Explore every episode of the podcast The Business Of Teaching Yoga
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| The Magic Of Teaching A Series (vs. drop in classes) with Lauren Enright | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:19:30 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode105 | |||
| Ritual As Remedy with Mara Branscombe | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:11:36 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode103 | |||
| Cosmic Order, Divine Timing & The Myth Of Work Life Balance with Kaya Mindlin | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:21:16 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode102 | |||
| Your Deepest Wound Is Your Truest Niche with Nyk Danu | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:19:21 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode101 | |||
| The New Rules Of Business (for me) | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:46:29 | |
We made it to Episode 100! 🎉 and it's my most personal, vulnerable episode ever. | |||
| Teach Yoga & Travel The World with Annie Dunhof | 15 Aug 2022 | 01:09:27 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode99 | |||
| Kajabi, The Best Online Platform For Yoga Teachers? | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:24:48 | |
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. | |||
| Keep The Main Thing, The Main Thing with Acyuta-bhava Das | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:25:04 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode97 | |||
| How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome - 3 Unexpected Tips To Help You Move Forward | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:32:56 | |
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:
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Until next week, Lots of love, Cora | |||
| How To Give Away Your Best Content For Free (without undermining your paid stuff) | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:50:17 | |
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:
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Until next week, Lots of love, Cora | |||
| Here's Proof Every Yoga Teacher Needs An Email List | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:22:53 | |
“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:
👉 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 | |||
| 5 Books That Will Grow Your Yoga Business | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:27:40 | |
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:
📚 BOOKS: A heads up - if you buy any of these books using the links below, I get a tiny commission.
👉 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 | |||
| How She Did It with Dr. Lauren Tober | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:07:13 | |
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 FIND LAUREN FIND CORA | |||
| The 10 Commandments Of Social Media For Yoga Teachers | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:53:12 | |
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:
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Until next week, Lots of love, Cora | |||
| The Ultimate Guide To Making Money As A Yoga Teacher | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:58:49 | |
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?"
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| Bonus: How A Youtube Channel Can Create Opportunities and Serve Your Students with Julia Chiabundini | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:33:52 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/julia | |||
| Bonus: Launching A Brand New Podcast For Parents with Rachel Lackey | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:47:17 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/rachel | |||
| Bonus: Launching A Youtube Channel (& getting covered in the media) with Shuntao Li | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
“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
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FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/shuntao | |||
| Bonus: How To Stay Inspired When Creating Content with Elana Nelson | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:40:06 | |
👉 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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/elana | |||
| Bonus: Using Your Blog to Work Smarter, Not Harder with Kelly Ryan | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:38:46 | |
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 FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/kelly | |||
| Bonus: Done Is Better Than Perfect; Starting a Podcast with Alana Tukuniu #studentspotlight | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:42:19 | |
Lana and I first met, many, many moons ago when she attended a 50 HR Yin YTT that I was leading, fast forward another year and Lana and I got to hang out for a month straight in 2019, when she attended the very last 200 HR YTT I ever led. But long before Lana became a yoga teacher, she was serving her community in Niue with a brick & mortar massage business. I was so excited to have Lana join me on the podcast, because in the last year, she has started her own podcast, Love Letters From Lana. One of my favorite episodes is called “If you had permission to put yourself first, what would you do?” If you’re a recovering people pleaser like me, I highly recommend you go check it out - it’s a short, 5 minute example of what it looks like when a business owner puts themselves first. Lana’s voice is super enjoyable to listen to, and she offers bite sized episodes that will invite you deeper into your inner life. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND ALANA FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/alana | |||
| Bonus: Becoming An Author While Becoming Yourself with Elisa Jouannet #studentspotlight | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:47:39 | |
Today’s episode with Elisa Jouannet is the first episode in a new series of student spotlights that will be coming out over the next few weeks. A few months ago, I invited some of our students to come on the podcast, and share the exciting projects that they have been creating in the world. I’m forever in awe, and inspired by the passion, determination and generosity our students possess, so I wanted to share their brilliance with all of you. In today's episode, Elisa and I speak about her book, The Wind’s Daughter, released in early 2021. Elisa is a constant source of inspiration, and tenacity. Harnessing the power of her experiences travelling alone in Australia, Elisa penned a series of poems that over the next several years were woven into her first self-published book. Elisa has a “just do it” no-nonsense approach to moving forward with ones creative dreams that I think you will find at once, both incredibly relatable and deeply motivating. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND ELISA JOUANNET FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/elisa | |||
| The Last Episode Of The Teaching Yoga Podcast?! | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:27:23 | |
When I first started this podcast in 2019, I was fresh out of 10 years of teaching yoga, leading yoga teacher training and running two yoga studios. And wow, how things have changed since then. I've started a new business, changed careers and my life looks nothing like it did in only two years ago - so I thought it was about time that the podcast start to reflect those shifts - and serve YOU even better in the future.
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| Are Yoga Teachers Employees or Independent Contractors? with Cory Sterling | 25 Oct 2021 | 01:13:29 | |
👉 Join Now: Zero-50 Email Challenge At one point or another, almost every yoga teacher I know has thought “Am I really a contractor, or… am I an employee?” The answer to that question has big implications - things like your working rights, superannuation (RRSP/401k), holiday pay…it can even affect your ability to work for multiple studios, or run your own business. And if you're a studio owner, getting this question wrong can lead to some pretty big consequences. However, it’s a grey area, and one that the yoga industry has largely swept under the rug, at least as far as I can tell. That’s why, in my mind, it’s a very important question to ask, and also one that needs a clear answer. And in today's interview, Cory Sterling (a practicing lawyer, and owner of the law firm Conscious Counsel) gives us a clear path forward to address this issue as an industry. So if you’re a teacher, or studio owner, this is one episode you don’t want to miss! PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND CORY STERLING FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/episode88 | |||
| The Secrets Of A Truly Sustainable Studio with Deb Flashenberg | 18 Oct 2021 | 01:05:18 | |
In today’s episode, Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC shares the secrets behind how she built, and maintained a sustainable business over almost 20 years - even while many other yoga centers have come and gone in that time. I was thrilled to speak with Deb, and shout out to Mado Hesselink (our guest on episode 72) who introduced us. Deb is not only a true expert in her field, but she is also a kick ass business woman. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND DEB FLASHENBERG FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode87 | |||
| Aligning Your Business With Your Cycle with Alice Browning | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:12:02 | |
Alice Browning runs an online yoga studio that is a “landing pad for women to feel less isolated and more supported in their own experiences of being a woman.” Early in 2020, like every other yoga teacher, Alice went online - however, she went beyond teaching zoom classes, and stepped into running a full blown online studio, which now hosts several other amazing teachers as well. Throughout the process Alice became more and more clear on her vision, and began “niching down” offering classes, articles and resources specifically for women's health. In this conversation, Alice not only shares her process of growing her online studio, but also how she runs a business in harmony with the cyclical nature of having a menstrual cycle. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND ALICE BROWNING FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode86 | |||
| Being A Multi-passionate Yoga & Beyond Business Owner with Ariana Rabinovitch | 04 Oct 2021 | 01:05:44 | |
I first discovered Ariana Rabinovitch’s work in 2015 while I was developing my first 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training. Her podcast, Yoga & Beyond inspired and informed me on so many areas in relation to what we know about yoga from science. Since that time Ariana has continued to contribute to the yoga community through her work at Yoga Research & Beyond, and numerous other projects. On today's show Ariana and I speak about the behind the scenes of her business, and how it’s evolved over the last several years. We get into the power of collaboration in business, balancing many different projects at the same time and embracing marketing as a practice. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND ARIANA RABINOVITCH FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode85 | |||
| Kirtan Of The Heart with Mark Ashmore | 27 Sep 2021 | 01:21:05 | |
Long time friend of the podcast, Mark Ashmore comes back on the show to share how the practice of chanting mantra and kirtan can bring us into resonance with the heart. Mark has been practicing and leading kirtan throughout Australia for many years, and has recently recorded a new album, Heartlight. I’ve had his album on repeat in the background while I work, and his first single, Ganesha brought me to tears. If you’ve been struggling with the intensity and heaviness of these times, tune in to Heartlight on Spotify to be wrapped up in a warm blanket of joy and love. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND MARK ASHMORE FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode84 | |||
