Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

This week I’m joined by one of my private ‘Grow, Serve and Shine’ clients, Sue Skelton. Sue is a retired oncology and palliative care nurse as well as a yoga therapist. She works predominantly with people with cancer and long term conditions. She integrates her nursing and yoga knowledge to help improve the quality of life for her clients. Sue runs local f2f classes in the north of England where s...

I’ve set myself the challenge of making sure my 2024 classes are FULL every week. This week I’m updating you on the status of my goal as well as sharing some powerful tips about making sure strangers from the socials land on your site and can’t resist! If you want to check out my classes page, it’s at www.amymcdonald.com.au/yoga If you want MORE support and access to my tips and tricks to fill up...

I’ve set myself the challenge of making sure my 2024 classes are FULL every week. I’m going through how my classes work, what the income potential is, how to keep things simple and the steps I’ve already taken to reach my goal in this episode. If you want MORE support and access to my tips and tricks to fill up your January classes, join my free challenge here: https://bit.ly/ghostmats Access LOAD...

If you’ve been toiling over social media content and wondering why you’re not seeing results, you need this episode! Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

No new episode in the main feed this week, but collect a FREE week of Patreon and listen to the second part of my interview with Brett Larkin! Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Book in for a conversation with me about working together in Grow, Serve & Shine 1:1 coaching here: https:/...

Today I’m joined by Brett Larkin, author of ‘Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos.’ Brett is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted™️ Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. Passionate yogis and yoga teachers from around the world turn to Brett for guidance on how to live their be...

It’s that time of year so I’m rereleasing an episode from October 2021 where we’ll be workshopping your ideas and plans for bringing in some extra money by the end of the year in a way that feels GOOD! Book in for a conversation with me about working together in Grow, Serve & Shine 1:1 coaching here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Learn about what coaching with me includes and...

This week I’m speaking with one of my Grow, Serve & Shine clients, Helen Johnson. Helen is a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Studio owner, mother of two and a Registered Nurse. After spending most of her professional career as a Clinical Nurse Educator, she is passionate about designing and delivering meaningful Yoga programs that are based on experiential and scientific evidence. Helen creates specialised...

This week I’m speaking with the author of ‘Bad Yogi,’ Alice Williams. We talk writing, teaching, studying, surviving and growing through the stages of becoming Yoga teachers. And there are load of great detours along the way. Enjoy this conversation, and follow Alice on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alice_v_williams/ Book in for a conversation with me about working together in Grow, Se...

Welcome back to a brand new season of the show! Today I’ve got three funk-busters for three common Yoga biz funks, just in case you’ve forgotten how freaking amazing you are! Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Chandra had 27 wives. When he focussed all his love and affection on just one—Rohini—things got dicey. Today I’m extrapolating this out to your business and how this parable can present financial risk and unnecessary stress and regression. But don’t worry! Siva has a solution that can make biz better, safer and much more synced with your cycles! Sign up for my ‘amazing Retreats’ course: https://ww...

Sometimes we all need a little perspective on the things we do on the regular. It can be hard to maintain objectivity with the business basics when we are just trying to tick them off the list! Thanks to my 1:1 clients, I’ve compiled three tips that might be useful in casting a fresh eye over things you do every week to make sure they’re still as powerful as they can be. Sign up for my ‘amazing Re...

Here’s Part 2 of my Retreat Series. I’m breaking down what to do month-by-month re the marketing for your retreat, with a few extra gems thrown in for good measure. Also, because I’m inspired with the success some of my clients are having with retreats at the moment, I’m relaunching my Retreats training program. It’s a STEAL and seriously awesome content, which I’ll be teaching live for the first...

Thanks to Terry for proposing this week’s topic. I’ve got 5 tips for kicking off your first retreat and a LOT of stories from my first few (hint: what NOT to do!). Also, because I’m inspired with the success some of my clients are having with retreats at the moment, I’m relaunching my Retreats training program. It’s a STEAL and seriously awesome content, which I’ll be teaching live for the first t...

I’ve just had a GORGEOUS 4-day retreat to celebrate my birthday. Solo retreats are an important but sometimes scary part of staying filled up and inspired in business. This week I’ve got 5 tips for you if you also like the idea of creating your own retreat. Enjoy! REMINDER: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat TODAY and you’ll receive the Early Bird option! Just 4 places left! https://www...

It’s my BIRTHDAY! What better way to celebrate than drop this bonus episode, a conversation with Dr Mia Cobb, about why we need to NEVER do, share or teach Puppy Yoga. As well as being a Research Fellow at the Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of Melbourne, Mia is also my bestest childhood friend AND the reason I started doing Yoga over 40 years ago! Enjoy this convo where we talk im...

What a treat to speak with Sophia Gittings, Founder of South African-based ‘Free Spirit Wellness’ on her journey to Yoga and beyond, fostering community, choosing the perfect project partners and following your heart when it comes to professional development. As well as being a private client of mine, Sophia has also been on the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat and she shares some kind words about th...

In case you missed joining us live last night for the final info session for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat 2024, here is the audio replay. I’m sharing some special heart-felt memories from my original trip to this special place, as well as all the reasons why I think it might be the perfect reset and renew for you and your biz in 2024. ALSO: Sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat BEFORE...

Are you ready to deliver a compelling, relatable and inspiring signature talk? No? Well these 5 tips will get you well on your way! Also, make sure you sign up for the FINAL info session for the 2024 Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat happening THIS WEEK here: http://eepurl.com/iwele2 Access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: w...

No new show this week in the main feed, but you can access LOADS of episodes you’ve not heard before over on Patreon with a 7-day FREE trial! Access them on Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald And a reminder that Retreat Early Bird registrations end soon. Learn more about that here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

Last week 2 of my Keep Growing Masterminders ran info sessions for the Retreats they are running soon. Both info sessions resulted in new people signing up... so I thought we should talk about how to make retreat info sessions work for you, too! Also, a heads up that there is NO podcast next week. Sign up to Patreon to access a bonus episode there instead! Support the show by becoming a Patron her...

Sanjaya is a critical, but often overlooked, character in The Bhagavad Gita. Today I’ve got 4 ways to consider Sanjaya’s divine gift in decision-making in life and business. Oh, and I spend quite a bit of time describing my meltdown in Jaipur. Sorry/not sorry. Enjoy! Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Each time the Keep Growing Mastermind meets for a group coaching call, I ask every member to report 5 statistics. In this episode I’ll run through each one and explain why I think you should be keeping an eye on these 5 things, too! Register for the Keep Growing Mastermind here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Virginia Wolf wrote of ‘killing the Angel of the House’ in her wonderful ‘Professions for Women’ speech of 1931. In this episode let’s explore where you might be surrendering to your own angel, and seeking to please, pander and push down your own needs for the (perhaps) benefits of your students and colleagues. We’ll also look to Sita for inspiration. Sita who put up with #alot before finally tell...

I’ve got a great interview for you today! Louise Edwards and Justine Thompson join me to talk about how to create an international retreat as a rewarding, balanced and FUN collaboration. If you’ve been burned by a business relationship becoming sour before, or you’re ready to embark on a joint venture and want to get it right from the jump, you’re going to love this! Learn more about Lou and Justi...