26 GIU 2024 · We continue to unpack the huge topic of appropriation. I personally learned so much from this chat with Mayuri. I love her passion for this and how she makes yoga teaching more about yoga living and challenges us to become more activists, living yoga to bring about more justice and peace in the world.  🔍  Pulling the curtain back on Yoga Festivals 🤩  The problem with fame and popularity of teachers 💸  Where is this money going?!? Mayuri calls out this now 115 billion dollar industry as of 2023 think about what we’re funding 🔥  Brown tokenism and the weirdness of being the only brown person student in the room withwhite teachers either being straight up incorrect or others looking to her for fact checks🤯  Most profound experience of yoga she’s ever seen in the most unexpected situation ⛔  Where modern yoga goes wrong 💣  What to do now knowing all this  LINKS https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: ⏬  Download my free e-bookhttps://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. 💵Purchase thehttps://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.  OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10384?tab=tickets https://www.tiktok.com/@mayuribhandariofficial https://www.instagram.com/mayuribhandariofficial/ http://www.youtube.com/@BollywoodOnIce SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your stories, and tag https://www.instagram.com/masteryouryogateaching/. 

19 GIU 2024 · This conversation is part 2 or 3, so if you missed last week go back and catch up before listening to this episode. I continue to chat with Mayuri Bhandari on accidental appropriation and learning more so that we can do better.  🏵️  How yoga teachers perpetuate the problem of people associate yoga with feeling        good and peace rather than facing discomfort and training 🚨  The slippery slope of entitlement and supremacy 🔑  The parallels of Jainism in the Yamas and Niyamas 🩹  The levels of ahimsa, and not just surface level “non-harming” 🧱  Barriers to practice such as body image, cost, ageism and ableism  We recorded this all as one massive conversation, so we kinda dive right into at the top of the episode so buckle up and let's dive in  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.  OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10384?tab=tickets https://www.tiktok.com/@mayuribhandariofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mayuribhandariofficial/ http://www.youtube.com/@BollywoodOnIce SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your stories, and tag https://www.instagram.com/masteryouryogateaching/. 

12 GIU 2024 · Want to make sure you’re teaching with integrity? This week’s conversation with Mayuri Bhandari reveals the ways in which we accidentally aren’t sensitive and respectful toward a culture and practice of yoga.  In this episode, we chat about: 👏  The difference between appropriation vs appreciation 📚  The responsibility of all yoga teachers to get of history lesson 🌟  Why application of yogic principles matters so much 🧨  Busting the purity myth and illuminating the many influences of Yogas roots and origins 💲💲  How commodification and capitalism is affecting yoga selling spirituality making yoga the antithesis of what it was designed for 🙊  Most common and unconscious microaggressions you’re probably making 📣  Calling out the leaders at the top to be the change 🔑 3 key things that can be done to fix a broken system This is part one of three, so keep coming back each Wednesday for the rest of this important conversation.  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.  OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10384?tab=tickets https://www.tiktok.com/@mayuribhandariofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mayuribhandariofficial/ http://www.youtube.com/@BollywoodOnIce SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your stories, and tag https://www.instagram.com/masteryouryogateaching/. 

5 GIU 2024 · Happy June, everyone! Do you love or hate to class plan?    Inside this episode, MaKenzie shares:  🍎  An inspirational story to tell in your next yoga class  🤯  A roadmap of when to drop your thematic cues so you know what to say and when to say it. ⏸️ Why withholding works 👌🏽 3 tips on how to theme effectively 😯  A special surprise for our MYYT family and an opportunity to be a founding member of a new project.  If you need an injection of inspiration, this one is for you!  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.  SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your IG stories, and tag https://www.instagram.com/masteryouryogateaching/. 

29 MAG 2024 · Do you agree with this statement? “Yoga really CAN be accessible to all…if the teacher has the skill to make it so.” Jivana Heyman, author of that quote and “Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga,” gives us actionable advice on how to skillfully open the doors to all practitioners no matter their size, age, race, ability, orientation, ect.  In this episode, we talk:  💕  The singular shift in your persona that immediately makes your teaching more accessible  🧑  Teaching yoga as a practice and service 🎛️  How to remind student of their own agency, power, and control 🌄  Why you need to set boundaries for your own protection and sustainability ♻️  What collaboration can do for your creativity, inspiration and conflict resolution ⚡  The danger of mastery 🧭  When seemingly opposing feelings exist and how to navigate the dialectic nature of taking the seat of a teacher 🧐  The roles and responsibilities of teachers and students explained 🦋  Practical teaching tips- like prepare separately, practice together - to help you guide diverse abilities in one class 🌌  Words of wisdom he would say to himself 30 years ago at the beginning of his teaching career Jivana expresses his appreciation to yoga teachers, especially the ones out there silently serving. If you need a little reminder that what you do matters, this one's for you! LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.   ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jivanaheyman/ https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-teacher-s-guide-to-accessible-yoga-jivana-heyman/21003177?ean=9798989680009 https://www.instagram.com/accessibleyogaschool   SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your stories, and tag https://www.instagram.com/masteryouryogateaching/. 