| Spring Seasonal Update From Cora | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:30:41 | |
Hello Friends! It’s Spring here in Australia, which means it’s officially time for my next seasonal update. In this episode I share:
⚡️ Apply For Business 101 YTT/Lost-to-Launch ⚡️Check out the awesome things our students have created: Cait - who launched a cycle synching course, and surpassed her goal for enrolments. Annie - who launched The Rest Club who has some of the best conversion rates I’ve ever seen. Antonika - who launched Enso Body, the bolster covers you need, and has nearly (if not completely by the time this comes out) sold out her first launch! ⚡️ Submit a question to be answered on Season 3 of the podcast | |||
| How To Bring “Semi-free” Movement Into Your Classes with Olivia Berggren | 13 Sep 2021 | 01:16:56 | |
What is asana? Are they a particular set of shapes? Is asana the shapes that were derived from the poses from Ashtanga, or Iyengar yoga? A meditation posture? Or, something else? After practicing Ashtanga for 8 years, Olivia Bergreen began exploring new ways of moving, and teaching movement - and now, as a newly graduated physiotherapist and yoga teacher, shares “semi-free” movement classes that help students reduce repetitive strain while increasing the confidence and connection with their body. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND OLIVIA BERGGREN FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode82 | |||
| Authenticity & The Student-Teacher Relationship with Luvena Rangel | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:11:07 | |
Want to learn the 6 Steps To Successfully Launching Your Yoga Business? Register now for the Free training. Episode Description: At one point in today’s episode, Luvena shares that the sign of a great teacher is that they leave you with more questions than answers. And that is exactly how I felt when Luvena and I finished our conversation this afternoon. I know that we only scratched the surface of many deep and complex topics such as cultural appropriation, what it means to find an authentic teacher, and why yoga has gotten so political on social media. Luvena briefly mentioned the paradox between business, yoga & yoga teachers needing to make a living - which, while we didn’t have time to dive into it in more detail - is definitely something I hope to chat to Luvena about again in the future. So if you’ve been confused by the “yoga world” you see on social media and are currently trying to figure out how to find a legitimate teacher, then I really think you’ll enjoy this episode. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND LUVENA RANGEL FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/episode81 | |||
| The Missing Ingredient In Most Western Yoga with Savira Gupta | 30 Aug 2021 | 01:07:06 | |
I have been reading and following Savira Gupta’s blog for several months, and after past podcast guest Madhura Bhagwat suggested I reach out to Savira I thought it was about time I invited her on the show. Savira comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj Tradition. A tradition that was founded in April 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all despite colour, cast or creed. Having spent her childhood in Malaysia, formative years in India, teenage years in France and adult years both in the UK and USA, she believes that this has given her the foundation to relate to people from all walks of life. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND SAVIRA GUPTA FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode80 | |||
| How Not To Teach Yoga with Tori Lunden | 23 Aug 2021 | 01:12:48 | |
Teaching yoga is weird. For many of us, we enter into teaching because we love yoga, and it helped us in some way. We take a 200 or 500hr Yoga Teacher Training, and come out the other side a teacher. Oftentimes students look up to us, and it can be tempting to get real comfy up on that pedestal. Then there are the power dynamics, lack of peer & workplace support and need to embrace business and marketing to make ends meet. My guest today, Tori Lunden, opens up about her journey as a yoga teacher, the ups and downs she’s experienced, and shares a message that we all mess up, yet we can all commit to doing better. If you’ve struggled with or suffered from manipulation, elitism, imposter syndrome, and bewilderment when it comes to applying any sort of personal and professional boundaries to what we do - then this episode is for you.
