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Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers

The podcast for yoga teachers centered around important conversations for yoga teachers to discuss, reflect, and implement. From class planning to business strategy, these conversations help yoga teachers build the business that will help keep them teaching long-term and with a sustainable income.

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Ep 120: Poses That Trigger Hip Discomfort & How to...

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2026/04/13

Hip pain is one of the most common complaints yoga teachers hear from students, but knowing how to modify thoughtfully for students experiencing hip discomfort can feel overwhelming. Certain poses like Pigeon, low lunges, Warriors, wide-legged forward folds, deep squats, and seated cross-legged positions frequently trigger hip sensitivity. Learn to understand why hips can be so reactive in yoga practice, which specific movements tend to create discomfort, and how to offer intelligent modifica...

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Ep 119: What to Say When a Student Asks 'Will This...

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2026/04/06

The moment a student asks, "Will this hurt my injury?" can be one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences for yoga teachers. The fear of saying the wrong thing, of not knowing enough about their specific condition, of accidentally making something worse keeps many teachers trapped in silence or vague responses like "just listen to your body." But confident communication with injured students doesn't require knowing everything about every condition. It requires understanding what your actual ...

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Ep 118: Teaching Yoga to Students with Bursitis

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2026/03/30

Bursitis, inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction in the shoulder, can make overhead movements and weight-bearing poses uncomfortable. But understanding how to work with students who have bursitis doesn't require a degree in physical therapy. It requires foundational knowledge of modern pain science, intelligent modification strategies, and language that reduces nervous system threat. This episode breaks down what yoga teachers actually need to know about teaching yoga to s...

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Ep 117: Do Yoga Teachers Need to Know Anatomy? How...

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2026/03/23

Do yoga teachers need to know anatomy? Yes, but probably not as much as you think, and in a different way than you think. If you've been caught in the cycle of taking endless anatomy courses, still feeling like you don't know enough to work with students who have pain, this episode breaks down what you actually need to know versus what you think you need to know. Learn the essential anatomy knowledge every teacher should have, what's useful but not mandatory, and what you can let go of. ...

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Ep 116: Students With Wrist Pain In Your Yoga...

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2026/03/16

Yoga modifications for wrist pain are essential skills for any teacher leading vinyasa or flow-based classes, yet most teacher trainings barely cover them. If you've ever noticed a student skip plank, chaturangas, or even table top pose, this episode will help you understand why and offer strategies you can incorporate into your very next class. Learn multiple practical modifications for Down Dog, Plank, Chaturanga, and Table Top that actually work. Discover how to use invitational lang...

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Ep 115: Mindset, Impostor Syndrome, and Your Scope of...

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2026/03/09

Yoga teacher impostor syndrome keeps qualified teachers from working with students who have pain and injuries. If you've ever avoided a student with an injury because you thought "I'm not a physical therapist" or "I don't know enough anatomy," this episode addresses the real barrier: not your scope of practice, but the belief that you're not enough. Learn why the thoughts keeping you stuck are impostor syndrome, not the truth. Discover the unique value you bring that no physical therapist can...

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Ep 114: How to Teach Yoga to Students with Lower Back...

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2026/03/02

Students with lower back pain is one of the most common complaints that yoga teachers encounter, yet most teachers feel completely unprepared to help students with back injuries. If you've ever felt like you're not sure how to respond when a student asks, "Will this pose hurt my back?" this episode is for you. Learn the essential conversation framework for talking with students about lower back pain, the core principles that will help guide your teaching decisions, and specific modifica...

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Ep 113: Sequencing Considerations

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2026/02/23

Creating a new yoga sequence can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to account for student needs, your own teaching goals, and the realities of the world outside the studio. In this episode, we explore the key considerations to have when planning a sequence so the process feels intentional. You will hear how anchoring a class around a simple concept or intention can bring clarity, and why familiarity, pacing, and repetition are powerful tools for supporting presence and awarene...

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Ep 112: What Changes When You Sequence Based on the...

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2026/02/16

Did you learn to sequence by linking individual poses together, focusing on flow, creativity, or what your sequence will look like visually? While this is movement, it doesn't always create clarity with you or your students. In this episode, we explore why thinking in pose families instead of isolated postures can completely change how you approach sequencing. You will learn how grouping poses into families, such as backbends, hip openers, and spinal twists, helps you understand the function ...

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Ep 111: The Missing Link Between Anatomy Knowledge...

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2026/02/09

Have you spent years studying anatomy, yet still feel uncertain when it comes to sequencing classes that truly support your students? Do you know the muscles, the actions, and the terminology, but something feels disconnected when you teach real bodies through real movement? This episode explores why that gap exists and how to bridge it. In this conversation, we unpack the difference between knowing anatomy and understanding function. You will learn how shifting your perspective from individu...

