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Yogaland PodcastAuthor: Andrea Ferretti
This down-to-earth podcast by Andrea Ferretti (former executive editor of Yoga Journal) will keep informed and inspired to practice yoga. Topics run the gamut from nitty gritty technique (her yoga teacher husband Jason Crandell often joins to help with this) to down-to-earth conversations about how to apply yoga's lessons and tools to help craft a happy, balanced life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: 5 Powerful Lessons to Stay Inspired & Avoid Burnout
Saturday, 3 May, 2025
Feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed in your teaching journey?In this episode, Jason shares 5 timeless lessons from yoga philosophy that support you — the teacher. These aren’t abstract ideas for your students — they’re personal, practical teachings to help you stay grounded, motivated, and aligned as you grow.Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, these insights from the Yoga Sutras and beyond offer tools for navigating self-doubt, comparison, burnout, and creative fatigue.Topics include:• Abhyasa & Vairagya (Effort + Letting Go)• Svadhyaya (Self-Study for Teachers)• Dharma (Teaching with Purpose)• Ahimsa (Self-Compassion in Teaching)• Pratipaksha Bhavanam (Reframing Negative Thoughts)Chapters01:11 Upcoming Yoga Training Details02:36 Yoga Philosophy for Teachers04:07 Abhyasa and Vairagya: Developing and Releasing Patterns05:19 Practicing Teaching Skills09:31 Non-Attachment in Teaching11:59 Knowing Yourself as a Teacher18:17 Aligning Teaching with Your Purpose21:45 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception22:10 Defining Your Purpose as a Yoga Teacher23:26 Teaching Techniques and Philosophical Insights26:15 Compassion for Yourself and Your Students33:04 Reframing Your Inner Critic41:53 Final Thoughts and AnnouncementsABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course:https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course:https://learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing✅ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and you'll be the first to know whenever we have new content: https://www.jasonyoga.com/newsletterJason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than two decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
