Podcast Episodes
060: Accessible Yoga with Sarah Helt
There has been a growing movement focused on making yoga accessible to all that has caught Shannon’s attention. On today’s episode Shannon has invited Sarah Helt, an Ambassador from the Accessible Yoga organization, to share her insight on this topic. Sarah speaks...
read more059: Market Your Yoga Teacher Training with Ashley Hagen [Consultation Call]
Today’s podcast is a consultation call with Ashley Hagen and Shannon Crow. Ashley is co-leading a 200-hour yoga teacher training and wants to discuss her marketing strategy. Shannon guides Ashley towards defining what makes this YTT unique.
read more058: Confidence and Self-Promotion with Julie Zuzak
On today’s episode Shannon and Julie discuss how to gain confidence to self-promote, (a much-asked question in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group), taking on challenges one-step-at-a-time, letting comparisons go, and much more.
read more057: Feng Shui Your Yoga Space with Marina V Umali
Marina is a New York State certified interior designer and Feng Shui practitioner. She studied architecture at Parsons School of Design and Interior Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She also practices yoga and has had the opportunity to visit many yoga studios.
read more056: Yoga and Menopause with Leslie Kazadi
There can be a lot of shyness around discussing the profound physical, emotional and mental changes that menopause can bring. Leslie opens up about her own experience with menopause in a very honest way and how it led her to take it on as a special area of interest in relation to her yoga teachings.
read more055: Share Your Course with Thinkific with Siddharth Bharath
On today’s episode, Shannon speaks with Siddharth Bharath of Thinkific. Shannon picks Siddharth’s brain asking him what technology is needed to create a course, how much financial investment is involved, how students and teachers can interact, marketing your course and more.
read more054: Launching a Podcast and Facebook Group with Shannon Crow
Shannon provides a behind-the-scenes look at creating and maintaining The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group and the work put into the podcast each and every week. She also shares more about herself; her vulnerabilities and her view on making mistakes.
read more053: Yoga Mentors and Lineage with Chase Bossart
On today’s episode, Shannon invites Chase Bossart who with great warmth and humour shares with us some of his experiences with his mentor T.K.V. Desikachar. Chase talks about yoga mentors, lineage and so much more.
read more052: Create Your Online Course with Janelle Allen
Have you ever thought of turning your expertise into an online course? It can be a great source of income that comes with the satisfaction of inspiring others with content you feel passionate about.
read more051: Yoga and (Anti-)Social Media with Carol Horton, PhD
Shannon asked Carol Horton to be a guest on The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast after reading Carol’s thoughtful blog post called Yoga: Beyond the BS. Carol discusses the negativity surrounding yoga, especially in social media.
read more050: Grow Your Yoga Student Base [Part 2] with Shannon Crow
Today Shannon Crow continues to talk about how to grow your yoga student base. Are you connecting and checking-in with students in class? What about between classes? Do you have your business cards ready when someone asks about what yoga you offer?
read more049: Grow Your Yoga Student Base [Part 1] with Shannon Crow
In part 1 of this 2-part series, Shannon will take you through the steps that helped her grow her student base. Beginning with asking what is your ideal yoga class size to being patient and consistent as you build your students’ trust, Shannon shares 6 areas to consider with six actionable steps.
read more048: Eating Disorder Education for Yoga Teachers with Tabitha Farrar
Tabitha Farrar is an eating disorder recovery coach who speaks and writes about effective and realistic recovery approaches for adults with restrictive eating disorders. Tabitha recovered from 10 years of severe anorexia and is passionate about helping adult sufferers find a sustainable recovery that works for them.
read more047: Downward Dog in Prenatal Yoga with Kim MacDonald-Heilandt and Shannon Crow
Shannon and Kim found that one of the most common questions from yoga teachers in prenatal training is: “Can I teach downward dog to pregnant yoga students?” There are many opinions about this. Shannon and Kim share their opinions and the information around this topic.
read more046: Redefining Stretching with Jules Mitchell
Jules Mitchell wants to help inform you to make your own choices as a yoga teacher, not to overwhelm you. She is working on an upcoming book tentatively titled Yoga Biomechanics: Redefining Stretching which moves far beyond what is generally understood about stretching.
read more045: Creating Content with Shannon Crow
Content creation for your yoga business may include your website, social media posts, articles, videos, a podcast or printed publication.
