Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly

MaKenzie Fly

🌟 Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly 🎙️ Fresh out of YTT and feeling lost? Struggling to stand out in a sea of yoga teachers? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone! Join fellow yoga teacher MaKenzie Fly as she dives into the real challenges of making it as a yoga instructor—building a loyal student base, going beyond the poses, and creating a thriving yoga business. Expect powerful strategies, expert insights, and real talk about what it takes to turn your passion into a sustainable career. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned teacher ready to evolve, this podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, practical guidance, and (of course) yoga-fueled laughter. ✨ Hit subscribe & let’s Master Your Yoga Teaching—one episode at a time! Connect with MaKenzie Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your IG stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support.

  1. 1d ago

    Breath: The Universal Language That Connects Us All w/ Jessica Dibb

    What if the one thing that has the power to unite humanity... is something you're already doing 20,000 times a day? Today's guest, Jessica Dibb, is a breathwork pioneer, author, and educator who believes breathing isn't just a biological function—it's the universal language that connects every living being. We explore the science, psychology, spirituality, and ethics of breathwork, and why conscious breathing may be one of the most profound practices available to us as yoga teachers and human beings. In this episode, we chat about: 🌬️ Why Jessica calls breath the great equalizer—not death ❤️ The surprising connection between breathing and love 🧠 What's actually happening in your brain and nervous system every time you inhale and exhale 🌍 The powerful reason she believes breath can dissolve the "us vs. them" mindset ✨ The five categories of breathwork—and why they're often confused with one another ⚖️ Why one breathing technique isn't right for every student 🧘 Why conscious breathing may have been yoga's original practice long before the poses 👀 The ethical questions every yoga teacher should ask before facilitating powerful breathwork experiences 💪 The overlooked muscle that has an enormous impact on your longevity, emotional regulation, and quality of breath 🎯 Why the "perfect" breathing ratio doesn't actually exist—and what to look for instead Whether you're simply cueing ujjayi in class or fascinated by the deeper science and philosophy of breath, this conversation will forever change the way you think about the most fundamental thing we all share. Take a deep breath... and press play. Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Healing and Transformation by Jessica Dibb, for a 20% discount, in the U.S. click here, in the UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, India, Pakistan and South Africa: Click here and use promo code:  WN286 Sign the Universal Breathing Declaration  Be part of co-creating a world where all can breathe safely, freely, joyously!  https://www.inspirationcommunity.org/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    1h 4m
  2. Jun 24

    8 Lessons learned from 4 months of The Yogipreneur Mastermind 3.0

    Sign Up to get on the waitlist for Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0 Do you keep telling yourself you need one more certification, one more strategy, or one more course before you're ready to build your business? After four months coaching three very different yoga teachers inside the Yogipreneur Mastermind, I noticed the same lessons showing up again and again. Surprisingly, none of them had anything to do with needing more information—and everything to do with trust, clarity, and taking action. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Why self-trust is the real bottleneck (and what most teachers blame instead) 🔥 The surprising reason ambitious people struggle to enjoy what they've already built 🏃‍♀️ Why declaring a goal is the easy part—and where most people quietly fall off 👀 The one marketing question that instantly reveals what's actually slowing your growth 💭 What watching my two-year-old learn language taught me about business, conviction, and communication 🧩 Why more offers might be creating more confusion 🏡 The shift from building random pit stops to creating a home your students want to stay in 📣 Why posting "come to my thing" over and over isn't a marketing strategy⚖️ The difference between working in your business and working on your business 🌊 The unexpected connection between clarity, momentum, and finally getting things done Whether you're still sitting on an idea, building your first offer, or trying to simplify a business that's become overly complicated, this episode will help you identify what actually moves the needle—and what might be keeping you stuck. Press play and let's dive in. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    42 min
  3. Jun 17

    Raising Your Standards & Upgrading Your Identity w/ Paige Harper

    Today's guest, Paige Harper, is a mindset and identity coach who helps women break free from excuses, raise their standards, and become the version of themselves capable of creating the life they truly want. In this conversation, we explore identity, people pleasing, motherhood, ambition, and what it really means to become your next-level self. In this episode, we chat about: 🔥 Why raising your standards changes everything 👀 The subtle excuses that keep us stuck (even when they sound reasonable) 💭 How to tell the difference between honoring your reality and holding yourself back ⚖️ The relationship between identity, habits, confidence, and success 😬 Why recovering people pleasers struggle to be fully seen 🦋 The uncomfortable "growing pains" that come with becoming a new version of yourself 💥 What it actually means to be "self-obsessed" (and why it isn't selfish) 🌊 How your personal growth impacts everyone around you 👩‍👦 Motherhood, sacrifice, ambition, and building a life that's both rooted and expansive 🎯 Why awareness is the first step to changing any habit, behavior, or identity pattern If you've ever felt torn between who you've been and who you're becoming, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standards, trust yourself more deeply, and stop waiting for permission to create the life you truly want. Press play and let's dive in. Paige Harper | Your No Excuses Coach Paige's Links Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    56 min
  4. Jun 10

    Creative vs. Intentional Sequencing (And How Foreshadowing Fixes It) w/ Charlotte Muller

