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Tax time is coming up here in the States and I know how stressful the process of filing and paying our taxes can be for yoga teachers! Did you know that every year yoga teachers around the U.S. overpay in taxes due to a lack of knowledge around beneficial tax deductions they can take as independent contractors? To helps us all understand everything we need to know to prepare and file our taxes we have Michelle Linane joining us on the podcast today. Michelle is the host of the Love Teaching Yoga Podcast and the creator of the Love Teaching Yoga website, a growing library of online resources to help yoga teachers refine their skills and build their careers. She's written an e-book called THE YOGA TEACHERS' GUIDEBOOK TO INCOME TAXES. In this episode you'll hear: the differences between being an independent contractor and employee when it comes to filing our taxes an explanation of basic tax forms that need to be filled out like 1040, SE, and Schedule C advice about record keeping and saving to pay our taxes an explanation of self employment taxes and 1099s some of the expenses we are able to deduct as yoga teachers There's some false and inaccurate tax advice circulating the teaching community, but you can trust this guidebook, THE YOGA TEACHERS' GUIDEBOOK TO INCOME TAXES. Written by a yoga teacher and based on years of experience, this guidebook combines expert advice from a licensed EA tax professional with proof directly from the IRS. Nowhere else will you find such a comprehensive and reliable source of tax advice specifically for yoga teachers. This is truly a one-of-a-kind resource.
This week on the podcast I am joined by Michelle Linane. Michelle is a yoga teacher, yoga business coach, former studio owner, and the host of the popular podcast, Love Teaching Yoga. On this episode of the podcast Michelle and talk about what it was like to own a yoga studio, including business lessons she learned through studio ownership. We also talk about being a podcast host, running a successful yoga business, and tips for new yoga teachers teaching at yoga studios and looking to expand their yoga businesses. Enjoy! I am super excited to announce a brand new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Shayna! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at support@schedulicity.com or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.
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.
Michelle Linane is a yoga student and teacher, whose love of yoga has shifted over the years toward a passion for helping fellow yoga teachers. Through her work with Love Teaching Yoga, she is focused on making continued education convenient and affordable for yoga teachers via a variety of resources, including her own podcast. Michelle helps yoga teachers convert dreams into goals and take tangible steps to make those dreams realities. In this episode, you’ll hear from Michelle on: How to gain clarity on your message and whom you want to serve as a yoga teacher, so that you can become the best guide possible 6 ways yoga teachers can diversify their income, by serving their core student base outside the studio How to scale your time and energy as a yoga teacher to avoid burnout and at the same time build deeper, more meaningful connections with your students Announcements: Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events Links from this episode: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield — Michelle’s recommended book The Thriving Yoga Teacher: How To Create A Sustainable Career Doing What You Love — pick up a copy of Michelle’s book on Amazon Get in touch with Michelle! LoveTeachingYoga.com Love Teaching Yoga Podcast — subscribe to Michelle’s podcast Michelle on Instagram
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.
Michelle speaks with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Charanpal Kaur, about how she built a thriving career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Charanpal recognized her call to teach How to be OK with receiving monetary compensation for your work How Charanpal has built a viable livelihood with supplemental income How workshops serve your students, create... The post 019: Building A Thriving Career w/ Charanpal Kaur appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Learning to cue appropriately can be challenging and developing style evolves over time. Meanwhile, consider these common mistakes and how to avoid them. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to avoid 5 common mistakes when cuing alignment Why Warrior I is a more complex asana than we might realize and how to safely teach it... The post 018: 5 Common Alignment Cues To Avoid appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this episode, Michelle discusses strategies for building a successful career teaching yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How being an independent contractor impacts your success What’s stopping many teachers from ongoing success and a sustainable income How to get your name out there and find clients How to stand out as a yoga teacher in... The post 017: 2 Essential Tips For Career Success appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this episode, Michelle speaks to Jeanna Lurie, about teaching prenatal and postnatal yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: A few things all yoga teachers ought to know should one of your regular students become pregnant or a pregnant woman drops into your public class The two primary concerns or contraindications for pregnant women practicing yoga Why... The post 016: Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga w/ Jeanna Lurie appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Refresh your memory with this short anatomy episode on the spine. Learn the basic structure and function of the spine, as well as how to keep it safe in yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why teachers like Jason Crandell and myself are challenging the idea of keeping the hips square while twisting the spine... The post 015: Anatomy Refresher – The Spine appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this episode, Michelle speaks to Hari-kirtana das about integrating yoga philosophy into your everyday teaching. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to bring together a philosophical theme with Hari’s seamless structure How to format your class around that philosophical theme The difference between your personal truth and personal realization and why your personal truth... The post 014: Integrating Yoga Philosophy w/ Hari-kirtana das appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this episode, Michelle introduces Love Teaching Yoga’s new podcast series called Anatomy Refreshers. Sprinkled in among all the other topics, Anatomy Refreshers are designed to give you a brief and easy to digest anatomy lesson to test, refresh or teach you the biomechanics of yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why we should understand... The post 013: Anatomy Refresher – Anatomical Terms & Yoga appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this episode, Michelle speaks to Jennifer Barcelos of Namastream about creating a virtual yoga studio and steering your career in a new direction. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How bringing your teaching online creates freedom in your life and career 2 key questions to ask yourself when starting an online biz and finding a... The post 012: Creating A Virtual Yoga Studio on Namastream w/ Jennifer Barcelos appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Yoga is known for creating flexibility, but can a person be too flexible? And can yoga push people in the wrong direction? IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to acknowledge the difference between flexible and hypermobile students What it means to be hypermobile What teachers need to know about joint mobility and stability How to... The post 011: Understanding Hypermobility & Joint Stability appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Whether you currently teach private or you’re just starting out, Kate shares some best practices for making the most of your private sessions. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to transition your current community into private clients Why finding private clients is a practice, just like yoga is a practice How to move through price... The post 010: Teaching Private Yoga w/ Kate Connell Potts appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
The number of athletes practicing yoga is on the rise and for good reason. In this episode, expert teacher Sage Rountree shares her best practices for working with athletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What’s different about the athlete’s body and what makes teaching athletes different then other classes How to structure and sequence classes... The post 009: Yoga for Athletes w/ Sage Rountree appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Veteran yoga is growing in demand and availability. In this episode, we talk with Sarah Plummer Taylor, a yoga teacher and veteran herself, about the ins-&-outs of teaching yoga to U.S. veterans. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What it’s like to teaching veterans yoga, cautions to be aware of, and tips for working with this... The post 008: Veteran Yoga w/ Semper Sarah appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Learn how to earn extra money with the classes you’re already teaching in this interview with Virginia O’Connor from Audible Yoga. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What Audible Yoga is and how you can use it to generate passive income for yourself How Audible Yoga helps you live and teach where you want What makes Audible... The post 007: Passive Income & Audible Yoga w/ Virginia O’Connor appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Studio owner and yoga teacher, Kathleen Ames, shares her philosophy on yoga alignment. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: About Kathleen’s 7 alignment centers and how they relate to the chakra system How to properly align the spine and why it should always be in it’s natural curve Why you shouldn’t cue “tuck the tail-bone” How... The post 006: Alignment Centers w/ Kathleen Ames appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Michelle discusses 5 common mistakes made in yoga sequencing. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How teachers are sacrificing safety for creativity Why the transition from Warrior III to Half Moon is unsafe How to properly sequence back bends, forward bends and core work Why too many asymmetrical postures strain the SI joint What makes the... The post 005: 5 Common Sequencing Mistakes appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
Yoga teacher and entrepreneur, Cindy Manit, shares her method for creating sold-out yoga workshops and events. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Cindy created a sold-out yoga event in 36 hours with Tim Ferriss Tips for filling up your workshops and events with enthusiastic students How to validate your workshop idea before you put in... The post 004: WorkSHOP TALK w/ Cindy Manit appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this interview, yoga teacher, brand stylist and graphic designer, Danielle Joseph, shares her top 3 branding tips for yoga teachers. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How branding helps you fulfill your purpose and get your message out How to effectively use your message and branding to attract students who really resonate with you Danielle’s... The post 003: Branding Tips w/ Danielle Joseph appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
In this interview, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Lorien Neargarder, shares her experience teaching yoga to cancer patients and survivors. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How Lorien got started working in this unique field of yoga therapy What about teaching this population is rewarding and challenging What skills you should have... The post 002: Healing Yoga & Cancer w/ Lorien Neargarder appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.
EPISODE 001: From Yoga Student to Studio Owner to Podcast Host In this short introduction episode, join Michelle on her journey from yoga student to your podcast host. She also shares her vision for the show and how she plans to help you become the best teacher you you can. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Be The... The post Welcome to the Love Teaching Yoga Podcast! appeared first on LOVE TEACHING YOGA.