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Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #177: Comparison Kills Confidence with Michael HenriEver feel like someone else’s success means you’re falling behind? You're not alone.In this episode, we explore the emotional trap of comparison—and how it often leads to scarcity thinking, self-doubt, and isolation. Whether you're a yoga teacher, creative, or entrepreneur, it’s easy to wonder, “Am I doing enough?” But comparison, when left unchecked, can shrink our sense of possibility and worth.Instead, this episode invites a mindset shift: from competition to community, and from scarcity to shared abundance. You’ll hear reflections on the yogic philosophy of aparigraha (non-attachment), the neuroscience o...2025-06-1234 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #176: Don’t Be Good. Be New. with Michael HenriWhat if starting over wasn’t a sign of failure… but an act of courage?This episode dives deep into the emotional and psychological journey of beginning again—whether it's a new habit, role, relationship, or mindset. It explores how fear of failure often blocks us from saying “yes” to new opportunities, and how adopting a beginner’s mindset can help us stay curious, resilient, and open to growth.Through personal reflection and a story about volunteering at a yoga festival, the speaker shares how keeping a simple “Courage Journal” helped transform habitual “no’s” into brave “yes’s.” Th...2025-06-0541 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #175: Breaking the Perfection Pattern with Ethan BrownWhat if stress, overwhelm, and the pressure to “push through” are signals—not signs of weakness, but invitations to slow down?In this powerful episode, Ethan Brown shares his personal experience with burnout and anxiety, including the moment that made him step away from teaching yoga and return to healing.Ethan talks candidly about the illusion of perfection, especially for yoga teachers, and the fear of being seen as “not spiritual enough” when experiencing mental health struggles. He opens up about seeking help, the role of therapy, and how honoring his nervous system became the most spiri...2025-05-291h 00Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #174: Why Being Hard on Yourself Isn’t Helping with Michael HenriDo you speak to yourself the way you speak to a friend?In this episode, you'll be invited to gently explore the way you treat yourself—especially during moments of failure, doubt, or pressure. It’s a powerful reminder that self-compassion is not weakness; it’s wisdom in action.The conversation centers around the contrast between self-criticism and self-kindness, especially for teachers, facilitators, or anyone in a leadership role. You’ll learn how the voice of the inner critic often disguises itself as motivation, but usually leads to burnout, disconnection, or shame. Instead, the episode highligh...2025-05-1525 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #173: How to Be Seen Without Changing Who You Are with Michael HenriWhat if you didn’t have to earn belonging—because it was already inside you? This episode explores the difference between seeking approval and trusting your own worth. So many of us shrink ourselves, wear masks, or change who we are just to feel accepted. But belonging isn’t something we gain from others—it’s something we remember within ourselves.The conversation dives into the idea that molding yourself to please others can feel safe in the moment, but over time it pulls you further from your truth. Drawing from yogic philosophy (Asmita, Satya, and Santos...2025-05-0824 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #172: False Identity vs. True Self with Michael HenriHave you ever heard a voice inside you whisper, “You’re not good enough”? This episode is a gentle and powerful reminder that your inner critic is not who you really are. It explores how that harsh inner voice—the one that tells you you’re not ready, smart enough, or worthy—can sound convincing, but it isn’t the truth of your being. That voice comes from fear and old patterns, not from your deepest self.Using both yoga philosophy and neuroscience, the episode explains the idea of Asmita (false identity), which is when we mistake our...2025-05-0129 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #171: Fear of Regret vs. Trust with Michael HenriWhat’s really keeping you stuck—fear of regret or fear of change? In this powerful episode, the emotional journey of letting go reaches its final stage. It explores the tension between attachment and freedom, and regret versus relief—those final moments of decision when you’re standing at a crossroads.Attachment feels safe because it’s familiar, even when it’s no longer helping us grow. Freedom feels light and open but can be scary because it invites change and uncertainty. When we let go—whether of a role, a relationship, or a routine—w...2025-04-1733 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #170: When Pride Gets in the Way with Michael HenriWhat if your pride is holding you back from growing into who you're meant to become? This episode explores the emotional tug-of-war between pride and humility—and how these internal forces show up when we’re faced with tough decisions, like whether to keep pushing forward or finally let go.Pride can give us confidence, but it can also isolate us, especially when it turns into fear of failure or needing to “look strong.” Humility, on the other hand, isn’t about weakness—it’s about being honest with ourselves, even when it’s uncomfort...2025-04-1019 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #169: Let go or Push Forward: Hope vs Grief with Michael HenriEver feel torn between holding on and letting go? This episode explores two emotional pairs that show up during life’s toughest decisions: hope vs. grief and determination vs. surrender. These moments often arise in relationships, jobs, or personal goals—when you're not sure if pushing forward is strength or if letting go is the wiser path.The discussion reflects on how hope can be uplifting but may also be a mask for fear of grief, while grief, though heavy, often brings relief and clarity. We also learn that determination can turn into denial, and...2025-04-0323 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #168: Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations with Michael HenriDifficult conversations can feel overwhelming, triggering anxiety, defensiveness, or avoidance. Why does this happen? This episode explores the biology behind conflict, explaining how the brain and nervous system react to confrontation. When emotions take over, we often react impulsively rather than responding with clarity and confidence.The discussion breaks down why we avoid tough conversations, how childhood conditioning shapes our reactions, and why our nervous system triggers stress responses in moments of disagreement. Through a yogic perspective, key principles like Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truthfulness) offer guidance on handling conversations with compassion and clarity.Practical...2025-03-2029 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #167: Vulnerability, Ego, and the Hidden Costs of Always Being Right with Michael HenriWhy is it so hard to admit when we’re wrong? Why does vulnerability feel so uncomfortable? This episode explores the deep connection between ego, pride, shame, and the fear of being seen. Michael shares insights on why people struggle to admit mistakes, how societal norms shape our behaviors, and how the nervous system reacts to feelings of embarrassment or defensiveness.From a yogic perspective, concepts like Aparigraha (non-attachment), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Ishvara Pranidhana (surrendering the ego) offer tools to help navigate these emotions. The episode also dives into neuroscience, explaining how the brain’s fe...2025-03-1431 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp#166: Inspiration vs. Motivation vs. Discipline: What Really Drives Success with Michael HenriWhat keeps us moving forward when motivation fades? This episode explores the key differences between motivation, inspiration, and discipline, and how they work together to shape personal growth. The discussion highlights how motivation is the emotional drive to act, inspiration is the spark that excites us, and discipline is the consistent effort that turns ideas into lasting habits.The guest shares insights on why motivation is unreliable—it comes in bursts and depends on external rewards like dopamine. Inspiration, while powerful, doesn’t