ABOUT TORI After two and half decades of spiritual searching, Tori's outlook on life can be summed up simply as, "Just be kind and maybe try therapy." A teacher since 2008, Tori's approach to yoga is a balance of pragmatism and irreverence. The same can be said for her writing style. Tori Self published her first book, "How not to Teach Yoga: Lessons on Boundaries, Accountability, and Vulnerability - Learnt the Hard Way" in February of 2021. The book combines personal stories with suggested best practices and guided self reflections. Tori has a degree in Social Work through the University of Calgary. Though no longer practicing social work in a formal setting, she remains committed to social justice and building healthier communities. Her current yoga teaching practice is guided by the three pillars of her social work practice; person centered, anti oppressive, and strengths based. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND TORI LUNDEN FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode79 | |||
| Building A Successful Yoga Retreat Business with Lara Zilibowitz | 16 Aug 2021 | 01:13:51 | |
Lara and I first met at a Lululemon ambassador retreat in 2013 or 2014 and since that time I’ve watched Lara go from strength to strength, first by running a super successful yoga retreats business, and now to leading her own yoga teacher trainings, and creating a yoga shala on her property in Byron Bay. Not to mention her numerous other creative pursuits in ceramics and art. I invited Lara onto the podcast today to talk about her experience running retreats, as this is a topic I get asked all the time - so I hope that conversation is useful, inspiring and educational for you if you’ve been dreaming about running your own retreat business one day. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND LARA ZILIBOWITZ FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode78 | |||
| Dharma & Dissolving Doubt with Tracee Stanley | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:59:14 | |
I’ve been following Tracee’s work for a long while, and I am so appreciative of her contribution to the world of yoga nidra - a practice that has had a profound impact on me personally. However, when I reached out to Tracee for this interview, I wanted to speak with her about how she integrates her practice, her teachings and her business - as I know many business owners struggle to balance their inner life with their outer responsibilities. Tracee shares her perspective on how to find true abundance, aligning with one's Dharma and her personal path of transformation from movie producer to teacher, author and business owner. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND TRACEE FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode77 | |||
| Creating A Sustainable Career As A Yoga Teacher with Norman Blair | 02 Aug 2021 | 01:10:18 | |
Norman Blair is a return guest to the podcast; you might remember him from episode 30, back in season 1 where we discussed his incredibly popular article, “Let’s Talk About Yoga Teachers And Pay”. Today on the show, Norman shares what it’s like in London now that the city is opening up - and what he thinks the future of teaching yoga looks like in the UK and beyond. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND NORMAN BLAIR FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode76 | |||
| Creating Successful Yoga Business Collaborations with M Camellia | 26 Jul 2021 | 01:28:12 | |
⚡️ Business 101 YTT / Lost-to-Launch → LEARN MORE So if you want to build your own business, but know you want to eschew traditional hierarchies, and learn how to collaborate well, this episode is packed full of practical tips and ideas to help you create a business you’re proud of. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
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| No More Free Yoga with Janessa Mondestin | 19 Jul 2021 | 01:19:47 | |
⚡️ Business 101 YTT / Lost-to-Launch → LEARN MORE Enter, Janessa Mondestin. Janessa holds Wellness Brands, Yoga Therapists, & Yoga Teachers accountable to creating, upholding and sustaining conscious capitalism. Janessa believes that you can be profitable, inclusive and culturally aware at the same time. She is also an experienced yoga therapist with over 1500 hours of education specializing in practical Ayurveda, Vital Aging and treating Lower Back Pain. Janessa is the Founder of Soulthentic Yoga, a Movement Educator, a Teacher’s Teacher, formerly the adjunct professor of Yoga and Wellness for Stevens Institute of Technology and currently a Producer for Yoga International. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND JANESSA MONDESTIN FIND CORA ⚡️ Business 101 YTT / Lost-to-Launch → LEARN MORE For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode74 | |||
| Behind The Scenes Of Yoga Deconstructed with Trina Altman | 12 Jul 2021 | 01:20:00 | |
