Fresh Breath for Yoga Teachers
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFresh Breath for Yoga Teachers is the podcast which seeks to breathe new life into your practice of teaching yoga. Each episode offers functional & applicable advice to inspire and support you in your journey. This is all brought to you in an accessible format of bite size lengths of free, high-quality education. The Elegant Outlaw also offers a CEs and 300-YTT for instructors interested in advancing the more subtle but advanced skill of offering ACCESSIBLE, SUPPORTIVE, & FUNCTIONAL yoga to their community. Learn more at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
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070: Put the soul back in your Yoga Teaching (Kelly Smith Part #3)
August 18, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThe yoga magic happens when we fuse together not only the physical shapes (asanas) but also the other limbs of yoga: pranayama (breath work), pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), dhyana (meditation), etc. This makes for a much more full experience for you and the students. Kelly Smith, podcast host of "Mindfulness in Minutes" and founder of "Yoga for You Online," speaks to importance of incorporating more than just asana into our teaching. She additionally provides us three specific ways in wh...
068: Simple Guidelines for Creating from the Heart (Kelly Smith Part #1)
August 04, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBAs yoga teachers we are wellness workers and spiritual entrepreneurs. What we offer to our community are creations from the heart and from the soul. Kelly Smith, host of "Mindfulness in Minutes" and founder of "Yoga for You" online, share us some simple guidelines for creating from the heart. Show notes & contact information www.theElegantOutlaw.com
067: Encouragement for Yoga Teachers during this time (Alicia Dugar Stephenson Part #3)
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBWhen the world feels dark, sometimes what we need is a little bit of support. In today's episode, Alicia acts as our cheerleader as we navigate these uncertain times. Show notes and contact information: www.theelegantoutlaw.com Mentorship Program
066: Tips for Yoga Entrepreneurs (Alicia Dugar Stephenson Part #2)
July 21, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBYou are a yoga teacher and perhaps you have been thrown into the category of independent contractor...Guess what?!? That means you are an entrepreneur! Listen as Alicia Dugar Stephenson provides tips for us all to learn and grow from. Show notes and contact information at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
Be a Yoga Teacher but Remain a Student Forever (Alicia Dugar Stephenson Part #1)
July 14, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIf we desire to stay relevant as a yoga teacher, we must ask questions, learn more, study under a mentors, and simply put STAY A STUDENT. Yes, we may sit in the role of teacher sometimes, but we should also sit in the role of student as well. Alicia Dugar Stephenson, shares with us the importance of being a lifelong learner. Show notes & contact information: www.theElegantOutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/become-patron)
065: Be a Yoga Teacher but Remain a Student Forever (Alicia Dugar Stephenson Part #1)
July 14, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIf we desire to stay relevant as a yoga teacher, we must ask questions, learn more, study under a mentors, and simply put STAY A STUDENT. Yes, we may sit in the role of teacher sometimes, but we should also sit in the role of student as well. Alicia Dugar Stephenson, shares with us the importance of being a lifelong learner. Show notes & contact information: www.theElegantOutlaw.com
064: Support the Nervous System in Yoga Class (Anatomy Refresher - The Elegant Outlaw)
July 07, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThis show includes a simple overview of the organization of the nervous system and a closer look at the Autonomic nervous system. It also offers up opportunity for self-inquiry, self-reflection and critical thinking. Show notes at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
064: Anatomy Refresher - Nervous System
July 07, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis show includes a simple overview of the organization of the nervous system and a closer look at the Autonomic nervous system. It also offers up opportunity for self-inquiry, self-reflection and critical thinking. Show notes at www.theElegantOutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/become-patron)
063: Incorporating Bandha & Drishiti Cues into Teaching (Holly Rae)
June 30, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBToday we review a brief description of Bandhas and Drishitis; and then Holly Rae and I discuss the application and incorporation of them into teaching yoga. Show notes and contact information www.theElegantOutlaw.com
062: HOW to create a Mission Statement (Michelle Marchildon Part #2)
June 23, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIt is not enough to know the importance of a mission statement. It is time to do the work. Here is your opportunity to learn and take the steps towards clearly establishing your WHY. Contact information and show notes at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
061: Why create e a Mission Statement (Michelle Marchildon Part #1)
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBA mission statement, simply put, is WHY you teach yoga. It is essential for yoga teachers to have a clear reason why they do what they in order have a direction in general. It is was one of the main ways in which to avoid burnout and STAY INSPIRED. In this episode hear about what a mission statement is and why it is so important. Stay tuned for part #2 on HOW TO write a Mission Statement. Show notes and contact information www.theElegantOutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantou...
061: Why create a Mission Statement (Michelle Marchildon Part #1)
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBA mission statement, simply put, is WHY you teach yoga. It is essential for yoga teachers to have a clear reason why they do what they in order have a direction in general. It is was one of the main ways in which to avoid burnout and STAY INSPIRED. In this episode hear about what a mission statement is and why it is so important. Stay tuned for part #2 on HOW TO write a Mission Statement. Show notes and contact information www.theElegantOutlaw.com
060: Tips on Handling Feedback (Tejal & Jesal part #3)
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBReceiving feedback is an opportunity to grow and develop as a yoga teacher, but not all criticism is created equally. Receive and implement feedback with discernment. As instructors, we approach everything mindfully and the receiving of feedback is no different! Listen to 5 tips from Tejal & Jesal, of "Yoga is Dead" podcast, on handling feedback. Show notes and contact information www.theElegantOutlaw.com
059: Teaching your Truth (Tejal & Jesal Part #2)
May 26, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSpeaking and teaching your truth is an incredibly difficult thing to do. This episode interviews Tejal & Jesal, who are the co-hosts of “Yoga is Dead” podcast which seeks to jumpstart critical conversations, elevate oppressed voices & perspectives and to expose the problems felt by anyone who isn’t in the “in” crowd of the yoga industry. In this second segment of the interview, we discuss how it was for these yoga teachers to speak their truth within the dominant yoga industry. Show notes...
058: Transforming Experiences into Teaching (Tejal & Jesal Part #1)
May 19, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIt is so important have a healthy relationship with your own experiences and your traumas. It takes time, repetition and a utilization of available tools (yoga practice, support system and more) to process and gain a better understanding of your lived experience. With this understanding you can can then infuse it into your teaching and into your voice. Interview with Tejal & Jesal, co-hosts of "Yoga is Dead." Show notes and contact information www.theElegantOutlaw.com
057: Balanced Hips in Yoga Practice (Anatomy Refresher - The Elegant Outlaw)
May 12, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBListen into an anatomy refresher of the hip joint. This review includes the bones, the joints, the muscles, the movements and more! Show notes available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
057: Anatomy Refresher-Hips
May 12, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBListen into an anatomy refresher of the hip joint. This review includes the bones, the joints, the muscles, the movements and more! Show notes available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/become-patron)
056: Establishing the Skeleton of a Sequence (Anga Vachon Part #3)
May 05, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBSequencing a string of quality sequences together is quite a skill. It is important to establish the framework of a sequence for which you teach from. It is the building block from which you can become first confident and then creative. Allow yourself to become really comfortable with the skeleton of your choice and then you can approach any situation knowing well had to modify and adjust to the needs of your students. Show notes & contact information at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
055: Our Energetic Contributions as Yoga Teachers (Anga Vachon Part #2)
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBBoth on & off the mat, we have a responsibility for what we contribute energetically on a day-to-day basis. When we teach in a yoga studio, it is “our place;” but whenever we leave the studio, we have the opportunity to be an example of living the practice off the mat. As yoga teachers, we are a living example of what the practice can do, and we are not some mystical and ethereal being. It is important to identify our responsibility for our contributions. How do I become aware of what my min...
Fusion of passion into Powerful Teaching (Anga Vachon Part #1)
April 21, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIf you are a yoga teacher, the likelihood is that you probably wear many different hats. This episode speaks to utilizing the many gifts you have in order to make your teaching more impactful, rather than dilute. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/become-patron)
054: Fusion of passion into Powerful Teaching (Anga Vachon Part #1)
April 21, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIf you are a yoga teacher, the likelihood is that you probably wear many different hats. This episode speaks to utilizing the many gifts you have in order to make your teaching more impactful, rather than dilute. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
054: Fusion of passion into Powerful Teaching (Anga Vachon Part #1)
April 21, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIf you are a yoga teacher, the likelihood is that you probably wear many different hats. This episode speaks to utilizing the many gifts you have in order to make your teaching more impactful, rather than dilute. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
053: Preparing versus improvising your Yoga Class (Amanda Kingsmith Part #3)
April 14, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBDo you lean towards meticulously planning before teaching your yoga class? Do you lean towards winging it as you arrive? In this show, we explore the benefits of striking a balance between the two extremes. Listen to the interview with Amanda Kingsmith, host of "Mastering the Business of Yoga." Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
052: 4 Essential Business Tips for Yoga Teachers (Amanda Kingsmith Part #2)
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBLearn 4 Essential Business Tips for any Yoga Teachers straight from Amanda Kingsmith, the podcast host of "Mastering the Business of Yoga." You are a yoga instructor and fell into the role of entrepreneur. You do not have to be a master of business but it is important to a know some of the most crucial factors. Show notes and contact information are available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
051: Propelled into Professional by the Practice of Yoga (Amanda Kingsmith Part#1)
March 31, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBFor many of us, we know that the practice of yoga has been an anchor of solitude & sanity (for some of us it has even been life transforming) when our careers were/are stressful. It is no wonder that we have chosen to become yoga teachers and decided to share this gift with others. In today's show we hear the story of someone who has worked very hard to shape her life and profession, based simply on knowing that she wanted to pursue this yoga as a profession. Now Amanda Kingsmith, podcast ho...
051: Propelled into Professional by the Practice of Yoga
March 31, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBFor many of us, we know that the practice of yoga has been an anchor of solitude & sanity (for some of us it has even been life transforming) when our careers were/are stressful. It is no wonder that we have chosen to become yoga teachers and decided to share this gift with others. In today's show we hear the story of someone who has worked very hard to shape her life and profession, based simply on knowing that she wanted to pursue this yoga as a profession. Now Amanda Kingsmith, podcast ho...
050: Helpful Hints for Teaching Yoga Online
March 24, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBLearn tips & tricks for teaching yoga online. Teaching yoga virtually is a peak into the future. Although it will never fully replace the studio & in-person community setting, teaching yoga has its place. It seems as though in a matter of days, everything has changed rapidly including the way in which we offer yoga. Tune in for useful and relevant tricks to continuing offering high quality yoga practice, even as the way in which we offer it changes completely! Show notes available at www.th...
049: How to be a Yoga Teacher Leader in Times of Uncertainty
March 17, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBYoga Teachers by very nature of what they do are leaders because by definition leaders command a group. Yes, the groups are variable in quantity, facility, ability and much more, but the reality is that as yoga teachers, we are leaders. Right now, amidst uncertainty there is so much value in having a leader whom you trust. It feels as though the level of uncertainty is literally palpable in the air, especially for many of us teachers who are very intuitive. I wanted to share with you my thou...
048: Promoting & Planning a Workshop (Nancy Gerstein Part #3)
March 10, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBPointers & tactics on preparing and marketing for your upcoming workshop. Nancy Gerstein, author of "Motivational Yoga," even provides tips for the day of! The Elegant Outlaw offers information on the benefits of hosting a workshop before even considering the hard work toward preparation! Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com Check out the simple, online course "Workshop Builder," brought to you by The Elegant Outlaw, LLC. Offers 10-hours of Continuing E...
047: Structuring a complete Yoga Lesson Plan (Nancy Gerstein Part #2)
March 03, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIt is one skill to offer a well-formulated physical sequence, but another skill to structure a yoga lesson that nourishes the body and spirit. Nancy Gerstein, author of "Motivational Yoga-100 Lessons for Strength, Energy & Transformation," walks us step-by-step to establish lessons within our teaching which encourage our yoga students to make conscious choices about how they direct thoughts, energy and focus to live their best life. Show notes and contact information available at www.theEleg...
046: Teaching what you need to Learn (Nancy Gerstein Part #1)
February 25, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTeach to your yoga students what you need to learn. In this interview with Nancy Gerstein, author of "Motivational Yoga-100 Lessons for Strength, Energy & Transformation," she shares her secret of how she uses powerful teachings as a catalyst for personal growth and development. Her secret really is to remain present, clear and confident so that she can motivate, teach and inspire those around to do the same. Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
045: Self-improve your Teaching Technique (Adrienne Smith Part #3)
February 18, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWe achieve self-improvement with a balance of gratitude & grace for where we are at currently; combined with the intention of awareness & growth for our future self. You may not always have the resources to attend another teacher training, or perhaps the right opportunities have not presented themselves...but this show will provide you with with concrete recommendations for us to develop our skill as teachers. Show notes and quotes at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
045: Self-improve your Teaching Technique (Adrienne Smith Part #3)
February 18, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWe achieve self-improvement with a balance of gratitude & grace for where we are at currently; combined with the intention of awareness & growth for our future self. You may not always have the resources to attend another teacher training, or perhaps the right opportunities have not presented themselves...but this show will provide you with with concrete recommendations for us to develop our skill as teachers. Show notes and quotes at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
044: Moving yourself & your students with purpose (Adrienne Smith Part #2)
February 11, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBLearn about how the impact of where we physically position ourselves (as yoga teachers) in the room alongside our yoga students. Perhaps this is something you have not taken in account when instructing your students, but Adrienne Smith shares the importance and the influence it has on the energy of the room. She also shares with us some thoughts on moving your students with purpose. Contact information and show notes are available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
043: Maintaining Community within the Class (Adrienne Smith Part #1)
February 04, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBCreating and searching for community is a part of most of our story. I would argue that community is largely what differentiates the yoga studio space from simply practicing alone at home. As yoga teachers, we are partially responsible for maintaining the sense of community, but our students are also an important piece of the puzzle. Adrienne Smith, studio owner of "Power of your Om" in Santa Barbara-CA, speaks to the importance of community and even how to address "the lone ranger" in the c...
Encouraging yoga students to slow down (Marisa Coronado Part #2)
January 28, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBReview three specific pointers to use, in order to compassionately encourage students to slow down. Some students may not even know how important it is to decelerate and to disconnect. Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/become-patron)
042: Encouraging yoga students to slow down (Marisa Coronado Part #2)
January 28, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBReview three specific pointers to use, in order to compassionately encourage students to slow down. Some students may not even know how important it is to decelerate and to disconnect. Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
041: Working with What you have - (Marissa Coronado Part #1)
January 21, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAs a yoga instructor, sometimes you may not have the ideal circumstances. There are so many variables present: the physical space, the various types of students, etc. How can we work with what we have to offer in order to provide our students with the best possible experience. Show notes and contact information available www.theElegantOutlaw.com
041: Working with What you have to - (Marissa Coronado Part #1)
January 21, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAs a yoga instructor, sometimes you may not have the ideal circumstances. There are so many variables present: the physical space, the various types of students, etc. How can we work with what we have to offer in order to provide our students with the best possible experience. Show notes and contact information available www.theElegantOutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/become-patron)
040: Supporting the Knee Joint in Yoga Poses (Anatomy Refresher - The Elegant Outlaw)
January 14, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBRemember in YTT when you learned a little bit about the knee joint?.. or maybe not. Listen in to a brief refresher of the knee joint and learn how/why this information is applicable to you as a yoga teacher. It is important to have knowledge about the physical body and perhaps even more important to translate it to an understandable way for your students to apply within their own body. Show notes available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
040: Anatomy Refresher - Knee Joint
January 14, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBRemember in YTT when you learned a little bit about the knee joint?.. or maybe not. Listen in to a brief refresher of the knee joint and learn how/why this information is applicable to you as a yoga teacher. It is important to have knowledge about the physical body and perhaps even more important to translate it to an understandable way for your students to apply within their own body. Show notes available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com Support the show (https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com/becom...
