Love Teaching Yoga Podcast

Michelle and Anga Vachon from Ready To Teach Yoga discuss Anga’s method of sequencing with blueprint postures and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Best practices for sequencing with blueprint postures Anga’s 4 steps to designing safe classes Anga’s formula for structuring a sequence Where you can find free sequences and playlists The science of... The post 030: Sequencing w/ Blueprint Postures & Anga Vachon appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle discusses the basic anatomical structures of the hands, wrists and elbows and how they move in yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What makes the Vinyasa transtion problematic for the hands, wrists and elbows How to safely cue and practice Plank, Chaturanga and Upward Facing Dog Why striving for a 90 degree angle... The post 029: Anatomy Refresher – Hands, Wrists & Elbows appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle and Jelena discuss how to theme authentic and transformative classes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why self-honesty is the core of authentic teaching Tips for helping students get out of their heads and into their bodies Questions to ask yourself daily for real life inspiration to theme your classes How your teaching... The post 028: Theming Authentic Yoga Classes w/ Jelena Hardy appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle and Suki discuss how teaching online with live video can help you grow your tribe and career, while expanding your ripple of impact as a teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Suki approaches her career with joy and fun Best practices for teaching online with live video Why live video is... The post 027: Teaching Online in Live Video w/ Suki Eleuterio appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle discusses 6 fundamental concepts that can improve your teaching. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What makes a class transformative How to improve your cueing to be more inclusive Why it’s important to teach from what you see Why alignment isn’t one-size-fits-all Why silence is magic How to be present and connected... The post 026: 6 Common Teaching Mistakes & How to Avoid Them appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

A big step in building your career as a yoga teacher involves a shift in thinking outside of traditional studio classes. In this episode, guest teacher Victoria Pardue, shares her 10 step process to creating such teaching opportunities for yourself. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to have a greater impact, be more creative and... The post 025: Creating Your Own Teaching Opportunities w/ Victoria Pardue appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Yoga Trade founder, Erica Hartnick, about being a traveling yoga teacher and how Yoga Trade helps teachers find unique teaching opportunities all over the globe. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How you can blend your passions for yoga, travel and exploration What it means to be a traveling or international yoga teacher Common... The post 024: Travel & Yoga Trade w/ Erica Hartnick appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle shares 16 of her favorite online and digital tools to help you grow your yoga business and improve your skills. Michelle’s favorite Online/Digital Tools: Ready To Teach Yoga (for sequencing and playlists) Teaching Yoga Instructional Videos by Mark Stephens (how to teach 80 different asanas) Canva (for DIY graphic images, social media posts and... The post 023: 16 Online & Digital Tools to Grow Your Yoga Biz appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle serves up an easy to digest anatomy refresher of the shoulder and how it relates to yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to practice and teach Chaturanga safely What makes the shoulder joint different from other ball and socket joints How the unique structure of the shoulder creates instability How to turn on... The post 022: Anatomy Refresher – The Shoulder & Chaturanga appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Anna Guest-Jelley, founder of Curvy Yoga, about teaching yoga to bodies of all shapes and sizes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: About teaching body acceptance for all yogis How to welcome curvy yogis into your classes and show up for them as their guide Becoming aware of your own body baggage and how... The post 021: Curvy Yoga w/ Anna Guest-Jelley appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Jen Corley about the process of yoga retreat planning and hosting. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to get started planning a yoga retreat What goes into preparation How to validate your retreat idea before investing a ton of time and money into it The pros and cons of co-teaching The benefits... The post 020: Yoga Retreat Planning w/ Jen Corley appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Charanpal Kaur, about how she built a thriving career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Charanpal recognized her call to teach How to be OK with receiving monetary compensation for your work How Charanpal has built a viable livelihood with supplemental income How workshops serve your students, create... The post 019: Building A Thriving Career w/ Charanpal Kaur appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Learning to cue appropriately can be challenging and developing style evolves over time. Meanwhile, consider these common mistakes and how to avoid them. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to avoid 5 common mistakes when cuing alignment Why Warrior I is a more complex asana than we might realize and how to safely teach it... The post 018: 5 Common Alignment Cues To Avoid appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode, Michelle discusses strategies for building a successful career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How being an independent contractor impacts your success What’s stopping many teachers from ongoing success and a sustainable income How to get your name out there and find clients How to stand out as a yoga teacher in... The post 017: 2 Essential Tips For Career Success appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Jeanna Lurie, about teaching prenatal and postnatal yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: A few things all yoga teachers ought to know should one of your regular students become pregnant or a pregnant woman drops into your public class The two primary concerns or contraindications for pregnant women practicing yoga Why... The post 016: Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga w/ Jeanna Lurie appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Refresh your memory with this short anatomy episode on the spine. Learn the basic structure and function of the spine, as well as how to keep it safe in yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why teachers like Jason Crandell and myself are challenging the idea of keeping the hips square while twisting the spine... The post 015: Anatomy Refresher – The Spine appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Hari-kirtana das about integrating yoga philosophy into your everyday teaching. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to bring together a philosophical theme with Hari’s seamless structure How to format your class around that philosophical theme The difference between your personal truth and personal realization and why your personal truth... The post 014: Integrating Yoga Philosophy w/ Hari-kirtana das appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode, Michelle introduces Love Teaching Yoga’s new podcast series called Anatomy Refreshers. Sprinkled in among all the other topics, Anatomy Refreshers are designed to give you a brief and easy to digest anatomy lesson to test, refresh or teach you the biomechanics of yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why we should understand... The post 013: Anatomy Refresher – Anatomical Terms & Yoga appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Jennifer Barcelos of Namastream about creating a virtual yoga studio and steering your career in a new direction. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How bringing your teaching online creates freedom in your life and career 2 key questions to ask yourself when starting an online biz and finding a... The post 012: Creating A Virtual Yoga Studio on Namastream w/ Jennifer Barcelos appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Yoga is known for creating flexibility, but can a person be too flexible? And can yoga push people in the wrong direction? IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to acknowledge the difference between flexible and hypermobile students What it means to be hypermobile What teachers need to know about joint mobility and stability How to... The post 011: Understanding Hypermobility & Joint Stability appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.