Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

By Mado Hesselink

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

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The podcast currently has 446 episodes available.

Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast episodes:

September 22, 2022Are Cues Gender Specific?
Does gender matter when it comes to cueing? A podcast listener called in to ask if she should cue men differently around the hips and hamstrings. In addition to answering the specific question, Mado’s answer touches on how yoga teachers can best navigate the rapidly changing landscape of sex and gender.

Episode Highlights:
Different definitions of the word man - and how they might impact a yoga practice.
The value of recognizing & questioning assumptions
Population trends vs individual variation
How to adjust classes to be inclusive of different body types
How to handle discussions about sensitive body parts
How hormones may affect a yoga practice
How socialization may affect a yoga practice
What to focus on when it comes to inclusive cues

Links & Resources:

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Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe
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18min
September 15, 2022Hip Labral Tears & Yoga Practice with Dr. Libby Hinsley [common conditions mini-series]
What are some ways to help a student with a hip labral tear? In this episode, Dr. Libby Hinsley explains how a labral tear can affect yoga asana practice and how to support students who have them while staying in your scope of practice.

Episode Highlights:
What are labral tears and what are the symptoms?
How labral tears are diagnosed - and why a true diagnosis can be problematic
Treatment options for hip labral tears
Connections between asana practice, hypermobility syndromes, and hip labral tear prevalence.
How yoga asana can exacerbate the risk of hip labral tears.
How yoga asana can support the healing of hip labral tears.
Tips for teaching standing balance postures in a way that will benefit all your students, including those with labral tears.

Episode Links & Resources:

Visit Anatomy Bites

Links & Resources:

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26min
September 08, 2022Osteoporosis & Spinal Flexion with Dr. Libby Hinsley [common conditions mini-series]
Should we modify spinal flexion for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects approximately 20% of women over the age of 50 and increases the risk of bone fractures. In this episode, Dr. Libby Hinsley and I continue our 3 part mini-series highlighting common medical conditions.

Episode Highlights:
What is osteoporosis, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.
Why many people don’t get diagnosed with osteoporosis until after they fracture a bone.
The three most common locations for osteoporosis, and how this might affect a yoga practice.
Whether or not to modify yoga practices for higher risk students who do not have an osteoporosis diagnosis.
How osteoporosis is different from other common medical conditions that are likely to show up in your yoga classes.

Episode Links & Resources:

Visit Anatomy Bites

Links & Resources:

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26min
September 01, 2022Degenerative Disc Disease with Dr. Libby Hinsley [common conditions mini-series]
Students often share scary sounding diagnoses with their yoga teachers and expect us to know what they are - and how to modify for them. Today’s episode is the first of a mini series about some of the most common conditions that will show up in a yoga classroom. Dr. Libby Hinsley demystifies the misleading diagnosis of “degenerative disc disease” - and shares the tools you will need as a yoga teacher to confidently help any student who tells you they have it.

Episode Highlights:
How your back is like a Jelly Doughnut!
What IS “degenerative disc” and what impact should it have on your practice?
The relationship between bulging, slipped, and herniated discs (hint - one of these isn’t a real thing).
The prevalence of spinal abnormalities - and how worried we should be if they show up on imaging.
The relationship between degenerative disc disease and backbends.
Nerve compression symptoms and how to modify for them.

Episode Links & Resources:

Visit Anatomy Bites

Other Resources:

Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
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29min
August 25, 2022Workshops, Retreats, and Impostor Syndrome with Davida
Impostor syndrome doesn’t have to hold you back. Nearly all of us experience paralyzing self-doubt at some point in our lives. In this week’s on air coaching call, we’ll explore ways to change our perspective and turn self-doubt into self-expansion.

Episode Highlights:
Why impostor syndrome is not your enemy.
How your practice can help you heal and transform self-doubt.
What your “Internal Family System” has to do with impostor syndrome, and taking action in moments of doubt.
How your shadow parts are trying to help you.
When it’s time to talk to a therapist about going “down the rabbit hole”.

Links & Resources:

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Yoga Teacher Resource courses
Psychology Today
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34min
August 18, 2022Micro Studios and Minimum Viable Offers with Nev
Are your ideas for teaching realistic? There is a lot to improve upon in the ways that yoga is currently offered. However, idealistic visions will eventually run into real world circumstances. In this on air coaching call, we explore Nev’s vision for teaching and brainstorm ways to reconcile the essence of it with what is sustainable given her circumstances.

Episode Highlights:
Ideas for teaching yoga in a format that is deeper and more authentic than the usual drop in class format.
The pros and cons of having a physical space to teach out of and considerations for renting vs buying.
Qualities of sustainable micro-studios.
How to reconcile your vision for teaching with the circumstances of your life.
How to determine the financial viability of your yoga business idea.
How to begin bringing your vision to life using a minimum viable offer.

Links & Resources:

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26min
August 11, 2022How 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 how to avoid these pitfalls to teach better workshops.

Episode Highlights:
Four strategies to capture your students’ attention and engage them in the learning process
Common presentation mistakes and how to turn them into strengths
How to plan your workshops so that you cover what you promised and leave enough time for closure at then end.
How to make your workshop memorable so your students feel excited for your next event.

Links & Resources:

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Podcast Episode 198 - Yoga Objections and How to Address Them
Join Workshops that WOW
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15min
August 04, 2022How 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 attendance
How to find out what topics your students will find appealing
How to choose the right title for your workshop
Four essential qualities for your workshop promotion
How to make your workshops an easy ‘yes!’
Considerations for working with a studio vs producing your own workshops
When and how often to promote your workshop
A powerful way to boost the effectiveness of your promotion
Minimum numbers and when to cancel

Links & Resources:

Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
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Join Workshops that WOW
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21min
July 28, 2022How to Create Interactive Workshops
The best workshops are interactive. They engage the student on multiple levels and with multiple senses. In this episode, I’ll share some tips and strategies for leading interactive workshops.

Episode Highlights:
The balance between moving vs lecturing in a workshop
When visual aids and other assets are useful and when they are not
Different types of workshops assets and how to decide which to use (if any)
How grouping your students in different sized groups helps to create interaction
Why we learn from other students in a group setting - and how to facilitate that as a teacher

Links & Resources:

Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list
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15min
July 21, 2022How & Why to Interview Your Students
Ever wonder what programs to offer next or the best way to talk about your work? Market research is a powerful strategy that helps you tap into the minds and hearts of the people you are trying to help. This helps you create the right programs, at the right time, with the right messaging. The best way for yoga teachers to implement this strategy is to interview your current students.

Episode Highlights:
Why talking about your work is challenging
Why it’s important to find out your students wants and needs from their own perspectives
Different methods of market research including pros and cons of each
Key questions to help you learn what’s actually relevant to your teaching
What to do with the answers after you get them

Links & Resources

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21min

FAQs about Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast:

How many episodes does Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 446 episodes available.

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