In this solo episode, I’m asking you to take a step back and really reflect on what you want your yoga or wellness business to look like—beyond the polished promises of social media. From building a six-figure brand to teaching one deeply fulfilling class a week, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

We’ll explore how your energy, lifestyle, skills, and goals all shape what a sustainable business actually means for you right now. Whether you’re dreaming of retreats, dabbling in tech, or simply trying to grow something meaningful on your own terms, I hope this episode helps you find more clarity and confidence in your direction.

In this episode, I discuss

• Redefining success to match your values

• The difference between scaling up and keeping it aligned with your lifestyle

• The realities of running an online business

• Creating something sustainable instead of stressful

• My “sustainable business sweet spot” framework

Mentions:

Colynn Cespedes from Frik Shuhn Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/frikshuhnyogauniversity/

Claudia Spahr from HolyMama: https://www.instagram.com/_holymama_/

Links:

Grab our resources: https://allmatstaken.com/resources

Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allmatstaken/ (new podcast account)

Join The All Mats Taken Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/417180117069852

In this episode I welcome my co-host for the 2025 All Mats Taken Yoga Business Summit, Colynn Cespedes. In today's pre-summit chat we'll be exploring how your nervous system regulation impacts your business and what you can do to set yourself up for success.

We'll also talk about the summit which is coming up this week! During the summit Colynn will be starting the day with morning meditations to help you get grounded and set intentions before diving into all of the information we have coming your way. She'll then have daily presentations that set the stage for each days theme;

• Day 1: Community building 101
• Day 2: Philosophy in business
• Day 3: Your membership as a launching point to your offers suite
• Day 4: Digital marketing for yoga teachers

🎉Registration for the All Mats Taken Summit 2025 is officially open!

Join the All Mats Taken Summit (May 15–18 | Free)

🥳Grab your ticket at: https://allmatstaken.com/

Meet Colynn:

Colynn Cespedes is a highly respected yoga educator, business mentor, and functional anatomy expert with over 25 years in the yoga community and 11 years of teaching experience. A former emergency nurse who attended medical school, Colynn seamlessly blends Eastern philosophy with Western medical science, making her approach to yoga both deeply spiritual and scientifically grounded.
As the founder of Frik-Shuhn Yoga & Coaching, Colynn has trained over 20,000 yoga teachers worldwide, leading 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour yoga teacher trainings, along with specialty certifications in Restorative Yoga, Chakra Alignment, and Nervous System Regulation. She is deeply committed to inclusive, trauma-informed, and body-friendly yoga education, ensuring that yoga is accessible to all bodies and backgrounds.

Beyond teacher training, Colynn is a yoga business strategist, empowering teachers to build sustainable careers through the Modern Yoga Teacher Mastermind and other mentorship programs. Her expertise in yoga philosophy, anatomy, and business development makes her a sought-after speaker, mentor, and retreat leader.

Colynn’s mission is to support teachers in deepening their knowledge, refining their teaching, and stepping confidently into their leadership roles—whether on the mat, in the classroom, or in the business of yoga.

Links:

🎉Registration for the All Mats Taken Summit 2025 is officially open!

Join the All Mats Taken Summit (May 15–18 | Free)

🥳Grab your ticket at: https://allmatstaken.com/

Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrettdigital

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allmatstaken

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/all-mats-taken-a-yoga-teachers-business-and/id1747083899

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3329iQ9R9qpFas7m3UUhda?si=c3d5a1befd204bf9

Connect with Colynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frikshuhnyogauniversity

Learn more from Colynn: https://frikshuhn.com/