Mastering the Business of Yoga

Do you want to teach full-time, but aren't sure if you want to teach 15, 20, 25 classes a week? Are you uncertain of how you can make it work financially? You are not alone - and you definitely don't want to miss this episode! On this episode of the podcast, Calgary-based yoga and meditation teacher and life coach, Tracey Delfs, shares how she became a successful entrepreneur and how she created a...

Do you want to complete a yoga teacher training, but wonder if you're good enough to do one? Do you believe that you need to be have a stronger or better physical practice before you complete a yoga teacher training program? I wondered the same thing before I completed my teacher training. And, this is something that I have heard from quite a few of my students lately, so I wanted to address the t...

Do you want to create your own yoga business? Do you dream of being a full-time yoga teacher? Do you want to learn more about the business side of yoga? If so, then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Melissa Leger, from The Smart Yoga Teacher Podcast, shares her business advice from running her own yoga retreats, owning her own yoga studio, and having a podcast on the busines...

Do you want to quit your job to teach yoga full-time? Is your dream to be a full-time yoga teach? Caron's was too.  On this episode of the podcast, Caron Christison, and Atlanta based yoga teacher, shares how she went from working a full-time corporate job to teaching yoga full-time, and how you can too. I've talked to a lot of people who teach yoga part-time or as a side gig outside of their full...

Do you enjoy yoga, but want more? Do you crave learning more about the body and the way that the body moves? Do you want to do something different than simply teaching classes in a study? If so, this episode is for! On this episode, Jules Mitchell shares her journey as a yoga teacher, her background in biomechanics, and how she incorporated biomechanics into her yoga teaching. We delve into creati...

Are you thinking about doing a yoga teacher training? Do you want to become a yoga teacher? Have you recently completed your teacher training and are feeling a bit uncertain? This episode is for you! The beginning of May marked my one year teaching anniversary, and I decided to celebrate that by having my boyfriend and travel podcast co-host, Ryan, interview me on what the last year has been like...

Do you want to travel the world and teach yoga? Do you feel confused about how to go about getting teaching jobs and making enough money to travel? Are you struggling to figure out how to market yourself online? If so, this episode is for you! Anne Rapp & Brandon Quittem are The Yoga Nomads, and they have been on the road for over 2 years now traveling and practicing yoga, and creating an online b...

On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yogini, Kristen Stuart, shares her journey as a yoga teacher. Kristen shares what it was like to open a yoga studio, and what she learned from that experience. Kristen talks about how she started developing and leading both yoga retreats and trainings, and what she has learned along the way. We delve into what life as a yoga teacher is like, and Kriste...

Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? Do you wonder what it takes to open a yoga studio from scratch? If so, this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Atlanta based yoga studio owner, Amber Barry, shares her journey as a yoga teacher, why she decided to open a yoga studio, and what it was actually like to open up her dream studio. Amber also shares what it is like to run a yo...

Are you living pay check to pay check and having a hard time making money as a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner? Do you want to stand out in a saturated market? On this episode of the podcast, I chat with entrepreneur and author, Mike Michalowicz. Mike shares how to "pay yourself first" and become more profitable in the yoga industry. He also shares his business advice for yoga studio owners and...

Do you ever wonder if you're "good enough" at yoga to be teaching? Do you ever wonder what it means to be good at yoga? A couple weeks ago, someone asked me how good I was at yoga, and when I thought about it, I immediately thought of my asana practice. There are a lot of advanced asanas I can't do, so I must not be that good... right? And if I'm not that good, should I really be teaching? After t...

Do you want to become a full-time yoga teacher? Run your own retreats? Design your own teacher training? Maybe even write a book? Tova Payne shares how she did it on this episode! Tova Payne is the business teacher for The Vancouver School of Yoga and The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She's been teaching yoga for 10 years, and in that time she has ran her own yoga retreats, designed her ow...

