Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

A super special treat today: TWO mini teachings from retreat! Nuts and bolts? Tick! mindset? Tick! REMEMBER: You’ve got only TWO days to get yourself registered to receive the lowest price and the most generous payment plan options. Here is the link to reserve your place: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Looking for more Retreat info? Check out the replay of the info session I hosted this m...

Today we’re going to Day 3 of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat 2019 where we’re talking all things inner critic and social media trolls. REMEMBER: You’ve got only a few days to get yourself registered to receive the lowest price and the most generous payment plan options. Here is the link to reserve your place: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Looking for more Retreat info? Check out the r...

Hello from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat in Thailand! I’m dipping into the archives to bring this vintage AYTP episode back, live from my retreat in Thailand in 2019! If you’re thinking of coming along in 2023 I’ll be sharing an episode like this every day this week so you can get a sense of what to expect (and how awesome it is!) REMEMBER: You’ve got only a few days to get yourself registered...

In this special bonus episode I’m sharing some of my most favourite parts of teaching my annual retreat in Thailand, the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat. I’m joined on this call replay with people who are interested (or even already registered!) in joining us, and I’m answering their questions, too. Join me in Thailand for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat in January for the Early Bird Pricing and P...

We’re going ‘nuts and bolts’ today with 5 easy tips for making your newsletters and solo mailers less onerous and more do-able! And join me all week long for ‘Myths and MicroTips’, happening on Insta every evening this week! Join me in Thailand for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat in January for the Early Bird Pricing and Payment Plan here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Looking to make...

It’s time for a loving kick in the glute max: are you choosing to see your limitations or are you ready to step into your greatness? References: Swami Shantananda (2003) The Splendor of Recognition , SYDA Foundation, South Fallsburg, New York Join me in Thailand for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat in January for the Early Bird Pricing and Payment Plan here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreat...

In this special episode I’m farewelling one of my best friends, my Nana, Alma Rose and celebrating all the amazing crones in my life. Goddess Dhumavati had a lot in common with Alma (not just the wrinkles and ‘withered breasts’). She reminds us to discern the fleeting from the permanent and not sweat the small stuff. References: Danielou, Alain (1991) The Myths and Gods of India , Inner Traditions...

Chinnamasta is one of my favourite Goddesses (and not just because she’s totally sex positive!). In this episode we’re talking all things beheading and feeding your friends from your own arterial flow… metaphorically, of course! How do we know when it’s time to take massive action, and how do we stay well and high-vibe in the process? Reference: Kinsley, David (1998) Tantric Visions of the Divine...

One of the definitions of ‘Hatha Yoga’ is ‘the discipline of force’. In this episode I’m proposing we all take a little more discomfort in our businesses in order to move them forward. And along the way not judging ourselves for our inaction, procrastination or avoidance behaviour. Looking to make your own simple, super user-friendly all-in-one website? Check out Offering Tree (and scoop up some a...

As I’ve been sharing over the past couple of months, I’m changing things up in my business and today I’m talking about changing my rates. So if you’ve ever wondered ‘how much should I charge?’ or ‘how do I tell people I’m upping my prices?’ this might be a great episode for you! Looking to make your own simple, super user-friendly all-in-one website? Check out Offering Tree (and scoop up some awes...

In this monthly QnA episode I’m coaching some of my fab Patron supporters with their current projects. Enjoy! Looking to make your own simple, super user-friendly all-in-one website? Check out Offering Tree (and scoop up some awesome savings) here: www.offeringtree.com/amy Support this show and access bonus episodes and the Abundant Yoga Teacher book and film club for $5 a month via Patreon here:...

As I talk about in this wide-ranging (scatty?) episode, I've been 'going through some stuff', not the least of which is the now-familiar question 'So what is Yoga, anyway?' If you ever find yourself in this place, I'd love to hear more about it. Listen to the ENTIRE episode by supporting the show for $5 a month on Patreon. Join up here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald BBC Sounds 'The Secret Hi...

This week on the Pod I’m speaking with Nadia Rafaat of @nadiaraafatyogabirth Nadia and I have been working together for over 5 years and she continues to inspire me with the way she integrates her own training and education with her lived experience and deep love of learning. She shares her insights on working with developing products to growing a family while growing a business and so much more....