22 MAG 2024 · Have you ever wanted to plot out poses and transitions?  If you, like me, love the idea but can’t draw at all, today’s guest is for you.  When I discovered Karin Baltisberger on instagram it turned my class planning around. Inspired by Karen’s grit and “never give up attitude!”, and the community that she has built who is crazy for her stick figures I just knew I needed her on the show.    Today we draw our inspiration from: 🗺️ Karin’s yoga journey  🤓  Debunking how yoga is only for the flexible 🚪   What it was like leaving her safe, corporate job to build her online business 📗   How the stick figures started 🦗  The stick figure isn’t a human!!! Her thoughtfulness behind the design 😨  The #1 mindset shift that will help you overcome the fear of failure 📑  A tour of her product suite, who it’s for, and how it can help you plan, prepare, and record your classes If you want to share yoga, but not necessarily teach yoga this episode is for you. I know you’ll find Karin’s creativity and tenacity inspiring. Let’s dive in!  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.   ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: http://www.yoga-journaling.com  https://www.instagram.com/yoga.journaling SUPPORT:  Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share to your stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching. 

15 MAG 2024 · Has anyone ever said, “You have a terrible voice,” and now you’re petrified to open your mouth? This can really get in your head and mess up your yoga teaching. This week, I sat down with my Sanskrit teacher, Claudette Evans. We chat about things like:  ⚡  The power of sound and the vulnerability of using your voice 📚  How your personal history influences your thoughts, beliefs, and identities which affects how you        show up in your teaching   😃  Sanskrit's vibrational energ y and what’s actually happening when we chant 🏋️  The potency of mantras and how to use them for magic and manifestation 🧘  Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound, and it’s benefits 📙  The struggles of learning Sanskrit and the genius of using Yoga Sutra 1.12 as a learning module   🧠  How learning Sanskrit influences brain development, neuroplasticity and adaptability ☎️  A call-and-response chanting experience of her favorite mantras I personally find her energy so soothing and calming, I know you will too. Let’s dive in! LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.   ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: http://claudetteevansyoga.com/  https://linktr.ee/claudetteevansyoga https://www.instagram.com/claudette_yoga/ https://claudette-yoga.heymarvelous.com/ http://calendly.com/claudette_evans SUPPORT:  Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share to your stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching. 

8 MAG 2024 · Are you a music buff or afraid of BPMs? Music can be a powerful tool in your teaching toolbox. Instead of just playing elevator music, learn how to leverage music to be the second teacher and serve your sequencing in all your classes. In this episode, I chat with the Hanz Zimmer of the wellness world, DJ Taz Rashid. We talk about:  🎶 What came first, yogi or musician and how he got started. 🔊 What makes a great sound experience? ▶️ His recommended method for creating powerful playlists and organization tips 💽 How yoga teacher’s are DJ in disguise 🏫 The lack of education around music and using it as a tool within yoga teacher trainings 🎉 His fav festivals and fun stories from being a professional DJ in the wellness industry 🌱 How consistency is like spiritual algorithm 🎵 His creative process for music composition 🧗 Best resources for yoga teachers looking to level up their playlisting skills  If you know it’s possible to create a somatic musical experience with sound, but don’t know how this one is for you. Listen now!  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.   ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST: Connect with DJ Taz on https://www.instagram.com/djtazrashid?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==, https://www.facebook.com/djtazrashid/, http://www.youtube.com/@djtazrashid and https://www.tiktok.com/@djtazrashid?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc http://www.djtazrashid.com/ https://www.djtazrashid.com/royalty-free-music-samplehttps://www.djtazrashid.com/royalty-free-music-sample https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XvQyfssNbXYWcOkKaWYlx?si=K6SkhteCSdqOeI12CYWugA SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share to your stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching. 

1 MAG 2024 · Happy May, everyone! At the beginning of the month on MYYT, class planning is done for you! In this episode, MaKenzie shares:  🥛   An inspirational story to use as a theme in your next yoga class  🤯  How to weave the meaningful message of the importance of letting go 🚫  What NOT to do when trying to tell a story in class Remember to join the MYYT community by signing up for the newsletter. You’ll receive the Mood Board email with the inspiring story, recommended read, playlist, affirmations, and journal prompts to set you up for success.  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.   ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share to your stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching. 

29 APR 2024 · I just got back from Tulum, Mexico where I hosted my first yoga retreat of the year. It was AMAZING and I just had to tell you all about it! Inside, we chat: ✈️  Traveling internationally with a 5 month old baby and unexpected fears 🧘  Tulum travel tips and Amansala Yoga Resort review 🌱  #1 needed thing for true transformation 🔥  Most memorable moments and experiences from the retreats 🎤  Exclusive interview with retreat participant sharing real experience 💌  Invitation to the next Rechaka Retreat in October 2024  LINKS  https://inspiredflowmonthly.com/ https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/rfH6KvJC23ug8Q048jB8 http://rechakaretreats.com. Use code MYYT for 10% off  https://makenzieflyyoga.com/ OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE: 💵Purchase the https://masteryouryogateaching.com/posebible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing.   ⏬  Download my free e-book https://masteryouryogateaching.com/ebook to start standing out above the crowd. SUPPORT:  Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share to your stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching.