M.B.Om Podcast | Mastering the Business of Yoga 44454k

This week on the podcast I am ed by Ali Reina. Ali's yoga journey began in 2014 when she took a yoga class to help prepare her body physically for a half marathon but was amazed how yoga provided her the mind-body-soul connection that alleviated any worries and anxieties that she brought to the mat. A chronic health diagnosis a year later limited her physically as she was unable to exercise in the same way. Gentle yoga classes were the only types of exercise that she was able to do, and for her, yoga became a critical part of her healing journey and lifestyle change. A classroom teacher for 11 years, Ali decided to follow a new path in teaching others about the mind-body connection yoga has to offer. She received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and is also certified in Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. She created her business, Gentle Waves Yoga, in 2021 to educate others on the awareness of and experience the benefits of the gentler styles of yoga, especially for those with chronic health conditions. In this episode of the podcast, Ali shares about her journey with yoga and chronic illness, the benefits of the gentler styles of yoga and why we should consider offering them to our students, as well as the process of creating her business and some of the biggest business lessons that she's learned through the journey. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: How Ali first got into yoga Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness and how that changed the path of Ali’s yoga journey The journey to becoming a yoga teacher and understanding how the body communicates The good things that have come out of the COVID pandemic that would’ve been unheard of ten years ago Distinguishing between different gentler forms of yoga and other self-care methods Why teachers should consider gentler forms of yoga and how you can educate your students on the benefits of gentle yoga What Ali offers and what she has been creating over the last few years Ali’s biggest business lessons learned so far Guest links: Gentle Waves Yoga: https://www.gentlewavesyoga.com/

This week on the podcast I am ed by Helen Johnson. Helen is a Yoga teacher, studio owner and ed Nurse. She creates specialized programs to people through pregnancy, birth and the early years of being a parent, drawing on her experience as a health professional and a mom. Helen is ionate about deg and delivering meaningful programs that are based on experiential and scientific evidence. In this episode of the podcast, we are talking all about program trials and how to use them to create amazing yoga programs. Helen shares what a program trial is, how to use it to create successful and full yoga programs, the benefits of doing programs vs. drop-in classes, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Helen’s yoga story and inspiration for teaching yoga Helen’s history with teaching yoga, including prenatal and postnatal Studio life and what Helen has learned from that experience so far Addressing the scarcity mindset in the yoga industry The evolution of Helen’s yoga business model Quality over quantity experience with clients Program design - Ideas, scheduling, executing, marketing, etc. Advertising a yoga program trial to your clients Guest links: Nurture Yoga and Meditation: https://nurtureyogameditation.com/

This week on the podcast I am ed by Clare Hudson. Clare is a mom of two and London-based personal yoga and meditation teacher with an intuitive approach to guiding individuals on their yoga journeys. With extensive training in London and India in various yoga styles and a specialization in one-to-one sessions, Clare creates a nurturing space for self-exploration. She also offers a unique program called 'The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga One-to-One,' empowering yoga teachers to share their skills with authenticity and purpose. Clare ultimately aims to inspire others to embrace yoga as a transformative tool for self-acceptance. In this episode of the podcast, Clare shares why she's ionate about one-to-one yoga, her top tips for people wanting to get started with one-to-one yoga, including getting started and finding clients, setting prices and creating packages, creating a great class experience for your client, getting referrals and marketing your services, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Clare started her yoga journey The inspiration to become a yoga teacher Getting a first client and how it evolved to be a specialty for Claire Finding specific clients for one to one yoga The specifics of one to one yoga, and the top tips for getting started with your clients Pricing for one to one clients Tips for creating the class experience for your clients Claire’s course catered around teaching one to one yoga Guest links: Use promo code AMANDA25 to get 25% off Clare’s course: https://learn.clarehudson.yoga/courses/TheArtandBusinessofTeachingYogaOnetoOne?ref=eb4342 Claire’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClareHudson Claire’s Website: https://clarehudson.yoga/

This week on the podcast we are ed by Nyk Danu! Nyk is a certified Yoga therapist, who's specialty is back pain and anxiety relief. She is a Yin Yoga teacher trainer and Yoga business mentor with a mission to help Yoga teachers thrive and be of service while impacting their community. Nyk is back on M.B.Om to talk all about niching! Her approach to niching is a bit different than what you may have heard before, as she approaches niching from a heart-centered perspective. In this episode, Nyk shares with us why her approach to niching is unique, how we can approach niching from a heart-centered perspective, how to implement this in our yoga businesses, why it's important, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What Nyk has been up to since we last talked with her Managing a balance between in-person and online yoga classes Nyk’s journey and evolution into niching The biggest roadblocks, struggles, and misconceptions when niching in your business The philosophy of the head vs heart business mindsets and how to manage them effectively Questions to guide yourself to your niche Guest links: Connect with Nyk: https://nykdanu.com/teachers/

This week on the podcast I am ed by Jackie Murphy. A decade before she was the host of the Yoga Boss podcast, Jackie learned the hard way that being a talented yoga teacher wasn’t enough to build a lifelong profitable business. Using her 10 years experience teaching, opening studios, and leading teacher trainings, Jackie now helps yoga teachers become profitable CEOs by offering them effective marketing, sales and business foundation strategy. In this episode, we're diving into studio ownership and what Jackie learned through her years as a yoga studio owner, as well as tips for how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that will help you thrive in your yoga business. Jackie also shares the top business lessons that she's learned in her career and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What inspired Jackie to become a yoga teacher and her yoga origin story Overview of yoga studio ownership life Prioritizing in your yoga business and studio Knowing what to sell and who you’re selling to What influenced Jackie to shift into business coaching Knowing when to change and shift gears in your yoga and business journey Jackie’s business lessons and takeaways Guest links: Connect with Jackie: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jackieg.murphy/ Jackie’s Podcast: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/podcastepisode

This week on the podcast I am ed by Andrea Liebross. Andrea is an author, certified business and life coach, and host of the Time to Level Up podcast. She’s known for helping high-achieving entrepreneurs make the shift from overwhelm to freedom so they stop thinking small and start thinking big. Through her work, she guides her clients to create their own secret sauce for success by combining two ingredients - the right mindset and solid systems. In this episode of the podcast we are talking about tips for shifting from overwhelm to freedom, how to let go of the hustle mindset in a world that praises being busy, Andrea's secret sauce for shifting your mindset and finding success without overwhelm, business lessons that she's learned in her career and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Andrea shares the 3 most valuable resources for entrepreneurs Andrea’s career background and how she ended up with business and life coaching The 4 guideposts for business owners How to shift away from a “hustle” mentality and mindset Questioning what we consider urgent and important and how to approach it Making time for larger projects Making the shift from overwhelmed to freedom Guest links: Connect with Andrea: https://andrealiebross.com/links/

We're back for a brand new season of the podcast! I'm kicking off the new season with a life update and Q&A episode. I'm sharing what I've been up to over the last couple of months, how things have been going personally and professionally, and then diving into some of the most common questions that I've been getting asked recently. We're talking about how to find great people to work with, how to manage a team, money mindset and how to ask for more money, how to get more people into your yoga classes, and much more. I'm also giving you an overview of what to expect in this season of the show! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Summer travels and how things have been going How to find great people to work with Working with people on your team Navigating money mindset and increasing prices How to get more people coming to your classes What to expect for the season

This week on the podcast we are talking about boundaries! Setting boundaries and sticking to them can be so challenging as yoga teachers and yoga business owners, but it's also one of the most important things that we need to do to create sustainable yoga businesses. In this episode, we discuss what a boundary is, what types of boundaries show up in our businesses, how to go about setting boundaries and sticking to them, why they are important for us, and much more.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired April 2022

This week on the podcast I am ed by Amy Roeher from The Yoga Hut! Amy is a yoga teacher with a small backyard yoga studio and an online hip platform, an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant, and an AirBnb host.   In this episode, Amy shares how she has been building her business over the last few years, and then how she pivoted and diversified her yoga business when the pandemic hit. She talks about how having multiple income streams has benefited her over the last year, how she's been able to juggle it all, what she's learned through the process, and much more!   Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.    *This episode originally aired in May 2021

