Yogaland Podcast

This week, Jason and I chat about a topic that's near and dear to my heart: Creating online content to help grow your teaching business. We don't yet know how COVID is going to impact the future of yoga teaching. But there's one thing I know for sure: Creating online content is incredibly beneficial. It helps you grow, it helps you hone your voice, it attracts students who are interested in your approach. There are so many reasons! On this episode I share my top five, plus some key ideas for how to get started.If you'd like a print-out of the takeaways from this week's episode, head over to the shownotes page:Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode203 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s guest is writer, illustrator, and yoga teacher Kristen Booker. For the past decade, Kristen has built a successful career as a freelance writer in New York -- her work has appeared in Elle, Marie Claire, Refinery 29, Well+Good, and more. A year ago -- just after finishing her yoga teacher training -- Kristen returned to her hometown of Charleston, West Virginia to care for her aging mother.On this episode, Kristen shares her experience of going home and teaching yoga in a part of the world that has more traditional values than she’s used to. While she’s quick to point out that racism (both overt and implicit) is not a location-specific problem, her experiences have given her insight, which she eloquently shares in today’s episode.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode202 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's safe to say that we need all the help we can get right now to stay grounded. You might remember Jaimal from episode 61 where we talked about his memoir, All Our Waves Our Water. This time around we focus on Jaimal's newest book for kids -- Mop Rides the Waves of Life. This book is so sweet and clear and meaningful with beautiful visuals by artist Matthew Allen. It gives kids a relatable way to practice mindfulness of feelings every day. Whether you are a kid or an adult feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain grumpy, Mop offers a very relevant reminder to ride the waves as they come. Jaimal and I talk about what inspired him to write his first children's book, how Mop came to life, and we share our experiences of letting go during COVID.Check out the shownotes page for links to Jaimal's book for your littles and try his meditations with your kids, too!Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode201 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland.  See acast.com/privacy for pr

On today's episode, I speak to author and religious studies professor Andrea Jain about her book, Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture. Her book is one of the best I've read in terms of tracing the globalization of yoga without oversimplifying it or vilifying modern yoga's evolution.We cover a lot of ground in this interview. Here are some highlights:Is it true that yoga is of Hindu origin and, if so, does that mean that Is the way we practice yoga in the West cultural appropriation? How can Western yoga practitioners educate themselves about cultural appropriation and practice in a way that is respectful to the culture where yoga originated?Jain makes the case that yoga shouldn’t “belong” to any one group of people. We talk about “Godmen” and why the relationship between teacher and student opens the door to abuse of authority in yoga as well as other groups.Jain makes the case that yoga as it is practiced today could be considered a religious practice. And we go into the pros and cons

My guest today is Jennifer Hutton, a pediatric physical therapist from Nashville. As a physical therapist, Jennifer is passionate about teaching others to use rock tape (more on that in the episode!). But she’s also become a leader in talking about anti-racism, and what it means to be an ally of the movement. She recently gave a webinar on the topic to 600 viewers and raised more than $10,000 for the National Association of Black Physical Therapists. Here are the highlights from the episode.*How watching her cousin, who has Cerebral Palsy, go through his therapies inspired her to become a physical therapist *Her approach to working with children by helping each individual child accomplish what’s possible for them regardless any any diagnosis they might have*She talks about times when she has seen racism in her professional life and explains how she has learned to respond*We talk about the framework for allyship she presented in her webinar, including awakening, education, self-interrogation and exam

On this episode, I’m joined by Washington, DC yoga studio owner and world-traveling yoga teacher Faith Hunter. You may remember Faith from episode 37 where she shared her story of coping with the loss of her brother. I wanted to check in with Faith to find out how she's doing, to ask her about her new projects, and to get her take on how the white yoga community can be more actively anti-racist and support the BIPOC community.A few things we cover:* Faith talks about her new online platform, Embrace Om and her new talk show, Spiritually Fly Lifestyle* We talk about the tendency to bypass or ignore the problem of racism within the yoga community* She shares how yoga studios can take steps toward supporting the BIPOC community* We talk about the importance of representation, inclusive language, and collaborationThis is the first of many conversations I hope we have within our community.SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSGet your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool f

This week, you get to hear Jason and I interviewed by Bridget Riepl of New Jersey Yoga Collective. It was part of a fundraiser for Goats of Anarchy -- those goats needed a new barn and we were happy to support.Bridget asked us about a whole host of topics -- from the history and intention behind this podcast, to the advice we have for yoga teachers and students grappling with the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic to making yoga more inclusive practice.SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSGet your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no credit card needed! All you have to do is sign up at acuityscheduling.com.Offering

