This week on Yoga Insider, I'm reflecting on summer holidays and sharing some book recommendations for yoga teachers from my personal collection.

FOR NEW YOGA TEACHERS

The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele

This is such an approachable & practical introduction to Classical yoga philosophy and it's applications to modern life and everyday challenges.

FOR YOGA TEACHERS WHO WANT TO FEEL INSPIRED

The Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche

This is a poetic interpretation of a medieval Tantric text & the essence of these sutras is really about fully embracing the human experience rather than dissociating from it. I love the imagery that these sutras evoke!

MY FAVOURITE TRANSLATION OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA

The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Amstrong

For yoga teachers seeking a decolonized translation of the Gita that preserves Sanskrit terms and encourages readers to study the deeper meanings behind them rather than defaulting to inadequate words that distort the original meaning.

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This week on Yoga Insider, I'm sharing some slightly unconventional (and maybe even controversial) ways I run my independent yoga business.

I think it’s important to share examples of what running a sustainable yoga business looks like and to be transparent about the decisions I’ve come to after teaching yoga for almost 15 years. My intention with Yoga Insider is to be real with you, and part of that involves pulling back the curtain and analyzing what it takes to build a yoga business that thrives.

In this episode, I'm discussing how my personal philosophy as a yoga teacher informs my pricing and business structure, even if it goes against the grain.

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This week on Yoga Insider, I'm celebrating one year since the podcast trailer episode was released. One year of podcasting every single week is not a small feat - it's been a year of experimentation, learning new skills on the fly, and keeping the bigger picture at the forefront in order to stay consistent.

On this week's episode, I'm getting personal about some of the fears and apprehensions I felt around starting a podcast, along with the growth that was waiting for me on the other side.

Whether you've listened to one episode or all of them, I'm so grateful that you're here and I hope you've found little tidbits of value and inspiration for your yoga business along the way.

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This week on Yoga Insider podcast, I'm reflecting on self-employment, a recent yoga retreat, and the rhythm of the yoga industry during the summer months.

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This week on Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm sharing one small shift you can make to begin offering more depth in your yoga classes.

If you feel like you've been stuck taking students through the motions when you teach, this episode provides actionable steps that you can implement right away in order to make a greater impact for your students - one that will stay with them for a long time.

July 17th Yoga Retreat with Alexandria Waycott: Ryder Lake, B.C.

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On this week's episode of Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm answering YOUR questions!

Thank you to all the listeners who submitted questions on Instagram for today's "Yoga Teacher Q&A" episode!

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This week on Yoga Insider Podcast, I'm discussing the importance of building relationships with your peers as a yoga teacher. Whether you're a new or experienced teacher, your connections with other teachers in your community are vital for peer-to-peer support, as well as building a network for referrals. I'll discuss various ways to expand your network, including:

- Why you should attend both in-person and online trainings to meet like-minded professionals in your industry.

- The power of events & hosting peer discussion groups.

- Why many opportunities in the modern yoga industry will come from people you already know.

Don't skip this episode! I hope you feel inspired to make a new yoga teacher friend this week.

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Music & Production by Kyler Pierce

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