All Mats Taken - A Yoga Teachers Business and Lifestyle Podcast

Welcome to the All Mats Taken Podcast where we explore strategies to help yoga teachers not only build profitable businesses but also deepen their practice, empowering them to create their dream lifestyles, make a greater impact in the world and have fun doing it! Hi! I'm Adrianne Jerrett, your hostess and new business bestie. I'm the founder of Jerrett Digital, a brand + website design and marketing strategy company for businesses that do-good, the All Mats Taken Yoga Business summit host, certified teacher in vinyasa, yin, and prenatal yoga, and a lifelong student. Alright, let's dive in, find your flow and grow!

37: How to Sell Your Yoga Classes Without Feeling Pushy with Brytta Moreira 09/09/2025

36: Lineage, Philosophy, and Cults: How to Teach Yoga Without Losing Yourself Or Your Practice with Rachel Scott 08/26/2025

35: Has the Yoga Industry Bubble Burst? 08/12/2025

34: Indian Mythology For Yoga Teachers with Dr. Raj Balkaran 07/27/2025

34: Indian Mythology For Yoga Teachers with Dr. Raj Balkaran Ever wonder why yoga poses have names like Hanumanasana or Garudasana, and what they actually mean? In this episode with guest Dr. Raj Balkaran we'll find out how asanas were named and how stories, from ancient mythology to cultural narratives, literally shape our consciousness, behaviors, and entire civilization. Plus discover how being aware of this can transform both your yoga teaching and your life. As yoga teachers, we're familiar with the idea that our stories determine our actions and a large part of our practice is to quiet the mind so that we can get in touch with our true self or Ātman. But get ready to break this into a new level because today Dr. Raj Balkaran, Sanskrit scholar and spiritual teacher, is going deeper into how the mythology and stories that make up the fabric of our society influence us on deep personal, generational, and societal layers. These narratives, inherited from our cultural and civilizational backgrounds, unconsciously inform everything from our personal decisions to our scientific theories to how we treat the planet. Dr. Raj explains how Western culture is unconsciously shaped by Genesis narratives of linear time and human dominion over nature, while Eastern traditions offer cyclical worldviews of endless creation and dissolution. Even our modern cosmology, for example, the Big Bang theory may be unconsciously influenced by these inherited "beginning, middle, end" story structures. We'll also discuss how yoga teacher trainings often focus heavily on biomechanics and physical alignment, which makes sense for an industry often centered on fitness and physical relief. But by bringing the mythology into class, you can potentially help your students recognize patterns that no longer serve them, giving them the power to rewrite them. By the end of this episode, you'll have a completely new understanding of how ancient stories influence modern life and practical tools to help your students rewrite limiting narratives through yoga. In this episode, we explore: How inherited cultural stories unconsciously shape our worldview and behaviors Why Western linear thinking differs so dramatically from Eastern cyclical cosmology The profound difference between being a character in someone else's story vs. authoring your own How to recognize the subconscious narratives keeping you stuck in unwanted patterns Why yoga poses are named after mythological figures and what that means for consciousness Practical ways to incorporate meaningful storytelling into your yoga classes The concept of dharma as a guide for conscious living How detachment allows us to act from soul-level rather than ego-level caring Meet Dr. Raj Balkaran Dr. Raj is a scholar of Sanskrit literature, spiritual teacher, seasoned speaker, online educator and podcaster. He runs The Indian Wisdom School which provides students with the opportunity not only to learn about Indian Wisdom Traditions, but to learn from them. It integrates scholarship, storytelling, and profound spiritual teachings from ancient India to facilitate embodied online learning. Steering clear of over-intellectualization, reduction, delusion or dogma, the School leverages wisdom teachings from the mythological, philosophical, and spiritual traditions of ancient India to support meaningful living for modern student-seekers. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Get better results with AI and save time, learn prompt engineering 101 for yoga teachers: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: (new podcast account) Like the show? Support the show! Leave a tip to help fund my kombucha habit (I need it to edit :) and keep the show running): Check out the book: The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures by Dr. Raj Balkaran*: Learn more about Indian Wisdom School: Use code 'PUNYA' at checkout to claim any Indian Wisdom School course for free! Learn more about Dr. Raj Balkaran: Connect with Raj on Instagram: *I receive a small affiliate commission if you buy using these links. It doesn't cost you anything extra but helps support the show. Thank you 🙏 /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/37565545

33: 7 Ways To Identify AI Writing in 2025 07/18/2025

32: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams as a Yoga Teacher With MaKenzie Fly 06/30/2025

32: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams as a Yoga Teacher With MaKenzie Fly In this episode with MaKenzie Fly host of the Master Your Yoga Teaching Podcast we talk about how she created the layers of her multi-passionate business that includes in-person classes, online memberships, retreats, mentoring, and more. She shares her journey creating a multi-revenue stream yoga business, from messiness to refinement. We explore the importance of focusing on high-return endeavors and the key to marketing yoga classes that often gets overlooked. We also touch on how yoga philosophy aligns with monetizing the practice and offer advice for new yoga teachers on investing in business training vs further yoga teacher training. This conversation is for anyone wanting to expand their revenue streams beyond teaching in-person classes. Meet MaKenzie: MaKenzie Fly is a Las Vegas showgirl turned podcast host, international retreat leader, and yoga teacher mentor . Yoga found her when she was only 15 years old and helped her overcome overwhelming anxiety and crippling panic attacks due to a very painful and public scandal that nearly tore her family apart. She often says yoga ruined her life, and then saved her life. MaKenzie loves teaching yoga, but she really loves teaching other people how to teach yoga and has been for the last twelve years. She’s currently fascinated with figuring out what it means to flourish as a yogipreneur and interested in helping other like-minded yoga teachers expand their offers outside the studio. She’s a sagittarius straight shooter, prefers coffee over tea, cats over dogs, and baths over showers. Her greatest wealth is the relationship she has with her husband of seven years, and her luckiest blessing is her baby boy, Finnian, who was born recently 11/11/2023. Praise God! Links: Like the show? Support the show! Leave a tip & help fund my kombucha addiction (the fuel behind everything I create) --> AMT recommended resources: Follow the new AMT Instagram page: Watch this episode on YouTube: Grab MaKenzie's free business podcast collection: Connect with MaKenzie on Instagram: Learn more from MaKenzie & get links to her podcast: /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/37206530

31: Don't Overthink It - a Permission Slip to Create 06/10/2025

30: What Type Of Yoga Business Do You Want? 05/29/2025

29: Nervous System Regulation for Business Success with Colynn Cespedes 05/13/2025

29: Nervous System Regulation for Business Success with Colynn Cespedes In this episode I welcome my co-host for the 2025 All Mats Taken Yoga Business Summit, Colynn Cespedes. In today's pre-summit chat we'll be exploring how your nervous system regulation impacts your business and what you can do to set yourself up for success. We'll also talk about the summit which is coming up this week! During the summit Colynn will be starting the day with morning meditations to help you get grounded and set intentions before diving into all of the information we have coming your way. She'll then have daily presentations that set the stage for each days theme; Day 1: Community building 101 Day 2: Philosophy in business Day 3: Your membership as a launching point to your offers suite Day 4: Digital marketing for yoga teachers Meet Colynn: Colynn Cespedes is a highly respected yoga educator, business mentor, and functional anatomy expert with over 25 years in the yoga community and 11 years of teaching experience. A former emergency nurse who attended medical school, Colynn seamlessly blends Eastern philosophy with Western medical science, making her approach to yoga both deeply spiritual and scientifically grounded. As the founder of Frik-Shuhn Yoga & Coaching, Colynn has trained over 20,000 yoga teachers worldwide, leading 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour yoga teacher trainings, along with specialty certifications in Restorative Yoga, Chakra Alignment, and Nervous System Regulation. She is deeply committed to inclusive, trauma-informed, and body-friendly yoga education, ensuring that yoga is accessible to all bodies and backgrounds. Beyond teacher training, Colynn is a yoga business strategist, empowering teachers to build sustainable careers through the Modern Yoga Teacher Mastermind and other mentorship programs. Her expertise in yoga philosophy, anatomy, and business development makes her a sought-after speaker, mentor, and retreat leader. Colynn’s mission is to support teachers in deepening their knowledge, refining their teaching, and stepping confidently into their leadership roles—whether on the mat, in the classroom, or in the business of yoga. Links: Get better results with AI and save time, learn prompt engineering 101 for yoga teachers: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: (new podcast account) Like the show? Support the show! Leave a tip to help fund my kombucha habit (I need it to edit :) and keep the show running): Watch this episode on YouTube: Listen on Apple: Listen on Spotify: Connect with Colynn on Instagram: Learn more from Colynn: /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/36547275

28: AI For Yoga Teachers with Amanda Paz 05/05/2025

28: AI For Yoga Teachers with Amanda Paz In this episode, Amanda Paz shares how AI has revolutionized her business operations and creativity. We discuss the importance of AI tools in managing the administrative and creative aspects of a yoga business, such as content creation, marketing, and class planning. We also delve into practical ways AI can be harnessed to improve efficiency and provide inspiration, allowing yoga teachers to focus more on personal connections and in-person teachings. Amanda offers insights into how she uses AI to enhance her mentoring of other yoga teachers and her own online programs. We also explore the ongoing need for human touch in yoga and wellness, despite technological advancements. Meet Amanda: Amanda Paz's journey to wellness began when she left her marketing and PR career to explore the power of movement, meditation, and nutrition in improving quality of life and performance. Her passion for sports led her to work with top NBA, NFL, and MLB athletes for a decade, using breathwork and yoga to boost their performance and recovery. Over the years, she developed strategies that turned her business into a sustainable six-figure model, granting her the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. In 2021, she launched Yoga Biz Academy, offering coaching programs, courses, and a podcast to help other yoga teachers build aligned and profitable businesses that helped them reach students from all over the world. Her mission is clear: empower wellness professionals to build thriving businesses that help them reclaim their time, increase their income, and amplify their impact. Links: Get better results with AI and save time, learn prompt engineering 101 for yoga teachers: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: (new podcast account) Like the show? Support the show! Leave a tip to help fund my kombucha habit (I need it to edit :) and keep the show running): Watch this episode on YouTube: Connect with Amanda on Instagram: Learn more from Amanda: AI for presentations mentioned by Amanda: /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/36435450

27: Marketing For Yoga Teachers That Doesn’t Make You Cringe 04/22/2025

26: Ayurveda 101 for Yoga Teachers with Lucy Found 04/07/2025

25: Commitment and Community: The Power of Registered Yoga Series With Nyk Danu 03/24/2025

25: Commitment and Community: The Power of Registered Yoga Series With Nyk Danu In this episode, I sit down with Nyk Danu to explore her inspiring journey from a professional hairstylist and hair color educator to a successful yoga teacher and business mentor for other yoga teachers. Nyk shares the pivotal moments that led her to embrace yoga, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she developed to not only sustain but thrive in her new career. We dive deep into the benefits of registered series versus drop-in classes, the importance of niching for yoga teachers, and how to build a supportive community both in-person and online. Nyk also offers practical advice for yoga teachers looking to transition to a more sustainable business model, including marketing approaches and leveraging technology for administrative tasks. Get To Know Nyk: Nyk Danu is a certified Yoga Therapist, Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga business mentor, and host of A Yin Yoga podcast. She’s a fiercely independent Sagittarius, misfit, introvert, bookworm, cat charmer, crow whisperer, Buddhist, seeker of truth, and a long-term pro-activist who’s not-so-secretly out to save the world. Nyk lives in the magical city of Victoria on the enchanted Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. In her weekly public classes, she teaches Therapeutic Yoga to MisFits. Gen Xers (and sometimes Y) who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles: the rebels, underdogs, introverts, neurodiverse, geeks, and bookworms. As a Yoga Therapist, her specialty is helping MisFits with Back Pain and Anxiety. Nyk has been practicing Yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2004. In 2007 she fell madly in love with Yin Yoga and has since done 500+ hours of Yin Yoga training with Paul Grilley. Her passion for Yin Yoga sparked a deep resonance and curiosity for Traditional Chinese Medicine. This then drew her to study 2300 hours of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific Rim College. In 2017 She received a 800 hour of Yoga therapy certification from Ajna Yoga College in Victoria BC. Nyk has since combined her Yoga Therapy Training, Yin Yoga Training and, Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge to create a unique Therapeutic Yin Yoga teacher training program that has gotten rave reviews. When she is not teaching Yoga you will likely find her on the beach with a book or curled up with her fella watching Star Trek or Anime. Links: Get better results with AI and save time, learn prompt engineering 101 for yoga teachers: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: (new podcast account) Like the show? Support the show! Leave a tip to help fund my kombucha habit (I need it to edit :) and keep the show running): Claim your OfferingTree Free trial + 50% off your first three months or 15% an annual subscription. Head to to grab your discount. Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: Watch this episode on YouTube: Connect with Nyk on Instagram: and Check out Nyk's website: Grab this freebie from Nyk: So You Think You Can Niche Workshop: /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/35824100

24: Cueing for Simplicity, Accessibility and Deep Internalized Connection with Lena Kalchenko 03/11/2025

24: Cueing for Simplicity, Accessibility and Deep Internalized Connection with Lena Kalchenko Cueing is a hot topic at the moment, but today's guest, Lena Kalchenko, has been talking about this for a long time now. She focused on simplicity and connection in cueing over precise alignment, and she has good reason for doing so. At the core of Lena's philosophy is an internalized experience and self-discovery We cover: Why removing complexity from cueing enhances accessibility Do you need to make every class as accessible as you can? Why students and teachers benefit from simple cues rather than focused alignment. AND MORE! I love Lena's matter-of-fact, perspective way of discussing cueing and how ultimately it's all about the expression of movement, connection and play rather than an overly serious aligned, "perfect" practice. Links Claim your OfferingTree Free trial + 50% off your first three months or 15% an annual subscription. Head to to grab your discount. Missing connection on your teaching journey? Transform your solo journey into a supported adventure in the All Mats Taken Community! Free tier available or join us for just $5/month to access behind-the-scenes content, and community chats with a tribe of teachers who get it >>> All Mats Taken Home: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: Follow Adrianne on Pinterest: Connect with Lena on Instagram: Check out Lena's website: Grab this freebie from Lena: Exploratory yoga cues to make your classes more inclusive and engaging—helping every student truly find what works for them: Lena's Workshops: Cueing with Purpose: In this workshop, you'll break down what makes a cue effective, purposeful, and impactful—so your students don’t just hear your instructions, they feel them in their bodies. The Truth Behind Stepping Forward in Sun Salutes: In this masterclass, you’ll break down: why some students struggle (and why traditional cues often fall flat), the hidden biomechanics behind this transition—so you can teach it with confidence, how to refine your cues to help students move smoothly—without frustration and what to do when progress stalls, even after months (or years) of practice. Loosening the Controlling Grip: Learn how to break free from the need to control every aspect of your class so you can teach in a way that’s more fluid, impactful, and uniquely you. /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/35630545

