Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

Amy McDonald
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A weekly conversation for Yoga teachers and holistic practitioners who are looking to create abundant business... without feeling fake, pushy or 'salesy'.

  1. 5D AGO

    Ahalyā and Becoming More Visible in Your Yoga Biz

    Enjoy the replay of Day 1 of my free Pancha Kanyas training happening this week. If you’d like to watch the remaining 4 days—either as replays of live—you can sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/amymcdonald/myths 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

    57 min

  2. FEB 11

    An Egg, a Parrot and My Biggest Business Failure Ever

    Have you had an ‘epic fail’ in your Yoga business? Have you put in so much thought, planning, taken bold action, involved your family and friends… and its tanked anyway? So have I an so has Siva. I’ll share both our stories in this episode. 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 Reference Charan Das, Nityanand (2024) Shiva: The Hidden Side of the Master of the Universe, Penguin Ananda, Gurugram

    48 min

  3. FEB 5

    Getting Room Hire Right

    A couple of clients have been sharing with me recently their desire to find new locations for their classes. How do we do that well? What should we be looking for? What matters and why? Also a reminder to not be complacent about software expenses and my new ‘Lachlan’ principle. Enjoy! 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

    48 min

  4. JAN 28

    Why You Need To Read More (Actual) Books

    One of my goals for 2026 is reading more. Apparently a few of you are keen to know why, how and what. Great! I got you! In this episode I’m making a case for why you need to read more books, a few tips on how to make that happen, and some context for the 6 recommended reads I posted last week. Enjoy! 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: Ultra-Processed Minds: The End of Deep Reading and What It Costs Us https://carlhendrick.substack.com/p/ultra-processed-minds-the-end-of Accessed 28.1.26 Reading in the Age of Constant Distraction https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/02/08/reading-in-the-age-of-constant-distraction/ Accessed 28.1.26 Wolf, Maryanne (2018) Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World, Harper Collins, New York

    56 min

  5. JAN 21

    [Patreon Teaser] Using Intuition in Your Yoga Biz

    In this episode I'm covering what intuition is and isn't, the 5 kinds of intuition and how they show up and support us in business, some useful questions for knowing the difference between conditioned thought and intuition and some techniques for fostering more space and awareness for blending intuition into you business. Here’s the link to learn more about counselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counselling 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: Goldberg, Phillip (2006) Roadsigns on the Spiritual Path: Living at the Heart of Paradox, New Age Books, New Delhi Wallis, Christopher, D (2012) Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition, Anusara Press, The Woodlands, Texas

    43 min

  6. JAN 14

    Staying Cashflow Positive (And What To Do If You Aren't)

    I’ve wanted to talk about cashflow for ages but thought everyone would yawn… until I proposed it to a bunch of you last week! What is cashflow? Why do we need to manage it? How do we do that and what do we do when we have to spend more than we’ve earned? Check out ‘The Integration Path’ promotion here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coaching Catch the 5-Day free training here: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/retreatreplays 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 REFERENCE: Devine, Victoria (2021) She’s on the Money: Take charge of your financial future, Penguin Random House, Sydney

    46 min

  7. JAN 7

    From Thief to Poet: Start with What You Know

    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

    41 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    [PATREON TEASER] My Biggest Learnings from 2025 and My Plans for '26

    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

    41 min
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