Podcasts about accessible yoga

Text me Your email for my Booking LinkMichael Jay welcomes Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga and a leading voice for inclusive teaching. Jivana shares how AIDS activism drew him back to yoga, eventually centering his work on adaptive classes for marginalized communities. They discuss how studio owners can remove physical, financial, and cultural barriers to help “every body” feel a true sense of belonging.Key PointsJivana's JourneyLearned yoga from his grandmother; returned to it during the AIDS crisis for self-care.Taught at a San Francisco hospital for people with HIV/AIDS, refining accessible teaching methods.What Is Accessible Yoga?Goes beyond props—embraces universal design, inclusive class titles, and deeper yogic teachings.Recognizes that physical ability doesn't correlate to inner peace.Studio Culture & CommunityCultivate a welcoming space: chairs, flexible pricing, clear class descriptions.Focus on relationships—small gestures like introducing newcomers can transform the studio vibe.Practical TipsOffer variations in mixed-level classes.Provide short private sessions for absolute beginners before group classes.Couch and chair yoga can encourage home practice and draw in more diverse populations.Resources & Linkshttps://www.yogajournal.com/practice/couch-yoga/https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/traininghttps://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/accessible-yoga-podcast-30-yearshttps://www.instagram.com/jivanaheyman/About Jivana HeymanFounder of Accessible Yoga, author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassion. Through workshops, trainings, and events, he promotes an inclusive approach to yoga's deeper message of unity and social justice.Connect with Michael JaySubscribe to the Yoga Biz Champ Podcast for more expert insights on growing your yoga business. Ready to dive deeper?Visit YogaBizChamp.link/podlink to book a call and explore coaching options.Book a call with Chris from the Sales Arms with my direct link to his calendar Yoga Biz Champ listeners get 50% off the first 3 months or 15% off annual plans via my exclusive link offeringtree.com/yogabizchamppodcast Book a call with Mitch McGinley from the Boutique Fitness Brokers with my link. BOOK WITH MITCH HERE FREE RESOURCES AND BOOK A CHAT LINKhttps://yogabizchamp.link/podlink

This is the final interview in our series about yoga organizations, how they operate, and our futures. And it is a good one. Jivana Heyman is nothing if not an expert in the operations of organizations, with such an amazing understanding of how they work and what they should be doing for us. KEY TAKEAWAYS*The point of an organization, any organization, is to speak for those who have less power. Jivana put that beautifully. If you are a non-profit organization that takes membership dues, even if your status doesn't explicitly state that you are for the members, what is the point of you if you don't speak up for those with less power? *PLEASE watch for orgs consolidating power. When fewer and fewer people have more and more of the say, that is a KEY sign that things are not functioning properly in the organization.*Accessible Yoga did best practices for online teaching. I just need to repeat that as something that it is INSANE to me that the yoga alliance OR IAYT has not set forth. This is going to be critical to us in the future as we look at a lot more of our work going online in the next 5-10 years. Have YOU been thinking about online, AI and tech? I have. *There IS something not working in the yoga space, and I agree with Jivana, I cannot quite figure it out either. A lack of generosity, so much gatekeeping, resource hoarding, what else? *I will say this now until I die. The Yoga Alliance and the IAYT have scope of practice issues. What is best for yoga practitioners and yoga schools is not always the same. What is best for yoga therapists in practice and best for yoga therapy schools are definitely not the same. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sort your scope of practice issues out!!*Jivana pointed out some operational things about the Yoga Alliance that I find SO STAGGERINGLY awful. The Yoga Alliance is allegedly taking the money they make from dues, funneling it into another organization that has tax-free status (c-6 trade orgs are not tax-free), and each org has the SAME board and CEO. Talk about conflict of interest. Whatcha need that money for Yoga Alliance? Tell us what's going on, boo.*Let's figure out how to support each other in the next four years if you are in the US. By all accounts things are looking dicey for us as an industry that exists in the “extra” bucket of most people's budgets. When people have less extra money to spend, we tend to see our numbers dip. So how are we going to support each other and get through what will likely be a difficult period for our businesses?*Finally, I want to share a few of Jivana's ideas about what an organization could offer its members. Free training, continuing education, legal support, liability insurance, waivers, contracts, more information and data about our industry, marketing, and the role of supporting unions are just some of the things they could be doing. And if any organization was doing this, they would for sure have my money.RESOURCESWorking In Yoga WebsiteWorking In Yoga NewsletterJivana's Website1

Ever told yourself you can't?You can't focus.You can't achieve anything because you're inconsistent.You can't stick with things—you always quit.You can't be trusted because you're too forgetful.You can't chase that dream.You can't find that love.You can't go to that yoga class.You can't climb that mountain.Sound familiar?Living with ADHD, we're constantly told what we can't do—by the world and by ourselves. But what about what we can do because of our differences?Today, we're joined by the incredible Fiona Callanan—aka The Bionic Rocket Woman. By day, she's a high-flying international lawyer. By passion, she's a yoga teacher on a mission to make movement accessible to all.She proves that the only real limitation we have is the one in our minds.After surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and losing her leg, Fiona didn't let that define her—she redefined herself. Yoga transformed her view of disability into strength, and now she's on a mission to make movement accessible to everyone.

In this episode, I interviewed Jivana Heyman. Jivana  (he/him), C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body.Over the past 30 years of teaching yoga, Jivana has focused on welcoming all people to practice and celebrating our individuality and our differences. His work has focused on dismantling ableism in the yoga world, as well as emphasizing the intersection of yoga and social justice. His books, classes, and trainings support yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition.I've wanted to have Jivana on for a long time — our worlds overlap in a variety of ways — students who take our trainings often also train with Accessible Yoga. Many of our faculty also colllaborate in both realms. It was great to finally have Jivana on the podcast.Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 385: When the Yoga Teacher Stumbles with Jivana Heyman   Description: Have you ever been deeply disappointed in a yoga teacher, mentor, or celebrity? You are not alone. It is a common experience that many yoga teachers and practitioners go through, but how should we react? In this episode, Jivana Heyman joins Shannon to discuss how they deal with their feelings of grief and disappointment caused by folks in the yoga world.   Jivana Heyman is a teacher, author, and advocate, well-known in the yoga community. He is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to yoga teachings for people of all abilities and backgrounds. He has authored multiple books and brings decades of experience as an advocate and teacher to this conversation.   Shannon and Jivana discuss the complex topic of navigating a path forward when yoga teachers or mentors disappoint us. Whether through actions that fall short of our expectations, problematic behavior, or situations where trust is broken, these experiences can be deeply personal and disheartening. Jivana draws on his years of experience in teaching and his commitment to fostering compassionate and ethical yoga communities to share some deep insights and thoughtful reflections on tackling these moments with grace, understanding, and authenticity.   This episode promises to inspire and empower yoga teachers and practitioners alike to approach disappointment with wisdom and resilience.    Key Takeaways: [0:12] Have you ever been deeply disappointed in a yoga teacher, mentor, or celebrity? Shannon and Jivana are discussing their feelings of grief and disappointment in connection with folks in the yoga world. [2:33] Shannon introduces herself and gives a shout-out of thanks to sponsors - OfferingTree and her 20-hour Yoga for Pelvic Health Training. [5:51] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Jivana Heyman. [10:05] What's the newest thing in Jivana's world right now with his work and personal life? [15:12] It is common to be disappointed by yoga teachers or celebrities that we are learning from. Jivana and Shannon reflect on their experiences. [19:40] Can we separate the teacher from the teachings? Is it possible to find a distinction between yoga and the people we learned from? [21:26] Shannon shares an experience she had with a yoga teacher with a sizeable following just before the US elections. [27:35] A second part of that interaction Shannon had is that they seemed to stop speaking up because of capitalism. Jivana shares his perspective on Shannon's reaction and disappointment. [30:18] At what point do we call people out or call them in for the harm they are causing and how do we do that? [32:26] Shannon pops in with a message about the sponsor, OfferingTree. [36:00] Someone reached out to Shannon about wanting to call out a teacher they've been studying with who has said nothing about Palestine but has spoken up about other world events. What is the best way to navigate these situations? [42:43] What is Jivana's advice to a yoga teacher who is observing that their teachers or yoga celebrities they follow are not speaking up about the issues that are important to them? [47:46] It can feel like it takes a lot of energy to work in community. How should we approach this task of overcoming our differences to work towards a common goal? [55:14] Yoga doesn't always feel good. It's not the goal of a yoga practice to leave us in a "blissed out" state. [57:57] What would Jivana say to the yoga celebrity who is listening and having people ask them about not speaking up about social justice causes? [59:24] What would Jivana tell yoga teachers who feel like they are not doing enough right now? [65:48] What is Jivana's next book (his fourth) about? [66:34] What are some practices Jivana is using now for grieving the destruction that is happening to the earth and around the world? [71:51] Shannon shares some of the actions that she is taking to fight back against oppressive systems in the world. [73:17] Connect with and learn from Jivana via his website or Instagram. [74:26] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Jivana.   Links: Jivana Heyman Jivana Heyman on Instagram Previous Podcast Episodes with Jivana Heyman 365: How to Teach Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman 321: Accessible Yoga & Pelvic Health with Jivana Heyman 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman 251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman 209: Online Yoga Teacher Training with Jivana Heyman 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman Inclusive Yoga: Creating Community Through Accessibility (OfferingTree) Zel Amanzi on Instagram Yoga for Pelvic Health  3-Hour On Demand Workshop with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team Shannon Crow on Instagram   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree, and Yoga for Pelvic Health 20-hr Online Training with Shannon Crow.   Quotes from this episode: "You know, we're all human, we're all trying our best." - Jivana   "Where we always get stuck in life is the expectations. .... the expectation is what causes our suffering." - Jivana   "Non-attachment is just freedom, that's what this is. Freedom from desire, freedom from being focused on the outcome." - Jivana   "When you're giving someone feedback or criticism, try to be as nice as you can about it because we're mostly really insecure people." - Jivana   "Direct communication is more effective with people." - Jivana   "Don't let your emotions decide your life for you. Don't let emotions make the decision." - Jivana   "We all have a lot of power in small ways that we don't recognize." - Jivana  

