Yoga Strong

Latest Episodes:

274 - How to Magnetize the Room Apr 24, 2025

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Magnetizing the room as a yoga teacher is an art. It's in your presence and tone, the ways you meet and hold students, how you build trust.

Today we explore some ways to create a welcoming environment that supports students to feel connected and empowered, and eager for more.

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

273 - How I Approach Flow Design Apr 17, 2025

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The nature of yoga practice and teaching are always evolving, shaped by innovation, personal expression, and diversity. But as teachers we can face challenges when introducing new methods in our classes and studios. And it can feel hard to find our unique voice and approach and to stay grounded in them.

This is why I love Flow School, and why so many teachers do too: it's a way to find both groundedness and freedom as a teacher. Flow School is where I teach my approach to flow design that centers on a peak flow experience, involves lots of repetition and movement science, and that encourages and supports a teacher's unique creativity.

Today we explore some of the flow design components and I also share some exciting changes to online Flow School to make it more accessible and impactful for teachers.

Join me for Flow School online or in-person (Vancouver, BC, London, and Portland)

Practice with me in studio b.

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272 - Just Live Today Apr 03, 2025

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Recently I gathered together in my hometown with my dad and siblings , and we went through my mom's things. It's been six months since she passed and it was time. It was a beautiful and intimate weekend and it reminded me of our impermanence, and the importance of paying attention to our lives, to do what lights us up, and the need to create a life filled with beauty and meaning.

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271 - Studio Owners on Community and Connection in Yoga w/Rachel Brooks and Steph Alston Mar 20, 2025

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Steph and Rachel are back for another yoga studio owners roundtable. Today we explore some current challenges faced by studio owners, the importance of fostering trust, connection, and growth within communities, and the impact of current social and political climates on business.

Connect on Instagram:
Rachel, Seeking Space Yoga, and Yin Yoga Space
Steph and Santosha Yoga Collective
Previous episodes with these guests:
Steph: episodes 263, 236, 205, 227
Rachel: episodes 263, 236, 188

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

270 - Mirror Work: Seeing and Meeting Yourself Mar 13, 2025

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Today I'm sharing about a practice I've had for years that you might find kinda cringe and that's been hugely impactful in my life: mirror work.

Literally looking at and seeing myself in the mirror has helped me to see and meet more of my whole self. I've used mirror work practices to connect more deeply to my emotions, to cultivate self-confidence and body celebration, and to find and own more of my voice.

Join me to hear more and if--no, when--you try mirror work for yourself, I'd love to hear from you! Message me on the gram or email hello@bonnieweeks.com.

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269 - Be Loud Enough That They Can Find You Mar 11, 2025

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I know I'm doing something right when I hear from people that they don't like something I'm doing. It means I'm being big enough and loud enough.

Big enough and loud enough that the ones who are for me can find me, and that the ones aren't, can fall away or find someone else to learn from. This can feel hard and vulnerable and it's also a way can all win.

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268 - Owning Your Voice as a Studio Owner Mar 03, 2025

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This episode serves as a call to action for aspiring and current studio owners to step up, lead with authenticity, and create spaces for freedom and movement.

Leadership is a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and trust and community building, and so much more. It's common to feel self doubt, and navigating it also helps us to find our own unique voice--what's essential in leadership.

You don't have to be perfect to lead but you do need to own your voice.

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267 - Bringing Spirituality to Movement Classes Feb 14, 2025

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How do we integrate spirituality into movement-focused classes like yoga? And how do we do that in ways that are authentic? And what does spirituality even mean?

Today I share some ways I approach these questions, and how I combine a practice of paying attention off the mat with storytelling, to create moments of connection to self and spirit during class.

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Produced by: Grey Tanner

266 - Demoing vs. Observing: Finding Balance Feb 06, 2025

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Paying attention to students is crucial for effecting teaching. Demoing is important, too, but it shouldn't overshadow student observation. Today we explore some ways to find the balance, and I share with you what I call my "95% rule."

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265 - Five Things I've Learned from Ten Years on Instagram Feb 02, 2025

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Y'all. This past week my Instagram reached 100,000 followers! While reaching a certain number has never felt important to me, it does mean something: that a whole lot of you are choosing to show up to be with me and my weird-ass self.

I'm celebrating that. And I'm reflecting on the process of this growth and the community we've been building, and all the things.

Today I share some of what I've learned over this last decade of showing up on social media, how I've been changed, who I've become.

Thank you for being here.

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Produced by: Grey Tanner