Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: 5 Powerful Lessons to Stay Inspired & Avoid Burnout

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Yogaland Podcast

Andrea Ferretti

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This down-to-earth podcast by Andrea Ferretti (former executive editor of Yoga Journal) will keep informed and inspired to practice yoga. Topics run the gamut from nitty gritty technique (her yoga teacher husband Jason Crandell often joins to help with this) to down-to-earth conversations about how to apply yoga's lessons and tools to help craft a happy, balanced life.

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Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: 5 Powerful Lessons to Stay Inspired & Avoid Burnout

Yogaland Podcast

42 minutes 2 seconds

6 months ago

Yoga Philosophy for Teachers: 5 Powerful Lessons to Stay Inspired & Avoid Burnout

Feeling stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed in your teaching journey?

In this episode, Jason shares 5 timeless lessons from yoga philosophy that support you — the teacher. These aren’t abstract ideas for your students — they’re personal, practical teachings to help you stay grounded, motivated, and aligned as you grow.

Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, these insights from the Yoga Sutras and beyond offer tools for navigating self-doubt, comparison, burnout, and creative fatigue.

Topics include:

• Abhyasa & Vairagya (Effort + Letting Go)

• Svadhyaya (Self-Study for Teachers)

• Dharma (Teaching with Purpose)

• Ahimsa (Self-Compassion in Teaching)

• Pratipaksha Bhavanam (Reframing Negative Thoughts)

Chapters

01:11 Upcoming Yoga Training Details

02:36 Yoga Philosophy for Teachers

04:07 Abhyasa and Vairagya: Developing and Releasing Patterns

05:19 Practicing Teaching Skills

09:31 Non-Attachment in Teaching

11:59 Knowing Yourself as a Teacher

18:17 Aligning Teaching with Your Purpose

21:45 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception

22:10 Defining Your Purpose as a Yoga Teacher

23:26 Teaching Techniques and Philosophical Insights

26:15 Compassion for Yourself and Your Students

33:04 Reframing Your Inner Critic

41:53 Final Thoughts and Announcements

ABOUT JASON AND HIS ONLINE YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS:

✅ The Essential Guide to Yoga Anatomy Online Course: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/anatomy

✅ Get your 300hr & 500hr Teacher Training Certificate with Jason: https://learn.jasonyoga.com/300

✅ The Art of Teaching Beginners Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/beginners

✅ The Art of Yoga Sequencing Online Course:

https://learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencing

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Jason Crandell is a natural teacher and author with more than 20 years of experience. Named “one of the teachers shaping the future of yoga,” by Yoga Journal, Jason has been an in-demand teacher at conferences around the world for more than two decades.

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