This week on the podcast I am ed by Stephanie Mitchell from The Rolling Mat! Stephanie is a corporate yoga teacher who creates corporate wellness programs in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Stephanie shares her story as a yoga teacher, why she decided to focus her niche on corporate yoga and wellness, business lessons she's learned about corporate yoga, and how you can get started with your own corporate yoga business! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting, especially right now when you are trying to take your offerings online as fast as possible! OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in. They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one and one subscription. Forget spending all your time and energy just trying to what does what and what your information is! To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired in June 2020

This week on the podcast I am ed by Katie Arnold. Katie is an RYT-200 vinyasa and restorative-based yoga and meditation instructor helping women reconnect with themselves and stress less through movement and mindset practices. After years of burning the candle at both ends, she discovered the five habits that helped her reconnect with herself every single time. These 5 components of connection are mindful movement. meditation, self-care, journaling, and community. In this episode of the podcast, we are diving into these 5 components of connection, and talking practically about how to apply them to life and business.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired in May 2022

This week on the podcast, I am ed by Mado Hesselink from the Yoga Teacher Resource. This is Mado's second time on the podcast and it was so fun to have her back on to talk all about workshops! In this episode, Mado shares her 3 keys to a stellar workshop that will actually sell out, as well as her top tips for how to create workshops that sell out and wow your students! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom *This episode originally aired in August 2021 

This week on the podcast I am ed by Nyk Danu. Nyk is a yoga business consultant, a yin yoga trainer, and a yoga therapist. She is also equally as ionate as I am about yoga teachers having websites that are functional and efficient! This week on the podcast we are diving into 5 mistakes yoga teachers make on their websites, and what to do instead. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to create a website that stands out, speaks to your target audience, and gets people to take action and book a class with you. Enjoy! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one , you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired in November 2020

This week on the podcast I am ed by Ashley Zuberi from Inhale Thrive. Ashley trains and mentors yoga teachers to create thriving independent yoga businesses. As a full-time yoga teacher with a former professional career in marketing for yoga companies and experience developing and leading teacher trainings across the US, Ashley uniquely understands how to blend the spirit of yoga with the realities of business.   In this week's episode, Ashley shares some of the online platforms teachers can use to offer their classes online, as well as what you need to film your classes and why it’s important to keep things simple and match your knowledge level with your technology.   Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   *This episode originally aired in April 2021 

This week on the podcast I am ed by Brit Kolo from Marketing Personalities. After spending years working as a marketing coach, Brit created her own business where she studied the 16 Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality types and determined what the best marketing strategy is for each of them. On this episode, Brit and I talk about Marketing Personalities, including why this important, how we can use our individual marketing personality to our benefit in our businesses, and how to start saying "no" to the things we think we should be doing in our businesses but aren't serving us. Brit also goes through my MBTI personality type - ENJF - and gives some examples of the type of marketing that ENFJ's (like me!) should be doing in their businesses. This was a really eye opening episode for me, and since implementing the strategies of my marketing personality into my business, I've seen a ton of shifts away from the things I think I should be doing and towards the marketing strategies that excite and light me up most. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in June 2019

This week on the podcast I am re-ed by Claudia Azula. Claudia is a yoga teacher, best-selling author, and YouTuber who is ionate about the ways in which yoga helps with a lot more than just the body. Claudia ed me on the podcast in 2022 and one of the things that we briefly touched on was self-publishing a book. I wanted to dive deeper into what it's like to self-publish a book so Claudia ed me for a second episode to talk about this more in depth. In this episode, Claudia shares the writing process and what it was like to actually get her ideas on paper, editing the book, finding people to format, design and help her the book to Amazon, the challenges and obstacles that she faced along the way, the price breakdown, marketing her book, and much more. If you're interested in writing and self-publishing a book, this episode is packed with info! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What Claudia’s been up to over the past 6 months The process of putting ideas on paper and making space for it in your life 600 hours of writing and what Claudia’s writing process looks like Claudia’s thoughts on self-publishing The editing process of writing and what that looked like for Claudia’ The cost breakdown of publishing a book Claudia’s experience and tips with creating an audiobook The marketing process of your book Final steps and tips for publishing your work Guest links: https://www.claudiayoga.com/