I probably don’t have to introduce you to Trina Altman - she teaches regularly for Yoga International, pre-covid she traveled and taught workshops & trainings world wide, and now runs a successful online yoga & pilates education business. However, today’s interview is a little bit different - Trina generously agreed to take us behind the scenes in her business, to answer the question “How Did You Do It?” I asked Trina big questions like what she was doing before she became a yoga teacher, where her revenue comes from and how she built up a community around her work. And Trina shares with candor, humor and a passion for her work. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND TRINA FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to https://www.corageroux.com/episode73 | |||
| How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome As A Yoga Teacher with Mado Hesselink | 05 Jul 2021 | 01:03:27 | |
Imposter Syndrome is something that I have personally struggled with in the past, and chances are, if you’re listening to this, you have too. It’s not something that only came up once in my teaching career, however. Every time I stretched myself, started teaching a new style, or opened up a new offering, feelings of self doubt were present. Feeling like a fraud is so common among other yoga teachers, that Mado Hesselink has done the work to truly understand its roots and how to overcome it. ABOUT MADO Mado Hesselink, IAYT and E-YRT 500 helps yoga teachers integrate their heart-centered mission with practical business & teaching strategies so that they can make both an impact and a living. Mado has been teaching yoga since 2005 and has been devoted to online continuing education for yoga teachers since 2018. Through her podcast, “The Yoga Teacher Resource” and online courses, Mado shares relevant stories, practical tips, and down-to-earth advice to help dedicated yoga teachers to leverage their unique perspectives, talents, and vision to build a successful and sustainable career. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND MADO HESSELINK FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode72 | |||
| Bilingual Yoga (Teaching Yoga In Two Languages) with Natalia Tabilo | 28 Jun 2021 | 01:08:50 | |
I had so much fun chatting with Natalia Tabilo from Yoga For All Bodies about the practical side of teaching yoga in two languages. Originally from Chile, but now based in San Francisco, Natalia teaches and runs her business in English and Español. I first reached out to Natalia because MANY members of The Teachers Club are bi or multilingual and had so many questions about how to actually run their businesses in two or more languages? Do I need to have different social media accounts? Should I send two newsletters? How will teaching in multiple languages affect my niche & brand? PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND NATALIA TABILO FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode71 | |||
| Winter Seasonal Update From Cora | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:37:07 | |
We’ve officially entered Winter here in Australia (happy summer Solstice to my Northern Hemisphere friends!!) so it’s time for another seasonal update from me! In this episode I share: How to plan your business with the seasons A few updates on the podcast & Lost-to-Launch What’s happening inside the Teachers Club
⚡️ Register for Understanding The Yoga Industry or Join The Teachers Club. ⚡️ Book a discovery call with me for one-on-one business coaching Wanna chat? You can send me email at cora@corageroux.com And snail mail at: Cora Geroux P.O. Box 335 Killara, NSW Australia 2071 | |||
| Pain is Changeable with Neil Pearson | 14 Jun 2021 | 01:13:24 | |
Today on the show I speak with Neil Pearson. Neil is a physical therapist, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University British Columbia, and a certified yoga therapist - and in this conversation Neil and I take a deep dive into pain science. We discuss how pain is more complex than what we once imagined, how 10 different treatment plans could all positively impact someone's experience of pain, and why yoga is uniquely suited to helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of life. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND NEIL PEARSON FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode69 | |||
| A Model For Collaborative Business in Yoga with Avita Bansee & Markella Los of The Connective | 07 Jun 2021 | 01:19:21 | |
If you’ve worked in the yoga industry for a while, you may have had the feeling that something “wasn’t quite right”. We’ve had many conversations on this podcast about issues inside of the industry, and how yoga businesses are set up. Being a former studio owner myself, I don’t believe it’s (usually) the fault of malicious intent on the part of studio owners, but rather a reflection of the basic structure of the studio model. That’s why I was so excited to speak with today’s guests, Avita Bansee & Markella Los about The Connective, a teacher-owner, worker-co-op, online studio. The team at The Connective are actively creating an alternative where the teachers are also owners, who have come together on the basis of shared values to build an online studio that supports the whole, just as much as it supports the individual. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND AVITA FIND MARKELLA FIND THE CONNECTIVE FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode68 | |||
