Talking Yoga

In the final episode of Season 4,  we spoke to Rebecca Campell about the three subjects she has learnt along her teaching journey. Rebecca Campbell is a writer, mystic, devotional creative and visionary who leads activating workshops internationally, giving people an experience of their soul.She is the bestselling author of numerous books and oracle decks, including Light Is the New Black and the Work Your Light Oracle, and the creator of the Rise Sister Rise Membership and the online courses Work Your Light and Discover Your Cosmic Blueprint. You can find more from Rebecca on her website and Instagram. For more from Yoga Alliance Professionals, please visit the website, Facebook page, or Instagram. 

In this week's episode of Talking Yoga we sat down with Michael James Wong to talk about his experience as a yoga teacher. Michael is a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness, a community activist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker and author.For more about Michael, check out:Website: https://www.michaeljameswong.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljameswong/Boys of Yoga: http://www.boysofyoga.com/Sunday School Yoga: https://www.sundayschoolyoga.com/Just Breathe Project: https://www.justbreatheproject.com/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

Donna Noble founder of CurvesomeYoga which promotes body positivity and inclusivity. She is a body positive and anti-racism activist and soon to be published author. Back in February 2021, Donna spoke to Yoga Alliance Professionals about the three things she wishes she had been taught in her first yoga teacher training course. The conversation covers the lack of diversity in the yoga industry, the importance of using accessible language in the yoga studio, and Donna's own experience of feeling she had to fit a certain mould for teaching yoga. For more from Donna, please see the following sites:Website: https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurveSomeYogaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnanobleyoga/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

In this week's episode of Talking Yoga, we sit down with Sarah Hayhurst to talk over the three things she wishes she had been taught in her yoga teacher training course. Sarah is a yoga teacher, professional communications expert, and motivational speaker. She is the founder of The Voice Inspirer and author of The Lowdown: Improve Your Speech – Women In Business (now available on Audible).You can find more from Sarah here:Website: https://www.thevoiceinspirer.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevoiceinspirer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevoiceinspirer/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Yoga Alliance Professionals Training Academy

In this episode, we sit down with Atira Tan, trauma-informed yoga teacher, somatic trauma specialist, social change activist, TEDx Speaker, best-selling author and the founder of the charity Art to Healing. Art to Healing provides therapeutic support to victims of sex trafficking, sex slavery and exploitation. Art to Healing provides education, trauma-informed programs, consultancy and clinical supervision to international non-government, grassroots, and not for profit organizations throughout Asia and the PacificAtira discusses the three things she wishes she had been taught in her yoga teacher training and how a trauma-informed approach to yoga is fundamental to creating a safe and welcoming yoga space. You can find more from Atira Atira's Website: https://www.atiratan.com/Art to Healing Website: https://www.arttohealing.org/Trauma Course: https://www.atiratan.com/trauma-informed-yoga-online-training/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atiratan/Yoga Alliance Professionals Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Free Training Academy: https://yapta.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/

Hello and welcome back to Talking Yoga! We are taking a slightly different approach for Season 4 of the podcast. Each episode asks the guests the three things they wish they had been taught in their first yoga teacher training course! Be prepared for some seriously insightful responses!To kick things off, we spoke to Charlotte Reynolds, otherwise known as The Digital Yogi. Charlotte is an agency owner, digital strategist, business coach and podcaster, with 10 years of experience in social media and advertising.Having left London's best ad agencies, The Digital Yogi now works to support wellness experts level up their marketing strategy and meet their business potential. Find more from The Digital Yogi here:Website: https://www.thedigitalyogi.co.uk/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thedigtalyogiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_digital_yogi/ Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/ Training Academy: https://yapta.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/

For the finale of Season 3, we speak to Karen Kirkness, an accomplished yoga teacher and director of the popular yoga studio Meadowlark. Karen talks about her journey from young practitioner to studio owner to soon to be published author!We talk about taking risks, motherhood, what makes a successful studio, the importance of learning and self-education, and Karen's new book!Pre-order Spiral Bound here: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/spiral-bound-biotensegrity-yoga/Find more from KarenWebsite: https://www.karenkirkness.com/Meadowlark's website: https://www.meadowlarkyoga.com/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

