Pranayama Series #3: Evening Breathwork for Relaxation & Sleep with Jason Crandell
In this episode, Jason guides you through 3 simple yet powerful pranayama techniques to help you unwind, relax, and get better night's sleep. These breathing exercises are perfect for reducing stress, calming the mind, and promoting relaxation—whether you’re winding down after a busy day or preparing for a restful night’s sleep.Time codes:00:00 Introduction to the Episode00:44 Overview of Pranayama for Relaxation and Sleep02:33 Chandra Bhedana Pranayama Explained07:28 Lengthened Exhalations Breathwork12:53 Lengthened Exhalations with Pauses Breathwork16:10 Practical Tips and Course Information✨ Two big announcements! Jason's 300-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training is open for enrollment. Get all the details and enroll at: jasonyoga.com/300✨ To celebrate the kick-off of the training, Jason's hosting a free webinar next week, The Confident Yoga Teacher: 5 Skills Every Yoga Teacher Needs. Get info and sign for that here: jasonyoga.com/webinar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pranayama Series #2: 5 Mistakes Yoga Teachers Make When Teaching Pranayama
Teaching pranayama and breathwork can feel overwhelming—even for experienced yoga teachers. In this episode, Jason breaks down the five most common mistakes teachers make when teaching pranayama and offers simple, research-backed solutions that will help you guide breathwork with clarity, confidence, and impact.Whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills, this episode will help you simplify your approach to pranayama, avoid common pitfalls, and create a more meaningful experience for your students.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why pranayama is often left out of yoga classes—and why that’s a missed opportunity • How to avoid overwhelming students with too many breathwork techniques • Why it’s time to rethink advanced practices like Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika & Kapalabhati • The power of simple, functional techniques like Box Breathing and 5.5 Breathing • How consistent breath ratios improve nervous system regulation, HRV, and CO₂ tolerance • How to use accessible, effective language when teaching pranayama • Why functional breathwork is more important than flashy techniques✨ Registration is open for Jason's training, Teaching Pranayama & Breathwork! Open to both yoga teachers and students. For more info, click here: jasonyoga.com/breathwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pranayama Series #1: Why Breathwork Matters in Yoga Classes
This is episode 1 of a four-part series on Pranayama: On this episode, we explore why breathwork matters so much for yoga teachers and how to effectively integrate pranayama into your yoga classes.Whether you're a seasoned yoga teacher or simply interested in deepening your pranayama practice, this conversation will help you understand why breathwork is essential and how to teach it with confidence.We talk about:The most important pranayama benefits for your own practice and your teaching.Why pranayama is an essential tool for yoga classes and how it helps students find calm, focus, and energy.How pranayama supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and overall well-being.Practical teaching tips for introducing pranayama to your students with clarity and ease.Common challenges teachers face when teaching pranayama and how to overcome them.🎥 If you want to deepen your pranayama practice and teaching skills, join the waitlist for my upcoming online pranayama training: jasonyoga.com/breathworkTime codes in this episode:00:15 Starting the Pranayama Series00:22 Why Pranayama Matters01:05 Pranayama vs. Asana03:11 Immediate Effects on the Nervous System09:22 Heart Rate Variability Explained19:01 CO2 Tolerance and Efficient Breathing27:09 Practical Benefits of Breathwork29:32 Gatekeeping in Pranayama30:49 Personal Journey with Pranayama32:26 Pranayama Techniques and Their Benefits35:57 Incorporating Pranayama into Daily Life39:22 Categories of Pranayama47:21 Teaching and Practicing Pranayama56:14 Conclusion and Next Steps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Plan a Month-Long Yoga Series: Teaching Beyond Individual Classes
Looking for fresh ideas to keep your classes engaging and effective? In this episode of Yogaland, we’ll show you how to plan a month-long yoga series that helps your students build skills, gain confidence, and deepen their practice over time.If you’re tired of planning classes one-by-one and want to teach more cohesively and effectively, this episode is for you! Whether you’re a new yoga teacher looking for guidance or an experienced teacher wanting to expand your teaching approach, you’ll learn simple, powerful strategies to take your classes to the next level.Here’s what you’ll learn:✅ Why a long-term approach to teaching helps students learn faster and retain more.✅ How to structure a 4-week yoga series for consistent growth and progress.✅ Practical ways to apply Thematic Sequencing to build skills week by week.✅ How to use Scaffolded Learning to break down complex poses and techniques.✅ Why revisiting concepts (Spaced Repetition) improves learning and confidence.✅ What the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) means and how it applies to yoga.Timecodes:00:33 Upcoming Pranayama Course01:12 London Yoga Retreat Announcement04:31 Long-Term Yoga Class Planning07:03 Thematic and Progressive Sequencing19:42 Introduction to Vinyasa Class Structure21:34 Teaching Skills Step-by-Step26:00 Building Muscle Memory and Competence26:53 The Importance of Scaffolding in Yoga32:24 Spaced Repetition in Learning34:40 Zone of Proximal Development38:51 Encouraging Growth and Possibility42:14 Recap and Conclusion👉 Jason's newest course, Teaching Pranayama & Breathwork: A step-by-step guide for yoga teachers & students begins in April. Click here to join the waitlist: jasonyoga.com/breathwork👉 Want to practice in-person with Jason? Join him in London June 9th-13th at Mission! To get all the details: https://www.mission-e1.com/london-retreat/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dr. Kyla Pearce
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Whether mild (commonly called a concussion) or severe, TBI can create long-term health challenges ranging from cognitive fatigue, to memory loss to insomnia and mental health issues. This episode explores how LoveYourBrain's free yoga and meditation program benefits people affected by TBI and their caregivers. Since 2015, Dr. Kyla Pearce, Senior Director of Programs and Research at LoveYourBrain, has trained over 2,500 yoga teachers and clinicians in how to adapt yoga for TBI. She was the primary investigator on the largest published study of yoga for TBI, which found significant improvement in quality of life, resilience, cognition, and positive affect among 705 people with TBI who participated in the LoveYourBrain program.LoveYourBrain was founded in 2014 by brothers Kevin and Adam Pearce following Kevin’s severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a snowboarding accident in 2009 while training for the Olympics. Their family’s experience navigating Kevin’s recovery inspired them to create LoveYourBrain.To date, LoveYourBrain has supported nearly 50,000 people worldwide, through research-backed programs offered at no cost to empower the TBI community with new tools, resources, and connections.We talk about:Common challenges after traumatic brain injuryHow hard it is to have an invisible injuryWhat the research says about yoga for traumatic brain injury (TBI)How Dr. Pearce designed the LoveYourBrain six-week yoga program — from asana adaptations to types of meditation to group sharingThe importance of cultivating resilience rather than a return to “normal”Post-traumatic growth — what it is and how we can all benefit from seeing life’s challenges through this lensMindful March — how you can support people with TBI in accessing yogaLoveYourBrain’s online teacher training programLastly: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Go to loveyourbrain.com/challenge to join their Mindful March Meditation Challenge and support their efforts in keeping yoga FREE to those affected by TBI.There are lots of resources on their website as well as info about teacher training: I've created a curated list of links for Yogaland listeners: www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode350 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This down-to-earth podcast by Andrea Ferretti (former executive editor of Yoga Journal) will keep informed and inspired to practice yoga. Topics run the gamut from nitty gritty technique (her yoga teacher husband Jason Crandell often joins to help with this) to down-to-earth conversations about how to apply yoga's lessons and tools to help craft a happy, balanced life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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