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Learn effective practices for creating consistency and sustainable motivation through accountability. This mini training will support you to take inspired but imperfect action toward your goals.  Episode Highlights:  How to tell you if you need accountability  The neurobiology and benefits of accountability  Support structures for discipline, willpower and self control 2 main types accountability and 3 sub-types Best practices for peer accountability groups 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

Teaching yoga is an incredibly rewarding way to make a living. It’s also far more demanding and stressful than people imagine. If you often feel overwhelmed or stressed as a yoga teacher, you are not alone. In this episode, I’ll talk about the evolution of teaching yoga and why it has become a lot more stressful in the past decade. I’ll also share some thoughts about how to build a sustainable relationship with teaching that honors your values and the roots of yoga.   Episode Highlights:  How our roles and expectations as yoga teachers have changed drastically over past decade (in both positive and detrimental ways.) How social media specifically has changed what yoga teachers expect of themselves. The rise of impostor syndrome and how to change your relationship to it. The many skill sets needed to thrive as a yoga teacher The evolution of teacher training and my vision for what might come next   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   Focus & Flow

Attention and focus play a vital role in yoga teaching and practice - but they are increasingly scarce resources in today’s world. Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, your ability to pay attention and focus falls somewhere on a spectrum. If you get distracted easily or need help prioritizing, meditation and simple changes in your environment can help. Episode Highlights:  Dharana, dhyana and managing sensory input The difference between attention and focus ADHD as a spectrum plus why I think the condition is over-represented among yoga teachers. Misconceptions about meditation that might prevent you from receiving the benefits of practice. Different types of meditation and how they train different types of focus.   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   Focus & Flow

Skillfully prioritize your tasks to reduce overwhelm and build momentum towards your vision and goals. In this episode, you’ll learn a framework for deciding what to do in what order plus how to implement what you learn over the short and long term.   Episode Highlights:  The difference between a task and a goal Which tasks to eliminate and why Vision, goals and values How to think of your yoga teaching as a business Procrastination and ADHD How to take control of your schedule, set boundaries and be more efficient  Tips to build awareness and make more deliberate decisions   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   Focus & Flow

Is your schedule unmanageable? Learn how to optimize your time to support your goals, growth, and wellbeing. Episode Highlights:  How to take advantage of your brain power when it’s fresh The number one thing to prioritize as a yoga teacher Why you need day(s) off with no teaching The key to accomplishing what’s most important How to organize your time for creativity and focus   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   When, Why & How to Hire a VA Focus & Flow

How do the koshas relate to teaching yoga to people with back pain? Lillah Schwartz shares wisdom from her 40 plus years of teaching and advises an integrated, multi-layered approach.   Episode Highlights:  Different paths to discovering imbalances in your body The koshas as entry points to attention and integration The damaging forces of modern culture and how to remedy them Why flexibility is not the primary goal of yoga The importance of pause and patience 4 steps to identify sensation in your practice and what it’s telling you   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   Lillah’s website Free resources from Lillah

Do you have a mixed relationship with social media? Hear Mado’s experience with taking a social media break and consider if you’d like to take a break of your own. Episode Highlights:  Where to start if you want to take a break from social What you’ll learn from your off screen time How to prepare for a social media break How to be present in your business without having to be live Conscious ways to replace social media My top 5 takeaways from choosing to abstain from social media for 30 days   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   Link to sign up for social media hiatus cheatsheet Focus & Flow The Artist’s Way

Building your identity as a teacher takes time. In this episode Sarah Powers, creator of insight yoga, shares about her journey as a teacher, including the early days of yin yoga. Listen for inspiration to build a relationship with your practice so you can feel genuine confidence in your inner teacher. Episode Highlights:  Sarah’s journey into teaching, including the early days of yin yoga when very few people were interested in such a quiet practice. Patterns and rhythms for a practice How Advaita vedanta, buddhism, and daoism have influenced Sarah’s teaching Common misunderstandings about Yin yoga Practices to bridge the physical and spiritual  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   Sarah’s website (books, retreats and more)

Thinking about a 300 hour teacher training? Listen in on this conversation about the purpose of a 300 hour YTT, who it’s for and what to consider when choosing a training.  Episode Highlights:  How long to wait after taking a 200 hour training to take a 300 The difference between a 200 hour and 300 hour training How to choose a 300 hour training What to expect from a 300 hour YTT Pros and cons of live vs on demand learning   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

