The Yoga Teacher Podcast

• Why We Stopped Running Yoga Retreats (and What Brought Us Back)

  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 logistics no one talks about, and what finally made us return after a six-year retreat break. Whether you’re thinking about hosting your first yoga retreat or deciding if a Tuscany retreat is right for you, this conversation gives you an honest look behind the scenes. We talk about why retreats aren’t vacations for teachers, how to structure a retreat people actually enjoy, and the hidden costs and “rigamarole” that often lead to burnout. We also share what made our recent Tuscany retreat so special—and why we decided to go back. Have questions about running a yoga retreat? Drop them in the comments! Heart and Bones Tuscany Yoga Retreat, April 2026: https://heartandbonesyoga.com/tuscany-yoga-retreat/ 👉 Subscribe for more yoga teacher tips, anatomy-informed practices, and real conversations about the business of teaching yoga. 🔗 Want to go deeper? Learn more about our anatomy-informed online yoga teacher trainings (200hr + 300hr): https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/ Enjoy an entire month in the Heart + Bones online yoga studio for just $1 with this coupon code: PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://www.heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/

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• Nervous System 101 for Yoga Teachers (The Truth Behind “Calming Down”)

  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. In this honest, practical conversation, we break down what your nervous system actually is, how stress really works (yes, including cortisol), why “being calm” is NOT the goal, and what regulation looks like in real life for yoga teachers and students. We cover: Why the nervous system is more than a buzzword Cortisol, stress, and why your body adapts (even when you don’t notice) What it feels like to move with your nervous system in mind How to support your students’ nervous systems in class Why tiny daily actions (not perfection) make the biggest change What we’ve personally learned about burnout, busy seasons, and rest Whether you’re a yoga teacher or a student, this episode gives you practical, realistic tools to support your nervous system, without needing an hour a day, a perfect routine, or a “calm girl era.” Join for $1 for 30 days of Heart + Bones Online Yoga Studio, use code PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/ Your nervous system will thank you. Want to go deeper? Learn more about our anatomy-informed online yoga teacher trainings (200hr + 300hr): https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/ Ula aka ‪@avibrantmind‬ on youtube Substack: https://avibrantmind.substack.com/ Main Account: https://www.instagram.com/avibrantmind/ Book Account: https://www.instagram.com/libri_ursae/   Books Ula mentioned: Burnout: https://www.burnoutbook.net/ The Anxious Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

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• Take 10 with Brea (Full Body Scan Meditation)

  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’re offering you a guided experience rather than a conversation. Think of this as an opportunity to pause. Instead of listening to us talk, you get ten minutes that are fully for you, a chance to reset your nervous system and reconnect with your body. And if you’re a yoga teacher, there’s something here for you too. Practicing with other teachers is one of the simplest ways to spark inspiration, and this guided body scan might give you ideas for how to bring a moment of grounding into your own classes. What to expect: Gentle guidance through each area of the body Breath awareness to calm the nervous system Gratitude practice to close your session PRACTICE WITH HEART + BONES Enjoy an entire month in the Heart + Bones online yoga studio for just $1 with this coupon code: PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://www.heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/

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• Why We’re Building Community on YouTube (Not Chasing Likes on Instagram)

  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 we share why we’ve shifted from Instagram to YouTube and podcasting, how long-form content supports a sustainable teaching business, and what “community” really means for online yoga in 2025. In this video you’ll learn: Why Instagram’s content model started working against us How YouTube rewards longevity and community over rapid clicks What platform strategy looks like for a yoga teacher-business How to pick the right platform (and let go of the rest) PRACTICE WITH HEART + BONES Enjoy an entire month in the Heart + Bones online yoga studio for just $1 with this coupon code: PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://www.heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/ Want to go deeper? Learn more about our anatomy-informed online yoga teacher trainings (200hr + 300hr): https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/   Ula's Substack

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• What I Got Wrong as a New Yoga Teacher (and What I Do Now)

  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 “the poses you don’t like are the ones you need.” We unpack why those didn’t serve students, how to shift to action cues, what to do with feedback (good and bad), and how to find your voice without micromanaging bodies. In this episode you’ll learn: Why “yoga voice” happens—and how to sound like you The problem with prescriptive, micromanaging cues Action cues that protect autonomy and land better in real bodies Hypermobility, proprioception, and why “where should I feel this?” backfires Handling feedback + clarifying your why as a teacher Evolving your teaching without losing the heart of yoga Resources + next steps: Subscribe for more yoga teacher tips, anatomy-informed practices, and real conversations about the business of teaching yoga. Want to go deeper? Learn more about our anatomy-informed online yoga teacher trainings (200hr + 300hr): https://heartandbonesyoga.com/courses/yoga-certification-course/ Enjoy an entire month in the Heart + Bones online yoga studio for just $1 with this coupon code: PODCASTMONTH Start Here: https://www.heartandbonesyoga.com/membership/

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