Do you want to learn about various different types of yoga? Do you want to become an expert in more than one area of yoga? Well, you can! On this episode of the podcast, Andrea Peloso shares her journey as a yoga teacher. She went from an ashtanga practitioner and teacher, to a restorative yoga teacher, to developing teacher training for restorative yoga, and workshops and training on spinal immer...

Do you dream of developing your own teacher training programs? Once, that was Erin Evans dream too, and now it is her reality. On this episode, Erin shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and all that she has learned in her 13 years of teaching yoga. Erin discusses the doubts and the challenges she's had throughout her career, and the struggles of being both a mother and a yoga teacher. Finally, Er...

Do you want to be a successful yoga teacher? Do you dream of running your own retreats? Are you struggling to find your niche and develop your brand? This episode is definitely for you! The Corporate Yogi herself, Julie Zuzek, is here to share her must-know business lessons on how to build your brand, run your own retreats, and much more. Julie worked in corporate for 15 years before she took her...

Do you want to teach yoga, but you're not sure where you want to take your career? There are a lot of career options as a yoga teacher, and it can be confusing to pick just one. On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yoga teacher, Lydia Zamorano, shares her career path as a yoga teacher. She went from teaching full-time, to owning a yoga studio, to teaching around the world, to being a mom...

Do you want to become a successful yoga teacher? Are you interested in owning your own yoga studio? Do you want to break away from the conventional path of teaching yoga? On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Brea Johnson is here to share her story as a yoga teacher. Brea jumped into teaching yoga immediately after completing her YTT and taught 25 classes per week! From there, she owned a yoga st...

Do you dream of traveling the world and teaching yoga? Do you want to teach yoga abroad? Carolyn McPherson has done just that. After completing her YTT in India, she traveled to Nicaragua to teach, and then moved to the Dominican Republic where she taught in Spanish. Now, Carolyn is back in India working for the ashram where she completed her teacher training. Carolyn's life is one that many peopl...

Katie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a changed. She quit her job, and decided to pursue the path of becoming a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Katie shares what it has been like to transition from corporate America to being a full-time yoga teacher, what she has learned...

Do you believe in making yoga accessible around the world? Do you want to give back through yoga? Curious about the Africa Yoga Project? Then, this episode is for you! Banff based yoga teacher, Tara Koenig, shares her journey as a Baptiste power yoga teacher, and how she has become involved with the Africa Yoga Project (AYP). She shares what she has learned through her involvement with AYP, how it...

Have you completed a YTT and feel like you want to do more with your certificate? Do you feel like you want to create your own brand of yoga or fitness? Believe it or not, it's a possibility, and Tara Newbigging is proof of that. Tara has been a personal trainer, Zumba instructor and registered yoga teacher for nearly 15 years. A few years ago, she felt inspired to stop working in the confines of...

Lauren Roegele discovered yoga after an extremely traumatic car accident, and in some ways, the practice saved her life. Because of the profound impact that yoga had on her life, Lauren decided to become a teacher.  On this episode of the podcast, Lauren shares her journey as a yoga teacher; her experience owning a yoga studio, becoming a partner in YOGO.tv (a Canadian online yoga program with ama...

Have you recently completed your YTT and are feeling scared to teach? Eager to teach? Unsure of what to expect?  A mere 7 months ago, Chelsey Orth was in your shoes. Chelsey and I completed our YTT together in Bali, and ever since our first conversation, we've been great friends. Since returning from Bali, Chelsey has been teaching consistently in Bozeman, Montana at both a yoga studio and a climb...

Are you interested in a career as a full-time yoga teacher? Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? If so, this episode is for you! On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, successful yoga teacher & studio owner, Jeff Mah, shares the business lessons he's learned throughout his career as a teacher and yoga studio owner.  Jeff began his teaching in Calgary, AB, and nearly 4 years he moved with h...

Welcome to the M.B.Om podcast! I'm so glad you've found this podcast, and I hope you are excited to get started on mastering the business of yoga together. On this episode of the podcast, you will meet your host, Amanda Kingsmith (that's me!). You will learn about me - my background, where the idea of M.B.Om came from, and why I've decided to start this podcast. You will also learn more about what...