Auditing the Kelsas When Things Aren't Working Out

The Klesas, or afflictions, can be a powerful way to examine our conduct and our results in business when things aren’t working out. Think ‘using a thorn to remove another thorn’. So if ignorance, ego-ism, attachment, aversion or fear of death might sometimes cause you to falter, fear or freak out, enjoy this episode!

Also, DM me if you want to know first when tickets go on sale for the Abundant Yoga Teacher Retreat January 2023.

References:

Bryant, Edwin, F (2009) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjala, North Point Press, New York

Pattanaik, Devdutt (2017) My Hanuman Chalisa, Rupa Publications, New Delhi

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Using Arjuna's Flag to Work with Jealousy

Jealousy is often demonised as ‘the worst’ emotion, and—as Yoga teachers—one we should be better than experiencing. But guess what? Jealousy has SO much to teach us! In this episode I’ve proposing a 3-part process based on the relationships between Hanuman and Ram as man and as God… I think it comes together… Let me know what you think!

References:

Easwaran, Eknath (2007) The Bhagavad Gita, Nilgiri Press, California

Pattanaik, Devdutt (2015) My Gita, Rupa Publications, New Delhi

‘What Polyamory Teaches Us About Jealousy’ https://iai.tv/articles/what-polyamory-teaches-us-about-jealousy-auid-1042 accessed 5 April, 2022

Spiritual Bypassing Definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritual_bypass

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Gourmet Lentils: Yes. Greyhound Farts: No.

I had a great coaching call this morning with my Patreon Contributors. We had good laugh at some of the decisions we can make when we are under pressure and not thinking super clearly. So in this episode I’ve distilled three of the mini lessons we covered in that session, just in case you might be allowing a farting greyhound (metaphorically or otherwise) on your retreat, too!

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Asteya Real Talk: Do You Have Work To Do?

This is a difficult and important conversation, so please do check it out. Intellectual property, moral rights and the practice of ‘non-stealing’. Are there any potential boundary breaks in your Yoga business?

Reference books for this episode are:

Bryant, Edwin F (2009) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: a New Edition, Translation and Commentary. North Point Press, New York

Finger, Alan & Newton, Wendy (2018) Tantra of the Yoga Sutras: Essential Wisdom for Living with Awareness and Grace. Shambhala, Boulder, Colorado

Lee, Jennie (2016) True Yoga: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness and Spiritual Fulfilment. Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota

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Monthly Patreon Supporters QnA Call!

Each month my Patreon Supporters and Contributors join me for a QnA business coaching session. In this call I’m answering questions about selling videos to other businesses, managing your annual plan and time better and what to do to market your offerings if you don’t want to do paid ads. Enjoy!

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Still Loving It Through The Long Haul

Today I’m joined by Deb Flashenberg, Founder and Director of the Prenatal Yoga Teacher in NYC. As you could imagine from someone with 20 years experience in the business, Deb has a lot of wisdom to share and our conversation ranges wonderfully from why every serious Yoga teacher should own a pelvis (in addition to the one that comes with most bodies), why we need to stick to high quality training, how things have changed in New York City (and beyond) over the years and more. Enjoy!

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What is the Viniyoga Approach, Anyway?

Have you heard of Viniyoga? What about Tirumalai Krishnamacharya or T. K. V. Desikachar? In this fun interview with co-Yoga nerd Kate Plummer of Phoenix Yoga France we talk about teaching, studying, becoming better and Kate’s unlikely love affair with this particular lineage. It’s a good one!

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Growing Safely In To Your Niche

Join me and Christine Jaureguiberry, a Keep Growing Mastermind graduate, for an honest AND inspiring conversation about specialising, patience, scope of practice and boundaries and doing what is meaningful to us.

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Taking Yoga from Fitness to Art

My special guest today shares how the discovery of Yoga therapeutics made all the difference to her life and business and how she delights in working with people 1:1. F,rom her off-grid home on Magnetic Island, Jasmine Matus, Founder of Prakasa Yoga and Yoga Therapy, shares from her heart about the importance of listening to our clients, choosing the right teachers and making the most of our life situations. Join Jasmine’s Somatic Yoga Exploration workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/somatic-yoga-exploration-tickets-276234243057

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Living a Joyful Life (Hint: Cakes AND Kale)

Do you ever feel like selfcare has become another ‘to do’ on your list? Or, worse yet, an indicator of your self worth or spiritual progress? It’s time for a reality check, and this week’s guest is just the bright light to do it.

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Creating a Business that Works for Your Life

This week I’m joined by the inspirational and fun Jen Hughes of @jenhughesyoga. Jen shares her recent journey into Yoga teacher training and how she has created a business that gives her the freedom to travel and split her time between Scotland and Portugal. We also chat about keeping it real and being nothing other than ourselves as the one sure way to success. It’s a good one! Find Jen’s classes here: https://www.jenhughesyoga.com/

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BONUS: Patreon Sample: The Panca-Krtyas as a Reminder to Be With What Is

This past week I've been mindful of a change in the energy in my business... due in part to a new person coming in to my life... ;)

For me, it is still surprisingly easy to trip back into old patterns of thinking about a 'slowing' in business. Am I being lazy? Am I destined for financial ruin? Now I can be more playful when these thoughts arise but when I began my business journey these patterns could take me out for days, if not weeks.

Remembering the 5 Acts of God helps me recalibrate to the ever-moving nature of life and business. I'm going through each of the stages and how they can show up for us in this Episode.

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The reference text for this Episode is Wallace, Christopher, D (2012) Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition. Anusara Press, Texas 

Why the Order of Tapas THEN Samtosa REALLY Matters

In the Tantrik Yoga tradition there are 10 Niyamas. Niyama 4 and 5 are importantly ordered: getting them out of order could mean you’re settling for less or feeling chronically dissatisfied. More nuanced than a ‘pay to play’ strategy, leaning into fiery, passionate HEALTHY self-discipline before settling into contentment could make all the difference in your life and business.

If you’d like to hire me as your coach, good news! There are two places opening up for a March start in my Keep Growing Mastermind. You can learn all about the program here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

If you are interested, please submit your application ASAP so we can connect and talk 1:1 before the end of the month.

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Inside a Real Life Coaching Session

In this episode I’m speaking with my Patreon supporters on our monthly live Podcast recording. Specifically, you’ll hear me coach Patricia through some decisions she’s making in her business, including the specifics of launching a new course. Thanks Patricia for sharing some BTS with everyone who enjoys the show!

If you’d like to hire me as your coach, good news! There are two places opening up for a March start in my Keep Growing Mastermind. You can learn all about the program here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/keepgrowing

If you are interested, please submit your application ASAP so we can connect and talk 1:1 before the end of the month.

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Navigating Mental Health Through Yoga in Challenging Times

Real talk? Being a Yoga teacher over the past two years has been hard for many of us. Not just job uncertainty, but also teaching students who are stressed and facing change, confusion, loss and often bringing it to the mat.⁠
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Good news! This week on the pod I'm speaking again with @drlaurentober of @mentalhealthawareyoga about how to take great care of ourselves AND our students from a mental health perspective.⁠
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As well as a great conversation, Lauren shares some GOLDEN techniques. Enjoy and share!⁠
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Using Satya as a Practice in Your Yoga Biz

Satya: living in a way that aligns with your highest truth. How does this play out in thoughts, words and deeds in business, and how can we use this as a contemplation for growth, rather that yet another thing to judge ourselves with?

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4 Anecdotes from the Forest: SEASON FINALE

Do you ever have a ‘What the Hell?’ moment when it comes to everything that’s happening in Yoga? In just the last WEEK I’ve had 4 things come into my biz life that have me in the hang-your-head type of fatigue state. In this Season Finale, I’m sharing each and how I’m feeling about them. DM me with any thoughts or feedback! WARNING: this might not be the pick-me-up you’re after!

 

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Here’s my references for this episode:

‘Branding Bhakti: Krishna Consciousness and the Makeover of a Movement’ by Nicole Karapanagiotis

Gaia TV Yoga International Press Release

‘Selling Yoga: From Counterculture to Pop Culture’ by Andrea Jain

‘From Patanjali to the Gospel of Sweat’ by Kamal Munir, Shahzad (Shaz) Ansari, and Deborah Brown

‘The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali : A Biography’ by David Gordon White

Working with Pramada and Samsaya in Your Yoga Business

I've noticed a tricky pattern this week with some of my clients: the pendulum swing from doubt and uncertainty (Samsaya) to hasty, sometimes careless action (Pramada). Can you relate? Here's what to do!

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BONUS: Track These 5 Things for a FAB 2022!

Every fortnight I ask the members of the Keep Growing Mastermind to share 5 important stats with me and the group. Why? Because measuring these 5 things over time makes a massive difference in taking your business to where you desire it to be. I’m explaining each of the 5 in this final bonus episode.

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BONUS: Yoga, Friendship and Business (Re-release)

Enjoy a re-release of my episode with the co-founders of the @brightyogaspace, Emily and Kylie. Both of these women are incredibly inspiring, and you’ll meet them when you join my Keep Growing Mastermind!

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