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Yoga Strong
To be Yoga Strong is to pay attention to not only your body, but how you navigate being human. While combining strength and grace creates a powerful flow-based yoga practice, it is the practice of paying attention in the same ways off-the-mat that we hope to build.
This podcast is a guide for yoga teachers, practitioners and people trying to craft a life they're proud AF about. This is about owning your voice. This is about resilience, compassion, sensuality, and building a home in yourself. We don't do this alone.
Episodes
276 episodes
276 - I Work With My Body and Not Against It
"I work with my body and not against it." I started saying this phrase while deep in the worst pain of my life. Today I share a personal experience with chronic pain, that has reshaped my understanding of wellness and the importanc...
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Episode 276
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275 - Building a Craft Isn't Something to Do Fast
Today we explore the craft of teaching, and the patience, creativity, and personal development in the journey. I share ten actionable missions for yoga teachers to enhance their craft, focusing on observation, storytelling, the sign...
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Episode 275
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44:38
274 - How to Magnetize the Room
Magnetizing the room as a yoga teacher is an art. It's in your presence and tone, the ways you meet and hold students, how you build trust. Today we explore some ways to create a welcoming environment that's supports students to fe...
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Episode 274
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27:11
273 - How I Approach Flow Design
The nature of yoga practice and teaching are always evolving, shaped by innovation, personal expression, and diversity. But as teachers we can face challenges when introducing new methods in our classes and studios. And it can feel hard to find...
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Episode 273
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41:20
272 - Just Live Today
Recently I gathered together in my hometown with my dad and siblings , and we went through my mom's things. It's been six months since she passed and it was time. It was a beautiful and intimate weekend and it reminded me of our impermane...
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Episode 272
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27:48
271 - Studio Owners on Community and Connection in Yoga w/Rachel Brooks and Steph Alston
Steph and Rachel are back for another yoga studio owners roundtable. Today we explore some current challenges faced by studio owners, the importance of fostering trust, connection, and growth within communities, and the impact of cur...
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Episode 271
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1:15:01
270 - Mirror Work: Seeing and Meeting Yourself
Today I'm sharing about a practice I've had for years that you might find kinda cringe and that's been hugely impactful in my life: mirror work. Literally looking at and seeing myself in the mirror has helped me to see and meet more...
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Episode 270
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21:07
269 - Be Loud Enough That They Can Find You
I know I'm doing something right when I hear from people that they don't like something I'm doing. It means I'm being big enough and loud enough. Big enough and loud enough that the ones who are for me can find me, and that the ones...
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Episode 269
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18:34
268 - Owning Your Voice as a Studio Owner
This episode serves as a call to action for aspiring and current studio owners to step up, lead with authenticity, and create spaces for freedom and movement.Leadership is a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and trust and communi...
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Episode 268
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25:03
267 - Bringing Spirituality to Movement Classes
How do we integrate spirituality into movement-focused classes like yoga? And how do we do that in ways that are authentic? And what does spirituality even mean? Today I share some ways I approach these questions, and how I combine ...
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Episode 267
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30:51
266 - Demoing vs. Observing: Finding Balance
Paying attention to students is crucial for effecting teaching. Demoing is important, too, but it shouldn't overshadow student observation. Today we explore some ways to find the balance, and I share with you what I call my "95% rule."
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Episode 266
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34:24
265 - Five Things I've Learned from Ten Years on Instagram
Y'all. This past week my Instagram reached 100,000 followers! While reaching a certain number has never felt important to me, it does mean something: that a whole lot of you are choosing to show up to be with me and my weird-ass self.I'm...
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Episode 265
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56:23
264 - Spiritual Homecoming as Self-Care
I'm in the process of a spiritual homecoming and it's got me reflecting a lot--on self-awareness, change and personal growth, and creating space for the kind of honesty and self-care that supports it all. i'm reminded of how we are here to be a...
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Episode 264
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45:58
263 - Navigating the Complexities of Studio Ownership w/Steph Alston & Rachel Brooks
Rachel Brooks and Steph Alston are back for another installment of our yoga studio owners roundtable. These are conversations about the real stuff involved in owning and running a studio. Some of what we explore today:The import...
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Episode 263
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1:34:18
262 - Embracing Change: A New Year Reflection
Today I share my reflections on the past year, a big death and rebirth year for me. And I look ahead to 2025 that I've named my year of play. This past year has taught me a lot about love, transformation, and the importance of auth...
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Episode 262
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27:02
261 - The Play Experiment w/Grey Tanner
I've named 2025 as my Year of Play and I'm inviting y'all to join me! I'm so excited to share today about The Play Experiment, a month-long experience that's all about building a life where play is part of the everyday. I'm joined by my...
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Episode 261
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1:23:03
260 - Vulnerability in Leadership and Creative Expression
This conversation goes deep and wide! Today we talk about curiosity and bravery in personal growth. Womanhood and leadership. The roles sensuality and sexuality play in understanding ourselves. Navigating relationships and self-ima...
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Episode 260
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58:42
259 - Authenticity on Social Media
How we we cultivate authenticity? And why do we need it on social media?Some of the ways I've learned we do it: by facing fears, claiming our voices, playing, and experimenting. And to do a lot of that, we have to give ourselves permiss...
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Episode 259
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48:31
258 - What is An Advanced Yoga Practice?
What does it mean to have an advanced yoga practice? Or to teach one?What does it mean for teachers?Today we explore some of the subjectivity of what constitutes an advanced practice, the importance of recognizing one's individual n...
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Episode 258
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26:15
257 - Finding Your Flow: The Art of Alignment
Alignment--whether in yoga or in life--is not about straight lines, or a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead it's about finding the balance between structure and flow and exploring how each individual's experience and body shape their practice ...
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Episode 257
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50:00
256 - The Creative Practice of Teaching
Today I'm sharing about a couple big experiences--my first time traveling overseas, and to teach Flow School in Switzerland!--and how those weave with a larger conversation about imposter syndrome, and what it means to grow as a teacher and hum...
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Episode 256
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47:13
255 - Studio Owners Roundtable with Rachel Brooks and Steph Alston
In this conversation, we welcome Steph Alston and Rachel Brooks back to the podcast, and discuss the intricacies of studio ownership, focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and community aspects involved. We explore current problems...
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Episode 255
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254 - Celebrating the Full Spectrum of Life
The last several weeks have been so big. I'm back to the podcast after a hiatus, to share some of what I've been navigating--including immense grief and loss after the unexpected death of my mother. This season has been reminding m...
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Episode 254
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50:28
253 - How to Show Up For Your Students When You're Going Through Hard Shit
Life is good at surprising us and yet, as teachers and leaders, we're in positions of service, where we must show up for our students even when we're struggling. It can be complex to navigate the taking care of ourselves and others.
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Episode 253
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