Podcast
Yoga Strong
Hosted by Bonnie Weeks · EN
To be Yoga Strong is to pay attention to not only your body, but how you navigate being human. While combining strength and grace creates a powerful flow-based yoga practice, it is the practice of paying attention in the same ways off-the-mat that we hope to build.
This podcast is a guide for yoga teachers, practitioners and people trying to craft a life they're proud AF about. This is about owning your voice. This is about resilience, compassion, sensuality, and building a home in yourself. We don't do this alone.
15episodes
Episodes
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296 - New Teacher Series: How to Choose a 200 hour YTT and Prepare For It
Jan 2200:34:35Tap to summarizeToday I introduce a new series aimed at new yoga teachers, featuring relevant conversations, actionable insights, and support in building community.Join me to explore considerations when choosing a training and qualities to look for in a teacher.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →295 - What Do Integrity and Authenticity Mean For Teachers?
Jan 800:39:18Tap to summarizeOur energy impacts the rooms we lead. When we're navigating hard things in our personal lives, how do we show up and teach in ways that feel authentic and in integrity? How do we guide people effectively through things we might struggle with? Is that even okay to do? We explore some of these questions along the roles of trust, kindness, and vulnerability in navigating them.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →294 - Why Thinking About Death Helps Us Live More Fully
Jan 100:15:30Tap to summarizeThrough the death of my mom, a big breakup at the beginning of the year, the beginning of my first relationship with a woman, and other shifts happening in my world, I've been thinking a whole lot more about the themes of relationships, death, impermanence, and presence. Today we're talking about how experiencing loss can lead to a deeper appreciation of the relationships we have and how it can help us to pay closer attention to what we're doing and how we're living.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →293 - Intentional Communication and Connection on Social Media
Dec 400:29:20Tap to summarizeIf you're a teacher or business owner and showing up on social media, this one's for you. It can be really hard to create content and share ourselves on social media when cancellation is a real threat. How do we show up authentically? When we make stuff, who are we speaking to, and why? What are our responsibilities to ourselves and others? We explore these questions, and more. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →292 - Breath Cues, Chair Pose, and Finding Flow State
Nov 2700:37:42Tap to summarizeDo we inhale or exhale in chair? Why?Today we're getting nerdy and exploring some of my hot takes on breathing and finding pleasure in chair pose, differences in cueing for flow vs posture practices, and how we can experiment with teaching techniques that help students drop into their bodies more fully. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →291 - Being Seen and Building a Home in Yourself
Nov 300:52:15Tap to summarizeWhat are some of the costs of being seen, and in a world that often distracts us from our true selves? How do we ground into and nurture ourselves and our authenticity?Join me for a conversation exploring the intricate relationship between visibility, self-connection, and how we grow in ways that feel sustainable. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →290 - Erotic Embodiment for Healing and Empowerment with Tiffany Dawn Chambers-Goldberg
Sep 1801:42:21Tap to summarizeToday I'm joined by Tiffany Dawn Chambers-Goldberg, an erotic embodiment practitioner and the creator of Dance Brave, a somatic movement practice for women who want to love their body, feel more confident, and erase pain. In this fascinating conversation, we explore the intricate relationships between our nervous system, pleasure, and creativity, and how erotic embodiment helps women to reintegrate sensuality into their lives while supporting healing, self-acceptance, and freedom.Connect with Tiffany through her website and InstagramWeekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →289 - Flow States On and Off the Mat
Aug 2800:34:16Tap to summarizeToday we explore the concept of the flow state and its significance in both physical practices like yoga and everyday life, for enhancing emotional well-being and presence, and fostering a deeper connection with self and others. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →288 - The Science and Power of Voice w/Kerry Mandulak
Aug 2101:53:05Tap to summarizeToday I'm joined by Kerry Mandaluk, a speech language pathologist and professor, for a unique conversation weaving storytelling and science. We go deep on all things voice, breath, speech, and leadership. We geek out on the anatomy and physiology of speech production, how our voices relate to our identities, emotional expression, and impact as teachers, and why we may want to consciously train and direct our voices.For semi-occluded vocal exercises and other nerdy stuff recommended by Kerry, visit Voice Science Works hereWeekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
Transcribe →287 - Personal Storytelling Can Enhance the Learning Experience
Aug 1400:19:55Tap to summarizeSometimes as teachers we can feel self-conscious or weird about talking about ourselves. But sharing our personal stories and embracing vulnerability are powerful ways we can support students and our communities. Today we're talking about ways to explore themes and storytelling in class, to foster connection, playfulness, and growth.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner
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