Learn my 5 favorite postures and transitions for creating greater shoulder mobility. You'll also learn where I like to include these postures in my personal practice and sequences. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Mx5toKzyKkg ▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice: www.jasonyoga.com/blog 🎙 Listen to my wife Andrea's yoga podcast, Yogaland for interviews that make you laugh and think: www.yogalandpodcast.com ✍🏾✍🏼...
Jan 20, 2022•19 min•Ep. 7
My guest on this episode of Yogaland is therapist and yoga teacher, James Woods. About 10 years ago, in his work a therapist in the juvenile justice system, foster care system, and mental health system, James felt like he was not able to make an impact the way he'd hoped. When he discovered yoga, he felt like he found himself and his purpose -- and he decided to bring it to the kids and teachers in his community. On this episode, we talk about how yoga was the perfect adjunct to James' tra...
Jan 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 251
Learn my 5 favorite postures and transitions for creating greater hip-mobility. You'll also learn where I like to include these postures in my personal practice and sequences. Watch the video that goes with this episode: https://youtu.be/cORXqn6t8ZE We've got so many helpful resources for yoga teachers and students! ▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice: www.jasonyoga.com/blog 🎙 Listen to my wife Andrea's yoga podcast,...
Jan 13, 2022•18 min•Ep. 6
This week's guest -- Reema Datta -- is an Indian-American teacher, speaker, humanitarian, author and musician who has dedicated her life to offering yoga as a holistic practice leading to healing and lasting peace. Reema grew up in a family of yogis, having learned first learned yoga philosophy from her grandfather, Ayurvedic cooking from her grandmother, and sacred song and mantra from her mother. On this episode of Yogaland, Reema shares her history and how she developed her approach to teachi...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 250
It's the new year, which usually means an influx of new students! How can you support them? And how can you navigate being the newbie? Jason offers his ideas for both on this week's episode. /// Don't forget to join our email list so you don't miss all of the new content coming up this season! We've got a roster of new guests plus Jason's new short videos, Yoga Teacher's companion: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletter Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode249 Support this show http://supporter.a...
Jan 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 249
We don't simply want greater flexibility. We want flexibility that we can control--and, we want to be strong in our flexibility. In this discussion, Jason breaks down the terms "passive range of motion," "active range of motion," and "end-range strength." You'll learn how these phenomenon relate to each other and how to incorporate these techniques into your teaching and practice. See the video at YouTube: https://youtu.be/vj-RY90r_o4 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hoste...
Jan 06, 2022•18 min
Understanding the relationship between flexibility in mobility--and, gaining clarity on these terms--is essential as a modern yoga teacher. All too often, flexibility and mobility are thought of us separate phenomenon. This discussion will help teachers and practitioners, 1) accurately understand these terms, 2) show the relationship between flexibility and mobility, and 3) explain where I like to focus on these two attributes in my sequences. If you'd like to watch this episode, you can find it...
Dec 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 4
Mobilizing your hip-flexors and quadriceps is the most essential preparation for backbending. Learn Jason’s 5-favorite yoga poses to prep for backbends — and where you can easily include these postures in your sequences. These are creative preparations — his own variations on essential poses like Anajaneyasana and Natarajasana but with a unique spin. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 3
Should you tilt your pelvis toward your thighs or away from your thighs when you backbend in yoga? The answer depends on the body-type of the student. Learn how tilting your pelvis can change your backbend -- and which option is best for you and your students. I will put links to our backbend sequences on the shownotes page, here: www.yogalandpodcast.com/ytc-ep2 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 17, 2021•15 min•Ep. 2
Learn 5 simple, commonly-overlooked ways to help your students create greater comfort, depth, and space in their Wheel Pose. Hint: you DON'T need to make your students keep their feet hip-width apart. And, yes, you can even let your students turn their feet out slightly. Learn about these options and more. For video visit: https://youtu.be/MqIZvwOSVRY Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 14, 2021•16 min•Ep. 1
When life gets busy and demanding, it's easy to fall into the trap of feeling like you've got to work harder to "get it all done." But what if you simply made the decision not to get it all done? Can you let go of something on your to-do list and give yourself some time to slow down right now? This episode is all about why it's important to slow down as yoga teachers, students, and content creators. It's your permission to let go (even if just a little) and return to your sources of inspiration....
