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The Yoga Teacher PodcastAuthor: Brea Johnson
Whether its anatomy, exploring yoga teaching tips, or dissecting superficial yoga narratives, this is the podcast for yoga teachers who care deeply about their craft and arent afraid to challenge the status quo. Brea Johnson, founder of Heart & Bones Yoga, a globally recognized online platform for anatomy-informed yoga and inclusive practices for both yoga teachers and everyday people, interviews experts, shares crucial insights from unlearning harmful cues, to culty dynamics in wellness spaces, to making your classes more inclusive, trauma-aware, and actually helpful. With two decades of experience (and plenty of mistakes), Brea brings honesty, nuance, and a healthy dose of spice to conversations about what it really means to teach yoga in todays world, no matter if you're a new yoga teacher or have been teaching fo years. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Nervous System Supportive Yoga: What It Actually Means
Episode 47
Friday, 10 April, 2026
Is your yoga class actually "nervous system supportive," or is it just slow? In this episode, Brea and Ula chat about what it really means to support the nervous system when teaching actual humans in real classes. We move beyond the "everything should be chill" marketing myth and explore how proprioception, interoception, and even intensity play a role in building true resilience. In this episode, we discuss: The "Nervous System" Zeitgeist: Why every yoga class is technically a nervous system class. Proprioception vs. Interoception: Understanding how we sense our bodies from the inside out. The Anxiety of "Calming" Cues: How rigid breathing counts can actually trigger a stress response. The Social Nervous System: Creating a safe container where students feel seen and supported. Building Capacity: Why challenging poses like balance and chair pose are vital for nervous system resilience. NEW: The Yoga Teacher Lab We’re launching a new series for teachers at Heart and Bones Online Studio! Our first deep dive is the Nervous System, featuring a "Director's Cut" breakdown of real classes with Brea Johnson. Learn More https://heartandbonesyoga.com/nervoussystem101/ Did you know we have a yoga teacher dedicated youtube channel? Learn with Brea: https://www.youtube.com/@YogaTeacherTips Learn More: BECOME A YOGA TEACHER WITH HEART + BONES 200hr & 300hr Online Yoga Teacher Training (anatomy-informed, accessible, and actually enjoyable): https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/ PRACTICE WITH US Try Heart + Bones Studio free for one month, use code: youtubelove https://heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/
