Mastering the Business of Yoga Podcast (M.B.Om.)
As a yoga teacher, I’ve spent a fair share of my time seeking out some of the best spots in the world to enjoy it, but sometimes it seems there are just too many places to choose from.
If you’re looking to travel on a specific yoga getaway, or just head somewhere where you can practise your Warrior during downtime, I’ve rounded up four of the best countries to visit in order to do so. Namaste. read more…
HOSTED BY AMANDA KINGSMITH
Being healthy at work is a lot easier said than done. The workplace is naturally a stressful environment, regardless of what industry you work in. While teaching yoga can (sometimes!) be one of the more relaxing jobs, there are still moments of stress even as a yoga...
If you’re getting tired of trying to convince your family and friends to try yoga then perhaps your last recommendation should be to check out one of the many mobile applications for beginners to yoga. In this post we’ll look at a number of popular yoga apps that are...
Whether you are just starting out on your quest to set up your own yoga business or whether you are a veteran of the game, it may be time for you to consider a new sanctuary in which to base your yoga classes. We all know that the best spaces that are most conducive...
Do you ever find yourself living your life in reaction to social media or emails requests, like Pavlov’s Dogs, jumping to attention each time you hear a “ding” from a notification? The digitally connected world we live in, can be incredibly harmful to our mental...
We all know that travel can be super uncomfortable, stressful + chaotic, and I find that I need yoga to keep me sane more than ever while I'm on the road. I wrote a blog post about practicing yoga while traveling a few weeks back, so this week's post is focused on my...
Ryan Ferguson has been my best friend and partner in crime for the last 7 years. We met while in business school at the University of Calgary, and since then, have traveled for over 12 months together and have moved to 3 different cities. Ryan shares my passion for...
I had never met Lauren Roegele before we connected on FaceTime to do an interview for the M.B.Om podcast. We were scheduled to talk at 3pm EST, and around 3:05pm I sent Lauren a quick text to confirm that everything was all good on her end. She was having troubles...
I first met Carolyn McPherson while completing my Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Calgary. She was completing the same degree as me, and we ended up in a group together for an entrepreneurship class. We became friends on Facebook, and went our own ways as we...
I guide my students into tree pose on the right side, standing at the front of the room, demo-ing the pose for them as I speak. Find your drishti, and as you find your balance draw your hands to heart centre, moving slowly. As I cue the students to move slowly and...
I sat in front of the class, twenty pairs of eyes staring at me expectantly; I could feel my heart beating heavily in my chest and my palms sweating. I instructed the class to close their eyes and become aware of their breath, and as I cued it to the class, I also...
“Come to a comfortable seated position, palms together at your chest, and set an intention for your practice,” the yoga teacher breathes out slowly, the words dancing along the long, drawn out breaths of her body. I will focus inward and not worry about what other...
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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