There's no doubt that Covid-19 has changed the current landscape of how we practice and teach yoga. On this special episode (recorded live via Zoom with Jason's recent online teacher trainees), Jason and I talk through about the important conversations that will need to happen between studio owners and yoga teachers as things open up. We also talk about how this time of uncertainty calls creates space for creativity. And lastly to my yoga teachers: Please start your own email newsletter. And send it consistently. This is my wish for you. ❤️SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSGet your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no

If you’re a yoga teacher who teaches online, you might wonder if there are extra steps you should take to protect yourself.The short answer is, “Yes!” But it isn’t as difficult or confusing as you might think.This week, I ask Sarah Waldbuesser, an attorney for coaches and online business owners, to explain, in simple terms, the legal documents and liability releases for online businesses we need to protect our business.We cover:* Why types of legal documents and disclaimers you need on your website to protect you legally* Is it OK to crowdsource legal documents?* What precautions you need to take if you offering yoga classes online for free or accepting donations vs. paid online yoga classes or courses* Plus, we talk about how to find out whether your liability insurance will cover your online yoga classes or notShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode195SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSGet your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and pri

Although they are largely ignored when mainstream media covers yoga, seniors age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment in the United States. Today's guest, Carol Krucoff, has been teaching seniors (and training yoga teachers) for nearly two decades at Duke Integrative Medicine. She's also co-author of the book, Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief. I'm a fan of Carol's well-researched yet warm and down-to-earth approach to teaching this population. We talk about how she creates a welcoming, safe environment for seniors, common poses that are contraindicated for conditions like osteoarthritis or heart disease, and what it means to take an integrative approach.⁠⁠PS: Seniors can take FREE classes with Carol right now through Duke University!! The link is on the show notes page. Please pass it on to those who would benefit.⁠Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode194SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for love

Wondering what to practice when you're short on time? We've got you covered! Jason shares simple sequence ideas for days when you only have 10, 20, or 30-minutes.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode193SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100

Jason and I share what we are practicing in our own home practice right now.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode192SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no credit card needed! All you have to do is sign up at acuityscheduling

Thanks for being here! We are a husband and wife team -- we've spent our lives and careers immersed in the principles of yoga and meditation so that we can live in the most embodied way. Jason travels the world leading teacher trainings. Andrea is host of Yogaland podcast, which has garnered 3.4 million downloads. Our aim is to support you wherever you are on your path through weekly podcasts, online classes, online courses, teacher trainings, and ongoing teacher development.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode191SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private

Have you ever gotten on your mat to do a home yoga practice and your mind goes completely blank? Or perhaps you're tired of practicing the only set sequence that you have memorized. Jason shares three simple approaches to help you come up with your very own satisfying, efficient sequences.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode190SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love–like your mom for Mother’s Day–and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery

On this episode, Jason busts 5 commonly held myths we have about home practice. Don't let your beliefs about how things "should" be keep you from doing the practice that you love!Show notes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode189SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love–like your mom for Mother’s Day–and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 da

On this episode, we talk through five potential options for offering yoga content beyond daily livestream classes.SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no credit card needed! All you have to do is sign up at acuityscheduling.com.  

You might be feeling lonely or lost. You might be feeling like other teachers have got this online thing figured out. You might be putting pressure on yourself because, as a yoga teacher (or student), you should have your emotions fully managed so that you can continue to hold space for others who need you. We’re here to give you a reality check.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode187SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all o

Should you charge for your online classes? If so, how much? Does providing free classes de-value yoga? We delve these questions about payment and more on this episode.SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no credit card needed! All you have to do

Should you practice with your students or try to gauge the room by peering at the little boxes on your screen? Which postures and themes are most important for your students right now? How quickly should you get students moving and how long do you offer Savasana? Find out on this episode!SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStoryworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question about their life. After a year, stories are bound in a beautiful book. For $10 off, visit storyworth.com/yogaland when you subscribe.Get your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonu

Learning to teach yoga online is vital right now. But if you're used to teaching yoga in person, it can feel really daunting! On this episode, we break down what you can do to feel more comfortable and truly connect with your yoga students -- even through a Zoom room.SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORSGet your virtual yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for virtual classes and private sessions. Acuity automatically connects with your favorite videoconferencing tool and handles all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in your online sessions. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no credit card needed! All you have to do is sign up at acuityscheduling.com.Storyworth makes it easy and fun for loved ones to tell their stories. Simply purchase a subscription for someone you love--like your mom for Mother's Day--and each week Storyworth will send them a question ab