always lead to action. Instead, discipline is what truly drives long-term success, as it allo...2025-02-2732 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #165: Holistic vs. Modern Medicine: Why We Need Both with Michael HenriWhat if the best approach to health wasn’t about choosing between Eastern and Western medicine, but embracing both? This episode explores how these two medical philosophies complement each other—Eastern medicine focuses on prevention, balance, and holistic well-being, while Western medicine excels in emergency care, diagnostics, and treating acute conditions. The discussion highlights how integrating both perspectives can lead to a more comprehensive and empowered approach to personal health.Michael shares real-life examples, including a woman who avoided Western intervention and tragically passed away after her appendix ruptured. They emphasize that while Eastern medicine provides powerful prev...2025-02-2134 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #164: Perfectionism, Making Mistakes, and Letting Go with Michael HenriDo you ever feel like perfectionism is holding you back? This episode dives deep into the emotional, psychological, and even neurological impact of perfectionism—why we crave flawlessness, how it affects our well-being, and ways to break free from its grip. The discussion covers the three main types of perfectionism, the role of fear and self-doubt, and how the brain reinforces these patterns.The speakers share powerful strategies for shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, where mistakes are seen as part of learning rather than failures. They introduce practices like breath work, journaling, and tr...2025-02-0630 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #163: Navigating Death, Loss, and the Human Experience of Grief with Michael HenriGrief is one of the most profound human experiences, yet many struggle to fully process and embrace it. In this episode, the speaker shares their personal journey of losing a close friend and the deep emotional impact that followed. They explore the universal nature of grief, whether it stems from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or personal transformation. The discussion dives into both the emotional and neurological effects of grief, explaining how it alters brain function, heightens emotions, and affects hormone levels, leading to sadness, fatigue, and even physical symptoms like broken heart...2025-01-3024 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #162: Expectation vs. Reality: Building Resilience Through Mindset Shifts with Michael HenriManaging expectations can deeply impact our emotions and well-being. In this episode, Michael explores how unmet expectations—whether in relationships, work, or daily life—can lead to frustration, disappointment, or even physical stress. He explains how the brain's predictive nature forms expectations and how a mismatch between expectations and reality triggers emotional responses, including a dopamine crash and elevated cortisol levels. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, adjusting unrealistic expectations, and cultivating flexibility to navigate life's surprises more gracefully.Drawing on personal experiences, Michael shares insights about navigating cultural differences, highlighting how expectations shaped by upbringing can...2025-01-1734 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #161: Stress, overwhelm, and growth: how to embrace life's pressures with Michael HenriStress and overwhelm are part of life, but how we approach them can make all the difference. This episode explores the transformative role of acceptance in managing these emotions. Stress is a natural response to challenges, but when it becomes chronic, it can harm both physical and mental health. Overwhelm, on the other hand, often leads to feelings of paralysis and being stuck. The discussion highlights how resisting reality can amplify these feelings, draining energy and making problem-solving harder. Acceptance, however, allows us to pause, acknowledge the present moment, and move forward with clarity and resilience.The...2025-01-0126 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #158: Annoyance, Frustration, Anger and Rage with Michael HenriEmotions like anger, frustration, and rage are part of the human experience, but how can we navigate them in a healthy way? In this episode, the guest dives deep into understanding these intense emotions, sharing practical tools to process them constructively and avoid their negative impacts on the body and mind.The discussion explores how emotions like annoyance and anger trigger physical responses, such as increased cortisol levels and heightened stress. The guest explains how unresolved feelings, like resentment, can build over time and lead to physical tension and disrupted energy flow, particularly in organs like the...2024-12-0441 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #155: Cultivating True Confidence Building Pride and Self-Acceptance with Michael HenriImagine reaching a 5,400-meter summit in the Himalayas, finding a powerful sense of pride that goes beyond the climb itself. In this episode, Michael shares insights from his journey about cultivating self-worth and finding balance between internal and external validation.Michael explores the importance of self-compassion and how we can appreciate ourselves without relying solely on big achievements or outside approval. He suggests we aim for 70-80% of our validation to come from within, using practices like journaling, setting personal goals, and celebrating small wins. This helps build resilience, avoid burnout, and steer clear of perfectionism traps.2024-11-0639 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #152: Uncovering Your Authentic Intuition: A Guide to Trusting Yourself with Michael HenriIn this episode, the speaker dives into the concept of intuition and how it can often be clouded by fears, trauma, and conditioned behaviors. They explore the challenge of distinguishing between true intuition and reactions based on past experiences. The speaker emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's inner truth and recognizing the influence of mental and emotional patterns. By tuning into our intuition, we can achieve greater clarity and wisdom in our decision-making.The conversation touches on common issues like control, perfectionism, and disconnection, particularly in the wellness community. The speaker highlights the value of creating...2024-10-0922 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #149: Integrating Passion, Purpose, and Personal Growth with Lisa FlynnIn this inspiring episode, Lisa Flynn, a heart-centered leadership coach, shares her transformative journey from discovering yoga in San Francisco to guiding others in finding their true path. Lisa reflects on how yoga helped her align different aspects of herself, allowing her to step into her purpose with ease and power. Her story takes listeners through experiences of self-discovery, including her time studying in India and serving in the Peace Corps, which deepened her understanding of aligning her values with her actions.
Lisa emphasizes the importance of welcoming all parts of oneself and allowing them to work...2024-09-121h 05Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #148: Embracing Pleasure and Discomfort with Charmaine MitchellCharmaine, a mother of four and former stay-at-home mom, shares her inspiring journey from divorce to becoming a digital nomad and yoga teacher in Bali. After breaking her spine in 2014, Charmaine’s strong yoga practice helped her recover, and now she aims to share yoga’s transformative power with others. Her story highlights resilience, healing, and the empowering effects of yoga.
The discussion further delves into how yoga goes beyond physical practice, infusing one's personal and professional life with presence and intuition. The speakers emphasize embracing both pleasure and discomfort as paths to self-discovery, and the importance of s...2024-09-0554 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #147: Beyond Flexibility: Building Strength and Control in Yoga with Michael Henri
Unlock the full potential of your yoga practice by understanding the true mechanics behind stretching and mobility. In this episode, the discussion focuses on the importance of balancing flexibility with strength and control, particularly when approaching advanced yoga poses. The speaker dispels the myth that stretching is harmful, emphasizing that it's not the act of stretching itself, but how we stretch that matters.
