Beste Yoga Conversations podcasts (2024)

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2025 Yoga Teaching Goals (EP.327) 37:57

5d ago37:57

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In this episode, you’ll walk away with a plan of action to help you up-level as a yoga teacher. As this episode is being recorded in December, 2024, it’s a great time to set new goals for your development as a yoga teacher for next year. However, the goals you’ll discover when you listen to this episode are timeless and you can experiment with them…

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Ep 51: Self-care for Yoga Teachers - Physical Tips 21:03

5d ago21:03

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As we continue this month of quick episodes that are tailored to your health, I realize the holidays can be a lot to manage. Are you busy preparing for the holidays with friends and family? Are you planning special holiday classes or workshops? Well, while you're doing all of that, are you also taking care of yourself? This is an easy time of year …

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Meet Helene Whitfield from Global Online Yoga Association (EP.326) 1:32:36

12d ago1:32:36

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In today’s episode, you’ll meet Helene Whitfield, Chief Visionary Officer with the newly formed Global Online Yoga Association, or GOYA. We talk about the mission of GOYA and how it can benefit you as a yoga teacher. The link to the organization is below where you’ll find information on how to become a member. Use the coupon code CHANGE to access y…

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Ep 50: Self-care for Yoga Teachers - Mental & Emotional 19:39

12d ago19:39

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Teachers!!!! I am so excited for this month full of quick episodes that are tailored to your health. I realize this is a busy month for so many - Maybe your month is full of preparing and gathering for the holidays with friends & family. Or you’re gearing up to teach special classes or workshops. While you’re doing all of that you’ve gotta take car…

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How To Teach Yoga Using Anatomy Based Cues (EP.325) 35:51

19d ago35:51

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Quick recapWe start this episode with a call for your feedback, all designed to help the show be as useful to you as possible. We then review how to share anatomy in your cues and I share my simple and powerful framework to do so.Next steps• Listeners to send feedback via Instagram DM to @barebonesyoga or email to karen@barebonesyoga.com on desired…

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Ep 49: The Effects of Chronic Pain on the Nervous System Pt. 2 35:45

19d ago35:45

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The last few episodes we've been discussing pain, how you experience it, how to deal with it, and the different types of pain. Last week’s episode was part 1 of this conversation on the effects of chronic, long-term pain on your nervous system, I walked you through the stages of the sympathetic nervous system and explained that Central Sensitizatio…

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How To Deal With Different Yoga Teaching Scenarios (EP.324) 59:09

26d ago59:09

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Quick recapKaren Fabian, host of "Conversations for Yoga Teachers," discussed common scenarios in yoga classes and offered approaches to handle them, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's teaching style and adapting it to suit individual students. She covered topics such as maintaining confidence, preparing well, and focusing on effecti…

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Ep 48: The Effects of Chronic Pain on the Nervous System Pt 1 29:41

26d ago29:41

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Chronic and persistent pain is not just a physical sensation. Instead, it's a complex experience influenced by your brain structure, your nervous system activity and your emotional processing. And one way it reveals itself is via dysregulation in your nervous system. But how does it show up? In this episode, I'll explain it to you. So get your jour…

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Your New Strategy For Clearer Cues (EP.323) 46:55

1M ago46:55

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In this episode, you’ll uncover the easy step by step way to share clearer cues so that your students know exactly what to do.Door Karen Fabian

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Ep 47: Acute vs. Chronic Pain - What’s the Difference? 17:44

1M ago17:44

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In my Yoga for Injury Management mentorship for teachers, I recently facilitated a lecture on injuries in the upper body. But you can't talk about injuries without also talking about pain. Therefore, I took some time to explain the differences between acute pain and chronic pain before getting into upper body injuries. In this episode, I share some…

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Episode 70: 'BREATH OF FIRE' HBO Documentary + KRI Damage Control Letter to Yoga Teachers 30:48

1M ago30:48

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The HBO Documentary Series 'Breath of Fire' is making its mark and causing a ripple effect into the Kundalini Yoga world. Tune into another episode to hear about the latest damage control letter sent out by the CEO of the Kundalini Yoga Research Institute (KRI) to Kundalini Yoga Associations & Ashrams worldwide. Conversations You Can Feel is a read…

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The Blueprint For Confident Yoga Teaching (EP.322) 37:57

1M ago37:57

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Get your notebook for this one, because you’re going to want to take notes. I walk you through the tested and proven blueprint for how to become a confident yoga teacher. At the end of the episode, I offer you more in my e book. Get it using this link: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/…

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Ep 46: What is Functional Freeze? 19:57

1M ago19:57

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What is functional freeze? Functional freeze is also known as freeze or the freeze state, and is a response of the autonomic nervous system that happens when you perceive a threat, but feel powerless to act. Unlike the fight or flight response, which prompts action, functional freeze immobilizes the body causing a sense of paralysis or "stuckness."…

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Meet Sage Rountree (EP.321) 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

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In today’s episode, you’ll meet Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, former endurance sports coach and the author of 10 books on yoga, training and teaching. In this episode, Sage and I cover a variety of topics in both the areas of teaching yoga as well as the business of yoga. We even cover some things that are often on the minds of yoga teachers but ra…

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Ep 45: 65 Strategies to Calm your Nervous System 20:35

2M ago20:35

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This is a very special episode because I think we all need some strategies right about now! Get your journal and jot these down! Whether you're listening for the first time or you've come back to this episode when you have a chance to sit for a moment, this list of strategies to help soothe your nervous system & can be utilized whenever you need th…

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Meet Isabel Tew (EP.320) 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

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We breathe without thinking about it and as yoga teachers, we know that there is an entire practice devoted to the study and practice of the breath. In this episode, meet Isabel Tew, yoga teacher and creator of “Breath Cards,” a wonderful resource for yoga teachers and practitioners alike to learn all about the breath and different techniques you c…

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Ep 44: Sequencing for General Shoulder Injuries 25:55

2M ago25:55

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Shoulder injuries make me think of a lack of range of motion and overhead shoulder movement. I've been reflecting on a few times when I had shoulder issues myself and couldn't lift my arm overhead. Frozen shoulder was by far the worst because it was persistent pain over an extended period of time, which of course affected my personal practice and m…

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Episode 69: Rodolfo Caro (Bhajanjeet Singh - 2004 - 2020; Guaralajara, Mexico) 1:53:34

2M ago1:53:34

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Rodolfo Caro, formerly Bhajanjeet Singh became a Kundalini Yoga instructor in 2004 and integrated his home, family and spa business into the lifestyle brand of promoting KY and Sikh Dharma over the next 18 years in Guadalajara Mexico. He was even a Board Member of the International KundaliniYogaTeacher Association of Mexico until 2018 when he began…

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How To Create Anatomy Cues (EP.319) 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Discover how to create anatomy cues based on what you know, rather than just repeating cues you’ve heard.Door Karen Fabian

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Ep 43: Students & Class Expectations – Yoga Teachers Questions Answered 21:52

2M ago21:52

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In this episode, I have more questions from teachers that I want to answer that center around students feeling frustrated or irritated with their practice and how you as a teacher can help them. Just as a side note. I realized as questions were coming in, how they were similar in themes, these questions are about the energy that students give off i…

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Episode 68: Spanish Channel for 3HO Survivor Stories 1:40:47

2M ago1:40:47

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Rodolfo Caro (formerly Bhajanjeet Singh) became a KY instructor in 2004 and integrated his home, family and spa business into the lifestyle brand of promoting KY and Sikh Dharma over the next 18 years in Guadalajara Mexico. He was even a IKYTA Mexico board member until 2018 when he began to disconnect from his local sangat community because of inco…

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Meet Crissy Florio (EP.318) 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

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I put the call out to my mailing list for yoga teachers with inspiring stories and was thrilled Crissy responded. She’s a long time yoga teacher with a wealth of experience and she also went through the challenge of a breast cancer diagnosis in 2020. In this episode, we talk about how surviving cancer has changed her as a person and as a yoga teach…

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Ep 42: Teaching students w/ Pain & Injuries - Why Teachers are Hesitant 25:29

2M ago25:29

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In recent episodes I've been talking a lot about pain, injuries and the nervous system a lot. That's because I believe it's such an important topic to discuss. Because you're a movement teacher it's important that you take responsibility for knowing and understanding how the human body moves, how it gets injured, and how students experience pain in…

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Yoga Book Review (EP.317) 41:50

2M ago41:50

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In this episode, I share a journal exercise you can do to be sure you’re teaching in a way that’s consistent with what you value about teaching yoga. I also share excerpts from Mark Singleton’s book, Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice.”Door Karen Fabian

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Ep 41: Yoga Teachers Questions Answered - Nervous System Regulation 19:43

