Mindfulness, and being in the moment rather than ‘doing’ is the attitude that many instructors encourage their students to cultivate. This is an approach that is quite the opposite of the target-driven, productivity found in the business world. However, the truth of the matter is that a yoga business is exactly that, a business! This means that the way that you use your time and energy running it matter, and therefore, so does productivity. Happily, you don’t have to sell your soul to make your yoga business more productive. Here are some tips for being more productive with your yoga business: read more…
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Mastering the Business of Yoga Podcast (M.B.Om)
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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