Podcast appearances and mentions of alexandria crow

Marketing as a yoga teacher can feel awkward, overwhelming, or even inauthentic. If you've ever struggled with putting yourself out there, you're not alone! I sat down with Alexandria Crow to dive deep into marketing and visibility for yoga teachers. We break down why so many teachers hesitate when it comes to marketing, how to shift your mindset, and the practical steps to create content that actually connects with your ideal students—without feeling like you're performing.Episode Highlights:Developing a healthier mindset toward marketing as a yoga teacher.The role of social media in yoga teaching—necessity or optional tool?Practicing yoga's principles when navigating online visibility.Seeking validation from meaningful engagement rather than social media metrics.Finding the right balance between personal and professional content on social media.Actionable steps to improve marketing as a yoga teacher.Overcoming the fear of online judgment and self-doubt.Key considerations when creating social media content for yoga teachers.The importance of focusing on impact rather than influence in yoga marketing.Adjusting mindset and expectations to align with the evolving social media landscape.Common misconceptions about marketing and social media success in the yoga industry.Final insights and advice for yoga teachers looking to market themselves effectively.Join our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

This week, we're joined by the incredible Alexandria Crow for an insightful conversation on using social media to share a message and make an impact. We explore her background in design, how she established her authentic voice, and her candid take on “selling” in today's world. Alexandria shares why storytelling is the ultimate tool for connection, why followers don't equal sales, and offers invaluable business advice.We also dive into her yoga journey in LA, her time with YogaWorks, and her experience navigating hypermobility, gymnastics, and yoga injuries. Along the way, we tackle breaking tradition, perfectionism, conditioning, and what it really means to grow as a teacher. Things get serious when discussing the recent LA fires—but don't worry, we lighten it up with some of the funniest stories yet, including a light show, white underwear, and a dude on Zoom.Packed with wisdom, humor, and real talk, this is one episode you won't want to miss!What do you think? Does this hit the tone you're looking for?WHERE YOU CAN FIND ALEXANDRIA CROW:WEB: https://yogaphysics.com/IG: @alexandriacrowyogaSign Up for Bradshaw's Handstand Workshop at Yogaview (March 16th): https://yogaview.com/workshops-events/ Bradshaws Robyn Flow (February 23rd): https://cayayogaschool.com/products/bradshaws-robyn-flow-sunday-february-23rdUPCOMING RETREAT:Starved Rock Yoga Retreat (JULY): https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrockITALY Yoga Retreat (AUGUST): https://www.cayayogaschool.com/italyBE PART OF OUR FUNNY FAM: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/communityPODCAST SUBSTACK: https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/FOLLOW US:@thefunnythingaboutyoga @cayayogaschool @gianagambino @bradshawwishLINKS:https://www.cayayogaschool.com/https://www.gianayoga.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest, greatest Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon talks with Alexandria Crow, an internationally-respected yoga instructor who leads trainings and workshops globally. She encourages each student to respect their own uniqueness, instead of conforming. We talk about yoga and perfectionism, modeling and body image, spiritual materialism, losing heart, integrity, and humor along the path. Good stuff! "I don't begrudge the old version of me. We're doing the best we can with what we know at any given time. And so it's like, well, all right. Now I know more. I have this mission: I want to include people. So I better not do things that lead people to believe they have to have some kind of look or ability to participate." ~ Alexandria Crow Alexandria's guiding principles are around accessibility and inclusivity, regardless of what physicality they're coming with. Read the accompanying article on Elephant Journal. Thanks for listening. Hope you're getting a lot out of it. If this was of benefit, the full conversation is on our indie platform that supports & continues our work: elephantjournal.com/videos You can subscribe, listen, watch, & participate there—and when you do so you'll keep these mindful videos and podcasts going.

Join me for this fascinating conversation I had the chance to have with Alexandria Crow titled The Physics of Yoga. Alexandria is an inspirational and thoughtful yoga teacher. She has years of experience challenging her body and mind. Listen as she shares some of the wisdom she has found along her journey.Visit her on her website here: https://yogaphysics.comFollow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/alexandriacrowyoga/Alexandria's BioMy daily yoga practice has shown me how to approach my life with eyes wide open, allowing me to achieve a sense of ease and acceptance I never thought possible. Choosing to walk down this path has changed my life completely and left me more accepting of myself and the nature of reality than I ever thought possible. Challenges will always exist, but I see them clearly and quickly now, and thanks to my yoga practice, I have the tools to act with great skill.Some topics we discuss:Transitioning from competitive gymnastics to yoga.Alignment principles and injury.First fascination with yoga poses.Is there a place for comedy and yoga?Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

