When Naivety Is Your Greatest Business Ally

When Naivety Is Your Greatest Business Ally

I had the very good fortune to meet this Yogiprenuer late last year. In this episode Kylie Morris, co-founder of www.flowyogawear.com, and I talk about the power of going in to business for yourself, how to work with fear and competition, staying creative and inspired when you work alone and how leggings ARE important when it comes to self-esteem! You'll love it!

Also, a reminder to get yourself registered for the 'Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers' 4-part training program that starts next month. Here is the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

It's Only Yoga! Real Conversation with Stephanie Spence

It's Only Yoga! Real Conversation with Stephanie Spence

In this special episode I'm interviewing Stephanie Spence, author of Yoga Wisdom: Warrior Tales Inspiring You On and Off Your Mat (a brilliant book: get a copy!) Stephanie and I cover a lot of ground in this interview, and neither of us wanted to stop talking! So apologies because it does go a little overtime!

Also, a reminder that the 'Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers' program is open for registrations. Learn more about it here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Chinnamasta as an Archetype in Life and Biz

Chinnamasta as an Archetype in Life and Biz

In this Episode I'm introducing you to a lesser-known goddess, Chinnamasta. She is fierce, raw, scary, inspiring and super-dooper sexy!

What better way to finish out Season 4 and 2019 for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast!

Thanks for all of your support over the seasons and I'll 'see' you again in 2020. xo

Jungle or Garden? Crazy Wisdom in Your Yoga Biz

Jungle or Garden? Crazy Wisdom in Your Yoga Biz

“People assume that a jungle means disorder and a garden spells order” Sadhguru.

In this Episode I’m exploring the idea of creating a bit more chaos in your business in order to find insight and creativity, as well as the freedom to be more yourself, and capitalise on your natural tendencies, rather than beating yourself up for the way you roll!

Also, remember to collect 40% off my 1:1 coaching package and 90-minute intensives through to Monday 2nd December at https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/flashsale

Understanding and Overcoming Karma Mala + Sneak Peak at my FLASH SALE!

Understanding and Overcoming Karma Mala + Sneak Peak at my FLASH SALE!

Karma Mala is one of the 'stains' that cause us to experience challenges, short-sightedness and stress.

In this Episode I'll explain what it is and what you can do to release its hold on your business and life. Also, you'll come behind the curtain of my Keep Growing Mastermind AND I'll share the sneaky preview of my Black Friday Sale

Check out the flash sale here!

The Big Mindset Shift You Need Now to Boost Your Class Numbers without Paying for Ads

The Big Mindset Shift You Need Now to Boost Your Class Numbers without Paying for Ads

In this bumper long episode I’m not holding anything back! You'll discover:

The number 1 thing you need to be doing now to boost your class numbers WITHOUT paying for ads
The big mindset shift that you need to make THIS WEEK to shake up how you're approaching your business and call in more abundance
The BIG LIE that is pervasive in the Yoga teaching space, why it's not true and how it's keeping you playing small
Why there has never been a better (or more important) time for you to be offering your Yoga to the people who really need it.

Also, a FINAL CALL to get yourself registered for ‘Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers’ here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Making Peace and Feeling Empowered with Chanchala

Making Peace and Feeling Empowered with Chanchala

Laksmi is trotted out as the goddess of abundance... but it's conditional. In this Episode I'll explain one of the sides of Laksmi that isn't often spoken of, and four ways to create resilience when it feels like money just runs through your fingers!

Also, join me for 'Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers', my brand new live training program to get you having FUN and generating abundance on your social media platforms.

Here is the link to sign up: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

5 Limiting Social Media Beliefs and How to Address Them

5 Limiting Social Media Beliefs and How to Address Them

In this bonus episode you'll get a front row seat in a new training I hosted to bust through some social media myths. Specifically in this Ep, I'm addressing:

1. It's just the same as teaching... and you KNOW how to do that!

2. It's NOT about the numbers!

3. OK, it's kinda about the numbers... in a GOOD WAY!

4. You NEVER have to put up with wierdos and dicks

5. It's just a new skill... and yoga teachers ADORE TRAININGS!

To get all of my current training about social media, make sure you're registered for 'Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers' here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Registrations close in just over a week!

4 Tips to Overcome Social Media Overwhelm

4 Tips to Overcome Social Media Overwhelm

WARNING: The sound quality of this week’s episode is not great… but I think the content makes up for it!

I’m sharing 4 tips to change up your thinking about social media, as well as some hacks to repurpose things that you’ve already created so more people can receive your messages in ways that feel really good for them… while growing your community.

Oh, and my dad drops by…

Finally, there are only a few days remaining to get my Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers brand new program WITH my $200 ‘Writing from the Heart’ program for free. Here is the link for all of the info: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Aligning Your Money Rules to Fund Your Dreams

Aligning Your Money Rules to Fund Your Dreams

Unfortunately too many Yoga teachers are committed to lack thinking and 'hard work' is the only way to call in abundance. In this special Episode i'm hauling out some pure gold from the Amy McDonald back catalogue to boost your (re)commitment to spiritual, easeful prosperity!

Make sure you listen right through to the end for a great example of this from a client last week: let's get you these results as well!

Grace and Skill at the Beginning and End of Class

Grace and Skill at the Beginning and End of Class

A great suggestion for this week's Episode: thanks, Katherine! I'm sharing 16 things to check off your list to make sure your pre-class, post-class and class bookends are intentional, powerful AND good for you and your students.

Also, a reminder that you've got just 5 days to get yourself registered for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat. Here is the link: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

Stop Worrying About Things You Can't Change!

Stop Worrying About Things You Can't Change!

What will other people think? What if my studio is too noisy? What if my classes are boring? What if this FB ads thing just doesn't work?

In this Episode, I've got the solution!

Also, remember that registrations close at the end of the month for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat. Info here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

Mayiya Mala in Your Yoga Biz

Mayiya Mala in Your Yoga Biz

Ever found yourself in a self-imposed funk because you’ve been checking out all of your competitors… only to feel like crap as a result? Find yourself feeling jealous or envious… then getting stuck in self-judgement? Compare and despair?

In this week’s episode I’m explaining what the Mayiya Mala is, how it can kick our ass if we’re not watching for it, and my 4-step process to overcome it and celebrate on!

Also in this episode a shout out to so many of you for sending in your sweet updates and email fist bumps. And a reminder that registrations for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat 2020 close at the end of the month. All those details here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

The 3 Sticky Note Reminders You Need Right Now

The 3 Sticky Note Reminders You Need Right Now

Over the past 3 weeks I've had the very good fortune to host over 16 Yoga teachers from around the world in 1:1 90-minute coaching intensives.

Through these some common themes have emerged, so in this episode I'm mashing them together, moulding them into new affirmations and serving them up as reminders you can use to keep you moving forward. Enjoy!

Turning Your Triggers into Your Greatest Teachers

Turning Your Triggers into Your Greatest Teachers

In this episode I'm sharing from the Amy McDonald back catalogue... yup, we're going back to September 2015, before podcasts were actually a 'thing' and I'm sharing my 4 step process to take your triggers into the teaching space: learn and grow from what stresses you out!

Also, I'm challenging everyone to repurpose more of your own content. How can you share more with your community by drawing on resources you've created in the past?

Acknowledging and Healing Vasana In Your Yoga Biz

Acknowledging and Healing Vasana In Your Yoga Biz

Swami Sivananda describes Vasana as 'waves on the mind-lake' and Sri Ramana Maharishi said a life free of Vasana is an 'eternal state of purity.'

So what are Vasanas, exactly, and how do they impact us in business?

Also in this episode some chanting from my Yoga retreat this past weekend.

Like a little more #YogaNerd with me?

Join me at Sama Studio this November for Module 1 of the History and Philosophy of Yoga. All of the details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/480266629439992/

What do we really know about the history of Yoga? How much have you thought and read about where Yoga comes from, and how much do you repeat from what others have shared? Could it be time for an accuracy tune-up?

Who is Patanjali, anyway? What is the 8 limbs about and how well does that system represent the overall teachings of the Yoga tradition? How can we use the Yoga Sutras in a way that makes sense to householders in 2019?

What is Tantra, how is it different from Patanjali’s classical Yoga and why is it fundamental to the progression of Hatha Yoga? How does reality come into being, and what on earth do Siva and Sakti have to do with it? A fun exploration of basic Tantric metaphysics: hold on to your #yoganerd hat!

This weekend will be a combination of lectures, discussion, debate and fun. Whether you’re a Yoga teacher looking for an inspiring recharge or a professional development booster, or a Yoga student just hungry to get your geek on, come join us for a weekend of Yoga history and philosophy, Amy-style!

Writing Simple Blogs and Artiles in 5 Easy Steps

Writing Simple Blogs and Artiles in 5 Easy Steps

In this Edition of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast I’m sharing my super simple way to write compelling blogs that you can contribute to other publications, blogs, newsletters, magazines AND your own social media. Crazy easy. Promise ;)

I’m also sharing some insights from my very own Instagram manager about changes to the engagement regulations of the platform and how to avoid being ‘soft blocked’.

You’ll hear a jet-lagged conversation with Laura Colless, Founder of Sama Studio in Armidale where I’ll be offering some modules for her YTT this year. We chat about the importance of travel and ongoing training as well as how she has moved from under-earning to multiple 6-figure Yoga business owner.

Finally, I’m announcing my Birthday Flash Sale with 40% off my most powerful programs. All the info here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale


Your Yoga Biz Questions Answered

Your Yoga Biz Questions Answered

In this Episode I’m getting back to a bunch of you who have sent in GREAT questions:

  • Why should I transition to term bookings?

  • How do I write a press release?

  • How do I ensure my JV partners pull their weight?

  • What do I do when NO ONE shows up?

And I’m also sharing ‘Saxophone Warrior’ pose… you’ll have to listen to find out WTF I’m on about ;)

Lastly, DM me at @amyyogabizcoach for info about 40% off private coaching