Today hosts Katja and Tiffany introduce some recent research on an always-interesting topic: the place where hustle culture meets the wellness sphere. In this episode, we discuss how these two fields influence each other, how this relationship has shifted recently, and how yoga teachers can navigate the hustle.

Listen in to learn about the origins of hustle culture, how it shows up in the wellness space today, and how yoga can help to adapt to recent challenges and changes that have been perhaps expedited by the recent pandemic.

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• Origins of hustle culture [1:44]
• Recent trends: moving beyond hustle culture [4:46]
• How the realms of hustle culture and wellness interact [10:31]
• Reconciling work as a yoga teacher with capitalism [21:23]
• Recent changes and challenges [26:50]
• Advice for people entering the yoga teacher space [28:57]

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It can be a challenge to maintain a regular yoga practice in the busyness and distraction of daily life. In this short excerpt from Episode 5, Sustainability and Yoga, Rachel and Tiffany talk about what keeps us coming back to our mats year after year. We share the most important question to ask yourself on the mat, and highlight the underrated skill of finding what you need even within a led group class.

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• Myriad areas for focus and investigation in practice [1:04]
• The most powerful question to ask on the mat [3:15]
• An underrated ability: finding something you need in a led class [5:27]

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How we phrase things is so important, especially in a personal, experiential practice like yoga. Today, hosts Rachel and Tiffany talk about the power of the language we use when teaching.

What does it mean to use open and invitational language versus commanding? How can our words help students to feel strong and resilient instead of fearful on the mat? What problems can arise for students when we offer pose options as a hierarchy?

Listen in to learn how to tailor your language with more skill and discernment and cultivate an environment in which your students flourish.

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• Why is language important when teaching yoga? [0:47]
• The delicate balance of invitational versus commanding language [3:43]
• Nocebic or fear-based language [14:47]
• Hierarchical language versus open options [28:34]
• Body-positive language [36:53]
• Gendered language [40:18]
• Using technical terms judiciously [42:42]
• Changing default language takes time and practice [45:16]

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