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10 Never-heard Before Insights for Yoga Teachers + New Co-host Apr 05, 2021

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Back with what is probably my most favorite solo episode yet. I've just launched The Mindful Yoga Teachers Club & this conversation is geared to give you an insight into my world & thought process.
When you decide to be a yoga teacher, you often have to learn 2 things - yoga & how to get your yoga into the hands of your 'potential yoga students'. These are 2 different realities for yoga teachers. And often challenging as not everyone can or wants to be an entrepreneur.
Well-intentioned yoga teachers end up making the same mistake year after year. Whether you teach yoga or not, this is a fascinating conversation about mindset for yoga teachers & 10 actionable steps you can start today. These are hidden gems of wisdom that's not easy to come across especially if you're trying to launch or re-launch your career.
This episode has so much goodness, that I've made a special downloadable freebie so you can take this with you wherever you go ;)
P.S I've brought along a new surprise co-host who has a very special announcement of her own.
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Uncovering Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley Mar 29, 2021

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Did you know there's a goddess of yoga nidra? Or how you can set a mental alarm clock? Do you know the "real" meaning of yoga nidra apart from yogic sleep? What about people with trauma?
In today's episode, we uncover the power of yoga Nidra once again with Tracee Stanley. Author of a new book on yoga nidra called Radiant Rest. Tracee goes deep into exploring the power & impact of yoga Nidra in our lives. Helping us to value deep rest, not as just something we need to do but using as a tool to connect with ourselves in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Her book is full of hidden gems & a must-read for yoga teachers. Tracee effortlessly brings yoga nidra in modern times making it relevant for how we live today. As a former Hollywood producer to now yoga nidra teacher and author, Tracee truly draws from her deep experience of yoga nidra & you'll hear her expertise & wisdom in this conversation.
Episode highlights...

How Tracee started practicing yoga nidra
What should be someone’s intention when they want to practice yoga nidra?
The fascinating goddess of yoga nidra
What actually happens in yoga nidra?
Hypnagogic state in yoga nidra
How yoga nidra is practiced for someone with trauma?
The Householder's Flow
How important is the 40-day sadhana in yoga nidra?
Some words of inspiration from Tracee
Tracee teaches us how to set a mental alarm clock

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Re-thinking Your Asana Practice with Rocky Heron Mar 22, 2021

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I chat with one of my go-to yoga teachers today, Rocky Heron. I found Rocky right after the pandemic hit in 2020. I instantly gravitated towards his approach to asana & movement. I found his classes to be well-structured, playful, mindful & authentic. Even before the podcast was born, I knew I’d have him on someday to chat about his approach.

Critical thinking is an inseparable part of yoga. Moreso nowadays. Even in our asana. The physical practice has become the doorway through which millions find their way to yoga nowadays. While it is by no means is the all of yoga. Rocky humor my asana-related questions.
Throughout this interview, you’ll notice he takes my simple questions and spins the answers into a thoughtful, structured, compassionate way while acknowledging how the physical realm of experience is hard to contain with this or that questions. Every person is different. Every experience is unique.

We explore questions like…

What is an effective asana practice?
Is there anything problematic in the way we move in yoga?
What should yoga teachers do other than yoga?
Role of regressions & progressions when applied thoughtfully
The role of Yoga Drills
Yoga Sequencing

And much more…Rocky is a featured teacher on Yoga International & a host of other platforms. Having dabbled in almost every style of yoga, Rocky has developed an uncanny wisdom to teaching yoga. He has a keen sense of anatomy & alignment that he leverages often in his classes. Having taught all over the world, Rocky is also a musician as well as a yoga teacher.
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Why You Should Be Fascinated By Your Fascia with Pooja Virani Mar 16, 2021

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I've been fascinated by fascia for a while now. This week I've found the perfect guest to chat with about all things fascia.
My guest today is Pooja Virani. She's a Pain-Free Movement Specialist and Social Justice Consultant on a mission to spread joy, foster equality, and help people reach their highest potential. Having practiced for 15 years and taught it all over the world. Pooja specializes in Rehabilitative Yoga for Injury Prevention & Pain Relief, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Yoga, and Social Justice Education.
Episode Highlights...

