Talking Yoga

In the final episode of Season 4,  we spoke to Rebecca Campell about the three subjects she has learnt along her teaching journey. 

Rebecca Campbell is a writer, mystic, devotional creative and visionary who leads activating workshops internationally, giving people an experience of their soul.

She is the bestselling author of numerous books and oracle decks, including Light Is the New Black and the Work Your Light Oracle, and the creator of the Rise Sister Rise Membership and the online courses Work Your Light and Discover Your Cosmic Blueprint.

You can find more from Rebecca on her website and Instagram.

For more from Yoga Alliance Professionals, please visit the website, Facebook page, or Instagram. 

In this week's episode of Talking Yoga we sat down with Michael James Wong to talk about his experience as a yoga teacher. 

Michael is a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness, a community activist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker and author.

For more about Michael, check out:
Website: https://www.michaeljameswong.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljameswong/

Boys of Yoga: http://www.boysofyoga.com/
Sunday School Yoga: https://www.sundayschoolyoga.com/
Just Breathe Project: https://www.justbreatheproject.com/

Yoga Alliance Professionals:
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

Donna Noble founder of CurvesomeYoga which promotes body positivity and inclusivity. She is a body positive and anti-racism activist and soon to be published author. 

Back in February 2021, Donna spoke to Yoga Alliance Professionals about the three things she wishes she had been taught in her first yoga teacher training course. The conversation covers the lack of diversity in the yoga industry, the importance of using accessible language in the yoga studio, and Donna's own experience of feeling she had to fit a certain mould for teaching yoga. 

For more from Donna, please see the following sites:
Website: https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurveSomeYoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnanobleyoga/

Yoga Alliance Professionals:
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

In this week's episode of Talking Yoga, we sit down with Sarah Hayhurst to talk over the three things she wishes she had been taught in her yoga teacher training course.

Sarah is a yoga teacher, professional communications expert, and motivational speaker. She is the founder of The Voice Inspirer and author of The Lowdown: Improve Your Speech – Women In Business (now available on Audible).

You can find more from Sarah here:
Website: https://www.thevoiceinspirer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevoiceinspirer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevoiceinspirer/

Yoga Alliance Professionals:
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

Yoga Alliance Professionals Training Academy 

In this episode, we sit down with Atira Tan, trauma-informed yoga teacher, somatic trauma specialist, social change activist, TEDx Speaker, best-selling author and the founder of the charity Art to Healing. 

Art to Healing provides therapeutic support to victims of sex trafficking, sex slavery and exploitation. Art to Healing provides education, trauma-informed programs, consultancy and clinical supervision to international non-government, grassroots, and not for profit organizations throughout Asia and the Pacific

Atira discusses the three things she wishes she had been taught in her yoga teacher training 
and how a trauma-informed approach to yoga is fundamental to creating a safe and welcoming yoga space. 

You can find more from Atira 
Atira's Website: https://www.atiratan.com/
Art to Healing Website: https://www.arttohealing.org/
Trauma Course: https://www.atiratan.com/trauma-informed-yoga-online-training/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atiratan/

Yoga Alliance Professionals 
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/
Free Training Academy: https://yapta.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/

Hello and welcome back to Talking Yoga! 

We are taking a slightly different approach for Season 4 of the podcast. Each episode asks the guests the three things they wish they had been taught in their first yoga teacher training course! Be prepared for some seriously insightful responses!

To kick things off, we spoke to Charlotte Reynolds, otherwise known as The Digital Yogi. Charlotte is an agency owner, digital strategist, business coach and podcaster, with 10 years of experience in social media and advertising.

Having left London's best ad agencies, The Digital Yogi now works to support wellness experts level up their marketing strategy and meet their business potential. 

Find more from The Digital Yogi here:
Website: https://www.thedigitalyogi.co.uk/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thedigtalyogi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_yogi/ 

Yoga Alliance Professionals:
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/ 
Training Academy: https://yapta.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/

For the finale of Season 3, we speak to Karen Kirkness, an accomplished yoga teacher and director of the popular yoga studio Meadowlark. Karen talks about her journey from young practitioner to studio owner to soon to be published author!

We talk about taking risks, motherhood, what makes a successful studio, the importance of learning and self-education, and Karen's new book!

Pre-order Spiral Bound here: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/spiral-bound-biotensegrity-yoga/

Find more from Karen
Website: https://www.karenkirkness.com/
Meadowlark's website: https://www.meadowlarkyoga.com/

Yoga Alliance Professionals:

Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

We sit down with the incredible Carolyn Cowan, founder of Kundalini Global. Carolyn is a phenomenal yoga teacher and well respected psychosexual therapist, with great insight into the human condition. 

We discuss shame, addiction, the importance of self reflection and mentorship for yoga teachers, and the problematic nature of the yoga industry. 

For more from Carolyn:
Website: https://carolyncowan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolyncowanofficial/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolynCowanPage/
YAP Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/south-croydon/yoga-teacher/carolyn-cowan

Yoga Alliance Professionals:

Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/?hl=en

This week's conversation is with Paula Hines, the founder of U Can Yoga and regular contributor in OM Magazine. We talk to Paula about her career in TV, issues with diversity in yoga and the artistry of writing. 

Paula holds regular workshops with 50% of funds going to Brixton Soup Kitchen. You can donate directly to BSK here: https://brixtonsoupkitchen.org/donate/

To find more from Paula, please visit:
Website: https://ucanyoga.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucan.yoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucanyoga1/


Yoga Alliance Professionals
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

This weeks episode of Talking Yoga features the wonderful Nina Haley,  senior yoga and meditation teacher, fertility awareness expert and holistic sexual and reproductive health educator.  

Find more from Nina here!
Yoga Alliance Professionals' profile:
Website: https://ninahaley.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninahaleyyoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninahaleyyoga/


Yoga Alliance Professionals
Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/