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 busin...
Feb 10, 2022•19 min
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 o...
Feb 03, 2022•58 min
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 b...
Jan 27, 2022•34 min
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 t...
Jan 20, 2022•59 min
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...
Jan 13, 2022•31 min
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 ...
Jan 06, 2022•38 min
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 mea...
Dec 30, 2021•32 min
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 o...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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 Fin...
Dec 16, 2021•56 min
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 ...
Dec 09, 2021•50 min
Listen to your inner teacher. Tracee Stanley is a Hollywood producer turned teacher, writer, and guide who focuses primarily on the inner experience of yoga. In this episode, we receive wisdom from her 20+ years of study in the traditions of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra and her perspective on weaving your practice into all aspects of your daily life. Episode Highlights: Boundaries to protect your creative process The importance of community and sangha Methods for sharing your messa...
Dec 02, 2021•56 min
Examine the why and how behind movement. Lara Heimann, host of the redefining yoga podcast and founder of the LYT Method, shares intelligent approaches to alignment on and off the mat. Episode Highlights: Dynamic ways to evolve your yoga practice and move it into your life Developmental sequencing to create new pathways for movement The biggest blind spot for yoga teachers Your brain’s role in movement How to develop your creativity muscle Bridging the gap between yoga, physical therapy and func...
Nov 25, 2021•52 min
Learn positive and proactive ways to honor yoga as a cultural practice with Susanna Barkataki, author of Embrace Yoga’s Roots. Episode Highlights: How to become a leader in personal and social transformation Understanding the causes and conditions of oppression and practices to counter them Self inquiry, commitment to values and the lifestyle of engaged yoga Tools for yogic critical thinking Subtle practices of listening, awareness and inner consciousness The significance of studentship for bett...
Nov 18, 2021•48 min
Learn how to attract and retain loyal students. Mado helps yoga teacher, Aleks Middleton, create a plan for the future of her business by detailing integral structures that support student evolution and progress. Episode Highlights: Offerings that will get your students excited about committing to their practice How to set expectations for your students The benefits of pre registered series over drop in classes How to build vacation time into your schedule Market research mindset and meeting cus...
Nov 11, 2021•28 min
Find freedom by sharing your unapologetic self. Reggie Hubbard, political activist and founder of Active Peace Yoga, describes how staying true to your values in your teaching will boost your self worth and confidence. Episode Highlights: His journey from reactivity to responsiveness How to prioritize self care during times of stress and chaos Approaching yoga as a discipline vs an activity When to improv and when to adhere to a plan How to make peace with the fact that you’re not the right teac...
Nov 04, 2021•39 min
Find a business model that doesn’t lead to burnout. Candela asks Mado how to turn strangers into paying clients and build community with consistency in this on air coaching call. Episode Highlights: Social media as a tool to build your clientele Using testimonials to grow your offerings Financial barriers vs lack of understanding The benefits of offering a group program vs one on one Visibility strategies and finding the right platform for you How hashtags work for visibility Links & Resourc...
Oct 28, 2021•32 min
Basic knowledge of the law can support your yoga business. Ashley Dunasta, lawyer & yoga teacher, breaks down important legal principles as the foundation for a safe and vibrant yoga and business practice. Episode Highlights: Written agreements - what they mean, when you need them and why they’re so important Skillful negotiation as a tool to honor relationships Yoga business as an art and a science Safe entry into agreements and risk protection for yoga teachers Music licensing demystified ...
Oct 21, 2021•44 min
Time management as self care. Consider a yogic approach to productivity in this episode with Renee Clair and learn how to organize your life to spend more time doing what you love. Episode Highlights: Strategies to free up time and mental energy The importance of non-accomplishing How to evaluate where your time is going Why you need to take 2 consecutive days off Realistic and kind boundary setting Prioritization to minimize distraction and increase focus The difference between a task and a pro...
Oct 14, 2021•31 min
Yin yoga is incredibly popular, yet commonly misunderstood. In this episode, I ask Yin yoga teacher trainer Nyk Danu to help me clear up common misconceptions about yin yoga and find out where to start if you’re interested in teaching yin classes. Episode Highlights: Yin as an antidote for our stressful modern culture Roots, history & philosophy of yin How you can benefit from yin yoga The major differences between yin and other styles of yoga Why it’s important to get specialized yin traini...
