Mastering The Business Of Yoga

Sytera Field found yoga after an accident, and after having a profound healing experience, she decided that she wanted to teach. On this episode, Sytera shares her journey as a yoga teacher - briefly running a yoga studio out of her home, teaching as many classes a week as she could, and how she ultimately become a teacher of private yoga. Sytera shares her advice to becoming a private yoga teacher, how she has been successful + tips and tricks for new yoga teachers. She also shares about her other endeavors, including running retreats, teacher trainings + creating videos online. Enjoy! Do you struggle with your accounting + book keeping? Ceterus has your back! Get your first 3 months free with Ceterus here! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook + Instagram + sign up for the newsletter!

Kaeleigh Doherty is a kick ass yoga teacher + the founder of the Banff Yoga Festival. On this episode of the podcast, Kaeleigh shares her inspiration for creating the Banff Yoga Festival, what it was like to create a festival from scratch, the challenges of creating the festival + what she learned along the way. Kaeleigh hoped for 50 people to show up to the Banff Yoga Festival, and approximately 550 came! The festival was targeted at the Banff community, but people came from all over to join in on the festivities. It is amazing to see + hear how successful the festival was, and to hear what is to come for Kaeleigh + the Banff Yoga Festival this year + the years to come. On this episode, Kaeleigh shares the process for launching the BYF, the research that went into it, how she found the teachers, the marketing process, what it was actually like the day of, plus what she learned last year that she's doing different / the same this year. If you are interested in learning the back end process to putting on a yog

Levi Morehouse is not a yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, or a yoga entrepreneur. He is a small business owner though, and his small business is an accounting + book keeping company called Ceterus. Ceterus' slogan is "let us do the rest" +  they provide services for small business owners doing their accounting or book keeping. You may be curious why I wanted to talk to Levi. The reason is that I think that book keeping + accounting is something that many people in the yoga industry lack, and that's fair enough. We, as yoga teachers, are great at educating and sharing our knowledge of yoga. We are not accountants, we are not book keepers, and we are not (usually) super knowledgeable in the area of accounting + book keeping. And we shouldn't be. We should be focusing on the things that we are great at, and let someone else do the things that we aren't. This is exactly what Levi and I chat about on this episode of the podcast. Levi shares his passion for accounting + book keeping, his recommendations for yoga s

As the title indicates, this is the season 1 finale. This episode doesn't have a guest or a topic on yoga, it is just to close off this season of the podcast and to let you know what you can expect in the upcoming season. What's next for M.B.Om? Exciting new episodes and guests New content on the website More social media eBooks, courses and much more! Stay up to date with future happenings by subscribing to the podcast and signing up for the newsletter. While on this short break from weekly episodes, the newsletter will be your life line for what's up and coming, new blog posts, and updates for when season 2 will be kicking back off! Thank you SO much for being a part of this community. If you have any questions, comments or feedback, now is as good a time as ever to send them in at info@mbomyoga.com. Namaste!

On this episode of the podcast, Taylor Harkness shares his journey as a yoga teacher, how his career has evolved over the years and all of the business lessons he's learned along the way. We talk about everything from managing a yoga studio, running retreats, to social media, and how to do it all while being your authentic self. If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe to the newsletter and join the community on Facebook.

Do you want to create a business as a yoga teacher, but aren't too sure where to start or how to do it? Do you want to teach private yoga, but don't know how to get started? On this episode of the podcast, Kate Connell Potts shares her journey as a yoga teacher and how she began teaching private yoga. Now, she not only has a business around teaching private yoga, but she also teaches other yoga teachers how to become private yoga teachers. She shares her tips and tricks with you, so don't miss this episode! If you enjoy the episode, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

On this episode of the podcast, I'm answering YOUR questions! I chat about websites, teaching weekly, completing your YTT, getting a job, and how to keep things creative. If you have a question, and want to hear it, send me an email at info@mbomyoga.com. If you enjoy the podcast, sign up for the newsletter and join the community on Facebook. Enjoy!