The conversation delves into essential warm-up techniques that prepare the body for peak poses, such as stretching specific muscle groups and activating key muscles for stability. Using the example of Warrior I...2024-08-2937 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #132: Mindful Asanas: Uniting Mental Health and Yoga with Dr. BrendanDiscover the profound connection between yoga and mental health in this engaging podcast featuring Dr. Brendan and Michael Henri. They delve into how yoga not only provides stress relief but also enhances overall well-being by bridging the body-mind gap. This series kicks off with a discussion on the multifaceted nature of mental health, which encompasses resilience, functionality, and the integration of physical and mental well-being.
They explore how modern challenges like social media and technology impact our mental health and emphasize the holistic benefits of integrating yoga into daily life for improved mind-body connection...2024-05-0148 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #119: Asking About Injuries in Yoga with Michael HenriIn this week’s episode, Michael talks about injuries and discusses whether it’s necessary to ask about injuries in a yoga class. He suggests offering modifications and cues to avoid potential discomfort, rather than asking about injuries directly.
He furthermore talks about variations to accommodate challenge. The goal is to take care of the entire class without fixating on individual injuries, but to observe students’ needs. Michael offers an example by addressing lower back sensitivity in yoga poses.
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02:14...2024-01-1823 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #117: Setting Personal Boundaries with Michael HenriIn this first episode of 2024, Michael explores the concept of ‘boundaries’ in physical, mental and emotional spaces. He discusses the significance of setting healthy boundaries in various aspects of life, including parenting, community, work, and social life, to cultivate strength and balance in life.
Michael shares his own experience of overworking and burnout, and emphasizes the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries to protect personal well-being, and to improve relationships. He also talks about the impact of social media on our mental space and the importance of setting boundaries to recharge.
Listen to the full episo...2024-01-0431 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #113: How to Change Your Mind with Dr. BrendanIn this week's episode, Michael talks with Dr. Brendan about change and uncertainty. Originally a Kiwi, Brendan is a psychiatrist from Australia that operates a mental health platform. Last year Brendan did his 200hr Yoga Teacher Training and took the leap to spend more of his time in Bali. Brendan recently started his own Podcast Show called ‘The Self You Seek’.
Michael and Brendan open up the conversation about ‘changing your mind’. Brendan shares that changing your mind is a very personal thing. They also touch upon the questions on ‘why we are changing the mind’, decision-making, commitment...2023-11-2156 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #112: How to Deal with Nervousness and Overwhelm with Michael HenriIn this week's episode, Michael shares his experience and tricks on managing nervousness. We all get nervous from time to time, especially when we stand in front of a group of people.
While it's completely normal to feel this way, it most definitely can affect our ability to 'perform' or operate on a way that serves the room.
He also explains the basic function of the nervous system and quickly elaborates the science to apply it to real life situations. Additionally, Michael offers strategies for overcoming these moments.
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2023-11-0937 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #111: Inspiration for Finding Your Voice with Megan Cowley
In this week’s episode, we have a spontaneous guest walk into the studio to share her experience with finding your voice.
Megan Cowley, originally from the UK, has moved to Bali and completed a 200hr Yoga teacher training this past year and has been diving into the exploration of voice.
Not a typically path of a yoga teacher, but a path that has allowed her to use the tools from her training and experiment with different elements that help her make a positive impact on the world.
As we all kn...2023-11-0341 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #108: The Science of Energy with Michael HenriIn this week’s episode, Michael breaks down the science of energy. The language around energy is freely used and many of us are not familiar with what energy actually is.
Beyond talking about the basic science of energy, Michael drops a few facts related to how energy and emotions in the body are the source of any allergies, like foods, or environmental elements that cause us to sneeze, sniff, and snot.
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We’d also live...2023-10-1221 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #106: Conscious and Subconscious Mind with Michael HenriIn this week’s episode of the Going Pro Yoga Podcast Michael deep dives into the subconscious mind. He starts by sharing his analogy of ‘‘the subconscious mind as a book’’. This book becomes the autopilot where we move through life unconsciously with our actions, patterns and behaviours.
In Michael’s analogy, the conscious mind can be considered the author and reader of your book. As the author, you can ‘consciously’ add (or not add) information to your book. But this conscious decision-making requires focus, mental effort and energy.
Michael finished this episode with a valuable tip: allow...2023-09-2726 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #105: Money Mindset with Silfath SophiaFor this week’s episode of the Going Pro Podcast Michael invites Silfath Sophia on the show to talk about the Money Mindset. Originally from Ivory Coast, Silfath moved to the United States to work as a banker, but took a big leap in 2017 when she started her own business as a fashion stylist. She later moved into Somatic Therapy and Movement for Women, and is now working as a healer and teacher in the wellness space. Silfath lives between Bali and Dubai.
Silfath has been in the entrepreneurial space for about 16 years and sh...2023-09-1947 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #104: Feedback and Resilience with Abi Carver
In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael sits down with guest Abi describes her background as a personal trainer and how she started Yoga 15, yoga for athletic performance and recovery. She shares the development of this thriving company that serves a niche space for athletes as someone who was always incredibly athletic herself.
She and Michael discuss various types of yoga teacher trainings and Abi emphasizes the importance of learning from many teachers and taking a variety of trainings in order to find the combination that helps you develop your unique voice. She sha...2023-09-121h 03Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #102: Judgement-Free Awareness of Self with Katie NesbittIn this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael sits down with guest Katie Nesbitt to discuss all things yoga, present moment awareness, somatic work, and mindfulness. Katie describes her background shifting from childhood athlete to corporate worker in LA to yoga instructor and wellness consultant.
Katie dives into the elements of present awareness and shares techniques that have helped her on her own journey, as well as with her clients. Katie talks about the three pillars of mindfulness: being in the present moment, being in the present moment with intention, and the hardest of the three… non-j...2023-08-211h 13Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #99: What is Fascia with MichaelIn this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael breaks down in a simple and clear manner: what is fascia.
He describes fascia as a web of connective tissue that exists everywhere in your body from head to toe. He elaborates that it has an airy web-like quality to it and a spread out nature and structure that allow for its elasticity. He breaks down the difference between fascia and other parts of the body such as ligaments and tendons, shedding light on the physical property of fascia.
