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The Inner Fire of YogaYoga Teaching Confidence Starts Here: Anatomy, Mindset & Authenticity with Karen FabianSend us a textOutlineWhat if the thing holding you back as a yoga teacher wasn’t your knowledge, but your mindset? Liz Albanis joined by Karen Fabian. Karen Fabian is an experienced yoga teacher, anatomy educator and author. Whether you're a new teacher feeling overwhelmed . Or an experienced practitioner ready to go deeper. This episode delivers useful tools and mindset shifts. To help you transform your teaching from the inside out.About the GuestKaren is the founder of Bare Bones Yoga. With over...2025-07-2159 min
A Grateful LifeKaren Fabian - On Creating Your Signature SequenceHave you ever noticed how the same sequence, repeated with care, can feel brand‑new every time?In this episode, I sat down with Karen Fabian (she/her) to explore the unexpected magic of practising and teaching one carefully crafted flow again and again. Karen shares the story of integrating her work as a health professional and a yoga teacher, and discovering how gratitude, creativity and straight‑up perseverance wove those threads into a career in yoga education.Together we unpack:why predictability in class can lower anxiety and build learner confidencehow to desig...2025-07-071h 06
Conversations for Yoga TeachersShift Your Focus and Build Your Confidence (EP.357)When you’re teaching your yoga classes, what’s one feeling you wish you had? If you’re like a lot of yoga teachers that I talk to, you might wish you felt more confident. In this episode, you’ll find out more about how to build your confidence and how shifting your focus might just be one of the keys.
Meet Divya Parekh, an ICF-credentialed executive and leadership coach who helps people connect with their “why” and tap into their confidence. You can read Divya’s full bio below. In this conversation, we talk about the concept of emotional intelligence and...2025-06-301h 03Conversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Dr. Lauren Tober (EP.355)There’s no denying that yoga is both a physical and mental practice. When people practice yoga, they can experience all sorts of emotions and that may come out in various ways. In this episode, Dr. Lauren Tober and I discuss various scenarios that may come up in your classes and look at them through the lens of mental health, sharing emotions and human behavior. These topics are not often discussed but they can provide an important foundation for yoga teachers when teaching classes.
In this episode, Dr. Tober breaks down the components of mental health into 6 pillars, which are furt...2025-06-161h 17
Health and Wellness TrailblazersHow to Step into Your Role as a Confident, Authentic Yoga Teacher With Karen FabianWelcome to the Health & Wellness Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to move beyond limiting beliefs, align your teaching with who you truly are, and show up for your students with calm, clarity, and confidence.Karen Fabian is a yoga teacher, podcast host, author, and founder of Bare Bones Yoga, with a background in rehabilitative medicine and healthcare. She integrates her deep knowledge of anatomy and movement into her teaching, including her signature program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program.As a...2025-06-0619 min
Integral Yoga PodcastOvercoming Imposter Syndrome in Yoga Teaching | #130 with Karen FabianIn this podcast episode, Karen Fabian, a seasoned yoga teacher with over 22 years of experience, discusses imposter syndrome and its impact on yoga instructors. She describes imposter syndrome as a feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt, where teachers feel they are "faking it" or not qualified enough, despite their training and expertise. This often stems from the pressure of public speaking, the deep responsibility of guiding students through a practice rooted in ancient traditions, and personal limiting beliefs tied to past experiences. Karen emphasizes the importance of detachment from external validation to build confidence, advocating for a...2025-05-2259 min
Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie FlyWhy Understanding Anatomy Builds Better Yoga Teachers (Not Just Better Cues) w/ Karen Fabian 🎧LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE YOGIPRENEUR MASTERMIND 2.0! Doors close May 18th at midnight What if deepening your understanding of anatomy was the missing piece to becoming a more confident, impactful yoga teacher? 🧠💪In this episode, I sit down with Karen Fabian—founder of Bare Bones Yoga and a trailblazer in anatomy education for yoga teachers. With a background in rehabilitative medicine, Karen has a gift for making anatomy simple, relevant, and actually useful in your day-to-day teaching. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by “not knowing enough,” this episode is your permission slip to shift that fear into...2025-05-141h 00
Confidence Through HealthThe Magic of Momentum w/ Karen FabianKaren Fabian joins me to share the simple steps we can take to build confidence in ourselves in any part of life. She shares ways we can address self-doubt and limiting thoughts that can prevent us from growing in our lives.Karen has seen how women who, once they found the courage to speak up for themselves, experienced significant improvements in their health and well-being. This newfound confidence also helps them recognize how different aspects of their lives, such as work, relationships, and consistently putting themselves last, contribute to their medical challenges. Pausing to check-in on why...2025-05-071h 06
Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: Learn Anatomy, Philosophy, Business and More120: Karen Fabian on Sequencing, Anatomy, Confidence & Teaching Yoga Since 2002In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, Jeremy Devens welcomes Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, for a straight-talking, deeply practical, and inspiring conversation for yoga teachers at any stage of their journey. Karen shares how her unique 10-step anatomy-based method helps teachers feel more confident, clear, and connected in their classes. With a background in rehabilitative medicine and over two decades of experience teaching yoga and anatomy, Karen breaks down what actually builds confidence for teachers—and it’s not what you think.You’ll hear insights on:Why repeating sequences actual...2025-05-061h 01