Healing comes when we turn toward our discomfort instead of away from it. Michelle Cassandra Johnson, author and social justice activist discusses the intersection of social justice and yoga and the importance of accepting emotional pain.  Episode Highlights:  Barriers to dismantling racism and how to break them The hazard of bypassing and how to recognize it in yourself Ways that we can investigate the different layers of who we are How to accept imperfection Tools for approaching discomfort with openness Why your yoga practice is about checking IN not checking OUT 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   Michelle’s podcast Michelle’s Website Win a copy of Skill in Action

Have you heard of “nocebic” language? Learn the way our brains react to expectation, why it’s important to notice fear based language and how to transform your words to empower your students.   Episode Highlights:  How to help your students feel confident and inspired to be in charge of their bodies. The importance of looking for what’s right instead of what’s wrong Scope of practice and boundaries in the yoga class setting Psychological and physiological power of messaging in yoga What you can do to nip fear based language in the bud How learning anatomy helps yoga teachers evaluate their cues and language   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   Anatomy Bites Libby’s Website

Are you a very experienced yoga teacher? Learn how to develop a long term strategy for your business that honors your decades of investment. Episode Highlights:  Why you need to know basic business strategy as a yoga teacher How business connects to yoga philosophy Different forms of help that can support your business How to create and organize a framework for your business Strategies to make sure your work receives the attention it deserves Why spending money can help you make money   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   3 Phases of Teaching Mastery How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 1 How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 2 FLIGHT SCHOOL Thinking Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman

Are you an experienced yoga teacher? Learn how to optimize your time and energy so that you can earn more and transition to full time teaching (if that’s your goal).  Episode Highlights:  How setting boundaries can reduce stress Opportunities and challenges you might find as an experienced yoga teacher The benefit of separating teaching, content creation and admin work How (& why) to raise your prices Tips for preserving more creativity and energy How to gather and analyze data to support decision making How specializing can help you earn more with your teaching   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 3 Stages of Teaching Mastery How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 1 How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 3 Minimum hourly rate calculator The difference between classes and workshops Workshops that WOW FLIGHT SCHOOL

Are you a fledgling yoga teacher? Learn what to focus on when you’re just starting out if you’re hoping to earn more with your teaching. Plus why fear, doubt and imposter syndrome aren’t necessarily a bad thing when you’re a new teacher.   Episode Highlights:  Common worries of a beginner teacher and how to navigate them Challenges and opportunities you might find during the fledgling stage How to build confidence in your teaching Your #1 job as a fledgling yoga teacher 3 ways to increase your income when you first start teaching   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   How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 2 How to Make More Money Teaching Yoga - Part 3 3 Phases of Teaching Mastery  4 types of successful workshops Minimum hourly rate calculator

Need a roadmap for your yoga business? Learn why I created FLIGHT SCHOOL and what you’ll learn in the program in this module by module walk through of the course.    Episode Highlights:  Who Flight School is for and not for The highlights of what’s included in the course What results you can expect when you complete Flight School Ethical business and how it relates to yoga Questions you need to ask if you want to make a living teaching yoga Why I created this course and who can benefit most from it   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   Join FLIGHT SCHOOL  

Hire a virtual assistant to spend more time doing things you love. Learn how to know when you’re ready to hire a VA, why hiring help can improve the quality of your work and life, and how to find your first or next VA . Episode Highlights:  What qualities to look for when hiring a virtual assistant Common fears that might hinder your ability to hire a VA 3 places to look for VA applicants How to on-board and train your new VA Considerations for how & how much to pay your VA How productivity systems can free up your time and energy Organization, communication, payment & contracts   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   Contact Juzbi for VA help Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt   Get step by step guidance productivity tracking in Flight School Asana Project Management System Voxer Novo Online Small Business Banking  

Email is the most important way to communicate with your students. Learn how to use your list in a way that cultivates long term loyal clients, plus hear my top tips you can use right away to improve your emails. Episode Highlights:  Which yoga teachers need an email list and which ones don’t The email marketing platform I recommend How to make your emails land in inboxes rather than spam Why you need to test out your lead magnets and freebies How theming can help you write your emails Essential elements of an effective email Advanced email marketing and the nitty gritty of ConvertKit email marketing platform Quick tips for email marketing that you can implement right away 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 Sign up for Email Magic Sign up for ConvertKit and get 1000 free subscribers (instead of the 300 you get if you sign up without my link) More resources from YTR

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

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 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