Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.

Join Theme Weaver Method here. 

What if philosophy and asana were never meant to be separate in the first place?

In this episode, we explore the art of using themes to integrate your teaching — so your words, your sequencing, and your students’ experience all feel like one cohesive practice.

This isn’t about adding something extra to your class…
it’s about revealing what’s already there — and learning how to deliver it so it actually lands.

In this episode, we chat about:
✨ Why “good” classes often don’t become memorable
🌀 The subtle shift that turns philosophy into a felt experience
🧠 Why themes fall flat (even when they sound good in your head)
⚖️ The mistake of layering in meaning before breath and rhythm are established
🎯 How themes help students meet their edge — and stay with it
🌊 What students are actually taking with them when they leave your class
📚 The moments that quietly build trust (and keep students coming back)
🔥 Why doing less can make your teaching land more powerfully
🧘‍♀️ How to stop “adding philosophy” — and start teaching it through movement

If you’ve ever felt like your classes are technically solid… but missing something deeper — this episode will help you bridge that gap.

Press play to start teaching beyond the pose.

If you enjoyed this episode check out these other episodes. 
Theme Weaving: Makenzie Fly on Conversations for Yoga Teachers w/ Karen Fabian

Teaching Beyond the Poses w/ Theme Queen Sage Roundtree

Theme Weaving; what it is & how it elevates your yoga teaching

Relentless Resilience; The Story of Diana Nyad

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Day 5 and LAST DAY of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful. 


Join Theme Weaver Method here.



Today we talked about: Why you keep starting from scratch every week & how to stop 

👉🏼It’s not about being creative on demand, it’s about this…
👉🏼Where aparigraha goes out the window!
👉🏼Organization hacks & collector habits that help you build your breadcrumb buckets over time
👉🏼Module 5 preview

Co-creative questions for you? DM your responses to me on IG here

❓Do you currently have a place where you store ideas for your classes?
❓Have you ever had a great idea for a theme… and then completely forgotten it later?
❓Where do your best ideas usually come from?




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Day 4 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.
 

Join Theme Weaver Method here.


Today we talked about: why your words aren’t landing even when your theme is good 😳

👉🏼 Yoga teaching IS a performance, here how... 
👉🏼 How presentation, performer, & storytelling skills enhance delivery
👉🏼 Preview of module 4 - ahhh the starter sentence cheat sheet will save you from forgetting where you’re going!

Co- creative questions for you:

❓ Which title do you prefer? “How to Deliver the Theme” or “Speaking the Thread” or “Finding the Thread” 
❓ Which is hardest? Knowing what to say, or how to say it & when?
❓ Do you over explain, under explain, or freeze in the moment 


Answer by direct messaging @masteryouryogateaching on Instagram 



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Day 3 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


I’m building a program to help you pick, plan, and powerfully deliver yoga class themes from the heart so that your teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful


But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. 


Today, we talk about:

• 👉🏼 how to plan a themed yoga class in a way that doesn’t take all damn day
• 👉🏼 what Hansel & Gretle, breadcrumbs have to do with yoga teaching
• 👉🏼 Module 3 preview 🤩 omg this theme template & custom GPT will change your life 
  
  

Co-creative questions for you, direct message your response to @masteryouryogateaching:

1. ❓which title do you prefer? “How to Plan Your Theme” or “Weaving the Thread”
2. ❓when you plan a themed class right now, which part takes the longest?
3. ❓Do you over-prepare or under-prepare?
4. ❓Have you abandoned a theme mid-class? 

Ready to learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful. 


Join Theme Weaver Method here.




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Day 2 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


I’m building a program to help you pick, plan, and powerfully deliver yoga class themes from the heart so that your teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful


But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. 


We talk about:

• your problem isn’t getting inspired, it’s this…
• how to not be a “one hit wonder” and theme sometimes, but be a reliable source for your students
• module 2 preview 

Co-creative questions for you, direct message your response to @masteryouryogateaching:

1. Which title do you prefer for module two? “Where to find themes” or “Collecting Threads?”
2. When you are planning a class, do you feel like inspiration comes easily or does it feel like you’re forcing it?
3. What’s the last place you found inspiration for a class theme?

Ready to learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful?


Join Theme Weaver Method here.


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This is day 1 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!!!


I'm building a program that will help you pick, plan, & expertly deliver powerful class themes from the heart so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful. 


But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. 


We cover:

• 2 reasons why your yoga class themes fall flat
• what to do instead
• walkthrough of module 1

Co-creative questions to answer via direct message to @masteryouryogateaching on Instagram:

1. Do you struggle knowing WHAT is good source material? Yes or no?
2. Which title do you prefer: How to Pick a Theme OR Finding the Thread (more clear or more poetic)?
3. What else would you find supporting in this module?

Ready to learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful?


Join Theme Weaver Method here.


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Join The Art of Theme Weaving; a New Way to Teach Yoga w/ Story, Soul, & Substance. Happening live on zoom for free March 29th 12-1:30pm PST (replay available). 

Why do some yoga teachers quietly change lives… while others just guide a decent workout?

In this episode, veteran teacher Jason Hulshof reveals what actually creates mastery in teaching—and why the most powerful elements have very little to do with perfect sequencing.

📘 They key from a new program, something as simple as a new program can take you on a path you ever expected.
😅 The high school superlative Jason jokes he would’ve won
💛 The teaching truth learned after decades in the room
⚠️ Why building a teaching style on charisma alone eventually stops working.
👀 The deceptively simple question to ask after every class that you can build on.
🎭 The unexpected lesson from Steve Martin’s comedy career about mastering a craft.
😬 The moment every teacher eventually faces and how to turn it around.
🧘🏻‍♀️ The assignment given to advanced teachers that might surprise you.
🌊 A simple definition of yoga that reframes the entire practice.
💛 A secret to the quiet internal phrase to repeat in class that can shift the whole room.

