The Business Of Teaching Yoga
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIf you've been searching for how to turn your teaching career into a sustainable business, you've come to the right place. Each week, your host, Cora Geroux will show you how to reach more people, increase your income, and run a business that aligns with your values. Cora was a full time yoga teacher, studio owner and teacher trainer for over a decade. Now, she helps yoga teachers find freedom through online business. 👉 To follow along between shows connect with Cora on Instagram @corageroux or🎥 Watch the video version of the show on Youtube by searching for "Cora Geroux"
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The Magic Of Teaching A Series (vs. drop in classes) with Lauren Enright
October 17, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBTeaching drop in classes can be fun. You never know who you’re going to see in class, you start fresh every time & students can come and go as they please. However, teaching drop in classes also has it’s limitations; it’s hard to progress or build from week to week, or build a strong container as the students change from week to week. One alternative to teaching drop in classes is THE SERIES. A predetermined number of classes, held together by a strong theme in which students register in a...
Ritual As Remedy with Mara Branscombe
October 03, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB👉 Kajabi For Yoga Teachers Episode Description: I’m always doing rituals. Before my morning practice. Before I see clients, teach a class or record an interview. Bigger events get bigger rituals. And to be honest, I’ve never given it much thought, except for the fact that it’s something I like to do, and so I do it. However, when today's guest, Mara Branscombe, reached out to me to talk about her new book, Ritual As Remedy, I was intrigued. ABOUT MARA Mara Branscombe is a mother, writer...
Cosmic Order, Divine Timing & The Myth Of Work Life Balance with Kaya Mindlin
September 19, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB👉 Kajabi For Yoga Teachers If you’ve ever asked yourself “what the heck am I doing with my life?” or have been feeling confused, stuck, unmoored or like the path ahead of you feels murky and unclear - this episode is for you. My guest today, Kaya Mindlin is a true guide on the yogic journey, steeped in embodied wisdom, genuine tradition and good will. ABOUT KAYA Sought-after Yoga Educator, Kaya Mindlin has been teaching yoga for 21 years, teaching teachers for 12 years. Dedicated student...
Your Deepest Wound Is Your Truest Niche with Nyk Danu
September 12, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBTo niche or not to niche, that is the question. Spoiler alert, the answer is most definitely yes, niche. But, if you’ve been listening to this podcast I bet you already knew that right? In this episode Nyk Danu shares a plethora of practical skills to help you understand what niching can do for your business as a yoga teacher, and how to do it. ABOUT NYK DANU Nyk teaches therapeutic yoga to MisFits. Gen Xers (and sometimes Y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles: the rebels, ...
Your Deepest Wound Is Your Truest Niche with Nyk Danu
September 12, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBTo niche or not to niche, that is the question. Spoiler alert, the answer is most definitely yes, niche. But, if you’ve been listening to this podcast I bet you already knew that right? In this episode Nyk Danu shares a plethora of practical skills to help you understand what niching can do for your business as a yoga teacher, and how to do it. ABOUT NYK DANU Nyk teaches therapeutic yoga to MisFits. Gen Xers (and sometimes Y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles: the rebels, ...
The New Rules Of Business (for me)
August 23, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWe made it to Episode 100! 🎉 and it's my most personal, vulnerable episode ever. In this solo episode I share: What happened during my personal 🌘 dark-night-of-the-soul 🌒 earlier this year How said "dark night" changed everything about my life & business The 6 new "Rules" I now live by when it comes to running my business + How you can join us in the last intake of Lost-to-Launch for 2022 👉 Learn More About Lost-to-Launch 👉 Join Lost-to-Launch Support the show
The New Rules Of Business (for me)
August 23, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWe made it to Episode 100! 🎉 and it's my most personal, vulnerable episode ever. In this solo episode I share: What happened during my personal 🌘 dark-night-of-the-soul 🌒 earlier this year How said "dark night" changed everything about my life & business The 6 new "Rules" I now live by when it comes to running my business + How you can join us in the last intake of Lost-to-Launch for 2022 👉 Learn More About Lost-to-Launch 👉 Join Lost-to-Launch Support the show
Teach Yoga & Travel The World with Annie Dunhof
August 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBDid 2020 put an end to your lifelong dream of teaching yoga while you travel the world? Well never fear, Annie Dunhof is here! Annie is the founder of Engaunite, an English teacher, yoga teacher and teacher trainer for multilingual yogis who want to manifest their dream careers in the world of yoga and wellness. Annie has helped hundreds of English learners and yoga teachers find their voices and build the foundations of their teaching careers. Annie is also the host of the International Yo...
Kajabi, The Best Online Platform For Yoga Teachers?
August 11, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, I share how I switched over to Kajabi and actually ended up saving money each month while upgrading to an easier, smoother system that's better for me, my students & clients. You'll also hear my top 7 reasons that I think Kajabi could be a great fit for you and your business. LINKS: Kajabi for yoga teachers Get 3 months of Kajabi for $99 (affiliate link - valid in August 2022 only) Support the show
Keep The Main Thing, The Main Thing with Acyuta-bhava Das
August 11, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWow. I try not to pick favourites, but right now, I just can’t help it. My conversation with Acyuta-bhava Das is hands down, one of my all-time favourite podcast interviews I’ve ever done. Perhaps it’s because of the timely nature of the topics we cover for me personally, or Acyuta’s refreshing level of devotion to his craft, I walked away from this conversation with a spring in my step for days. If you’ve ever let your fear of the mob keep you from putting yourself out there, feel disenfr...
How To Give Away Your Best Content For Free (without undermining your paid stuff)
February 14, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHave you ever asked yourself “If I give away all this free content, why would anyone pay me?” or perhaps you’ve pondered, “What type of content should be free, and what types of content should be paid?” If so, you’re not alone. Those questions are some of the most common ones I get from my business coaching clients and LTL students. And I get it. Creating content takes a lot of time, effort and energy - all of which as a small business owner, we need to be smart about allocating. In this e...
How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome - 3 Unexpected Tips To Help You Move Forward
February 14, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB3 unexpected ways to increase your confidence as a yoga teacher so that you can move past imposter syndrome and be your best as a business owner. If you’ve been asking yourself how to be more confident as a yoga teacher, or your feelings of imposter syndrome are holding you back from showing up authentically on social media, or for your business this episode will help you break free! 💁🏻♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content...
Here's Proof Every Yoga Teacher Needs An Email List
February 07, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB👉 ZERO-50 Email Challenge “I have 69 subscribers, have been able to offer online yoga to a growing group of students, and have since received $2962 in payments. Not bad considering I have just jumped in without a business plan or any real direction.” - Natalie Haider, Psychologist, Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist in Sydney, Australia. See that? Natalie made nearly $3000 with a list of under 100 people. Nat wrote that after taking a free, 5 day challenge with me on growing your email list. I...
5 Books That Will Grow Your Yoga Business
January 31, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHow to up level your business for almost no money 📚 Readers are leaders, and the best way to tap into the genius of experts is to read, or listen to their books. Why? Because when an author writes a book, it’s the A+, concise, well thought through, edited, digestible version of the best they have to offer - and you can usually get it for under $20, or even for FREE if you have access to a library. In today’s episode I share the top 5 (+ 2 special bonus books) I constantly recommend to my B...
How She Did It with Dr. Lauren Tober
January 26, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDr. Lauren Tober is a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, life coach and the founder of the Centre for Mind Body Wellness in Mullumbimby (near Byron Bay, Australia). She is also the founder of The Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher Training, as well as several other acclaimed online courses. In today’s episode, Lauren takes us behind the scenes of her business to share “How She Did It” when it comes to running a successful business that supports her family, both online, and in person at her...
The 10 Commandments Of Social Media For Yoga Teachers
January 24, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSick of investing time and energy into social media without getting results? Learn how to reach more people, turn followers into students and stay sane while navigating social media for your yoga business. This video is packed full of actionable tips, so you might want to grab a pen and paper to jot down ideas & take notes. Class is in session 🤓 💁🏻♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the publ...