Quick recap Karen 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 effective communication and cues during classes. Karen also addressed professional boundaries, handling unexpected situations, and encouraged teachers to explore different teaching methods while staying true to their intentions. Next steps • Yoga teachers can experiment with one of the discussed scenarios in their classes over the next 2 weeks and share with Karen via Instagram DM if they wish. • Interested teachers can send a DM to Karen on Instagram requesting the cues training video. • Teachers interested in learning the "walk and talk" technique can send a DM to Karen on Instagram to find out how to get started with this approach. • Listeners can download the free "Concepts in Movement" PDF from the link in Karen's Instagram bio, @barebonesyoga • Teachers interested in enrolling in Karen's Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program can take advantage of the new payment plan before January 1, 2025 and get started for just $367!     Summary Handling Yoga Class Scenarios In this episode, Karen Fabian, the host of "Conversations for Yoga Teachers," discusses common scenarios that occur in yoga classes and offers approaches to handle them. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own teaching style and not being afraid to adapt it. Karen also introduces a new format for the show, where she demonstrates the content at the beginning to ensure the listener knows what to expect. She encourages listeners to share their experiences via DM on Instagram @barebonesyoga if any of the scenarios resonate with them. Dealing With Negative Feedback in Yoga Karen shared a story she saw on TikTok about a Yoga teacher in Chicago who shared that someone, a student, publicly ranked her favorite teachers based on their classes. Karen expressed her thoughts about this and emphasized that teachers can't control how others perceive their classes and shouldn't be worried about negative feedback. Instead, they can focus on teaching their best. Maintaining Confidence in Teaching Karen discussed the importance of being prepared and confident in teaching, regardless of the students' backgrounds or levels of experience. She emphasized the need to stick to a well-prepared sequence and not be swayed by unexpected situations or student reactions. Karen also shared a hypothetical scenario where a teacher encounters a class full of new faces with varying levels of experience, and advised against changing the planned sequence on the spot. She stressed the importance of maintaining a non-reactive mindset and focusing on one's own preparation and delivery. Adapting to Student Needs in Yoga Karen emphasized the importance of adapting to the needs of individual students in a yoga class. She suggested that teachers should not feel obligated to change their prepared sequences unless they can easily do so. Instead, they should focus on helping students who are struggling by getting off the mat and walking around to provide clear cues. Karen also recommended using action-oriented phrases to effectively teach a mixed-level class. Accessible Yoga and Teacher Intentions Karen discussed her cueing method and its application in teaching yoga. She emphasized the importance of making classes accessible to students of varying levels of experience and flexibility. Karen suggested that teachers can focus on offering modifications to make postures more accessible, rather than presenting advanced variations that may not be suitable for all students. She also encouraged teachers to be intentional about the type of yoga they present, aligning it with their vision. Karen concluded by urging teachers to reflect on whether their classes are a reflection of their true intentions or merely a replication of what they were trained to do. Understanding Yoga Styles and Confidence Karen discussed the importance of understanding the style of yoga and the class setup when covering for another teacher. She emphasized the need to familiarize oneself with the regular teacher's class before taking on the subbing role. Karen also highlighted the need to avoid putting oneself down when covering a class, as it's a service to the students. She stressed the importance of being confident in one's own teaching abilities and not comparing oneself to others. Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Teaching Karen shared a personal anecdote about a time when she had to substitute teach a popular class, highlighting the importance of maintaining professional boundaries with students. She emphasized that a teacher's role is to focus on the practice, not their personal relationships with students. Karen also discussed the issue of students leaving class early, advising against taking it personally and instead focusing on sending them off with positive thoughts. She stressed that students' actions are often driven by their own issues, not the teacher's performance. Adapting Teaching Methods for Students Karen emphasized the importance of adapting teaching methods to suit individual students. Karen also discussed the issue of cues not working during a class, suggesting that teachers can revert to clear, short action phrases and spend more time observing students to correct any misalignments. She offered to help teachers who want to improve their teaching style through a direct message on Instagram. Adapting Teaching Methods for Students Karen discussed the importance of adapting teaching methods to the needs of students. She emphasized the value of observing students and adjusting cues in real-time, as this helps students feel seen and learn better. Karen also shared her personal experience of feeling called out during yoga practice and suggested that sharing cues to the room versus a specific student is very effective.  Empowering Yoga Teachers  Karen emphasized the importance of feeling confident teaching yoga classes. She stressed the need for teachers to be aware of their sequence and not be swayed by special requests from students. She encouraged teachers to explore different teaching methods and styles, and to not be constrained by traditional norms. Karen's goal is to empower teachers to be the kind of yoga instructors they truly want to be, rather than being driven by consumer expectations. Final thoughts Karen ended the episode by encouraging listeners to experiment with the new approaches over the next two weeks and share their experiences via Instagram DM. She also offered a free PDF on her Instagram page, titled "Concepts in Movement," and a new payment plan for her program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, offering a discounted rate of $367 to get started, with 5 more similar payments after that. This offer is good until the end of 2024.    Links:    www.barebonesyoga.com https://barebonesyoga.thinkific.com/courses/blueprint-learning-program https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/concepts-in-movement/  

In the second part of this powerful conversation, Jivana and Hannah explore practical steps for making yoga inclusive and accessible. Key topics include: How to teach accessible yoga and why these principles are crucial in every yoga class. How to create a trauma-sensitive space where all students feel empowered to make their own choices. Controversial thought: Is simplifying yoga an oversimplification, or is it the ultimate form of wisdom? Jivana's surprising stance on using props, modifying postures, and the value of ‘meeting students where they are'—a view that challenges traditional teaching norms. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new to teaching, this episode offers essential insights on bringing the heart of yoga into every class, regardless of students' abilities or backgrounds. Learn more about Jivana Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers.  He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body.  His books, classes, and trainings support yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition. Learn more at ⁠jivanaheyman.com⁠ Learn more with Alba Yoga Academy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Hannah on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Celest on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Jivana Heyman shares his transformative journey with yoga and why he became a passionate advocate for accessibility within the practice. Discover: How the AIDS epidemic and personal loss ignited Jivana's path to making yoga inclusive for all. Why Jivana believes the traditional, rigid approach to yoga alienates people and misses the essence of the practice. Controversial question: Is mainstream yoga more about appearance than genuine connection? The challenges he faced in teacher training, and why he thinks accessible yoga is actually the most advanced form of practice. This conversation dives into yoga's role in supporting people facing life's toughest battles, like illness and grief, and challenges what many think of as "real" yoga. Tune in for a thought-provoking look at what true inclusivity in yoga really means. Learn more about Jivana Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers.  He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body.  His books, classes, and trainings support yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition. Learn more at jivanaheyman.com Learn more with Alba Yoga Academy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Hannah on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Celest on Instagram ⁠⁠

The Ray-Ban Meta Glasses is a range of smart glasses that work in conjunction with a smart phone app. We have been hearing excited murmurings about their potential benefits for blind and partially sighted people and now they will soon work in conjunction with the free service, Be My Eyes. This service connects visually impaired people with sighted volunteers to assist with daily tasks. What we are also hearing is that there is some confusion surrounding certain AI capabilities, especially as UK users had to wait before being told it that it can now be accessed here. The picture, however, is not the same for everybody and so we have brought together two visually impaired people who have the specs, to assess the issue. The charity, Sight Scotland has tried to find a way to make the ancient practice of yoga accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Our reporter Ian Hamilton went along to a class in Edinburgh to find out more.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: David Baguley Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image and he is wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three separate white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one is a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Here's the first installment of a regular timeline cleanser featuring interviews with folks reflecting on hope, faith, resilience and building community in hard times.  You know—all the things that conspirituality itself can't offer. These are short, personal visits in which Matthew asks each guest the same five questions about their life wisdom—at least as it's coming together in this moment. To start this series, Matthew hearkens back to the roots of Conspirituality Podcast in the yoga world with guest Jivana Heyman. Jivana is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body.  BTW: here are the five questions. You can think about them too. What terrifies you most in these times? What is the most meaningful and supportive idea or story you return to for reliable wisdom and relief? What is the greatest obstacle you face in forming community relationships, and how do you work to overcome it? If you were responsible for comforting and guiding a child terrified of climate catastrophe, how would you do it? What would you say?  If your wisest ancestor came in a dream to offer you one piece of advice about living in difficult times, what would it be? Show Notes jivanaheyman.com 9: Ableism in Conspiracy Theories (w/Jivana Heyman) — Conspirituality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking with Jivana Heyman about accessible meditation. Jivana is the founder of the Accessible Yoga movement, and he has plenty of insights to share about how meditation practices can be relevant in our world today. You'll hear about Jivana's own personal journey of learning meditation, and his perspective on how an inward practice like meditation can help during uncertain times when the outer world also needs our attention. Jivana describes the central role that meditation plays in the Yoga tradition, and the wide variety of meditation styles within Yoga (including breath meditation, mantra, chakra meditations, yoga nidra, and more). You'll also hear Jivana's thoughts on reframing asana AS a form of meditation. We talk about:   how pranayama is distinct from breath meditation  adaptations to make meditation more accessible, especially for those with anxiety, trauma, or neurodivergent minds similarities and differences between Yogic and Buddhist philosophies and practices broadening the definition of what counts as meditation I hope this episode will leave you feeling empowered to find your own ways of bringing meditation into your life! -- To learn more about Jivana Heyman's work, visit jivanaheyman.com or accessibleyogaschool.com. For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. The 100th Episode of the podcast is coming up, and I want to hear YOUR voice! Send me a short message about why you practice, and I will include it in this special episode. Go here to record your message, or email it to me through the website. Our next Teacher Masterclass is on August 24th, with guest speaker Chris McDonald of the Holistic Counseling Podcast! Get the info and join us at https://movedtomeditate.yoga/teacher-masterclasses/ The Mindful Movement Teacher Training is returning this Fall, and applications are now open! Learn more about this unique program at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt. Feel free to reach out through my website with any episode requests, topics you'd like to hear about, or guest interview suggestions. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects, and my adorable kitty, Mustache).

