Four types of successful yoga workshops     with Mado Hesselink There are four basic types of yoga workshops that have a proven track record for consistently attracting students anywhere in the world. In this episode, Mado explains each type in detail...

The difference between classes and workshops with Mado Hesselink Learn the essential differences between yoga classes and yoga workshops and how understanding them can help improve your teaching and help your students see the value of both types of offerings. Psst....

How to price your offerings with Mado HesselinkIf you struggle with pricing or are unsure about how to set prices for your teaching, this episode is a mini-training to help you set a minimum hourly rate. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Student Retention: Why some students ghost with Mado HesselinkMado shares reasons new students might not be coming back to your classes and solutions to help you attract the people who truly want what you are offering.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Why students struggle to step forward from down dog Learn why the stepping from down dog to lunge is challenging for some and how you can help your students navigate this transition. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights...

Sequencing Warm Ups with Mado HesselinkWarm ups are an essential part of your yoga sequence. Hear my thoughts on why warming up is important and how to choose the right warm ups for your class.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released? Episode...

Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher with Mado HesselinkAdvice and support on how to gain confidence in your teaching.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Grace reached out for advice and support on gaining confidence...

Self Care Reconsidered with Mado HesselinkDemystify the idea of self care and learn how to implement it in your own life. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Self care is essential for yoga teachers - but easier said...

How to prioritize your personal practice   with Mado Hesselink Mado shares how you can use the latest research in neuroscience to turn your personal practice from a resource intensive decision to a nourishing habit. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Boundaries, communication and re-opening to in-person classes (on air coaching call) with Emma RabbitLearn how to take responsibility for your boundaries while making sure your client’s needs and expectations are being met. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Truth, Silence and Community Accountability with Rach JunardLearn strategies to set boundaries, honor your values and cultivate self awareness in order to live an aligned life. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Learn...

2 Ingredients of Niche (on air coaching call) with Anki RiegerDecision making, perfectionism and niche. If you need guidance with defining who your teaching will benefit most and encouragement to get started, you’ll love this on-air coaching call. Psst. Want to get an...

Yoga & Self-Massage with Libby HinsleyLearn how to incorporate self-massage into your own yoga practice and your yoga classes to build awareness, familiarize sensation and guide your nervous system toward relaxation. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Sliding Scale Pricing Options with Nyk DanuExplore how to make your yoga classes more accessible and equitable AND still sustainable for you, in this conversation with Nyk Danu. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights How...

Is Clubhouse worth the hype? with Jeanette SealyLooking for deeper, more meaningful conversations on social media? Tune into this episode with Jeanette Sealy to learn all about Clubhouse and how it can help your yoga business. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

5 Steps to Attract Clients on Social Media with Mado HesselinkIf you’re struggling to build a following on social media here are 5 clear steps to attract clients, build trust and spread the word about your offerings online. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Rethinking Instagram with Cora GerouxStrategies and best uses for instagram and how to decide if Instagram is the right place for you. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Instagram isn’t the right platform for everyone....

Social Media Pratyahara with Mado HesselinkFeeling social media burnout? Listen to this episode to learn how you can tap into the benefits of social media without digital overwhelm. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights...

Somatics and Yoga: with Trina AltmanIncorporate somatics into your yoga classes to offer your students access to deeper relaxation and a better mind/body connection. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Incorporate...

The Ethics of Charging for Yoga (on air coaching call) with Mado Hesselink Do you feel conflicted about charging money for your teaching? Melanie does and she reached out to me for an outside perspective.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is...

Addiction, Fear & Imposter Syndrome with Taylor WrayTaylor Wray opens up about facing fears as a form of self care, her journey through paralyzing perfectionism, and the hope we can provide by showing up imperfectly. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Accessible AND challenging yoga classes with Dianne Bondy & Kat Rebar (Heagberg)Accessible yoga, teacher training standards, and red flags of high demand yoga styles are just a few of the topics we touch on in this wide ranging conversation with Yoga Where you Are...

