She is a founder and a leading teacher of a Modern Yoga Teacher Training in Vienna, Austria – Yogawege.

She first contacted for the same reason everyone else does, on-going challenges filling training rooms.

After the first initial consultation with Christine, it was obvious she'd been
making same mistakes most yoga businesses make in yoga – non-performing marketing… money spent with almost no results, expensive newspaper and magazine ads with no real results. Has that happened to you?

Christine then invested in some consulting time with me. After speaking for a
few hours, I decided we had to become a little more creative fast with
Christine’s marketing and that’s what we did.

Fast forward and here's what Christine had to say…

"Tamara with your help I could see things clear enough to get started in a more
confident way. As I am new in the city and new in the teacher´s training niche
I lacked confidence in the positioning of my yoga training school, and overall
how I did  business in my yoga niche. But now I know that I can do it! What we
did together people love and I don´t feel pushy anymore. Even though I live
in a German speaking country the response is amazing. Thank you Tamara!"

And how's that for repsonse?

Christine's teacher training bookings has started to take off, in February-
March 2012 take she has welcomed 10 new students, and has launched a new
Children's Yoga Teacher Training School.

What you have to remember is that, to invest in Christine's teacher training
course €3,000 euros is required, or 10 Students – € 30,000, that’s really not
bad for a new start-up school I think you’ll agree.

Christine continues working with me directly and our YBA team of experts and
specialists work on her business to help maximize her marketing efforts.
I can only see her Yoga business growing, growing and growing even more as she

continues to listen, learn and apply new skills in her yoga training business.

I hope this inspired you

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What is Yoga Pranala

Yoga Pranala is a powerful combination Yoga Pranala is a powerful combination of Vinyasa flow, mudra pranala (energy movement), pranayama (breathing), yoga nidra (relaxation) and meditation for self-healing. Through the practice of Yoga postures combined with gentle breathing and movement, life force is activated, stress patterns are released, and the nervous system and glands are stimulated. Increase your awareness of the energy flowing in your body, connect to the energies of the earth and the universe and unite the two poles to access your power, which manifests inside your body as prana. According to the lontars, Balinese sacred texts: Pra means first Prana means power Nala means inner fire Pranala means circulation. Prana and energy movements are essential for the healing of our mind, body and spirit.

What our trainees say

love this gift to my self I love this gift to myself the “spiritual development with Yoga Pranala retreat. As the name states, I truly felt an upliftment, psychic baggage unloaded and a deeper connection to spirit. This gave me great healing and clarity. The ceremony and the spiritual teacher Tjokorda RAi highlighted a transformation week for me. I was humbled before the power of the ceremony and the unique and masterful guidance Linda Madani gives freely and easily with love. Linda steps into the source when teaching. It’s inspirational. It’s healing. It’s spirit moving. I love it.

Kate Nirlipta,Yoga teacher Australia

It was a very intense, beautiful and inspiring retreat! It was a very intense, beautiful and inspiring retreat! And I felt strong your love you give to the people and to me. I love your combination of doing the asanas with full awareness of the breath and all what happened in your body… Beautiful how you told us many times to connect our self with the energy of mother earth and father sky in connection with our breathing, and I became even more aware of that this is my base, the base of everybody. I loved your work with the chakras…thank you very much Linda!!!… Breathing, keep releasing”

Olga Jansen, Holland

This retreat for exceeded my expectations This retreat for exceeded my expectations, Serious, thoughtful, caring, competent, experienced guide and perfect location. Gourmet food with care for the individuals concerns and needs. Tranquil surroundings. First class all the way!

Shirley Ann,Canada

We all have crossroad in our lives & I would highly recommend the retreat We all have crossroad in our lives & I would highly recommend the retreat to anyone who is at a crossroad. The retreat helped me connect with my energy again & I’m leaving with a big smile and a lot of confidence. Doing yoga in such a beautiful setting has enabled me to feel a part of that beautiful connected. We have been totally pampered both physically & spiritually. Thank you & the divine Miss Linda.

Suzan Standbridge Australia

Linda is an inspiring & confident teacher Linda is an inspiring & confident teacher who instructs with compassion & precision. She has brought a dimension into my life which will enable me to continue my spiritual journey. Linda’s passion pervades her entire being this is supported by being in such a magical spot. The staff at Kumara were perfect. Everything done with knowing less humbleness & that lovely Balinese smile to be able to return & continue this path with so many supportive people around can only be a form of the heaven on earth. I bow to you all. Namaste. The depth of Linda’s knowledge is extraordinary, her ability to impart it even more so. She creates a symphony with the visible and the invisible, my heart sings.