23: How to Make 5K Per Month with Gwen Ferreira 02/24/2025

22: Getting Started Marketing My New Yin Yoga Class 02/10/2025

21: Yoga as a Theory of Psychology with Meera Dhawan 01/27/2025

20: Money Mindset for Yoga Teachers with Kate Lombardo 01/13/2025

20: Money Mindset for Yoga Teachers with Kate Lombardo In this episode we chat with the talented Kate Lombardo, about everything money mindset for yoga teachers. Kate is the co-founder of YogaRenew an in-person and online studio, a Conscious Business Mentor and Yoga Teacher Trainer. Her work as a yoga instructor spans the globe, touching tens of thousands of students internationally through her company. She is fiercely passionate about making yoga accessible to as many people as possible and truly believes in the ripple effect that it can have as more people share the practice of yoga for good in their communities. Kate's passion for entrepreneurship lies in the belief that people should feel empowered to find sustainable success in creating a business that brings them joy. Today we'll dive deep into money mindset with Kate sharing her experiences and practical approach that features a dash of much-needed spiritualism. We'll explore: How to balance how we view earning money from the perspective of yoga philosophy Embracing abundance The future of teaching yoga And SO MUCH MORE! I've listened to this episode several times now and I get something more out each time. Definitely grab your notes and get ready to challenge your money blocks to bring in abundance in 2025! Links: Watch the How to Start a Podcast Live Webinar in Conjunction with OfferingTree replay: If you're looking for a new website with all the bells and whistles in one place to help you build and run your yoga business use my OfferingTree partner link and get 50% off your first three months, or 15% off an entire year of your subscription: Please fill out the quick 2025 All Mats Taken Pre-Summit questionnaire to help me choose topics and speakers that will most serve you to help you grow your business this year: All Mats Taken Home: Showit Website Design & Templates: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: Follow Adrianne on Pinterest: Watch the Episode on YouTube Connect with Kate on Instagram: Check out Kate's Website: Join the CEO Insiders Club Free Newsletter: Follow YogaRenew on Instagram: Check out YogaRenew's Website for Yoga Teachers: Learn more about YogaRenew's Hoboken Studio: /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/34826105

19: Instagram Marketing Secrets for Yoga Teachers: Authentic Growth with Gabi Metz 12/16/2024

19: Instagram Marketing Secrets for Yoga Teachers: Authentic Growth with Gabi Metz In this powerful episode of The All Mats Taken Podcast, the inspiring Gabi Metz, shares how to leverage Instagram for business growth. She covers common mistakes people make on the platform and what you should really be focusing on instead. Gabi is a digital marketer with over 15 years of experience who has helped over 200+ yoga teachers, and wellness and spiritual coaches from every corner of the globe build their online brands and businesses through the power of selling on social media. Gabi and her family immigrated from South Africa to a tiny beach town on the other side of the world in Auckland New Zealand at the peak of the pandemic in the hopes of giving their kids a better life however attempting to teach yoga during the hard lockdowns pivoted her entire business online. She started an Instagram account with the mission of helping more people in the world experience the magic of yoga and that is how The Content Yogi was born. Now her business focus lies in the refinement of online strategy and energetics to blow up their business to 5k months and beyond with content and messaging that gets them paid constantly. In this interview, we cover: The types of content you should be creating for Instagram (that work for you!) Balancing sales with value, and understanding engagement metrics Overcoming imposter syndrome to show up as a leader in your niche What your content should focus on to build a movement rather than friends And so much more! Gabi's business has boomed since I last spoke to her in 2022 and she primarily shows up on Instagram to help her grow. Even if Instagram is not your forte you will leave this conversation excited and empowered to get strategic and nail your content creation. Links: All Mats Taken Home: Showit Website Design & Templates: Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: Follow Adrianne on Pinterest: Watch the Episode on YouTube Connect with Gabi on Instagram: /episode/index/show/ca2923ed-91ab-4dec-a72e-d8846f3e9bb9/id/34392530