Real Yoga Life: Habits, Business and Change

Today I’m joined by Brett Larkin, author of ‘Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos.’ Brett is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted™️ Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. Passionate yogis and yoga teachers from around the world turn to Brett for guidance on how to live their best life — on and off the mat. Find her at https://www.brettlarkin.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv and preorder her book at  https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book/

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REDUX: How to Plan Your Black Friday Sale

It’s that time of year so I’m rereleasing an episode from October 2021 where we’ll be workshopping your ideas and plans for bringing in some extra money by the end of the year in a way that feels GOOD!

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Satya and Science- How to Access, Interpret and Use Science to Support Truthfulness in Your Yoga Business

This week I’m speaking with one of my Grow, Serve & Shine clients, Helen Johnson. Helen is a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Studio owner, mother of two and a Registered Nurse. After spending most of her professional career as a Clinical Nurse Educator, she is passionate about designing and delivering meaningful Yoga programs that are based on experiential and scientific evidence. Helen creates specialised programs to support people through pregnancy, birth and the early years of being a parent, drawing on her experience as a health professional and a Mum. Find her at website: www.nurtureyogameditation.com IG: @nurture.yoga.meditation

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On Being A Bad Yogi

This week I’m speaking with the author of ‘Bad Yogi,’ Alice Williams. We talk writing, teaching, studying, surviving and growing through the stages of becoming Yoga teachers. And there are load of great detours along the way. Enjoy this conversation, and follow Alice on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alice_v_williams/

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You're a Freaking Gold Logie, Baby!

Welcome back to a brand new season of the show! Today I’ve got three funk-busters for three common Yoga biz funks, just in case you’ve forgotten how freaking amazing you are!

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Chandra's Fading Light: 3 Business Warnings

Chandra had 27 wives. When he focussed all his love and affection on just one—Rohini—things got dicey. Today I’m extrapolating this out to your business and how this parable can present financial risk and unnecessary stress and regression. But don’t worry! Siva has a solution that can make biz better, safer and much more synced with your cycles!

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Have You Lost Objectivity? 3 Tips from my Clients

Sometimes we all need a little perspective on the things we do on the regular. It can be hard to maintain objectivity with the business basics when we are just trying to tick them off the list! Thanks to my 1:1 clients, I’ve compiled three tips that might be useful in casting a fresh eye over things you do every week to make sure they’re still as powerful as they can be.

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My Simple 6-Month Retreat Marketing Schedule

Here’s Part 2 of my Retreat Series. I’m breaking down what to do month-by-month re the marketing for your retreat, with a few extra gems thrown in for good measure. Also, because I’m inspired with the success some of my clients are having with retreats at the moment, I’m relaunching my Retreats training program. It’s a STEAL and seriously awesome content, which I’ll be teaching live for the first time in years. Here’s the link to check it out: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/amazingretreats

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5 Tips for First Time Retreats

Thanks to Terry for proposing this week’s topic. I’ve got 5 tips for kicking off your first retreat and a LOT of stories from my first few (hint: what NOT to do!). Also, because I’m inspired with the success some of my clients are having with retreats at the moment, I’m relaunching my Retreats training program. It’s a STEAL and seriously awesome content, which I’ll be teaching live for the first time in years. Here’s the link to check it out: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/amazingretreats

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5 Tips for Planning a Solo Retreat

I’ve just had a GORGEOUS 4-day retreat to celebrate my birthday. Solo retreats are an important but sometimes scary part of staying filled up and inspired in business. This week I’ve got 5 tips for you if you also like the idea of creating your own retreat. Enjoy!

REMINDER: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat TODAY and you’ll receive the Early Bird option! Just 4 places left! https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

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Birthday Celebrations, (No) Puppy Yoga and My Oldest Friend, Dr Mia

It’s my BIRTHDAY! What better way to celebrate than drop this bonus episode, a conversation with Dr Mia Cobb, about why we need to NEVER do, share or teach Puppy Yoga. As well as being a Research Fellow at the Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of Melbourne, Mia is also my bestest childhood friend AND the reason I started doing Yoga over 40 years ago! Enjoy this convo where we talk important stuff: animal welfare, pet rabbits and the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack!

