Yogaland Podcast

These are my five favorite (slightly less conventional) preparations for splits (Hanumanasana). In addition to opening up your body, each of these postures helps teach a technical element of the splits.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet your students where they are by learning the 4 best set-ups for Forearm Balance. You'll learn the pros and cons of each set-up and why these options work for different students.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've had a hard time getting back into regular studio (or home) practice since the pandemic hit in 2020, you're not alone! This episode is filled with practical ideas to help you get over your malaise and get back to it. If you were looking for a sign -- this is it!Shownotes: https://yogalandpocast.com/episode276Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features the best shoulder openers to prepare you and your students' bodies for Handstand and Forearm Balance. We'll cover the best strengtheners and techniques for these postures soon in upcoming episodes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do twists detoxify? Is it safer to jump back to Chaturanga than Plank? In all likelihood you've heard -- or even taught? -- one of the yoga myths you'll hear on this episode. This is a judgement-free zone and not about shaming or guilting anyone! But it's important to unpack some of the idiosyncratic beliefs that get repeated in Yogaland and explore why it's time to let them go. PS: Is there a yoga myth that we missed? Post it on Instagram and tag @andreaferretti so we can see it!Shownotes for this episode can be found here: www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode275Thanks as always for listening, sharing, and reviewing the show! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode features the best shoulder strengtheners to prepare you and your students body for Handstand and Forearm Balance. Make sure to also check out episode 19 where we look at the best shoulder openers for Handstand and Forearm Balance!HIGHLIGHTS 1:25 External Rotator Strengthener3:20 External Rotator Strengthener with resistance band 5:32 Two Versions of Dolphin9:10 One-legged Dolphin10:15 Dolphin Push ups12:45 Forearm Plank with natural lumbar curve14:15 Putting everything together in a flow✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterABOUT JASON:Jason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than a decade. For the past 10 years, Jason has honed his approach by looking to peers outside of the yoga community, in the fields of physical thera

This week I'm sharing a topic that's dear to my heart, which is creating a meditation practice that you love. We all face common (often self-imposed) meditation obstacles, from telling ourselves we just "can't do it right," to feeling like we don't have time to stressing ourselves out with an austere approach that feels like drudgery. The truth is that meditation can be a very natural -- even pleasurable -- part of each day that helps you develop the skills and training to navigate life with less suffering and more joy. This episode will help set you up for meditation success!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've gotten a lot of questions asking about how Jason set up the curriculum for his 200 YTT, so that's what we cover in this episode. Last week was Part I -- we discussed how Jason intends to create community, mentor support, and practice teaching in the online space. This week we go step-by-step through the syllabus! After you give this one a listen you will know what to expect -- but if you still have questions, don't hesitate to email us at support@jasonyoga.com. OR you can go to this page and chat with us directly: learn.jasonyoga.com/200 Lastly, if you go to this page

Want to know how Jason has set up his 200-hour online-only teacher training? Jason walks you through his process and how he honed in on how to make such a transformative foundational training work for folks. He talks about:How he plans to build community so that participants have a peer groupHow he will facilitate connection between the studentsHow he teaches folks to practice teaching -- both in-person and online. <<-- This section is worth listening to whether or not you are looking into a teacher training! It's so useful in terms of learning to articulate your sensory and somatic experiences through words.We had so much to discuss on this episode that we're going to do one more where we walk through how he crafted the curriculum. Hope it's helpful!To find out more about the 200-hour training or to register go to: learn.jasonyoga.com/200If you register before August 21, 2022 you will receive $300 off.For our show notes, go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode272Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/

What is the vagus nerve? More importantly, why should we, as yogis, care? Jill Miller comes on the podcast this week to help us understand how we can tap into the vagus and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing about the relaxation response. Jill shares her recipe -- "the 5 Ps,"-- for stimulating the vagus so that you can incorporate them into your own practice and teaching.Find shownotes with links to helpful articles and videos about the vagus: https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode271Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I was so happy to catch up with my good friend, Kathryn Budig on the podcast this week. Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author, and innovator whose most recent project is her online community, Haus of Phoenix. Every offering on Haus has Kathryn's passion and creativity infused into it from her recipes to her moving mythology yoga classes to her Inky Phoenix book club. We talk about the wisdom and guts that come with age and the vitality and inspiration that comes from following your passion and creativity.Go to the shownotes page for links to Haus of Phoenix as well as my previous interview with Kathryn and her book, Aim True: Love Your Body, Eat Without Fear, Nourish Your Spirit, Discover True Balance! https://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode270Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most yoga teachers have been teaching yoga on Zoom for a few years -- but the experience can still be awkward, under-utilized, and daunting. In this episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion, Jason provides you with the most important tips and tricks to get the most out of you and your students from this medium.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most common yoga cue for twists, "twist from the bottom-up" needs to be replaced. Why? Because the lower-back doesn't actually twist! Here are 6 better cues that will help you and your students find depth and integrity in all twists.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This meditation is one of my favorites: In just a few minutes, you can cultivate a sense of internal spaciousness and ease.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This 10-minute meditation offers a physical focal point to help you come back to center.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing on with our theme of self-compassion and compassion this week, join me for a 13-minute Lovingkindness Meditation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Practice turning toward yourself with gentleness and self-compassion in this 8-minute meditation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's meditations are going to focus on self-compassion. With that in mind, I decided to re-run a previous episode where I explain the research and benefits on self-compassion. Much of the research -- led by Dr. Kristin Neff — has shown that self-compassion is a more effective way to increase optimism, happiness, curiosity, and connectedness. This episode talks you through the research and offers three very practical ways to incorporate self-compassion in your yoga practice and life.Shownotes can be found at: www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode265Always a good idea to subscribe to our newsletter for new content as well as info on our upcoming trainings and workshops! www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cultivate contentment and happiness by connecting internally to one of your favorite spots in nature. Take in the sights, smells, and feeling tone of nature to help invite a sense of simple, quiet joy.If you haven't already, join our newsletter and I'll let you know when new ones are up! https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Set the tone for your day feeling grounded, light, and at ease with this guided meditation. (PS: I'll be sharing mini-meditations all through the month of May. They're intentionally short and sweet SO THAT YOU DO THEM! I hope you will join me and send me about what you think.)I'll be publishing the meditations twice/week. If you haven't already, join our newsletter and I'll let you know when new ones are up: www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.