Show Notes
The Role of Mentorship in Yin Yoga In this episode of The Yin Yoga podcast, I welcome back Dr. Karina Smith, a Yin Yoga educator and Chinese medicine practitioner based in Melbourne. Together, we explore the significance of mentorship for Yin Yoga teachers and share our personal experiences as both mentors and mentees. We discuss the challenges new Yoga teachers face, the invaluable feedback process, and the importance of clarity and intention in teaching and business. We also highlight various ways mentors can offer support and the significant impact it can have on both personal growth and professional development. 00:00 Introduction to the Yinny Yoga Podcast 01:07 Welcome and Community Engagement 01:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Karina Schmit 02:16 Navigating Past Episodes and Listener Interaction 03:39 Adult Content Warning and Listener Feedback 05:16 Dr. Karina Schmit's Background and Achievements 08:24 Starting the Conversation with Dr. Karina Schmit 10:00 The Importance of Mentorship in Yoga 11:32 Personal Mentorship Experiences 18:06 Challenges and Growth in Teaching Yoga 23:37 Offering Mentorship and Business Guidance 26:54 The Evolution of Mentorship Programs 33:03 Intentional Teaching and Functional Anatomy 34:14 The Importance of Intentional Language in Teaching 35:14 Launching a New Level Two Yoga Teacher Training 36:08 Balancing Empathy and Boundaries in Yoga Teaching 37:21 Normalizing Student Experiences in Yin Yoga 42:44 Formalizing Mentorship Offerings 44:44 The Value of Niching in Business Mentorship 50:11 The Role of Mentorship in Personal and Professional Growth 53:06 Options for Connecting with Mentors 57:50 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
You can listen to Karina's other episode - Yin Yoga Is Not Chinese Medicine
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