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327: Working with Teaching Anxiety [Consultation Call] with Lindsay McMurray
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 327: Working with Teaching Anxiety [Consultation Call] with Lindsay McMurray Description: Anxiety about teaching yoga and not feeling confident about getting up in front of a class of students is normal. Lindsay McMurray was...
326: Teach Yoga with Confidence with Shannon Crow
Feeling anxious or nervous about teaching yoga as a new yoga teacher? You are not alone. Shannon Crow (she/her) draws from her experience struggling with self-doubt and fear as a new yoga teacher to share 15 tips that can help you feel more confident.
325: Stress of Teaching Yoga with Sarah Garden
How can yoga teachers manage the stress of teaching yoga? Sarah Garden (she/her) shares insights about why teaching is different from practicing yoga, how to identify deregulation, and tips to address the stress of teaching yoga in our daily lives.
324: Niches & Yoga Business Chat with Sunita Patil & Shannon Crow
How do you find your niche as a yoga teacher? How can niching down help your marketing efforts? Shannon Crow (she/her) and Sunita Patil (she/her) share insights from their own journey finding their niche in teaching yoga and tips for yoga teachers.
323: Finding Support in Yoga Philosophy with Sunita Patil
How can we find support for our yoga practice in the sutras and yoga philosophy? Sunita Patil (she/her) shares how to adapt teachings in yoga philosophy and the sutras to our daily lives, why self care is important for yoga teachers, and much more.
322: The Creative Cycle with Wenlin Tan
Are you feeling stuck or procrastinating on tasks in your yoga business? Understanding the creative cycle can help! Wenlin Tan (she/her) explains the ebbs and flows of our creativity and productivity and shares some tips to overcome common challenges.
321: Accessible Yoga & Pelvic Health with Jivana Heyman
Why is pelvic health important and how can we make it more accessible in our yoga classes? Shannon Crow (she/her) and Jivana Heyman (he/him) discuss how language, gender, trauma awareness and more play a part in making pelvic health accessible in yoga.
320: What to Pack for a YTT with Shannon Crow
What should you pack for a yoga teacher training (YTT)? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her full list of must-haves and nice-to-haves, along with some helpful suggestions from fellow yoga teachers from the Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group!
319: Do I Need Another Yoga Training? with Shannon Crow
In this podcast episode, Shannon asks us all to examine why we feel the need to take another yoga teacher training before we sign up.
318: Questions to Ask Before Any YTT with Shannon Crow
Continuing education is an important part of professional development for yoga teachers but how do you choose a yoga teacher training that is aligned with your values? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares some questions you can ask before signing up for a YTT.
317: Balance Flow Yoga with Shelly Prosko
As we age, mobility, strength and balance is reduced. Movement can help prevent falls, improve balance, and also reduce the risk of injuries. Shelly Prosko (she/her) shares more about Balance Flow Yoga, an offer designed to address these common concerns.
316: Holidays, Vacation & CEO Days with Shannon Crow
Do you plan out and schedule your vacation days, holidays, and CEO days in your calendar? If you feel like you’re too busy to take time off work, Shannon Crow (she/her) has tips on how you can start planning for time off in your yoga business!
315: Let’s Talk Time Off with Shannon Crow
Taking breaks in our work day is not enough – we need to take time off work too! Shannon Crow (she/her) reads comments from some yoga teachers about how they are fitting time off into their work schedule and shares tips to make time off work for you!
288: How to simplify the 5 Love Languages – with Dr. Gary Chapman (ALL-STAR)
I’m willing to bet you’ve either heard someone mention “The 5 Love Languages” recently, or you’ve read the book, or you’ve given the book as a wedding gift to a beloved friend. This book has taken the world by storm, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list...
314: Plan Your Breaks with Shannon Crow
Do you plan breaks in your work schedule? Taking breaks is important but often overlooked by yoga teachers until they hit burnout. Shannon Crow (she/her) shares some journal prompts that can help you create your ideal work week and dream work schedule.
313: 6 Years of Podcasting with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast celebrates six years! Host of the podcast Shannon Crow (she/her) reflects on her podcasting journey, shares her gratitude for the people who have contributed to the podcast, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
312: We Stand with Survivors with Rebecca Sebastian & Colin Hall
How can we stop sexual assault and harm in yoga spaces? Shannon Crow (she/her), Rebecca Sebastian (she/her), and Colin Hall (he/him) discuss the actions they took to prevent Bikram Choudhury from being able to teach at an event in Vancouver, Canada.
311: A Small Seed of Personal Practice with Shannon Crow
Taking the time daily to do something that feels helpful and nurturing to you is your personal yoga practice. It can start from a small seed (a short practice) and grow from there. Join Shannon Crow (she/her) in this short and simple personal practice.
310: How To Create a Yoga Routine with Shannon Crow
Maintaining a personal yoga routine as a yoga teacher can be tough! How can you create a yoga routine that supports and nurtures you? What are some tips to stick to it? What should you do when life gets in the way? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares!
309: Four Seasons of Business with Shannon Crow
Like nature, our businesses also go through different seasons with different needs and rhythms. How can we embrace these changing seasons and get the most out of each season instead of fighting it? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her insights.
308: Time to Rest and Refuel with Shannon Crow
We cannot do our best, most meaningful work when we are tired and exhausted. That’s why making time to rest and refuel is essential. Shannon Crow (she/her) shares some of her strategies to incorporate time to rest and recharge every day.
307: Taking Diet-Culture Out of Ayurveda with Diane Finlayson
How does diet culture show up in Ayurveda and what can we do about it? Diane Finlayson (she/her) explains more about the scope of practice of Ayurveda practitioners, what to look out for when working with them, and how to tackle diet culture in Ayurveda.
306: Is There More Room for Online Yoga? with Sadie Nardini
With more and more yoga teachers offering classes online, it can feel like the online space is overcrowded. But is this true? Sadie Nardini (she/her) shares her thoughts on whether you should teach online yoga, how to market your unique self, and more!
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305: Kicked Out of Yoga [Part 2] with Chioma Njoku
Chioma Njoku (she/her), podcast listener, shares her experience of being kicked out of a yoga class. She also reflects on how she may have also contributed to students feeling unwelcome in her yoga classes because of how and what she was taught.
304: How Are We Still here? with Rebecca Sebastian
What happened in the yoga industry in 2022? What will the new year hold? Shannon Crow (she/her) and Rebecca Sebastian (she/her) reflect on things that made them feel like quitting in 2023, and their hopes for the yoga industry going forward.
303: Ayurveda for Better Digestion with Mona Warner
Why is there such a strong focus on digestion in Ayurveda and how does it tie in with yoga? Mona Warner (she/her) explains more about Ayurveda, Agni, and digestion. She also shares tips on how to improve digestion and create balance in our lives.
302: Yoga for Grief & Loss with Susan Andersen
Grief is a normal part of loss. How can yoga support us in these times? Susan “Sue” Andersen (she/her) shares the tools yoga offers us to navigate grief and loss, what yoga teachers can do to support their students and themselves through grief, and more.
301: Trauma and Business Ownership with Nicole Lewis-Keeber
How does trauma tie into creating and running our own business? Nicole Lewis-Keeber (they/she) explains why childhood traumas influence our businesses, how to identify it, and the steps we can take to come to terms with our trauma as business owners.
300: Celebrating 300 Episodes! with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast celebrates 300 episodes! In this milestone episode, host Shannon Crow (she/her) talks about some of the things that have helped her stay consistent with putting out the podcast and answers some questions from listeners!
299: Yoga for Menopause with Niamh Daly
About half the world’s population experiences menopause – how can yoga teachers better support them through this stage? Niamh Daly (she/her) explains the different stages of menopause, how yoga can help, and where yoga teachers can learn more!
298: Photo Shoot Stories (Listener Emails) with Shannon Crow
Feeling isolated in your yoga teacher journey? Listen to these stories from fellow yoga teachers about their experiences doing photo shoots for their businesses, what they learned, and what they would do differently next time.
297: Yoga Philosophy & Business with Rebecca Sebastian
Is making money in a yoga business aligned with yoga philosophy? Rebecca Sebastian (she/her) shares insights about how to make money as a yoga teacher, keep your offers accessible while making a sustainable living, and how yoga philosophy fits into this.
296: Can Science & Spirituality Co-Exist? with Stevie Inghram
Science and spirituality have historically had a lot of friction but are they polar opposites that cannot coexist? Stevie Inghram (they/she) shares more about how science and spirituality complement each other and how we can integrate both in our lives.
295: Make Money Teaching Yoga with Betty Welsh
How do you make money in your yoga business – especially if you don’t have an online presence? Betty Welsh (she/her) has built and grown a sustainable yoga business that provides consistent income. She explains her marketing strategy and shares tips!
294: How to Plan a Yoga Photo Shoot with Gabriela Fearn
Planning for a photo shoot is key to getting the most out of it but what should you wear, where should you shoot, and what props should you use? Gabriela Fearn (she/her) has suggestions on how to plan a yoga photo shoot that captures your essence.
293: Eating Disorder Recovery & Yoga with Vivian Selles
How can yoga teachers support people with eating disorders and avoid causing harm by buying into diet culture? Vivian Selles (she/her) shares useful and practical tips, from the language we use in yoga classes to what to avoid talking about.
292: Taking Diet Culture out of Yoga with Jessica Grosman & Elyssa Toomey
How does diet culture show up in the yoga world? How are yoga teachers contributing to it? What can we do to change this trend? Jessica Grosman (she/her) and Elyssa Toomey (she/her) share their insights about why diet culture in yoga is harmful and more!
291: Better Balance with Susi Hately
If you have students who want to improve their balance or are finding keeping your own balance is challenging as you age, this episode is for you. Susi Hately (she/her) explains how our balance works and shares useful tips on how to improve our balance.
290: Best Microphones for Online Yoga with Ashley Hagen
Having great sound is essential for online yoga classes, but which microphone should you choose? Ashley Hagen (she/her) has advice for yoga teachers about the best mics to teach yoga online, plus recommendations on setting up and getting the best audio.
289: Limb Difference and Yoga with Melissa D’Errico
Many people live with limb differences, but as yoga teachers, we may not know how to serve them or make them feel welcome and comfortable. Melissa D’Errico (she/her) shares tips on how we can approach people with limb differences.
288: Shavasana (śavāsana) with Indu Arora
Shavasana is the final resting pose of almost every yoga practice but how much do we really know about and understand it? Indu Arora (she/her) explains the true meaning of Shavasana, and invites us to reflect on deeper questions about our yoga practice.
287: Insurance for International Yoga with Beth McVeigh & Joe Fagan
What insurance coverage do yoga teachers need to teach abroad? Are waivers necessary? What about insurance for teaching yoga online? Beth McVeigh (she/her) and Joe Fagan (he/him) share their expertise on insurance for yoga teachers in Canada and the US.
286: Yoga Around the World with Lily Allen-Duenas
Ever wanted to travel the world and teach yoga, but weren’t sure how to get started? Lily Allen-Duenas (she/her) shares her biggest tips to find and secure yoga jobs abroad, scams to watch out for, and how yoga is different around the world.
285: Mental Health Aware Yoga with Dr. Lauren Tober
How can we support yoga students with mental health conditions? Dr. Lauren Tober (she/her) shares tips on how to deal with students crying in class, what lies in our scope of practice, and how to be a resource for students with mental health challenges.
284: Beyond Pronouns and Pride Month with Shannon Crow
The work of continuous learning to create safer and more inclusive yoga spaces goes beyond pronouns and Pride month. At times, we can cause harm even when we try not to – we must keep learning. Shannon Crow (she/her) shares some resources to explore.
283: Teach Yoga Without Demos with Francesca Cervero
How can you teach yoga effectively without doing demos? Francesca Cervero (she/her) highlights the benefits of teaching asana without demos, how to rely on your voice and cues to guide students, and shares helpful tips on how to get started.
282: What’s Missing? Yoga Class Notes with Kathryn Anne Flynn
What’s missing in your yoga class? Kathryn Anne Flynn (she/her) shares some key elements that often get overlooked or forgotten in yoga classes. Get inspired about how to become a better yoga teacher and create a better environment for yoga students!
281: Yoga Teaching Tips with Gabrielle Harris
Whether you’re fresh out of a yoga teacher training or have been teaching for years, there is room to hone your teaching skills. Gabrielle Harris (she/her) shares actionable yoga teaching tips that you can start implementing right away.
280: Get Paid as a Yoga Teacher with Shannon Simmons
How can you get paid a consistent salary as a yoga teacher? Shannon Simmons (she/her) explains how in today’s podcast episode.
279: Bowel Health and Yoga with Shannon Crow
How are yoga and bowel health connected? How can yoga support good bowel function? Why aren’t more people talking about bowel health? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares snippets from guest expert Michelle Lyons (she/her) about bowel health!
278: Religion & Cultural Respect in Yoga with Emmy Chahal
Is yoga religion? If not, how are they connected and can yoga fit in with other belief systems? How can we have cultural respect for yoga and avoid spiritual bypassing? Emmy Chahal (she/her) answers these questions and more.