Celia Esplin,Australia

Dear my teacher, Linda Already passed 3monts more from the end of the course… still now, my various sensation is continuing from the course. Also, I feel every my friends, person srround me is much more lovely now more than before, and feel much deeply love from them to me,.. and rearized again how deep experience and transformation of the course was.. had some chances to teach to the private Yoga class at private villa. Honestly it was not perfect, because of my nurvousness, but i was so happy to share the yoga class with people and to see them happy after the class. I am deeply appliciated to you to give me the lightness for yoga. i also become pregnant…I am really happy and thinking that happened because the healthy and wealthy period for phisically and mentaly during the course…so I would like to say from bottom my heart thank you so much for your enlightment guidance. keep in touch, I will go to your class in near future:)

blessing, Tomoko

Dear Linda First of all I wanted to thank you again for all the knowledge you transfered to us, I really appreciated it! I'm not teaching right now because I'm in Australia, but I very much enjoy "just" being a student and learn from many different teacher here. Nvertheless, things are popping up in my mind during the lessons and you were so right when you said that we will remember it when we need it. It's just beautiful!:-)

Namaste, Franziska

What did you learn most at the TT Everything that we need always within. It is important to believe myself and to connect to the unverse for going forward to right path. Be surrendar, then Everything goes well. Love and respect myself and then naturally we love surrounding people, and respect all beings! Testimonial ; Yoga pranala intensive course is more than Yoga training course, that is Life transformation program! I feel something mentaly totally shifted at the end of the course, and it let my door opened. I love tehacher – Linda's way of teaching "indiredtly" sometimes. so we have many chance to think by ourselves, and choose own way in the class. that was great opportunity for me. And now, I completely understand everything is possible if we connect to the mother earth and Father's sky. Thank you so much from my heart for your special energy and precious time in my life.

Thank you, Linda. Tomoko

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Once you acquire a new customer from your advertising efforts, keep texting, keep writing, texting, writing… here's why…

Any prospect is a future sales in your yoga studio. Don't drop promotions just because prospects have not responded yet.

One studio owner asked, "how much is too much?" the answer is simple, keep promoting until they buy. And when they buy, keep texting, and keep writing… And
don't worry, if people don't want to hear from your studio, opt-outing out never been easier.

It has been proven, it takes at least 27 exposures until prospects take note of
your promotions, and until they finally buy. Yes, that means you do not stop texting, and writing after one, or two promotions…you will have to keep texting, keep writing.

People change, and so do their needs, health conditions, baby fat, "oops overdid
this Christmas again" etc. For example every time Carry goes on a beach holiday
she wants to entirely re-shape her body, look healthy and detox internal organs to
help her shift those extra pounds. So when she does, instead of visiting your
competitors yoga studio around the corner, you are guaranteeing that your studio
will be Carry's number one choice, and only because you kept texting, writing…
and texting

Happy texting…and writing

Tamara Machavariani

Yoga Business Academy

When it comes to studio marketing, very few understand the purpose
behind running an ad. Your studio advertising has only one task – to
stimulate direct response in a form of direct enquiry, sales call, visit or
instant sell. No other result justifies for paying money in advertising.

Yet, most studio owners would hand in cash to run an expensive ad, blindly
hoping to see customers coming in and out as long as the money is spent. Why
is so?

Its not all bad of course, your studio advertising can be measured and
monitored to see if it is going to produce desired return on investment. SO
let's take a look.

There are TWO type of yoga ads:

ONE: Institutional – non effective, non-trackable, non-measurable and
consequently not effective, and

TWO: direct response ads, that are designed to produce instant desired
response from your yoga prospects.

The difference is simple…institutional ads are not designed to track and
measure, it only has one (not too helpful I would say especially if you are
running yoga on a shoestring) purpose, to put your studio name in front of
mess public.

On the other hand direct response yoga advertising, asks the reader to
respond in any way, either call, make a booking, enquire, visit or buy
instantly. It can be tracked by coupon, special promotional code or any other
means.

Having a well designed, and thought through direct response ads will stop you
from burning cash into unknown, because you can measure whether or not your
yoga promotion ad is effective. After all if ad is not bringing you yoga
students for the dollar amount of your cash invested, you might as well stop
running.

Advice? Until you understand the purpose of an ad and how to construct and
run the entire studio, or complete yoga book ads campaign, hold on to throwing cash away. You will
see how in our future blog posts, but if you want an answer right now, how to
make the most from your studio ads investments, just get in touch, email

info@yogabusinessacademy.com or submit a form from below.

happy yoga advertising

Tamara Machavariani

Yoga Business Academy
 

If you are considering to add new skills to your existing
teaching career or are an aspiring teacher in search of a yoga teacher training
school you will find this yoga teachers training program in Bali inspiring.
CLICK HERE

I've known Linda since she first offered Yoga Pranala Intensive
Teacher Training in Bali. I also got to know her truly authentic
attitude towards teachings of yoga. In fact I find it so
inspiring that if there is one program I can recommend to
aspiring or existing teachers it would certainly be Yoga Pranala.

