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Rolf Gates, author of Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well, talks with J live at the 20th Anniversary Celebration for Dragonfly Yoga about the role of yoga in recovery and what it means to be human. They discuss his military service, recognizing addiction, going into rehab, becoming trauma-informed, intensity and intimacy, organizing life around wisdom, letting go of your story, preying to God and receiving grace, before and after covid, intense administrative moments working at Kripalu, and cultivating a capacity for good will. To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.
I loved having my teacher Rolf on the show for a third time. In previous episodes, Rolf shared a bit of his sober journey. In this episode, I ask Rolf to share about shame in the sober journey. We talk about some practices for the sober journey to release shame. Support the showWant to Meditate More? Join our FREE 21-day meditation challenge on our App!https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/zen/21-day-meditation-community-challengeWant to Connect to Community?Join our free Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga/Want the latest Sober Girls Yoga Updates?Join our Instagram Channel here. https://ig.me/j/AbZeHVh0bIfKBfi7/Follow Alex on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexmcrobs/Check Out All Our Programs at:https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/
In this conversation with Derek and Larry, renowned yoga instructor, author, and veteran, Rolf Gates shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a successful yoga teacher and author. Gates discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his experiences with sports, addiction, and the military, which shaped his understanding of discipline, self-regulation, and personal growth. Emphasizing the importance of exercise in his recovery from addiction, Gates touches on how yoga became a vital part of his life and spiritual awakening, as well as the evolving landscape of yoga, particularly regarding male participation in the practice. In addition to sharing various insights on the practice of yoga, the importance of letting go, finding balance, and trusting the process of life, Gates speaks to the writing of his best-selling book, 'Meditations from the Mat,' and the power of daily reflections and motivational quotes as tools for wisdom and personal growth. Connect with Rolf Gates Website Instagram Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well by Rolf Gates Meditations on Intention and Being: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion by Rolf Gates Support and stay connected with the GTY community Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga
In this week's episode of In The Circle, I'm excited to connect with my dear friend Rolf Gates. A bestselling author, Rolf has written Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well and Meditations from the Mat.As a leading voice in modern yoga, Rolf conducts vinyasa intensives and teacher trainings worldwide. His unique background as a U.S. Army Ranger and social worker specializing in addiction brings depth and insight to his teaching. His work has been featured in Yoga Journal, People Magazine, and beyond.Rolf is also the author of Yoga Friend, a children's partner yoga adventure.Tommy Discusses:Have faith in the recovery processThe power of stillness in the body and mind Can yoga and meditation improve your life?The only way we can grow is if we're honest, open, and willing to learn Would you like to be a guest on the In The Circle Podcast? Submit Your Question Here: R20.com/inthecircleBest Year Breathwork and Meditation CourseStep into 2025 with unprecedented clarity and purpose through The Best Year Meditation Course, an exclusive online, live 7-day breathwork and meditation journey led by Tommy Rosen from December 7-13th, 6:00am - 8:00am PT. If you can't join live, no problem! All content will be recorded and available through a dedicated course portal so you can access it anytime.This immersive online program offers a powerful blend of teachings and practices designed to break through mental barriers and unlock your true potential.Experience practices and teaching that offer the keys to overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression, while empowering you to move beyond unhelpful mental patterns. Learn more and register.Recovery 2.0 Spiritual Journey to IndiaVisiting India is a not-to-be-missed experience - especially for anyone interested in spirituality, yoga, meditation, and the exotic. Come immerse yourself with the Recovery 2.0 community in an unforgettable, 10-day journey to Rishikesh, India. Learn more and apply: R20.com/india2025 Further Links & ResourcesCatch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the Weekly UPLIFTJoin our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addictionSubscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTubeVisit our websiteCome and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/eventsAddiction is part of everyone's journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It's here that
We all know that yoga is much more than a physical practice; it is underpinned by a framework of philosophy that is centuries old. But as a yoga teacher, you may or may not have incorporated this theoretical understanding into daily action - or helped your students do so. So today we talk about the practical application of some key yoga sutras with returning guest Diane Malaspina PhD. In this episode, Diane helps host Rachel appreciate how three of Patanjali's sutras apply to the challenges we face in daily modern life. Listen in as we discuss the balancing act we must manage to realize any important long term goals, and how self-compassion can be a powerful tool for connection. — Show Notes: Defining the yoga sutras [3:16] What yoga philosophy teaches us about the nature of life [6:58] Committed practice (abhyasa) & non-attachment (vairagya) [10:54] Rolf Gates' definition of abhyasa [14:35] Another definition of sutras 1:12-1:16 – “Trust the Process” [19:42] Ahimsa as a counter to fear & polarization [30:36] The change begins with us; self-compassion leads to connection [35:07] Boundaries as a sustainable balance to Ahimsa [48:15] More resources & Diane's Yoga Medicine courses [51:02] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Inside the Yoga Sutras – The Path to Freedom Online Course Exploring the Yamas through Meditation & Practice Online Course Join Diane LIVE & IN-PERSON for the Yoga Medicine® Resilience Retreat from Nov 2nd – 3rd in Santa Rosa, CA Suggested reading: Meditations from the Mat, Rolf Gates The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Chip Hartranft The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda Inside the Yoga Sutras, Jaganath Carrera Kristin Neff, Self Compassion Journaling Previous Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episodes with Diane Malaspina PhD: 04: Find Ease in Uncertainty 31: The Power of Intention 57: Drishti, the Potency of Our Focus – Research Roundup Connect with Diane Malaspina: Facebook | Instagram | Diane Malaspina You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-121. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 146 of the podcast and it's February 14, 2024 as we record this. Happy Valentine's Day! Main Topic: How to Maintain Your Business During Crisis PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre Comments/email from listeners: Questions from listeners: Announcements: Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for info on this year's writing retreat in August. Reading in Eugene, OR on March 8th (Friday). I'm in a new anthology by Tsunami Press with my essay "Eye Contact." • Stay tuned for new series stuff from Erick. UPDATE: Valerie: in Turkey; mother-in-law in ICU for the last week; no change for the last two days Sound Effect https://wordcrafters.org/nonfiction-imagery/ class on Wednesdays starting in May 15th for six weeks "Exploring Imagery Through the Senses in Creative Nonfiction" hybrid class (virtual and in person) Erick: finishing up new series stuff while rewriting novel in Strange Air period piece (30s and 40s), paranormal baseball season -- releasing short pieces based on baseball season calendar; baseball scout is main protagonist Just finished: Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé Jane and the Man of the Cloth by Stephanie Barron I'M READING: Up Next: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Erick's Reading: The Devil Himself Dollar Sign on the Muscle Show Notes: Grief and brain fog are exhausting. Do what you can to stay inspired and maintain motivation, but above all: Be kind to yourself and be self-aware. Next Episode: Resources: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles "How to write an eavesdropping scene" on Erick's blog Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group (Jennie Komp's group) 3 Bird View FB page (Jennie Kemp's business page) Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for author coaching. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Valerie's new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. I've published our 2022 Book List on the website: valerieihsan.com/podcast-news The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.rfrl.co/e86j8 (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE407 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Find Us: Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Patreons: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries
Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 109 of the podcast and it's April 5, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: SEO (Part 2 in our Marketing That You Own series) PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories for paranormal mysteries short stories Comments: email from listener: Questions from listeners: Announcements: 1) Next Group Coaching cohort is starting soon! On sale now for $333. April 11- June 7 weekly; Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. (day and time negotiated by cohort) UPDATE: Valerie: quarterly check-in and not monthly check-in felt weird; lots of knitting!; compiling a master list of business tasks so that I can prioritize them. Erick: getting to finished points on two books, (accidental rapid release later this year) Just finished: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz I'M READING: The Blackhorse by Carole Johnstone ; Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs by Suzanne Clothier; Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton. Up Next: audiobook library pick. I want to finish this sweater! Erick's Reading: The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood Hyperion by Dan Simmons Show Notes: Make sure you have Google Analytics on website at the very least. Search Engine = Google; Google scans All Pages On The Internet; Which page is most likely to help the searcher? When building a page (blog, site, YT) you are optimizing that content so that Google can find it. Tailor the content for that purpose--to rise to the top of those search results. Website = newspaper (Erick analogy.) Write blog topics based on google search terms. (What's a hot search term right now?) Tailor your content to the broad topic (called long tail search term) and create content based on each smaller keyword. YOST plug-in gives you red/green lights on each page, and tells you where to naturally put your keywords. Google crawls your site to look for new content. Goal: to rank for multiple relevant keywords. After two dozen pages of targeted content, you'll be pushed up in the searches. This marketing strategy is part of SEO. (Or maybe the other way around?) Erick works on this quarterly and weekly. Every quarter he looks for trending search terms and plans a quarter of blog post topics; and writes one each week for his blog. Also, thinking about how to narrow the search terms. "Ghost writer" becomes "best ghost writer for hire in Portland Oregon." This works especially well for writers that provide author services and non-fiction authors, but what about fiction writers? Fiction: what are your competitive keywords? Take the low hanging fruit. Be the best small fish. "Mystery author" (competitive), "Oregon City author" is less competitive than "Portland author." It's about branding. If "Books about haunted towns" is the search term, write a blog post on "Top Ten Haunted Towns." You can look at SEO like choosing amazon keywords and categories for your book. Amazon book page is same as a website page in terms of content for Google to search. Site age does factor in to the Google ranking. Start SEO habit today, don't go back to fix old blog posts. Republishing blogs does count as new content, though. Next Steps: 1. Install Google Analytics on your website. 2. Install Yost on your website. 3. Brainstorm for search terms. What do you want to rank for in six months? (Think highest paying job.) 4. Take each term and put it in AdWords or Keyword Planner, and it will give you fifty other terms that fit, and rank them. 5. Start with lowest competitive terms. (What does it cost to run an ad on that word?) And write a blog post on that. Alternate topics. It all starts with content. (There are further strategies that come beyond the page, but you need content first. This can be: blog post; pictures can have keywords, too (meta tagging); video descriptions. Tools to use for SEO, domain analysis, and keywords: Google Analytics, Google Ad Words, Yoast, Moz. Talk to Erick about it. Email him to start a conversation. He can help you get started. SEO Consultants are expensive. There's a lot you can do BEFORE you hire one. Semrush, The HOTH Resources: Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group (Jennie Komp's group) 3 Bird View FB page (Jennie Kemp's business page) Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for author coaching. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Valerie's new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. I've published our 2022 Book List on the website: valerieihsan.com/podcast-news The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://passionplanner.rfrl.co/e86j8 (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE188 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Find Us: Writer Craft Facebook Group Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Patreons: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries
Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 108 of the podcast and it's March 28, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Website Basics PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories for paranormal mysteries short stories Comments: email from listener: Questions from listeners: Announcements: 1) Next Group Coaching cohort is starting soon! On sale now for $333. April 11- June 7 weekly; Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. (day and time negotiated by cohort) UPDATE: Valerie: Coaching and birthday stuff Erick: website re-do Just finished: Pilgrimage by J.F. Penn and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan and The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden. I'M READING: The Blackhorse by Carole Johnstone ; Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs by Suzanne Clothier; Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton. Up Next: Erick's Reading: Fairy Tale by Stephen King; anthologies from mom Dr Who 50th anniversary edition; Dispatches from Anarres Show Notes: Website (own your home; renting is risky): URLs that are you. Sitemap shows navigational flow Above the fold: mailing list signup and reader magnet Pages: About/Philosophy, Coaching, Editing, Podcast/News, Shopping, Retreat, Contact Me, Testimonials Home page: tag line/branding; About; Books; Categories of Books; Blog (can be gallery of images, podcast, video blog, showcase); reading lists, featured on... ; #1purpose: Mailing list capture #2 purpose: keep people there as long as possible #3 purpose: convert to a customer Model after authors in your genre (how to depict self, branding); and in your journey (like, one book or a step ahead of where you are) Buy URL (claim domain name) ~$100 for two years Get hosting (GoDaddy, BlueHost, HostGator, Squarespace) The bigger the website, the more complex the build. Resources: Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group 3 Bird View FB page Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Valerie's new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. I've published our 2022 Book List on the website: valerieihsan.com/podcast-news The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE188 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Find Us: Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan
Jennie's Bio: J. Komp, of Just Key Edits, has been taking apart stories, to explain why we love or hate them, for over 30 years. A Behavioral Science major, that found her voice after a decade of live theater productions, Jennie lives for stories that are as entertaining and consumable as they are transformative. Her development editing focuses on the connection between a book and its potential audience, emphasizing the tangible elements that bring a story into a reader's everyday life and reveal our relationship with the extraordinary. Jennie's style, in both fiction and non-fiction, bridges that elusive gap between art and business. She's taken 2 companies to over 4 million Facebook fans, in less than a year, leads a live online, Read & Critique group for every proficiency level and type of writer, teaches at seminars and writers conferences across the country, and manages writers committed to reaching their publishing goals. A distinctive realist, Jennie's dark sense of humor is balanced by a mantra that is the standard for everything she does, “the Disney is in the details.” Jennie's Read: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Valerie's Reads: Pilgrimage by J.F. Penn and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan and The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden. Erick's Read: Fairy Tale by Stephen King Jennie's new book!: The Phone: An Unruly Collection of Second Chances In Erick's update, he mentions "noodling" and I immediately thought of this (which was not what he was talking about!): https://youtu.be/Yu0GhasxOws (Kathleen Madigan video clip of stand-up talking about Noodling. Hilarious!) Jennie's group you can join: Reading Critique Group for Writers FB Group 3 Bird View FB page Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice or building a website. Contact Valerie for coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Valerie's new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. I've published our 2022 Book List on the website: valerieihsan.com/podcast-news The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE188 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Find Us: Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan
Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 106 of the podcast and it's March 22, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Setbacks PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories for paranormal mysteries short stories Comments: email from listener: Questions from listeners: Announcements: 1) UPDATE: Valerie: book launch party, speaking event, author expo, pitching conferences, doing some group coaching for The Author Life Community this weekend, some health issues slowed me down a bit. Erick: website error took me out of a week's worth of work; mountain of little client work to finish before getting back to my own work. Just finished: You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero I'M READING: Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix; Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs by Suzanne Clothier; Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton. Up Next: Pilgrimage by J.F. Penn and The Blackhorse by Carole Johnstone Erick's Reading: Fairy Tale by Stephen King Show Notes: "Everybody has a plan until you get hit in the mouth." Mike Tyson It will happen--losing control. You can't insulate yourself or your business from setbacks. It's okay to get angry or sad. Let it out. Sometimes immediate response doesn't work, isn't helpful. Acknowledge the life shift and make a new plan. Making a new plan is empowering and gives space for new growth. "You might need a rest stop." And not every one knows how to merge, so there will be detours along the way. Take away: 1. Feel your feelings. 2. Empower yourself to find a new plan 3. Be analytical and reflective about why it happened. Sometimes there is no answer. 4. Leave space for recovery. 5. Start the new plan. 6. Find support to carry on with the new plan. Next episode: interview author Jennie Komp Resources: Author XP (marketing for authors) (bi-monthly promotions) Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Valerie's new day book for the year 2023 is: Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf Gates. I've published our 2022 Book List on the website: valerieihsan.com/podcast-news The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIE188 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Find Us: Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan
In this first episode we explore the question, What is Yoga. We will look at traditional definitions and how Yoga shows up in our day to day. Readings from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by BKS Iyengar and Meditations From the Mat by Rolf Gates will help to round out our unpacking of our understanding of Yoga.
