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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 .

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July 22, 2026Episode 2251 min

How to Build Beyond the Yoga Studio & Make More Money from Your Teaching

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE YOGIPRENEUR MASTERMIND 4.0 BY COMING TO THIS WEBINAR TURN YOUR WISDOM INTO WEALTH For years, I believed the only way to earn more was to say yes to more studio classes, more workshops, more privates, and more hours. But everything changed when I stopped thinking like an employee and started thinking like a business owner. In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest shifts that helped me build beyond the yoga studio, create more freedom for my family, and design a business that keeps serving students—even when I'm not physically in the room. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ The belief that's quietly keeping yoga teachers stuck trading time for money 🏡 The moment I realized I didn't have a money problem—I had a business model problem 🎯 How one weekly activity now replaces what 30+ public classes used to generate 🌀 The easiest yoga teacher funnel almost nobody is leveraging 📹 The simple way to turn one public yoga class into months (or years) of value 💭 Why charging for transformation changes everything about your pricing 📣 The surprising reason students started asking me about my programs before I ever pitched them 🌊 How capturing, packaging, and repurposing your existing work creates income beyond your teaching hours ❤️ The identity shift that finally helped me stop waiting for opportunities—and start creating them Whether your dream is to teach fewer classes, spend more time with your family, fill your retreats, sell your courses, or simply feel less financially dependent on the studio schedule, this episode will show you that you don't need to work harder—you need a better business model. Press play and let's start building beyond the studio. Looking for the software MaKenzie mentioned in the eipsode? Look into FG Funnels here - your new favorite software for your online yoga business. 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 .

November 19, 202554 min

From Fine to Fire; Tiny Teaching Techniques that Reignite Passion w/ Tori Lubecki

SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SALE (Discounts Disappear Dec 1st 2025 at midnight! ⏰ 🔗 Have you ever been bored with your teaching? We’re talking, "I'm sick of the sound of my own voice,” bored…Tori Lubecki’s been there. Once a Cirque du Soleil aerialist (yes, seriously), she made the leap into yoga teaching—and quickly realized she was just going through the motions. Her classes were technically solid... but something was missing. You don’t need to teach more—you need to teach deeper. We get into: 👉🏼 The “boring herself” moment that sent her down a learning rabbit hole 😬 The old habit that made her look confident—but secretly held her back 🧘🏻‍♀️ The weird thing she believes separates forgettable teachers from magnetic ones 🎯 How she builds classes that feel fresh, even when she’s teaching 12x a week ✨ Her secret sauce for theming (and why she never teaches someone else’s theme) 🌴 The one environment where she has unlimited energy (even on no sleep) 🎭 Why she ditched the “light in me sees the light in you” ending for something better 📚 The little system that keeps her organized, inspired, and always ready to teach This one’s for the teachers who know they’ve got more to give—but just need a nudge (or a theme) to bring it out. Interested in the Mat to Mat Yoga Teacher Challenge, Confident & Captivating course, and Inspired Flow Monthly membership mentioned in this episode? Join the Black Friday BLOWOUT waitlist to get in (at the lowest price of the year). Connect with Tori Like this Episode Check out these others that might light a fire! What Happens on a 10 day Vipassana Meditation retreat w/ Tori Lubecki Clarity; Finding Your Path & Purpose w/ Paul Benedict Teaching Beyond the Pose: A Real-Life Before and After with Jodi Voegele 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 .

July 15, 2026Episode 201 hr 6 min

Flow Vinyasa with MaKenzie Fly; "You Are Whole" (Pūrṇa)

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind 4.0? Sign up for this free webinar, Turn Your Wisdom Into Wealth, to learn all the details. Want to swipe the class plan used in this episode? Jump in Inspired Flow Monthly - the class planning subscription that saves you time & delivers theme-centered plans every Monday. Prefer to practice with video so you can see a physical demonstration? Click here Welcome to this 60-minute intermediate vinyasa yoga flow, a dynamic, full-body practice designed to build strength, improve mobility, and reconnect you with the truth that you are already whole. Inspired by the Sanskrit concept of Pūrṇa —meaning full, complete, and whole—this class explores the idea that yoga isn't about becoming enough. It's about remembering the wholeness that has always been within you. Through strong, creative sequencing and mindful storytelling, we'll cultivate heat, challenge balance, build resilience, and ultimately soften into the reminder that your worth isn't something you have to earn. In this practice we will: ✨ Begin with a grounding Sacred Space to settle the mind before igniting the body with energizing Chaturanga Vinyasas. 🔥 Flow through Ashtanga-inspired Sun Salutations with creative variations, including Low Lunge, Half Splits, Warrior I, Humble Warrior, Crescent Lunge, Sky Archer, Triangle, Buddha Squat, Exalted Warrior, Prayer Twist, Half Moon, and Boat. 💪 Build strength and endurance through a challenging standing sequence featuring Warrior II, Extended Side Angle, Bound Side Angle, Bird of Paradise, dynamic plank work, and an optional Headstand between sides. 🌿 Slow the pace with Bound Angle Pose and Wide-Legged Seated Forward Fold, creating space through the hips and inner legs before unwinding with gentle twists. 💛 Finish with Reclined Spinal Twists and a restful Savasana, leaving you grounded, open-hearted, and deeply connected to yourself. I hope this class leaves you feeling stronger, steadier, and more deeply connected to the truth that nothing essential has ever been missing. Namaste, MaKenzie 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 .