Below is the letter Linda put together that explains all about
upcoming teacher training program.

Yoga Pranala Intensive Teacher Training in Bali

August 16th – September 7th 2012 – 22 Day Training.

How you can transform yourself and then others through the balance and  mastery of Yoga … You can become a fully qualified Yoga Alliance, certificated and recognized yoga teacher over a 22 day Yoga Master Program in Bali

200 hour Pranala Yoga Intensive Fully yoga alliance qualified with international recognition 22 days in our stunning Bali sanctuary retreat Inspire others to a better life Accommodation included Balinese initiation ceremony

Yoga Alliance accredited 200-hour International Yoga Teacher Training program In Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

My name is Linda Madani, I'm a full time healer and inspired yoga teacher since 2003. I would love to invite to join me in Bali for a 22 day retreat. We are a recognized and registered school with the Yoga Alliance, our teacher training programs are internationally accredited at the 200-hr level with Yoga Alliance Registration. This 22-day, absolute, complete immersion intensive training is an in-depth study of the beautiful art of yogic science and spiritual journey of sharing and teaching yoga as well as a personal transformational journey you will pass through. You should expect to have your life transformed at the deepest most beautiful level that suits you. I'll reveal how and why further down this page. The combination of in class, contact hours together with out-of-class non-contact hours (pre-requisite reading and book reports) meet the required 200 hours. At the end of the training you will undergo an ancient and unforgettable Balinese initiation ceremony. As you might already know, Yoga Alliance is internationally acclaimed governing board for yoga teachers and training programs. As a graduate of our program, you will be able to teach a beginner level (public, group or private) class, demonstrate a mastery of the training materials and complete all requirements enabling you to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. Becoming an RYT will bring you international recognition and optimizes your opportunities for employment anywhere in the world.

This 22 day class has been carefully designed for you if you come under the following…

Yoga practitioners who have a minimum of one year of existing Yoga practice Yoga practitioners who wish to deepen and inspire their practice Yoga practitioners who wish to become empowered Yoga teachers Yoga teachers who wish to strengthen and refine their teaching skills Yoga teachers who wish to expand their teaching repertoire Healthcare providers, holistic wellness practitioners and spiritual seekers

May I ask you some questions I also asked myself many years ago?

Have you ever felt part of your life's mission was to help to transform other peoples lives Have you had an endless calling inside you to undergo a life transforming inner journey through the powerful practice of yoga? Have you ever wanted to become a true authentic yoga teacher, but lacked confidence to actually do it? Do you get that feeling that your yoga practice is more important than your day job? Do you desire to broaden your knowledge base of ancient yoga? Do you feel now is the time to make your visions a reality to become a yoga teacher?

Once a year I share with my students something very special. In fact so special not only would I like you to join us but I would like to share with you the last experience we had together. Here are some photographs and then under the photographs I'd love to share the words from our new Yoga teachers.

This training chose me I was brought to Bali to go on a journey I did not even know I needed. I cam to learn about teaching yoga, what I got along the way was inner healing and light from which my yoga teaching will flow. I have grounded a new corner of my path and I can see and feel clearly that I’m moving in the right direction. I have found my inner life mantra. Thank you Erin Majesty-Aronson South Africa

This training was an amazing experience not only did I learn a lot about how t be a good teacher to the students with their poses but also with their spirituality. I learned a lot about these experiences and myself, (special experiences), is what will make me a good teacher. Everyone here was so supportive and loving. It was truly a blessing. Kendra Holgan Canada

Linda Madani is a very giving person and caring. I learned so much about yogic philosophy and yoga practice and energy experience. Brenda Hamlet England

I am so grateful to have been on this TT. to make the connection with the girls and our beautiful teachers who worked tirelessly in putting a great teacher training. The food was also good. 2011 Graduate

An unforgettable time with wonderful people, great teachers, a lot of yoga, surrounded by the beautiful nature and spirit of Bali. Franziska Sydler Switzerland

Thank you with all of my being for holding such a beautiful space for this transformational process for me. I never imagined the peace of mind, the life sustaining and the inspiration that this experience has provided me at this particular time in my life. I had much confusion about life, I feel as though I can move forward now with clarity, confidence, courage and peace. Much Love Linda! S. Tomkins Canada

