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

Kristine Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500 is a leading world authority on the neuroscientific benefits of slow, mindful movement and an advocate for the use of these practices as a solution to the healthcare crisis. She is leading the charge to get slow, mindful practices to people who desperately need them through her Subtle® Yoga Revolution series of online courses and trainings for yoga teachers – which have been praised by thousands all over the world.

She recently wrote a great article in response to Dr Andrew Huberman and his Huberman Labs podcast. I invited her on to chat about it.

Here's how her blog starts:

“Dr. Huberman I’d love to talk to you about this [breathing] as a yoga therapist and armchair neuroscience geek who has spent more than a decade curating the research.

I love your work and I realize scientific inquiry is by its very nature reductive.

But you have taken an intricate and sophisticated ancient system that confers self-regulation – ethics + asana + pranayama + meditation – and reduced it to “box breathing” here.

This is deeply problematic for a number of reasons.

Self-regulation via yoga practices is basically achieved in four steps..."

Read her blog here: ⁠https://subtleyoga.com/dear-dr-huberman/⁠

We discuss this in depth in this episode.

7:30 Jeremy and Kristine discussed the reductive default of defining yoga as solely physical postures (asana) and emphasized the importance of incorporating the ethical principles (yamas and niyamas) of yoga for self-regulation and moral cognition. They expressed interest in exploring the intersection of neuroscience and these ethical concepts in future conversations

16:08 Jeremy and Kristine discussed the importance of practicing the principles of yoga in a progressive manner, even though they don't have to be followed strictly in order. They also touched on the benefits of memorizing and teaching the yamas and niyamas, as well as the potential energetic and physiological effects of yoga postures beyond just stretching and strengthening.

26:30 Kristine and Jeremy discussed the emerging scientific understanding of the biofield and its connection to the subtle body in yoga. They explored research on the morphogenic field, physical correlates of the chakras, and the potential for deeper understanding of the mind-body connection through studying the biofield.

35:18 Kristine and Jeremy discuss the potential intersection of science, quantum physics, and the biofield in relation to yoga and meditation. They emphasize the importance of respecting the rich tradition of yoga and its vastness, while cautioning against oversimplifying practices like pranayama.

43:18 Jeremy and Kristine discussed the importance of understanding that not every breathing practice is suitable for everyone, as our breath is influenced by our personal history and survival patterns. They also emphasized the need for repetition over time to bring about lasting changes in traits and the importance of exploring and studying Pranayama for a deeper understanding of breathwork.

Enjoy!

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Todd Norian is an international yoga teacher with 40+ years of experience. By steadfastly following his heart, Todd has lived an uncommon life: living like a monk for 13 years at the then-ashram Kripalu in Massachusetts; having an intense spiritual awakening that landed him for a brief stay in a psychiatric hospital; and overcoming the heartbreak of being spiritually betrayed by beloved teachers -- not once, but twice.

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Susan Marrufo has been a yoga certified instructor since 2009, when she received her first 500-hour certification in Thailand after studying the classical yogic scriptures and esoteric tantric philosophy. Susan has since completed a residential internship with the Kripalu School of Yoga, where she taught in and project managed several Kripalu yoga teacher trainings as well as received her 2nd 500-hr teacher training certification from the Kripalu School of Yoga. She is now living in Guatemala and is the founder of the Samarasa Center.

Learn more about Susan and her offerings, including Yoga, Sex & Death at https://www.samarasacenter.com/

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Keywords: yoga philosophy, asana practice, meditation techniques, anatomy and physiology, pranayama (breathing techniques), teaching methodology, yoga history, adjustments and modifications, Sanskrit, chakras and energy centers, Ayurveda and yoga, ethics and professionalism, sequencing and class planning, business of yoga, and self-care and self-study, equity, yoga therapy, community, yoga teacher training, ytt. 

Sarah Hannala is a trauma-informed Bhakti Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, Sound healer, Writer, Creative and Mental health advocate. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Devoted to the yogic path of Bhakti (love and devotion), Sarah strives to inspire others to use the path of devotion to connect deeper with their divine higher power and in turn, fall in love with themselves, others and the world itself. She is dedicated to supporting others in their healing journeys by offering an array of healing modalities that have supported her personal experience with addiction, mental health issues and navigating trauma.

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Keywords: yoga philosophy, asana practice, meditation techniques, anatomy and physiology, pranayama (breathing techniques), teaching methodology, yoga history, adjustments and modifications, Sanskrit, chakras and energy centers, Ayurveda and yoga, ethics and professionalism, sequencing and class planning, business of yoga, and self-care and self-study, equity, yoga therapy, community, yoga teacher training, ytt. 

Yogi Aaron shares decades of experience and a unique approach to yoga that emphasizes activating muscles rather than passive stretching. Lots of great discussion and insights here!

Check out his most recent book "Stop Stretching!" to learn more.

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Jeremy

So many good stories in this one! Kewal is one of my mentors and someone I've learned a lot from. We talked about a wide range of topics including lessons he's learned from his 20+ years teaching, being authentic as a teacher, creating equity in yoga communities, and leading some of the most popular classes in Austin, TX.

Check out Kewal's classes if you're ever in Austin. Click here to see Kewal's schedule.

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Keywords: yoga philosophy, asana practice, meditation techniques, anatomy and physiology, pranayama (breathing techniques), teaching methodology, yoga history, adjustments and modifications, Sanskrit, chakras and energy centers, Ayurveda and yoga, ethics and professionalism, sequencing and class planning, business of yoga, and self-care and self-study, equity, yoga therapy, community, yoga teacher training, ytt. 

Join the waitlist for Cue With Confidence at http://www.quietmind.yoga/cuewithconfidence

One of the most common questions new teachers ask me is "How much should I be talking during class?"

In this episode I'll share 3 aspects of this question to consider for both students and teachers. 

Learn much more about cueing at the Cue With Confidence workshop. Coming soon!

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Lily Allen-Duenas is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. She helps overwhelmed individuals reduce their emotional overload, and find balance, breath, and space for self-care. Lily is the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast. Follow her at https://wildyogatribe.com/

We talked about a wide range of topics including

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Click here to download the free PDF Hatha Yoga Sequence For Beginners

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In this episode I share how to create a safe and inclusive space when teaching yoga Learn about

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