To celebrate our 100th episode, we've invited 5 of our most popular guests back on the show. We asked them all the same question, “What is advanced yoga?”Tune in and find out what Vikram Jeet Singh, Indu Arora, Savira Gupta, Kaya Mindlin & Alexandria Crow say about advanced yoga. A big thank you to everyone who supports this podcast. Please support free yoga education resources like these by leaving a 5-star rating & review on apple podcasts. Spotify listeners can now leave ratings too. So if you listen on Spotify, please rate this podcast so we can help get free yoga education like this into the hands of more yoga teachers. Find more ways to connect with us below...WAITLIST - Pranayama Teacher Training 2022 is open...You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes

After the tragic events of 2020, many "big", "visible" yoga platforms - online demand platforms, digital & print media & apparel brands made big promises to do more, to be better & to initiate change by being more diverse & inclusive.At the start of 2022, I took stock of how much the yoga world has really "moved" in this direction. There has been some change. A little. But not really where it matters. At least to me. I invited long-time yoga teacher, thought leader &  friend Alexandria Crow back on the podcast to chat about the reality of the yoga industry in 2022. Having been a 'sought after' yoga teacher for decades, working with the biggest of labels in the industry. Alex walked away from it all. You'll hear us chat about...Who is really the yoga industry?Reasons that pushed Alex to leave & work for herself Causes for extreme commoditization of yoga What characteristics are sought after in the industry while hiring teachers Will or have yoga platforms done better since the promises of 2020 Tokenism displayed on social media Do these big opportunities actually pay? The truth behind it Do popular yoga teachers representing these brands have a responsibility to initiate change?How do we not create a demand for platforms that don't live up to promises and just depend on the audience forgetting? Advice for teachers - about gaining clarity. You'll also hear us talk about contracts, NDAs, being on a magazine cover and more...You wouldn't want to miss this one! Join my monthly mentorship - Mindful yoga teachers club. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaJoin our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes.

If your a teacher, a teacher hopeful or just someone that practices with us this sneak peak behind the curtain will give you a sense for how we craft classes and community. This conversation with Lorraine, Jillian, Linda & Ewa spilled over from the last podcast we did about our 200 Hour training. Some things that differentiate our studio and training from other places is our continued education with teachers such as Alexandria Crow, Jacqui Bonwell and Johnny Gillespie. We are vinyasa based but inform our teaching and practices with functional movement, personal training techniques and accessibility. Come find out our thoughts on all these things and how they make our training stand out.

In today's episode, I chat with Alexandria Crow. An ex-gymnast turned yoga educator. Injuries from her gymnastic career led Alex to evolve her approach to yoga. Today she's passionate about making yoga accessible & living the practice through her teachings. We chat about hypermobility & the pursuit of flexibility in yoga.  How to balance the pursuit of flexibility as a yoga teacher. The repetitive nature of yoga asana practice. Understand how hypermobile people understand sensation in their bodies. The role of aging in hypermobility & a whole lot more. Upcoming Online Yoga Teacher Training: Pranayama 30-hour immersion & teacher training How to teach yoga to beginners - 30-hour yoga teacher training. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaJoin our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes.

Wowee, this was a fun episode. I had a whole host of questions compiled, but today’s guest, Alexandria Crow, was just bringing so much gold, I had to follow it. If you don’t know, early on in her yoga career, Alex appeared in several famous yoga journal ads, performing incredibly complex asana. As a new teacher, I was heavily influenced by those ads, and they played a part in forming my ideal of what a yogi, or at least, yoga teacher should be able to do with their body.After several debilitating injuries, Alex has done a complete 180, and now teaches teachers how to make their classes functional & accessible. If you want to know more about Alex, and read her official bio, head over to the show notes via the link below.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSAlex’s journey from advanced poses on the cover of yoga journal to teaching ethical & accessible yogaThe details of Alex’s yoga related injuries & how she’s practices nowAlex then unpacks the issues with how we teach pose centric yoga classes, which include:Ignoring skeletal variation / proportionThe requirements of many yoga poses that take us beyond functional range of movementThe fact that most teachers currently have a misunderstanding of biomechanics Coming to yoga with a seeker mentalityGroup dynamics / giving over ones powerThe lack of scaffolding, which leads to leading over teachingHypermobility & the rates of hypermobility among the general population vs. in yoga teachersFIND ALEXAlex’s InstagramAlex’s NewsletterAlex’s WebsiteThe Deconstruct to Reconstruct ProgramFIND CORACora’s InstagramCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode61Learn More about The Lost-to-Launch ProgramSupport the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)

