by Amanda Kingsmith | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog
There often comes a point somewhere in the early stages of the decision to “become an entrepreneur,” where an individual will get lost in deeply idyllic daydreams about earning their money doing what they love, and waking up with a smile on their face every day.
In other words, that ideal work situation of “choosing a job that you love so that you never have to work a day in your life.”
Of course, if you can manage to turn your passion into a business that pays the bills, that’s a great thing, and you should cherish it completely. But, the process of making that happen can be a bit tricky to say the least, and there are some things to remember along the way.
Here are some things to keep in mind about turning your passion into a business. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog
The path to becoming a certified yoga teacher takes hours of learning to achieve. Once you’ve completed your training, it’s time to think about how you will start your yoga business, so that you may share the knowledge and guidance you’ve accrued with others. Becoming a yoga teacher is a wonderful job that will have a positive, healthy, and calming influence on other people’s lives. However, to create a sustainable, successful yoga business, there are a few things you must be mindful of; here they are: (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog
As a yoga teacher and podcast host myself, I love checking out other yoga podcasts! All of these yoga entrepreneur podcasts are amazing and the ideal things to listen to as you carry out your yoga flow this year. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Aug 19, 2019 | Show Notes, Studio Owners
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This week on the podcast I am joined by Stacy Dockins. Stacy is a yoga teacher, studio owner, retreat leader, and the author of Embodied Posture.
Stacy has always been fascinated by the science behind musculoskeletal functionality and physical and mental wellness. She has dedicated over 25 years of her life to studying the human body and teaching yoga and now leads wellness retreats in Texas, Thailand, Bali, and Costa Rica, with her husband, Dave.
Stacy recently developed her first book, Embodied Posture, which empowers readers to align yoga postures to best suit one’s uniqueness. This innovative approach shows teachers and students how to critically approach postural alignment, lending practical information that can be applied immediately to the mat.
In addition to co-owning Yoga Project studios with her husband, Stacy also continues to educate others in mindfulness-based meditation, breath work, and self-inquiry through courses.
On this episode of the podcast, Stacy shares how she has developed a thriving yoga business, tips for leading successful retreats, the process of writing a book, as well as business lessons she’s learned throughout her career.
by Amanda Kingsmith | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog
In many ways, yoga rules are applicable to business. It’s important to create a stable base, work on your balance and realize that when starting out, you may fall once or twice. It’s all part of the journey.
When it comes to succeeding in a competitive industry (and let’s face it, the popularity of yoga in recent years means that there are now more yoga practitioners than ever), you’re going to need to be flexible, organic and willing to evolve or otherwise allow for changes in your environment. (more…)
