The ‘modern Yoga industrial complex’ is FUCK!ING wild, man! So much so that it’s easy to forget why we even teach Yoga anymore! In this episode I’m reading from some of the books that always bring me solace when I’ve lost my mooring in Yogaland or am feeling disappointed by people who talk a big Yoga game but conduct themselves terribly. I hope it’s useful.

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REFERENCES:

Farhi, Donna (2006) Teaching Yoga: Exploring the Teacher-Student Relationship, Random House, London

Feuerstein, Georg (2011) The Path to Yoga: an Essential Guide to its Principles and Practices, Random House, London

Landry, Amy (2026) The Ocean of Yoga: A Complete Guide to Living the Teachings, Tradition, and Practice, Shambhala, Boston

Lowenstein MD, Keith G. (2021) Kriya Yoga for Self-Discovery, Inner Traditions, Rochester

Stone, Michael (2009) Yoga for a World Out of Balance, Shambhala, Boston

In this very special interview I’m joined by Jennie Rose to talk about her work as ‘The Adaptive Yogi’. Through her classes, retreats, and teacher trainings, Jennie helps yoga teachers feel more confident adapting yoga for real people and real bodies. She is the creator of The Adaptive Yogi Teacher Training, which teaches practical, compassionate approaches to making yoga truly inclusive.

Learn more about Jenn’s training here: https://www.theadaptiveyogi.co.nz/teacher-training

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Krishna is our go-to charismatic guy, and i think he has a lot to teach us on this front. Charisma in yoga teaching is not about ego or performance. At its best, it is about authentic presence. When a teacher is fully engaged, enthusiastic and genuine, students feel it. And when students feel something meaningful in a class, they come back.

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Webinars can be a powerful part of your marketing strategy, especially if you have high ticket or virtual offers. In this episode I’ll talk more about when webinars might work for you, how to make them work really well and how Hanuman might be your unlikely webinar champion!

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In this episode, I explore how the traditional framework of pashu, vira and divya bhavas can offer a surprisingly practical template for business growth and development. We look at how these stages show up in pricing, visibility, decision-making and leadership — from survival and imitation, through courageous action, to integrated authority. If you’ve ever wondered why certain growth edges feel uncomfortable (or inevitable), this lens may help you understand exactly where you are and what’s required next. Enjoy!

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REFERENCE

Paramahamsa Prajnanaanda (2006) Jnana Sankalini Tantra, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi

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

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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.

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Reference

Charan Das, Nityanand (2024) Shiva: The Hidden Side of the Master of the Universe, Penguin Ananda, Gurugram

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!

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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!

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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

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.

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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

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?

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REFERENCE:

Devine, Victoria (2021) She’s on the Money: Take charge of your financial future, Penguin Random House, Sydney