Michael also dives into the emotional elements of...2023-07-3125 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #98: How to Fix Text NeckThis week’s episode of Going Pro is all about… you guessed it! Text Neck. With Paul back in the studio alongside Michael, the two discuss what text neck is and how both the effects of the pandemic and the effects of our modern habits have affected the human body.
Both very knowledgeable in the world of fascia, Paul shares the new habits he’s seen in his students’ postures in general and more specifically in their asana practices as a product of all the time we spend sitting, texting, and on our computers in modern society. Michael...2023-07-1920 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #96: What is Yin Yoga with Paul TeodoIn this week’s episode of Going Pro, Paul Teodo returns to discuss yin yoga with Michael! Together they break down the history of yin yoga, styles of the physical practice, and the depths of the nervous system that can be reached through the practice. Yin yoga is a wonderful practice that provides students with ways of living more beautiful, vivid, and balanced lives.
Paul discusses what yin yoga is and the way in which he personally teaches yin in Bali. He mentions explaining to his students that they will be holding shapes while breathing deeply through th...2023-07-0539 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #95: What is Energy with Michael and Byron
In this week’s episode on the Going Pro podcast Michael and Byron talk all things energy. They discuss it as both a form of currency — something that can grow or shrink and can be exchanged with others — and also break down the impact energy can have on levels of consciousness and personal growth.
They discuss energy’s natural potential to move and the way this can impact the healing arts, such as reiki and embodied movements. Byron references what yogis call nadis, or energy channels, moving through the body. They talk about the different...2023-06-2931 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #93: Need-to-Knows for Yoga Teachers Part 1This week’s episode is filled with nuggets of how to be seen, relatable, and successful as a yoga teacher. Together, Michael and Byron share what has brought them back to yoga classes over many years of practicing and how new teachers can leave a meaningful and memorable impact on their students.
Byron and Michael dive into sequencing – not just for the safety of the physical body, but also as a priming mentally for the students. They dive into the importance of time management when moving through the class in order to teach a professional class.
Byro...2023-06-1525 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #90: How to Incorporate Anatomy into your Yoga teachingIn this episode, Michael dives into the anatomy of the body so that we can teach students more about their own body – in an accessible way!
He emphasizes that you don’t need fancy terms when discussing anatomy, it can be very simple and simultaneously very helpful for students. By gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of the physical body yourself, you can help students become more intuitive with how they move and reach a wider number of students through your language.
Michael breaks down the spine and hips as two examples of how to talk...2023-05-2632 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #86: Finding Your Spark as a TeacherIn this episode Michael and Byron dive into what can spark, or reignite the passion of a new, aspiring or seasoned yoga teacher. They discuss the journey from being a student of yoga to signing up for a teacher training to jumping into the world of teaching.
Michael and Byron touch on finding the unique and personal reason that makes you want to teach yoga, as well as acknowledge all the roadblocks that may be in your way— physically, emotionally, and financially.
Michael and Byron also discuss the importance of both caring for your physical and...2023-05-0331 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #85: Hands-on Adjustments and Receiving FeedbackThis episode is inspired by a one-of-a-kind 5 day hands on adjustments and accelerated skills training that Byron and Michael facilitate in Ubud.
They not only break down the outline of this training as they designed it, but also elaborate on the themes that are covered in the training — ones that apply not only to yoga, but also generally as skills you should utilize in your day-to-day life.
Byron and Michael go into depth on feedback and the importance of hearing feedback, especially when giving physical touch in a yoga class. Both through verbal and nonverbal feedb...2023-05-0341 min
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Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #70: Pursuing DisciplineDo you struggle to maintain discipline in your yoga practice?
Today we are discussing all the aspects of discipline and how it relates to your yoga practice and yoga teaching.
We discuss the difference between discipline and integrity.
How discipline has both positive and negative connotations.
And we talk about the flip side of discipline; compulsiveness, impulsiveness, and going with the flow.
We take some time to dissect the mindset of being disciplined all the time, or allowing for some flow and compulsiveness.
Most importantly we talk...2022-01-2720 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #69: Mastering Flow StateIn today’s episode, we are exploring flow state, what it is, and how to access it…
We start by explaining what flow state is.
What it feels like, and what helps Michael to achieve flow state.
We also discuss how flow state is a bit subjective, it can be different for everyone, and that it’s not just linked to creativity.
We of course discuss flow state in yoga, and yoga teaching, and how the breath helps us to find focus.
Best of all, Byron shows us a demons...2022-01-2017 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #68: Trauma Informed with Russel (Rusty) PriceIn this episode, we get some incredibly valuable advice and insights from Rusty Price on trauma in its many forms.
We discuss the different ways that trauma occurs, shows up, and can impact your life.
And importantly we talk about how that comes into the yoga classrooms, and how it can affect you as a yoga teacher.
Rusty shares his experiences, his background, and his professional expertise as a hypnotherapist, natural therapist, neuro-linguistic programmer, and more!
He spills the beans on Big T and little t trauma, and how holding space...2022-01-1352 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #67: Deconstructing the Ego (Part 3)In the final part 3 episode about legos and egos, we dive deeper into the how and why we develop an ego in the first place.
Starting from childhood, and how our interactions, upbringing and society actually impact our egos development.
Michael shares a poignant story about him as a curious child, and how a singular interaction can/could have had an impact on his ego’s development.
We then get further into how your ego stops you from listening.
And how it shows up around how we view and identify ourselves....2022-01-0615 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #66: Deconstructing the Ego (Part 2)In this second episode on the ego, we dive into some of the more personal stories, experiences, and encounters we have had with our own egos.
Byron shares about his first meaningful interaction around his ego.
Which was in an acting class at a younger age.
We also dial it back to a more basic level of ego-based thoughts, like comparing ourselves to other yoga teachers.
Which Byron makes a bold claim about!
Yoga teachers are of course not immune to dealing with their own egos, and you can...2021-12-3018 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #65: Deconstructing the Ego (Part 1)This is the first of 3 episodes where we break down the tricky topic of the ego!
The ego is something that comes up in yoga teacher trainings and around the subject of yoga often.
Because yoga is considered one of many paths to ego death.
In this episode we break down the origins of the word ego.
Whether it really is a bad or good thing, and the yogic approach to the ego.
We also share some pointers and tips on calling out and recognising your own ego.
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Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #64: Managing Anxiety with Kristina BlundonThis is a truly enlightening episode, and it is packed with a lot of value and wisdom, from an emotionally intelligent and great communicating couple.
