I recently asked ChatGPT what the best strategy is for yoga teachers to grow their online business — and honestly, its answer surprised me.

In this video, I’m breaking down what ChatGPT said, what I agree with, and what I think really matters right now if you want to grow your yoga business sustainably. We’ll talk about offers, pricing, content, trust, and how to make business decisions that actually feel right.

If you’ve been wondering what’s still working in 2025 and 2026, or how to build your yoga business in a more focused, grounded way, this episode is for you.

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I was talking to ChatGPT recently about what it would look like to start an online business from zero today - no audience, no email list, no content, nothing - and it reminded me how differently I’d approach things now compared to what most people are still teaching.

A few years ago, the common advice was always the same: post on Instagram, create a freebie, grow your list, and slowly build an audience before you even think about selling anything.

It took time, but back then, it still sort of worked. You could post consistently and new people would actually see it.

But that’s just not how things work anymore.

Organic reach has dropped, there’s more noise than ever, and I see so many incredible yoga teachers putting in hours of effort without seeing momentum. Not because they’re doing something wrong, but because the approach itself is outdated.

If I were starting completely from zero in 2026, I wouldn’t spend months trying to build an audience before creating something to sell. I’d flip the order entirely and get clear on the transformation first, create a simple offer earlier, and let everything else grow from there.

That’s exactly what I walk you through in this episode.

➡️ Why clarity on your transformation matters more than choosing a yoga “niche”

➡️ Why I’d create something to sell much sooner (even with a tiny audience)

➡️ What a simple sales system looks like when you’re not constantly launching

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When I first started teaching yoga, I realized pretty quickly that the traditional studio model just doesn’t add up. You teach more, you hustle harder, but your bank account stays the same — or even goes backwards. Maybe you’ve felt that too?

Here’s the truth: it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because the model itself is flawed. Healing and nurturing professions have always been undervalued, and yoga carries the extra weight of the belief that it should be free. Add on low studio pay, income tied to hours, and constant rushing — and it’s no wonder most teachers feel stuck.

But there is another way. In this episode, I’m sharing why the current yoga teaching model is broken and what you can do instead — by embracing entrepreneurship and creating a business that supports you as much as you support your students.

What you’ll learn:
✨ Why the studio model was never designed to give teachers financial stability
✨ The cultural and historical reasons yoga teachers are underpaid
✨ Why embracing entrepreneurship doesn’t take away from your teaching — it protects it
✨ Real examples of yoga teachers who created memberships, programs, and offers that changed everything

If you’ve been struggling to make a living teaching yoga, please know: it’s not because you’re not good enough. It’s because the system itself is broken. And once you see yourself not just as a teacher but as an entrepreneur, things can shift in a beautiful way.

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I wanted to pop in with a short but important update. After publishing this podcast week after week, I’ve decided to take a little break.

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When you think of launching, you might picture endless webinars, a huge team, and weeks of exhausting promotion. But it doesn’t have to look like that.

In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Roberts, a launch strategist from Australia who helps coaches and course creators create launches that feel simple, creative, and aligned. Brittany shares how she uses Instagram as the central hub for her launches — including an innovative experiment running a full training series through Instagram Close Friends stories that sold out her program.

We talk about:

• Why launches don’t have to be big or complicated to be effective
• How to use Instagram’s features — Stories, Lives, Close Friends, and Broadcast Channels — to nurture and sell
• Creative ways to experiment with your launches without burning out
• How to handle the quiet middle phase of a launch (and why showing up then really matters)
• The importance of consistency and planning so you don’t run out of steam

If you’ve ever wished launching could feel lighter and more doable — this conversation will show you how Instagram can become your best launch tool.

Connect with Brittany Roberts:

Find her on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesocialbritify/ 

Sign up for her free masterclass → https://thesocialbritify.com/free-masterclass

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So many purpose-driven entrepreneurs fall into the trap of creating one low-priced offer after another, hoping that if enough people buy, it will finally add up to a sustainable business.

On paper, it makes sense. In reality, it usually leads to burnout for you and little real transformation for your clients.

In this episode, I share why premium offers are the foundation of a sustainable, freedom-based business, and why they also create deeper results for the people you serve.

Here’s what you’ll hear inside today’s conversation:

• Why low-ticket offers often don’t deliver the transformation your clients are craving
• The role of energy exchange and why commitment rises with investment
• My own story of shifting from $197 offers to $1,000+ programs and how that changed everything in my business
• What a premium offer really is (and why it’s not just about slapping on a higher price tag)
• How low-ticket offers do still fit in your business — but only as a bridge to your deeper work
• Simple questions to ask yourself if you’re ready to create your own premium offer

If you’ve been pouring your energy into small offers that don’t feel sustainable, this episode will give you a new perspective — and hopefully, the permission you’ve been waiting for to think bigger about the transformation you can hold your clients through.

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What if you could create, publish, and promote all your weekly content in just four hours — without a team, without late nights, and without burning out?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my 4-hour content week and showing you exactly how I plan, create, and publish everything while still running my business (and having a life).

You’ll hear:

✨ The tools and systems I use to stay organized and consistent

✨ How I split my week into a “creation day” and a “publishing day”

✨ The way I use ChatGPT to save hours while keeping my voice

✨ Why consistency and content longevity are key to growing your audience

✨ How my monthly planning session keeps me focused and aligned with my offers

Whether you’re a solopreneur or just want to streamline your content process, you’ll come away with a simple, repeatable rhythm you can try in your own business.

Doors are open for FLOW: My step-by-step program to help you create a magnetic content system (includes brand-new bonuses and weekly personal feedback!)

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If you’ve been showing up on Instagram week after week, sharing valuable tips, heartfelt stories, or Reels you spent way too long editing — and it still feels like you’re getting nowhere… this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m sharing why your social media efforts might not be converting into actual clients, what I really think about Instagram right now, and the deeper shift that’s helped me grow my business in a way that feels more grounded and sustainable — without burning out trying to go viral.

You’ll also hear:

• Why I’ve never relied on Instagram as my main sales channel
• What kind of content isn’t working anymore (and what is)
• A behind-the-scenes look at how I use long-form content to guide people toward my paid offers
• A simple example of how a prenatal yoga teacher could create content that actually sells her program
• The difference between staying visible and creating content that supports your sales

And if you’re ready to finally get off the content treadmill and start creating with clarity and purpose — don’t miss my free upcoming masterclass.

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This is the perfect training for you if:

• You’ve created amazing offers but your content isn’t converting into sales
• You’re tired of guessing what to post or chasing the latest algorithm shifts
• You want a simple, repeatable strategy that connects your content to your paid offers

✨ Come learn how to create meaningful content that actually leads to sales — and feel so much better doing it.

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➡️ Join the Blissful Biz Academy, package your brilliance into an irresistible online program, and build the automated sales engine that sells it every day so you can bring in consistent, reliable income.

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Are you doing everything right — posting consistently, sharing tips, being helpful — but still not seeing the growth, engagement, or sales you hoped for?

In this episode, we’re exploring something I’ve noticed not only in my students… but in my own business journey too:

✨ The quiet way we sometimes hold ourselves back online — even when it looks like we’re “showing up.”

I talk about:

💛 Why surface-level content can keep your audience from taking the next step

💛 How fear of judgment shows up as perfectionism or playing it safe

💛 Gentle, grounded practices to feel safer being visible online

Whether you’re nervous about showing your face, unsure what to share, or just feeling a bit disconnected from your content — this conversation will help you come back to why you started.

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➡️ Get Low-Ticket Mojo, my step-by-step blueprint to create and launch your low-ticket offer.

➡️ Join the Blissful Biz Academy, package your brilliance into an irresistible online program, and build the automated sales engine that sells it every day so you can bring in consistent, reliable income.

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This week I’m joined by the inspiring Carys — former dancer turned fitness entrepreneur turned EFT tapping guide and app creator. If you’ve ever built a business that looked successful on the outside but secretly left you burned out, this one will hit home.

We talk about:

• How Carys went from top 10 podcast host and fitness leader to total burnout after baby #2
• Why she walked away from a booming business and started fresh
• The pressure of “always doing more” and the cost of hustle culture
• What EFT tapping is and why it became her healing tool and next business move
• Building her new app Vybly from scratch — and doing it differently this time
• What happens when you prioritize nervous system regulation and authenticity
• Creating offers that feel truly aligned (without fake urgency or pressure tactics)
• Her take on intuitive marketing, inner voice work, and building a soulful business model

This episode is full of truth bombs, hope, and practical insight for anyone navigating burnout or pivoting into their next chapter.

Get in Touch with Carys

Join the waitlist for the Vybly app

Follow Carys on Instagram

Listen to Carys’ podcast Probably Not Life-Changing

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➡️ Get Low-Ticket Mojo, my step-by-step blueprint to create and launch your low-ticket offer.

➡️ Join the Blissful Biz Academy, package your brilliance into an irresistible online program, and build the automated sales engine that sells it every day so you can bring in consistent, reliable income.

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