Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast

Yoga Retreat Fundamentals with Lily Dwyer Begg

Is offering a yoga retreat in your future? Lily Dwyer Begg shares tips and practical strategies to help you avoid rookie mistakes and run your very first retreat like a pro. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
Benefits of leading and attending retreats
How to choose a location and retreat center
How to plan for safety and avoid major mishaps
Logistics for leading retreats when you have a family
Tips for creating a sacred transformational container 
How to plan your curriculum and activities
The one question to ask yourself before leading your first retreat
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
You can find Lily on Instagram @lilydwyerbegg
Lily's website 
Attend Lily’s upcoming retreat in Mexico with a $250 discount: use code MEXICOSUN at checkout. Visit: www.lilydwyerbeggyoga.com/retreats/mexicojoy
 
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Is Coaching Worth it For a New Yoga Teacher?

How do you know if you’re ready for a coach? With coaches for yoga teachers popping up all over the place, you might wonder whether or not coaching is worthwhile for a new teacher. Let’s dig beneath the marketing hype to understand what a coach actually does and how to decide whether or not you want one.
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What a coach can (and cannot) do
How transformation happens
How to decide whether or not you are ready for a coach
Coaching vs education
How to get the most from a coaching relationship
Individual coaching vs group coaching
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Impact Club
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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Self Trust and Growth with Elyce [On Air Coaching Call]

Even experienced yoga teachers struggle with self-doubt! In this on-air coaching call, long-time yoga teacher Elyce asks for permission to focus on growth in her business. This vulnerable and relatable conversation touches on raising prices, changing goals, taking risks, and trusting that growth is inevitable. 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
How to interrupt stagnation
Strategies for raising prices (when you haven’t done so recently)
How much vulnerability to show your students
Being a mean boss (to yourself)
Integrating formulas + intuition
How to make decisions in your business
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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When & How to Hire a Web Designer with Angela Sealy - Part 4 [website series]

Ready to hire a web designer? Or on the fence about whether or not you are ready? In this final installment of the website miniseries, Angela and I unpack the ins and outs of hiring someone to create your website. 
 
Episode Highlights:
Is investing in a website right for you?
Budget: what to expect in early 2023
How to vet a designer
Time investment for DIY vs using a developer
The importance of branding and how it relates to your website
How long does it take to have a website built by a professional?
Managing expectations and the importance of communication
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
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How to Choose a Website Platform with Angela Sealy - Part 3 [website series]

Don’t speak tech? Every website you see is made up of multiple components and you need a basic understanding of them in order to make good decisions for your business. If tech speak sounds like Greek to you, this episode will help you understand what’s going on behind the scenes of your website. We’ll also go over the pros and cons of some of the most popular website platforms.
 
Episode Highlights:
The difference between domains, hosting, and platforms
The importance of choosing the right platform
Pros and cons of each platform and are they right for you
Which platform do we recommend for tech-phobic beginners
Which platform do we recommend if you’re ambitious and want the room to grow
How templates and themes fit into the website ecosystem
The case for investing in a premium theme
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Wix
Squarespace
WordPress
OfferingTree
Elementor 
Divi
Upwork
Fiverr
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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How to Boost Website Traffic & Sales with Angela Sealy - Part 2 [website series]

Now that you’ve created a website that looks good, the next question is how do you get people to visit? Angela and Mado explore different ways to approach getting traffic to your website and then converting that traffic to sales.
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What is a conversion and why is it important for your website?
The first thing you need to do when creating a sales strategy for your website
How to spend your time, energy, and money wisely when it comes to website traffic
Strategies for website traffic that don’t require social media
The importance of data and analytics
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
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No More Website Shame with Angela Sealy - Part 1 [website series]

Do you feel website shame? Have you created a frankensite? Join Angela and Mado as they take a deep dive into some tips and tricks to make a website you can share with pride. 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
What is website shame and how to avoid it
Why making a template look good is harder than it seems
How to manage expectations of your website 
The most important components of your website
Simple Do’s and Don’ts to make a better website
The last thing to do before you launch your website
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Angela Sealy’s Website - Good Karma Works
Good Karma Works on Instagram
Good Karma Works on Facebook
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
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Writing a Yoga Book with Kate Lynch

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Three years ago, Kate Lynch dropped a bombshell in an on-air coaching call: a publisher had invited her to write a book. In this episode we check back in with Kate about how things have progressed since her last episode.
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
The steps Kate took to go from the “idea” stage to a finished product
Types of accountability that helped Kate complete such a long term project
The biggest factor that led to a massively successful yoga retreat after her first one didn’t go so well
How Kate streamlined her content creation and centered it around her book 
Lessons learned from the book writing process, and what Kate would do differently next time
Why niches are tools and not rules
 
EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Healthy Happy Yoga - Kate’s website
Kate’s book - “Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents”
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
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Is My Niche Too Narrow with Kate Lynch

Have you ever wondered if you have created a niche that might be too narrow? Kate Lynch is a long time yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, and mother of a special needs child. While she has a lot of clarity about exactly who she wants to work with, she also has concerns that her niche is too specific and that it could make things difficult in terms of growing her yoga business. Listen to this on-air coaching call to find out what advice Mado offers about Kate’s niche and how to get over the fear of taking big steps. 
 
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
How having a narrow niche usually plays out in a fledgling business 
Dealing with fear and anxiety as it relates to business and making big decisions 
Overcoming the obstacle of asking for money for services in markets that are resistant or uninformed as to the value you offer
The pros and cons of in-person or online options 
Strategizing and prioritizing larger projects like writing a book, blogging, podcasting, and planning retreats.
 
LINKS & RESOURCES:
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How to Live Your Yoga

What does it mean to live your yoga? In this episode, I share my journey from being primarily focused on asana to my current integrated approach to practice. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
How and why I first started practicing yoga
How teaching yoga contributed to my changing relationship with my personal practice
What happened when the lineage I was studying exploded in scandal
3 ways of knowing from yoga philosophy & how that relates to your practice
Two complementary approaches to living your yoga
Three tips to make a living yoga practice more helpful
 
Links & Resources:
 
Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource 
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