Mastering the Business of Yoga Podcast (M.B.Om.)
One of the few silver linings to come out of the current lockdown is the way it’s encouraging us all to be inventive when it comes to our exercise. We’re learning and trying new home workouts. We’re learning just how much we can get done without expensive equipment. And we’re taking it upon ourselves to explore new possibilities. If you’ve always loved the idea of trying yoga but feel a little shy about joining a class, now is the perfect time to develop a grounding in yoga.
HOSTED BY AMANDA KINGSMITH
For many of us, it's hard to imagine that life as a yoga teacher might be stressful. But, even yoga is a business, and running a business is one of the most stressful things that you can do. In fact, running a business can get completely overwhelming to the point that...
Yoga has become one of the most popular pastimes in recent years, and it’s due to this that business in the yoga industry has boomed. It has previously been reported that 1.4million adults in Canada now practice yoga, so you can imagine how many classes are being paid...
When you start as a yoga instructor, you will need to build your personal brand up from scratch. Your greatest asset in your business will be your skills and knowledge, but soon you will have to focus on protecting your reputation as well. There is a lot of...
Whether you teach yoga or you’ve just started, you’ll have heard of its benefits, and perhaps even felt some of them for yourself. You’ll know that yoga can help you to sleep and unwind. You’ll be aware of how it can help to reduce your stress levels and improve your...
The main drive behind having a yoga business is that you get to make money doing something that you love, and that fuels you on more than just a financial level. However, as being a success isn't solely about the yoga, you also have to pay attention to the business...
Most people fall in love with yoga while working another job. For me, while I knew I liked yoga before fully diving into the workforce, I had started my career in advertising before I realized that I wanted to become a teacher. Some yogis choose to stay in their...
The whole is sometimes greater than the sum of its parts. Your Instagram account is one of those instances. If you are using your Instagram account as a branding tool (as an individual teacher, a yoga studio, a product, etc.), you need to be considering your account...
As a yoga teacher you’re most likely over-worked and underpaid! Many teachers I speak to are running a constant schedule of weekly classes for no increase in rates despite the level of their experience, which in some cases can be 10 years or more. This has taken the...
Yoga is a type of exercise that allows the body to breathe and open up while stretching the muscles in ways that traditional exercise doesn't. You're going to need a mat of some style for yoga, and there are several styles to choose from online and in stores....
As I’ve started teaching private yoga classes, one of the more awkward (and most important) practices that I have found myself establishing has been a cancellation policy. I was first introduced to this idea by Samara from Mindfulness Matters in a business of yoga...
People say that taking risks is what business is all about, and in a way that’s true. But there are so many things that you also have to take into account when taking risks with your business. It’s all about getting that balance right between taking risks and...
Welcome to M.B.Om, a podcast all about mastering the business of yoga – I’m so glad that you’re here!
As your host, I’m dedicated to bringing interesting and inspiring yoga teachers to your ears. I’ve sought out yoga teachers who have been successful in the yoga industry to help teach you about the business of yoga; the possibilities of being a yoga teacher, the realities of being a yoga teacher + the awesomeness of being a yoga teacher.
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