277: Yoga and Land Acknowledgement with Jessica Barudin & Emmy Chahal
What are land acknowledgements? Who needs to do them, and why? How is it relevant to yoga? Where does it fit in the larger context of deepening our connection to the earth? Jessica Barudin (she/her) and Emmy Chahal (she/her) answer these questions & more.
276: Caring for Yoga’s South Asian Roots with Susanna Barkataki
Why is it important to recenter South Asian yoga teachers? How can we care for yoga’s South Asian roots? Should white people teach yoga? Susanna Barkataki (she/her) answers these questions and gives us food for thought about many pertinent issues.
275: Kicked Out of a Yoga Class!? with Shannon Crow
Have you ever been kicked out of a yoga class, or made to feel unwelcome, excluded, or shamed? It may seem shocking but it is an unfortunate experience many have dealt with. Shannon Crow (she/her) shares comments and audio clips from community members.
274: Self-Care for Caregivers with Jo Bregnard
Don’t have time for self-care? Think self-care is about bubble baths and spas? Jo Bregnard (she/her) highlights the importance of self-care for yoga teachers and shares tips on simple ways to incorporate self-care into our hectic schedules.
273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman
In this guided reflection practice, Shannon Crow (she/her) offers questions to contemplate around non-attachment and letting go. Guest Jivana Heyman (he/him) also offers insights about how we can respectfully incorporate yoga teachings into our lives.
272: Mental Health for Entrepreneurs with Shulamit Ber Levtov
Feeling stressed out, isolated, and/or anxious as an entrepreneur? You’re not alone! Shulamit Ber Levtov (she/her) talks about how truth-telling can remove stigma around mental health among entrepreneurs, where to find support, and how to manage it all.
271: Yoga and Bone Health with Barb Elias
How can yoga help to improve bone health? Barb Elias (she/her) talks about low bone density, osteopenia and osteoarthritis in this interview.
270: Hypermobility & Yoga with Libby Hinsley
What do yoga teachers need to know about hypermobility and flexibility? Libby Hinsley (she/her) talks on how we can support bendy students.
269: Yoga Philosophy and Colonialism with Shyam Ranganathan
Yoga philosophy is more than just the 8 limbs. Dr. Shyam Ranganathan (he/him) shares about yoga philosophy and the impacts of colonialism.
268: Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Nikki Adams
Nikki Adams (she/her) shares how trauma-informed yoga has been healing for her and other survivors of sexual assault.
267: Thoughts on Belly Breathing with Shannon Crow
Have you taught belly breathing in a yoga class? Shannon Crow (she/her) reflects on how she used to teach belly breathing, new information she has learned about this technique, and why she has now shifted her stance on belly breathing in yoga classes.
266: Social Location, Power & Privilege with Raudhah Rahman
What is social location and what does it have to do with teaching yoga? Raudhah Rahman (she/her) explains more about intersecting identities, the importance of recognizing and questioning our privilege, and how this ties into our role as yoga teachers.
265: Teach LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Yoga with Gabi Parkham
How can we start creating safer, braver, and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ folks in our yoga classes? Gabi Parkham (she/her) shares what the acronym means, why education is an important first step, small changes we can start making, and more!
264: Solve the Problem for Your Students with Danait Berhe
As a yoga teacher, what problem are you solving? Danait Berhe (she/her) shares why talking about the problem is important in your messaging, how to do it with empathy, and how this can bring clarity and clients to your yoga business.
263: Optimizing Your YouTube Videos with Victoria Levitan
How can yoga teachers leverage the power of YouTube? Victoria Levitan (she/her) shares why yoga teachers need to be on YouTube, how to get started with your YouTube channel, and how to create optimized videos that convert viewers into paying students!
262: Run a Successful Yoga Membership with Allie Van Fossen
How can yoga teachers run a successful yoga membership? Allie Van Fossen (she/her) shares how she build her membership to 1000 members, and gives tips yoga teachers thinking about starting a membership or wanting to improve on an existing membership.
261: How to Grow Your Yoga Network with Allison Rissel
Want to grow your network but not sure how? Allison Rissel (she/her) has tips on how to start a conversation and create meaningful connections with people both in-person and online. Learn how you can easily build your network with these strategies.
260: I Feel so Alone as a Yoga Teacher with Shannon Crow
Do you feel alone or isolated as a yoga teacher? Shannon Crow (she/her) reflects on her experiences feeling alone as a yoga teacher and shares some of her tips and strategies to manage these feelings and on building a supportive community.
BONUS: Yoga Teacher Conf April 2022 with Allison Rissel
Allison Rissel (she/her) answers all your questions about the upcoming Yoga Teacher Conf, happening 22-24 April in Denver, Colorado. Find out more about the amazing activity line-up, the pre-conference workshops, and more!
259: Yoga in Schools with Crunch Ranjani
Should yoga be taught in schools? Crunch Ranjani (she/her) shares her research on the Alabama law that prohibits yoga teaching in schools and her experiences as a South Asian growing up in a Hindu family. Crunch leads us to question – are we being harmful in our yoga spaces?
258: What Does Science Say About Yoga? with Mary Flaherty
Ever wondered if all the benefits yoga claims have been backed up by science? Dr. Mary Flaherty (she/her) shares what she has discovered in her experience analyzing thousands of research papers and answers the question – does yoga work?
257: Meet OfferingTree with Alex & Eddie
OfferingTree is a company that is dedicated to helping yoga teachers build their yoga business and supporting them as they grow. Co-founders Eddie Arpin (he/him) and Alex Haley (he/him) share more about OfferingTree’s services and goals for the future.
256: Switching to a Rental Studio Model with Tammy Fulton
Changing your yoga business can be a rewarding challenge. Tammy Fulton (she/her) shares how she navigated the transition to a rental studio model in her yoga studio, moved students to a registered series system, and how everyone benefited from the change.
255: Creating a Niche Online Course with Laura Fowler Massie
Worried about niching down in your yoga business? Laura Fowler Massie (she/her) shares how she not only created a niche online course during the pandemic, but also had multiple successful launches that helped her business grow and reach a wide audience.
254: 3 Must-Have Legal Agreements with Erika Kullberg
Wondering about the legal aspects of running a yoga business? Erika Kullberg (she/her) shares more about the three legal agreements to have on your websites, how to protect your intellectual property, tips to approach contracts, and more.
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253: Reflect & Plan [Part 4] with Shannon Crow
Happy 2022! It’s time to set some goals! Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her framework for effective goal setting, as well as her tips and tricks to stay motivated and achieve her goals. This episode provides an excellent framework for planning ahead.
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252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow
What would you like to be doing with your time? Where will you be in five years? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her framework that acts as a compass in four important areas of her life. This episode provides an excellent framework for planning ahead.
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251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman
251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflecting on how her year has been. In this episode, she shares more about reflecting on what didn’t work and letting that go. In her...
250: Reflect & Plan [Part 1] with Shannon Crow
In this guided practice, Shannon Crow (she/her) invites us to contemplate some questions to assess our year and reflect on our level of contentment. This episode is an excellent guide to take stock and review how things are going in your yoga business.
249: Yoga for Older Grownups with Maria Kirsten
Ever considered teaching yoga for older grownups? Maria Kirsten (she/her) shares more about what teaching yoga to older grownups can be like and her approach to teaching this group of people. She also shares things to avoid, health conditions, and more.
248: Ayurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara Caruthers
How are ayurveda and self-care intertwined? Chara Caruthers (she/her) shares more about how ayurveda informs her self-care practice, why self-care is essential especially in busy times, and how to start integrating self-care and ayurveda into your life.
247: Being Wrong is Part of Learning with Shannon Crow
We all make mistakes. Being wrong is a part of learning and growing. In this episode, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares more from her experience about when she was wrong about some things and how she learned from these mistakes.
246: Anger, Forgiveness & Self-Care with Jacoby Ballard
How do anger and forgiveness fit into our own practice and self-care? Jacoby Ballard (he/him, they/them) shares more about how to understand, process, and integrate big emotions into our daily practice, and how this can drive us and our work.
245: Share Your Yoga on Insight Timer with Liza Colpa
Are you looking for a new platform to grow your yoga business and become a successful, well-paid yoga teacher? Liza Colpa (she/her) shares how she has built her yoga business on Insight Timer and advice for those looking to get started!
244: Create & Share Audio Recordings with Claire Villarreal
Ever wanted to send an audio recording but didn’t know how? Claire Villarreal (she/her) shares how to record good quality audio using just your phone! She also talks about setup, editing, and all the tech details to create and share audio recordings!
243: What Yoga Texts Should I Read? with Chase Bossart
Wondering which texts to read to deepen your knowledge of yoga and yoga philosophy? Chase Bossart (he/him) talks about the three must-read texts for yoga teachers, their importance as a foundation, and how to approach studying them in this episode.
242: Mantra & Chanting with Melissa Shah
Struggling with Sanskrit pronunciation but interested to incorporate mantra into your yoga practice and classes? Melissa Shah (she/her) explains how we can include mantra in our practice and classes in a way that is mindful, respectful, and intentional.
241: Bhakti Yoga & Kirtan with Kamini Natarajan
Bhakti yoga and kirtan aren’t often associated with popular ideas of yoga. Kamini Natarajan (she/her) answers the “whys” and “hows” about bhakti yoga and explains the deep spiritual relationship that exists between music, chanting, and our daily lives.
240: Pelvic Health for Everyone with Shannon Crow
What is pelvic health? Who is it for? Shannon Crow (she/her) answers these common questions by sharing more about the form and function of the pelvic floor. If you are a yoga teacher who is teaching people who have a pelvis, this episode is for you.
239: Connecting in Divisive Times with Sinéad O’Connor
These are divisive times, both online and off. Despite our views on vaccination, how can we practice care or ahimsa for ourselves and others around us? Sinead O’Connor (she/her) shares her perspective living with a health condition through the pandemic.
238: How to Host a Yoga Challenge with Amanda McKinney
Want to grow your yoga student roster, your email list or Facebook group? Amanda McKinney (she/her) shares more about why a yoga challenge could be great for your yoga business, and her tried-and-tested 10 step process to host one successfully.
237: Scope of Practice & Compassion with Drew Hume
As yoga teachers, what lies within our scope of practice when it comes to talking about vaccination? Shannon Crow (she/her) and Drew Hume (he/him) discuss some common sentiments in the broader context of conversations happening in the yoga community.
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236: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 5]
Feeling stuck when it comes to creating content for your audience? In this 5-part series, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her tried-and-tested 5 step process for creating effective content. Step 5 focuses on a PLAN to share, schedule and repurpose content.
235: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 4]
Feeling stuck when it comes to creating content for your audience? In this 5-part series, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her tried-and-tested 5 step process for creating effective content. In Step 4, we’re digging into HOW you want to show up.
234: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 3]
Feeling stuck when it comes to creating content for your audience? In this 5-part series, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her tried-and-tested 5 step process for creating effective content. Step 3 is all about answering the question WHERE.
233: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 2]
Feeling stuck when it comes to creating content for your audience? In part 2 of this 5-part series, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her tried-and-tested 5 step process for creating effective content. Step 2 is all about answering the question WHY.
232: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 1]
Feeling stuck when it comes to creating content for your audience? In this 5-part series, Shannon Crow (she/her) shares her tried-and-tested 5 step process for creating effective content. Step 1 is all about answering the question WHEN.
231: Conscious Marketing with Tristan Katz
How can you market your yoga in an authentic and genuine way that reflects the work you’ve been doing around anti-oppression and inclusion? Tristan Katz (they/them) has some insights and tips how yoga teachers can engage in conscious marketing.
230: Anti-Oppression Yoga with Pooja Virani
What is anti-oppression yoga, and how does it play into the way we share yoga in the world? Pooja Virani (she/her) explains more about how privilege, and oppression shows up in yoga spaces, and what we can do to create more inclusive spaces for all.
229: Closed Captioning for Zoom Yoga with Landen Stacy
Do you have closed captions enabled for your Zoom classes? Landen Stacy (he/him) explains why closed captions are an important addition to your online yoga classes, what you need to add them to Zoom, plus some bonus tips on accessibility!
228: How to Personalize Zoom Yoga with Arundhati Baitmangalkar
How can you make your online yoga classes more personalized? Arundhati Baitmangalkar (she/her) has some tips to build community and cultivate connection in virtual yoga classes, and strategies to create the best experience possible for YTT students.
227: Is Pain During Yoga Okay? with Neil Pearson
We may have told our yoga students not to do a movement if it causes pain, but is all pain necessarily bad? Neil Pearson (he/him) shares insights from pain science about why pain doesn’t always mean damage, and how to approach pain in yoga.
226: Questions to Ask Someone in Pain with Shelly Prosko
What are some questions to ask someone in pain to be better able to help them? Shelly Prosko (she/her) shares insights about pain, healing, and compassion, and highlights some questions rooted in empowerment, pain science and self compassion we can ask.
225: Yoga for Hip Pain with Shannon Crow
Hip or pelvic pain is a common complaint among yoga students, and you may even have experienced it yourself. Shannon Crow (she/her) shares more about what exactly hip pain is and some yoga exercises and movements that can help alleviate it.
224: 8 Yoga Business Lessons with Manu Molina de la Torre
YTTs don’t often teach yoga teachers about the business aspect of teaching yoga. Manu Molina de la Torre (he/him) shares 8 important lessons and tips to help yoga teachers to start and run a successful yoga business.
223: Make Your Yoga Website Stand Out with Danbee Shin
How can you make your website stand out from all the other yoga teacher websites? Danbee Shin (she/her) has some tips, strategies and action steps you can implement right away to freshen up your website and make an impact online!
222: How to Craft a Great Sales Page with Sarah Guilliot
Need help crafting a great sales page that helps you get more students? Sarah Guilliot (she/her) has just the tips for you. She shares her checklist for what a sales page should include, common mistakes to avoid, and where to get inspiration!
221: Choosing to Teach Online Yoga with Colin Hall
Despite being able to teach yoga in-person, Colin Hall (he/him) decided to close his yoga studio and offer online yoga classes instead. He explains how and why he chose to teach online, how his community reacted to it, and more.
220: Alternatives to Namaste with Shannon Crow
How do you close out your yoga classes? If you don’t feel comfortable saying ‘namaste’, or your usual closings are feeling stale and repetitive, Shannon Crow (she/her) has some alternative ways to end your yoga classes.
219: Yoga for Abundant Bodies with Dianne Bondy
How can we be more inclusive toward people in abundant bodies in our yoga spaces? Dianne Bondy (she/her) shares about being mindful of the language we use around people in larger bodies, and how to hold space for them in a respectful, and welcoming way.
218: Body Positive Yoga with Gillian McCollum
What exactly is body positive yoga, and how can we create truly inclusive and accessible yoga spaces? Gillian McCollum (she/her) shares insights about body positive yoga, the challenges and mindset issues we may have around it, and more.
217: The Yoga of Trans* Affirmation with Avery Kalapa & Maygen Nicholson
How can yoga teachers help to create anti-oppression, inclusive yoga spaces? Avery Kalapa (they/them) and Maygen Nicholson (she/they) share insights from the trans and gender non-binary community about how yoga teachers can learn together and do better.
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216: Corporate Yoga [Part 2] with Samantha Harrison
Corporate Yoga Part 2 – Samantha Harrison (she/her) shares how going virtual has changed the corporate yoga space, the new opportunities available to yoga teachers, and more!
215: Corporate Yoga [Part 1] with Samantha Harrison
Have you ever wanted to teach corporate yoga, but weren’t sure where to start? Samantha Harrison (she/her) has some tips. She shares more about how to get corporate clients, the difference between yoga in a corporate setting vs. elsewhere, and more!
214: Yoga Class Bloopers with Shannon and Sinead
As yoga teachers, we’ve all had awkward, funny, embarrassing moments while teaching a class. Shannon Crow (she/her) and Sinead O’Connor (she/her) read out some stories shared by other Connected Yoga Teachers in the Facebook Group. Get ready for a laugh!
213: Work Life Balance with Dawn Vason
Is work-life balance a myth? Dawn Vason (she/her) has some practical tips around planning time for both life and work. She also shares insights on running a business while raising a family, dealing with parenting guilt, and finding balance in life.
212: Menopause Myths and Facts with Shirley Weir
Almost 50% of the world’s population will reach menopause, yet there is a lot of misconceptions surrounding this phase of life. Shirley Weir (she/her), Menopause Chick, busts some common myths and shares facts on perimenopause and menopause.
211: How to Draw Yoga Stick Figures with Eva-Lotta Lamm
Drawings can be a great way to plan yoga classes. Eva-Lotta Lamm (she/her) shares how you can use her unique system for drawing yoga stick figures to plan sequences, yoga flows and explains why visual tools are so powerful in learning!
210: The Future of Yoga with Amber Karnes
What does the future look like for yoga, and what does that mean for yoga teachers? Amber Karnes shares insights on teaching yoga online in the future, why online yoga may be more accessible for some, and how to navigate moving forward meaningfully.
209: Online Yoga Teacher Training with Jivana Heyman
Teaching yoga online is hard, but what about hosting conferences and teacher trainings? Jivana Heyman (he/his) talks about his experience moving everything online, including the entire Accessible Yoga Conference and his yoga teacher trainings.
208: Four Years of Podcasting with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast celebrates its 4th anniversary! Host Shannon Crow (she/her) answers questions inspired by listeners about why she started the podcast, getting sponsorship and challenges she faced, in this behind-the-scenes episode.
207: Biopsychosocial Model & Yoga with Carolyn Vandyken
The biopsychosocial model of care is a whole-person approach to health and wellness. Expert Carolyn Vandyken (she/her) explains how this framework relates to pain, movement, function. She also breaks down the science of pain in relation to yoga, and more!
206: Get More Private Yoga Clients with Megan Spears
Wondering how to get more private yoga students? Megan Spears (she/her) shares how she built up the confidence and knowledge to teach private yoga, and her unique marketing strategy that helped grow her business from 0 to 15 students!
205: Tech Guide for Online Yoga with Dominique Gauthier
Figuring out the tech and equipment to teach yoga online can be overwhelming. Dominique Gauthier (she/her) shares some of her tech challenges, the tips and tricks she used to overcome them, and her tech recommendations for teaching hybrid classes.
204: What to Charge for Online Yoga with Shannon Crow
Wondering what to charge for your yoga classes now that they’re online? Shannon Crow (she/her) shares more about the factors to consider in pricing your yoga offerings, including the perceived value of your classes, the hidden costs, and more.
203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten
How does your yoga inform your politics? Chara Caruthers (she/her) and Maria Kirsten (she/her) highlight the intersections of yoga and politics, and explain how the philosophies of yoga ties in to all aspects of our lives, including politics.
202: Yoga and Masks with Clare Kelley
Should we be wearing masks in yoga classes? There has been a lot of confusion on this topic, but Clare Kelley (she/her) shares valuable insights about risks, virus transmission, best practices for mask-wearing and safe distancing, and more.
201: Leaning Into Hope – Happy New Year with Shannon Crow
Happy new year! What a year 2020 has been. Shannon Crow (she/her) reflects on the challenges and accomplishments of the year, and challenges you to find inspiration in the small wins.
200: Practice, Parenting & Perfectionism with Judith Hanson Lasater & Lizzie Lasater
How does yoga relate to parenting, perfectionism and your own practice? Judith Hanson Lasater (she/her) and Lizzie Lasater (she/her) share from their unique perspective as a mother-daughter team about raising children, running a yoga business and more.
199: Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces Erin Ajayi
What does an inclusive yoga space look and feel like to our BIPOC students? Erin Ajayi (she/her) shares her experiences as a Black yoga student and gives suggestions on how yoga teachers, practitioners and studios can create more inclusive yoga spaces.
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198: Share Your Yoga Specialty with Megan Mulrine [Consultation Call]
How important is niching down for your yoga business? In this Consultation Call, Shannon helps Megan Mulrine dig into her true passion in yoga and how she can specialize to share that with more people, while creating a sustainable business.
197: How to Keep Your Studio Open with Nicole Blackwood
Through the pandemic, yoga studio owners have faced additional challenges. Nicole Blackwood (she/her) shares the story of how she realized she might need to close her yoga studio, and her efforts to keep it open through these challenging times.
BONUS: Yoga Teacher Conf – Dream Business
You are invited to the Yoga Teacher Conf happening on December 14, 2020. Shannon Crow is one of the many presenters that will be there. Let’s hang out online and talk about how you can create your dream yoga business.
196: 4 Steps to Attract Yoga Students with Steph Crowder
Looking to attract more yoga students? Steph Crowder (she/her) has an easy and actionable 4-step process that will turn your ideas into registrations. Steph also explains a big mistake business owners make in sales and tips to avoid it.
195: LGBTQ Awareness for Yoga Teachers with Tristan Katz
Tristan Katz (they/them) taks to Shannon about creating braver, safer and more inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ students in our community.
194: Bladder 101 for Yoga Teachers
What do we as yoga teachers need to understand about the bladder? So many of our students are dealing with urinary incontinence. Studies have shown the benefits that yoga and education can have. Today Shannon outlines why yoga is good for your bladder.
193: Pelvic Symmetry Sequence with Shannon Crow
Shannon shares a pelvic symmetry sequence that she has used for years as a yoga teacher and practitioner. It is one that Dr. Sinead Dufour adapted from a sequence that Cecile Rost, PT created. This sequence is often helpful for pelvic girdle pain.
192: Everyone Has a Pelvic Floor with Shannon Crow
All of your yoga students have a pelvic floor. Shannon Crow specializes in sharing Yoga for Pelvic Health. Today on the podcast she talks about the 5 functions of the pelvic floor and how yoga and physio can help those dealing with pelvic health issues.
191: Self-Care Tips to Fuel Your Business with Shunta Grant
Running a yoga business can be stressful and often self-care falls to the bottom of the list. Shunta Grant, creator of Best Today Brand, is a parent running three businesses. She shares how she fits it all in and how she makes self-care a top priority.
190: How to Create Guided Meditations with Kelly Smith
Yoga teacher, Kelly Smith, has created an entire business focused on guided meditations. She talks to us on the podcast about the benefits of meditation, how to write our own and how to record and share guided meditations with our yoga students online.
189: Your Movement Science is Racist with Jesal Parikh
Shannon talks to Jesal Parikh about racism in yoga and how appropriation and privilege show up in our movement science.
188: Effective Yoga Cues with Libby Hinsley
How do you cue effectively? Libby Hinsley talks to us about the importance of intention and reason for cues. We also talk about cueing for safety, the importance of cueing for beginners or those who are new to yoga, and how anatomy can inform your cueing.
187: How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training with Cecily Milne
Shannon talks to Cecily Milne of Yoga Detour about what makes an amazing Yoga Teacher Training experience.
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186: How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest [Part 2] with Kelly Glover
Kelly Glover is an expert in podcasting, pitches and media. She is the CEO of the Talent Squad, a podcast pitching company. Today, she talks to us about how to find the shows your target audience is listening to, and how to write an effective pitch.
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185: How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest [Part 1] with Shannon Crow
Being a guest on a podcast is a great way to showcase your offering or expertise. Seasoned podcasters Amanda Kingsmith, Mado Hesselink, and Amanda McKinney have tips on how to get booked on a podcast, from pitching to promotion.
184: Is Yoga Cultural Appropriation? with Shailla Vaidya
Is yoga cultural appropriation? Dr Shailla Vaidya tackles this complex question by sharing her own experiences with yoga in a Western context. She also talks about how we can share yoga respectfully, and honour its history, culture and traditions.
183: How to Plan a Productive Week with Shawn Radcliffe
How do you stay productive in your business? In this episode, Shannon talks to Shawn Radcliffe, a health and science writer and Yoga Instructor, who shares some tips on how to use a 15-minute planner to get organized and plan a productive week.
182: Yin Yoga vs Restorative Yoga with Nyk Danu
What is the difference between Yin and Restorative yoga? Today Nyk Danu, Yoga Therapist and Yin trainer, shares the similarities and differences. We talk about the number and length of poses, props and the intention and origin of each style of yoga.
181: Grow an Online Yoga Business with Nikki Naab-Levy
The COVID pandemic has drastically changed the world we live in. Many of us have had to make the leap to shift our businesses online and offer our yoga classes and offerings virtually. Today Nikki Naab-Levy shares tips on how to grow an online business.
180: Sticky Note Secret for More Students with Shannon Crow
Today on the podcast Shannon shares her sticky note secret to getting yoga students registered for your next offering. She walks you through the very simple and easy steps to figure out your minimum and maximum numbers and how to get students to sign up.
179: Get Confident with Video with Alicia Berruti
Video is a great way for us to connect with new yoga students, especially with how social media and physical distancing are these days.
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178: Tired of Social Media? [Consultation Call] with Devon Pelto
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by, and tired of, social media? If this is you, today’s episode with Devon Pelto is going to give you some ideas for how to deal with this. It is a live consultation call and we cover actionable steps when dealing with overwhelm.
177: How to Connect (aka Network) with Natalie Eckdahl
Do your friends and family know about the work that you do? When we learn to connect (network) it can really help us to grow our yoga business. Natalie Eckdahl shares actionable steps and strategies that will help us to connect to more yoga students.
BONUS: Anti-Racism & Yoga with Michelle Johnson
Today, in this bonus episode, we hear from Michelle Johnson on the topic of anti-racism and yoga. How we can, as yoga teachers (and studios), hold space for the conversations that need to happen? How can we move into the realm of social justice?
176: Email Marketing Strategy with Jessica Stansberry
Shannon talks to Jessica Stansberry, an expert in email marketing, about which email platform to use, how often to email your students and so much more.