This teacher training has been such a gift for me, and something I never could have imagined. Receiving the tools I need to teach yoga to others is only a fraction of the knowlegde I gained from this experience. During the training, my mind, heart and soul opened up to the spirituality I have always possessed, but never knew how to explore or understand it within myself. I had no idea this experience would be so magical. It truly is an amazingly well-rounded training, and words cannot describe how grateful I am to have learned what I have learned from Linda. I will never forget my time in Bali, where I met my beautiful soul sisters xoxo Shannon Twidale Canada

I am very proud and happy that you was my teacher during my first Yoga Teacher Training! Your way of teaching was great, in an organic way, feeling what was right on each moment, what we need as a group. Also together with Savitri, it was special to see and feel, how you were in harmony together and how you complemented each other. You learned me how to make a program for a yoga class and to teach it! Thanks so much that we got the change to give our first yoga class during the training, it gave me all the confidence I needed. And also to see how other students give their first yoga class was very instructive and inspiring! The training gave me the” fundament of yoga”: the importance of our breath (that it initiates the movement and finished the movement), that the breath is the vehicle of prana, our life-force; to become aware of; the connection between earth and sky within us; our true self and our higher consciousness; that we are all one and connected and feed from the same source. And the beautiful and powerful Mudra Pranala! I feel the fundament inside of me! I am very happy we did a lot of Pranayama and Meditation; also singing the mantra’s together was great! I learned a lot about the adjustments and I am happy I get introduced into Pre-Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Partner Yoga and Restorative Yoga. The Biodanza with James was super and it brought our group even more together. To read the asked 5 Yoga books was a great preparation and soil for the training. The Cleansing Ceremony on the beach and our Mudra Pranala Activation Ceremony where very powerful ceremonies, something for never to forget!!! Thank you so much for everything Linda and also Savitri and Sujatha! Olga Nederland

In august this year I decided to go to Bali and do a teachers training with Linda Madani. My Reason for doing the teachers training was initially to learn more about yoga. I went with open heart and open mind and was rewarded with the most amazing and enriching experience. Linda and the other teachers involved in our teachers training put so much effort, love and compassion into this training that I walked away totally believing in myself as a teacher and expanding my awareness in more than yoga. The connections with the other students and the all the teachers was so incredible and I feel there will be a bond unbroken now. A part of my heart will always be with that beautiful group of people and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to connect to such an amazing experience. Maria Couanis Perth W.A.

I'm sure you agree, the teachings and the enlightening words my students have shared with you would have moved you to some degree? But the reality is the best way for you to experience what we have here is to join us.

This is probably one of the most amazing yoga experiences you'll possible ever share.

Before I reveal why may I share my own sacred journey with you. Becoming a yoga teacher came to me unexpectedly. Although I was already a yoga practitioner it had never crossed my mind that someday I would become a teacher. One day a friend of mine won a scholarship to become a yoga instructor. It was at this point that I knew it was what I needed to do next. I always knew that my mission in life was to help other people. Although it was a strong calling, somehow at the beginning, I was afraid. Yet, it was the most natural thing for me. All my life I was at service but something was missing. I had no boundaries and people took advantage of me. It's only when I understood that being at service didn't mean being a servant that I could be a true healer. When I understood this: doors opened in front of me and my direction in life became very clear. I'm on a spiritual path. I don't pretend to be ahead. There is no order of things on the path. We are each other's teachers. My students are my teachers. They help me to go further on my path. Having said that, through the years, I feel that I have made my way to a very comfortable place, a place where I love being me, a place where I am in love with myself. Along the way I had all sorts of experiences that made me who I am now and many more will come. I do not worry; I welcome new experiences because I see them as learning experiences. As we are being tested, we learn and grow. In the 90's, I moved to Taiwan where I studied Mandarin at Tunghai University for one year and then for the next few years I worked as an English teacher in a private school. My years in Taiwan were very pleasant. I had good fortune. Looking back at it, I realized that in my profession as an English teacher I was utilizing my skills as a healer.