We sit down with the incredible Carolyn Cowan, founder of Kundalini Global. Carolyn is a phenomenal yoga teacher and well respected psychosexual therapist, with great insight into the human condition. We discuss shame, addiction, the importance of self reflection and mentorship for yoga teachers, and the problematic nature of the yoga industry. For more from Carolyn:Website: https://carolyncowan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolyncowanofficial/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolynCowanPage/YAP Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/south-croydon/yoga-teacher/carolyn-cowanYoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/?hl=en

This week's conversation is with Paula Hines, the founder of U Can Yoga and regular contributor in OM Magazine. We talk to Paula about her career in TV, issues with diversity in yoga and the artistry of writing. Paula holds regular workshops with 50% of funds going to Brixton Soup Kitchen. You can donate directly to BSK here: https://brixtonsoupkitchen.org/donate/To find more from Paula, please visit:Website: https://ucanyoga.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucan.yogaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucanyoga1/Yoga Alliance ProfessionalsWebsite: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

This weeks episode of Talking Yoga features the wonderful Nina Haley, senior yoga and meditation teacher, fertility awareness expert and holistic sexual and reproductive health educator. Find more from Nina here!Yoga Alliance Professionals' profile:Website: https://ninahaley.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninahaleyyogaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninahaleyyoga/Yoga Alliance ProfessionalsWebsite: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

This week, we talk to the wonderful Fizz Yasin, yoga teacher, mental health advocate, British Heart Foundation Ambassador, podcaster and founder of Happy Heart Health. Check out Fizz's podcast, Happy Heart Health: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/find-your-fizz/id1531940707You can find more from Fizz:Yoga Alliance Professionals profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/maidenhead/yoga-teacher/faiza-fizz-yasinWebsite: https://www.happyheartflow.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyheartflow/: Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Soundtrack: https://myoho.bandcamp.com/music

Rebecca Coales is a yoga teacher, Kumbhaka enthusiast and former record-holding freediver! In this episode of Talking Yoga, we talk to Rebecca about her career as an athlete and how yoga helped her performance, dealing with anxiety and the power of the breath. Register for Rebecca's Kumbhaka festival here: https://sport-restore-yoga.teachable.com/p/kumbhaka-festival-2020You can find more from Rebecca:Yoga Alliance Professionals profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/bristol/yoga-teacher/rebecca-coalesWebsite: https://www.sportrestoreyoga.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportrestyogaYoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Soundtrack: https://myoho.bandcamp.com/music

We're back for Season 3 of Talking Yoga, and to kick things off, we chat to the virtuoso concert pianist, composer and founder of Piano-Yoga®, GéNIA. Among her many accolades, GéNIA's compositions have enjoyed placement on the BBC series Killing Eve and ITV's Cold Feet. Her latest solo piano album, Babylon is available now. We talk about managing success and performance anxiety, yoga for musicians and yoga as a tool for wellbeing. You can find more from GéNIA here:Yoga Alliance Professionals profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/london/yoga-teacher/evgenia-chudinovichGéNIA website: https://www.piano-yoga.com/Instagram: @geniapianistcomposerFacebook: @geniapianistcomposerPlease listen to GéNIA's composition "Babylon": https://open.spotify.com/track/7jGt0nSCD9b3EmxdkWTZPz?si=84lqCTSbQ8mCRQCi30fnGA Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Soundtrack: https://myoho.bandcamp.com/music

After several months spent in lockdown, yoga studios across the UK are reopening their doors for in-person classes. We speak to the founder and director of Whitespace Yoga and Wellbeing Studio, Deborah Berryman, about the return to indoor classes. You can find more from Deborah here:Yoga Alliance Professionals profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/milton-keynes/teacher-trainer/whitespace-yoga-training Website: https://whitespacestudio.co.uk/Whitespace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitespaceYogaStudio/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/ Soundtrack: https://myoho.bandcamp.com/music