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 375: Why Marketing is Different Now with Tristan Katz & Brooke Monaghan   Description: How do we market our work in times of collective distress and unrest? How can we show up for our business, our audience, and ourselves in a way that is aligned with our values? Two incredible entrepreneurs in the online space share more about how to navigate being a business owner in our current context - Brooke Monaghan and Tristan Katz.   Brooke Monaghan is the founder of Fruition Growth Network, a collaborative platform providing accessible, quality support to self-employed folks and bringing people together to find power in community. Brooke acts as a trusted advisor to founders and leaders who value impact, integrity, and relationships and are on a mission to set things straight in their industry. Her work focuses on the intersection of wellbeing and bottom line, guiding do-gooder lifestyle business owners to intentionally design profitable businesses around their values and their desired lifestyle.   Tristan Katz is a writer, educator, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator. They specialize in content marketing strategies for justice-focused leaders and queer-trans Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) training and consulting. Tristan's intention is to share this work with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens. Tristan was named one of Yoga Journal's 2021 Game Changers and he is proud to have spent several years serving on the Board of Directors at Accessible Yoga before the non-profit dissolved in early 2024.   Brooke and Tristan explain how marketing has changed since the early days of online business and why values matter so much to customers now. They also address using AI in marketing, how to change our strategies when it comes to marketing, and why following a cookie-cutter marketing plan probably isn't going to work for your yoga business – as well as what you can do instead.   Key Takeaways: [3:04] Shannon gives a shout-out of thanks to sponsors OfferingTree, Summer Biz Camp, and Pelvic Health Professionals. [7:05] Shannon introduces her guests for this episode - Tristan Katz and Brooke Monaghan. [10:54] What do Tristan and Brooke do and who do they do it for? [14:44] Tristan and Brooke have a podcast together - be sure to check out Reimagining Online Business. [15:58] A lot of yoga teachers are feeling like they don't know how to market to students in the current environment. Brooke shares some of the trends in marketing in 2024. [20:44] Tristan reflects on how new the internet is in the human experience and how that influences and impacts us as business owners and humans. [28:06] Brooke explains that many of us in the online business space have lost sight of doing business with people. Strategies that work for more established business owners may not work for us. [31:50] Tristan contextualizes Brooke's perspective for how it could apply to yoga teachers. [36:00] Shannon pops in with a message about OfferingTree. [37:46] What are some ways to really connect with people in our audience? Brooke suggests experimenting with being real with your audience and tuning into your intuition. [42:02] Tristan brings up the fact that all businesses are struggling right now, and marketing to people is simply not as easy as it used to be. [45:51] It's a lot easier to be consistent when you're not trying to force yourself to do it the right way and you're allowing yourself to show up and be real. [46:47] We can pay attention to trends, but in a loose, non-attached way, and instead try to make them our own or put our own spin on them. [48:31] Shannon and Brooke reflect on how they feel being marketed to, as consumers. [49:49] Tristan highlights how important it is now for yoga teachers to find their niche - find what really sets them apart from others [52:47] Shannon talks about how she is showing up in her business, talking both about topics related to running a yoga business but also what is currently going on in the world. [54:09] Marketing assets can be useful, but we also need content that has a finger on the pulse on how your audience is feeling or what they are experiencing.. [56:01] What advice do Brooke and Tristan have for yoga teachers when it feels like they just can't show up? [62:00] Don't gaslight yourself into thinking you should figure out a way to do something when you don't have the capacity to do it or have the money to invest. [64:46] Learn more about how to repurpose content and get access to other trainings and workshops on the Fruition Growth Network. [65:57] When people are trying to sell you strategies or pathways to success, we have to be discerning. [70:14] Brooke and Tristan share some final closing thoughts. [72:12] Shannon shares her reflections from this conversation with Brooke and Tristan. [80:13] Shannon talks about the latest call in the Pelvic Health Professionals membership site that you can listen to and some upcoming calls.   Links: Brooke Monaghan Brooke Monaghan on Instagram Tristan Katz Tristan Katz on Instagram Reimagining Online Business Podcast by Brooke Monaghan and Tristan Katz Michelle Cassandra Johnson Fruition Growth Network Summer Biz Camp Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree, Summer Biz Camp, and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Consumers right now are looking to see companies' values to make their buying decisions." - Brooke   "For those of us who are values-led business owners, right now is an opportunity to lead with that more than ever." - Brooke   "We have to overcome the fear of speaking because we have to show up as humans in our work to reach humans who are tired of the internet." - Tristan   "The most strategic thing that you can do right now is think critically about who your people are." - Brooke   "If I'm grieving and angry or whatever it is, I'm sure other people are probably too. How can we bring that approach into our businesses and our marketing?" - Tristan   "We are in a moment of experimentation and trying to figure things out." - Brooke   "It's a lot easier to be consistent when you're not trying to force yourself to do it the right way and you're allowing yourself to show up and be real." - Brooke   "What I'm saying is we do need marketing assets. We also need so much more than marketing assets." - Tristan  

This week's episode is such a good one! I was lucky to meet Natalia back in 2019 when we spoke on a wellbeing panel together. She's a true inspo and you're going to LOVE her pov on life and all things yoga. Truly the most perfect timing (no I actually didn't plan it lol) divine timing is HERE >> as I just launched the Reclaim Your Worth free ebook: download it here. Natalia Tabilo is a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Trainer, and the founder of Yoga for All Bodies™. She was born in Chile and now lives in Alameda CA. She lives with fibromyalgia and Chronic Migraine and after feeling left out and unseen in yoga classes, she created Yoga for All Bodies™, an inclusive, accessible, and Trauma-Informed practice based on variations, sensations, and freedom to meet and enjoy your body and mind where you are today. She loves Yoga props and in all her classes variations (not modifications, because everything is a 100% Yoga), are offered using them! She truly believes that you don't have to be thin, young, flexible, able-bodied, or strong to live and own your yoga practice! That's why she always says “Your body, Your practice” To fulfill the promise of sharing Yoga for All Bodies™, she is certified in Yoga for All, Accessible Yoga, Restorative, Yin, Somatics, Yoga for Chronic Pain, Older Adults, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and more. In 2021 she was selected and featured as a “Game Changer” in Yoga by Yoga Journal and in 2022 she was awarded as “Ambassador of the year” by the Accessible Yoga Association. Stay connected with Natalia here Stay connected with Magali here: InstagramSign up to the newsletter Podcast IGPodcast Youtube

As we learn in our conversation with Anjali Rao, what we learn of yoga history in our teacher trainings is often limited by the biases of heteropatriarchy, Brahmanism and colonialism. While what we get from our text books might hit many of the major points, this story is just as notable for whom it excludes. For both Jo and Rane, this conversation was a huge recontextualisation of what they thought they knew and a wonderful relearning of yoga history. Anjali Rao is a writer, the host of The Love of Yoga podcast, President of the Board of Directors of Accessible Yoga, and as she shares in our conversation is now beginning a Doctorate of Philosophy and Religion, with a concentration on Women's Spirituality, a trans disciplinary program that delves into a feminist perspective and “explores varied spiritual, ecological, and political perspectives rooted in care for the Earth, each other, and the Sacred.” Anjali is an Indian American immigrant, a cancer survivor and believes that a dedicated practice of yoga in all its expansiveness can alchemize and heal the world by creating ripples of change within and around us. She brings a multi disciplinary approach, integrating yoga philosophy and history, with storytelling, imagery and poetry. She brings an awe inspiring depth of knowledge and potent critical insight to yoga history which makes for a great conversation! LINKS Website: https://www.yoganjali.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoganjali/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjali.rao.509 Use the code MAKFLOW at https://www.makarlu.com/ to receive a 10% discount!

