All Mats Taken | A Yoga Teachers Podcast
Your yoga teacher training handed you a certificate. It probably didn't hand you the confidence when teaching yoga. Somewhere between the anatomy module you watched once at 1 am and the philosophy lecture that got squeezed into a weekend, a gap opened up between being certified and actually knowing your stuff (and imposter syndrome crept in). All Mats Taken lives in that gap. Host Adrianne Jerrett, a yin yoga teacher, herbalism student and unapologetic learning-science nerd (slash nerd in general), goes deep on the material trainings rush through: anatomy that makes sense, philosophy taught with nuance and depth, the real history of yoga and the teaching craft that turns knowledge into confident classes. Expect well-researched solo deep dives, occasional interviews with genuine scholars and master teachers and a dash of business and marketing to tie it all together. From certified to confident yoga teacher. New episodes twice a month.
Episodes
Could you accidentally be harming or risking harm to your yoga students? If you're using any of these seven common yoga anatomy cues, you might be!
I was as surprised as you might be by some of them because they're widespread and used across the yoga, dance and fitness industries but the science behind them doesn't add up for these anatomy cues to apply to everyone.
In this episode, we'll cover 7 common yoga cues frequently used, fi...
Most people know Yoga Nidra as a relaxation tool that helps you fall asleep. But according to renowned yoga therapist and author Indu Arora, we've been missing the most important word in the practice... yoga. In this deeply illuminating conversation, Indu unpacks the true philosophy of Yoga Nidra, tracing it from ancient Vedic and Tantric texts all the way to the modern technique we practice today and we discuss why the difference ...
If you're a yoga teacher looking to grow your business without spending hours on social media, podcast guesting might be the marketing strategy you've been missing. In this episode, Sam Brake Guia, co-founder of Pod Written and host of Read more
Are you a yoga teacher who weaves in meditation or do you avoid it? In this episode I welcome Kelly Smith, host of the Mindful in Minutes Podcast to share how meditation can make you stand out as a teacher and keep your students coming back because it's the secret tool they've been craving (even if they don't know it). We also discuss how embracing your neurodivergent brain can become your teaching superpower.
In this episode, we'l...
I've hit 50 episodes of this podcast around the same time I've reached the one-year milestone of teaching and building an in-person yin yoga class post maternity leave from scratch. So to celebrate I'm sharing my honest take on 5 lessons I've learned from the highs and lows in the yoga business and marketing realm this past year. I've also conjured up some deals for you. See below 👇
I'll be sharing:
- Why consistency beats...
Does your yoga marketing plan involve you spending hours every week creating free content and wondering why your classes still aren't filling? In this solo episode, I unpack why the free content model most yoga teachers have been taught has a fundamental flaw in today's algorithm-driven landscape and what marketing strategies I'm leaning towards more in 2026.
We cover:
- Why organic Instagram ...
Do you find you hit resistance when showing up in your yoga business? In this powerful conversation, photographer Amy Fraser shares how going viral through vulnerability transformed both her business and her relationship with being seen. We explore why showing up authentically isn't just empowering, it's the smartest marketing strategy you can use as a yoga teacher or wellness entrepreneur.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why ...
Tired of yoga marketing that feels pushy and inauthentic? In this episode, Nyk Danu returns to share her feminine approach to marketing that prioritizes relationships over hustle. If you're a yoga teacher struggling with traditional business tactics that feel "gross" or slimy, this conversation is for you. Nyk reframes common marketing terms from "crushing it" to "overcoming objections" into heart-centered practices that align with...
What if the secret to growing your yoga business isn't adding more, it's subtracting? Today's episode is an unofficial part-2 to the last one on New Year's Resolutions, where I get brutally honest about time, energy, and the pressure to constantly hustle. From banning a client from ChatGPT to choosing gut health over social media, I'll share why going into maintenance mode isn't failing.
If you're a yoga teacher feeling drained by ...
Is setting New Year's resolutions actually worth it, or are we setting ourselves up for inevitable failure? In this episode, I dig into the research on New Year's goal-setting and share what actually works (and what doesn't). Spoiler: resolutions DO work (they're 10x more effective than having no resolution at all) but only if you set them up right. I...
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of yoga sequencing with expert Charlotte Muller, who shares her journey from discovering yoga as a grieving tool to becoming a master at crafting creative sequences using her method called foreshadowing.
You'll learn about:
- The importance of creative sequencing,
- Incorporating foreshadowing into your system,
- And how these techniques can transform your teaching and student engagement....
Discover the inspiring story behind OfferingTree as founder Eddie Arpin shares how a background in engineering led to empowering yoga teachers and wellness professionals with user-friendly business tools. This episode dives into the real challenges yoga teachers face like managing bookings, payments, and marketing and how the right technology can simplify their journey. We discuss the evolution of booking platforms, the importance ...
In this episode, Colynn Cespedes from Frikshuhn Yoga joins me to dive deep into the art and strategy of creating a free offer that truly grows your business. You'll learn why lead magnets are essential in today's saturated market, how to craft offers that attract your ideal clients, and how building and nurturing a community should be done with an email list.
We share real-world examples, actionable steps ...
This week we dive deep into the art and science of pedagogy in yoga teaching with Sage Rountree. Sage shares her rich experience in transitioning from an academic teaching background to yoga instruction and the lessons learned along the way.
We discuss:
- The importance of repetition, clear queuing, and balancing structure with flexibility in class planning.
- Frameworks such as the 6-4-2 method and the SERVE method to help ...
Are you looking to boost your confidence and break through the limiting beliefs holding you back? In this episode, I sit down with Karen Fabian to explore the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and personal stories that can help you step into your full potential, both on and off the mat.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Karen's inspiring journey from healthcare professional to successful yoga teacher
- How to identify and overco...
Most of us learned that the chakras are an ancient yogic system, but what if that story isn't quite true?
In this episode, I take you down the rabbit hole that completely changed how I understand chakras. What started as simple class planning for my yin yoga series turned into a deep dive into the forgotten history of the modern Western chakra system.
We'll trace ...
Unlock the mysteries of spinal energetics in this transformative episode with guest Georgie Jeans a yoga teacher and spinal energetics practitioner. Learn all about this emerging somatic healing modality blends gentle touch, breathwork, and intuitive energy work to release deep-seated tension and trauma.
Adrianne shares her experience being guided through a spinal energetics session and Georgie shares her journey from yo...
Does the thought of selling make you feel a bit uncomfortable? Today's guest will flip the way you think about sales and selling as a yoga teacher on its head and make you excited to go out there and start practicing how to sell.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Sales as a spiritual practice
- Why it's essential and not at all sleezy
- Getting comfortable with selling your services
- The benefits of collaborations
- We even go throu...
How can we honor our lineage, share yoga's philosophical roots, and let our personality shine? In this episode with Rachel Scott, we discuss how to share the wisdom passed down through generations, weave philosophy into your classes, what to do if your lineage feels tainted by scandals or cultish behaviour when you know the deeper teachings are healing and how to recognize cult-like behaviour if you're ever faced with...
Is the yoga teaching industry dead? This is the hype that's trending on Instagram right now.
In today's solo episode I discuss:
- How algorithms create echo chambers that can either fuel our success or destroy our confidence
- The deeper shifts I've seen happening over the past couple of years that everyone is predicting now
- How I'm shifting how I view what other's perceive as failures into benefits, successes and hopeful potentia...
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