In this episode, Yoga Alliance Professionals speaks to the incredible Eleonora Ramsby Herrera, a Senior Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer and specialist in delivering trauma-sensitive and trauma-adapted yoga. As if this wasn't enough, she also holds a BA (Hons) first class degree in Contemporary Dance from London Contemporary Dance School and a Masters in Effective Learning and Teaching from the Institute of Education, University College of London (distinction). She is truly a wonder. In this conversation, we focus on raising awareness for mental health issues surrounding yoga teaching, tools an strategies yoga teachers can use to manage their own self care, and Eleonora's work on training teachers on mental health topics.Please be aware that we do discuss topics that some listeners may find triggering, such as anxiety and depression. If you do not feel comfortable with these topics please do miss this episode out. Find More From Eleonora Ramsby Herrera here:Yoga Alliance Professionals' profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/yoga-teacher/eleonora-ramsby-herreraWebsite: https://www.eleonora.london/Studio website: https://www.lisbonyogainstitute.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogawithellieramsbyEleonora's blog on strategies for yoga teachers: https://yogobe.com/en/blog/self-care-strategies-yoga-teacher-eleonora-ramsby-herreraYoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

In another lockdown episode, I speak to Paula Ahlberg about whether yoga teacher training courses should be held online during the pandemic. A teacher trainer and senior yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience working in the yoga and fitness industry, Paula was the ideal guest for an in-depth and thoughtful discussion about the current shift to online yoga. You can find more from Paula here:Yoga Alliance Professionals Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/yoga-teacher/paula-ahlbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellbeingWarehouse/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewellbeingwarehouse/ & https://www.instagram.com/theeverywhereyogi/Website: https://www.wellbeing-warehouse.com/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

In this episode of Talking Yoga, Yoga Alliance Professionals speaks to Jane Piddington, Senior Yoga Teacher and owner of Ashtanga Yoga Glastonbury. Described as “one of the most down to earth and knowledgeable Ashtanga yoga teachers practising in the UK today”, Jane has dedicated herself to her practice and developing a yoga teacher. More recently, Jane’s more authentic, traditional style of teaching has had to adapt to an online platform. We discuss this shift to “virtual yoga” and what it may mean for teaching in the future. You can find more from Jane Piddington here:Yoga Alliance Professionals Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/glastonbury/jane-piddingtonWebsite: https://www.ashtangayogaglastonbury.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshtangaYogaGlastonbury/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

In this episode of Talking Yoga, Pip Taverner speaks on the value of mentorship for yoga teachers seeking to build a successful career. Pip Taverner is an experienced yoga teacher, the creator of Groove Om Yoga and co-founder of tonic retreats. More recently, Pip has set up the mentorship programme Your Yoga Career, a course aimed at inspiring and motivating yoga teachers to achieve their goals. You can find more from Pip here:Yoga Alliance Professionals Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/bournemouth/yoga-teacher/pip-tavernerFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/Your-Yoga-Career-101636188115768/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youryogacareer/Pip's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pipyoga108/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/ Soundtrack: https://myoho.bandcamp.com/music

In light of the UK's government guidance to self-isolate in order to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus, a vast number of yoga teachers are adjusting their in-person classes to an online setting. To help best manage this transition, we sat down with Annie Clarke, a London based yoga teacher, creator of the wellness blog Mind Body Bowl, and founder of “The Practice” - an online yoga studio. Annie describes her experience of setting up "The Practice" in January of 2020. Throughout the conversation she shares useful tips for online teaching, outlines some of the challenges she faced and offers pertinent advice for other teachers starting out online in this challenging time. You can find more from Annie Clarke here:Yoga Alliance Professionals profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/london/yoga-teacher/annie-clarkeWebsite: https://annieclarke.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_bowl/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRO4WLyNCgBt2I3nYFfhEsgYoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

In the final episode of the first season of Talking Yoga we speak to Nikki Slade. Nikki is a pioneer in the field of Kirtan, chanting and sound work in the UK. Using her own experiences, Nikki has dedicated herself to sharing the connective power of chanting with the wider public. Her inspiring approach has led to working with world-renowned corporations, such as Cisco and Saatchi, and supporting innovative male prison programmes and initiatives to support the recovery of addicts in the Priory hospital. Nikki describes the historic roots of chanting, the power of the voice and how it can be used to foster connection between a variety of communities. You can find more from Nikki Slade here:Yoga Alliance Professionals profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/yoga-teacher/nikki-sladeWebsite: https://nikkislade.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikkisladeukYoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/Nikki's book "The Healing Power of Chanting": https://nikkislade.com/shop/the-healingpowerofchanting-book/Nikki is doing FB live kirtan classes for anyone wishing to try this.

