If we desire to stay relevant as a yoga teacher, we must ask questions, learn more, study under a mentors, and simply put STAY A STUDENT. Yes, we may sit in the role of teacher sometimes, but we should also sit in the role of student as well. Alicia Dugar Stephenson, shares with us the importance of being a lifelong learner.

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This show includes a simple overview of the organization of the nervous system and a closer look at the Autonomic nervous system. It also offers up opportunity for self-inquiry, self-reflection and critical thinking.

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Today we review a brief description of Bandhas and Drishitis; and then Holly Rae and I discuss the application and incorporation of them into teaching yoga.

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It is not enough to know the importance of a mission statement. It is time to do the work. Here is your opportunity to learn and take the steps towards clearly establishing your WHY.

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A mission statement, simply put, is WHY you teach yoga. It is essential for yoga teachers to have a clear reason why they do what they in order have a direction in general. It is was one of the main ways in which to avoid burnout and STAY INSPIRED. In this episode hear about what a mission statement is and why it is so important. Stay tuned for part #2 on HOW TO write a Mission Statement.

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Receiving feedback is an opportunity to grow and develop as a yoga teacher, but not all criticism is created equally. Receive and implement feedback with discernment. As instructors, we approach everything mindfully and the receiving of feedback is no different! Listen to 5 tips from Tejal & Jesal, of "Yoga is Dead" podcast, on handling feedback.

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Speaking and teaching your truth is an incredibly difficult thing to do. This episode interviews Tejal & Jesal, who are the co-hosts of  “Yoga is Dead” podcast which seeks to jumpstart critical conversations, elevate oppressed voices & perspectives and to expose the problems felt by anyone who isn’t in the “in” crowd of the yoga industry. In this second segment of the interview, we discuss how it was for these yoga teachers to speak their truth within the dominant yoga industry.

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It is so important have a healthy relationship with your own experiences and your traumas. It takes time, repetition and a utilization of available tools (yoga practice, support system and more) to process and gain a better understanding of your lived experience. With this understanding you can can then infuse it into your teaching and into your voice. Interview with Tejal & Jesal, co-hosts of "Yoga is Dead."

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Listen into an anatomy refresher of the hip joint. This review includes the bones, the joints, the muscles, the movements and more!

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Sequencing a string of quality sequences together is quite a skill. It is important to establish the framework of a sequence for which you teach from. It is the building block from which you can become first confident and then creative. Allow yourself to become really comfortable with the skeleton of your choice and then you can approach any situation knowing well had to modify and adjust to the needs of your students.

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