Growing an Internationally Recognized Yoga Brand with Ana Forrest & Jose Calarco

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Ana Forrest & Jose Calarco, the founders of Forrest Yoga! Ana is a yoga teacher and emotional healer, and Jose comes from a long history of shamanism, the arts, music and healing, bringing his decades of experience as an artistic prodigy to Forrest Yoga. Together, these two are a force to be reckoned with! On this episode of the podcast, we are diving into their yoga story, what it has been like growing an internationally recognized business, and how they’ve been able to remain true to the principles of their practice while growing a brand, as well as business lessons they’ve learned along the way. Enjoy!

Discussed in this episode:

  • How Ana and Jose got into yoga
  • What was Ana’s journey into teaching yoga?
  • Ana’s experience with yoga helping her overcome addiction
  • What led to the creation of Forest Yoga?
  • How did Ana and Jose meet?
  • Staying true to your values while building a business
  • What are the habit and behaviors that Ana and Jose use to stay grounded, peaceful, and productive in challenging times
  • Why you shouldn’t feel hesitant about being paid for your work in a more spiritual line of work
  • Upcoming music and events with Forrest Yoga
 
Learn more about Forrest Yoga and their upcoming events at www.forrest.yoga


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2 Comments

  1. Julie Bennett

    LOVED this podcast! Looking into MB OM for my Therapeutic Yoga and Somatics business as I am now doing my work from my home office via Zoom. Looking forward to hearing more about MBOM !

    Sincerely,

    Julie Bennett, MA, C-IAYT
    Blue Sky Therapeutic Yoga
    Stillwater, MN 55082

    • Amanda Kingsmith

      Thanks so much, Julie! I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying the podcast. Wishing you all the best with your at-home yoga business. 🙂

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