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Full-Time Yoga Teacher — 113 episodes

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113: The Teacher-Student Relationship in Yoga: Lessons from Desikachar with Chase Bossart

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112: How a Physical Therapist Became a Yoga Teacher and Studio Owner with Brenna Barzenick

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111: Why I Left Multiple Studios (And Cut My Classes in Half): A Conversation with Sunny from SunnysideYogalates

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110: Solo Episode: Real Talk on My Teaching Life Updates & Mistakes New Yoga Teachers Make

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109: Yoga Therapy, Studio Ownership, NGO, and the Truth About the Yoga Industry with Rebecca Sebastian

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108: From Yoga Teacher to Birth Worker: Elizabeth Clark’s Journey with Looma Birth

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107: Why Having a Teacher Matters: Lauren Cohen on Finding a Teacher, Burnout, and Long-Term Yoga Teaching

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106: Aimee Echo: The Responsibility of Teaching Yoga with Integrity

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105: Accessible Yoga as Service with Jivana Heyman

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104: 2025 Year Wrap-Up: Self Reflections & Trends in the Yoga Industry - Soloepisode with Reika

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103: Mastering The Business of Yoga with Amanda Kingsmith

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102: The Science of the Private Lesson: 20 Years of Teaching Yoga with Francesca Cervero

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101: Lessons From 100 Episodes of the Full-Time Yoga Teacher Podcast: Solo-episode wtih Reika

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100: Why Anatomy Matters for Yoga Teachers: Movement Patterns & Is Asana Enough? (Part 3)

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99: Why Anatomical Variation Matters for Yoga Teachers with Olga Kay (Part 2)

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98: Why Anatomy Matters for Yoga Teachers — with Olga Kay (Part 1)

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97: Behind the Scenes of an Ethical Yoga Retreat: A Conversation with Jo of Organic Adaptive

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96: Making a Career & Making an Impact in Yoga: A Conversation with Mado Hesselink

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95: Balancing Yoga, Ultra Trail Running, and Life as a Mom with Debbie Livingston

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94: Intentional Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga Mini-Series with Karen: Consistency (Part. 3)

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93: Intentional Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga Mini-Series with Karen: Doing Too Much (Part. 2)

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92: Intentional Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga Mini-Series with Karen: Preparing & Unraveling the Body (Part. 1)

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91: Running Ultras & Running a Studio: Danielle Neathery’s Story

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90: Breaking Free from Burnout: Karol De Souza on Creating a Sustainable Yoga Career

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89: AJ White-Graff’s Journey: Where Yoga Meets Physical Therapy

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88: Fertility Awareness, Yoga, and Living in Costa Rica with Jordan Norman

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87: The Intersection of Yoga and Ultra Running with Steve Szakal

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86: Feel Don’t Force: Redefining Success as a Yoga Teacher with Lily Dwyer Begg

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85: Intentionally Growing Your Instagram Audience with Diana May

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84: Building a Yoga Career Abroad: Sarah’s Yoga Teacher Life in Lima, Peru

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83: Art Of Balance And Mindful Being with Josh Blatter

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82: Debunking the Myths: Yoga Teachers Don’t Have to Wear All the Hats. Solo-episode with Reika

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81: Debunking the Myths: You Have to Be Flexible, Fit, & Thin to Teach Yoga - Soloepisode with Reika

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80: Debunking the Myths: Yoga Teaching Isn’t a “Real” Job - Solo-episode with Reika

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79: Debunking the Myths: Full-Time Yoga Teaching Is a Stress-Free Job

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78: Slow Is the New Advanced: J. Brown on the Evolution of Yoga

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77: Seeker to Teacher: Cayce Howe’s Meditation Journey

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76: Everybody Deserves to Be Well: Inclusive Yoga with Amanda Martinez

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75: Come As You Are, Teach As You Are: A Real Talk for Yoga Teachers with Giana & Bradshaw

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74: The Lost Art of Hands-On Assist: Types of Hands-on-Assists with Allie (Part 4)

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73: The Lost Art of Hands-On Assist: Consent, Care & the Evolution of Touch with Allie

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72: The Lost Art of Hands-On Assists in Yoga: Our Stories with Allie G. (Part 2)

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71: The Lost Art of Hands-On Assists in Yoga with Allie G. (Part 1)

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70: What Actually Makes a Good Yoga Teacher: The 3 Pillars to Help You Grow with Reika Shucart

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69: Yoga, Anatomy, and Business: Lessons from Karen Fabian of Bare Bones Yoga

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68: The Threes Physiyoga Approach: Jenny Link’s Journey from Athletic Trainer to Yoga Therapist

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67: The Art of Teaching SmartFlow with June, Bianca, & Dre (Part 2)

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66: Finding Home in SmartFlow: A Conversation with Certified Teachers June, Bianca, & Dre (Part 1)

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65: How Andrew Singer Built a Thriving Yoga Community in Colombia

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64: Yoga Cues Dubunked: The Truth About Pigeon Pose with Karen (Part 3)

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63: Yoga Cues Dubunked: Tucking the Tailbone? with Karen (Part 2)

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62: Yoga Cues Debunked: Shoulders with Karen (Part 1)

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61: Creating Boundaries as a Yoga Teacher: Johnny La Pasta on Sustainability & Growth

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60: Where Is the Yoga World Going? Trends & Shifts in the Post-Pandemic Era: Solo-episode with Reika

