The Yoga Teacher Podcast
Episodes
Uninspired?! Try these 5 things when teaching yoga.
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You have classes to teach this week… and the inevitable happened. You’ve run out of ideas. Or maybe you’re just bored with what you’ve been te...
Inclusive Yoga Cueing, How to Teach Every Body Type
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As yoga teachers, we all want to say the “right” thing in class. The perfect cue. The one that lands in every body. But here’s the truth: there ...
Yoga Teacher Burnout: Why Teaching Feels So Hard Now
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does teaching yoga start to feel harder, more exhausting, or full of self-doubt? In this episode, Ula and Brea talk honestly about yoga teacher bu...
5 Things Every Yoga Teacher Needs to Hear in 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually mean to be a yoga teacher in 2026? In this episode, we break down the five things we believe every yoga teacher needs to hear ri...
The Problem Isn’t Motivation, It’s Friction
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why the heck aren’t we feeling motivated, even when we want to change? And why do we keep picking arbitrary dates to overhaul our lives, as if motiv...
Why January Goals Fail (And What to Do Instead)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
January has a way of turning everything up to eleven: goals, pressure, expectations, and the belief that we’re supposed to become entirely new peopl...
The Secret to Feeling Confident as a Yoga Teacher
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been doubting yourself as a yoga teacher, it might not be about confidence at all. More often, it’s simply that you haven’t discovered...
Why We Stopped Running Yoga Retreats (and What Brought Us Back)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are yoga retreats really worth it, for teachers or students? brea and Ula share the truth about running yoga retreats: the money, the burnout, the log...
Nervous System 101 for Yoga Teachers (The Truth Behind “Calming Down”)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been told to “just calm down”, or felt pressure to be constantly relaxed to support your nervous system, this episode is for you....
Take 10 with Brea (Full Body Scan Meditation)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different from what we normally do. Usually you hear Brea, or the two of us together, exploring a topic in depth. Today, we’...
Why We’re Building Community on YouTube (Not Chasing Likes on Instagram)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teachers: if you’re tired of posting reels and wondering why followers don’t turn into students, this video is for you. In this conversation ...
What I Got Wrong as a New Yoga Teacher (and What I Do Now)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did you get wrong as a new yoga teacher? Brea looks back on 20+ years—“yoga voice,” prescriptive cueing, and the Pinterest-quote myth that ...
Yoga Cues I No Longer Use (and What I Say Instead)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still using old alignment cues that don’t land? Or worse, confuse and micromanage your students? In this episode, Ula and Brea (Heart + Bone...
Yoga Teacher Confidence: Handling Mistakes and Awkward Silence
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every yoga teacher has those moments, your mind goes blank in class, you forget your cue, or your words don’t land. It’s normal, it happens to eve...
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Teaching Yoga
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every yoga teacher has those days when you don’t want to teach. Maybe life feels overwhelming, maybe you’re exhausted, or maybe you’re just not ...
5-Minute Meditation (A Pause for Your Practice)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop, breathe, and give yourself a moment. This short guided meditation is a gentle reminder to pause and recon...
What Yoga Teacher Training Should I Do? Lineage vs Style Explained
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many yoga teachers wonder: Do I need to follow a lineage or stick to one style to be a “real” teacher? In this episode we explore the truth about ...
Yoga Teaching Has Changed, Here’s How to Adapt and Thrive
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a yoga teacher today means more than creating class sequences—it’s about evolving your teaching and your yoga business. In this episode of T...
The Truth About Yoga Sequencing: Why Simple Classes Work Best
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many yoga teachers think sequencing needs to be exciting, complex, and creative every time. But here’s the truth: simple yoga sequencing is often th...
Things I No Longer Do as a Yoga Teacher (After 20+ Years)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do experienced yoga teachers do differently after 20+ years in the practice? In this episode, we explore how teaching yoga evolves—especially w...
How to Build Confidence as a Yoga Teacher
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like a fraud in front of your class? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is something almost every yoga teacher wrestles with at some point—...
How to Plan a Yoga Workshop Without Imposter Syndrome | Yoga Teacher Tips
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to teach your own yoga workshop—but feeling stuck, unsure, or like you’re not “ready”? In this episode, Brea Johnson and Ula talk through...
What Makes a Yoga Class Inclusive? (Tips for Yoga Teachers)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to teach inclusive yoga? In this candid, practical conversation, Brea Johnson and Ula from Heart + Bones Yoga unpack what inc...
What You Need to Know About Online Yoga Training in 2025!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Online Yoga Teacher Training Still Worth It in 2025? If you're considering yoga teacher training or curious about how online learning has evolved, ...
Simplified Yoga Sequencing
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with sequencing your yoga classes, here is one simple tip that you can use no matter what style of yoga you teach AND without having t...
What Is Hypermobility and How Can You Feel Stronger?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got bendy joints? Or ever wondered if there’s more to yoga than chasing flexibility? In this honest, practical chat, Ula (Heart + Bones team member ...
What It’s Really Like to Run an Online Yoga Studio
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick behind-the-scenes check-in with Brea, studio owner of Heart + Bones Yoga, as we reflect on the past 30 days of running an online yoga studio. ...
The Truth About Building an Online Yoga Studio from Scratch
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to grow an online yoga platform—from a single workshop to a global membership community? In this episode, Brea Johnson shar...
The #1 Thing Yoga Teachers Forget in Their Marketing Strategy
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure you have a yoga brand? You do. Even if you’re just starting out—or have never thought about branding—your students are already experien...