3M ago19:43

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In episodes, 38 and 39. I shared different specific exercises for you to teach your students whether it's in a group setting or a one-on-one private setting to help them feel and notice and learn to regulate their nervous systems. Although we can't really physically see or know for sure if an exercise is working, we can get feedback from students r…

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Meet Kat Fowler (EP.316) 1:33:43

3M ago1:33:43

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I interviewed Kat on the show before and I wanted to have her back on to talk specifically about energy healing and a specific technique called Akashic Records readings. She recently did a session with me and I was amazed at how much of what she said resonated. In this episode, we cover some of the basics of energy readings, talk about what it mean…

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Ep 40: Pain Science & Nervous System Regulation w/ Diana May 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Today I have an interview with Diana May, who is a self-proclaimed in it for life Yogi. Her goal is to help you build a more loving relationship with your body. She uses a holistic approach to wellness through yoga & somatic experiencing. As a full-time yoga teacher, since 2009, she has worked with students with unique bodies and experiences. She u…

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Bring Yoga Philosophy Into Class (EP.315) 51:49

3M ago51:49

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Learn some easy ways to share yoga philosophy in your classes without feeling overwhelmed.Door Karen Fabian

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Ep 39: Managing Pain & Injuries via Nervous System Regulation Pt. 2 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Learning various strategies on how to target and influence this complex system of pain can be essential for how you might speak with students and teach students who are managing pain and injuries. In the last episode, I shared specific exercises and techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, mindfulness, meditation, guided imagery, and more. Th…

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How To Learn Anatomy: The Science Behind It (EP.314) 54:23

3M ago54:23

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Most yoga teachers tell me they believe that learning anatomy is hard. What I’ve always known is that when you learn it in a particular way, step by step, with regular testing of what you’ve learned, it’s much easier and you get better results. In this episode, I review the science of learning and how you can apply it to learning anatomy. The conte…

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Ep 38: Managing Pain & Injuries via Nervous System Regulation Pt. 1 26:35

3M ago26:35

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The nervous system plays a pivotal role in reducing pain, and as you and your students journey through the maze of managing it, know that it's worth understanding, so that you can have handy tips and strategies in your toolkit. Understanding how to target this complex system can be a game changer. It can influence how you might speak with & teach y…

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How To Teach Sun Salutations (EP.313) 48:44

3M ago48:44

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Learn the fundamentals of teaching Sun Salutations, from the anatomy involved to the action cues you can share.Door Karen Fabian

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Ep 37: Understanding Pain Beyond Tissue Damage 26:45

3M ago26:45

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Pain is a complex and often misunderstood experience because it doesn't always correlate directly with tissue damage. Instead, pain is influenced by the nervous system, emotions and psychological factors, which can cause people to experience significant discomfort, even when there's little to no physical injury present. Graded exposure therapy offe…

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How To Use Your Brain To Be A Better Yoga Teacher (EP.312) 47:52

4M ago47:52

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When you think about having a more positive attitude, being more confident and having a more powerful mindset, do you think about how your brain plays a role in this? In this episode, you’ll learn about neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change in response to experience, and how to leverage it to be the yoga teacher of your dreams. This episod…

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Ep 36: Advancements in Pain Science: Comparing Current Understanding vs. 2018 26:00

4M ago26:00

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The study of pain has seen significant developments in recent years shifting our understanding of pain from a purely physical symptom to a complex multifaceted experience that involves the nervous system, psychological factors and social conditions. As a yoga teacher, it's important to understand that asana, stretching, strengthening, and movement …

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How To Create Your Growth Plan (EP.311) 33:15

4M ago33:15

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This episode will walk you through how to develop a growth plan that’ll have you teaching confidently and authentically. I’ll share the steps to take, what signs to look for and offer you a chance to get some free one on one coaching so that you can have a plan in place that will help you move forward.…

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Ep 35: Anatomy Matters - Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs to Understand the Human Body 28:17

4M ago28:17

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When working with students who are under the care of healthcare professionals, it's imperative that you're diligent about communicating effectively with them and their medical professionals. It should be a goal of yours that the yoga practice complements the student's overall treatment plan, especially if you're working with private clients. I have…

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Meet Kelly Smith (EP.310) 1:17:31

4M ago1:17:31

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In this episode, you’ll meet Kelly Smith, Founder of Yoga for You. Kelly is an RYT-500 Hour and YA Continuing Education Provider. She hosts two podcasts and is the author of two books as well as a yoga teacher educator, hosting trainings all over the world. Kelly was on the show in November in 2021 and in this episode, she shares more about her bac…