Welcome to Episode 103: "The Most Challenging Yoga Pose You Will Teach" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares what she believes is the most challenging yoga pose you will practice and teach. Sandy shares three key areas that will support your ability to practice and teach this "challenging" posture. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast.
Welcome to Episode 102: "Grow Up" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares about what it means for a yoga teacher to "grow up" along with the 4 stages of growth within the maturation process. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast.
Welcome to Episode 101: "The Most Advanced Yoga Pose You Will Teach" with host, Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into the what she believes to be the most advanced yoga pose that you will teach as a yoga teacher. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Episode 100: "Teach What You Need to Learn" with Host, Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy celebrates this amazing milestone of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast and shares insight into a key phrase that has supported her endeavors and development as a yoga teacher for over twenty years. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Episode 99: "Peace, Love and Yoga Doesn't Pay the Bills" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode on the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Sandy shares insight into the spiritual law of giving and receiving and how yoga teachers find balance in their careers through this balanced action, including monetary compensation. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Episode 98: "Mindset Matters" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Sandy shares about the importance of the development of a growth mindset and how that will impact your effectiveness as a yoga teacher. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 293: Eating Disorder Recovery & Yoga with Vivian Selles Description: Eating disorders are a serious condition that can even be life threatening or fatal in some cases yet we may not always recognize that someone is experiencing an eating disorder. Globally, 9% of the world population are affected by eating disorders and this number is increasing each year. How can yoga teachers support people with eating disorders? Vivian Selles has some insights. Vivian is an experienced registered yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (ERYT-200/YACEP). She teaches full-time in eating disorder recovery centers in Charlotte, NC, and uses her practice and teachings to cultivate positive change in the yoga community. As a yoga teacher, her intention is to create and hold safer, accessible spaces for people to connect to the practice and show up as they are. Vivian has also co-founded a local yoga coalition for equality. Vivian explains why yoga teachers should avoid talking about how much or what to eat, and how this can feed into harmful diet culture. Vivian also shares many useful and practical tips around the language we use in our yoga classes, including how to avoid cues that may demonize certain body parts, excluding competitive and comparison language, as well as how we can make our language and cues more invitational and open-ended for students. Vivian highlights our scope of practice as yoga teachers in supporting people in eating disorder recovery and how having a referral team can help too. Key Takeaways: [4:38] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Vivian Selles. [8:10] What does Vivian do and who does she do it for? [10:39] What is diet culture? [11:16] Dominant culture equates thinness with being healthy. How does this show up in yoga classes? [13:20] Shannon and Vivian discuss cues and language that we use in yoga spaces that could demonize certain body parts. [15:12] What does Vivian wish all yoga teachers knew going into a yoga class? [17:46] Vivian highlights some specific language she avoids and some of her preferred cueing options. [21:52] A lot of this starts with us doing our own internal work. [31:04] Messages you might get in the yoga world around what you should eat, how you should move, what you should look like, etc do not align with yoga philosophy. [34:19] Shannon pops in with a question from a member of the Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group about OfferingTree. [37:24] How does Vivian focus on yoga philosophy when teaching yoga? [44:07] If you are interested in learning more, Vivian has some resources to recommend. [48:52] Who are some other people who can offer support and are crucial for people in recovery? [53:09] Our students can also become our teachers. [58:11] Learn more about Vivian and connect with her via her website and social media. [59:58] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this conversation with Vivian. Links: Vivian Selles Vivian Selles on Instagram Vivian Selles on Twitter “Blurred Lines: The Harmful Intersection of Diet Culture & Yoga” Workshop with Jessica and Elyssa The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 292: Diet Culture and Yoga with Jessica Grosman & Elyssa Toomey The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 048: Eating Disorder Education for Yoga Teachers with Tabitha Farrar Health at Every Size, by Linda Bacon Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach, by by Evelyn Tribole M.S. R.D. and Elyse Resch M.S. R.D. F.A.D.A. Rolf Gates, 8 Limb Path of Yoga Self Care Matters: A Revolutionary's Approach, by Anana Johari Harris Parris Body Mindful Yoga by Jennifer Kreatsoulas Yoga and Eating Disorders, by Carolyn Costin Jennifer Kreatsoulas The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 247: Being Wrong is Part of Learning with Shannon Yoga for Eating Disorders Community on Facebook Yoga for Eating Disorders Montgomery County PA Yoga Therapy Getting Started as A New Yoga Teacher with Shannon Crow - OfferingTree Webinar Yoga for Pelvic Health: 3.5-Hour Online Workshop with Shannon Yoga for Pelvic Health 6-Week Series with Shannon Crow Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree. Quotes from this episode: "Diet culture is a system of beliefs that upholds a paradigm that equates thinness with being healthy and more morally virtuous." "Considering your own internal experience is a starting point in terms of how we can be empathetic towards others." "I exclude a lot of language that encourages perfection or encourages competition." "How are my internal belief systems upholding diet culture?"
