{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d8372d8368e20010ca45db/6511c9fed1933f0012aba5e9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reflecting and Growing with Alison Riazi ","description":"<p>September 25, 2023</p><p>The Funny Thing About Yoga</p><p>Reflecting and Growing with Alison Riazi&nbsp;</p><p>Episode No. 33</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This week Giana and Bradshaw talk with Alison Riazi a fellow Chicago Yoga Teacher with a ton of experience. From her early days in Corepower training to a big move to New York to pursue dancing, then a move home to Chicago and so much more, Alison has done It all. They talk about rebuilding your career with moving and other yoga teacher milestones and transitions. They also touch on the energy output, teaching online, 200 hour trainings and stepping into the teacher's teacher role. You can anticipate tangents and laughs around also have dating as a yoga instructor, special moments in class, and backhanded student insults. You are sure to feel part of this chat during this episode. Enjoy the listen and don't forget to share the love by rating, reviewing, and subscribing. We love you!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:30 Welcome to the Podcast Alison Riazi</p><p>01:28 Alison's Journey to Teaching</p><p>06:20 Hot Yoga and 2010</p><p>08:50 Going Full Time and Further Education</p><p>10:30 NYC teaching spots</p><p>13:08 Moving Back to Chicago</p><p>15:10 Starting Over and Rebuilding&nbsp;</p><p>17:45 Becoming Teachers Teachers</p><p>18:45 Leading 200-Hour Yoga Trainings and Insecurities&nbsp;</p><p>22:45 Teaching Online</p><p>26:37 Adapting as a Yoga Teacher</p><p>29:05 Quick Transition to Virtual</p><p>30:45 Changing Your Teaching Style for Online</p><p>34:55 The Energy Output and Editing</p><p>39:15 Reviewing Old Recordings and the Sound of Our Voices</p><p>41:55 It's All About Energy</p><p>45:00 Creative Outlets</p><p>51:05 Dating As A Yoga Teacher</p><p>52:18 The Funny Thing About Yoga</p><p>01:03:30 Where to Find Alison and Goodbyes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Alison at @alisonriaziyoga</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us on Instagram:</strong></p><p>@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWish</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join our Substack Newletter to Receive extra bonus FUNNY THING content:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&amp;utm_campaign=pub&amp;utm_medium=web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&amp;utm_campaign=pub&amp;utm_medium=web</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us in Nicaragua: </strong><a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/joshuatree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicargua</a></p><p><strong>Join us in Starved Rock: </strong><a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrock\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrock</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be Featured on the Podcast: </strong><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewform\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewform</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cayayogaschool.com</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe to our C.A.Y.A. Newsletter:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contact</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Giana’s Website:</strong> https://www.gianayoga.com/&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Bradshaws Website: </strong><a href=\"https://www.bradshawwish.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bradshawwish.com/</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"C.A.Y.A. Yoga School"}