The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow   Description: At the end of every year, Shannon has a personal practice of reflection and planning. In this episode, Shannon encourages you to think about what you would like to be doing with your time, as a way to direct your energy and focus. She also shares her five-year framework that acts as a guiding compass for her life. By focusing on the four areas of importance - health and wellness, relationships and community purpose, work, and finances - Shannon finds that she has more direction. This episode is part of a series, and an excellent guide to return to every time you need to take stock and review how things are going in your yoga business.   Key Takeaways: [3:25] What do you want to spend your time doing this year? [5:35] Shannon reviews Part 1 and 2 of her framework for reflecting and planning. [7:25] Shannon sends gratitude to Schedulicity. [9:34] Shannon shares her journal prompt for this episode. She encourages you to think about what you would rather be doing instead with your time. What are the things that excite you and you want to dedicate your time and energy to? [14:14] Shannon has been using this framework for years, and is shocked by how things have turned out! [15:14] Shannon sets the scenario for this activity. How will your life be in 5 years from now in these four areas of importance: health and wellness, relationships and community purpose, work, and finances? [17:00] Shannon shares some examples from her four areas of importance. [20:28] Part 4 of this series will be all about setting goals. [21:23] Shannon ends off with a few reminders.   Links:  PDF The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 250: Reflect & Plan with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 251: Reflect & Plan [Part 2] with Shannon Crow & Jivana Heyman Will It Fly?, by Pat Flynn  20+ Phrases to Close Your Yoga Classes  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 220: Alternatives to Namaste with Shannon Crow  Shannon Crow on Instagram  The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Gratitude to our Sponsors, Schedulicity (Coupon:cyt2months), and Pelvic Health Professionals (Coupon: Connected2021).   Quotes from this episode: "What do you want to spend your time doing this year?"   "Time is our most precious resource."   “Don't forget to aim high. Dream big. Be as specific as you can.”

252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow

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  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast   374: Teaching Yoga to Busy Parents with Naomi Gottlieb-Miller     Description:   How can busy parents find time for yoga in the midst of all the things they are juggling? How can yoga teachers make yoga more accessible to parents who are facing time scarcity? Naomi Gottlieb-Miller shares how her yoga practice changed when she became a parent and how she now uses this knowledge to share yoga with other parents.     Naomi is a mover, a maker, and a mom of 3 kids. She has been teaching yoga and movement since 2005 and is known for classes that are creative, playful, and strong. Naomi specializes in teaching short classes that pack a punch, making sure you can easily squeeze your daily movement into whatever pockets in your day you happen to have. On her website, Naomi offers classes that are 5 to 30 minutes to ensure busy parents (and anyone else short of time) can incorporate movement into their day, no matter what.     Naomi opens up about how her yoga practice changed drastically when she became a parent, and how that inspired her to teach much shorter classes online which can be just as good or even better than longer yoga classes! She shares how she has found success in her yoga business offering shorter classes, and highlights the importance of removing barriers that keep people from coming to yoga. Shannon and Naomi also discuss how we don’t all have the same amount of time, the high expectations we put on ourselves as parents and as yoga teachers, the double standards society sometimes puts on parents, and more.     Whether you are a parent who struggles to find time for your movement practice on top of your hectic schedule or you work with parents who tell you they don’t have time for yoga, this is a great episode.     Key Takeaways:   [0:37] Shannon introduces the topic for this episode - yoga and parenthood.   [3:43] This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree, Summer Biz Camp, and Pelvic Health Professionals.   [7:20] Claire Holloway, a member of Pelvic Health Professionals, shares a little about her experience in the membership.   [10:11] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Naomi Gottlieb-Miller.   [12:26] What does Naomi do and who does she do it for?   [18:15] Shannon reflects on her own parenting journey and how time felt scarce for her when her children were young.   [20:42] It can be hard for moms or parents to shake off societal expectations.   [26:39] What is Naomi's advice to yoga teachers who are struggling to find time for their own practice, and what can that self-practice look like?   [32:21] Naomi offers a 5-minute practice for an entire month.   [34:06] Taking away expectations and limiting your daily practice can make it feel more accessible.   [34:38] Shannon pops in to share a little about OfferingTree.   [36:09] What is one thing a busy parent or parent with an overstimulated nervous system could do to get started?   [40:04] What are some of Naomi's recommendations for people who are feeling low on energy and need motivation?   [46:07] How does Naomi charge for her classes, considering that they are relatively short?   [49:13] Naomi highlights that longer classes can be a barrier for many parents who simply don't have the time or resources to make that commitment.   [52:21] Shannon and Naomi discuss why people might feel hesitant about shorter classes.   [58:28] Get in touch with Naomi and learn more from her via her website and social media channels.   [59:32] Shannon reflects on how Naomi has been showing up and speaking up for peace in these difficult times, and her own process of dealing with grief after witnessing horrific news from Gaza.   [66:14] Shannon shares some details of upcoming calls inside Pelvic Health Professionals.     Links:    Naomi Gottlieb-Miller, Conscious Healthy Mama    Naomi Gottlieb-Miller on  Instagram,  Facebook, and  YouTube      The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 373: Yoga Philosophy for Parenthood with Claire Holloway    Summer Biz Camp    Sasha Heron, Host of the Grief Cafe    Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals    Shannon Crow on Instagram    The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Pelvic Health Professionals       Gratitude to our Sponsors,  OfferingTree,  Summer Biz Camp, and  Pelvic Health Professionals.     Quotes from this episode:   "Whatever I am doing for myself to move is good. It does not have to be 60 minutes or 30 minutes or even 10 minutes. It can be really short. And if that makes my body feel good, that is enough."     "Another thing that can be so hard actually, is that if our expectations for our practice are really high, ...we're never going to get anything done."     "Why are we putting value judgments on the length of time?"     "Your home practice does not need to look like the classes that you teach. Your home practice should look like what you need."     "We just need to reframe what we think is necessary for both home practice and what we teach."     "Motivation is fickle."     "We want to assign so much more power to yoga and to movement because we want things to be miracle fixes."     "I don't necessarily think that a 15-minute practice means that you're rushing things."  

374: Teaching Yoga to Busy Parents with Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast   373: Yoga Philosophy for Parenthood with Claire Holloway     Description:   How can yoga philosophy support people in their parenthood or caregiving journey? Are the ancient yogic teachings still applicable to modern life? Claire Holloway shares insights about how we can tap into the wisdom of yoga philosophy to guide our actions as we navigate this phase of life.     Claire is the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings. She offers yoga, corrective exercise, and educational support for those embarking upon or moving through the journey of matresence – conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Her work supports not only those identifying as mothers but also parents, caregivers, and parents-to-be. She studies and shares yoga through the lens of her personal experiences of becoming and being a mother.     In this episode, Claire reflects on her own postpartum journey and the challenges she faced that led her to do the work she does now. She breaks down how we can apply the teachings of ancient yoga philosophy to life today as parents, and shares practical tips on integrating yoga philosophy into our day-to-day activities. Claire also shares how we can moderate our energy as parents when so much of it goes to our children, how to avoid comparing ourselves with the “perfect parents” on social media, the many decisions that are connected to parenting and birthing, and more.     This is such a rich discussion for anyone who is a parent, future parent, caregiver, or if you support or know parents in your life.     Key Takeaways:   [0:06] This episode is about how yoga philosophy can support you as a parent or in some other capacity as a caregiver.   [3:41] This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals - and Shannon has some big news about Pelvic Health Professionals.   [9:11] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Claire Holloway.   [13:25] What is the work that Claire does and who does she do it for?   [17:02] What was Claire's postpartum journey like and what inspired her to focus on this time with parents?   [21:44] Things have changed a lot since yoga philosophy was written. How does it still apply to parenting today?   [25:44] How does Claire start to bring in yoga philosophy when talking to brand new parents?   [30:57] With social media, it is easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like we're not living a perfect life or being perfect parents. Shannon and Claire discuss how yoga philosophy can support us in those times.   [37:22] What other parts of yoga philosophy have supported Claire in her own parenting journey?   [41:09] What are some of the challenges new parents are facing now?   [48:15] Shannon and Claire discuss tapas and how that can show up in parenting.   [50:52] Birth trauma can be a big part of the parenting experience. How does Claire help people navigate that?   [55:46] Many new parents deal with a sense of isolation, even more so when they feel they are not living up to societal ideals. Claire speaks a little to this point.   [57:27] Learn more about Claire and her work via her website.   [61:03] Shannon reflects on her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Claire.   [62:47] Shannon shares some of the upcoming calls inside Pelvic Health Professionals, as well as how things are changing with the membership.   [67:12] Link - Shulamit episode   [68:18] Link - Claire's post      Links:    Claire Holloway, The Centre of Bright Beginnings    Claire Holloway on  Facebook  and  Instagram    Previous Episodes on Yoga Philosophy      323: Finding Support in Yoga Philosophy with Sunita Patil     297: Yoga Philosophy & Business with Rebecca Sebastian     269: Yoga Philosophy and Colonialism with Shyam Ranganathan     COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence    Practical Yoga Philosophy for Parenthood Program    Practical Yoga Philosophy for Parenthood Online Course  (Discount Code: 30offclaire)    Bliss Baby Yoga    Claire’s Instagram Post about Palestine    Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals    Shannon Crow on Instagram    The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Pelvic Health Professionals       Gratitude to our Sponsors,  OfferingTree  and  Pelvic Health Professionals.     Quotes from this episode:   "It's just highlighting that there never is pro-balance and that we can stop beating ourselves up for not actually achieving much... Even that simple awareness can bring more compassion to ourselves. "     "The more out of control things feel, the more we cling to whatever we feel that we can control."     "One of the really underlying themes is about um taking the right action as opposed to stopping and not acting because of the fear."     "Yoga is about the opposite of that, about coming back from separation and isolation towards connection and community and unity."  

