Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, anatomy, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.

Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Mado Hesselink, with 338 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mado Hesselink hosts Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast, a business show with 338 episodes published.

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  Episode #298

  Vetting Venues: Questions First-Time Retreat Leaders Forget to Ask

  Aug 13, 202619 min

  Dreaming of leading your first yoga retreat? Save yourself time and potential headaches by following this two-step retreat center vetting process that covers everything from communication red flags to the fine print on cancellations. In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how I narrow down my options for retreat venues, compare apples to apples, and read between the lines to find the best venue for your first yoga retreat. If you aren’t sure exactly what questions you need to ask a retreat center before booking with them, tune in for practical advice for choosing the venue for your first or next yoga retreat. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Why retreat leaders get stuck at step one 01:06 Start with the geographic region, but don’t get attached 02:30 Dedicated retreat centers vs hotels vs vacation rentals 06:07 Phase One: The non-negotiables 07:36 How to compare prices 08:59 Communication red flag 10:15 Phase Two: The fine print and extras 16:26 What to do when the choice isn’t clear 18:14 Contracts, deposits, & next steps EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Retreat Roadmap LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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  Episode #297

  12 Reasons Every Retreat Leader Needs to be a Guest Too

  Jul 30, 202625 min

  Many yoga retreat leaders have never attended a retreat as a guest. In this episode, I share 12 reasons why retreat leaders should prioritize experiencing a retreat from the other side. Some of these reasons are personal, such as forcing you to take a break, while others are more practical, like discovering your operational blind spots. Since finances are often a major hurdle, I also share three ways that retreat leaders can get discounts on other people’s retreats. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Why Leaders Skip Retreats 01:07 Leader vs Guest Reality 03:46 Reason 1: Self-Care Reset 04:08 Reason 2: Spot Blind Spots 05:20 Reason 3: Reinvigorate Your Practice 06:04 Reason 4: The Food 06:56 Reason 5: Stop Overstuffing Your Retreat Schedule 08:11 Reason 6: Retreat Yoga is Different From Home Yoga 09:09 Reason 7: Retreat Social Dynamics 10:02 Reason 8: Build Confidence & Calm 10:43 Reason 9: Market Research 12:45 Reason 10: Venue Research 13:06 Reason 11: Reduce Taxable Income 13:36 Reason 12: Force Yourself to Rest 14:42 Money Objections and Values 16:27 3 Ways to Get Discounted Retreats 21:09 Why Retreats Support a Sustainable Yoga Business EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Retreat Roadmap LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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  How to Sequence a 20 Minute Demo Class

  Jul 16, 202612 min

  Mado shares her top 5 tips for sequencing a 20 minute demo class to audition for a teaching position. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Why yoga studios ask for a 20 minute audition. How to do research for the teaching job you are hoping to get. What to focus on when you don’t have enough time to sequence a full class experience. Teaching techniques you can use in your demo and beyond. How to have a plan for if you start running out of time and can’t teach everything you prepared. How to show up as your best self - even when you’re nervous. EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Get a free downloadable cheat sheet based on this episode when you sign up for my email list. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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  Breathing Myths and Misconceptions with Dr Crystal Frazee

  Jul 2, 20261h 14m

  Dr. Crystal Frazee unpacks common myths and misconceptions about the breath that are frequently shared in yoga classes. In this episode, she shares the basics of breathing physiology that every yoga teacher should know - and how to apply that knowledge in a yoga setting. She advises teachers to drop the cue “deep breath,” prioritize quiet, effortless nasal breathing with lower rib expansion, emphasize the full breath cycle and pauses, offer opt-outs in group classes, and use gentle strategies such as slowed exhalations and brief breath holds to support CO2 tolerance and student self-observation. Listen to this episode to understand why these are best practices for teaching and cueing the breath in a yoga setting. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:46 Meet Dr Crystal Frazee 08:27 The difference between breathing and respiration 12:25 What most people get wrong about oxygen and CO2 18:22 What we can learn from watching a baby breathe 23:58 Nose vs Mouth Breathing 31:35 Hyperventilation & Why it Matters 34:13 Pranayama and Dysregulation 37:26 Breathing deeply: The biggest breathing myth in yoga 49:31 Breathing and Yoga Therapeutics 56:41 How to teach breathing in general public classes 01:07:51 Key Takeaways & Recap EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Crystal Frazee Website Follow Dr. Crystal Frazee on Instagram @drcrystalfrazee Follow Dr. Crystal Frazee on Facebook Graduate School of Behavioral Health Sciences (where Crystal studied breathing mechanics) Breathing assessment worksheet * Note: This worksheet is laid out as a diagnostic tool; however, yoga teachers are not qualified to make diagnoses. If you download this worksheet, you agree to use it for your own education and as a tool to evaluate whether to refer a client or student to a clinician for diagnosis. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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  Tips for Teaching Anatomy with Dr. Libby Hinsley

  Jun 18, 202635 min

  If you’re an anatomy nerd eager to share your enthusiasm for the human body with your students, you’ll love the insider tips and best practices we share in this conversation. Listen in to hear about the balance between clarity and accuracy, the importance of knowing your audience, and the potential pros and cons of incorporating anatomical concepts into asana classes. We also cover special considerations for teaching anatomy in yoga teacher training programs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 02:51 Pros of including anatomy in yoga classes 04:36 Cons of including anatomy in yoga classes 05:47 Balancing anatomy in general classes 18:13 Considerations for teaching anatomy in teacher training 21:24 What it takes to be an excellent anatomy teacher 26:34 How to handle diagnostic questions 28:47 The most important aspects of anatomy for yoga teacher trainings 32:28 Dr. Libby Hinsley's anatomy training programs EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Libby Hinsley Anatomy Bites Anatomy Bites - Embodied Anatomy Follow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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