Revisiting Your Yoga Teaching Ethics [Patreon Teaser]

Recently I had to check in with the boundaries I'd set for myself when it came to social interactions with my students. After hauling out one of my old teacher training manuals i realised I needed some new resources! In this episode I go through three that I really like. Let me know what you think!

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Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

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References:

The Ethical Crisis In Spiritual Leadership

https://mindbodyspirit.fm/article/the-ethical-crisis-in-spiritual-leadership-by-philip-goldberg/

Accessed 2 June, 2025

California Yoga Teachers Association Code of Conduct

https://www.yogalifeinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/California-Yoga-Teachers-Association-Code-of-Conduct.pages_.pdf

Accessed 2 June, 2025

The Promise

https://www.seeksafely.org/practitioners/

Accesses 2 June, 2025

Honor Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Individuals

https://www.spiritual-integrity.org/honor-code/honor-code-for-individuals/

Accessed 2 June, 2025

How to Make Your Branding Truly Transformational

Today we are talking all things branding and design with my guest, Kylie Bire. Kylie is a Brand and Website Designer, creative strategist, and founder of Indeko Creative—where soulful strategy meets intentional design. With over 20 years of experience across graphic design, marketing, and brand management, she blends her deep industry expertise with a heart-led, intuitive approach to help creatives and wellness entrepreneurs align their branding with their energy, values, and essence. Through her own journey from burnout to alignment, Kylie now supports others to build brands that feel like a natural extension of who they are.

Here are Kylie’s links:

Website: https://www.indekocreative.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indekocreative/

Brand archetype/branding kits: https://www.indekocreative.com.au/brand-archetypes

Here are my links:

Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

One Way To Dig Yourself Out of Yoga Gig Work Hustle

A few weeks ago we were talking about my simple business structure for better money making potential. This week i’m sharing one way to dig yourself out of the ‘stuck in the bottom’ tier way of working. If you’re teaching all over town and don’t have time to think about doing business differently, this might be a solution. And if you want my help to make it a reality, reach out.

Here are my links:

Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Vānaprastha Contemplations Part 3: Draupadi and the Jambhul Fruit

In this foresty mythical episode we are talking about the importance of telling the truth. When confronted with confessing her deepest secret, Draupadi saved the day. What secrets could liberate you in life and business if you said them out loud?

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Want More Time? STOP Doing These Things Immediately!

I’m a zealot for more space and time to enjoy life. If I’m not working with my clients or teaching my students, I’d prefer to be almost anywhere than my office and computer. If you’re craving to claw back time from your wellness business, I hereby give you permission to stop doing these four things. Right. Now.

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My Simple 3-Tier Yoga Business Structure to Make More Money

Are you making the money you want to in your Yoga business? Do you have the time you want in your iife to live as you want to? If you’re running all over town teaching everywhere and not getting time to rest, recharge and have enough fun, it could be because you’re business structure isn’t set up for success. This episode will help.

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Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

What Grinds Your Gears + How to Raise Your Rates [Patreon Teaser]

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.

Here are my links:

Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Undies, Catholicism and When Teachers Just Don't Age Well

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.

Onboarding New Clients: Reflection Questions for You

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

Vanaprastha Contemplations Part 2 Bhagiratha and Siva

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

Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling

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Crappy Classes as Upagurus- Transmuting Snarkfests into Svādhyāya

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!

Here are my links:

Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling

Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Beyond Sequencing: What New Yoga Teachers Really Need to Know

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 Contemplations Part 1: Guha and Siva

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!

If you want more support from me, here are some links:

Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling

Coaching training: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AmyMcDonald

5 Ganesha Inspired Mini Biz Teachings to Check Your Progress

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

Coaching training: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining

Online Yoga: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3znlrz7xsqy4

Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Bullying and Yoga's Brand Halo [Patreon Teaser]

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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When Tenacity Flips Into Hope-Addiction + 3 Money Things You Need

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!

Read the specifics about my new 3-month coaching package here: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Book in to talk about working together here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

3 Power Yoga Biz Tips from Wellness Coaching [Patreon Teaser]

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.

Turning the Tables: My Yoga Bestie Interviews ME!

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

Sign up for online Yoga classes with me here: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3znlrz7xsqy4

Overcoming Multi-Modal Shame

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.

Curious about becoming a coach? Here’s the link to read more: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining

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3 Reasons Why Yoga Teachers Make Incredible Coaches

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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