The Business Of Teaching Yoga

Teaching drop in classes can be fun. You never know who you’re going to see in class, you start fresh every time & students can come and go as they please. However, teaching drop in classes also has it’s limitations; it’s hard to progress or build from week to week, or build a strong container as the students change from week to week. One alternative to teaching drop in classes is THE SERIES. A predetermined number of classes, held together by a strong theme in which students register in advance to attend the whole shebang. In today’s episode I speak with Lauren Enright - yoga teacher, doula, and coach who has successfully mastered the series model of teaching classes, and agreed to come on the show today to share how she did it. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 👉 Get Laurens resource guide to develop & teach your own 6 week series www.breathewithlauren.com/yogateachers FIND LAUREN Lauren’s WebsiteLauren’s InstagramFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode105 Support the show

👉 Kajabi For Yoga Teachers Episode Description: I’m always doing rituals. Before my morning practice. Before I see clients, teach a class or record an interview. Bigger events get bigger rituals. And to be honest, I’ve never given it much thought, except for the fact that it’s something I like to do, and so I do it. However, when today's guest, Mara Branscombe, reached out to me to talk about her new book, Ritual As Remedy, I was intrigued. ABOUT MARA Mara Branscombe is a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, ceremonialist and spiritual coach. She is the author of “Ritual As Remedy: Embodied Practices For Soul Care.” Mara is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000. An adventurous spirit, Mara has sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, trekked across the Himalayas, studied yoga in India, planted trees in Canada’s north, lived off the grid in a remote cabin in the woods, worked as a Waldorf (Steiner School) teacher, and then found her passion for dance and choreography. All the while yoga, meditation, mysticism and ritual have been at the heart of Mara’s journey. Her trainings in the Incan Shaman lineage and the Pagan tradition have greatly inspired her life’s work of earth-based, ceremonial, intentional, and heart-centered living and loving. Mara currently lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and two daughters. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND MARA BRANSCOMBE Mara’s WebsiteMara’s BookThe Ritual As Remedy Book ClubMara’s InstagramFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterKajabi For Yoga TeachersFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode103 Support the show

👉 Kajabi For Yoga Teachers If you’ve ever asked yourself “what the heck am I doing with my life?” or have been feeling confused, stuck, unmoored or like the path ahead of you feels murky and unclear - this episode is for you. My guest today, Kaya Mindlin is a true guide on the yogic journey, steeped in embodied wisdom, genuine tradition and good will. ABOUT KAYA Sought-after Yoga Educator, Kaya Mindlin has been teaching yoga for 21 years, teaching teachers for 12 years. Dedicated students, seekers and teachers from around the world resonate with her technical acumen, mothering bhava and ability to thread transformational teaching and gentle practice together in a meaningful and personal way. With thousands of hours of tutelage with masters in the Yoga tradition and the explicit blessing of her teachers to teach others, Kaya integrates the full-spectrum of the Vedic tradition in her work. This includes Supreme Release Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, Storytelling, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Vastu {Vedic Design} and Sanskrit. She offers teachings and practices that reveal the body and life itself as a vehicle for spiritual awakening. Kaya’s committed to upholding yoga from its own viewpoint, thanks to the benefit of her studies with brilliant teachers. Her primary two lineages extend from Gurus Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati & Krishan Mantri both of whom she was lucky to study and receive blessings from directly. Additional teachers Dr. Sarita Shrestha, Dr. Vasant Lad, Hart deFouw, Rama Berch, Gitte Bechsgaard, and Swami Tattvavidananda. She lives in the Pacific Northwest of the US with her husband, Vedic Astrologer Michael Manzella and their children. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND KAYA MINDLIN Kaya’s WebsiteKaya’s InstagramFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterKajabi For Yoga TeachersFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode102 Support the show

