Yoga teachers often ask me (and plenty of "soon to be" yoga teachers who attend my Business of Yoga classes) "what do you charge for an in-home private yoga session?" It seems like it should be a simple answer. In my mind, there is a lot more to it than most think. So I'm going to put it out there... As for my in-home private yoga rate where I travel to the client (which means I am managing the commute/traffic/rolling out the door for 6am client on a cold winter morning/etc.), I generally … [Read more...]
Practice Yoga at Home -anywhere, anytime
As a mobile yoga teacher, I'm a huge proponent of being able to practice yoga asana (postures) anywhere, anytime. Home, office, backyard, park, hotel room, airport - wherever there is space for your 24" X 72" yoga mat. Of course, it's great to practice in a yoga studio and enjoy a serene environment with like-minded yogis. The reality is to practice yoga daily in a yoga studio requires much more than a yoga mat. For many it can feel more like a luxury that is a little out of reach. … [Read more...]
Anywhere, Anytime
A few nights ago I had the pleasure of teaching yoga outside to a local Mom's group. For a summer evening, the weather was perfect! The sky was clear and it was much cooler than the usual Washington, DC hot, humid nights we've been accustomed to lately. The location for the yoga class was amazing - Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA which is a historic spot about 10 miles from DC. There were 9 of us enjoying the lush green space and open sky. For me it was a nice reminder the beauty of yoga … [Read more...]
The Business of Yoga (part 3)
Part of the fun of being a small business owner is every single day is different. And as much as I am in control of my own schedule, sometimes I'm just not. Running a business forces you to learn how to literally "go with the flow." For instance, this morning I had a private yoga client cancel which opened up time for me to blog. After this, I'll head into Washington, DC (in the pouring rain) and teach a corporate yoga class. I love what I do. I also love that on Fridays my day is done by … [Read more...]
Satya Will Set You Free (sutra 2.36)
After teaching a corporate yoga class the other morning, I decided to head to the Clarendon Starbucks (sorry, Arlington, VA for those reading unfamiliar with the DC area) to grab a warm drink and read. I had about 20 minutes to kill before heading to my private client's house around the corner so I decided to sit. After sitting at the community table (i.e. a long table with multiple strangers, each doing their own thing), I stood up to put my coat on, my book in my bag and exit. The guy … [Read more...]
The Business of Yoga (part 1)
I'm sure you've heard it multiple times...when you're passionate about what you do professionally, it doesn't feel like work. I'm lucky to say I've been experiencing this for the last six plus years teaching yoga full-time in the vicinity of Washington, DC. When I left my last marketing gig, I realized I no longer thrived in the corporate atmosphere like I once had just a couple years prior. Already an Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), I wondered how I could possibly make a living doing … [Read more...]
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