It's safe to say that we need all the help we can get right now to stay grounded. You might remember Jaimal from episode 61 where we talked about his memoir, All Our Waves Our Water . This time around we focus on Jaimal's newest book for kids -- Mop Rides the Waves of Life . This book is so sweet and clear and meaningful with beautiful visuals by artist Matthew Allen. It gives kids a relatable way to practice mindfulness of feelings every day. Whether you are a kid or an adult feeling stressed, ...
Jul 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 201
On today's episode, I speak to author and religious studies professor Andrea Jain about her book, Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture . Her book is one of the best I've read in terms of tracing the globalization of yoga without oversimplifying it or vilifying modern yoga's evolution. We cover a lot of ground in this interview. Here are some highlights: Is it true that yoga is of Hindu origin and, if so, does that mean that Is the way we practice yoga in the West cultural appropriati...
Jul 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 200
My guest today is Jennifer Hutton, a pediatric physical therapist from Nashville. As a physical therapist, Jennifer is passionate about teaching others to use rock tape (more on that in the episode!). But she’s also become a leader in talking about anti-racism, and what it means to be an ally of the movement. She recently gave a webinar on the topic to 600 viewers and raised more than $10,000 for the National Association of Black Physical Therapists. Here are the highlights from the episode. *Ho...
Jun 30, 2020•50 min•Ep. 199
On this episode, I’m joined by Washington, DC yoga studio owner and world-traveling yoga teacher Faith Hunter. You may remember Faith from episode 37 where she shared her story of coping with the loss of her brother. I wanted to check in with Faith to find out how she's doing, to ask her about her new projects, and to get her take on how the white yoga community can be more actively anti-racist and support the BIPOC community. A few things we cover: * Faith talks about her new online platform, E...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 198
This week, you get to hear Jason and I interviewed by Bridget Riepl of New Jersey Yoga Collective. It was part of a fundraiser for Goats of Anarchy -- those goats needed a new barn and we were happy to support. Bridget asked us about a whole host of topics -- from the history and intention behind this podcast, to the advice we have for yoga teachers and students grappling with the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic to making yoga more inclusive practice. SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Get your yoga s...
Jun 09, 2020•56 min•Ep. 197
There's no doubt that Covid-19 has changed the current landscape of how we practice and teach yoga. On this special episode (recorded live via Zoom with Jason's recent online teacher trainees), Jason and I talk through about the important conversations that will need to happen between studio owners and yoga teachers as things open up. We also talk about how this time of uncertainty calls creates space for creativity. And lastly to my yoga teachers: Please start your own email newsletter. And sen...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 196
If you’re a yoga teacher who teaches online, you might wonder if there are extra steps you should take to protect yourself. The short answer is, “Yes!” But it isn’t as difficult or confusing as you might think. This week, I ask Sarah Waldbuesser, an attorney for coaches and online business owners, to explain, in simple terms, the legal documents and liability releases for online businesses we need to protect our business. We cover: * Why types of legal documents and disclaimers you need on your ...
May 12, 2020•21 min•Ep. 195
Although they are largely ignored when mainstream media covers yoga, seniors age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment in the United States. Today's guest, Carol Krucoff, has been teaching seniors (and training yoga teachers) for nearly two decades at Duke Integrative Medicine. She's also co-author of the book, Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief. I'm a fan of Carol's well-researched yet warm and down-to-earth approach to tea...
May 05, 2020•50 min•Ep. 194
Wondering what to practice when you're short on time? We've got you covered! Jason shares simple sequence ideas for days when you only have 10, 20, or 30-minutes. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode193 SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are boun...
May 01, 2020•16 min•Ep. 193
Jason and I share what we are practicing in our own home practice right now. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode192 SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe. ...
Apr 30, 2020•16 min•Ep. 192
Thanks for being here! We are a husband and wife team -- we've spent our lives and careers immersed in the principles of yoga and meditation so that we can live in the most embodied way. Jason travels the world leading teacher trainings. Andrea is host of Yogaland podcast, which has garnered 3.4 million downloads. Our aim is to support you wherever you are on your path through weekly podcasts, online classes, online courses, teacher trainings, and ongoing teacher development. Show notes: http://...
Apr 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 191
Have you ever gotten on your mat to do a home yoga practice and your mind goes completely blank? Or perhaps you're tired of practicing the only set sequence that you have memorized. Jason shares three simple approaches to help you come up with your very own satisfying, efficient sequences. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode190 SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love–like...
Apr 27, 2020•16 min•Ep. 190
On this episode, Jason busts 5 commonly held myths we have about home practice. Don't let your beliefs about how things "should" be keep you from doing the practice that you love! Show notes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode189 SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love–like your mom for Mother’s Day–and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are ...
Apr 26, 2020•16 min•Ep. 189
On this episode, we talk through five potential options for offering yoga content beyond daily livestream classes. SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe. Get your yoga stud...
Apr 23, 2020•24 min•Ep. 188
You might be feeling lonely or lost. You might be feeling like other teachers have got this online thing figured out. You might be putting pressure on yourself because, as a yoga teacher (or student), you should have your emotions fully managed so that you can continue to hold space for others who need you. We’re here to give you a reality check. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode187 SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories...
Apr 22, 2020•21 min•Ep. 187
Should you charge for your online classes? If so, how much? Does providing free classes de-value yoga? We delve these questions about payment and more on this episode. SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storywort...
Apr 21, 2020•21 min•Ep. 186
Should you practice with your students or try to gauge the room by peering at the little boxes on your screen? Which postures and themes are most important for your students right now? How quickly should you get students moving and how long do you offer Savasana? Find out on this episode! SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth wil...