Intuitive WisdomBe the Spark with Karen Fabian [Ep. 153]Today, I am sharing my conversation with yoga teacher Karen Fabian. My intention with inviting Karen on the show was to talk about making your vision happen at any age. What I didn't expect and what was better than I could have planned, was that Karen herself in sharing her own story, is the inspiration for us all to, as she calls it, "Be the Spark" and find the freedom to work in different ways. You don’t want to miss:· Career vs. Calling...2025-05-0532 min
Full-Time Yoga Teacher69: Yoga, Anatomy, and Business: Lessons from Karen Fabian of Bare Bones YogaIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Karen Fabian—yoga teacher, podcast host, author, and founder of Bare Bones Yoga. Karen shares her inspiring journey from a career in the corporate world to teaching yoga full-time. We talk about the evolution of teacher training in the early 2000s, the realities of building a sustainable yoga business, and how Karen’s background in anatomy and rehabilitative medicine shaped her approach to teaching. She also opens up about the impact of the pandemic, shifting to online teaching, and the lessons she’s learned about creating a resilient career. Whether you’re a new...2025-04-281h 04
Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, HappinessHow Healing with Yoga Creates Emotional Resilience During a Midlife Career Change with Karen FabianIs the story you’ve been telling yourself keeping you stuck?Maybe it’s not the circumstances that need to shift, but your perspective on them and how you feel inside. In this episode, I talk with Karen Fabian, a yoga teacher, podcast host, and founder of Bare Bones Yoga. She left her high-level corporate job to pursue a more meaningful path. We discuss what it looks like to make a midlife career change, especially when self-doubt arises and old narratives resurface.Karen shares how healing with yoga and somatic healing helped her relea...2025-04-2445 min
Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual JourneyE45 -Six Pillars for Embracing Confidence with Karen FabianWhen Karen Fabian took her first yoga class in December 1999, she experienced what she calls "a bolt of lightning" – a moment of clarity that would ultimately lead her away from her six-figure corporate healthcare career and perfect-on-paper life as a doctor's wife into an entirely new path.Karen's journey from that pivotal moment to founding Bare Bones Yoga illuminates the powerful transformation that's possible in midlife when we have the courage to challenge our limiting beliefs. What started as teaching yoga classes in a renovated gas station has evolved into a comprehensive methodology for building confidence, particularly fo...2025-04-091h 14
GOYA GatheringsBuilding Confidence with Karen FabianWelcome to the GOYA Gatherings Podcast!In this episode of the GOYA Gatherings Podcast, Mark sits down with Karen Fabian, founder of Bare Bones Yoga, to talk about her transformative framework, The Confidence Practice. Karen explains how her 6-pillar method helps yoga teachers and anyone looking to build confidence overcome blocks and step into their full potential. Tune in for practical tips and actionable insights that will empower you both on and off the mat.For GOYA listeners, Karen is sharing her free 5-Day Confidence Challenge:Build your confidence...2025-03-201h 07
Historias CompartidasEpisodio 2: Biografía de Karen SuazaHistorias Compartidas: El Viaje de KarenEn este episodio de Historias Compartidas, celebramos a Karen, una de nuestras colaboradoras más queridas. A lo largo de sus viajes, Karen ha coleccionado historias que reflejan su crecimiento y su amor por descubrir nuevas culturas.Desde momentos de reflexión hasta encuentros sorprendentes con gente local, Karen nos enseña que viajar es mucho más que visitar lugares, es una oportunidad para conocernos mejor a nosotros mismos.Acompáñanos en este viaje de historias y aprend...2025-03-0631 minHistorias CompartidasEpisodio 1: Biografía de Fabian MoralesEn Historias Compartidas, cada lunes estaremos publicando episodios sobre las travesías de cada uno de nuestros participantes, en esta ocasión conoceremos a nuestro colaborador Fabian Morales así conoceremos un poco sobre su cambios a lo largo de los anos en diferentes países. Atentos cada lunes habrá un episodio nuevo, en principio conociendo un poco sobre nuestros colaboradores. De ahi, haremos pequeñas entrevistas a personas que nos vamos encontrando en nuestro camino. Gracias por escucharnos, comparte y comenta.Si quieres ser partic...2025-02-2435 min
Untold Country Stories mit Karen McDawnUntold Country Stories - Fabian Harloff & Karen McDawn - Episode 30In dieser Folge von „Untold Country Stories“ ist mein Gast einer der bekanntesten Schauspieler und Synchronsprecher Deutschlands, außerdem ist er seit über 30 Jahren Musiker: Fabian Harloff. Mit 4 Jahren stand er das erste Mal vor der Fernsehkamera, 2019 nahm er sein erstes Country Music Album auf. In den 45 Jahren dazwischen, gab es kaum eine deutschsprachige Serie, in der er nicht gespielt hat und unzählige englischsprachige Produktionen, wo er synchronisiert hat. Er ist die deutsche Stimme von "Bob der Baumeister", er singt das Titellied der Teletubbies, steht auf der Bühne im Theater und hat auch Musical gespielt. Und dann wäre da...2025-01-2655 minConversations for Yoga TeachersDiscover the Confidence Practice (EP.332)In today’s episode, you’ll discover an easy way to build your confidence. Now, you might think this is just for yoga teachers because that is my main audience but this is for anyone, especially women. In this episode, you’ll learn why I’m expanding my message and how it can help you.