Welcome to Episode 97: "Red Flags for a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode on the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Sandy shares insight into some key red flags that yoga teachers should pay attention to within their teaching careers. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! CLICK this link to submit your question or topic suggestion for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Episode 96: "Coming Soon" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode on the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Sandy reflects on Season 4 and shares a glimpse of what is coming soon in Season 5. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm I want to hear from you! Do you have a question or topic that you would like to hear discussed on the podcast? Click this link and submit your question or topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Episode 95: "Teaching Yoga with Intention" with Special Guest Judith Hanson Lasater. Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., PT, has been teaching yoga around the world since 1971, including in almost every state in the US. She is the author of eleven books, including her most recent Teaching Yoga with Intention. Connect with Judith: www.judithhansonlasater.com Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Episode 94: "The Secret to Success" with Special Guest, Jessica Cross. In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, host Sandy Raper shares a conversation about the "secrets of success" for a yoga teacher with special guest, Jessica Cross. Jessica Cross, E-RYT 500, CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), is a corporate marketing dropout turned yoga business coach and the host of the Marketing Off the Mat podcast. She spent 15 years working for Fortune 500 companies all over the US and developing her expertise in marketing & events. The fast-paced nature of her career sent her seeking stress relief on the mat. She fell in love with the practice and began teaching in 2016. After several years of side-hustling, she ditched her day job to teach, further pursue her sound therapy business and coach other soulpreneurs to step into their true potential. She is especially passionate about helping yoga teachers and energy workers stop the constant hustle and build the business of their dreams. https://www.jessicacross.co/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicacross.co/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-off-the-mat/id1561236072 www.soundforstress.com Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Connect with Sandy: IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to episode 93: "The Most Important Yoga Pose You Will Teach" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into the most important yoga pose that yoga teachers can teach. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm Do you need help curating a podcast that supports your yoga and wellness business? I can totally support you in that development. Reach out and schedule a call today and we'll get you organized and ready to launch your very own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This episode is a special one because it was recorded live as part of Sober Week! This morning Alex and Rolf Gates, Author of Meditations from the Mat, conducted a live interview with members of The Mindful Life Practice and Sober Girls Yoga live in the audience. In this interview, Rolf shares about his story with sobriety, recovery, yoga, and then we took several audience questions for Rolf. If you're interested in being part of our sober community, please jump on and join here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga Additionally there is only one spot left in the Sober Girls Yoga 30 Day Challenge. Here is the link to join: https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/30daychallengeTMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. Brand Holistic Life NavigationThis podcast explores how to heal stress & trauma holistically. I am your host, Luis...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares a conversation with special guest, Yely Staley. Yely is a yoga and meditation teacher, as well as, a mentorship client of Sandy's within her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Mentorship Program. In this episode, Sandy and Yely discuss how to bring self-compassion into your life and as a yoga teacher with a willingness to adapt and adjust along the way to make the service of teaching yoga viable and feasible. Yely Rivas-Staley, is a Venezuelan-born American citizen. With nearly two decades of experience in yoga and meditation, she is a bilingual and certified yoga teacher. She holds E-RYT 500 and YACEP certifications in Vinyasa Yoga, Functional Yin Yoga, Meditation, and Yoga Anatomy and has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching. She is currently collaborating with Yoga Medicine, Yoga International, and OmPractice by writing articles and teaching online yoga classes in English and Spanish. Yely's passion is empowering others to find inner balance through mindful daily self-care practices, so they can feel balanced, grounded, peaceful, and good about themselves while living a fulfilling life. As a mindfulness practitioner, it is her mission to inspire others to create a conscious, harmonious lifestyle by living more confidently, joyfully, and mindfully. website: www.YogaYely.com / IG: @yogayely Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm Do you need help curating a podcast that supports your yoga and wellness business? I can totally support you in that development. Reach out and schedule a call today and we'll get you organized and ready to launch your very own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper wraps up a 4-part series on facilitating the needs of a yoga class. In part four of this series, Sandy shares how mutuality supports and meets the needs of both the students and the teacher within the elevated learning environment of the yoga class setting. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm Do you need help curating a podcast that supports your yoga and wellness business? I can totally support you in that development. Reach out and schedule a call today and we'll get you organized and ready to launch your very own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
