Mastering the Business of Yoga
Episodes
Creating a Prosperous Yoga Studio & Business with Chris Cannon
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am talking with Chris Cannon. Chris is the founder of Studio Prosperity and the host of The Studio Prosperity podcast. Chri...
Building an Online Business & Finding Your Tribe with Brea Johnson
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined on the podcast once again by Brea Johnson from Heart & Bones Yoga! Brea and I chatted about yoga + yoga business way back in Episode 8 o...
BONUS: Online & Offline Marketing from Yoga Business Bootcamp
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This special BONUS episode M.B.Om features one of the episodes of my newest podcast: Yoga Business Bootcamp. The Yoga Business Bootcamp podcast w...
How to Rock Your Yoga Retreat + Business with Paloma Neuman
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paloma has been practicing yoga for a number of years, and after working for lululemon and managing a yoga studio, she decided that she wanted to crea...
How to Get 1,000 Email Subscribers with Nate Guadagni
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Nate Guadagni. Nate is the founder of Bo Yoga®, an accessible blend of gentle yoga, qi gong (Chee Gong) and...
Sytera Field on Being a Successful Studio Owner
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am joined by Sytera Field from Episode 34! When Sytera and I first chatted back in the fall of 2016 she was teaching privat...
Tips for Dealing with Procrastination
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we're talking about procrastination. Procrastination is something that many of us deal with, and arguably, something that is ...
Teaching Yoga Online with Eileen McGurty from Great Online Teaching
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am joined by Eileen McGurty from Great Online Teaching. Taking your yoga business online is a great additional source of re...
Everything You Need to Know About Social Media with Justin Harwood
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Harwood is the founder of Edgepoint Social and a social media expert. On this episode of the podcast, we talk all things social media. We cover...
Finding Your Passion & Building an Authentic Business with Jack Boken from Happy Jack Yoga
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Boken is a Canadian yoga teacher and the founder of Happy Jack Yoga. Jack came to yoga from the corporate world, and spent months traveling the w...
The Business of Owning a Yoga Studio & Teaching Yoga with Josh & Jenna from Nomad Yoga Family
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Josh & Jenna's yoga journey started with practicing Bikram Yoga, and their passion for the practice led them to own a studio in Red Deer, AB. After ow...
Getting Clients, Setting Boundaries & Building a Business with Justin Cooper
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Cooper is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, the host of the Kula Wellness podcast, and the co-founder of Kula Wellness. Justin came to yoga whi...
Yoga Studio Owner Turned Podcast Host with Andrew Gordon
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Gordon is a yoga teacher, former studio and the host of the Yoga Moves You Podcast, joining me from Charlotte, North Carolina. Andrew came to y...
The Power of Investing in Yourself with Colynn Vosburgh
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am joined by Colynn Vosburgh from Frik-Shuhn Yoga. Colynn came to yoga from a nursing background, and after discovering her...
The Yoga of Money with Kristen Sweeney
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Kristen Sweeney from Edge of the Mat. Kristen came to yoga from an acting and performing background, and...
Traveling & Teaching Yoga with Brytta Byers
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Brytta Byers from Xanadu Yoga. Brytta is a traveling yoga teacher, who is currently based in Chicago. Br...
Teaching Kids Yoga, Embodying Yoga, & Leading Successful Yoga Retreats with Awilda Rivera
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher based in Atlanta who specializes in kids yoga and running retreats! On this episode of the podcast, Awilda shares her ...
Patricia Lohan on Feng Shui for Yoga Teachers & Studio Owners
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Lohan is a yoga teacher, female entrepreneur, and a feng shui expert! On this episode of the podcast, Patricia talks about how feng shui for ...
Tapping Into Your Divine Feminine & Running an Online Business with Crystal Gray
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal Gray is a yoga teacher, yoga business coach, and the founder of Yoga Goddess Academy. Crystal has been teaching for a number of years, and has...
Creating a Yoga Experience & Leading Guided Meditations with Kelly Smith
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Smith is a yoga teacher, a yoga teacher teacher, the founder of Yoga for You Online and the host of the Mindful in Minutes podcast! On this ...
2017 Year in Review
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I'm reflecting on 2017! A practice I've gotten into in all aspects on my life is to reflect on the previous year befor...
Niching Down: Gregory Ormson on Offering Yoga to Motorcycle Riders
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Ormson is a yoga teacher, writer, and a motorcycle enthusiast! On this unique episode of the podcast, Gregory and I chat about his story becom...
Yoga Anatomy with Dr. Ariele Foster
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ariele Foster is the founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy, and has been practicing yoga since a young age, as she has a grandmother who is a yoga teach...
Improving Your SEO with Kris Reid
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by the CEO of Ardor SEO, Kris Reid. Kris is from Australia originally, but is joining me from Cambodia, w...
How to Be Your Own Yoga Boss Babe with Liz Nguyen
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to be joined by the founder of YogaBossBabe, Liz Nguyen. On this episode, Liz shares her journey as a yoga teacher, doing her YTT at C...
Sales Funnels, Digital Marketing & Having Multiple Revenue Streams with Arianne Traverso
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Arianne Traverso from Bizzy Yogi and the Yoga Expo in Miami. Arianne came to yoga from the graphic des...
Teaching Outside of the Box & Teaching Online with Or Shahar
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Or Shahar, who is joining me all the way from Germany. Or shares how she came to yoga from a place of d...
How to Improve Your Business with Thai Massage with Shai Plonski
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Thai massage teacher and best selling author, Shai Plonski. Shai is the founder of the Still Light Cen...
Shannon Crow on Yoga for Pelvic Health & Creating an Online Community
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon has been a yoga teacher for over 10 years. She has specialized in prenatal & postnatal yoga, she's done thai massage, she's worked with yoga t...
Dawn Mauricio on Cultivating Relationships, Being Professional & Growing Your Yoga Business
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the podcast, Dawn Mauricio is joining me from Montreal, Quebec to share her journey as a yoga and meditation teacher. Dawn came ...
Creating Effective Email Lists & Newsletter Campaigns with Kelly McHugh
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly McHugh is the founder of Digital Yoga Academy and Good Yoga Life based out of the UK. She is a yoga teacher, a digital marketing expert, and a c...
Jessica Winderl on Being Resilient & Creating a Sustainable Career
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Winderl is originally American, but is joining me all the way from Norway today. On this episode of the podcast, Jessica shares her path as a ...
Creating Beautiful Yoga Websites with The Yoga Nomads
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anne & Brandon of The Yoga Nomads are back on the podcast and on this episode, we're chatting about becoming a successful yoga teacher. We touch on wh...
Lauren Rudick on Becoming an International Yoga Teacher
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Rudick is an international yoga teacher, running teacher trainings in Costa Rica through Yoga Academy International, and running retreats aroun...
Becoming a Successful Yoga Teacher Through Digital Marketing with Charles Du
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Du is a NASA software engineer turned digital nomad turned yoga teacher! Charles discovered his love of yoga only a few months ago after suffe...
Creating an Online Yoga Biz with Namastream Co-founders Sandy Connery & Jennifer Barcelos
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for Season 3 of M.B.Om! I am so excited to kick off this season with an interview with Namastream co-founders Sandy Connery and Jennifer ...
Season 2 Finale
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of M.B.Om is coming to a close, and I wanted to take this episode to reflect on Season 2 and all of the amazing guests that I've had the chan...
063: Q&A: You Asked, I'm Answering!
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this Q&A style episode of the podcast, I answer a few of the questions that I've received throughout this season from listeners, fellow yoga teache...
062: Fitting Teaching Yoga into Family with Chanelle Neilson
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chanelle Neilson is a mother of 5 and a part-time yoga teacher based out of southern California. Chanelle's priority has always been her family and be...
061: Jess Dohnt on Managing + Owning a Yoga Studio
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Dohnt tried yoga for the first time over 10 years ago and didn't love it. If you had told her 10 years ago that she would be a yoga studio manage...
060: How to Improve Your Digital Marketing with Susanne Rieker
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know you need to be online, but you're not sure how to market yourself online? So many of us have been there, myself included. It can be overwh...
059: Creating American Power Yoga + Simplified Genetics with Kurt Johnsen
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm chatting with the founder of American Power Yoga and Simplified Genetics, Kurt Johnsen. Kurt is based out of Dallas, and...
058: The Danger of Comparison + How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to the other people in the room while practicing yoga? Have you thought that maybe you're not good en...
057: Running Yoga Retreats in Zambia with Carolyn McPherson
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is Carolyn's second time on the podcast, and I'm super excited to be chatting with her all the way from Livingstone, Zambia near Victoria Falls. ...
056: Creating Online Courses with Lauren Lapointe
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Lapointe and I met through Udemy after we both launched courses on yoga. Since then, Lauren has put out 4 courses on Udemy and experimented wit...
055: Finding Your Niche as a Yoga Teacher with Elsa Rose Eastabrook
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Elsa Rose Eastabrook came to yoga from an athletic background, but it wasn't until she couldn't do sports due to an injury that she truly fell in love...
054: Balancing Being a Mom with Being an Entrepreneur with Jenny Parum
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When Jenny Parum first discovered yoga, she was dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, and with the first few years of her practice her symptoms completel...
053: Brittney Hiller on Laughing Yoga + Differentiating Your Business
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I met Brittney Hiller at Wigwam Festival in Atlanta last year, and I had the privilege of taking a laughing yoga class with her. It was my first exper...
052: 5 Steps for Planning a Retreat with Julie Zuzek
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly one year ago, I had a fabulous conversation with Julie Zuzek from The Corporate Yogi about creating a brand and running yoga retreats. When Jul...
051: Marketing Part 3: How to be Authentic on Social Media
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the 3rd part of the marketing series, we're chatting about authenticity on social media. It can be really easy to start a social media account and ...
050: Marketing Part 2: Do I Need to Be on Social Media?
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
o I need to be on social media? Similar to what I discussed in last week's episode on websites, you never need to do anything. When it comes to social...
049: Marketing Part 1: Do I Need a Website?
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the questions I most commonly hear from yoga teachers is "do I need a website?". We finish teacher training and are unleashed into the yoga wor...
048: How to Make Money without Burning Out with Joslynn Boyce
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joslynn Boyce is a registered personal trainer and a small business owner in Calgary, Alberta. She is also one of my good friends, and has been for ov...
047: David Moreno on Running International Travel + Yoga Trips
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Moreno is a California based yoga teacher who has been in and around the yoga industry for over 30 years. David came to yoga from a dance backgr...
046: The Yoga Sales Funnel + How to Apply it with Ryan Ferguson
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, entrepreneur + self employed podcast host, writer and advisor, Ryan Ferguson, is coming on the podcast to talk about t...
045: Develping Your Yoga Brand with Danielle Joseph
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Joseph is a yoga teacher and the founder of Function Creative Co. and Your Yoga Brand. Danielle specializes in design + branding, and she als...
044: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Yoga Teacher
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you stepped into the studio and thought to yourself "I can't do this", "I'm a fake", "I have no idea what I'm doing", or some version of that? Th...
043: Finding Your Purpose + Achieving Your Goals with Randelle Lusk
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Randelle Lusk is a Calgary-based yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, and a lululemon ambassador. After getting her yoga teacher training, Randelle knew...
042: Reno Muenz on Balancing Spirituality + Business
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you struggled with the balance between spirituality and business? Do you wonder how you can be a yogi, yet still be a successful business owner? ...
041: Teaching in a Saturated Market with Tara Koenig
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On season 1 of the podcast, Tara Koenig shared her passion + involvement in the Africa Yoga Project. Now she's back for season 2 to talk about her exp...
040: Becoming a Sustainable Full-Time Yoga Teacher with Andrew Misle
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Misle is a Sattva yoga teacher based out of Edmonton, Alberta, and he joined me on the podcast to talk about his journey to becoming a full-tim...
039: Why a Morning Routine is Important for Entrepreneurs
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you work as a yoga teacher entrepreneur and have control over your schedule outside of the classes you teach? Have you ever struggled with producti...
038: Digging Deeper into the Business of Yoga with Laura Fraser
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Fraser is a yoga teacher for Power Yoga Canada, works in marketing, and is passionate about calligraphy. She also runs a website called Little B...
037: Jeff Mah on the Business of Owning a Yoga Studio
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Mah + I had a great conversation in season 1 on his journey as a yoga teacher + to becoming a studio owner. It was a fabulous conversation, so if...
036: How to Lead Yoga Retreats with Jen Corley
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in leading a yoga retreat, but don't really know where to start? WeTravel is a platform for retreat leaders that will help you from...
035: Yoga + Self Esteem
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On the first solo episode of this season, we're talking about yoga + self esteem. This episode is based off the principles of self esteem discussed in...
034: How to Become a Private Yoga Teacher with Sytera Field
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sytera Field found yoga after an accident, and after having a profound healing experience, she decided that she wanted to teach. On this episode, Syte...
033: Kaeleigh Doherty on the Banff Yoga Festival
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kaeleigh Doherty is a kick ass yoga teacher + the founder of the Banff Yoga Festival. On this episode of the podcast, Kaeleigh shares her inspiration ...
032: The Importance of Accounting + Book Keeping with Levi Morehouse
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Levi Morehouse is not a yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, or a yoga entrepreneur. He is a small business owner though, and his small business is an a...
Season 1 Finale
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As the title indicates, this is the season 1 finale. This episode doesn't have a guest or a topic on yoga, it is just to close off this season of the ...
030: Taylor Harkness on Being an Authentic Yoga Teacher
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Taylor Harkness shares his journey as a yoga teacher, how his career has evolved over the years and all of the busines...
029: Teaching Private Yoga with Kate Connell Potts
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to create a business as a yoga teacher, but aren't too sure where to start or how to do it? Do you want to teach private yoga, but don't k...
028: Q&A - Your Questions Answered
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I'm answering YOUR questions! I chat about websites, teaching weekly, completing your YTT, getting a job, and how to k...
027: Knowing What You're Teaching For & Why it's Important
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On today's solo episode, I dig into the topic of why it's important to know what you're teaching for. A while back, I wrote a blog post called "Why Yo...
026: Yoga for the Cancer Population with Lara Benusis
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to take your teaching from the general population to helping people with sickness and disease? Lara Benusis did too. Lara grew up with a m...
025: Changing Your Life Through Yoga with Yochai Weiss
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A couple years ago, Yochai Weiss was a taxi driver in NYC who smoked nearly 2 packs of cigarettes a day. Now, he is a full-time yoga teacher. On this ...
024: Creating Your Own Diverse Business with Tracey Delfs
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to teach full-time, but aren't sure if you want to teach 15, 20, 25 classes a week? Are you uncertain of how you can make it work financia...
023: Who Should do a Yoga Teacher Training Program?
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to complete a yoga teacher training, but wonder if you're good enough to do one? Do you believe that you need to be have a stronger or bet...
022: Podcasting & Owning a Yoga Studio with Melissa Leger
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to create your own yoga business? Do you dream of being a full-time yoga teacher? Do you want to learn more about the business side of yog...
021: How to Quit Your Full-Time Job to Teach Yoga with Caron Christison
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to quit your job to teach yoga full-time? Is your dream to be a full-time yoga teach? Caron's was too. On this episode of the podcast, C...
020: Yoga & Biomechanics with Jules Mitchell
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you enjoy yoga, but want more? Do you crave learning more about the body and the way that the body moves? Do you want to do something different tha...
019: My 1 Year Teaching Anniversary & What I've Learned as a Yoga Teacher
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about doing a yoga teacher training? Do you want to become a yoga teacher? Have you recently completed your teacher training and are ...
018: Creating an Online Business & Teaching Abroad with The Yoga Nomads
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to travel the world and teach yoga? Do you feel confused about how to go about getting teaching jobs and making enough money to travel? Ar...
017: From Owning a Yoga Studio to Running Retreats & Trainings with Kristen Stuart
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yogini, Kristen Stuart, shares her journey as a yoga teacher. Kristen shares what it was like to open a ...
016: Amber Barry on Owning a Yoga Studio
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? Do you wonder what it takes to open a yoga studio from scratch? If so, this episode is for you! On this e...
015: How to Make Money & Stand out From the Competition with Mike Michalowicz
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living pay check to pay check and having a hard time making money as a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner? Do you want to stand out in a satura...
014: What Does it Mean to be Good at Yoga?
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder if you're "good enough" at yoga to be teaching? Do you ever wonder what it means to be good at yoga? A couple weeks ago, someone as...
013: How Tova Payne Became an Entrepreneurial Yogi
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to become a full-time yoga teacher? Run your own retreats? Design your own teacher training? Maybe even write a book? Tova Payne shares ho...
012: From Ashtanga to Restorative Yoga with Andrea Peloso
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to learn about various different types of yoga? Do you want to become an expert in more than one area of yoga? Well, you can! On this epi...
011: Becoming a Yoga Teacher Teacher with Erin Evans
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of developing your own teacher training programs? Once, that was Erin Evans dream too, and now it is her reality. On this episode, Erin ...
010: How to Build Your Brand & Run Retreats with Julie Zuzek
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be a successful yoga teacher? Do you dream of running your own retreats? Are you struggling to find your niche and develop your brand? ...
009: Finding Your Path as a Yoga Teacher with Lydia Zamorano
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to teach yoga, but you're not sure where you want to take your career? There are a lot of career options as a yoga teacher, and it can be ...
008: How to Make Yoga Accessible for Everyone with Brea Johnson
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to become a successful yoga teacher? Are you interested in owning your own yoga studio? Do you want to break away from the conventional pa...
007: Teaching Yoga Abroad with Carolyn McPherson
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of traveling the world and teaching yoga? Do you want to teach yoga abroad? Carolyn McPherson has done just that. After completing her Y...
006: From Corporate America to Full-time Yoga Teacher with Katie Roll
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a change...
005: Giving Back Through Yoga: Tara Koenig on the Africa Yoga Project
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in making yoga accessible around the world? Do you want to give back through yoga? Curious about the Africa Yoga Project? Then, this ep...
004: Thinking Outside the Box: Tara Newbigging on BooTy
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you completed a YTT and feel like you want to do more with your certificate? Do you feel like you want to create your own brand of yoga or fitnes...
003: How to Take Your Yoga Career to the Next Level with Lauren Roegele
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Roegele discovered yoga after an extremely traumatic car accident, and in some ways, the practice saved her life. Because of the profound impa...
002: Lessons to New Yoga Teachers from a New Yoga Teacher with Chelsey Orth
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you recently completed your YTT and are feeling scared to teach? Eager to teach? Unsure of what to expect? A mere 7 months ago, Chelsey Orth w...
001: From Yoga Teacher to Studio Owner with Jeff Mah
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in a career as a full-time yoga teacher? Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? If so, this episode is for you! On this epis...