Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly

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🌟 Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly🎙️ Fresh out of YTT and feeling lost? Struggling to stand out in a sea of yoga teachers? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone!Join fellow yoga teacher MaKenzie Fly as she dives into the real challenges of making it as a yoga instructor—building a loyal student base, going beyond the poses, and creating a thriving yoga business. Expect powerful strategies, expert insights, and real talk about what it takes to turn your passion into a sustainable career.Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned teach...

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15 Minute Meditation for After an Argument | Find Calm & Perspective
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#27
08/26/2026

Welcome to this 15-minute guided meditation for after an argument, designed to help you step out of the mental replay, settle your body, and find a little more perspective around what happened.

After a disagreement, it's easy to feel absolutely certain about what you saw, heard, and experienced. But what happens when two people walk away from the exact same moment with two completely different versions of what happened?

This meditation explores that question through an old parable about two people and an elephant—and a simple shift in perspective that might change the way yo...


The Yogipreneurial Path: What It Actually Takes to Build Beyond the Studio
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#26
08/19/2026

Jump on the Yogipreneur Mastermind 5.0 (kicks off Spring of 2027)

Do you want to build something beyond the yoga studio…but sometimes wonder if you actually have what it takes to do it?

I recently kicked off Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0, and somewhere between our opening ceremony, sharing circle, journaling, and a little motivational-speaker moment 😂, I realized this conversation needed to be shared. Because building a yoga business isn't just about learning offers, marketing, and sales—it's about becoming the person who can actually lead the thing.

In th...


Optimal Breathing: What It Is & How to Practice It w/ Jessica Dibb
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#25
08/12/2026

Do you know how to breathe… or have you just assumed your body has it handled?

Jessica Dibb is back for round two! This time, we’re going beyond breathwork techniques to explore what optimal breathing actually means—and how conscious breathing can move beyond something you practice on your yoga mat and become something you live.

In this episode, we chat about:

🌬️ What “optimal breathing” actually means—and why there’s no perfect formula that works for everyone
👄 Mouth breathing, underbreathing, overbreathing & “air hunger”… oh my
🧘‍♀️ Why Jessica wants us to stop thinking about taking a deep bre...


30 Minute Intermediate Ashtanga; Full Body & Balance Focus w/ MaKenzie Fly
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#24
08/05/2026

Welcome to this 30-minute Ashtanga Remix yoga practice, a strong, breath-centered flow designed to build strength, resilience, and steadiness from the inside out.

Want to swipe this class plan including the thematic script, sequence, and playlist? Jump in Theme Weaver Weekly, the class planning subscription that makes teaching beyond the pose easier than ever. 

Prefer to practice on Youtube with a demonstration? Watch here! 

In this practice you will:
✨ Build heat through a dynamic Ashtanga-inspired flow that blends familiar structure with creative variations.
🔥 Challenge your balance, focus, and coordination with standin...


Be a Fly on the Wall: 20 Yoga Teachers Talk Business for Two Weeks
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#23
07/29/2026

Learn more about The Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0 here by watching this 90 minute webinar, Turn Your Wisdom Into Wealth

What if yogipreneurship isn't about building a business... but becoming the person capable of leading one?

Over the past two weeks, I had a front-row seat to something incredible.Inside Break Out of the Box, I watched 20 yoga teachers work through fear, gain clarity, encourage one another, and begin stepping into the identity of a yogipreneur. As I reflected on their homework, questions, and breakthroughs, I noticed five powerful patterns that showed up again and...


How to Build Beyond the Yoga Studio & Make More Money from Your Teaching
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#22
07/22/2026

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE YOGIPRENEUR MASTERMIND 4.0 BY COMING TO THIS WEBINAR TURN YOUR WISDOM INTO WEALTH

For years, I believed the only way to earn more was to say yes to more studio classes, more workshops, more privates, and more hours. 

But everything changed when I stopped thinking like an employee and started thinking like a business owner. In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest shifts that helped me build beyond the yoga studio, create more freedom for my family, and design a business that keeps serving students—even when I'm not physically in the...


BONUS: Break Out of the Box Teaser! Day 0; Your North Star Vision
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#21
07/19/2026

This bonus episode is pulled from Break Out of the Box, day zero! 

Break Out of the Box is a two-week Telegram mentorship experience where yoga teachers receive daily audio trainings on the foundations of building beyond the studio—plus personalized business coaching to apply each lesson to their own business.

This experience runs July 20-31st, 2026. 

If you have ever wanted to know what it’s like to have a business coach and mentor, this is for you! 

The rate is only $33 until July 20th, then jumps to $77...


Flow Vinyasa with MaKenzie Fly; "You Are Whole" (Pūrṇa)
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#20
07/15/2026

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0? Sign up for this free webinar, Turn Your Wisdom Into Wealth, to learn all the details. 

Want to swipe the class plan used in this episode? Jump in Inspired Flow Monthly - the class planning subscription that saves you time & delivers theme-centered plans every Monday.

Prefer to practice with video so you can see a physical demonstration? Click here

Welcome to this 60-minute intermediate vinyasa yoga flow, a dynamic, full-body practice designed to build strength, improve mobility, and reconnect you with t...


What Yoga, Buddhism & Modern Science All Agree On w/ Justin Scharf
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#19
07/08/2026

Have you ever felt like all spiritual traditions are pointing to the same destination—but using different maps? 

Justin's journey began as a bodybuilder and personal trainer before discovering that physical strength alone couldn't offer lasting peace. In this deeply philosophical conversation, we explore the wisdom of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, modern science, and how these teachings can completely transform the way we practice, teach, and experience yoga.

In this episode, we chat about:

🧘 Why Justin walked away from bodybuilding to pursue the deeper teachings of yoga
☸️ The Four Noble Truths—and why ever...


Breath: The Universal Language That Connects Us All w/ Jessica Dibb
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#18
07/01/2026

What if the one thing that has the power to unite humanity... is something you're already doing 20,000 times a day?

Today's guest, Jessica Dibb, is a breathwork pioneer, author, and educator who believes breathing isn't just a biological function—it's the universal language that connects every living being. We explore the science, psychology, spirituality, and ethics of breathwork, and why conscious breathing may be one of the most profound practices available to us as yoga teachers and human beings.

In this episode, we chat about:

🌬️ Why Jessica calls breath...


8 Lessons Learned from 4 Months of The Yogipreneur Mastermind 3.0
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#17
06/24/2026

Sign Up to get on the waitlist for Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0

Do you keep telling yourself you need one more certification, one more strategy, or one more course before you're ready to build your business?

After four months coaching three very different yoga teachers inside the Yogipreneur Mastermind, I noticed the same lessons showing up again and again. Surprisingly, none of them had anything to do with needing more information—and everything to do with trust, clarity, and taking action.

In this episode, we chat about:
✨ Why self-trust is the real bottleneck (and what most...


Raising Your Standards & Upgrading Your Identity w/ Paige Harper
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#16
06/17/2026

Today's guest, Paige Harper, is a mindset and identity coach who helps women break free from excuses, raise their standards, and become the version of themselves capable of creating the life they truly want. In this conversation, we explore identity, people pleasing, motherhood, ambition, and what it really means to become your next-level self.

In this episode, we chat about:
🔥 Why raising your standards changes everything
👀 The subtle excuses that keep us stuck (even when they sound reasonable)
💭 How to tell the difference between honoring your reality and holdi...


Creative vs. Intentional Sequencing (And How Foreshadowing Fixes It) w/ Charlotte Muller
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#15
06/10/2026

Have you ever perused your IG feed for a creative sequence, taught it to your students, and then immediately regretted it? You and me both! 

Today's guest, Charlotte Muller, joins me to talk about intentional sequencing. We dive into her concept of foreshadowing—the art of introducing ideas, movements, and transitions early so students feel prepared, confident, and connected throughout the entire class experience.

In this episode, we chat about:

✨ Why students can feel when a class was thoughtfully planned
🌀 The sequencing technique Charlott...


Ashtanga Remix; Emotional Mastery w/ MaKenzie Fly
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#14
06/03/2026

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This energizing Ashtanga Remix practice is heavily inspired by the second series of Ashtanga Yoga, featuring spine-strengthening postures, heart-opening backbends, and opportunities to build both strength and mobility throughout the body.

The sequence was intentionally designed to complement this week's theme of emotional mastery. Backbends are known for being stimulating, invigorating, and sometimes even uncomfortable, making them the perfect laboratory for practicing steadiness in the midst of intensity. Rather than reacting to every sensation, you'll be invited to stay present, breathe deeply, and cultivate a sense of calm...


What it's Like Having a Business Mentor as a Yoga Teacher in 2026
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#13
05/27/2026

Get on the waitlist for Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0 beginning Aug 2026

Ever wondered what actually happens inside a business mentorship—and if it’s really worth the investment as a yoga teacher?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my recent VIP mentorship trip to LA: the chaotic family road trip, the breakthrough moments, the mindset shifts, and the deeper reason mentorship has completely changed the trajectory of my life and business.

In this episode, we chat about:

✨ Why mentorsh...


Looping in Yoga Sequencing, Hyper-Mobility, & SkinnyTok w/ Olive Walton
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#12
05/20/2026

Have you ever heard of looping in yoga sequencing?

Today’s guest, Olive Walton, does a deep dive on looping: a teaching style that combines repetition, autonomy, mobility, strength, and freedom inside the yoga room. But this conversation goes far beyond sequencing—we also explore hypermobility, body awareness, identity, beauty standards, nervous system regulation, and what it means to move through the world as a yoga teacher right now.

In this episode, we chat about:

✨ The “looping” method and why repetition helps students enter flow state...


Karma, Forgiveness, & the Four Great Passions w/ Dr. Lynn
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#11
05/13/2026


What if the hardest part isn’t what happened… but what you’re still carrying from it? 


Today’s guest, Dr. Lynne, helps reframe karma beyond the cliches on mugs & t-shirts like “what goes around comes around” or “karma’s a bitch.” 

We chat about: 
😳 Karma redefined – what it really is as a philosophy

🍫 How a candy bar reveals how you relate to yourself, craving and control. 

👀 Why some interactions stay with you longer than they should. 

💥 The key to forgiveness that doesn’t ask you to be fake, passive, or pretend...


The Most Embarrassing Things That Happen in Yoga Classes (Let’s Normalize It)
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#10
05/06/2026

Ever had an embarrassing moment in a yoga class and thought, “Please let no one notice…”?

In this episode, I’m sharing the most mortifying moment of my teaching career and other yoga teaching horror stories— and how it turned into one of the most human, connecting experiences I’ve had in the room.

This one is lighter, funnier, and very real… but underneath it all is a powerful lesson in leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to hold space for actual human bodies (not perfect ones).

In this episode, we chat about:

😬 Why I a...


Ashtanga Remix; Asmita, Identity, & the I-Am-Ness w/ MaKenzie Fly
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#9
04/29/2026

Have you ever heard this phrase?

"Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny"

It's laregly attributed to the Buddha, and it reveals a truth of reality. Everything can be traced back to thought.

This Ashtanga remix class has themes of asmita (ego), identity, and sense of self, which is where thoughts comes from. Once that upgrades, everything else does too!

You can expect sun...


Leadership Beyond the Mat: Living Your Yoga in Real Life w/ Anthony Chavez
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#8
04/22/2026

What does leadership mean to you? 

Today’s returning guest, Anthony Chavez, walks us through what leadership looks like on and off the mat.

We talk about: 

✨ Why facilitating a 300-hour feels exponentially harder than a 200-hour 

😬 The Socratic approach to leadership. How facilitating with less lectures & more self inquiry helps people come to their own conclusions

👀 Anthony’s creative way to remind himself of his mantra, and the sweet story that goes along with it. 

🧩 How different constraints force you to get your ish together and where growth is...


Breath is the Bridge Between Ego and Heart w/ Jason Hulshof
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#7
04/15/2026

Jump in Jason’s Breakthrough Breathwork program here - use code THEMEWEAVER to get $249 off.

What if theming feels hard because the most powerful theme you'll ever teach… is the one you’ve been overlooking this whole time?

This episode is a refreshing return to simplicity—where breath isn’t just part of the class… it is the class. Lean into a simpler, deeper way of teaching—one that might change how you see every class you lead.

We chat about:
👉🏼 The key to a yoga class… whether you’re teaching it that way...


Moving Beyond Elevator Music & DJing Yourself as a Yoga Teacher w/ Jonah Kest
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#6
04/08/2026

Curious about the program mentioned in the beginning of this episode? Check out Confident & Captivating here.

Do you play music in your yoga teaching? 

Although it’s not required, Jonah Kest talks about how we can use music as a tool that helps people relax & find rhythmicity again. 

In this episode, we chat about

👉🏼 Don’t just set it & forget it - how to DJ yourself for a more seamless listening experience

🔥The real key to your playlists ISN’T BPMs, it’s this… 


How to Use Themes to Bridge Philosophy & Asana in Your Yoga Classes w/ John Farchione
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#5
04/01/2026

Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.

Join Theme Weaver Method here. 

What if philosophy and asana were never meant to be separate in the first place?

