Tori Lunden's guest appearances

Tori Lunden

J. Brown Yoga Talks

The Mentor Sessions

Practice Human

Qiology - the art of health podcast

The Business Of Teaching Yoga

Nikki Naab-Levy

Laurel Beversdorf

Trina Altman

Caitlin Casella

Avita Bansee

Dianne Bondy

Sangeeta Vallabhan

Jenn Pilotti

Diana Zotos

Jivana Heyman

Ariana Rabinovitch

Deb Flashenberg

Jules Mitchell

Cecily Milne

Jesal Parikh

OwlTail

Teaching yoga is weird. For many of us, we enter into teaching because we love yoga, and it helped us in some way. We take a 200 or 500hr Yoga Teacher Training, and come out the other side a teacher. Oftentimes students look up to us, and it can be tempting to get real comfy up on that pedestal. Then there are the power dynamics, lack of peer &amp; workplace support and need to embrace business and marketing to make ends meet. My guest today, Tori Lunden, opens up about her journey as a yoga teacher, the ups and downs she’s experienced, and shares a message that we all mess up, yet we can all commit to doing better. If you’ve struggled with or suffered from manipulation, elitism, imposter syndrome, and bewilderment when it comes to applying any sort of personal and professional boundaries to what we do - then this episode is for you.Tori shares her behind the scenes process of writing &amp; self publishing her book, How Not To Teach Yoga - Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way.ABOUT TORIAfter two and half decades of spiritual searching, Tori's outlook on life can be summed up simply as, "Just be kind and maybe try therapy." A teacher since 2008, Tori's approach to yoga is a balance of pragmatism and irreverence. The same can be said for her writing style. Tori Self published her first book, "How not to Teach Yoga: Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way" in February of 2021. The book combines personal stories with suggested best practices and guided self reflections.Tori has a degree in Social Work through the University of Calgary. Though no longer practicing social work in a formal setting, she remains committed to social justice and building healthier communities. Her current yoga teaching practice is guided by the three pillars of her social work practice; person centered, anti oppressive, and strengths based.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSWhy Tori didn’t relate to the portrayal of yoga on InstagramTransparency. What it is, and why it’s important in the yoga communityThe behind the scenes process of writing &amp; self publishing a bookTips for anyone who wants to write &amp; self publishGetting used to other people not liking your workSetting boundaries with students &amp; real life examples of what that looks likeTips for teachers who are feeling disillusioned with teaching yogaFIND TORI LUNDENTori’s WebsiteTori’s InstagramHow Not To Teach Yoga on AmazonFIND CORACora’s NewsletterThe Teachers ClubCora’s InstagramFor links &amp; resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode79Support the show

Teaching yoga is weird. For many of us, we enter into teaching because we love yoga, and it helped us in some way. We take a 200 or 500hr Yoga Teacher Training, and come out the other side a teacher. Oftentimes students look up to us, and it can be tempting to get real comfy up on that pedestal. Then there are the power dynamics, lack of peer &amp; workplace support and need to embrace business and marketing to make ends meet. My guest today, Tori Lunden, opens up about her journey as a yoga teacher, the ups and downs she’s experienced, and shares a message that we all mess up, yet we can all commit to doing better. If you’ve struggled with or suffered from manipulation, elitism, imposter syndrome, and bewilderment when it comes to applying any sort of personal and professional boundaries to what we do - then this episode is for you.<ul><li>Tori shares her behind the scenes process of writing &amp; self publishing her book, How Not To Teach Yoga - Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way.</li></ul>ABOUT TORIAfter two and half decades of spiritual searching, Tori's outlook on life can be summed up simply as, "Just be kind and maybe try therapy." A teacher since 2008, Tori's approach to yoga is a balance of pragmatism and irreverence. The same can be said for her writing style. Tori Self published her first book, "How not to Teach Yoga: Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way" in February of 2021. The book combines personal stories with suggested best practices and guided self reflections.Tori has a degree in Social Work through the University of Calgary. Though no longer practicing social work in a formal setting, she remains committed to social justice and building healthier communities. Her current yoga teaching practice is guided by the three pillars of her social work practice; person centered, anti oppressive, and strengths based.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS<ul><li>Why Tori didn’t relate to the portrayal of yoga on Instagram</li><li>Transparency. What it is, and why it’s important in the yoga community</li><li>The behind the scenes process of writing &amp; self publishing a book</li><li>Tips for anyone who wants to write &amp; self publish</li><li>Getting used to other people not liking your work</li><li>Setting boundaries with students &amp; real life examples of what that looks like</li><li>Tips for teachers who are feeling disillusioned with teaching yoga</li></ul>FIND TORI LUNDEN<ul><li><a href="http://www.torilunden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tori’s Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/badatyoga/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tori’s Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1777574102" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Not To Teach Yoga on Amazon</a></li></ul>FIND CORA<ul><li><a href="https://www.corageroux.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cora’s Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Teachers Club</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/corageroux/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cora’s Instagram</a></li></ul>For links &amp; resources mentioned in this episode go to <a href="http://www.corageroux.com/episode79" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.corageroux.com/episode79</a><a href="https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

How Not To Teach Yoga with Tori Lunden

Do you know Tori Lunden (she/her)? She is known as Bad At Yoga on social media and if you haven’t come across her work yet I’m SO excited I get to introduce you to her today. If you do know Tori’s work, you won’t be surprised at all to know that I jumped at the chance to connect with her, (and we had a blast!) because there are many similarities in our work!  After two and half decades of spiritual searching, Tori’s outlook on life can be summed up simply as, "Just be kind and maybe try therapy." A teacher since 2008, Tori's approach to yoga is a balance of pragmatism and irreverence.  Tori has a degree in Social Work through the University of Calgary. Though no longer practicing social work in a formal setting, she remains committed to social justice and building healthier communities. Her current yoga teaching practice is guided by the three pillars of her social work practice; person centered, anti oppressive, and strengths based. Tori self published her first book, "How not to Teach Yoga: Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way" in February of 2021 and I got to talk to her all about the hard lessons she’s learned as a yoga teacher, and some wisdom and advice she has for the rest of us.  In this episode you’ll hear:  why more information isn’t helpful if we haven’t done the work of learning how to apply it  what Tori suggests we do to integrate the yoga teachings into the way we show up as teachers the reasons there is so much doubt along a yoga teaching path and how we can work with that why manipulation, spiritual bypassing and authoritarian teaching styles are common and how we can work with them when they show up in our own lives the difference between “big hands teaching” and “small hands teaching” what it takes to cultivate professional self trust as a yoga teacher  Learn More From Tori:  At her  website buy her book Follow her on Instagram   This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree!   Sign up at www.offeringtree.com/mentor to get 50% off your first three months (or 15% off any annual plan).  With OfferingTree, yoga teachers put their schedule on a personally branded website where students can book classes and even pay or donate online.  All of this can be set up in 30 minutes or less. This is a great product that I highly recommend!

Do you know Tori Lunden (she/her)? She is known as Bad At Yoga on social media and if you haven’t come across her work yet I’m SO excited I get to introduce you to her today. If you do know Tori’s work, you won’t be surprised at all to know that I jumped at the chance to connect with her, (and we had a blast!) because there are many similarities in our work!  After two and half decades of spiritual searching, Tori’s outlook on life can be summed up simply as, "Just be kind and maybe try therapy." A teacher since 2008, Tori's approach to yoga is a balance of pragmatism and irreverence.  Tori has a degree in Social Work through the University of Calgary. Though no longer practicing social work in a formal setting, she remains committed to social justice and building healthier communities. Her current yoga teaching practice is guided by the three pillars of her social work practice; person centered, anti oppressive, and strengths based. Tori self published her first book, "How not to Teach Yoga: Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way" in February of 2021 and I got to talk to her all about the hard lessons she’s learned as a yoga teacher, and some wisdom and advice she has for the rest of us.  In this episode you’ll hear: <ul> <li>why more information isn’t helpful if we haven’t done the work of learning how to apply it</li> <li> what Tori suggests we do to integrate the yoga teachings into the way we show up as teachers</li> <li>the reasons there is so much doubt along a yoga teaching path and how we can work with that</li> <li>why manipulation, spiritual bypassing and authoritarian teaching styles are common and how we can work with them when they show up in our own lives</li> <li>the difference between “big hands teaching” and “small hands teaching”</li> <li>what it takes to cultivate professional self trust as a yoga teacher</li> </ul> Learn More From Tori: <ul> <li>At her  <a href="http://www.torilunden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1777574102" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buy her book</a></li> <li>Follow her on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/badatyoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree!   Sign up at <a href="http://www.offeringtree.com/mentor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.offeringtree.com/mentor</a> to get 50% off your first three months (or 15% off any annual plan).  With OfferingTree, yoga teachers put their schedule on a personally branded website where students can book classes and even pay or donate online.  All of this can be set up in 30 minutes or less. This is a great product that I highly recommend!

88: How Not To Teach Yoga with Tori Lunden

Tori teaches person centered yoga classes in Edmonton. After a season of fire tower lookout in Alberta, she shares her tales of re-entry into society. We discuss the ways societal structures and pressures effect yoga and meditation practice, and she shares teaching tools gleaned from her background in social work. Find out more at torilunden.com and @badatyoga on Instagram. Stay tuned for her upcoming eBook, "How Not to Teach."

Tori teaches person centered yoga classes in Edmonton. After a season of fire tower lookout in Alberta, she shares her tales of re-entry into society. We discuss the ways societal structures and pressures effect yoga and meditation practice, and she shares teaching tools gleaned from her background in social work. Find out more at <a href="http://www.torilunden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">torilunden.com</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/badatyoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@badatyoga</a> on Instagram. Stay tuned for her upcoming eBook, "How Not to Teach."

Ep 005: Tori Lunden | Societal Structures, and Giving Power to the Student