4 Anecdotes from the Forest: SEASON FINALE

Do you ever have a ‘What the Hell?’ moment when it comes to everything that’s happening in Yoga? In just the last WEEK I’ve had 4 things come into my biz life that have me in the hang-your-head type of fatigue state. In this Season Finale, I’m sharing each and how I’m feeling about them. DM me with any thoughts or feedback! WARNING: this might not be the pick-me-up you’re after!

 

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Here’s my references for this episode:

‘Branding Bhakti: Krishna Consciousness and the Makeover of a Movement’ by Nicole Karapanagiotis

Gaia TV Yoga International Press Release

‘Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture’ by Andrea Jain

‘From Patanjali to the Gospel of Sweat’ by Kamal Munir, Shahzad (Shaz) Ansari, and Deborah Brown

‘The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali : A Biography’ by David Gordon White

Working with Pramada and Samsaya in Your Yoga Business

I've noticed a tricky pattern this week with some of my clients: the pendulum swing from doubt and uncertainty (Samsaya) to hasty, sometimes careless action (Pramada). Can you relate? Here's what to do!

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BONUS: Track These 5 Things for a FAB 2022!

Every fortnight I ask the members of the Keep Growing Mastermind to share 5 important stats with me and the group. Why? Because measuring these 5 things over time makes a massive difference in taking your business to where you desire it to be. I’m explaining each of the 5 in this final bonus episode.

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Apply for the Keep Growing Mastermind for a January start here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

BONUS: Yoga, Friendship and Business (Re-release)

Enjoy a re-release of my episode with the co-founders of the @brightyogaspace, Emily and Kylie. Both of these women are incredibly inspiring, and you’ll meet them when you join my Keep Growing Mastermind!

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Apply for the Keep Growing Mastermind for a January start here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

BONUS: From Yoga Farts to Teacher Trainer (Re-release)

Enjoy a re-release of my episode with Bethan Morgan of @yogalateslondon. Beth is a current member of my Keep Growing Mastermind and is currently running her first ever Yogalates teacher training… and loving it!

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BONUS: Inside the Keep Growing Mastermind (Re-release)

To celebrate summer and the opening of the Keep Growing Mastermind, I’m re-releasing some of the best episodes of the past 12 months.

In this special episode I’ll take you inside my special Keep Growing Mastermind and you’ll meet some of the inspiring members and what they achieved in 2020. If you’d like to join us in 2022, you can learn all about Keep Growing here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

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Apply for the Keep Growing Mastermind for a January start here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

2021 Year in Review: 4 Themes that Made a Massive Difference

Over the year here are the biggest themes that have made the difference for me, my colleagues and my clients: consistency, 'nibbles', platforms and shedding.

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Here's the article I referred to: https://www.ramdass.org/wake-up-in-each-moment/

BONUS: Patreon Sample The Real History of Yoga

There’s three reasons why misinformation about Yoga’s history really drives me bananas. In this episode I’m laying it out!

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Check out my latest blog article, ‘How a Failed Trip to Italy Changed my Business Forever’ here: https://medium.com/abundant-yoga-teachers

How to Monetise Your Yoga Class Recordings

If you’re anything like @shiatsuyogagirl, you probably have loads of recorded zoom classes. What to do with them? Here’s two ideas!

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3 Boosts for Your Online Yoga Membership

Do you have a monthly membership for your online Yoga classes? Try these thee things to boost your numbers AND your confidence.

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Ekalavya, Guru Dakshina and Killing Your Darlings

What does it take to truly pursue your deepest passion? What do we need to sacrifice on the way? Ekalavya shows us true commitment when he cuts off his own thumb to pursue tuition with a master-teacher, Drona, in the Mahabharata. Perhaps its time to ‘kill your darlings’, too?

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Monthly QnA with my Patreon Supporters!

It’s that time: monthly QnA! This month we’re talking about launching new programs, partnerships, running special events and loads more! Join me for the recording of next month’s QnA call by becoming a Patreon supporter here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Want more Inspo? Check out my latest blog post ‘5 Tips to Re-engage Past Students’ here: https://amyyogabizcoach.medium.com/5-tips-for-reengaging-past-yoga-students-b2c7d5e03d1a

And a reminder that my CYBER WEEKEND sale ends TOMORROW Tuesday November 30th 2021 at midnight, Sydney time. Receive 25% off my 1:1 coaching package, ‘Grow, Serve & Shine’ here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Chakras and the Pizza Effect

Two fun things in this Episode! Enjoy a sample of my Patron-only content and discover how Chakras have been subject to the Pizza Effect! (Listen to the full Episode by becoming a Patron supporter for just $5 at https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Also a reminder that my CYBER WEEKEND is now in full swing so listen on to find out more about what I’m offering, who it’s for and how to sign up for it. More info about my coaching here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Productivity Real Talk: My 6-Step Process

After speaking with some of my Patreon Abundant Contributors this morning I’m all jazzed up about championing productivity (yes, again!). Here’s the 6 steps to get you working WAY smarter, not harder, reclaiming your time to invest it in the things you love!

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Interested in joining Grow, Serve & Shine with my 25% off sale? Join my QnA call happening this week here:

Topic: Grow, Serve & Shine QnA Session

Time: Nov 25, 2021 07:00 AM Australia/Melbourne

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84888939707

Learn more about Grow, Serve & Shine here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Thinking Beyond the 'What I Need Right Now'

Welcome to my new Patreon supporters! We have our live podcast recording AND group coaching next week!Support this show (and hear my platforming sh!tlist!) here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Interested in working with me 1:1 in ‘Grow, Serve & Shine’? Learn more about my coaching package here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching and book in for conversation about whether we will be the right coaching fit for each other here: https://go.oncehub.com/45mincoaching

This week is one of those ‘bear with me… this WILL be interesting’ topics! More the ‘what you need to know’ more than ‘what you want to know’. Lol.

But if you can spend 45 minutes with this episode, check your two magical numbers and start thinking about ‘stage three purpose’ I really think you’ll notice a difference!

Surfing, Patanjali, Travel and Rituals of the Soul

Welcome to my new Patreon supporters: Danielle, Susan and Claire! Support this show (and hear my platforming sh!tlist!) here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Interested in working with me 1:1 in ‘Grow, Serve & Shine’? Learn more about my coaching package here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching and book in for conversation about whether we will be the right coaching fit for each other here: https://go.oncehub.com/45mincoaching

Today I’m interviewing Kori Hahn, the author of Rituals of the Soul and founder of a community gathering place called the Santosha Society, which is dedicated to travel, surfing, and the soulful. Follow her at www.SantoshaSociety.com

Kori and I talk at length about her book, and she indulges me while I chat about the bits I love and the bits I find problematic. We also take a bunch of fun side trips that I think you’ll enjoy!

So What's New at Amy HQ?

I've been a bit cagey about what I've been working on behind the scenes and what you can expect from me going forward. It's time for me to spill the beans!

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It's Time to Plan Your Black Friday Sale (And Here's How)

Yep, it’s already late October which means its time to be thinking about your Black Friday Sale. In this re-release training I’ve got a bunch of things to think about, along with some great examples, of what could really work well for you this year.

Also, don’t forget that ALL of my home study programs are on sale for just $50 each this week (then they’ll be gone forever). Learn more about that here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/homestudy

Finally, please consider becoming a supporter of this show by joining my Patreon. For as little as $5 a month you can access some great content, including a bonus episode every month. Here’s the link for that: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Patreon Re-Release: Mindfully Managing Parasocial Relationships

This week I’m sharing (formerly) Patreon-only content… because I think this topic is SO important!

Before we get into that, a special announcement: ALL my homestudy courses are ON SALE for $50 each as my ‘end of era’, last chance sale. This is the LAST CHANCE to get any of my $200 home study programs for just $50. I’m taking them down from sale forever at the end of the month.

Use coupon code ‘goinggoing’ to get the $!50 discount. Shop here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/homestudy

This ep is all about respecting the fact that the consumers of our content may feel a closer connection with us that we realise... and this can have power in balancing effects we may have overlooked in the past.

I can't wait to read your comments. Share your suggested 'hows' as well as any experiences you've had as a stan (!) or as an influencer.

Here are the resources for this episode:

Donald Horton & R. Richard Wohl

“Mass Communication and Para-Social Interaction: Observations on Intimacy at a Distance”

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00332747.1956.11023049

Sarah White

“Taylor Swift and the 1989 Album Release and Fan Response Parasocial Relationship Study”

https://dspace.calstate.edu/bitstream/handle/10211.3/207675/TS_1989_thesis.pdf?sequence=3

Brittany Wong

“Wait, What The Heck Is A 'Parasocial Relationship'?”

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/parasocial-relationships-with-celebrities_l_60a56a18e4b0d45b75248115

The True Power of Genuine Mentorship

In this special episode I’m joined by two fabulous Yoga teachers who share a passion for Anusara Yoga, lasting connections and the incredible town they call home. Christine DuFrense and Justine Thompson speak with me about (anti)competition, growing a business in a small town and the incredibly important role a mentor plays in a teacher’s life. Enjoy!

Learn more about Christine here:

https://unityyoga.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/unityyoga.christinedufresne/

Learn more about Justine here:

https://justinethompsonyoga.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/justinethompsonyoga/

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