175: Coping During a Crisis with Diane Liska
2020 has been a challenging year for many of us; in this espisode Diane Liska shares some brain science education, along with some coping strategies.
174: Time for a Break with Shannon Crow
Do you feel like it’s time for a break from your yoga business? Shannon shares the planned breaks she takes daily, weekly and monthly.
173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten
Shannon talk to Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten of the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, on the topics we sometimes shy away from – Social justice, anti-racism and politics in yoga.
172: Checking In with the Team During COVID-19
Shannon talks to her team members around the world about how they are coping during the COVID-19 global pandemic. This series of interviews was recorded back at the end of April 2020, and we get a glimpse into the lives of the people who make The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast and community possible.
171: Pelvic Health & Movement Goals with Antony Lo
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 171: Pelvic Health & Movement Goals with Antony Lo Description: When people are experiencing pelvic health issues, they may be told to give up exercise or that certain movements are not appropriate or suitable for them to do....
171: Pelvic Health & Movement Goals with Antony Lo
Today Shannon talks to Antony Lo, a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic health and helping those who love to move and do CrossFit.
170: Is this Movement Safe? with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 170: Is this Movement Safe? with Shannon Crow Description: A question that comes up time and time again, both from yoga students and teachers, especially those dealing with pelvic health issues such as lower back pain, urinary...
170: Is this Movement Safe? with Shannon Crow
In this episode Shannon covers the four questions she uses to determine how to make any movement safe for a yoga student.
169: Integrating Pelvic Health into Yoga with Shannon Crow & Mado Hesselink
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 169: Integrating Pelvic Health into Yoga with Shannon Crow & Mado Hesselink Description: Lots of people who do yoga may be dealing with pelvic health issues, but there has traditionally been very little focus on integrating...
169: Integrating Pelvic Health into Yoga with Shannon Crow & Mado Hesselink
Today Shannon talks to Mado Hesselink of the Yoga Teacher Resource podcast about how she integrates pelvic health and yoga.
168: Social Media Marketing Strategy with Andrea Jones
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 168: Social Media Marketing Strategy with Andrea Jones Description: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Twitter, … With all these social media platforms available, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one to be...
168: Social Media Marketing Strategy with Andrea Jones
Do you have a social media marketing strategy? Andrea Jones helps us to see how simple this can be with 5 content pillars and 1 social media channel.
167: How to Make a Recruiting Plan with Reneé Clair
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 167: How to Make a Recruiting Plan with Reneé Clair Description: One of the best parts of growing your team is that it frees you up to have more time to work on the parts of your business that you love. However, it can be tricky...
167: How to Make a Recruiting Plan with Reneé Clair
Reneé Clair walks us through her step-by-step recruiting process that yoga teachers can use when they are ready to hire. She also shares tips to get hired.
166: When & How to Hire a VA (virtual assistant) with Sandra Booker
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 166: When & How to Hire a VA (virtual assistant) with Sandra Booker Description: Running a yoga business is more than just teaching yoga classes. From scheduling and collecting payments, to sales and marketing, to promotion and...
166: When & How to Hire a VA (virtual assistant) with Sandra Booker
Sandra Booker talks with us about how and when to hire a VA (virtual assistant). She covers how to pass tasks over, how much to pay and much more.
165: Offer Online Yoga Masterclass with Shannon Crow & Amanda McKinney
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 165: Offer Online Yoga Masterclass with Shannon Crow & Amanda McKinney Description: Living in this crisis state of the global COVID-19 pandemic is becoming our new normal, and as yoga teachers, we are all trying to adapt. More...
165: Offer Online Yoga Masterclass with Shannon Crow & Amanda McKinney
Amanda McKinney and Shannon Crow share a masterclass they did for yoga teachers wanting to offer their yoga online during covid-19.
164: Deepen Your Yoga Practice with Barrie Risman
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 164: Deepen Your Yoga Practice with Barrie Risman Description: As yoga teachers, how can we deepen our own yoga practice so that we can teach from a place of authenticity? In between juggling our many commitments and...
164: Deepen Your Yoga Practice with Barrie Risman
Barrie Risman talks about how to deepen your yoga practice and how this has been the key to her yoga business growth and sustainability.
163: Collective Yoga Studio Model with Jenifer Parker
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 163: Collective Yoga Studio Model with Jenifer Parker Yoga studios are run in many different ways, from a single owner who may or may not be a yoga teacher, to partnerships between different yoga teachers, and even franchises. On...
163: Collective Yoga Studio Model with Jenifer Parker
Jenifer Parker shares how a collective studio model is an option we can look at to divide the work between yoga teachers, even without a studio location.
162: Fill Your Yoga Workshop with Mado Hesselink
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 162: Fill Your Yoga Workshop with Mado Hesselink Description: Have you ever struggled to put on a yoga workshop? Maybe you’re hesitant to put on a yoga workshop because you’re worried about how to fill it. Perhaps you're excited to...
162: Fill Your Yoga Workshop with Mado Hesselink
Mado Hesselink covers how to know when you are ready to offer a workshop, the four categories of workshops and how to fill them.
161: Get Your Yoga Online in 48 Hours with Jennie MacGoy
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 161: Get Your Yoga Online in 48 Hours with Jennie MacGoy Description: The situation with COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that is spreading quickly across the world, is rapidly changing. Many places are on complete lockdown, with...
161: Get Your Yoga Online in 48 Hours with Jennie MacGoy
Jennie MacGoy acted quickly to get her yoga classes online (using Zoom) when the schools in her area closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
160: Milestones of My Yoga Business with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 160: Milestones of My Yoga Business with Shannon Crow Description: Where were you when you first began your business, and where are you now? Looking back on your journey as an entrepreneur and business owner is a great reflection...
160: Milestones of My Yoga Business with Shannon Crow
Isabel sent in a question that became a full podcast episode. She asked Shannon to share the milestones of her yoga business.
BONUS: Checking In During COVID-19
I wanted to check in with all of you today and tell you about what we are working on to support you. There is a free masterclass to help you to take your yoga online. I also wanted to share why we are self-isolating now in our home....
Checking In During COVID-19
I wanted to check in and see how you are doing with everything we are facing now with COVID-19. I want to find out how I can support you.
159: Mindful Touch and Yoga with Tiffany Ryan & Katherine Parker
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 159: Mindful Touch and Yoga with Tiffany Ryan & Katherine Parker Description: Do you incorporate touch into your yoga classes? Or do you enjoy touch in your classes but aren’t sure how to go about introducing it in your...
159: Mindful Touch and Yoga with Tiffany Ryan & Katherine Parker
Tiffany and Katherine, founders of Yomassage, share how they created a unique niche offering that combines yoga with therapeutic touch.
158: Yoga Nidra with Kaya Mindlin
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 158: Yoga Nidra with Kaya Mindlin Description: Something that is said to be as old as yoga itself, but which is less well-known and not as widely practiced is yoga nidra. Sometimes described as “yogic sleep”, yoga nidra can be a...
158: Yoga Nidra with Kaya Mindlin
Kaya Mindlin talks to us about the importance of sleep, what Yoga Nidra is (and is not), how we can aid our students in relaxation (savasana).
157: Horse Wisdom Yoga with Fotini Chandrika Walton
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 157: Horse Wisdom Yoga with Fotini Chandrika Walton Description: You may have noticed that there has been a trend in recent years surrounding yoga and animals - puppy yoga, cat yoga and even goat yoga. These are variations of yoga...
157: Horse Wisdom Yoga with Fotini Chandrika Walton
Fotini Walton is the founder of Horse Wisdom Yoga®. This episode highlights how yoga can be weaved with a person’s passion to create a unique offering.
156: Define Your Brand with Rachael Kay Albers
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 156: Define Your Brand with Rachael Kay Albers Description: What is your brand? Hint, it’s not just about the colors or images on your website. Figuring out what your brand is all about can be confusing, and it can be hard to think...
156: Define Your Brand with Rachael Kay Albers
How do you define your brand as a yoga teacher? Racheal Kay Albers talks to us abouthow to specialize (yes niche work) and stand out way beyond a logo.
155: Yoga Teacher Q&A with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 155: Yoga Teacher Q&A with Shannon Crow Description: This podcast was created to serve you, and to help you connect to information and feel supported as you navigate being a yoga teacher and an entrepreneur. On this special...
155: Yoga Teacher Q&A with Shannon Crow
In this special question and answer episode, Courtney Butler-Robinson asks how Shannon avoids burnout. Jessica Saunders asks about taking yoga online.
154: Bookkeeping for Yoga Teachers with Kelly Christian
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 154: Bookkeeping for Yoga Teachers with Kelly Christian Description: It’s the middle of the tax season in the US and Canada, and it can be intimidating to think about getting your books in order, filing your taxes correctly, or...
154: Bookkeeping for Yoga Teachers with Kelly Christian
How can we be prepared for tax time? Kelly Christian, a professional bookkeeper and tax preparer shares what we need to know as yoga teachers.
153: Licensing a Yoga Teacher Training with Aruna Kathy Humphrys & Claire Matthews
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 153: Licensing a Yoga Teacher Training with Aruna Kathy Humphrys & Claire Matthews Description: As our yoga business grows and expands, one of the things that we may consider offering is yoga teacher training programs....
153: Licensing a Yoga Teacher Training with Aruna Kathy Humphrys and Claire Matthews
Have you thought of creating a yoga teacher training? Aruna and Claire share how they created a YTT and then licensed it to other yoga teachers.
152: Simplifying Facebook Ads with Claire Pelletreau
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 152: Simplifying Facebook Ads with Claire Pelletreau Description: Facebook ads can be an incredibly powerful tool, if done well, but it can be tricky to navigate. What kinds of ads are effective? How can you target your audience...
152: Simplifying Facebook Ads with Claire Pelletreau
Claire Pelletreau shares how to use Facebook ads when you are wanting to share your yoga offering whether you hire it out or DIY it.
151: Male Pelvic Health & Yoga with Dr. Susie Gronski
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 151: Male Pelvic Health & Yoga with Dr. Susie Gronski Description: Pelvic health is a recurring topic on this podcast, but most of the time, it is about pelvic health in general or particular to female-bodied people. However,...
151: Male Pelvic Health & Yoga with Dr. Susie Gronski
Susie Gronski is a doctor of physical therapy as well as a yoga teacher. In today’s podcast, she talks to us about male pelvic health, yoga and much more.
150: Start a Membership Site with Amanda McKinney
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 150: Start a Membership Site with Amanda McKinney Description: Have you been thinking about starting a membership site? Perhaps you’ve heard of membership sites and you’re wondering how you can start one as a yoga teacher. Shannon...
150: Start a Membership Site with Amanda McKinney
Amanda McKinney and Shannon Crow share a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to start a membership site and how yoga teachers could do the same.
149: Yoga for Anxiety with Amanda Whiting
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 149: Yoga for Anxiety with Amanda Whiting Description: Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in the world, with almost 300 million people globally dealing with an anxiety disorder. This means there is a...
149: Yoga for Anxiety with Amanda Whiting
Many yoga students are dealing with anxiety. They hear how beneficial yoga can be for the nervous system. Amanda Whiting specializes in yoga for anxiety.
148: Stress Incontinence and Yoga with Melissa Dessaulles
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 148: Stress Incontinence and Yoga with Melissa Dessaulles Description: Something that affects 33 million Americans, 3.3 million Canadians and almost 400 million people worldwide is a topic a lot of people aren't talking about -...
148: Stress Incontinence and Yoga with Melissa Dessaulles
Melissa Dessaulles explains the difference between stress and urge incontinence, and how yoga and physiotherapy can help in addressing some of these issues.
147: Core Strength Myths & Cues with Lauren Ohayon
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 147: Core Myths with Lauren Ohayon Description: At some point, either as a student or teacher, we have heard the phrase "engage your core". Some people are even conditioned to think that they should do this all the time! In...
147: Core Strength Myths & Cues with Lauren Ohayon
When we are told to engage or strengthen the core in a yoga class – what does that mean exactly? Lauren Ohayen covers core myths and cues.
146: How to Empower Your Yoga Students with Yonnie Fung
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 146: How to Empower Your Yoga Students with Yonnie Fung Description: As yoga teachers, we want our classrooms to be safe spaces that empower our students and maximise their choice, but this may not always be the case. People may...
146: How to Empower Your Yoga Students with Yonnie Fung
Yonnie Fung talks to us about how to create safe, inclusive and ethical spaces that empower our yoga students and maximize their choice.
145: Before You Open a Yoga Studio with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 145: Before You Open a Yoga Studio with Shannon Crow Description: Have you always dreamed of opening your own yoga studio? Or are you tired of never being able to set your schedule exactly how you want it, and think that opening...
145: Before You Open a Yoga Studio with Shannon Crow
Before you open a yoga studio, here are some things to consider. Shannon Crow talks about the various studio business models and questions to ask yourself.
144: Get More Website Visitors with SEO with Meg Casebolt
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 144: Get More Website Visitors with SEO with Meg Casebolt Description: These days, it has become a necessity for any business, including yoga businesses, to have a website. However, it's not enough to just have a website. We...
144: Get More Website Visitors with SEO with Meg Casebolt
Today we talk with Meg Casebolt about websites, google search and SEO. She shares how to get our website found by people who are looking for what we offer.
143: Should I Start a Non-Profit? with Jessica Kinsey
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 143: Should I Start a Non-Profit? with Jessica Kinsey Description: In your journey of starting your yoga business, you may have asked yourself, “Should I start a nonprofit or for-profit?” There are certain differences between...
143: Should I Start a Non-Profit? with Jessica Kinsey
Have you thought of starting a non-profit yoga business as a way to give back to the community? Jessica Kinsey walks us through the questions to ask first.
142: Living the Sutras with Kelly DiNardo
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 142: Living the Sutras with Kelly DiNardo Description: The Yoga Sutras are an essential framework in yoga, but the reality is that it can be difficult to incorporate the sutras into our teachings, our own practice of yoga, or...
142: Living the Sutras with Kelly DiNardo
Today on the podcast, Kelly DiNardo shares how we can incorporate the sutras into our daily lives, teachings and into our own yoga practice.
141: Let’s Talk Money with Katie Brauer
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 141: Let's Talk Money with Katie Brauer Description: Part of being an entrepreneur and business owner is dealing with our money mindset. Money is an essential part of our business, and whether you love it or you hate it, you need...
141: Let’s Talk Money with Katie Brauer
Money is an essential part of our yoga business, and whether you love it or you hate it, you need to embrace it and cultivate that relationship.
140: Plan Your Yoga Workshop with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 140: Plan Your Yoga Workshop with Shannon Crow Description: So you want to plan a workshop, but where do you begin? Before you get into the nitty gritty details of what yoga poses you are going to be teaching, or what music you...
140: Plan Your Yoga Workshop with Shannon Crow
Planning a yoga workshop? Shannon Crow outlines the seven steps that will help you to choose your topic, title, price, audience and marketing plan.
139: Grow Your Yoga Business via Email with Tarzan Kay
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 139: Grow Your Yoga Business via Email with Tarzan Kay Description: What do emails have to do with increasing your income as a yoga teacher? With the right strategy, it can be an amazing tool to connect with your yoga students in...
139: Grow Your Yoga Business via Email with Tarzan Kay
How can email increase your income as a yoga teacher? Tarzan Kay talks about how to email your yoga students to grow your yoga business.
138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman Description: What does it mean to make yoga accessible to everyone? Yoga goes beyond just asana, so what does it really mean? Jivana Heyman is one of the frontrunners of...
138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman
What does it mean to make yoga accessible to everyone? Yoga goes beyond just asana, so what does it really mean? Jivana Heyman shares his thoughts on this.
137: Yoga and Brain Injuries with Ann Green
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 137: Yoga and Brain Injuries with Ann Green Description: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a condition that is far more prevalent than we might think. An estimated 69 million people worldwide suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries...
137: Yoga and Brain Injuries with Ann Green
Ann Green is a yoga teacher and athlete who has had multiple concussions. She shares how she created yoga specific for people dealing with brain injuries.
136: Yoga for Teens & Tweens with Karen Pascoe
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 136: Yoga for Teens & Tweens with Karen Pascoe Description: Tweens and teengagers can be a difficult audience to reach. They are changing physically, mentally, and emotionally, and that comes with a whole different set of...
136: Yoga for Teens & Tweens with Karen Pascoe
Dr. Karen Pascoe is a psychologist and a yoga teacher, who specializes in teaching yoga to teens and tweens. If you teach to this age group, have teenagers or if you have ever wondered how to teach yoga to teens or tweens – this episode is for you.
135: How to Modify for the Prenatal Student with Rena Wren
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 135: How to Modify for the Prenatal Student with Rena Wren Description: When teaching prenatal yoga, or pregnant students, what are the poses you should avoid? Can you teach twists, inversions or front extensions? What are some...
135: How to Modify for the Prenatal Student with Rena Wren
How can we modify a yoga class for the prenatal yoga student? Rena Wren, MamaNurture Prenatal Yoga lead trainer, and Shannon Crow share our list of poses that are contraindicated for the prenatal yoga students along with the variations and modifications that we use.
134: Pelvic Health for Pregnancy & Beyond with Julie Wiebe
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 134: Pelvic Health for Pregnancy & Beyond with Julie Wiebe Description: What is the recovery time after birth for prenatal yoga students? What are some things to consider in the recovery of postnatal students looking to get...
134: Pelvic Health for Pregnancy & Beyond with Julie Wiebe
Julie Wiebe talks to us about pelvic health during pregnancy, birth and beyond. She talks about how yoga teachers can use breath and movement to help our students in their recovery postnatally.
133: Yoga for Painful Sex with Casie Danenhauer
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 133: Yoga for Painful Sex with Casie Danenhauer Description: How is the health of your pelvic floor is related to sexual dysfunction and painful sex? This is a topic that many of us find uncomfortable to talk about, but that a...
133: Yoga for Painful Sex with Casie Danenhauer
Casie Danenhauer is a physical therapist and yoga teacher. She talks about painful sex and how we can use yoga, breathing, and meditation. She also talks about how well all of this integrates with physical therapy.
132: Marketing to Increase Private Bookings with Amanda Mays [Consultation Call]
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 132: Marketing to Increase Private Bookings with Amanda Mays Description: How can you market your yoga business without seeming pushy or salesy? What kind of strategies can you use to attract your ideal client? Amanda Mays joins...
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132: Marketing to Increase Private Bookings with Amanda Mays [Consultation Call]
Today’s episode is a very special consultation call with Amanda Mays. Amanda is a mother of 6, a writer and a yoga teacher. She is busy and at the same time, she wants to build and market her 1:1 yoga business. Thank you so much for sharing Amanda.
131: How I Structure Private Yoga with Shannon Crow
This episode is all about something Shannon often gets asked - the nitty-gritty details of how to teach private yoga. It can feel intimidating, and you may not know where to start or how to structure a private yoga session with a student. Shannon dives into exactly...
131: How I Structure Private Yoga with Shannon Crow
Shannon shares the details that go into her private yoga classes. She covers scheduling, pricing, policies, waivers, flow, homework, follow up and much more. If you have been thinking of teaching private yoga classes – this episode is designed for you.
130: Make a Profit Teaching Private Yoga with Emily Sussell
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 130: Make a Profit Teaching Private Yoga with Emily Sussell Description: Can you make a good living teaching yoga? A lot of us yoga teachers struggle with money mindset - we don’t like to talk about making profits, or think about...
130: Make a Profit Teaching Private Yoga with Emily Sussell
Emily Sussell believes that all yoga teachers can teach private yoga and earn a very good living from that. Today on the podcast, she talks to us about setting prices, mindset, websites, branding, SEO and much more.
129: Pelvic Floor 101 with Marie-Josée Forget
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 129: Pelvic Floor 101 with Marie-Josée Forget Description: This episode is on one of Shannon’s favorite topics - pelvic health. It is one of the crucial parts of our body that plays many functions in our daily lives, but gets...
129: Pelvic Floor 101 with Marie-Josée Forget
Marie-Josée Forget talks to us about the anatomy, physiology, and function of the pelvic floor. She talks about a weak versus tense pelvic floor and gives her thoughts on Kegels. MJ covers so much information about pelvic health in this episode.
128: Ayurveda, Doshas & Yoga with Angela Glaz
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 128: Ayurveda, Doshas & Yoga with Angela Glaz Description: This episode is all about reconnecting the sister sciences, yoga and Ayurveda. We all learn about Ayurveda in out Yoga Teacher Trainings at some level, but a lot of...
128: Ayurveda, Doshas & Yoga with Angela Glaz
Angela Glaz talks about how we can reconnect the sister sciences, Yoga and Ayurveda. She shares how we can teach a general yoga class about the doshas, and also, how understanding your own dosha can help you thrive in your teaching and yoga business.
127: Let Nature Theme Your Classes with Alee Link
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 127: Let Nature Theme Your Classes with Alee Link Description: Do you create your classes around a certain theme? Or have you been a part of a class where every pose and transition was intentional and flowed, and it left you...
127: Let Nature Theme Your Classes with Alee Link
So often yoga teachers ask about choosing a theme and sequence while planning yoga classes. Alee Link talks to us today about a very simple solution. Use nature to theme your classes. This way every transition and every pose is intentional.
Bonus: New Standards for Yoga Schools with Shannon Roche of Yoga Alliance
We have heard from a lot of yoga teachers in the last few weeks regarding the new standards released by Yoga Alliance. In this bonus podcast episode, Shannon Roche explains what this means for both yoga teachers and schools. Links mentioned:...
New Standards for Yoga Schools with Shannon Roche
We have heard from a lot of yoga teachers in the last few weeks regarding the new standards released by Yoga Alliance. In this bonus episode, Shannon Roche explains what this means for both yoga teachers and schools.
126: Body Mindful Yoga with Jennifer Kreatsoulas
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 126: Body Mindful Yoga with Jennifer Kreatsoulas Description: This episode deals with a topic that impacts so many of us and our students: body image and making peace with the bodies we have. In the USA, up to 30 million people...
126: Body Mindful Yoga with Jennifer Kreatsoulas
Our body mindful yoga episode deals with a topic that impacts so many of us and our students: body image and making peace with the bodies we have. Yoga can be a powerful tool to navigate the daily challenges of recovery from eating disorders, or even to help people accept their bodies.
125: How to Get Unstuck with Shira Gura
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 125: How to Get Unstuck with Shira Gura Description: Do you encounter a feeling of being stuck, as a business owner, or even in your own personal life? You feel like you can’t move forward, you can’t make a decision, and you may...
125: How to Get Unstuck with Shira Gura
This is such an informative episode with valuable tips and actions you can take immediately to get unstuck in your business or relationships, and to help others in your life get unstuck with things they’re struggling with.
124: Enneagram for Yoga Entrepreneurs with Sarajane Case
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 124: Enneagram for Yoga Entrepreneurs with Sarajane Case Description: How much does your personality type influence how you share yoga and run your business? What traits or qualities might your students display, depending on...
124: Enneagram for Yoga Entrepreneurs with Sarajane Case
Sarajane Case, founder of Enneagram & Coffee, shares how we can use the Enneagram assessment to embrace our unique qualities, harnessing the information for life and business. Sarajane talks about what it was like to have an Instagram account go viral.
123: Habits for Health & Business with James Clear
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 123: Habits for Health & Business with James Clear Description: How do you cultivate good habits that improve your life, and break bad habits that hold you back? On this episode, James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, reveals...
123: Habits for Health & Business with James Clear
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, reveals more about why habits are so crucial to your success and how to create, change and break habits that impact your business and life.
122: Productivity for Yoga Teachers with Amber De La Garza
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 122: Productivity for Yoga Teachers with Amber De La Garza Description: Are you struggling with productivity and finding enough time to do all the things? On this episode, Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, shares...
122: Productivity for Yoga Teachers with Amber De La Garza
Are you struggling with productivity and finding enough time to do all the things? On this episode, Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, shares strategies to help you become more productive and achieve your business goals.
121: Yoga for Pelvic Health with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 121: Yoga for Pelvic Health with Shannon Crow Description: Why is yoga such an amazing gift for pelvic health? How does knowing this information and using it change the way we practice and teach yoga? In this episode, Shannon...
121: Yoga for Pelvic Health with Shannon Crow
Shannon reveals her own personal experiences of going through three pregnancies and births with no idea about pelvic health, and how finding out more about the topic ignited her passion in the topic. She talks more about the four key elements of yoga for pelvic health – breath, alignment, movement and information – and why yoga makes such a difference.
120: Teach Private Yoga Online with Yael Oppenheim
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 120: Teach Private Yoga Online with Yael Oppenheim Description: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to teach yoga online, live, in a virtual class via video chat with a student? We’re all using technology in a variety...
120: Teach Private Yoga Online with Yael Oppenheim
Yael explains the business model to teach private yoga online, some of the challenges and the benefits of using FitMyTime for both teachers and students.
119: Travel and Teach Yoga with Eva Hamilton
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 119: Travel and Teach Yoga with Eva Hamilton Description: Have you dreamed of teaching yoga while you travel?? How can you create a feasible yoga business teaching yoga while traveling? If these questions have ever crossed your...
119: Travel and Teach Yoga with Eva Hamilton
Teaching yoga while traveling the world sounds glamorous and amazing, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Eva opens up about her own struggles with anxiety, and how she found her way to a path of teaching yoga while traveling.
118: Planning a Yoga Conference with Allison Rissel
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 118: Planning a Yoga Conference with Allison Rissel Description: If you’ve ever attended a yoga conference, you can imagine how much time, money and effort goes into it. But how do you get started planning, marketing and...