Welcome to the Keen on Yoga Podcast with Alexandria Crow.  Alexandria is an internationally respected teachers’ teacher who leads teacher trainings and workshops around the world. Through her Yoga Physics methodology she aims to clearly explain the what, why’s and how’s of asana, meditation and yogic philosophy making the practice approachable for everyone, of every level and of every walk of life. She shares this knowledge with her students and other teachers so they can practice and teach wisely, sustainably and mindfully. Her in-person continuing education workshops and online DeConstruct to ReConstruct Course, as well as her 300 hour teacher intensive train teachers to be better informed on yogic philosophy and history, the physical mechanics of the body and how to apply that knowledge to asana, as well as how to ethically lead group classes that are accessible and sensitive to all. Her Yoga Physics mentorship program is helping teachers build on their strengths, while discovering their own unique voices. As a former competitive gymnast, the physical challenges of a rigorous and highly technical yoga practice initially provided Alex with a natural familiarity, but it was yoga’s philosophical concepts and their application to one’s life that were and still remain her driving interest beyond the physical technique of asana. Through a series of significant and unforeseen injuries her practice and teaching has dramatically evolved towards sustainability and accessibility. Alex has spent years researching the reasons that yoga classes and poses are often unsustainable and carry risks for the population who can perform them while also being inaccessible to a large portion of the population.  Moving Forward Years of research, scientific inquiry, self inquiry/scrutiny, development and integration have gone into Alex’s work. The result is an evolved set of techniques and approaches that eliminate the problematic components of physical asana practices and group classes while providing an in-depth understanding of how individual teachers situate themselves within these dynamics. In order to move forwards from the current Western paradigm, Alex’s courses add techniques that retain the qualities students love about yoga classes but allow students to engage in personal inquiry with agency at a much greater depth. The class formats and teaching tools that Alex offers are sustainable and accessible for anyone that wants to take class regardless of circumstance and that teach yoga’s philosophy in real time in an experiential way. Alex’s emphasis on paying attention and her insistence on each individual respecting their own uniqueness encourages them to love and celebrate who they are. It’s this love of their own unique perfection that creates true change in her students so they can connect with more grace to themselves, to others and to the world.

What loved one couldn't use the gift of calm? The "Love and Light" collection from Moxie Malas are bracelets made from healing crystals which allows the gift recipient to connect to the love and light within them, allowing their best qualities of themselves to shine. Moxie Malas are handcrafted in the United States using only the highest quality of genuine semi-precious gemstones and crystals which are picked based on their own unique healing energies. Moxie Malas offers a unique gift during these unique times! Web: https://www.moxiemalas.com Follow: @moxiemalas About: Moxie Malas is Crystal Healing and Aromatherapy jewelry inspired by the best version of you and created as a reminder that all those qualities already exist within! It's time to unleash them and live Peacefully Untamed! What does it mean to live Peacefully Untamed? It means to stand in your truth, own your personal power and live without boundaries because you have unleashed all the best qualities of you! It's the knowing that you are loved, supported and safe when you do. Symbolism The flower in the "O" of Moxie is a Zinnia. The Zinnia is a flower that can handle the hottest of sun, the driest of conditions, and still produce a beautiful colorful bloom. It is a symbol of beauty with a heart of endurance and perseverance. Quality Each piece of Moxie Malas is hand crafted in the United States using only the highest quality of genuine semi-precious gemstones and crystals. When creating the intentions for the bracelets we look at what kind of support the wearer might need and what combination of stones and crystals would best support that intention. The stones are picked based on their own unique healing energies. Aromatherapy We also believe in the power of combining different healing modalities. Many of our bracelets and malas combine crystal healing and aromatherapy through the use of porous lava stones. Pure essential oils can be dropped directly onto the the stone and worn throughout the day. Moxie Mala Maven Owner and creator Jessica Hoch has been a yoga teacher for 10 years now and with a degree in Apparel Design Moxie Malas was the perfect love child of the two worlds. What originally started out as gifts for family and friends has blossomed into a collection of meaningful jewelry for the person who wants what they wear to be intentional and a reflection of their journey. “The jewelry combined with the energy of the stones and crystals is the perfect vehicle for the message of self-love, personal power & peace within. We are all on a journey & need to be reminded of how supported & connected we all really are.” ~ Jessica Jessica has been practicing and teaching yoga since 2009. Her journey has taken many different paths since then and has always come back to the yoga mat. What started out as a simple curiosity has transformed into a deep love and respect for the yogic path. What she loves about the practice is that it's unique for each individual. She believes we have so many different roles in life and it's the one place where we can find peace, reground, and feel the strength and ease that exists within. When you take care of yourself on your mat, you are then able to step from your mat and serve others with the best of who you are. Jessica is a 200 E-RYT instructor originally trained at CorePower Yoga in St. Paul, MN with additional trainings and workshops with instructors such as Jules Febre, Sadie Nardini, Johnny Kest and Alexandria Crow. Jessica is now a 500 RYT instructor certified through Devanadi School of Yoga and Wellness. She is also certified in prenatal yoga and loves working with mamas throughout their pregnancy and beyond. A little more about Jessica personally, she is a mother of two beautiful boys, a wife, yogi, gardener, artist and biker chick! She loves to try anything once, meeting new people, and enjoying a day in the garden. She originally started making Malas because of her love for the energy and power behind the stones and crystals and what it does for the person wearing it. It brings her so much joy to create something for someone who is going to feel wonderful wearing it and inspired to meditate because of it. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

