The YogaRenew Podcast

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  Yoga Hands On Assists in 2026 15.09.2026 27分

  Kate & Patrick touch on the topic of hands-on assists in yoga classes. In this episode of The YogaRenew Podcast, they address the controversies, historical context and the evolving role of hands-on assists in 2026. It delves into the impact of inappropriate approaches and the role of teachers in navigating the use of hands-on assists in 2026.Some Key Takeaways:The process & history of physically adjusting peopleConsent and awarenessEvolution of hands-on assistsStudent preferences and comfortPractical considerations for teachersChapters00:00 Controversies and Evolution00:52 Historical Context and Impact02:30 Benefits and Practical Considerations04:02 Student Preferences and Comfort06:29 Studio Policies and Teacher Approach10:18 Feel-Good Assists and Hygiene Considerations19:47 Practical Approaches for Teachers
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  Balancing Working a Full Time Job + Teaching Yoga 10.09.2026 16分

  Kate & Patrick discuss the balance of teaching yoga while working a full-time job, addressing the challenges and considerations for part-time yoga teachers. During their conversation, they emphasize the importance of maintaining a personal practice, setting boundaries, and managing commitments effectively!Some Key Takeaways:Balancing a full-time job with part-time yoga teaching is a common and fulfilling approach.Maintaining a personal practice, setting boundaries, and managing commitments effectively are crucial for part-time yoga teachers.Chapters00:00 Balancing Yoga and Full-Time Work01:21 The Reality of Part-Time Yoga Teaching03:12 Financial Considerations and Career Paths06:27 Maintaining a Personal Practice07:06 Teaching Commitments and Boundaries09:24 Weekend Classes and Work-Life Balance14:35 Expanding Teaching Beyond Group Classes
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  How We Got Here Pt. 2: Kate Lombardo's Story 10.09.2026 40分

  This episode explores Kate's journey of starting as one of Patrick's students, to becoming a full-time yoga teacher and business owner alongside Patrick. Kate discusses her initial yoga experiences to the challenges and successes of building a career in the wellness industry with YogaRenew as the leading online yoga teacher training school.Some Key Takeaways:The transformative power of yoga in healing and grounding individualsThe journey from yoga teaching to entrepreneurship and the challenges faced along the wayChapters:00:00 The Yoga Journey Begins03:28 Discovering Yoga's Healing Power08:35 Transitioning to Yoga Teaching11:27 Becoming a Full-Time Yoga Teacher13:16 Balancing Multiple Roles30:53 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
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  How We Got Here Pt. I: Patrick Franco's Story 10.09.2026 28分

  The conversation delves into Patrick Franco's journey from the beginning of his yoga practice to becoming a full-time yoga teacher. It explores his spiritual exploration in college, the introduction to yoga practice, the transition to consistent practice, teaching and training, transition to full-time teaching, ownership and business partnership, and the continued evolution of teaching through advanced study and practice.TakeawaysJourney to becoming a full-time yoga teacherEvolution of teaching and continued studyChapters00:00 The Beginning of the Yoga Journey01:22 College and Spiritual Exploration02:33 Introduction to Yoga Practice03:58 Transition to Consistent Practice06:36 Teaching and Training07:11 Transition to Full-Time Teaching18:15 Ownership and Business Partnership21:27 Continued Evolution of Teaching
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  Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Yoga Teacher 10.09.2026 24分

  The episode discusses imposter syndrome and nervousness in yoga teaching, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and consistency. It provides insights into managing nervousness and staying grounded while teaching.TakeawaysImposter SyndromeAuthenticity and ConsistencyChapters00:00 Imposter Syndrome and Nervousness01:21 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome03:12 Teaching with Confidence07:43 Evolution of a Yoga Teacher10:05 Authenticity in Teaching19:15 Managing Nervousness
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  The Truth About Online Yoga Teacher Training 08.09.2026 33分

  In this episode of the YogaRenew Podcast, Kate & Patrick dive into one of the most debated topics in the yoga world: online yoga teacher trainings. Are they as valuable as in-person trainings? Do they dilute the experience, or can they actually offer something unique and powerful?TakeawaysOnline teacher trainings have unique valueBias against online training is diminishingChapters00:00 The Value of Online Teacher Trainings06:11 Limitations of Online Training14:26 Benefits of Online Training26:29 Enhanced Teaching Methodology30:15 Changing Sentiments and Bias
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  Is The Yoga Industry Oversatured? 03.09.2026 14分

  The conversation explores the topic of whether the yoga industry and yoga teacher trainings are oversaturated. It discusses the growth of yoga studios, the interest in yoga, the opportunities for yoga teachers, and the impact of the pandemic on the yoga industry.TakeawaysYoga industry growth and opportunitiesYoga teacher training and career prospectsChapters00:00 Yoga's Positive Impact and Future Growth
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  How To Promote Your Yoga Business Without Being Salesy 01.09.2026 16分

  The episode discusses the challenges of marketing oneself as a yoga teacher without feeling salesy. It explores the evolution of marketing for yoga teachers, the emotional and financial complexities of marketing, and the importance of authenticity and service-driven marketing.Key Takeaways:Authenticity and service-driven marketing are key to marketing oneself as a yoga teacher.Consistent and valuable engagement with the audience is essential for successful marketing.Chapters:00:00 The Challenge of Marketing as a Yoga Teacher01:34 Evolution of Marketing for Yoga Teachers02:27 Emotional and Financial Complexities of Marketing04:20 Authenticity and Service-Driven Marketing13:18 Consistent and Valuable Engagement with the Audience