Once upon a time a thief became the world’s most famous poet by (safely) trusting the process. If you’re feeling unsure of the next steps to kick your 2026 business year off, this is the episode for you. Check out ‘The Integration Path’ promotion here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyear If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Enjoy this final episode for the year! See you in 2026! Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyear If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

How do you create a warm and supportive Yoga teacher peer support group? And how do you conduct yourself when you’re treated poorly by your colleagues? Sign up for my 3-day free training to see out the end of 2025 and see in the start of 2026! Think yoga nerd jokes, mythology and fun! Here’s the link: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/newyear If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

If you struggle to get things done, chances are you’re working hard to avoid one of 3 primary business fears. Understanding these fears is key to becoming more productive and reducing your ‘time muddiness’. And, good news, Laksmi, Durga and Saraswati have powerful stories to help you do exactly that! If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald REFERENCES: Pattanaik, Devdutt (2025) Escaping the Bakasura Trap: Let. Contentment Fuel YourGrowth, Juggernaut, New Delhi

Over the weekend I took a solo hike up a mountain and impressed the hell out of myself. This episode is inspired by that hike, as well as two outdoorsy writers who have some really powerful things to share about having fun… even when we’re not. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald REFERENCES: Sharwood, Anthony (2020) From Snow to Ash, Hachette, Sydney ‘The Fun Scale’, https://kellycordes.com/2009/11/02/the-fun-scale/ accessed 2.12.25

Watching Bugonia got me thinking: Yoga is for EVERYONE! So how to choose your niche? I’ve got three ways, and #3 is my recommendation. The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale There are only 5 places remaining. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Heads up: this is a bit of a ranty episode, but hopefully it’s useful! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale There are only 5 places remaining. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Today I’m joined by Victoria Thomas, a fabulous client of mine, who is sharing some fantastic wisdom about why we need to incorporate strength work into our classes and how to do it. Check out Vics’ course here: https://www.yogateacherslab.com/yoga-for-strength-course-165869 and follow her on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/victoriathomasosteoyoga/ SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Coaching is 20% off for the rest of the month! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald References: Banerjee Divakaruni, Chitra (2019) The Forest Of Enchantments, Harper Collins, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Rao, Anjali (2025) Yoga as Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens on Caste, Gender and Sacred Resilience in Yoga History, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

SHOP MY BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Plus I’ve got a lineup of 3 mini shows: Invisible Money is Too Hard to Manage Safe Boundaries when Cultivating Parasocial Connections Newsletters: When, What & How Access a comp coaching spot (tick the GOYA box) here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

This week I’m joined by Yogatique Bangkok Co-Founder Minh Lowe. Minh has a 23 year Yoga practice and draws her inspiration from a blend of the essential aspects of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Anursara, Iyengar and Yin practices. Since teaching her first class 14 years ago, Minh has committed to making her classes welcoming, challenging and safe. Read Minh’s articles here: https://medium.com/@Minh.Lowe Access a comp coaching spot (tick the GOYA box) here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

A number of my clients have been making themselves dizzy trying to absorb all the free biz growth things on the internet. As well as suddenly being very busy, they’re also confused: what am I doing again? This week I’m going on a tirade about self-soothing with business freebies, and I’ve got 4 considerations if you want to check in with your own freebie addiction. Those comp coaching spots (tick the GOYA box) are here: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching The November sale info is here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/sale If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Welcome to a brand new season of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast! We are kicking it off with a spicy, ‘real-talk’ topic. If you value this show, please do consider supporting my work on Patreon. It’s just $5 AUD a month and it makes a big difference to me. Here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Greetings from Kolkata, the birthplace of some of the main characters in the story of Yoga’s journey to the West! In touring the homes of these folks, I’ve felt inspired to share with you a Yoga influencer from history that you might have not heard of! This episode previously aired in September 2022 as a Patreon bonus. Enjoy! Also, in this replay I’m launching my brand new, small and potent 5-part mastermind you’ll actually make your first international retreat happen. Over two fun, focused months, you’ll ditch the overwhelm and plan, price, and market your first international retreat with clarity and confidence. By the end, you won’t just have ideas — you’ll have your dates locked in, your offer crafted, and real steps taken toward a retreat that’s ready for your students to buy! This is NOT simply a training course. It is YOU, ME and a small group of inspiring colleagues actually getting this work done and making your dream retreat a reality. Here is the link to check it out: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/getitdoneretreats Jain, Andrea R (2015) Selling Yoga: from counterculture to pop culture, Oxford University Press, New York Love, Robert (2010) The Great Oom: The Improbable Birth of Yoga in America, Viking, New York NPR Recording: https://www.npr.org/2010/05/09/126610671/the-great-oom-yogas-wild-ride-to-respectability accessed 26 September 2022

Do you have the desire to offer Yoga retreats in exotic locations but you're not sure where to get started with planning your offer? This replay of a webinar I gave earlier this week will be a great start! A heads up about the sound: I hope the content will make up for it. Also, in this replay I’m launching my brand new, small and potent 5-part mastermind you’ll actually make your first international retreat happen. Over two fun, focused months, you’ll ditch the overwhelm and plan, price, and market your first international retreat with clarity and confidence. By the end, you won’t just have ideas — you’ll have your dates locked in, your offer crafted, and real steps taken toward a retreat that’s ready for your students to buy! This is NOT simply a training course. It is YOU, ME and a small group of inspiring colleagues actually getting this work done and making your dream retreat a reality. Here is the link to check it out: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/getitdoneretreats

Greetings from Ho Chi Minh City! To finish up this season of the show i’ve got 3 inspiring ways to get you out of your comfort zone and on the road teaching, learning and EARNING with your Yoga business! Also, some updates for all the goodies happening on Patreon AND make sure you’re registered for the free webinar happening this week: 5 Steps to Launch Your First International Retreat. I’ll see you there! Here are my links: FREE Retreats training: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/overseasretreats Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

I LOVE using myth as a basis for my workshops and special events. Today I'm unpacking how the myth of Ravana's 10 heads could be used in 4 different ways to structure interesting and powerful workshops. You’ll get one way here and you can jump over to Patreon and get the other 3 for just $5! Also, don’t forget my coaching package is on sale and its a bloody BARGAIN! Let’s talk! Here are my links: BIRTHDAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/birthdaysale Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

This week I’m joined again by Taylor Lorenz of taylorstracks.com and @taylorstracks. Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, a former full-time travel writer turned yoga teacher, mentor & trainer after taking her first YTT that sparked her self acceptance journey. This time she is talking me through what Somatic Yoga is, how it can be helpful and how we can begin to incorporate it into our own practice and our teaching. Here are my links: BIRTHDAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/birthdaysale Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching

Once upon a time Siva and Parvati were chatting, things got heated and Parvati cracked it and left. Unfortunately, without her around things started to fall apart and world fell into a famine. What happened? Listen in to find out! And then I’ll share three things this Goddess reminds us of in business. Here are my links: BIRTHDAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/birthdaysale Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Calendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coaching Patreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald