The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
313: 6 Years of Podcasting with Shannon Crow
Description:
Shannon is celebrating six years of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast! Thank you, dear listener, for your continued support of the podcast through the years. Shannon reflects on her journey in the past six years of podcasting and shares her gratitude for the team, sponsors, and people around her who have helped keep the podcast going.
Keeping a podcast going for six years is no small feat. Shannon also shares some of the tools she uses to keep organized and how she has managed to never run out of content ideas! Tune in to hear some of Shannon’s lessons learned from podcasting.
Key Takeaways:
[0:57] Shannon is celebrating six years of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast!
[2:18] Shannon thanks you, the listener, for your continued support of the podcast.
[3:55] Shannon gives a shout out to the team that helps create the podcast each and every week.
[7:02] Special thanks to the sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
[8:37] How does it feel to be podcasting for six years?
[9:31] Shannon has a spreadsheet where she keeps track of every single podcast episode. It shows every single topic that was covered and the guests who have come on the podcast. Shannon reflects on this.
[11:08] One thing that keeps Shannon going on the tough days is thinking about how she helps yoga teachers. She keeps the podcast organized with Trello.
[13:05] For Shannon, a huge part of being able to come up with content for the podcast has been focusing on her niche.
[14:58] How can you apply to be a guest on the podcast?
[16:47] Shannon has a quick message for you about OfferingTree.
[19:03] Shannon is grateful to be in a place where it feels like the work she does is the right fit.
[20:24] Shannon shares her gratitude for other people who have helped her keep the podcast going by supporting her.
[22:28] Shannon has learned some big lessons from her podcasting journey.
[23:32] Shannon summarizes her six-year podcasting journey.
Links:
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"If you are looking at a big project, don't look at all the what ifs and where that might lead. Don't let that hold you back or scare you."
"Podcasting is not about having all the answers, it is about listening."
" I am incredibly grateful and a lot of that gratitude is to you because you are here listening and supporting the podcast and you're the reason for the podcast."
"If you have an idea, what is one small baby step that you could do towards that idea today?”
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
312: We Stand with Survivors with Rebecca Sebastian & Colin Hall
Description:
We must not be afraid to speak up when we see harm taking place in the yoga world - that is part of yoga. Recently, there was recent news that Bikram Choudhury was scheduled to teach in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. If you are unaware of this, there are some resources you can use to learn more about why this is problematic and why it is upsetting many people in the yoga world.
In this episode, Shannon Crow is joined by Rebecca Sebastian and Colin Hall to discuss this recent event. They share what actions they and others in the yoga community took to put pressure on the organizers and hotel to stop the event from happening and what additional actions we can take to bring Bikram to justice.
Bikram will no longer present at the event as he was originally scheduled to but there is still more to be done to hold him accountable for his actions and the abuse he inflicted on women in his yoga classes and trainings. Tune in to find out more about what you can do and how we can collectively disrupt the sexual assault and harm that occurs in yoga spaces.
Key Takeaways:
[0:00] Shannon reads a note to the survivors.
[3:39] This podcast interview was recorded live with Rebecca Sebastian and Colin Hall to discuss the recent news of Bikram Choudhury teaching in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
[5:14] Shannon shares some resources where you can read more about the current situation.
[7:10] Shannon gives thanks to the sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
[8:43] There has been a recent wave of effort to keep Bikram out of Canada, and it has worked but there are many more questions arising from this situation.
[13:36] Colin Hall, Rebecca Sebastian, and Shannon Crow introduce themselves.
[16:09] Rebecca and Colin share some resources where you can get the backstory of what happened with Bikram.
[18:59] Colin started investigating who was behind bringing Bikram to Canada.
[22:27] Rebecca shares some of her tips on how to make movement happen, especially when dealing with non-profits.
[24:31] Shannon shares that there are survivors of abuse from Bikram who are being threatened by organizers of this event.
[27:11] Is this water under the bridge? Is this something that happened and we should all move on? Colin explains why not.
[29:20] Josh Cooper joins the call to share his experience in speaking directly with the GM of the hotel where the event was set to take place.
[32:04] Shannon gives a shout out of thanks to sponsor, OfferingTree.
[33:11 - 33:12] Rebecca has some action steps that you can take if you are in the US.
[35:10] Colin explains some of the actions that he and other Canadian yoga teachers took to stop Bikram from teaching yoga in Canada and what actions you can take now.
[39:45] How can we decrease sexual assault and harm caused by the power imbalance in yoga?
[43:19] Shannon and Rebecca share their thoughts on why people might still be signing up for Bikram's trainings and what we can do about it.
[49:18] Not everyone, even in the yoga world, is aware of Bikram and what he did.
[52:05] How do we separate the yoga that we do from the people and the harm they caused?
[57:42] When people get together and organize, you can get results.
[60:16] Rebecca shares some resources for people who have experienced sexual assault.
[61:03] Shannon shares some takeaways and upcoming events you can join.
Links:
Hotline for Women Against Violence Against Women in Canada - (877) 392 7583
National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA) - 800 656 4673
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"How do we stop the abuse of power that is so prevalent in the yoga world?" - Shannon
"The truth is that we will get more impact by following the money." - Rebecca
"So many people are coming into our practices with that vulnerability piece." - Rebecca
"When people get together and organize, you get results." - Colin Hall
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
311: A Small Seed of Personal Practice with Shannon Crow
Description:
Your personal yoga practice doesn’t have to be long and complicated. It can be short and simple. You can start with a small seed and grow your personal practice from there. The important part is taking the time daily to do something that feels helpful and nurturing to you.
In this episode, Shannon Crow invites you to take a few minutes to do this short personal practice with her. If you have been wanting to start a short personal yoga routine but feel overwhelmed or like you don’t have time, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
[2:19] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - planting the first seeds of a personal practice.
[5:56] Shannon thanks the sponsors of the podcast, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
[9:03] Are you doing something daily that feels helpful and nurturing just for you?
[10:22] Shannon invites you to find a comfortable spot to start your personal practice right now.
[11:24] Check in with yourself to see what you need in this moment.
[12:05] Shannon shares the poem The Cleverness of Seeds, by Pat Brisson.
[14:11] Shannon reads an email she received from the author of the poem, Pat Brisson.
[15:50] This is an example of a very short personal practice.
[16:45] Shannon has some resources that might be helpful as you explore building your own personal practice.
[17:44] Do you have a short personal practice? Share it with Shannon!
Links:
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 308: Time to Rest and Refuel with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 309: Four Seasons of Business with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 310: How To Create a Yoga Routine with Shannon Crow
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 030: Rituals to Start and End Your Day with Puja Madan
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 096: How to Create a Yoga Practice Habit with Matt Kowald
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 114: Compassion Fatigue with Diane Liska
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 123: Habits for Health & Business with James Clear
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 164: Deepen Your Yoga Practice with Barrie Risman
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 274: Self-Care for Caregivers with Jo Bregnard -
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"Are you doing something daily that feels helpful and nurturing just for you?"
"Check in and see: What do I need in this moment?"
“Sometimes we're starting with something that's way too complicated when we're trying to add in a personal practice. So I hope this illustrates how short it can be, how simple it can be.”
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
310: How To Create a Yoga Routine with Shannon Crow
Description:
Many yoga teachers started teaching yoga because they experienced the benefits of it for themselves and wanted to share it with others. However, once they start teaching and dive into running a yoga business, it can feel challenging to maintain a consistent personal yoga practice.
In this episode, Shannon Crow explores the reasons yoga teachers often give for not creating a self-care practice that feels nurturing to them, and what the benefits are of cultivating that personal practice. She shares her tips and strategies that have helped her form habits around her personal yoga routine and explains why falling away from our practice is normal - and how to get back to it. If you have been wanting to start a yoga routine for yourself, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
[1:41] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - how to create and maintain a personal yoga practice.
[3:17] Shannon gives a shout out to sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
[4:40] What is holding you back from creating a self-care practice that is nurturing for you?
[6:22] You are not alone if you have fallen away from your personal yoga practice.
[9:15] Why is having a personal practice so important?
[10:34] Shannon invites you to consider the intention of your personal practice as well as what your dream personal practice looks like.
[12:03] If creating a personal practice feels impossible to you right now, Shannon encourages you to dig into why that is.
[12:33] You don't need to choose movement as a part of your personal practice if it doesn't feel good to you.
[14:28] You can try out your chosen practice for a set amount of time to see how it feels to you.
[16:29] Shannon pops in to share how she is personally using OfferingTree to book podcast guests.
[18:18] Why is creating a routine around our personal practice so important?
[20:01] Shannon shares some tips and strategies to make it easier to start and maintain a habit.
[23:34] How can we get back to our personal practice when life throws us off track?
[27:06] How do you build a personal practice and stick to it? What are your tips and ideas? Share them!
[27:56] Shannon shares ways that you can connect with her in real time.
Links:
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"What is holding you back from creating a self care practice that is nurturing for you?"
"Your personal practice is an amazing source of fuel for your life and business. It's like a promise that you make to yourself."
"Don't wait for the someday of it. Build your ideal personal practice and you'll slowly see that your ideal schedule will also build out of that."
"Similarity and routine really brings us comfort as humans and it really helps us to build it into being a habit."