Yogaland Podcast

Practicing and teaching Bakasana (crow pose / crane pose) is much more accessible with effective techniques. This episode provides you with the four best preparatory postures for Bakasana. It also gives you insight into how to sequence for Bakasana and essential tips for teaching Bakasana.Watch the video companion: https://youtu.be/wRUsnTugZG8Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, we return to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Jason shares three models for applying the eight-limb path to life — The Step-by-Step Model, The Integrated Model, and The Single Limb Model. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode234Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week Jason shared the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti. Go back and listen if you haven’t yet! This week, we continue to talk through foundational concepts that Patanjali presents in The Yoga Sutra — citta, vrittis, and the gunas. Jason defines terms and paints a picture of how they all fit together. And we also talk about how much we personally believe that Patanjali applies to our own lives.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episdoe230Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is the first in a series of episodes where Jason shares the underpinnings of Patanjali. Most yoga students have heard their teachers reference Patanjali and the text that he is known for, The Yoga Sutra. But rarely do teachers have time to unpack this seminal text. For this episode, Jason shares the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti and the samkya philosophy that informs Patanjali’s worldview.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode229Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I want to offer some context for today's episode. My guest is the phenomenal pediatric psychologist and author of the new book, Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids, Mona Delahooke. Mona is not a yoga teacher; in fact, her life's work focuses on looking beyond children's behaviors to understand the root cause -- which, in most cases, begins by looking at the nervous system.So, although her work focuses on children and how we parent and teach our children, there is so much beneath the surface that applies to all adults. None of us were parented the way that Mona and her colleagues suggest -- because the neuroscience simply wasn't there when we were kids. Our parents didn't have Polyvagal theory in their back pockets (we talk about this in the episode), they didn't know that the most effective way to manage our behavior was to co-regulate with us, to make sure our "platform" was sturdy, and to practice self-compassion.Now that we know these things, we have

This episode of Yoga Teacher's Companion breaks down the single most important key to practicing and teaching Bakasana and other arm balances.Watch the companion video: https://jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep14/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, I speak to Sarah Henderson, a yoga teacher who specializes in teaching adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sarah's parents were role models of advocacy after her younger sister, Hannah, was born with Down Syndrome. And Sarah has followed in their footsteps -- before she became a yoga teacher, she worked at an inclusive preschool, in respite care, and as a developmental evaluator. Add to that the many different types of yoga training Sarah has under her belt -- including training with Jivana Heyman of Accessible Yoga, with Matthew Sanford, and with Jason -- and Sarah has a an incredible toolkit to draw from as she works with her students. On this episode, Sarah shares many useful insights such as:How one of her teachers encouraged her forge her own path and teach this population of adultsHow she sequences her classes based on the training she's done with JasonThe tools she uses to people who learn and process things differentlyWhy she believes “presence is participation

To quote this week's guest, yoga teacher and social scientist Melissa McLaughlin, "How we engage with our phones is changing our minds." In other words, we are on our phones being constantly bombarded by information. How do we navigate this reality and maintain our sanity? How do we cope with the rush of adrenaline that comes when we see a strongly-worded opinion that we disagree with? Perhaps most importantly, how do we continue to stay engaged as citizens of the world and not allow our devices to lead us into cynicism/shutting down/complete burnout? The answer is simple although not easy -- it starts with mindfulness practice. Melissa shares many insights with us including:  How to be a more conscious consumer of social media—especially observing the feelings that arise before you reshare What to do when you feel overwhelmed by something happening in the world or something that you see in the mediaTips for having tough conversations about media with friends and family members with differ

Beginning yoga students often struggle to breath properly in class. As a yoga teacher, we want to provide our students with skillful, accessible techniques to support their journey. This discussion shows 3 simple, universally beneficial ways to help your students learn to breath when they practice yoga.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening in your body and brain during asana and meditation, today’s conversation is going to fascinate you. Our guest is Dr. Daya Grant -- a neuroscientist, sports psychologist, and mental performance consultant -- who explains the growing research on mindfulness and meditation and how these practices are beneficial to the brain.We cover a lot of ground in this interview including:How yoga and meditation affect the brain, both structurally and functionallyWhat happens to the brain during breathing practices like alternate-nostril breathing (which Daya says is one of the most widely studied pranayama exercises)How she helps athletes use mindfulness, asana, and yoga philosophy to enhance their performanceWhat it was like having a meditation practice growing up impacted her, and how she’s carrying on that tradition with her own sonShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode258 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy f

Beginning yoga students often struggle to breath properly in class. As a yoga teacher, we want to provide our students with skillful, accessible techniques to support their journey. This discussion shows 3 simple, universally beneficial ways to help your students learn to breath when they practice yoga.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When today’s guest, Katharine DeShaw, found out her beloved yoga studio, Center for Yoga in Los Angeles, was closing she took matters into her own hands.Katharine, who is a consultant in philanthropy and nonprofit management, went to work making phone calls to raise community support and funds to allow Center for Yoga to open its doors again. It's an inspiring story of how the yoga community came together to keep this iconic space -- which had been in business since the 1960s -- open and thriving despite continuing challenges of re-opening during a global pandemic.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode257Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Jason and I are talking about resilience--a concept that has become even more important as life continues to shift and change during the pandemic. We touch on:*What resilience is and why yoga is a particularly helpful practice to help cultivate it. *Why having a routine AND allowing some flexibility within that routine is a good strategy for building resilience*Two different types of resilience - adaptation and responsiveness - and why they're both helpful in different situations*What yoga philosophy adds to the discussion in regard to your sense of selfShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode256Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode supports yoga teachers by breaking down the 3 best modification and 3 best alternatives to Chaturanga. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep11Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No matter how much you love yoga, eventually you’ll reach a point where you aren’t as inspired as you once were.Today’s episode is all about finding inspiration for your practice again. It’s relevant for any yoga student, of course, but we also touch on the challenges specific to yoga teachers. We offer some advice for those times when your yoga practice is feeling a little less like an escape and more like, well, work.We talk about:Why it’s important to challenge yourself at least once a weekDifferent mediums for finding inspirationWhy the advice to practice exactly what you teach (and only what you teach) is bad adviceSimple reminders to keep you connected How to deal with plateausShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode255Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Teaching Chaturanga safely and effectively is simple when you understand how to keep the shoulders stable. This episode discusses how to teach Chaturanga safely, unpacks the principles and actions that underscore safety in Chaturanga, and examines some important exceptions to these rules. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/ytc-ep10Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like it or not, if you're a yoga teacher today part of your job is marketing your yoga classes to the public. One of the best ways to do that is to consistently create great content.This week's episode will help get you out of your content rut and into creation mode. We talk about:✳️ Easy ways to come up with content ideas✳️ The mediums/formats that we think are most useful right now✳️ How to create structure to make it easier to publish✳️ What to do if you feel like you aren't getting any traction PS: I will be relaunching my online course, Content Blueprint for Yoga Teachers soon with updated lessons. Join the waitlist 

In this episode of Yogaland's Yoga Teacher Companion, Jason discusses how to effectively incorporate yoga philosophy and wisdom in your classes. You'll learn how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of including philosophy, where to effectively insert it into your sequence, and the value of being simple, clear and genuine in your approach.We've got so many helpful resources for yoga teachers and students!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/F7xK8S5a524▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice:www.jasonyoga.com/blog

I've waited years to bring someone on the podcast to talk money because I wanted to find someone who was knowledgeable about finances and also deeply connected to the practice of yoga. I found her in this week's guest, financial coach and accountant, Chioma Njoku.Here are a few of the things we cover:* Why Chioma feels many yoga teachers are uncomfortable with money* The mindset issue that keeps many in the yoga community from making good financial choices* Her own personal struggles with money (even though she is a professional accountant!) and how her yoga practice helped her be more responsible with her money* Practical money advice for yoga teachers—such as what to consider when you price yoga classes, finding a bookkeeper and financial coach, and more!Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode253Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learn my favorite go-to core strengtheners--and, where you can put them in your practice and classes to create sustainable, integrated core-strength.We've got so many helpful resources for yoga teachers and students!Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AV2IZAU0ivI▷▷▷ Head over to our blog for tons of free yoga sequences, pose breakdowns, yoga anatomy info, and teaching advice:www.jasonyoga.com/blog