Beyond Yoga Teacher Training
By Sandy Raper
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Episodes: 193
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Welcome to the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast! I'm Sandy Raper—a yoga teacher, educator, mentor, and author with more than two decades of experience training and supporting yoga teachers. Each episode offers practical teaching strategies, anatomy and sequencing education, leadership insights, and thoughtful conversations to help you teach with greater confidence, clarity, and heart while cultivating a meaningful, sustainable career in yoga.
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What Happens When You Forget Your Yoga Class Plan?
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Why the Best Yoga Teachers Don’t Teach One “Right” Way
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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The Heart of Great Yoga Teaching Isn’t Emotion — It’s Trust
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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The Myth of "Fake It Until You Make It": Why Authentic Confidence Is Built, Not Pretended
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Making Yoga Philosophy Practical and Accessible: A Conversation with Sage Rountree
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Teaching Yoga for the Long Game: Sustainability Strategies
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Holding Space Isn't Passive: The Invisible Labor of Teaching Yoga
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Teaching Yoga in a Social Media World: Presence Over Performance
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May 25, 2026 |
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Teaching Yoga as You Age: Mindset, Menopause, and Movement
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May 05, 2026 |
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Preparing for Yoga Teacher Training: Releasing Expectations & Embracing the Unknown
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Why We Practice Yoga: Staying Grounded Through Life’s Changes
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Not Everyone's Teacher — And That's More Than Okay
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Get it Together: This One’s for the Yoga Teachers Who Feel All Over the Place
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Less is More: Let Go of Over-Cueing
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Anatomy in Action: 10 Strategies to Elevate Your Teaching
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Be THAT Teacher
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Connection Before Correction: Seeking First to Understand
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Rooted in Purpose: Finding Your Why as a Yoga Teacher
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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The Power to Pivot: 10 Steps to Embrace Change and Thrive
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Earning Trust: How Credibility Shapes Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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The Secret Sauce: Ingredients for an Exceptional Yoga Teacher Training
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Finding Joy in Life’s Big and Small Moments
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Stop Trying So Hard to Be a Yoga Teacher
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Feeling Caught Up vs. Being Caught Up
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal [REWIND]
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Beware: The Allure of Chasing Credentials
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Heart & Soul: The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Yoga
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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The Quiet Revolution: Gentle is the New Advanced with Special Guest J. Brown
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May 29, 2024 |
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Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving with Special Guest Austeen Heeney
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May 14, 2024 |
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Authenticity Building Community with Special Guest Kat Harmon
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May 07, 2024 |
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Moving Away from Pose-Focused Teaching with Special Guest Mary Richards
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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From Grief to Growth: Embracing Change and Unveiling a Beautiful Story
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Teaching Students How to Be Students
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Slow Down: Give Students Time to Do What You're Cueing
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Spice Up Your Yoga Practice
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Strategies for Enhancing Sequence Recall for Yoga Teachers
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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How Anatomical Knowledge Creates Invisible Confidence for Yoga Teachers
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Exercising Restraint in Sequencing Yoga Classes
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Making Progress in the Process
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Plan and Planning: Why You Need Both
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Why Professionalism is Important for a Yoga Teacher
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Three Essential Sequencing Principles
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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What Happens When YTT Isn't What You Expected
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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FREE Webinar Announcement
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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5 Factors That Make a Big Impact in Cueing
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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How Small Moments of Celebration Make a Difference
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Moment I Realized ...
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Why Transformation Can Seem So Elusive
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Becoming a R.A.R.E. Leader
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Become an Agent of Change
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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How to Turn Your Approach to Teaching Yoga into Service
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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A Common Mistake When Teaching Yoga
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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The Myth of Multitasking
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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How Tempo Impacts Teaching Yoga
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Caution: When Sequencing Becomes Choregraphy
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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The Real Reason Students Come Back to Yoga Classes
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Do What is Possible With Consistency
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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3 Misconceptions for Cueing a Yoga Class
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Unlocking the Mystery of Cueing
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May 30, 2023 |
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Yoga Teacher, What You Say Matters.
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May 23, 2023 |
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5 Surprising Benefits of Goal Setting
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May 16, 2023 |
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Do You Seek Praise in Yoga Classes?
