Make Yoga Your Business
Make Yoga Your Business is a podcast for yoga teachers who are ready to build a thriving, purpose-driven business. Hosted by Kye, a yoga teacher coach and events entrepreneur, this show blends practical strategy with real-talk insight to help you grow your income and impact in the modern yoga world.
Episodes
31 episodes
Behind the Retreat (Part 1): How to Plan, Market & Sell Out Your First Yoga Retreat
Welcome to a brand-new series on the podcast: Behind the Retreat! n this first episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own real-time process of planning, launching, and selling a yoga re...
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Episode 30
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12:42
How Focusing on Accessibility & Niche Transformed This Yoga Teacher’s Business
Connect with Ashley Simonis on Instagram: @ashleysimonisyogaAnd follow the journey of her brand new yoga studio: @homeyogamo
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Episode 29
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58:44
How to Legally Host Outdoor Yoga Classes on Forest land (Permits, Insurance, & Ethical Tips for Teachers)
Dreaming of hosting outdoor yoga classes, forest yoga events, or nature-based retreats — but not sure what’s actually legal? 🌲In this episode, I share everything yoga teachers and wellness facilitators need to know about teachi...
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Episode 28
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22:00
Is Instagram Worth It for Yoga Teachers in 2025? Your Social Media Strategy
Is Instagram even worth it anymore for yoga teachers?If you’ve felt drained by the algorithm, frustrated by low engagement, or stuck wondering whether social media is a waste of time — this episode will give you the clarity you ne...
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Episode 27
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26:02
How Yoga Teachers Can Start and Grow a Newsletter (and Why It Will Transform Your Business)
Are you building your yoga business on “rented land”? If you’re relying only on Instagram or word of mouth, you’re leaving your growth up to chance — and risking burnout in the process.In this episode, I’ll show you why every yoga teache...
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Episode 26
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13:26
Is My Niche Too Specific as a Yoga Teacher? (Why Narrowing Down Actually Grows Your Business)
Have you ever worried that your niche as a yoga teacher is too specific? That if you narrow down, you’ll lose students instead of gaining them?In this special episode of Make Yoga Your Business, you’ll hear a real coach...
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Episode 25
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12:22
Why the 9–5 World Was Never Built for Yoga Teachers
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just don’t fit into the traditional 9–5 world? Like you’re forcing yourself into a mold that was never made for intuitive, creative, spiritual people like us?You’re not bro...
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Episode 24
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16:13
What I Wish I Knew Before Going Full-Time as a Yoga Teacher | How to Build a Sustainable Yoga Career
So many yoga teachers dream of going full-time… but end up stuck in the trap of teaching more classes at more studios, hoping it will lead to more income and freedom. The truth? Teaching more doesn’t always equal earning more. In fact, it’s the...
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Episode 23
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10:51
Staying Connected to Your Yoga Practice as a Teacher | Avoid Burnout & Reignite Passion
Have you ever noticed that the more you teach yoga, the less you actually practice for yourself? It’s such a common struggle for yoga teachers — giving everything to your students and slowly feeling your own spark slip away.In thi...
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Episode 22
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14:57
How This Yoga Studio Owner Found Her Next Growth Plan
🎧 In this episode, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of a powerful coaching session with a yoga studio owner who found herself stuck — plateaued income, long hours, and a spark that was slowly fading.She’s doing all the “right”...
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Episode 20
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16:27
Marketing 101 For Yoga Teachers
If your entire business plan relies on your next Instagram reel going viral... we need to talk.In this episode of Make Yoga Your Business, I’m walking you through the difference between organic and paid marketing — and wh...
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Episode 19
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18:06
Yoga Business Q+A: Pricing, Growing Without a Big Following, & Getting Hired at a Studio
In this listener Q+A episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions I hear from yoga teachers: 💰 How do I price my offerings? 📱 What if I don’t have a big following? 🧘 How can I get hired at a yoga studio?
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Episode 18
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19:26
How to Know You’re Ready to Host a Yoga Event
Maybe you’ve thought about it… Hosting your first yoga event. But then the doubts creep in: ❓ “Am I experienced enough?” ❓ “What if no one shows up?” ❓ “What would I even teach?”In this episode of ...
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Episode 17
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19:26
How This Restaurant Server Went from 3 Students in Class to Sold-Out Retreats
Ever feel like you're doing everything right as a yoga teacher… but nothing’s working?In this raw and powerful episode of Make Yoga Your Business, I (Kye) share my full story — from working 5am hote...
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Episode 16
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23:12
How to Build Authority as a Yoga Teacher (Without Needing a Big Following)
If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out in a saturated yoga industry — this episode is for you.Today, I’m walking you through the real path to building authority as a yoga teacher — and spoiler: it’s not about having tho...
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Episode 14
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19:37
How to Launch Your First Yoga Offer (Even If Don't Feel “Ready”)
Let’s be real — putting your first offer into the world as a yoga teacher can feel terrifying.What if no one signs up? What if it flops? What if you’re not “ready”?This episode is your permission slip to s...
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Episode 15
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14:16
Money Mindset for Yoga Teachers: Why Charging Is an Act of Service
Do you ever feel awkward charging for your yoga offerings — even when you know they’re valuable?In this powerful episode of Make Yoga Your Business, we’re diving into something deeper than strategy: your money mindse...
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Episode 14
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16:04
The Most Underrated Way Yoga Teachers Can Make More Money
If you’ve ever felt burnt out teaching endless drop-in classes and still not making the income you want… this episode is your permission slip to try something different.In this episode of Make Yoga Your Business, I’m sharing wha...
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Episode 13
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11:56
Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs a Signature Workshop (and How to Create Yours)
If you’ve been teaching your heart out—subbing classes, sharing content, and running all over town—but still feel stuck when it comes to real income or impact, this episode is for you.Because the truth is: more classes, more hustle, and ...
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Episode 12
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12:08
How to Turn Yoga Students into Paying Clients — Without a Big Following
Think you need a huge following or years of experience to start making real income as a yoga teacher? Think again.In this episode, I’m sharing the most potent, results-driven strategies to turn strangers into students—and...
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Episode 11
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15:09
Feeling Discouraged as a Yoga Teacher? These 2025 Industry Stats Will Give You Hope
Thinking of giving up on your yoga business? Let’s pause — and look at what’s actually happening in the industry right now.In this episode of Make Yoga Your Business, I’m sharing real, recent data t...
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Episode 10
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15:48
Why Your Yoga Business Isn’t Growing (And 3 Things to Do This Week to Fix It)
Feeling stuck in your yoga business? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong.In this episode of Make Yoga Your Business, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest reasons most yoga teachers struggle to ...
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Episode 9
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19:09
How to Ethically Sell Offers to Your Yoga Students and Community
If you're a yoga teacher who loves serving your community but struggles when it comes to selling, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. We’re diving deep into how to ethically promote y...
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Episode 8
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18:31
How to Confidently Charge for Your Yoga Offerings (Without Guilt or Fear)
Do you feel awkward talking about money as a yoga teacher? You’re not alone — but it’s time to shift that energy.In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest mindset blocks in our industry: charging for your yoga off...
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Episode 7
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15:57
Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs an Email List (And How to Start One Today)
If social media disappeared tomorrow… would you still be able to reach your students?In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and underused) tools for yoga teachers: your email list.I’ll share exa...
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Episode 6
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19:49