Teachings from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat Day 5

In this Podcast you’ll hear me go a little rogue… on one particular rainbow fish… WTF? You’ll have to listed to find out!

And all you Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane people, get yourselves registered for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Immersions happening over the next two weeks.

Details at: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/yogateacherimmersions

Teachings from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat Day 3

So you’re feeling snowed under with the details? Bogged down in the nuts and bolts? (I’m sure that is a mixed metaphor… but you get my point!)

In this podcast I’m sharing a Siva story to remind you about the importance of having big dreams and the preparedness to go after them, even when some VERY lateral thinking is required!

Teachings from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat Day 3

Today on the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat I’m sharing some tips on:

-How to swallow negative feedback

-How to work with your inner critic

-How to deal with social media attackers

Hope you enjoy it!

And remember to collect your tickets for my Australian tour starting NEXT WEEK here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/yogateacherimmersions/

Teachings from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat Day 2

Today we are speaking about the importance of speaking your truth and sharing with your people, as well as how to create a FAST e-book and then promote it to grow your mailing list of folks who are primed to be interested in your classes, workshops and events.

Follow along with the homework assignments and message me on Insta @amyyogabizcoach to celebrate your successes!

Teachings from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat Day 1

Hello from the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat in Thailand!

It’s Day 1 here and there have been quite a few FB messages flying backwards and forwards across oceans from people wishing they were here… so… I’m putting together a cut-down version of the Retreat teachings every day this week so you can follow along from home, listening and - most importantly - implementing!

Check out all my Retreat pics on Insta at @AmyYogaBizCoach

And if you’re feeling FOMO after listening to this mini training, come hang out with me on an Immersion over the next couple of weeks!

How Do I Know If GYYB Is For Me?

In this podcast I'm answering everyone's last minute questions about the GYYB program and the $1000 coaching bonus that ends tonight!

Here is a link to the program details: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/growingy…/

And do reach out if I didnt answer your question. I'd LOVE to hear from you. xo

Elegant Affiliate Marketing and Knowing How Much to Charge

I LOVE it when I receive emails from Yoga teachers I’ve met on my travels!

In this podcast I’m answering some questions from teachers I met on an Abundant Yoga Teacher Immersion a while back, both of whom happened to email me on the same weekend with some great questions!

Also, if you haven’t got your tickets for the Australian Abundant Yoga Teacher Immersions starting this month, make sure you get yourself signed up here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/yogateacherimmersions/

And remember that time is running out for your $1000 of free coaching when you sign up for GYYB. Info on that right here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/growingyouryogabiz/

Get it done or take it off the docket!

Are there things you've been meaning to do for EVER but you're just not getting around to? It's time to GET IT DONE OR TAKE IT OFF THE DOCKET!

And remember, there are just a few days left to get your $1000 of free 1:1 biz coaching with me when you sign up for Growing Your Yoga Biz.

Here is the link: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/growingyouryogabiz/

PROMISE YOU that you will reach more people, share more Yoga and walk your path with greater integrity when:

- You share your gifts openly and widely

- You call in prosperity to nourish and deeply support yourself FIRST

- You abandon your inner critic and TRUST that you are meant for important work

- You realise that NOW is your time.

If this is speaking to you, I've got ya, Gorgeous.

I have created Growing Your Yoga Biz for you.

With full support, guidance and community, you can move - in integrity - from struggling Yoga teaching hobbyist to Abundant Yoga Business Owner - in the first half of 2019.

Sounds awesome, right?

GYYB is the program to get you there.

Smashing the Mid-month Marketing Slump!

If you're feeling flat or even defeated about Term 1 enrolments remember these three teachings!

And if you want 6 months of business training, mentoring and coaching for Yogis by a Yogi, make sure you check out my Growing Your Yoga Biz Program here: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/growingyouryogabiz/

It doesn't have to take 10 years to develop your voice, create and maintain your boundaries and build a strong and fun community.

It can take six months.

That's what my signature program, Growing Your Yoga Biz , is.

My 10 years of experience, trial and error, consolidated trainings and mentoring all in one Yogi-centric package.

So if you're looking to get out of struggle and into spiritually-aligned Yoga biz confidence and success, please take a look at the program

Making the decision to invest in your Yoga biz dreams isn't something these Yoga teachers have taken lightly.

And rightly so!

GYYB is a place for growth, discovery, connection and insight. For Yoga teachers ready to change.

It would be an honour to support you to Grow Your Yoga Biz in 2019.

To help you fast track your success so you can support more of the people who need you right now.

Monthly Yoga Biz QnA with Amy

It’s that time again!

In this podcast I’m spending time with some real Yogi superstars who have great questions about their businesses… and I have some great answers!

Take notes, enjoy and remember to hit me up on Insta with YOUR questions: @AmyYogaBizCoach

PS: If you're ready to REALLY Grow Your Yoga Biz in 2019...

Growing Your Yoga Biz is business training made especially for YOU: a Yoga teacher who would rather be on the mat than the computer, is looking for smart, fast teaks to do things better and feels SO GOOD sharing your Yoga gifts with your people.
 

Insta Hacks for Brand New Beginners

Getting started with Instagram? Here are a few things to launch your Insta account even if you feel like you've got nothing to say and no pics to post!

Bonus: here is the link I mention in the training: https://unsplash.com/

Get this app: wordswag

The 3 Maha questions for biz clarity, confidence & growth

I've got a powerful podcast topic for you today. I think you'll love it. 

But before I tell you more about that, I want to let you know about a BRAND NEW BONUS that comes along with all registrations for Growing Your Yoga Biz!

As well as 6 months of high quality, Yoga-specific business training...

...You'll also receive a 3-hour Private Yoga Biz Coaching session with me, valued at $1000.

Growing Your Yoga Biz is business training made especially for YOU: a Yoga teacher who would rather be on the mat than the computer, is looking for smart, fast teaks to do things better and feels SO GOOD sharing your Yoga gifts with your people.
 
It’s 8 Yoga biz training modules of Modika (sweet treats!), with everything you need and nothing you don’t, to take your Yoga biz to the next level of 2019.

Here is the link to find out more: www.amymcdonald.com.au/growingyouryogabiz

And it comes with 3 hours of coaching, just you and me, to help you tailor, tinker and tweak!

OK, now on to the podcast topic of the day.

I hosted a training for my Mastermind Yoginis yesterday to map out their business plans for 2019.

As a part of the process I asked them to journal on three powerful prompts...and that’s what you’ll find in this podcast - have a listen!

PS: You've got until January 20 to get your $1000 coaching bonus!

Here is the link: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/growingyouryogabiz

Embracing Vibhishana in your Yoga biz in 2019

May 2019 bring you ease and flow, inspiration and insight in your Yoga biz, all while serving the students who need what you have to offer.

I am SO delighted that you are joining this community for another year of Abundant Yoga Teacher trainings and support. I love that you're here.

Over the week I've spent A LOT of time with my journal. On NYE it hit me that in order for 2019 to be TRULY different, things needed to REALLY change.

So today on the podcast I'm going to tell you the story of one of the characters from the Ramayana who totally gets change. Like, in a complete night to day kind of way.

Vibhishana was the brother of Ravana, the evil King of Lanka who stole Sita away.

(So if you think YOU'RE family Christmas gets heated...)

When this guy realised something had to change, he REALLY changed... and won incredible, surprising boons as a result.

I'll tell you the full story - as well as why I think more Vibhishana energy in your Yoga biz is going to make ALL the difference this year - in this podcast.

PS: Are you joining me on my Abundant Yoga Teacher National Tour?

This February I'll be visiting almost ALL of Australia's capital cities to host a Yoga Teacher Immersion and I would LOVE to see you there!

2018 Svadhyaya for Your Yoga Biz

OOOOOOH! I ADORE this time of year.

For me, it's warm, sunny and the cray-cray of Christmas is behind us.

Aaaand, the New Year is yet to arrive.

It feels like the Kumbhaka in my biz, the pause between breathing in and breathing out.

So for me it is the BEST time to luxuriously and languidly take some Svadhyaya (self-reflection) time for me and my biz.

Today on the podcast I share with you my process, as well as celebrate the amazing things you've been up to this year.

And I share some of my most favourite journaling questions to get you in the reflective mood, as well.

PS: Growing Your Yoga EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS close MONDAY NIGHT!

GYYB  is the richest blend of Sangha and fun, group learning with potent, Yoga-specific business teachings. 

My Sankalpa is that is provides everything you need to transform your Yoga teaching into something more sustainable, more rewarding and more abundant.

Growing Your Yoga Business is an in-depth, 6-month Yoga business training program where you'll learn the mindset AND the nuts and bolts pieces to become an abundant Yoga business owner.

And when you register before midnight December 31 you'll receive the Early Bird Pricing...

A fun $1000 saving! 

But only when you register BEFORE midnight, AEST, NYE!

Mindfully Raising Your Prices for the New Year

An approaching new year is the PERFECT time to be considering raising your class prices.

And guess what? Not only can a price increase be seamless and high vibe for your students, it can also be FUN and help to ATTRACT MORE STUDENTS for January.

What, Amy?? REALLY??

YARS!

I'm going to teach you how LIVE in an hour. Come join me!

PS: Growing Your Yoga Biz is now open for EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS!

GYYB  is the richest blend of Sangha and fun, group learning with potent, Yoga-specific business teachings. 

My Sankalpa is that is provides everything you need to transform your Yoga teaching into something more sustainable, more rewarding and more abundant.

Growing Your Yoga Business is an in-depth, 6-month Yoga business training program where you'll learn the mindset AND the nuts and bolts pieces to become an abundant Yoga business owner.

