Yoga & Wellbeing Business Blog

As yoga teachers we know the essence of our practice lies in self-discovery and growth. Maintaining a personal practice in this journey is essential: just as a flame needs a steady source of fuel to burn bright, our practice nourishes and sustains us as teachers whilst igniting the spark that inspires and guides our students.

Running a yoga business can be a fulfilling way to make a living for those passionate about yoga, pilates or wellness. However, the road to becoming profitable can be challenging. Whilst we may teach because of our love of what we do, ultimately, we all need security, food and warmth and so finding your way to profitability is essential.

In today’s fast-paced world, many yoga teachers are exploring alternative ways to supplement their income while pursuing their passion to teach and share the transformative practice with others. If this sounds like you, then offering video-on-demand (VOD) yoga classes could be be for you.

If you have recently completed your Yoga TTC, then congratulations on becoming a Yoga teacher. The journey to becoming a yoga teacher can be tough at times but having immersed yourself in the beautiful practice of yoga and deepened your knowledge. Are you ready to share your passion and inspire others?

You have probably been hearing lots about the recent advancement in AI and in particular ChatGPT. Whilst many fear such advancements, if you are a yoga teacher managing your own social media and find yourself frequently searching for the perfect words to captivate and excite your audience, ChatGPT can help and may even become your ultimate creative companion.

With mindfulness and meditation now firmly and wonderfully mainstream and the benefits of a regular practice – including lowered stress levels, deeper sleep and improved focus – well documented, there are a bewildering array of meditation resources out there. But how to choose? Based on 20 years’ meditation and yoga teaching experience, Lucia Cockcroft, Reservie’s Head of Marketing and Content, shares her top three meditation apps.

Getting started with any new system can be daunting. It might be that, well, tech is not really your thing. Or perhaps, you simply do not find it interesting. After all, you teach be because you love to teach and love the people interaction.

Whether you are a yoga teacher running one class a week, or operating a large studio, making decisions comes with the territory. As we prepare to come out of a long UK lockdown, into a yoga landscape that has fundamentally shifted over the last 12 months, the decision-making process can seem especially tangled. This is where practising non-attachment, Aparigraha, can help.

Our favourite season is finally back! As we come to witness the rebirth of nature, our bodies too wake up from winter sleep and get ready for summertime. Before you use up all your energy scrubbing the oven and cleaning the windows, make sure you check out our top tips on how to cleanse your mind, body and soul.

Although we know we first need to love ourselves before we can give to others, it's easier said than done. Whether you're in a relationship or not, we want to inspire you to prioritise yourself this year and have your best Valentine's Day.

A new year has come, with the usual pressures to set our resolutions once again. Approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February, so the odds are against us. Here's how to set your goals to give yourself the best chance of success.