To niche or not to niche, that is the question. Spoiler alert, the answer is most definitely yes, niche. But, if you’ve been listening to this podcast I bet you already knew that right? In this episode Nyk Danu shares a plethora of practical skills to help you understand what niching can do for your business as a yoga teacher, and how to do it. ABOUT NYK DANU Nyk teaches therapeutic yoga to MisFits. Gen Xers (and sometimes Y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles: the rebels, underdogs, introverts, geeks, and bookworms - and she has a butt load of training and education (check her certs page on her website if you want the deets). As a Yoga Therapist, Nyk’s specialty is helping people with Back Pain and Anxiety. Nyk also leads a 60 HR Online, Yin Yoga Teacher Training - and I believe has one coming up in the next few months, so if you’re keen to learn more make sure to check out her website. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND NYK DANU Nyk’s InstagramNyk’s WebsiteFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode101 Support the show

We made it to Episode 100! 🎉 and it's my most personal, vulnerable episode ever. In this solo episode I share: What happened during my personal 🌘 dark-night-of-the-soul 🌒 earlier this year How said "dark night" changed everything about my life & business The 6 new "Rules" I now live by when it comes to running my business + How you can join us in the last intake of Lost-to-Launch for 2022 👉 Learn More About Lost-to-Launch 👉 Join Lost-to-Launch Support the show

Did 2020 put an end to your lifelong dream of teaching yoga while you travel the world? Well never fear, Annie Dunhof is here! Annie is the founder of Engaunite, an English teacher, yoga teacher and teacher trainer for multilingual yogis who want to manifest their dream careers in the world of yoga and wellness. Annie has helped hundreds of English learners and yoga teachers find their voices and build the foundations of their teaching careers. Annie is also the host of the International Yoga Teachers Summit which takes place from August 19th - 22nd 2022. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND ANNIE DUNHOF Annie’s InstagramAnnie’s WebsiteThe International Yoga Teachers SummitFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode99 Support the show

Wow. I try not to pick favourites, but right now, I just can’t help it. My conversation with Acyuta-bhava Das is hands down, one of my all-time favourite podcast interviews I’ve ever done. Perhaps it’s because of the timely nature of the topics we cover for me personally, or Acyuta’s refreshing level of devotion to his craft, I walked away from this conversation with a spring in my step for days. If you’ve ever let your fear of the mob keep you from putting yourself out there, feel disenfranchised with running a business or simply want to know how Acyuta puts out a new video on youtube 5 days a week, then buckle up and join us for the ride. ABOUT ACYUTA-BHAVA DAS Acyuta-bhava is an astrologer, author and yoga instructor. Through his work he blends ancient and modern approaches to astrology, alongside a committed spiritual practice, to help people like you deepen their understanding of life, self, divinity, and destiny within the context of everyday life. As you’ll hear me say in the interview, Acyuta’s practice is booked out over a year in advance, he runs first & second year astrology trainings, and his youtube channel has nearly 50k subscribers. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND ACYUTA-BHAVA DAS The Nightlight Astrology WebsiteNightlight Astrology Youtube ChannelAcyuta on InstagramFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode97 Support the show

In this episode, I share how I switched over to Kajabi and actually ended up saving money each month while upgrading to an easier, smoother system that's better for me, my students & clients. You'll also hear my top 7 reasons that I think Kajabi could be a great fit for you and your business. LINKS: Kajabi for yoga teachersGet 3 months of Kajabi for $99 (affiliate link - valid in August 2022 only)Support the show

3 unexpected ways to increase your confidence as a yoga teacher so that you can move past imposter syndrome and be your best as a business owner. If you’ve been asking yourself how to be more confident as a yoga teacher, or your feelings of imposter syndrome are holding you back from showing up authentically on social media, or for your business this episode will help you break free! 💁🏻‍♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the public! 👉 LINKS: Lost-to-LaunchYoutube blog👉 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @corageroux ⚡️ Leave a review on iTunes for your chance to win an "It's A Practice" Tote-bag Until next week, Lots of love, Cora Support the show

