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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031: Integration of Yoga Philosophy in Community Classes (Jenny Clary Part #1)
November 05, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBToday the show focuses in on the subtle art of sprinkling the magic of yoga into public & community classes. This is the magic of yoga which goes beyond even more than the physical practice and leaves the students curious for more. This episode is an interview with Jenny Clary E-RYT 200, who is an Austin based yoga instructor. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
030: Anatomy Refresher - Cervical Spine
October 29, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDo you remember the in-depth anatomy about the cervical spine which you learned in YTT (or perhaps never learned at all)? This is a basic overview on the cervical spine, it also touches on formation of the spinal curves, range of motion, surrounding tissues and more. The most important part of the show are all the connections it makes back to your yoga students: how is this information directly applicable to the yoga practice? Show notes available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com Support the s...
030: Applying Cervical Spine Anatomy Knowledge to Teaching Yoga (Anatomy Refresher - The Elegant Outlaw)
October 29, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBDo you remember the in-depth anatomy about the cervical spine which you learned in YTT (or perhaps never learned at all)? This is a basic overview on the cervical spine, it also touches on formation of the spinal curves, range of motion, surrounding tissues and more. The most important part of the show are all the connections it makes back to your yoga students: how is this information directly applicable to the yoga practice? Show notes available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
029: Three Methods to Convey your Theme (Natalie Ramos Part #3)
October 22, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBGo beyond definitions and quotes for your theme. Learn three methods to help you convey your intention to your yoga students. These tools adds another layer of depth and sets you apart as a teacher. This show interview Natalie Ramos, Austin-based yoga instructor. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
028: De-Bunk Common Misconceptions for your Yoga Students (Natalie Ramos Part #2)
October 15, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MBIn this interview, Natalie and I de-bunk a couple of common student (and teacher-held) misconceptions. We go into depth about specific ways in which to strengthen poses safely and mindfully. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
027: Safety in the Structure of Yoga Students (Natalie Ramos Part #1)
October 08, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBIn the interview with Natalie Ramos 200-RYT, we discuss safety in the skeletal and muscular structure of each pose. Natalie's history with yoga has shifted her perspective and her emphasis toward safety within whatever type of yoga practice she leads. Listen to her insight. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
026: Exploring Thematic Connections (Holly Rae Part #3)
October 01, 2019 15:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBAs a yoga instructor, do you find yourself recognizing the patterns & significance of everyday symbols such as number, animals, crystals, etc? Listen to how you can utilize them for thematic connections in yoga class. Sometimes the most mundane object can be a divine tool to share with your students. Holly Rae E-RYT, YACEP, shares her enthusiasm for archetypes & symbology and discusses how she organically weaves them into yoga while she teaches. Show notes and contact information available ...
025: Cultivate Motivation & Discernment within Yoga Students (Holly Rae Part #2)
September 23, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBDid you learn to correct students in your first yoga teacher training? Holly Rae questions the idea of correcting students...rather she informs us how to motivate students and to place the power of discernment for what is right in each individual body into their own hands. This is the second part of the interview with Holly Rae E-RYT, YACEP. She has taught for several years at several different studios and even has her own Yoga School registered through Yoga Alliance. Show notes and contact...
025: Cultivate Motivation & Discernment within Yoga Students (Holly Rae Part #2)
September 23, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBDid you learn to correct students in your first yoga teacher training? Holly Rae questions the idea of correcting students...rather she informs us how to motivate students and to place the power of discernment for what is right in each individual body into their own hands. This is the second part of the interview with Holly Rae E-RYT, YACEP. She has taught for several years at several different studios and even has her own Yoga School registered through Yoga Alliance. Show notes and contact...