Dec 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 248
When the holiday mania hits, it's all too easy for your yoga practice to fall by the wayside. This week Jason and I challenge you to do the opposite -- prioritize your practice so that you've got the energy and attention you need to truly enjoy this season! If it were easy, we wouldn't have to have this conversation, so we offer our time-tested strategies for keeping your yoga practice a continuous thread that supports and nourishes you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Ho...
Dec 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 247
Tis the season! It's the official start of the holiday season in the United States this week. And while there is much to love about the holidays, there’s no denying that this time of year can also be really difficult for many people. In this episode, we’re talking about how yoga and mindfulness can help you handle the toughest holiday situations--from challenging family dynamics and loneliness to unmet expectations. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode246 Support this show http:/...
Nov 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 246
In this episode, which we first published earlier this year, Jason and I tackle yoga injuries. There may not be a way to completely prevent all injuries, but we’re sharing some best practices that teachers and students can practice to minimize the risk. We cover a lot of ground, but here are a few top-level points: * Why there’s no one “right” way to approach any pose in order to prevent injury. * The four key things you should consider in regards to injury prevention * The types of hands-on adj...
Nov 18, 2021•51 min•Ep. 245
According to the CDC, lower back pain causes more global disability than any other condition. In one study, 25% of U.S. adults reported back pain in the previous 3 months. Given these harrowing stats, yoga teachers are bound to have students with back pain come to class seeking relief. On this episode, Jason succinctly shares the two most important principles for yoga teachers to know when trying to help students both stave off back pain and work with it while practicing. Show notes: http://www....
Nov 09, 2021•37 min•Ep. 244
Today, my guest is Marcia Mercier, a fellow breast cancer survivor and yoga teacher in the U.K. More than two decades ago, Marcia found that the methodical approach of an Iyengar Yoga class was incredibly grounding in the aftermath of breast cancer treatment. Studies corroborate Marcia's experience: Yoga offers a broad array of benefits for breast cancer survivors, from reducing cancer-related fatigue to building bone density, from easing insomnia to improving overall emotional well-being. Marci...
Nov 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 243
This week, we continue our conversation about the big picture WHY -- that is, why we practice yoga. We muse over the magic of consistency, the power of agency, and how we all need community even if the way that we show up looks different from each other. -->> Go check out our freshly redesigned website complete with podcast collections for easier binging! www.jasonyoga.com Also, to join the waitlist for Jason's Preventing Injuries course, click here . Shownotes: www.jasonyoga.com/yogaland-...
Oct 28, 2021•32 min
It’s hard to believe that Jason and I have been practicing yoga for about 25 years—that’s a quarter of a century! You’d think that in that amount of time we would have gotten what we need from our practice—and you’d be right. But yoga isn’t the type of practice where you learn what you need and move on. It continues to meet your needs as your circumstances shift and change. That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode: All the reasons we keep showing up for our yoga practice after all thes...
Oct 22, 2021•34 min•Ep. 241
“There’s more than one right.” This is something that Jason says often during his trainings. It applies to many different types of yoga postures (and many life circumstances, too!). For today’s episode, we’re talking about how it applies to backbending. Do you really have to keep your feet hip distance apart and parallel to each other? And what’s the risk of playing with different types of alignment? Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode240 Support this show http://supporter.acast...