Read Mia’s article here: https://theconversation.com/puppy-yoga-goat-meditation-an-animal-welfare-scientist-explores-what-these-activities-might-mean-for-the-cute-creatures-209396

Register for Mia’s masterclass here: https://events.unimelb.edu.au/science/event/31095-a-day-in-the-life-of-your-dog-cat-lovers-welcome

REMINDER: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat TODAY and you’ll receive the Early Bird option as well as $500 of 1:1 coaching with me as my birthday gift to you. Here’s the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

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On Fostering a Freer Spirit

What a treat to speak with Sophia Gittings, Founder of South African-based ‘Free Spirit Wellness’ on her journey to Yoga and beyond, fostering community, choosing the perfect project partners and following your heart when it comes to professional development. As well as being a private client of mine, Sophia has also been on the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat and she shares some kind words about that, too.

Learn about her 30-day challenge here: https://www.freespiritwellness.co.za/updates/30-days-of-yoga-challenge

REMINDER: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat BEFORE Thursday night and you’ll receive the Early Bird option as well as $500 of 1:1 coaching with me as my birthday gift to you. Here’s the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

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Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat Info Session Replay + SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

In case you missed joining us live last night for the final info session for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat 2024, here is the audio replay. I’m sharing some special heart-felt memories from my original trip to this special place, as well as all the reasons why I think it might be the perfect reset and renew for you and your biz in 2024.

ALSO: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat BEFORE Thursday night and you’ll receive the Early Bird option as well as $500 of 1:1 coaching with me as my birthday gift to you. Here’s the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

5 Tips for Your Signature Talk

Are you ready to deliver a compelling, relatable and inspiring signature talk? No? Well these 5 tips will get you well on your way!

Also, make sure you sign up for the FINAL info session for the 2024 Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat happening THIS WEEK here: http://eepurl.com/iwele2

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Mid-month Updates and a Special Free Trial!

No new show this week in the main feed, but you can access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

And a reminder that Retreat Early Bird registrations end soon. Learn more about that here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

10 Tips for Before, During and After Your Next Retreat Info Session

Last week 2 of my Keep Growing Masterminders ran info sessions for the Retreats they are running soon. Both info sessions resulted in new people signing up... so I thought we should talk about how to make retreat info sessions work for you, too! Also, a heads up that there is NO podcast next week. Sign up to Patreon to access a bonus episode there instead!

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Bringing Sanjaya's Gift to Decision Making

Sanjaya is a critical, but often overlooked, character in The Bhagavad Gita. Today I’ve got 4 ways to consider Sanjaya’s divine gift in decision-making in life and business. Oh, and I spend quite a bit of time describing my meltdown in Jaipur. Sorry/not sorry. Enjoy!

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What You Need to Measure and Why

Each time the Keep Growing Mastermind meets for a group coaching call, I ask every member to report 5 statistics. In this episode I’ll run through each one and explain why I think you should be keeping an eye on these 5 things, too!

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Killing the Angel of the House... Again

Virginia Wolf wrote of ‘killing the Angel of the House’ in her wonderful ‘Professions for Women’ speech of 1931. In this episode let’s explore where you might be surrendering to your own angel, and seeking to please, pander and push down your own needs for the (perhaps) benefits of your students and colleagues. We’ll also look to Sita for inspiration. Sita who put up with #alot before finally telling her man to jam it and choosing herself.

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References:

Wolf, Virginia (1931) Professions for Women https://www.wheelersburg.net/Downloads/Woolf.pdf accessed last 19.6.23

Cameron, Julia (1995) The Artist’s Way: A Course in Discovering and Recovering your Creative Self, Pan Macmillan, London

Lou and Justine's Epic Leap to Lanka!

I’ve got a great interview for you today! Louise Edwards and Justine Thompson join me to talk about how to create an international retreat as a rewarding, balanced and FUN collaboration. If you’ve been burned by a business relationship becoming sour before, or you’re ready to embark on a joint venture and want to get it right from the jump, you’re going to love this!

Learn more about Lou and Justine’s retreat with these links:

https://www.besomethingyoga.com/wisewoman

https://www.justinethompsonyoga.com.au/sri-lanka

Learn more about the Keep Growing Mastermind here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

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