What loved one couldn't use the gift of calm? The "Love and Light" collection from Moxie Malas are bracelets made from healing crystals which allows the gift recipient to connect to the love and light within them, allowing their best qualities of themselves to shine. Moxie Malas are handcrafted in the United States using only the highest quality of genuine semi-precious gemstones and crystals which are picked based on their own unique healing energies. Moxie Malas offers a unique gift during these unique times! Web: https://www.moxiemalas.com Follow: @moxiemalas About: Moxie Malas is Crystal Healing and Aromatherapy jewelry inspired by the best version of you and created as a reminder that all those qualities already exist within! It's time to unleash them and live Peacefully Untamed! What does it mean to live Peacefully Untamed? It means to stand in your truth, own your personal power and live without boundaries because you have unleashed all the best qualities of you! It's the knowing that you are loved, supported and safe when you do. Symbolism The flower in the "O" of Moxie is a Zinnia. The Zinnia is a flower that can handle the hottest of sun, the driest of conditions, and still produce a beautiful colorful bloom. It is a symbol of beauty with a heart of endurance and perseverance. Quality Each piece of Moxie Malas is hand crafted in the United States using only the highest quality of genuine semi-precious gemstones and crystals. When creating the intentions for the bracelets we look at what kind of support the wearer might need and what combination of stones and crystals would best support that intention. The stones are picked based on their own unique healing energies. Aromatherapy We also believe in the power of combining different healing modalities. Many of our bracelets and malas combine crystal healing and aromatherapy through the use of porous lava stones. Pure essential oils can be dropped directly onto the the stone and worn throughout the day. Moxie Mala Maven Owner and creator Jessica Hoch has been a yoga teacher for 10 years now and with a degree in Apparel Design Moxie Malas was the perfect love child of the two worlds. What originally started out as gifts for family and friends has blossomed into a collection of meaningful jewelry for the person who wants what they wear to be intentional and a reflection of their journey. “The jewelry combined with the energy of the stones and crystals is the perfect vehicle for the message of self-love, personal power & peace within. We are all on a journey & need to be reminded of how supported & connected we all really are.” ~ Jessica Jessica has been practicing and teaching yoga since 2009. Her journey has taken many different paths since then and has always come back to the yoga mat. What started out as a simple curiosity has transformed into a deep love and respect for the yogic path. What she loves about the practice is that it's unique for each individual. She believes we have so many different roles in life and it's the one place where we can find peace, reground, and feel the strength and ease that exists within. When you take care of yourself on your mat, you are then able to step from your mat and serve others with the best of who you are. Jessica is a 200 E-RYT instructor originally trained at CorePower Yoga in St. Paul, MN with additional trainings and workshops with instructors such as Jules Febre, Sadie Nardini, Johnny Kest and Alexandria Crow. Jessica is now a 500 RYT instructor certified through Devanadi School of Yoga and Wellness. She is also certified in prenatal yoga and loves working with mamas throughout their pregnancy and beyond. A little more about Jessica personally, she is a mother of two beautiful boys, a wife, yogi, gardener, artist and biker chick! She loves to try anything once, meeting new people, and enjoying a day in the garden. She originally started making Malas because of her love for the energy and power behind the stones and crystals and what it does for the person wearing it. It brings her so much joy to create something for someone who is going to feel wonderful wearing it and inspired to meditate because of it. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Need Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ►For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Alexandria Crow(yogaphysics.com) is a renowned yoga teacher that is highly sought after for her knowledge on yoga alignment, meditation, and philosophy. Her critical thinking skills, research-based knowledge, and personal experiences within her own yoga practice have given her a solid foundation for thought provoking discussion questions. Alex is known for asking the difficult questions on the what's, why's and how's of the physical practice and the industry as a whole. She dedicates her time to assisting yoga teachers and students to gain greater clarity and knowledge that will aid both themselves and the students they teach. Alex also has a powerful presence on Instagram (alexandriacrowyoga) with her "Food for Thought" and "Conversation Starters" that enables the community to feel safe in engaging in conversations that are thought about but rarely spoken.  Alex is the founder of Yoga Physics and creates virtual courses like Deconstruct to Reconstruct, as well as 300 hour teacher intensives. In this episode, we discuss * Does yoga really ease anxiety? * How moving into discomfort on the mat will help us off the mat * Inclusivity within the yoga community * Accessibility of the classes for everyone * Measuring self-worth on the mat * Doing vs being

For our 52nd episode, I sat down with Alexandria Crow. Alexandria is an internationally respected teachers’ teacher who leads teacher trainings and workshops around the world. Through her Yoga Physics methodology, her in-person continuing education workshops and online DeConstruct to ReConstruct Course, as well as her 300 hour teacher intensive, she aims to clearly explain the what, why’s and how’s of asana, meditation and yogic philosophy making the practice approachable for everyone, of every level and of every walk of life. As a former competitive gymnast, she fell in love with yoga but through a series of significant and unforeseen injuries her practice and teaching has dramatically evolved to focus on sustainability and accessibility.5 BIGGEST TAKE-AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE:1- We have to stop being afraid to do what is wise for us instead of what we were told was the advanced pose. Be skillful and let go the rules. Investigate and make an inform decision instead of relying on the "pre-fab" variation of the pose.2- When we look at the value of challenging poses, ask yourself "Who would you be without (pose you're striving for)? / Why do I want to learn that? What do I think what I'll get out of it.?"3- Being a very advance student doesn't make you a very good teacher automatically. Look for a teacher that empowers you to be able to practice on your own, that understands the practice, than can verbalize and articulating why you're doing what you're doing. Look for a teacher that tries to educate instead or demonstrate.4- Meditative contemplative practices are not to stop the mind, they are used to create space, to understand that you are not your thoughts, that not everything they say is true, that you're not even responsible for a lot of them (they arise from habit, conditioned behavior and even just out of the ether), t's about being able to sit, watch and feel what they do to your body, how they create your choices and actions and being able to step back as the witness instead of being dictated by them.What's Effort and effortlessness is about duality and our desire to manipulate what's is happening.5- Non-attachment is not about being detached form everything, it's about observing your relationship with everything and the it's state of impermanence, and seeing how that relationship might create suffering in your life.QUESTIONS SHE ANSWERED DURING THIS EPISODE :What is yoga? How do you define the practice?How can the poses help us the goal of the practice?Why did you create the Asana Lab?How do you balance choosing the most appropriate variation and not always staying in your comfort zone?What’s the value in working towards really challenging poses in your opinion? There is pressure as a teacher to be able to do the fancy poses, teach the challenging poses, how can we bring the point of yoga across in public classes without that? How do we keep it salable/profitableOften times, with IG, there’s this assumption that a teacher that has a strong physical practice will automatically be a good teacher… How can a student make the difference?What's the place of the other limbs of yoga in our modern western classes?Can you comment on these concepts :Fluctuation of the mindEffort and easePermanence/ImpermanenceDuality and union / illusionNon-attachment10. How can we as students refine our participation, our understanding of the practice, and as teachers encourage our students to do so?SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!DONATE OR BECOME AN EXCLUSIVE MEMBER TODAY.Thank you so much for listening and being part of our 52nd episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review anywhere you listen. I really appreciate your financial support with this podcast. If you can, know that you can make a big difference even with a small donation to help me cover the production cost and allow me to create more episodes. Visit www.patreon.com/onandoffyourmat and become a VIP member. As a thank you, get access to new exclusive content every month. This month, you get a lesson on Breath of Fire and a practice of it.ABOUT OUR GUEST​​ Alexandria is an internationally respected teachers’ teacher who leads teacher trainings and workshops around the world. Through her Yoga Physics methodology she aims to clearly explain the what, why’s and how’s of asana, meditation and yogic philosophy making the practice approachable for everyone, of every level and of every walk of life. Her in-person continuing education workshops and online DeConstruct to ReConstruct Course, as well as her 300 hour teacher intensive train teachers to be better informed on yogic philosophy and history, the physical mechanics of the body and how to apply that knowledge to asana, as well as how to ethically lead group classes that are accessible and sensitive to all. Her Yoga Physics mentorship program is helping teachers build on their strengths, while discovering their own unique voices.Years of research, scientific inquiry, self inquiry/scrutiny, development and integration have gone into Alex’s work. The result is an evolved set of techniques and approaches that eliminate the problematic components of physical asana practices and group classes while providing an in-depth understanding of how individual teachers situate themselves within these dynamics. The class formats and teaching tools that Alex offers are sustainable and accessible for anyone that wants to take class regardless of circumstance and that teach yoga’s philosophy in real time in an experiential way.Alex’s emphasis on paying attention and her insistence on each individual respecting their own uniqueness encourages them to love and celebrate who they are. It’s this love of their own unique perfection that creates true change in her students so they can connect with more grace to themselves, to others and to the world.Find out more about her :Her websiteInstagram @alexandriacrowyoga See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I had the honour of speaking with Alexandria Crow again. We managed to record this session in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we talked about things like what the future holds for those who have run their business in person and are now forced to convert to online teaching. We talk about how making business decisions based on emotion such as panic and fear can be risky, and we discuss what people as consumers should consider when investing in online courses and classes. So have a listen as we speak from our own personal experience in the hopes that we can help at least one of you out there. After all, that's why we do what we do, right? Alex on Instagram Alex's Website

