Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

By Mado Hesselink

What's Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast about?

Information, support, and inspiration for yoga teachers. Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.

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Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast episodes:

04.11.2024
An Anti-Perfectionist Approach to Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman
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...
03.28.2024
How to Run a Registered Yoga Series with Nyk Danu
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...
03.14.2024
Teaching Mixed Abilities in Yoga Classes with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Yoga is for everyone, but when people of varied physical abilities show up in the same class it can be difficult to meet all their needs at the same time. In this episode, Mado and Libby offer a framework for...
02.29.2024
Bridging the Gap between Retreats and Online Classes with Laura Mendez Asbach [On-Air Coaching Call]
Laura reached out for help to increase enrollment in her online classes. Despite her success in drawing people to her global retreats, she struggles to fill her online series and workshops. In this conversation, we discuss strategies to improve sign-ups...
02.15.2024
Cueing, Demonstration, and Finding your Voice as a Teacher with Johanna [On Air Coaching Call]
Johanna is a new yoga teacher who struggles to lead her yoga class without physically practicing along with her students. Mado helps her unpack why she wants to develop this skill and provides simple strategies to build her ability to...
02.01.2024
The Art and Science of Teaching Yoga Online - Part 2 with Lily Dwyer Begg
Transitioning from in-person classes to online can shake up every aspect of your teaching. When Lily Dwyer Begg dove headfirst into this process, she found greater clarity in her voice and a blossoming creative potential in her teaching. In this...
01.18.2024
The Art and Science of Teaching Yoga Online - Part 1 with Lily Dwyer Begg
Learn the nuts and bolts of setting up an online yoga studio. Despite describing herself as a 'Luddite', Lily started teaching online when in-person classes shut down during COVID. She found that online teaching allowed her to teach fewer classes,...
01.11.2024
Is Yoga Bad for Bendy People? with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Ever been told that hypermobile people shouldn’t practice yoga? Yoga is not bad for bendy people, but there are different considerations for people with hypermobile joints. Dr. Libby Hinsley, author of Yoga for Bendy People joins us to debunk some...
01.04.2024
How & Why to Eliminate Fear Based Language in Yoga Class with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Have you heard of “nocebic” language? Learn the way our brains react to expectations, why it’s important to notice fear based language and how to transform your words to empower your students. Episode Highlights: How to help your students feel confident and...
12.28.2023
Yoga & Self-Massage with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Learn how to incorporate self-massage into your own yoga practice and your yoga classes to build awareness, familiarize yourself with sensation and guide your nervous system toward relaxation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What you need to know before bringing self-massage into your classes Sequencing and...
12.21.2023
Q&A with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Mado and Dr. Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and yoga therapist, address questions for yoga teachers who are curious about anatomy and biomechanics and how they apply to specific poses. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The best approach for learning anatomy How to craft a class that...
12.14.2023
Partnerships & Collaborations with Mado Hesselink and Dr. Libby Hinsely
Collaborating with other yoga teachers can be inspiring and fun - but it can also be a big disaster. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a collaboration successful, when you should partner with someone on a project, and how...
12.07.2023
Hypermobility & Yoga with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Dr. Libby Hinsley returns to the podcast to talk about joint hypermobility, how yoga affects bendy people differently from people with a more average range of motion, and how to best support those with hypermobile bodies in your yoga classes. EPISODE...
11.30.2023
The Psoas Major in Yoga and Life with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Learn the significance of the psoas muscle and how yoga teachers can most effectively work with it in their classes. EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: 5 Things You Should Know About The Psoas Major - Free Download Libby Hinsley Anatomy Bites Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt LINKS...
11.23.2023
Anatomy Myths with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Investigate some of the common myths and misconceptions people have about anatomy and yoga. Episode Highlights: The myth of alignment and what is actually normal or average Benefits and limitations of alignment-based yoga Why doing a posture correctly according to formulas is not safe...
11.16.2023
Standing Room Only with Sheri Fisher [Book Club Series]