Before we get to the interview, a message from Anne:‘Hosting this podcast and interviewing all these amazing people has been such an enriching experience, and I had no idea the impact it would have on me and my listeners. With every conversation, I feel changed by my guests' stories. Because it is stories that stay with us, that and how people made us feel.'  On that note, dear listener, can you please do me a favour?If you enjoy Out of the Clouds, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps make it stand out and will support booking of upcoming guests.'Episode NotesKnown in the yoga world as THE teachers' teacher, Annie Carpenter (@anniecarpentersmartflow) shares her story with Anne, who has been an avid student, first via online platform Glo.com, before attending live Zoom classes and IRL workshops with her in 2022. Annie's journey starts in Virginia, but she tells Anne how she found her path early on with dance, leading her to the Martha Graham company and New York City. From getting a scholarship to working at the junior company and briefly joining the main company, Annie found a calling in what she refers to as authentic self-movement and in teaching at the Martha Graham Center. An introvert, she shares with Anne how yoga became an essential part of her life, thanks to Integral yoga (Swami Satchidananda's school) which felt like a refuge from the competitiveness of the dance world.Annie explains how after a trip to LA and a conversation with her teacher Maty Ezraty, she impulsively relocated to the West Coast and turned to teaching yoga full time, training at Yoga Works under Maty and Lisa Walford. They go on to talk about teaching, about Annie's movement principles and energy, how to create inspiration for students, and why Annie founded her own yoga school, Smart Flow Yoga. Annie also shares why continuing to evolve is essential, as well as learning to let go of preconceived notions. She explains how she has learnt to tap into her students' expectations rather than relying on her own. Now based in Northern California, the teacher, who turned 65 this year, also talks about the stages of life, or ashrams, and she is learning to ‘retire' whatever is not supportive in her practice. Quoting Noam Chomsky, she says: "If you are teaching today what you were teaching five years ago, either your field is dead, or you are.” Annie also reveals  her passion for bird-watching, her mindfulness and pranayama practices, and how learning to be still was the doorway to her meditation practice. Finally, she answers the most delicate and profound question of all, one that Annie regularly asks her students: who is Annie? A joyous, profoundly thoughtful and inspiring interview. Enjoy!TakeawaysAnnie Carpenter's journey from dance to yoga and the influence of Martha Graham on her practiceThe importance of finding one's truth and balance in yoga practiceAnnie's development of Smart Flow Yoga and the principles behind itAnnie's role as a teacher's teacher and her experience teaching on Glow Glow Yoga offers a variety of teachers and practices that are both entertaining and beneficial.Teaching yoga via Zoom has its challenges, but it also allows for a more global community.Traveling for yoga teacher trainings can be both rewarding and guilt-inducing due to carbon emissions.Tapping into energy and using inquiry are important aspects of teaching yoga.Somatic movement and meditation can enhance the yoga practice and bring about self-discovery.Yoga philosophy, such as the Yuga Sutras, offers insights into time, space, and the human experience.There is a need for more accessible yoga classes that cater to beginners and focus on functional movement.Birdwatching is a passion of Anne's that connects her with nature and brings her joy. Birdwatching can be a meditative and calming hobby that allows for a deeper connection with nature.Daily rituals and practices, such as breathing exercises and yoga, can support well-being and balance.Continuous learning and evolution are essential in teaching and personal growth.Exploring the question of 'Who am I?' can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and a sense of constancy.Connection, empathy, and self-discovery are key to finding happiness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Annie Carpenter03:01 Annie's Journey from Dance to Yoga11:19 Annie's Early Yoga Experiences and Integral Yoga22:38 Creating Her Own School and Curriculum27:07 Movement Principles in Smart Flow Yoga31:45 Annie Carpenter: A Teacher's Teacher34:36 Teaching on Glow and the Future36:02 The Exciting and Beneficial World of Glow Yoga37:28 Teaching Yoga via Zoom: Challenges and Opportunities38:55 The Dilemma of Travel and Carbon Emissions42:17 Tapping into Energy and the Power of Inquiry in Teaching44:43 Exploring Somatic Movement and Meditation in Yoga57:31 Insights from Yoga Philosophy: The Yuga Sutras01:09:10 The Need for Accessible Yoga Classes01:12:04 Finding Joy in Birdwatching01:13:29 Birding: A Meditative and Calming Practice01:20:22 Daily Rituals for Well-being and Balance01:25:22 Continuous Learning and Evolution in Teaching01:32:40 Exploring the Question of 'Who am I?'01:43:29 The Significance of Connection, Empathy, and Self-Discovery in Happiness***Selected links from episodeYou can find Annie at https://www.smartflowyoga.com/about-annie-carpenter/on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniecarpentersmartflow/and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/annie.carpenter1And all details for her upcoming class schedule and teacher trainings are available here  - https://www.smartflowyoga.com/or find Annie's classes on Glo - https://www.glo.com/Selected links from episodeMartha Graham on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_GrahamAnd https://marthagraham.org/The classic piece Appalachian Spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM5-CsI713gIntegral Yoga - https://integralyoga.org/Savasana pose - https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6582/savasanaAli McGraw Yoga, Mind & Body - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmW5Og4VBg8Eric Schiffman - https://erichschiffmann.com/Sally Kempton - https://www.sallykempton.com/Swami Satchidananda - https://integralyoga.org/founder/Maty Ezrati - https://matyezraty.com/Kia Miller - https://www.kiamiller.com/Triyoga London - https://triyoga.co.uk/Diana Rilov - https://www.dianarilov.com/Feldenkreis - https://feldenkrais.com/Alexander Technique - https://alexandertechnique.com/Bonnie Bainbridgecohen - https://bonniebainbridgecohen.com/The Glo Podcast - https://podcast.glo.com/The yoga sutras of Patanjali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras_of_PatanjaliSiddhis - https://www.thecontemplativelife.org/blog/yoga-sutras-patanjali-siddhis-mystic-powersThe prothonotary warbler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prothonotary_warblerSlow birding, the book by Joan E. Strassmann - https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Birding-Science-Enjoying-Backyard/dp/B09SN7L7WMScrub jays - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_scrub_jayThe four ashrams of life - https://yogasvi.com/the-four-ashrams-of-life/Abhinivesha - https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/5533/abhiniveshaAnnie's favourite word 'molt' - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moltOut of the Clouds' playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Viqm1uiiHtM5Y0FwTCtFR?si=9c1d46979d784abaAnnie's choice for what song best represents her is I'll Take You There by the Staple Singers - https://open.spotify.com/track/5xHfZxFBcMA2akGVMM1bdk?si=fb01ff20b53c42b7An Immense world by Ed Yong https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59575939-an-immense-world***If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback. 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In case you don't know, Jivana is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He's the author of the books: Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and a new book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. His books, classes, and trainings offer support to yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition. Check out the other two episodes with Jivana: 70: Yoga, Human Rights, and Accessibility with Jivana Heyman 105: Yoga And Social Justice with Jivana Heyman In this episode you'll hear: how Jivana recommends we balance  tradition and innovation in asana how teachers can innovate in a way that honors the roots of yoga some thoughts on the abuse present in so many lineages and why ethics creates accessibility the specific skills that yoga teachers can learn to make their offerings accessible to everyone the inherent power imbalance between student and teacher how we can use language to make the practice invitational AND clear the kinds of support Jivana recommend yoga teachers find the recurring teaching nightmare that both Jivana and I have!! Learn More From Jivana: Instagram Facebook Accessible Yoga School The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga Book

Over the past decade, there has been a welcome push towards a more inclusive approach to yoga. But what does that look like on a practical level? Jivana Heyman has been at the center of the accessible yoga movement as the founder of the Accessible Yoga Project and the author of The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga, Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. In this episode, Jivana shares an anti-perfectionist approach to accessible yoga that centers the relationship between teacher and student. The conversation delves into insecurities and imposter syndrome, the interplay between teaching and personal growth, and the importance of ethics in guiding both personal and teaching practices.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 The philosophy of accessible yoga 01:48 Jivana's early experiences with yoga 03:30 How yoga helps with emotional regulation 05:59 The impact of social media and information overload 08:43 How to deal with impostor syndrome 13:22 Teaching as a relationship 21:04 Inquiry on the ethics of teaching 27:50 The importance of meeting your students where they are and respecting their preferences 33:41 Perfectionism and people-pleasing 38:30 Kindness as a guiding principle for accessible yoga 42:15 Helping and fixing vs serving  EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Accessible Yoga School Access all of Jivana's books here Follow Jivana on Instagram @jivanaheyman LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Jivana Heyman shares how accessibility flows naturally from ethics. We explore how accessibility and trauma informed care weave together as we support those in our care. This conversation applies not only to. yoga teachers and facilitators but to anyone in a supporting and healing role. We delve into the theme of sharing power and why we do this with those in our care. Collaboration is key in how we show up and empower students, clients and participants. This conversation is sure to leave you feeling inspired and with some fresh perspectives in your approach to healing whether you're facilitator or participant. About Jivana: Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He's the author of the books: Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and a new book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. Over the past thirty years of teaching yoga, Jivana has focused on welcoming all people to yoga and celebrating our individuality and our differences. His work has focused on dismantling ableism in the yoga world, as well as looking at the intersection of yoga and social justice. His books, classes, and trainings offer support to yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition. More information at jivanaheyman.com Facebook Instagram Soulful Retreat:

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 365: How to Teach Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman   Description: How can we make yoga more accessible? From financial accessibility to the language we use in teaching, from offering modifications to supporting students who don't follow our lesson plans, making yoga accessible encompasses many different things. Jivana Heyman shares his insights.   Making yoga accessible is at the core of the work Jivana does. He is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings for people of all abilities and backgrounds. He is also an author, and his latest book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga, was recently released (listen in to find out how you can enter to win a copy!).   In this episode, Jivana shares how we communicate yoga has evolved over the years, although yoga philosophy remains unchanged, and how accessibility is a part of that.  He also talks about figuring things out as new teachers, overcoming imposter syndrome and why maybe a little bit of imposter syndrome is not a bad thing, and many other aspects of making yoga accessible, including how to maintain a yoga practice even when we don't have time!   Key Takeaways: [3:52] This episode is powered by OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals. [4:52] Kathleen Pratt shares a little about the upcoming yoga series: Nourish Your Nervous System. [5:58] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Jivana Heyman. [10:05] What is the work that Jivana does and who does he do it for? [11:15] How can yoga teachers find that balance between being paid for their work enough to make a living and making sure people can access their classes financially? [13:56] Pay-what-you-can models and tiered pricing models are some options to increase financial accessibility. [15:36] What are some other main things Jivana covers in his new book? [18:43] Shannon and Jivana discuss the idea that there is one best/correct way of doing a pose in yoga. This is not true! [20:13] The general public has a very different idea of what yoga is than how it can actually be practiced. [24:30] What are some new things Jivana has learned recently about making yoga more accessible? [27:31] How does Jivana address situations in his classes where a student gives another student a hands-on assist? [30:20] Jivana is giving away two of his books! Leave a comment in the show notes to stand a chance to win a copy! [30:40] Are you signed up for the OfferingTree newsletter? They offer a free workshop or webinar every month for teachers! [31:53] It can sometimes feel that as we learn more about making yoga accessible, there is always yet more to learn. [34:36] Yoga has remained the same for millennia but how we interpret, communicate, and share it with people has changed and evolved over time. [38:40] How yoga is taught has evolved over time but the yoga philosophy has not. [42:13] It can be tempting to want our yoga practice to be perfect, like we experience at a yoga retreat, but how can we apply yoga to our real day-to-day? [46:38] What are some tools we can use to bring yoga into our lives? [50:28] Shannon and Jivana discuss other ways we can bring yoga into our busy lives. [53:50] We can hold opposing things as true at the same time. [56:05] Jivana shares the ABCs of yoga: Agency, Boundaries, Collaboration. [62:27] How does Jivana handle situations where students don't do what everyone else is doing? [68:08] Many yoga teachers deal with imposter syndrome. Jivana addresses this. [74:08] Join the giveaway for Jivana's books by leaving a comment and find out more about his work and the books at his website and on Instagram. [75:43] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this episode. [79:08] Shannon shares some of the upcoming events in Pelvic Health Professionals, including Nourish Your Nervous System.   Links: Jivana Heyman, Accessible Yoga School Jivana Heyman Jivana Heyman on Instagram The Teacher's Guide To Accessible Yoga, by Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 364: 7 Years of Podcasting with Shannon Crow Shannon's Family Maple Syrup The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 321: Accessible Yoga & Pelvic Health with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 209: Online Yoga Teacher Training with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 357: Pay-What-You-Can is Working with Shannon Crow Nourish Your Nervous System, 6-Week Online Series with Kathleen Pratt in Pelvic Health Professionals Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals Support the podcast Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Mostly the studio model doesn't really work for making yoga accessible."   "I just don't think advanced yoga is advanced asana anymore. That's not the point."   "As a yoga teacher, you're not simply just channeling the teachings in a pure way, you have to be interpreting them."   "The question is, how do you make them resonant and applicable to this moment for your students who are in front of you today?"   "I don't think yoga practice is just about my personal enlightenment or the goal of becoming that. Rather, it's about becoming of service to the world and to others."   "I would say a little bit of imposter syndrome is actually healthier than too much ego."  