March 25, 2026Episode 429 min

(Series #3) How to Plan Themed Yoga Classes Without Over-Thinking or Over-Preparing

Day 3 of “ Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method ” bonus livestream series! I’m building a program to help you pick, plan, and powerfully deliver yoga class themes from the heart so that your teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. Today, we talk about: 👉🏼 how to plan a themed yoga class in a way that doesn’t take all damn day 👉🏼 what Hansel & Gretle, breadcrumbs have to do with yoga teaching 👉🏼 Module 3 preview 🤩 omg this theme template & custom GPT will change your life Co-creative questions for you, direct message your response to @masteryouryogateaching: ❓which title do you prefer? “How to Plan Your Theme” or “Weaving the Thread” ❓when you plan a themed class right now, which part takes the longest? ❓Do you over-prepare or under-prepare? ❓Have you abandoned a theme mid-class? Ready to learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful. Join Theme Weaver Method here . 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 .

March 24, 202624 min

(Series #2) Where Great Yoga Class Themes Actually Come From

Day 2 of “ Inside the Making of Theme Weaver Method ” bonus livestream series! I’m building a program to help you pick, plan, and powerfully deliver yoga class themes from the heart so that your teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful But I don't just want to build it in a vacuum. I'm inviting YOU into the process! This bonus livestream series is like a backstage tour & invitation to throw in your two cents. Your input will directly inform what goes into the course. We talk about: your problem isn’t getting inspired, it’s this… how to not be a “one hit wonder” and theme sometimes, but be a reliable source for your students module 2 preview Co-creative questions for you, direct message your response to @masteryouryogateaching: Which title do you prefer for module two? “Where to find themes” or “Collecting Threads?” When you are planning a class, do you feel like inspiration comes easily or does it feel like you’re forcing it? What’s the last place you found inspiration for a class theme? Ready to learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful? Join Theme Weaver Method here . 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 .

March 11, 2026Episode 258 min

Simple & Sensual Cueing That Connects w/ Jane James

RSVP for the MYYT 2nd Virtual Birthday Party happening live on Zoom March 15th 12-1pm PST What if the reason your cueing feels awkward… is because you’re trying too hard to sound like a “good yoga teacher”? In this conversation with teacher-trainer Jane James, we unpack what actually makes cueing land with students—and why the magic usually comes from simplicity, silence, and trusting what’s already happening in the room. ✨ Inside this episode: 👉🏼 Why clinging to a cueing script can actually block your best teaching 🧠 Jane’s “journal dump” exercise that helps teachers stop overthinking and start cueing naturally 💥 The cue you could repeat 100 times in one class and it would still work 👀 A powerful reframe for “getting out of your students’ way” 🤫 Why silence might be the most underrated cueing skill 🎙️ The practice that will instantly make you a better teacher (even though most people avoid it) 🔥 Why “finding your authentic voice” might not be the goal you think it is 🧘🏻‍♀️ What the best teachers actually do Great teaching isn’t about sounding impressive—it’s about helping students return to “the inside of the inside.” You Might Also Enjoy: Why Understanding Anatomy Builds Better Yoga Teachers (Not Just Better Cues) Jason Crandell on Burnout, Pranayama, & Breaking out of the Yoga Bubble Teaching Beyond the Pose: A Real-Life Before and After with Jodi Voegele 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 .

February 18, 2026Episode 491 hr 1 min

How Yoga Teachers Can Infuse Hormonal Health Education Into Classes w/ Jess Suchan

Interested in the Yogipreneur Mastermind? Get on the waitlist for round 4.0 kicking off Aug 2026! Ever feel like you’re doing everything right for your health… but your body still isn’t cooperating? Like you’re motivated one week… exhausted the next… starving out of nowhere… and quietly wondering what’s wrong with you? Nothing’s wrong with you. You might just be living like a man on a 24-hour clock — in a body that runs on a 28-day rhythm. In this episode, Jess Suchan and I dive into cyclical living — what it actually looks like to work with your hormones instead of fighting them — and why this might be the missing piece in women’s wellness (especially for yoga teachers). In This Episode: 👉🏼 The quiet way “male-based” wellness advice keeps high-achieving women exhausted ✨ The phase where you feel magnetic and bold — and the one where you suddenly doubt your entire life 🌙 Why your cycle mirrors the moon — and how to sync with it even if your period is unpredictable 🥩 Why “steak on your period” might be more intuitive than your green smoothie 🔥 The ovulation myth that sounds empowering… but actually sets women up to feel broken 🧘🏻‍♀️ The week your nervous system is whispering “slow down” — and you’re signed up for HIIT 🍫 The nutrient almost every woman is deficient in (and why your chocolate craving isn’t random) 💥 What really happens when you push through your luteal phase like it’s follicular 🌿 How to plan launches, creative work, tough conversations, and rest around your hormonal rhythm If you’re a yoga teacher — this conversation will change how you plan your classes, your workouts, your content, and your energy. If you’re a woman — this will change how you treat yourself. Press play and start working with your rhythm instead of against it. 🎧 If This Episode Sparked Something, Listen Next: Transmuting Trauma through Sacred Sensuality w/ Shayna Hiller Where Neuroscience and Yoga Collide w/ Bassanti Pathak You Are Not Just a Body: Understanding Your Three Selves for Real Healing w/ Sarah DeBlock 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 .

November 26, 202554 min

When Your Breakdown Becomes Your Brand: Turning Your Personal Practice Into a Global Community w/ Gail Cooper

SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SALE (Discounts Disappear Dec 1st 2025 at midnight! ⏰ 🔗 What if your burnout was the blueprint ? Gail didn’t plan to teach yoga. But her midlife unraveling—paired with years of quiet home practice—became the foundation for a business that feels like a deep exhale. Now? She’s the founder of Yin Fusion Yoga Nest, a soulful online membership mixing yin, Reiki, and crystal healing… all born from her story. Here’s what you’ll hear: 💥 How corporate burnout led her straight to her mat—and a whole new path 😬 Why walking into a yoga studio felt scarier than switching careers 👉🏼 The surprisingly simple structure that made launching feel doable ✨ How she turned a “personal practice” into a signature method (that sells) 💡 The sales page moment that made her say: “This is really happening” 😻 The class that doubled in size when members brought their pets 🧘️‍♀️ Why chair yoga and silent meditations are becoming her signature style 💬 Her advice for anyone overthinking their first offer (hint: just start messy) 🌟 What she learned about marketing that finally made it click Ready to turn your stuck idea into something you can’t stop talking about? SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SALE (Discounts Disappear Dec 1st 2025 at midnight! ⏰ 🔗 Join Gail at YinFusionYogaNest.com 🐿 Or drop into her free “Silent Pause” every Monday—pets welcome. 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 .

December 17, 2025Episode 4151 min

What a Full-Body Yes & Living in Alignment Really Feels w/ Maggie Ledbetter

When your nervous system starts whispering no—do you listen? This episode is your permission slip to pivot, realign, and market yourself without selling your soul.Maggie Ledbetter left a high-paying corporate job, built a yoga biz, walked away from a coaching program she spent months creating, and still landed in her dream role—blending yoga, travel, and marketing for an international teacher training company. In this episode, we chat about: 🧘🏻‍ That one journal prompt that cracked open everything she thought she wanted 😬 Months of work, a full program built… and a last-minute nope from her gut ✨ A surprising way your body tells you it’s not aligned (before your brain catches up) 👉🏼 Saying goodbye to something good when something better quietly shows up 💥 The sneaky signs of burnout disguised as productivity 🎯 Grit vs. misalignment: a subtle but crucial difference that changes everything 🔁 All the wrong turns that somehow… weren’t This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads, feeling the tug toward something deeper—but scared to let go of what’s already good. 👉🏼 If this sparked something in you, share it with a yoga friend who's ready for their own brave move. 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 .

November 12, 2025Episode 3758 min

Teaching Beyond the Pose: A Real-Life Before and After with Jodi Voegele

? SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SALE (Discounts Disappear Dec 1st 2025 at midnight!) ⏰ 🔗 Ever wonder what changes when a yoga teacher finally feels confident bringing meaning into the room? In this episode, I sit down with longtime client Jodi Voegele—a yoga teacher who went from hesitant to heart-centered, and from wondering “Is this even good?” to hearing students reflect how much her teaching is resonating. Jodi’s journey is such a beautiful example of what happens when teachers stop planning their classes in isolation and start tapping into a framework, a community, and their own voice. In this episode, we chat about: 🧘🏼‍♀️ The early moment in Mat to Mat that made Jodi feel “seen” for the first time 🧠 What she used to think teaching beyond the pose meant—and how that definition has evolved 📓 Why she used to second-guess every class plan she wrote (and what shifted that doubt) 💡 The role my Breadcrumb Blueprint played in making themes click 🗣️ How her students started noticing the difference in her teaching—and how it made her feel ⏱️ What used to take hours now happens with more clarity and flow 👀 The surprising way she physically carries Inspired Flow Monthly into her classes 🧍🏽‍♀️ Why this isn’t just about planning—it’s about identity, confidence, and how you see yourself as a teacher Turn it up 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 .