On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yogini, Kristen Stuart, shares her journey as a yoga teacher. Kristen shares what it was like to open a yoga studio, and what she learned from that experience. Kristen talks about how she started developing and leading both yoga retreats and trainings, and what she has learned along the way. We delve into what life as a yoga teacher is like, and Kristen provides some of the key business lessons that she has learned through her experience teaching.
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Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? Do you wonder what it takes to open a yoga studio from scratch? If so, this episode is for you!
On this episode of the podcast, Atlanta based yoga studio owner, Amber Barry, shares her journey as a yoga teacher, why she decided to open a yoga studio, and what it was actually like to open up her dream studio. Amber also shares what it is like to run a yoga studio on a day-to-day basis, and everything she has learned along the way.
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Are you living pay check to pay check and having a hard time making money as a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner? Do you want to stand out in a saturated market?
On this episode of the podcast, I chat with entrepreneur and author, Mike Michalowicz. Mike shares how to "pay yourself first" and become more profitable in the yoga industry. He also shares his business advice for yoga studio owners and yoga teachers who are struggling to make enough money. Finally, Mike gives you advice on how to stand out in the super saturated market that is the yoga industry, and much more.
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Do you ever wonder if you're "good enough" at yoga to be teaching? Do you ever wonder what it means to be good at yoga?
A couple weeks ago, someone asked me how good I was at yoga, and when I thought about it, I immediately thought of my asana practice. There are a lot of advanced asanas I can't do, so I must not be that good... right? And if I'm not that good, should I really be teaching?
After taking some time to consider what it means to be good at yoga, I decided to put out a solo episode sharing my thoughts. In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the grey area that is defining yoga, what it means to be good at yoga, and whether or not that is even a thing.
What do you think it means to be good at yoga? Send me your thoughts to info@mbomyoga.com.
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Do you want to become a full-time yoga teacher? Run your own retreats? Design your own teacher training? Maybe even write a book? Tova Payne shares how she did it on this episode!
Tova Payne is the business teacher for The Vancouver School of Yoga and The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She's been teaching yoga for 10 years, and in that time she has ran her own yoga retreats, designed her own yoga teacher training, and has written and published a book (and is currently working on her second!). Tova shares the business lessons she's learned over the years, and how you, too, can become an entrepreneurial yogi! Visit www.mbomyoga.com for show notes and to learn more.
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Do you want to learn about various different types of yoga? Do you want to become an expert in more than one area of yoga? Well, you can!
On this episode of the podcast, Andrea Peloso shares her journey as a yoga teacher. She went from an ashtanga practitioner and teacher, to a restorative yoga teacher, to developing teacher training for restorative yoga, and workshops and training on spinal immersion. Andrea shares how she has expanded her learning as a yoga teacher and become a teacher of many styles and types of yoga, and what she learned along the way.
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Do you dream of developing your own teacher training programs? Once, that was Erin Evans dream too, and now it is her reality.
On this episode, Erin shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and all that she has learned in her 13 years of teaching yoga. Erin discusses the doubts and the challenges she's had throughout her career, and the struggles of being both a mother and a yoga teacher. Finally, Erin shares how she made her dream of leading teacher trainings a reality - what it took, how she found students, and much more.
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Do you want to be a successful yoga teacher? Do you dream of running your own retreats? Are you struggling to find your niche and develop your brand? This episode is definitely for you!
The Corporate Yogi herself, Julie Zuzek, is here to share her must-know business lessons on how to build your brand, run your own retreats, and much more.
Julie worked in corporate for 15 years before she took her yoga teacher training, and began to teach yoga and create The Corporate Yogi - business coaching with a mindful twist. Julie has also created an online community for people interested in running retreats, RetreatU. Julie shares all that she has learned as a business coach and yoga teacher, as well as the biggest lessons she's learned through years of leading retreats.
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Do you want to teach yoga, but you're not sure where you want to take your career? There are a lot of career options as a yoga teacher, and it can be confusing to pick just one.
On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yoga teacher, Lydia Zamorano, shares her career path as a yoga teacher. She went from teaching full-time, to owning a yoga studio, to teaching around the world, to being a mom and a yoga teacher, and now to running yoga teacher training programs. Lydia shares how she has changed her path many different times in search of what truly makes her happy within her yoga career. Lydia is living proof that you don't have to choose one path and stick to it, and that it's okay to change your direction along the way.
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Do you want to become a successful yoga teacher? Are you interested in owning your own yoga studio? Do you want to break away from the conventional path of teaching yoga?