Are you a yoga teaching looking to make your classes more accessible and just don't quite know where to start??Women in particular have a tendency to take care of everyone else around them first, while putting their own self care and wellness on the back burner. This podcast is designed to give you actionable advice and tools to help you power up your own wellness journey, and live the best life possible!I am your host, Amy Zellmer. I am editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine and author of The Chair Yoga Pocket Guide. Additionally I am passionate about yoga, photography, wellness, and all things glittery! You can find out more about me at www.creatingwellnessfromwithin.comFollow me on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter         Today's guest is: Jivana HeymanJivana Heyman (he/him), C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and the new book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. Jivana is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga and the Accessible Yoga School, an online portal focusing on equity and accessibility. More info at jivanaheyman.com.Consider supporting the podcast for $5 though BuyMeACoffeeSupport the show

It was such a delight to have Jivana Heyman back on the show to talk about his latest book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga. (You can listen to our first chat at yogalandpodcast.com/episode176). The episode explores: What it means to be more collaborative in your teaching, how being more collaborative could help break down traditional hierarchical power dynamics that have led to teacher-student abuses in the past, the importance of overcoming impostor syndrome (especially if you don't think you look the part of the "typical" yoga teacher), his love of asana because of how accessible it makes the spiritual practice of yoga, and the importance of de-stigmatizing chair and bed yoga.For shownotes, go to: yogalandpodcast.com/episode320Jason's 2024 training schedule is up! You can find it at jasonyoga.com/scheduleYou can support the podcast by joining my Substack community at yogaland.substack.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What does it mean to make yoga accessible? Jivana Heyman first used the term when he started to train disabled teachers. But its significance is broader, pointing students towards something subtler – their own true nature beyond mind and body.As Jivana explains in his latest book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga, that's a goal more aligned with traditional texts than performing contortions. But does it set the bar high to reveal the true self? And if it's found in all beings, does it also teach us universal values? Along the way, our conversation explores (among other topics):* The importance of ethics and peer support networks* If “yoga has always been political”, as a headline once said* Potential limits to arguing “if it's not accessible, it's not yoga”* Whether “cultural appropriation” is a helpful framework* The pros and cons of self-publishing for yoga authorsIf you enjoy the conversation, and want to fuel more, please consider subscribing or buy me a coffee... All donations are greatly appreciated, as I explained in a recent article! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ancientfutures.substack.com/subscribe

We're thrilled to welcome back beloved teacher and accessibility advocate Jivana Heyman to discuss his latest book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga. As one of the early pioneers of making yoga welcoming and accessible for all types of bodies through his non-profit Accessible Yoga, Jivana has inspired countless teachers to rethink their approach. His new book offers practical guidance on best practices for making classes trauma-informed and tailored to each student's needs. Jivana stresses that rather than focusing on perfect alignment or achieving advanced poses, a good teacher uplifts students to find their own inner wisdom. We discuss simple techniques like giving options, avoiding assumptions, and letting go of judgement that make yoga spaces safer and more empowering. Other topics include: Balancing discipline and self-compassion in practice Integrating meditation and pranayama into asana classes Teaching in a way that serves both introverts and extroverts Fostering student agency and community Jivana also shares personal stories from his 30 years of teaching experience to illustrate how yoga can be transformative when focused on creating connection rather judging ourselves or others. His humility and kindness shine through as always! We're giving away a copy of Jivana's illuminating book The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga. Listen to the end of the episode to learn more! Thank you for listening and for helping to spread the message of inclusive and compassionate yoga spaces! Links: The Teacher's guide to Accessible Yoga Book Launch: https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/teachers-guide-to-accessible-yoga-launch Accessible Yoga School: https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/jivana-home-landing Accessible Yoga Association: https://accessibleyoga.org/ Jivana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jivanaheyman/

You've heard of Accessible Yoga, right?The movement started with the term, which was coined around 2007 by today's guest. Jivana and I talk all about our current ambitions for the yoga teaching and industry landscape, and discuss how we can make yoga accessible to all folks. We also discuss where we go from here—how is our future more accessible, more non-profit focused, and more dedicated to the tradition and practice of yoga.Take a listen.KEY TAKEAWAYS:-Covid definitely made us more accessible as an industry. the ability to find a welcoming community aligned with who you are is also much easier now that more of us are online. So don't forget to be your authentic self as you interact with others in the online space–it makes a difference when you are working to find your people.- Making training accessible is something that is at the forefront of Accessible Yoga's work. How we train has always been a system for the privileged, especially when training existed only in person. Seeing this change is exciting, and it allows us to share our yoga community with even more amazing humans with new and fresh ideas. This diversity will only make us better and stronger as an industry.- Online teaching has leveled the playing field for yoga teachers. Often times before Covid you had to become incredibly popular before you were able to travel and teach. The internet now allows us an entirely new pathway to build careers as yoga pros.- The lack of yoga non-profit organizations, is a big red flag for us as an industry. Full stop. Non-profits are a sign of a thriving ecosystem–where we have built an industry stable enough to not only provide for ourselves but also to address the needs of those who are not thriving. -That said: Here are the names of some other great non-profit organizations in the larger yoga space. Casa de Paz, SLV, Flow For Black Lives, and Mimi's Yoga Kids all do work in their respective communities–and you can go back to previous episodes with their founders Gina Barrett, Osiris Booque, and Mimi Felton to get more info on those organizations.-Empowering folks from all communities to become yoga teachers is really important. The more we see not only a diverse range of yoga students but yoga teachers as well, the better off both ethically and financially we become.RESOURCESWorking In Yoga WebsiteWorking In Yoga NewsletterAccessible Yoga OrganizationAccessible Yoga SchoolSEVA articleSunlight Streams Sponsor Blog

"One thing that I like about teaching Yoga is that it's something that I give and receive at the same time, teaching Yoga supports me, it makes me feel connected to a deep sense of purpose." –Rodrigo Souza Rodrigo Souza (he/him) is an Adaptive & Accessible Yoga teacher with experience in teaching yoga to folks who have gone through Trauma & Disability. He sustained a spinal cord injury after a fall accident. Through direct personal experience with traumatic injury and chronic pain he took charge of his recovery and decided to optimize his long-term well-being by deepening his yoga practice. He also teaches for several Non-profits, community centers and newly injured folks in an Active Rehabilitation Center in Sweden. He is focused on creating a supportive community for those who have experienced trauma, loss & and disability through Adaptive & Accessible Yoga. Eventually, he decided to become a Yoga teacher and teach from his own experience, creating Allihopa Accessible & Adaptive Virtual Yoga Studio, where he teaches folks with a diverse range of abilities from all over the world. In this conversation Anjali and Rodrigo discuss: Rodrigo's journey being paraplegic and reconnecting to the body Finding purpose through teaching adaptive yoga Rodrigo's inspirations as a yoga teacher His unforgettable moments as a teacher Learning through teaching Ways in which people with disabilities can be supported in Yoga spaces Practices of nurturing and self care Check out Rodrigo's work on his website and be sure to follow him on Instagram! For those new to Anjali, you can learn more about her work via her website and you'll find her on Instagram as well. Free Resources for Teachers We are grateful for the support of our podcast partner OfferingTree — an all-in-one, easy to use business platform for classes, courses, memberships and more. Check it out at www.offeringtree.com/accessibleyoga.

