Yogaland Podcast

Andrea Ferretti
Yogaland Podcast

This down-to-earth podcast by Andrea Ferretti (former executive editor of Yoga Journal) will keep informed and inspired to practice yoga. Topics run the gamut from nitty gritty technique (her yoga teacher husband Jason Crandell often joins to help with this) to down-to-earth conversations about how to apply yoga's lessons and tools to help craft a happy, balanced life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Pranayama Series #1: Why Breathwork Matters in Yoga Classes

    3D AGO

    Pranayama Series #1: Why Breathwork Matters in Yoga Classes

    This is episode 1 of a four-part series on Pranayama: On this episode, we explore why breathwork matters so much for yoga teachers and how to effectively integrate pranayama into your yoga classes. Whether you're a seasoned yoga teacher or simply interested in deepening your pranayama practice, this conversation will help you understand why breathwork is essential and how to teach it with confidence. We talk about: The most important pranayama benefits for your own practice and your teaching. Why pranayama is an essential tool for yoga classes and how it helps students find calm, focus, and energy. How pranayama supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Practical teaching tips for introducing pranayama to your students with clarity and ease. Common challenges teachers face when teaching pranayama and how to overcome them. 🎥 If you want to deepen your pranayama practice and teaching skills, join the waitlist for my upcoming online pranayama training: jasonyoga.com/breathwork Time codes in this episode: 00:15 Starting the Pranayama Series 00:22 Why Pranayama Matters 01:05 Pranayama vs. Asana 03:11 Immediate Effects on the Nervous System 09:22 Heart Rate Variability Explained 19:01 CO2 Tolerance and Efficient Breathing 27:09 Practical Benefits of Breathwork 29:32 Gatekeeping in Pranayama 30:49 Personal Journey with Pranayama 32:26 Pranayama Techniques and Their Benefits 35:57 Incorporating Pranayama into Daily Life 39:22 Categories of Pranayama 47:21 Teaching and Practicing Pranayama 56:14 Conclusion and Next Steps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  2. How to Plan a Month-Long Yoga Series: Teaching Beyond Individual Classes

    MAR 23

    How to Plan a Month-Long Yoga Series: Teaching Beyond Individual Classes

    Looking for fresh ideas to keep your classes engaging and effective? In this episode of Yogaland, we’ll show you how to plan a month-long yoga series that helps your students build skills, gain confidence, and deepen their practice over time. If you’re tired of planning classes one-by-one and want to teach more cohesively and effectively, this episode is for you! Whether you’re a new yoga teacher looking for guidance or an experienced teacher wanting to expand your teaching approach, you’ll learn simple, powerful strategies to take your classes to the next level. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Why a long-term approach to teaching helps students learn faster and retain more. ✅ How to structure a 4-week yoga series for consistent growth and progress. ✅ Practical ways to apply Thematic Sequencing to build skills week by week. ✅ How to use Scaffolded Learning to break down complex poses and techniques. ✅ Why revisiting concepts (Spaced Repetition) improves learning and confidence. ✅ What the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) means and how it applies to yoga. Timecodes: 00:33 Upcoming Pranayama Course 01:12 London Yoga Retreat Announcement 04:31 Long-Term Yoga Class Planning 07:03 Thematic and Progressive Sequencing 19:42 Introduction to Vinyasa Class Structure 21:34 Teaching Skills Step-by-Step 26:00 Building Muscle Memory and Competence 26:53 The Importance of Scaffolding in Yoga 32:24 Spaced Repetition in Learning 34:40 Zone of Proximal Development 38:51 Encouraging Growth and Possibility 42:14 Recap and Conclusion 👉 Jason's newest course, Teaching Pranayama & Breathwork: A step-by-step guide for yoga teachers & students begins in April. Click here to join the waitlist: jasonyoga.com/breathwork 👉 Want to practice in-person with Jason? Join him in London June 9th-13th at Mission! To get all the details: https://www.mission-e1.com/london-retreat/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  3. MAR 18

    Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dr. Kyla Pearce

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Whether mild (commonly called a concussion) or severe, TBI can create long-term health challenges ranging from cognitive fatigue, to memory loss to insomnia and mental health issues. This episode explores how LoveYourBrain's free yoga and meditation program benefits people affected by TBI and their caregivers.  Since 2015, Dr. Kyla Pearce, Senior Director of Programs and Research at LoveYourBrain, has trained over 2,500 yoga teachers and clinicians in how to adapt yoga for TBI. She was the primary investigator on the largest published study of yoga for TBI, which found significant improvement in quality of life, resilience, cognition, and positive affect among 705 people with TBI who participated in the LoveYourBrain program. LoveYourBrain was founded in 2014 by brothers Kevin and Adam Pearce following Kevin’s severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a snowboarding accident in 2009 while training for the Olympics. Their family’s experience navigating Kevin’s recovery inspired them to create LoveYourBrain. To date, LoveYourBrain has supported nearly 50,000 people worldwide, through research-backed programs offered at no cost to empower the TBI community with new tools, resources, and connections. We talk about: Common challenges after traumatic brain injuryHow hard it is to have an invisible injuryWhat the research says about yoga for traumatic brain injury (TBI)How Dr. Pearce designed the LoveYourBrain six-week yoga program — from asana adaptations to types of meditation to group sharingThe importance of cultivating resilience rather than a return to “normal”Post-traumatic growth — what it is and how we can all benefit from seeing life’s challenges through this lensMindful March — how you can support people with TBI in accessing yogaLoveYourBrain’s online teacher training program Lastly: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Go to loveyourbrain.com/challenge to join their Mindful March Meditation Challenge and support their efforts in keeping yoga FREE to those affected by TBI. There are lots of resources on their website as well as info about teacher training: I've created a curated list of links for Yogaland listeners: www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode350 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  4. Why Yoga Teachers Should Think Like Educators: The Keys to Making Your Teaching Stick

    MAR 11

    Why Yoga Teachers Should Think Like Educators: The Keys to Making Your Teaching Stick

    Have you ever felt like your students aren’t fully absorbing what you’re teaching? Want to make your cues, sequences, and insights truly stick? On this episode, Jason reveals the top teaching strategies every yoga instructor should know to enhance student learning, improve retention, and create transformative class experiences. Highlights: ✅ The difference between leading a class vs. teaching for deep learning. ✅ How repetition & thematic sequencing improve student retention. ✅ Why students learn best by doing, seeing, and experiencing—not just hearing. ✅ How A/B testing in yoga poses helps students find what works best for them. ✅ The role of cognitive load in student learning—and why less is more when cueing. ✅ The surprising power of storytelling to make your teaching unforgettable. 💡 Whether you're a new yoga teacher or an experienced instructor looking to improve your teaching impact, this episode will help you develop smarter, more effective strategies to ensure your students truly absorb and retain what you teach. 🔗 Join the Pranayama Teacher Training Waitlist: jasonyoga.com/breathwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. Yoga(ish): Adult Braces, New Hobbies & A Horse Named Namaste

    MAR 4

    Yoga(ish): Adult Braces, New Hobbies & A Horse Named Namaste

    Jason’s getting Invisalign. Andrea’s diving into writing. Our daughter just got a new horse named… Namaste. Yep. It’s a lot. 🤣 In this episode of Yoga(ish), we get personal—talking about self-consciousness as yoga teachers, how our jobs shape our confidence, and why getting adult braces feels way more vulnerable than it should. We also dive into Andrea’s new writing project, her experience in a creative writing group, and the struggles of finding a new horse for our daughter’s riding journey. And of course, we wrap things up with our latest pop culture deep dive—what we’re watching, our love for great storytelling, and a tribute to some of the best comedy shows ever. (Spoiler: Andrea has watched every episode of Workaholics. Twice.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  6. Active Peace Yoga: In Conversation with Reggie Hubbard

    FEB 26

    Active Peace Yoga: In Conversation with Reggie Hubbard

    Reggie Hubbard, founder of Active Peace Yoga, has stories to share: He has spent the past year building his online meditation, sound healing, and resilience trainings online, all while recovering from a stroke and learning to care for himself in a completely new way. Prior to his work in the yogasphere, Reggie was a seasoned political strategist, working on the Bernie Sanders campaign, as a congressional liaison for MoveOn, and in many other high profile positions over three decades. Reggie shares his journey with us, serving as an example of how we can continue to navigate all that life throws our way with a sense of resilience and purpose. Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode348 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m
  7. Yoga(ish): Project Overwhelm, Morning Pages, & NBA Serendipity

    FEB 20

    Yoga(ish): Project Overwhelm, Morning Pages, & NBA Serendipity

    This week, Jason shares his ambitious new project of documenting a 200-hour yoga teacher training, Andrea has a surprise run-in with one of her favorite actors, and Jason recounts reconnects with high school friends at an LA Clippers game.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  8. Yoga(ish): Navigating Normal Amidst Chaos, Reclaiming Joy & a Thank You to LGBTQIA Artists

    FEB 3

    Yoga(ish): Navigating Normal Amidst Chaos, Reclaiming Joy & a Thank You to LGBTQIA Artists

    Is it just us or has it been an intense year already? We're here to help -- or at least we've got some ideas. On this episode: Jason shares a social media post calling for a bubble of sensible, critical thinkers amid growing societal tumult. We dive into the benefits of yoga in fostering non-reactivity and stress the importance of cultivating joy and creativity in trying times. Plus, we talk about volunteering, cultural influences in yoga, and what we've been reading and watching, including a debate on the TV show, 'The Jackal.' If you'd like to support our recovery efforts for the Los Angeles fires, we have four meditations for your to purchase (100% of proceeds benefit fire recovery). Find them at learn.jasonyoga.com/meditation If you'd like to join us for our upcoming online retreat and gathering, sign up for Mind-Body Reset at learn.jasonyoga.com/reset Thanks for listening and practicing with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
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    This down-to-earth podcast by Andrea Ferretti (former executive editor of Yoga Journal) will keep informed and inspired to practice yoga. Topics run the gamut from nitty gritty technique (her yoga teacher husband Jason Crandell often joins to help with this) to down-to-earth conversations about how to apply yoga's lessons and tools to help craft a happy, balanced life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    • Creator
      Andrea Ferretti
    • Years Active
      2016 - 2025
    • Episodes
      400
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Andrea Ferretti
    • Show Website
      Yogaland Podcast

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