Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind. Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture. In Episode #19 we dive into part 2 of our discussion about yoga studio etiquette. This time we are focusing on our behavior as teachers. How should we behave in the yoga studio space? What drives us crazy and what do we appreciate?

Having an open conversation about our behavior as teachers can help us to be more self aware so that we can be even better at our craft and show up in our lives as more thoughtful human beings.

Specifically in this episode we:

• Take the seat of the student to explore teacher behavior that has made us uncomfortable in the past
• Self assess our own behavior as teachers
• Get into the specifics of what teachers can do to make students feel safe and welcome in their classes

Tune in as we look in the mirror and reflect on how we can best embody our role as a yoga teacher. May your peace be long, may your planks be strong, and may your prana root you in each present moment.

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind. Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture. In Episode #18 we discuss yoga studio etiquette. How should we behave in the yoga studio space? What drives us crazy and what do we appreciate? Like many behaviors or expectations that involve common courtesy in how we treat one another or how we behave in shared spaces - a lot of this stuff may seem obvious.

Yet, when we get busy or stressed sometimes we forget that this world is a shared space…so, our hope is that by having an open communication about behavioral expectations in the yoga studio environment, we can remove the stress of the unknown and make it easier for us to be considerate. And bonus, it also makes it much more accessible for new students to join us.

Specifically in this episode we:

• Share some of our pet peeves of behavior we have encountered in the yoga studio
• Explore how we can foster communication to help prevent frustration
• Acknowledge the necessity of self awareness and that occasionally we MIGHT overreact
• Recount stories of our experiences from both the teacher and student perspective

Tune in for a conversation that gets a little spicy as we spill the tea on what drives us crazy as yoga teachers. May your peace be long, may your planks be strong, and may your prana root you in each present moment.

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind.

Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture.

Join us for our "Top 10 Tips" countdown series, packed with inspiration and guidance!

In this episode, we're sharing 10 ways to evolve as a yoga teacher while staying true to your personal evolution through your seasons of growth on and off your mat.

Here's what we're focusing on:

1. Take a Trip Down Memory Lane 2. Get Specific. Try Different Tools to Dive Deeper into Your Formative Moments 3. Write a Letter to Yourself 4. Reflect on the First Yoga Class You Taught 5. Share Your Knowledge. Integrate the New Things You Learn into Your Teaching 6. Commit Time to Yourself for Personal Growth 7. Be Honest and Loving with Yourself 8. Practice Mindfulness to Help Let Go of the Ego 9. Practice Vulnerability to Help Let Go of the Ego 10. Stop Playing the Comparison Game

Tune in to Episode #16 for an in-depth conversation about our process of "Evolving as a Yoga Teacher - Staying True to Your Personal Evolution through Your Season of Growth + Off the Mat"

In the meantime, may your peace be long, your planks be strong, and your prana ground you in each moment!

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind. Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture. In Episode #16 we get personal while we discuss: "Evolving as a Yoga Teacher - Staying True to Our Personal Evolution through our Seasons of Growth On + Off the Mat" Specifically we share:

• Stories from our youth that were foundational experiences in shaping the humans we are today
• Reflections on where we were in our lives when we started teaching yoga
• Examples of our formative life moments once we started to teach yoga
• Thoughts on how we can let go of our egos to be our happiest and most authentic selves

Tune in for a conversation that gets personal as we ask ourselves (and you) the question: how can we stay true to our personal growth on and off the mat while providing our students with a consistent yoga practice that they are excited to keep coming back to? May your peace be long, may your planks be strong, and may your prana root you in each present moment.

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind.

Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture.

Join us for our "Top 10 Tips" countdown series, packed with inspiration and guidance!

In this episode, we're sharing 10 ways to implement and maintain a gratitude practice during turbulent times.

Here's what we're focusing on: 1. Understand the Benefits of a Regular Gratitude Practice 2. Minimize Your Exposure to Your Triggers 3. Create Space for Gratitude By Feeling Your Less Desirable Emotions First 4. Slow Down 5. Spend Time Outside in Nature 6. Drink Lots of Water 7. Express Gratitude to Others 8. Do Things in your Life that Spark Joy and Make You Vibrate at a Higher Frequency 9. Implement a Mealtime Gratitude Practice 10. Yoga Teachers - Intention Setting with a Gratitude Theme

Tune in to Episode #14 for an in-depth conversation about "Implementing + Maintaining a Gratitude Practice During Turbulent Times"

In the meantime, may your peace be long, your planks be strong, and your prana ground you in each moment!