024: Helping Students move past Fear (Holly Rae Part #1)
September 17, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBYoga students arrive to the practice for a variety of reasons, but the reason they stay can be surprising. Holly Rae E-RYT, YACEP, speaks to why she stayed in her practice and what she hopes her students gain from the practice. The world is uncertain and yoga practice provides a space for students to push past fear. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
023: Intuition-Based Themes (Ashley Arnold Part #3)
September 10, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBTheming your class seems unauthentic? Have you ever thought about focusing your class based on the ambient, the energy, the needs of the students as you arrive to teach each one of your sessions? Ashley Arnold E-RYT, YACEP, discuss how she bases her themes on her intuition. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
022: Evolving your Yoga Specialty (Ashley Arnold part #2)
September 03, 2019 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBYou teach yoga...now you have to find a niche. Finding a specialty is not about limiting your audience but rather about honing into a skill and then evolving from that particular skill set. Ashley Arnold E-RYT, YACEP, Albuquerque, New Mexico-based yoga instructor, discusses her niche and how she evolves it. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
021: Remember Why you Teach Yoga - (Ashley Arnold Part #1)
August 27, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.66 MBDo you remember why you started practicing? Do you know what keeps you practicing? Now can you identify why you teach yoga? Have you ever taken time to evaluate this? Ashley Arnold E-RYT, YACEP, Albuquerque, NM-based instructor, takes time to discuss why she teachers yoga and the importance of finding this reason. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
020: Advice on Adjustments (Amber Costilow Part #3)
August 20, 2019 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBAs a yoga teacher, how do you adjust yoga students in the most meaningful and helpful manner? In this show, Amber and I openly speak about adjusting students (exploring some of the problems and solutions that arise within the classroom). Listen as we talk about real experiences with real students. This is the third and final part of our interview with Amber Costilow E-RYT, YACEP. Amber is a Los Angeles-based yoga instructor who teaches a variety of different types of yoga in several areas in...
019: Being True to Yourself as a Teacher (Amber Costilow Part #2)
August 13, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBThis show is the second part of our interview with Amber Costilow E-RYT, YACEP. Amber started her yoga journey in her hometown of Las Cruces, NM. She is currently an LA-based yoga instructor who offers many different classes and trainings in various studios in Southern California area. In this show, she dives a little deeper into the intention behind her accredited 200 hour – yoga teacher training (which she designed herself). She describes how she would like to equip her teachers-in-traini...
018: Learning Points from a Lifelong Learning- (Amber Costilow Part #1)
August 05, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBListen to the inspiring story of a lifelong yoga student and teacher. You will gain several important learning points for yoga instructors from hearing about Amber's journey. Amber Costilow E-RYT, YACEP who is a yoga instructor based out of the Los Angeles area. She offers a variety of different classes in several studios in the Southern California area. Amber has designed her own accredited 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program and has executed in multiple states. Show notes and contact ...
017: Shoulder Health in Yoga Practice (Anatomy Refresher - The Elegant Outlaw)
July 30, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis show focusing in on our refreshing our anatomy knowledge of the shoulder joint and discussing its relevance to teaching our yoga practice. Although our yoga practice should really promote optimal health to this joint, I am sure you have seen in your classes when students are compromising this area of their body. First, we will dive into the anatomy basics, then review some common poses where this joint can be compromised. As a bonus, I will share some poses and exercises which I incorp...
017: Anatomy Refresher: Shoulder Joint
July 30, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis show focusing in on our refreshing our anatomy knowledge of the shoulder joint and discussing its relevance to teaching our yoga practice. Although our yoga practice should really promote optimal health to this joint, I am sure you have seen in your classes when students are compromising this area of their body. First, we will dive into the anatomy basics, then review some common poses where this joint can be compromised. As a bonus, I will share some poses and exercises which I incorp...
016: How to Eliminate Filler Words (Marisol Enriquez Part #3)
July 23, 2019 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBMost of us yoga instructors use filler words when we teach, and most of the time we do not even notice. How can we overcome this? Marisol, studio owner of Hot-or-Not yoga in Albuquerque, NM, walks us through how to eliminate filler words when teaching yoga. She also touches on a couple of other bad habits and hoot overcome them also. Show notes and contact information available on the website www.theelegantoutlaw.com
015: Adjust students rather than correct them (Marisol Enriquez Part #2)
July 17, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBHow to correct yoga students? According to Marisol, as a yoga instructor, you do not correct students but rather adjust them. Marisol Enriquez, owner of Hot-or-Not Yoga in Albuquerque, NM, teaches us about approaching adjustments with a fresh perspective. Show notes and contact information at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
015: Adjust students rather than correct them (Marisol Enriquez Part #2)
July 17, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBHow to correct yoga students? According to Marisol, as a yoga instructor, you do not correct students but rather adjust them. Marisol Enriquez, owner of Hot-or-Not Yoga in Albuquerque, NM, teaches us about approaching adjustments with a fresh perspective. Show notes and contact information at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
014: A Long Journey to becoming the studio Owner of Hot-or-Not Yoga - (Marisol Enriquez Part #1 )
July 13, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBEach journey to becoming a yoga instructor is unique in its own way. Meet Marisol Enriquez, the studio owner of Hot-or-Not Yoga located in Albuquerque, NM. She explains her unique specialty of Mobility Yoga. She explains her round-about path to becoming a yoga teacher and opening her studio. She also provides a little tip for yoga teachers. Show notes and contact information available at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
013: A Signature Pose & an Encouraging Cue - (Kaysha Patel Part #3)
June 26, 2019 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBHear about the cue to use which inspires yoga students through the challenge of poses. As yoga teachers, we must find unique ways to encourage students through difficulties. This is the final part of the interview with Kaysha Patel, studio owner of Stretch Yoga Austin. Show notes and contact information at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
012: Teachers help create community - (Kaysha Patel Part #2)
June 25, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MBEver wonder why yoga teachers decide to open yoga studios? Hear WHY Kaysha Patel, studio owner of Stretch Yoga Austin, decided to open up this studio. Listen to what she desires to create for her students through this space and how choosing the correct yoga instructors allows her to do so. She also reveals a tip for yoga instructors which is fundamental to teaching. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
012: Teachers help create community - (Kaysha Patel Part #2)
June 25, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MBEver wonder why yoga teachers decide to open yoga studios? Hear WHY Kaysha Patel, studio owner of Stretch Yoga Austin, decided to open up this studio. Listen to what she desires to create for her students through this space and how choosing the correct yoga instructors allows her to do so. She also reveals a tip for yoga instructors which is fundamental to teaching. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
011: Following your Yoga Teacher Intuition (Kaysha Patel Part #1)
June 24, 2019 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBNurturing and following your intuition is vital to being an authentic yoga teacher. Meet Kaysha Patel, studio owner of Stretch Yoga Austin. Kaysha describes leaving the corporate world of fashion in New York city to follow her instincts on a wild ride. Show notes and contact information available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
010: Prioritize Practicing Yoga over Teaching - (Gillian Brockett Part #4)
June 20, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBGillian Brockett, studio owner of Modo Yoga Austin, reveals that her bad habit as a yoga teacher has been not practicing enough yoga. She literally birthed a child at 9pm the night before opening day of the yoga studio. Teaching, managing, and raising her infant were priorities before practicing. She shares the effects it had on her teaching and how she is working to overcome this. Show notes and contact information are available at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
009: Themes differentiate yoga from other physical practices- (Gillian Brockett Part #3)
June 19, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDo you love themes when teaching yoga? So does Gillian, she touches on her love for themes and how they differentiate yoga from other physical practices. She also speaks about her "go-to" theme when she is feeling less than inspired. On this show we continue our interview with Gillian Brockett, studio owner of Modo Yoga Austin. Show notes and contact information can be found at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
009: Themes differentiate yoga from other physical practices- (Gillian Brockett Part #3)
June 19, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDo you love themes when teaching yoga? So does Gillian, she touches on her love for themes and how they differentiate yoga from other physical practices. She also speaks about her "go-to" theme when she is feeling less than inspired. On this show we continue our interview with Gillian Brockett, studio owner of Modo Yoga Austin. Show notes and contact information can be found at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
008: How & why develop teachers in the studio - (Gillian Brockett Part #2)
June 18, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBListen more in-depth about Gillian's method of developing teachers within the studio as well as her reasoning behind. In this show, we interview Gillian Brocket, studio owner of Modo Yoga Austin. She also offers up tips for new and seasoned teachers. Show notes and contact information available at http://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
007: Meet studio owner of Modo Yoga Austin - (Gillian Brocket Part #1)
June 17, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBToday's show we interview Gillian Brockett. Gillian is the studio owner, manager and teacher developer of Modo Yoga Austin. Stay tuned as we hear more about the path which lead her here. Show notes and contact information can be found at http://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
007: Meet studio owner of Modo Yoga Austin - (Gillian Brocket Part #1)
June 17, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBToday's show we interview Gillian Brockett. Gillian is the studio owner, manager and teacher developer of Modo Yoga Austin. Stay tuned as we hear more about the path which lead her here. Show notes and contact information can be found at http://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
006: Staying inspired outside of your Practice - (Lena Coleman Part #4)
June 12, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBReceive insight on the importance of self-care as a yoga instructor, finding inspiration outside of yoga and releasing things that no longer serve you. On this show we interview Lena Coleman (former facilitator of international yoga teacher trainings and current full-time yoga teacher) for the fourth and final part of our conversation. Show notes and contact information at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
006: Staying inspired outside of your Practice - (Lena Coleman Part #4)
June 12, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBReceive insight on the importance of self-care as a yoga instructor, finding inspiration outside of yoga and releasing things that no longer serve you. On this show we interview Lena Coleman (former facilitator of international yoga teacher trainings and current full-time yoga teacher) for the fourth and final part of our conversation. Show notes and contact information at https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
005: Obtaining themes & letting them go - (Lena Coleman Part #3)
June 11, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 9.36 MBHow to obtain themes for your class? It is nice to have themes for yoga practice but also allowing space for students to interpret as they need. Letting go of a theme is equally important. Lean Coleman (former facilitator of international yoga teacher trainings and current full-time yoga teacher) speaks to the importance of staying connected and inspired within your own practice. For show notes and to connect, please visit https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
004: Understandings the Intercostal muscles application to Yoga (Anatomy Refresher - the Elegant Outlaw)
June 11, 2019 03:00 - 10 minutes - 5.07 MBQuick anatomy refresher! Over this past week I noticed that in two of the classes I took, both teachers referred to the intercostals!!! It seems like this is trending word in the world of yoga, so lets review it! I know what an intercostal muscle is and you probably, but what about all of the other students in the room?... Have you ever been to a specialty office (doctor, mechanic, computer engineer, etc) and they spoke or explained something in jargon so specific to their profession tha...
004: Anatomy Refresher - Intercostal muscles
June 11, 2019 03:00 - 10 minutes - 5.08 MBQuick anatomy refresher! Over this past week I noticed that in two of the classes I took, both teachers referred to the intercostals!!! It seems like this is trending word in the world of yoga, so lets review it! I know what an intercostal muscle is and you probably, but what about all of the other students in the room?... Have you ever been to a specialty office (doctor, mechanic, computer engineer, etc) and they spoke or explained something in jargon so specific to their profession tha...
003: How to find Cues - (Lena Coleman Part #2)
June 09, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBRather than recycling the same old cues, how can you find new and refreshing cues? Lena Coleman (former facilitator of international yoga teacher trainings and current full-time yoga teacher) explore ways in which to arrive at new cues. She also dives into and dissects some specific cues she has used recently. For show notes and to connect with Lena, please visit https://www.theelegantoutlaw.com
002: Tips from a Teacher Trainer - (Lena Coleman Part #1)
June 08, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.02 MBHear tips for yoga teachers straight from Lean Coleman. Her background as a facilitator of international yoga teacher trainings, where she coordinated programs, mentored teachers and much more, allows for her to provide concrete & thorough advice for yoga instructors. Lena Coleman joins us as she discusses her journey and provides counsel to both new and seasoned yoga instructors. More information and show notes at www.theelegantoutlaw.com
001: Welcome to Fresh Breath for Yoga Teachers - Meet the Elegant Outlaw
June 06, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBWelcome to Fresh Breath for Yoga Teachers! Breathe new life into your practice of teaching yoga with an accessible and on-the-go tool for yoga instructors to continually grow their skill. Each episode supports you in your teacher development in a functional way, offering directly applicable advice at the end of every show. Also take a moment to meet me, your host Victoria Joy, or better know as "Thor." I offer insight to better understand why I created this podcast and also speak to my sma...