read more044: Accounting for Yoga Teachers with Hannah Smolinski
Hannah Smolinski talks to us about accounting in part 4 of our money mini-series. If you are wondering what expenses to track for your yoga business — you are going to love this episode.
read more043: Minimum Viable Income with Steph Crowder
Steph Crowder shares with us the importance of calculating your Minimal Viable Income, which is the minimum you need to make, per month, to make ends meet.
read more042: Money Mindset with Geraldine Carter
[Money Mini-series: Part 2], Geraldine Carter, founder of Focused Business Coaching, asks us to reflect and uncover our “money story”.
read more041: Generating Profit with Natalie Eckdahl
Natalie Eckdahl talks to us about generating profit. She is a business coach, professional facilitator, keynote speaker and host of the Biz Chix Podcast.
read more040: Grow Your Audience with a 5-Day Challenge with Patricia Fasciotti [Consultation Call]
Patricia Fasciotti is a yoga teacher and a doctor of physical therapy. She shares how she uses her 5-day challenge to grow her audience in today’s podcast.
read more039: Advice for New Yoga Teachers
Shannon asked yoga teachers to share what they would say to their brand new yoga teacher self if they could go back in time.
read more038: Preventing Injuries in Yoga with Trina Altman
Trina Altman, yoga and pilates teacher, talks with us about preventing injuries in our yoga students. The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast – Episode 38.
read more037: Not #CrushingIt is Okay with Rachel East
In today’s podcast, Rachel East of Clarity on Fire talks openly about how she doesn’t want to be a #Girlboss, building an empire and #CrushingIt.
read more036: Thai Yoga Massage with Shai Plonski
Shai Plonski is an author and a Thai Massage teacher. He talks with us about how Thai Yoga Massage can compliment your yoga business.
read more035: Crowdfunding a Yoga Teacher Training with Maxine Iharosy
Yoga teacher training is an investment of time and money. Maxine Iharosy of Owen Sound, Ontario tells us how she crowdfunded for her 500-hour.
read more034: Embracing Your Yoga Business with Amanda Kingsmith
Amanda Kingsmith of the M.B.OM podcast shares her thoughts on how yoga teachers can embrace the business side of teaching yoga.
read more033: A New Perspective on Diastasis Recti with Dr. Sinead Dufour
What is diastasis recti? New research tells us that is is no longer a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles. Dr. Sinead Dufour shares her findings.
read more032: Strengthen Your Yoga Practice with Kathryn Bruni-Young
Inspired by all she gained from her strength training education. Kathryn Mindful Strength, which blends strength, mobility and mindfulness.
read more031: Facebook Marketing for Yoga Teachers with Amanda Bond
Amanda Bond of the Ad Strategist simplifies the sometimes overwhelming task of marketing yourself (the yoga entrepreneur) on Facebook.
read more030: Rituals to Start and End Your Day with Puja Madan
Puja Madan talks to us rituals to start and end the day as a yoga entrepreneur. Episode 30 of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast with Shannon Crow.
read more029: Creating Your About Me Page with Trevor Parks [Consultation Call]
Shannon shares a live consultation call with yoga teacher, Trevor Parks. She helps him to create his about me page for his website.
read more028: Anatomy Informed Yoga Practice with Dr. Ariele Foster
Dr. Ariele foster shares with us her incredibly rich and informative 10 Principles of an Anatomy-Informed Yoga Practice (available as a PDF download).
read more5 Koshas: Anandamaya Kosha
Welcome to our final week in our koshas mini-series. I have created a printable booklet that summarizes all of the key points. To get the booklet — enter your name and email below and it will be sent to you. Feel free to use the booklet in your classes, workshops,...
read more5 Koshas: Vijnanamaya Kosha
The fourth layer in the Kosha model is the Vijnanamaya Kosha. Vijnana translated means ability to discriminate, intellect or knowing.
read more5 Koshas: Manomaya Kosha
The third layer in the Kosha model is the Manomaya Kosha. Our thoughts, emotions, memories, decisions and intellect are directed by the manomaya kosha.
read more5 Koshas: Pranamaya Kosha
The second layer in the Kosha model is the Pranamaya Kosha.
It governs the energetic (or subtle) body, the breath and the movement of the physical body.
5 Koshas: Annamaya Kosha
Week 1 of 5 Koshas mini-series with Shannon Crow of The Connected Yoga Teacher. The first layer in the Kosha model is the Annamaya Kosha.
read more022: LinkedIn Marketing for Yoga Teachers with Chrissie Wywrot
Today on the Connected Yoga Teacher podcast, Chrissie Wywrot tells us how Linkedin can be a valuable marketing tool for yoga teachers.
read more020: Six Online Tools for Your Yoga Business with Shannon Crow
In episode 20 of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, Shannon Crow shares her six favourite online tools for her yoga business. Each one has a free version.
read more019: Restorative Yoga with Andrea Peloso
In Episode 19 of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, Andrea Peloso asks us to delve a little deeper into the meaning and benefits of Restorative Yoga.
read more018: Get Creative with Your Yoga Cues [Consultation Call] with Brittany Alred
Brittany Alred is a new yoga teacher who asks Shannon, in a consultation call, about doing yoga poses versus using verbal cues.
read more017: Yoga for Chronic Pain with Julia Khafizov
Julia Khafizov is a yoga teacher with a wealth of knowledge. She specializes in pain care yoga, helping students who are dealing with chronic pain.
read more016: Five Pages to Include on Your Yoga Website with Shannon Crow
Are you wanting to create or refresh your website? Learn about the five pages to include on your yoga website with Shannon Crow.
read more015: Molly Kitchen Consent Cards and Hands-On Assists
In today’s episode Molly Kitchen talks to us about consent cards and hands-on assists (sometimes referred to as adjustments).
read more014: Build Your Private Yoga Practice with Kate Connell Potts
In episode 14 of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, Kate Connell Potts shares her passion for helping yoga teachers to build their private yoga business.
read more013: Create a Successful Yoga Retreat with Renee Gauthier and Paloma Neuman
Shannon is excited to welcome the dynamic duo Paloma Neuman and Renee Gauthier, of Rock Your Yoga Retreat, experienced yoga retreat planners.
read more012: Sciatic Pain and Yoga with Joanne Pineau
Joanne Pineau talks with us today about sciatic pain and how yoga can help. She also shares information about sciatica and piriformis syndrome.
read more011: Setting Prices and Defining Your Value as a Yoga Teacher with Tracey Eccleston
In today’s episode Tracey Eccleston of Ageless Arts Yoga talks to us about defining your value as a yoga teacher and how to set your prices.
read more010: After Savasana (Relaxation) with Shannon Crow
In today’s episode Shannon shares what she aims to avoid in the time after savasana (relaxation) when she is teaching a yoga class.
read more009: Kegels, Mula Bandha and Pelvic Health with Shelly Prosko
In Part III of Shannon’s Pelvic Health Mini Series, Shelly Prosko, talks with us about kegels, mula bandha and all things pelvic health.
read more008: Core Breath and Pelvic Health with Kim Vopni
This week Shannon is pleased to share insight from another pelvic health expert. Kim Vopni talks about core breath and pelvic health.
read more007: Breath and Pelvic Health with Trista Zinn
Trista Zinn is a personal trainer who specialized in pelvic health and core pre-programming. Trista is the founder of Coreset Fitness.
read more006: Teaching Online Yoga with Rosslyn Kemerer
In this episode, Shannon talks to Rosslyn about what led her to focus her attention toward teaching online yoga classes via Skype.
read more005: Set and Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Eckdahl
In this episode you get to hear Natalie Eckdahl coaching Shannon, the host of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, on how to set and achieve big goals.
read more004: Assisting Yoga Students Without Touch with Shannon Crow
In Episode 4 of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast, Shannon talks about assisting yoga students without touch. Assisting is sometimes called adjusting.
read more003: Trauma Training For Every Yoga Teacher with Margaret Howard
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast – Episode 3 – Margaret Howard shares her thoughts on why trauma training should be part of every yoga teacher training.
read more002: Reconnect With Your Yoga Practice with Nina Andic [Consultation Call]
Episode 2 of The Connected Yoga Teacher. Shannon Crow shares an online consultation call with Nina Andic who would like to strengthen her yoga practice.
read more001: Avoid Yoga Teacher Burnout with Erin Aquin
Welcome to the very first episode of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast. In this episode we hear from Erin Aquin on the topic of yoga teacher burnout.
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