I recently attended one of Alex's workshops purely out of curiosity.  I wanted to meet her and see what she was all about because she seems to have a knack for ruffling a few feathers.  There is this misconception that she "hates yoga", but it's quite the contrary.  Alex is in fact in love with the practice and excited about what the future holds for yoga. In this podcast we talk about things like impermanence, yoga philosophy, yoga injuries and the role of the yoga teacher and what we can do as practitioners to embrace change. Alex on Instagram Yoga Physics Website

@alexandriacrowyoga www.yogaphysics.com  @bleavinyoga On this episode: Alex and I don’t always agree and I will say things that likely piss off some of her following She will likely say things that piss off other people We both appreciate the willingness and right for people to be able to say what they believe, whether you believe … Continued

On this edition, we discuss:             *Yoga Alliance Continued  *Dissenting Point Of Views *Co-opting of Conversations *Admitting You Don’t Know *Imposter Syndrome     For more information about Alex:           www.yogaphysics.com  @alexandriacrowyoga

On this edition, we discuss Yoga Alliance:   *What is the history and origins of YA? *What is their intended purpose? *Have they accomplished what they set out to do? *YA is a non-profit? *New standards for teachers, trainers, and schools?  Alex has an online course called, “Deconstruct to Reconstruct” Find out more information, and … Continued

On this episode, we talk about: Do adjustments make someone feel that they are doing something “wrong”?///Yoga and Cultural Appropriation///When Rage Against the Machine Becomes the Machine///Diversity and Inclusivity in Yoga///Social Media, Behavior in the Virtual World, and how it does or doesn’t translate into the Real World         Please subscribe, rate … Continued

On this episode of Side Crow, we explore a variety of topics, including-but not limited to: *Speaking up-which comes with a beneficial side *Speaking up-which comes with taking some heat       *Labeling something that it’s not *In order to break the rules, you must learn the rules *The wackiest things we’ve seen in … Continued

“Side Crow” is a new feature that gives us the opportunity to explore in depth, topics that Alexandria Crow brings to her social and in-person workshops/trainings.  The amazing thing is that she is able to generate so many real, engaged comments on her instagram @alexandriacrowyoga While most posts are scrolled right through with a like, … Continued

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher To mark International Women's Day on 08th March, we spoke with Alexandria Crow, a leading female voice in the yoga world. Known to be fearless and blunt, Alexandria has strong opinions and isn't afraid to express them, whether she's questioning conventional definitions of advanced yoga or busting yoga myths. … read more The post triyoga talks episode 18: Alexandria Crow on gender equality, social media + authenticity appeared first on triyoga.

Alexandria is an internationally respected yoga instructor who has been featured in major media.  She has appeared in Yoga Journal, been a yoga contributor to Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, and the subject of major ad campaigns.  That was the first part of her career, which she now questions in how it may have negatively affected … Continued

Alexandria Crow shares insights on how yoga teachers can use social media in a way that is both ethical and effective. Highlights Benefits and pitfalls of social media for yoga teachers Alex’s elevator pitch How to decide which social media channels to use How to create content to post on social media How to measure your success on social media   Invitation for Inspired Action Create your elevator pitch and share it on the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group!   Links and Resources Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Email list to get access to bonus content for all episodes, both past and future. Alex’s Website

Alexandria Crow, founder of Yoga Physics, joins J for a conversation about her evolution as a yoga teacher, from early high profile appearances to whistle-blower and rabble-rouser. They have been in contact for some time but only hook up after Alex posted one of J’s podcast about Yoga Alliance on her FB timeline and a comment thread blew up. In this candid conversation, they discuss some of Alex’s history, reconciling the documentation of your past online, and problems with the industry “standards” for yoga teachers. This episode is part of our premium podcast subscription. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.  

Alexandria Crow grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family and her grandfather was a traveling preacher. These days she travels the country teaching yoga -- and it recently dawned on her that there are parallels between the two. Because of this, she's careful about not cultivating a guru persona -- her hope is to teach her students to use the tools that she presents to investigate on their own and think for themselves. We talk about this idea of being "transparent" as a teacher, the role of charisma in teaching yoga, and the vulnerable place that students can unconsciously find themselves in if they have a teacher who isn't clear about their role and their boundaries. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode40/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexandria Crow is a fearless woman. During her first yoga teacher training, she recognized how the teachings of yoga and spiritual texts could combine in a beautifully meaningful way. She learned about presence and how one's thoughts do not reflect one's true self. These revelations and her yoga practice transformed her life completely. I cannot wait to share this conversation with you. Alexandria is an incredible teacher and someone I really look up to. If you find yourself inspired too, send me a note or leave a comment below. Radically Curious Alexandria Crow Getting injured by doing moves that she was told were safe and healing Questioning age-old practices of yoga teaching and starting new conversations Looking into continuing education solutions that aren't about fancy tricks Adjusting classic yoga modalities to fit her students' western way of being Covering topics in her class instead of sequences Radically Inspired Clarity Open your eyes. There is big change in the yoga industry. Let's talk about it and do something about it as a collective. The things were taught about health and fitness might not be right for us as individuals. We need to make changes to keep our bodies safe. Culture meets topic and morphs it. At what point does the morphing move the topic so that it doesn't serve the same purpose? Alexandria Crow Answers… Why is it important to have connection to lineage as a yogi? Can we go back to the way that yoga was originally meant to be taught? What's the difference between a yoga teacher and a yoga instructor? What are you doing in your life to maintain balance? Radically Loved Quotes “We as yoga teachers only know, ‘this is what seems to have worked', but we've never tried to do things in a new way.” “Yoga is a way of seeing life. It is a self-study practice that's guiding you toward what is at any given moment.” “I don't like being called an instructor, I like being called a teacher.” “The sutras are actually saying the body is a problem and we need to transcend it. It's not mentioned that that's changed and said, ‘No, let's be here now.'” A Little More About Our Guest Alexandria Crow's yoga experience has been about transformation. The physical challenges of yoga provided a natural familiarity for the former competitive gymnast, while the philosophy of yoga has given her tools she uses to approach life with a fearless attitude. Alex shares her personal experience of the transformative nature of yoga with her students. Her approach to teaching stems from her belief that the practice is for everyone. She guides her students step by step through creative sequences providing all of the components needed for each individual to feel successful. She encourages her students to challenge themselves while focusing on staying conscious of their body's strengths and limits and making good decisions based on the present moment. Alex's emphasis on paying attention allows her students to create true change and growth, something they can take with them into their daily lives. Alex completed extensive training starting with the YogaWorks 200-Hour Certification Program, followed by a lengthy one-on-one apprenticeship with James Brown (former lead teacher trainer for YogaWorks and founder of American Yoga School) over the course of almost 1,000 studio and classroom hours. Since 2010, she has been leading 200 and 300-Hour Teacher Trainings in Santa Monica, CA, and various cities around the United States. If you're interested in training, email Alexandria at alexandria@yogaphysics.com www.yogaphysics.com   Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

