Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

Anger is a powerful force that when understood and channelled can bring around great change and help us achieve our goals. In this episode we’ll look at two angry people in the Mahabharata who didn’t do this and one who did. And I’ve got 4 steps to help you use your own anger for better seats instead of black fingernails (or good instead of evil!) Enjoy! Buy a single coaching session with me here:...

Do you have a copy of ‘Think and Grow Rich’ on your bookshelf? Throw it out! In this episode I’m sharing how that book and it’s guidance kept me radically under-earning for WAY TOO LONG and what I did to change it. I’m also sharing two things I do in my business to keep money flowing in a reliable and safe way. Also, remember to sign up for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat. The Super Early Bird e...

Recently a friend of mine was lamenting how she didn’t get the people signed up to her coaching program that she’d hoped. Despite sharing info about her offer to a room full of interested people, she hadn’t sold one place. In this episode I’ve got 5 tips that will help her - and you! - feel more comfortable when it comes to the point in your in-person event where you get to ‘sell’. Learn all about...

Didn’t sell the tickets you wanted to, and not sure what to do? This week I’m answering Danielle’s question about when and how to know if something should be pursued or abandoned. I’ve got an overall premise and a consideration for you, and then 4 ways to make the most of going ahead with something that is undersubscribed. Sign up for my Facebook Ads Training for FREE here: http://eepurl.com/iqkQs...

Got final questions before signing up for my amazing Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat? This is the replay of the info session where I’m going through what you can expect from the retreat as well as answering many of the frequently asked questions. Remember: the super early bird rate goes away at the end of this month. If you have any more questions that I didn’t cover, or you just want to chat, reach...

Parvati was at a T-intersection: turn one way into ‘meh’ and ‘sorry for myself’ or turn the other on to the f*ck-yeah, pleather pants, air guitar superhighway? Back comb your hair, pull out your air guitar and get yourself together, drifter. Let’s make this happen! Sign up for my Facebook Ads Training for FREE here: http://eepurl.com/iqkQsw Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.c...

OK, so maybe you haven’t had two business rivals spring from your earwax… but perhaps you do feel like you’ve been hammering away at something in your business to no avail. If you do, you’re in luck! Today Hayagriva reminds us about the importance of thinking on your feet and being playful and ethically wily when what you’ve been doing just isn’t working. Support the show by becoming a Patron here...

It’s applied mythology time! We are going to use Skanda’s seven mothers as seeds for seven biz check in journaling prompts. Thanks, Brahmani (Saraswati) Mahesvari (Raudani) Kaumari (Karttikeyani) Vaishnavi (Lakshmi) Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda (Chamundi)! REFERENCES: Matrikas, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrikas accessed 5 April 2023 Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/...

In this Episode I’m focussing on the emotional component of our roles as Yoga Teachers, as opposed to the cognitive and physical parts. Specifically, we are talking about emotional labour and understanding how knowing the rules of what is OK to emote, regulating our own emotions and then performing sometimes contradictory emotions in an important part of the work we do, but without support, can le...

I received this really important message on Insta: “How do you keep up motivation and ‘positive energy’ (because potential clients can smell stress a mile away) when in the inevitable starting out phase of having minimal clients and not covering costs let alone surviving on your love project? Also, how do you make peace with the ego and maintain a sense of identity when transitioning from a ‘well...

Are you currently offering a retreat and you need to boost the numbers? Or maybe you’re planning a retreat and want to start strong? Here are 5 things to consider. Support the show by becoming a Patron here: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

Today is a VERY special day because I’m announcing not only the 2024 dates for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat, I’m also launching my first ever ‘Super Dooper Early Bird’ rate! (including a spacious, hopefully VERY do-able, payment plan option!) Learn all about the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats

Here’s another teaser to tide you over while we’re on a season break from the show. Listen to the entire thing by signing up for $5 here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Note: because this episode is normally for the Patreon fambam only, there are a few more swears than usual. Learn about coaching here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching and book in for a time to discuss your goals, busin...

