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Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Sandy Raper
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Sandy Raper has been a yoga teacher, trainer, and mentor to yoga teachers for over two decades. She created the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast with a strong desire and passion to further support yoga teachers in their development and growth. Join Sandy as she shares stories, teacher tips, techniques and valuable insight into how you can be successful and confident while making teaching yoga a feasible lifelong career.
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Moving Away from Pose-Focused Teaching with Special Guest Mary Richards
Welcome to Episode 155: "Moving Away from Pose-Focused Teaching" with Special Guest Mary Richards
As a part of a collection of special guest episodes to celebrate the recent debut of Host Sandy Raper's new book, Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher, Sandy welcomes guest, Mary Richards, back to the BYTT Podcast.
Check out Mary's past episode on the BYTT Podcast:
Episode 51: Organizing into Expansion with Mary Richards
Connect with Mary Richards: www.yogawithmaryrichards.com
Book: Teach People, Not Poses by Mary Richards
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:58: Inspiration Behind the Book: Teaching People, Not Poses
03:02: Chapter 1: Yoga Curious
08:0:6 Becoming Yoga Ready
23:24: Moving Away from Rigidity and Routine in Teaching
28:07: The Courage and Willingness to See Individual Expressions
29:11: Encouraging Individuality in Yoga Practice
31:47: Discovering Personal Expression in Asana
33:49: Changing the Narrative as Yoga Teachers
34:57: Shifting from Predictability to Curiosity
39:09: Recognizing Structure and Form in Asana
39:58: Anatomy as a Tool for Empowering Students
42:03: The Need for Functional Movement in Yoga
44:35: The Purpose of Asana and the Role of the Teacher
RESOURCES
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Order Sandy's new book! Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher
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From Grief to Growth: Embracing Change and Unveiling a Beautiful Story
Welcome to Episode 154: "From Grief to Growth: Embracing Change and Unveiling a Beautiful Story" with Host Sandy Raper.
In this special episode, Sandy announces the release of her first book, Teaching from the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher.
Episode Highlights:
- Insight into the journey of writing the Teaching From the Heart and the importance of trusting the process and seeking support from others along the way.
- Sandy expresses gratitude towards influential teachers and mentors who have guided her in the book writing process.
- Sandy emphasizes that the lessons in the book apply to all, not just yoga teachers, as yoga is a life practice.
Now Available!
Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher
RESOURCES:
www.sandyraper.com
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Teaching Students How to Be Students
Welcome to Episode 153: Teaching Students How to Be Students with Host, Sandy Raper.
In this episode, Sandy shares insights through three specific lenses, understanding the importance of equipping and teaching students how to be students.
Episode Marker Highlights:
04:17 - Prepare to Teach: Students of the Practice
09:03 - Enhance Understanding: Three Lenses for Teachers
13:03 - Create a Supportive and Inclusive Experience
18:47 - The Importance of Learning Anatomy and Physiology
19:31 - Understand Human Design and Yoga Practice
21:44 - Inspire Lifelong Learning
22:43 - Explore Different Styles and Deepening Practice
23:39 - Remain an Ongoing Student
24:46 - Teach Yoga as a Transformative Journey
RESOURCES:
www.sandyraper.com
Pre-order Sandy's new book, Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher
Interested in training with Sandy to become a yoga teacher?
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Slow Down: Give Students Time to Do What You're Cueing
Welcome to Episode 152: "Slow Down: Give Students Time to Do What You're Cueing" with Host Sandy Raper.
In this episode, Sandy shares insight into how setting the "right" tempo significantly impacts the type of experience students will have in class.
Episode Highlights:
- The crucial role of setting the right pace to support achieving the flow state of being in a yoga class.
- How the teacher sets and sustains the tone and tempo of the class experience.
- The importance of developing trust within the context of tempo, rhythm, and pace in which teachers lead yoga class sequences.
- Three considerations when setting the rhythm and tempo of a yoga class.
- How to create an environment that supports students in finding balance, focus, and presence on their yoga mat without rushing through the practice.
RESOURCES:
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New Book! Releasing April 23rd
Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher -
Spice Up Your Yoga Practice
Welcome to Episode 151: "Spice Up Your Yoga Practice" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight about the importance of variety with a "cross-training" approach towards your yoga practice.
Episode Highlights:
- Two main needs for long-term fulfillment and satisfaction in life.
- Exploring the concept of novelty and the importance of variety within your yoga practice.
- Unrest: what it is and how variety supports your ability to move from feeling unsettled in your yoga practice and life.
- How variety cultivates lifelong learning.
- Four key factors for implementing variety within your yoga practice.
- How yoga teachers can infuse variety within their class sequences.
Episode Reference:
Episode 76: 5 Keystone Habits for a Yoga Teacher
RESOURCES:
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Strategies for Enhancing Sequence Recall for Yoga Teachers
Welcome to Episode 150: Strategies for Enhancing Sequence Recall for Yoga Teachers with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy equips you with three specific strategies that will enhance your memory and recall function to craft confidence to lead and teach impactful yoga class experiences.
Episode Highlights:
- Three strategies for simplifying the recall process of yoga sequence plans.
- How the "chunk" technique brings ease to recall.
- Using active recall learning to enhance your retrieval of yoga posture sequences.
- The difference between memorization and retrieval of stored information.
- Understanding your unique learning style to enhance recall and long-term memory.
RESOURCES
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Practice with Sandy
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