Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

What do you (actually) need to invest in when you start a yoga business? Business owners are the target of a seemingly endless number of services trying to convince you that their product is essential for your success. In this episode, Mado helps you figure out what’s essential and what can wait.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Mistakes to avoid when investing in the early stages of your business The hidden downsides to free services What is entity formation and when should you do it? Why it’s crucial to create separation between business assets and personal assets and the inexpensive services that make it easy When to invest in a website and how to get started Three pieces of tech you need in order to send marketing emails The type of support that is worth the investment at different stages of your business   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Asana Business Management Tool Previous YTR episodes on Email Marketing: Episode 16 & Episode 67  Which email marketing platforms have the best deliverability rates  Canva (sign up through this affiliate link to support the podcast at no cost to you)  Previous YTR episodes on Websites: Episode 5, Episode 220, Episode 221, Episode 222 & Episode 223  Learn more about the Impact Club  Previous YTR episode: Is Coaching Worth it for a New Yoga Teacher? Yoga Teacher Resource - Recommended Resources   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Learn how to bring more peer support into your life. Sheri, John, and Allison are a group of yoga teachers that found each other online and have been supporting each other since the height of the pandemic. Mado also shares how she taps into peer support and what to look for when starting your own collaborations.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Why peer to peer support is so important, yet often overlooked Different ways to tap into peer support How to start and run a peer support group Best practices for collaborating with peers What to look for in your collaborative partners Potential pitfalls to avoid when engaging in a collaborative project   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Impact Club Root to Rise Yoga Teacher Method - Sheri Fisher Follow Root to Rise on social media @roottoriseyogis Standing Room Only | How to be THAT Yoga Teacher - Sheri Fisher’s book MBODY Yoga, MBODY.org & One Cake Wonder - John Cottrel Yoga Teacher Conf - Allison Rissel Gina Caputo Libby Hinsley, Anatomy Bites & The Hypermobility Hub Lily Dwyer Begg Yoga Good Karma Works - Angela Sealy OfferingTree   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Wish you knew how to lead yoga retreats that are stress free and well paid? In this episode, Mado & Lily draw from their upcoming online course Retreat Roadmap to share 3 key insights that will make the difference between your retreat feeling like an invigorating hike instead of a wild roller coaster ride. Whether you’re a seasoned retreat leader or a retreat leader wannabe, these tips will bolster your ability to create a profitable retreat business that thrives over the long term.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How Covid cancellations inspired Lily to re-vamp her retreat policies and ended up as a win/win for her and her students. The two reasons your boundaries get violated - and how to respond to each How a clear and complete contract can build trust and connection with your students The four-step system that puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to promoting your retreat. How to layer incentive strategies to double your retreat bookings. One key asset to bridge the gap between interest and commitment (you’re probably overlooking it) An overview of what’s included inside the Retreat Roadmap online course   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Previous YTR episode Yoga Retreat Fundamentals with Lily Dwyer Begg Follow Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

For the 5th Anniversary of this podcast, Mado shares what she would do differently if she had a do-over at several pivotal points in her teaching career.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Four simple habits to build as a new yoga teacher Some of the differences in being a new yoga teacher in 2005 vs today One thing I regret putting off for five years How to specialize when you have no idea about a niche How to make friends with social media What to focus on first if you’re looking to scale your business   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Anatomy Bites Tell me what you would do differently at SpeakPipe Previous podcast episode: How to Start, Nurture and Grow Your Email List   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Let’s talk about alignment. Some teachers center their entire teaching technique around alignment, while others argue that it does more harm than good and that students should be encouraged to explore asanas in a more open-ended way. In this episode, Mado shares how her own relationship to the concept of alignment has evolved over the past 20 years and her thoughts about how alignment can be both useful and potentially harmful.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Mado’s personal experience with alignment Definitions of alignment and how they have led to confusion in the yoga world. Common claims that yoga teachers make about alignment - and where they go wrong. How alignment might help prevent injury - and how it might contribute to injuries. The relationship between alignment and stress. Three components of alignment and how they can benefit your asana practice   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Anatomy Bites Follow Jill Miller on Instagram Tune Up Fitness (Jill Miller’s company) LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Yoga Nidra is an aspect of yoga that is accessible to a wide variety of people - including children. Rina Deshpande, author of Yoga Nidra Lullaby shares the practice of yoga nidra from a cultural, practical and neuroscientific perspective.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Rina’s experience with yoga as a child What is yoga nidra How devices impact our nervous system Neuroscience and different forms of rest A pocket version of yoga nidra A reading from Yoga Nidra Lullaby   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Follow Rina Deshpande on Instagram @rinathepoet Follow Rina the Poet on Facebook Rina Deshpande’s website Yoga Nidra Lullaby, can be purchased here   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Is teaching online the right choice for you now that the pandemic is over? In this week’s on-air coaching call, Anna questions about teaching online. She lives in a small community and worries that she has already maxed out her student base. Is teaching online the answer or are there still untapped opportunities in person?   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The pros and cons of teaching online When is teaching online a good option The big picture of how to make a yoga business sustainable Why is it so hard to charge for what we offer?  How to raise your rates without making your classes inaccessible The “Winnie Mish List” exercise Whether or not to combine yoga with other modalities   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Being a yoga teacher is harder than it looks from the outside! All yoga teachers go through periods of time when they question their choices and consider quitting. If you can relate, listen to this episode to expand your perspective and feel confident in your decision.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Why quitting should always be on the table How to measure success as a yoga teacher The most common cause of yoga teacher burnout How capitalism influences our experience as yoga teachers When taking a break or quitting is a good idea How to approach a teaching career with staying power   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

How relevant are yoga’s ancient texts for the modern yoga practitioner? Chase Bossart shares insights on yoga philosophy, ancient texts, and the meaning of practice from his years as a private student of Mr. TKV Desikachar.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The role of philosophy and yoga’s ancient texts for a modern practitioner How the traditional meaning and purpose of yoga practice differ from how it’s usually practiced today The paths of yoga and how they differ from yoga styles as we think of them today The main thing Chase believes is missing from modern yoga The economics of teaching & taking private yoga Why the Yoga Well Institute offers yoga practitioner training instead of teacher training   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Yoga Well Institute   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

Is offering a yoga retreat in your future? Lily Dwyer Begg shares tips and practical strategies to help you avoid rookie mistakes and run your very first retreat like a pro.    Episode Highlights:   Benefits of leading and attending retreats How to choose a location and retreat center How to plan for safety and avoid major mishaps Logistics for leading retreats when you have a family Tips for creating a sacred transformational container  How to plan your curriculum and activities The one question to ask yourself before leading your first retreat   EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: You can find Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg Lily's website  Attend Lily’s upcoming retreat in Mexico with a $250 discount: use code MEXICOSUN at checkout. Visit: www.lilydwyerbeggyoga.com/retreats/mexicojoy   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe