I heard from a bunch of listeners who just get really peeved when Yoga teachers say… In this episode Ive got some laughs from our Kula that you’ll love. Also this week a sneak into the Patreon May bonus episode about knowing when and how to raise your rates.
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Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
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Do you own any books written by celebrities? This week Shauna Flash and I are chatting about the yoga book written by super model Christy Turlington. We cover a LOT of ground! If you’d like to talk about Yoga books with me on the show, reach out.
More about Shauna: Shauna Flash is a yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer based in Sandy, Utah, specialising in stress reduction and mindfulness practices. With a calming presence and a passion for holistic wellness, she supports individuals in finding balance through breath, movement, and mindfulness practices. In addition to teaching yoga, she facilitates immersive sound baths and leads stress reduction workshops for individuals and corporations, helping teams reset, refocus, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Her work blends ancient practices with modern needs, creating accessible tools for lasting well-being. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shaunaflashyoga or online at www.shaunaflashyoga.com
My links:
MAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/intensives
Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
Calendar to book in to talk: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling
Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald
Reference:
Turlington, Christy (2002) Living Yoga: Creating a Life of Practice, Hyperion Books, New York.
This week I’m onboarding two new clients. As a part of that process they have completed a comprehensive survey which poses questions about business, challenges, goals, visions and support. This week I’m sharing part of that survey because I suspect there will be insights for you and your business, too.
Here are my links:
Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
Calendar to book in to talk: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling
Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald
This week we’re journeying back into the forest to learn more about ourselves, our tendencies and our longings with some Yoga mythology. Perhaps the ultimate problem-solver, this guy shows us how to get sh!t done… all while healing some rather significant intergenerational trauma!
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Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
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I’ve found myself being SO pissed off during a couple of classes recently. Good news! There are teachings to be found in this space. This week I’m sharing the exact things that have given me the sh!ts in class and what I’m changing about my own teaching as a result. Enjoy!
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Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling
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This week I’m joined by Taylor Lorenz of taylorstracks.com and @taylorstracks. Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, a former full-time travel writer turned yoga teacher, mentor & trainer after taking her first YTT that sparked her self acceptance journey. We talk about ways to feel more confident, which limiting beliefs can keep us stuck in our teaching journeys and how accepting our bodies and modelling self-love is an essential part of being an inspiring Yoga teacher.
Here are my links:
Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling
Coaching training: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining
Vānaprastha is the third stage of life, acting as a bridge between the householder stage and the stage of renunciation. This period involves stepping back from everyday life, usually in a forest setting, to focus on spiritual reflection and readiness for the final stage of life. In this 5-part series, I’m sharing stories from Yoga that are set in the forest, where things can be shadowy and unclear, more mystical and nuanced. Part one is a story of ensuring you’re focussing your attention on the things that really matter, and not spending your time agonising over things you simply can’t change. Enjoy!
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Ganesha mythology is so powerful for small business owners. As we embark on the second quarter for this calendar year, let’s use 5 pieces of Ganesha lore to check in with how your business goals are progressing! If you want more support from me, here are some links:
Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling
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Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
Sometimes Yoga teachers can fall victim to workplace bullying because, we can wrongly believe, Yoga people are all good people. How can we protect ourselves from bullying in Yogaland while still showing up as our caring selves? Also, a small ‘community of practice’ insight from a class I attended last week. I hope it helps!
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Sometimes sticking to the plan is NOT the thing to do. If things aren’t working, ‘just showing up’ isn’t enough. Also this week I’ve got a reminder about 3 money things you need if you are really running an actual business ;) Enjoy!
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Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
I’ve been compiling the reading list for my new coaching training program, and my weekend read had some great reminder tips for us as Yoga teachers! I’ve got three in particular from Michael Arloski’s ‘Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change’ that you’ll love. Become a supporter on Patreon to listen to the full episode: patreon.com/AmyMcDonald
Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining
Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
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Reference:
Arloski, Michael PhD, PCC, Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change, Whole Person Associates, Duluth, Minnesota, 2007.
This week I’m joined by Sarah Barguirdjian of Sarahbyoga and we talk about our Yoga careers, our friendship and Sarah asks me the spicy questions about why this and why now. I hope you enjoy it! Follow Sarah on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbyoga/
Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining
Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
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A few years ago I caught myself being a TOTAL judgy bitch about someone’s bio. Like, yuck! Then I realised I was doing it to myself, too. I’d created a FALSE story of what it meant to be ‘multi-passionate’: flakey, crap at business, noncommittal. This week we’re talking about heroes from Yoga who proudly back themselves with thiir variety of modalities and I’ve got 3 reflection questions for you if you might also be playing small and hiding your gifts.
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Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
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As a Yoga teacher you've invested heavily to develop the skills to identify patterns and habits and offer mindful and compassionate modifications. As a Yoga teacher you’re a champion of lifelong transformation and growth. As a Yoga teacher you’re skilful at (and you LOVE!) creating safe and beautiful spaces. In this episode I’ll explain why these skills set you up to be a powerful coach with the capacity to co-create lasting change with your clients.
Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining
Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
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Enjoy a sneak peak into this month’s Patreon bonus episode about mindfully deploying expansion and contraction energies in business. Hear the full episode by joining Patreon for $5 a month and get oodles of episodes you haven’t heard yet! Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald
Also this week i’m announcing my BRAND NEW coaching training program! Yep, I’m stepping up to teach you how to be an awesome coach (like me! hehe). Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining
Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching
Today I’m speaking with Genieva Davidson about how to confidently pitch your Yoga business and bring more attention to what you have to offer. Genieva is the owner of Genieva Bliss Media that specialises in PR through press and podcast interviews as well as speaking, grants, awards and in general pitching the business and brand. Genieva became an expert pitcher from back in high school when she pitched herself to hundreds of scholarships to go to college for almost free. From there, she pitched for jobs in her 9-5 and became never afraid to ask. Check out Genieva and her fab-sounding freebie with these links: https://genievablissmedia.com https://genievablissmedia.com/freebie
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I’m starting something new this week: sharing the business lessons I’ve received from being a drop-in Yoga student. I’m also reflecting on the importance of having passive marketing working for you, freeing you up to do other things. in your business. If you know you only market when you’re trying to fill something up, this might be a good episode for you!
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Welcome to Season 15! To celebrate the beginning of a new year and a new Season, I’m chatting with Pat Sperry about creating safe spaces, trusting our instincts in business, knowing who will make a great collaborator, protecting boundaries when you’re in biz with your beloved and a load more. Pat’s story of transformation began on a fateful day with a yoga DVD, leading him to a life dedicated to self-discovery and service. His teachings are rooted in Yogic, Buddhist, Taoist, and Reiki lineages, offering a holistic approach to well-being. Learn more about Flourish here: https://www.peaceloveflourish.com/ and Pat here: https://www.patsperrylove.com/ and follow him on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/beflourish/
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Greetings from Thailand! I’m popping out of my season break to remind you about your very last chance to join my powerful group coaching program, Keep Growing. While the sound quality is low in this bonus ep, the message is important: if you KNOW you’re meant to work with me to finally make the difference in your business in 2025, this is THE time. The investment has never been this low. And I’ve never been more obsessed with supporting Yoga teachers to make epic leaps forward. Let’s do this!
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To finish off this season of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast, I’ve put together three biz goals I think will make the most significant difference for you in 2025. Thanks so much for listening, and I’ll see you back in the main feed in February.
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I’ve extended the 25% off Grow, Serve & Shine 8-month coaching package for one more person. Here’s the link for info: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching
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