Enjoy this little teaser, a portion of the 2-part bonus series I’ve dropped over on Patreon. Listen to the entire thing by signing up for $5 here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Note: because this episode is normally for the Patreon fambam only, there are a few more swears than usual. Are you ready to receive full support, like the teachers I mention in this ep? Learn about coaching here: htt...

If you’ve ever woken up in the night sweating a snarky email or an unrealistic request, or felt the need to rush in and reassure when a student has tried to make you wrong about something, this episode might help! Brining a little compassion, curiosity and understanding of these three really common psychological phenomena might make a really big difference. Learn to choose the right words to cue y...

I am on a HIGH of workshop planning with my friend and we are committed to delivering this great event on 3 conditions: it makes us money, its FUN and it leads to new business. In this Episode I’m sharing how we’re going about it in just 5 simple steps, so you can do it, too! Learn to choose the right words to cue yoga asana in English, free online training 10 - 12 March 2023! Sign up here: https:...

Over the past week two of my 1:1 clients have been reflecting with me on how far they’ve come as small business owners. These reflections require celebration and recognition. In this Episode I’ve got 4 prompts to consider about your own growth and development in business, and a ‘what next’ proposal to finish. Support this show via Patreon and get access to more goodies here: https://www.patreon.co...

Despite having what she thought was a ‘water-tight’ contract, the mother of the Mahabharata’s namesake was still rejected and left broken-hearted. Do we deserve to be treated well? Should we rely on others keeping their word? And if not, how on earth do we stay positive, hopeful and moving forward? Support this show via Patreon and get access to more goodies here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDona...

Denise Druce has been inspiring people to live healthier, happier lives through fitness and yoga since 1981. Her students refer to her as ‘The Elevator…when you’re around her, you’re going up! She teaches her students to stand at the “Soft Edge of the Hard Place” in fitness and in life. Her non-profit Yoga Forward is “taking yoga where it isn’t”…prisons, shelters, schools, and shopping malls. She...

Imagine never feeling obliged or resentful of having to do the things that you don’t love about your business. Imagine if you were always feeling renewed and fresh and ready for whatever is next! Here are 5 things that will help you maintain this sensation of ‘Nityodita’ in biz. Registrations are now open for the Keep Growing Mastermind. Please review the info and submit your application here: htt...

Have you ever felt you don’t have what it takes to really make your dreams come true? Have you settled for less than you suspect you could achieve for yourself? Have you given up at the eleventh hour when faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle? Then I’ve got a character for you! Registrations are now open for the Keep Growing Mastermind. Please review the info and submit your application h...

Jen, a Yoga teacher from NZ, is a passionate advocate for the powerful practice of accessible Yoga, including mindfulness, breathing and meditation. Jen is driven to make Yoga inclusive for ALL bodies. Her ‘Yoga for ALL’ philosophy attracts those that otherwise thought they ‘couldn’t’ do it. Advocating diversity and inclusion, no matter what ability, size, age or state you are in, you are welcomed...

Happy New Year! In this Episode we are looking at Hari Hara in three different ways to consider, with compassion and love, making changes in your life and business for 2023. There are also some VERY goofy music references, just as a warning! Registrations are now open for the Keep Growing Mastermind. Please review the info and submit your application here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowin...

As the year draws to an end and we embark on new things, I just wanted to express my gratitude to all of my listeners as well as send out some extra love to you if this time of year isn’t all festive cheer. Thank god for Yoga, everyone. Much love. Support this show via Patreon and get access to more goodies here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Looking for more support in 2023? Join the Keep G...

Karma: the law of cause and effect? What goes around, comes around? We’re karmically meant to be? Nope, nope and nope. This week we are having a karma chat: what is it, what do we do about it and why is it the coolest thing about being a Yogi? Support this show via Patreon and get access to more goodies here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Looking for more support in 2023? Join the Keep Growi...