Yoga Teacher Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And What to Do About It)
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like a fraud at the front of your yoga class? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome can happen to yoga teachers also! In this episode, we unpa...
Yoga Teacher Confessions [Part 2]: Why Yoga Teachers Burn Out, The Truth About Teaching & Fitting In
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you are the teacher… but still feel like an outsider in your own practice? In Part 2 of this conversation, Ula and Brea get even m...
Yoga Teacher Confessions [Part 1]: Our Cringiest Moments, Mistakes, and What They Taught Us
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever taught a class and thought, “What am I even doing?” — you’re not alone. In our first episode together, Ula and Brea share the...
5 Things You Won't Learn in Your Yoga Teacher Training (But will make you a better teacher)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In your teacher training you learn so many different aspects of yoga but rarely do we talk about the things that actually make a good yoga teacher. Th...
Yoga Teacher Hotline: Managing Disruptive Students, Navigating Medical Queries, and Mastering Anatomical Language
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Hotline, Brea answers three submitted questions from yoga instructors: Handling Students Who Deviate in Class: Wha...
"Bulky girl summer" Embrace and build strength with Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if strength training could revolutionize not just your fitness, but your entire approach to health and well-being? In this episode of the Heart a...
Prioritizing Your Own Strength Journey with Dr. Marcia
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if strength training could transform not just your body, but your entire approach to life? Dr. Marcia, a physical therapist and powerlifting stro...
Exploring Strength and Flexibility in Yoga with Jules Mitchell
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if yoga could build strength in ways you never imagined? Jules Mitchell, an expert in yoga biomechanics, explains that yoga involves both strengt...
Redefining Strength through Yoga with Tejal Patel
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strength goes beyond the physical in yoga, encompassing mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. In this episode, Brea Johnson chats with Tejal Pa...
How Strength Training Can Transform Your Life with Amanda Ford
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strength is essential for handling life's challenges, especially as we age. In this episode, Brea Johnson chats with Amanda Ford, a strength and condi...
Radical Rest with Lou Thomas
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Rest is not just a trendy self-care product that you can purchase. Lou Thomas (they/them), the guest of this episode, defines radical rest as ...
Leaning into Discomfort: Embracing Grief and Supporting Sleep with Dr. Mekel Harris
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one in two people develop sleep problems or insomnia after experiencing a loss? Dr. Mekel Harris (she/her), a licensed psychologist ...
Dreamwork and the Teachings of Plants with Leigh Joseph
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can building a deeper relationship to the land help with sleep? Discover the wisdom of plants, their lifecycle, and how they support rest, sleep, and ...
The Circadian Rhythm and Sleep with Jessa Gamble
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if our daily struggles with energy and sleep aren't just personal problems, but a clash between modern life and ancient biological rhythms? Jessa...
Reduce Sleep Anxiety with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when lying awake in bed, stressed about not sleeping? Sleep specialist, Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell joins the podcast today to discuss the...
Don’t get good at teaching
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What? Don't get good at teaching? Yes, my friends! In this episode, we talk about how allowing yourself to make mistakes, and always learning is the s...
Why I don’t use levels in my yoga classes
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you label your classes, "level one" or things like advanced, beginner? This is a common practice in the yoga world and in this episode, we talk abo...
Are you a good teacher if you can’t do all the poses?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're not alone if you've ever thought that you aren't a good enough teacher if you can't do all the poses. But is it true? Absolutely not! You don't...
It’s not you, it’s the yoga industry
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 3 of the Move with Love podcast! This season we dive deeper into all the things in your teacher training that didn't prepare you for...
Chronic Pain + Yoga: Teaching Tips and Practice with Astrid van Rens
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people experience chronic pain and illness and yoga can be a supportive pain management tool. As a yoga teacher, there will be people who come to...
How accessible yoga benefits everybody
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might think that teaching accessible yoga means teaching people in chairs or those with injuries. But when you teach with the intention to create ...
Strong Niche, Clear Teaching: Dynamic Aging with Carol Robbins
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you know who you teach and how you can help them, it makes your teaching so much easier. We talk to Carol Robbins, a yoga and Pilates teacher who...
Is yoga for everybody? Disrupting the yoga industry with Aisha Nash
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As yoga teachers, are we reinforcing unhealthy ideals without realizing it? Can yoga be not just for everybody, but every body? How do we make yoga m...
When do you stop learning as a teacher?
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a time where you feel like you know enough to take your teaching to the next level? Is there a next level? Or does the learning ever end as a...
A movement teacher that doesn‘t teach people to move. Interview with Jenny McGrath
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a "movement teacher that doesn't teach people to move?" This episode explores how to invite freedom, exploration and permiss...
When the panic hits in the middle of a class
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever completely forgotten what you were going to teach while in the middle of a class? Or made a mistake and it threw you off your game? It h...
What to do when someone doesn‘t like your class?
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a feeling that someone didn't like your class? Or even have someone walk out in the middle of your teaching? This episode will dive ...
Don‘t reinvent the wheel in your teaching
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you always need to be adding new and exciting things into your classes? Do you feel pressure when you create sequences to make them j...
You doubt because you care
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever had doubts about your teaching and classes (because who hasn't?!) it might not be such a bad thing. This episode offers a reframe for h...
Finding your yoga teacher superpowers!
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If someone asked you to describe who you are as a yoga teacher, what would you say? Is that something you've ever thought of? I'll let you in on a lit...
The Yoga Existential Crisis: Why it might be just what you need
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you've questioned everything about yoga, your teaching and almost quit yoga? It's called a "Yoga Existential Crisis" and guess what? It...