Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

In this episode I'm covering what intuition is and isn't, the 5 kinds of intuition and how they show up and support us in business, some useful questions for knowing the difference between conditioned thought and intuition and some techniques for fostering more space and awareness for blending intuition into you business. Here’s the link to learn more about counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com...

I’ve wanted to talk about cashflow for ages but thought everyone would yawn… until I proposed it to a bunch of you last week! What is cashflow? Why do we need to manage it? How do we do that and what do we do when we have to spend more than we’ve earned? Check out ‘The Integration Path’ promotion here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Catch the 5-Day free training here: https://www.amymcdon...

Once upon a time a thief became the world’s most famous poet by (safely) trusting the process. If you’re feeling unsure of the next steps to kick your 2026 business year off, this is the episode for you. Check out ‘The Integration Path’ promotion here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd...

Enjoy this final episode for the year! See you in 2026! Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyear If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link:...

How do you create a warm and supportive Yoga teacher peer support group? And how do you conduct yourself when you’re treated poorly by your colleagues? Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyear If you value this show, please do consider supporting my w...

If you struggle to get things done, chances are you’re working hard to avoid one of 3 primary business fears. Understanding these fears is key to becoming more productive and reducing your ‘time muddiness’. And, good news, Laksmi, Durga and Saraswati have powerful stories to help you do exactly that! If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month...

Over the weekend I took a solo hike up a mountain and impressed the hell out of myself. This episode is inspired by that hike, as well as two outdoorsy writers who have some really powerful things to share about having fun… even when we’re not. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: h...

Watching Bugonia got me thinking: Yoga is for EVERYONE! So how to choose your niche? I’ve got three ways, and #3 is my recommendation. The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale There are only 5 places remaining. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://...

Heads up: this is a bit of a ranty episode, but hopefully it’s useful! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale There are only 5 places remaining. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Today I’m joined by Victoria Thomas, a fabulous client of mine, who is sharing some fantastic wisdom about why we need to incorporate strength work into our classes and how to do it. Check out Vics’ course here: https://www.yogateacherslab.com/yoga-for-strength-course-165869 and follow her on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/victoriathomasosteoyoga/ SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Coaching is 20%...

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald References: Banerjee Divakaruni, Chitra (2019) The Forest Of Enchantments , Harper Collins, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Ra...

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Plus I’ve got a lineup of 3 mini shows: Invisible Money is Too Hard to Manage Safe Boundaries when Cultivating Parasocial Connections Newsletters: When, What & How Access a comp coaching spot (tick the GOYA box) here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do co...

This week I’m joined by Yogatique Bangkok Co-Founder Minh Lowe. Minh has a 23 year Yoga practice and draws her inspiration from a blend of the essential aspects of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Anursara, Iyengar and Yin practices. Since teaching her first class 14 years ago, Minh has committed to making her classes welcoming, challenging and safe. Read Minh’s articles here: https://medium.com/@Minh. Lowe Acc...

A number of my clients have been making themselves dizzy trying to absorb all the free biz growth things on the internet. As well as suddenly being very busy, they’re also confused: what am I doing again? This week I’m going on a tirade about self-soothing with business freebies, and I’ve got 4 considerations if you want to check in with your own freebie addiction. Those comp coaching spots (tick...

Welcome to a brand new season of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast! We are kicking it off with a spicy, ‘real-talk’ topic. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Greetings from Kolkata, the birthplace of some of the main characters in the story of Yoga’s journey to the West! In touring the homes of these folks, I’ve felt inspired to share with you a Yoga influencer from history that you might have not heard of! This episode previously aired in September 2022 as a Patreon bonus. Enjoy! Also, in this replay I’m launching my brand new, small and potent 5-part...

Do you have the desire to offer Yoga retreats in exotic locations but you're not sure where to get started with planning your offer? This replay of a webinar I gave earlier this week will be a great start! A heads up about the sound: I hope the content will make up for it. Also, in this replay I’m launching my brand new, small and potent 5-part mastermind you’ll actually make your first internatio...

Greetings from Ho Chi Minh City! To finish up this season of the show i’ve got 3 inspiring ways to get you out of your comfort zone and on the road teaching, learning and EARNING with your Yoga business! Also, some updates for all the goodies happening on Patreon AND make sure you’re registered for the free webinar happening this week: 5 Steps to Launch Your First International Retreat. I’ll see y...

I LOVE using myth as a basis for my workshops and special events. Today I'm unpacking how the myth of Ravana's 10 heads could be used in 4 different ways to structure interesting and powerful workshops. You’ll get one way here and you can jump over to Patreon and get the other 3 for just $5! Also, don’t forget my coaching package is on sale and its a bloody BARGAIN! Let’s talk! Here are my links:...

This week I’m joined again by Taylor Lorenz of taylorstracks.com and @taylorstracks. Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, a former full-time travel writer turned yoga teacher, mentor & trainer after taking her first YTT that sparked her self acceptance journey. This time she is talking me through what Somatic Yoga is, how it can be helpful and how we can begin...

Once upon a time Siva and Parvati were chatting, things got heated and Parvati cracked it and left. Unfortunately, without her around things started to fall apart and world fell into a famine. What happened? Listen in to find out! And then I’ll share three things this Goddess reminds us of in business. Here are my links: BIRTHDAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/birthdaysale Business coaching:...

This week I’m joined by my friend @simon_phelan to talk all things 90s pop culture, travel, training and Yogaland in the 2000s. Simon graduated from the Yoga College of India in July 2009, in Palm Springs California. Since then he has taught and practised in Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, Sydney and Rishikesh. He also worked as a guest teacher in Bali and studios around Melbourne and now Bendi...

A common mistake I see Yoga teachers making is trying to be all things to all people. This can happen as a result of being worried about money. If you become too specific in what you offer, will you can able to attract enough clients? If you have a wellbeing service that you offer online, it is critical that you are VERY specific with your audience. In fact, you’ll go broke it you’re not. Want my...

Recently I had to check in with the boundaries I'd set for myself when it came to social interactions with my students. After hauling out one of my old teacher training manuals i realised I needed some new resources! In this episode I go through three that I really like. Let me know what you think! Here are my links: Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coachin...