It’s finally happening! The Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat is back! In this episode I’ll share how I came to find this incredible place and what you can expect when you join me in January, 2023. Learn all about the retreat (and save your spot at the Super Early Bird rate) here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats Support this show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Subscribe t...

The Klesas, or afflictions, can be a powerful way to examine our conduct and our results in business when things aren’t working out. Think ‘using a thorn to remove another thorn’. So if ignorance, ego-ism, attachment, aversion or fear of death might sometimes cause you to falter, fear or freak out, enjoy this episode! Also, DM me if you want to know first when tickets go on sale for the Abundant Y...

Jealousy is often demonised as ‘the worst’ emotion, and—as Yoga teachers—one we should be better than experiencing. But guess what? Jealousy has SO much to teach us! In this episode I’ve proposing a 3-part process based on the relationships between Hanuman and Ram as man and as God… I think it comes together… Let me know what you think! References: Easwaran, Eknath (2007) The Bhagavad Gita , Nilgi...

I had a great coaching call this morning with my Patreon Contributors. We had good laugh at some of the decisions we can make when we are under pressure and not thinking super clearly. So in this episode I’ve distilled three of the mini lessons we covered in that session, just in case you might be allowing a farting greyhound (metaphorically or otherwise) on your retreat, too! Book yourself a 90-m...

This is a difficult and important conversation, so please do check it out. Intellectual property, moral rights and the practice of ‘non-stealing’. Are there any potential boundary breaks in your Yoga business? Reference books for this episode are: Bryant, Edwin F (2009) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: a New Edition, Translation and Commentary. North Point Press, New York Finger, Alan & Newton, W...

Each month my Patreon Supporters and Contributors join me for a QnA business coaching session. In this call I’m answering questions about selling videos to other businesses, managing your annual plan and time better and what to do to market your offerings if you don’t want to do paid ads. Enjoy! Support this show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald Book yourself a 90-minute intens...

Today I’m joined by Deb Flashenberg, Founder and Director of the Prenatal Yoga Teacher in NYC. As you could imagine from someone with 20 years experience in the business, Deb has a lot of wisdom to share and our conversation ranges wonderfully from why every serious Yoga teacher should own a pelvis (in addition to the one that comes with most bodies), why we need to stick to high quality training,...

Have you heard of Viniyoga? What about Tirumalai Krishnamacharya or T. K. V. Desikachar? In this fun interview with co-Yoga nerd Kate Plummer of Phoenix Yoga France we talk about teaching, studying, becoming better and Kate’s unlikely love affair with this particular lineage. It’s a good one! Follow Kate and Marc on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix.yoga/ Learn all about their 60 h...

Join me and Christine Jaureguiberry, a Keep Growing Mastermind graduate, for an honest AND inspiring conversation about specialising, patience, scope of practice and boundaries and doing what is meaningful to us. Check out Christine’s Yoga Teacher Scoliosis Workshop here: https://www.yogaberry.net/teaching-yoga-to-students-with-scoliosis/ Follow her on socials! https://www.instagram.com/yogaberry....

My special guest today shares how the discovery of Yoga therapeutics made all the difference to her life and business and how she delights in working with people 1:1. F,rom her off-grid home on Magnetic Island, Jasmine Matus, Founder of Prakasa Yoga and Yoga Therapy, shares from her heart about the importance of listening to our clients, choosing the right teachers and making the most of our life...

Do you ever feel like selfcare has become another ‘to do’ on your list? Or, worse yet, an indicator of your self worth or spiritual progress? It’s time for a reality check, and this week’s guest is just the bright light to do it. Follow Judy on Instagram at @judycakesandkale and check out her book, ‘A Year Aware Journal’ here: https://amzn.to/3qW45J9 Support this show on Patreon here: https://www....

This week I’m joined by the inspirational and fun Jen Hughes of @jenhughesyoga. Jen shares her recent journey into Yoga teacher training and how she has created a business that gives her the freedom to travel and split her time between Scotland and Portugal. We also chat about keeping it real and being nothing other than ourselves as the one sure way to success. It’s a good one! Find Jen’s classes...