September 25, 2023

The Funny Thing About Yoga

Reflecting and Growing with Alison Riazi 

Episode No. 33

This week Giana and Bradshaw talk with Alison Riazi a fellow Chicago Yoga Teacher with a ton of experience. From her early days in Corepower training to a big move to New York to pursue dancing, then a move home to Chicago and so much more, Alison has done It all. They talk about rebuilding your career with moving and other yoga teacher milestones and transitions. They also touch on the energy output, teaching online, 200 hour trainings and stepping into the teacher's teacher role. You can anticipate tangents and laughs around also have dating as a yoga instructor, special moments in class, and backhanded student insults. You are sure to feel part of this chat during this episode. Enjoy the listen and don't forget to share the love by rating, reviewing, and subscribing. We love you!

00:00 Intro

00:30 Welcome to the Podcast Alison Riazi

01:28 Alison's Journey to Teaching

06:20 Hot Yoga and 2010

08:50 Going Full Time and Further Education

10:30 NYC teaching spots

13:08 Moving Back to Chicago

15:10 Starting Over and Rebuilding 

17:45 Becoming Teachers Teachers

18:45 Leading 200-Hour Yoga Trainings and Insecurities 

22:45 Teaching Online

26:37 Adapting as a Yoga Teacher

29:05 Quick Transition to Virtual

30:45 Changing Your Teaching Style for Online

34:55 The Energy Output and Editing

39:15 Reviewing Old Recordings and the Sound of Our Voices

41:55 It's All About Energy

45:00 Creative Outlets

51:05 Dating As A Yoga Teacher

52:18 The Funny Thing About Yoga

01:03:30 Where to Find Alison and Goodbyes

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