their businesses to serve their clients more powerfully, enroll committed long-term clients, and create steady income and cash flow. She has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty years, from the classroom to the gym floor and now to wellness practices across the world. Bor...
Nov 26, 2024•46 min
Bob Cirino is the Executive Director for the non-profit Yoga Studies Institute, whose mission of teaching the classic texts and methods of yoga has reached thousands of students in over 35 countries in 8 languages. Bob has studied Tibetan yoga lineages for 8 years and directs a non-profit that teaches one of the most fundamental Hatha Tibetan lineages, Lady Niguma, and the classic texts like the Yoga Sutra and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Though he celebrates yoga in the West, his emphasis is on th...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Join the waitlist for the Quietmind Yoga Membership at https://www.quietmind.yoga/qymwaitlist What is Somatic Yoga and how do you practice it? This term is becoming more popular, but it's not as new as you might think. In this episode I'll share how this brand of yoga has evolved from things taught by myself, my mentors and other experienced teachers, as well as how you can begin to practice this way starting right away. Enjoy! Jeremy If you enjoy the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a...
Nov 06, 2024•39 min
Cue With Confidence is live on Nov 2nd. Click here to learn more and enroll. https://www.quietmind.yoga/cwc Why do yoga teachers say certain phrases so often? I share 10 of the most common phrases and the anatomy, philosophy and energetics behind why they work or don't work. You'll learn how to improve your own practice and teaching with these 10 common phrases. Anything in a sing-song pattern “Square your hips” “Keep a microbend in your joints” “Tuck the tailbone” “Roll up to stand, one vertebr...
Oct 27, 2024•29 min
The Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training is open! Learn more and enroll at https://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt In this episode of the Quiet Mind Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m sharing six of the most helpful things I’ve learned about energetic anatomy. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, student, or considering teacher training, this episode will help you understand how everything has an energetic effect on your practice and your life. We’ll explore how balancing Yin and Yang energy is essential, and how...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Click here to RSVP for “Become Your Own Yoga Teacher” - https://www.quietmind.yoga/workshop Live on Zoom In this episode I share the main topics from the workshop including - Common mistakes most yogis make - Crossing the threshold from looking outside yourself for answers to looking within - Why my yoga mat is my “home” after moving 40+ times in my life - The real reason you get tight muscles - Why stretching is not always the answer in yoga - How you can quickly release pain in your body today...
Sep 27, 2024•39 min
The Yoga & Ayurveda Mentorship is open for enrollment at http://www.quietmind.yoga/yam Learn how to relieve tension in 12 major muscle groups: Feet Calves/Shins Quads/Hamstrings Hips/Glutes Core Low Back Upper Back Chest Biceps/Triceps Forearm/Hands Shoulders/Neck Head Keywords: yoga teacher training, ytt, marketing, business, spirituality, yoga philosophy, asana practice, meditation techniques, anatomy and physiology, pranayama (breathing techniques), teaching methodology, yoga history, adj...
May 01, 2024•35 min
RSVP for FREE to Deepen Your Practice: 3 Steps to Deepen Your Yoga & Ayurveda Practices This Q&A question comes from listener Heidi L who asks "What advice would you give to some who has finished their YTT and is finding themselves with resistance to teaching due to feelings of imposter syndrome/lack of confidence after the 200hr" I'll share some of the most important things to consider based on what i've seen after teaching over 7000 hours of classes since taking my first YTT in 2011. ...
Apr 12, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Whenever people ask me what studio to check out in Austin, Texas, I always recommend Practice Yoga on the East side. Rey Cardenas is the co-founder of Practice which recently celebrated it's 10 year anniversary. If you follow Rey or Practice on Instagram, you'll see he shares a lot about a unique take on philosophy from Rudolf Steiner, that I haven't seen from other yoga teachers. We talk about: - Rey's journey of co-founding a yoga studio in Austin, Texas, after facing challenges with his previ...
Oct 04, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Diana Hernandez is an international actress, TV host, and content creator with a highly successful and engaged Instagram audience. I met Diana while she was traveling through Oaxaca, Mexico and thought she would be a great guest to have on the podcast to talk about social media marketing and building an authentic online business. In this episode we talk about: Diana's decision to create a free masterclass on teaching influencers to make money online after receiving numerous inquiries from friend...