This week on the podcast I am ed by Jaimee Camla. Jaimee is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power program that gives people the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so that they can regain control of their time for good. In this episode, Jaimee shares how she became a time strategist, her philosophies on time management and productivity, what the Time Power program is and how we can start utilizing these principles in our businesses, tips for managing overwhelming and how to get back into good routines when we've fallen out of them, and much more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Jaimee’s background and how she got into her current career Time Power and the philosophy of time management and productivity Tips and starting points for shifting your mindset Tips for managing that overwhelmed and frustrated feeling Quickly getting back into the right mindset after holidays or breaks Jaimee’s important business lessons learned through her career

This week on the podcast I am ed by Meg Sangimino. Meg is a yoga teacher, meditation facilitator, and business expert who helps yoga teachers learn to design and build businesses that nourish their lives without spinning their wheels on social media or having constant technology headaches. Meg believes that with the right tools, you can build a business that nourishes, s and fulfills the lifestyle that you want! In this episode of the show, Meg shares her journey with yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher. She shares tips for leaving a full-time job to pursue yoga, as well as some of her top tips for getting started as a new yoga teacher wanting to create a sustainable yoga business. We also discuss the current yoga landscape and how we think the industry will shift with regards to studios, online vs. in person offerings, and more. Meg is a wealth of knowledge and has some amazing business lessons to share! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Meg got into yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher Leaving a full-time engineering job to pursue yoga Getting started with a sustainable yoga business How the yoga landscape has shifted since the pandemic and discussing the direction that it’s heading in the future The future of online vs. in-person yoga businesses The process of building a website for your yoga business The different aspects of Meg’s yoga business Other significant business lessons Guest links: Website: https://www.megsangimino.com/

This week on the podcast I am ed by Sarah Harvie. Sarah has been leading people on their inner and outer journeys internationally for over fifteen years. Seeking the road less travelled, Sarah has discovered great healing and wisdom from extended journeys through the wilderness and from her own deep inner practices of yoga and meditation. As she continues on her path of healing and awakening, she shares her practice with others through CranioSacral & Massage Therapy, Yoga Asana & Nidra, and Wilderness Yoga Retreats across the globe. In this episode, Sarah shares how she got into yoga, massage therapy, and running wilderness retreats. She talks about how she runs an international, multi-ionate business, including how she manages her schedule and all the moving parts of her business, as well as what she's learned through running her business. We also dive into Yoga Nidra, talking about what she loves about Yoga Nidra and why this practice is so beneficial for us and our students. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Sarah’s yoga backstory and history Leading 1-3 month wilderness expeditions Making the decision to teach in a yoga studio specifically Doing body work with CranioSacral and Message Therapy Managing and balancing retreats, clients, and yoga classes How far ahead Sarah plans for psychedelic retreats Scheduling recovery and meditation days between trips and retreats The decision to start offering a teacher training option Sarah’s top business lessons and takeaways Guest links: Website: http://www.sarahharvie.com/

This week on the podcast I am ed by Jessica Cross. Jessica is a corporate marketing dropout turned yoga business coach and the host of the Marketing Off the Mat podcast. She spent 15 years working for Fortune 500 companies all over the US honing her expertise in digital marketing & live events, and now she is ionate about helping yoga teachers stop the constant hustle and build the businesses of their dreams. In this episode of the podcast, Jessica shares how she got into yoga and teaching yoga, what inspired her to leave her corporate job to teach full-time, and then what inspired her to start working with yoga teachers on their events, retreats and businesses. Jessica also shares some of her top tips for yoga teachers who want to create yoga events and retreats, as well as some of the business lessons she's learned through her career. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been ing M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Jessica’s backstory and journey into yoga Letting go of a full-time corporate event career and diving into a career in yoga Bringing knowledge from a corporate job into the yoga space and how Jessica began working yoga events The starting point for those that want to have yoga events or retreats Coming up with an idea or focus for yoga events Planning for the actual execution of a great yoga event Tips for choosing destinations and accommodations for yoga retreats Longer yoga retreats, managing your energy, and Jessica’s top business tips Guest links: Website: https://www.jessicacross.co/