by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 16, 2017 | New Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
Have you stepped into the studio and thought to yourself “I can’t do this”, “I’m a fake”, “I have no idea what I’m doing”, or some version of that?
That’s imposter syndrome, and almost all of us have had it at some point.
Wikipedia defines imposter syndrome as “the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud”. It’s when we talk about something that we don’t feel like an expert in, or when other people believe that we are something that we don’t feel like we are.
It’s that moment when we teach our first yoga class and our students think that we are better or more experienced than we are.
I don’t believe that imposter syndrome is helpful for us to become better yoga teachers though. I believe we should do everything in our power to eliminate imposter syndrome from our lives.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 13, 2017 | Blog, Lifestyle
If you are well on your way to slipping into a new year exercise regime, then you may well have decided to give yoga a try. Yoga is one of those life-affirming activities that can help maintain not just your physical health, but also contribute to your mental and emotional well being. Focusing on strength, your core, breathing and flexibility, your body will find itself morphing into postures and poses you never thought possible. There’s a common misconception that yoga is all about incense sticks, sandalwood, dreadlocked hippies and vegans. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yoga is an exercise accessible to all. If you’re a recent yoga convert, take a look at the essential pieces of kit that you should get hold of. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 10, 2017 | New Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
Randelle Lusk is a Calgary-based yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, and a lululemon ambassador. After getting her yoga teacher training, Randelle knew that she wanted to bring yoga to her hometown of Fort St. John, BC. She was turned down for a loan to start her yoga studio, so she looked to her community, her friends, and other like-minded entrepreneurs to find a way to start her yoga studio.
Years later, Randelle still owns the yoga studio in Fort St. John although she’s based out of Calgary. Since starting a yoga studio, Randelle has taught at various studios in Calgary, and worked her way towards becoming a lululemon ambassador for the 4th Street lululemon store in downtown Calgary. Randelle also runs workshops, retreats, teacher trainings, and is beginning to teach at festivals.
On this episode, Randelle shares the business lessons she’s learned through owning a yoga studio, being a career yoga teacher, and running workshops, retreats and trainings. Randelle doesn’t describe herself as an expert on the business side of yoga, yet she has been immensely successful in her career. At the root of it all, Randelle has followed her gut and found her purpose, which has helped her to achieve her goals as a yoga teacher.
Enjoy!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog
Being healthy at work is a lot easier said than done. The workplace is naturally a stressful environment, regardless of what industry you work in. While teaching yoga can (sometimes!) be one of the more relaxing jobs, there are still moments of stress even as a yoga teacher! After all, there are many hours spent at the desk looking at a computer screen while enhancing your online presence and dealing with admin, which obviously isn’t ideal for your well-being. Not only this, but your eating habits may deteriorate, as you grab quick snacks for a boost of energy or you forget to eat for hours because you are so engrossed in a task. How can you improve your health at work? Read on to discover tips that can be applied to all workplaces. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 2, 2017 | Personal Development, Show Notes
Have you struggled with the balance between spirituality and business? Do you wonder how you can be a yogi, yet still be a successful business owner? Sometimes finding the balance between humility and business can be difficult, and Reno Muenz has found that balance.
Reno is the founder of The Dharma Temple in Vancouver. He is a successful business owner, and teacher of kundalini and meditation. During the episode, Reno says “The world doesn’t need more people who can do the splits. The world needs more people who love and forgive themselves”, and this sums up what this episode is all about.
We discuss the concept of learning + teaching yoga, setting up a daily self-practice, the importance of going deeper than the physical practice, and finding balance between your spirituality and your business.
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