Confidence is about more than just feeling empowered. it comes out in everything you do, even how much self-love and compassion you show to yourself.
I’ve created a new 6-step framework called The Confidence Practice to help you feel more confident in every aspect of your life...2025-01-2038 minConversations for Yoga TeachersHow To Teach Yoga Using Anatomy Based Cues (EP.325)
Quick recap
We start this episode with a call for your feedback, all designed to help the show be as useful to you as possible. We then review how to share anatomy in your cues and I share my simple and powerful framework to do so.
Next steps
• Listeners to send feedback via Instagram DM to @barebonesyoga or email to karen@barebonesyoga.com on desired podcast topics, episode formats, and interest in coaching calls.
• Included below is your free downloadable PDF on "10 Key Steps to Understanding Anatomy".
• If you’re interested in learning more about anatomy, you can request a free one-o...2024-12-0235 minConversations for Yoga TeachersHow To Deal With Different Yoga Teaching Scenarios (EP.324)
Quick recap
Karen Fabian, host of "Conversations for Yoga Teachers," discussed common scenarios in yoga classes and offered approaches to handle them, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's teaching style and adapting it to suit individual students. She covered topics such as maintaining confidence, preparing well, and focusing on effective communication and cues during classes. Karen also addressed professional boundaries, handling unexpected situations, and encouraged teachers to explore different teaching methods while staying true to their intentions.
Next steps
• Yoga teachers can experiment with one of the discussed scenarios in their classes over the next 2 weeks and share with Karen via Ins...2024-11-2559 min
Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher6. Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher with Karen FabianDid you know confidence as a yoga teacher is a skill you can build? It’s true—confidence isn’t an innate trait; it’s a skill developed over time, through practice, and by addressing the self-limiting beliefs that hold us back. In this episode I welcome Karen Fabian, an expert in helping yoga teachers identify and overcome the mental barriers that impact their teaching presence. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome or worried about “getting it right” in front of your students, this conversation offers practical strategies to empower you as a teacher.What You’ll Learn:2024-11-0528 min
El Podcast de Yolanda Fabian, "La Dama de la Radio"Esto es un HIT con Yolanda FabianKaren Michelle y la "Dama de la Radio" Yolanda Fabian, conversan sobre diversos temas y su más reciente trabajo musical “Padre Nuestro”, tema basado en la tan conocida “Oración del Señor”. Una charla espectacular. Desde Tampa a Nueva York y por todo el territorio virtual global; gracias por tu sintonía.Comparte tus comentarios con La Dama de la RadioBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra c...2024-07-0442 min
ENCONTRANDO SENTIDOEntrevista a Fabian Camacho - Episodio 45En este episodio entrevistamos a Fabian Camacho, Presidente 51° de la Cámara de Comercio de Querétaro, en esta entrevista Fabian nos platica sobre su vida, sus desafíos y como ha logrado hoy ser la persona que todos conocemos.
Sin duda una historia llena de inspiración y motivación, estoy segura que Fabian te ayudará a encontrar la motivación y el sentido que necesitas.
Te invito a encontrar sentido con Fabian Camacho.2023-12-0952 min
El Podcast de Yolanda Fabian, "La Dama de la Radio"Karen Michelle en Al Ritmo de tu Música con Yolanda FabianAl Ritmo de tu Música con Yolanda FabianInvitada: Karen MichelleTransmitido todos los miércoles a las 8pm Hora Este de Estados Unidos, por Coesradio.com, www.coes.tv, la Cadena de Bendición, a través de Facebook, Twitter y el Canal de YouTube.Comparte tus comentarios con La Dama de la RadioBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2022-12-1556 min
Shut Up Mommy's Talking86: Artists Need to Be Paid w/ Krista Fabian-DeCastroKrista Fabian-DeCastro, Kyle’s bff from her ballet days, joins the podcast to share creative and business tips for artists. She has a career span that saw her at the Kennedy Center and non-profit arts organizations. She has pushed creative professionals to value themselves and NOT WORK FOR FREE! They reminisce about the early days in NYC squatting in the east village, Karen has an emotional Worst Mom of the Week, and Kyle ends on a story about a crazy beekeeper.2022-11-0244 minConversations for Yoga TeachersCreating a Product (EP.210)In today’s episode, you’ll hear about how to create a yoga related product you can sell online. The episode starts out with a conversation about wellness and lifestyle and then goes into the product discussion. Any questions about any of the information discussed, feel free to email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com or DM me on Instagram.
2022-10-2457 minConversations for Yoga TeachersNervous System Concepts (EP.190)In today’s episode, we cover some concepts about the nervous system. For reference, I refer to the Huberman Lab Podcast, Episode on Stretching. You can find it here:
https://hubermanlab.com/improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/
Within my episode, I refer to a study that Dr. Huberman highlighted. Here is the study:
https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/77/10/1090/2633110?login=false
I end the episode with an invitation to you to join my summer workshop series that comes with an opportunity to access my online course on anatomy or the full Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. The invitation is here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/worksho...2022-06-2052 minConversations for Yoga TeachersQuestions from Teachers (EP.189)In today’s episode, I cover some of the common questions I hear and see from teachers. I also share at the end of the episode a shift in the format of my program to offer you more of an opportunity to enroll. If you’re ready to shift your teaching in amazing directions and step into your most powerful self as a teacher, enroll today! Send me an email at karen@barebonesyoga.com to get your special discount off the program’s full rate.