The Ultimate Guide To Making Money As A Yoga Teacher
January 17, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB9 Revenue streams you can start implementing today! Creating a sustainable career as a yoga teacher starts with understanding how to make money. In this video, I break down 9 ways you can make money as a yoga teacher, how much each revenue stream can generate, as what a typical yoga teacher salary looks like. I also give my controversial answer the question "Should I open a yoga studio?" 💁🏻♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all co...
Bonus: How A Youtube Channel Can Create Opportunities and Serve Your Students with Julia Chiabundini
December 22, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn the last episode of our #studentspolight series (for now) I speak with Julia Alessandra about launching her youtube channel. Julia Alessandra Chiabudini [pronounced "Kyabudeeny"] is a yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator and explorer of both the internal and external world. After years of traveling and living outside of her home country, Germany, she's currently based in southern Mexico where she teaches Hatha yoga, pranayama, and meditation, and facilitates conscious connected breathwo...
Bonus: Launching A Brand New Podcast For Parents with Rachel Lackey
December 15, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBRachel Lackey @passion_purpose_parenting is a psychotherapist living and working in the UK. Rachel works with parents who have lost their own sense of self, in how they can reconnect with themselves and find their creativity and joy again. Now I know what you might be thinking - what does this have to do with teaching yoga Cora, well...hear me out. Rachel has an inspiring story of how she’s started a podcast to support her business, which I think is 100% relatable to what we do as yoga teach...
Bonus: Launching A Youtube Channel (& getting covered in the media) with Shuntao Li
December 13, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB“If you’re nervous about filming, film. If you’re nervous about writing, write.” Very wise words, from today’s podcast guest, Shuntao Li. Shuntao is a Chinese yoga teacher living in London, whose work has been published in Yoga Magazine and Om Yoga Magazine. Shuntao runs a youtube channel, an online course, as well as regularly publishing meditations on Insight Timer. In this conversation Shuntao shares her strategy for moving through fear, getting published in leading yoga magazines and t...
Bonus: Launching A Youtube Channel (& getting covered in the media) with Shuntao Li
December 13, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB“If you’re nervous about filming, film. If you’re nervous about writing, write.” Very wise words, from today’s podcast guest, Shuntao Li. Shuntao is a Chinese yoga teacher living in London, whose work has been published in Yoga Magazine and Om Yoga Magazine. Shuntao runs a youtube channel, an online course, as well as regularly publishing meditations on Insight Timer. In this conversation Shuntao shares her strategy for moving through fear, getting published in leading yoga magazines and t...
How To Stay Inspired When Creating Content with Elana Nelson
December 08, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB👉 Sign Up For The Steal My Content Strategy Class Elana Nelson is a yoga & meditation teacher, avid traveller and founder of the Living Yoga Membership. Earlier this year, as part of her business Elana launched a blog that she updates regularly, and invites her community members to go deeper into the philosophy of yoga. Elana is also one of our B101 students, and in today’s show she shares how she stays inspired to create regular content for her community. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS How a desire...
Bonus: How To Stay Inspired When Creating Content with Elana Nelson
December 08, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB👉 Sign Up For The Steal My Content Strategy Class Elana Nelson is a yoga & meditation teacher, avid traveller and founder of the Living Yoga Membership. Earlier this year, as part of her business Elana launched a blog that she updates regularly, and invites her community members to go deeper into the philosophy of yoga. Elana is also one of our B101 students, and in today’s show she shares how she stays inspired to create regular content for her community. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS How a desire...
Bonus: Using Your Blog to Work Smarter, Not Harder with Kelly Ryan
December 06, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBYou know there is a demand for your work when your inbox and phone are flooded with messages for people asking you how you did what you do - and that is exactly what propelled today’s guest, Kelly Ryan to start a new branch of her business. Kelly lives in Alice Springs in remote Central Australia, is a Peer Support Coach, Accessible Yoga teacher, Mum of 2 gruesome teens. Kelly uses her blog to help answer the most common questions she receives from support workers who are looking for help ...
Bonus: Done Is Better Than Perfect; Starting a Podcast with Alana Tukuniu #studentspotlight
December 01, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBLana and I first met, many, many moons ago when she attended a 50 HR Yin YTT that I was leading, fast forward another year and Lana and I got to hang out for a month straight in 2019, when she attended the very last 200 HR YTT I ever led. But long before Lana became a yoga teacher, she was serving her community in Niue with a brick & mortar massage business. I was so excited to have Lana join me on the podcast, because in the last year, she has started her own podcast, Love Letters From La...
Bonus: Becoming An Author While Becoming Yourself with Elisa Jouannet #studentspotlight
November 29, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBToday’s episode with Elisa Jouannet is the first episode in a new series of student spotlights that will be coming out over the next few weeks. A few months ago, I invited some of our students to come on the podcast, and share the exciting projects that they have been creating in the world. I’m forever in awe, and inspired by the passion, determination and generosity our students possess, so I wanted to share their brilliance with all of you. In today's episode, Elisa and I speak about he...
The Last Episode Of The Teaching Yoga Podcast?!
November 01, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWhen I first started this podcast in 2019, I was fresh out of 10 years of teaching yoga, leading yoga teacher training and running two yoga studios. And wow, how things have changed since then. I've started a new business, changed careers and my life looks nothing like it did in only two years ago - so I thought it was about time that the podcast start to reflect those shifts - and serve YOU even better in the future. Tune in to this episode to find out: Why this is the last episode of The...
Are Yoga Teachers Employees or Independent Contractors? with Cory Sterling
October 25, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB👉 Join Now: Zero-50 Email Challenge At one point or another, almost every yoga teacher I know has thought “Am I really a contractor, or… am I an employee?” The answer to that question has big implications - things like your working rights, superannuation (RRSP/401k), holiday pay…it can even affect your ability to work for multiple studios, or run your own business. And if you're a studio owner, getting this question wrong can lead to some pretty big consequences. However, it’s a grey ar...
The Secrets Of A Truly Sustainable Studio with Deb Flashenberg
October 18, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBIn today’s episode, Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC shares the secrets behind how she built, and maintained a sustainable business over almost 20 years - even while many other yoga centers have come and gone in that time. I was thrilled to speak with Deb, and shout out to Mado Hesselink (our guest on episode 72) who introduced us. Deb is not only a true expert in her field, but she is also a kick ass business woman. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Deb’s “dirty” yoga secret ...
Aligning Your Business With Your Cycle with Alice Browning
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBAlice Browning runs an online yoga studio that is a “landing pad for women to feel less isolated and more supported in their own experiences of being a woman.” Early in 2020, like every other yoga teacher, Alice went online - however, she went beyond teaching zoom classes, and stepped into running a full blown online studio, which now hosts several other amazing teachers as well. Throughout the process Alice became more and more clear on her vision, and began “niching down” offering classes,...
Being A Multi-passionate Yoga & Beyond Business Owner with Ariana Rabinovitch
October 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBI first discovered Ariana Rabinovitch’s work in 2015 while I was developing my first 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training. Her podcast, Yoga & Beyond inspired and informed me on so many areas in relation to what we know about yoga from science. Since that time Ariana has continued to contribute to the yoga community through her work at Yoga Research & Beyond, and numerous other projects. On today's show Ariana and I speak about the behind the scenes of her business, and how it’s evolved over the l...
Kirtan Of The Heart with Mark Ashmore
September 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBLong time friend of the podcast, Mark Ashmore comes back on the show to share how the practice of chanting mantra and kirtan can bring us into resonance with the heart. Mark has been practicing and leading kirtan throughout Australia for many years, and has recently recorded a new album, Heartlight. I’ve had his album on repeat in the background while I work, and his first single, Ganesha brought me to tears. If you’ve been struggling with the intensity and heaviness of these times, tune i...