In this episode with Kristina (Michael’s partner), we explore the topics of emotional intelligence and dealing with anxiety.
We dive into subtopics of holding space, communication, and emotional awareness.
And how these relate to yoga teaching and key values for a yoga teacher.
There are also some fun little insights and history of Michael and Kristina’s relationship and personal growth together.
And some...2021-12-1649 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #63: How to Become more Authentically YOUToday, we are exploring what authenticity really means.
How it relates to being a yoga teacher.
Plus share some advice on how and why you should be more authentic if you aren’t already.
We get into the topics of open mic and public speaking being a great measure of authenticity.
Plus how sharing circles, especially in the yoga world tend to cultivate genuine authentic relating.
We even talk about the Kevin Costner effect.
And everyone’s pet peeve, the classic small talk, “how are you?” question.
If...2021-12-0923 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #62: Core Value of IntegrityIn this episode, we look into integrity as a core value.
We discuss what it means to have integrity.
The difference between integrity and self-integrity.
How integrity is an important aspect of your yoga teaching and your self-practice.
And how students often don’t hold much integrity around commitments to attend a yoga class.
We also discuss a solution to having more integrity.
And how your community, your friends, and the culture of where you live can have a big impact on the importance you place on in...2021-12-0219 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #61: Core Value of FreedomThis episode is a breakdown of freedom as a core value.
We discuss what freedom might mean to you, and the different ways you may want or desire to be free.
Freedom in some form or another is typically a core value to most individuals.
It especially tends to show up in the yoga/spiritual space as people begin to experience different forms of freedom.
Freedom from negative emotions.
Financial freedom.
Freewill to do what you wish.
All of these desires for freedom and what...2021-11-2522 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #60: Core Values and Business with Sharni QuinnThis episode brings incredible advice from a yoga and wellness marketing professional.
Sharni Quinn shares how to avoid burnout and become a successful yoga teacher by using the yogic approach to business practices.
Sharni Quinn is a yoga teacher, wellness, business, and life coach with years of experience in the industry.
Sharni has experienced the highs and lows going through multiple burnouts while also creating multiple successful businesses.
In this interview episode, she shares her personal stories and provides some top tips, inspiration, and advice to new yoga teachers.
P...2021-11-1849 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #59: The Most Common Questions Asked in a Yoga Teacher Training (Part 2)This is Part 2 of the most commonly asked questions that come up on yoga trainings.
In this episode we are digging deep through even more of these valuable questions.
We go in-depth on how much rest is needed as both a student and a teacher.
Plus if this differs depending on the type of yoga.
We also cover more teacher-related questions in this episode.
Like planning classes, physical cues, and recommendations regarding Sanskrit.
If you’re a yoga teacher or you’re aspiring to be a yoga teac...2021-11-1120 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #58: The Most Common Questions Asked in a Yoga Teacher Training (Part 1)In this episode of the Going Pro Yoga Podcast, we are answering the most commonly asked questions that come up on yoga trainings.
Having taught and led many yoga teacher trainings, these really are the repeat offenders that always get asked.
So take the opportunity to get all of the answers firsthand right here!
We discuss muscle cramps, how they happen in yoga, and what you can do about them.
We cover some anatomical questions about poses like pigeon and tadasana.
Plus Byron goes deeper on why yoga should...2021-11-0419 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #57: Pet Peeves in Yoga (Part 3)In our 3rd and final episode of yoga pet peeves, we are getting into more of the personal stuff.
Like what irritates Michael in a yoga class, and some of the most awful stereotypes that come up in yoga teachers.
Have you experienced yoga teachers that speak as if everything opinion they share is a fact?
Yoga teachers that tell you chaturanga or other poses are just straight-up bad for you?
Yoga teachers that like to get so creative in their cueing that you can’t really understand what they are sa...2021-10-2817 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #56: Pet Peeves in Yoga (Part 2)There were so many pet peeves to cover we had to do a 2nd episode!
If you missed part one, then go back and check that out first.
In this Part 2, we are covering more things that piss us off as yoga teachers.
Plus we get to find out about Byron’s least favourite compliments that he often gets as a teacher!
We also touch upon how sociopaths may have an advantage and upper hand as a yoga teacher.
Towards the end of the episode, we start to delve in...2021-10-2117 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #55: Pet Peeves in Yoga (Part 1)In this very raw episode, we go deep on yoga teacher pet peeves!
Things that really commonly piss us off as teachers, and happen universally in all types of yoga classes.
Byron and Michael both share some personal stories and insights into their own experiences of yoga class pet peeves.
Plus if you’re a yoga teacher there are some great insights and pointers in here for how to deal with some of these issues if they occur in your classes.
It’s also valuable to take note as a student in c...2021-10-1419 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #54: Why Emotions Come Up in YogaIn this podcast episode we are discussing the very intense and powerful topic of emotional release in yoga classes.
If you have experienced a huge emotional release in a yoga class as either a teacher or student, or if you’re interested to experience one then make sure to listen to the full episode.
We cover how emotions are stored in the body, and the various ways they can be released through yoga practices.
Plus importantly we discuss how as a yoga teacher, the way you conduct your classes can lead to these em...2021-10-0118 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #53: Light and Dark of Intention SettingYoga is/has become a very spiritual practice, with intention setting a common start to a yoga class.
But is this actually a good or bad thing?
In this episode, we go deep into the ideas and philosophy of intention setting.
We discuss the light and dark sides of it.
How intentions can be really powerful and beneficial, but also limiting and hindering.
We also cover the difference between intentions and expectations.
As a teacher, we discuss the pros and cons and how you can come to...2021-09-2218 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #52: How to Practice Yoga with a Wrist InjuryWrist injuries are one of the most common injuries to occur in a yoga class!
And yet it is still very possible to practice yoga with a wrist injury...
In this episode, we cover the various ways you can modify and practice yoga whilst managing a wrist injury.
We also discuss the teacher’s perspective and how to safely cue and guide students that are dealing with wrist injuries in your class.
Also, proper alignment and the importance of warming up are all discussed.
To help you understand how to...2021-09-1517 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #51: Why Experienced Yogis Still get Injured and How to Prevent itHave you got injured practicing or teaching yoga?
It’s much more common than you would think, and we are here to explain why.
Plus we cover how you can avoid getting injured or making your injuries worse in your yoga practice.
This episode is especially for Yoga teachers.
As injuries are far too common in yoga teachers and are easily avoidable.
Injuries in yoga is a topic we are very passionate about at the Going Pro Yoga Podcast.