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El Podcast de Yolanda Fabian, "La Dama de la Radio"Ruta 777 Band en Al Ritmo de tu Música con Yolanda FabianAl Ritmo de tu Música con Yolanda FabianInvitados: RUTA 777 BANDRuta 777 Band es un ministerio de pop-rock, que lleva un mensaje Cristocéntrico.Se formó en noviembre de 2016, cuando Yiris Naúl y su esposa Karen Rivera deciden poner en marcha el proyecto que Dios había puesto en sus corazones. Ellos presentaron el proyecto a sus amigos, Jesús Hernández y Ramón Alicea , quienes posteriormente deciden unirse y conformar la Banda.Transmitido EN VIVO todos los miércoles a las 8pm Hora Este...2022-05-3047 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMuscles Roles and Themes for Growth (EP.181)This week’s episode is a blend of personal teacher development and anatomy lessons. I cover some anatomy themes about the roles muscles play and then offer you a number of inquiry questions that can lead to growth as a teacher. DM me on Instagram or email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com to set up a call to discuss any questions you have.
2022-05-0233 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Mindy Horgan (EP.179)What does transformation look like for a yoga teacher when confidence starts to build? Well, for Mindy Horgan, you’ll hear in her own words what that looks like. Mindy is an experienced and dedicated nurse and is also a yoga teacher. Her background as a nurse in the medical field gives her a solid basis for her understanding of the body and she wanted to learn how to leverage what she knew in a way that would help her be more confident in her teaching. When she enrolled in my program, The Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program, we be...2022-04-181h 08Conversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Dr. Rick Richey (EP.126)Rick has worked in the fitness industry since 2002 as a trainer, licensed massage therapist, college and university adjunct professor, NASM faculty instructor, author, subject matter expert and talent for fitness industry educational videos, textbooks, and web-based content. He has presented at numerous fitness conferences within the US and internationally. As an entrepreneur, he is the owner of Independent Training Spot, NYC-based personal training gyms for independent trainers to rent space and run their own businesses. He also developed a continuing education company for personal trainers called HMS Resources. Rick hosts the NASM CPT Podcast and holds a master’s de...2021-04-201h 26Conversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Margaret Furtado (EP.125)Have you ever had a dream you were unwilling to let go of and you kept it in the front of your mind and in your heart for years? That’s the theme of today’s episode as I interview my dear friend, Margaret Furtado. Margaret is a Registered Dietician, author, speaker and wellness expert and while she had an established career in nutrition, she always wanted to be a physician. She recently graduated from medical school and matched at Roger Williams Medical Center for her residency. Listen in as she talks about her own journey as you will find...2021-04-121h 10Conversations for Yoga TeachersTen Steps to Learning Anatomy (EP.124)If you’re trying to learn anatomy on your own, it can be hard to know where to start. In this episode, I share a step by step process for learning anatomy that will take some of the overwhelm out of it.
To get the free download that goes with this episode, click below:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/ten-steps-to-learning-anatomy/
2021-04-0639 minConversations for Yoga TeachersRed Flags in Alignment (EP.123)Even though I’ve covered this before, each time I do, I always share a little more and share in a different way. So, if you caught this topic the first time, listen in for new information. If this is your first time, welcome and listen in to this topic. I discuss red flags to look for in teaching and the anatomy rationale behind them.
Download your guide that goes with this episode here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/five-alignment-red-flags/2021-03-3046 minConversations for Yoga TeachersGroups of Muscles (EP.122)Ever wonder what muscles make up the “glutes” or the “rotator cuff?” Well, I’ve got you covered in this episode where I share a breakdown of different groups of muscles that people refer to all the time. It’s important as a teacher you be able to break down these groups into the individual muscles and know what each of them does. I also share a bit at the start of this episode on sequence building and mention a free sequence building template you can download which is here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/
2021-03-2226 minConversations for Yoga TeachersA Review of Muscles (EP.121)Studying the muscles is a core part of understanding anatomy. However, it’s also where teachers can feel the most frustrated because of the amount of information out there. In this episode I share a format for studying muscles that will make the process more manageable. However, there’s only so much you can do on your own; to learn muscles in a structured way, in the context of a program, get on the wait list for my signature program on anatomy, The Blueprint Learning Program. You can get on the wait list here:
https://bareb...2021-03-1648 minConversations for Yoga TeachersKey Bones and Joints (EP.120)We’ll start out this episode with an overview of some general movement principles and then launch into a conversation about key bones and joints. I also share an opportunity for you to enroll in my monthly membership, The Bare Bones Yoga Practice Portal. For those of you who enroll this week for only $10.99, you’ll get a free myofacial release set which you can use for some of the practices on the Portal. To find out more, use this link:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/