118: Planning a Yoga Conference with Allison Rissel
On this episode, Allison reveals all the things that go on behind-the-scenes in planning and executing a yoga conference. From the schedule of events at the conference, to marketing strategies to promote and advertise the conference, to hard lessons learned along the way – Allison shares all her insight and experience.
117: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 2)
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 116: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 2) Description: How important is communication and language when working with yoga students, especially those who are dealing with persistent (chronic) pain? The answer is - extremely. We...
117: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 2)
This week, Shannon and Shelly discuss the importance of self-compassion and the language we can use around that, as well ashow we can make yoga “safe” – both by creating safe spaces and through the use of our language.
116: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 1)
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 116: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 1) Description: When people turn to yoga in search of healing, they often carry with them a lot of pain. As yoga teachers, it can be challenging and frustrating to know which words to...
116: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 1)
Shannon and Shelly discuss the concepts of pain and some of the science behind pain (hint: it’s not a ‘thing’, it’s a phenomenon and an experience!). When guiding a yoga class, some words we use innocently may either be empowering or triggering – Shelly shares more about some words to avoid, and her suggestions for alternatives.
115: The Polyvagal Theory and Yoga with Dr. Ginger Garner
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 115: The Polyvagal Theory and Yoga with Dr. Ginger Garner Description: We all know that communication and language are important in a yoga class. But it’s not just about giving instructions and guidance about breathing or poses -...
115: The Polyvagal Theory and Yoga with Dr. Ginger Garner
The polyvagal theory, the wandering nerve, the use of sound, music, cues and communication in a yoga class, chronic pain – Shannon and Dr. Garner dive deep into these topics and more. Dr. Garner shares examples from her multi-decade career about the use of polyvagal theory in treating chronic pain, and highlights some tools yoga teachers can put into practice in their own classes.
114: Compassion Fatigue with Diane Liska
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 114: Compassion Fatigue with Diane Liska Description: As yoga teachers, we come across people who come to yoga in search of healing, and we help to guide their experience and help them in their healing process. But this can take...
114: Compassion Fatigue with Diane Liska
As yoga teachers, we come across people who come to yoga in search of healing. We help guide their experience and help them in their healing process, but this can take a toll on us that leads to burnout and compassion fatigue over time. Diane Liska has strategies for how best to develop resilience to compassion fatigue and evolve in our own professional practice.
113: Pinterest to Promote Your Yoga with Kate Ahl
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 113: Pinterest to Promote Your Yoga with Kate Ahl Description: How important is Pinterest to your yoga business? If you’re like some of our yoga teachers, a significant portion of your website traffic may be coming from Pinterest -...
113: Pinterest to Promote Your Yoga with Kate Ahl
Kate Ahl shares how we can use Pinterest to grow our yoga business. We cover how often to pin, organizing boards, what font and images to use, and more.
112: Niche Down to Market Your Yoga with Amanda McKinney
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 112: Niche Down to Market Your Yoga with Amanda McKinney Description: Picking a niche is something that can be scary to a lot of us. Particularly as yoga teachers who believe that yoga is for everyone and that we can help...
112: Niche Down to Market Your Yoga with Amanda McKinney
Have you ever thought that specializing is the best way for you to bring yoga to more people? Amanda McKinney is a Marketing Coach for Yoga Teachers, and on this episode, she explains exactly why niching down is the best way to market your yoga.
111: Teaching Children’s Yoga with Shakta Khalsa
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 111: Teaching Children's Yoga with Shakta Khalsa Description: Have you ever shared yoga with children? If you have, you might have realized that teaching yoga to adults, and sharing yoga with a room full of children are...
111: Teaching Children’s Yoga with Shakta Khalsa
Shakta Khalsa is a leading expert on children and yoga, and on this episode the “fairy godmother” of children’s yoga shares tips and strategies for teaching children’s yoga more effectively.
110: Create a Yoga Proposal Package with Lisa Zaehringer
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 110: Create a Yoga Proposal Package with Lisa Zaehringer Description: If you’ve ever wanted to share or promote a unique yoga class or workshop, I’m sure you have wondered how best to convey your offering to the yoga studio...
110: Create a Yoga Proposal Package with Lisa Zaehringer
If you’ve ever wanted to share or promote a unique yoga class or workshop, I’m sure you have wondered how best to convey your offering to the yoga studio owner, or even where to begin in reaching out to studios. Lisa Zaehringer, shares more about what goes into the yoga proposal packages she sends to yoga studios, as well as her 7-step process for reaching out to studios.
109: Attracting Clients with Your Message with Eman Zabi
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 109: Attracting Clients with Your Message with Eman Zabi Description: Your business is about you, but does your branding and website copy reflect who you are as a yoga teacher, and showcase your unique personality and voice? Eman...
109: Attracting Clients with Your Message with Eman Zabi
Your business is about you, but does your branding and website copy reflect who you are as a yoga teacher, and showcase your unique personality and voice? Eman helps business owners “put the personality back in your business” and she has some tips for you to get started doing the same.
108: Inclusive Language for Prenatal Yoga with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 108: Inclusive Language for Prenatal Yoga with Shannon Crow Description: How can we use inclusive language in a fertility, prenatal or postnatal yoga class so that our students feel heard, seen, accepted and welcome? This episode is...
108: Inclusive Language for Prenatal Yoga with Shannon Crow
Inclusive language is not something a lot of us think about or consider when we are teaching yoga. However, it is an important part of creating welcoming spaces where our students feel accepted and safe. This can be particularly complicated in a prenatal, postnatal, fertility, or baby & me yoga class.
107: Launch & Promote Your Yoga Offering with Abby Herman
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 107: Launch & Promote Your Yoga Offering with Abby Herman Description: Do you struggle with putting out content that connects you to your yoga students? Have you gotten overwhelmed about promoting your yoga offering - not knowing...
107: Launch & Promote Your Yoga Offering with Abby Herman
Do you struggle with putting out content that connects you to your yoga students? Have you gotten overwhelmed about promoting your yoga offering – not knowing where to start, which platform to choose, or even what to say? Abby Herman is just the expert you need to hear from about all things content-related.
106: Defining My Yoga Business Niche with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 106: Defining My Yoga Business Niche with Shannon Crow Description: What’s your yoga business niche? Do you share your yoga with everyone, or are you focusing in on your zone of genius? Even though she has been in the yoga industry...
106: Defining My Yoga Business Niche with Shannon Crow
What’s your yoga business niche? Do you share your yoga with everyone, or are you focusing in on your zone of genius? On this episode, Shannon shares her own process that helped her figure out her yoga business niche and has the insights you need to get started on yours.
105: Insurance for Yoga Teachers with Beth McVeigh
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 105: Insurance for Yoga Teachers with Beth McVeigh Description: As a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner, do you have insurance that protects you if a lawsuit arises? How much coverage is enough? Beth McVeigh, a specialist in liability...
105: Insurance for Yoga Teachers with Beth McVeigh
As a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner, do you have insurance that protects you if a lawsuit arises? How much coverage is enough? Beth McVeigh, a specialist in liability insurance for yoga instructors and yoga studio owners, joins Shannon, to shed light on the topic of insurance.
104: Legal Answers for Your Yoga Business with Saerin Ally Cho
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 104: Legal Answers for Your Yoga Business with Saerin Ally Cho Description: Should your yoga business be an LLC? Do you need to trademark your business name? What kind of permits and licenses do you need to legally run your yoga...
104: Legal Answers for Your Yoga Business with Saerin Ally Cho
Saerin, of Love Light Law, and Shannon tackle some of the confusing and complicated legal aspects and offer in depth legal answers for your yoga business.
103: Hiring and Nurturing Your Team with Shelli Warren
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 103: Hiring and Nurturing Your Team with Shelli Warren Description: Do you have a team supporting you in your business? Are you thinking about hiring, because some parts of your business seem just too overwhelming? Do you need help...
103: Hiring and Nurturing Your Team with Shelli Warren
Shelli Warren, Team and Leadership Coach, joins Shannon in the third episode of the 5-part mini-series, Yoga Studio Business 101. They share what it takes to build a successful team. Shelli draws on her years of corporate experience to help business owners grow, hire and nurture their teams alongside their businesses.
102: Mission Statements & Core Values with Steve Hart
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 102 Yoga Studio: Mission Statements & Core Values with Steve Hart Description: What does your yoga business stand for? Who are you serving? And what do you hope to achieve? Steve Hart, founder of Riffs Studio, joins Shannon in...
102: Mission Statements & Core Values with Steve Hart
The second of this 5-part mini-series, Shannon and Steve dive into the nitty gritty details of what it takes to build and run a successful yoga business.
101: What I Learned as a Yoga Studio Manager with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 101: What I Learned as a Yoga Studio Manager with Shannon Crow Description: What does it really take to run a successful yoga studio business? Join Shannon in the first of this 5-part mini-series, Yoga Studio Business 101, to find...
101: What I Learned as a Yoga Studio Manager with Shannon Crow
What does it really take to run a successful yoga studio business? What I learned as a yoga studio manager, part 1 of this 5-part mini series, explores different aspects of building and running a yoga studio business.
100: Cultivating a Community of Professional Peers with Linda Sparrowe
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 100: Cultivating a Community of Professional Peers with Linda Sparrowe Description: How can we, as yoga teachers, build and maintain a professional peer community? Whether it’s taking ownership of our yoga, overcoming isolation, or...
100: Cultivating a Community of Professional Peers with Linda Sparrowe
Building a community of professional peers. We discuss and provide insight into some of the difficult and uncomfortable topics affecting our yoga community.
099: Branding Your Yoga Website with Kali Edwards
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 099: Branding Your Yoga Website with Kali Edwards Description: Have you been wanting to design and launch a professional website for your yoga business but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you are struggling with clarifying and...
099: Branding Your Yoga Website with Kali Edwards
Struggling with branding your yoga website? Kali Edwards is the expert you need to hear from about how to establish and showcase your brand on your website.
098: Many Layers of Fascia with Gil Hedley
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 098: Many Layers of Fascia with Gil Hedley Description: How often have we said that we can’t do certain movements because of old age? What if that’s not a result of old age, but “fuzz” - a by-product of not enough movement in our...
098: Many Layers of Fascia with Gil Hedley
Many of us say that we can’t do certain movements because of old age? What if that’s not of old age, but “fuzz” – a by-product of not enough movement?
097: Focusing In On Your Niche [Consultation Call] with Susan Hopkinson
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 097: Focusing In On Your Niche [Consultation Call] with Susan Hopkinson Description: Do you have trouble finding your niche and communicating your unique offering as a yoga teacher to your audience? The niche work that you do in your...
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097: Focusing In On Your Niche [Consultation Call] with Susan Hopkinson
Susan Hopkinson has been a yoga teacher for over 20 years. She wants to offer more 1:1 yoga instead of group classes. We talk about focusing in on a niche.
096: How to Create a Yoga Practice Habit with Matt Kowald
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 096: How to Create a Yoga Practice Habit with Matt Kowald Description: How can you form a yoga practice habit? Do you want to do more in your yoga practice but find it hard to form a routine around it? Perhaps you’ve formed an...
096: How to Create a Yoga Practice Habit with Matt Kowald
Today on the podcast, Matt Kowald, co-author of the Yogis Journal talks about how yoga habits are created and how journaling can help.
095: Making a CEO Business Plan with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 095: Making a CEO Business Plan with Shannon Crow Description: Do you feel like the CEO of your yoga business now? If you don’t, you’re not alone. It is easy to get caught up in doing the “Worker Bee” activities and lose focus of the...
095: Making a CEO Business Plan with Shannon Crow
Shannon takes you through the steps in this CEO planning process that can help you plan for the future, both personally and professionally.
094: Instagram Content Strategy and Stories with Tyler McCall
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 94: Instagram Content Strategy and Stories with Tyler McCall Description: Are you on Instagram? How are you using Instagram as a yoga teacher to market and grow your yoga business with intention? Tyler McCall, social media...
094: Instagram Content Strategy and Stories with Tyler McCall
Tyler McCall is a social media marketer, strategist & coach for creatives. He explains how to use Instagram to generate profit in your business.
093: How to Build a Home Studio with Jo Stewart & Rane Bowen
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 093: How to Build a Home Studio with Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen Description: Have you thought of building a home-based studio? What does it really take to get a home yoga studio up and running? What are the challenges you might...
093: How to Build a Home Studio with Jo Stewart & Rane Bowen
Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen are yoga teachers who had a home studio and built a new one. Here they reveal the nitty, gritty details of what it takes.
092: Accessible Yoga Begins with Language with Kesse Hodge, Chantel Ehler and Katie Juelson
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 92: Accessible Yoga Language with Kesse, Chantel and Katie As yoga teachers, we’d all like to reach as many people as possible with our practice and share yoga with them. However, what we may not realize is that we may be...
092: Accessible Yoga Begins with Language with Elliot Kesse, Chantel Ehler and Katie Juelson
We’d all like to reach as many people as possible and share yoga with them. We may not realize how our language may be excluding or offending some people.
