by Amanda Kingsmith | Mar 7, 2016 | Niching, Show Notes
Do you dream of traveling the world and teaching yoga? Do you want to teach yoga abroad?
Carolyn McPherson has done just that. After completing her YTT in India, she traveled to Nicaragua to teach at an eco resort, and then moved to the Dominican Republic where she taught yoga at multiple studios in both Spanish and English. Now, Carolyn is back in India working for the ashram where she completed her teacher training.
Carolyn’s life is one that many people dream about, and on this episode she shares how she did it, what it’s been like, and so much more.
Enjoy!
Business Lessons
- You need to teach, do a self-practice, and attend other teachers classes
- Teaching every single day can get you into a teaching rut, so find ways to switch up your sequences
- Find places where you can exchange teaching for accommodation – it’s a great way to practice!
- Put yourself out there!
- Teaching in a second language is extremely rewarding, but can be challenging
- You have to respect the culture that you’re teaching yoga in
- Teaching abroad is like traveling – there are things to adjust to
- Teaching yoga abroad is extremely rewarding and a great way to learn
- Teaching around the world gives you the opportunity to meet so many people from different places
- When you don’t have the pressure of paying bills, you can discover whether or not you actually love yoga – find an exchange agreement
- There is so much of business that isn’t in your hands
- Don’t expect to make money right away, you need to gain experience
- Find a job on the Internet before you go
- You can always learn more about yoga!
- And much more… Here’s the episode!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Mar 3, 2016 | Blog, Business
I met Katie Roll while practicing yoga at Active Sol yoga studio in Atlanta. I was immediately drawn to her classes, and I kept coming back. I would come home and tell my boyfriend, Ryan, how cool Katie’s classes were and how spunky her vibe was.
“Why don’t you ask her to go for coffee?” he suggested.
I fidgeted nervously. That was completely outside of my comfort zone. I knew he was right though. This girl was cool and I wanted to be her friend.
She must have been on the same wave length as me, because the following day she started following me on Instagram and we got to talking.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Feb 29, 2016 | New Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
Katie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a changed. She quit her job, and decided to pursue the path of becoming a full-time yoga teacher.
On this episode of the podcast, Katie shares what it has been like to transition from corporate America to being a full-time yoga teacher, what she has learned as a yoga teacher, and the business lessons she wish she knew when she first started. Katie talks about what it’s really like to be a full-time yoga teacher, both the struggles and the massive rewards.
Enjoy!
Business Lessons
- It’s more about overcoming your fear of teaching than making the fear go away
- There will always be people who don’t like your class or your style – it’s not a personal failure
- Be proactive if you want to teach
- Tell studio owners that you want to teach
- Be willing to drive!
- One size doesn’t fit all – find your own practice and what works for you
- Be prepared for your day – snacks, traffic, getting from studio to studio
- The energy you give to your students directly affects your finances
- Workshops are a better way to make money, but you have to put your time in
- Protect your energy
- Prepare for your classes and have sequences in your head before walking into the room
- You are not a doctor, massage therapist or physiotherapist as a yoga teacher!
- “Yoga keeps me sane”
- Take care of yourself – just because you’re a yoga teacher doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy
- Make yoga accessible to all types of people
- And much more… Here’s the episode!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog, Business
Unlike a lot of yoga teachers, Tara Koenig didn’t fall in love with yoga right from the beginning. She tried a few different classes and styles and enjoyed the exercise, but it wasn’t until she tried power yoga that she knew she had discovered something awesome.
After practicing power yoga for some time, she decided that she wanted to teach and completed her training through Power Yoga Canada.
When she moved from Ontario to Banff, Alberta, she took her teaching to the next level, telling everyone that she knew or met that she was a teacher and that she wanted to teach.
This was probably my biggest mistake after I completed my YTT, and something I deeply admire Tara for putting herself out there. She wasn’t worried about how good she was, or who she was subbing for. She just knew that she was a yoga teacher and that she wanted to teach.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Feb 22, 2016 | Personal Development, Show Notes
Do you believe in making yoga accessible around the world? Do you want to give back through yoga? Curious about the Africa Yoga Project? Then, this episode is for you!
Banff based yoga teacher, Tara Koenig, shares her journey as a Baptiste power yoga teacher, and how she has become involved with the Africa Yoga Project (AYP). She shares what she has learned through her involvement with AYP, how it has changed her life, and how it has helped her to become a better yoga teacher.
Enjoy!
Business Lessons
- Yoga can be accessible for anyone
- Put yourself out there and let people know that you want to teach
- Be excited about what you do!
- Find your maximum for teaching a week so you don’t burn yourself out – it’s not the same for everyone
- Having a part time job that you enjoy can be a great way to keep your energy and money up while teaching
- Self-practice is key & doing a variety of styles is also important
- Stop comparing yourself to others
- Giving back through yoga is amazing, but fundraising can be challenging
- Money is an ebb and flow – it will always come and go
- Yoga is for anybody with any body
- “You have to be willing to show up and suck to show up and shine” – Baron Baptiste
- Ask for help when you need it!
- And much more… Here’s the episode!
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