Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

3 mistakes to avoid as a new business owner

Mistakes are unavoidable and often eye opening. Yet, there are some mistakes you don’t have to make. Mado outlines 3 avoidable, high risk mistakes that could keep you from realizing the full potential of your business.   Episode Highlights:  How to make peace with your mess ups 3 high risk business mistakes and how you can avoid them The truth about making profit as a new business Why copying more established business owners can do more harm than good How to hold on to joy as you develop your business   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes

The Yoga Sutras in 2022 with Jivana Heyman

Learn how Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras fit into today’s world. Jivana Heyman, founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association and author of “Accessible Yoga” and “Yoga Revolution”, shares his perspective on the paradox of a life of service and self care and how we can respect spirituality within professionalism.   Episode Highlights:  How to practice yoga in a capitalist culture Tapas in the context of the human mind What you can learn from turning toward discomfort  How to practice the 8 Limbs of Yoga as a householder Power, social justice and simple ways to be of service  Jivana’s new book, Yoga Revolution Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Learn about Jivana’s new book Accessible Yoga Training School Accessible Yoga Association

How to overcome fear & doubt ((on air coaching call))

How do you stay aligned with your truth when times get tough? In this on air coaching call, Mado supports Shawna to listen to her inner teacher as she works through fear and doubt that comes up during times of transition.   Episode Highlights:  Why we all need to practice gratitude in hard times What to do when you hit burnout How to trust your inner knowing and believe in yourself The importance of holding space for the whole spectrum of emotions #1 trick to stop people pleasing The relationship between control and suffering   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes

The Science of the Private Lesson with Francesca Cervero

Learn how to incorporate private lessons into your yoga business. Francesca Cervero shares practical tips and strategies for yoga teachers who want to find private clients and improve their one on one teaching skills.   Episode Highlights:  The benefits of private lessons over group classes  Who should consider bringing private lessons into their business model How Francesca built from her first client to teaching over 20 private clients per week. Creative ways of offering personalized support How to get skeptics to try yoga The #1 thing you need to do when you teach private lessons What to do at your first session with a new client Strategies to teach your students vocabulary about their physical experience Boundaries to identify before starting your private yoga business How to figure out what you want to focus on with your one on one students and signs to notice when someone is ready to move forward    Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on Itunes   Get access to Francesa’s video series on teaching private yoga A Framework for the First Session with a Private Yoga Student Francesca's Website   Episodes from Francesca’s Podcast 23: The Support / Challenge Matrix of Private Yoga Lessons 92: Planning And Progress In Private Lessons (Q+A!)

What if you take a break from teaching? ((on air coaching call))

Taking a break from teaching can be scary. How will you stay in touch with your students and will they be waiting for you when you return? In this on-air coaching call Mado helps Cari Moskow create a plan for supporting her students while she’s on maternity leave and streamline her offerings along the way. Episode Highlights:  Why taking breaks is important Rites of passage and releasing control Structures for online memberships and how to promote them Why you shouldn’t compare your membership to Glo When and how to reevaluate your rates  How to lighten your load AND keep your clients   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club   Prenatal Yoga episode with Deb Flashenberg

Follow your intuition and find your voice with Dagmar Spremberg

The perfect yoga teacher doesn’t exist. We may know this on one level and still try to perform the idea of a yoga teacher rather than embody our own truth. Dagmar Spremberg shares her story of moving from comparison and impostor syndrome to sharing her gifts with confidence.  Episode Highlights:  How Dagmar learned to trust her intuition. Why it’s helpful to practice telling your story The importance of community and sufficient time in teacher training Balancing vulnerability and leadership while holding the seat of the teacher  Why you need to separate your personal practice from your teaching practice  Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club   Dagmar’s website  @montezumayoga

How To Set Goals You Can Actually Accomplish

Learn 5 common mistakes that might be blocking you from achieving your goals and 3 tips for implementation to improve your chances for follow through. Set yourself up for success by creating achievable goals with a clear, actionable plan.  Episode Highlights:  How dreams, wishes and visions are different from goals What you may be overlooking when it comes to your goals  Quarterly goal setting, time tracking and other tools to improve productivity The power of consistency and specificity How to measure the achievability of your goals Why your goal needs a due date One simple question that will help you determine if a goal is too vague Layers of accountability  Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Sign up for Start 2022 with a Plan   Overcome Overwhelm and Get Focused - Podcast Episode Values Driven Goal Setting - Podcast Episode Asana - project management app 

Embrace your Differences with Sadie Nardini

What if you explored creativity and passion without expectations? Sadie Nardini encourages yoga teachers to share their uniqueness, stop people pleasing, and find freedom in self reinvention. Episode Highlights:  The balance between doing what you love for yourself AND in service to your students ADHD in yoga practitioners and teachers What it was like to be one of the first yoga teachers with a YouTube Channel What Sadie would focus on now if they were just starting out Sadie’s story of coming out as non-binary and what they do about haters Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club   Sadie’s Instagram @sadienardiniofficalSadie’s teaching and courses

5 Keys for Accessible Group Classes with Thor Hutson

Provide an equitable & inclusive practice space for your students. Victoria “Thor” Hutson shares her 5 pillar framework for accessible community oriented yoga classes. Episode Highlights:  The 8 limbs of yoga and their role in accessibility  How to utilize intentions and themes to build community Empowerment through options Ways to dismantle hierarchy in a shared space The role conscious & inclusive language plays in your class Power dynamics and fostering healthy relationships in yoga Financial accessibility and sustainability in your business model Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club   The Elegant Outlaw Thor on Instagram @the.elegant.outlaw  Fresh Breath for Yoga Teachers Podcast Mado’s Episode on Thor’s podcast

Comfortable with Discomfort with Erika Belanger

How to trust yourself even when it’s hard. Erika Belanger and Mado talk about navigating perfectionism, the balance between preparation & risk taking, and holding yourself accountable for your vision. Episode Highlights:  How skills from previous careers can transfer to teaching yoga Why sharing your personal experience in your teaching will help your students How to diversify your income streams Skills for organization and time management The importance of finding your bigger why Where yoga teachers get in their own way Untangling patterns of perfectionism and procrastination   Links & Resources Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource  Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club   Erika’s website Erika on Instagram @erika.belanger On and Off your Mat Podcast Mado’s episode on Erika’s podcast - Accessible Approach to Self-Care, with Mado Hesselink