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May 09, 2023 |
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Yoga Teacher, What Exactly Are You Teaching?
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May 02, 2023 |
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Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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So You Want to Be a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Your Biggest Responsibility as a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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5 Phrases Yoga Teachers Should Stop Using with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Identity Crisis of a New Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Teaching from Your Heart Rather than Your Head with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Teaching People Rather than Poses with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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No Apologies Needed with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Teaching Yoga as a Hobby or Career with Host Sandy Raper
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Simplicity in Sequencing with Host Sandy Raper
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Nothing is Random in Sequencing with Host Sandy Raper
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Developing a Process-Oriented Mindset with Host Sandy Raper
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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I Don't Take Requests with Host Sandy Raper
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Beware of Superficial Confidence with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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A Powerful Confidence Influencer with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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The Power of Non-Verbal Communication with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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The 4-Step Action Plan for Developing Confidence as a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Why Confidence is Important for a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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BONUS: Are You Stuck in the Hallway with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Why Decision-Making is Important for Yoga Teachers with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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The Most Challenging Yoga Pose You Will Teach with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Grow Up with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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The Most Advanced Yoga Pose You Will Teach with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Teach What You Need to Learn with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Peace, Love, and Yoga Doesn't Pay the Bills with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Mindset Matters with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Red Flags for a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Coming Soon with Host Sandy Raper
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Teaching Yoga with Intention with Special Guest Judith Hanson Lasater
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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The Secret to Success with Special Guest Jessica Cross
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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The Most Important Yoga Pose You Will Teach with Host Sandy Raper
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Bringing Self-compassion to Your Life with Special Guest Yely Staley
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Facilitating the Needs of a Yoga Class (Part 4) with Host Sandy Raper
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Facilitating the Needs of a Yoga Class (Part 3) with Host Sandy Raper
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Facilitating the Needs of a Yoga Class (Part 2) with Host Sandy Raper
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Facilitating the Needs of a Yoga Class (Part 1) with Host Sandy Raper
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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The 3 Stages of Teaching with Host Sandy Raper
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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The Most Important Skillset for a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Developing a Highly Effective Teaching Methodology with Host Sandy Raper
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Networking and Collaborating for Yoga Teachers with Host Sandy Raper
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Understanding Imposter Syndrome with Special Guest Kelly Smith
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Teaching with Intuitive Intelligence with Host Sandy Raper
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Doubting Your Identity as a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Understanding Business Relationships as a Yoga Teacher with Special Guest Diane Cevallos
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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5 Ways to Avoid the Comparison Trap as a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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May 31, 2022 |
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The Relationship Between Yoga Teacher and Studio Owner with Special Guest Lisa Ash Drackert
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May 24, 2022 |
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Developing Healthy Relationships Between Yoga Teachers with Host Sandy Raper
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May 17, 2022 |
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5 Keystone Habits for a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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May 10, 2022 |
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A Powerful Tool of Refinement for a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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May 03, 2022 |
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Why it's Important for Yoga Teachers to Have a Mentor with Special Guest Dominique Davis
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Are You a Yoga Teacher or Yoga Instructor with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Creating Healthy Relationships as a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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3 Elements for Effectively Sequencing a Yoga Class with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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5 "Must-Haves" for a Successful Yoga Teacher Training Experience with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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BONUS: Season 3 Wrap-up with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Seasons of Being a Yoga Teacher with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Three Mistakes You May Be Making as a Yoga Teacher (Part 3) with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Three Mistakes You May Be Making as a Yoga Teacher (Part 2) with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Three Mistakes You May Be Making as a Yoga Teacher (Part 1) with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Episode 65: Five Words Yoga Teachers Should Stop Using with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Episode 64: Agent of Change with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Episode 63: Real Yoga with Host Sandy Raper
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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30-day B.Y.T.T. Podcast Giveaway!
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Episode 62: Allowing Spaciousness with Guest Judith Hanson Lasater
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Episode 61 : Curiosity to Expand with Guest Tiffany Cruikshank
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Episode 60 : Expanding into Rest with Special Guest Octavia Raheem
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Episode 59: Lean In with Host Sandy Raper
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Episode 58: Fresh Encounter with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Episode 57: Deep Rest Practice with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Episode 56: Are You Tired with Host Sandy Raper
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Episode 55: Business Mindset and Yoga with guest Jackie Murphy
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Episode 54: The Inadequacy of Information with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Episode 53: Ready for Gratitude with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Episode 52: Motivating Factors with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Episode 51: Organizing into Expansion with Special Guest Mary Richards
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Episode 50: Welcome to Season 3! Expansive Mindset with Host Sandy Raper
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Episode 49: All In or All Out with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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BONUS Episode 48: "The Five C's" with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Episode 47: Flexible Mindset with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Episode 46: Creating Attachments with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Episode 45: Wisdom in Silence with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Episode 44: Creating Boundaries with Host Sandy Raper
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Episode 43: In the Hustle with Host Sandy Raper
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Episode 42: Season Two Wrap-Up: Reflections on Becoming with Host Sandy Raper
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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BONUS: Breathing Room with Host Sandy Raper
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Episode 41: Relating to Become with guest Stephanie Spence
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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BONUS: "Drop the Anchor" Guided Meditation with Host Sandy Raper
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Episode 40: Trusting to Become with guest Augusta Kantra
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Episode 39 : Self-Acceptance to Become with Guest Rolf Gates
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Episode 38: Creativity to Become with Guest Kira Karmazin
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Episode 37: Unlearning to Become with Guest Dominique Davis
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Episode 36: Adjusting and Adapting with Host Sandy Raper
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Episode 35: Confident Vulnerability with Guest Brea Johnson
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Episode 34: Quiet Confidence with host Sandy Raper
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Episode 33: Unfolding To Become with Guest Lizzie Lasater
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Episode 32: Confidence & Connection with Host Sandy Raper
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Episode 31: Resilience to Become with Guest Dr. Daya Alexander Grant
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Episode 30: Becoming Grounded with host Sandy Raper *includes guided meditation
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Episode 29: Longing to Become with Guest Brooke Boon
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Episode 28: Becoming by Going Deep with BONUS Guided Meditation with Host Sandy Raper
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May 25, 2021 |
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Episode 27: Becoming by Letting Go with Guest Judith Hanson Lasater
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May 18, 2021 |
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Episode 26 : Diligence Towards Becoming with Host Sandy Raper
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May 11, 2021 |
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Episode 25: The Journey Towards Becoming with Host Sandy Raper
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May 04, 2021 |
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Episode 24: In the Groove or Stuck in a Rut with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Episode 23: Let's Talk About L.I.F.E. with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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BONUS: Yoga "Endurance" Practice Session with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Episode 22: What do yoga postures teach us? with Host Sandy Raper
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Episode 21: Season One Wrap-up: Reflections on Beginning with Host Sandy Raper
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Episode 20: Wisdom Through Yoga with Guest Stephanie Spence
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Episode 19: Yoga for Children with Guest Alice Blunden
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Episode 18: Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga with Guest Allie Geer
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Episode 17: The Language of Yoga with Guest Lisa Ash Drakert
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Episode 16: Yoga Off the Mat with Guest Laurel Attanasio
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Episode 15: Yoga Beyond the Studio with Guest Kelly Spiggle
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Episode 14: Accessibility & Adaptability with Guest Rachel Land
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Episode 13: Functional Yoga with Guest Tiffany Cruikshank
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Episode 12: Radical Rest with Guest Meghan Johnston
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Episode 11: Grief & Yoga with Guest Diane Malaspina
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Episode 10: Mental Health & Yoga with Guest Jessica King
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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BONUS: 5 Core Principles of Teaching with Sandy Raper
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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Episode 9: Transformation with Guest Marcella Dodge-Webster
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Episode 8: Language That Leads with Guest Diane Cevallos
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Episode 7: Durability with Guest Alison Heilig
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Episode 6: Structure & Discipline with Guest Shanna Small
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Episode 5: Navigating Transitions with Guest Lisa Muehlenbein
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Episode 4: Sustainability with Guest Rolf Gates
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Episode 3: Longevity with Guest Wanda Feliciano-Gillhol
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Episode 2: What's Next with Guest Dominique Davis
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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BONUS: Teaching Tip + Mini Yoga Practice with Sandy Raper
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Episode 1: The Beginning with Host Sandy Raper
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Oct 22, 2020 |