Yoga Teacher Talk Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-language-of-yoga Yoga Teacher Talk (YTT) is authenic yoga conversation with your favorite yoga mentors, trend-setting yoga teachers, and wellness experts who are changing the paradym on traditional instruction. YTT invites you add to your 200 or 500-level yoga teacher training and elevate your presence as an instructor. Host Becca Schmidt, E-RYT5000/YACEP, has more than 20 years experience on the lead mat, having taught more than 10,000 classes, workshops and wellness retreats. This show, formerly, The Language of Yoga, offers a fun, engaging platform for yoga teachers of all branches of yoga to gain confidence and continue their YTT for years to come. © 2026 Rebecca Schmidt 64d558eb-9d87-5b7e-a5fd-3a50d2f41c44 yes Rebecca Schmidt Yoga Teacher Talk Promo en Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:24 -0400 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:46 -0400 http://bluemoon.yoga https://img.transistorcdn.com/TUIstRjL0NwUkuKuHb6VV1HbFjA1vml69NZ60ZbWJ_0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzY3/OTU3ZGI5YmNjNGU1/NzMyOTU3ZDFjMmFk/ZjMxOS5wbmc.jpg Yoga Teacher Talk http://bluemoon.yoga episodic Rebecca Schmidt Yoga Teacher Talk (YTT) is authenic yoga conversation with your favorite yoga mentors, trend-setting yoga teachers, and wellness experts who are changing the paradym on traditional instruction. YTT invites you add to your 200 or 500-level yoga teacher training and elevate your presence as an instructor. Host Becca Schmidt, E-RYT5000/YACEP, has more than 20 years experience on the lead mat, having taught more than 10,000 classes, workshops and wellness retreats. This show, formerly, The Language of Yoga, offers a fun, engaging platform for yoga teachers of all branches of yoga to gain confidence and continue their YTT for years to come. Yoga Teacher Talk (YTT) is authenic yoga conversation with your favorite yoga mentors, trend-setting yoga teachers, and wellness experts who are changing the paradym on traditional instruction. yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor Rebecca Schmidt becca@bluemoon.yoga No No Teaching Svadhyaya? Add a Splash of Science! 4 4 5 5 Teaching Svadhyaya? Add a Splash of Science! full 78a5bf0d-0152-4ad0-a3de-386369ffba11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3973ab32 In this episode, host Becca Schmidt shares ideas on how using the scientific method can help your students understand Svadhyaya — the practice of self-study. Just like the scientific method, Svadhyaya emphasizes observation, questioning what appears to be true, creating some educated guesses, experimentation through trial and error, and oftentimes a paradigm shift. 


Yoga teachers typically cue our students to make an intention at the beginning of class. In this episode, Becca suggests we cue our students not to to start their yoga practice with intention (knowing the outcome) but rather, with inquiry (not knowing the outcome). Throughout the practice, encourage your students to question “why” and “what if”,  prompting them to create a series of hypotheses, exploring the effects of subtle adjustments in breath control, energy management, alignment, drishti and transitions between poses. 


By experimenting with incremental shifts, students will better understand the importance of deep self-study and change, as it pertains not only to the yoga pratice, but in life as well.  


Becca Schmidt has been teaching yoga since 2004 and strives to help students understand yoga philosophy as it pertains to Twenty First Century Living. Reach out to Becca with your ideas for future podcasts at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> In this episode, host Becca Schmidt shares ideas on how using the scientific method can help your students understand Svadhyaya — the practice of self-study. Just like the scientific method, Svadhyaya emphasizes observation, questioning what appears to be true, creating some educated guesses, experimentation through trial and error, and oftentimes a paradigm shift. 


Yoga teachers typically cue our students to make an intention at the beginning of class. In this episode, Becca suggests we cue our students not to to start their yoga practice with intention (knowing the outcome) but rather, with inquiry (not knowing the outcome). Throughout the practice, encourage your students to question “why” and “what if”,  prompting them to create a series of hypotheses, exploring the effects of subtle adjustments in breath control, energy management, alignment, drishti and transitions between poses. 


By experimenting with incremental shifts, students will better understand the importance of deep self-study and change, as it pertains not only to the yoga pratice, but in life as well.  


Becca Schmidt has been teaching yoga since 2004 and strives to help students understand yoga philosophy as it pertains to Twenty First Century Living. Reach out to Becca with your ideas for future podcasts at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 620 In this episode, host Becca Schmidt shares ideas on how using the scientific method can help your students understand Svadhyaya — the practice of self-study. Just like the scientific method, Svadhyaya emphasizes observation, questioning what appears to be true, creating some educated guesses, experimentation through trial and error, and oftentimes a paradigm shift. 


Yoga teachers typically cue our students to make an intention at the beginning of class. In this episode, Becca suggests we cue our students not to to start their yoga practice with intention (knowing the outcome) but rather, with inquiry (not knowing the outcome). Throughout the practice, encourage your students to question “why” and “what if”,  prompting them to create a series of hypotheses, exploring the effects of subtle adjustments in breath control, energy management, alignment, drishti and transitions between poses. 


By experimenting with incremental shifts, students will better understand the importance of deep self-study and change, as it pertains not only to the yoga pratice, but in life as well.  


Becca Schmidt has been teaching yoga since 2004 and strives to help students understand yoga philosophy as it pertains to Twenty First Century Living. Reach out to Becca with your ideas for future podcasts at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Go With the Flow and Get Unstuck 4 4 4 4 Go With the Flow and Get Unstuck full d4ca8299-6a5e-46a9-9f84-de54fc5b3ea9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47188524 Why does flowing yoga feel so good? 

Because flow is the natural order of the universe. When we move like water, or air, or fire, we are experiencing an extraordinary connection with life all around us. This experience is known as life force, or prana or chi.

Becca shares stories from the book “The Well-Lived Life” by Dr. Gladys McGarey, who believes that movement is a human’s most natural state, and stagnation is detrimental to a person’s health. This episode demonstrates how yoga teachers can help their students recognize where mental and physical energy is blocked, and, with a flowing yoga practice, learn to release stagnation and connect to the natural rhythms of the Earth.

]]> Why does flowing yoga feel so good? 

Because flow is the natural order of the universe. When we move like water, or air, or fire, we are experiencing an extraordinary connection with life all around us. This experience is known as life force, or prana or chi.

Becca shares stories from the book “The Well-Lived Life” by Dr. Gladys McGarey, who believes that movement is a human’s most natural state, and stagnation is detrimental to a person’s health. This episode demonstrates how yoga teachers can help their students recognize where mental and physical energy is blocked, and, with a flowing yoga practice, learn to release stagnation and connect to the natural rhythms of the Earth.

]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 741 Why does flowing yoga feel so good? 

Because flow is the natural order of the universe. When we move like water, or air, or fire, we are experiencing an extraordinary connection with life all around us. This experience is known as life force, or prana or chi.

Becca shares stories from the book “The Well-Lived Life” by Dr. Gladys McGarey, who believes that movement is a human’s most natural state, and stagnation is detrimental to a person’s health. This episode demonstrates how yoga teachers can help their students recognize where mental and physical energy is blocked, and, with a flowing yoga practice, learn to release stagnation and connect to the natural rhythms of the Earth.

]]> prana, gladysmcgarey, welllivedlife, flow, yogaflow No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Let's Go to India With Krystal Gignac 4 4 3 3 Let's Go to India With Krystal Gignac full 9e2dc5cc-e811-42ae-ae86-6227777aa6bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/16bf9133 Bask in the vibrant colors of New Delhi. Walk in the footsteps of the Beatles at the Maharishi Mahesh ashram and visit the sacred Kunjapari Temple in Rishikesh. Experience Ayurvedic foods and treatments from master instructors. Dance to sacred music, and even get a gorgeous henna tatoo! In this episode, Krystal Gignac, yoga instructor and founder of Adventure India, takes Becca on a virtual tour of Northern India, and shares her tips on the best ways to plan a life changing trip to the land of aromatic spices.      


Contact Krystal / Adventure India / Grounded University at 


Krystal.grounded@gmail.com

FB/Insta Krystal Gignac 

FB/Insta: Grounded University 

Website: www.grounded.university

Background music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

]]> Bask in the vibrant colors of New Delhi. Walk in the footsteps of the Beatles at the Maharishi Mahesh ashram and visit the sacred Kunjapari Temple in Rishikesh. Experience Ayurvedic foods and treatments from master instructors. Dance to sacred music, and even get a gorgeous henna tatoo! In this episode, Krystal Gignac, yoga instructor and founder of Adventure India, takes Becca on a virtual tour of Northern India, and shares her tips on the best ways to plan a life changing trip to the land of aromatic spices.      


Contact Krystal / Adventure India / Grounded University at 


Krystal.grounded@gmail.com

FB/Insta Krystal Gignac 

FB/Insta: Grounded University 

Website: www.grounded.university

Background music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2203 Bask in the vibrant colors of New Delhi. Walk in the footsteps of the Beatles at the Maharishi Mahesh ashram and visit the sacred Kunjapari Temple in Rishikesh. Experience Ayurvedic foods and treatments from master instructors. Dance to sacred music, and even get a gorgeous henna tatoo! In this episode, Krystal Gignac, yoga instructor and founder of Adventure India, takes Becca on a virtual tour of Northern India, and shares her tips on the best ways to plan a life changing trip to the land of aromatic spices.      


Contact Krystal / Adventure India / Grounded University at 


Krystal.grounded@gmail.com

FB/Insta Krystal Gignac 

FB/Insta: Grounded University 

Website: www.grounded.university

Background music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios "Tag, You're It!" Co-Teaching With Holly Idzik & David Ricklick 4 4 2 2 "Tag, You're It!" Co-Teaching With Holly Idzik & David Ricklick full 8c6bec06-a7bc-49ff-a9bc-cd0d74d4b361 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ff3fc1c Are you ready to co-teach your next yoga class or workshop? Becca invites you to the inside lane of tag-team teaching, with dynamic duo, Holly Idzick and David Ricklck, who share their five best practices for a seemless class. Discover why co-teaching with someone you trust is guaranteed to bring an game-changing energy to your programs. A few highlights from this episode:


Holly and David present Five Best Practices for Co-Teaching: 

  1. Clear Communication: Establishing open and transparent communication channels.

  2. Defined Roles: Clarifying each co-teacher's responsibilities and strengths.

  3. Seamless Integration: Ensuring smooth transitions between teaching styles.

  4. Trust and Flexibility: Being adaptable to changes in the classroom setting including equipment failure or inclement weather.  

  5. Reflective Practices: Regularly evaluating and improving co-teaching strategies 


To find out more about Holly, find her here:

Instagram: @yogabyholly

Sweatpals - Yogabyholly


To reach David check him out here:
Facebook: David Ricklick
LinkedIn: David Ricklick


To connect with your host, Becca Schmidt, take a look here: 

www.yogateachertalk.com 

Becca@bluemoon.yoga 


]]> Are you ready to co-teach your next yoga class or workshop? Becca invites you to the inside lane of tag-team teaching, with dynamic duo, Holly Idzick and David Ricklck, who share their five best practices for a seemless class. Discover why co-teaching with someone you trust is guaranteed to bring an game-changing energy to your programs. A few highlights from this episode:


Holly and David present Five Best Practices for Co-Teaching: 

  1. Clear Communication: Establishing open and transparent communication channels.

  2. Defined Roles: Clarifying each co-teacher's responsibilities and strengths.

  3. Seamless Integration: Ensuring smooth transitions between teaching styles.

  4. Trust and Flexibility: Being adaptable to changes in the classroom setting including equipment failure or inclement weather.  

  5. Reflective Practices: Regularly evaluating and improving co-teaching strategies 


To find out more about Holly, find her here:

Instagram: @yogabyholly

Sweatpals - Yogabyholly


To reach David check him out here:
Facebook: David Ricklick
LinkedIn: David Ricklick


To connect with your host, Becca Schmidt, take a look here: 

www.yogateachertalk.com 

Becca@bluemoon.yoga 


]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2245 Are you ready to co-teach your next yoga class or workshop? Becca invites you to the inside lane of tag-team teaching, with dynamic duo, Holly Idzick and David Ricklck, who share their five best practices for a seemless class. Discover why co-teaching with someone you trust is guaranteed to bring an game-changing energy to your programs. A few highlights from this episode:


Holly and David present Five Best Practices for Co-Teaching: 

  1. Clear Communication: Establishing open and transparent communication channels.

  2. Defined Roles: Clarifying each co-teacher's responsibilities and strengths.

  3. Seamless Integration: Ensuring smooth transitions between teaching styles.

  4. Trust and Flexibility: Being adaptable to changes in the classroom setting including equipment failure or inclement weather.  

  5. Reflective Practices: Regularly evaluating and improving co-teaching strategies 


To find out more about Holly, find her here:

Instagram: @yogabyholly

Sweatpals - Yogabyholly


To reach David check him out here:
Facebook: David Ricklick
LinkedIn: David Ricklick


To connect with your host, Becca Schmidt, take a look here: 

www.yogateachertalk.com 

Becca@bluemoon.yoga 


]]> Yogaclass, Co-teachingyoga, Coteachingyoga, TagTeamYoga, yogateachertalk No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios An Interview With Yoga Teacher & Spiritual Healer, Rachel Chase 4 4 1 1 An Interview With Yoga Teacher & Spiritual Healer, Rachel Chase full 08d52db3-c6a6-4a75-9339-f031db182f67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2a0125a Welcome to Yoga Teacher Talk (formerly The Language of Yoga) and what a season premiere it is! Host Becca is joined by her guest Rachel Chase, a dancer-turned-energy healer, yoga teacher, and therapist whose path is anything but ordinary.

Rachel's story begins where all great stories do: in the body. She came into this world moving, and dance became her first language — her communion with the divine. But the road from semi-professional dancer to Reiki master, yoga teacher, past life regression practitioner, and Holistic Mental Health Counselor and Spiritual Guide was paved with injuries, personal breakthroughs, and a courageous journey that has brought her to where she is today.

Rachel shares how she blends gentle yoga, somatic processing, energy work, breathwork, creative movement, and self exploration into an integrative healing practice, and why she intentionally stepped away from rigid alignment cuing to hold space for her students' inner wisdom instead.


Join us as Rachel and Becca share practical advice on the creative spirit of yoga teachers, leading your first workshop, and giving yourself permission to teach in your own beautifully imperfect way. Enjoy!


Connect with Rachel Chase:
Rachel's website: www.rachelchase.com
Her ebook Healing with Self Compassion: www.freecompassionbook.com
Somatic Healing Sessions Podcast: www.rachelchase.com/podcast
Online on-demand courses: www.rachelchasecourses.com
Hummingbird Medicine Wisdom School, a devotional community for wise women:
www.rachelchase.com/hummingbird-medicine/html

Connect with host Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP:
Email: becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: yogateachertalk.com
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

]]> Welcome to Yoga Teacher Talk (formerly The Language of Yoga) and what a season premiere it is! Host Becca is joined by her guest Rachel Chase, a dancer-turned-energy healer, yoga teacher, and therapist whose path is anything but ordinary.

Rachel's story begins where all great stories do: in the body. She came into this world moving, and dance became her first language — her communion with the divine. But the road from semi-professional dancer to Reiki master, yoga teacher, past life regression practitioner, and Holistic Mental Health Counselor and Spiritual Guide was paved with injuries, personal breakthroughs, and a courageous journey that has brought her to where she is today.

Rachel shares how she blends gentle yoga, somatic processing, energy work, breathwork, creative movement, and self exploration into an integrative healing practice, and why she intentionally stepped away from rigid alignment cuing to hold space for her students' inner wisdom instead.


Join us as Rachel and Becca share practical advice on the creative spirit of yoga teachers, leading your first workshop, and giving yourself permission to teach in your own beautifully imperfect way. Enjoy!


Connect with Rachel Chase:
Rachel's website: www.rachelchase.com
Her ebook Healing with Self Compassion: www.freecompassionbook.com
Somatic Healing Sessions Podcast: www.rachelchase.com/podcast
Online on-demand courses: www.rachelchasecourses.com
Hummingbird Medicine Wisdom School, a devotional community for wise women:
www.rachelchase.com/hummingbird-medicine/html

Connect with host Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP:
Email: becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: yogateachertalk.com
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1979 Welcome to Yoga Teacher Talk (formerly The Language of Yoga) and what a season premiere it is! Host Becca is joined by her guest Rachel Chase, a dancer-turned-energy healer, yoga teacher, and therapist whose path is anything but ordinary.

Rachel's story begins where all great stories do: in the body. She came into this world moving, and dance became her first language — her communion with the divine. But the road from semi-professional dancer to Reiki master, yoga teacher, past life regression practitioner, and Holistic Mental Health Counselor and Spiritual Guide was paved with injuries, personal breakthroughs, and a courageous journey that has brought her to where she is today.

Rachel shares how she blends gentle yoga, somatic processing, energy work, breathwork, creative movement, and self exploration into an integrative healing practice, and why she intentionally stepped away from rigid alignment cuing to hold space for her students' inner wisdom instead.


Join us as Rachel and Becca share practical advice on the creative spirit of yoga teachers, leading your first workshop, and giving yourself permission to teach in your own beautifully imperfect way. Enjoy!


Connect with Rachel Chase:
Rachel's website: www.rachelchase.com
Her ebook Healing with Self Compassion: www.freecompassionbook.com
Somatic Healing Sessions Podcast: www.rachelchase.com/podcast
Online on-demand courses: www.rachelchasecourses.com
Hummingbird Medicine Wisdom School, a devotional community for wise women:
www.rachelchase.com/hummingbird-medicine/html

Connect with host Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP:
Email: becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: yogateachertalk.com
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

]]> YogaTeacherTalk, KundaliniYoga, EnergyHealing, ReikiMaster, HummingbirdMedicine, HolisticHealing, MindBodyConnection, YogaTeachers, SpiritualWellness, HealingArts, WomensEmpowerment, YogaPhilosophy, MarkWhitwell, DanceAndYoga No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Yoga Teacher Talk Promo 3 3 7 7 Yoga Teacher Talk Promo trailer b3e5323b-dfe4-4fc0-b7a8-e20e95b60878 https://share.transistor.fm/s/629f9959 Welcome to a sneak peak of our newly rebranded show, Yoga Teacher Talk. We have transitioned away from our name "The Language of Yoga", but the spirit is still very much alive. Make sure to tune in to our first episode of Season 4 with Rachel Chase. Thanks for listening!

]]> Welcome to a sneak peak of our newly rebranded show, Yoga Teacher Talk. We have transitioned away from our name "The Language of Yoga", but the spirit is still very much alive. Make sure to tune in to our first episode of Season 4 with Rachel Chase. Thanks for listening!

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 83 Welcome to a sneak peak of our newly rebranded show, Yoga Teacher Talk. We have transitioned away from our name "The Language of Yoga", but the spirit is still very much alive. Make sure to tune in to our first episode of Season 4 with Rachel Chase. Thanks for listening!

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios An Interview With Author and Founder of FUNIQ Fitness®, Bethanne Weiss 3 3 6 6 An Interview With Author and Founder of FUNIQ Fitness®, Bethanne Weiss full 63d84802-64da-4bb8-9d61-d9977d8ba9ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/accb6805 Bethanne Weiss, Author of the book  "Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank", and founder of FUNIQ Fitness®, shares her strategy on keeping students motivated to move. A big secret is using humor and radient positivity. Join Becca and Bethanne in this fun episode where you will begin to feel  "more joy and less oye” about teaching!


Find out about Beth’s programs at BethanneWellness.com.

Podcast: MoreJOYLessOYpodcast.com 

Book: Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon or you can purchase a signed copy from me at a live event.

Email: Bethanne@moveyourassets.com

Contact host, Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP
becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: bluemoon.yoga
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

]]> Bethanne Weiss, Author of the book  "Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank", and founder of FUNIQ Fitness®, shares her strategy on keeping students motivated to move. A big secret is using humor and radient positivity. Join Becca and Bethanne in this fun episode where you will begin to feel  "more joy and less oye” about teaching!


Find out about Beth’s programs at BethanneWellness.com.

Podcast: MoreJOYLessOYpodcast.com 

Book: Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon or you can purchase a signed copy from me at a live event.

Email: Bethanne@moveyourassets.com

Contact host, Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP
becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: bluemoon.yoga
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1942 Bethanne Weiss, Author of the book  "Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank", and founder of FUNIQ Fitness®, shares her strategy on keeping students motivated to move. A big secret is using humor and radient positivity. Join Becca and Bethanne in this fun episode where you will begin to feel  "more joy and less oye” about teaching!


Find out about Beth’s programs at BethanneWellness.com.

Podcast: MoreJOYLessOYpodcast.com 

Book: Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon or you can purchase a signed copy from me at a live event.

Email: Bethanne@moveyourassets.com

Contact host, Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP
becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: bluemoon.yoga
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Unlocking the Magic of Somatic Cuing with Dr. Kelsey Evans-Amalu (aka, the Mindful Prof) 3 3 5 5 Unlocking the Magic of Somatic Cuing with Dr. Kelsey Evans-Amalu (aka, the Mindful Prof) full af5afa4e-4636-4ed0-894a-97a8c7cd2915 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5294443 Somatics may be the missing link in how you help your yoga students shift into a deeper mind-body connection.

In therapy, as well as on the yoga mat, somatics focuses on internal body awareness, emphasizing sensations and feelings to help release deeply stored stress, trauma and habitual holding patterns by exploring what feels safe and good in the body. Dr. K shares stories about how somatic therapy helped her through personal trauma and why she is so passionate about bringing this approach to her clients on and off the yoga mat.

Learn the many benefits of using somatic cuing in your classes which include greater comfort and freedom in the physical and emotional body, self awareness, confidence, a sense of well-being and even improved proprioception.

Finally, learn about the “red light, yellow light, green light” method of coaching your students to listen deeply within to what feels engergecially safe on the yoga mat.

And, as a special bonus, listen in as Dr. K leads host Becca Schmidt in a real-time somatic experience to help release some of the “heaviness” of their discussion.

Website: themindfulprof.com
Instagram: @themindfulprof & @dr.kelseyamalu
Facebook: The Mindful Prof LLC
LinkedIn: The Mindful Prof

Find our more about Dr. Kelsey's Couples Retreat here!

Check Dr. Kelsey out on Research Gate
See her dissertation here

Contact host, Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP
becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: bluemoon.yoga
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

#Somatics
#Somaticsinyoga
#TheMindfulprof
#mindbodyconnection
#yogateachermethods
#emotionalbody

]]> Somatics may be the missing link in how you help your yoga students shift into a deeper mind-body connection.

In therapy, as well as on the yoga mat, somatics focuses on internal body awareness, emphasizing sensations and feelings to help release deeply stored stress, trauma and habitual holding patterns by exploring what feels safe and good in the body. Dr. K shares stories about how somatic therapy helped her through personal trauma and why she is so passionate about bringing this approach to her clients on and off the yoga mat.

Learn the many benefits of using somatic cuing in your classes which include greater comfort and freedom in the physical and emotional body, self awareness, confidence, a sense of well-being and even improved proprioception.

Finally, learn about the “red light, yellow light, green light” method of coaching your students to listen deeply within to what feels engergecially safe on the yoga mat.

And, as a special bonus, listen in as Dr. K leads host Becca Schmidt in a real-time somatic experience to help release some of the “heaviness” of their discussion.

Website: themindfulprof.com
Instagram: @themindfulprof & @dr.kelseyamalu
Facebook: The Mindful Prof LLC
LinkedIn: The Mindful Prof

Find our more about Dr. Kelsey's Couples Retreat here!

Check Dr. Kelsey out on Research Gate
See her dissertation here

Contact host, Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP
becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: bluemoon.yoga
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

#Somatics
#Somaticsinyoga
#TheMindfulprof
#mindbodyconnection
#yogateachermethods
#emotionalbody

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2490 Somatics may be the missing link in how you help your yoga students shift into a deeper mind-body connection.

In therapy, as well as on the yoga mat, somatics focuses on internal body awareness, emphasizing sensations and feelings to help release deeply stored stress, trauma and habitual holding patterns by exploring what feels safe and good in the body. Dr. K shares stories about how somatic therapy helped her through personal trauma and why she is so passionate about bringing this approach to her clients on and off the yoga mat.

Learn the many benefits of using somatic cuing in your classes which include greater comfort and freedom in the physical and emotional body, self awareness, confidence, a sense of well-being and even improved proprioception.

Finally, learn about the “red light, yellow light, green light” method of coaching your students to listen deeply within to what feels engergecially safe on the yoga mat.

And, as a special bonus, listen in as Dr. K leads host Becca Schmidt in a real-time somatic experience to help release some of the “heaviness” of their discussion.

Website: themindfulprof.com
Instagram: @themindfulprof & @dr.kelseyamalu
Facebook: The Mindful Prof LLC
LinkedIn: The Mindful Prof

Find our more about Dr. Kelsey's Couples Retreat here!

Check Dr. Kelsey out on Research Gate
See her dissertation here

Contact host, Becca Schmidt, E-RYT500 / YACEP
becca@bluemoon.yoga
Website: bluemoon.yoga
Instagram: @bluemoonyogaorlandofl

#Somatics
#Somaticsinyoga
#TheMindfulprof
#mindbodyconnection
#yogateachermethods
#emotionalbody

]]> Somatics, Somaticsinyoga, TheMindfulprof, mindbodyconnection, yogateachermethods, emotionalbody No David Palacios Rebecca Schmidt What Yoga Teachers ABSOLUTELY MUST Know About the Spine 3 3 4 4 What Yoga Teachers ABSOLUTELY MUST Know About the Spine full 606cd961-50a9-45cd-b5e0-b9e9ee346ea7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c7d3e04 Is it “vertebrae or vertebra”?  “What is normal kyphosis?” “What exactly is a bulging disc?” “What are the best poses for a healthy but aging spine?”  

Chiropractor, Dr. James Baily answers these important questions and much more, in this episode all about the back. Having a strong understanding about the design and functions of the spine is essential to a yoga teacher’s scope of knowledge. Learn what yoga teachers need to know to lead a safe and effective class. 

Find Dr. Baily at VerteChiropractic.com

Show music from An Attachment Supreme by The King Tides from their album Russian Red, which is available wherever you stream music.

Bluemoon.yoga   

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> Is it “vertebrae or vertebra”?  “What is normal kyphosis?” “What exactly is a bulging disc?” “What are the best poses for a healthy but aging spine?”  

Chiropractor, Dr. James Baily answers these important questions and much more, in this episode all about the back. Having a strong understanding about the design and functions of the spine is essential to a yoga teacher’s scope of knowledge. Learn what yoga teachers need to know to lead a safe and effective class. 

Find Dr. Baily at VerteChiropractic.com

Show music from An Attachment Supreme by The King Tides from their album Russian Red, which is available wherever you stream music.

Bluemoon.yoga   

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:31:17 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2422 Is it “vertebrae or vertebra”?  “What is normal kyphosis?” “What exactly is a bulging disc?” “What are the best poses for a healthy but aging spine?”  

Chiropractor, Dr. James Baily answers these important questions and much more, in this episode all about the back. Having a strong understanding about the design and functions of the spine is essential to a yoga teacher’s scope of knowledge. Learn what yoga teachers need to know to lead a safe and effective class. 

Find Dr. Baily at VerteChiropractic.com

Show music from An Attachment Supreme by The King Tides from their album Russian Red, which is available wherever you stream music.

Bluemoon.yoga   

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt Letting Ganesha In 3 3 3 3 Letting Ganesha In full 51d136ae-de72-41ea-b7ae-deedfb0deece https://share.transistor.fm/s/994734cd Season Three: Episode 3
Letting Ganesha In

When you’re in a jam, invite Ganesha into your classroom. Becca has tips on how the symbols and lessons from Ganesha, the Elephant, remover of obstacles can lend a hand when you need it most.

Show music from An Attachment Supreme by The King Tides from their album Russian Red, which is available wherever you stream music.

Links: 
Bluemoon.yoga   
bekindyouredivine.com 
https://linktr.ee/bekindyouredivine

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> Season Three: Episode 3
Letting Ganesha In

When you’re in a jam, invite Ganesha into your classroom. Becca has tips on how the symbols and lessons from Ganesha, the Elephant, remover of obstacles can lend a hand when you need it most.

Show music from An Attachment Supreme by The King Tides from their album Russian Red, which is available wherever you stream music.

Links: 
Bluemoon.yoga   
bekindyouredivine.com 
https://linktr.ee/bekindyouredivine

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:54:50 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 707 Season Three: Episode 3
Letting Ganesha In

When you’re in a jam, invite Ganesha into your classroom. Becca has tips on how the symbols and lessons from Ganesha, the Elephant, remover of obstacles can lend a hand when you need it most.

Show music from An Attachment Supreme by The King Tides from their album Russian Red, which is available wherever you stream music.

Links: 
Bluemoon.yoga   
bekindyouredivine.com 
https://linktr.ee/bekindyouredivine

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt Party on the Yoga Mat?  3 3 2 2 Party on the Yoga Mat?  full db3c847c-05dd-47d8-96ca-59f5ebc47ee2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a3ced29 How much fun is too much fun on the yoga mat?  This episode talks about painting your face, grabbing glow sticks and headsets and dancing to the yoga beat! Lean in to more fun with Alex Cuellar! 

]]> How much fun is too much fun on the yoga mat?  This episode talks about painting your face, grabbing glow sticks and headsets and dancing to the yoga beat! Lean in to more fun with Alex Cuellar! 

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:37:55 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2432 How much fun is too much fun on the yoga mat?  This episode talks about painting your face, grabbing glow sticks and headsets and dancing to the yoga beat! Lean in to more fun with Alex Cuellar! 

]]> Yoga, yoga teacher, yoga class, mindfullness, self help No Rebecca Schmidt An Interview with Angela S. 3 3 1 1 An Interview with Angela S. full f164737f-cf3b-4c8a-9660-618e789282b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b13b1366 Season Three:  Episode 1 
Bringing your voice to the Forefront 


Becca talks with Angela Schwoneck, a vocal courage coach and musician who specializes in the type of music yoga teachers love so much - bells, bowls, drums,  shruti box and the human voice! 

Angela leads the listeners in a chant that can cure a headache and give the body a sense of sweet serenity. (She also teaches us to chant OM with wild abandon!). Angela shares stories from her experience as a Kundalini yoga teacher and explains why the human voice can be the most powerful — and certainly the most accessible --instrument in a yoga teacher's bag.  Go to Angela’s website for a full description of her in-person and virtual programs.    

Links: 
Bluemoon.yoga   
bekindyouredivine.com 
 https://linktr.ee/bekindyouredivine

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> Season Three:  Episode 1 
Bringing your voice to the Forefront 


Becca talks with Angela Schwoneck, a vocal courage coach and musician who specializes in the type of music yoga teachers love so much - bells, bowls, drums,  shruti box and the human voice! 

Angela leads the listeners in a chant that can cure a headache and give the body a sense of sweet serenity. (She also teaches us to chant OM with wild abandon!). Angela shares stories from her experience as a Kundalini yoga teacher and explains why the human voice can be the most powerful — and certainly the most accessible --instrument in a yoga teacher's bag.  Go to Angela’s website for a full description of her in-person and virtual programs.    

Links: 
Bluemoon.yoga   
bekindyouredivine.com 
 https://linktr.ee/bekindyouredivine

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:13:49 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2143 Season Three:  Episode 1 
Bringing your voice to the Forefront 


Becca talks with Angela Schwoneck, a vocal courage coach and musician who specializes in the type of music yoga teachers love so much - bells, bowls, drums,  shruti box and the human voice! 

Angela leads the listeners in a chant that can cure a headache and give the body a sense of sweet serenity. (She also teaches us to chant OM with wild abandon!). Angela shares stories from her experience as a Kundalini yoga teacher and explains why the human voice can be the most powerful — and certainly the most accessible --instrument in a yoga teacher's bag.  Go to Angela’s website for a full description of her in-person and virtual programs.    

Links: 
Bluemoon.yoga   
bekindyouredivine.com 
 https://linktr.ee/bekindyouredivine

Email Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga for Inquires 

]]> yoga, yoga teacher, yoga class, meditation, No Rebecca Schmidt Magnolia Yoga & Wellness Center 2 2 8 8 Magnolia Yoga & Wellness Center full 91b24d50-6cb2-4c43-9339-7971c8e23090 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64c2ceb4 Take a virtual tour of Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center, a comprehensive holistic center in Longwood, Florida. Magnolia is a program of Christian Relief Services, created by Lorena Castiglione, the Director in collaboration with Bryan Krizek the CEO. 


Magnolia is a trauma-informed space where the priority is inclusivity, safety and emotional well-being. At Magnolia, there is always an emphasis on community and collective healing, whether someone is there for yoga, sound healing, massage, acupuncture, aesthetic services, mental health counseling, or simply gathering for coffee and conversations about books. Becca talks with center director, Lorena Castiglione, MS, LMHC, RYT800, and Emma Koi, RYT200, MMus, Magnolia’s yoga studio manager and sound practitioner.


Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center partners with numerous non-profits to create tailored, supportive care. They currently host Wellness Workshops, Trauma-informed Workplace Training, Oncology Yoga, Lunchtime Sound Healing, and monthly wellness workshops. Find Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center at www.magnoliawellnesscenter.org

Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro Music:
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https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!


]]> Take a virtual tour of Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center, a comprehensive holistic center in Longwood, Florida. Magnolia is a program of Christian Relief Services, created by Lorena Castiglione, the Director in collaboration with Bryan Krizek the CEO. 


Magnolia is a trauma-informed space where the priority is inclusivity, safety and emotional well-being. At Magnolia, there is always an emphasis on community and collective healing, whether someone is there for yoga, sound healing, massage, acupuncture, aesthetic services, mental health counseling, or simply gathering for coffee and conversations about books. Becca talks with center director, Lorena Castiglione, MS, LMHC, RYT800, and Emma Koi, RYT200, MMus, Magnolia’s yoga studio manager and sound practitioner.


Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center partners with numerous non-profits to create tailored, supportive care. They currently host Wellness Workshops, Trauma-informed Workplace Training, Oncology Yoga, Lunchtime Sound Healing, and monthly wellness workshops. Find Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center at www.magnoliawellnesscenter.org

Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!


]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2207 Take a virtual tour of Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center, a comprehensive holistic center in Longwood, Florida. Magnolia is a program of Christian Relief Services, created by Lorena Castiglione, the Director in collaboration with Bryan Krizek the CEO. 


Magnolia is a trauma-informed space where the priority is inclusivity, safety and emotional well-being. At Magnolia, there is always an emphasis on community and collective healing, whether someone is there for yoga, sound healing, massage, acupuncture, aesthetic services, mental health counseling, or simply gathering for coffee and conversations about books. Becca talks with center director, Lorena Castiglione, MS, LMHC, RYT800, and Emma Koi, RYT200, MMus, Magnolia’s yoga studio manager and sound practitioner.


Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center partners with numerous non-profits to create tailored, supportive care. They currently host Wellness Workshops, Trauma-informed Workplace Training, Oncology Yoga, Lunchtime Sound Healing, and monthly wellness workshops. Find Magnolia Yoga and Wellness Center at www.magnoliawellnesscenter.org

Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!


]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios An Interview With Krystal Gignac 2 2 7 7 An Interview With Krystal Gignac full 90fbbcec-7854-471b-aabc-0b72a1df4710 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fe4d6c4 Meet renowned yoga instructor, studio owner and founder of Grounded Yoga, Krystal Gignac. She has trained hundreds of yoga teachers and has recently opened a studio in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, Gignac shares her ziz zag journey of studying yoga — from her tiny apartment with a Donna Farhi library book, to using yoga breathing techniques early in her career as a wildlife specialist to cope with the intensity of the African safari to opening a highly successful yoga school in Northern Ontario.  Gignac shares insight on how she artfully weaves yoga philosophy into her classes. This episode is inspiring for new yoga teachers wanting to add layers of yoga history and language to their classes. 


Suggested Books: 

Yoga Mind Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi (and everything else by Donna Farhi!)

Moving Towards Balance by Nina Zolotow and Rodney Yee and Yoga, the Poetry of the Body by Rodney Yee

Perfectly Imperfect The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice by Baron Baptiste 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Sri Swami Satchidandanda

Puro Coffee - ask for your 10% show discount!  Use code: Yoga10  when you check out.  www.purocoffeeusa.com 

Krystal Gignac can be found at www.groundedorlando.com
Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!


]]> Meet renowned yoga instructor, studio owner and founder of Grounded Yoga, Krystal Gignac. She has trained hundreds of yoga teachers and has recently opened a studio in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, Gignac shares her ziz zag journey of studying yoga — from her tiny apartment with a Donna Farhi library book, to using yoga breathing techniques early in her career as a wildlife specialist to cope with the intensity of the African safari to opening a highly successful yoga school in Northern Ontario.  Gignac shares insight on how she artfully weaves yoga philosophy into her classes. This episode is inspiring for new yoga teachers wanting to add layers of yoga history and language to their classes. 


Suggested Books: 

Yoga Mind Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi (and everything else by Donna Farhi!)

Moving Towards Balance by Nina Zolotow and Rodney Yee and Yoga, the Poetry of the Body by Rodney Yee

Perfectly Imperfect The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice by Baron Baptiste 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Sri Swami Satchidandanda

Puro Coffee - ask for your 10% show discount!  Use code: Yoga10  when you check out.  www.purocoffeeusa.com 

Krystal Gignac can be found at www.groundedorlando.com
Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!


]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:38:26 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2171 Meet renowned yoga instructor, studio owner and founder of Grounded Yoga, Krystal Gignac. She has trained hundreds of yoga teachers and has recently opened a studio in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, Gignac shares her ziz zag journey of studying yoga — from her tiny apartment with a Donna Farhi library book, to using yoga breathing techniques early in her career as a wildlife specialist to cope with the intensity of the African safari to opening a highly successful yoga school in Northern Ontario.  Gignac shares insight on how she artfully weaves yoga philosophy into her classes. This episode is inspiring for new yoga teachers wanting to add layers of yoga history and language to their classes. 


Suggested Books: 

Yoga Mind Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi (and everything else by Donna Farhi!)

Moving Towards Balance by Nina Zolotow and Rodney Yee and Yoga, the Poetry of the Body by Rodney Yee

Perfectly Imperfect The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice by Baron Baptiste 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Sri Swami Satchidandanda

Puro Coffee - ask for your 10% show discount!  Use code: Yoga10  when you check out.  www.purocoffeeusa.com 

Krystal Gignac can be found at www.groundedorlando.com
Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!


]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios An Interview With Alberta Dering 2 2 6 6 An Interview With Alberta Dering full 95103da1-39db-46ab-aa74-deb65bcb9311 https://share.transistor.fm/s/429c7b54 Becca's has a poignant conversation with Alberta Dering, RYT300, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, innovator, and trailblazer in healing and resilience. Alberta is dedicated to breaking stigmas around mental health, trauma, and recovery, bringing trauma-informed yoga to underserved communities, including juvenile detention centers, domestic violence shelters, and recovery programs.


Alberta offers private sound bowl healings in her home studio—an intimate sanctuary for deep rest, balance, and renewal.


Reach out to our guest today with your questions: Alberta.dering@gmail.com

Here is a list of Alberta's book recommendations:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Thanks for listening!

]]> Becca's has a poignant conversation with Alberta Dering, RYT300, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, innovator, and trailblazer in healing and resilience. Alberta is dedicated to breaking stigmas around mental health, trauma, and recovery, bringing trauma-informed yoga to underserved communities, including juvenile detention centers, domestic violence shelters, and recovery programs.


Alberta offers private sound bowl healings in her home studio—an intimate sanctuary for deep rest, balance, and renewal.


Reach out to our guest today with your questions: Alberta.dering@gmail.com

Here is a list of Alberta's book recommendations:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Thanks for listening!

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:19:39 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1688 Becca's has a poignant conversation with Alberta Dering, RYT300, a trauma-informed yoga teacher, innovator, and trailblazer in healing and resilience. Alberta is dedicated to breaking stigmas around mental health, trauma, and recovery, bringing trauma-informed yoga to underserved communities, including juvenile detention centers, domestic violence shelters, and recovery programs.


Alberta offers private sound bowl healings in her home studio—an intimate sanctuary for deep rest, balance, and renewal.


Reach out to our guest today with your questions: Alberta.dering@gmail.com

Here is a list of Alberta's book recommendations:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Thanks for listening!

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios An Interview With Colette Ferrell 2 2 5 5 An Interview With Colette Ferrell full 7dd662fe-61bd-4061-bf75-43849ee22d7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/82e56622 There’s more to marketing a yoga business than getting hits on social media. Join host Becca Schmidt and Colette Ferrell, founder “It’s Just Yoga” festivals and get invaluable tips on how you can acquire new students organically through group marketing opportunities in your area. 


Central Florida Yoga Fanatics… mark your calendar for Sunday, March 9th for the next It's Just Yoga Festival at Lake Eola, in Orlando Florida. Experience classes for all levels and discover the latest wellness trends and enjoy some local vegan foods. Go to ijyconnects.com. Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!

]]> There’s more to marketing a yoga business than getting hits on social media. Join host Becca Schmidt and Colette Ferrell, founder “It’s Just Yoga” festivals and get invaluable tips on how you can acquire new students organically through group marketing opportunities in your area. 


Central Florida Yoga Fanatics… mark your calendar for Sunday, March 9th for the next It's Just Yoga Festival at Lake Eola, in Orlando Florida. Experience classes for all levels and discover the latest wellness trends and enjoy some local vegan foods. Go to ijyconnects.com. Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1544 There’s more to marketing a yoga business than getting hits on social media. Join host Becca Schmidt and Colette Ferrell, founder “It’s Just Yoga” festivals and get invaluable tips on how you can acquire new students organically through group marketing opportunities in your area. 


Central Florida Yoga Fanatics… mark your calendar for Sunday, March 9th for the next It's Just Yoga Festival at Lake Eola, in Orlando Florida. Experience classes for all levels and discover the latest wellness trends and enjoy some local vegan foods. Go to ijyconnects.com. Reach out to Becca with your show suggestions and comments at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:
Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Thanks for listening!

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios An Interview With Joanmarie Seacord 2 2 4 4 An Interview With Joanmarie Seacord full 4bbc3b0c-7368-4045-81be-45ba71dd9bbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/e34f959c Sit in on a warm, heartfelt conversation with Becca and longtime friend and yoga instructor Joanmarie Seacord as they reflect on how important it is for teachers to show up for their students in difficult times.  According to Seacord, “this is what we’ve been practicing for. We find a way to still the mind and calm the central nervous system to be able to stand in the storms.”  

Secord also suggests sharing words of wisdom from Max Strom, "A Life Worth Breathing”,  Rolph Gates, "Meditations From The Mat”, and Richard Rohr (Daily Meditations that are put out by The Center for Action and Contemplation), and his books, "Everything Belongs", and  "Breathing Underwater”.   

Season Two of the Language of Yoga promises to be there through the storms to help yoga teachers feel supported and heard.  Reach out to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:

Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

]]> Sit in on a warm, heartfelt conversation with Becca and longtime friend and yoga instructor Joanmarie Seacord as they reflect on how important it is for teachers to show up for their students in difficult times.  According to Seacord, “this is what we’ve been practicing for. We find a way to still the mind and calm the central nervous system to be able to stand in the storms.”  

Secord also suggests sharing words of wisdom from Max Strom, "A Life Worth Breathing”,  Rolph Gates, "Meditations From The Mat”, and Richard Rohr (Daily Meditations that are put out by The Center for Action and Contemplation), and his books, "Everything Belongs", and  "Breathing Underwater”.   

Season Two of the Language of Yoga promises to be there through the storms to help yoga teachers feel supported and heard.  Reach out to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:

Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1708 Sit in on a warm, heartfelt conversation with Becca and longtime friend and yoga instructor Joanmarie Seacord as they reflect on how important it is for teachers to show up for their students in difficult times.  According to Seacord, “this is what we’ve been practicing for. We find a way to still the mind and calm the central nervous system to be able to stand in the storms.”  

Secord also suggests sharing words of wisdom from Max Strom, "A Life Worth Breathing”,  Rolph Gates, "Meditations From The Mat”, and Richard Rohr (Daily Meditations that are put out by The Center for Action and Contemplation), and his books, "Everything Belongs", and  "Breathing Underwater”.   

Season Two of the Language of Yoga promises to be there through the storms to help yoga teachers feel supported and heard.  Reach out to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga

Intro/Outro Music:

Forest by | e s c p | https://www.escp.space
https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt Build Your Perfect Yoga Library 2 2 3 3 Build Your Perfect Yoga Library full 9a4dff4a-36ff-4d7f-a44f-4990993b7e5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5e73376 Becca invites into her home for a private tour of her vast yoga library. Go behind the scenes with Becca as she shares her dog-eared favorites, her treasured top shelf books and tips for acquiring and curating just the collection. Listeners will get a sneak peek into the “must haves” yoga teachers will need throughout their career.

Intro Music:

♫ Song: Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum
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& Thanks to "Hang Drum Healing"
  / @hangdrumhealing5264  

]]> Becca invites into her home for a private tour of her vast yoga library. Go behind the scenes with Becca as she shares her dog-eared favorites, her treasured top shelf books and tips for acquiring and curating just the collection. Listeners will get a sneak peek into the “must haves” yoga teachers will need throughout their career.

Intro Music:

♫ Song: Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum
Music promoted by ➤CopyrightFreeMusicToCreate.
Video Link:   • Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum | Copy... 
& Thanks to "Hang Drum Healing"
  / @hangdrumhealing5264  

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:13:39 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1413 Becca invites into her home for a private tour of her vast yoga library. Go behind the scenes with Becca as she shares her dog-eared favorites, her treasured top shelf books and tips for acquiring and curating just the collection. Listeners will get a sneak peek into the “must haves” yoga teachers will need throughout their career.

Intro Music:

♫ Song: Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum
Music promoted by ➤CopyrightFreeMusicToCreate.
Video Link:   • Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum | Copy... 
& Thanks to "Hang Drum Healing"
  / @hangdrumhealing5264  

]]> yogalibrary, yogabooks, bestyogabooks, yogateacher, podcastforyogateachers No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Balance 2 2 2 2 Balance full b12989cb-9620-485a-94e0-0ae7a4fe1884 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ad50f21 This episode is all about Balance - why we teach it, how it applies to better mobility in everyday life and some creative new ways to talk about balance to your students. 


Teach balance poses throughout your class and use some of these synonyms for variety: stability, steadiness, evenness, level, grounded symmetry, harmony, equity, equanimity.  

And for balance poses that move, try some of these: sway, toggle, wobble, rock, roll, rotate, reverse, circle, stabilize, level, stack your joints, energetically shift. Move your gaze. 


Balance poses give us a opportunity to talk about Proximity and Proprioception. Encourage your students to go into inquiry about why they feel off balance. Do they know if their foot is lined up — or not lined up with the hip, are toes ground in opposition from their center of balance. Where is the CENTER of balance? 


Balance poses also give us an opportunity to teach Yoga Anatomy:  Which bones, joints and stabilizer muscles are involved in the balance pose? What adjustments regarding stacking the joints, or contracting muscles can they make to get feel more stable? 


Have you used Balance as a theme for a class or workshop? Reach out to me and share your story, becca@bluemoon.yoga 


Thank you for listening!

]]> This episode is all about Balance - why we teach it, how it applies to better mobility in everyday life and some creative new ways to talk about balance to your students. 


Teach balance poses throughout your class and use some of these synonyms for variety: stability, steadiness, evenness, level, grounded symmetry, harmony, equity, equanimity.  

And for balance poses that move, try some of these: sway, toggle, wobble, rock, roll, rotate, reverse, circle, stabilize, level, stack your joints, energetically shift. Move your gaze. 


Balance poses give us a opportunity to talk about Proximity and Proprioception. Encourage your students to go into inquiry about why they feel off balance. Do they know if their foot is lined up — or not lined up with the hip, are toes ground in opposition from their center of balance. Where is the CENTER of balance? 


Balance poses also give us an opportunity to teach Yoga Anatomy:  Which bones, joints and stabilizer muscles are involved in the balance pose? What adjustments regarding stacking the joints, or contracting muscles can they make to get feel more stable? 


Have you used Balance as a theme for a class or workshop? Reach out to me and share your story, becca@bluemoon.yoga 


Thank you for listening!

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:45:25 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1016 This episode is all about Balance - why we teach it, how it applies to better mobility in everyday life and some creative new ways to talk about balance to your students. 


Teach balance poses throughout your class and use some of these synonyms for variety: stability, steadiness, evenness, level, grounded symmetry, harmony, equity, equanimity.  

And for balance poses that move, try some of these: sway, toggle, wobble, rock, roll, rotate, reverse, circle, stabilize, level, stack your joints, energetically shift. Move your gaze. 


Balance poses give us a opportunity to talk about Proximity and Proprioception. Encourage your students to go into inquiry about why they feel off balance. Do they know if their foot is lined up — or not lined up with the hip, are toes ground in opposition from their center of balance. Where is the CENTER of balance? 


Balance poses also give us an opportunity to teach Yoga Anatomy:  Which bones, joints and stabilizer muscles are involved in the balance pose? What adjustments regarding stacking the joints, or contracting muscles can they make to get feel more stable? 


Have you used Balance as a theme for a class or workshop? Reach out to me and share your story, becca@bluemoon.yoga 


Thank you for listening!

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Interview With DJ Taz Rashid 2 2 1 1 Interview With DJ Taz Rashid full f587876e-c589-47ad-8de6-aa47d52da170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fd50960 Join us for Season Two, episode one, with renown DJ performer, Taz Rashid. Becca asks Rashid about how he stays creative while balancing a busy schedule which includes releasing a new album, a concert tour, a trip to Saudi Arabia — and a newborn baby!

For more ways to connect with DJ Taz Rashid, you can check out his:
Website djtazrashid.com
Instagram @djtazrashid
Facebook DJ Taz Rashid

For more ways to connect with your host, Becca, check out @bluemoonyogaorlandofl on instagram or visit bluemoon.yoga online. 

The intro and outro music was composed by DJ Taz Rashid.
Intro: Towards the Light
Outro: Kindred Spirits

Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us for Season Two, episode one, with renown DJ performer, Taz Rashid. Becca asks Rashid about how he stays creative while balancing a busy schedule which includes releasing a new album, a concert tour, a trip to Saudi Arabia — and a newborn baby!

For more ways to connect with DJ Taz Rashid, you can check out his:
Website djtazrashid.com
Instagram @djtazrashid
Facebook DJ Taz Rashid

For more ways to connect with your host, Becca, check out @bluemoonyogaorlandofl on instagram or visit bluemoon.yoga online. 

The intro and outro music was composed by DJ Taz Rashid.
Intro: Towards the Light
Outro: Kindred Spirits

Thanks for listening!

]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2103 Join us for Season Two, episode one, with renown DJ performer, Taz Rashid. Becca asks Rashid about how he stays creative while balancing a busy schedule which includes releasing a new album, a concert tour, a trip to Saudi Arabia — and a newborn baby!

For more ways to connect with DJ Taz Rashid, you can check out his:
Website djtazrashid.com
Instagram @djtazrashid
Facebook DJ Taz Rashid

For more ways to connect with your host, Becca, check out @bluemoonyogaorlandofl on instagram or visit bluemoon.yoga online. 

The intro and outro music was composed by DJ Taz Rashid.
Intro: Towards the Light
Outro: Kindred Spirits

Thanks for listening!

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt David Palacios Yoga on the Water with Paddle Board Yoga Instructor Emily Walsh Ribeiro 1 1 14 14 Yoga on the Water with Paddle Board Yoga Instructor Emily Walsh Ribeiro full 6ce20d1d-9e47-4eb0-a7f3-b275f6f6f130 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f209ecb Emily and Becca chat about the perks and perils of doing yoga on a moving mat. To find out more about Emily, visit her Instagram @emzenyoga. You can also find her books here on Amazon.

To find out more about Becca's work, visit bluemoon.yoga for more information.

This podcast was recorded and produced at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida.

Outro Music:
♫ Song: Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum
Music promoted by ➤CopyrightFreeMusicToCreate.
Video Link:   • Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum | Copy... 
& Thanks to "Hang Drum Healing"
  / @hangdrumhealing5264  

]]> Emily and Becca chat about the perks and perils of doing yoga on a moving mat. To find out more about Emily, visit her Instagram @emzenyoga. You can also find her books here on Amazon.

To find out more about Becca's work, visit bluemoon.yoga for more information.

This podcast was recorded and produced at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida.

Outro Music:
♫ Song: Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum
Music promoted by ➤CopyrightFreeMusicToCreate.
Video Link:   • Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum | Copy... 
& Thanks to "Hang Drum Healing"
  / @hangdrumhealing5264  

]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2040 Emily and Becca chat about the perks and perils of doing yoga on a moving mat. To find out more about Emily, visit her Instagram @emzenyoga. You can also find her books here on Amazon.

To find out more about Becca's work, visit bluemoon.yoga for more information.

This podcast was recorded and produced at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida.

Outro Music:
♫ Song: Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum
Music promoted by ➤CopyrightFreeMusicToCreate.
Video Link:   • Totohm Shanti - A Melodic Drum | Copy... 
& Thanks to "Hang Drum Healing"
  / @hangdrumhealing5264  

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No David Palacios Rebecca Schmidt Conciseness 1 1 13 13 Conciseness full 90a6bee7-787a-43f3-84af-d1dfbe0c63bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bc826f6 No one wants admit they talk too much, but a lot of yoga teachers find the need to over-explain poses, or needlessly fill the air with talk. This episode reminds that when yoga instructors talk too much, we take away from our students’ experience.

To find out more about Becca's work, visit bluemoon.yoga for more information.

This podcast was recorded and produced at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida.

]]> No one wants admit they talk too much, but a lot of yoga teachers find the need to over-explain poses, or needlessly fill the air with talk. This episode reminds that when yoga instructors talk too much, we take away from our students’ experience.

To find out more about Becca's work, visit bluemoon.yoga for more information.

This podcast was recorded and produced at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 795 No one wants admit they talk too much, but a lot of yoga teachers find the need to over-explain poses, or needlessly fill the air with talk. This episode reminds that when yoga instructors talk too much, we take away from our students’ experience.

To find out more about Becca's work, visit bluemoon.yoga for more information.

This podcast was recorded and produced at WPRK Studios in Winter Park, Florida.

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Rebecca Schmidt Dassika Gilkey David Palacios Gate Pose and Bridge Pose Offer Metaphors for Life 1 1 12 12 Gate Pose and Bridge Pose Offer Metaphors for Life full ca54cdaf-73ec-497b-8472-2a158121a49d https://share.transistor.fm/s/01432bab In this episode, we look at how gate pose replicates the physical shape of the long lever that closes the latch on a gate. Students will visualize a long fence line representing life’s many choices where they may choose to keep the latch closed, or open a floodgate of new possibilities. Becca also presents how, while in bridge pose, our human form offers connection, passage and equanimity.  

]]> In this episode, we look at how gate pose replicates the physical shape of the long lever that closes the latch on a gate. Students will visualize a long fence line representing life’s many choices where they may choose to keep the latch closed, or open a floodgate of new possibilities. Becca also presents how, while in bridge pose, our human form offers connection, passage and equanimity.  

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:44:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 861 In this episode, we look at how gate pose replicates the physical shape of the long lever that closes the latch on a gate. Students will visualize a long fence line representing life’s many choices where they may choose to keep the latch closed, or open a floodgate of new possibilities. Becca also presents how, while in bridge pose, our human form offers connection, passage and equanimity.  

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Tribe Yoga is Based on Connection and Inclusion 1 1 11 11 Tribe Yoga is Based on Connection and Inclusion full 6c9f69d2-44e4-46ad-b3c2-3a18325e98cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/041b448d Join Becca and Tribe Yoga Studio owner Stephanie for a heartfelt discussion about the importance of inclusion, connection, humor, music and all the good stuff that makes a student feel appreciated wherever they practice yoga. 


Tribe Yoga Studio can be found at 

Tribe Yoga Studiotribeyogastudio.com |

]]> Join Becca and Tribe Yoga Studio owner Stephanie for a heartfelt discussion about the importance of inclusion, connection, humor, music and all the good stuff that makes a student feel appreciated wherever they practice yoga. 


Tribe Yoga Studio can be found at 

Tribe Yoga Studiotribeyogastudio.com |

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:44:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1628 Join Becca and Tribe Yoga Studio owner Stephanie for a heartfelt discussion about the importance of inclusion, connection, humor, music and all the good stuff that makes a student feel appreciated wherever they practice yoga. 


Tribe Yoga Studio can be found at 

Tribe Yoga Studiotribeyogastudio.com |

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Dassika Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt 21st Century Happiness Tools with Rachel Scheinberg 1 1 10 10 21st Century Happiness Tools with Rachel Scheinberg full 6300c284-7174-4566-9a6e-1ba896a369a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/085c85c4 This episode brings the ancient concept of Santosha to the 21st Century. Modern students of yoga are facing post-pandemic struggles like never before - Isolation, depression, discontentment — and are bringing a desire for a new definition of contentment to their mats. Our students are striving for Happiness.  But what is happiness in the 21st Century? And how can we, as yoga instructors, help our students discover their happiness within? My guest today is Rachel Scheinberg, Museum of Happiness leader, and author of three books about Mental Health. Listen in as Scheinberg shares some innovative approaches to helping our students find more happiness from the seed of their yoga practice. You can reach her at rachel@matooki.com.  

]]> This episode brings the ancient concept of Santosha to the 21st Century. Modern students of yoga are facing post-pandemic struggles like never before - Isolation, depression, discontentment — and are bringing a desire for a new definition of contentment to their mats. Our students are striving for Happiness.  But what is happiness in the 21st Century? And how can we, as yoga instructors, help our students discover their happiness within? My guest today is Rachel Scheinberg, Museum of Happiness leader, and author of three books about Mental Health. Listen in as Scheinberg shares some innovative approaches to helping our students find more happiness from the seed of their yoga practice. You can reach her at rachel@matooki.com.  

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:33:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1541 This episode brings the ancient concept of Santosha to the 21st Century. Modern students of yoga are facing post-pandemic struggles like never before - Isolation, depression, discontentment — and are bringing a desire for a new definition of contentment to their mats. Our students are striving for Happiness.  But what is happiness in the 21st Century? And how can we, as yoga instructors, help our students discover their happiness within? My guest today is Rachel Scheinberg, Museum of Happiness leader, and author of three books about Mental Health. Listen in as Scheinberg shares some innovative approaches to helping our students find more happiness from the seed of their yoga practice. You can reach her at rachel@matooki.com.  

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt The Importance of Cleanliness 1 1 9 9 The Importance of Cleanliness full 96b97cc2-f677-4801-9f02-f906854eea04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4704446 Saucha is cleanliness of the mind, body and surroundings. How can teachers be a living example of Saucha? Today’s podcast gives tips and treasures about how to incorporate this Niyama into your next class. 

]]> Saucha is cleanliness of the mind, body and surroundings. How can teachers be a living example of Saucha? Today’s podcast gives tips and treasures about how to incorporate this Niyama into your next class. 

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:22:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1106 Saucha is cleanliness of the mind, body and surroundings. How can teachers be a living example of Saucha? Today’s podcast gives tips and treasures about how to incorporate this Niyama into your next class. 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Dassika Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Love Languages 1 1 8 8 Love Languages full b10a868a-c5ad-4cbf-a252-ed18a380dd77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1996a9c6 How can you show a little love on the mat? Start with Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages.  Becca shares unique ways to show a little love to your students, with words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and even giving gifts! 