Have you ever asked yourself “If I give away all this free content, why would anyone pay me?” or perhaps you’ve pondered, “What type of content should be free, and what types of content should be paid?” If so, you’re not alone. Those questions are some of the most common ones I get from my business coaching clients and LTL students. And I get it. Creating content takes a lot of time, effort and energy - all of which as a small business owner, we need to be smart about allocating. In this episodeI share: 💁🏻‍♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the public! 👉 LINKS: Lost-to-LaunchYoutube blog👉 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @corageroux ⚡️ Leave a review on iTunes for your chance to win an "It's A Practice" Tote-bag Until next week, Lots of love, Cora Support the show

👉 ZERO-50 Email Challenge “I have 69 subscribers, have been able to offer online yoga to a growing group of students, and have since received $2962 in payments. Not bad considering I have just jumped in without a business plan or any real direction.” - Natalie Haider, Psychologist, Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist in Sydney, Australia. See that? Natalie made nearly $3000 with a list of under 100 people. Nat wrote that after taking a free, 5 day challenge with me on growing your email list. I’ll link to it at the bottom of the page if you wanna check it out. But the cool thing is, Nat’s results aren’t a fluke…for every $1 you spend on email marketing, on average you generate $37 in revenue. That’s one heck of an ROI, which isn’t replicated anywhere else in digital marketing. 💁🏻‍♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the public! 👉 LINKS: Lost-to-LaunchYoutube blog👉 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @corageroux ⚡️ Leave a review on iTunes for your chance to win an "It's A Practice" Tote-bag Until next week, Lots of love, Cora Support the show

How to up level your business for almost no money 📚 Readers are leaders, and the best way to tap into the genius of experts is to read, or listen to their books. Why? Because when an author writes a book, it’s the A+, concise, well thought through, edited, digestible version of the best they have to offer - and you can usually get it for under $20, or even for FREE if you have access to a library. In today’s episode I share the top 5 (+ 2 special bonus books) I constantly recommend to my B101 students and private coaching clients. These books are simply too powerful to keep a secret. 💁🏻‍♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the public! 👉 LINKS: Lost-to-LaunchYoutube blog📚 BOOKS: A heads up - if you buy any of these books using the links below, I get a tiny commission. EPIC CONTENT MARKETINGLOVE MONEY, MONEY LOVES YOUTHE WAR OF ARTDEEP WORKFREE TO FOCUSWILL IT FLY?HOW TO MAKE ONE HELL OF A PROFIT 👉 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @corageroux ⚡️ Leave a review on iTunes for your chance to win an "It's A Practice" Tote-bag Until next week, Lots of love, Cora Support the show

Dr. Lauren Tober is a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, life coach and the founder of the Centre for Mind Body Wellness in Mullumbimby (near Byron Bay, Australia). She is also the founder of The Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher Training, as well as several other acclaimed online courses. In today’s episode, Lauren takes us behind the scenes of her business to share “How She Did It” when it comes to running a successful business that supports her family, both online, and in person at her physical space. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS EPISODE LINKS The Mental Health & Yoga SummitFIND LAUREN Laurens InstagramLauren’s websiteMental Health Aware YogaFIND CORA Visit My WebsiteLearn More & Apply For Lost-to-LaunchConnect On InstagramJoin My NewsletterSupport the show

Sick of investing time and energy into social media without getting results? Learn how to reach more people, turn followers into students and stay sane while navigating social media for your yoga business. This video is packed full of actionable tips, so you might want to grab a pen and paper to jot down ideas & take notes. Class is in session 🤓 💁🏻‍♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the public! 👉 LINKS: Lost-to-LaunchYoutube blogResearch where your ideal clients are on social media👉 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @corageroux ⚡️ Leave a review on iTunes for your chance to win an "It's A Practice" Tote-bag Until next week, Lots of love, Cora Support the show