Mastery in yoga teaching isn’t about perfection—it’s about love, presence, curiosity, and the willingness to keep showing up.

If you’re ready to deepen your teaching and create classes that truly impact your students, this conversation is packed with wisdom you’ll want to revisit again and again.

Press play and let Jason’s perspective reshape the way you think about teaching yoga.

Connect with MaKenzie
🎧 Loved this conversation? Keep exploring the craft of masterful teaching:

💥 Jason Crandell on Burnout & Pranayama

🧠 Confidence, Curiosity & Vulnerability w/ Taylor Tracks

🌊 Teaching Beyond the Poses w/ the Theme Queen Sage Rountree 

👉🏼 What Yoga Teachers Can Learn From Preachers

Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Monthly

Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here

Do you want MaKenzie on your show?  Let's get it booked here. 

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RSVP for the MYYT 2nd Virtual Birthday Party happening live on Zoom March 15th 12-1pm PST

What if the reason your cueing feels awkward… is because you’re trying too hard to sound like a “good yoga teacher”?

In this conversation with teacher-trainer Jane James, we unpack what actually makes cueing land with students—and why the magic usually comes from simplicity, silence, and trusting what’s already happening in the room.

✨ Inside this episode:

👉🏼 Why clinging to a cueing script can actually block your best teaching
🧠 Jane’s “journal dump” exercise that helps teachers stop overthinking and start cueing naturally
💥 The cue you could repeat 100 times in one class and it would still work
👀 A powerful reframe for “getting out of your students’ way”
🤫 Why silence might be the most underrated cueing skill
🎙️ The practice that will instantly make you a better teacher (even though most people avoid it)
🔥 Why “finding your authentic voice” might not be the goal you think it is
🧘🏻‍♀️ What the best teachers actually do

Great teaching isn’t about sounding impressive—it’s about helping students return to “the inside of the inside.”

You Might Also Enjoy:

Why Understanding Anatomy Builds Better Yoga Teachers (Not Just Better Cues)


Jason Crandell on Burnout, Pranayama, & Breaking out of the Yoga Bubble


Teaching Beyond the Pose: A Real-Life Before and After with Jodi Voegele


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This episode is special, celebrating two years of podcasting and showcasing the top conversations this year.

Also, you’re invited to come hang out with your host, MaKenzie Fly, and fellow MYYT listeners at our virtual 2nd birthday party! We’ll play games and give gifts — all live party people will be entered into a raffle to win a spot in MaKenzie’s latest program, Theme Weaver Method. Valued at $500, this program will help you pick, plan, and weave inspirational themes into your yoga teaching like a wizard.

RSVP for the party here!Yoga of Activism: Fire, Self-Care & Fierce Truth w/ Susanna Barkataki
Can you be angry and still be yogic? Susanna says yes — and shows us how to move from burnout to boldness without abandoning the practice.

Ben Kalra Breaks Down Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras in a Way You’ll Actually Understand
No lecture. No pedestal. Just real talk about the Sutras and how they actually apply to your life and teaching.

How to Handle It When a Yoga Studio Cuts Your Class
That gut-punch moment when your name disappears from the schedule. We talk about resilience, identity, and what to do next.

Props, Permission, & Perception Shifts w/ Jenny Clise
Props aren’t optional — they’re powerful. This one will completely shift how you see accessibility and strength in the yoga room.

What Yoga Teachers Can Learn from Preachers (Without Getting Preachy)
Presence. Projection. Storytelling. Why some teachers captivate — and how you can, too.

Jason Crandell on Burnout, Pranayama & Breaking Out of the Yoga Bubble
Breath, longevity, and evolving beyond the echo chamber. A masterclass in staying inspired for the long haul.Season 2 has been about depth over distance — fewer surface-level conversations, more real, nuanced, career-shaping ones.

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Ever wondered how some yoga teachers are traveling the world, partnering with brands, and earning affiliate income… without being full-time influencers?

In this episode, Emily Cooper - creator of Travel Boss - breaks down the exact pathway she used. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to get paid to travel, but I don’t even know where to start,” this episode gives you the roadmap.

Inside this episode, we talk about:
🔗 The low-effort affiliate placement that could start paying you — without creating anything new.
💼 The transition from affiliate income to paid brand deals (and what changes at that level)
📩 What actually goes into pitching yourself to brands — and what makes a company say yes
🧠 The subtle but critical difference between promoting your own offer vs. promoting a brand you’re contracted with
💸 Why follower count matters less than you think — and what brands are really looking for
📊 How to position your audience so brands see you as an asset, not just exposure
📩 The subtle subject line shift that decides whether your pitch gets opened… or buried.
🏝️ The “retreat loophole” that takes away the biggest financial risk of hosting
✈️ How brand partnerships can offset retreat costs — without it feeling forced
🔥 And the exact order she recommends you build this — so you’re not skipping steps

If you’re a yoga teacher dreaming of destination retreats, sponsored stays, or adding affiliate income to your revenue streams… this episode will expand what’s possible.

🧘🏻‍♀️Connect with MaKenzie

Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Monthly

Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here

Do you want MaKenzie on your show?  Let's get it booked here.

✨ Connect with Emily
Follow her on Instagram: @emilyeatsandexplores

🎧 If This Episode Sparked Something, Listen Next:

💸How Spending $17K Tripled My Yoga Teaching Income
🔥When Your Breakdown Becomes Your Brand w/ Gail Cooper
👉🏼How Confidence, Curiosity & Vulnerability Leads to Your Dream Students w/ Taylor Tracks

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