Vānaprastha Contemplations Part 3: Draupadi and the Jambhul Fruit

A few weeks ago we were talking about my simple business structure for better money making potential. This week i’m sharing one way to dig yourself out of the ‘stuck in the bottom’ tier way of working. If you’re teaching all over town and don’t have time to think about doing business differently, this might be a solution. And if you want my help to make it a reality, reach out.Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

In this foresty mythical episode we are talking about the importance of telling the truth. When confronted with confessing her deepest secret, Draupadi saved the day. What secrets could liberate you in life and business if you said them out loud?Want more support? Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

I’m a zealot for more space and time to enjoy life. If I’m not working with my clients or teaching my students, I’d prefer to be almost anywhere than my office and computer. If you’re craving to claw back time from your wellness business, I hereby give you permission to stop doing these four things. Right. Now.Want more support? Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Are you making the money you want to in your Yoga business? Do you have the time you want in your iife to live as you want to? If you’re running all over town teaching everywhere and not getting time to rest, recharge and have enough fun, it could be because you’re business structure isn’t set up for success. This episode will help.Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

I heard from a bunch of listeners who just get really peeved when Yoga teachers say… In this episode Ive got some laughs from our Kula that you’ll love. Also this week a sneak into the Patreon May bonus episode about knowing when and how to raise your rates.Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to talk about coaching: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

Do you own any books written by celebrities? This week Shauna Flash and I are chatting about the yoga book written by super model Christy Turlington. We cover a LOT of ground! If you’d like to talk about Yoga books with me on the show, reach out.More about Shauna: Shauna Flash is a yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer based in Sandy, Utah, specialising in stress reduction and mindfulness practices. With a calming presence and a passion for holistic wellness, she supports individuals in finding balance through breath, movement, and mindfulness practices. In addition to teaching yoga, she facilitates immersive sound baths and leads stress reduction workshops for individuals and corporations, helping teams reset, refocus, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Her work blends ancient practices with modern needs, creating accessible tools for lasting well-being. Find her on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/shaunaflashyoga or online at www.shaunaflashyoga.comMy links:MAY SALE: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/intensivesBusiness coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to book in to talk: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingCounselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counsellingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonaldReference:Turlington, Christy (2002) Living Yoga: Creating a Life of Practice, Hyperion Books, New York.

This week I’m onboarding two new clients. As a part of that process they have completed a comprehensive survey which poses questions about business, challenges, goals, visions and support. This week I’m sharing part of that survey because I suspect there will be insights for you and your business, too.Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCalendar to book in to talk: https://scheduler.zoom.us/amymcdonald/coachingCounselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counsellingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

This week we’re journeying back into the forest to learn more about ourselves, our tendencies and our longings with some Yoga mythology. Perhaps the ultimate problem-solver, this guy shows us how to get sh!t done… all while healing some rather significant intergenerational trauma! Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCounselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counsellingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

I’ve found myself being SO pissed off during a couple of classes recently. Good news! There are teachings to be found in this space. This week i’m sharing the exact things that have given me the sh!ts in class and what I’m changing about my own teaching as a result. Enjoy!Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCounselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counsellingPatreon: www.patreon.com/AmyMcDonald

This week I’m joined by Taylor Lorenz oftaylorstracks.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. We talk about ways to feel more confident, which limiting beliefs can keep us stuck in our teaching journeys and how accepting our bodies and modelling self-love is an essential part of being an inspiring Yoga teacher.Here are my links:Business coaching: www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingCounselling: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/counsellingCoaching training: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/coachingtraining