Love Teaching Yoga Podcast

Amanda Kingsmith shares her unconventional journey traveling as a yoga teacher, and how’s she created an online yoga offering.  DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Gaining experience and building a career while you travel Different career paths a traveling teacher can take Why it takes more than just being a good teacher to be “successful” Components of... The post 070: Travel & Teaching Online w/ Amanda Kingsmith appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a yoga program for a special population with unique needs, this episode is for you. Shannon McQuaide, founder of FireFlex Yoga, shares advice and tips for creating yoga programs as she takes us down her own journey of serving firefighters. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Using a population’s pain-points to... The post 069: Creating Yoga Programs for Special Population w/ Shannon McQuaide appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

This conversation is about the soul’s journey from fear, lamentation and confusion to sacred love. Based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Simon Haas shows us how to overcome life’s greatest challenges AND how teachers can integrate this wisdom in their asana classes. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Honoring crisis and challenge (aka the dark... The post 68: Yoga & the Dark Night of the Soul w/ Simon Haas appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

What does to mean to thrive as a yoga teacher? Michelle addresses this question as she reads the opening chapters of her book, The Thriving Yoga Teacher: How to Create A Sustainable Career Doing What You Love. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Knowing your path and values Teaching yoga full-time vs. part time The commercialization of... The post 067: Thrive appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Maybe you already have a digital presence or perhaps you don’t even know what that entails. A website? Social media? Email list? What does it all mean and how can a digital presence help you fill your classes and spread the wisdom of yoga? In this episode Destinee Berman answers these questions and shares her... The post 066: Digital Marketing for Yoga Teachers w/ Destinee Berman appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Do you have a website, but feel as if it’s not working for you? In this episode, yoga teacher and web designer, Risa Kawamoto, discusses strategies you can implement today to help your website convert visitors into students attending your classes, workshops and retreats. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why it’s important to have a website... The post 065: So You Have a Website, Now What? with Risa Kawamoto appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Yoga is for everyone, right? So why do we cringe at commercialized yoga when commercializing something means bringing it to the masses (i.e. everyone)? Or maybe you’ve experienced guilt charging $75+ for a private session? In this episode Michelle and guest Alex Haley discuss these topics and more as they explore the dynamic between money... The post 064: Generosity-Based Business Models w/ Alex Haley appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Understanding human anatomy and the biomechanics of yoga is vital to teaching safe and effective yoga classes. Yet, the quality of anatomy training varies drastically and anatomy is often hard for teachers to retain (especially if they don’t have natural knack or passion for it). In this episode, Gabby Delorenze brings 12 years of experience... The post 063: Anatomy Talk w/ Gabby DeLorenze appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Kids yoga is growing in popularity as the benefits of mindful practices becomes more apparent. In this episode, kids yoga teacher and author, Susan Verde, shares her best practices for teaching kids and creating programs in schools. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why it’s important to bring yoga and mindfulness practices to children The best and... The post 062: Kids Yoga In Schools w/ Susan Verde appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Trauma informed yoga teaches us to approach students with compassion, sensitivity and free of judgement. Yet, it’s an approach we should apply to everyone, not just students experiencing symptoms of trauma. After all, we’ve all been through some sort of trauma, big or small, and curiosity and compassion are the foundations for teaching yoga. Nonetheless,... The post 061: Trauma Informed Yoga- Best Practices w/ Mims Driscoll appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Internationally acclaimed author and teacher, Mark Stephens, discusses guiding principles and best practices for teaching students with injuries and special conditions. Even if you don’t intend to work with injured students directly, they show up in our classes daily, so it’s important to be informed and aware of how to conduct yourself. DISCUSSED IN THIS... The post 060: Teaching Injured Students w/ Mark Stephens appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

If you want to expand your teachings beyond group studio classes, but don’t know what direction to go in, this episode is for you. If you want to teach yoga full time, but can’t seem to make enough money teaching, this episode is for you. If you’re a new teacher, struggling with confidence, this episode... The post 059: From YTT to Sold Out Retreat in 8 months w/ Maite Issa appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Do you ever feel stressed out, burnt out and broke as a yoga teacher? Know that you’re not alone. Michelle and her guest Amy McDonald get it and have been there too. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, teachers all over the globe are making shifts and earning... The post 058: Philosophy, Business & Money w/ Amy McDonald appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Despite our good nature, lawsuits are popping up in all corners of the yoga world. These days, insurance for yoga teachers is a must and not only because most studios require it, but because it’s your best line of defense in the event of injury, property damage or theft. In this episode, Michelle discusses the... The post 057: Liability & Protection- Insurance for Yoga Teachers appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Have you found yourself thinking there aren’t enough hours in the day to teach all the classes you want and reach more people? Online yoga courses may be your solution! Yoga teacher Eileen McGurty brings 20 years of experience teaching online to show as she shares her best practices for creating online yoga courses. DISCUSSED... The post 056: Creating Online Yoga Courses w/ Eileen McGurty appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Kelly Smith, E-RYT 500 and founder of Yoga For You, shines light on the topic of finding, developing and exploring your voice as a yoga teacher. Kelly shares her multi-step process to discover your own voice if you’re a teacher who feels a little lost. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What is really meant by... The post 055: Discovering Your Voice w/ Kelly Smith appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Guest teacher Amanda Hill shares her experience and tips for integrating essential oils into your yoga work and earning an income through essential oil sales and workshops. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How essential oils compliment yoga Ideas for integrating essential oils into your group classes How to expand your essential oil offering beyond group... The post 054: Essential Oils – Integrating & Earning w/ Amanda Hill appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle reveals her most important tip for managing your income taxes. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Show notes: www.loveteachingyoga.com/episode053 FREE Online Workshop: Tax Training For Yoga Teachers (www.loveteachingyoga.com/taxes) The Yoga Teachers’ Guidebook to Income Taxes (www.loveteachingyoga.com/the-yoga-teachers-guidebook-to-income-taxes/) Get 15% Off Aeromats Yoga Mats with Code: LOVETEACHINGYOGA https://www.aeromats.com/all-yoga-pilates/ The post 053: My #1 Income Tax Tip appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Yoga teacher and massage therapist, Lauri Glenn, shares her experience using workshops as a tool to empower students and to grow her yoga business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How workshops can grow your community, boost your income and build your yoga business How workshops can help establish your expertise in a specialty and enhance... The post 052: Grow Your Biz with Workshops & Lauri Glenn appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Yoga teacher and professional editor/writer, Lori Snyder, shares insightful tips about finding your writing voice as a yogi and sharing your message through written word. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Differences and similarities between your spoken voice and written voice Why voice matters and how to find your authentic writing voice Choosing what to write... The post 051: Yoga Writing for Blogs, Email Opt-Ins & More w/ Lori Snyder appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle shares her intentions for inviting sponsors onto the show. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments at the show notes: www.loveteachingyoga.com/episode050 The post 050: Sponsors On The Show appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Angela Sullivan shares her experience and advice about the all-too-common challenge of teaching multiple levels and body types in one yoga class. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What makes a class effective for everyone How to create unity in a class with mixed level yogis What is meant by “level” in regards to yoga How... The post 049: Teaching Mixed Level Classes w/ Angela Sullivan appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Adell Bridges shares her stories and advice about how she makes her way around the globe teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to become a traveling yoga teacher How to make money and find work How to trust in the journey and overcome fear What it’s like teaching workshops abroad How to be... The post 048: Traveling As A Yoga Teacher w/ Adell Bridges appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Brian Aganad from The Asana Academy shines new light on the common approaches to stretching the hamstrings. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How subtle changes help protect the body from injury How tight and weak glutes create tight quadriceps Why “move the flesh away from the sit bones” is a risky cue How to rethink... The post 047: Stretching the Hamstrings w/ Brian Aganad appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Refresh your memory of basic hamstring anatomy, function and relation to movement in yoga. Plus, Michelle discusses 2 common myths about stretching the hamstrings. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What really causes “tight” hamstrings How sedentary habits weaken the hamstrings How to properly release the hamstrings in yoga How the stretch reflex impacts the way... The post 046: Anatomy Refresher – The Hamstrings appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Guest teacher Kellee Rich shares her experience and advice teaching at yoga festivals like Wanderlust. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Kellee got on the Wanderlust schedule by volunteering Tips for finding opportunities to assist teachers at festivals How to travel and budget to maximize your earnings Maintaining balance between your home life and travel... The post 045: Teaching at Yoga Festivals & Manifesting w/ Kellee Rich appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Guest Francesca Cervero shares a framework to help you feel more comfortable teaching privates, cultivate more engagement and ultimately teach more transformative classes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Francesca built a full-time career teaching privates from 1 single client to 25 clients a week How confronting vulnerability balances your comfort in the 1×1 environment... The post 044: Feel More Comfortable Teaching Privates w/ Francesca Cervero appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Yoga Career Summit founder, Charles Du, about developing business skills to grow your career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to grow a career out of teaching yoga How to find your authentic voice How to build a community of passionate students How to create multiple streams of income How... The post 043: 3 Skills to Grow Your Yoga Career w/ Charles Du appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle shares her personal experience and tips for teaching while pregnant. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: How surrendering to change can enhance your teaching My intention behind the podcast and why I use selective sharing What it’s like teaching yoga while pregnant Tips for practicing yoga while pregnant LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Show notes: www.loveteachingyoga.com/episode042... The post 042: Surrender, Sharing & Teaching While Pregnant appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Join Michelle and Brandon, founder of TheYogaNomads, for a discussion about why yoga teachers struggle financially and how you can overcome the struggle. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What contributes to the struggle and why it’s been challenging for many teachers to earn a viable income How a simple mindset shift and drastically change what... The post 041: Why Yoga Teachers Struggle Financially w/ Brandon Quittem appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Join Michelle and Ariana, founder of Yoga & Movement Research, for a discussion about evidence-based yoga research as it relates to you as a teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How reviewing evidence-based research on yoga and movement can influence the way you teach What role teacher trainings and publications like Yoga Journal play in... The post 040: Yoga & Movement Research w/ Ariana Rabinovich appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Join Michelle for a discussion about teaching private yoga and essentials elements to serving your clients in the best way possible. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What the benefits are to teaching private yoga sessions 2 methods to help you understand your student’s needs How to customize and tailor 1×1 sessions to provide the best... The post 039: 4 Essentials for Teaching Private Yoga appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle answers 6 of the most commonly asked questions related to yoga business and career development as a yoga teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How do I get corporate gigs? Do I need liability insurance? What do I charge for private classes? What’s the best way to get my name out? How do... The post 038: 6 Yoga Business FAQs appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle and Ashley Turner discuss the dynamics of yoga psychology and building a meaningful and successful career as a yoga teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Ashley got started and what teachers influenced her teaching path How you can build your career with heart and hustle How your personal story can shape your teachings... The post 037: Yoga Psychology w/ Ashley Turner & Building Your Career appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Surprisingly, many yoga teachers should have a business license but don’t. In the episode Michelle shares what you need to know to make sure you are in compliance. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What a business license is and why you might need one How to find out if you need a business license What... The post 036: Do You Need A Business License? appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Mary Lynn Fitton (co-founder of the Yoga Service Council and founder of the Art Of Yoga Project) about teaching and yoga service work. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The difference between service yoga, seva yoga and karma yoga Example foundations of yoga service work and programs How to find yoga service programs... The post 035: Yoga Service w/ Mary Lynn Fitton appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle discusses both sides of the coin to answer the question: are forward bends after backbends safe counterposes…or counterproductive? IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why some teachers and traditions support the idea that forward bends are the perfect counterposes to backbends Why other teachers disagree and argue that forward bending right after backbending is harmful... The post 034: Forward Bends After Backbends, Counterpose or Counterproductive? appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle shares 7 different ways to diversify your methods of teaching, create multiple streams of income, and earn more money teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How you can have a greater impact by teaching beyond studio group classes Why studios are not the place to create a sustainable income How to break free... The post 033: 7 Ways to Earn More Money Teaching Yoga appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this intimate episode, Michelle opens up about some very personal feelings and fears with teaching yoga and the show. The post 032: Things I’m Afraid To Tell You appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle and Pleasance talk about operating a yoga studio, and specifically transitioning from a teacher to studio owner. Pleasance shares her entire journey with us, from the start of her career as a yoga teacher, to building a successful studio and even why she eventually closed her studio. This is a great episode for anyone who... The post 031: Transitioning To Studio Owner w/ Pleasance Silicki appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle and Anga Vachon from Ready To Teach Yoga discuss Anga’s method of sequencing with blueprint postures and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Best practices for sequencing with blueprint postures Anga’s 4 steps to designing safe classes Anga’s formula for structuring a sequence Where you can find free sequences and playlists The science of... The post 030: Sequencing w/ Blueprint Postures & Anga Vachon appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle discusses the basic anatomical structures of the hands, wrists and elbows and how they move in yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What makes the Vinyasa transtion problematic for the hands, wrists and elbows How to safely cue and practice Plank, Chaturanga and Upward Facing Dog Why striving for a 90 degree angle... The post 029: Anatomy Refresher – Hands, Wrists & Elbows appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle and Jelena discuss how to theme authentic and transformative classes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why self-honesty is the core of authentic teaching Tips for helping students get out of their heads and into their bodies Questions to ask yourself daily for real life inspiration to theme your classes How your teaching... The post 028: Theming Authentic Yoga Classes w/ Jelena Hardy appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle and Suki discuss how teaching online with live video can help you grow your tribe and career, while expanding your ripple of impact as a teacher. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Suki approaches her career with joy and fun Best practices for teaching online with live video Why live video is... The post 027: Teaching Online in Live Video w/ Suki Eleuterio appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

In this episode Michelle discusses 6 fundamental concepts that can improve your teaching. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What makes a class transformative How to improve your cueing to be more inclusive Why it’s important to teach from what you see Why alignment isn’t one-size-fits-all Why silence is magic How to be present and connected... The post 026: 6 Common Teaching Mistakes & How to Avoid Them appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

A big step in building your career as a yoga teacher involves a shift in thinking outside of traditional studio classes. In this episode, guest teacher Victoria Pardue, shares her 10 step process to creating such teaching opportunities for yourself. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to have a greater impact, be more creative and... The post 025: Creating Your Own Teaching Opportunities w/ Victoria Pardue appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Yoga Trade founder, Erica Hartnick, about being a traveling yoga teacher and how Yoga Trade helps teachers find unique teaching opportunities all over the globe. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How you can blend your passions for yoga, travel and exploration What it means to be a traveling or international yoga teacher Common... The post 024: Travel & Yoga Trade w/ Erica Hartnick appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle shares 16 of her favorite online and digital tools to help you grow your yoga business and improve your skills. Michelle’s favorite Online/Digital Tools: Ready To Teach Yoga (for sequencing and playlists) Teaching Yoga Instructional Videos by Mark Stephens (how to teach 80 different asanas) Canva (for DIY graphic images, social media posts and... The post 023: 16 Online & Digital Tools to Grow Your Yoga Biz appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle serves up an easy to digest anatomy refresher of the shoulder and how it relates to yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to practice and teach Chaturanga safely What makes the shoulder joint different from other ball and socket joints How the unique structure of the shoulder creates instability How to turn on... The post 022: Anatomy Refresher – The Shoulder & Chaturanga appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Anna Guest-Jelley, founder of Curvy Yoga, about teaching yoga to bodies of all shapes and sizes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: About teaching body acceptance for all yogis How to welcome curvy yogis into your classes and show up for them as their guide Becoming aware of your own body baggage and how... The post 021: Curvy Yoga w/ Anna Guest-Jelley appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.

Michelle speaks with Jen Corley about the process of yoga retreat planning and hosting. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to get started planning a yoga retreat What goes into preparation How to validate your retreat idea before investing a ton of time and money into it The pros and cons of co-teaching The benefits... The post 020: Yoga Retreat Planning w/ Jen Corley appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.