In this episode, we explore the art of using themes to integrate your teaching — so your words, your sequencing, and your students’ experience all feel like one cohesive practice.

This isn’t about adding something extra to your class…
it’s about revealing what’s already there — and learning ho...


(Series #5) Why You Keep Starting From Scratch Each Week & How to Stop
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03/27/2026

Day 5 and LAST DAY of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful. 


Join Theme Weaver Method here.



Today we talked about: Why you keep starting from scratch every week & how to stop 

👉🏼It’s not about being creative on demand, it’s about this…
👉🏼Where aparigraha goes out the window!
👉🏼Organization hacks & collector habits that help you build you...


(Series #4) Why Your Words Aren't Landing Even When Your Theme is Good
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03/26/2026

Day 4 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.
 

Join Theme Weaver Method here.


Today we talked about: why your words aren’t landing even when your theme is good 😳

👉🏼 Yoga teaching IS a performance, here how... 
👉🏼 How presentation, performer, & storytelling skills enhance delivery
👉🏼 Preview of module 4 - ahhh the starter sentence cheat sheet will save you from forgetting where you’re going...


(Series #3) How to Plan Themed Yoga Classes Without Over-Thinking or Over-Preparing
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#4
03/25/2026

Day 3 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


I’m building a program to help you pick, plan, and powerfully deliver yoga class themes from the heart so that your teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful


But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. 


Today, we talk about:
👉🏼 how to plan a themed...


(Series #2) Where Great Yoga Class Themes Actually Come From
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03/24/2026

Day 2 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!


I’m building a program to help you pick, plan, and powerfully deliver yoga class themes from the heart so that your teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful


But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. 


We talk about:
your problem isn’t getting...


(Series #1) Why Most Yoga Class Themes Fall Flat & What Actually Works
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03/24/2026

This is day 1 of “Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method” bonus livestream series!!!


I'm building a program that will help you pick, plan, & expertly deliver powerful class themes from the heart so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful. 


But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. 


We cover:
2 reasons why your yoga c...


Unmistakable Markers of a Masterful Yoga Teacher w/ Jason Hulshof
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#3
03/18/2026

Join The Art of Theme Weaving; a New Way to Teach Yoga w/ Story, Soul, & Substance. Happening live on zoom for free March 29th 12-1:30pm PST (replay available). 

Why do some yoga teachers quietly change lives… while others just guide a decent workout?

In this episode, veteran teacher Jason Hulshof reveals what actually creates mastery in teaching—and why the most powerful elements have very little to do with perfect sequencing.

📘 They key from a new program, something as simple as a new program can take you on a path you ever exp...


Simple & Sensual Cueing That Connects w/ Jane James
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#2
03/11/2026

RSVP for the MYYT 2nd Virtual Birthday Party happening live on Zoom March 15th 12-1pm PST

What if the reason your cueing feels awkward… is because you’re trying too hard to sound like a “good yoga teacher”?

In this conversation with teacher-trainer Jane James, we unpack what actually makes cueing land with students—and why the magic usually comes from simplicity, silence, and trusting what’s already happening in the room.

✨ Inside this episode:

👉🏼 Why clinging to a cueing script can actually block your best teaching
🧠 Jane’s “journ...


MYYT is Turning Two! This Season’s Best + A Virtual Bday Party Invite
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#1
03/04/2026

This episode is special, celebrating two years of podcasting and showcasing the top conversations this year.

Also, you’re invited to come hang out with your host, MaKenzie Fly, and fellow MYYT listeners at our virtual 2nd birthday party! We’ll play games and give gifts — all live party people will be entered into a raffle to win a spot in MaKenzie’s latest program, Theme Weaver Method. Valued at $500, this program will help you pick, plan, and weave inspirational themes into your yoga teaching like a wizard.

RSVP for the party here!Yoga of Activism...


How Yoga Teachers Can Get Paid to Travel: Affiliates, Brand Deals & the Retreat Loophole w/ Emily Cooper
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#50
02/25/2026

Ever wondered how some yoga teachers are traveling the world, partnering with brands, and earning affiliate income… without being full-time influencers?

In this episode, Emily Cooper - creator of Travel Boss - breaks down the exact pathway she used. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to get paid to travel, but I don’t even know where to start,” this episode gives you the roadmap.

Inside this episode, we talk about:
🔗 The low-effort affiliate placement that could start paying you — without creating anything new.
💼 The transition from affiliate income to paid brand deals (and what chan...


How Yoga Teachers Can Infuse Hormonal Health Education Into Classes w/ Jess Suchan
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#49
02/18/2026

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind? Get on the waitlist for round 4.0 kicking off Aug 2026! 

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right for your health… but your body still isn’t cooperating?

Like you’re motivated one week… exhausted the next… starving out of nowhere… and quietly wondering what’s wrong with you?

Nothing’s wrong with you.

You might just be living like a man on a 24-hour clock — in a body that runs on a 28-day rhythm.

In this episode, Jess Suchan and I dive into cyclical living — wha...


Real Life Wake Up Calls That Made Building My Own Yoga Business Inevitable
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#48
02/11/2026

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind? Get on the waitlist for round 4.0 kicking off Aug 2026! 

Have you ever had a moment that made you question everything about the way you’re working and living?

I have.

And in this episode, I’m taking you behind the curtain and into five real-life moments that made me realize I couldn’t keep doing business as usual—and that building my own yoga business wasn’t just an idea, it was inevitable.

Here’s what I share:
😭
Th...


5 Beliefs That Are Holding You Back From Thriving as a Yogipreneur
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#47
02/04/2026

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind? Get on the waitlist for round 4.0 kicking off Aug 2026! 

Are you working harder than ever… but still not getting the results you want from your yoga business?

You might not need a new strategy—you might need a new belief system. In this episode, I’m unpacking five common thought patterns that silently sabotage yoga teachers from growing beyond the studio grind and into sustainable success.

Here’s what we dive into:
🧠 Why believing “studio teaching is the only way” limits your potential
👣...


Sequencing with Sensitivity: Honoring Your Cycle & Season w/ Sydney McCowan
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#46
01/28/2026

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind? Get on the waitlist for round 4.0 kicking off Aug 2026! 

Ever wondered how to teach in a way that honors rhythm?

In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher, YTT educator, and retreat leader Sydney McCowan to explore what it really means to hold space with rhythm, inclusivity, and reverence for lived experience. In this episode, we chat about:

🌊 What it means to teach with your menstrual cycle, not against it
🤎 The difference between inclusive language and performative buzzwords
🧘🏽‍♀️ How to guide a room full of people with total...


When Relaxation Backfires: The Triggers Yoga Teachers Miss w/ Liz Albanis
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#45
01/21/2026

What if your “relaxing” yoga class was triggering someone’s trauma response?

Candles. Cues. Eye pillows. Music.

The stuff we think creates calm might be doing the exact opposite—and most teachers have no idea.

Senior teacher Liz Albanis gets honest and unfiltered about the hidden ways yoga can harm—and how to teach with real sensitivity.

Inside this raw + eye-opening episode:

🧠 Yoga as penicillin? Why what heals one student could harm another
😬 The “nourishing” studio elements that quietly dysregulate trauma survivors
💪🏽 That pose isn’t hard—it’s literally...


Functional Neurology, Brain Based, & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teaching w/ Rose Alicia
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#44
01/14/2026

Can yoga actually rewire the brain?

Rose Alicia Allen says yes—and shows you how.  Expect nerdy movement science, real talk on trauma-informed teaching, and enough lightbulb moments to rework your next class.

Inside the episode:
🧠 What your brain might be doing before you ever feel pain
💥 Why flexibility isn’t just about stretching—and what might be missing
😬 The weird thing hypermobile bodies and anesthesia patients have in common
✨ A quirky concept called the “threat bucket” that explains way more than you’d think
🌀 The sneaky way your brain maps your body—and why it matter...


What MYYT is Letting Go Of, Leaning Into, and Offering You in 2026
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#43
01/07/2026

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I’m reflecting on the confessions I’ve been holding, the lessons I’ve learned over the past year, and the shifts I feel coming—for me, for this podcast, and for the yoga teacher community we’re building here together.

In this episode, we chat about:

🧡 A few honest confessions I’ve never said out loud—un...


You Are Not Just a Body: Understanding Your Three Selves for Real Healing w/ Sarah DeBlock
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#42
12/31/2025

Ever feel like your mind says one thing, your emotions say another, and your body votes third-party… all at the same time?

This episode breaks down why your three inner worlds don’t always match—and how aligning them opens the door to the kind of joy that actually lasts.

We chat about:
🧠 Why you can’t think your way to healing—and what to do instead
💫 The three bodies that shape our experience (and the one most teachers miss)
📚 How grief, heartbreak, and Ayurveda came together in Sarah’s first book The Year of Sarah
💔...