Part I: How to structure a yoga class for beginners
Jason recently did a webinar on how to structure your classes for beginners and there were tons of requests from folks who wanted to be able to re-watch it even after the replay period. So, ta-dah! we...
17 Mar 202322min
Is stretching really good for you?
We've noticed the pendulum swinging toward strength in recent years (not a bad thing), and we wanted to offer context for the counterpoint: Stretching. (BTW, This is a great companion to episode 288, ...
7 Mar 20231h 13min
Anatomy that inspires appreciation and awe -- not stress and self-doubt
Many of us have an attraction/repulsion thing when it comes to learning yoga anatomy. Why is that? Anatomy reminds us that embodiment is amazing, but it can also be overwhelming and frustrating to fee...
28 Feb 202348min
How to build your reserve of mental, physical, and emotional resilience with Jill Miller
So excited to share this week's episode with you: Jill Miller joins me for her fifth Yogaland podcast to talk about her new book, Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Res...
21 Feb 20231h 16min
Yoga Teacher's Companion: How to Jump Back Into Chaturanga More Gracefully
Jumping back into Chaturanga more gracefully isn’t about raw strength—although, a healthy amount of strength is certainly helpful. It’s about using leverage and motion to your advantage. The key to th...
16 Feb 20237min
How much strength does yoga really build?
Does yoga build strength? The short answer is yes. But does it build enough strength? Jason and Andrea dive into this topic and answer questions such as:What are the three different types of strength ...
8 Feb 20231h 5min
Yogaland Teacher's Companion: How to Teach the Most Essential Sun Salutations to Beginners
Learn how to teach your new yoga students the four most essential sun salutations. This episode includes the benefits, most essential cues, and key focal points to teach your students. It even shows y...
27 Jan 202319min
8 Essential Concepts from Yoga Philosophy to Teach Beginners
Yoga philosophy is so vast, it can be overwhelming to think about how to convey it to beginners (or even in your mixed level classes!) It's one of the reasons yoga teachers lean so heavily on Patanjal...
19 Jan 202344min