2021-03-0950 minConversations for Yoga TeachersTeaching shifts during these times (EP.119)How has your teaching changed since the start of the pandemic? Listen here as one of the teachers in my program, The Blueprint Learning Program, shares how her teaching has shifted and how she has created opportunities to reach people, even at a time when people might be holding off. I start out the episode covering a few questions I hear from teachers time and time again. It’s so important we start applying what we know about anatomy to many of the things that teachers tend to do all the time and question whether they make sense. You’ll h...2021-03-0349 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMental Performance Coaching with Dr Pete Kadushin (EP.118)Do you ever wonder why you fall short of reaching your goals? Ever find that fear or resistance gets in the way? Ever feel like you know what you need to do but you just can’t seem to be motivated to get it done? Well, join me for today’s episode where I interview mental performance coach, Dr. Pete Kadushin, PhD, CMPC. Dr. Pete Kadushin is a Mental Performance Coach and educator. Pete brings with him a passion for helping people grow and over a decade of performance psychology and mental training experience. In addition having taught at both Weste...2021-02-221h 10Conversations for Yoga TeachersWorking with private students (EP.117)As I mentioned in Episode 114, I believe that right now is the perfect time to craft an offer for your students, friends and family for private yoga. People are most likely tired of practicing alone but may not be ready to practice in classes given their concerns around COVID. So, offering private sessions is a great bridge to a time in the future when the studios are thriving again. However, regardless of that aspect, working with students privately will always be a valuable offer because it’s a chance for them to get a totally customized experience. However, if you’re h...2021-02-1652 minConversations for Yoga TeachersGrowth Topics for Teachers (EP.116)What would be possible for you if you were to devote one day to your growth as a teacher? What topics would you cover? Would you read an anatomy book? Would you watch videos on building a business? Would you meditate on your vision? I’ll bet all of those things would be covered and more. But further, what would be possible if you had an experienced mentor guiding you through each topic? I’ll bet you could grow even more. In this episode, I take you through an 8 step framework that you can use on your own or with me i...2021-02-091h 01Conversations for Yoga TeachersLearning About the Brain (EP.115)There’s no denying the brain’s role in human movement. However, did you ever think about (no pun intended) how the brain’s ability to store bits of information about your past patterns might be holding you back? In this episode I share a bit of what I’ve learned about neuroscience and then transition into a conversation about a related field, Neurolinguistic Programming, or NLP. This is an excerpt from a presentation I did this weekend at my wellness event and people loved it!
References for the information presented are as follows: “7 1/2 Lessons about the Brain,” Li...2021-02-0138 minConversations for Yoga TeachersTeaching Private Yoga (EP.114)I firmly believe the future, at least for the short time, is for people to attend yoga sessions privately due to safety concerns about meeting in groups in studios. So, for today’s episode, I cove all that’s involved in seeing clients privately, both from a business perspective and an anatomy/practice perspective. At the end of the episode, I share with you how I can help you build out a strategy so listen until the end.
2021-01-2547 minConversations for Yoga TeachersBreaking down cues (EP.113)Have you ever heard a cue and you’re not sure what the anatomy rationale is for the cue? In this episode, I share a system with you so you can evaluate cues on your own, based on the anatomy knowledge you have. This is one of my most popular topics and I’m always asked questions about evaluating cues so I thought it would be helpful to go over it again.
2021-01-1938 minConversations for Yoga TeachersBuilding Sequences (EP.112)Listen for an easy to implement approach to building sequences. Get the download that goes with this episode here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/2021-01-1129 minConversations for Yoga TeachersGoal Setting (EP.111)Join me for a frank and honest discussion about what’s involved in setting goals and reaching them. This is not just your “same old” discussion about goal setting. I talk about a lot of the things that hold people back from setting and reaching their goals. I also give you a model for creating goals for 2021 but first, a way to review how your 2020 went. This is an important place to start. Once you go through the process I describe, you’ll be empowered to take on all that 2021 can be for you!
2021-01-041h 00Conversations for Yoga TeachersBring abundance into your life: Meet Allison Chamberlain Jones (EP.110)In the second of my recent set of episodes where I interview yoga teachers, I continue with this one, my interview with long time colleague, Allison Chamberlain Jones. Allison is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and also a Reiki practitioner, an astrologist and a manifestation coach. She and I talk about her journey as a teacher, her path to opening a studio with a friend and how that journey shifted as she realized her true passion for helping others was around helping guide them to be the best version of themselves by releasing self-limiting beliefs around money and what’s...2020-12-281h 43Conversations for Yoga TeachersTeaching Authentically (EP.109)Do you feel like yourself when you teach? Listen in for a discussion around what it means to teach authentically and how you can get closer to that “way of being” that allows your teaching to feel effortless.
2020-12-2220 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Erin Madore (EP.108)The journey of a yoga teacher and fitness instructor in these pandemic times is one of many challenges. Meet Erin Madore, one of my colleagues here in the Boston area and an experienced Yoga Teacher as well as Fitness Professional and Reiki Master. Erin’s story of opening a studio a year ago, her inspiration to do so and how she and her business were effected by the COVID pandemic is a story you won’t want to miss. Erin takes you through the business background, how she developed and executed on the vision for the business as well as h...2020-12-181h 21Conversations for Yoga TeachersAnatomy Concepts (EP.107)For this episode, I’ll review some more concepts in anatomy as a follow up to last week’s episode.