Pooja's story
Fascia and its importance to yoga
Hot yoga and fascia
Should yoga teachers be diversifying their movements?
Long-term negative effects of asana practice without regular fascia release
When to do fascia release
What is myofascial release?
The starting point to working with fascia
How fascia ages in the body
The age to start a myofascial release
The type of yoga that favors the health of the fascia more
Aspects of the asana practice that poses a “red flag”
Is a massage gun the same as doing myofascial release?
Why social justice and pain management means so much to Pooja

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The 4 Pillars of Life & Yoga with Savira Gupta Mar 08, 2021

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There's something so beautiful about the Purushartha system. In English, we could call it, the 4 pillars of life. These principles have existed for 1000s of years in Vedic culture. Guiding people who seek this wisdom. But unknown to most people who practice or even teach Yoga.
My guest today, Savira Gupta started indulging in Yoga at 40. She comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj tradition who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all despite color, caste, or creed. She is a dedicated Yin Yoga teacher and teacher trainer. Savira’s sessions are created from her own experiences and journey in life where she combines the key principles of compassion, non-judgment, self-reflection, and humor and with perspective. They are combined with stories of yoga mythology and scriptures from the Bhagavad Gita.
We have a fascinating conversation exploring the 4 pillars & how it impacts the life of a modern yoga teacher.
Episode Highlights...

How yoga became part of Savira’s life
Yoga in the UK vs Yoga in the US
How Savira’s practice changed when she moved out of India
Savira elaborates on the Puruṣārtha system
The Dharma of a yoga teacher according to Savira
Passion vs Purpose for yoga teachers
The dangers of using the word “Dharma” loosely
Artha and how it relates to yoga teachers
Savira’s advice to yoga teachers earning little money
Is there a relationship between the age and spiritual maturity of yoga teachers?
Savira’s take on teaching yoga for free
Kama, the 3rd pillar, for yoga teachers
Moksha: how to bring it into our everyday life

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Non-violent Communication for Yoga Teachers with Judith Hanson Lasater Mar 01, 2021

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Communication is central to our life. As yoga teachers, we communicate constantly through our words, actions & bodies. Yoga philosophy often shows us how to communicate compassionately. But in today's world of social media & cancel culture it can be very challenging. There's a gap between silent & spoken communication. The 'tone' of how we communicate seems to be getting increasingly hostile online & the yoga world isn't immune to this.
On the show today, I chat with repeat guest, Judith Hanson Lasater about all things non-violent communication. With 50 years of teaching experience, Judith needs no introduction to people in the yoga world. I had the pleasure of chatting with her about her book, "What we say matters, practicing non-violent communication" co-authored with her husband, Ike Lasater.
In this interview, we keep a specific focus on NVC for yoga teachers. As a student of NVC & yoga, Judith packs a lot of wisdom about the art of nonviolent communication with grace & humility.
Episode Highlights...

What is non-violent communication?
Is NVC more significant for yoga teachers?
NVC is not for others but for us
How to engage with empathy?
Who is NVC for?
Where does violence start in communication?
Cancel culture in the yoga world
Should we respond to cancel culture in the yoga world?
NVC exercise live on the podcast about cancel culture
What are we giving our presence to? Why it matters?
How to ground ourselves & act from empathy
Difference between feeling & judgments
Clarity of intension
Updates about Judith's latest book

Whether you teach yoga or not, you will get a lot out of this episode. Hit play if you're keen on learning to communicate clearly & compassionately.
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Mind Your Breathing with Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian Feb 22, 2021

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Pranayama is the yogic art of breathing. Ancient yogis knew the power & potential of our breath. They gifted us this wisdom through the practice of pranayama. But in the modern asana dominant world we sometimes don't think of pranayama beyond inhales, exhales & ujjayi breathing.
But it is SO much more...
My guest today is Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, a researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina studying cancer biology, and Yoga. His research provides evidence for how Pranayama could promote wellbeing in health and disease. He is the Founder/Director of PranaScience Institute and was a speaker at TEDx Charleston 2015. He has published several articles, book chapters, audio albums, and books including “PranaScience: Decoding Yoga Breathing”, and “Mind Your Breathing: A Yogi’s Handbook with 37 Pranayama Exercises”
Tune into this episode if you've ever wondered...

What is pranayama?
What are the benefits of pranayama
How does saliva and pranayama connect
Latest Pranayama research
Women doing pranayama
Pranayama & pregnancy
When should you do pranayama?
Is asana required before pranayama
Upcoming new research for 2021

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COVID-19 & What We Can Do as Yoga Teachers (Respiratory health & immunity focus) Feb 15, 2021

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As yoga teachers, we have access to amazing tools in yoga to help in this fight against COVID19. There's so much we can offer our students and ourselves in terms of respiratory health well-being & immunity boosting.
Doing a special solo episode sharing some of my best advice for this pandemic that seems neverending. Whether you teach or do yoga, today we’re talking about practical tips to improve or restore respiratory health.
Episode highlights...

What poses are best to boost immunity?
What poses are best for respiratory health?
How often to do these yoga poses?
What pranayama is best for immunity & respiratory health?
What kriya is best for immunity & respiratory health?
What to do if you have yoga students who have recovered from COVID19?
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What is Zero Waste Living & How is it Yoga with Stephanie Lentz Feb 08, 2021

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Exploring the connection between zero waste living & yoga on the podcast today!

Like many of you, I’m big on being a conscious consumer, reducing my carbon footprint, living a low waste lifestyle & most importantly, living my yoga in areas of my life off the yoga mat… For me, there’s no point in doing all the yoga if you can’t take it with you - into different areas of your life every day. And to be honest, I’m not perfect at doing this. But it’s a start. I hope today’s conversation gives you some insight on how you can get to a low waste lifestyle too.

My guest today is Stephanie Lentz, owner of Scoop Market Place, a zero-waste grocery store eliminating the need for disposable packaging & significantly reduces the overall environmental impact of our community. Stephanie took a particular interest in how her family's daily habits were impacting the planet after she became a mom and decided to make some drastic lifestyle changes.

Today she’s educating others who want to get started on their zero-waste grocery store dreams and much more. I’m really excited to have her chat with us about what it means to live this lifestyle & practical things you could start doing today…with zero fuss and very little effort.

In this conversation, you’ll hear us talk about…

How I connect yoga & zero waste living
What is a zero-waste lifestyle? Who is it for?
Where does one start?
Does it cost money to live this way?
The reality of recycling
Easy ways to cut waste in different areas of your home
Mistakes to avoid
Adopting the hassle-free approach
Understanding what it means to consume mindfully
Easy swops for your kitchen
Easy swops for cleaning products
Women’s menstrual health
Oral care swops
Zero waste for kids
Stephanie’s personal story
What low waste living is like in other places?

There’s so much in this conversation. I really hope you listen & share this with others. There are plenty of resources too. We highlight how doing zero waste living imperfectly is better than a few of us trying to do it perfectly.

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Unpacking What Yoga Philosophy Means in its Truest Sense with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan Feb 01, 2021

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I’m delighted to share my podcast guest today. Dr. Shyam Ranganathan is a field-changing researcher, scholar, author, and teacher of philosophy, and an expert in the neglected traditions of Indian moral philosophy, including Yoga. He’s also a trained scholar, researcher of philosophy, and an author, editor, and translator of over 50 peer-reviewed, scholarly works.

If you’re a yoga teacher trying to get a grasp over what is yoga philosophy, hit play now. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation…

💥What all are we referring to when we say yoga philosophy?

💥The dangers of interpretations vs explication. When nonexperts act as experts.

💥What’s the end goal of learning yoga philosophy?

💥How do we measure whether we are making true progress?

💥Dr.Shyam’s story & his definition of yoga

💥What’s the start point in studying yoga philosophy for a yoga teacher?

💥Are South Asian yoga teachers & Sanskrit scholar works a pre-requisite in studying philosophy

💥His interest in Patanjali’s yoga sutras

💥What is Hinduism?

💥How are yoga & Hinduism connected?

…. & much more.

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