Yoga Alliance Professionals sits down with Mark Freeth to discuss all things yoga teacher training. Mark is a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals, an experienced trainer and the founder of the Freestyle Yoga Project. Together we discuss the process of setting up a teacher training programme, the importance of building an identity and staying true to your roots as a yoga teacher. You can find more from Mark Freeth and The Freestyle Yoga Project here:YAP Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/tunbridge-wells/yoga-teacher/mark-freethWebsite: https://www.freestyleyogaproject.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freestyleyogaproject/Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/

We sit down with Eddie Stern, a yoga teacher, author, and lecturer from New York City. He is known for his multidisciplinary approach to furthering education and access to yoga, as well as his teaching expertise in Ashtanga Yoga. He most recently created The Breathing App, which guides the user in a paced breathing exercise that balances the nervous system, helping to improve sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety. One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life is his first solo book. His newest app (Yoga365) will be out January 1st, 2020, which will teach users one, simple pose or breathing practice each day of the year.Eddie describes how our perceptions, actions and thoughts can help improve the environment we live in, whether that be our homes, our relationships or the planet. By taking simple steps, we can affect positive change in our lives. Find more from Eddie:Website: https://eddiestern.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiestern/Online videos: www.healthwire.fmYoga Alliance Professionals:Website: www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsShow notes:https://innerpeace.nyc/https://yogaandscience.com/https://www.coursera.org/learn/engineering-health-yoga-physiology?

In this episode we speak to Petra Coveney, the founder of Menopause Yoga (MY) - a unique yoga teacher training programme focused on supporting women going through all stages the menopause. We discuss Petra's personal experience of menopause, how yoga can be used to support women going through this phase of life, and the power of women coming together. You can find more from Petra here:Website: www.menopause-yoga.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/menopause_yoga/YAP Profile:www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/london/teacher-trainer/menopause-yogaFollow Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFB: www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsMusic by Myoho: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_s-mGHbBAPG2c1D4zIXH5w

The guest on today's episode is Vicki Shields, senior yoga teacher and trainer with Yoga Alliance Professionals. She is also the director and lead teacher at Evolve Yoga Training.Vicki is a firm believer in the transformative quality of the breath. In this episode, she discusses the meditative effects of pranayama and the benefits the practice has had upon herself and her students. You can find more from Vicki here:YAP profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/yoga-teacher/vicki-shieldsWebsite:https://www.evolveyogatraining.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/evolveyogatrainingYoga Alliance Professionals Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook:www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram:www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsMusic by Myoho: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_s-mGHbBAPG2c1D4zIXH5w

Yoga Alliance Professionals sits down with senior yoga teacher and trainer Simone Moir. In this conversation, we discuss how to manage stress in yoga teacher training courses, the importance of slowing down as yoga teachers, and how to develop a teaching style that is unique to you. You can find more from Simone hereYAP Profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/pro/20191203121529Website: https://my121yoga.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaglasgowFollow Yoga Alliance Professionals:Website: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsInstagram: www.instagram.com/yogaallianceprofessionalsMusic is by Myoho: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_s-mGHbBAPG2c1D4zIXH5w

Yoga Alliance Professionals sits down with James Winstanley, founder of the Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Institute, to discuss the evolution of ayurvedic yoga massage, its benefits and how massage can be used in conjunction with yoga. You can find more about the Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Institute Website: https://www.ayurvedicyogamassage.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/AYM.Institute/AYM's YAP profile: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/united-kingdom/dorset/teacher-trainer/ayurvedic-yoga-massage-institute-ukFollow Yoga Alliance ProfessionalsWebsite: https://www.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yogaallianceprofessionals/