Marketing Off the Mat | Business for Yoga Teachers

Have you ever found yourself overthinking 50 steps into the future, only to stop even before you start? Maybe you making a list of all the certifications and resources you have to gather to be worthy of what your heart is asking you to bring into the world?

I've been there, and this is something I am still working through all the time. This need for validation and to gather resources may never completely go away, but we can work with our thoughts and actions to take steps toward action.

Pop in this short episode for a mindset shift and get ready to start where you are!

Ever tried breathwork? 

Breathwork or pranayama is one of my favorite practices that is quick, accessible and oh so potent! If you are breathing you can do this practice. Find out more about stress, how it affects our nervous system before diving into a short practice with me! You can do this from anywhere, but please keep your eyes on the road or on the kiddos for safety.

Let me know what you think! Send me a DM on IG @jessicacross.co to let me know how it goes!

Have you ever been presented with an opportunity and you're not sure if it's the right fit? As we are learning to trust our gut more frequently in our business, these occasions are a good opportunity for self-inquiry. Listen in for a quick list you can use to help you decipher to make a right or a left at the fork in the road. 

Bonus tip: Guess what happens if you choose 'incorrectly'? Nothing! Because it's all a learning opportunity and you'll take something from it regardless. 

Listen in and send me a message to let me know if you found this episode helpful. 

You dove headfirst into a yoga teacher training. You made it through and…now what? Maybe you’re feeling a sense of loss or uncertainty on the next right steps to take. Don’t worry. I’ve been there and I’ve got you.

Today I share 3 actionable tips for new teachers and teachers returning to a teaching practice. These quick tips will truly help you put your training to use and step into your passion. Take a listen!

So, you wanna own a yoga studio?

I sat down with my friend Julie Afsahi, the co-founder of Soul Strong Yoga a studio founded with the mission of teaching yoga for all.

Julie gives us the peek behind the curtain into yoga studio ownership, entrepreneurship, and carrying a small business through the pandemic, all while managing life with a chronic illness. 

Julie’s story is one filled with incredible triumphs, trials and an incredible amount of heart. You are going to love all the practical knowledge she offers us in this episode. Don't miss it!

Check out their incredible fully online 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training & Certification Program! This self-paced certification is perfect for someone who needs a high-quality, transformative training that is also convenient.

I have a promo code for an extra $50 off! Hit me up if you have questions! I’d love to talk about teaching yoga.

Check out www.teachyogaforall.com and use promo code THIRDEYE50 for $50 off!

Follow Soul Strong Yoga on IG @soulstrongyoga

How do you know if you should be hosting events for your business? Today I dive into 3 reasons you should be hosting events and 1 big reason you should not. This is a short and sweet episode, but it is oh so important. Listen in to find out why events are important to build your client base when you should get started in hosting your community. 

Did you hear about my Summer of Success Workshop series? We dive into workshop and event design so you can fortify yourself with knowledge for your first or next workshop. We also level up on all things Instagram in my Grow Your 'Gram workshop. I have so many wonderful tips and tidbits to share. I can't wait!

Find out more here! 

Digital marketing expert Erica Gregory has a wealth of experience to offer us in this incredible episode! From the big leagues to corporate and ditching her job to take on the role of her own CEO, she's seen it all. Erica graciously gives us a peak behind the curtain Scout Creative to the incredible business she's built and helps us further our own journeys in entrepreneurship. And she's straight up fun to boot! I know you're going to love her as much as I do!

Follow her @ericajgregory

Check her out at www.ericagregory.com 

Learn more about her Open for Business membership and her Summer Workshop Series!

Riva Jean-Paul is a certified Hoop Love Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, founding of  the Hoop Dance Performance Group - Resolute Circles Group, and now - health coach. Along her transformative fitness and hooping journey that started in 2014, Riva has developed a passion for the healing, growth, personal and physical development, and the empowerment that can occur when movement is your medicine. 

I met Riva through an entrepreneurial program where she used the knowledge to create transformative Women's Retreats. We became fast friends! Her story is amazing and I know you are going to love this conversation as much as I did.

Follow her journey on IG @itsarivalution and check out her offerings at www.itsarivalution.com 

Do you have a daily personal movement practice? Creating this habit and listening to what I need in different seasons has truly transformed my energy. Listen in to find out how movement can transform us from stuck to shining bright. Oh and for my yoga teachers and fitness pros listening in, don't think that teaching your classes yields the same result! Pop in your earbuds and tune in for more.