My journey

Becoming a yoga teacher came to me unexpectedly. Although I was already a yoga practitioner it had never crossed my mind that someday I would become a teacher. One day a friend of mine won a scholarship to become a yoga instructor. It was at this point that I knew it was what I needed to do next. I always knew that my mission in life was to help other people. Although it was a strong calling, somehow at the beginning, I was afraid. Yet, it was the most natural thing for me. All my life I was at service but something was missing. I had no boundaries and people took advantage of me. It's only when I understood that being at service didn't mean being a servant that I could be a true healer. When I understood this: doors opened in front of me and my direction in life became very clear. I'm on a spiritual path. I don't pretend to be ahead. There is no order of things on the path. We are each other's teachers. My students are my teachers. They help me to go further on my path. Having said that, through the years, I feel that I have made my way to a very comfortable place, a place where I love being me, a place where I am in love with myself. Along the way I had all sorts of experiences that made me who I am now and many more will come. I do not worry; I welcome new experiences because I see them as learning experiences. As we are being tested, we learn and grow. In the 90's, I moved to Taiwan where I studied Mandarin at Tunghai University for one year and then for the next few years I worked as an English teacher in a private school. My years in Taiwan were very pleasant. I had good fortune. Looking back at it, I realized that in my profession as an English teacher I was utilizing my skills as a healer.A lot of the students that came to my classes were young men and women with low self-confidence. For some reason, I attracted these kinds of students.

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As you can see, I always try and understand where you are right now, life can be complex, has been complex even for me and there is no reason why yours won 't have been so far on your own personal journey. So when you come to my class you can be assured you are in a sacred space I hold very highly for you. You'll be nurtured, cared for and loved. I also assure you, you'll love, adore and cherish everyday you spend here with us as do all of our students. I'll introduce you to your teachers in a moment but first let me show you how we do things when you arrive.

Here is Our Curriculum

Centering and developing awareness with mudra pranala. Techniques: Asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, and meditation. This includes both training and practice. Teaching Methodology: Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and adjusting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher and the student process of learning. Anatomy and Physiology: Includes both physical anatomy and physiology, and energy anatomy and physiology. Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle: Study of Yoga Scriptures (The Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad-Gita, etc.), Yoga ethics and Yogic lifestyle. Homework: Includes 5-book reports and homework associated with each of the areas of study above. Teaching Practicum: Includes teaching, observing and assisting Basic principals of Ayurveda Introduction to the Business of Yoga History of Yoga Restorative Yoga Prenatal Yoga

Just to make that a little more understandable here is a typical (not absolute) day over the 22 day period.

6:30am – 9:00am Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Pranala class 9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast 10:00am – 1:00pm Lecture, practicum and discussion 1:00pm – 2:30pm Lunch/Break 2:30pm – 6:00pm Lecture, practicum and discussion 6:00pm – 7:30pm Dinner/Break 7:30pm – 9:00pm Guest lectures and other special activities (movie, kirtan, etc.)

So you get the absolute maximum from your spiritual and yoga training I do advise and ask the following

Meet the Faculty

Linda Madani E-RYT500 is an inspired spiritual healer and yoga teacher. She has been living and practicing yoga on Bali since 1995, studying Pranala with respected Balinese healer Tjokorda Gde Rai. Linda is a highly experienced teacher with students from throughout the world. She is registered yoga teacher with the International Yoga Alliance, a certified yoga therapist in both India and the USA and a member of the International Yoga Therapist Association. Linda teaches throughout Asia and regularly leads yoga retreats on Bali. She is the owner and director of Intuitive Flow, Sanctuary for Yoga and Healing in Penestanan, Ubud, Bali where welcomes people with an open heart and shares the teachings and blessings she has received with much joy.

Savitri Ingga Talahatu BA, BEd, E-RYT is a Yoga and meditation teacher-practitioner with more than 1,300 hours of Yoga teacher training and a total of 25 years of teaching experience. Born and raised in Bali where Yoga is a devotional lifestyle, she is also a Bhakti Yoga practitioner, initiated disciple of Srila Bhakti-Vedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja.  Savitri weaves the physical aspect of Yoga and Yoga philosophy with daily spiritual discipline, making this ancient wisdom relevant today. Her classes are uplifting and poetic, suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners who are ready to deepen their self-enquiry. She is also a certified holistic-spiritual lifestyle coach, holistic health practitioner, childbirth educator and Reiki Master.  Savitri is passionate about working together with others on finding gateways to self-integration.

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is a certified Ayurvedic Dr. (B.A.M.S), who completed her degree in Karnataka, India. Dr. Kekada has worked as an Ayurvedic Doctor in one of the most respected and successful clinics in Kerala, South India. She has also practiced as a consultant in Europe and at one of the top health retreats in Asia-Como Shambala. She is the Co-Founder & Chief Physician of Amrta Siddhi, an Ayurveda & Yoga Health Centre located on the outskirts of Ubud, in the hills of Central Bali.