| Prayers of Gratitude with Sally Kempton | 31 May 2021 | 01:16:32 | |
Sally Kempton is one of my yoga heroes. I found her work at a time in my practice life where I felt stunted, and a bit lost. I was hungry for something that wasn’t on offer to me, at least not in the yoga circles that I found myself in. I wanted to meet a teacher who had depth, experience and as my friends and I say, is the “real deal”. Sally Kempton is that teacher. And while I have yet to study with her in person, her book Awakening Shakti, and audio program Doorways To The Infinite had a profoundly impactful presence on my personal practice & teaching life. So it is with great joy, that I bring you my conversation with Sally Kempton. ABOUT SALLY Sally Kempton is a powerful teacher of applied spiritual wisdom, known for her capacity to kindle meditative states in others and help students work with meditative experience as a framework for practical life-change. She teaches teleclasses, retreats, and workshops, and is on the faculty at Esalen and Kripalu. Sally is the author of the best-selling book, Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Yoga Goddesses and Meditation for the Love of It, which Spirituality and Health magazine called “The meditation book your heart wants you to read.” Her audio program, Doorways to the Infinite: The Art and Practice of Tantric Meditation, was released by Sounds True. A former swami in the Vedic tradition, Sally has been practicing and teaching for over four decades. Her teachings combine profound knowledge of the texts of yoga and tantra with practical wisdom from contemporary psychology and integral thought. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND SALLY KEMPTON FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode67 | |||
| The Intersection Of Yoga & Entrepreneurship with Kristin Campbell | 24 May 2021 | 01:17:28 | |
Kristin Campbell is a true entrepreneur - in 2002 she founded Whistlers first ever yoga studio, in 2012 she created Tapasya Yoga School, and in 2015 she co-founder Squamish Water Kefir. I was incredibly excited to speak with Kristin because she embodies the intersection of yoga and entrepreneurship that is currently captivating me. In today’s episode Kristin and I get into the nitty gritty of the start-up phase of any business, running a product based business, and how Kristins yoga practice informs her business life. So, if you’re currently leaning in to entrepreneurship, have always wanted to start a products based business or are looking to hear an inspiring story of grit & perseverance, then this week's show is for you! ABOUT KRISTIN In 2002 Kristin co-founded NeoAlpine Yoga, Whistler’s first Yoga Studio which is now named NeoWhistler, a YYoga studio which she owned and directed until 2010. In 2012 Kristin founded Tapasya Yoga (pronounced tah-pah-syah), a spiritually uplifting, alignment-based method of Hot-Hatha and Warm-Hatha-Vinyasa yoga. Tapasya means 'to be with intensity for the sake of transformation'. Although each studio has branded their Hot class differently, Tapasya Hot-Hatha + Hatha-Vinyasa inspired classes and teacher trainings are being offered in the UK, Europe and Canada, In Sept 2015 Kristin co-founded Squamish Water Kefir Co. Water kefir is a centuries-old fermented drink that is packed full of the probiotics and beneficial enzymes that our bodies love. Kefir, by the way, is pronounced "kuh-feer". Kristin lives with her 10-yr old daughter and mexican-rescue dog named "Jupter" on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, in the territory of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation). PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND KRISTIN CAMPBELL FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode66 | |||
| Multidisciplinary Movement with Laurel Beversdorf | 17 May 2021 | 01:33:51 | |
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by… YOU! After several requests from you, the listeners, this week’s guest is Laurel Beversdorf. Laurel's teaching style is very near and dear to my heart, and during our conversation you’ll hear me reminisce about a time in the not-so-distant past when I used to teach group classes. But don’t worry, we go much deeper than a trip down memory lane, and Laurel shares, in very practical and actionable terms, how you can start bringing new non-yoga movements & props into your classes, how we can offer a varied movement “diet” to our students and why she no longer believes that her asana practice was responsible for her pain. ABOUT LAUREL BEVERSDORF Laurel Beversdorf, YACEP, E-RYT 500, is an international yoga educator, teacher trainer, and kettlebell specialist with an advanced certification from Living.Fit. She is the creator of Yoga with Resistance Bands classes and teacher training, Resistance Bands 101 with Yoga Journal, and Body of Knowledge anatomy and biomechanics workshops. She co-creates Movement Logic movement therapy tutorials with physical therapist, Sarah Court, and well known movement educators in the yoga and Pilates industries. In 2020, in response to the global pandemic, Laurel pivoted hard and launched her virtual studio where she hosts lively, weekly kettlebell classes and creative yoga classes. Laurel has led yoga trainings and workshops at locations like Kripalu, YogaWorks, and studios all over the world. Her classes are multidisciplinary, and blend strength training, rehabilitation practices, self-massage, and yoga. Laurel has written for Yoga Journal, Shut Up & Yoga, and the Tune Up Fitness blog. A Wisconsin native, she lives in NYC with her husband, daughter, and two cats. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND LAUREL BEVERSDORF FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode65 | |||