On today's solo episode, I dig into the topic of why it's important to know what you're teaching for. A while back, I wrote a blog post called "Why You Should Never Teach for a 'Maybe'". I wrote this post at a time when I was in an unconventional teaching agreement with a studio owner, and I was no longer receiving a monetary amount for my teaching. My business coach was uncomfortable, and I was thinking nothing of it. As time went on, I kept coming back to that situation. I trusted the person I was working with, and although everything worked out perfectly, it might not have. Since then, I have taught a karma class that I thought I was getting paid for that I actually wasn't, and I have heard numerous stories from people where there have been misunderstandings about payment. That's where this episode comes in. In this episode, I delve into why it's important to understand what you're teaching for before you teach, and why yoga should always be a business transaction. Money can be an uncomfortable topic to di

Do you want to take your teaching from the general population to helping people with sickness and disease? Lara Benusis did too. Lara grew up with a mother with MS who practiced yoga, and so her yoga practice began at a young age. After many years as a professional dancer and a yoga teacher, Lara moved towards teaching yoga to people who were sick, as well as people who were healthy. For a number of years, she worked at a major cancer center in New York, and on today's episode, she's sharing her story. This episode is a little bit different from some of the other episodes of M.B.Om because we don't focus as much on the business aspect of Lara's career. Instead, she shares how began teaching yoga to the cancer population, what her research in this department is showing about the benefits of yoga for the cancer population, and much more. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

A couple years ago, Yochai Weiss was a taxi driver in NYC who smoked nearly 2 packs of cigarettes a day. Now, he is a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Yochai shares how yoga and becoming a yoga teacher has changed his life in a big way for the better. We chat about life, yoga, the practice of yoga off the mat, and the business lessons he's learned over the last 3 years as a yoga teacher. How has yoga and / or being a yoga teacher changed your life? Send me an email and share your story with me! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 business around yoga, without teaching 20 classes a week. Tracey and I talk about the different aspects of her business, how she created them, her business recommendations, and much more. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 topic. I have only completed one YTT program, so I am not expert, but I do believe that if you want to do a teacher training program, you should! Every teach training program is different, and there will always be one out there that is right for your skill level and what you are looking for. What do you think? Email me at info@mbomyoga.com and let me know your thoughts. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 business of yoga. Melissa and I are very aligned on the topics that we talk about on our podcasts, so it was awesome to chat with Melissa about everything that she has learned in her career and through her podcast guests. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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-time job who want to make the switch, but simply don't know where to start. Or, they don't know how to make it work financially. Caron is living proof that it can be done. We talk about her journey as a yoga teacher, what it was like to make the transition from full-time corporate to full-time yoga, what she had to give up, the struggles, and why it has all been worth it. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter.

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 creating a brand around a specialty, finding a community of people who connect with what your specialty or message, and much more. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 for me, and how becoming a yoga teacher has changed my life. We talk about what inspired me to become a yoga teacher, what I've learned in the last year of teaching, what yoga has taught me about myself, and much more. I share the biggest business lessons I've learned through my personal journey as a teacher, and through people I've met and talked to along the way. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 business. On this episode, The Yoga Nomads share their journey as traveling yoga teachers, where they've been and taught, what they've learned along the way, and much more. As successful yoga and travel bloggers, they share their tips and tricks for marketing yourself online, getting jobs abroad as a yoga teacher, and how to create an online presence and business. Enjoy! For more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com. If you enjoy the podcast, join the newsletter and the community on Facebook.

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 Kristen provides some of the key business lessons that she has learned through her experience teaching. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 yoga studio on a day-to-day basis, and everything she has learned along the way. To learn more about Amber's studio, visit www.westsideyoga.net. For more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

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 yoga teachers who are struggling to make enough money. Finally, Mike gives you advice on how to stand out in the super saturated market that is the yoga industry, and much more. Enjoy! To find out more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com. Sign up for the newsletter and join the community on Facebook.