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Ep 110: Teaching Yoga As A Personal Relationship

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2026/02/02

Yoga has evolved into a practice of performance. It's become more about the depth of a pose, the complexity of a sequence, or how much a student can practice asana. Yoga was never meant to be a performance. It has always been intended to cultivate a relationship between one's body, mind, and awareness. In this episode, we explore how you can shift from helping students “do” yoga to helping them experience it. You’ll learn how to reframe your language so that your cues foster curiosity instead...

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Ep 109: Teaching: Shift from Authority to...

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2026/01/26

When you first start teaching yoga, you’re told to "own the room!" To have a plan, know your sequence, and be the authority at the front of the room. But what happens when your sense of authority starts to feel restrictive? When your carefully crafted sequence doesn’t match the energy or needs of the students in class that day? In this episode, we explore what it means to shift from teaching with authority to teaching with curiosity. You’ll learn how curiosity will allow you to stay flexible,...

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Ep 108: Why Your Verbal Cues Aren’t Always Enough

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2026/01/19

We've all been there... we cue something that makes perfect sense in our own minds… but a student doesn’t quite understand. Maybe your students look confused, or move in completely different directions. It’s not that your cue was bad; it’s that language doesn’t always translate directly into movement. In this episode, we’re unpacking why verbal cues alone aren’t enough and how different learning styles, nervous system states, and physical experiences shape how students receive your instructio...

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Ep 107: Why Warrior 2 Looks and Feels Different for...

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2026/01/12

Warrior 2 is one of the most recognizable poses in yoga, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we take a deeper look at why this seemingly simple posture can feel so different from one student to the next. From hip structure and ankle mobility to past injuries, nervous system responses, and trust in the body, we uncover the many factors that shape a student’s experience in this foundational pose. We'll cover how skeletal variations influence alignment, why flexibility ...

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Ep 106: The Myth of Perfect Alignment

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2026/01/05

In this episode, we’re talking about one of yoga’s most persistent myths: that there’s such a thing as perfect alignment. Many of us were taught that safety and skill are determined by how closely a student’s alignment matches the positioning that you saw in a picture. However, modern understanding of anatomy, pain science, and the nervous system tells us a very different story. Alignment looks and feels different for every student. Their structure, past injuries, and proprioceptive awareness...

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Ep 105: Ever Felt Unprepared in Class? Here’s What To Do

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2025/12/29

Every yoga teacher knows this feeling, I know I do from time to time... It's the moment you prepare to teach and realize you don’t feel fully prepared. Maybe the energy of the room is different than you expected, a student comes with an injury you weren’t planning for, or the sequence you created suddenly doesn’t feel right for the students in the yoga room. In this episode, we explore what to do when you feel uncertain and how to handle it with confidence and authenticity. You’ll learn how t...

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Ep 104: Planning For A New Year: How to Work Smarter

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2025/12/22

Working smarter is not about “doing more.” Thinking this way is the mentality that keeps so many yoga teachers right on the edge of burnout. Instead of adding more classes or constantly creating brand new sequences every week, we’ll explore how to design a sustainable teaching ecosystem for 2026. One that supports your energy, honors your nervous system, and deepens your impact with students. Discover how to plan your teaching year intentionally, build workshops and offerings that align with ...

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Ep 103: Burnout: Why It Happens & What to Do About It

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2025/12/15

Feeling drained or uninspired in your teaching? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why burnout happens for yoga teachers, how nervous system dysregulation contributes to it, and what you can do to reconnect to your practice, your students, and your purpose. Learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, set boundaries without guilt, and restore your energy through nervous system care. Whether you’re feeling depleted or just need a gentle reminder to slow down, this episode will help ...

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Ep 102: Sequencing for Your Students’ Needs

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2025/12/08

In this episode, let's explore how to identify your class’s true purpose. Including the physical, functional, and nervous system outcomes you intend for your students to experience. We’ll discuss how to move from creativity-based sequencing to need-based sequencing, how to plan for injuries and limitations, and why simplicity and clarity often make the most powerful classes. This episode will help you stop doubting your choices as a teacher, gain confidence through clarity, and start sequenci...

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Ep 101: Sequencing - Why Repetition and Intention...

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2025/12/01

In this episode, we explore two of the most common myths that get in your way when it comes to creating effective sequences. If you believe that every class must be brand new to keep students engaged, or that sequencing should revolve around what feels good in your own body, well, that's just not true! We'll examine why constant novelty is not only unrealistic but also counterproductive for student learning and nervous system regulation. Learn why repetition and familiarity are actually...

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