In today’s episode, Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC shares the secrets behind how she built, and maintained a sustainable business over almost 20 years - even while many other yoga centers have come and gone in that time. I was thrilled to speak with Deb, and shout out to Mado Hesselink (our guest on episode 72) who introduced us. Deb is not only a true expert in her field, but she is also a kick ass business woman. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Deb’s “dirty” yoga secretHow...

Alice Browning runs an online yoga studio that is a “landing pad for women to feel less isolated and more supported in their own experiences of being a woman.” Early in 2020, like every other yoga teacher, Alice went online - however, she went beyond teaching zoom classes, and stepped into running a full blown online studio, which now hosts several other amazing teachers as well. Throughout the process Alice became more and more clear on her vision, and began “niching down” offering classes,...

I first discovered Ariana Rabinovitch’s work in 2015 while I was developing my first 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training. Her podcast, Yoga & Beyond inspired and informed me on so many areas in relation to what we know about yoga from science. Since that time Ariana has continued to contribute to the yoga community through her work at Yoga Research & Beyond, and numerous other projects.  On today's show Ariana and I speak about the behind the scenes of her business, and how it’s evolved over...

Long time friend of the podcast, Mark Ashmore comes back on the show to share how the practice of chanting mantra and kirtan can bring us into resonance with the heart. Mark has been practicing and leading kirtan throughout Australia for many years, and has recently recorded a new album, Heartlight. I’ve had his album on repeat in the background while I work, and his first single, Ganesha brought me to tears.  If you’ve been struggling with the intensity and heaviness of these times, tune in...

Hello Friends!  It’s Spring here in Australia, which means it’s officially time for my next seasonal update.  In this episode I share: A personal update on my struggles during our recent lockdownWhat’s been getting me through in the last 12 weeksA few stories of the incredible businesses our students have startedAn invitation to join our community in the next round of B101/Lost-to-LaunchSome BIG changes for the podcast coming in season 3⚡️ Apply For Business 101 YTT/Lost-to-Launch ⚡️Check out...

What is asana? Are they a particular set of shapes? Is asana the shapes that were derived from the poses from Ashtanga, or Iyengar yoga? A meditation posture? Or, something else? After practicing Ashtanga for 8 years, Olivia Bergreen began exploring new ways of moving, and teaching movement - and now, as a newly graduated physiotherapist and yoga teacher, shares “semi-free” movement classes that help students reduce repetitive strain while increasing the confidence and connection with their...

Want to learn the 6 Steps To Successfully Launching Your Yoga Business? Register now for the Free training. Episode Description: At one point in today’s episode, Luvena shares that the sign of a great teacher is that they leave you with more questions than answers. And that is exactly how I felt when Luvena and I finished our conversation this afternoon. I know that we only scratched the surface of many deep and complex topics such as cultural appropriation, what it means to find an authentic...

I have been reading and following Savira Gupta’s blog for several months, and after past podcast guest Madhura Bhagwat suggested I reach out to Savira I thought it was about time I invited her on the show. Savira comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj Tradition. A tradition that was founded in April 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all despite colour, cast or creed. Having spent her...

Teaching yoga is weird. For many of us, we enter into teaching because we love yoga, and it helped us in some way. We take a 200 or 500hr Yoga Teacher Training, and come out the other side a teacher. Oftentimes students look up to us, and it can be tempting to get real comfy up on that pedestal. Then there are the power dynamics, lack of peer & workplace support and need to embrace business and marketing to make ends meet.  My guest today, Tori Lunden, opens up about her journey as a yoga...

Lara and I first met at a Lululemon ambassador retreat in 2013 or 2014 and since that time I’ve watched Lara go from strength to strength, first by running a super successful yoga retreats business, and now to leading her own yoga teacher trainings, and creating a yoga shala on her property in Byron Bay. Not to mention her numerous other creative pursuits in ceramics and art.  I invited Lara onto the podcast today to talk about her experience running retreats, as this is a topic I get asked...

I’ve been following Tracee’s work for a long while, and I am so appreciative of her contribution to the world of yoga nidra - a practice that has had a profound impact on me personally. However, when I reached out to Tracee for this interview, I wanted to speak with her about how she integrates her practice, her teachings and her business - as I know many business owners struggle to balance their inner life with their outer responsibilities.  Tracee shares her perspective on how to find true...

Norman Blair is a return guest to the podcast; you might remember him from episode 30, back in season 1 where we discussed his incredibly popular article, “Let’s Talk About Yoga Teachers And Pay”. Today on the show, Norman shares what it’s like in London now that the city is opening up - and what he thinks the future of teaching yoga looks like in the UK and beyond. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS “Freedom Day” in London and what it’s like now that the city is re-openingThe issues with teaching hybrid...

⚡️ Business 101 YTT / Lost-to-Launch → LEARN MORE Each week I hear from numerous yoga teachers that they would love to explore the idea of running a collaborative business. So, I was super excited to chat to today’s guest, M Camellia all about their work independently, and with The Trans Yoga Project. M shares their story from the very beginning of their teaching career, to where they are today, with some valuable lessons along the way. M shares how they are doing business differently, based...

I reached out to Janessa to talk about yoga teachers, business and conscious capitalism. For many of us, the idea of business almost feels like a dirty word. (Y’all know I don’t feel that way, but if you do - I totally get it). I hear from yoga teachers on a regular basis that they struggle to charge for their work, find it difficult to market themselves and sell their services. My mission is to help yoga teachers make a sustainable living from their work - because if you can make a great...

I probably don’t have to introduce you to Trina Altman - she teaches regularly for Yoga International, pre-covid she traveled and taught workshops & trainings world wide, and now runs a successful online yoga & pilates education business.  However, today’s interview is a little bit different - Trina generously agreed to take us behind the scenes in her business, to answer the question “How Did You Do It?” I asked Trina big questions like what she was doing before she became a yoga...

Imposter Syndrome is something that I have personally struggled with in the past, and chances are, if you’re listening to this, you have too. It’s not something that only came up once in my teaching career, however. Every time I stretched myself, started teaching a new style, or opened up a new offering, feelings of self doubt were present. Feeling like a fraud is so common among other yoga teachers, that Mado Hesselink has done the work to truly understand its roots and how to overcome...

I had so much fun chatting with Natalia Tabilo from Yoga For All Bodies about the practical side of teaching yoga in two languages. Originally from Chile, but now based in San Francisco, Natalia teaches and runs her business in English and Español. I first reached out to Natalia because MANY members of The Teachers Club are bi or multilingual and had so many questions about how to actually run their businesses in two or more languages? Do I need to have different social media accounts? Should...

We’ve officially entered Winter here in Australia (happy summer Solstice to my Northern Hemisphere friends!!) so it’s time for another seasonal update from me! In this episode I share: How to plan your business with the seasons A few updates on the podcast & Lost-to-Launch What’s happening inside the Teachers Club  A New Class - Understanding The Yoga IndustryA special Q&A session with Natalia Tabilo all about Teaching In Two Languages⚡️ Register for Understanding The Yoga Industry or...

Today on the show I speak with Neil Pearson. Neil is a physical therapist, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University British Columbia, and a certified yoga therapist - and in this conversation Neil and I take a deep dive into pain science. We discuss how pain is more complex than what we once imagined, how 10 different treatment plans could all positively impact someone's experience of pain, and why yoga is uniquely suited to helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of...

If you’ve worked in the yoga industry for a while, you may have had the feeling that something “wasn’t quite right”. We’ve had many conversations on this podcast about issues inside of the industry, and how yoga businesses are set up. Being a former studio owner myself, I don’t believe it’s (usually) the fault of malicious intent on the part of studio owners, but rather a reflection of the basic structure of the studio model.  That’s why I was so excited to speak with today’s guests, Avita...

Sally Kempton is one of my yoga heroes. I found her work at a time in my practice life where I felt stunted, and a bit lost. I was hungry for something that wasn’t on offer to me, at least not in the yoga circles that I found myself in. I wanted to meet a teacher who had depth, experience and as my friends and I say, is the “real deal”.  Sally Kempton is that teacher. And while I have yet to study with her in person, her book Awakening Shakti, and audio program Doorways To The Infinite had a...

Kristin Campbell is a true entrepreneur - in 2002 she founded Whistlers first ever yoga studio, in 2012 she created Tapasya Yoga School, and in 2015 she co-founder Squamish Water Kefir. I was incredibly excited to speak with Kristin because she embodies the intersection of yoga and entrepreneurship that is currently captivating me.  In today’s episode Kristin and I get into the nitty gritty of the start-up phase of any business, running a product based business, and how Kristins yoga practice...

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by… YOU! After several requests from you, the listeners, this week’s guest is Laurel Beversdorf. Laurel's teaching style is very near and dear to my heart, and during our conversation you’ll hear me reminisce about a time in the not-so-distant past when I used to teach group classes. But don’t worry, we go much deeper than a trip down memory lane, and Laurel shares, in very practical and actionable terms, how you can start bringing new non-yoga...

Over the last 18 months or so, I have been a loud advocate for yoga teachers not relying on studios & gyms for their sole source of income. In Australia, the median rate of pay for yoga teachers is around $50 AUD per class. At 15 classes per week, a teacher would make $750.00. The national minimum wage is $753.80.⁠ We all know that to teach a 60 min class, at a bare minimum, a teacher needs to be at the studio/gym for 15 minutes before/after class. Let's be moderate, and add 1 hour per...

If you’ve been kicking around the yoga world for a number of years, I feel like my guest, Jules Mitchell will already be on your radar. Jules is a Las vegas based yoga teacher and massage therapist who also holds a masters of science in biomechanics.  She blends the tradition of yoga with her extensive study in biomechanics to help teachers develop their craft and empower them with education. She regularly contributes to yoga teacher training programs and leads workshops worldwide, balancing...