091: 100 Conversations with Yoga Teachers with Mado Hesselink
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 091: 100 Conversations with Yoga Teachers with Mado Hesselink Description: What would it be like to talk to 100 yoga teachers and find out what their challenges are, and what they've learned so far? When Mado Hesselink decided she...
091: 100 Conversations with Yoga Teachers with Mado Hesselink
Mado Hesselink interviewed 100 yoga teachers to discover teacher challenges and successes. This episode is about what she learned from those conversations.
090: Teaching Baby & Me Yoga with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 090: Teaching Baby and Me Yoga with Shannon Crow Description: How can a yoga niche help to grow a profitable and sustainable yoga business? In this episode, Shannon shares about a popular area of yoga - Baby and Me yoga, and how...
090: Teaching Baby & Me Yoga with Shannon Crow
How can a yoga niche help to grow a profitable and sustainable yoga business? Baby and Me Yoga can be a niche to build your yoga business.
089: Yoga for Stress Management with Courtney Butler-Robinson
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 089: Yoga for Stress Management with Courtney Butler-Robinson Description: You can’t deny it - we live in a stressful world. Everyone knows yoga is useful when it comes to stress management, but Courtney Butler-Robinson has...
089: Yoga for Stress Management with Courtney Butler-Robinson
Yoga for stress management. Courtney Butler-Robinson has focused her practice exclusively around dealing with stress and more specifically, heart health.
088: Creating Professional Yoga Videos with Kira Sloane
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 088: Creating Professional Yoga Videos with Kira Sloane Description: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could connect with your yoga students in the comfort of their own home? With Yoga Anytime, Kira Sloane not only teaches yoga...
088: Creating Professional Yoga Videos with Kira Sloane
Kira Sloane helps yoga teachers to share yoga via professional videos on YogaAnytime. Today on the podcast Kira shares her tips for online yoga videos.
087: Yoga for Fertility with Beth Heller
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 087: Yoga for Fertility with Beth Heller The journey of infertility is a difficult one. Beth Heller joins Shannon on this episode to share her own story and experiences with infertility, and how that led her to become the...
087: Yoga for Fertility with Beth Heller
Today on the podcast, we meet Beth Heller, co-founder of Pulling Down the Moon and yoga teacher who specializes in yoga for fertility.
086: Live Video for Yoga Teachers with Ian Gray
Live video is taking the online world by storm, and it’s not a trend is going away soon. How can yoga teachers get on board and harness the power of video? Ian Gray of Seriously Social has tips, strategies, and advice on how you can use live video as a yoga teacher...
086: Live Video for Yoga Teachers with Ian Gray
Ian Gray of Seriously Social has tips, strategies and advice on how you can use live video as a yoga teacher to share video content.
085: A Discussion About Hands-On Assists with Amanda Kingsmith & Shannon Crow
085: A Discussion About Hands-On Assists with Amanda Kingsmith and Shannon Crow Do you offer your students hands-on assists or adjustments or do you steer clear of touch in a yoga class? Amanda Kingsmith invited Shannon back on the M.B.OM podcast to talk about...
085: A Discussion About Hands-On Assists with Amanda Kingsmith
Canadian yoga teachers and podcasters, Shannon Crow and Amanda Kingsmith shara a discussion about hands-on assists (sometimes called adjustments).
084: Yoga for Scoliosis with Christine Jaureguiberry
084: Yoga for Scoliosis with Christine Jaureguiberry Christine Jaureguiberry has niched down over the years as a yoga teacher. She now works mostly with individuals who have scoliosis. This is fueled by her own love of yoga. At the age of five, Christine was...
084: Yoga for Scoliosis with Christine Jaureguiberry
Christine Jaureguiberry shares how she was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 5 and how yoga helped her to feel more in control of her own well-being.
083: Instagram for Your Yoga Business with Daniel McIntire
083: Instagram for Yoga Teachers with Daniel McIntire As a yoga teacher have you thought about creating an Instagram account? Do you already have an Instagram presence and wonder if you’re on the right path? Have you thought about creating a separate account for...
083: Instagram for Your Yoga Business with Daniel McIntire
Daniel McIntire shares how he grew his Instagram audience to over 25K followers and the tips and tricks he has learned along the way.
082: Yoga and Fibromyalgia with Pamela Crane
082: Yoga and Fibromyalgia with Pamela Crane We are so grateful to welcome Pamela Crane, a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT) who is currently working towards her Masters in Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health....
082: Yoga and Fibromyalgia with Pamela Crane
Today we meet Pamela Crane, who suffered for years with fibromyalgia, persistent pain, anxiety, and depression and how yoga literally saved her life.
081: Set Up to Teach Private Yoga [Consultation Call] with Stephanie Brunson
081: Set-Up to Teach Private Yoga [Consultation Call] with Stephanie Brunson Do you or have you considered teaching private yoga classes as a way to set up or grow a yoga business? If so, this episode is for you! Shannon shares a consultation call with the kind...
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081: Set Up to Teach Private Yoga [Consultation Call] with Stephanie Brunson
Stephanie Brunson is a yoga teacher who reached out because she wanted to start offering private yoga classes. She just didn’t know where to begin.
080: Yoga & Endometriosis [Part 2] with Dustienne Miller
080: Yoga and Endometriosis [Part 2] with Dustienne Miller In part 2 of our 2-part series on endometriosis, Shannon asked yoga teacher and physical therapist Dustienne Miller to share her knowledge and experience working with clients with this chronic illness. ...
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080: Yoga & Endometriosis [Part 2] with Dustienne Miller
Dustienne Miller is a physical therapist and yoga teacher who specializes in helping women to relieve pelvic pain, specifically endometriosis.
079: Yoga & Endometriosis [Part 1] with Kimberly Castello
079: Yoga and Endometriosis with Kimberly Castello [Part 1] In part 1 of a 2-part series on endometriosis, we welcome Kimberly Castello, a certified Yoga Therapist who completed her Clinical Internship with the Simms Mann Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles,...
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079: Yoga and Endometriosis [Part 1] with Kimberly Castello
Kimberly Castello is a yoga therapist, who helps people who are dealing with persistent pain, endometriosis, chronic fatigue and illness.
078: Creating an Online Yoga Studio with Brea Johnson
078: Creating an Online Studio with Brea Johnson Brea Johnson has over 16 years of yoga teaching under her belt and has recently ventured into the world of online teaching. Finding herself tired of the class grind she refined what and how she teaches and in doing,...
078: Creating an Online Yoga Studio with Brea Johnson
In today’s podcast, Brea shares her experience with creating her online yoga studio. Hosting platforms and equipment suggestions are also discussed.
077: Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) with Helena Spears
077: Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) with Helena Spears Shannon met Helena Spears through a discussion in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group about interstitial cystitis. Upon graduating from her 200-hour yoga teacher training, Helena turned...
077: Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) with Helena Spears
Today we meet Helena Spears, a yoga teacher who has been using yoga to deal with persistent pain. Helena has Interstitial Cystitis, Fibromyalgia and AS.
076: Designing A Yoga Teacher Training with Rachel Scott
076: Designing A Yoga Teacher Training with Rachel Scott Think back to your first 200-hour yoga teacher training. What was it like? Did it fit your learning style? What do you wish was included? If you’ve given these questions some thought perhaps designing and...
076: Designing A Yoga Teacher Training with Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott talks about how to know if you are ready to lead a yoga teacher training. She also maps out the foundation of creating a yoga teacher training.
075: Yoga for Pelvic Girdle Pain with Dr. Sinead Dufour
075: Yoga for Pelvic Girdle Pain with Dr. Sinead Dufour Shannon is pleased to have Dr. Sinead Dufour as her first returning guest to discuss pelvic girdle pain. Sinead has been a practicing physiotherapist for about 15 years, with a PhD in Primary Health Care. Her...
075: Yoga for Pelvic Girdle Pain with Dr. Sinead Dufour
Pelvic girdle pain develops in pregnancy or postnatally. Shannon and Dr. Sinead Dufour discuss how our understanding of pelvic girdle pain has evolved, the misconceptions that make treating the pain difficult, and what yoga teachers can do to help their students experiencing pelvic pain.
074: 8 Limbs of Yoga [Part 2] with Jennie Lee
074: The 8 Limbs [Part 2] with Jennie Lee On last week’s episode Shannon gave us an overview of The 8 Limbs and on today’s episode, Shannon takes a deeper look with guest Jennie Lee author of True Yoga: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual...
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074: 8 Limbs of Yoga [Part 2] with Jennie Lee
Jennie Lee is an author, teacher, and speaker. Today she talks to us about how we can apply the 8 limbs of yoga to our everyday lives.
073: 8 Limbs of Yoga [Part 1] with Shannon Crow
073: 8 Limbs of Yoga (Part 1) with Shannon Crow Shannon is excited to share the meaning the 8 Limbs of Yoga has brought to her life. Derived from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, this eight-fold path provides guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. The eight...
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073: 8 Limbs of Yoga [Part 1] with Shannon Crow
Shannon is excited to share the meaning the 8 Limbs of Yoga has brought to her life as well as the yoga that she shares. Links to printable pages included.
072: Email & Content Strategy [Consultation Call] with Kristen Boyle
072: Email and Content Strategy (Consultation Call) with Kristen Boyle On today’s episode, Shannon shares a consultation call with client Kristen Boyle, a yoga teacher from Denver, Colorado. This episode is ideal for any yoga teacher that has thought about growing...
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072: Email & Content Strategy [Consultation Call] with Kristen Boyle
In today’s episode, Shannon shares a consultation call with yoga teacher, Kristen Boyle. Kristen wants to grow her yoga business and her email list.
071: Using Research to Inform Your Yoga with Ariana Robinovitch
071: Using Research to Inform Your Yoga with Ariana Rabinovich Ariana Robinovich is a yoga teacher and Movement Specialist based in New York City. She is the founder of Yoga Research and Beyond which makes research accessible and helps teachers translate research into...
071: Using Research to Inform Your Yoga with Ariana Rabinovitch
Ariana Rabinovitch talks to Shannon about finding meaning in research studies and using them as a tool to inspire your yoga and inform your teaching.
070: Yoga for Seniors? with Shannon Crow
070: Teaching Yoga for Seniors: Is Age Nothing but a Number? with Shannon Crow On today’s solo episode Shannon shares her experience with posting a question on The Yoga and Movement Research Group on Facebook where she asked: Who is teaching yoga for students who...
070: Yoga for Seniors? with Shannon Crow
Today Shannon talks about what happened when she posted a Facebook question, looking for an alternative name for a Yoga for Seniors yoga class.
069: Yoga with Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Dr. Sarah Duvall
069: Yoga with Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Dr. Sarah Duvall After meeting physiotherapist Dr. Sarah Duvall through a webinar, Shannon knew that Sarah, through her expertise and passion for pelvic health, would make a great guest for an episode of The Connected Yoga...
069: Yoga with Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Dr. Sarah Duvall
In today’s podcast, Dr. Sarah Duvall defines pelvic organ prolapse and shares what we as yoga teachers and practitioners need to know about POP.
068: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Amy Hoare
068: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Amy Hoare Today’s episode opens up a difficult but important issue in the yoga world; the abuse of power. Shannon has invited Trauma Treatment Specialist Amy Hoare who has recently completed her 300-hour at the Trauma Center Trauma...
068: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Amy Hoare
Today’s episode opens up a difficult but important issue in the yoga world; the abuse of power. We hear from Trauma Treatment Specialist, Amy Hoare.
067: Yoga for Every Body with Amber Karnes
067: Yoga for Every Body with Amber Karnes If you’ve ever wondered how to make your yoga classes more inclusive to those with larger bodies, our guest Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga, has an abundance of insight. She’s a ruckus maker, yoga asana teacher...
067: Yoga for Every Body with Amber Karnes
Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga, talks to us today about how we can use language, modifications, awareness and marketing to make our yoga classes accessible to every body. Amber wants to emphasize that individuals need to feel that it’s NEVER their body that’s the problem in a yoga pose.
066: Online Scheduling Tool for Yoga Teachers with Jane Crites
066: Online Scheduling Tool for Yoga Teachers with Jane Crites When Shannon began The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast she had a vision to create a safe and supportive community for yoga teachers along with great content shared on a weekly basis. Shannon didn’t have...
066: Online Scheduling Software for Yoga Teachers with Jane Crites
Today’s guest is Schedulicity’s Jane Crites, VP of Product. Jane began working for the company in 2007. Shannon and Jane talk about Jane’s love of yoga, upcoming enhancements to their services, the power of scheduling and more.
065: Create Your Ideal Yoga Schedule with Shannon Crow
Shannon is the first to say she has a packed schedule and that fitting everything in can certainly be a challenge. Over the years, working as an entrepreneur, Shannon has learned many tips and tricks and they’re always evolving to help her create and implement her ideal schedule.
065: Create Your Ideal Yoga Schedule with Shannon Crow
065: Create Your Ideal Schedule with Shannon Crow Shannon was inspired to create an episode to answer a question she is frequently asked: How does she do it all? Shannon is the first to say she has a packed schedule and that fitting everything in can certainly be...
