Welcome to Episode 154: "From Grief to Growth: Embracing Change and Unveiling a Beautiful Story" with Host Sandy Raper. In this special episode, Sandy announces the release of her first book, Teaching from the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher. Episode Highlights: - Insight into the journey of writing the Teaching From the Heart and the importance of trusting the process and seeking support from others along the way. - Sandy expresses gratitude towards influential teachers and mentors who have guided her in the book writing process. - Sandy e ..read more

Welcome to Episode 153: Teaching Students How to Be Students with Host, Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insights through three specific lenses, understanding the importance of equipping and teaching students how to be students. Episode Marker Highlights: 04:17 - Prepare to Teach: Students of the Practice 09:03 - Enhance Understanding: Three Lenses for Teachers 13:03 - Create a Supportive and Inclusive Experience 18:47 - The Importance of Learning Anatomy and Physiology 19:31 - Understand Human Design and Yoga Practice 21:44 - Inspire Lifelong Learning 22:43 - Explore Different Styl ..read more

Welcome to Episode 152: "Slow Down: Give Students Time to Do What You're Cueing" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into how setting the "right" tempo significantly impacts the type of experience students will have in class. Episode Highlights: - The crucial role of setting the right pace to support achieving the flow state of being in a yoga class. - How the teacher sets and sustains the tone and tempo of the class experience. - The importance of developing trust within the context of tempo, rhythm, and pace in which teachers lead yoga class sequences. - Three consi ..read more

Welcome to Episode 151: "Spice Up Your Yoga Practice" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight about the importance of variety with a "cross-training" approach towards your yoga practice. Episode Highlights: - Two main needs for long-term fulfillment and satisfaction in life. - Exploring the concept of novelty and the importance of variety within your yoga practice. - Unrest: what it is and how variety supports your ability to move from feeling unsettled in your yoga practice and life. - How variety cultivates lifelong learning. - Four key factors for implementing variety ..read more

Welcome to Episode 150: Strategies for Enhancing Sequence Recall for Yoga Teachers with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy equips you with three specific strategies that will enhance your memory and recall function to craft confidence to lead and teach impactful yoga class experiences. Episode Highlights: - Three strategies for simplifying the recall process of yoga sequence plans. - How the "chunk" technique brings ease to recall. - Using active recall learning to enhance your retrieval of yoga posture sequences. - The difference between memorization and retrieval of stored information ..read more

Welcome to Episode 149: "How Anatomical Knowledge Creates Invisible Confidence for Yoga Teachers" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into how anatomical knowledge supports students and yoga teachers Episode Highlights: - Three areas where anatomical knowledge impacts the development of 'invisible' confidence. - How informed decision-making provides a level of assurance through anatomical knowledge. - How anatomical knowledge fosters a trusting and supportive learning environment. - How invisible confidence through anatomical knowledge enhances communication. Resourc ..read more

Welcome to Episode 148: "Exercising Restraint in Sequencing Yoga Classes" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy, speaks to the vital aspect of sequencing and using restraint in organizing class sequences to reflect simplicity and symmetry. Episode Highlights: - Defining 'restraint' and a different perspective for organizing yoga class sequences. - How restraint offers freedom for students and yoga teachers. - Specific ways that restraint applies to preparing and organizing yoga postures within the context of simplicity and symmetry. - Balanced symmetry and the benefits of practicing y ..read more

Welcome to Episode 147: "Making Progress in the Process" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy expands on creating a growth and development plan and the ongoing planning that requires "trusting the process". EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: - The meaning and impact of "trusting the process". - How to make progress in the process of making appropriate choices. - Mindset and trusting the process. - How to trust the process even when it's hard. - A wonderful planning resource to support you in your growth and development process. - Episode 98: "Mindset Matters" Reference in today's episode RESOURCES ..read more

Welcome to Episode 146: "Plan and Planning: Why You Need Both" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into the importance of creating a plan and the impact of intentional planning to achieve the desired growth and development you seek as a yoga teacher and student. Episode Highlights: - The biggest fear with making decisions. - The difference between having a plan and planning. - How planning is an integral piece of your overall growth and development plan. - 4 Distinct Aspects of Planning - How to Make Progress in the Process of Planning - 3 Qualities of Intentional Pla ..read more

Welcome to Episode 145: "Why Professionalism is Important for Yoga Teachers" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into the impact of including the development of professionalism within your growth strategy as a yoga teacher. Episode Highlights: - Understanding the qualities that characterize professionalism. - The concept of professional etiquette within teaching yoga. - Curating and implementing a plan to develop the skill of professionalism. - 8 tips for keeping your professionalism on point. Check out the New! Mentorship Plans available RESOURCES: NEW! Online 200 ..read more