Yogaland Podcast

You may have noticed a pendulum swing when it comes to yoga poses that require extreme amounts of flexiblity. Just as we glorified the idea of throwing both legs behind our head in Yoganidrasana, many of us are now worried that we've been doing too far, exploiting our "hypermobility" and potentially causing soft tissue injuries or arthritis down the line. But what exactly is hypermobility? Is it the same thing as being flexible? Can we tell if we or our students have it? Most importantly, what do we do about it?For this important episode, I've invited biomechanics researcher Jules Mitchell back to help clarify. (You can also hear Jules on episode 160, "The Science of Stretching and Strength.")Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode178SHOUT TO OUR SPONSORSAcuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogaland.Women shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to feminine products. And, with Lola, there are no compromises. Lola products are 100 percent natural, made of 100 percent organic cotton with no added chemicals, fragrances, synthetics, or dyes. Plus, they now offer new hypoallergenic cleansing wipes. Their online subscription service is fully customizable, so it’s one less thing to worry about. For 30 percent off all subscriptions, visit Mylola.com and enter code YOGALAND30 when you subscribe.KiwiCo creates super cool hands-on projects for kids to make learning about STEAM fun! (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). These boxes are designed by experts and tested by kids. No need to research or worry about gathering all the supplies! For your first month free, go to kiwico.com/YOGALAND today.Whatever your style, Betabrand has the pants to match. Choose from dozens of colors, patterns, cuts, and styles - like boot-cut, straight leg, skinny, cropped, and more - they even have a pair with 8 (yes, 8!) pockets. And now they also offer premium denim with the same flexibility and comfort as yoga pants. To get 20% off your first order, go to Betabrand.com/YOGALAND today.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm joined by Tabay Atkins and his mom Sahel Anvarinejad. Tabay contacted us awhile back to inquire if we’d be OK with a 14-year-old attending one of Jason’s advanced teacher training modules. It turns out that when Tabay was 11, he became one of the youngest certified yoga teachers in the U.S, and he has been teaching donation-based yoga at his mother’s studio in San Clemente, CA ever since. As a mom myself, I’m always interested in what it takes to help young kids get into yoga and mindfulness, so I thought it would be fun to talk to Tabay about his journey and why he’s decided to deepen his understanding of yoga through advanced trainings. The stories that both he and his mom share warmed my heart, and I know it will warm yours too.A few things we talk about:* Why Sahel got her start in yoga and how it made Tabay want to practice even though he was only six years old.* How Sahel's experience of healing through yoga led Tabay to want to become a teacher.* How they discovered vegan cooking and eating together.* What we can expect to see from Tabay in the coming years.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode177SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORSAcuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogaland.Women shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to feminine products. And, with Lola, there are no compromises. Lola products are 100 percent natural, made of 100 percent organic cotton with no added chemicals, fragrances, synthetics, or dyes. Plus, they now offer new hypoallergenic cleansing wipes. Their online subscription service is fully customizable, so it’s one less thing to worry about. For 30 percent off all subscriptions, visit Mylola.com and enter code YOGALAND30 when you subscribe.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Jivana Heyman. Jivana is the founder of Accessible Yoga, an organization that focuses on "sharing the benefits of yoga with anyone who currently does not have access to these practices, and with communities that have been excluded or underserved." Jivana seamlessly weaves together his background in social activism with his passion for yoga in his latest book, Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body." He has a unique ability to honor and respect the yoga tradition while making it so beautifully clear and simple. One of my favorite parts of the book is how he describes yoga as, "calm mind, open heart."We also talk about why he feels that yoga, at its core, is naturally inclusive and accessible to all, what it means to do "advanced yoga," and his vision for a truly accessible yoga classroom. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode176SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORSAcuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogaland.With Joybird, your personal one-of-a-kind style should match your furniture. Bring your moodboards to life with hundreds of customizable pieces and over 50 fabric options. Go to joybird.com/​YOGALAND ​and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code YOGALAND​.If you want to wow your Valentine this year, send them bite-sized cupcakes from Baked by Melissa! Choose from White Chocolate Cookies & Cream, Red Velvet, Milk Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, and more. Plus, there are vegan and gluten free options. Go to Bakedbymelissa.com/yogaland and use promo code yogaland to get 15-percent off your order.Women shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to femininte products. And, with Lola, there are no compromises. Lola products are 100 percent natural, made of 100 percent organic cotton with no added chemicals, fragrances, synthetics, or dyes. Plus, they now offer new hypoallergenic cleansing wipes. Their online subscription service is fully customizable, so it’s one less thing to worry about. For 30 percent off all subscriptions, visit Mylola.com and enter code YOGALAND30 when you subscribe.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Jason shared what to do when you feel like you've taught the worst yoga class of your life. This week, he’s sharing a few tips for getting in the right headspace before you teach so that you’re more likely to show up for class feeling calm, present, and confident.We cover:* How to get grounded before you teach a yoga class -- and why this is a big challenge for so many yoga teachers* Strategies for using the first few minutes of class to get yourself in the right mindset to teach* Why having a plan and a back-up plan (a go-to sequence that you know you teach well) can be a saving grace as a yoga teacher* Why it's important to teach what you're practicing at homeShow notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode175SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSKIND snacks are created with real, wholesome ingredients. They never use high fructose corn syrup and you’ll never find artificial sweeteners or added sugar alcohols in their snacks. You can also build a custom variety pack with your favorite bars at KINDsnacks.com. To get 25% off your build your own box when you start a subscribe to the Kind snack club, the Kind subscription service. Visit KindSnacks.com/Yogaland plus use the code YOGALAND to get two free kind minis with your order.OfferingTree is one of those tools that just makes your life easier as a yoga professional from creating your own website, managing your classes and students and helping you actually build your business through email marketing and content creation. It really understands the pain points of building a business as a yoga professional so you can focus on what you love to do most, not the business and technology stuff that gets in the way. Go to OfferingTree.com/Yogaland and get 20% off your first six months. KiwiCo creates super cool hands-on projects for kids to make learning about STEAM fun! (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). These boxes are designed by experts and tested by kids. No need to research or worry about gathering all the supplies! For your first month free, go to kiwico.com/YOGALAND today. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All yoga teachers have their off days. Even those who are as experienced as Jason. This week, Jason’s back on the podcast to share his insights on how to recover from those times when a yoga class you’re teaching just doesn’t work out the way you hoped it would. He shares:* Why the class you’re teaching probably isn’t going as badly as you think * One thing to be mindful of when you are in the midst of teaching a less than stellar class. (This is what Jason says he struggles with most.)* Two practical things you can do during class to handle anxiety that might come with feeling like you’re teaching a bad class* The most important thing to do after you’re finished teaching a class you feel wasn’t up to par* Plus, a pep talk for teachers who think they're students aren't engaged--or worse--pack up and leave in the middle of class.Show notes: Jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode174SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSKIND snacks are created with real, wholesome ingredients. They never use high fructose corn syrup and you’ll never find artificial sweeteners or added sugar alcohols in their snacks. You can also build a custom variety pack with your favorite bars at KINDsnacks.com. To get 25% off your build your own box when you start a subscribe to the Kind snack club, the Kind subscription service. Visit KindSnacks.com/Yogaland plus use the code YOGALAND to get two free kind minis with your order.OfferingTree is one of those tools that just makes your life easier as a yoga professional from creating your own website, managing your classes and students and helping you actually build your business through email marketing and content creation. It really understands the pain points of building a business as a yoga professional so you can focus on what you love to do most, not the business and technology stuff that gets in the way. Go to OfferingTree.com/Yogaland and get 20% off your first six months. Babbel is designed to quickly get you speaking your new language within weeks with daily 10 to 15 minute lessons Right now, Babbel is offering Yogaland listeners three months free with a purchase of a three month subscription with promo code YOGALAND. Go to Babbel.com and use promo code YOGALAND when you sign up for your subscription.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! It’s so good to be back for another season of Yogaland.My wish for you in this new year (and new decade!) it’s to develop compassion for yourself. And in this episode Jason and I talk about why compassion plays such a huge role in personal development and why you have to learn to be kind to yourself before you can show up for others in your life. We talk about:* The difference between self-care and self compassion* Why our brains are wired to cling to the negative and ignore the positive * I share my favorite 3-part definition of self compassion from author Kristin Neff* How we use these principles to develop a meditation habit that sticks in my online course, Start Your Year with Self Care (starting next week!)Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode173SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORSWhatever your style, Betabrand has the pants to match. Choose from dozens of colors, patterns, cuts, and styles - like boot-cut, straight leg, skinny, cropped, and more - they even have a pair with 8 (yes, 8!) pockets. And now they also offer premium denim with the same flexibility and comfort as yoga pants. To get 20% off your first order, go to Betabrand.com/YOGALAND today. KIND snacks are created with real, wholesome ingredients. They never use high fructose corn syrup and you’ll never find artificial sweeteners or added sugar alcohols in their snacks. You can also build a custom variety pack with your favorite bars at KINDsnacks.com. To get 25% off your build your own box when you start a subscribe to the Kind snack club, the Kind subscription service. Visit KindSnacks.com/Yogaland plus use the code YOGALAND to get two free kind minis with your order.OfferingTree is one of those tools that just makes your life easier as a yoga professional from creating your own website, managing your classes and students and helping you actually build your business through email marketing and content creation. It really understands the pain points of building a business as a yoga professional so you can focus on what you love to do most, not the business and technology stuff that gets in the way. Go to OfferingTree.com/Yogaland and get 20% off your first six months. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you believe this is the last Yogaland episode of 2019? This week, Jason and I reflect on the many ways we’ve changed and grown during the past year, we talk about our favorite episodes, the year’s biggest challenges, and what you can expect from us in 2020. Here a quick overview of the episode:*We talk about how Jason’s teaching has shifted in the last year + a few of my biggest moments of the year*We share what have been our biggest challenges of the past year  *We also let you in on what new and exciting projects you can expect to see from us in 2020 *Plus, we talk about some major events from 2019, like the passing of YogaWorks founder Maty Ezraty, and how they impacted our lives.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode172SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStitchfix makes it possible for you to have a professional stylist curate your everyday look.When you complete your style profile, an expert stylist will pick out 5 items and send them to you based on your style and preferences. Choose between automatic shipments or get a box on demand. For an extra 25% off when you purchase all the pieces in your box, visit Stitchfix.com/yogaland today.Acuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogaland.Thrive Causemetics is a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. Thrive Causemetics creates high-performance, vegan, 100% cruelty-free formulas without the use of parabens or sulfates. For every product you purchase, they donate to help women thrive. Start thriving and help women in need today by going to ThriveCausemetics.com/YOGALAND and enter code “YOGALAND” for 15% off your first purchase!Away creates thoughtful products designed to change ho you see the world. ​They started with the perfect suitcase, crafted with features that make travel more seamless. Now they offer a range of essentials that solve real travel problems, so all you have to think about is where you’re headed next. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/YOGALAND and use promo code YOGALAND during checkout!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jason and I are tackling another common question that modern yoga students ask: Is yoga enough to keep you healthy? Or do you need to do other forms of exercise to stay fit?The answer, of course, depends on the goal. But we chat about our own thoughts as long-time practitioners and weigh in on some of the benefits we’ve noticed from adding additional forms of exercise into our routines.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORSStitchfix makes it possible for you to have a professional stylist curate your everyday look.When you complete your style profile, an expert stylist will pick out 5 items and send them to you based on your style and preferences. Choose between automatic shipments or get a box on demand. For an extra 25% off when you purchase all the pieces in your box, visit Stitchfix.com/yogaland today.Acuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogaland.Thrive Causemetics is a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. Thrive Causemetics creates high-performance, vegan, 100% cruelty-free formulas without the use of parabens or sulfates. For every product you purchase, they donate to help women thrive. Start thriving and help women in need today by going to ThriveCausemetics.com/YOGALAND and enter code “YOGALAND” for 15% off your first purchase!Away creates thoughtful products designed to change ho you see the world. ​They started with the perfect suitcase, crafted with features that make travel more seamless. Now they offer a range of essentials that solve real travel problems, so all you have to think about is where you’re headed next. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/YOGALAND and use promo code YOGALAND during checkout!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn joins us this week. Seane recently added another title she says she never thought she’d hold to her list of accomplishments: Published author. Her new book, Revolution of the Soul, is a powerful mix of personal narrative and a thoughtful unpacking how yoga and mindfulness practices + other healing modalities can help one’s personal healing journey. The book is raw and real--she tells her story from the beginning and goes into such detail that it’s hard not to relate. This interview takes us behind the scenes of Seane's process and how she uses her own trauma and pain to help others.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode170SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStitchfix makes it possible for you to have a professional stylist curate your everyday look.When you complete your style profile, an expert stylist will pick out 5 items and send them to you based on your style and preferences. Choose between automatic shipments or get a box on demand. For an extra 25% off when you purchase all the pieces in your box, visit Stitchfix.com/yogaland today.Acuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogaland.Thrive Causemetics is a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. Thrive Causemetics creates high-performance, vegan, 100% cruelty-free formulas without the use of parabens or sulfates. For every product you purchase, they donate to help women thrive. Start thriving and help women in need today by going to ThriveCausemetics.com/YOGALAND and enter code “YOGALAND” for 15% off your first purchase!Away creates thoughtful products designed to change ho you see the world. ​They started with the perfect suitcase, crafted with features that make travel more seamless. Now they offer a range of essentials that solve real travel problems, so all you have to think about is where you’re headed next. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/YOGALAND and use promo code YOGALAND during checkout!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you're yoga teacher or a student, you've witnessed:⁠⁠** The Moaner -- The student who seems to be enjoying class a leetle too much.⁠** The Rebel -- The student who's just gotta do their own thannnng (and ignore what the rest of the class is doing)⁠** The Savasana Protester -- So what if everyone's in Savasana? She's kicking into Handstand and no one's gonna stop her.⁠⁠We talk about all of the behaviors -- and more -- on this week's podcast. Tune in to find out how Jason handles these uncomfortable (yet common!) yoga room behaviors.⁠SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSStitchfix makes it possible for you to have a professional stylist curate your everyday look.When you complete your style profile, an expert stylist will pick out 5 items and send them to you based on your style and preferences. Choose between automatic shipments or get a box on demand. For an extra 25% off when you purchase all the pieces in your box, visit Stitchfix.com/yogaland today.Acuity is a scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar and takes hours of work off your plate — so you can keep your zen, and focus on all the other important aspects of your yoga business or side hustle. For a limited time only, you can get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free - no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/yogalandThrive Causemetics is a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. Thrive Causemetics creates high-performance, vegan, 100% cruelty-free formulas without the use of parabens or sulfates. For every product you purchase, they donate to help women thrive. Start thriving and help women in need today by going to thrivecausemetics.com/YOGALAND and enter code “YOGALAND” for 15% off your first purchase!Away creates thoughtful products designed to change how you see the world. ​They started with the perfect suitcase, crafted with features that make travel more seamless. Now they offer a range of essentials that solve real travel problems, so all you have to think about is where you’re headed next. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/YOGALAND and use promo code YOGALAND during checkout!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.