It's Time To Stop Misusing Karma!

Karma: the law of cause and effect? What goes around, comes around? We’re karmically meant to be? Nope, nope and nope. This week we are having a karma chat: what is it, what do we do about it and why is it the coolest thing about being a Yogi?

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References:

Swami Aranya Hariharananda (1984) Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali Containing His Yoga Aphorisms With Vyasa's Commentary in Sanskrit and a Translation With Annotations Including Many Suggestions for the Practice of Yoga, State University of New York Press, New York

The Bhav of the Yagna that is Your Business

Today FB reminded me that six years ago today I received an award from my coach at the time for earning ‘over six figures’ in my business for the year. So what? So this! Five mini lessons that I’ve discovered over the time since. Enjoy!

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References:

‘Yagna of Business’ at https://devdutt.com/articles/yagna-of-business/ accessed 12 December 2022

Stories from the Baskin Robbins of Yoga

This week my Patreon supporters and I are getting together to talk about the film ‘Enlighten Up!’ from 2008. Watching it has reminded me of my interactions with many of the Yoga superstars featured in the doc. So snuggle up, little ones, Grandma has some stories to share!

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Why Steve Winwood Brought Me To My Knees

I had a realisation in my kitchen last night and it involved deep, profound, 1000-year-old philosophy and a certain 80s classic. This one is a ramble: you’re welcome.

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References:

Ram Dass (2004) Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita, Three Rivers Press, New York

Sadhguru (Jaggi VAsudev) (2016) Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy Speigel and Grau, New York

Stone, Michael (2008) The Inner Tradition of Yoga: A Guide to Yoga Philosophy for the Contemporary Practitioner, Sambhala, Boston

Wallace, Christopher (2017) The Recognition Sutras, Mattamayura Press, Boulder, Colorado

Are You Feeding Baka In Your Biz?

Story time! We’re dipping back into the Mahabharata for a business check in question: are you enduring ‘it could be worse’ when you really want ‘this is awesome’? Where do you need to channel your inner Bhima and go kill a demon or two?

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At Times Like This, Beware Of These 3 Things

It’s a strange time in Yogaland and many, many people are tipping in and out of Glani. Having been a Yoga business coach for almost 10 years, I’ve put together three things I want you to be aware of if you are thinking of working with a coach during these uncertain times. Plus, I’ve got 5 questions you should feel confident to ask any coach before you decide to hire them.

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REDUX: Anahata Chakra And The Written Word

If you' struggle with getting your authentic voice down on the page, you’re in for a treat! We’re going back to 2018 for a redux episode this week to talk all things copy writing from the heart space! Enjoy!

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Sankalpa and the Heart-Felt Creative Process

This week I’m joined by Erin Lee to celebrate the launch of her new book! Erin is the Founder of The Mindful Yoga School. She leads Yoga teacher training and mediation & mindfulness teacher training programs, retreats, weekly classes and other events, plus featuring at wellbeing-music festivals. Erin is the author of The Little Book of Big Intentions - a brand new, divinely illustrated book that invites you to contemplate and embody 27 intentional qualities, for purposeful living. Find out more and order your book here: https://www.themindfulyogaschool.com/

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Overcoming Glāni and Becoming Comfortable with Uncertainty

Glāni (depression, lethargy, inertia, apathy, cynical pessimism and ‘What’s-the-fcking-point'-ness) can easily arise when we are made uncomfortable with uncertainty. But here’s the thing: none of us ever know what is going to happen next. When we surrender and open to not knowing, anything is possible. Enjoy this ‘rah-rah’ satsang-esque episode!

References:

Chödrön, Pema (2002) Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion, Shambhala, Boulder, Colorado

Wallis, Christpoher (2017) The Recognition Sutras: Illuminating a 1,000-year-old spiritual masterpiece, Mattamayura Press, Boulder, Colorado

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Thinking on Your Feet and Choosing the Right Trainings

This week I’m joined again by Kate Plummer, one half of @phoenix.yoga. Kate is a highly experienced senior Yoga teacher teaching from the Viniyoga perspective. Born in the UK she now lives in rural SW France and teaches alongside her husband, Marc. If you have an idea of what a Yoga teacher should be, you'll probably find they don't conform to it!

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Meet Me On Your Mat Part 2

This week I’m joined again by Tori Hicks-Glogowski and we are talking competitive Yoga (yes, you read that right), modifications and a bunch of other nerdy goodness. Maybe listen to Part 1 first before getting stuck in to this one. Or not. You do you!

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Inside Some of My 1:1 Coaching!

This week I’m sharing some coaching with some of my clients. We’re planning retreats, talking about partnerships and joint ventures and trouble-shooting marketing. This conversation is part of the Patreon-only coaching that happens every month. Come join us!

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Meet Me On Your Mat Part 1

This week I’m joined by Tori Hicks-Glogowski whose super power is to take a student stuck in the beginner yoga world and move them into something much more challenging and fun, teaching them the foundations and fundamentals to fly, float, and bend in a whole new way to transform not only their practice, but their lives. It’s a VERY fun convo, with more than the usual number of diversions and sidebars.

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Cultivating the Courage to Follow Your Dreams and Travel Full-Time

This week I’m joined by Ali Temple, global yoga teacher, retreat leader, energy healer, and yoga teacher mentor. Ali talks generously about her experience moving from having ‘made it’ in the LA Yoga scene to a life of travel and establishing herself as a ‘location independent’ business woman.

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3 Yoga Biz Sliders from My Clients

On this episode I’ve got three mini lessons that have been churned up out of the milky ocean of coaching conversations with my Grow, Serve & Shine clients. Enjoy!

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What Yogananda's 'SRF Lessons' Have to Teach Modern Yogipreneurs: Part 1

Paramahansa Yogananda devoted his life to the spread of knowledge about the techniques of Yoga and meditation. His famous work ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ is arguably the most famous work for seekers and was famously handed out to mourners at the wake of Steve Jobs. In this Episode we’re taking a look at one of his other important offerings, the ‘Lessons’. Digressions include Meghan Markle, me dragging my friend all over LA and a quick trip to Auckland?

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References:

Goldbery, Philip (2018) The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru Hay House, Carlsbad, California

‘Did you know Meghan Markle's parents got married at an Indian temple?’ India Today, https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/did-you-know-meghan-markle-s-parents-got-married-at-an-indian-temple-1241404-2018-05-25 Accessed 7 September 2022

‘Self-Realisation Lessons’ https://yogananda.org/lessons Accessed 7 September 2022

‘Swami Yogananda and the Self-Realization Fellowship’ https://www.equip.org/articles/swami-yogananda-and-the-self-realization-fellowship/ Accessed 7 September 2022

‘The Story of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Man Who Took Yoga Beyond Indian Shores’ https://www.thebetterindia.com/59103/paramahansa-yogananda-international-yoga-day/ Accessed 7 September 2022

The Valmiki-Hanuman Spectrum in Business

This week I’ve got a short story for you that might bring solace if you’re worried you’ve ‘sold out’ to make money. Things are strange right now, lovely, so here’s to a lateral move if its going to get the bills paid!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Yoga Therapy

Today I’m joined by the fabulous Tracy Gray who is sharing her experience as a Yoga teacher and therapist. We talk ASD and Yoga therapy, growing a business over time, becoming an expert, creating curriculum and a bunch more. A great conversation I hope you enjoy.

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10 Common Ways Vāsanā Shows Up in Life and Biz

Vāsanā is a behavioural tendency or karmic imprint which influences the present behaviour of a person (source). Wondering how to know if Vāsanā is at play in your thinking and behaviour? Here are ten common patterns that may be causing suffering… but with consideration, introspection and compassion, could make for useful inroads!

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5 Tips for Feel-Good Sales Calls

Two clients recently asked me for some tips to conduct sales conversations that didn’t end up leaving either party feeling weirded out or confused. In this Episode I’m sharing 5 ways I’ve discovered to keep my sales calls feeling good for everyone: no manipulation, coercion, weirdness or ick. Nice, eh?

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