Spring Seasonal Update From Cora
September 20, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHello Friends! It’s Spring here in Australia, which means it’s officially time for my next seasonal update. In this episode I share: A personal update on my struggles during our recent lockdown What’s been getting me through in the last 12 weeks A few stories of the incredible businesses our students have started An invitation to join our community in the next round of B101/Lost-to-Launch Some BIG changes for the podcast coming in season 3 ⚡️ Apply For Business 101 YTT/Lost-to-Laun...
How To Bring “Semi-free” Movement Into Your Classes with Olivia Berggren
September 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWhat is asana? Are they a particular set of shapes? Is asana the shapes that were derived from the poses from Ashtanga, or Iyengar yoga? A meditation posture? Or, something else? After practicing Ashtanga for 8 years, Olivia Bergreen began exploring new ways of moving, and teaching movement - and now, as a newly graduated physiotherapist and yoga teacher, shares “semi-free” movement classes that help students reduce repetitive strain while increasing the confidence and connection with their ...
Authenticity & The Student-Teacher Relationship with Luvena Rangel
September 06, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWant to learn the 6 Steps To Successfully Launching Your Yoga Business? Register now for the Free training. Episode Description: At one point in today’s episode, Luvena shares that the sign of a great teacher is that they leave you with more questions than answers. And that is exactly how I felt when Luvena and I finished our conversation this afternoon. I know that we only scratched the surface of many deep and complex topics such as cultural appropriation, what it means to find an authen...
The Missing Ingredient In Most Western Yoga with Savira Gupta
August 30, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBI have been reading and following Savira Gupta’s blog for several months, and after past podcast guest Madhura Bhagwat suggested I reach out to Savira I thought it was about time I invited her on the show. Savira comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj Tradition. A tradition that was founded in April 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all despite colour, cast or creed. Having spent her ...
How Not To Teach Yoga with Tori Lunden
August 23, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBTeaching 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 & 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 t...
Building A Successful Yoga Retreat Business with Lara Zilibowitz
August 16, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBLara and I first met at a Lululemon ambassador retreat in 2013 or 2014 and since that time I’ve watched Lara go from strength to strength, first by running a super successful yoga retreats business, and now to leading her own yoga teacher trainings, and creating a yoga shala on her property in Byron Bay. Not to mention her numerous other creative pursuits in ceramics and art. I invited Lara onto the podcast today to talk about her experience running retreats, as this is a topic I get asked...
Dharma & Dissolving Doubt with Tracee Stanley
August 09, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBI’ve been following Tracee’s work for a long while, and I am so appreciative of her contribution to the world of yoga nidra - a practice that has had a profound impact on me personally. However, when I reached out to Tracee for this interview, I wanted to speak with her about how she integrates her practice, her teachings and her business - as I know many business owners struggle to balance their inner life with their outer responsibilities. Tracee shares her perspective on how to find tru...
Creating A Sustainable Career As A Yoga Teacher with Norman Blair
August 02, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBNorman Blair is a return guest to the podcast; you might remember him from episode 30, back in season 1 where we discussed his incredibly popular article, “Let’s Talk About Yoga Teachers And Pay”. Today on the show, Norman shares what it’s like in London now that the city is opening up - and what he thinks the future of teaching yoga looks like in the UK and beyond. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS “Freedom Day” in London and what it’s like now that the city is re-opening The issues with teaching hybri...
Creating Successful Yoga Business Collaborations with M Camellia
July 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB⚡️ Business 101 YTT / Lost-to-Launch → LEARN MORE Each week I hear from numerous yoga teachers that they would love to explore the idea of running a collaborative business. So, I was super excited to chat to today’s guest, M Camellia all about their work independently, and with The Trans Yoga Project. M shares their story from the very beginning of their teaching career, to where they are today, with some valuable lessons along the way. M shares how they are doing business differently, base...
No More Free Yoga with Janessa Mondestin
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB⚡️ Business 101 YTT / Lost-to-Launch → LEARN MORE I reached out to Janessa to talk about yoga teachers, business and conscious capitalism. For many of us, the idea of business almost feels like a dirty word. (Y’all know I don’t feel that way, but if you do - I totally get it). I hear from yoga teachers on a regular basis that they struggle to charge for their work, find it difficult to market themselves and sell their services. My mission is to help yoga teachers make a sustainable living fr...