On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Brea Johnson is here to share her story as a yoga teacher. Brea jumped into teaching yoga immediately after completing her YTT and taught 25 classes per week! From there, she owned a yoga studio, sold her yoga studio, took a break from yoga, and then came back into yoga with a whole new outlook on being a yoga teacher.
Brea shares her views on yoga in the 21st century, what it takes to be a great yoga teacher, and how she makes yoga accessible for all her students.
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Do you dream of traveling the world and teaching yoga? Do you want to teach yoga abroad?
Carolyn McPherson has done just that. After completing her YTT in India, she traveled to Nicaragua to teach, and then moved to the Dominican Republic where she taught in Spanish. Now, Carolyn is back in India working for the ashram where she completed her teacher training.
Carolyn's life is one that many people dream about, and on this episode she shares how she did it, what it's been like, and so much more. Enjoy!
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Katie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a changed. She quit her job, and decided to pursue the path of becoming a full-time yoga teacher.
On this episode of the podcast, Katie shares what it has been like to transition from corporate America to being a full-time yoga teacher, what she has learned as a yoga teacher, and the business lessons she wish she knew when she first started. Katie talks about what it's really like to be a full-time yoga teacher, both the struggles and the massive rewards.
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Do you believe in making yoga accessible around the world? Do you want to give back through yoga? Curious about the Africa Yoga Project? Then, this episode is for you!
Banff based yoga teacher, Tara Koenig, shares her journey as a Baptiste power yoga teacher, and how she has become involved with the Africa Yoga Project (AYP). She shares what she has learned through her involvement with AYP, how it has changed her life, and how it has helped her to become a better yoga teacher.
Learn more about the AYP here! If you are interested in helping Tara complete her fundraising for the program in Seva, click here.
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Have you completed a YTT and feel like you want to do more with your certificate? Do you feel like you want to create your own brand of yoga or fitness? Believe it or not, it's a possibility, and Tara Newbigging is proof of that.
Tara has been a personal trainer, Zumba instructor and registered yoga teacher for nearly 15 years. A few years ago, she felt inspired to stop working in the confines of other people's rules and create her own. It wasn't until one day when she went into her fitness studio, turned on the music really loud, and began to move in any way that felt good that she realized exactly what she wanted to do. With that, BooTy was born.
On this episode, Tara shares about the creation of BooTy, growing her business, and the business lessons she has learned along the way.
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Lauren Roegele discovered yoga after an extremely traumatic car accident, and in some ways, the practice saved her life. Because of the profound impact that yoga had on her life, Lauren decided to become a teacher.
On this episode of the podcast, Lauren shares her journey as a yoga teacher; her experience owning a yoga studio, becoming a partner in YOGO.tv (a Canadian online yoga program with amazing teachers from across the country), and working as a program director for the Vancouver School of Yoga. She shares the business lessons she's learned throughout her career, and what it has been like to take teaching to the next level.
If you are looking to take your career as a yoga teacher up a notch, this episode is for you!
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Have you recently completed your YTT and are feeling scared to teach? Eager to teach? Unsure of what to expect?
A mere 7 months ago, Chelsey Orth was in your shoes. Chelsey and I completed our YTT together in Bali, and ever since our first conversation, we've been great friends. Since returning from Bali, Chelsey has been teaching consistently in Bozeman, Montana at both a yoga studio and a climbing gym.
On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Chelsey shares what the last 7 months of being a yoga teacher has taught her; what she's learned about yoga, her personal practice, and what it takes to be a great yoga teacher.
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Are you interested in a career as a full-time yoga teacher? Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? If so, this episode is for you!
On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, successful yoga teacher & studio owner, Jeff Mah, shares the business lessons he's learned throughout his career as a teacher and yoga studio owner.
Jeff began his teaching in Calgary, AB, and nearly 4 years he moved with his family to Canmore, AB, where he owns and operates The Yoga Lounge. On this episode, Jeff shares his journey as a yoga teacher, everything he's learned along the way, the mistakes he's made, and what it takes to successfully run a yoga studio.
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Welcome to the M.B.Om podcast! I'm so glad you've found this podcast, and I hope you are excited to get started on mastering the business of yoga together.
On this episode of the podcast, you will meet your host, Amanda Kingsmith (that's me!). You will learn about me - my background, where the idea of M.B.Om came from, and why I've decided to start this podcast. You will also learn more about what M.B.Om is, and what to expect from future episodes.
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