The Role of Mentorship in Yin Yoga

In this episode of The Yin Yoga podcast, I welcome back Dr. Karina Smith, a Yin Yoga educator and Chinese medicine practitioner based in Melbourne.

Together, we explore the significance of mentorship for Yin Yoga teachers and share our personal experiences as both mentors and mentees.

We discuss the challenges new Yoga teachers face, the invaluable feedback process, and the importance of clarity and intention in teaching and business.

We also highlight various ways mentors can offer support and the significant impact it can have on both personal growth and professional development.

00:00 Introduction to the Yinny Yoga Podcast

01:07 Welcome and Community Engagement

01:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Karina Schmit

02:16 Navigating Past Episodes and Listener Interaction

03:39 Adult Content Warning and Listener Feedback

05:16 Dr. Karina Schmit's Background and Achievements

08:24 Starting the Conversation with Dr. Karina Schmit

10:00 The Importance of Mentorship in Yoga

11:32 Personal Mentorship Experiences

18:06 Challenges and Growth in Teaching Yoga

23:37 Offering Mentorship and Business Guidance

26:54 The Evolution of Mentorship Programs

33:03 Intentional Teaching and Functional Anatomy

34:14 The Importance of Intentional Language in Teaching

35:14 Launching a New Level Two Yoga Teacher Training

36:08 Balancing Empathy and Boundaries in Yoga Teaching

37:21 Normalizing Student Experiences in Yin Yoga

42:44 Formalizing Mentorship Offerings

44:44 The Value of Niching in Business Mentorship

50:11 The Role of Mentorship in Personal and Professional Growth

53:06 Options for Connecting with Mentors

57:50 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

You can listen to Karina's other episode - Yin Yoga Is Not Chinese Medicine

Find Karina Here:

Website: https://www.drkarinasmith.com/contact-dr-karina-smith

Instagram: @drkarinayinyoga @drkarinasmith 

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