By Tony Baker
A show about yoga teaching and a bunch of other cool shit.
Hey all! Welcome back to another episode of the Yogi Tones Podcast! Today I chat about different ways to get gigs as a yoga teacher. Some of these have worked for me and some have worked for people I know....
Ryan Glidden is back on the podcast! We talk about his latest book, which I would highly recommend, whether you teach yoga or really do just want to deepen your practice. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes...
Sara Szunyogh is back on and we get into it! I love chatting with Sara because she keeps it real about the yoga teaching world. Being around Sara is truly motivating and I always come away with new insight as...
Lauren drops by to give some insight into phase 1 of the gut cleanse. Check it out and enjoy! During the Activate Phase (10 days) of the 30 cleanse we will fuel up with vegetarian, whole food supplements (vegan available) to ensure we...
Looking to start a website or maybe just a landing page to build your following as a yogi? Taylor Berman has you covered! Listen in and get some solid info from a pro! Taylor is a web designer and yoga teacher...
Had a conversation through text with a yoga teacher recently who said my business was a scam. I really took this to heart and after the initial reaction, realize that wasn’t necessary. That always seems to be the case with...
Jackie Gadd ([email protected]) found yoga in 2004 as path to alleviate physical and emotional health complications. After volunteering to teach yoga to preteens, she went on to earn four small certificates in children’s yoga. In 2011, at age 43 and...
Alicia Tillman joins me on the show today to chat about teaching yoga to young athletes, trap yoga & tacos, and how she grew to be a rockstar yoga teacher! Alicia Tillman, A.K.A Awkward Yoga Girl, is an unconventional yoga teacher...
Recently took a trip to the DMV to handle a few things and was able to shift my focus in ways that I had never been able to before. Listen in and let me know if you have made these...
Such a pleasure to have Amore and her husband Doug (cameo) on the show today. Amore was my teacher trainer and she continues to be a guide for me as I dive deeper into the practice of yoga. She is...
Lauren Robinson and I chat about entrepreneurship, oils, teaching yoga, healing yourself and other fun stuff on this episode! Lauren is a RYT-200, Reiki, and Myofascial Release Practitioner who is dedicated to healing the mind, body and soul through creative...
Brian Glasspool and I chat about the ups and downs of working toward being a full time yoga teacher. Brian is a San Diego Yoga Instructor who loves to teach yoga and guided meditation. He has been teaching yoga for over...
A little rant about being flexible on and off the mat. We as teachers have a responsibility to our students especially new ones to be mindful. I also get that students sometimes don’t listen and maybe need a talking to...
My good buddy Jay Ojeda is on the Yogi Tones podcast for the first time! We talk about taking a training for the first time, playlist, working the core and giving feedback. He also uses much bigger weights than me...
Jules Mitchell MS, CMT, ERYT500 is a San Francisco based yoga teacher, educator and massage therapist. Her unique approach incorporates her extensive study in biomechanics with the modern application of yoga asana to help teachers develop their craft and empower them with...
Andrew Gordon from Yoga Talk Pod interviewed me on his show! Was so nice to talk about some of the things I have been through to get where I am today. Listen in and enjoy! If you are looking to teach...
Little solo sesh today! Took a yoga class and the teacher seeded her passion extremely well! So I thought it would be good to talk to you about selling in your yoga class. Number one tip! Don’t be a douchebag!...
Justin was instantly drawn to yoga after being pulled, hooting and hollering, into his first class at the bidding of his friends. Justin describes his group classes as radically consistent. The focus is to help each student get the most...
Bahman Sarram is an artist, violinist, composer, producer and singer/songwriter whose music ties together many cultures and expressions into an ecstatic celebration of life. Based in San Diego, Bahman has won over audiences with his passion and unlimited energy that...
Nityda Gessel, LCSW, E-RYT (500), Nityda is a licensed psychotherapist, registered yoga teacher, and trauma-informed yoga therapist residing in Austin, TX. Nityda is the founder of The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Institute℠ and the creator of The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠, a healing...
With 35+ years teaching experience, this internationally celebrated New York / LA Teacher remains fresh in his quest to keep innovating with new methods, approaches, depth and insight. Ravi (with Ana Brett) is author of 25 best-selling yoga DVD’s and a new...
Today on the show is Kat Da Silva and we have some fun. Talking all things including yoga certifications and how you really don’t (kinda sorta) need one to teach yoga. People you wouldn’t expect to drop into a yoga...
Eman Zabi is the copywriter and brand strategist behind The Scribesmith, where she crafts high-converting copy infused with personality and entertainment for brands that aren’t afraid to stand out. Looking for an air-punching bottom line that doesn’t require you to sound...
Nikki and I talk all about sequencing on the show today, Nikki is a regular guest on the show and always brings the goods! She breaks down different ways you can use sequencing in your yoga class. Tons of gems...
Gianna Wozney is a yoga teacher based out of New Jersey. She did her teacher training in Paia, Maui at the Maui Yoga Shala. Teaching for two years, Gianna has been running her own business since she returned from the...
Julie Quinn offers yoga at Ginseng, MOSAIC, and Fit Athletic with classes ranging from Yin Yoga, Restorative, Beginning and advanced Vinyasa classes. Special events, lectures, and retreats are also offered periodically. Please keep in touch @Quinnsights on Instagram. Julie is a certified Yoga Teacher, and Herbalist...
Combine Katie’s BA in International Conflict Resolution (Ni Hao, Ma?), with master yoga/personal training certifications (Namaste’), and her mad dance party skills, get ready for a work out and most importantly get a WORK IN. Katie B uses her b_inspired initiative...
Arturo Peal is a Certified Yoga therapist who holds a Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine and practices Craniosacral Therapy. He has been involved in the “alternative” health-care field for more than 30 years, teaching anatomy and physiology for yoga teacher...
Jennifer Swets is on the show today! We talk church, yoga, and how you can have faith in both! Jennifer loves Jesus and yoga and finds peace when combining both on the mat. She has a passion to facilitate spiritual and...
Sabrina Gallier is back on the podcast again bringing practical tips for you to market yourself as a yoga teacher. Whats great about Sabrina is she doesn’t sugar coat anything, if you want to market yourself as a yoga teacher...
Amber Karnes is the founder of Body Positive Yoga. She’s a ruckus maker, yoga asana teacher (E-RYT 200), social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Her commitment to inclusive, adaptive yoga practice empowers thousands of diverse practitioners...
Veronica is a yoga teacher, podcaster and lifelong explorer. She’s the host of the Curious Monki podcast – a yoga, spirituality and wellness based podcast designed to spark your journey of transformation. She interviews yoga teachers, healers, coaches and great minds alike...
My friends Lili and Eddie are on the show for a quick chat about yoga and the benefits of doing it! Love these folks and you will too! We come live and direct from the Kula Yoga studios in San...
Bikram Yoga Huntington Beach yoga school owner Donna Antonelli Demsey has been practicing Bikram Method Yoga since 2001 and has an extensive background in sports, health, and fitness. She became an avid practitioner of Bikram Yoga while studying under principal teacher...
Marina creates a safe space for her students to dive deep, peel back the layers, and uncover what may have been hidden. Marina feels the mat is a place of self-discovery, self-reflection, and mindfulness, and a place where we meet...
For Nikki, Holistic Life Coaching is truly a calling. Throughout her life, her central gift to offer the world has been to help people find their unique talents and become architects of their own lives. For nearly 25 years she has...
Jessie Brady grew up in Southern California. She has a professional background as a designer and photographer. In addition to her creative business, she is passionate about holistic health and eastern concepts of healing. Jessie has been drawn to the...
Kelly and Alice founded Roaming Yogi Adventures, a bucket-list inspired yoga and adventure retreat company, in late 2016. From the volcanic tundras of Iceland to the jungles of Sri Lanka and all the way to the mountains of Peru, they...
Sharon Belknap the amazing artist who created the Yamas & Niyamas poster has a chat with me about how it came to be, from start to finish. I personally could not be happier with the finished product!! Grab a 8×10 or 14×11...
Nate and I have a great chat about his business Bo Yoga, building a yoga business in general and how you should go about building your yoga business. Nate Guadagni has been teaching yoga, qi gong and meditation full time for...
Yoga Moves You Podcast host Andrew Gordon stops by to talk about how he completely transformed his business through Podcasting. A former yoga studio owner who has truly found what he loves and even offers a service to help others...
Listen to what it takes to run and operate a yoga studio from Kitty Orient a Las Vegas/Minneapolis based yoga teacher who decided to take the leap into studio ownership. Often I hear people say they want to open a...
Today on the show Anthony Davis and I chat about some postures that might need a bit more attention and warm up before getting into them. Anthony left a comment about very common poses on a yoga teacher thread that...
Met with the founder of Stretchtopia Christine Mathias and Courtney Wigner about getting gigs and organizing a meetup. My voice was in a struggle this day, but hang in there, Christine has some great insight into building a yoga business. Stretchtopia is a mobile...
Another fun episode today with Surjot Kaur! We talk how to get paid to write, teaching Kundalini and the power behind that type of yoga and much more! Surjot Kaur embraced Yoga practice over 24 years ago. She is a mother, writer,...
Nikki Krause and I get into cueing for yoga teachers and how to use them effectively. We talk subtle cues, deepening cues and how you can be a great instructor without even moving your body when you cue skillfully. I...
Andrew Belinsky has put together a 4-Month Online Group Program to learn simple and powerful practices for more self awareness and joy. My kind of program if you ask me!! Andrew has been on the show before and let me tell...
Michelle Fondin has a new book out and we chat about it on the podcast! If learning about the Chakra system and how it can work for your body interest you then listen in and enjoy your day! Positioned along the spinal...
Happy Mothers Day to all you beautiful mothers out there! Today I was driving to hang with family and noticed a guy doing some genius promotion. I thought it would be cool to share with all of you! Short episode of...
Today is a short episode on the financial section of Michelle Fondin’s book, How to Run a Successful Yoga Business and not Go Broke, you can find on our book page. This book has a ton of great info, I break...
