by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 16, 2020 | Blog, Lifestyle
The Sanskrit word ahimsa means non-violence and is a central tenet of yoga tradition. Ahimsa is an ethical principle that applies to how we treat others, but it also translates to the way we eat. As yogis and teachers, it is only right that we honor our bodies with nutritious foods. In fact, our ‘7 Ways to Implement Mindfulness in Your Life’ calls on yogis to pay attention to their meals — from the flavor of each dish to the nutritional value it contains.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 13, 2020 | Advanced Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
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This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Anastasia Shevchenko!
The last time Anastasia and I chatted was May of 2018 before she hosted the first-ever Berlin Yoga Conference. Now, over a year and a half later she has successfully hosted the first conference and is planning the second one!
In this episode, we talk about how the first conference went, what she learned, what she plans to change for the upcoming conference in 2020, and more. Enjoy!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 6, 2020 | Niching, Show Notes
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Christine Jaureguiberry! Christine is a yoga teacher with a specialization in yoga for scoliosis, based in the UK.
In this episode we talk about her own yoga journey, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher and how she found her niche in yoga for scoliosis. Christine also shares tips for making our classes more inclusive to students with back pain and/or scoliosis and tips for how we can learn more as yoga teachers.
Christine also shares some of the biggest business lessons she’s learned through her career and her top tips for yoga teachers. Enjoy!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 30, 2019 | Advanced Yoga Teacher, New Yoga Teacher, Personal Development, Show Notes
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This week on the podcast I am reflecting on 2019! This is one of my favorite episodes of the year because I get to look back on where I traveled to, some of my biggest achievements of 2019, all the podcast episodes I recorded, how my business grew and changed, what I learned and so much more.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog
When it comes to starting a new business, the new year can often be a big motivation for you. We get this sense of setting goals and wanting to make big changes for the year ahead, and the new year seems like the perfect opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start again. However, you may have a specific idea such as creating a yoga business, and there are a few things that you may need to think about in order to get this off the ground. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions to help make the dream a reality.
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