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Ep 34: Injuries associated w/ More Basic Anatomy Terms! Pt 2 26:09

4M ago26:09

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This is part 2 of Injuries Associated with More Basic Anatomy Terms that I introduced you to in episode 32, titled More Anatomy Terms You Should Know. In the last episode (number 33) we went over injuries and conditions in your bones, bony landmarks, retinaculum, arteries & veins and it started to get a little long. Therefore, I decided not to over…

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How To Up Level Your Teaching (EP.309) 38:36

4M ago38:36

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In today’s episode, I share the results of a study on hip flexors and it’s relevance to you when you’re teaching and I also share 6 ways to up level as a yoga teacher (if you’re ready). The study I refer to is here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7922112/ DM me your questions on my Instagram, @barebonesyoga…

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Ep 33: Injuries Associated w/ More Basic Anatomy Terms! Pt 1 34:10

4M ago34:10

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In this episode I'm going to jump back into the Additional Basic Anatomy Terms You Should Know from Episode 32 and walk you through the types of injuries that are specific to each of those terms. As a quick reminder, we'll cover bones, bony landmarks, retinaculum, arteries & veins, bursa, lymph nodes and nerves. I'm going to explain more of what ty…

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New Yoga Teacher Strategy (EP.308) 1:13:03

5M ago1:13:03

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This is a special three part episode for new yoga teachers only. It’s for you if you’ve graduated from a 200 hour training and you’ve been teaching 6 months or less and you have at least one paid class on your schedule. I’m going to walk you through a strategy for help you build your confidence and skill faster than you can do it on your own and wi…

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Ep 32: More Anatomy Terms You Should Know! 25:26

5M ago25:26

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We've been diving into the world of anatomy lately and there's so much new information about the human body that we're learning every single day. But don't you worry about that, I got you! I've created so many different ways to help yoga teachers learn anatomy in bite size, easy to understand ways so that the feeling of overwhelmed does not consume…

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How to Give Corrective Cues (EP.307) 40:57

5M ago40:57

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When you’re teaching and you notice a student is out of alignment, how do you give a corrective cue that can help them come into better alignment? What’s the framework you use? In this episode, I share with you an approach to giving corrective cues that will allow you to clearly guide your students into the poses. I also cover sequencing and mindse…

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Teaching Downward Facing Dog (EP.306) 43:34

5M ago43:34

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn about pelvic positioning and how to cue to it in different yoga poses along with how to teach Downward Dog, Plank and Low Plank in a way that helps your students integrate other muscles into the pose so they are in better alignment. Listen until the end for a special opportunity for eligible yoga teachers.…

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How to teach Crow Pose (EP.305) 47:47

5M ago47:47

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In today’s episode, I cover how to teach Crow pose, the anatomy behind it and how to create a sequence with Crow as the peak pose. You’ll also catch a mindset lesson about re-framing negative thoughts that will help empower you and boost your confidence. Stay tuned until the end so you don’t miss a special Summer offer!…

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Ep 31: Injuries Associated w/ Basic Terms 24:36

5M ago24:36

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In this episode, let's jump back into those basic terms from Episode 29 and talk through the types of injuries that are specific to each of those terms. To jog your memory, we'll cover muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia & connective tissue, a brief recap of proprioception (because there's an entire episode dedicated to it), and finally interocepti…

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Rotator Cuff Review (EP.304) 44:37

6M ago44:37

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In today’s show, learn about the rotator cuff muscle group and how to apply it to your teaching. You’ll also learn how to build a sequence that focuses on shoulder opening (external rotation) and what benefits you can share with your students about this movement. In this episode, I also share some new and exciting details of my new Certification Pr…

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Ep 30: Is Your Proprioception Affected When You Have an Injury? 23:05

6M ago23:05

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The short answer is yes! Now let's talk about how. Proprioception often referred to as your body's sixth sense. It's your innate ability to perceive the position, movement, and action of your body parts in space, without having to look at them. This complex sensory feedback system involves receptors located in the muscles, tendons, and joints that …

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eBook Audio (EP.303) 1:09:32

6M ago1:09:32

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Listen to the audio from my latest ebook, "The Bare Bones Yoga Guide to Incredible Yoga Teaching”. You can download the hard copy version here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-guide-to-incredible-yoga-teaching/Door Karen Fabian

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