In this enlightening episode of the Wheel with It podcast, join us as we delve into the world of accessible yoga with the passionate and knowledgeable Brianne Beauchamp. Discover how yoga can be made inclusive and adaptable to people of all abilities, and gain insights into the benefits and transformative power of accessible yoga practices. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your wellness journey, this conversation will inspire you to roll out your mat with confidence and embrace the healing potential of yoga for every body. Tune in now to learn, grow, and Wheel with It! Connect with Brianne: https://www.instagram.com/blacksheep_yoga/ https://linktr.ee/blacksheep_yoga?fbclid=PAAaZyF1kmYc7ktdoGBxFnz_xmipb7uqxXpNugyL5banvikOXKP_8WT2jtOOw Connect with Devon/the show https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod https://linktr.ee/devonwieters --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wheelwithit/message

We are on a short break between seasons. Please enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes! Tristan Katz (they/he) is a writer, educator, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator. They offer training and consulting on gender equity, trans inclusion, queer competency, and justice-focused marketing practices. Tristan's intention is to share this work with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens. Tristan is honored to have worked with and supported organizations and clients such as Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Accessible Yoga School, HubSpot, Stanford University's YogaX program, Northwest Harvest, LoveYourBrain, Breathe for Change, Williston Northampton School, and so many more.  He was named one of Yoga Journal's 2021 Game Changers and awarded the Reclamation Ventures grant in Spring 2021 to expand his offerings and dedicate time to writing their first book.  Tristan is proud to serve on the Board of Directors at Accessible Yoga—a non-profit working, through education and advocacy, to share the teachings and benefits of yoga with those who have been marginalized, and to identify and remove barriers to access, build strong networks, and advocate for an accessible, equitable yoga culture. EVENTS: https://www.katz-creative.com/events PODCAST: https://www.alltfinpodcast.com/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/tristankatz INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/tristankatzcreative   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sylvia Duckworth - social identities wheel Michelle Cassandra Johnson Kimberlee Crenshaw - on intersectionality Alok Vaid-Menon Beyond the Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Betina Love's Vimeo: Ally vs Co-conspirator Seeing Gender: An Illustrated Guide to Identity and Expression   

Showing up as a yoga teacher, whether or not there are students showing up in return, is something Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts knows well. From elementary educator to internationally-celebrated Peloton yoga teacher and scholar, Dr. Chelsea is passionate about making yoga and meditation accessible to everybody. In this honest conversation, Chelsea shares the hard work that led to her successfull career, how she balances new motherhood with teaching, and how her personal yoga practice has changed over the years.In this episode we discuss...Chelsea's midwestern roots and how she never gave up on teaching yogaHer passion for making yoga and meditation accessible to allThe newness of become a first time motherReturning to familiarity for comfort, security and self careThe evolution of her yoga practiceWhat's it actually like like to be a Peloton Yoga TeacherLearn More About Our Guest...Learn more about Dr. Chelsea: www.chelsealovesyoga.comFollow Dr. Chelsea on Instagram: @chelsesalovesyoga

What a beautiful podcast to kick off Pride month! This is an important month to celebrate our common humanity, diversity, and unconditional love and acceptance of one another. Jivana coined the phrase, “Accessible Yoga,” over ten years ago, and it has now become the standard appellation for a large cross section of the immense yoga world. He brought the Accessible Yoga community together for the first time in 2015 for the Accessible Yoga Conference, which has gone on to become a focal point for this movement. Russell's tendency of over-relating to our guests has been noted. And this episode is no exception. It might seem he's attempting to “out gay the gays,” so to speak. But it opens this conversation into an incredibly intimate and deep portrait of a young man stepping into a cultural identity during a particularly traumatic time in our collective history, the HIV/AIDS crisis. Jivana talks about his anger as an activist and how it informed his beliefs. It gave insight to some very important decisions around how he could best serve, offering a unique way to practice yoga within a community of practitioners of varying identities, capacities, or abilities. You see, this world is not a one way mirror. We are all reflections of one another. When we are angry, we project and see anger in the other, and that's who we become. Jivana has specialized in teaching yoga to people with disabilities with an emphasis on community building and social engagement. Out of this work, the nonprofit Accessible Yoga Association was created to support education, training, and advocacy with the mission of shifting the public perception of yoga. Accessible Yoga offers Conferences, Community Forums, a Podcast, and a popular Ambassador program He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body (Shambhala Publications), and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion (Shambhala Publications, Nov. 2021). FOLLOW JIVANA HEYMAN: INSTAGRAM I WEBSITE JOIN ME IN JUNE! JUNE 7 - 12, 2023 - All-Inclusive Turkey Retreat!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ harmonyslater.com/yoga-retreat-turkey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JUNE 16 - 18, 2023 - WORKSHOP in Munich, Germany - ⁠⁠⁠GET DETAILS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠- harmonyslater.com/events⁠⁠⁠ DONATE $5 and doTERRA will MATCH the funds so it becomes $10! All money goes to YOGA GIVES BACK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Girls Scholarship for Higher Education with Digital Access in India⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠yogagivesback.info/givetogirls⁠⁠⁠ A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Make A Donation   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harmonyslater.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  ❤  Give us a 5★ rating! Opening and closing music by Nick Evans from his album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Purchase your own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this week's episode, I'm speaking with Tristan Katz about how we can be more inclusive and accessible in our marketing for our businesses. We touch on how we can do better at including trans and nonbinary people and people from marginalized communities in various aspects of our business, and why it's important to actually uphold these values instead of being performative. We talk about how power relates to our marketing, and how we can begin to UNLEARN, as well as how we can use our marketing to create meaningful change, equity, and justice WHILE having a profitable business. If you're looking to do better at creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone, this episode is a must-listen.More about Tristan Katz:Tristan Katz (they/he) is a writer, educator, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator. They offer training and consulting on gender equity, trans inclusion, queer competency, and justice-focused marketing practices. Tristan's intention is to share this work with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens. He was named one of Yoga Journal's 2021 Game Changers and is proud to serve on the Board of Directors at Accessible Yoga. Learn more about TristanCreating Safer Spaces: Embodying your Commitment to Trans InclusionRest Is Resistance: A ManifestoSupport the show

Katherine Noyes, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, RYT-200 is a speech-language pathologist, certified brain injury specialist, and registered yoga teacher. She is the owner of Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC in Maine, a telepractice which specializes in helping adults improve communication, cognition, and mind-body wellness.    Here are my links to share: My website, LotusSLP.com - https://lotusslp.com/ My instagram, @lotus_slp - https://www.instagram.com/lotus_slp/   And here are two other resources I mentioned on the podcast: LoveYourBrain - https://www.loveyourbrain.com/ Accessible Yoga - https://www.accessibleyoga.org/   You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast

In this weeks episode, Amber speaks with Saisha Lacon of Thick Thigh Yoga about transitioning to joy. Saisha describes her journey of leaving her teaching career of almost a decade to embrace her passions in places curated around the appreciation of her value. We discuss expanding into your dreams, breaking down to rebuild, self care, self devotion, listening to our body's wisdom and so much more. Listen to how her deepening her own self confidence facilitated her transition to joy CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST, SAISHA LACON - YOGA INSTRUCTOR & CONFIDENCE COACH Saisha, a.k.a. @ThickThighYoga is a 200 Hr Vinyasa Certified yoga teacher, Body Positivity advocate, Wellness Coach and Public Speaker. Known for her playful and accessible teaching style, Saisha primarily teaches vinyasa style classes, and has experience in teaching chair and beginner yoga. Saisha specializes in yoga for larger bodies because while preparing for her own yoga teacher training, she recognized the lack of examples of yogis that look like her. Yogis of all shades, shapes, sizes and levels of experience are welcome in her classes. Saisha has conducted workshops and spoken at summits on Diversity in fitness, Accessible Yoga, and Women's Wellness. Since becoming a full time yoga teacher, Saisha has spent more time teaching privately and in corporate settings, but still loves the energy of a fun group class. Saisha's goal is to share her love of yoga and its ability to strengthen, heal and regain control. She truly lives to represent and teach body confident yoga. You can connect with her at her website: https://thickthighyoga.com/, Instagram: @ThickThighYoga , TikTok: @ThickThighYoga , YouTube:  @ThickThighYoga  THE PLEASURE PRIORITY TOOLKIT If you are ready to create and live into the pleasure filled life of your dreams, book a Consult call with Amber today! | https://www.ambertaylorcoaching.com/workwithme CONNECT WITH AMBER, PLEASURE PRIORITY COACH Instagram: @ambertaylorcoaching | Facebook: @ambertaylorcoaching TikTok: @ambertaylorcoaching | Email: amber@ambertaylorcoaching.com  LinkedIn:@amberctaylor | Website: https://www.ambertaylorcoaching.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 321: Accessible Yoga & Pelvic Health with Jivana Heyman   Description: Why is pelvic health important and how can we make it more accessible in our yoga classes? In this episode, which first aired on the Accessible Yoga Podcast hosted by Jivana Heyman, Shannon Crow appears as the special guest to talk about pelvic health and making it accessible.   Jivana Heyman is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organization devoted to making yoga teachings more accessible. He is also the author of Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion and Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body.   Jivana and Shannon kick off this episode by discussing their shared love for supporting and connecting yoga teachers to each other and to information and their messy process of learning. Shannon then shares more about why she started Pelvic Health Professionals, the role of gendered language in discussing pelvic health, and how it plays a part in yoga. They also discuss trauma, fear–based language vs clear contraindications, what it really means to engage the pelvic floor, the core, and the difference between weak and relaxed pelvic floor. Tune in to learn more about how to share about this important topic with your students in a way that is accessible to all!   Key Takeaways: [1:39] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Jivana Heyman. This podcast episode was originally recorded for the Accessible Yoga podcast. [4:18] Jivana introduces Shannon and she tells listeners a little more about herself. [8:26] Being open to new information and learning is so important, and it can be a messy process. [10:36] Shannon invites experts in pelvic health to share information with other professionals. Is she intimidated by the expertise others bring to the table in her membership community? [13:09] Pelvic health is often seen as a gendered topic that applies more to cis-gender women or people who are giving birth. [14:49] How does Shannon help the people she works with connect with their pelvic floor without gendered language? [16:37] Jivana voices his frustration that there are a lot of gender assumptions in yoga spaces as well. [20:14] If you are keen to learn more about gendered language, Shannon has a coupon code for you. [21:08] What could it look like if yoga teachers started exploring how to remove gendered language from their classes? [23:20] Jivana and Shannon discuss how anatomical terms should be used in trauma-informed teaching. [26:13] Shannon gives a shout out of thanks to sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals. [28:10] What are some specific things yoga teachers could be saying to help yoga students understand more about pelvic health within the context of a yoga class? [31:27] Jivana highlights contraindications in yoga and the pushback against that in the yoga community. Shannon offers some tips on how to avoid fear-based language. [38:36] Shannon shares how she provides yoga cues without using fear-based language.  [41:41] It's common for yoga teachers to cue engagement of the pelvic floor or core. Shannon explains why this may not be a useful cue and how to cue this engagement instead. [47:05] What is the connection between the breath and the pelvic floor? [51:30] Being aware and staying within your scope of practice as a yoga teacher is very important. [53:38] Shannon shares some final thoughts around being subtle in your practice and questioning everything we come across. [60:00] Have more questions about pelvic health? Send Shannon an email or a voice note, or join Pelvic Health Professionals to learn from experts! Links: Balance Flow Yoga: 7-Week Online Series with Shelly Prosko (Code: BALANCE) Jivana Heyman Accessible Yoga Accessible Yoga Podcast The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 251: Self-Reflect and Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow and Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 284: Beyond Pronouns and Pride Month with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 033: A New Perspective on Diastasis Recti with Dr. Sinead Dufour The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 267: Thoughts on Belly Breathing with Shannon Crow Accessible Yoga Community on Facebook Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Every single human is walking around with a pelvis, with a pelvic floor." - Shannon   "I think it's really important that we start to talk about pelvic health and take out the gendered language." - Shannon   "We all need to be more conscious with our words, especially if you're in the position of teacher or any kind of authority." - Jivana   "We forget sometimes that if you're calling yourself a teacher, then your job is to educate." - Jivana  

