Yogaland Podcast

What does it really feel like to teach yoga for the first time? In this episode of The Making of a Yoga Teacher, Jason takes you inside that nerve-wracking but transformative moment every new teacher faces: stepping to the front of the room.Laurel, Raquel, and Erin talk about what it was like to teach for the first time during the training. Through their stories, you’ll see that every yoga teacher starts here — nervous, vulnerable, and discovering that courage grows with each breath and each class.👉 Learn more about Jason's 200-Hour Training here: jasonyoga.com/200👉 Jason has a 300-Hour Module coming up in one week! Learn about it here: jasonyoga.com/300

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to do a yoga teacher training—or if you’re looking for insight, motivation, and honesty about the process—this episode shows how transformation begins: one decision, one class, one breath at a time. You'll meet Laurel, Raquel, and Erin and find out what made them say yes to their journey toward becoming yoga teachers.🎥 Episodes in this series:1️⃣ How It All Begins — Starting Yoga Teacher Training2️⃣ Finding Your Voice — The First Time Teaching3️⃣ Becoming Yourself — Confidence, Connection & Growth4️⃣ The First Class — Teaching in the Real World🧘‍♂️ Learn about Jason Crandell’s Online 200-Hour Training → learn.jasonyoga.com/200

This week -- a solocast from Jason, fresh from his trip teaching a weeklong "Sequencing 2.0" training in London. On this episode, he breaks down a practical framework for scaling a single 60-minute sequence into:(1) shorter online formats(2) longer workshops(3) four-week series with clear objectivesHe also explains why real creativity comes from solving for a goal—not from random choreography—and how to communicate a simple plan so students feel part of something bigger. Psst! Don't miss next week's episode where we launch a four-part “Transformation Series,” that follows three of Jason's trainees through their teacher training journey.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance structure and freedom in your teaching and how to help students problem-solve rather than memorize, Jason shares some ideas on this week's Yoga(ish). We also talk about "the examined life," and what that means to us. Lastly, we share how the "Wawa meet-up," went (spoiler: it was as quirky and sweet as we hoped it would be.)⸻⏱️ Chapters0:00 Life lately & Chihuahua meetup4:15 What is the constraint-led approach to learning?18:34 Applying it to yoga & sequencing31:16 The shadow side of yoga & self-inquiry37:00 Why discomfort leads to growthCheck out our shownotes with links from the episode: yogalandpodcast.com

This meditation is an invitation to find softness within you regardless of the chaos around you. 

If you practiced yoga in the 90s, you know… it was different.Chapters:00:00 Intro & why we’re talking about 90s yoga04:03 Andrea’s first yoga class (and the clown car moment)11:54 Jason’s first yoga class in college25:11 Quirky studios, circus neighbors & wild props31:26 What’s changed for better and worseBefore it was in every gym, before online classes, before Lululemon — yoga in the U.S. was a quirky subculture you had to seek out. In this episode of Yoga-ish, we share our funniest, weirdest, and most heartfelt memories from our early years of practice: • Renting rooms in funky parts of town with circus performers as neighbors • The original paper-thin blue and green mats that never got cleaned • Heavy wooden props that could double as furniture • Our first teachers — from deeply traditional to delightfully eccentric • How yoga felt before it became mainstream, and what’s changed (for better and worse)Whether you started in the 70s, 90s, or just last week, this is a love letter to yoga’s evolution — and a celebration of its wonderfully weird past.💬 Your turn: Were you practicing yoga in the 90s (or earlier)? Share your best memory here or on Instagram (and tag us) -- we'd love to hear them!📌 Resources & Trainings Mentioned:ABOUT JASON CRANDELL AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:✅ Sequencing 2.0: Move Beyond Drop-in Classeshttps://www.mission-e1.com/sequencing/✅ 200hr Online Yoga Teacher Training:https://learn.jasonyoga.com/200✅ Considering YTT? Check out our honest guide, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About YTT here: https://jasonyoga.com/yoga-teacher-training

Some lessons change you forever — and yoga has given us more than we can count.After 30 years of practice, these are the teachings we still lean on every day — on and off the mat. In this episode of Yogaland, we share the timeless yoga lessons that have shaped our lives, improved our relationships, and transformed the way we move through the world.Highlights:00:00 Why enduring lessons matter after decades of practice01:34 Movement as a tool for emotional regulation10:10 Self-regulation, steadiness & resilience in daily life13:35 Learning to be comfortable with discomfort18:22 Self-study & curiosity over memorization23:47 Practicing self-compassion on (and off) the mat29:31 Empathy, compassion & understanding the human condition34:17 Developing the witness & separating from the ego40:17 Building better coping skills & mental flexibility💬 Your turn: What lessons from yoga have stayed with you the longest? Share them in the comments — we’d love to hear your story.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300✅ LIVE! A London Immersion -- Sequencing 2.0: Move Beyond Drop-in Classeshttps://www.mission-e1.com/sequencing/✅ 200hr Online Yoga Teacher Training:https://learn.jasonyoga.com/200

After 30 years of yoga, we’ve discovered which poses, myths, and cues actually hold you back.Here’s what to let go — and what to focus on instead for a stronger, more sustainable practice.Over three decades of yoga practice, we’ve seen trends, techniques, and teaching cues come and go. In this episode, we share the poses we approach differently now, the myths we no longer believe, and the verbal cues we’ve retired for good. From letting go of “going to your edge” in every pose, to embracing strength training, to rethinking old alignment rules, we reflect on what truly supports longevity, strength, and enjoyment in yoga practice. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or a dedicated student, you’ll find insight, perspective, and a few laughs from our 30 years on the mat.You can find shownotes here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode364Don't miss! Module II of Jason's 300-Hour YTT August 20th -- Register here: jasonyoga.com/300Join the waitlist for our 200 hour! Enrollment opens soon: jasonyoga.com/200Considering YTT and have questions? Check out our honest guide, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About YTT here: https://jasonyoga.com/yoga-teacher-training

Teaching yoga isn’t about impressing your students—it’s about supporting them. On this episode, Jason shares 5 things to keep in mind if you're a yoga teacher (especially in the first five years). His ideas will help you feel grounded, confident, and inspired as you build your yoga teaching career.Heads up: Module II of Jason's 300-hour YTT is come up in two week! This is the core + spine module but it's also the module where he does a deep dive into the yoga philosophy of Patanjali. You can get all the info & register here: jasonyoga.com/300 It's all online for maximum flexbility; you can begin the lectures and classes as soon as you register!