All Episodes

120: The Power Dynamics Between Yoga Teachers & Studio Owners | Navigating the Politics of the Yoga Industry (Part 3)

119: Decreasing Yoga in Yoga | Navigating the Politics of the Yoga Industry (Part 2)

118: Is It Yoga, Fitness, or Both? | Navigating the Politics of the Yoga Industry (Part 1)

117: Beyond Group Classes: Tara Alperin on Evolving Your Yoga Career

116: What It Takes to Flourish as a Full-Time Yoga Teacher with Nyk Danu

115: Yoga en Español & the Power of Knowing Your Why with Klaudia Paletta

114: From Tokyo to LA with Maria Wada: Dance, Identity & Living in Harmony Through Yoga

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

105: Accessible Yoga as Service with Jivana Heyman

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

103: Mastering The Business of Yoga with Amanda Kingsmith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

85: Intentionally Growing Your Instagram Audience with Diana May

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

83: Art Of Balance And Mindful Being with Josh Blatter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

54: Part 2: Creative Sequencing with Olga

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21: Decolonizing Yoga: Ja Cole’s Journey Home

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

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

18: Inclusive Yoga: Bridging History and Practice with Taina

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

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

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

14: Corporate Wellness & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Darren Obong

13: Independent Yoga Teacher & Italian Folk Magic with Gina

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4: From Studios to Classrooms with Stephanie Serrano

3: Being an Authentic Yoga Teacher with Karen Shideler

2: Beginnings and Definitions

1: Full-Time Yoga Teacher Podcast Trailer