How do you bridge the gap between being qualified to teach yoga and teaching with confidence? Yoga teacher trainings are a deep dive into the practice and pedagogy of yoga, yet many graduates are thrown for a loop once they...
11.09.2023
Yoga Inversions with Kat Rebar [Book Club Series]
Inversions inspire strong feelings. We love them, hate them, or we love/hate them - but how well do we understand them? While inversions are usually thought to be the domain of physically adept yoga practitioners, Kat Heagberg Rebar, author of...
11.02.2023
Your Yoga Business with Ava Taylor [Book Club Series]
Yoga and business make strange bedfellows. Leaning into that paradox is exactly what’s needed to thrive as a yoga teacher and business owner. Join me for a conversation with Ava Taylor, founder of YAMA Talent and author of Your Yoga...
10.26.2023
The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin [Book Club Series]
Becoming a parent is a rite of passage that will change your yoga practice forever. Sarah Ezrin was a dedicated yoga practitioner and long time teacher before having children blew her heart open, humbled her to the core, and turned...
10.19.2023
Body By Breath with Jill Miller [Book Club Series]
Breathing touches every system of the body, either directly or indirectly. It can be manipulated and shaped to adjust state, to change our perception of pain, to improve and enhance movement, and also to hasten deep restorative relaxation or amplify...
10.12.2023
The Luminous Self by Tracee Stanley [Book Club Series]
Rituals are actions repeated with intention. According to Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self, rituals are also powerful tools for knowing yourself more deeply. Join me for a candid conversation where Tracee shares personal experiences, observations,...
10.05.2023
Tantra Yoga with Todd Norian [Book Club Series]
Everything in life is for your awakening. This core teaching of tantra yoga is what guides Todd Norian on his quest for whole-hearted self-acceptance. Todd is a musician, founder of Ashaya Yoga, a Kripalu Legacy faculty member, and the author...
09.28.2023
Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Lara Land [Book Club Series]
There are trauma survivors in almost every yoga room - but you can’t necessarily tell who they are from the outside. In this first episode of a series on recently published yoga books, Lara Land, author of The Essential Guide...
09.14.2023
Does alignment make your classes safer? with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Yoga teachers often feel responsible to protect their students from injury during their classes. This is a big reason why many focus on guiding proper alignment during practice. But how much does alignment really protect students from injury? And are...
08.31.2023
Karma Yoga: Should You Teach Yoga for Free?
Yoga teachers are often asked to teach for free in the name of Karma Yoga. However, when this term is divorced from the context of yoga philosophy, it can be exploited and misused. In this episode, Mado explores the practice...
08.17.2023
How to Promote Body Autonomy In Your Classes with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Want to promote body autonomy in your classes but aren’t sure what that looks like? Featuring Dr. Libby Hinsley, this episode covers ways that yoga teachers may be unintentionally hindering body autonomy for their students and strategies for making your...
08.10.2023
How to Get the Word Out About Your Workshop [On-Air Coaching Call]
Cari Moskow is a yoga teacher from Atlanta, GA who loves teaching workshops but feels overwhelmed by the task of promoting them. In this on-air coaching call, Cari and Mado talk through her intended audience and how to create simple...
08.09.2023
The Difference Between Classes and Workshops
Learn the essential differences between yoga classes and yoga workshops and how understanding them can help improve your teaching and help your students see the value of both types of offerings. Episode highlights: How knowing the differences between weekly classes and workshops...
08.08.2023
How to Teach Better Workshops
Facilitation skills are essential for a memorable workshop. No matter how well you know your topic, your workshop will flop if you don’t understand how to keep your students engaged. Learn the different ways workshop presenters often go wrong and...
08.07.2023
How to Boost Workshop Attendance
Curious about how to boost attendance at your workshop? In this episode, I offer simple strategies to help you create workshops without the worry of needing to cancel due to low attendance. Episode Highlights: The two most important factors for healthy workshop...
08.05.2023
How to Create Interactive Workshops
The best workshops are interactive. They engage the student on multiple levels and with multiple senses. Learn strategies and considerations for leading interactive workshops in this episode. Episode Highlights: The balance between moving vs lecturing in a workshop When visual aids and other...
08.04.2023
Four Types of Successful Yoga Workshops
There are four basic types of yoga workshops that have a proven track record for consistently attracting students anywhere in the world. In this episode, Mado explains each type in detail including why you might choose one over the other...
08.03.2023
Bypassing Social Media with Kathy [On Air Coaching Call]
Social media can be a great tool but it can also be a detriment to mental health. In this on-air coaching call, Kathy, a kid’s yoga teacher trainer shares her strategy for bypassing social media to reach her customers more...
07.20.2023
Bridge the Gap from Social Media to Email with Christy [On-Air Coaching Call]
Learn to bridge the gap between your social media following and your email subscribers with Mado in this on-air coaching call. Christy is a yoga teacher who teaches inclusive yoga for bigger bodies. She’s found an audience for her message...
07.06.2023
Where to Invest (when you’re just starting out)
What do you (actually) need to invest in when you start a yoga business? Business owners are the target of a seemingly endless number of services trying to convince you that their product is essential for your success. In this...
06.22.2023
Peer Support for Yoga Teachers with Sheri, John, and Allison
Learn how to bring more peer support into your life. Sheri, John, and Allison are a group of yoga teachers that found each other online and have been supporting each other since the height of the pandemic. Mado also shares...
06.08.2023
How to Thrive as a Retreat Leader with Lily Dwyer Begg
Wish you knew how to lead yoga retreats that are stress free and well paid? In this episode, Mado & Lily draw from their upcoming online course Retreat Roadmap to share 3 key insights that will make the difference between...
05.25.2023
If I could start over... (5th Anniversary Episode!)
For the 5th Anniversary of this podcast, Mado shares what she would do differently if she had a do-over at several pivotal points in her teaching career. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Four simple habits to build as a new yoga teacher Some of the differences...
05.11.2023
Is Alignment Important for Asana?
Let’s talk about alignment. Some teachers center their entire teaching technique around alignment, while others argue that it does more harm than good and that students should be encouraged to explore asanas in a more open-ended way. In this episode,...
04.27.2023
Yoga Nidra Lullaby with Rina Deshpande
Yoga Nidra is an aspect of yoga that is accessible to a wide variety of people - including children. Rina Deshpande, author of Yoga Nidra Lullaby shares the practice of yoga nidra from a cultural, practical and neuroscientific perspective. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Rina’s...
04.13.2023
Should I Teach Online? with Anna Lescourret [On Air Coaching Call]
Is teaching online the right choice for you now that the pandemic is over? In this week’s on-air coaching call, Anna questions about teaching online. She lives in a small community and worries that she has already maxed out her...
03.30.2023
Listen to this Before you Quit Teaching
Being a yoga teacher is harder than it looks from the outside! All yoga teachers go through periods of time when they question their choices and consider quitting. If you can relate, listen to this episode to expand your perspective...
03.16.2023
Yoga Philosophy, Ancient Texts, and the Meaning of Practice with Chase Bossart
How relevant are yoga’s ancient texts for the modern yoga practitioner? Chase Bossart shares insights on yoga philosophy, ancient texts, and the meaning of practice from his years as a private student of Mr. TKV Desikachar. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The role of philosophy...
03.02.2023
Yoga Retreat Fundamentals with Lily Dwyer Begg
Is offering a yoga retreat in your future? Lily Dwyer Begg shares tips and practical strategies to help you avoid rookie mistakes and run your very first retreat like a pro. Episode Highlights: Benefits of leading and attending retreats How to choose a...
02.16.2023
Is Coaching Worth it For a New Yoga Teacher?
How do you know if you’re ready for a coach? With coaches for yoga teachers popping up all over the place, you might wonder whether or not coaching is worthwhile for a new teacher. Let’s dig beneath the marketing hype...
02.02.2023
Self Trust and Growth with Elyce [On Air Coaching Call]
Even experienced yoga teachers struggle with self-doubt! In this on-air coaching call, long-time yoga teacher Elyce asks for permission to focus on growth in her business. This vulnerable and relatable conversation touches on raising prices, changing goals, taking risks, and...
01.19.2023
When & How to Hire a Web Designer with Angela Sealy - Part 4 [website series]
Ready to hire a web designer? Or on the fence about whether or not you are ready? In this final installment of the website miniseries, Angela and I unpack the ins and outs of hiring someone to create your website. Episode...
01.12.2023
How to Choose a Website Platform with Angela Sealy - Part 3 [website series]
Don’t speak tech? Every website you see is made up of multiple components and you need a basic understanding of them in order to make good decisions for your business. If tech speak sounds like Greek to you, this episode...
01.05.2023
How to Boost Website Traffic & Sales with Angela Sealy - Part 2 [website series]
Now that you’ve created a website that looks good, the next question is how do you get people to visit? Angela and Mado explore different ways to approach getting traffic to your website and then converting that traffic to sales. EPISODE...
12.29.2022
No More Website Shame with Angela Sealy - Part 1 [website series]
Do you feel website shame? Have you created a frankensite? Join Angela and Mado as they take a deep dive into some tips and tricks to make a website you can share with pride. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What is website shame and how...

