Sandy Raper has been a yoga teacher, trainer, and mentor to yoga teachers for over two decades. She is the author of "Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher". She created the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast out of a strong desire and passion to further support yoga teachers in their development and growth. Join Sandy as she shares stories, teacher tips, techniques, and valuable insights on how to be successful and confident, making teaching yoga a feasible lifelong career.
Beyond Yoga Teacher Training
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Sandy Raper has been a yoga teacher, trainer, and mentor to yoga teachers for over two decades. She is the author of "Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher". She created the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast out of a strong desire and passion to further support yoga teachers in their development and growth. Join Sandy as she shares stories, teacher tips, techniques, and valuable insights on how to be successful and confident, making teaching yoga a feasible lifelong career.
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June 23, 2026
Holding Space Isn't Passive: The Invisible Labor of Teaching Yoga
<p>Welcome to Episode 178: Holding Space Isn't Passive: The Invisible Labor of Teaching</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Host Sandy Raper explores the profound concept of holding space in yoga teaching, emphasizing its active nature, responsibilities, and the importance of boundaries and discernment. She shares personal insights and practical guidance for teachers and practitioners to lead with presence, integrity, and care.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Holding space is an active, energetic process, not passive.</li><li>Boundaries are a form of care that protects the integrity of the space.</li><li>Discernment is crucial in knowing when to intervene or stay silent.</li><li>Teachers carry invisible labor that requires stamina and responsibility.</li><li>Not everything meaningful needs to be shared publicly.</li><li>Trust in the process and in students' capacity to learn is essential.</li><li>Understanding the nervous system deepens teaching awareness.</li><li>Protecting sacred moments fosters trust and safety.</li><li>Leading with presence involves boundaries, discernment, and care.</li><li>Some of the most important work as a teacher is invisible.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Time Stamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Special Announcement: Invitation to Join the 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in 2027</p><p>06:03 Understanding the Act of Holding Space</p><p>11:02 The Invisible Labor of Teaching</p><p>15:55 The Role of the Nervous System in Teaching</p><p>21:02 Establishing Boundaries in Teaching</p><p>26:34 The Importance of Discernment in Teaching</p><p><br></p><p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com/hybridytt"><strong>200-Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training - Fall 2026</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.wixforms.com/f/7412585267065783305"><strong>Coming in 2027: </strong></a><a href="https://www.wixforms.com/f/7412585267065783305"><strong>300-Hour Advanced Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training - Join the Waitlist</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com/courses-and-training"><strong>Courses & Trainings </strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3xIkaZ5"></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3xIkaZ5">Order Sandy's book:</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3xIkaZ5"><strong>Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com"></a><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com"></a><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com">Contact Sandy</a></p><p><br></p>
May 25, 2026
Teaching Yoga in a Social Media World: Presence Over Performance
Host Sandy Raper guides yoga teachers in prioritizing authentic presence over performance in a social media-driven world.
May 5, 2026
Teaching Yoga as You Age: Mindset, Menopause, and Movement
<p>Welcome to Episode 176: Teaching Yoga as You Age: Mindset, Menopause, and Movement </p><p>In this episode, Host Sandy Raper shares her personal journey through aging as a yoga teacher, exploring how physical and energetic changes influence teaching and practice. She offers practical strategies for adapting yoga teaching to embrace aging with grace, strength, and authenticity.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Aging and physical changes in yoga practice</li><li>Shifting from performance to experience in teaching</li><li>Practical strategies for aging yoga teachers</li><li>The role of acceptance and mindfulness in practice</li><li>Navigating menopause and hormonal shifts</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>RESOURCES:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com/hybridytt" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>200-Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training - Registration is OPEN/In-person Begins August 2026</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.wixforms.com/f/7412585267065783305" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">300-Hour Advanced Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training - Join Waitlist</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com/courses-and-training" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Courses & Trainings </strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3xIkaZ5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://amzn.to/3xIkaZ5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Order Sandy's book:</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3xIkaZ5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.sandyraper.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Contact Sandy</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
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