Alexandria Crow is a fearless woman. During her first yoga teacher training, she recognized how the teachings of yoga and spiritual texts could combine in a beautifully meaningful way. She learned about presence and how one’s thoughts do not reflect one’s true self. These revelations and her yoga practice transformed her life completely. I cannot wait to share this conversation with you. Alexandria is an incredible teacher and someone I really look up to. If you find yourself inspired too, send me a note or leave a comment below. Radically Curious Alexandria Crow Getting injured by doing moves that she was told were safe and healing Questioning age-old practices of yoga teaching and starting new conversations Looking into continuing education solutions that aren’t about fancy tricks Adjusting classic yoga modalities to fit her students’ western way of being Covering topics in her class instead of sequences Radically Inspired Clarity Open your eyes. There is big change in the yoga industry. Let’s talk about it and do something about it as a collective. The things were taught about health and fitness might not be right for us as individuals. We need to make changes to keep our bodies safe. Culture meets topic and morphs it. At what point does the morphing move the topic so that it doesn’t serve the same purpose? Alexandria Crow Answers… Why is it important to have connection to lineage as a yogi? Can we go back to the way that yoga was originally meant to be taught? What’s the difference between a yoga teacher and a yoga instructor? What are you doing in your life to maintain balance? Radically Loved Quotes “We as yoga teachers only know, ‘this is what seems to have worked’, but we’ve never tried to do things in a new way.” “Yoga is a way of seeing life. It is a self-study practice that’s guiding you toward what is at any given moment.” “I don’t like being called an instructor, I like being called a teacher.” “The sutras are actually saying the body is a problem and we need to transcend it. It’s not mentioned that that’s changed and said, ‘No, let’s be here now.’” A Little More About Our Guest Alexandria Crow’s yoga experience has been about transformation. The physical challenges of yoga provided a natural familiarity for the former competitive gymnast, while the philosophy of yoga has given her tools she uses to approach life with a fearless attitude. Alex shares her personal experience of the transformative nature of yoga with her students. Her approach to teaching stems from her belief that the practice is for everyone. She guides her students step by step through creative sequences providing all of the components needed for each individual to feel successful. She encourages her students to challenge themselves while focusing on staying conscious of their body’s strengths and limits and making good decisions based on the present moment. Alex’s emphasis on paying attention allows her students to create true change and growth, something they can take with them into their daily lives. Alex completed extensive training starting with the YogaWorks 200-Hour Certification Program, followed by a lengthy one-on-one apprenticeship with James Brown (former lead teacher trainer for YogaWorks and founder of American Yoga School) over the course of almost 1,000 studio and classroom hours. Since 2010, she has been leading 200 and 300-Hour Teacher Trainings in Santa Monica, CA, and various cities around the United States. If you’re interested in training, email Alexandria at alexandria@yogaphysics.com www.yogaphysics.com   Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

This week I talk to Alexandria Crow, one of the most physically adept yoga practitioners I've ever personally known and yet here's what she wants you to know: Yoga is not one-size-fits-all and doing fancy poses doesn't really matter. Alex is a straightforward, no BS advocate of learn what works for your body and your mind so that you can get the benefits you need from this practice. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode8/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back by popular demand, I speak with Alexandria Crow again, founder of Yoga Physics, and we discuss alignments, joints, bad cues, perfectionism and being uncomfortable. In This Session You'll Learn: Alignment cues that aren't always right Your shoulder joints and how your arms are meant to move Why so many students get injured in Down […] The post TAA 024: Alignment Truth & Lies, Perfectionism, & The Power of Thinking Twice and Asking “Why” -Alexandria Crow appeared first on The Asana Academy.

This is part 2 of the show where I speak with Alexandria Crow. She's a no B.S., straight to the point kinda person, which is really refreshing to hear in the yoga world. We speak about the reality of being a “yogalebrity” and being an international icon, why *most* teacher trainings are useless, anatomy that's […] The post TAA 022: Bad Anatomy, Rebelling Against the Institution & The Power of Saying “No” Pt. 2 – Alexandria Crow appeared first on The Asana Academy.

In this show,  I speak with Alexandria Crow. She's a no B.S., straight to the point kinda person, which is really refreshing to hear in the yoga world. We speak about the reality of being a “yogalebrity” and being an international icon, why *most* teacher trainings are useless, anatomy that's taught wrong (and how to […] The post TAA 021: Bad Anatomy, Rebelling Against the Institution & The Power of Saying “No” Pt. 1 – Alexandria Crow appeared first on The Asana Academy.