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…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 18, 2017 | Advanced Yoga Teacher, New Yoga Teacher, Show Notes
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On this episode of the podcast, I’m reflecting on 2017! A practice I’ve gotten into in all aspects on my life is to reflect on the previous year before I head into the new year. This is a great way to look at where you’ve been, how far you’ve come, and to help set goals for the upcoming year.
During the episode, I talk about where I’ve been, highlights and lowlights of the year, how M.B.Om and my business has grown, what I’ve learned and more. I also share what’s on the agenda for next year, and a couple of upcoming offerings that I am very excited to be launching!
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 16, 2017 | Blog
Yoga and business aren’t two things that generally spring to mind in the same sentence. Yoga is associated with tranquility, a sense of calm, and relaxation. Business, on the other hand, tends to come hand in hand with stress, concern, and tension. But if you are invested in yoga and want to pursue a career that allows you to engage with what you love, you’re going to have to meld yoga and business together and find a way of making them work without piling all too much pressure on yourself! So, what can you do to reduce the weight on your shoulders when starting up your own yoga teacher training program and generating a profit from doing what you love? Here are a couple of steps that can help you along the way! (more…)
by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 10, 2017 | Niching, Show Notes
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Gregory Ormson is a yoga teacher, writer, and a motorcycle enthusiast! On this unique episode of the podcast, Gregory and I chat about his story becoming a yoga teacher and what inspired him to create his signature program: Yoga & Leather.
Yoga & Leather is a unique offering based out of a Harley Davidson store in Arizona where Gregory teaches yoga to motorcycle riders. Gregory shares the links between riding motorcycles and yoga, including balance, mobility, and feeling relaxed while riding a bike that weighs so much more than you.
Gregory teaches at the Harley Davidson shop because this is a place where motorcycle riders feel comfortable. He does his best to make them feel comfortable in the setting, by allowing them to show up as they are. Gregory also teaches classes that are geared towards the muscles that are tighter from riding motorcycles and are geared towards people who don’t normally practice yoga.
On this episode, Gregory and I discuss how to find a niche that you resonate with and how to pitch, market, and teach speciality classes to a very niche audience.
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by Amanda Kingsmith | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog, Lifestyle
The holidays are quickly approaching and this time of year can be really stressful, between busy schedules and buying gifts for everyone you know and their dog. Here is a list of gift ideas for the yogis & yoga teacher in your life:
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