Reflecting and Growing with Alison Riazi

September 25, 2023The Funny Thing About YogaReflecting and Growing with Alison Riazi Episode No. 33This week Giana and Bradshaw talk with Alison Riazi a fellow Chicago Yoga Teacher with a ton of experience. From her early days in Corepower training to a big move to New York to pursue dancing, then a move home to Chicago and so much more, Alison has done It all. They talk about rebuilding your career with moving and other yoga teacher milestones and transitions. They also touch on the energy output, teaching online, 200 hour trainings and stepping into the teacher's teacher role. You can anticipate tangents and laughs around also have dating as a yoga instructor, special moments in class, and backhanded student insults. You are sure to feel part of this chat during this episode. Enjoy the listen and don't forget to share the love by rating, reviewing, and subscribing. We love you!00:00 Intro00:30 Welcome to the Podcast Alison Riazi01:28 Alison's Journey to Teaching06:20 Hot Yoga and 201008:50 Going Full Time and Further Education10:30 NYC teaching spots13:08 Moving Back to Chicago15:10 Starting Over and Rebuilding 17:45 Becoming Teachers Teachers18:45 Leading 200-Hour Yoga Trainings and Insecurities 22:45 Teaching Online26:37 Adapting as a Yoga Teacher29:05 Quick Transition to Virtual30:45 Changing Your Teaching Style for Online34:55 The Energy Output and Editing39:15 Reviewing Old Recordings and the Sound of Our Voices41:55 It's All About Energy45:00 Creative Outlets51:05 Dating As A Yoga Teacher52:18 The Funny Thing About Yoga01:03:30 Where to Find Alison and GoodbyesFollow Alison at @alisonriaziyogaFollow Us on Instagram:@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWishJoin our Substack Newletter to Receive extra bonus FUNNY THING content:https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=webJoin us in Nicaragua: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicarguaJoin us in Starved Rock: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrockBe Featured on the Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewformLearn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School: https://www.cayayogaschool.comSubscribe to our C.A.Y.A. Newsletter: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contactGiana’s Website: https://www.gianayoga.com/ Bradshaws Website: https://www.bradshawwish.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.