By Sandy Raper
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Welcome to Episode 165: "Earning Trust: How Credibility Shapers Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper.
In this episode, Sandy explores the essential components of credibility and confidence for yoga teachers. She discusses how credibility is built through knowledge, professionalism, authenticity, and the ability to connect with students.
Episode Highlights:
06:29 Building Credibility as a Yoga Teacher
08:34 Expertise and Knowledge: Going Beyond Knowing
11:52 Authenticity: Living the Values of Yoga
15:47 Teaching Experience and Education: Deepening Credibility
19:15 Reputation: The Power of Word of Mouth
25:16 The Impact of Confidence and Credibility
Takeaways:
Credibility as a yoga teacher is earned through knowledge, professionalism, and authenticity.
Confidence enables teachers to lead with authority and inspire trust.
Authenticity in teaching fosters a deeper connection with students.
Experience and ongoing education enhance a teacher's credibility.
Positive feedback and word-of-mouth recommendations are powerful validators of a teacher's skill.
A respected reputation establishes trust and respect within the community.
Teaching is an evolving journey that requires continual refinement.
Students are more likely to trust personal recommendations over advertisements.
Confidence allows teachers to communicate effectively and handle challenges.
The attributes teachers reflect influence their students' experiences.
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Welcome to Episode 166: The Secret Sauce: Ingredients for an Exceptional Yoga Teacher Training" with Host Sandy Raper.
In this episode, Sandy discusses the importance of choosing the right yoga teacher training program and the key ingredients that make a training exceptional. Sandy shares insights on the significance of choosing the right training format, researching the training staff, the teaching practicum's role, sequencing framework importance, and the unique SEVA Teaching Project that has set trainees up for success within her training programs.
TAKEAWAYS:
- 2025 is a pivotal year for yoga teacher training.
- Choosing the right training program is crucial for success.
- Exceptional training includes diverse formats and experienced lead teachers.
- Teaching practicum is essential for building confidence.
- A solid framework for sequencing is vital for sustaining effective teaching.
- Real-time teaching experiences enhance learning.
- Researching training staff is important for compatibility.
- Investing in training is an investment in your future.
- Connection and community are vital in the training process.
Keywords:
yoga teacher training, online yoga training, yoga education, yoga community, teacher training program, yoga sequencing, yoga practicum, yoga curriculum
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Welcome to Episode 164: Finding Joy in Life’s Big and Small Moments with Host Sandy Raper.
In this episode, Sandy shares insight into the significance of celebrations in our lives. She emphasizes that celebrations are not just for extraordinary achievements but also for the small moments that contribute to our emotional well-being and social connections.
Episode Highlights:
06:56 The Importance of Celebrations in Our Lives
07:22 Creating Good Memories Through Celebrations
12:45 Influencing Others in a Positive Way Through Celebrations
13:44 Creating Milestone Markers in Life Through Celebrations
15:13 Finding Joy and Gratitude in Celebrations
18:37 Enhancing Life Satisfaction Through Celebrations
Takeaways
- Celebrations are essential for emotional well-being.
- Creating good memories is a key reason to celebrate.
- Celebrations positively influence others and strengthen relationships.
- Milestone markers in life provide purpose and meaning.
- Joy is a lasting state of being, not just an emotion.
- Celebrations nurture gratitude and appreciation for life.
- Small celebrations contribute to a greater sense of joy.
- Life's ups and downs are balanced by celebrations.
- Celebrating together fosters a sense of community.
- Memories from celebrations become a legacy we carry.
Keywords: celebrations, emotional well-being, memories, joy, milestones, relationships, gratitude, life events, yoga, community
RESOURCES
2025 Yoga Teacher Training with Sandy:
New! Online 200-hour Foundational Yoga Teacher Training
New! Online 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
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Welcome to Episode 163: "Stop Trying So Hard to Be a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper.
In this episode, Sandy discusses the common pitfall of overthinking the concept of being a yoga teacher and the importance of embracing authenticity.
HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:
07:45 Embracing Authenticity and Letting Go of Perfection
10:13 Simplifying and Trusting Your Training
12:54 Developing Intuitive Teaching Skills
16:13 Embracing Imperfection and Being Present
18:19 The Teachings of Yoga Come from a Greater Source
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Welcome to Episode 162: "Feeling Caught Up vs. Being Caught Up" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy reflects on the concept of feeling caught up versus being caught up. Sandy provides strategies for finding balance between the two states and emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being and the practice of yoga in managing responsibilities.
Episode Reference:
Episode 76: "5 Keystone Habits for Yoga Teachers"
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Welcome to Episode 161: 'Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal" REWIND Episode. In this episode, Host Sandy Raper revisits, or rewinds the show to 2023, sharing Episode 122, one of the B.Y.T.T. Podcast's Top 10 Rankings.
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Welcome to Episode 160: Beware: The Allure of Chasing Credentials
In this episode, Sandy discusses the allure of chasing credentials in the yoga teaching world. She highlights the downsides of constantly seeking certifications, such as financial strain and burnout.
Takeaways:
- Constantly seeking new certifications can lead to financial strain and burnout.
- Practical experience and application are crucial for building confidence and developing a personal teaching style.
- Assess your current skills and set practical goals for your teaching practice.
- Follow your passions in self-study and learning to expand your teaching opportunities.
- Find a balance between acquiring new credentials and applying existing knowledge.
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Welcome to Episode 159: Heart & Soul: The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Yoga
In this episode, Host Sandy Raper discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) and its connection to the practice of yoga. She breaks down the five components of EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Sandy emphasizes the significance of actively listening and understanding emotions, both in oneself and in others.
Episode Highlights:
11:21: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Yoga
13:27: The Five Components of Emotional Intelligence
21:07: Accountability and Living from the Inside Out
25:23: Empathy and Compassion
30:10: Social Skills and Effective Communication
33:28 Active Listening and Constructive Conflict Resolution
37:12 Emotional Intelligence and Effective Decision Making
RESOURCES
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Welcome to Episode 158: "The Quiet Revolution: Gentle is the New Advanced" with Special Guest J. Brown and Host Sandy Raper.
Highlights:
- Concept of a quiet revolution in yoga practice and the challenges of teaching a more mindful approach.
- The concept of 'gentle is the new advanced' challenges traditional notions of yoga practice.
- The distinction between teaching an experience and teaching individuals how to practice.
- The complexity of humanity and the diverse experiences that individuals bring to a yoga class, emphasizing the role of yoga in providing a space for connection and growth.
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Welcome to Episode 157: "Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving" with Special Guest and Mentee Austeen Heeney
In this conversation, Sandy and Austeen discuss their journey as yoga teachers and the evolving nature of their 'why'. Their conversation explores the important balance between the roles of being a student and a yoga teacher, as well as the impact of mentorship in these roles.
Austeen reflects on the obstacles she faced as an entrepreneur and studio owner, including learning about business, overcoming limiting beliefs around money, and navigating difficult conversations. Despite these challenges, she found moments of thriving and growth.
03:24: Balancing the Roles of Student and Teacher
10:33: The Journey from Student to Teacher
28:46: Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving
32:21: The Power of Mentorship in the Yoga Teaching Journey
35:00: Developing Trust Within Oneself
47:08: Creating an Inner Sanctuary Through Movement Practices and Workshops
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