373: Yoga Philosophy for Parenthood with Claire Holloway

  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast   372: Grow a Private Yoga Business with Dominique Gauthier      Description:   Wondering how you can teach more one-on-one yoga? Curious if it is possible to turn 1:1 yoga classes into a full time business? Teaching yoga 1:1 and growing a yoga business teaching private yoga classes is not something that is covered in yoga teacher trainings but is so important! Dominique Gauthier shares how she has built a successful yoga business with 1:1; sessions.     Dominique is a highly skilled and passionate yoga teacher, personal trainer, core & pelvic floor specialist. She is the owner of Body Mind Fitness based in London (Lambeth) Ontario. Dominique is dedicated to helping clients of all ages and fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals, with a comprehensive approach to fitness that focuses on building strength, increasing flexibility, and improving overall health and well-being. She is a certified Core and Pelvic Floor Specialist, helping clients overcome common issues related to core and pelvic floor dysfunction, and works with clients in-person and virtually in private sessions and personalized small group classes for clients all over the world.     Dominique explains how she is able to make a living teaching only yoga. She shares how she advertises online to get new students, what her schedule is like, and how she teaches both in-person and online private yoga. Dominique also highlights how she managed the transition and why moving from teaching group classes to private yoga is not a quick shift. If you’ve been wanting to add more 1:1 yoga classes to your schedule, this episode is for you.     Key Takeaways:   [0:06] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - teaching 1:1 yoga.   [3:58] Shannon introduces herself and gives a shout out to the podcast sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   [8:42] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Dominique Gauthier.   [12:27] What does Dominique do and who does she do it for?   [15:28] Dominique shares more about how teaching one-on-one yoga is her main source of income.   [17:04] What was Dominique's process of marketing when she made the transition from teaching group classes to focusing on 1:1 classes?   [21:43] Dominique still offers consultation calls to potential students who might be interested in her services.   [24:24] Does Dominique teach 1:1 online or in person?   [24:48] Dominique explains how she structures working with 1:1 student, from the time they book a consultation call.   [27:38] If you're looking for an all-in-one software option, OfferingTree is the solution!   [30:36] Shannon and Dominique discuss the pricing of her 1:1 classes.   [31:11] What is Dominique's advice for a yoga teacher who is looking to make the switch to teaching more 1:1 yoga in their business?   [34:23] Dominique and Shannon share some inspiring anecdotes about why they do they work that they do.   [36:15] How does Dominique manage scheduling her 1:1 yoga sessions?   [39:21] There are ebbs and flows and busy periods and slow periods, even with teaching 1:1 yoga. Dominique reflects on how she manages these ups and downs in her yoga business.   [41:03] Find out more about Dominique and her work at her website and on social media.   [42:23] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Dominique.   [44:58] Shannon shares a review from a member of Pelvic Health Professionals.   [46:52] Check out the upcoming live calls in Pelvic Health Professionals.     Links:    Dominique Gauthier    Dominique Gauthier on  Facebook  and  Instagram    Previous Episodes on Private Yoga      363: Build a Full-Time Yoga Career with Mary Reddinger     206: Get More Private Yoga Clients with Megan Spears     132: Marketing to Increase Private Bookings with Amanda Mays [Consultation Call]     131: How I Structure Private Yoga with Shannon Crow    130: Make a Profit Teaching Private Yoga with Emily Sussell     120: Teach Private Yoga Online with Yael Oppenheim     081: Set Up to Teach Private Yoga [Consultation Call] with Stephanie Brunson     014: Build Your Private Yoga Business with Kate Connell Potts     Healers for Palestine - @HealersForJustice on Instagram    Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals    Shannon Crow on Instagram    The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Pelvic Health Professionals  (Get a free month using the code Connected2024)       Gratitude to our Sponsors,  OfferingTree  and  Pelvic Health Professionals.     Quotes from this episode:   "I really shied away from the idea of talking about 1 to 1 services and possibly part of that was a little bit of imposter syndrome."     "I find that especially as an entrepreneur, people want to know who you are as a person and that way they might trust you."     "For the most part, I try to give them that face-to-face, putting a face to a name. And I think it shows that you're going the extra mile for them."

372: Grow a Private Yoga Business with Dominique Gauthier

  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast   371: Organizing a Yoga Retreat with Checka Antifonario     Description:   Have you thought about hosting a yoga retreat for a day, a week-end or longer? Retreats are a great way for yoga teachers to provide a new, more immersive experience to their students but planning and executing a yoga retreat can be challenging. Checka Antifonario shares her thoughts as an experienced retreat planner and host.      Checka Antifonario is the founder of Yogaway, and she has been guiding yoga and mindfulness classes, workshops and retreats since 2008. She is deeply committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and grounded space for practice and community. When Checka is not teaching near home or online through her digital platform Anyday Yogaway, she journeys throughout the United States and abroad, leading weekend and week-long retreats. Checka also supports yoga teachers through her mentorship program for new or evolving Yoga teachers, as well as an in-depth retreat planner training. Off of the mat, she is passionate about being in nature and spending time with her dogs, goats and family!     Checka shares insights about the fundamentals of planning and organizing a yoga retreat. She gives tips on how to choose a venue for the retreat, the ideal group size, and things to consider when pricing the retreat. Checka also offers an insider view of how to organize a retreat schedule as well as how to build community among the participants of the retreat. If you have been contemplating hosting a retreat but aren’t sure how to get started, this episode is for you.     Key Takeaways:   [3:23] This episode is made possible by OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   [5:25] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Checka Antifonario.   [9:54] What does Checka do and who does she do it for?   [12:06] What is step 1 when it comes to planning a retreat?   [16:19] What are some tips Checka would give to a yoga teacher who needs to clarify their driving force for hosting a retreat?   [20:10] How long should a retreat be, especially for the first retreat that you host?   [23:42] What are some elements we might consider when planning the retreat schedule?   [27:07] What kind of group size should we be aiming for? What should the ratio of leaders or teachers to people attending the retreat be like?\   [30:09] Shannon pops in with a quick tip about how OfferingTree can support you in hosting retreats in your community or around the world!   [32:12] Checka and Shannon discuss pricing for retreats. There can be a big difference in costs between hosting your retreat at a retreat center vs self-hosting a retreat!\   [38:07] Checka shares some of her experience in terms of managing logistics, coordinating with retreat centers, and handling insurance.   [40:41] What are some hiccups that we could run into while planning and hosting a retreat?   [46:30] How can we form community and connections while we are on a retreat?   [52:14] Learn more about hosting yoga retreats from Checka by connecting with her via her website or on social media.   [53:04] Checka shares some final thoughts for yoga teachers who are feeling inspired to plan a retreat.   [55:36] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Checka about hosting retreats.   [59:00] Shannon shares a review about the yoga series with Tyler Arnason in Pelvic Health Professionals.   [60:18] Check out all the different yoga series available in Pelvic Health Professionals with a free month of membership!   [62:27] Shannon shares some final reflections about yoga and social justice.     Links:    Checka Antifonario    Checka Antifonario on  Facebook  and  Instagram     The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 287: Insurance for International Yoga with Beth McVeigh & Joe Fagan    Yoga for Humankind on Instagram (@yogaforhumankind)    Tender Warrior Co. on Instagram    Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals    Shannon Crow on Instagram    The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Pelvic Health Professionals  (Get a free month using the code Connected2024)       Gratitude to our Sponsors,  OfferingTree  and  Pelvic Health Professionals.     Quotes from this episode:   "Just finding your own most authentic way toward building community because that's really the foundational piece that will make offering and running retreats so much less intimidating [and] a little smoother when you get to that process."     "What is your mission with the retreat?"     "Where I'm going to pour my passion and love and energy is where things are going to thrive, and with retreats, I think that's really, really true."     "Group size is very important because I do believe it affects the dynamic of things quite a bit."

371: Organizing a Yoga Retreat with Checka Antifonario

  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast   370: Is Email Marketing Dead? with Meg Sangimino     Description:   Many of us are struggling with overflowing email inboxes and receive ever more emails daily. In this context, is email marketing still a relevant tool that can help your yoga business? How can yoga teachers use email marketing effectively? Meg Sangimino some insights.     Meg Sangimino is a yoga teacher and business expert. Her expertise is in helping wellness professionals implement sustainable business strategies. With a background in project engineering and a passion for wellness, Meg is your go-to for implementing essential (and efficient) systems that underlie a business that nourishes, supports, and fulfills the lifestyle that you want without spinning your wheels on social media or having constant technology headaches.     If you don’t already have an email list, you may be wondering where to start. Meg shares tips for effective lead magnets and freebies, and explains why email marketing doesn’t have to be cringe-inducing. She also gives some ideas about what to email your list, suggestions on how often to email them, and trends when it comes to effective email marketing for yoga teachers.     Key Takeaways:   [3:16] This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   [5:10] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Meg Sangimino.   [9:39] What does Meg do and who does she do it for?   [10:18] Why do people cringe when they think about email marketing?   [11:20] There is a lot of value in the content yoga teachers create to market themselves, and sometimes they may not realize that.   [13:25] People go to social media for a different purpose than their email inboxes.   [15:55] How can yoga teachers get started with email marketing?   [19:23] If you have a freebie or lead magnet and nobody is signing up for your list, you could have two problems: 1) nobody is seeing it, 2) nobody wants it.   [23:11] Do not be discouraged if you put something out and it doesn't get the response you hope for!   [24:47] Shannon reflects on the freebies she has in her own business.   [25:15] You may get people who unsubscribe from your list, and that's okay!    [26:25] What is Meg's advice to yoga teachers who feel like they wouldn't like to receive multiple emails about an offer, so feel uncomfortable sending emails to their list?   [28:11] What kinds of freebies are working in the yoga space and what are some trends that Meg has observed in email marketing?   [32:17] What should yoga teachers write in their emails?   [34:35] How often does Meg recommend including a call to action in you emails?   [35:42] How often should yoga teachers email their list?   [37:11] It's important to continue supporting your list even when you are not selling anything!   [38:08] What is something Meg wishes she would have known when starting email marketing?   [40:50] Shannon pops in to share about OfferingTree, a great all-in-one software option especially for email marketing!   [45:07] Shannon and Meg discuss the popular options for email marketing platforms.   [49:01] Shannon reflects on her biggest takeaways from this conversation with Meg.   [50:47] Shannon shares some of the upcoming guest calls inside Pelvic Health Professionals.   [53:32] Shannon gives a special shout out to yoga teachers who have been and continue to speak out for humanity and Palestine.     Links:    Meg Sangimino    The YogaBiz Podcast by Meg Sangimino    Previous Episodes on Email Marketing      176: Email Marketing Strategy with Jessica Stansberry     139: Grow Your Yoga Business via Email with Tarzan Kay     072: Email & Content Strategy [Consultation Call] with Kristen Boyle     The Connected Yoga Teacher Live Show: Episode 9: Create and Grow Your Yoga Student Email List     Podse.io    The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 369: Struggling to Write Content is Normal with Billie Smith    Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals    Shannon Crow on Instagram    The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Pelvic Health Professionals       Gratitude to our Sponsors,  OfferingTree  and  Pelvic Health Professionals.     Quotes from this episode:   "For listeners who are feeling drained and a little bit bogged down by social media, email marketing is a really, really solid alternative."     "Those of us in the wellness industry tend to be very averse to marketing ourselves."     "The fact that people are picky with who they give their email to is why email marketing is so effective."     "The more time we invest in growing that list, the more warm leads we have, the more we can promote when we actually have something to promote."     "We first have to be the consumer that we want to attract."     "The trend that I'm seeing is shorter and simpler are getting more downloads or more subscribers."     "Your tool for bringing people onto your email list, whether that's a freebie or something different, should be aligned with what you're going to offer them."  

252: Reflect & Plan [Part 3] with Shannon Crow

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