September 25, 2023
The Funny Thing About Yoga
Reflecting and Growing with Alison Riazi
Episode No. 33
This week Giana and Bradshaw talk with Alison Riazi a fellow Chicago Yoga Teacher with a ton of experience. From her early days in Corepower training to a big move to New York to pursue dancing, then a move home to Chicago and so much more, Alison has done It all. They talk about rebuilding your career with moving and other yoga teacher milestones and transitions. They also touch on the energy output, teaching online, 200 hour trainings and stepping into the teacher's teacher role. You can anticipate tangents and laughs around also have dating as a yoga instructor, special moments in class, and backhanded student insults. You are sure to feel part of this chat during this episode. Enjoy the listen and don't forget to share the love by rating, reviewing, and subscribing. We love you!
00:00 Intro
00:30 Welcome to the Podcast Alison Riazi
01:28 Alison's Journey to Teaching
06:20 Hot Yoga and 2010
08:50 Going Full Time and Further Education
10:30 NYC teaching spots
13:08 Moving Back to Chicago
15:10 Starting Over and Rebuilding
17:45 Becoming Teachers Teachers
18:45 Leading 200-Hour Yoga Trainings and Insecurities
22:45 Teaching Online
26:37 Adapting as a Yoga Teacher
29:05 Quick Transition to Virtual
30:45 Changing Your Teaching Style for Online
34:55 The Energy Output and Editing
39:15 Reviewing Old Recordings and the Sound of Our Voices
41:55 It's All About Energy
45:00 Creative Outlets
51:05 Dating As A Yoga Teacher
52:18 The Funny Thing About Yoga
01:03:30 Where to Find Alison and Goodbyes
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