Behind The Scenes Of Yoga Deconstructed with Trina Altman
July 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBI probably don’t have to introduce you to Trina Altman - she teaches regularly for Yoga International, pre-covid she traveled and taught workshops & trainings world wide, and now runs a successful online yoga & pilates education business. However, today’s interview is a little bit different - Trina generously agreed to take us behind the scenes in her business, to answer the question “How Did You Do It?” I asked Trina big questions like what she was doing before she became a yoga teacher, ...
How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome As A Yoga Teacher with Mado Hesselink
July 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBImposter Syndrome is something that I have personally struggled with in the past, and chances are, if you’re listening to this, you have too. It’s not something that only came up once in my teaching career, however. Every time I stretched myself, started teaching a new style, or opened up a new offering, feelings of self doubt were present. Feeling like a fraud is so common among other yoga teachers, that Mado Hesselink has done the work to truly understand its roots and how to overcome it. ...
Bilingual Yoga (Teaching Yoga In Two Languages) with Natalia Tabilo
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBI had so much fun chatting with Natalia Tabilo from Yoga For All Bodies about the practical side of teaching yoga in two languages. Originally from Chile, but now based in San Francisco, Natalia teaches and runs her business in English and Español. I first reached out to Natalia because MANY members of The Teachers Club are bi or multilingual and had so many questions about how to actually run their businesses in two or more languages? Do I need to have different social media accounts? Shoul...
Winter Seasonal Update From Cora
June 21, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWe’ve officially entered Winter here in Australia (happy summer Solstice to my Northern Hemisphere friends!!) so it’s time for another seasonal update from me! In this episode I share: How to plan your business with the seasons A few updates on the podcast & Lost-to-Launch What’s happening inside the Teachers Club A New Class - Understanding The Yoga Industry A special Q&A session with Natalia Tabilo all about Teaching In Two Languages ⚡️ Register for Understanding The Yoga Industry ...
Pain is Changeable with Neil Pearson
June 14, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBToday on the show I speak with Neil Pearson. Neil is a physical therapist, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University British Columbia, and a certified yoga therapist - and in this conversation Neil and I take a deep dive into pain science. We discuss how pain is more complex than what we once imagined, how 10 different treatment plans could all positively impact someone's experience of pain, and why yoga is uniquely suited to helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of lif...
A Model For Collaborative Business in Yoga with Avita Bansee & Markella Los of The Connective
June 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIf you’ve worked in the yoga industry for a while, you may have had the feeling that something “wasn’t quite right”. We’ve had many conversations on this podcast about issues inside of the industry, and how yoga businesses are set up. Being a former studio owner myself, I don’t believe it’s (usually) the fault of malicious intent on the part of studio owners, but rather a reflection of the basic structure of the studio model. That’s why I was so excited to speak with today’s guests, Avita ...
Prayers of Gratitude with Sally Kempton
May 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBSally Kempton is one of my yoga heroes. I found her work at a time in my practice life where I felt stunted, and a bit lost. I was hungry for something that wasn’t on offer to me, at least not in the yoga circles that I found myself in. I wanted to meet a teacher who had depth, experience and as my friends and I say, is the “real deal”. Sally Kempton is that teacher. And while I have yet to study with her in person, her book Awakening Shakti, and audio program Doorways To The Infinite had ...
The Intersection Of Yoga & Entrepreneurship with Kristin Campbell
May 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBKristin Campbell is a true entrepreneur - in 2002 she founded Whistlers first ever yoga studio, in 2012 she created Tapasya Yoga School, and in 2015 she co-founder Squamish Water Kefir. I was incredibly excited to speak with Kristin because she embodies the intersection of yoga and entrepreneurship that is currently captivating me. In today’s episode Kristin and I get into the nitty gritty of the start-up phase of any business, running a product based business, and how Kristins yoga practi...