What's Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast episodes:

An Anti-Perfectionist Approach to Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman

How to Run a Registered Yoga Series with Nyk Danu

Teaching Mixed Abilities in Yoga Classes with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Bridging the Gap between Retreats and Online Classes with Laura Mendez Asbach [On-Air Coaching Call]

Cueing, Demonstration, and Finding your Voice as a Teacher with Johanna [On Air Coaching Call]

The Art and Science of Teaching Yoga Online - Part 2 with Lily Dwyer Begg

The Art and Science of Teaching Yoga Online - Part 1 with Lily Dwyer Begg

Is Yoga Bad for Bendy People? with Dr. Libby Hinsley

How & Why to Eliminate Fear Based Language in Yoga Class with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Yoga & Self-Massage with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Q&A with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Partnerships & Collaborations with Mado Hesselink and Dr. Libby Hinsely

Hypermobility & Yoga with Dr. Libby Hinsley

The Psoas Major in Yoga and Life with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Anatomy Myths with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Standing Room Only with Sheri Fisher [Book Club Series]

Yoga Inversions with Kat Rebar [Book Club Series]

Your Yoga Business with Ava Taylor [Book Club Series]

The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin [Book Club Series]

Body By Breath with Jill Miller [Book Club Series]

The Luminous Self by Tracee Stanley [Book Club Series]

Tantra Yoga with Todd Norian [Book Club Series]

Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Lara Land [Book Club Series]

Does alignment make your classes safer? with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Karma Yoga: Should You Teach Yoga for Free?

How to Promote Body Autonomy In Your Classes with Dr. Libby Hinsley

How to Get the Word Out About Your Workshop [On-Air Coaching Call]

The Difference Between Classes and Workshops

How to Teach Better Workshops

How to Boost Workshop Attendance

How to Create Interactive Workshops

Four Types of Successful Yoga Workshops

Bypassing Social Media with Kathy [On Air Coaching Call]

Bridge the Gap from Social Media to Email with Christy [On-Air Coaching Call]

Where to Invest (when you’re just starting out)

Peer Support for Yoga Teachers with Sheri, John, and Allison

How to Thrive as a Retreat Leader with Lily Dwyer Begg

If I could start over... (5th Anniversary Episode!)

Is Alignment Important for Asana?

Yoga Nidra Lullaby with Rina Deshpande

Should I Teach Online? with Anna Lescourret [On Air Coaching Call]

Listen to this Before you Quit Teaching

Yoga Philosophy, Ancient Texts, and the Meaning of Practice with Chase Bossart

Yoga Retreat Fundamentals with Lily Dwyer Begg

Is Coaching Worth it For a New Yoga Teacher?

Self Trust and Growth with Elyce [On Air Coaching Call]

When & How to Hire a Web Designer with Angela Sealy - Part 4 [website series]

How to Choose a Website Platform with Angela Sealy - Part 3 [website series]

How to Boost Website Traffic & Sales with Angela Sealy - Part 2 [website series]

No More Website Shame with Angela Sealy - Part 1 [website series]