Kate Nirlipta has been teaching for 19 years and conducting retreats for 6 years, both in Australia and Indonesia. An accredited Yoga Instructor, Kate has an extensive background of life experience and knowledge in the healing of mind, body and spirit. She is a natural teacher of Yoga and Health Management. She brings to her work compassion for each individual and gives encouragement and guidance to all who explore this timeless, alchemical complete mind/body awareness system. Kate teaches an organic style of Yoga that has been evolving from her life experiences and teachings from many Yoga Masters and Healers. Kate learnt Iyengar style of Yoga in India in 1986, Viniyoga with Desikachar and Mark Whitwell in 1996, Shandor Remet, Sheila Norbury and the Satyananda style.

Teacher trainees are expected to have a dedicated and consistent yoga practice. At least, one year of consistent yoga practice is required. Teacher trainees will have to read the following prerequisite five books and submit book reports at the beginning of the training.

The Heart of Yoga,TKV Desikachar The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga, Ray Long MD FRCSC The Yoga Tradition, Georg Feuerstein Ph.D. The Healing Path of Yoga, Alleviate Stress, open your heart and enrich your life, Nischala Joy Devi. Three Rivers Press; 1st edition 2000 Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Bihar school of Yoga

All these books are available on Amazon.com PLUS I really suggest you read these inspiring, mind expanding books so you get the maximum from your training.

Awakening the Spine, Vanda Scaravelli Moving into Stillness, Erich Schiffmann The Bagavad Gita, Eknath Easwaran The Breathing Book, Donna Farhi

Will you join us on a journey of transformation, growth, expansion and sharing to the world a better, stronger, clearer and cleaner way of life?

I will do the best of my ability to guide you into something far more meaningful that will absolutely transform the way you think about and see life almost forever. Here is what it has done for me (just a small amount of thing really)

Traveled the world and enjoy fulfilling career sharing and helping others Discovered how to release my inner power, gain inner strength and self confidence The ability to manifest your desires, and heal people around me Enjoy flexible career. Yoga teachers can work part time, and/or earn a full time income doing what you love. Become a beautiful, real, authentic yoga teacher Study like a yoga master in truly loving, caring, stunning, professional environment designed to unleash all of your senses Experience a true ancient yogic atmosphere in wonderfully holistic and truly comfortable settings Discover the magnificence, beauty, nature and spirituality of Bali Gather and gain confidence to teach yoga to others Give you a much deeper understanding of Yoga and the effects Yoga can have on others Learn vital survival and growth skills to succeed in yoga career (yes it is a beautiful career) Yoga is a rite of passage, you will learn to connect to your higher self and your own power being able to tap into strengths and powers you never knew existed Undergo a life transforming inner journey that will enhance your life for the better Learn basic ayurveda, anatomy as well as deeper meaning and the long-held secret benefits of pranayama / pranala

Let not forget where you will be staying.

Accommodation is just breathtaking!

Ananda Cottages Ubud Bali, located in the cool tranquil hills just 25 minutes walk from the village centre of Ubud, Bali, offers lovely rural views surrounded by lush, green, fertile rice paddies. Bali's natural beauty remains a part of Ananda's grounds. Accommodation is in one or two-storey bungalows, and all rooms have private facilities, hot and cold running water, and veranda or terraces. All are air-conditioned, have exotic garden bathrooms and convey the essence of the tropic. The trainees will share a room. Balinese Massage and other spa services for very reasonable rates are available. Wireless connection is available. As you can imagine my groups are always full (as you can see from the photographs) I don't take too many so you get the maximum attention from myself and the other trainers. Book today and you get the early bird price. Soon the price on the page goes up when our promotions start. We are expecting this class to sell-out quickly. I'd love to speak with you first so I can answer any questions you might have. Simply fill out the boxes below and request a call-back. I myself will reply with some times we can talk. OK?

I just want to share this with you. Looking back on my own life or should say my early life, things weren't right really. They never felt right and were only feeling worse as time went on. Today I live in Bali, surrounding by nature, wildlife and fresh, clean air and food each and everyday. I can travel anywhere in the world and still teach the powerful practice of yoga whilst practicing yoga for myself. I also have my own studio of course and study regular to increase my knowledge of Yoga so I can share this with you. I truly believe in the power of yoga to transform your life, the lives of others and at the same time believe it can transform your life. And this training is about you, after all a Dr. has to be healed themselves first to heal others. Yoga is the same I can help you get your own life back on track then you can go into the World and help others share your new Yoga skills. It'll make you closer to a part of you will have never seen or revealed before. It'll make you more compassionate, more loving and much clearer for the future. This is a skill that of course should be taken seriously but at the same time has supported me and a lifestyle that most people will only ever dream about. I'd love to share that will you while at the same time helping you to become a recognized Yoga teacher. I'm looking forward to being with you soon.

