Episodes

Humor is used in advertising successfully to get people’s attention, but in yoga we sometimes feel the need to keep it serious. But at what cost? If you are a humorous person in real life but feel like you can’t …

Providing trauma informed and trauma sensitive yoga is important everywhere but some areas of the world are particularly affected by complex PTSD, and are important places for these offerings. In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Candice...

Rebranding yourself and your business can be a scary process. In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Pamela goes solo to with a pep talk about her journey of rebranding, how getting in touch with your core values is …

Have you ever heard of Tapping, or EFT? It’s a method of healing that uses tapping different parts of the body while identifying the emotions coming up to help you work through them. In this episode, Lauren Fonvielle joins us …

How many times have you put off doing all of the things you want to for your business until you can do them perfectly? Are you taking training after training in the hopes you will finally be qualified/ready/enough? Jessica Cross …

Have you ever been told to “hold your belly in” or “tighten your core muscles”? Over recruiting in the pelvic floor can cause trouble throughout the body, and can be caused by so many different physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual...

Lupus and other autoimmune conditions are prevalent in our society, and yet they are called invisible diseases because you might not know someone is suffering from one unless they tell you. As a yoga professional, it is important for us …

Our spine is the center line of our body but many of us take for granted this amazing structure by holding on to tension in the body, missing out on the spiritual and yogic relationship of the spine, and clinging …

Every year in June the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) presents the Symposium of Yoga Therapy and Research conference to bring together yoga therapists from all over the world to share practices and workshops to further...

These last few years have been really hard on healthcare professionals so finding ways to share yoga with those on the front lines is crucial. In this episode, Dr Rachel Beanland talks about what medical providers are most stressed about, …

Welcome to this special bonus episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast! Crazy to be coming to you on a Friday, whaaattt?! International Yoga Day is coming up on Tuesday, June 21st so I wanted to do a special episode to …

It can be traumatic when you get a medical diagnosis that will change your life. Sonya Chapnick had that experience. In this episode, she talks about how she uses yoga and rest to ease suffering around that for herself and …

Resting is one of the most important acts of self care we can do, but for many of us it isn’t that easy. Shame, capitalism, and societal pressure can cause us to fall into the trap of being busy or …

Fear and anger are tied up in our ego but just having awareness isn’t always enough. In this episode, Tom Cronin talks about using yoga and meditation to overcome the stresses that arrive when our nervous system is stuck in …

Teachers working in public schools are stressed to the max and are always in need of mindfulness techniques for themselves and their students. In this episode, Cynthia Hauk shares how she taps into this important audience with tips and ideas...

Marketing and selling your yoga business is important, but did you do the foundational work to clearly define your brand? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Alvarez-Holland talks all things personal and business branding. She shares insight on what...

We all know the importance of mindfulness in our lives, but are you aware of the power of meditative writing? Carole Fontaine felt her life change when she used meditative writing to help her heal from physical illness. In this …

Do you know your purpose in life? That quintessential question can sometimes be daunting, even for yoga professionals. In this episode, Jennie Lee shares her insight into discovering your personal purpose, reasons we struggle with finding...

Families have seen their fair share of stress during the pandemic, and can be a lucrative market for yoga professionals. In this episode, Brittany Hudson shares the secret to how she built her mindfulness business with children and families and...

Spending time with animals can be relaxing and yogic in nature, but when you are participating in the sport of horse riding, there are myriad physical and emotional issues that can arise. In this episode, Kristen Kolenda joins us to …

Experiencing trauma is an all too common issue that our yoga students have faced. Are you presenting a trauma informed class that is inclusive for everyone? Jill Weiss Ippolito joins us to talk all things trauma for yoga teachers and …

Many people suffer from excess tension in their body which can cause physical and emotional problems. In this episode, Dan Sykes joins us to share how somatic work is beneficial in training your nervous system. Dan is an entrepreneur, filmmaker,...

This is a quick update episode where I talk about taking a break last week, spiritual awakening, self-care, and a highlight of what is coming up on The Yoga Pro Podcast. Thanks for tuning in and see you next week …

Do you know the difference between sales and marketing? Do both of them make you feel a little slimy? In this second episode of our Business Skills for Yoga Professionals series, Joanna Sapir demystifies the sales process and helps you …