Business & Ethics with Mado HesselinkLearn how to run your business in a way that supports your ethics AND how your yoga practice can make you a better business owner in this mini-training with Mado.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Yoga Alliance Standards and Online YTTs with Dr. Christa KuberryEthics, accountability, and yoga teachers training standards are a few of the topics Mado discusses with Dr. Christa Kuberry, Vice President of Standards for The Yoga Alliance.  Psst. Want to get an email...

The Future of the Yoga Industry with Alex Klein & Alex JatonCurious about what the future holds for yoga teachers? Alex Klein and Alex Jaton, the founders of YogaTrail and Ubindi, join Mado to talk about the future of the yoga industry. Psst. Want to get an email...

How to create content without a clear niche ((on air coaching call)) with Mado Hesselink and Chanel SledgeMado takes yoga teacher Chanel Sledge through a mini strategy session to work on her vision and help her create a system for sharing her message through online...

Julie McKune ((On Air Coaching Call) with Mado HesselinkMado helps Julie find clarity about what to do with the 100 yoga class sequences that she created over the pandemic. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Mado helps...

Q&A with Libby with Mado Hesselink and Libby HinsleyMado and Libby address questions for yoga teachers who are curious about anatomy and biomechanics and how they apply to specific poses. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

The Science of Behavior Change with Alex Haley Learn to tap into the power of behavior change to inspire your yoga students, get more benefit from your practice and have a more sustainable business. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Teaching and Dharma with Mado Hesselink  Mado invites you to prioritize your values to remember, and love, who you really are. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?   Episode Highlights   Yoga helps us reconnect with the deepest,...

Values driven goal setting: with Mado HesselinkLearn systems and processes to help you focus your energy and achieve goals in alignment with your values. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights  Learn systems and processes...

6 Steps to Launch your Yoga Business with Mado HesselinkMado breaks down 6 steps to start your yoga business, that will help you be more organized and successful than 99% of yoga teachers. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?   Episode...

Prenatal Yoga with Deb FlashenbergMado and Deb discuss yoga during pregnancy, birth, and parenting from both the personal and professional perspective.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Gestating, birthing, and...

Clarity through action (on-air coaching call)  with Mado HesselinkMado guides Sophia in making decisions and taking important steps towards her vision to share the benefits of yoga with people who have experienced gender-based or domestic violence.  Psst. Want to get...

Money, purpose, and freedom with Chioma NjokuMado has a conversation with yoga practitioner, accountant, and financial coach, Chioma, about the problems that exist for yoga teachers because of the stories we tell ourselves around money and how we can overcome them....

Create a Thriving Facebook Group (on-air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkListen to learn how to optimize your Facebook group while also providing incredible value for your yoga students. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

Set Healthy Boundaries & Flourish (on-air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkSetting boundaries with students led to phenomenal win/win results for this yoga teacher. Listen in on this on-air coaching call for tips and inspiration about how boundaries work for yoga...

How to Name Your Offering with Mado HesselinkLearn 5 tips for effectively naming your yoga class, workshop, or other offerings.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Learn tips and strategies to help you choose a clear...

3 Phases of Teaching Mastery with Mado HesselinkLearn the 3 distinct phases yoga teachers move through as we grow and evolve our skill set. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Learn the three stages most yoga teachers...

Partnerships & Collaborations: with Mado Hesselink and Libby HinselyGet a behind the scenes look at what makes for a successful business partnership . Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Collaborating with other yoga...

Self-care and body literacy with Tia WallaceExpand your view of self-care and learn how understanding cues from our body plays a role in intuitive self-care. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Expand your definition of...

Planning Your Classes and Workshops with Nancy GersteinLearn how to plan your yoga classes and workshops around a theme using a basic framework that you can adapt and make your own. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights...

Anatomy Myths with Libby HinsleyLibby Hinsley returns to the podcast this week to do some anatomy myth busting.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Investigate some of the common myths and misconceptions people have...

Racial Equity in Yoga Spaces with Michele AshleyLearn what it means to create equitable spaces for Black, indigenous, people of color in yoga. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Learn what it means to create equitable...

Leveraged, passive, & scaled income with Racheal Cook, MBALearn about different business models and income streams for yoga teachers and what it looks like to put them into action. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights...

Online Membership Basics (on-air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkLearn about online membership platforms and business models and how to leverage them to grow your online and in-person yoga business. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Yoga, Self-Worth, and the Law  with Cory SterlingLearn the basics of legal agreements and powerful insights about boundaries and relationships for yoga teachers. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights What does the law have...

What is Cultural Appropriation? with Rina DeshpandeLearn how to identify cultural appropriation, how it relates to yoga, and how we can use this information to ease the suffering and harm it can cause. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Hypermobility & Yoga with Libby HinsleyPhysical therapist and yoga teacher, Libby Hinsley returns to the podcast to talk about hypermobility and yoga. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Libby Hinsley returns to the...

Yoga for Mental Health  with Maria KirstenMado is joined by yoga teacher and Occupational Therapist Maria Kirsten for a dynamic and wide reaching conversation about mental health, how yoga fits in, and some specific ways yoga teachers can support their students in...

Mindful time management  (on-air coaching call)  with Mado HesselinkMado coaches Nichi on how to balance having a full-time job with having a family, and teaching yoga.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Nichi Linder,...

Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers with Chara Carruthers Listen to this in-depth conversation about the relationship between yoga and Ayurveda and how you can use principles from Ayurveda to enhance your teaching, practice, and life. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

7 tips for building credibility online with Mado HesselinkMado shares her top 7 tips to increase engagement and enthusiasm from the followers you already have and grow your online audience. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

Business models beyond the yoga studio (on-air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkPaige and Mado discuss alternatives to teaching in yoga studios and how to structure and market things like yoga retreats, independent teacher trainings, specialized workshops, and even...

Advice for New Teachers with Mado Hesselink and Guests25 yoga teachers from around the world offer their personal experience and favorite pieces of advice for new teachers. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights This...

How to Teach As the World Falls Apart with Mado HesselinkWhen the world as you know it is falling apart, how do you show up for your students?  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights How do you teach yoga during a crisis?...

Should you teach private sessions? (On-air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkListen as Mado and Amber explore whether she's ready to teach privates and how she can prepare to offer them.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

How to Get Started with Online Courses with Kelly McHughLearn proven tips and strategies for launching online yoga courses from Kelly McHugh, founder of Digital Yoga Academy. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights If you...

Lessons from 2 years of podcasting - Ask me anything!  with Mado HesselinkTo celebrate 2 years of the Yoga Teacher Podcast, Mado answers audience questions joined by friends and former guests on the show, Amanda McKinney, Amanda Kingsmith, and Shannon Crow. Psst. Want...

How to stand out and make money online with Cate StillmanListen in on a conversation about how yoga teachers can stand out and make money online despite all of the free content out there. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

How to grow an audience online [on-air coaching call]  with Mado Hesselink Listen in on a discussion about the foundations of growing an audience online including how and why to conduct market research, strategies for networking, social media, and live streaming. ...

7 Things to Do Right Now (Instead of Teach Online)  with Mado HesselinkMado shares ideas and actions you can take during this time of social isolation that will continue to move your yoga business forward. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is...

Episode 101: Yoga Tools for Anxiety with Kristine WeberKristine and Mado  discuss what happens in your body when you experience anxiety and the scientific reasons why yoga is helpful. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights...

Episode 96: Taking yourself seriously as a yoga teacher (on-air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkMado talks with Faria about how her teaching has changed since completing the Foundations of a Yoga Business coaching program and what she's working on now.  Psst. Want...

Episode 92: Staying centered while opening a yoga studio [on-air coaching call] with Mado HesselinkMado offers reflections and strategies for a new yoga studio owner who has a unique vision for her business. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is...