9 Revenue streams you can start implementing today! Creating a sustainable career as a yoga teacher starts with understanding how to make money. In this video, I break down 9 ways you can make money as a yoga teacher, how much each revenue stream can generate, as what a typical yoga teacher salary looks like. I also give my controversial answer the question "Should I open a yoga studio?" 💁🏻‍♀️ Want exclusive early access to all my videos, blogs & podcasts? Join my newsletter and get all content a week before it goes live to the public! 👉 LINKS: Lost-to-Launchon Youtubemy blogMore info about influencer pay rates 👉 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @corageroux ⚡️ Leave a review on iTunes for your chance to win an "It's A Practice" Tote-bag Until next week, Lots of love, Cora Support the show

In the last episode of our #studentspolight series (for now) I speak with Julia Alessandra about launching her youtube channel. Julia Alessandra Chiabudini [pronounced "Kyabudeeny"] is a yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator and explorer of both the internal and external world. After years of traveling and living outside of her home country, Germany, she's currently based in southern Mexico where she teaches Hatha yoga, pranayama, and meditation, and facilitates conscious connected breathwork, a transformative healing practice. She teaches mainly in Spanish, but also in English, German, and, if necessary, French. In our conversation, Julia shares: PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND JULIA Julia’s InstagramJulia’s Youtube ChannelJulia’s Facebook PageFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/julia Support the show

Rachel Lackey @passion_purpose_parenting is a psychotherapist living and working in the UK. Rachel works with parents who have lost their own sense of self, in how they can reconnect with themselves and find their creativity and joy again. Now I know what you might be thinking - what does this have to do with teaching yoga Cora, well...hear me out. Rachel has an inspiring story of how she’s started a podcast to support her business, which I think is 100% relatable to what we do as yoga teachers. In this week’s #studentspotlight Rachel shares the process of setting up her podcast, batching her first 4 episodes, and how the show has already helped her grow and refine her niche. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND RACHEL Rachel’s PodcastRachel’s WebsiteRachel’s InstagramFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/rachel Support the show

“If you’re nervous about filming, film. If you’re nervous about writing, write.” Very wise words, from today’s podcast guest, Shuntao Li. Shuntao is a Chinese yoga teacher living in London, whose work has been published in Yoga Magazine and Om Yoga Magazine. Shuntao runs a youtube channel, an online course, as well as regularly publishing meditations on Insight Timer. In this conversation Shuntao shares her strategy for moving through fear, getting published in leading yoga magazines and taking on big projects like starting a youtube channel. If you’ve ever had a pull to put your work out there in a bigger way, but need a push to actually do it, tune in to this another edition of our #studentspotlight series with Shuntao Li. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Bird By Bird by Anne LamottFIND SHUNTAO Shuntao’s InstagramShuntao’s Youtube ChannelShuntao’s WebsiteShuntao on Insight TimerShuntao’s Newsletter - Yoga with SprinklesFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/shuntao Support the show

👉 Sign Up For The Steal My Content Strategy Class Elana Nelson is a yoga & meditation teacher, avid traveller and founder of the Living Yoga Membership. Earlier this year, as part of her business Elana launched a blog that she updates regularly, and invites her community members to go deeper into the philosophy of yoga. Elana is also one of our B101 students, and in today’s show she shares how she stays inspired to create regular content for her community. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND ELANA Elana’s InstagramElana’s BlogElana on Insight TimerFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/elana Support the show

You know there is a demand for your work when your inbox and phone are flooded with messages for people asking you how you did what you do - and that is exactly what propelled today’s guest, Kelly Ryan to start a new branch of her business. Kelly lives in Alice Springs in remote Central Australia, is a Peer Support Coach, Accessible Yoga teacher, Mum of 2 gruesome teens. Kelly uses her blog to help answer the most common questions she receives from support workers who are looking for help and insights into the industry - and as a result, can help way more people in way less time! #winwin PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FIND KELLY RYAN Kelly’s InstagramKelly’s WebsiteKelly’s BlogKelly’s Facebook GroupFIND CORA Cora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/kelly Support the show