The Funny Thing About YogaQ&A: Sitz Bones, Accessible Yoga, And Cell Phones BONUS EPISODE #1April 20, 2023Once a Month, You can anticipate a special bonus episode where we answer YOUR questions! We will release these episodes in the middle of the month and aim for the second or third Thursday, depending. In our first ever bonus Q&A we answer three questions submitted to us by listeners. We talk about the Sitz Bones, Teaching Yoga to Developmentally Disabled Folks, and Cell Phones in class. If you have a question, please submit It to the podcast to be featured and start a discussion!Submit a Question Here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewform00:00 Intro Song00:39 Welcome to the First Bonus Episode01:52 Questions #1: Sitz Bones07:33 Question #2: Accesible Yoga13:54 Question #3: Phones in Class23:10 Closing Thoughts & OutroFollow us on IG: @thefunnythingaboutyoga @cayayogaschool @gianagambino @bradshawwishwww.gianayoga.comwww.bradshawwish.comwww.cayayogaschool.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING: Diet culture, mental health, death In this interview, I brought on Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500 to talk about his incredible work in the yoga industry. In this episode, we discuss the origins of The Accessible Yoga Association and Accessible Yoga School and unpack ways that yoga teachers can create change in an industry that has strayed so far away from the roots of yoga. Jivana's bio & links: Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion (Shambhala Publications). Jivana has specialized in teaching yoga to people with disabilities with an emphasis on community building and social engagement. Out of this work, the nonprofit Accessible Yoga Association was created to support education, training, and advocacy with the mission of shifting the public perception of yoga. Accessible Yoga offers Conferences, Community Forums, a Podcast, and a popular Ambassador program. Jivana coined the phrase, “Accessible Yoga,” over ten years ago, and it has now become the standard appellation for a large cross-section of the immense yoga world. He brought the Accessible Yoga community together for the first time in 2015 for the Accessible Yoga Conference, which has gone on to become a focal point for this movement. Jivana is also the creator of the Accessible Yoga Training and the co-founder of the online Accessible Yoga School with Amber Karnes, which is a platform for continued education for yoga teachers in the field of equity and accessibility. They also created the Accessible Yoga Podcast in 2020. Over the past 25 years, Jivana has led countless yoga teacher training programs around the world, and dedicates his time to supporting yoga teachers who are working to serve communities that are under-represented in traditional yoga spaces. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoga-biz-podcast/message

rüdrāksh chand is an organizer, anti-carceral practitioner of abolition, lifelong student of Yoga, an artist at large. Tristan Katz is a trans-queer equity inclusion facilitator and consultant/teacher/space holder, and creator of courses on Conscious Marketing. They are also on the Board of Accessible Yoga and are working on their first book! In this episode Anjali, rüdrāksh, and Tristan discuss: • rüdrāksh and Tristan's introductions into the teachings and practice of Yoga • The ways in which the Dominant culture manifests in Yoga spaces, especially for gender non-conforming practitioners. • Holding the tension between the performativity and the necessity of TDOV and other days/ months of celebration • Commodification of yoga and social justice programs •Allyship is a verb as you say, in the context of the attack on trans rights, ways to be in solidarity with the trans community • Mutual aid as an ongoing practice of solidarity

This episode talks about inclusivity in the wellness space. Fitness leader, Nikkia Young, shares her experience in a marginalized body in the running and yoga community, we unpack body positivity and if it is helpful or harmful, and how to reframe your relationship with fitness. Introducing Nikkia Rae and inclusivity in the wellness space [02:14]Issues in the wellness space [12:56]Unpacking body positivity and body neutrality [22:29]How to reframe your relationship with fitness [43:20]Nikkia Rae lives in Richmond, VA where she is part of a supportive running community. She coaches new walkers and runners in 5k, 8k, 10k and half marathon distances.  She has recently served as the President and Treasurer of the Richmond Road Runners Club where she is also a race director. Nikkia represents a myriad of amazing companies such as SaltStick, ProCompression, SPIBelt, and Fitness Protection Program.  To date, she has completed 27 half marathons and 4 full marathons. Her top accomplishments so far are PRing the Chicago Marathon in 2018. When she is not training for her next road race she is a financial analyst, an active volunteer for her beloved sorority (Alpha Sigma Alpha), and dog mom to a cute basset beagle mix named Ranger. Instagram:@nikkiaryoung @talkingpointswithkiaraePodcast: Talking Points with Kia RaeFollow Holly on Instagram and check out her offerings online.Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to connect with themselves, others, and the present moment.Be wise-- sign up to be the first to know what's next!

Avi and Lucy Cannon discuss the balance between service and self care, overcoming the need for approval, rigidity and growth into authenticity.Lucy Cannon was born in London, and moved to Portugal as a young child. Following her studies, she moved to London where she worked at the fashion house Gucci for 3 years. In 1999, she returned to Portugal to follow her love and curiosity of Yoga. In 2002 Lucy became a Certified Integral Yoga teacher and has continued her studies with Integral Yoga. Between 2012-2016, she became a teacher trainer for Integral Yoga in Basic and Intermediate courses. Over the past 20 years she has studied in; Yoga of the Heart with Nischala Joy Devi, Raja Yoga with Nalanie Chellaram, Yoga for the Special Child with Sonia and Renata Sumar, Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman and many other great teachers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I interviewed Anjali Rao. Anjali (she/her) is a Yoga educator who offers a critical lens into the teachings of yoga in service to the challenges of the times we live in. Her work offers insight into the Yoga stories and histories that have been obscured by heteropatriarchy and colonization . She brings an intersectional lens in integrating yoga philosophy and history, with storytelling, imagery and poetry.  She is an Indian American immigrant, a cancer survivor and believes that a dedicated practice of yoga in all its expansiveness can alchemize and heal the world by creating ripples of change within and around us.  She is an aspiring writer,  President of the Board of Directors of Accessible Yoga, an international non profit organization dedicated to sharing the teachings and benefits of yoga with those who have been marginalized. On the podcast we dove into some of her work and put a spotlight on October's upcoming Accessible Yoga Conference.Related Link: January workshop with Anjali on the Bhagavad GitaSupport the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

In this episode I sit down with Amy Zellmer an award-winning author, speaker, traumatic brain injury survivor, and Editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life magazine. She suffered a life-changing traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a slip and fall on black ice. Since then, she has published four books that focus on concussion and TBI and, in 2019, began publishing The Brain Health Magazine.Together we explore:Amy's journey into Yoga through a brain injury Entering the world of brain injuries and understanding the limitations from the rest of the societyAmy's journey through online teacher training Online Yoga with the brain injury communityBreaking down the benefits of the online community for individuals with brain injuries - allowing people to stay connected How to handle spaces that are not accessibleImportance of understanding the needs of students if using the language of accessible yogaAccessible Yoga and Body Positive Yoga Resourcing and recommending other teachers based on their strengthsKnow your audienceMarketing and being in integrity with the language of accessibilityHaving the right resources for people to be supportedAmy's journey into acquiring the MN Yoga and Life Magazine How Imposter syndrome showed up for Amy when she started her journey with the Yoga Life MagazinePractices for working through imposter syndrome - Meditation, self work and Reiki Lessons Learned from the community How perfection and the desire for more training can hold us back Letting go if people don't like you and understanding our own validation patternsVision for the MN Yoga + Life Magazine being published twice a year and would like to grow it until 3 times a year Amy shares her personal vision and what is aheadHow busyness can show up as an avoidance mechanismUntapped power of educating the yoga community on brain injuries References: MN Life + Yoga Magazine Amy's Yoga Classes Instagram Amy Zellmer Join our free community today!Leave a review and let us know your thoughts on this episode or follow along on Instagram.

The Accessible Yoga Podcast is back for Season 3 with a live podcast recording as a part of the grand opening of the new Accessible Yoga Community! In this special episode, Jivana and Anjali discuss: The new Accessible Yoga Community How Anjali started practicing asana How yoga intersects with social justice The relationship between yoga and politics Binaries in yoga spaces What to expect during the upcoming season of the Accessible Yoga Podcast

The Accessible Yoga Podcast is back for Season 3 with a live podcast recording as a part of the grand opening of the new Accessible Yoga Community! In this special episode, Jivana and Anjali discuss: The new Accessible Yoga Community How Anjali started practicing asana How yoga intersects with social justice The relationship between yoga and politics Binaries in yoga spaces What to expect during the upcoming season of the Accessible Yoga Podcast

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation on gender with Tristan Katz. If you missed part 1, go back to the previous episode and start there. Exploring our gender is an important way to know ourselves and show up in a conscious and embodied way for each other. There is a lot of confusion, avoidance, and ignorance when it comes to exploring and understanding gender. At least that was true for me. I really hadn't thought much about my gender until my kids came out as trans. That's common for those who hold identities that align with the norms of our dominant culture. When we "fit in" we don't have to consider certain aspects of ourselves or our impact on others. That's how privilege works. It makes us blind to our own privilege! Now, through my kids, I'm seeing a world of people living their truth and fighting for the right to be seen and to live. It's time for those of us who have never explored our gender, to do so. For our sake and for others. To lead us through this exploration, I turned to my friend and colleague Tristan Katz. We had so much to talk about that I broke our conversation into two parts. Enjoy this opportunity to get curious! And as always, let me know what stood out for you. About Tristan: Tristan Katz (they/them) is a writer, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator based on the ancestral land of the Cowlitz and Clackamas peoples and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Siletz Indians, now known as Portland, OR.  Tristan offers education and consulting centered around queer identity and trans awareness with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens along with justice-focused marketing programs for yoga and wellness professionals. Their podcast, ALL THE F*CK IN: Showing up for social justice in your work, is a collaboration with Lauren Roberts, featuring conversations about all things business and entrepreneurship—from a radical perspective that says we don't have to choose between social justice values and being successful. Tristan was named one of Yoga Journal's 2021 Game Changers and they were awarded the Reclamation Ventures grant in Spring 2021 to expand their offerings and dedicate time to writing their first book, title forthcoming. They are proud to sit on the Board of Directors at Accessible Yoga—a non-profit working, through education and advocacy, to share the teachings and benefits of yoga with those who have been marginalized, and to identify and remove barriers to access, build strong networks, and advocate for an accessible, equitable, and dynamic yoga culture. CONNECT WITH TRISTAN EVENTS: https://www.katz-creative.com/events RESOURCES: https://www.katz-creative.com/resources ARTICLES: https://www.katz-creative.com/articles PODCAST: https://www.alltfinpodcast.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/tristankatzcreative RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sylvia Duckworth - social identities wheel Michelle Cassandra Johnson Kimberlee Crenshaw - on intersectionality Alok Vaid-Menon Beyond the Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Betina Love's Vimeo: Ally vs Co-conspirator Seeing Gender: An Illustrated Guide to Identity and Expression 

Exploring our gender is an important way to know ourselves and show up in a conscious and embodied way for each other. There is a lot of confusion, avoidance, and ignorance when it comes to exploring and understanding gender. At least that was true for me. I really hadn't thought much about my gender until my kids came out as trans. That's common for those who hold identities that align with the norms of our dominant culture. When we "fit in" we don't have to consider certain aspects of ourselves or our impact on others. That's how privilege works. It makes us blind to our own privilege! Now, through my kids, I'm seeing a world of people living their truth and fighting for the right to be seen and to live. It's time for those of us who have never explored our gender, to do so. For our sake and for others. To lead us through this exploration, I turned to my friend and colleague Tristan Katz. We had so much to talk about that I broke our conversation into two parts. Enjoy this opportunity to get curious! And as always, let me know what stood out for you. About Tristan: Tristan Katz (they/them) is a writer, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator based on the ancestral land of the Cowlitz and Clackamas peoples and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Siletz Indians, now known as Portland, OR.  Tristan offers education and consulting centered around queer identity and trans awareness with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens along with justice-focused marketing programs for yoga and wellness professionals. Their podcast, ALL THE F*CK IN: Showing up for social justice in your work, is a collaboration with Lauren Roberts, featuring conversations about all things business and entrepreneurship—from a radical perspective that says we don't have to choose between social justice values and being successful. Tristan was named one of Yoga Journal's 2021 Game Changers and they were awarded the Reclamation Ventures grant in Spring 2021 to expand their offerings and dedicate time to writing their first book, title forthcoming. They are proud to sit on the Board of Directors at Accessible Yoga—a non-profit working, through education and advocacy, to share the teachings and benefits of yoga with those who have been marginalized, and to identify and remove barriers to access, build strong networks, and advocate for an accessible, equitable, and dynamic yoga culture. CONNECT WITH TRISTAN EVENTS: https://www.katz-creative.com/events RESOURCES: https://www.katz-creative.com/resources ARTICLES: https://www.katz-creative.com/articles PODCAST: https://www.alltfinpodcast.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/tristankatzcreative RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sylvia Duckworth - social identities wheel Michelle Cassandra Johnson Kimberlee Crenshaw - on intersectionality Alok Vaid-Menon Beyond the Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Betina Love's Vimeo: Ally vs Co-conspirator Seeing Gender: An Illustrated Guide to Identity and Expression   

About Clarissa Hidalgo: Clarissa earned a BA in psychology from the University of California, Merced in 2012, where she was able to not only incorporate and recognize the various physical and mental benefits of yoga, but also tap into the mindfulness and self-healing powers. She also earned a yoga teacher certification in the spring of 2017.Her specialty began with, and continues to be, Accessible Yoga, or yoga for all bodies and abilities. She primarily works with people with MS and mothers. Clarissa is also a trained birth doula and the founder of Multiple Sclerosis Mamas, a Facebook group, social media outlet, and wellness program for mothers living with MS.In this episode, Adam and Clarissa discuss:Clarissa's multiple sclerosis journeyMultiple Sclerosis MamasBreathing as a mindful practice Key Takeaways:Take your mess and turn it into your message. Your struggles and how you overcome them can have a huge impact on the lives of others.Joining a community of people who are going through similar experiences to yours could help you overcome your struggle. There's nothing more fulfilling when you're with people who encourage, uplift, and accept one another.Take a moment to breathe, no matter how busy you are. Sometimes all you need to do is take a deep breath, relax, and let things go."Know you are equipped for this, you can do this. And a lot of it comes down to breathe…think about what we hold in the breath. Emotions, memories, anger." —  Clarissa HidalgoConnect with Clarissa HidalgoWebsite: https://msmamas.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?rand=40268954Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ed_clairInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ed_clair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-hidalgo-581292116/ Connect With Adam Weber:Website: https://meditationnotmedicine.com/about/Email: adam@meditationnotmedicine.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easytomeditate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditationnotmedicine/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPnbji9rDrCfxhY0W8sHL9ABook: Meditation Not Medicine Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman   Description: What is the ultimate goal with your yoga practice? How does yoga tie in with social justice and activism? How is yoga a revolution? Jivana Heyman is back on the podcast to answer these questions and to share more about his new book, Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion.   Jivana Heyman, is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. Through his work with Accessible Yoga, Jivana offers conferences, community forums, a podcast, and a popular ambassador program. He is also the co-founder of the Accessible Yoga Training School, and the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body.   In this episode, Jivana explains his perspective on how yoga relates to social justice, and how our personal practice of yoga helps us show up and serve. Jivana and Shannon also discuss the power dynamic in teacher-student relationships, why we struggle with failure and how we can normalize it, what to do when the world feels overwhelming, and more.   Tune in to also find out how to win one of two copies of Jivana's book as well!   Key Takeaways: [4:28] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Jivana Heyman [8:35] What was it like for Jivana to write his second book? [10:51] What does yoga have to do with social justice and activism? [14:29] Shannon and Jivana invite you to consider what is the goal of your own practice. [17:19] What are Jivana's thoughts on how some people view speaking out as unbecoming or not aligned with being a yoga teacher or the teachings of yoga? [22:05] A live listener, Jessica, shares that for them, the ultimate goal of yoga is connection. [24:06] Another listener shares about how yoga has helped them with patience and building community. [27:07] Shannon and Jivana discuss a personal experience he shared in the book about how he dealt with his yoga teacher being accused of abuse. [33:45] Shannon pops in with a message about a new update from OfferingTree. [35:51] Jivana explains what he means by 'my liberation is tied to yours'. [42:04] If we're all connected, we need to work on our connections to people we disagree with as well. [47:51] Jivana talks about failure as a practice, and the impact of our internal self-talk on ourselves. [51:40] Shannon shares some comments from listeners. [54:09] Going back to the theme of failure, Jivana reflects on how we should approach failure. [55:58] What is the rainbow mind? [59:11] How does building your personal practice tie in with being able to deal with the world when it feels overwhelming? [63:29] How can you support someone in your life right now? [66:37] Jivana's new book is available for purchase and Shannon is also giving away two copies to listeners!   Links: Jivana Heyman Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassion by Jivana Heyman Accessible Yoga Association Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body By Jivana Heyman Yoga Revolution Podcast The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Devi Post-Lineage Yoga, by  Theodora Wildcroft Live with Jivana (full interview) - Yoga Revolution with Jivana Heyman Live with Wolf Terry - Ahimsa in Action with Wolf Terry Theo Wildcroft - Yoga with Theo Wildcroft Native Land Digital Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree.   Quotes from this episode: “I've always always really found those connections between yoga and social justice and I wanted to share them.” - Jivana   “To me, social justice is wanting justice for others, actually just having compassion for others and caring about other people other than myself. To me that's directly aligned with the yoga teachings.” - Jivana   “What do you think the ultimate goal for you is with your own practice?” - Shannon Crow   "We are all intimately connected, and that's the point of yoga actually is to find those connections." - Jivana  

On today's episode, I speak to Sarah Henderson, a yoga teacher who specializes in teaching adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sarah's parents were role models of advocacy after her younger sister, Hannah, was born with Down Syndrome. And Sarah has followed in their footsteps -- before she became a yoga teacher, she worked at an inclusive preschool, in respite care, and as a developmental evaluator. Add to that the many different types of yoga training Sarah has under her belt -- including training with Jivana Heyman of Accessible Yoga, with Matthew Sanford, and with Jason -- and Sarah has a an incredible toolkit to draw from as she works with her students. On this episode, Sarah shares many useful insights such as:How one of her teachers encouraged her forge her own path and teach this population of adultsHow she sequences her classes based on the training she's done with JasonThe tools she uses to people who learn and process things differentlyWhy she believes “presence is participation”How teaching this community is different—and, perhaps more importantly, how it's the same as teaching anyone elseShow notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode260Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The historical teachings of yoga have incredible lessons for our modern world. Understanding and unpacking the ancient teachings is a lifelong process, and those of us lucky enough to practice, study and teach yoga must investigate how these teachings can shape our worldview. The bottom line is that the teachings of yoga point towards care of the collective as a path to enlightenment. The liberation of all beings (including ourselves) is where my personal study has led me over and over again. In our world today, that often looks like what we call social justice. Jivana Heyman, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an international non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings.