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Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, anatomy, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.

Podcast · By Mado Hesselink · English · Official site

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Sep 24, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    Beyond 500 Hours: Andrew Tanner on Competency-Based Standards and the American Yoga Council (opens the original)

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    Are 200 and 500 hour designations meaningful, or are they just gatekeeping? Andrew Tanner, CEO of American Yoga Council, is uniquely qualified to speak on the topic; his past includes owning multiple studios, leading Kripalu School of Yoga and Ayurveda, a stint as a Yoga Alliance board member, and later leading its Standards Review project. Andrew describes founding the American Yoga Council as a public benefit corporation to improve yoga education and help professionals earn a living through tr

  2. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    First Time Retreat Math: Pricing, Deposits, and Minimums with Monisha (opens the original)

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    Planning your first yoga retreat? Let’s make sure the math actually works! In this episode, you’ll hear a real-life retreat planning conversation about pricing, minimum enrollment, deposits, cancellation policies, and how to make sure you’re paying yourself for all the work that goes into creating a retreat. We also talk about how to communicate the value you bring when the retreat center already offers yoga, Ayurveda, food, and other experiences. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:54 Is it OK to Run a Retr

  3. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Vetting Venues: Questions First-Time Retreat Leaders Forget to Ask (opens the original)

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    Dreaming of leading your first yoga retreat? Save yourself time and potential headaches by following this two-step retreat center vetting process that covers everything from communication red flags to the fine print on cancellations. In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how I narrow down my options for retreat venues, compare apples to apples, and read between the lines to find the best venue for your first yoga retreat. If you aren’t sure exactly what questions you need to ask a retreat center

  4. Episode · Jul 30, 2026

    12 Reasons Every Retreat Leader Needs to be a Guest Too (opens the original)

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    Many yoga retreat leaders have never attended a retreat as a guest. In this episode, I share 12 reasons why retreat leaders should prioritize experiencing a retreat from the other side. Some of these reasons are personal, such as forcing you to take a break, while others are more practical, like discovering your operational blind spots. Since finances are often a major hurdle, I also share three ways that retreat leaders can get discounts on other people’s retreats. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 Why

  5. Episode · Jul 16, 2026

    How to Sequence a 20 Minute Demo Class (opens the original)

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    Mado shares her top 5 tips for sequencing a 20 minute demo class to audition for a teaching position. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Why yoga studios ask for a 20 minute audition. How to do research for the teaching job you are hoping to get. What to focus on when you don’t have enough time to sequence a full class experience. Teaching techniques you can use in your demo and beyond. How to have a plan for if you start running out of time and can’t teach everything you prepared. How to show up as your best

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