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The Seasons of Business – Summer

Every business is seasonal. For most of us, the summer is traditionally a slow time. Kids are on vacation, people are traveling, and routines are more relaxed. With a little planning, you can learn to use this time to grow your business and position yourself to have an incredible fall and winter!
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Categorized as Marketing, Sales, Working Smarter

So you want to teach yoga…Part IV

You’ve done all the prep work. You know exactly what kind of student you are hoping to teach. You’ve brainstormed a few different locations to teach. So how do you approach an organization to set up a class?

Creating a Business Plan…Part I

As a yoga teacher, you take time to prepare for a class. You set the intention for the class. You look for inspiration from your teachers to impart on your students. A sequence is developed to prepare the body to reach a specific posture. Each class builds on what you taught in the previous class. [...]

So you want to teach yoga…Part III

Submit a resume to your local gyms and studios, but don’t limit yourself to only these locations. In these economic times, there are dozens of alternative locations looking to add more to their menu of services. Once you have identified your ideal student, brainstorm other places your student might frequent.

So you want to teach yoga…Part II

You are now a yoga teacher! With a RYT certificate in hand, you start applying to gyms and yoga studios; however with the current economy you quickly realize there are few openings for new yoga teachers. So how do you find students and places to teach?

Smarter Not Harder

I am often asked how I am able to stay so focused and accomplish so much so quickly. Many people think that I must work non-stop – but this is not true.

Categorized as Management, Working Smarter

Creating a Life Plan

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.

Taking yoga off the mat

As yogis and yoginis, we practice yoga asana to learn to master the body and quiet the mind. However many of us forget the importance of a quiet mind when we step off our mats and into our business!