Tea & Talk: Real Yoga, Real Teachers

Tea & Talk: Real Yoga, Real Teachers

Hosted by: Crystal Gray & Christy Calahan

Join us in these informative and community-driven episodes where we'll dive into all things yoga-teacher related. These talks were designed to give yoga teachers a safe space to learn and grow, build community, and...

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Stop Feeling Like a Fraud | Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Feeling like a fraud as a new yoga teacher? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the common struggles of imposter syndrome that many new yoga teachers face, from comparing yourself to seasoned instructors...
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Episode 11 | Tips to START Teaching!

In this episode, we talk a bit about what holds a lot of new teachers back but also give tips on how to start pushing through and START teaching! The world needs you.
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Episode #10 I Size-Inclusivity in Yoga Classes

Have you ever had that moment in class where you realize your cues might not be landing for everyone? Maybe you’ve noticed some students struggle to find comfort in certain poses, and you're wondering how to make your...
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Episode #9 I Finding Personal Choices as a Yoga Teacher

In this episode, Christy and Crystal dive into their triggers on social media, their growth, and how to navigate differing beliefs in the yoga world.
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Episode #8 | Advice for Newer Yoga Teachers

In this episode, Crystal and Patti share advice from yoga teachers in our community for newer yoga teachers though, honestly, it's helpful for all yoga teachers! We never stop learning and it's great to learn from one...
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Episode #7 I Navigating Social Media in a Yogic Way w/ @thehonestyogateacher

Join Crystal Gray and Christy Calahan as they welcome Courtenay, @thehonestyogateacher, to discuss a broad range of topics centered around yoga and social media. Follow Courtenay here:...
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Episode #6 I How to Empower Your Students

In this episode, Crystal and Christy discuss how to empower your students in classes to do the poses as they need in their body, listen to their body, etc. This will keep students feeling safe and comfortable in your...
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Episode #5 | Handling Tricky Situations in Yoga Classes

In this episode, Christy and Crystal talk about some of the more challenging situations that can present themselves in yoga classes as well as what to do when that happens!   Get on my info list for my 300 hour...
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Episode #4 | Ego in Yoga

In this episode, Crystal and Christy discuss the connection between ego and yoga. We bring in some comments from Crystal's Facebook group to see what others had to say!
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What it Really Means to be Authentic

Get Your Authenticity Assessment here. Sick of hearing the word "authenticity" all the time? Yeah, us too, but we wanted to clear the air on what it REALLY means to be authentic in your role as a yoga teacher because...
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Episode #2 | Yoga & Yoga Teacher Myths | Part 2

In this episode, we are joined by the third member of the Crystal Gray Yoga team, Patti Michaelis. Together, we explore more myths and reasons people have to NOT try yoga or to NOT become teachers. A lot of the...
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You Can't Be a Yoga Teacher If . . .

In this episode, we're talking about some of the most common reasons we hear from people that make them think they either can't be a yoga teacher or can't be a great yoga teacher - all of which are so far from the...
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