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind. Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture. In Episode #14 we investigate: "Implementing + Maintaining a Gratitude Practice During Turbulent Times" Specifically we discuss:

• Why practicing gratitude can be beneficial for all
• What we can do when we are not in the mood for gratitude
• Methods + techniques to integrate elements of gratitude into our everyday lives
• Opportunities for yoga teachers to integrate a gratitude practice during class

Tune in for a conversation that gets personal while we explore the spectrum of feelings that any of us might experience on any given day. We delve into how we can acknowledge these feelings, and ultimately find ways to elevate our state to be our most joy-filled and happiest selves. May your peace be long, may your planks be strong, and may your prana root you in each present moment.

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind.

Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture.

Join us for our "Top 10 Tips" countdown series, packed with inspiration and guidance!

In this episode, we're sharing 10 practices we use when we teach to deliver effective praise, to encourage our students to feel empowered in their asana practice and to create connection in our yoga communities.

Here's what we're focusing on: 1. Understand Your Intention or Purpose for Praising A Student 2. Explore the Impact and Benefits of Different types of Praise and Choose Accordingly 3. Be Authentic + Sincere in Your Delivery of Praise 4. Be Specific with Your Praise 5. Offer Group Praise 6. Praise Process + Progress 7. Find Alternatives to Praise that Encourage Your Students to Practice Self-Validation + Self-Empowerment 8. Avoid Comparisons + Over-Praising 9. Cultivate Deeper Connections with Your Students 10. Make Eye Contact while Delivering a Cue or Praise

Tune in to Episode #12 for an in-depth conversation about "The Role of Praise In Our Yoga Classes"

In the meantime, may your peace be long, your planks be strong, and your prana ground you in each moment!

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind. Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture. In Episode #12 we investigate: "The Role of Praise In Our Yoga Classes." Specifically we discuss:

• Effective ways to give and to receive praise while teaching and taking yoga classes.
• Benefits of sharing praise with our students in a public yoga class.
• Challenges and limitations of praise for yoga teachers and students focused on promoting and supporting a self-inquiry and self-validation practice.
• Opportunities for authentic connection with our students - including but not limited to traditional praise.

Tune in for a conversation that questions many of our assumptions... May your peace be long, may your planks be strong, and may your prana root you in each present moment.

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind.

Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture.

Join us for our "Top 10 Tips" countdown series, packed with inspiration and guidance!

In this episode, we're sharing 10 personal practices we're trying out to help us feel more grounded and connected to our bodies in a less stressful, more inclusive environment. Here's what we're focusing on:

1. Feel Your Feelings
2. Develop a Mindfulness Practice
3. Take a Social Media Break
4. Promote Positive Self-Talk
5. Create Community with Conversation Collectives
6. Focus on Your Health + Wellbeing
7. Emphasize Inclusivity in Teaching Cues + Asana Demos
8. Educate Ourselves + Advocate for Change
9. Expand Diversity + Representation in Yoga Spaces
10. Redefine Worth

Tune in to Episode #10 for an in-depth conversation about "Our Relationship with Our Bodies as Humans, Yoga Teachers, and Movement Professionals." We'll share our personal experiences and discuss how social norms shape our self-perception.

In the meantime, may your peace be long, your planks be strong, and your prana ground you in each moment!

Peace, Planks + Prana is a podcast dedicated to the yoga experience as a student, teacher, or anyone curious about exploring a practice that connects your body, breath, and mind. Hosts Milissa Payne Bradley (Bay Area, CA) and Sharon Niryce Murriguez (Sicily, Italy) are passionate about practicing, teaching, living, sharing, and talking about yoga and its intersection with culture. Join us on a journey as we explore our relationship with our bodies as humans, yoga teachers, and movement professionals. This experience is deeply personal and unique for each of us. However, we also navigate various cultural factors that shape our social norms—often without our explicit permission or conscious agreement.

Episode #10: "Our Relationship with Our Bodies as Humans, Yoga Teachers, and Movement Professionals" dives into:

• Our personal experiences in a field where our bodies serve as our primary tools, putting us in the spotlight whether we like it or not.
• How cultural and social influences impact our body relationships and our time in yoga studios.
• The importance of creating authentically diverse and welcoming community spaces for practice.
• Solutions to help us feel more grounded and confident in our bodies.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that connects us all! May your peace be long, may your planks be strong, and may your prana root you in each present moment.