| How Yoga Teachers & Studios Can Work Together with Thy Monzo | 10 May 2021 | 01:46:02 | |
Over the last 18 months or so, I have been a loud advocate for yoga teachers not relying on studios & gyms for their sole source of income. In Australia, the median rate of pay for yoga teachers is around $50 AUD per class. At 15 classes per week, a teacher would make $750.00. The national minimum wage is $753.80. We all know that to teach a 60 min class, at a bare minimum, a teacher needs to be at the studio/gym for 15 minutes before/after class. Let's be moderate, and add 1 hour per class for travel & prep time. This means to teach 15, 60 min classes, a teacher is required to invest at least 38 hours of their time. Teaching 15 classes is a full-time job. However, as a previous studio owner myself, I don’t think this reality means that we need to pit yoga teachers & studio owners against each other. My guest, Thy Monzo has owned a yoga studio in Sydney for the last 6 years, and in today’s conversation Cora and Thy get real about the reality of owning a yoga studio. We also chat about the role that a yoga studio can play in a teachers career, and why a blended business model could support both the teacher and the studios. ABOUT THY Thy began practicing yoga over 15 years ago as a way to find calm and peace from the stresses of University, and everyday life. After her first yoga class (ashtanga), she felt amazing. Breathing, sweating, and fully living in the moment, she had never felt more connected to life. Thy believes that the best part of teaching is learning; learning more about the postures, about people and their bodies, and more about herself. Her classes are fun and dynamic, with a sense of lightness. Her hope is that students carry their positive energy from practice, off their mats and into their daily lives. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND THY MONZO FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode64 | |||
| Biomechanics & Yoga with Jules Mitchell | 03 May 2021 | 01:19:20 | |
If you’ve been kicking around the yoga world for a number of years, I feel like my guest, Jules Mitchell will already be on your radar. Jules is a Las vegas based yoga teacher and massage therapist who also holds a masters of science in biomechanics. She blends the tradition of yoga with her extensive study in biomechanics to help teachers develop their craft and empower them with education. She regularly contributes to yoga teacher training programs and leads workshops worldwide, balancing the somatic aspects of yoga with the most current exercise science. Bringing the most useful and applicable pieces of that science into the yoga community is her passion, even when it invokes a discerning analysis of popular opinions. Her book, Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, is now available through Handspring Publishing. In my 200 HR teacher training programs I cited Jule’s work extensively, and really appreciate the contribution her work has made to the yoga community. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND JULES MITCHELL FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode63 | |||
| Post Lineage Yoga Part 2 with Theo Wildcroft | 26 Apr 2021 | 01:20:57 | |
You might remember in Episode 33, I had the chance to speak with Theo Wildcroft, PHD, who is a yoga teacher, scholar, and author of Post-Lineage Yoga: From Guru to #Metoo. In this episode we dive deeper into the release of Theo's book, and even have a broad conversation about what it means to be religious. Theo’s work considers the democratization of yoga post-lineage, and the many different ways yoga communities are responding to concerns about safety in practice. She is at the forefront of the movement for trauma sensitivity, diversity and inclusion, an honorary lifetime member of the BWY, and registered with both the IYN (RYT500) and Yoga Alliance (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®). She’s also a Visiting Fellow at the Open University, UK, Coordinator of the SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies, and founding member of Alt-ac.uk. An accomplished writer with two decades of experience in group facilitation, she not only delivers compelling lectures and inspiring writing, but holds careful and thoughtful spaces for groups and individuals to deepen their knowledge, share experiences and acquire new skills. Her monograph Post-lineage yoga: from guru to #metoo is out now. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
FIND THEO WILDCROFT FIND CORA For links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode62 | |||