Beyond Yoga Teacher Training

Welcome to Episode 173: "Not Everyone's Teacher — And That's More Than Okay" with Host Sandy Raper. Summary: In this episode, reflecting on life's turning points, Sandy encourages listeners to embrace change and trust...

Welcome to Episode 172: "Get it Together: This One’s for the Yoga Teachers Who Feel All Over the Place" with Host Sandy Raper. Summary: In this episode, Sandy discusses the multifaceted role of a yoga teacher...

Welcome to Episode 171: Less is More: Let Go of Over-Cueing with Host Sandy Raper. Summary: In this episode, Sandy explores the transformative power of yoga teacher training, emphasizing the importance of fostering...

Welcome to Episode 170: "Anatomy in Action: 10 Strategies to Elevate Your Teaching" with Host Sandy Raper. Summary: In this episode, Sandy discusses the importance of integrating anatomical awareness into yoga teaching...

Welcome to Episode 169: "Be THAT Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, Sandy explores the essence of being a great yoga teacher, emphasizing the importance...

Welcome to Episode 168: "Connection Before Correction: Seeking First to Understand" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy discusses the significance of listening and understanding in communication. She...

Welcome to Episode 167: "Rooted in Purpose: Finding Your Why as a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper Summary: In this episode, Sandy emphasizes the importance of understanding your 'why' in the context of yoga...

Welcome to Episode 166: "The Power to Pivot: 10 Steps to Embrace Change and Thrive" with Host Sandy Raper Summary: In this episode, Sandy shares her personal journey of loss and transformation, highlighting the...

Welcome to Episode 165: "Earning Trust: How Credibility Shapers Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy explores the essential components of credibility and confidence for yoga...

Welcome to Episode 166: The Secret Sauce: Ingredients for an Exceptional Yoga Teacher Training" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy discusses the importance of choosing the right yoga teacher training program...

Welcome to Episode 164: Finding Joy in Life’s Big and Small Moments with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into the significance of celebrations in our lives. She emphasizes that celebrations are...

Welcome to Episode 163: "Stop Trying So Hard to Be a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy discusses the common pitfall of overthinking the concept of being a yoga teacher and the importance of...

Welcome to Episode 162: "Feeling Caught Up vs. Being Caught Up" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy reflects on the concept of feeling caught up versus being caught up. Sandy provides strategies for finding...

Welcome to Episode 161: 'Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal" REWIND Episode. In this episode, Host Sandy Raper revisits, or rewinds the show to 2023, sharing Episode 122, one of the B.Y.T.T. Podcast's Top...

Welcome to Episode 160: Beware: The Allure of Chasing Credentials In this episode, Sandy discusses the allure of chasing credentials in the yoga teaching world. She highlights the downsides of constantly seeking...

Welcome to Episode 159: Heart & Soul: The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Yoga In this episode, Host Sandy Raper discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) and its connection to the practice of...

Welcome to Episode 158: "The Quiet Revolution: Gentle is the New Advanced" with Special Guest J. Brown and Host Sandy Raper. Highlights: - Concept of a quiet revolution in yoga practice and the challenges of teaching a...

Welcome to Episode 157: "Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving" with Special Guest and Mentee Austeen Heeney In this conversation, Sandy and Austeen discuss their journey as yoga teachers and the evolving nature...

Welcome to Episode 156: "Authenticity Building Community" with Special Guest Kat Harmon. As a part of a collection of special guest episodes to celebrate the recent debut of Host Sandy Raper's new book, ⁠Teaching From...

Welcome to Episode 155: "Moving Away from Pose-Focused Teaching" with Special Guest Mary Richards As a part of a collection of special guest episodes to celebrate the recent debut of Host Sandy Raper's new book...

Welcome to Episode 154: "From Grief to Growth: Embracing Change and Unveiling a Beautiful Story" with Host Sandy Raper. In this special episode, Sandy announces the release of her first book, Teaching from the Heart...

Welcome to Episode 153: Teaching Students How to Be Students with Host, Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insights through three specific lenses, understanding the importance of equipping and teaching students...

Welcome to Episode 152: "Slow Down: Give Students Time to Do What You're Cueing" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight into how setting the "right" tempo significantly impacts the type of...

Welcome to Episode 151: "Spice Up Your Yoga Practice" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy shares insight about the importance of variety with a "cross-training" approach towards your yoga practice. Episode...

Welcome to Episode 150: Strategies for Enhancing Sequence Recall for Yoga Teachers with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy equips you with three specific strategies that will enhance your memory and recall...