Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly

Do you dream of leading your own Yoga Teacher Training program? This episode shares insights from someone who wrote, applied, and was approved in record time!   We chat about:  😎  Benefits of hosting YTTs  ❓   Questions to consider before beginning   🧘  What is Yoga Alliance? 👣  8 steps to applying 💣  My mistakes made ✅  Top tips to get approved the first time  You are not gonna want to miss...

Have you ever been bogged down with the weight of the world and wondered what’s the point of it all? This week’s guest, Vikram goes deep and touches on topics like: 🏵️  How to make yoga philosophy relevant and applicable in dail, modern life 🧠  What did the Yoga Sutras mean by right knowledge? ❓   What to do when students ask you questions 💭  The most profound question you need to ask yourself...

DOORS ARE OPEN FOR THE YOGIPRENEUR MASTERMIND!   APPLY NOW at http://yogipreneurmastermind.com When you think of a clown, which do you picture? The innocent red nose clown at kids birthday parties or the terrifying Pennywise from the horror films, It? This week’s guest is neither, but a clown all the same! Eric Jeffers is a real life Cirque Du Soleil clown turned corporate yoga king.  In this epis...

DOORS ARE OPEN FOR THE YOGIPRENEUR MASTERMIND! APPLY NOW Have you ever seen a yoga meme 🤣 on IG? Chances are, this guy made it! Today’s guest, Pedro Luna, shares with us his wit, humor, and all around helpful insights into becoming a successful yogipreneur. We chat about 👇🏽  🤣The origin of the meme & his favorite one he’s ever made‼️  The biggest asset and how to get more of it 🪐The unive...

GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR YM 3.0! WE KICK OFF SPRING 2026 You spent HOW MUCH?!?! In this episode, MaKenzie talks about spending a small fortune on continuing education and coaching all so that you don’t have to.  She shares: 🤑  What it actually means to flourish as a yogipreneur 📚  The breakdown of the $17k investment; what she spent the money on, what she learned, and how it’s helped her increase...

GET ON THE WAITLIST FOR YM 3.0! WE KICK OFF SPRING 2026 Want to bypass years of frustration? Inside this episode, MaKenzie reveals 5 things that kept her stuck… 💸  3 things to avoid wasting your money on   🃏  Real-life example of how being the “Jack of all trades, and master of none” shoots you in the foot 💥  How to make your marketing cut through the noise 🐭  The shocking similarities between...

Are you technophobic? This week’s guest, Sushmitha Shrikanth, offers encouragement to the yoga teacher with a fear of technology. We talk about things like: 🔎  Decoding the true meaning teacher ❓   What actually happens in proximity of a guru 🐍  Two surprising CURSES of being an expert 🌏  The #1 thing you have to get clear on if you want to make an impact 🧘  The two shocking reactions of stud...

Ever felt like you don’t know the rules to this yoga teaching business game? Yeah, me too. Courtenay Pipkin, this week’s guest, gives us the honest truth of what it’s like being in the business of yoga.  We talk about things like:  ❓  The power of asking yourself “What is the definition of success for me?” 📸 How skills from her photography business are influencing her yoga teaching 📝 The permis...

Ever wanted to design a workshop that had nothing to do with asana? This week’s guest, Paul Benedict, gives us insight into how to craft a captivating experience that helps practitioners make the yoga teachings practical…all without moving a muscle. This week we talk about: 🏮  Theosophy 📚  The process of writing a book ✏️  The astounding similarities between authors Patanjali and Ekhart Tolle 🔃...

Opening up and sharing a personal (and somewhat painful) life experience in hopes that it helps you navigate whatever change you’re currently facing.  In this episode, MaKenzie shares:   🌤️  Behind the scenes from the shocking and unexpected departure + my side of the story 🐞  10 insights gained from going through a significant career shift 🧡  How you can find silver linings in your storms  If y...

We continue to unpack the huge topic of appropriation. I personally learned so much from this chat with Mayuri. I love her passion for this and how she makes yoga teaching more about yoga living and challenges us to become more activists, living yoga to bring about more justice and peace in the world.  🔍  Pulling the curtain back on Yoga Festivals 🤩  The problem with fame and popularity of teach...

This conversation is part 2 or 3, so if you missed last week go back and catch up before listening to this episode. I continue to chat with Mayuri Bhandari on accidental appropriation and learning more so that we can do better.  🏵️  How yoga teachers perpetuate the problem of people associate yoga with feeling        good and peace rather than facing discomfort and training 🚨  The slippery slope...

Want to make sure you’re teaching with integrity? This week’s conversation with Mayuri Bhandari reveals the ways in which we accidentally aren’t sensitive and respectful toward a culture and practice of yoga.  In this episode, we chat about: 👏  The difference between appropriation vs appreciation 📚  The responsibility of all yoga teachers to get of history lesson 🌟  Why application of yogic pri...

Happy June, everyone! Do you love or hate to class plan?    Inside this episode, MaKenzie shares:  🍎  An inspirational story to tell in your next yoga class  🤯  A roadmap of when to drop your thematic cues so you know what to say and when to say it. ⏸️ Why withholding works 👌🏽 3 tips on how to theme effectively 😯  A special surprise for our MYYT family and an opportunity to be a founding memb...

Do you agree with this statement? “Yoga really CAN be accessible to all…if the teacher has the skill to make it so.” Jivana Heyman, author of that quote and “Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga,” gives us actionable advice on how to skillfully open the doors to all practitioners no matter their size, age, race, ability, orientation, ect.  In this episode, we talk:  💕  The singular shift in your pe...

Have you ever wanted to plot out poses and transitions?  If you, like me, love the idea but can’t draw at all, today’s guest is for you.  When I discovered Karin Baltisberger on instagram it turned my class planning around. Inspired by Karen’s grit and “never give up attitude!”, and the community that she has built who is crazy for her stick figures I just knew I needed her on the show.    Today w...

Has anyone ever said, “You have a terrible voice,” and now you’re petrified to open your mouth? This can really get in your head and mess up your yoga teaching. This week, I sat down with my Sanskrit teacher, Claudette Evans. We chat about things like:  ⚡  The power of sound and the vulnerability of using your voice 📚  How your personal history influences your thoughts, beliefs, and identities w...

Are you a music buff or afraid of BPMs? Music can be a powerful tool in your teaching toolbox. Instead of just playing elevator music, learn how to leverage music to be the second teacher and serve your sequencing in all your classes. In this episode, I chat with the Hanz Zimmer of the wellness world, DJ Taz Rashid. We talk about:  🎶 What came first, yogi or musician and how he got started. 🔊 Wh...

Happy May, everyone! At the beginning of the month on MYYT, class planning is done for you! In this episode, MaKenzie shares:  🥛   An inspirational story to use as a theme in your next yoga class  🤯  How to weave the meaningful message of the importance of letting go 🚫  What NOT to do when trying to tell a story in class Remember to join the MYYT community by signing up for the newsletter. You’...

I just got back from Tulum, Mexico where I hosted my first yoga retreat of the year. It was AMAZING and I just had to tell you all about it! Inside, we chat: ✈️  Traveling internationally with a 5 month old baby and unexpected fears 🧘  Tulum travel tips and Amansala Yoga Resort review 🌱  #1 needed thing for true transformation 🔥  Most memorable moments and experiences from the retreats 🎤  Excl...

Are you overwhelmed by the vastness of yoga philosophy and unsure how to integrate it into your teachings? Discover the timeless wisdom of yoga's foundational texts and learn how to weave these profound teachings into your classes with ease. This episode with Barbara Courtille demystifies complex concepts and offers practical guidance to deepen your practice and enrich your teaching. 🧳   Unpack t...

Would YOU open a yoga studio at 24?!?! Yea…idk about that. Ruby gets real and shares the grind of studio ownership. We reminisce about our college days as roomies and chat about: 🤹  What it’s like managing a team of 20 people  🔥  Burnout and recovering from betrayal and exhaustion from floating a brick and mortar studio during the pandemic 🧘  Opinions on corporate yoga 🪐  Saturn returns and th...

Do you struggle to tell stories in your yoga teaching? If you always feel like you’re pulling pics from instagram as your source for inspiration or like you’re talking about yourself for an hour in your yoga classes, turn this episode up.  In this episode, we chat about:  🥇  How to get Midas’s Golden Touch on all your pursuits 🏆  The role of clear values and boundaries in teaching yoga 🎉  Mudit...

Have you seen NYAD on Netflix? This movie is about Diana Nyad and her determination to swim from Cuba to Florida. That’s 110 miles of constant swimming… over 60 hours in the water. How does this relate to teaching yoga, you ask? Listen to the episode to find out! Inside, MaKenzie shares:  🤩  A Brief summary of Diana Nyad’s life 🎢  How you can use her inspirational story as a class theme 🌼  What...

Do you dream of watching the sunset on a beautiful beach for your retirement years? So many of us are self employed and don’t know how to make that happen.  Bree gives us the tent poles with: 🧘  The advantages and challenges of being a self employed yoga teacher  ⚖️  Outsource This, Not That: The FIRST thing you should delegate 🤮   Reframing your relationship to the B word..budgeting ❤️   Financ...