

Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast
Mado Hesselink
Information, support, and inspiration for yoga teachers. Topics include the business of yoga, teaching skills, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, and more.
Episodes
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Jan 28, 2021 • 32min
Julie McKune ((On Air Coaching Call))
Mado helps Julie find structure for her vision and clarity about what to do with the 100 yoga class sequences that she created over the pandemic.
Episode Highlights:
How to build trust and inspire people to work with you
Why simplicity is best and when to add in additional layers to your business
The most common type of marketing and why it works well for yoga teachers
Visibility strategies for getting in front of new audiences
How to connect with other yoga teachers for collaboration
Different stages of audience building
How to broaden and expand your offerings in different formats
Links & Resources
Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Get on the Anatomy Bites wait list
Get on the waitlist for Flight School
Join Julie's email list and download a FREE pdf with 10 beautifully crafted yoga sequences to inspire both your teaching and your personal practice.
Follow @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram!

Jan 21, 2021 • 46min
Q&A with Libby
Mado and Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and yoga therapist, address questions for yoga teachers who are curious about anatomy and biomechanics and how they apply to specific poses.
Episode Highlights:
The best approach for learning anatomy
How to craft a class that is helpful for the variety of bodies that might show up
The benefits and purposes of dynamic vs static poses
Different perspectives on symmetry in sequencing.
Should we always keep the shoulder blades squeezing in and down?
Some thoughts on where common yoga cues originated and why upgrading our cues might be an act of liberation.
Links & Resources
Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business
How to Improve Your Yoga Class Cues- free download
Join Anatomy Bites
Follow @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram!

Jan 14, 2021 • 56min
The Science of Behavior Change with Alex Haley
Behavior change researcher and meditation teacher Alex Haley shares insights about neuropsychology and behavioral psychology. Learn to tap into the power of behavior change to inspire your yoga students, get more benefit from your practice and build a more sustainable business.
Episode Highlights:
Myths and misconceptions about behavior change
Practical steps to stay motivated and cement new positive habits
The magic of sharing a resonant moment
How to make meditation and yoga practice less daunting
The ripple effect of inspiring someone to connect with a positive emotion in a yoga class
How to help your students avoid decision burnout and attend class more regularly
Links & Resources
Sign up for the Yoga Teacher Resource email list to get access to Alex’s list of recommended reading.
Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to get the worksheet of behavior change concepts + access to training replays, the teaching yoga online checklist, and more.
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource
How Technology is Changing Yoga with Alex Haley Episode 63
Offering Tree - All in one digital platform for wellness professionals

Jan 7, 2021 • 23min
Teaching and Dharma
Yoga helps us reconnect with the deepest, unchanging aspects of ourselves. In this episode, Mado invites you to prioritize your values to remember, and love, who you really are.
Episode Highlights:
Maslow’s hierarchy and how yoga fits into each stage
Mado’s personal story of finding meaning and purpose through yoga
The meaning of the word dharma from the hindu tradition
Yoga and the fulfillment of The Purushartas (4 Goals of Life)
Why running your own business can make your teaching more powerful
The importance of keeping your values front and center
Links & Resources
Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource

Dec 31, 2020 • 29min
Values Driven Goal Setting
Learn systems and processes to help you focus your energy and achieve goals in alignment with your values.
Episode Highlights:
The importance of checking in with your values on a regular basis
How to direct your passion with focus and follow through
How to move on from mistakes and use challenging events as catalyst for change
Scheduling habits that will free up energy and mental space
Ideas for specific, measurable, timely goals that will light a fire under you
Why celebrating and savoring your successes set the stage for more
Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business
Links & Resources
Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business
Book Recommendations
The Artist’s Way
The 12 Week Year
Tag @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram to celebrate your accomplishments!