@alexmcrobsFormer Party Girl turned Sober Yoga Girl - Founder of The Mindful Life Practice and Host of the Sober Yoga Girl PodcastAlex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder. She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2014 at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. In 2017, she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga in Bali.Since then, she has taught yoga internationally, in Canada, where she is from, Kuwait, where she lived for two years in her early twenties, and Abu Dhabi, where she called home for five years. She now resides in Bali, Indonesia. Alex has participated in several additional trainings, including Yoga Workshop Design for Teachers with Rolf Gates, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Kids and Trauma Informed Yoga.When Alex became sober in 2019, yoga played a key role in her sober journey. In 2020, Alex founded the Mindful Life Practice Community and Sober Girls Yoga, an online yoga community with participants from all over the world who are changing their relationship with alcohol using mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, community and journalling. In 2021 Alex left her career as an elementary school teacher to pursue this passion full time. Alex is an authorized trainer with Yoga Teacher Central and leads 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, and 30 Hour Trainings certified by the Yoga Alliance. She created the first ever Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training and also coaches and mentors yoga teachers and life coaches to build their businesses. She hosts yoga retreats internationally, most recently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Bali, Indonesia and Baja California, Mexico.Alex is passionate about the healing powers of yoga - for both mental and physical health - and sharing these benefits with others. In her free time, Alex plays the guitar, writes, and spends time with her cat, Princess.✅ https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares how to facilitate the needs of a yoga class within part 3 of this 4-part series. Sandy shares how respect is vital for both the teacher and student in supporting an elevated learning environment within the yoga class setting. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm Do you need help curating a podcast that supports your yoga and wellness business? I can totally support you in that development. Reach out and schedule a call today and we'll get you organized and ready to launch your very own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper continues with part two of a 4-part series on how to facilitate the needs of a yoga class. Sandy shares insight into how safety factors into an elevated learning environment of a yoga class in order to meet the needs of the teacher and students. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule a 1:1 Mentoring Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga Website: www.sandyraper.com Are you interested in creating your own podcast? It's easy to get started! Check out Anchor.fm Do you need help curating a podcast that supports your yoga and wellness business? I can totally support you in that development. Reach out and schedule a call today and we'll get you organized and ready to launch your very own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper begins a 4-part series on how to facilitate the needs of a yoga class. Sandy shares insight into key points on how yoga teachers can support an effective learning environment for students in the yoga class setting. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into the 3 stages of teaching and how they apply to yoga teachers. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares how effective communication is the most important skill set to develop as a yoga teacher. Sandy shares the key points that support the development and refinement of effectively communicating within the yoga class setting and beyond. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight and key points of developing a highly effective teaching methodology as a yoga teacher. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into developing a strong networking system of support along with exploring collaborative opportunities as a yoga teacher. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com FREE Networking Event for Yoga Teachers Join Sandy Raper & Kelly Smith, founder of Yoga For You, LIVE on Wednesday, July 13th, 2:00-3:15 EST for a virtual networking event just for yoga teachers. Space will be limited. Click this link for more details and to reserve your spot today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper is joined by special guest Kelly Smith. Sandy and Kelly share a conversation about finding your voice as a yoga teacher and knowing when you've become ensnared within the trap of imposter syndrome. Kelly Smith is a globally celebrated yoga and meditation teacher, E-RYT 500 /YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves and owning their power. Kelly specializes in the nonphysical limbs of yoga and is best known for her master training in meditation, restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, and her international retreats. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com Join Sandy Raper & Kelly Smith LIVE on Wednesday, July 13th, 2:00-3:15 EST for a networking event just for yoga teachers. Space will be limited. Click this link for more details and to reserve your spot today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight and understanding into the teaching methodology of intuitive intelligence. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In today's episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into how doubt can creep in to skew your identity, purpose, and role as a yoga teacher. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com LIVE EVENT "Free Up Your Neck Yoga Therapeutics Online Class" with Sandy Thursday, June 16th 1:00 EST/12:00 CST Click this link to register Whether it's emotional tension, physical strain, or time spent at the computer, your neck muscles are an opportune storehouse for discomfort and stress. Learn targeted stretches, helpful breathing patterns, and Myofascial Release techniques to relieve strain and free up your neck muscles during this 30-minute LIVE Online Class with Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist, Sandy Raper. Enroll to attend LIVE or have a recording sent to your inbox. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares a conversation with returning special guest, Diane Cevallos. Diane is an accomplished mindset coach, yoga teacher, speaker, and author. Her transparent, personable approach encourages clients and students to become all they were created to be. Adept at building trust and confidence, growing relationships, and driving positive results, she has worked with various organizations and individuals on work-life balance, mindset, strategic planning, problem-solving, and creating a culture that works. In addition, she has developed tools and techniques that she brings to her clients to build absolute confidence, and resilience and help them go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to pursuing and achieving their goals with passion. Website: www.dianecevallos.com Diane joined Sandy back in Season One, Episode 8: "Language That Leads". Be sure to check out and listen! Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast Website: www.sandyraper.com LIVE EVENT "Free Up Your Neck Yoga Therapeutics Online Class" with Sandy Thursday, June 16th 1:00 EST/12:00 CST Click this link to register Whether it's emotional tension, physical strain, or time spent at the computer, your neck muscles are an opportune storehouse for discomfort and stress. Learn targeted stretches, helpful breathing patterns, and Myofascial Release techniques to relieve strain and free up your neck muscles during this 30-minute LIVE Online Class with Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist, Sandy Raper. Enroll to attend LIVE or have a recording sent to your inbox. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insights into five ways yoga teachers can avoid the trap of comparison and competition. Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast LIVE EVENT "Free Up Your Neck Yoga Therapeutics Online Class" with Sandy Thursday, June 16th 1:00 EST/12:00 CST Click this link to register Whether it's emotional tension, physical strain, or time spent at the computer, your neck muscles are an opportune storehouse for discomfort and stress. Learn targeted stretches, helpful breathing patterns, and Myofascial Release techniques to relieve strain and free up your neck muscles during this 30-minute LIVE Online Class with Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist, Sandy Raper. Enroll to attend LIVE or have a recording sent to your inbox. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper has a conversation with special guest, Lisa Ash Drackert about the important relationship between a yoga teacher and studio owner. Lisa Ash Drackert is a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist and a yoga studio owner based in Kansas City Missouri. She specializes in tailoring yoga and meditation protocols to help personal clients meet their exact health and wellness goals. Her specialties are Yoga for Mental Health, Yoga for Spinal Health, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga for Women's Health, and Myofascial Release. Lisa's education includes university degrees in Education, Psychology, and Religious Studies. As well as a Master's Degree in Education and Curriculum Development. When she's not in the studio, Lisa is with her toddler Eden, her furbaby RussellClive and her husband. She's a hiker, a dreamer, and an adventure lover who believes the world would be a better place if everyone meditated and kissed doggies daily. Website: LisaAshYoga.com Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast LIVE EVENT "Free Up Your Neck Yoga Therapeutics Online Class" with Sandy Thursday, June 16th 1:00 EST/12:00 CST Click this link to register Whether it's emotional tension, physical strain, or time spent at the computer, your neck muscles are an opportune storehouse for discomfort and stress. Learn targeted stretches, helpful breathing patterns, and Myofascial Release techniques to relieve strain and free up your neck muscles during this 30-minute LIVE Online Class with Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist, Sandy Raper. Enroll to attend LIVE or have a recording sent to your inbox. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into the importance of cultivating healthy relationships with other yoga teachers. Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
If you've ever wanted to find greater freedom and peace, then do we have the Daily Reflection on Addiction, Yoga, and getting well show for you! Today I'll be talking with Rolf Gates, the author of Meditations from the Mat and Meditations on Intention and Being, a former social worker and US Airborne Ranger, the co-founder of the Yoga and Recovery Conference, and the author of an incredibly beautiful, peaceful, life-healing work, Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well. We'll talk all about getting well, getting free, and finding inner peace even if the world is spinning all around. Key Points Discussed: How did Rolf become anxious from his first memory forward? How'd he end up sitting at the back of the class? How'd he end up with an addiction? And how'd he become an Airborne Ranger? Who took him to his first 12-step meeting and what did he learn? What does it mean to surrender? What did his mentor Henry teach him What's the groove between training and success? What's the importance of commitment? What it means to get good at something? How can learning be an excitement and a win? How we can relax tension in our bodies and our lives? How we can let go of suffering in our bodies? How to bring ease and stillness to your mind? What it means to be held by your truth? What does it mean to be an open-hearted warrior? What does it mean to let go of the fight and let things be? How we can use the power of prayer? What does it mean to remember the grace? What's the importance of silence? What does it mean to meet pain with compassion? What's the gentleness we have to learn about our own learning process? What does resolve mean and how do we use it? What it means to rest in the present moment? Visit: https://rolfgates.com/ To find out more visit: https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com https://inspirenationshow.com/ ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/ We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/ Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper explores and shares 5 Keystone Habits that will support your life and the development of becoming a yoga teacher. Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into how the powerful tool of constructive feedback impacts the growth and development of a yoga teacher. Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500-hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy is has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares a conversation with special guest, Dominique Davis about what a mentoring relationship looks like and how beneficial this relationship is for a yoga teacher. Dominique Davis is a content creator, yogi, mother, and wife. Balance is a constant theme in Dominique's life and at times, the scales do tip over. Nevertheless, she can't help but notice how her time on the yoga mat teaches lessons that directly align with her career, motherhood, and marriage. The flexibility of the mind, body, and spirit goes quite a long way. After the pandemic, Dominique's love of the Law of Attraction was reignited. Almost everything about our lives changed overnight and having coping skills was no longer optional. Dominique recommitted herself to teaching others about the importance of presence, awareness, and building strength in times of quiet. The importance of connection drives Dominique's work. In order for a human to openly connect to another human, they themselves must feel safe and grounded. Dominique encourages self-development to the point of fearlessness in life's experiences. If you would like to watch Dominique's videos, you can head over to her Youtube: www.youtube.com/brownandbendy You can also follow her lifestyle IG: www.Instagram.com/brownandbendy Host Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy is has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper explores and shares insight into the differences found between the role of yoga teacher and yoga instructor and the importance of clearly understanding your identity within these roles. Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy is has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
Welcome to Season 4! In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PODCAST, Host Sandy Raper introduces a new mini-series on the relationships you will encounter in your role as a yoga teacher. Sandy kicks off this series by offering insight into evaluating your personal relationship to yoga and how you can create healthy relationships in your life. Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy is has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
The Yoga Voice is a biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.Enjoy this lively conversation I had with Indiana's most experienced prenatal yoga teacher, Kelly Shull. Kelly loves connecting with students to share her passion for yoga at Cityoga. Kelly Shull, E-RYT 200, PRYT, RYT-500 was introduced to yoga in a college course over 20 years ago. She has always found a connection to the peace and well-being that yoga provides. Kelly has a deep commitment to sharing the transformative power of yoga.Kelly completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2008 with Marsha Pappas and Nikki Myers, Prenatal in 2010, and Core Strength Vinyasa in 2011. She completed her 500-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training with Rolf Gates in 2020. Over the years She has taught everything from Hot Vinyasa, Mommy Baby, Preschool, and Prenatal to a calming restorative yoga. Kelly teaches a vinyasa flow that strengthens and calms the mind and body, while connecting the heart and spirit as well as Prenatal Yoga which allows Mamas to build the strength and confidence while learning valuable postures and breathwork to prepare for childbirth.Find Kelly's schedule here https://cityoga.biz/
In this episode of the BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Podcast, Host Sandy Raper shares insight into 3 elements for effectively sequencing a yoga class. Sandy Raper is an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher based in North Carolina with two decades of teaching experience. Sandy is has received extensive hours of training with Rolf Gates, completing 200- and 300-hour certifications under his guidance. Sandy has also completed another 300-hour certification through Yoga Medicine® and is recognized as a Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist. Sandy offers a Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as, provides continuing education workshops and training as a YACEP. Sandy has accumulated thousands of hours of teaching and 1000+ hours of training. It is truly her passion to connect and share the amazing life benefits of the yoga practice with as many individuals as possible. With a strong passion to inspire and support new and seasoned yoga teachers, Sandy is excited to offer her Beyond Yoga Teacher Training (B.Y.T.T.) Mentorship Program to support yoga teachers with the confidence, clarity, and connection that goes beyond the foundation of YTT. Schedule your FREE 45-minute Introductory Mentorship Call with Sandy today and get started on becoming the yoga teacher that you desire to be. Join Sandy in her BEYOND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Mentorship Program. Receive your FREE copy of Sandy's "5-Must Haves for a Successful Yoga Teacher Training Experience" PDF IG: @sandyraperyoga @byttpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandy-raper/support
In episode 99 of the podcast, Alex had the honor of sitting down with her teacher, Rolf Gates, and hearing about his journey from active addiction, to sobriety, to author of the book Meditations from the Mat. Alex had the honor of celebrating her 100 days sober on an Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Rolf Gates back in 2019. Tune into this episode to hear how he got to where he is today, his story and his journey, and what wisdom he has to share to those on a sober journey.
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