]]> How can you show a little love on the mat? Start with Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages.  Becca shares unique ways to show a little love to your students, with words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and even giving gifts! 

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 684 How can you show a little love on the mat? Start with Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages.  Becca shares unique ways to show a little love to your students, with words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and even giving gifts! 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Kid's Yoga Language with Lisa Schrieber 1 1 7 7 Kid's Yoga Language with Lisa Schrieber full 49d3b304-a1d7-4c9d-b97a-64646550faf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e32bb087 Meet Yoga instructor Lisa Schrieber and get the inside scoop on how she adapts her words, vocal tone and cadence to her many specialized audiences. Lisa is a Kids Yoga instructor, but also teaches prenatal yoga and yoga for new moms. She is also author of “The Promise of Shabbat”, a playful, interactive children's yoga book where preschoolers are prompted to do the poses along with the reader. Lisa will share some poignant stories about her yoga journey, as well as give listeners valuable insight on everything from keeping the attention of active toddlers to holding quiet space for the fragile emotions of new moms and their infants.

]]> Meet Yoga instructor Lisa Schrieber and get the inside scoop on how she adapts her words, vocal tone and cadence to her many specialized audiences. Lisa is a Kids Yoga instructor, but also teaches prenatal yoga and yoga for new moms. She is also author of “The Promise of Shabbat”, a playful, interactive children's yoga book where preschoolers are prompted to do the poses along with the reader. Lisa will share some poignant stories about her yoga journey, as well as give listeners valuable insight on everything from keeping the attention of active toddlers to holding quiet space for the fragile emotions of new moms and their infants.

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:33:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1486 Meet Yoga instructor Lisa Schrieber and get the inside scoop on how she adapts her words, vocal tone and cadence to her many specialized audiences. Lisa is a Kids Yoga instructor, but also teaches prenatal yoga and yoga for new moms. She is also author of “The Promise of Shabbat”, a playful, interactive children's yoga book where preschoolers are prompted to do the poses along with the reader. Lisa will share some poignant stories about her yoga journey, as well as give listeners valuable insight on everything from keeping the attention of active toddlers to holding quiet space for the fragile emotions of new moms and their infants.

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Dassika Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Verbs - Verbiage 1 1 6 6 Verbs - Verbiage full 809cc956-6bf4-40de-8fca-d5fcc0792521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47560132 GIVE ME A VERB! Becca dives into her dynamic list of "500 yoga verbs" teachers can use to cue any kind of class theme. In this episode, Becca cues three sun salutations using unique verbs for water, air and earth themes. She also introduces a “mat exploration” experiment that challenges students to appreciate all the real estate a 72” x 24” yoga mat has to offer. You’ll want to use some of these ideas in your very next class. 

]]> GIVE ME A VERB! Becca dives into her dynamic list of "500 yoga verbs" teachers can use to cue any kind of class theme. In this episode, Becca cues three sun salutations using unique verbs for water, air and earth themes. She also introduces a “mat exploration” experiment that challenges students to appreciate all the real estate a 72” x 24” yoga mat has to offer. You’ll want to use some of these ideas in your very next class. 

]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 15:33:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1426 GIVE ME A VERB! Becca dives into her dynamic list of "500 yoga verbs" teachers can use to cue any kind of class theme. In this episode, Becca cues three sun salutations using unique verbs for water, air and earth themes. She also introduces a “mat exploration” experiment that challenges students to appreciate all the real estate a 72” x 24” yoga mat has to offer. You’ll want to use some of these ideas in your very next class. 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Courage 1 1 5 5 Courage full 96c2dadc-e568-430a-8754-837f737370a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec5f9113 The theme of this podcast is courage. Becca offers courageous poses, courageous new ways to approach your yoga practice, and how courage on your yoga mat gives you courage off the mat. And, for teachers, listen for many words and phrases to use as you teach courage.

]]> The theme of this podcast is courage. Becca offers courageous poses, courageous new ways to approach your yoga practice, and how courage on your yoga mat gives you courage off the mat. And, for teachers, listen for many words and phrases to use as you teach courage.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 15:33:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1351 The theme of this podcast is courage. Becca offers courageous poses, courageous new ways to approach your yoga practice, and how courage on your yoga mat gives you courage off the mat. And, for teachers, listen for many words and phrases to use as you teach courage.

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Dassika Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Talking Yoga Therapy with Theresia Portoghese 1 1 4 4 Talking Yoga Therapy with Theresia Portoghese full ba3c93f3-981f-40f9-81ad-c7197d463908 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2457b54d This week, Becca talks with yoga therapist Theresia Portoghese about the scope of work, and the language skills necessary when teaching a therapeutic based yoga class. Yoga therapists are not licensed medical practitioners, cannot diagnose or treat their students medically, but they can help support a vibrant lifestyle for people who are dealing with chronic conditions.  Becca and Theresia chat about their beginnings at the YMCA and all the lessons learned with their combined teaching experience of four decades. 

]]> This week, Becca talks with yoga therapist Theresia Portoghese about the scope of work, and the language skills necessary when teaching a therapeutic based yoga class. Yoga therapists are not licensed medical practitioners, cannot diagnose or treat their students medically, but they can help support a vibrant lifestyle for people who are dealing with chronic conditions.  Becca and Theresia chat about their beginnings at the YMCA and all the lessons learned with their combined teaching experience of four decades. 

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:33:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 2102 This week, Becca talks with yoga therapist Theresia Portoghese about the scope of work, and the language skills necessary when teaching a therapeutic based yoga class. Yoga therapists are not licensed medical practitioners, cannot diagnose or treat their students medically, but they can help support a vibrant lifestyle for people who are dealing with chronic conditions.  Becca and Theresia chat about their beginnings at the YMCA and all the lessons learned with their combined teaching experience of four decades. 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Ahimsa as a Class Theme 1 1 3 3 Ahimsa as a Class Theme full 2b2cd2f7-00cd-490b-b8a8-e90a84a310ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d610228 Ahimsa is the first of the Yamas within the eightfold path of yoga. Ahimsa translates most directly into English as no harm and non violence. Ahimsa encompasses not only how we treat others, animals, our environment, but also how we treat ourselves. Learn how to use this important yoga doctrine as a class theme. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> Ahimsa is the first of the Yamas within the eightfold path of yoga. Ahimsa translates most directly into English as no harm and non violence. Ahimsa encompasses not only how we treat others, animals, our environment, but also how we treat ourselves. Learn how to use this important yoga doctrine as a class theme. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:32:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1645 Ahimsa is the first of the Yamas within the eightfold path of yoga. Ahimsa translates most directly into English as no harm and non violence. Ahimsa encompasses not only how we treat others, animals, our environment, but also how we treat ourselves. Learn how to use this important yoga doctrine as a class theme. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Dassika Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Stumbling Blocks 1 1 2 2 Stumbling Blocks full 49107a4d-fd29-441d-bf9f-7f2477a07c99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fcfea3c Are you unintentionally creating stumbling blocks for your students? In this episode, Becca lists five major barriers yoga teachers are putting in the way of teaching a good class. Maybe you recognize some of these in your own teaching. No worries, Becca offers some great solutions to help you teach a masterful class. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> Are you unintentionally creating stumbling blocks for your students? In this episode, Becca lists five major barriers yoga teachers are putting in the way of teaching a good class. Maybe you recognize some of these in your own teaching. No worries, Becca offers some great solutions to help you teach a masterful class. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:31:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1251 Are you unintentionally creating stumbling blocks for your students? In this episode, Becca lists five major barriers yoga teachers are putting in the way of teaching a good class. Maybe you recognize some of these in your own teaching. No worries, Becca offers some great solutions to help you teach a masterful class. Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> yoga, yogateacher, yogateachertraining, yogatrends, yogadevelopment, yogamentor, yogainstructor No Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt Introduction to The Language of Yoga 1 1 1 1 Introduction to The Language of Yoga full 4d65f326-04d2-4456-a7dc-085138f7e4fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/40942933 What is this podcast all about?  Enhance your yoga teaching skills by using class themes, storytelling, powerful words and humor.  Host Becca Schmidt shares insight from her 20 years of teaching yoga.  Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> What is this podcast all about?  Enhance your yoga teaching skills by using class themes, storytelling, powerful words and humor.  Host Becca Schmidt shares insight from her 20 years of teaching yoga.  Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:30:00 -0400 Rebecca Schmidt Rebecca Schmidt 1722 What is this podcast all about?  Enhance your yoga teaching skills by using class themes, storytelling, powerful words and humor.  Host Becca Schmidt shares insight from her 20 years of teaching yoga.  Share your ideas or ask questions with a note to Becca at becca@bluemoon.yoga 

]]> yoga, mindfulness, yoga class themes No Dassika Gilkey Jaianne Gilkey Rebecca Schmidt