Oct 07, 2021•38 min
Asana is a tool to guide you toward a more fulfilling yoga practice. Dr. Libby Hinsley is back on the podcast to talk about the truth of creating an accessible yoga experience. You’ll learn how to meet your students’ expectations AND educate them about what really matters when it comes to yoga from a place of confidence and compassion. Episode Highlights: How to change your yoga sequence on the fly and still provide an excellent class Understanding anatomy and movement to uplevel your confidence...
Sep 30, 2021•39 min
Find out what happens when you teach from your own inner wisdom and experience. Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D and yoga therapist, shares wisdom from her 50 years of teaching. Episode Highlights: The beauty of remembering that you’re enough How to see our students with soft eyes Yoga poses as questions instead of answers How to help your students open to possibility Your #1 job as a yoga teacher Take home practices for tuning in before teaching How to find refuge whenever and wherever you want it L...
Sep 23, 2021•51 min
Weigh the pros and cons of the most common types of offerings from both the perspective of teacher and student. In this episode, Mado goes over a basic framework for progressing the structure of your offerings and different formats for teaching and learning both online and in person. Episode Highlights: The one offering I recommend that new yoga teachers try out (even if they don’t feel ready) When to shift from 1:1 to small group sessions How to know you are ready to lead teacher trainings The ...
Sep 16, 2021•31 min
Teaching yoga as a second career? Learn why that matters and how you can leverage what you have done in the past to build your teaching business more quickly. In this on-air coaching call, Mado guides Gillian to learn from mistakes, open up to possibility, and use her business as an incubator for her own growth. Episode Highlights: The challenge and reward of pivoting and beginning again How to cope with imposter syndrome and perfectionism Market research as a key to growing a business that’s in...
Sep 09, 2021•39 min
What separates a high quality teacher training from the many that are just ok? Mado and studio owner Arundhati Baitmangalkar talk about how to facilitate top tier 200 hour training and how to raise the bar for YTT standards throughout the world. Episode Highlights: Innovative structures to support your students What to look for in a teacher training Insight on what your YTT did well and where it may have been lacking The difference between teaching yoga and embodying it Selling your training wit...
Sep 02, 2021•46 min
Themes can help you as a teacher and benefit your students at the same time. In this episode, you’ll learn about four ways to incorporate themes into your classes and gain insight on which will best fit your situation. Episode Highlights: Inspiration for creating themes regularly How to make your personal stories feel relevant to your students The biggest benefit of adding a theme to your class The most common rhythms for creating new themes and why you might choose each one Links & Resource...
Aug 26, 2021•16 min
Learn to run a yoga challenge step by step. Mado and her guest Amanda McKinney talk through the nuts and bolts of why you might want to create a challenge and how to do it in 5 simple steps. Episode Highlights: What to consider before you decide to run a challenge The benefits of running a yoga challenge Free vs paid offerings and why paid offerings often attract more clients Tips for growing your email list How to approach a launch with less anxiety and more focus Links & Resources Follow Y...
Aug 19, 2021•48 min
Show Notes Examine your relationship with tech and how it aligns with your vision for the future. Mado speaks with Avi Gordon, director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association, about how our yoga practice can directly influence our relationship with tech. Episode Highlights: How to foster a healthy relationship with technology The most helpful attitude to take when dealing with tech challenges Habitual behavior vs higher thinking function The benefit of beginner’s mind Intention and conscious ...
Aug 12, 2021•36 min
Learn how to connect with people who have less access to yoga. Mado and Brandon Dawson-Jarvis talk about how to best communicate about yoga to underserved communities and people who don’t think of themselves as yoga practitioners, as well as how to challenge common misconceptions about yoga. Episode Highlights: Simple ideas to get started sharing yoga with underserved communities The benefits of yoga for people who don’t see themselves represented in media depictions of yoga. Inspiring stories a...
Aug 05, 2021•46 min
There are four basic types of yoga workshops that have a proven track record for consistently attracting students anywhere in the world. In this episode, Mado explains each type in detail including why you might choose one over the other and the upsides and downsides each. Episode Highlights: The different kinds of yoga workshops and which ones tend to get a lot of registrations. How to decide which type of workshop is right for you. The best ways to promote the different types of workshops. Tip...
Jul 29, 2021•13 min
Learn the essential differences between yoga classes and yoga workshops and how understanding them can help improve your teaching and help your students see the value of both types of offerings. This episode originally aired December 9th, 2019. Enjoy the replay! Episode highlights: How knowing the differences between weekly classes and workshops can help you market your classes more successfully. Side by side comparisons on the frequency, structure, and duration of classes, vs workshops Informat...
Jul 22, 2021•10 min
