Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More

Today I share 7 of the most helpful things I have learned about anatomy, and many of them I didn't learn until years into my practice. This is all infused into my March 2020 Online Yoga Teacher Training and Mentorship at http://www.quietmind.yoga/ytt but some of the best ideas are right here in this episode. Hopefully this podcast can save you years of confusion and even harm to your body.  The 7 things I share about are: 

If you like this episode and want to learn more, sign up for my free upcoming online workshop: 3 Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence in Teaching Yoga at http://www.quietmind.yoga/confidence

What's it like to have JUST finished Yoga Teacher Training? On today's episode we'll talk about exactly that.  

I interviewed Allison Halley - who I have worked with 1-1 for several months - just days after she finished her first Teacher Training, She actually didn't take my training, and we'll discuss why. She addresses some of the most common questions I hear from students, and the questions that she had when she wasn't sure if she was ready to take a yoga teacher training.

Allison has an amazingly optimistic, focused and inspiring mindset that shines in this interview - these are excellent qualities to for any teacher. In fact, in the 2 month since we recorded this interview Allison went from 'just graduated' to teaching TWO weekly classes! I'll definitely have her back in the future to discuss her quick growth, but you could get to know her much more because she has enrolled in my March 2020 Quietmind Yoga Teacher Training that is all online, and you could be her classmate! I'll share more details about this training in the weeks ahead, but for now you can sign up for my free upcoming workshop: 3 Mindset Shifts to Build Confidence in Teaching Yoga at http://www.quietmind.yoga/confidence - details coming soon.

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Download the free one page plan worksheet for your year of teaching at http://www.quietmind.yoga/16plan

Do you have a plan for your teaching? Do you prefer to not have a plan? I share my experience with both perspectives and a major mistake I made early on in my teaching. I'll share the factors that I consider when planning classes and how you can apply them to your classes. Everything from seasonal, Ayurveda and astrological themes as mentioned in the last two episodes - to anatomical, energetic and meditative themes as I share in today's episode. 

If you want to create a plan for your full year - in all areas of your life - based on yoga, ayurveda and Vedic astrology - check out Mindful New Year - an online course and retreat for exactly that - at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com

Enter to win free access to the online version of Mindful New Year by leaving an honest review for this podcast or my others: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Winner will be selected on January 10th, one week before the event.

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This is part of a series on bringing closure to the year and planning your classes for the year ahead. Starting with Episode 12, up to Episode 16.

What is Vedic Astrology? How is it different than western sun sign astrology? How is it related to yoga, and why is it considered a "sister science" of yoga?

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Download the free 4 page PDF for this episode at http://www.quietmind.yoga/14plan

What does it mean to be in alignment? One aspect is aligning with the changing of the seasons. Ayurveda is a sister science of yoga all about understanding the elements and how they effect us. From the foods we eat, to our thoughts, behaviors and yoga practices. In today's episode I share how I use Ayurveda to adapt my teaching to the individuals I work with and to the season we're in. I love this topic and I share a ton more about it my mindful new year course that you can check out at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com

Enter to win free access to the online version of Mindful New Year by leaving an honest review for this podcast or my others: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Winner will be selected on January 10th, one week before the event. 

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Get the free 4 page PDF for this episode at http://www.quietmind.yoga/13review

I've taken one of the exercises from my Mindful New Year course and distilled it down to this episode and a simple 4 page PDF you can download now to review your past year of teaching. What are you grateful for? How have you grown? What do you want to create in the year ahead? I'll address it all in this episode. 

Enter to win Mindful New Year: if you're enjoying this podcast, leave a review in Apple Podcasts and you will be entered to win access to the online version of Mindful New Year for free! All you have to do is leave an honest review for this podcast or either of my other two podcasts: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. 

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I created a free self assessment for this episode at http://www.quietmind.yoga/core10 - this is an updated version of the previous 10 Core Competencies self assessment and a great way to look at how you're growing as a teacher. 

Should we measure progress as teachers? Isn't yoga just about being? If we did measure progress, what kind of things could we look at? Do you ever doubt yourself in certain aspects of practice and wonder how you could build more confidence in those areas? I will address all of this on today's episode. 

Enter to win: I'm giving away a free spot in the Mindful New Year online course! All you have to do to enter is leave an honest review in Apple Podcasts for this show or my other two podcasts: Quietmind Yoga and Quietmind Astrology. Search "Jeremy Devens" to find them where you're listening. Learn more about Mindful New Year at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com 

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On today's episode I share the core of what I teach: Stirha Sukha Asana - and how working with polarity applies to yoga and everything we do - from breathing - to your heartbeat - to the cycles of nature. 

This is integrated into my upcoming retreat: Mindful New Year - Jan 17-19 in Austin, TX or online. Learn more at http://www.mindfulnewyear.com

Today I get to interview Lisa Feder. Lisa is an experienced yoga teacher, MBA and author of "A Year of Mindful Wellness." We talked about how to avoid burnout - and an experienced that Lisa had recently of realizing her cup was empty and how she navigated that. We talk about the need for intentions and directing our attention to be focused. We discuss how the simple gratitude practice Lisa has been doing recently and how it's shifted her perspective of things, and how you can apply it too. I also share my own experience with Lisa and how something she said to me changed the way I approach my schedule. 

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There is a new article from the BBC called “Yoga teachers risking serious hip problems” https://www.bbc.com/news/health-50181155

In today’s episode I read through the article and share the one piece missing from the article - specifically how to apply this article to your practice and prevent serious hip problems.

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Want to plan your year to make time for your practice and what is most important to you? Jan 17th is the Mindful New Year retreat online or in Austin, TX where you will apply yoga, Ayurveda and Vedic astrology to plan the year ahead in alignment with the seasons and personalized to your unique type (dosha) and your Vedic moon signs. Don't know these things? You will learn them at this retreat! http://www.mindfulnewyear.com