Oct 14, 2021•43 min•Ep. 240
Jason has recorded hundreds (if not thousands!) of hours of asana and lecture videos in the last few years. And yet, it might surprise you to learn that he’s still a little self conscious about how he looks on video. Everyone has insecurities—even yoga teachers who have been getting in front of students for decades. So, on today's episode we're talking about some of our insecurities. We hope the conversation helps you feel less alone if you've ever felt this way and inspires you to keep showing ...
Oct 05, 2021•39 min
On last week's episode Jason shared why consistency is key when it comes to class planning and sequencing. This week he shares how to actual implement a consistent class curriculum with four different approaches or templates to crafting great yoga classes that keep your students coming back. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode238 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 20, 2021•44 min
When it comes to sequencing, there are a few things that trip yoga teachers up time and time again. Jason’s back on the podcast today to talk about several of the mistakes he’s made himself through the years and how he’s shifted his approach to sequencing to overcome these challenges. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode237 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 14, 2021•55 min•Ep. 237
Ninety minutes is a really long time to stand in front of a group and talk, no matter how much you know about the topic! That's why having a clear plan is key for yoga teachers. (Because, as Jason points out, if you don't have some sort of plan, you'll either go off on random tangents or run out of things to say.) Today, Jason shares how he plans his yoga class sequences so his students are engaged and learning something meaningful every time. Plus, he addresses one of the most common objections...
Sep 07, 2021•49 min•Ep. 236
What do you hope to teach your students when you teach yoga? Is it to make shapes with their bodies? How about your teacher trainees -- is it to memorize and repeat your sequences and study only with you? This week, Jason shares the foundational values that inform his educational style, namely helping students become clear, critical, and independent thinkers that value context and understand different perspectives. Teaching this way means that you welcome questions, you allow a diversity of opin...
Aug 31, 2021•51 min•Ep. 235
Today, we return to Patanjali's Yoga Sutra and Jason shares three models for applying the eight-limb path to life -- The Step-by-Step Model, The Integrated Model, and The Single Limb Model. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear 5th anniversary messages from listeners! Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode234 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 234
Can you believe we've been podcasting about yoga for 5 years!? For this special anniversary episode of Yogaland, Jason and I reflect on lessons we’ve learned through the years and the things that have surprised us most about our podcasting. Thanks for being a part of the journey. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode233 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 11, 2021•50 min
I'm so happy to have Sarah Kadel on the podcast today. Sarah is an Austin-based yoga teacher who is serving as a mentor teacher in Jason’s online advanced teacher training this year. I wanted to share her story with you because I think the world needs to hear her message about how yoga can be so helpful for those who have suffered with trauma in their lives. Sarah shares: * How yoga helped her understand and move past addiction * What the newest body of research says about the neurobiology of tr...
May 04, 2021•50 min
Today Jason and I are talking with Archna Mohan and Deepak Mohan, the hosts of the wonderful yoga podcast, Yoga, Chai, and a Dog, We touch on some of the things we have in common: podcasting, yoga, and what it's like to work with your spouse. We also ask a lot of questions about some areas where we differ. They share how yoga isn't something they "learned" growing up in India--it was just a part of their culture and a way of life. Deepak explains why he considers himself a non-yogi. And Archna t...
Apr 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 231
Last week Jason shared the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti. Go back and listen if you haven't yet! This week, we continue to talk through foundational concepts that Patanjali presents in The Yoga Sutra -- citta, vrittis, and the gunas. Jason defines terms and paints a picture of how they all fit together. And we also talk about how much we personally believe that Patanjali applies to our own lives. Shownotes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode230 Support this show http://supp...
Apr 21, 2021•46 min•Ep. 230
Today is the first in a series of episodes where Jason shares the underpinnings of Patanjali. Most yoga students have heard their teachers reference Patanjali and the text that he is known for, The Yoga Sutra. But rarely do teachers have time to unpack this seminal text. For this episode, Jason shares the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti and the samkya philosophy that informs Patanjali's worldview. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode229 Support this show http://supp...
Apr 13, 2021•37 min
