Lauren Schoenfeld is the founder of Active Core Consulting, a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs in wellness who need a CFO, bookkeeping, sales, or operations coach.

Opening a brick-and-mortar yoga studio is a journey of turning your love for the practice into a thriving community space. In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren, a fractional CFO who specializes in helping yoga teachers transition from being instructors to successful CEOs.

We dive deep into the essential systems, financial clarity, and mindset shifts required to build a sustainable business without burning out.

Whether you are just dreaming of your first location or looking to optimize an existing studio, this conversation provides a clear roadmap for your success.

QUOTES

“Clarity is kindness. Having clear metrics on pricing and member goals allows you to communicate better with your team and your community.”

“Owning a brick-and-mortar is like giving yourself an MBA in how to run a business. You have to be excited about the entrepreneurial path, not just the teaching.”

“In-person connection is what is going to convert and help with retention. People buy from people because they love your energy and the team you’ve curated.”

“Look at your KPIs through a lens of curiosity. If a number isn't where you want it to be, it’s not a failure—it’s just an opportunity to tweak your alignment.”

TIMESTAMPS

00:01 The Transition from Teacher to Studio Owner

00:41 Understanding Your Financial Projections and Unit Economics

02:15 Why the Studio Owner is the Most Important Person to Get Paid

04:52 Getting Clear on Your "Why" Before Signing a Lease

05:41 Exploring Alternatives to Brick-and-Mortar Models

07:51 The 12-Month Foundation: Systems, SOPs, and Hiring Professionals

09:19 The Pre-Sale Phase: Building Recurring Revenue Before Opening

11:26 Prioritizing Sales as a Connection Process, Not Manipulation

13:45 Moving from the Operator Seat to the CEO Role

15:44 The Owner's Pay Roadmap: Reverse Engineering Your Future Goals

17:48 Navigating Funding: SBA Loans, Savings, and Interest-Free Tools

19:39 Using the Profit Diagnostic Tool to Find Your Alignment

KEYWORDS

yoga studio business, brick and mortar yoga, yoga entrepreneur, studio ownership, yoga teacher career, business systems for yoga, financial freedom for teachers

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Liz Albanis is a Senior Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist trained by the BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation (BIYOME) in Australia.

We discuss the powerful shifts yoga teachers can make to support students navigating recovery and healing.

We often use the term "trauma-informed," but what does it actually look like in a real-world classroom? Liz shares her insights on moving away from authoritative teaching toward an invitational style that honors the unique anatomy and lived experience of every student.

Whether you are a new teacher or have been practicing for decades, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap for creating sacred spaces where every body feels respected and empowered.

TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA

Liz Albanis joins the show to share how teachers can move from dogmatic, authoritative styles to an invitational, somatic approach that prioritizes student safety and mental health.

QUOTES

“Just because they feel right doesn’t mean they are right.”

“Realize that just because a pose is easy for you, doesn't mean it's going to be easy or beneficial for someone else.”

“Yoga's about happiness... It's my anchor. It keeps me together and keeps me going.”

“The worst thing you can do is single out that student and say, you need to move... give them empowerment.”

“How human of you to feel that way... we’re always learning something new.”

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Trauma-Informed Yoga with Liz Albanis

00:39 Defining Trauma and PTSD in the Context of Yoga

02:12 How to Create a Sacred Container vs. a "Safe Space"

03:52 Using Invitational Language and Giving Real Options

07:16 Why Authoritative Teaching Styles Can Be Harmful

09:38 The Myth of Universal Alignment and Skeletal Variation

14:10 Understanding Bone-on-Bone Compression vs. Tension

18:53 The Risks of "Pushing" and Repetitive Strain in Yoga

21:38 Moving Beyond Magical Thinking and Making Realistic Promises

24:00 Why We Practice: Yoga as an Anchor for Mental Health

28:04 Yoga Snacks: Regulating Your Nervous System as a Teacher

29:02 Understanding Vagal Tone and the "Sports Car" Nervous System

35:36 Breathing Mechanics: The Link Between Mouth Breathing and Stress

39:14 Practical Studio Shifts: Lighting, Props, and Consent Tokens

42:02 Handling Emotional Releases and Tremoring in Class

46:17 Overcoming the Fear of "Doing it Wrong" as a New Teacher

KEYWORDS

Trauma-informed yoga, Liz Albanis, nervous system regulation, vagus nerve, invitational language, yoga for mental health, skeletal variation, somatic yoga, yoga teacher mentoring.

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Sigmar Berg is an Austrian-American entrepreneur, artist, photographer, and fashion designer. He’s the creator of the Lovetuner.

In this episode, I’m joined by Sigmar Berg, the creator of the Love Tuner, to explore the profound impact of frequency on our physical and spiritual well-being.

We dive into the "Miracle Frequency" of 528 Hz and how becoming the instrument of your own healing can instantly shift your state of being.

From the science of water molecules to the practical application of breathwork in schools, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that we have the power to retune our lives toward love, connection, and harmony at any moment.

QUOTES

"For us, it was important to create something where you become actually the instrument."

"As soon as an instrument gets out of tune, you retune it to be in the perfect key. We humans often forget to do that."

"When you look on the outside, you become a dreamer, and when you go inward, you awaken."

"If every kid at eight years old knows how to meditate, within one generation we would overcome war."

"The real temple is nature. We lost connection to it, and frequency helps us find it again."

TIMESTAMPS

00:12 Intro

00:47 Discovering the 528 Hz "Miracle Frequency"

01:54 Why Sound Matters: Water Molecules and Cellular Alignment

03:31 How to Use the Love Tuner for Conscious Breathing

04:45 Immediate Benefits: Retuning Your Entire Cellular System

05:40 Moving from Your Head into Your Heart

07:13 Historical Harmony: Sacred Architecture and Frequency

08:42 Closing the Gap Between Science and Spirituality

11:41 Navigating the Matrix of Social Media and Distraction

15:04 AI and the Opportunity for a Spiritual Revolution

17:45 Finding Purpose and Living a Life of "Why"

22:08 Nature’s Frequency: Chlorophyll and the Vibration of Bees

24:31 Why Frequency is the Medicine of the Future

27:45 Mindfulness in Schools: Eliminating Bullying Through Sound

35:35 The Power of Group Resonance and Tuning Together

KEYWORDS

528 Hz frequency, Love Tuner, sound healing, breathwork, mindfulness, vibration, cellular healing, spiritual growth, heart chakra, Sigmar Berg.

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In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most essential foundations of yoga practice and teaching — Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced teacher, understanding how to cue, pace, and embody the right tempo and intention can completely change your experience on the mat.

I break down four variations of Surya Namaskar: the Half Sun Salutation, Full with Lunge, Standard (without Lunge), and Surya B. I’ll walk you through how to teach each one, what to look for in your students, and how to bring back the feeling and awareness that make this sequence so powerful.

One of the biggest mistakes I still see teachers make is rushing through Sun Salutations so fast that it becomes hard to actually breathe and move together. In this episode, I’ll show you how to use a metronome to find a natural pace (around 65 bpm), how to match the breath with the movement, and how to adapt these variations for different levels and body types.

I also talk about the traditional roots — like why Sun Salutations were originally practiced facing east at sunrise — and how that intention connects you to the rhythm of nature. You’ll learn when to use Surya A vs. Surya B, and how to work with your own energy instead of against it.

This is one of those core practices that can feel brand new again when you approach it with awareness and rhythm. Whether you’re practicing at home or teaching others, I think you’ll find a lot of useful, practical insights here.

Key Quotes:

“Your words are the bridge between your students and their own awareness.”

“Sun Salutations are not just poses — they’re a rhythm of breath and movement.”

“If you rush through it, you don’t really feel anything.”

“We can enter a sympathetic state through yoga, but from a relaxed place.”

“If you’re not a teenage boy, you might not need so many Surya B’s in your life.”

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Today and every day this year, people will spend about $50 million on antidepressants—and much more on health and wellness. In this episode, I share how meditation, mindfulness, breath, and simple tools let you be your own pharmacy. If sitting still makes you more anxious, good news: the point isn’t how it looks on the outside. It’s about attention training—choosing a point of focus (dharana), letting it carry you into absorption (dhyana), and touching that quiet equanimity (samadhi) you can return to anytime.

We get practical: longer exhales you can do in line at the store, walking meditations with no headphones, Yoga Nidra/NSDR when the mind won’t settle, and how to pick the right level of “challenge” so your attention muscle actually grows. We also dig into why HRV matters, how to ride daily sympathetic/parasympathetic waves, what nostril dominance says about brain hemispheres, and why five minutes a day beats waiting until crisis.

You’ll learn:

— The real definition of meditation and why “I can’t quiet my mind” means you’re already practicing

— How to choose your dharana (breath, mantra, mudra, movement, sound) so it fits your nervous system today

— A dead-simple breathing protocol to lower heart rate fast

— Why guided Yoga Nidra/NSDR works when sitting doesn’t

— How short daily reps rewire prefrontal circuits for focus, calm, and better choices

Five key lines from this episode:

— Just noticing your mind wander and returning to the breath is the work.

— Pick a focus that meets you where you’re at so the attention muscle actually grows.

— Longer exhales are the fastest way to drop into parasympathetic.

— Touch the bottom of the pool every day, then come back up.

— Be your own pharmacy with five to ten minutes a day.

Try this today: set a 10-minute timer and breathe in through the nose and out longer than you inhale. If sitting spikes anxiety, walk without podcasts and feel your steps, breath, and the breeze. If you’re exhausted, do Yoga Nidra/NSDR and let the point of focus move through the body.

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There's a saying that only 2 things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. This is a modern version of the Buddhist teaching that pain and suffering are a guaranteed part of life. None of us are exempt.

In this episode I share what’s actually helping me through one of the most intense seasons of my life. We go beyond surface fixes like scheduling and “just go for a walk” and get to the root of it, as lead out in many Eastern traditions, but especially in the Yoga Sutra.

I'll share about

- The one thing helping me the most through a difficult season

- The root cause of suffering

- The risk of spiritual bypassing

- How the ego is formed

- PAIN = Pay Attention Inside Now

- The essential role of mentors in yoga.

- Non-Dual vs Dual philosophy (Vedanta vs Advaita)

- The Kleshas (afflictions)

- How the ego leads to addiction

- The path from suffering to liberation

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What if you could live to 120—and feel healthy, vibrant, and purposeful the whole time? In this episode, I talk with longevity expert Mark Sherwood about the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science around aging, lifespan, and healthspan. We explore how yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology align with cutting-edge biohacking and functional medicine practices, revealing that the real secret to longevity may be much simpler than we think.

Mark shares practical tools to live not just longer, but better: from stress management and nutrition to connection, mindset, and the curiosity that keeps the mind youthful. We also dive into fascinating longevity frontiers like peptides, stem cells, molecular hydrogen, and the 120-year life cycle reflected in both human history and the Vedic Dasha system.

You’ll hear about the real keys to vitality—not pills, not quick fixes, but consistent practices of self-responsibility, nourishment, and resilience. Whether you’re passionate about yoga, astrology, or simply want to live a healthier life, this conversation will inspire you to take small but powerful steps toward longevity.

5 Key Ideas from the Episode:

1. “We’re not trying to live longer, we’re trying to live better—and that’s what healthspan is all about.”

2. “History shows us the maximum lifespan is around 120 years. Fascinatingly, Vedic astrology mapped that out thousands of years ago.”

3. “Stress is not a noun—it’s a verb. It’s the action or response we choose in life’s unexpected moments.”

4. “Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life.”

5. “Curiosity heals the human. The more you keep learning, the more you keep your mind young.”

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Somatic movement teacher and author Colleen Wahl is an expert in embodied knowing—the wisdom and guidance our bodies hold when we take the time to listen. Colleen shares how sensation is the foundation of embodiment, why slowing down before labeling an experience opens up new possibilities, and how this awareness can transform both yoga teaching and personal practice.

We dive into the gap between sensation and analysis, the power of staying present with discomfort, and how embodiment can help us navigate life changes and decisions with greater clarity. You’ll hear stories of chronic pain resolution and learn practical ways to explore sensation in movement—tools you can bring right into your classes to help students connect more deeply to themselves.

If you’ve ever felt out of touch with your body’s signals or wanted to teach in a way that truly honors each student’s unique inner experience, this conversation will give you inspiration and clear, practical insight you can use right away.

5 Key Ideas:

• Sensation is the foundation of embodied knowing—it’s how we remember that we have a body.
• When you stay with sensation before labeling it, you open space for possibility.
• Discomfort is often the signal that gets us to change.
• Your body’s wisdom can’t be rushed—the knowing arrives in its own time.
• As yoga teachers, our job is to point students toward their own inner experience, not tell them what they should feel.

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Today I’m joined by: Daniel Kazmola, Senior Marketing Manager at Uscreen—the leading video platform for creators and arguably the best platform for yoga teachers to host a yoga membership online.

This episode is essential listening for any yoga teacher who dreams of moving their teaching online but feels blocked by fear, overwhelm, or a lack of clarity. We go deep into what actually moves the needle in building your online yoga business—not just logo design or Canva edits, but the real, often uncomfortable work of showing up, learning to be on camera, and building meaningful relationships with your students through your content.

We talk about the common mindset traps yoga teachers fall into, how to get past perfectionism, and how to identify the actual high-leverage actions that lead to real growth.

Daniel shares powerful advice about creating content that resonates, how to talk to your audience (even if you only have a few students), and what to prioritize when you’re just getting started online. You’ll learn how to get over your fear of being on camera, how to structure your offers with real urgency and value, and how to shift your mindset from “selling” to “serving.”

This is the kind of conversation I wish I heard when I was first starting out. Whether you’re just beginning your online teaching journey or you’re ready to scale up, this episode will give you practical strategies and mindset shifts that can change everything.

🧘‍♂️ Topics covered:

• The myth of perfection and how it keeps teachers stuck

• How to get comfortable on camera (yes, even if it terrifies you)

• The power of customer conversations to shape your offers

• Why most yoga teachers avoid marketing—and why you shouldn’t

• What to do when you need to make money now without feeling pushy

💬 5 Key Quotes:

• “Most yoga teachers spend too much time doing things that feel like work but don’t actually grow the business.” — Daniel
• “If you want to sell more, stop focusing on the features and start sharing the transformation.” — Daniel
• “Don’t record videos for the camera. Record videos for your most consistent student.” — Jeremy
• “You don’t need perfect gear. You need great content and great audio.” — Daniel
• “Being online is about serving people, not being perfect on screen.” — Jeremy

If you’re serious about moving your yoga business online—or growing what you’ve already started—this episode is full of actionable insights to help you move forward.

🔗Links

Daniel Kosmala on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkosmala/

Uscreen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Uscreen/videos 

Uscreen Yoga examples: https://www.uscreen.tv/examples/yoga/#showcase

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In this episode of the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Ann Swanson—author of Science of Yoga and Meditation for the Real World—to talk about how science and tradition merge in modern yoga. If you’ve ever struggled to integrate anatomy, biomechanics, or trauma-informed approaches into your teaching, this conversation will change the game.

Ann shares her powerful concept of “yoga snacks”—short, accessible practices you can sprinkle throughout your day to reduce anxiety, manage pain, improve focus, and balance blood sugar. We also talk about teaching students with chronic pain, trauma, or hypermobility, and how to adapt poses with intention, compassion, and safety in mind.

She also has a special gift for listeners of this episode at https://www.scienceof.yoga

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We cover:

• How yoga snacks can improve metabolic health and reduce inflammation

• Trauma-informed teaching and why internal awareness isn’t always helpful during panic

• Chronic pain, hypermobility, and the importance of strengthening

• The neuroscience behind meditation and yoga’s effects on mood and mental health

• How her art background helped create the most visual, user-friendly yoga anatomy book I’ve ever seen

Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned one, there’s something deeply validating, empowering, and actionable in what Ann shares.

5 Key Quotes from the Episode:

1. “Movement is better than no movement. Always. But intention and context are everything.”

2. “Yoga puts you in a flow state—and even just two minutes after eating can lower blood sugar and inflammation.”

3. “I passed out trying to meditate during a panic attack. Turns out, body awareness in acute anxiety can actually make it worse.”

4. “What would it feel like to be the happiest person on earth? That’s the walking meditation I did every day when I was pregnant.”

5. “Most yoga injuries happen when people push into poses they ‘think’ are right. Safety is about options and empowerment, not perfection.”

Don’t miss this episode if you teach yoga, practice yoga, or ever felt unsure about how to apply anatomy, trauma sensitivity, or science to your teaching.

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