Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

The Oceans of Yoga

This week I’m joined for an inspiring conversation with Amy Landry. A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy Landry is a registered senior yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, odissi dancer, podcast host, author of The Ocean of Yoga, facilitator of the Study Yoga summit, and founder of the online Shruti School of Yoga. I’ve devoured her book and found great solace and inspiration in its pages. Get yourself a copy!Book - https://amyelandry.com/oceanofyoga/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

The Joys and Perils of Being a Sādhaka in Business

The ‘modern Yoga industrial complex’ is FUCK!ING wild, man! So much so that it’s easy to forget why we even teach Yoga anymore! In this episode I’m reading from some of the books that always bring me solace when I’ve lost my mooring in Yogaland or am feeling disappointed by people who talk a big Yoga game but conduct themselves terribly. I hope it’s useful.Join me tomorrow for my new free training ‘Remember Why You Began’ here: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/rememberIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldREFERENCES:Farhi, Donna (2006) Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Random House, LondonFeuerstein, Georg (2011) The Path to Yoga: an Essential Guide to its Principles and Practices, Random House, LondonLandry, Amy (2026) The Ocean of Yoga: A Complete Guide to Living the Teachings, Tradition, and Practice, Shambhala, BostonLowenstein MD, Keith G. (2021) Kriya Yoga for Self-Discovery, Inner Traditions, RochesterStone, Michael (2009) Yoga for a World Out of Balance, Shambhala, Boston

Is Your Yoga Really for EVERY Body?

In this very special interview I’m joined by Jennie Rose to talk about her work as ‘The Adaptive Yogi’. Through her classes, retreats, and teacher trainings, Jennie helps yoga teachers feel more confident adapting yoga for real people and real bodies. She is the creator of The Adaptive Yogi Teacher Training, which teaches practical, compassionate approaches to making yoga truly inclusive.Learn more about Jenn’s training here: https://www.theadaptiveyogi.co.nz/teacher-trainingJoin me next week for my new free training ‘Remember Why You Began’ here: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/rememberIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

The Krishna Principle: Charisma as a Yoga Business Skill

Krishna is our go-to charismatic guy, and i think he has a lot to teach us on this front. Charisma in yoga teaching is not about ego or performance. At its best, it is about authentic presence. When a teacher is fully engaged, enthusiastic and genuine, students feel it. And when students feel something meaningful in a class, they come back.Learn about coaching here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

The Leap, the Webinar and Remembering Your Strength

Webinars can be a powerful part of your marketing strategy, especially if you have high ticket or virtual offers. In this episode I’ll talk more about when webinars might work for you, how to make them work really well and how Hanuman might be your unlikely webinar champion!Learn about coaching here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingIf you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald