The Role of Mentorship in Yin Yoga
In this episode of The Yin Yoga podcast, I welcome back Dr. Karina Smith, a Yin Yoga educator and Chinese medicine practitioner based in Melbourne.
Together, we explore the significance of mentorship for Yin Yoga teachers and share our personal experiences as both mentors and mentees.
We discuss the challenges new Yoga teachers face, the invaluable feedback process, and the importance of clarity and intention in teaching and business.
We also highlight various ways mentors can offer support and the significant impact it can have on both personal growth and professional development.
00:00 Introduction to the Yinny Yoga Podcast
01:07 Welcome and Community Engagement
01:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Karina Schmit
02:16 Navigating Past Episodes and Listener Interaction
03:39 Adult Content Warning and Listener Feedback
05:16 Dr. Karina Schmit's Background and Achievements
08:24 Starting the Conversation with Dr. Karina Schmit
10:00 The Importance of Mentorship in Yoga
11:32 Personal Mentorship Experiences
18:06 Challenges and Growth in Teaching Yoga
23:37 Offering Mentorship and Business Guidance
26:54 The Evolution of Mentorship Programs
33:03 Intentional Teaching and Functional Anatomy
34:14 The Importance of Intentional Language in Teaching
35:14 Launching a New Level Two Yoga Teacher Training
36:08 Balancing Empathy and Boundaries in Yoga Teaching
37:21 Normalizing Student Experiences in Yin Yoga
42:44 Formalizing Mentorship Offerings
44:44 The Value of Niching in Business Mentorship
50:11 The Role of Mentorship in Personal and Professional Growth
53:06 Options for Connecting with Mentors
57:50 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
You can listen to Karina's other episode - Yin Yoga Is Not Chinese Medicine
Find Karina Here:
Website: https://www.drkarinasmith.com/contact-dr-karina-smith
Instagram: @drkarinayinyoga @drkarinasmith
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