In the yoga world, props are often misunderstood—dismissed as crutches, shortcuts, or tools reserved for beginners. But what if props were actually the gateway to a more intelligent, intentional, and transformative yoga practice? In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Yoga, host Arundhati Baitmangalkar is joined by certified Iyengar yoga teacher Stephanie Tencer to unpack […]

To celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga, I wanted to do something a little different, something beyond the usual asana practice. So I put together 11 powerful ways you can live your yoga off the mat, no poses required. These practices are rooted in the heart of the yoga tradition and serve as daily […]

After months of being immersed in my Bollywood production, Project Bollywood 2025, I’m so happy to be back in my yoga flow, and it feels great to return with some juicy sequence smarter tips for your yoga classes. Summer can be a tricky season to keep students engaged, studios empty out, routines shift, and the […]

As someone who’s deeply passionate about Pranayama, I couldn’t wait to bring this conversation to you. I sat down with physiotherapist Michelle Edmison to take a deep dive into the anatomy and function of breathing from both a clinical and yoga-informed perspective. Michelle breaks down complex ideas with such clarity and gives us practical ways […]

Are you looking for fresh ideas to make a single yoga pose more accessible, more challenging, or just more exciting for your students? In this episode, we explore five transformative ways to modify and adapt familiar poses, so you can better meet every student’s needs—whether they require additional support, crave a deeper stretch, or want […]

The yoga community has long debated whether teachers should stick to demonstrating only the poses they can fully execute. Some instructors argue that authenticity means teaching from personal, physical mastery of each posture. Others maintain that skillful cuing, empathy, and thoughtful class design matter more than demonstrating every pose at its highest level. In this […]

Are you ready to elevate your yoga teaching skills and create more impactful classes? In this episode, Arundhati dive into five essential observations every yoga instructor needs to master with this checklist. Beyond simply leading a sequence, discover how to truly see your students, understand their needs on the mat, and refine your teaching for […]

Marketing as a yoga teacher can feel awkward, overwhelming, and sometimes even inauthentic. If you’ve ever struggled to put yourself out there, you’re not alone! In this insightful episode, I sit down with Alexandria Crow to explore authentic marketing strategies and boost your visibility—without compromising your values. Discover why so many instructors hesitate to promote […]

Yoga teaching is a beautiful, fulfilling journey, but let’s be real—it can also be exhausting. As someone juggling multiple full-time jobs, I know firsthand what it feels like to be stretched too thin. This episode is all about yoga teachers and burnout—the sneaky ways it creeps up, how to recognize it, and, most importantly, what […]

If you’ve ever been curious about Aum, this episode is just for you. I’m thrilled to have Indu Arora back on the show as we dive deep into the essence of Aum—its meaning, its significance for yoga practitioners, and the difference between Om and Aum. We explore when and how each syllable should be chanted […]