Episode 87: How to get the word out about your workshop [On-air coaching call]  with Mado Hesselink Mado guides Cari through some ways she can be more efficient and effective with her marketing and stop feeling overwhelmed and burned out by the tasks involved in...

Episode 86: Four types of successful yoga workshops with Mado HesselinkMado shares four basic workshop types in detail including why you might choose one over the other and the upsides and downsides each. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Episode 85: How to choose a workshop topic (on-air coaching call) with Mado Hesselink Mado talks with brand new studio owner Chasity about how to create successful workshops that will make an impact on the lives of her students. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

Episode 84: The difference between classes and workshops with Mado Hesselink Discover the essential differences between classes and workshops and how you can tap into those differences to attract more students to both. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Episode 83: Yoga philosophy for pain care  with Marlysa SullivanMado and guest, Marlysa Sullivan, discuss philosophical and neurophysiological perspectives for people in pain. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights...

Episode 82: Yoga for People in Pain  with Shelly ProskoPart two in a three-part series on yoga and pain, Mado and guest, Shelly Prosko explore tangible ways yoga teachers can think about pain and specific yogic practices for people with pain. Psst. Want to get an...

Episode 81: Pain Science Basics  with Neil Pearson In part 1 of a 3 part series about yoga and pain science, Mado talks with Neil Pearson, a physiotherapist and yoga therapist and one of the editors of the book, Yoga and Science in Pain Care about the basics of pain...

Episode 80: Paths to traveling the world as a yoga teacher [On air coaching call]  with Mado Hesselink Mado offers some different perspectives on teaching remotely and on how to teach yoga as a career while still be able to travel the world.  Psst. Want to get an...

Episode 79: Win/win relationships between teachers and studios with Mado Hesselink Mado explores the sensitive relationship between yoga teachers and yoga studio owners and managers and how we can navigate these relationships with integrity. Psst. Want to get an email...

Episode 78: Who should I trust online (about yoga) with Mado HesselinkMado explores how yoga teachers can discern who and what to believe when there are so many opposing perspectives being proclaimed with equal confidence online. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

Episode 76: Are you making these yoga niche mistakes? with Mado HesselinkMado takes a closer look at what it means to find your niche and the common mistakes that might be undermining your best intentions when selecting a niche. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

Episode 75: Is my niche too narrow? [on air coaching call) with Mado HesselinkMado addresses questions about niche, and offers advice on how to make more money as a yoga teacher and getting over the fear of taking big steps.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Episode 74: How to balance being real vs. being positive with Mado Hesselink Mado shares how yoga teachers can strike a balance between giving our students the positive experience they seek while also being honest about our personal struggles and challenges. Psst....

Episode 72: How to scale yourself (on-air coaching call) with Mado Hesselink Angel Coughlin is in a position with her yoga studio where she is in more demand than she has the capacity to fulfill. Mado guides her on how she can meet the needs of her students while...

Episode 71: Leslie Kaminoff on the rise of fitness yogaIn part 2 of Mado's conversation with Leslie Kaminoff, he shares his personal yoga story and also talks about the rise of the fitness industry and how it directly influenced yoga as we know it in the US.     ...

Episode 70: 5 Steps to (Re)claim your personal practice with Mado Hesselink Mado explores why yoga teachers struggle to maintain a consistent personal practice and shares science-backed tips for effectively establishing or re-establishing a home yoga practice.  Psst....

Episode 69: 5 lessons I learned from filming a video series with Mado Hesselink Mado steps outside of her comfort zone to film a video series and then goes behind the scenes to share the lessons she learned through the process. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

Episode 68: Building a Following as an Introvert (On Air Coaching Call) with Mado HesselinkMado coaches Dayna who recently resigned from her administrative job and is now looking to pursue her passion and teach yoga full time in a brand new city. Psst. Want to get an...

Episode 67: Beyond Mailchimp; advanced email marketing for yoga teachers. with Mado Hesselink Mado shares her experience with switching email marketing service providers and why she made the change from Mailchimp to Convert Kit. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

Episode 66: Recent MailChimp Changes with Peter Akkies Email marketing expert Peter Akkies joins Mado to talk about how Mailchimp’s recent changes to their platform impacts yoga teachers. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

Episode 64: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable [On Air Coaching Call]  with Mado HesselinkMado guides yoga teacher, Allison, through questions she has as she prepares to open a new yoga studio. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...

Episode 62: Why do we study the yoga sutras? with Mado HesselinkLearn about the Patanjali Yoga Shastra (more commonly known as yoga sutra) and some of the common misconceptions that yoga teachers have about this text. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode...

Episode 61: Science of yoga with Ann Swanson Yoga therapist Ann Swanson shares insights on the intersection of science and yoga.  Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights This week’s episode is a conversation with Science of...

Episode 60: Yoga Alliance CEO on their new standards with Shannon RocheYoga Alliance CEO Shannon Roche answers questions about recent changes to the standards for Registered Yoga Schools. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode...

Episode 58: Lessons on burnout and spiritual bypassing from The Bhagavad Gita with Kaya Mindlin Mado and Kaya Mindlin discuss how the ancient teachings from the Bhagavad Gita apply to the modern problems of burnout and spiritual bypassing. Psst. Want to get an email...

Episode 57: Movement Positivity with Jules Mitchell Jules Mitchell, author of Yoga Biomechanics, Stretching Redefined, joins Mado for a conversation about teaching yoga and how her personal yoga journey lead her to where she is today. Psst. Want to get an email each...

Episode 55: Self care for yoga teachers with Mado HesselinkSelf care through the lens of yoga and how teachers can use this perspective in their classes and marketing. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?  Episode Highlights Self care is a...

Episode 53: Lessons from one year of podcasting with Mado Hesselink Insights and surprises about yoga teachers and the yoga industry, glimpses behind the scenes of podcast production, and a vulnerable moment of self-revelation. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...

Episode 45: Inclusive Language & Yoga's PR problem [on air coaching] with Mado Hesselink and Katie YandrickLearn how to speak to people about yoga in an accessible way - both in classes and in your marketing. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is...

Episode 42: Self doubt and impostor syndrome with Mado Hesselink Doubting yourself as a yoga teacher is normal. In this episode, you'll hear why I think it's positive to doubt yourself on occasion and how to move through those moments of doubt.  Psst. Want to get an...

Episode 12: Healthy Wrists in Yoga with Mado Hesselink In this episode, Mado shares some basic principles of how to take care of your wrists in a yoga class setting. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?Highlights Two major factors in how...

Episode 11: Injury prevention and yoga evolution with Trina Altman Trina shares her thoughts about preventing injury in yoga classes and how she sees yoga evolving in an uplifting trend towards integrity and personalization. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new...

Episode 10: Overcome overwhelm and get focused If you’re like me and tend to get overwhelmed with possibilities and “what ifs”, you’ll love this episode all about how to determine the best places to focus your time and energy and how to keep yourself consistently...

Episode 9: Yoga for addiction and recovery with Margaret Kirshner Margaret shares important things yoga teachers should know about addiction and recovery, what we can do to support our students who are struggling with these issues, and simple techniques for helping...

Episode 8: [Reality Check] Teaching yoga full time vs part time. In today's episode, I will talk about what it takes to teach yoga full time and the hidden benefits of choosing to teach yoga part time. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is...

Episode 5: Do Yoga Teachers Really Need a Website? Today’s episode tackles the question of whether or not it is essential for a yoga teacher to have a website. Mado draws on her time as a freelance web designer and web project manager to break down the reasons you...

Episode 4: Getting Hired at a Yoga Studio with Jennifer O'Sullivan Jennifer O’Sullivan spent 5 years as the hiring manager for an urban yoga studio in the DC metropolitan area. In this episode she shares insider tips and tricks for getting noticed and getting hired....

Inspirations and Intentions: Miche Interviews Mado In this episode, Mado is interviewed by life coach Michelle Ashley. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released? Highlights How Mado first started practicing yoga and her surprising first yoga...