Either book your place right now, we can then talk and if it's not what you want simply refund the payment or talk first and then book. Love, peace and the highest blessing to you. From the stunning island of Bali.

A few months later Mag re-opened her classes, and hear to new students in a new yoga studio. That's when I first dropped in to practice yoga. 

There was just myself and another lady practicing in a brand new yoga studio in the missdle of the busy towncentre. Hartbreaking…

What happened next was the repeat of the same pattern, when the time came to pay the rent, there were simply not enough students to cover the costs with passion, hence the yoga classes yet again closed down. 

Thomas Edison was passionate about electricity and he also failed ten thousand times until eventually succeeded. Persistence pays, does not it? Here is the twist. What many would not know about Edison is that he never actually tried the same approach ever. Instead he kept testing different methods until successfully achieved his vision.

Been a quitter can often be the most valuable ingredient to success! Like in the yoga teacher example above, if flyer distribution method does not work, think Edison, or think testing. 

So what can actually go wrong?

It makes sense, if prospective clients do not respond to your message, there
must be something wrong with your message, or rather the way you present it,
or you are talking to the wrong market, or you are not reaching the right
audience at all, not enough leverage.

Think test, and test everything!

* One flyer against the other, after all why get stuck with the same design,

message and promotions if it never worked in the past?
* One headline against the other
* Image vs no image
* Long promotional text vs short
* This discount offer, vs that offer
* One testimonial vs another
* This price, vs that price plan

etc…

As entrepreneurs to a smaller or greater degree we fail in business, and that is just part of it.
Persistence does pay, but it has to be the right type of persistence, that
applied to testing and giving up on one way of running business after
another. 
 
To your successful testing
Tamara Machavariani

"If you are not number one I think you have to innovate" Lee Iacocca

And if it arn't broke…shake it up.  

If yoga studios could double profits every 5 years or so, how many things could possibly need fixing?

In 1992 PepsiCo's CEO famously started shaking up just about everything as if sales were slipping away by half every 5 years. And that is when the world saw Iced Tea in battles, All Sport, crystalPepsi and fruit juices. 

Now, I have to say I do have an opinion about fizzy drinks, but that is not the point. Wayne Calloway was smart. He understood that by following the principals of "If it arn't broke don't fix it" we'd be lightening our houses with just bigger candles, and whilst continuing to light candles in yoga studios would not be such a bad idea, I would have certainly suffered without my iPhone downloads of portable Jivamukti I so much cherish in times of studio absence  (another legacy of Steve Jobs innovative shake ups). 

How many times I hear clients say "classes full, retreats busy, its going OK?", at a glance the obvious answer is if you are happy with the results from what you do, continue doing more of what you do, don't screw things up right? maybe… and after all what is wrong with using same old website, Same old promotions, studios, and data contacts, all neatly organized in Excel spreadsheets…

There is certainly nothing "wrong" as such, after all this studio and that studio, all seem to be doing the same, and doing just fine, but I can not help but wonder, what would happen if we did the complete opposite of what we are used to doing now? And why are many of us so often not questioning the old way of doing things, but it becomes OK to do the opposite as soon as someone else takes the lead? Quite frankly I can not help but shrug my shoulders and wonder whats wrong with a little bit of shake up and seeing the world upside down? As you'd probably agree Shirshasana only looks scary or different if you've never tried before?

The world has moved on, have you? why do you still have to keep using same old website if a new one could could bring you greater results, and help you work smarter vs harder?  Should you really be complicating your life using old school emailing from spreadsheets, when you could save much needed time, whilst building stronger relations with students if you used new, upgraded system? and what is the point exactly of repeating same exact promotional materials, fliers, or advertising letters, that everyone writes when frankly with just a touch of innovative shake up, the way you run your business can be transformed and hopefully you will see better results? 

So, let me go back to the original quote before and repeat it again… "if arn't broke…shake it up" and see what happens.

To your organized shake up

Tamara

Ask any experienced gardener or farmer and they will tell you their most frequently asked question in the beginning was not how to, but when to?

When shall I seed? 

When shall I crop? 

When do I remove weeds? 

Prune the new growth? 

And all the other not so obvious questions. 

And if you don't know the answers, you shouldn't start planting, it's really that simple.

That also reminds me of the time when my father used to drive me and my brother through the stunning Georgian countryside for our hugely anticipated spring holidays, late March, early April. 

I would stare of our old black car, transfixed as I looked at nothing, but huge valleys and muddy soil, that resembled an empty brown canvas… waiting, ready to be painted by the local farmers.

Farmers in our village knew from the start of the season right up until the harvesting season precisely when to seed, when to plant, when to apply fertilizers, feed, weed, prune, protect and harvest! 

