Beyond Yoga Teacher Training

Dec 09 2024 175 ep. 31 mins 16
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Sandy Raper has been a yoga teacher, trainer, and mentor to yoga teachers for over two decades. She created the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast out of a strong desire and passion to further support yoga teachers in their development and growth. Join Sandy as she shares stories, teacher tips, techniques, and valuable insights on how to be successful and confident, making teaching yoga a feasible lifelong career.

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The Power to Pivot: 10 Steps to Embrace Change and Thrive

Dec 09 2024 31 mins  
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 importance of pivoting in life. She discusses the skills necessary for effective pivoting, including emotional resilience, decision-making, and self-awareness. Sandy empha

Earning Trust: How Credibility Shapes Your Impact as a Yoga Teacher

Nov 18 2024 29 mins  
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 teachers. She discusses how credibility is built through knowledge, professionalism, authenticity, and the ability to connect with students. Episode Highlights: 06:29

The Secret Sauce: Ingredients for an Exceptional Yoga Teacher Training

Oct 28 2024 22 mins  
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 and the key ingredients that make a training exceptional. Sandy shares insights on the significance of choosing the right training format, researching the training

Finding Joy in Life’s Big and Small Moments

Oct 07 2024 23 mins  
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 not just for extraordinary achievements but also for the small moments that contribute to our emotional well-being and social connections. Episode Highlights: 06

Stop Trying So Hard to Be a Yoga Teacher

Sep 16 2024 21 mins  
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 embracing authenticity. HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS: 07:45 Embracing Authenticity and Letting Go of Perfection 10:13 Simplifying and Trusting Your Training 1

Feeling Caught Up vs. Being Caught Up

Aug 28 2024 20 mins  
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 balance between the two states and emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being and the practice of yoga in managing responsibilities. Feeling caught u

Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal [REWIND]

Jul 31 2024 23 mins  
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 10 Rankings. Episode Highlights: Investing in a yoga teacher training program requires time, financial resources, and energy. Research and educate y

Beware: The Allure of Chasing Credentials

Jul 17 2024 21 mins  
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 certifications, such as financial strain and burnout. Takeaways: - Constantly seeking new certifications can lead to financial strain and burnout. - Practical experience

Heart & Soul: The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Yoga

Jun 24 2024 39 mins  
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 yoga. She breaks down the five components of EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Sandy emphasizes the significance of activ

The Quiet Revolution: Gentle is the New Advanced with Special Guest J. Brown

May 28 2024 84 mins  
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 more mindful approach. - The concept of 'gentle is the new advanced' challenges traditional notions of yoga practice. - The distinction between t