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59: From Gymnast, Cirque du Soleil to SmartFLOW: Bianca Sapetto’s Journey in Movement & Yoga

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58: Finding Your Own Path: Madison on Balancing a Multi-Passionate Yoga Career

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57: Yoga, Recovery, and Healing: A Conversation with Brian Hyman

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56: Part4: Theming Yoga Philosophy: Bringing Meaning to Creative Sequencing with Olga

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55: Part 3: When Creativity Goes Too Far: Common Pitfalls of Creative Yoga Sequencing with Olga

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54: Part 2: Creative Sequencing with Olga

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53: Part1. What is Creative Sequencing in Yoga with Olga

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52: Reflecting on 2024 and Setting Intentions for 2025: A Year of Yoga, Travel, and Personal Growth

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51: Chasing Dreams Across Continents: Michelle Garcia’s Journey to Building a Yoga School

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50: The Shadow Side of Working for a Yoga Studio – A Solo Episode with Reika

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49: Exploring Balance: Sunny’s Path Through Full-Time and Part-Time Yoga Teaching

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48: Soul Spark Creation: Tina on Building a Yoga Career Beyond Teaching

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47: SmartFLOW Yoga and the Art of Living Inside Out with Dre Pavela

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46: Freedom & Balance: Gwen’s Journey to Building a Six-Figure Business

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45: Building Yoga Trade with Erica Hartnick – Nature, Community & Global Yoga Adventures

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44: From Burnout to Balance: How Claudia Vas Left Corporate Life for a Fulfilling Career in Yoga

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43: From Gymnastics to Ashtanga: Arbely’s Path to Teaching Yoga Around the World

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42: Mastering the Art of Teaching Yoga: Building a Global Yoga School with Joan Hyman

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41: Healing Frequencies: Jo-Jo Jackson's Expertise in Sound and Yoga Therapy

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40: Celebrating 40 Episodes: Listener Q&A on Tips on Teaching, Self-Care for Teachers, and Starting My Online Yoga Studio

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39: Balancing Family and Yoga: Kelly Smith on Turning 'No' into Growth and Building a Location-Independent Career

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38: How Ali Temple Built a Remote Yoga Biz While Traveling the World

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37: Building a Yoga Business: Lauren Ikeda on Thriving as a Full-Time Teacher and YouTuber

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36: From Miami to Peru: Sarah’s Journey of Finding Authenticity as a Yoga Teacher

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35: Mastering Movement: Jessi McMaster on Moving, Teaching, and Thriving

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34: Bhakti and Soul: Alina’s Life Journey as a Traveling Yoga Teacher

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33: Directing Dance to Yoga Teacher Training: Andrea Lodico’s Journey to Merging the Two Careers

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32: Ethical Yoga Retreats & Global Impact: Jordan Ashley’s Inspiring Work of Souljourn Yoga Foundation

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31: Bridging Therapy and Healing: Hannah Lee's Trauma-Informed Yoga Approach

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30: Behind the Mic: Reika's Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Yoga Teacher

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29: From Dance to Yoga: Marisa's Journey of Teaching Yoga in NYC

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28: Balancing Movement with Philosophy: Brent’s Full-Time Yoga Teacher Insights

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27: Creating Freedom: Monica Bright on Running Your Own Yoga Business

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26: Navigating Seasonal Waves: Britt’s Insights for Independent Yoga Teachers in Bar Harbor

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25: From Peace Corps to Yoga Studio Owner: Jana Johnson’s Vision for Yoga and Community

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24: Integrative Yoga and Sadhana: Charlotte’s Yoga Evolution

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23: From Vision to Reality: Will's Path to Creating a Yoga Retreat Center in Thailand

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22: International Yogi: June’s Journey from Journalism to SmartFLOW Yoga

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21: Decolonizing Yoga: Ja Cole’s Journey Home

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20: Is Your Yoga Class Worth It? 9 Essential Considerations. Solo-episode with Reika

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19: Bridging Yoga & Action: Diana's Yoga-Inspired Environmental Activism

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18: Inclusive Yoga: Bridging History and Practice with Taina

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17: Stepping Off the Mat: Kallie's Transition from Full-Time Yoga Teacher

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16: Yoga in Community College: Empowering Students with Ashley McKeachie

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15: From Rockstar to Ashtanga Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist with Aimee Echo

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14: Corporate Wellness & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Darren Obong

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13: Independent Yoga Teacher & Italian Folk Magic with Gina

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12: Embracing the Van Life as an Online Yoga Teacher with Olga Kay aka Olgamoves

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11: Professional Basketball Player becomes Yoga Teacher: Rick's Journey Home to the Heart

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10: Reflections on Yoga Teacher Trainings: Solo-episode with Reika

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9: Hatha Mood: Navigating Life's Challenges with Allie Galasso

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8: Beyond the Studio: The World of Private Yoga with Brittany Rowell

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7: From Therapist to Yoga Teacher: Journey Across Continents with Amy Ford

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6: Get Lit From Within with Amber Costilow: Powerhouse Female Business Owner

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5: From LA Hustle to Laos Serenity: A Journey with Allison Gomes

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4: From Studios to Classrooms with Stephanie Serrano

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3: Being an Authentic Yoga Teacher with Karen Shideler

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2: Beginnings and Definitions

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