The Yogipreneur » Vision http://www.theyogipreneur.com Guiding business on and off the mat Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:01:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Creating a Life Plan http://www.theyogipreneur.com/goal-setting/creating-a-life-plan http://www.theyogipreneur.com/goal-setting/creating-a-life-plan#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:45:20 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/?p=482 Most new business owners think the first thing that they should do is start writing a business plan. While a business plan is imperative to the growth and success of your business, there is something even more important that you need to consider – creating a life plan.

As a business owner, many opportunities arise. Many of these opportunities will be incredible business opportunities to grow or increase income, however many of these opportunities will also move you away from your vision of your ideal life. A life plan is the foundation for not only your business plan, but also for the decisions that you will need to make in your business.

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]]> http://www.theyogipreneur.com/goal-setting/creating-a-life-plan/feed 0 Confessions of a Yogipreneur… http://www.theyogipreneur.com/marketing/confessions-of-a-yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/marketing/confessions-of-a-yogipreneur#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:30:47 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/?p=494 You are dreaming of the day when you can walk into a tranquil space, welcome new students (who are coming in droves) and share your passion for yoga. You have taken teacher trainings, workshops, and numerous classes to build your knowledge and understanding of this ancient practice. Owning a yoga studio has been your dream and maybe even now is a real possibility.

Owning and running a successful studio requires more than knowledge of yoga. It requires more than knowledge of business. A yogipreneur embodies a unique set of skills and traits required to endure the roller-coaster of running a business. Do you have what it takes to be a spiritual entrepreneur?

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]]> http://www.theyogipreneur.com/marketing/confessions-of-a-yogipreneur/feed 0 Staying true to your vision http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/staying-true-to-your-vision http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/staying-true-to-your-vision#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 18:12:42 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/?p=456 As a spiritual entrepreneur, you probably started your business with a unique vision. A dream of what your business could be. A studio that creates a community of yogis. A teacher training that graduates new teachers around the world. A non-profit that brings the benefits of yoga to underprivileged children.

If you do not have a clear vision, start clarifying it immediately. Without a clear vision, you have nothing to work towards. It becomes easier to get off track – and for others to get you off track. You might appreciate all the “great” ideas – until you realize that implementing those ideas have absolutely nothing to do with your ultimate vision.

Take a moment now and consider that vision. Imagine that you had achieved this ideal business. What does it look like? What are you doing? Where are you spending your time? What kind of services do you offer? Who are you helping? Who is on your team? What is your ultimate goal?

Hold this mental picture of your ideal business in your mind. See yourself in that vision. From this day forward, each time an opportunity or idea arises, ask yourself if it will bring you closer to your vision. Action in the direction of your ideal business will magnetize your dream to you.

]]> http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/staying-true-to-your-vision/feed 0 Begin with the end in mind http://www.theyogipreneur.com/business-planning/begin-with-the-end-in-mind http://www.theyogipreneur.com/business-planning/begin-with-the-end-in-mind#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 18:28:26 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/yp/?p=117 When you decide to take a vacation, do you just hop in the car and drive aimlessly? Probably not. Most likely, you spent a few hours making plans. You decided where you were going and what you were going to do when you got there. You began to make a list of what you needed to pack. You gathered your map and your directions to get from point A to point B.
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]]> http://www.theyogipreneur.com/business-planning/begin-with-the-end-in-mind/feed 0 Yoga Values http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/yoga-values http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/yoga-values#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:13:15 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/yp/?p=87 Personal observation – people are not living in line with their values. Do these situations sound familiar:

1. Work/life balance – People say that they want to have a better work life balance, but what do they do? Instead of spending quality time with their family, they are checking emails. Instead of having a date night, they sit in front of the tv.

2. Health – We are the only developed nation that is going backwards with our health. How many people say that they want to lose weight, they want to get in shape or even just get off all the medications? MILLIONS. But what do they do? Make excuses.

3. Wealth – Ummm, all I have to say is look at the economy. People want to become wealthy, but they are not going about it the right way. Greed never brings abundance.

Why am I talking about these values and what do they have to do with yoga?

Yogipreneurs – as the Blues Brothers said, you are on a mission from God. Yoga offers an outlet for people to live a great life (as opposed to mediocre – see other notes). An inspiring yoga teacher helps their students realize what is important and commit to their own transformation. And it is only their transformation, their own journey to enlightenment, that will allow them to find stillness and peace in their life, on and off the mat.

]]> http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/yoga-values/feed 0 Elevating the world from mediocrity to greatness http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/elevating-the-world-from-mediocrity-to-greatness http://www.theyogipreneur.com/vision/elevating-the-world-from-mediocrity-to-greatness#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:12:00 +0000 yogipreneur http://www.theyogipreneur.com/yp/?p=85 One of my favorite companies ever is lululemon athletica. I am so blessed to have been able to work with them – even for only a short period of time. This explaination of their vision (from their blog) is food for thought – do you embrace mediocrity or greatness?

MEDIOCRITY

* Living a “FINE” life
* Just going with the motions of life – not “living” life
* Status Quo
* Following a predetermined path
* Following a “leader”
* Stagnant
* A vocabulary full of “I wish and I hope”, excuses and blame
* Worrying about what others think
* Not taking control of ones life
* Continually trying to look good
* Not loving every moment life
* Unhealthy Mind = Unhealthy Body

GREATNESS

* Leading a “great” life on a daily basis
* Creating your own path in this world
* Being a “leader”
* Unique individual
* Do not live your life concerned about how you look or what others think
* Live a life full of endless possibilities
* Open to failing and making mistakes
* Learning and new experiences
* Knowledge
* Continually moving forward
* Confident, strong and courageous
* Personal Responsibility – full ownership of one’s life
* Making a difference – being a contribution

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