Because yoga is a healing movement practice, so ca...2021-09-0817 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEpisode #50: Business of Yoga with Amy MacDonaldThis is the best business advice for new yoga teachers!
You can hear firsthand the experiences and wisdom of someone who has gone through the complete process of transitioning from a corporate job to a full-time yoga teacher, then to a business coach for yoga teachers.
Amy MacDonald is a yoga business coach with a huge range of experience and knowledge in the yoga industry.
In this episode, she shares her personal journey of practicing yoga as a child.
The evolution of her practice and teaching.
Plus the struggles...2021-09-0152 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #49: How to Practice Yoga with Lower Back PainBack pain is one of the most common injuries or issues that appear in yoga classes!
Learning how to practice with a back injury and lead a class is really important.
Plus understanding how to safely share and teach students who are suffering from back injuries is very valuable.
As a yoga teacher, it is important to understand both the benefits and also limitations of yoga to heal someone’s back.
Plus managing expectations of students as well.
We even discuss the distinction between a yoga teacher and a do...2021-08-2516 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #48: How to Bounce Back from Teaching the Worst ClassHave you ever taught a yoga class and left feeling like it was the worst class ever?
Don’t worry, it happens to every yoga teacher at some point.
Today we are going to discuss how you can bounce back from that experience.
And become a better teacher.
Plus we will discuss what actually makes a “bad class” a bad class.
And how your perception as a teacher and the students’ perception of the class may be completely different.
There are some really valuable mindset tips and advice i...2021-08-1818 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #47: Pros and Cons of Hot YogaHot Yoga is a style of yoga that is rapidly growing in popularity in the modern yoga world, especially in the West.
But is it actually good for you?
Today we discuss the Pro’s and Con’s of Hot Yoga.
Sharing our personal experiences and knowledge.
Plus talking about the anatomy and physiology perspective of what hot yoga does for the body.
And why some people may be more naturally suited to it than others.
If you love hot yoga, or if you hate it, or if y...2021-08-1216 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #46: Physiotherapist to Yoga Anatomy Teacher (Michael's Story Part 2)This is a truly inspiring story of following one’s passions, taking risks, and pursuing a life of purpose and fulfillment!
Listen to the extraordinary journey of your host, Michael.
Who went from physiotherapist to yoga anatomy teacher and all the incredible steps between.
In today’s episode, Michael shares his personal story that spans the past 10 years.
From graduating in Australia as a professional physiotherapist.
To working as a physio in his hometown in Canada.
Then setting up his own physiotherapy department for comp...2021-08-0550 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #41: How to Teach Yoga in a Gym EnvironmentHow can you make gym/fitness students fall in love with your yoga classes?
Teaching yoga in a gym environment can be incredibly challenging and difficult, but can also lead to much more rewarding results!
Like giving an amazing first impression of yoga as a practice, and really changing the course of somebody's life...
In this episode of the Going Pro Nugget Series, Michael Henri and Byron de Marsé discuss their top tips for teaching yoga in a gym environment.
They cover the following topics:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:26) The differences of the e...2021-07-0416 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #39: I’m Not Your Anatomy Guru (Michael's Story)For the first time, Michael Henri shares his story on how he was rejected from Physiotherapy school for 3 years straight.
In this biographical episode, you’ll learn how a below average student became an above average guy.
After spending thousands of hours and dollars chasing his dreams, only to get swatted down time and time again.
Michael shares his story on how he climbed the ladder to become one of the most respected professionals in the industry.
His focus, determination and commitment towards his goals and dreams is what allowed him to...2021-06-1748 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #38: How to Teach an All Levels Class with Byron de MarseImagine teaching a yoga class with:
A.) A first time Beginner to Yoga
B.) An advanced Yogi of 15 years
C.) A 70 year old man in the back
D.) ALL OF THE ABOVE ✅
This is what teaching an ALL LEVELS class can be like.
Intimidating yes… but it doesn’t have to be… It really all depends on how you approach it.
What are some considerations or things to think about before creating a sequence for an all levels class?
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In this episode...2021-06-1050 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #37: Mastering Alignment and the Spirals of Energy with Michael HenriAlignment is THE most important concept when it comes to yoga!
Just in case you disagree...
There are several different types of alignment that need to be understood in order to value it as much as we do.
In this episode, Michael teaches about the Principles of Alignment through the Spirals of Energy.
A deep topic that can be discussed for hours.
Within this episode you'll learn about:
Yoga Principles vs Rules
3 Types of Alignment
The Spirals of Energy, and
The Seven Loops of Alignment
More importantly h...2021-05-2626 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #36: 4 Key Elements that Affect Hip Flexibility with Michael HenriEveryone has a pose (or position) that they struggle with... and we blame it on our tight hips!
Most of us feel like our hips are tight. But the reality is there are several factors that affect our hip flexibility.
Some of these factors we can influence/change/adjust... while others... we can't do anything about.
The hip is a deep and complicated joint.
However, the more you can understand these factors and reflect back how they relate to your situation, you'll be better informed about what's possible for your practice r...2021-05-2029 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #35: How to Avoid Burnout with Byron de Marsé"I'm so burnt out. I've completed exhausted myself."
Why is this conversation so common in the yoga community? How do we fill ourselves up? How can we sustain our work?
If you're teaching 15 classes a week (which is a lot), then that's probably around 20 hours per week.
Most full time jobs are 40 hours per week.
So if you really think about it, are we just that lazy where 20 hours per week is too much work?
Or is the work exhausting?
And what is it ABOUT the work th...2021-05-1352 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #34: Healthy Masculinity & Femininity and Being Perfectly-Imperfect with Callan MielnikGiving ourself permission, forgiveness and grace is one of the hardest challenges we all face.
It is an art. And it starts with giving ourselves permission first.
Not always easy and often requires reminders, which is why made that the focus on this episode.
This week's episode we invite Callan Mielnik, a Yoga teacher, Acro Yogi, Dance artist and overall sweetheart.
Callan has strong beliefs about the power of giving ourselves permission as teachers, as well as encouraging that permission onto our students.
She was taught these lessons early o...2021-05-0546 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #33 - Shoulder Anatomy Stabilization, Coordination and Injury Prevention with Michael HenriWho HASN'T had issues with their shoulders?
The thing that isn't common is what causes most issues in the shoulder.
While most of us are not "anatomists", you don't need to be in order to understand some of the basics. Knowing the basics can save your shoulders in the long run.