Apr 20, 2020•22 min•Ep. 185
Learning to teach yoga online is vital right now. But if you're used to teaching yoga in person, it can feel really daunting! On this episode, we break down what you can do to feel more comfortable and truly connect with your yoga students -- even through a Zoom room. SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS Get your virtual yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for virtual classes and private sessions. Acuity automatically connects with your favorite videoconferencing to...
Apr 19, 2020•18 min
As people across the country are home bound amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in-person yoga classes and teacher trainings have come to an abrupt halt. The entire yoga community has been scrambling as we try to figure out how to best serve our students. For this bonus episode, Jason and I talk to Shannon Roche and Catherine Marquette from Yoga Alliance to get some clarity on their recommendations for finishing trainings up virtually. (Yoga Alliance has made an exception that trainings that are current...
Mar 20, 2020•48 min•Ep. 183
Soon after deciding to teach yoga to first responders, yoga teacher Olivia Mead decided to go through fire and police academy. She wanted to develop authentic yoga classes that would resonate with -- not alienate -- first responders. She also wanted to develop yoga classes that would give first responders tools to use on the job. She wanted her classes to be directly relevant and applicable, not esoteric. Her devotion to understanding her student-base has been a great success. Mead now heads up ...
Mar 17, 2020•50 min•Ep. 182
Yoga teacher trainings have changed a lot over the years. When I did my 200-hour training years ago, I jumped in without knowing what to expect. I loved my training, but it was more of an immersion than a teacher training.In this episode, Jason and two of his long-time teaching assistants, Adam Hocke and Adam Husler, join me to talk about their approach to yoga, and what they will bring to the August 200-hour yoga teacher training with Jason at Triyoga in London. BONUS: As a special bonus for th...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 181
Jason and I recorded this episode live at LoveStoryYoga in San Francisco at the Module 1 Advanced Studies training. Since the students are currently focusing on the hips and legs, we thought we'd take a look at backbending techniques. Jason unpacks some of the conventional wisdom about the alignment of this category of poses and then offers some unconventional options for those who don't fit the blueprint. The bottom line is this: Since there are many different body types, there is often more th...
Mar 03, 2020•43 min•Ep. 180
Most of us struggle with body image on some level. Depending on a lot of factors yoga can be instrumental in helping us learn to love and accept our bodies--or trigger us. Today’s guest, Nicole Bell, has experienced both sides first hand. Nicole's spiral into Anorexia coincided with her intense love of Bikram yoga. As she tells it, the classes were more like punishment than a refuge for her. Years later she found herself in a yoga studio again, only this time she has a very different mind set. “...
Feb 28, 2020•46 min•Ep. 179
You may have noticed a pendulum swing when it comes to yoga poses that require extreme amounts of flexiblity. Just as we glorified the idea of throwing both legs behind our head in Yoganidrasana, many of us are now worried that we've been doing too far, exploiting our "hypermobility" and potentially causing soft tissue injuries or arthritis down the line. But what exactly is hypermobility? Is it the same thing as being flexible? Can we tell if we or our students have it? Most importantly, what d...
Feb 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 178
This week, I'm joined by Tabay Atkins and his mom Sahel Anvarinejad. Tabay contacted us awhile back to inquire if we’d be OK with a 14-year-old attending one of Jason’s advanced teacher training modules. It turns out that when Tabay was 11, he became one of the youngest certified yoga teachers in the U.S, and he has been teaching donation-based yoga at his mother’s studio in San Clemente, CA ever since. As a mom myself, I’m always interested in what it takes to help young kids get into yoga and ...
Feb 11, 2020•36 min•Ep. 177
Today's guest is Jivana Heyman. Jivana is the founder of Accessible Yoga, an organization that focuses on "sharing the benefits of yoga with anyone who currently does not have access to these practices, and with communities that have been excluded or underserved." Jivana seamlessly weaves together his background in social activism with his passion for yoga in his latest book, Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body." He has a unique ability to honor and respect the yoga tradition whi...
Feb 04, 2020•45 min•Ep. 176
Last week, Jason shared what to do when you feel like you've taught the worst yoga class of your life. This week, he’s sharing a few tips for getting in the right headspace before you teach so that you’re more likely to show up for class feeling calm, present, and confident. We cover: * How to get grounded before you teach a yoga class -- and why this is a big challenge for so many yoga teachers * Strategies for using the first few minutes of class to get yourself in the right mindset to teach *...
Jan 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 175
All yoga teachers have their off days. Even those who are as experienced as Jason. This week, Jason’s back on the podcast to share his insights on how to recover from those times when a yoga class you’re teaching just doesn’t work out the way you hoped it would. He shares: * Why the class you’re teaching probably isn’t going as badly as you think * One thing to be mindful of when you are in the midst of teaching a less than stellar class. (This is what Jason says he struggles with most.) * Two p...
Jan 14, 2020•36 min•Ep. 174
Happy New Year! It’s so good to be back for another season of Yogaland. My wish for you in this new year (and new decade!) it’s to develop compassion for yourself. And in this episode Jason and I talk about why compassion plays such a huge role in personal development and why you have to learn to be kind to yourself before you can show up for others in your life. We talk about: * The difference between self-care and self compassion * Why our brains are wired to cling to the negative and ignore t...
Jan 07, 2020•42 min•Ep. 173
Can you believe this is the last Yogaland episode of 2019? This week, Jason and I reflect on the many ways we’ve changed and grown during the past year, we talk about our favorite episodes, the year’s biggest challenges, and what you can expect from us in 2020. Here a quick overview of the episode: *We talk about how Jason’s teaching has shifted in the last year + a few of my biggest moments of the year *We share what have been our biggest challenges of the past year *We also let you in on what ...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 172