039: Quality of Yoga Practice affects the Quality of Yoga Teaching (Alfonso "Fonzy" Hernandez Part #3)
January 07, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBConsistent physical practice accompanied with a strong meditation practice contributes to the value you offer as a yoga teacher. His self practice brings awareness and exploration to his own body which translates to the students. It is about the true quality of your self practice (not the physical intensity or quantity of time), which directly reflects through your teaching. Show notes and contact information available at www.TheElegantOutlaw.com
038: Mistakes when teaching a yoga class (Alfonso "Fonzy" Hernandez Part #2)
January 01, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIt has happened to all of us..you made a mistake! It is easy to get caught in your head and it feels like you are spiraling. Here are a few simple rules to apply when this happens. Show notes an contact information available at www.TheElegantOutlaw.com
037: Turning Passion into Practice (Alfonso "Fonzy" Hernandez Part #1)
December 24, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAs a yoga teacher, you might be very passionate about what you offer to your yoga students. Passion without practice is of little value, as is practice without passion. It can be challenging to harness the fire of passion (or rejection) into a really practical way. Fonzy walks us through his fervor and what he has learned about the application of it. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
036: How to be a Helpful rather than Harmful Teacher (Stacie Hawkins Part #3)
December 17, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBYour yoga students are trusting you with their body, perhaps their entire being. This show explores specific methods to help your students rather than harm them as you guide them through yoga practice. Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
035: 5-Steps to a Healthy Relationship with Social Media (Stacie Hawkins Part #2)
December 10, 2019 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBYou are a yoga teacher, which means you are your own small business. Social Media feels vital to a thriving small business but unfortunately it has a lot of negative consequences. In this show we discuss 5-steps toward a healthy relationships with social media (and even money). Show notes, contact information and more available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
034: Story of Self-Reflection (Stacie Hawkins Part #1)
December 03, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAs yoga teachers, we all have a path which lead us to practice and ultimately to teach. The stories of our journey and the stories we tell ourselves impact how we interact with those around us and how we instruct our students. Listen in to hear the powerful story of Stacie Hawkins, Austin-based yoga instructor, and learn how it informs her teaching. Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com
034: Be Playful in Practice (The Elegant Outlaw)
November 26, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBIt is a serious task and gift to teach others the practice of yoga, but it is also important to strike a good balance. I found myself needing a child-like energy this week as I have been "adulting" on over drive. I have heard that we learn best for ourselves, by teaching others...so what better way to practicing being playful than to bring it into the class? Show notes at www.theelegantoutlaw.com Support the show
033: Key Concepts on Cueing (Jenny Clary Part #3)
November 19, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBCues are always a skill which I am attempting to develop. There is so much to share with your yoga students, sometimes it is hard to know where to begin or what to say. Jenny Clary shares with us some key concepts to focus in on when cueing. Show notes and contact information available at www.TheElegantOutlaw.com
032: Four Considerations for Adjusting Yoga Students (Jenny Clary - Part #2)
November 12, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWhat do you consider when you adjust a student? As a yoga instructor it is important to be intentional in all that we do, which includes adjusting students. Review four prompts to consider when adjusting students, interview with Jenny Clary E-RYT 200. Show notes and contact information available at www.theElegantOutlaw.com.