by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which has been going for thousands of years. The main purpose is not to lose weight, but to become one with the self and understand how your body works and is connected. Yoga, in short, is a physical form of meditation, and is a practice which many swear by to keep them healthy, sound of mind and flexible through their lives.
Now that we are in the new year, many of you might be wanting to start looking into new ways to stay fit, and yoga has certainly become one of the most popular ways for people to add flexibility and mindfulness into their lives over the last few years. It can also be a great way to recover from injury or illness. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog
No matter what kind of business you’re running, there are a few things that you need in order to succeed. You need customers, you need an idea, and you need the drive to make it happen. Of course, there’s one thing that’s possibly more important than anything else: money. Sure, it might not be the thing that you think about the most when you’re a business owner, but there’s no denying that you simply cannot go without capital. Just about every single aspect of your business is going to be entirely dependent on how much money you actually have. Of course, actually getting the capital that your business needs is a much bigger challenge than many people expect. With that in mind, here are some of the ways you can go about getting your business the capital that it needs. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 27, 2017 | Blog
The beauty of yoga is that it can be practiced from virtually any location. When starting a yoga business, there are lots of options when it comes to choosing a place to host your classes. Here’s a rundown on the advantages and disadvantages of each location. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog, Lifestyle
About a month ago, I decided that I was going to try a spin class in Mexico City. I went on a hunt for a spin studio and found one right near the coworking space I work at. I looked through the website and the schedule, and everything looked great, yet I felt reluctant to sign up for a class.
Why?
Because it’s outside of my comfort zone. I don’t go to spin very often and I wasn’t sure what it would be like, especially in Spanish. (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog
Teaching yoga, you only get but so much time with your students (or clients, depending on how you think of it). It may be a couple hours a week, or at most about an hour a day – and to be sure, you can make a great deal of progress with that time. Many beginner students find that even doing a few short yoga sessions a week leads to quick improvements in flexibility and endurance. As an instructor, however, you may naturally yearn to inspire even more progress. If you’re passionate about what you’re doing, you’ll want to help your students to practice more, embrace regular routines, and thrive rather than just survive.
It’s easier said than done. If people are coming to you for lessons, they likely view those lessons as the special time they’ve set aside for exercise, and they may not make time for it elsewhere. But you can always inspire a little bit more effort – and here are some tips for how to do it. (more…)