Nov 26, 2020 • 40min
6 Steps to Launch your Yoga Business
Owning a yoga business is not for the faint of heart. In this episode, Mado breaks down 6 steps that will help you be more organized and successful than 99% of yoga teachers out there. If you’re thinking about launching your own yoga business, or want to make sure your foundations are in place, this episode will be your roadmap to confidence.
Episode Highlights:
What it means to own and run a business
What you need to do to set your foundation as a business owner and entrepreneur
How to plan and pace your business growth
Financial and legal considerations for your yoga business
The benefits and responsibilities of being a business owner vs contractor or employee
Business ownership as an aspect of your yoga practice
How to meet the needs of your students, grow your client base, network and make personal connections
Links & Resources
Become a patron to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
Get the printable checklist that goes with this episode plus Mado’s top 5 tips to building a successful yoga business
Podcast Episodes:
Yoga, Self Worth and the Law with Cory Sterling
How to Price your Offerings
Money, purpose and freedom with Chioma Njoku
Yoga and Money: An Inquiry
Are you making these yoga niche mistakes?
[on air coaching] Is my niche too narrow?
[on air coaching] A new yoga teacher finds her niche
[on air coaching] choose a niche that aligns with your passions, values and aspirations
Mini Training Email Magic
Tag @yoga.teacher.resource on Instagram to celebrate your accomplishments!
Suggested Software:
Acuity
Offering Tree
Site Ground

Nov 19, 2020 • 48min
Prenatal Yoga with Deb Flashenberg
Gestating, birthing, and parenting another human is one of the most profound yoga practices to be experienced. Listen to this in-depth conversation with Prenatal Yoga Center founder and director, Deb Flashenberg about yoga during pregnancy, birth, and parenting from both the personal and professional perspective. Rest assured, if a pregnant student walks into your yoga class, you can support them.
Episode Highlights:
How to accept, surrender, and challenge yourself in your yoga practice during pregnancy
The role of the psoas in pregnancy and birth
Common misunderstandings about pregnancy and yoga
Parenting as a yoga practice and how having a baby can change your approach to teaching
How to create community, check in with your students and make them feel heard
Advice for how to best serve pregnant students in mixed level classes
Links & Resources
Become a patron of the yoga teacher resource podcast to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
Deb’s podcast Yoga | Birth | Babies - Mado’s episode will be airing soon
Find out more about Deb’s work on her website

Nov 12, 2020 • 31min
Clarity through action (on-air coaching call)
Sophia has a vision to share the benefits of yoga with people who have experienced gender-based or domestic violence, but she feels stuck with how to talk about it and include/attract the right people. In this on-air coaching session, Mado helps her navigate some important choices and encourages her to start imperfectly.
Episode Highlights:
How to approach the language around working with survivors of gender-based violence
How certain language around your niche can unintentionally exclude people and what you can do about it.
The leadership skill of making tough decisions
How having self awareness as a yoga teacher helps you take action, learn as you go, and course correct
The challenges and strengths of building a business as a shy or introverted person and how to work with what you have
Strategies for creating a sense of community for online classes
Links & Resources
Become a patron of the yoga teacher resource podcast to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes

Nov 5, 2020 • 43min
Money, purpose, and freedom with Chioma Njoku
Transform and transcend the “broke yoga teacher” narrative by taking a closer look at some of the common misunderstandings yoga teachers have about yoga, money, and being of service.
Episode Highlights:
The real reason yoga teachers struggle with money
The number one mistake yoga teachers make when it comes to their money
The relationship between money and happiness
Pricing conversations and how to set your prices with confidence
What yoga teachers can do about resistance they feel around looking at their finances
The incredible opportunity that exists for yoga teachers with regards to the opportunity gap
Links & Resources
Become a patron of the yoga teacher resource podcast to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes
How to Price Your Offerings podcast episode
Chioma’s website The Mindful Bookkeeper

Oct 29, 2020 • 44min
Create a Thriving Facebook Group (on-air coaching call)
Is your Facebook group feeling stagnant with little or no engagement from your members? Listen to this on-air coaching call to learn about optimizing and leveraging Facebook groups for your yoga business while providing incredible value for your students at the same time.
Episode Highlights:
Tips for naming your Facebook group
Getting clear on your goals and objectives for the group
How understanding your niche fits in to your approach with your Facebook group
What to think about if you want to attract new people to the Facebook group
Reasons for people to engage and why they might not be engaging with the group
Providing value vs purely marketing to your members
How creating content schedules, commitments, and accountability helps a Facebook group thrive
Links & Resources
Become a patron of the yoga teacher resource podcast to support ad-free episodes and receive bonus content
Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group
Sign up for Mado's email list and get a free download of 100 yoga class themes