064: Getting Hired by a Yoga Studio with Kristen Sweeney
064: Getting Hired by a Yoga Studio with Kristen Sweeney Have you completed your yoga teacher training and are preparing yourself to look for employment? Shannon and Kristen Sweeney have your back with clear steps to getting hired by a yoga studio that, most...
064: Getting Hired by a Yoga Studio with Kristen Sweeney
Have you completed your yoga teacher training and are preparing yourself to look for employment? Shannon and Kristen Sweeney have your back with clear steps to getting hired by a yoga studio that, most importantly, is the right fit for you.
063: Secrets of Successful Full-Time Yoga Teachers with Ashley Zuberi
063: Secrets of Successful Full-Time Yoga Teachers with Ashley Zuberi Ashley Zuberi has been a full-time yoga teacher for three years and acknowledges it has been a struggle. While considering her own challenges, Ashley became curious about the struggles of her fellow...
063: Secrets of Successful Full-Time Yoga Teachers with Ashley Zuberi
Ashley Zuberi has been a full-time yoga teacher for three years and acknowledges it has been a struggle. While considering her own challenges, Ashley became curious about the struggles of her fellow teachers.
062: Buteyko Breathing with Steve Donald
062: Buteyko Breathing with Steve Donald When Shannon heard about Buteyko breathing she became curious and reached out to Steve Donald, one of the first Buteyko teachers in Canada. Steve had struggled with asthma throughout his life, and it worsened as he grew...
062: Buteyko Breath with Steve Donald
Steve Donald became one of the first Buteyko teachers in Canada. He had struggled with asthma throughout his life, and it worsened as he grew older. In looking for an answer an internet search led him to learn about The Buteyko Method.
061: Too Many Yoga Teachers with Kimma Stark
061: Too Many Yoga Teachers? with Kimma Stark When Shannon read Kimma Stark’s thought-provoking blog post: What the World Needs Now is NOT ANOTHER YOGA TEACHER, she knew she wanted her on The Connected Yoga Teacher to share her perspective. Kimma, with great love...
061: Too Many Yoga Teachers with Kimma Stark
Do you ever feel there are too many yoga teachers? Do you have a yoga studio that relies on yoga teacher training as part of your business model? Kimma Stark shares her perspective in today’s episode and a unique idea.
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...
060: Accessible Yoga with Sarah Helt
018: 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...
059: Market Your Yoga Teacher Training with Ashley Hagen [Consultation Call]
059: Marketing and Promoting a Yoga Teacher Training with Ashley Hagen [Consultation Call] Today’s episode is a consultation call between Shannon and Ashley Hagan, who is preparing to co-teach her second 200-hour yoga teacher training course. Ashley is a full-time...
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059: 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.
058: Confidence & Self-Promotion with Julie Zuzak
058: Confidence & Self-Promotion with Julie Zuzek Julie Zuzek’s passion for entrepreneurship is profound. As she says: “It is the most intense form of personal growth that you will ever go through.” As the founder of The Corporate Yogi, she has certainly found her...
058: 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.
057: Feng Shui Your Yoga Space with Marina V Umali
057: Feng Shui Your Yoga Space with Marina V. Umali Shannon has invited designer Marina Umali to the show to answer some of the questions asked by many of you in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group about setting up your yoga spaces. Marina is a New York State...
057: 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.
056: Yoga and Menopause with Leslie Kazadi
056: Yoga and Menopause with Leslie Kazadi Today Shannon has invited Leslie Kazadi to talk about yoga and menopause. There can be a lot of shyness around discussing the profound physical, emotional and mental changes that menopause can bring. Leslie opens up about...
056: 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.
055: Share Your Course with Thinkific with Siddharth Bharath
055: Share Your Course Using Thinkific with Siddharth Bharath Thinkific is an online course software platform based in Vancouver BC, Canada. CEO Greg Smith was searching for a way to put his LSAT course online in order to reach more students. He saw the need for an...
055: 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.
054: Launching a Podcast and Facebook Group with Shannon Crow
054: **Anniversary Episode ** Launching a Podcast and Facebook Group with Shannon Crow Welcome to The Connected Yoga Teacher one-year anniversary episode! Episode 001 of The Connected Yoga Teacher was launched on February 24th, 2017 and here we are, just over one year...
054: 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.
053: Yoga Mentors and Lineage with Chase Bossart
053: 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 discusses the hallmark of Desikachar’s teachings that...
053: 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.
052: Create Your Online Course with Janelle Allen
052: Create Your Online Course with Janelle Allen of Zen Courses 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....
052: 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.
051: Yoga and (Anti-)Social Media with Carol Horton, PhD
Carol Horton, PhD is a writer, educator and activist. She works at the intersection of mindful yoga, social science, and social justice. Carol serves as Vice President of the Yoga Service Council and was a co-founder of Chicago’s Socially Engaged Yoga Network. In her...
051: 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.
050: Grow Your Yoga Student Base [Part 2] with Shannon Crow
050: Grow Your Yoga Base [Part 2] with Shannon Crow Welcome to episode 50! We are so happy that we’ve been able to keep growing and connecting with so many yoga teachers to discuss a wide variety of topics relevant to the yoga teacher career path. The Connected Yoga...
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050: 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?
049: Grow Your Yoga Student Base [Part 1] with Shannon Crow
049: Grow Your Yoga Student Base [Part 1] with Shannon Crow On today’s episode, Shannon wants to help you with one of the most frequently asked questions: how do I get more students to come to my class? In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Shannon will take you through...
049: 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.
048: Eating Disorder Education for Yoga Teachers with Tabitha Farrar
Yoga Teacher Eating Disorder Education with Tabitha Farrar On today’s episode, Shannon and Tabitha Farrar reflect on eating disorders, such as disordered eating and anorexia, and its relationship to the yoga world. As Shannon notes, January is a busy time for yoga...
048: 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.
047: Downward Dog in Prenatal Yoga with Kim MacDonald-Heilandt and Shannon Crow
Downward Dog in Prenatal Yoga with Kim MacDonald-Heildant and Shannon Crow Shannon met Kim MacDonald-Heildant at a prenatal yoga teacher training and they bonded over their enthusiasm for this area of expertise. Leaving the training with even more questions, Shannon...
047: 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.
046: Redefining Stretching with Jules Mitchell
Redefining Stretching with Jules Mitchell Jules Mitchell is “a student for life”. She is a massage therapist, yoga teacher and educator. She holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Biomechanics from CSU Long Beach and teaches numerous workshops that combine...
046: 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.
045: 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.
045: Creating Content with Shannon Crow
045: Creating Content with Shannon Crow Shannon is going solo today to share with you something that she is incredibly passionate about- content creation. Content creation includes Facebook and Instagram posts, newsletters and websites and even books. It allows your...
044: 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.
044: Accounting for Yoga Teachers with Hannah Smolinski
Accounting for Yoga Teachers with Hannah Smolinski In part 4 of our 4-part Money Mini-series, we get accounting advice from Hannah Smolinski. Hannah and Shannon discuss accounting software, the difference between a bookkeeper, accountant and CFO, which expenses are...
043: Minimum Viable Income with Steph Crowder
Have you thought about teaching yoga full-time but fear making ends meet? Steph Crowder, the Head of Member Success at Fizzle.co has created actionable steps to make possible what may seem like an impossible goal. Fizzle is a community for creatives, makers and...
043: 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.
042: Money Mindset with Geraldine Carter
042: Money Mindset with Geraldine Carter Money Mini-Series Part 2 of 4 On part 2 of our 4-part Money Mindset Mini-series, Business Coach Geraldine Carter, founder of Focused Business Coaching, asks you to reflect to uncover your “money story”. Your money story...
042: 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”.
041: Generating Profit with Natalie Eckdahl
Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, has been a guide, supporter and cheerleader for Shannon on her journey to create The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast. Shannon hired Natalie for her services as a business coach, feeling she could use some expert advice along with an...
041: 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.
040: Grow Your Audience with a 5-Day Challenge with Patricia Fasciotti
On today’s unique episode Patricia Fasciotti shares her experience with a unique marketing strategy. The discussion transitions into a consultation call with Shannon as she advises Patricia on how to move forward with social media marketing. Patricia is a Doctor of...
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040: 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.
039: 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.
039: Advice for New Yoga Teachers
Today’s episode is unique in that instead of one featured guest we have seven! Shannon reached out looking to answer a question asked on The Connected Teacher Facebook Group: What advice would you give your new teacher self? Thoughtful and beautiful reflections were...
038: 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.
038: Preventing Injuries in Yoga with Trina Altman
Trina Altman took a Kripalu yoga class at Brown University and became intrigued by the practice. She became a yoga teacher in 2008 igniting her desire to research anatomy and movement. The culmination of the knowledge she obtained has allowed her be a...
037: 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.
037: Not #CrushingIt is Okay with Rachel East
Not #CrushingIt is Okay Rachel East is a Certified Professional Coach and co-founder of Clarity on Fire with her business partner and best friend Kristen Walker. Clarity on Fire Coaching was created based on Rachel and Kristen’s experiences with mind-numbing,...
036: 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.
036: Thai Yoga Massage with Shai Plonski
Shannon is very excited to have her friend Shai Plonski on the podcast who also happens to be her very first Thai Yoga Massage teacher. Shannon and Shai know from experience that Thai Massage can enhance a yoga teacher’s offerings in a multitude of ways such as...
035: 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.
035: Crowdfunding a Yoga Teacher Training with Maxine Iharosy
The prospect of yoga teacher training in a warm climate in the middle of winter sounds amazing to most of us. Maxine Iharosy thought so too when she was offered a spot in the Shakti Initiation: All Women’s Leadership Training. She was lit up by the possibility....
034: Embracing Your Yoga Business with Amanda Kingsmith
Have you struggled with the business side of yoga? Most yoga teachers do, fearing that selling themselves is ‘icky’ or maybe not in line with the principles of yoga. Amanda Kingsmith works with yoga teachers to break through these financial blocks. As a yoga teacher...
034: 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.
033: 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.
033: A New Perspective on Diastasis Recti with Dr. Sinead Dufour
Shannon met Dr. Sinead Dufour at a pelvic health workshop for yoga teachers as part of the MamaNurture prenatal yoga teacher training. It was through Sinead that Shannon discovered she had Diastasis. Shannon talks about how some of the yoga poses done after she gave...
032: 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.
032: Strengthen Your Yoga Practice with Kathryn Bruni-Young
Kathryn Bruni-Young is a mover, educator and creator. She grew up studying yoga with her mother (Diane Bruni) which organically shifted into teaching yoga classes and workshops together. Kathryn Bruni-Young has been a yoga and movement teacher for the last 10 years....
031: Facebook Marketing for Yoga Teachers with Amanda Bond
Amanda Bond, “Bond” as she is known, is an expert when it comes to Facebook ads. With a fiery, authentic spirit she guides her clients so they can get the most of this marketing tool. Always an entrepreneur at heart, she started her career as a social media manager...
031: 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.
030: Rituals to Start and End Your Day with Puja Madan
Puja Madan was living in India on a 12+ year ritual journey with yoga and meditation when in 2009, she felt intense abdominal pain while attending a yoga class. Following up with a doctor, she discovered that she had a large fibroid tumour. Puja says this was her “aha...
030: 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.
029: Creating Your About Me Page [Consultation Call] with Trevor Parks
Today’s episode is a consultation call with Trevor Parks, who is a yoga teacher from Covington, Georgia. He teaches classes that are inspired by his Ashtanga teacher training and weaves philosophical themes, pranayama, meditation, chanting and music through his...
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029: 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.
028: Anatomy Informed Yoga Practice with Dr. Ariele Foster
Dr. Ariele Foster, based in Washington DC, has been teaching yoga for 16 years. She was inspired by her grandmother Lilo Foster, who taught yoga until the age of 87. Lilo was one of the few Jewish survivors in Germany from World War II and became re-acquainted with...
028: 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).
027: [5 Koshas Mini-Series] Anandamaya Kosha with Shannon Crow
To download the free 5 Koshas booklet and see the show notes for Ep 26 -- click here.
5 Koshas: Anandamaya Kosha
Welcome to our final layer 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,...
026: [5 Koshas Mini-Series] Vijnanamaya Kosha with Shannon Crow
To download the free 5 Koshas booklet and see the show notes for Ep 26 -- click here.
5 Koshas: Vijnanamaya Kosha
The fourth layer in the Kosha model is the Vijnanamaya Kosha. Vijnana translated means ability to discriminate, intellect or knowing.
025: [5 Koshas Mini-Series] Manomaya Kosha with Shannon Crow
To download the free 5 Koshas booklet and see the show notes for Ep 25 -- click here.
5 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.
024: [5 Koshas Mini-Series] Pranamaya Kosha with Shannon Crow
To download the free 5 Koshas booklet and see the show notes for Ep 24 -- click here.
