Killing the Kauravas Within

In this episode we’re taking a look back on the family history that brought us to the moment of Arjuna slumped down in his chariot, confessing that he ‘Will not fight’: the beginning of the Bhagavad Gita. Arjuna’s cousins - the Kauravas - are a symbol of finite thinking. Of playing a zero sum game. Of hoarding. Of ‘Us OR them’. While most of the time we take a stand for abundance, sometimes this ‘zero-sum-game’ thinking can sneak in and sabotage us in life and biz.

And a VERY last chance to sign up for Yoga and Story if you’re not in yet: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

Part Workshop Strategy Part 2: Keep It Super Simple!

In this Episode we're talking about Krisna and his 'origin story' (hint: some drah-ma!, some surrogacy and an adoption). Also, how to use really simple symbology to create individual classes from Yoga's epics.

Finally, a reminder to register for 'Yoga and Story.' Class starts next week. Info here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

Pancha Mukha Anjeneya and My 5-Part Workshop Strategy

Want to know how to make a SUPER enticing workshop series that you can use for retreats, online classes, weekend workshops and e-courses? In this episode I'm unpacking my 5-part mythology and philosophy system, using my own retreat curriculum as my example. Fun!

 

Also, make sure you're signed up for 'Yoga and Story' here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

Yoga, Representation and Ashtavakra

In this storytelling episode I’m sharing a few of the mini tales of Ashtavakra, the namesake of the arm balance Ashtavakrasana. There is SO much in this story that we can apply to our classes, businesses and approach to life. I’m reading a short passage from Devdutt Pattanaik’s book ‘Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana’ (Penguin Books India, 2013).

Also, make sure you’re all signed up for ‘Yoga and Story’, my VERY exciting new course all about storytelling, mythology, philosophy, conversation and Yoga geek-down. Here’s the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

Kumbhakarna and the Importance of Asking for What You Really Want

In this special bonus episode we’re going back into the Ramayana but this time to learn from one of Ravana’s brothers, Kumbhakarna. If you ever teach breath retention, you’ve probably heard of this guy. But you might not know WHY we name this pranayama after him!

And if you want more Yoga Story good times, including how to weave mythology into your offerings, business and life sign up for my brand new course, Yoga and Story, here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

Dasamukha and How It Can Trip Us Up

In this week’s episode I’m exploring how having ten heads could cause some setbacks (especially if you like diamond earrings… Or the first kiss… which face to choose? Perilous! Or food intake… does every head eat lunch?) And specifically, how getting too ‘heady’ can keep us stuck or addicted to external validation. Fun!

Also, the very first sneaky peek at my new course, ‘Yoga and Story’ which you can check out here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/story

Info about coaching and masterminding here:

www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

www.amymcdonald.com.au/mastermind

Shuddha, Ashuddha and Accessing Your 'Good' Desires

It’s the time of year to re-engage. Lean in. Decide that 2020 can be amazing and you have what it takes to turn it around. How?

We need to clear the pathway to take action. For Yogis, this means clearing the mind of impurity (Ashuddha). How? Well, some texts would tell us that desire is the cause of mental impurity… but is it? How can we ever feel compelled to take action without desire? Which desires are pure, and which ones are impure? How do we know and what do we do about it?

In this Episode we’re playing with these ideas.

Also, I have 1 place in my Mastermind and 2 places in my 1:1 coaching. Check out all of the info here:

https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching

Lastly, the references for this Episode are:

His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1972) ‘Bhagavad Gita As It Is’, The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Los Angeles

Gurumayi Chidvilasananda (1996) ‘The Yoga of Discipline’, Syda Foundation, South Fallsburg, New York

Comparisonitis As Your Guru (Bom bom!)

What is it about bum jokes that are always funny? Yah, maybe it’s just my childlike attitude to life... 🤭🤭🤭 Anyhoo... in addition to some immature gags, this week on the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast I’ve got a four part process to divert any ‘compare and despair’ into gleeful-hand-rubbing-let-me-at-it-ness!! So if you’ve been sent into a funk from watching too many reels from your yoga biz nemesis... your going to love this one! 

Also, please do yourself a favour and get signed up for Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers… NOW! (xox) Here is the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

When You See A Spark You Must Fan It!

Over the weekend I’ve been inspired by Prince (well, duh!) and Srila Prabhupada (not so obvious, perhaps) to talk about the importance of stepping into greatness. Of choosing to step from the shadows into the light in order to do more of what we are naturally gifted at. Check out the video and DM me on insta!

Also, free Instagram Reels training happening here: https://amymcdonald.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=24c7ee3296b23b02ef0af1f68&id=5391309495

And Social Media Confidence for Yoga Teachers happening here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/social

Blazing Trails and Getting It Out There!

In this episode the inspiring Brett Larkin shares about her journey, her pioneering role teaching YTTs online and some very useful tips to keep moving forward.

Also a reminder to sign up for the free Instagram Reels for Yoga Teachers training happening this week: https://amymcdonald.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=24c7ee3296b23b02ef0af1f68&id=afc5948d74

Sparking Change!

Jennie Lee is the award-winning author of three books: SPARK CHANGE: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution; TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment; and BREATHING LOVE: Meditation in Action. She is a recognized expert in the fields of yoga therapy and spiritual living and a certified yoga therapist, who has taught classical yoga and meditation for over 20 years. 

Join me and the warm and wise Jennie Lee as we talk about her new book, Spark Change! Access the bonus guides for the book here: https://jennieleeyogatherapy.com/spark-change-bonus-guides/

And for the final place in GYYB (starting Wednesday 19th Aug, AEST) click here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb

What Is a Lead Magnet and Do I Need One?

It struck me last week that building your mailing list isn’t always a great use of time. Depending on the format and emphasis of service delivery in your Yoga biz, a lead magnet might not be as important as you think. But if it IS, how do you make a good lead magnet?

Also, a reminder that Growing Your Yoga Biz registrations close FRIDAY. If you would like to join the final QnA session, DM me on Instagram for the link. And if you have particular questions, reach out. I’d love to hear from you. FRIDAY is the final day to sign up (or earlier if the places sell out.)

Here is the link: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb

Is this the Supreme Duty in Your Yoga Business?

Are you being unknowingly violent with yourself in business? How can you tell and what to do if you are?

Also this week a big congrats to Sarah B for her classes now available on Yoga International! Sign up and take classes with her and oodles of other amazing teachers here: https://yogainternational.oae6r3.net/c/2403362/738126/10875

And lastly, there are 7 places left in Season 7 of GYYB. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb

Stop Leaping and Start Bridge Building

I've heard from SO MANY Yoga teachers who feel exhausted from pulling off one feat and then another. If you're looking for more continuity, reliability and certainty in business, it might be time to start building your bridge... with fish-floating stones.

If you want to join the live trainings all week (and go in the draw to win some cool prizes) sign up here: https://amymcdonald.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=24c7ee3296b23b02ef0af1f68&id=2e9826466a

And remember that the bonus 1:1 coaching bonus that comes with 'Growing Your Yoga Biz' finishes THIS FRIDAY. Find out more here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb



Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Change the Rules!

Arguably there has never been a time when your students are more aware of shifting rules and regulations. Similarly, never before have we felt so compelled to support business and services that we value. Combined, these circumstances mean there has never been a better time for you to get clear and communicative about the rules in your business that truly serve. Think: payments, culture, teaching and communication.

Also this week, a reminder about the COACHATHON happening at 9am Thursday (Melbourne, Australia time) - with details in the FB group or DM me on insta @AmyYogaBizCoach.

Registrations for GYYB come with $500 complimentary 1:1 coaching through to the end of the month. Info for that here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb

PLUS jin me and 23 other masterclass trainers for a week of free business training here: http://www.superchargeyourbiz.com/

What Are You Actually Teaching?

Two documentaries over the weekend have caused me to ponder - again - what we are actually teaching our students. In this episode the call to argumentation, the power of cognitive biases, Guru Tattva and a great quote from Edwin Bryant, ‘The dance between reason and the heart is never-ending - sometimes causing one to sway and veer towards one modality, sometimes the other’.

Join my coachathon at 5pm Thursday (Melbourne) here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82647613967

Sign up for ‘Growing Your Yoga Biz’ and receive $1000 of free 1:1 coaching here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb

The Two Essential Follow Up Email Strategies You Need

In part 1 of our 5 days of email training, I'm covering the reason you must stop sending newsletters RIGHT NOW, the essential elements of all good solo mailers, how often to 'sell' vs how often to add value and 2 really important follow up emails that most teachers miss.

Join the remainder of the training live at https://amymcdonald.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=24c7ee3296b23b02ef0af1f68&id=1aff0fbaf6

Also, if you want more help from me in writing amazing copy, check out my writing home study program, 'Writing from the Heart for Yoga Teachers' and use coupon code emailmastery for $100 off. www.amymcdonald.com.au/writingfromtheheart

AND if you're ready to go from Yoga teaching hobbyist to Abundant Yoga Business Owner, check out 'Growing Your Yoga Biz' here and access $1000 of free coaching as a bonus! https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/gyyb

The 5 Acts of Siva and... Email Marketing!

In this episode I've got an email marketing-related action step for each of Siva's 5 acts: creation, maintenance, destruction, concealment and revelation.

Also, join my Free Coachathon!!

Join me this week for a group coaching session, get your questions answered and get clear on the next steps in your Yoga biz.

Thursday 2nd July, 5pm - 7pm, MELBOURNE TIME Zoom: https://cutt.ly/diJFj6d

I'll be LIVE on the zoom for 2 hours to coach as many of you as we can get through. So if you need support, mentoring or advice, I hope to see you on the call.

My 5 Yoga Biz Lockdown Lessons

Welcome to Season 6 of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast! Woot woot!

To kick off the new season I’m sharing the 5 things I heard from so many of you over the past 3 months. Let’s celebrate everything you’ve overcome and achieved during these special times!

Also, a reminder that my high level mastermind, Keep Growing, is currently open for applications. Learn more here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

Unconscious Conditioning and Revealing Your True Desires

In this very special interview I’m joined by my mentor, Gina Devee, author of ‘The Audacity to be Queen’, founder of Divine Living, powerful coach and lifestyle influencer at @ginadevee

In our conversation we draw from Gina’s teachings to extrapolate for Yoga teachers on money mindset, giving ourselves permission to live the lives we truly desire and how we can get stuck in old programming if we don’t create space for contemplative practice and embodied femininity.

Along the way Gina shares some stories from her journey, and there are a couple of mine as well. Enjoy!

Also today, make sure that you are registered for ‘Facebook Ads Know How for Yoga Teachers’! If you’re ready to know what you’re doing, feel empowered with the FB ads platform and use the FB tools to welcome new students into your offerings, classes and events, you NEED to be in this training!

Here’s the link to get yourself signed up: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/facebookads