Yoga Business Wisdom Podcast

The Yoga Business Wisdom podcast gives yoga professionals proven tips and tools to create a prosperous business. This podcast offers an easy and timely platform to share the answers to many of the yoga business questions I get from clients I work with, to a larger community. My goal is simple: To help you run your business smoothly and authentically so that you have more time to teach yoga, transform the lives of your students and live your life more abundantly. If you have a question you would like answered on the podcast please reach out to me at info@yonispeaks.com.

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Episodes

Episode #15 - Maura Barclay on Confidence as a Foundation in Your Yoga Business

When people come to me for guidance with expanding their yoga business one of the first things we look at together is the confidence the teacher feels. Confidence is a foundation to so much of business - from what you offer to your students, to being clear in negotiations and communications, to being able to receive from a good place. In this interview with Maura Barclay we explore the many parts of finding confidence in yourself as a teacher as well as in your business. We also explore topics l...

Mar 09, 2018•33 min

Episode #14 - Eileen McGurty on Creating Online Courses and Offering Beyond Yoga Classes

Have you ever thought about exploring the world of online teaching and offerings? Or perhaps you already have some online offerings but they haven't quite got the traction you are looking for? In this episode I speak with Eileen McGurty, a yoga teacher who discovered the power of online courses and now guides others to create their own online offerings. We talk about the benefits of having online courses vs. in person workshops, how to think beyond streaming yoga classes, what backward design is...

Feb 20, 2018•35 min

Episode #13 - Melissa Hagedorn on Getting Booked & Presenting at Yoga Festivals/Conferences

Most of us know that teaching at yoga festivals and conferences is a great opportunity for yoga teachers to increase exposure while also having the chance to connect and learn from others in the industry. However knowing the steps to take to get yourself booked and ensure a good experience can be a bit more ambiguous. In this episode I speak with Northwest Yoga Conference’s founder and producer Melissa Hagedorn. She navigates us through the process from a producers perspective of actually bookin...

Jan 22, 2018•48 min

Episode #12 - The #1 Marketing Tool for Yoga Teachers = Your Website

Ever wondered what marketing tool is the most important for your yoga business? You may be surprised at the answer: Your Website The #1 marketing tool to grow your yoga business is your website. I’ve seen many yoga teachers spend so much time and energy on social media and other online marketing tools when their website isn’t current or reflective of their teachings and offerings. Websites evolve, just like you do as a teacher. This episode goes over 5 specific areas to look at for your website ...

Jan 04, 2018•17 min

Episode #11 - Your Relationship to Money

Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on teacher how do you feel about money - accepting it, talking about it, and managing it within your business and life? I’ve seen many yoga teachers have huge business blocks due to their own personal relationship to money. Even talking about money can be difficult for so many of those in the healing and transformation professions. Understanding your personal relationship to money and how that impacts your business is huge and can be life and business chan...

Dec 14, 2017•13 min

Episode #10 - How Gratitude is Good for Business

The end of the year tends to be a season of giving, gathering and reflection. As the theme of gratitude is heightened during this time it's a perfect time to reflect on how gratitude comes into your life and business anytime of year. If you are looking for a simple practice that will boost your business, gratitude is a great place to start. As an entrepreneur and a yogi, having a practice of gratitude is equally as important as having a yoga practice. In this episode I explain how gratitude help...

Nov 30, 2017•12 min

Episode #9 - Finding Resiliency in Your Yoga Business

When you become a yoga teacher you also become an entrepreneur . And with entrepreneurship and running any business (because that is what you are doing, running a business of all your offerings and teachings) comes uncertainty. In order to navigate uncertainty in business one must practice resiliency. This episode explores what that looks like. I give advice and tips on how to be as fluid and moving in business as you are on the yoga mat. I've created a free handout to go with this episode and h...

Nov 16, 2017•14 min

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