Yogaland Podcast

• Yoga in the 90s: The Wild, Weird & Wonderful Early Days

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Yoga Lessons That Changed Our Lives

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 30 Years of Yoga The Poses, Myths & Cues We’ve Let Go

  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How to Thrive in Your First Five Years of Teaching Yoga

  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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• From Opera to Om: Matthew Shaw on Mental Health, Reinvention, and the Power of Retreats

  This week my guest is Philadelphia-based yoga teacher, Matthew Shaw. Matthew joined the Jason Crandell Yoga Method team as our Lead Teacher Training Mentor this year and has been a longtime student of Jason's.What I didn't know until a few weeks ago is that Matthew spent 20 years in a previous life as a successful opera singer, performing on major stages across Europe—including Germany, Austria, and Hungary.In this conversation, Matthew shares how, in the second half of his career, just as he was really taking off, anxiety and depression decided to tag along. He talks openly about imposter syndrome, how he found solace through yoga and Western meds (you know I love my meds so I'm here for it!) and how his whole journey lead him to where he is today.We spend the second half of the conversation focused on retreats, why they are so vital, and how he creates intentional, supportive spaces for his students to both adventure and reset.We talk about:Why success didn’t solve his self-doubt—in fact, it made it worseThe cultural pressures of perfectionism in classical performanceHis transition to becoming a yoga teacher and community builderThe joy he finds leading yoga retreats around the worldWhy retreats offer so much more than a temporary escape—and how they can ripple outward to impact our daily livesYou can find shownotes here: yogalandpodcast.com/episode362We've got two YTT events coming up! Module II of Jason's 300-hour begins August 20th. You can get all of the details and join us here: jasonyoga.com/300And if you are considering becoming a yoga teacher, join our 200-hour waitlist! I will send you details and interesting content as well as details about the training. Get all the info here: jasonyoga.com/200 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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