2020-12-1433 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMindset Shifts for Teachers (EP.106)Find yourself stuck in a certain approach to a challenge you’re having with your teaching? Maybe it’s around learning something new. Whatever it is, learning how to re-frame the issue is a great technique, grounded in neuroscience. Listen as I walk you through how to do this, with examples that are relevant to teaching.
2020-12-0749 minConversations for Yoga TeachersAnatomy Concepts (EP.105)Here I talk about a number of anatomy concepts and how you can apply them to your teaching.
2020-11-3047 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Jennifer Zucconi, RDN (EP.104)Did you ever wonder about those yoga cues you hear that refer to the endocrine system? Well, get ready because we’re going to talk about the endocrine system today. Jennifer Zucconi is a functionally trained registered dietitian with a specialty in working with people with endocrine system issues. We discuss so much here in this episode and make several call backs to its connection to yoga teaching. This is a conversation as well about holistic health, being your own advocate and strategies for caring for yourself. Follow Jenn on Instagram at jenznutrition and her website is jenniferzucconi.com2020-11-241h 40Conversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Lynn Roberts, President, Innergy Corporate Yoga (EP.103)Yoga teachers have different options for where they can provide yoga services and teaching corporate yoga is a great way to provide an employee wellness benefit. Lynn started her company, Innergy Corporate Yoga, after being inspired to improve the health and wellness of people who work in office settings. Lynn shares her story here and you’ll learn about how she started her business, what it’s like to partner with her and what benefits you’ll gain through the partnership. I wanted Lynn to share her story and what her company offers because it might just be an opport...2020-11-1757 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Trina Altman, Creator of Yoga Deconstructed® & Pilates Deconstructed®(EP.102)Join me in learning about somatics and creative smart sequencing as I interview Trina Altman, the Creator of Yoga Deconstructed® & Pilates Deconstructed®. Trina is a wealth of knowledge and over the years has established herself as an expert in movement science. She’s got a new book coming out in December and in it, she presents the foundational principles of her teaching method. Towards the end of this episode, we talk about how to connect with Trina, so to do that, visit her website at https://trinaaltman.com/
2020-11-091h 19Conversations for Yoga TeachersTeacher Interview: Jo Bregnard (EP.101)Join me for a wonderful discussion with fellow yoga teacher, Jo Bregnard. Jo is a yoga teacher who has recently created and implemented a monthly membership as part of her overall goal of developing an online offering for people. In this episode, we talk about goal setting as a larger topic and also get into some of the details of how she built her monthly membership and online community. If you have questions for Jo and want to find out more about anything she shares, feel free to contact her via her website:
https://www.jobregnard.com/2020-11-031h 13Conversations for Yoga TeachersHighlights from the first 100 episodes (EP.100)Join me on a journey as I thank you for listening over the past 100 episodes! I share a special gift and some of the things we’ve learned over the past two years.
Thank you for listening!
2020-10-2658 minConversations for Yoga TeachersRed flags to watch for in teaching (EP.99)Ever wonder what the anatomical rationale is behind some of the alignment related cues you hear? I’ll walk you through a few alignment red flags and share the anatomy too! There’s a download that goes with this episode. You can get that here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/five-alignment-red-flags/
Also, the sign up for this week’s online workshop on Wednesday at 2 pm ET is here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/barebonesyogaonlineworkshop/
2020-10-1944 minConversations for Yoga TeachersDefining the why behind the cue (EP.98)Did you ever hear a cue and wonder what the anatomy rationale was for the cue? This episode is all about a template you can use to apply to cues so you can figure it out for yourself! Now, you may find that you need to brush up on your anatomy knowledge in order to use the template and that’s a great realization to have! At least now, you know what you need to learn so that you can figure these kinds of things out.
In the episode, I share that there’s a free download that...2020-10-1344 minConversations for Yoga TeachersLet’s talk about fascia (EP.97)Ever wonder about what’s happening when you use a foam roller? Join me in today’s episode as we break down what happens and the study of fascia, the body’s connective tissue structure. Grab the download that goes with this episode here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/understanding-basic-concepts-about-myofascial-release/2020-10-0545 minConversations for Yoga TeachersLessons from Neuroscience (EP.96)Did you ever wonder why your version of reality might not match someone else’s? Or why you can’t reach some of the goals you set? The answers lie in neuroscience. Find out more about it in this episode.
2020-09-3024 minConversations for Yoga TeachersThings you can do right now as a yoga teacher (EP.95)Feeling a little stuck or stalled right now as a yoga teacher given the pandemic and how it's affecting teaching and attending workshops and trainings? Not sure how to shift your teaching so that you can still reach people? Or maybe you’re wondering how to build your online community to train during this time. Listen up for a bunch of ideas that will get you going with positive momentum so that you can shift from feeling stalled to creating positive energy and results!
All of this information is contained in a free download you can get here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages...2020-09-2151 minConversations for Yoga TeachersInnovating and Changing with the Times: Meet Tim Kelleher (EP.94)In this episode, I interview fellow yoga teacher here in Boston, Tim Kelleher, co-owner of Boston Yoga Union. I asked Tim if he could join me on the podcast today to speak of his experience being a studio owner and yoga teacher during the time of the pandemic. These times present unique challenges to teachers and yoga studio owners and I’ve been eager to hear from both perspectives and Tim can provide insight into not only what it means to teach right now but also what has he and his business partner had to consider when re-opening the studio. Ti...2020-09-161h 28Conversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Nick Demos, Entrepreneur, Yoga Teacher, Business Coach (EP.93)In this episode, you’ll get to meet Nick Demos, Performer, Tony Award Winning Producer and Filmmaker, Host of the Creative Soulpreneur Podcast, Yoga teacher and Entrepreneur and Business Coach. Nick has achieved so much in his life so far and you’ll be inspired to listen to his story and how along the way, he has changed directions by listening to his heart. Staying aligned has been a huge part of his journey and has pushed him to take big risks as well. I hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to hearing what you think so leave a re...2020-09-081h 32Conversations for Yoga TeachersGeneral teaching concepts based in anatomy (EP.92)Learn 4 concepts that are based in anatomy that you can call on to help your students. These concepts will give you a great starting point from which to share anatomy with your students while giving you time to learn more of the details.
2020-09-0249 minConversations for Yoga TeachersLearn about lateral stabilizers of the hip (EP.91)Ever wonder why students drop one hip lower than the other in balancing poses? Learn about the muscles that stabilize the hip and lear an approach to applying the information to your teaching.
2020-08-2451 minConversations for Yoga TeachersA quick look at the spine (EP.90)Let’s take a look at one of the most important parts of the body when it comes to movement: the spine.
At the end of the episode, I share about my Practice Portal and how you can take live classes with me. Sign up here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/2020-08-1751 minConversations for Yoga TeachersRed flags to look for when teaching (EP.89)Here are some movements to keep an eye on when you teach and some corrections you can offer your students.
2020-08-1045 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Garry Sanon, CEO and Founder of Sinew Inc, and let’s talk about fitness and entrepreneurship (EP.88)In this episode, I interview a friend and colleague in the wellness industry, Garry Sanon. Garry is a Certified Personal Trainer and the CEO of Sinew Fitness. Garry and I cover a lot of ground here, talking about entrepreneurship and finding a way to share what you love while staying true to your values.
2020-08-031h 25Conversations for Yoga TeachersYoga Anatomy Q and A (EP.87)Join me for a review of some of the common questions I hear from teachers about anatomy. If you have a question that you want me to cover, just email me at karen@barebonesyoga.com and I’ll include it on the next episode.
2020-07-2758 minConversations for Yoga TeachersThere is no such thing as a bad cue (EP.86)Find out more about an approach to sharing cues that doesn’t limit you with a bunch of right or wrong things to say and instead takes into account the reality of how humans move.2020-07-2051 minConversations for Yoga TeachersThoughts about Muscles (EP.85)Listen as I take you through several frameworks for learning the muscles in the body.
2020-07-1346 minConversations for Yoga TeachersThe mechanics of high to low push up (EP.84)Listen in as we walk through the anatomy and cues for this common movement. Common movements we take in yoga are important to understand from an anatomical perspective because they carry more risk, just simply because we do them more frequently. Alignment here and anatomy knowledge are key. This episode also refers to my free workshop on Thursday which you can sign up for here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/free-webinar-signup/2020-07-0651 minConversations for Yoga TeachersAnatomical position breakdown, an approach to your learning and busting some self-limiting beliefs (EP.83)Join me for a conversation about a few different topics; we’ll start out with some practical anatomy tips and then move on to some other topics about personal growth and teacher development.
2020-06-2941 minConversations for Yoga TeachersWhat does “teaching a safe class” mean? (EP.82)We all want to teach safe classes but what does that mean? What factors do we need to consider in order to decrease the risk for our students? I cover all this and more in this episode.
2020-06-2253 minConversations for Yoga TeachersInvitation to apply: The Bare Bones Yoga Mentorship Program (EP.81)It’s that time of year where I open enrollment for my 6 month training program for teachers. Listen to this episode as I share my special invitation to you to apply for this one of a kind programs designed to help you reach your goals and be the teacher you want to be. Find out more here:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-teacher-coaching-program/
2020-06-1617 minConversations for Yoga TeachersFollowing your intuition and building a brand that’s a true reflection of you: Interview with Claire Matern, a leader in intuitive cooking (EP.80)Join me for an interview with Claire Matern, chef, writer and guide to helping you approach cooking in a holistic, healthy and fun way. Our discussion takes us through a review of teaching techniques we both share between us as well as we dive into the branding and business aspects of developing a personal brand. As a yoga teacher, you’ll find a lot here to love and for anyone who enjoys entrepreneurial discussions and conversations about finding your true path, this episode covers it all. You can find Claire on Instagram under the handle @clairematern.
2020-06-151h 15Conversations for Yoga TeachersLearn anatomy in an auditory way (EP.79)Here’s a fun exercise to get familiar with the name of the muscles; I take you through a quick review of the major muscles of the body. This is a great way to learn, as it gives you a chance to learn without the pictures. Pictures will supplement your learning although it’s a great test of your main way of thinking and challenge your mind to think in an auditory way.
I would love to know what you think of this so please leave a comment on iTunes or Podbean.2020-06-0940 minConversations for Yoga TeachersFrameworks for Cues (EP.78)Ever wonder how you’re going to share effectively when you’re teaching without overwhelming your students? All you need is a framework, an approach, to help you put the knowledge you have into an organized set of instructions. Listen here as I share a few frameworks you can use for teaching.
2020-06-0235 minConversations for Yoga TeachersWhat might be getting you stuck on your yoga journey (EP.77)Join me on this conversation about becoming a yoga teacher and navigating your way through training and personal development. Teachers often see in their mind the teacher they want to be but are hard pressed to know how to get there. In this episode, I’ll share with you some of the common obstacles I hear about and an approach you can enlist in to move forward with more intention and success.2020-05-2641 minConversations for Yoga TeachersWhat you can learn from the body when you look beyond the books (EP.76)Last week, I re-visited the lab for a dissection experience just as I did in person a few years back. Join me for this review of what lessons the body share with us when we have the amazing opportunity to work with it in the lab.
2020-05-1957 minConversations for Yoga TeachersCreating your own path as a teacher (EP.75)
In this interview with teacher Kristen Wilson, she shares her background in teaching, what inspired her to focus her teaching on a specific niche area and we discuss ways to create your own path as a yoga teacher. I know Kristen’s story will not only be interesting to you but if you’re also feeling the pull to teach to a specific group of people, this episode will really hit home for you. There are two links you’ll want to review; first, we discuss my free training on cues and evaluating cues. You can watch the video traini...2020-05-1149 minConversations for Yoga TeachersTeacher Interview: Vijoleta Pezer (EP.74)In this episode, I interview fellow teacher, Vijoleta Pezer, who recently completed my online training on cues and I invited her on to talk about what she thought of the training, her path as a teacher and some of the challenges and opportunities that are coming up for her. You’ll love her courage in sharing from her heart and there’s so much we can all learn as teachers from what she shares. I mention the cues training a bit in this episode; to get this free training use the link below:
https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/
2020-05-061h 13Conversations for Yoga TeachersThe power of following through (EP.73)
Did you ever start a book and not finish it? Or maybe to bring it closer to our topic, did you ever buy a yoga book and not finish it? Or start an online video training and not finish? Or an online learning program and not finish it? If so, you would not be alone. The challenge of following through can many times outweigh the benefit of what you were hoping to get out of something in the first place. But does that mean there’s no consequence for not finishing? Of course not. There’s most definitely a consequence. In t...2020-04-2840 minConversations for Yoga TeachersHow muscles work (EP.72)Today I’m going to share a quick primer on how muscles work. This can be a point of confusion for teachers so it’s helpful to go through it. It’s also something that gets referred to a lot in teaching with words like “strengthen” or “lengthen” or phrases like “contract your (fill in the blank)” so it’s really important that you understand some of the essentials around the mechanics of how muscles work. I want you to be confident in what you’re sharing in class and one of the best ways to build your confidence is to really know the...2020-04-2237 minConversations for Yoga TeachersMovements and muscles of the hip (EP.71)Take a journey with me today into the anatomy of the hip and how to apply your cues to this part of the body.
2020-04-1439 minConversations for Yoga TeachersWant a better answer? Ask a better question. (EP.70)In today’s episode, I cover a bit of a neuroscience technique of reframing a question so that it’s more focused on what’s possible over what’s not. I apply this framework to not only questions you might have now, given what’s happening in our world due to the Coronavirus but also how to apply this framework to questions you might have about your teaching.
2020-04-0730 minConversations for Yoga TeachersShift your mindset with these thought-provoking questions (plus an anatomy lesson) (EP.69)Here’s an opportunity to learn some anatomy and do some personal development work all in one podcast. Here I walk you through a quick anatomy lesson, sharing certain muscles, their placement and action snd how they are used in certain poses, all in an effort to help you retain the information and learn how to apply it to teaching and cues. Next, I share five thought-provoking questions, designed to help you use this downtime from the COVID outbreak to better use than just watching TV. Writing down these questions and using them for self-reflection is a great exercise in...2020-04-0142 minConversations for Yoga TeachersSpecial Podcast Series: Strategies for your Health, Wellness and Yoga Teaching- Energy Healing. Interview with Kat Fowler (EP.68)Right now, even someone who is the most grounded in the physical world can appreciate the idea of negative energy and the reality that we need to understand ways to manage our energy in these difficult times. Meet Kat Fowler, a Yoga teacher, Energy Healer, Light Worker and Reiki Master Teacher. Kat walks us through an understanding of what it means to work with energy and what we can do to not on protect ourselves but also heal and grow at this most trying time. Kat can be found on her website at www.katfowler.com and on her podcast, “The...2020-03-271h 02Conversations for Yoga TeachersSpecial Podcast Series: Strategies for your health, wellness and yoga teaching- Ideas for getting online with your yoga teaching. Interview with Nick Bonitatibus (EP.67)
Here in the next episode in my special series sharing topics that I know are on your mind right now, I introduce you to Nick Bonitatibus.
Nick Bonitatibus is a dynamic and energetic speaker with a focus on all things digital marketing. He stepped onto the stage early in his career with a mission to educate, inspire and empower everyone he encounters.
On a mission as the founder of Digital Champions, he is dedicated to helping businesses implement social media and video marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
Over the last few years, Nick has spoken to thousands of...2020-03-251h 11