And when you register before midnight December 31 you'll receive the Early Bird Pricing...

A fun $1000 saving! 

But only when you register BEFORE midnight, AEST, NYE!

Yoga Story Time: The Power of Perseverance

Is there something in your Yoga biz that you've given up on?

Perhaps you've settled for having half-full classes.

Maybe you started using social media but you gave up before you saw results.

Or have you inquired about calling in more support (a cleaner, a VA, someone to take some professional pics) but you've not actually signed a contract?

Sticking-with-it-ness is one of the best things Yoga teaches us. Keeping on trying, working through blocks and barriers, challenging ourselves to lean in when we want to pull out.

Not scratching your nose in meditation.

Holding two more breaths in an inversion.

Reminding a student AGAIN to fold their blanket the right way.

Today on the podcast I'm celebrating this great teaching.

And who better to remind us of the power of perseverance than the ultimate Yogini herself, Parvati.

If 2019 is YOUR YEAR to grow your Yoga business so you can call in abundance while being in deep service to your community and working in a way that lights you up (and never overwhelms you!)...

GOOD NEWS!

'Growing Your Yoga Business' - my signature Yoga biz training program for Yogis - is NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS!

And what's more, register before the end of December ‘18 and you can access the...

$1000 EARLY BIRD SAVING!

Woot!

Monthly Yoga Biz QnA

Is there something just not working in your Yoga biz at the moment?

Perhaps you could use a brainstorm about filling the last few places in your Retreat.

Maybe you've got a tricky boundaries issue with a client.

I GOT YOU! Have a listen of this month’s Q’n’A session:

Why We Need to be BETTER Teachers!

I was at a class at a LEADING Yoga school the other day.

It was a flow class, mixed level.

I was next to a man who was about to start a teacher training... the very next day.

The class was gong well. I was very aware that the guy next to me was breathing REALLY heavily. Laboured. Panting. Holding.

I glanced at him.

He was sweating and red faced.

We moved on to the supine poses. Next up was Supta Padangustasana.

This is not a happy pose for me, and nursing my poor old hips is important. So I like to be super present and keep my awareness on my femurs.

And yet I couldn't help notice that the guy next to me - still huffing, puffing and sweating - was doing something NOT EVEN CLOSE to the pose we were in.

But, want to know what REALLY took me out of the pose and in to my head?

The teacher didn't even come over to help him understand what he SHOULD be doing.

WHAT?

This guy was working hard.

He was about to start a YTT AT THAT STUDIO and was keen to grow and learn more about Yoga.

And the teacher didn't even come over to tell him he had it all backwards and was putting his body at risk.

WTF??

I mean, really, WTF?

Pondering this afterwards it dawned on me that this was an angel messenger for me, and for this community.

Being in this class showed me that it is time for RADICAL improvement in our industry.

And that we get to be the leaders in this space.

Let's teach so well that anyone who goes to a crappy class KNOWS they aren't being exposed to great teaching. Because they've been to ours and they know what quality is.

Not because it's about ego.

Not because we are into comparison.

But because YOGA IS TOO IMPORTANT AND POWERFUL TO BE POORLY TAUGHT.

3 Ways to Bring More Yoga Philosophy Into Your Classes

Do you LOVE Yoga philosophy? Do you like geeking out about metaphysics?

Maybe its the texts: the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Radiance Sutras?

Or do you love the mythology and story telling?

For some Yoga teachers the idea of bringing these nerdy Yoga loves into class feels uncomfortable.

So this week on the podcast I'm taking this topic head on. You'll learn my three favourite ways to bring more Yoga philosophy into your classes... and who knows, maybe create a few more #yoganerds!

Books for your #yogaphilosophy reference:

• Awakening Shakti by Sally Kempton

• Adiyogi by Sad Guru

• Light on Pranayama by BKS Iyengar

• Paths to God by Ram Das

• The Bagavad Gita for Modern Times by Swami Saddashiva Tirtha

• The Living Gita by Swami Satchidananda

• True Yoga by Jenny Lee

• Two Lifestyles, One Lifetime by Les Leventhal

• The Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche

How to Confidently Call In New Students Using Live Video

Hey there,

Does the idea of going live on Facebook terrify you?

Scary as you might find it, many of my clients have been getting great results filling workshops and events by jumping on FB live and chatting about what they are offering and why it would be gorgeous for their students.

So this week on the podcast, I shared some tips for feeling confident on FB live, as well as some techy tricks to make your informal, warm videos still look great.

PS: The clock is running down to secure your place on the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat ...

...will I see you in Thailand in January?

Doors close on Wednesday, November 21st!

Here is the link to learn more about it: http://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreats/

If you've got questions about the Retreat you want to talk about before signing up, please just reply to this email and we'll set up a time to talk. I promise: there truely are NO silly questions.

I'd love to see you in Thailand. (And remember there are only 4 spots left at Tier Two pricing.)

xo Amy