The episodes in this playlist delve into yoga's philosophical roots - and their relevance for today's yoga teacher. Have a listen to the playlist here.
 
The playlist consists of:
Ep 58: Lessons on Burnout and Spiritual Bypassing from The Bhagavad Gita w/ Kaya MindlinEp 62: Why do we Study the Yoga Sutras?Ep 65: Yoga Energetics w/ Kelly GoldenEp 97: Yoga's Internal Practices w/ Jerome SmithEp 134: Teaching and DharmaEp 141: Business & EthicsEp 181: The Yoga Sutras in 2022 w/ Jivana Heyman
 
LINKS & RESOURCES
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Kaya’s Bhagavad Gita Course
The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography by David Gordon White
Jerome’s website mipsm.org  
Sign up for Mado’s email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
Learn more about the Impact Club
Learn about Jivana’s book Yoga Revolution
Accessible Yoga Association

Playlist Series Week 8: Yoga Philosophy

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Advance planning can make the difference between filling all rooms and canceling due to a lack of enrollment. In this episode, I chat with my Retreat Roadmap Collaborator, Lily Dwyer Begg, about all the benefits of giving yourself (and your students) plenty of lead time when planning a retreat. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:02 What changed when Lily increased her retreat timeline from 6 months to 12+ months
05:20 How to make your retreat more financially inclusive
07:31 How to help your students feel more relaxed during your retreat
09:09 Why a longer timeline allows your students to enjoy the retreat BEFORE it even starts
10:07 How a longer timeline gives you more options for where to offer retreats
15:11 Why a longer timeline will help you attract more participants (and earn more money)
16:39 How a compressed timeline skews your ability to judge the potential success of a retreat
22:00 How to stay in integrity when you preach self-care
24:42 Time objections and the best/worst times to lead & launch retreats

EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Quiz: What kind of retreat is best for you?
Retreat Timing Guide
Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga
Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg
Retreat Roadmap Online Course

LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Four Reasons to Plan Retreats A Year in Advance with Lily Dwyer Begg

Yoga retreats allow you to share yoga free from the distractions of daily life - while often earning far more than your usual weekly classes. There are four basic types of retreats to consider: day, camping, local, and international. In this episode, we cover the pros and cons of each to help you decide which is right for you. Packed with personal insights and practical tips, this dialogue aims to inspire yoga teachers to organize retreats, explaining the win/win dynamic for both student and teacher.
 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Why we love retreats and four types of retreats to consider leading
01:34 Retreat opportunities for students and teachers
13:24 Day Retreats: A low-risk way to dip your toes into leading retreats
19:33 Camping Retreats: An affordable option for nature lovers
27:03 Local Retreats: Gateway to a deeper practice
33:47 International Retreats: The easiest retreat to fill up and earn a profit
40:07 Conclusion: Choosing the right retreat for you

EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Quiz: What kind of retreat is best for you?
Retreat Timing Guide
Episode 226: Yoga Retreat Fundamentals
Episode 233: How to Thrive as a Retreat Leader
Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga
Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg
The Ultimate Retreat Roadmap Online Course

LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Four types of retreats (and how to choose the one that's best for you) with Lily Dwyer Begg

Teaching large groups can be intimidating! But it’s also fantastic for improving your teaching skills and boosting your confidence. This episode focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities involved in teaching large yoga groups. Learn to embrace the challenges of large-group instruction and develop your ability to offer high-quality instruction to groups of any size.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 The benefits of teaching larger groups
05:15 Why teaching large groups is so nerve-wracking
07:02 Why it’s important to keep your class plan simple in a larger group
09:33 How to encourage focus and engagement in a larger group
10:12 How to balance different personality types when it comes to student participation
12:04 How to manage student questions to avoid getting thrown off track
15:06 How to provide an intimate experience in a large group
17:14 Thoughts on physical touch in a large group
19:17 How to bring attention back to you after small group or partner work
21:06 The role of visual aids in a larger group
22:51 How to utilize assistants when teaching a larger group
24:54 How to learn your student’s names (even if you’re usually terrible with names)
26:52 How to facilitate connection between students in a larger group

LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

12 Tips for Teaching Large(r) Groups

Over the past decade, there has been a welcome push towards a more inclusive approach to yoga. But what does that look like on a practical level? Jivana Heyman has been at the center of the accessible yoga movement as the founder of the Accessible Yoga Project and the author of The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga, Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. In this episode, Jivana shares an anti-perfectionist approach to accessible yoga that centers the relationship between teacher and student. The conversation delves into insecurities and imposter syndrome, the interplay between teaching and personal growth, and the importance of ethics in guiding both personal and teaching practices.
 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 The philosophy of accessible yoga
01:48 Jivana’s early experiences with yoga
03:30 How yoga helps with emotional regulation
05:59 The impact of social media and information overload
08:43 How to deal with impostor syndrome
13:22 Teaching as a relationship
21:04 Inquiry on the ethics of teaching
27:50 The importance of meeting your students where they are and respecting their preferences
33:41 Perfectionism and people-pleasing
38:30 Kindness as a guiding principle for accessible yoga
42:15 Helping and fixing vs serving 

EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Accessible Yoga School
Access all of Jivana’s books here
Follow Jivana on Instagram @jivanaheyman

LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

An Anti-Perfectionist Approach to Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman

Series classes deepen your relationship with your students, helps them commit to their practice, and provides financial stability for you as the teacher. Nyk Danu, a certified yoga therapist and business mentor, shares her insights on creating a sustainable yoga teaching business through a registered series. Listen in to hear practical advice on setting up your series, handling logistics like space rental and insurance, and filling your series classes. Nyk also touches on considerations for yoga studio owners thinking about transitioning to a registered series. If you value teacher-student connections, consistency in practice, and control over your teaching environment, this episode is for you!
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:52 Meet Nyk Danu: Yoga Misfit and Mentor
06:09 Why yoga classes shifted away from the registered series model
09:59 How to Start Your Own Registered Yoga Series
20:11 Finding the Perfect Space for Yoga Classes
22:04 Essential Tools for Running Yoga Series: Registration and Communication
24:40 Essential Policies for your Registered Series
28:21 Priority Registration for Existing Students
29:20 Starting Small with Class Registrations
30:15 Engaging Older Students with Simpler Technology
31:18 Handling Minimums and Cancellations
31:47 Leveraging Workshops to Fill Series
33:30 Setting Minimum Attendance Numbers
36:16 Choosing the Right Duration for Your Series
37:40 Make-up Classes and Free Sessions
40:09 Finding Your First Group of Students
46:02 Utilizing Email Lists for Growth
48:58 Transitioning Studios to Registered Series
50:14 The Benefits of Running Pre-registered Series
55:43 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Nyk Danu Yoga
Follow Nyk on Instagram @nykdanuyoga

LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Learn more about the Impact Club
Leave a review on iTunes
Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Playlist Series Week 8: Yoga Philosophy

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