    Have you ever perused your IG feed for a creative sequence, taught it to your students, and then immediately regretted it? You and me both!  Today's guest, Charlotte Muller, joins me to talk about intentional sequencing. We dive into her concept of foreshadowing—the art of introducing ideas, movements, and transitions early so students feel prepared, confident, and connected throughout the entire class experience. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Why students can feel when a class was thoughtfully planned 🌀 The sequencing technique Charlotte uses in every single class she teaches 💡 How a tiny preview early in class can create major "aha!" moments later 🎯 Why intentional sequencing creates trust between teacher and student 🧘 How philosophy, theming, and sequencing can work together instead of competing for attention 🤰 How pregnancy completely changed Charlotte's relationship with movement, cueing, and teaching   Whether you're a newer teacher trying to plan better classes or a seasoned teacher looking to refine your craft, this conversation will help you think differently about how classes are built—and why the smallest moments often create the biggest impact. Press play and let's dive in. @breathe_strength breathestrengthwellness.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    55 min
  5. May 27

    What it's Like Having a Business Mentor as a Yoga Teacher in 2026

    Get on the waitlist for Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0 beginning Aug 2026 Ever wondered what actually happens inside a business mentorship—and if it’s really worth the investment as a yoga teacher? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my recent VIP mentorship trip to LA: the chaotic family road trip, the breakthrough moments, the mindset shifts, and the deeper reason mentorship has completely changed the trajectory of my life and business. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Why mentorship is less about strategy—and more about borrowed belief 🧠 The difference between free content and personalized discernment 🔥 The “fast pass to Disneyland” metaphor that perfectly explains mentorship 👀 Why being around expanded people changes your self-concept 🌀 The surprising similarities between entrepreneurship and parenting 💭 How mentors help regulate the emotional rollercoaster of business ownership 🏆 Why yoga teachers need to stop waiting to be “picked” and start creating opportunities 😬 The very unglamorous reality of traveling with two babies, a dog, and a sick toddler 💥 What my mentor taught about wealth, magnetism, future self, and identity expansion 🎯 Why building your own business often looks messy while it’s happening—but deeply fulfilling Whether you’re curious about mentorship, craving expansion, or trying to figure out what’s next beyond the yoga studio model, this episode will make you feel less alone—and maybe a little more brave. Press play and let’s dive in. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    43 min
  6. May 20

    Looping in Yoga Sequencing, Hyper-Mobility, & SkinnyTok w/ Olive Walton

    Have you ever heard of looping in yoga sequencing? Today’s guest, Olive Walton, does a deep dive on looping: a teaching style that combines repetition, autonomy, mobility, strength, and freedom inside the yoga room. But this conversation goes far beyond sequencing—we also explore hypermobility, body awareness, identity, beauty standards, nervous system regulation, and what it means to move through the world as a yoga teacher right now. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ The “looping” method and why repetition helps students enter flow state 🌀 Why some students freeze the second they step on a mat alone at home ⚖️ The balance between guidance and freedom in yoga teaching 🧠 The subtle cues that help hypermobile students stop “dumping” into joints 😬 The uncomfortable reality of skinnytok, wellness culture & online fitness spaces 👀 The teaching cultures Olive noticed immediately after moving countries 🎭 Pole dancing, performance anxiety & learning to move without worrying who’s watching 💭 The difference between moving for punishment… versus moving for joy If you’ve ever questioned the way yoga is traditionally taught—or wondered how to create classes that feel more embodied, exploratory, and human—this episode is for you. Turn it up and let’s dive in. Connect With Olive Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    1h 1m
  7. May 13

    Karma, Forgiveness, & the Four Great Passions w/ Dr. Lynn

    What if the hardest part isn’t what happened… but what you’re still carrying from it?  Today’s guest, Dr. Lynne, helps reframe karma beyond the cliches on mugs & t-shirts like “what goes around comes around” or “karma’s a bitch.”  We chat about:  😳 Karma redefined – what it really is as a philosophy 🍫 How a candy bar reveals how you relate to yourself, craving and control.  👀 Why some interactions stay with you longer than they should.  💥 The key to forgiveness that doesn’t ask you to be fake, passive, or pretend everything is fine.  😬 The four great passions that quietly run the show for most of us—and once you hear them, you’ll start noticing them everywhere.  💛 The depth of the thought “Your health is your greatest wealth”  If this episode makes you pause and ask, “Wait—what am I still carrying?”  send it to someone who could use the reminder too. Connect with MaKenzie  Connect with Dr. Lynn  If you liked this episode, check out these similar episodes! 💥 Jason Crandell on Burnout & Pranayama 🧠 Confidence, Curiosity & Vulnerability w/ Taylor Tracks 👉🏼 What Yoga Teachers Can Learn From Preachers  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support. Connect with MaKenzie Your Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow Weekly Design Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible Here Do you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.

    54 min

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🌟 Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly 🎙️ Fresh out of YTT and feeling lost? Struggling to stand out in a sea of yoga teachers? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone! Join fellow yoga teacher MaKenzie Fly as she dives into the real challenges of making it as a yoga instructor—building a loyal student base, going beyond the poses, and creating a thriving yoga business. Expect powerful strategies, expert insights, and real talk about what it takes to turn your passion into a sustainable career. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned teacher ready to evolve, this podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, practical guidance, and (of course) yoga-fueled laughter. ✨ Hit subscribe & let’s Master Your Yoga Teaching—one episode at a time! Connect with MaKenzie Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your IG stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support.

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