Here are a few of the facts that Michael covers in this episode:
Shoulder muscles are smaller than most muscles in the body, and therefore fatigue easily. (Like when holding Warrior I or II for a long period)
Over 90% of shoulder i...2021-04-2823 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #32: Unrealistic Expectations put on Yoga Teachers with Paul TeodoYoga Teachers don't drink, swear, eat meat, or make mistakes.
Ha! That was hard enough to type let alone accept as truth. These are just a few of the unrealistic expectations that are put on Yoga Teachers.
It's true that as Yoga Teachers, we have a responsibility to help heal the world and inspire health and wellness through the practice, but not in such a way that doesn't align with your wants, needs, or desires.
There's also the idea that once you become a Yoga Teacher you 'should' automatically know how to fix p...2021-04-2131 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #31: How to Avoid Knee Injuries in Yoga with Michael HenriOur knees are under-appreciated in life.
We typically don’t think too much about them until they become a problem. Depending on what your life has looked like, or what kind of activity you’ve gotten into throughout your life, you may have knees that are feeling older than you are!
Or maybe that’s just me (Michael)!
Either way, the knees are super important and require a lot of TLC to make sure they can continue to carry us around this beautiful world.
When it comes to yoga practice, our knees...2021-04-1430 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #30: The Art of Responding Vs Reacting with Byron de MarséThat choice on whether you're going to... respond... or react.
In this week's episode, we welcome back Byron de Marsé as our guest to talk about so many interesting topics that it's hard to encapsulate them all in this description.... But I'll try (Just listen to the full episode, you won't be disappointed)
The general theme of the episode is centered around the choice of reacting versus responding in situations within our day to day life.
And how WE can make big difference in the happiness, or peace, we feel - And to those...2021-04-0754 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #29: Morning Routines for Better Mental Health with Paul TeodoDo you ever have those days where you just feel like you can't do anything right?
I hear ya! It happens to the best of us.
One of the most important things you can do to resolve that is to incorporate a morning routine.
Let's face it, the science is out, and there are plenty of case studies to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Yet a lot of us still don't do it - myself included (Michael).
I'm working on it and think about it regularly, but after having this conversation...2021-04-0135 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #28: How to Do Pelvic Tilts: Techniques, Benefits, Variations with Michael HenriPosture is relatable to everyone.. and alignment is even more relatable and important for yogis and yoginis.
Most people don't realize this, but both of these are STRONGLY controlled by the movement of your pelvis!
Whether you're:
Sitting at a desk working and need to correct your posture...
Doing a sexy dance and shaking your hips and want to know how to move and flow more smoothly...
Focusing on adjusting your spine in yoga to ensure safety and prevention of injury
Trying to achieve the full expression of a...2021-03-2524 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #27: The Power of Yoga from an Eastern Teacher with Paul TeodoOne of the most valuable ingredients that make a Yoga Teacher stand out from the rest is the level of genuine depth in their teaching style.
It's one thing to lead a physical yoga practice, but it's another thing to inspire through words of wisdom. So, unless you've lived/studied in an Ashram for 10-15 years, then why not learn from someone who has.
That is the typical life of an Eastern Yoga Teacher. To be completely immersed in the teachings of what "yoga" is.
While in the Western world, yoga is mostly...2021-03-1832 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #26: Drug Addict to Yogi Entrepreneur with Danni Pomplun"Be it. Trust it."
Arguably one of the most inspiring stories I've heard in a long time, Senior Yoga Teacher, Danny Pomplun, shares his journey where he went from drug addict to a well-respected yoga teacher.
Growing up in East LA back in the day, and with a challenging child-hood, pushed Danni to leave home at the age of 16 years old and live on his own. Turning to drugs, sex work, and any means to help him survive, Danni has experienced life in a way that many of us have never seen, or imagined.
2021-03-1048 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #25: Mastering the Art of Stretching, Flexibility, and Mobility with Michael HenriFlexibility is a false sense of mobility.
Who doesn't want to be more flexible, right? To be able to bend over, touch your toes; bend, and move without feeling stiffness, aches, and pains, to be able to move in ways that you could when you were younger.
And isn't yoga FANTASTIC for stretching? (That's pretty much all it is right... )
Most people believe that yoga is stretching, and when you stretch you become more flexible. And that's the whole point, right?
Not at all! And if you're a yoga teacher, it's...2021-03-0425 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #24: The Best Exercises to Support Your Personal Yoga Practice with Paul TeodoYoga is NOT a complete all-in-one practice.
While it's fantastic by itself... there are several things that you SHOULD do to complement your practice that is highly recommended for a completely well-rounded healthy body.
If yoga is ALL that you do, you're likely to develop "weak" spots in your body. It's better to avoid these things from happening as they could lead to injuries in the long term. PLUS, with these well-rounded suggestions, your yoga practice will become easier and feel even better in your body. Generally, yoga is missing the following:
pulling exercises
c...2021-02-2529 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #23: How to Respond to Questions about Injuries as a Yoga Teacher with Michael HenriWhy are Yoga teachers expected to know everything about injuries?!?
This is common in most professions that are considered in the health and wellness space. Particularly because yoga teachers are "Movement Therapists" and so, there is a myth that they should know everything about the body, and all the aches, pains, and injuries that come with it.
Well, yes... and no... It's unrealistic for a Yoga Teacher to be fully trained to be able to answer questions about injuries and rehabilitation.
Unless of course, they have a background that can speak to that!2021-02-1729 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #22: How to Make Eastern Yoga Accessible to the Western World with Byron de MarséIt's not easy to understand "Yoga" entirely because of its depth.
Having originated in the Eastern world and migrating to the Western World, many powerful lessons have been lost on many of us.
While we understand some of these life-changing perspectives, the extent to which we can relate them to our audience can be challenging.
Yoga doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems, and in this episode with Byron de Marsé, he shares his wisdom on how to connect the amazingness of the Eastern perspective of yoga to the modern-day world.
...2021-02-1044 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #21: Debunking the Rumors about taking a 200/300 HR Yoga Teacher Training with Paul TeodoHave you heard about this rumor?
The word on the streets is that taking a 200HR YTT is not meant to get you ready to teach in the real world! You'll have to take additional training, like a 300HR, to be ready to teach!
That's BS! And a play for more money...
Graduating from a 200Hr YOGA TEACHER TRAINING, and walking away with a certificate of being able to call yourself a "Yoga Teacher"... any training should be giving all the tools to do exactly that!
Not an excuse/justification for...2021-02-0329 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #20: How to Use Core Strength and Prevent Injuries in Your BodyDo you want to learn how important your core-muscles are?
Or better yet, which muscles ACTUALLY make up your core (It's not what you think!)
Most people get this wrong and think it's all about 6-pack abs and a tight stomach.
But let's be honest... working on your core is not the most fun thing to do - In fact, it kind of sucks! (At least that's how most people feel!)
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Listen to this 31-minute episode to fully understand the importance of training core muscles. Learn w...2021-01-2733 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #19: When & How to Learn Hands-On-Adjustments as a New Yoga TeacherDo you want to know how to do hands-on-adjustments?
Regardless of your response, after listening to this episode, you'll become even more clear.
Hands-on-adjustments is BIG topic in yoga, and we want to make sure you have a solid foundation on a few important things to consider before you:
Start adjusting people.
Pay money to learn how to do it.
Decide if that's something you want to include in your tool-box (cause you don't have to)!
In this short episode, we answer a few common questions you've likely asked yourself about hands-on-adjustments.
...2021-01-2027 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #18: How Injuries in Yoga are Affecting the IndustryOver 30% of people who practice yoga suffer from an injury.
That's terrifying as a new yoga teacher!!!
The last thing you want to do is go out and start teaching and hurt people! (The whole goal is to help heal people, right?!?)
This can easily be avoided, and if you are not feeling confident about your ability to create a safe environment for your students, then listen in!
You'll walk away with some helpful tips on how to avoid injuries in your classes!
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In...2021-01-1332 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #17: How to Pick a Yoga Teacher Training You'll LOVEAre you interested in becoming a Yoga Teacher?
If you're anything like me (Michael), you wouldn't know where to start on how to choose a training!
I had NO CLUE, how to choose!
Lucky for me, I was fortunate enough to sign-up for a yoga teacher training that fit my personality, and style, very well!
Not everyone is so lucky. . .
It's a competitive and growing industry, and like most things that get popular, there is a 'watered-down' effect that takes places.
I doubt you want to sign-up for...2021-01-1340 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastWelcome to the Going Pro Yoga Podcast (Formerly the Yoga Teacher Evolution Podcast)Have you ever felt you didn't get all in training you needed from your 200HR YTT?
You're not alone!
If you haven't fully experienced it yet, It is incredibly challenging to build momentum after graduating from your yoga teacher training. . .
ESPECIALLY, if you feel like you didn't get all the training you needed.
There is a lot of inconsistency in the yoga industry.
No training is perfect, but there are certainly others that are more well rounded.
So if you feel like you are in need of some...2021-01-1309 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #15: Chris Walker - Businessman to Yoga Teacher, Bali and Beyond (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)Join us for another exciting episode and learn about Chris Walker’s journey to becoming a yoga teacher. Chris made his mark in the corporate world in West Coast California before moving to London and finally Bali. Chris’s tale is another powerful story of finding the North Star and living a life in alignment with purpose.
Chris was a successful businessman with it all. On paper, he lived “the life” that we are all taught to dream of, but something was missing. Yoga entered his life and quickly became a guiding light of happiness and alignment.
...2021-01-0657 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #14: Sara Agah Franti - A Mom Building a Business for the People of the World (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)Sara Agah Franti is an entrepreneur, a people-worker, philanthropist, and a registered nurse. She mixes a bit of mom life with adventure as she builds her business in Bali.
Until recently, Sara lived in San Francisco with her husband, the extremely talented musician, Michael Franti, but moved to Bali as a result of the coronavirus. Sara and Michael own the Soulshine retreat center in Bali where they regularly host events and retreats but now she is taking that game to the next level.
Sara shares with Paul Teodo how the coronavirus changed her life forever...2020-12-2350 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #13: Andrew Sealy - Creating Your Own Reality Through Yoga, Passion, and Love (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)Andrew Sealy is one of those rare humans that has the potential to change your life forever just by one encounter. Andrew lives life on his own terms and is the creative director of his own reality.
This episode is a heart-warming talk between long-time friends Andrew and Brent. Andrew lights up every room he walks into his heart of gold. You only need to spend a few seconds with Andrew to tap into his high vibration and positivity as you will quickly see in this episode.
Andrew is a world-renowned yoga teacher, acroyoga teacher...2020-12-1641 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #12: Adam Carney – East+West Yoga School: A Fusion of Traditional India with the Modern World (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)Adam Carney is an entrepreneur, a world traveler, yoga teacher, and the founder of East+West Yoga. His yoga teacher school is already one of the largest in the world with massive success in creating yoga teacher trainings in Bali and online. At the core, East+West yoga teacher trainings bring together traditional Indian Easter yoga teachers and commercially successful Western yoga teachers to create a unique experience from Eastern and Western philosophies.
Like many of us, Adam was feeling burnt out from the grind of start-up life. He wanted a change and needed to switch things u...2020-12-0956 minGoing Pro Yoga PodcastEp #11: Hanalei Swan - The Unstoppable 13 Year Old International Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, and Speaker (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)The final member of The Unstoppable Family, Hanalei Swan. She is the daughter of two superhumans and two of our favorite guests, Rhonda Swan (check out her episode here) and Brian Swan (check out his episode here). If Superwoman and Wolverine were to have a child, it would be Hanalei Swan.
Only 13 years old, Hanalei is an international fashion designer, artist, author, international speaker & founder of 3 companies. She started traveling the world before she knew how to walk. Thanks to her uniquely diverse upbringing, she has experienced different countries, cultures, and communities around the world and has...2020-12-0239 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEpisode #10: Joy Souligny - A Visionary for Women Investors (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)Joy Souligny is an empowered international business woman who is leveraging her experience in the financial industry to make investing better accessible for women everywhere. Joy has quite the impressive backstory and a very similar journey to Brent’s own, as he soon finds out.
Brent and Joy discuss her ups, her downs, her struggles, and her accomplishments that have led her to redefining her life in Bali. She now uses her power for good and is shaping the way women see investing with her latest entrepreneurial endeavor, INVESTERA.
Tune in to hear Joy tell he...2020-11-2556 min
Going Pro Yoga PodcastEp #3: Dealing with Lower Back Pain (Rat Race Revolution Podcast)Pain Paul interviews licensed physio, Michael Henri Lalonde, about how to manage and identify causes and relief for lower back pain. We discuss how yoga can be beneficial for people experiencing lower back pain, and how if done incorrectly it can cause it.2020-10-0230 min