Sep 13, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Kate Lombardo's influence as a yoga instructor spans the globe, touching tens of thousands of students internationally. For almost a decade, Kate has been teaching and leading training programs through her award-winning yoga studios before expanding virtually through YogaRenew-- the world's leading online yoga teacher training program. She is an expert in vinyasa yoga sequencing and balances that with teaching yin classes, plus she can talk about the business of yoga all day long. She answers to...
Aug 22, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Kristine Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500 is a leading world authority on the neuroscientific benefits of slow, mindful movement and an advocate for the use of these practices as a solution to the healthcare crisis. She is leading the charge to get slow, mindful practices to people who desperately need them through her Subtle® Yoga Revolution series of online courses and trainings for yoga teachers – which have been praised by thousands all over the world. She recently wrote a great article in respons...
Aug 20, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Thank you for supporting 4 years and 100 episodes of the Yoga Teacher Training podcast! In this episode I share some of my most popular lessons from episodes 1 - 100 including; How I've seen yoga classes change and evolve in recent years The most essential lessons about yoga anatomy How to work with imposter syndrome How to build a consistent practice and avoid burnout as a teacher How to apply the yamas & niyamas to your life Why cueing is the most essential skill in modern online yoga Have...
Jul 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Todd Norian is an international yoga teacher with 40+ years of experience. By steadfastly following his heart, Todd has lived an uncommon life: living like a monk for 13 years at the then-ashram Kripalu in Massachusetts; having an intense spiritual awakening that landed him for a brief stay in a psychiatric hospital; and overcoming the heartbreak of being spiritually betrayed by beloved teachers -- not once, but twice. We talk about the symbolism and philosphy of Tantra yoga and how to apply the...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Susan Marrufo has been a yoga certified instructor since 2009, when she received her first 500-hour certification in Thailand after studying the classical yogic scriptures and esoteric tantric philosophy. Susan has since completed a residential internship with the Kripalu School of Yoga, where she taught in and project managed several Kripalu yoga teacher trainings as well as received her 2nd 500-hr teacher training certification from the Kripalu School of Yoga. She is now living in Guatemala an...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Sarah Hannala is a trauma-informed Bhakti Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, Sound healer, Writer, Creative and Mental health advocate. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Devoted to the yogic path of Bhakti (love and devotion), Sarah strives to inspire others to use the path of devotion to connect deeper with their divine higher power and in turn, fall in love with themselves, others and the world itself. She is dedicated to supporting others in their healing journeys by offering ...
Apr 26, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Yogi Aaron shares decades of experience and a unique approach to yoga that emphasizes activating muscles rather than passive stretching. Lots of great discussion and insights here! Check out his most recent book "Stop Stretching!" to learn more. Click here to join the waitlist for the next Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training. Thanks for listening! Jeremy
Apr 16, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 96
So many good stories in this one! Kewal is one of my mentors and someone I've learned a lot from. We talked about a wide range of topics including lessons he's learned from his 20+ years teaching, being authentic as a teacher, creating equity in yoga communities, and leading some of the most popular classes in Austin, TX. Check out Kewal's classes if you're ever in Austin. Click here to see Kewal's schedule. If you enjoy this podcast leave a review and share with a friend! Join the waitlist for ...
Mar 05, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Join the waitlist for Cue With Confidence at http://www.quietmind.yoga/cuewithconfidence One of the most common questions new teachers ask me is "How much should I be talking during class?" "Am I saying too much?" "Am I not saying enough?" In this episode I'll share 3 aspects of this question to consider for both students and teachers. Learn much more about cueing at the Cue With Confidence workshop. Coming soon! Join the waitlist for Cue With Confidence at http://www.quietmind.yoga/cuewithconfi...
Feb 23, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. She helps overwhelmed individuals reduce their emotional overload, and find balance, breath, and space for self-care. Lily is the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast. Follow her at https://wildyogatribe.com/ We talked about a wide range of topics including - How Lily got into yoga, became a teacher and started the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast - Nervou...
Feb 15, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 93