The result? 

Monochrome, plain, brown sleeping canvasses would slowly then quickly burst into life, tiny seeds would start to sprout and eventually become huge flowering plants.  

Now interestingly just because seeds turned into plants, the very wise farmer would never abandon the garden or just leave it to look after itself, quite the opposite, quite the opposite, more seeding, more pruning, more weeding, even more nurturing would now take place. 

And in no time at all, I would find myself running through same fields I saw from the car. The difference being now, the fields were packed with life, with foods, with flowers, cornfields, vine trees, baby green beans with sticky leaves, dark purple aubergines, warmed by the sun pink tomatoes, garden full of herbs…all of those wonderful gifts of creation had suddenly awaken and emerged, months after month after they organically were seeded. 

It's also very interesting, that longer farmers spent time seeding, cultivating the soil, more the land would give back at harvest time. 

So what does farming have to do with marketing yoga and business you might ask? 

As years past every aspect of business is a reminder of seeding, pruning, planting, growing…

Your yoga business is your garden, a garden that can shape your life and you are the farmer. the farmer of your business. 

The farmer cannot harvest in October, unless they seed, feed, prune, at the right time, month by month, consistently and patiently, unless gardeners cure plant diseases, remove harmful weeds, add more seeds… so your business usually has to wait to see the fruits of your hard work, after months of planning, seeding and nourishing for success. 

Just like the farmers have to be patient, slowly but inevitably, so do you in your business, even when you don't see manifestation of your hard work into physical reality, whatever that might be for you, more clients, more students in the studio, more sign-ups for your next retreat, with the humble attitude, and consistent and diligent work you will eventually, but inevitably see the desired outcome. 

So let's take examples from the wise farmers, relate that to our business, carry on seeding, planting, growing.

And when the going gets tough, and you feel challenged, threatened and maybe ready to walk away, remember it should be, it is, it can be challenging, so appreciate the challenge absorb the lessons of the challenge and adapt yogic patience.  

Like our wise yogi, Pattabhi Jois told us "do your practice and all is coming".  

You might ask, "I am patient and consistent but it is just not happening", of course you might need to readjust your strategy, or find new tools and sometimes let go of those that no longer serve and move on, but that is a different topic, I will share with you another time.  

But for now, I can not help but wonder, if us as yogis know that wisdom so well at least theoretically, and often in practice,  why so many businesses fail to follow that wisdom when it comes to business and marketing yoga?  

Here are three easy steps to stay grounded and patient in your yoga business. If you are new to business you can use it as a quick check up tips, or if you need to readjust your tactics you can use for just that. 

1. Like the farmer, check the ground of your business, is it solid? can it survive? is it a profitable idea or just a hobby? Do I understand my market? How about competition? Do I have a competitive edge?  

And if you struggle to answer those questions, get an expert advice.  

2. Start seeding your business. If you need to market your business to get clients in August, don’t wait too long and then panic end of July, because you can not break even. Ask yourself, do I have the tools I need to sustain my business? Do I have time to focus on my marketing or do I need to seek help?  

3. Plan your marketing and follow it through. Like a wise gardener, create your 12 months calendar to sow, plant, tackle any obstacles along the way.  

Once you selected your business tools and strategy, follow it through, and don't get disappointed when the phone does not ring instantly. Keep on doing your job, put the word out there, be flexible if need to, and watch what happens. 

To your successful business gardening  

Namaste

Tamara Machavariani

Any Yoga business can succeed from standing start

I'd like to share this with you.

How Did One Client Go From New start-up Yoga Business To Not Enough Hours In The Day ...

Liz is a housewife, look after their kids, looks after the business and is loving the new direction, new energy at home.

Aaron is the director and head yoga teacher who was working full-time in the world of 9to5. He'd had enough!

They decided to pursue Aarons passion for yoga and create a business with it.

This meant their new yoga business had to succeed fast during the change.

It had to pay for their lifestyle, pay for their home, pay for their bills, pay for their new studio, and of course kids cost a lot of money. I believed they could do it. Why not this is a proven blueprint for business, yoga business.

So here is an email they have just sent me just 2 months after setting up their new life and business venture.

"We are so busy - I was going to say you would not believe, except that you would! 

It feels extremely exciting to be so busy with our own business, we are grateful for your help in creating a beautiful looking BLOG friendly professional website.  I know there is much more for us to learn but I’m sure we made the right decision choosing YBA to help launch our business..."

Let me tell you what we did here.

Consulted tactics and strategies.
Created a new perception for their business.
Created their brand new website (http://www.ashtangainfusion.com).
Put the website to page one in all search engines.
Supported and guided them through their life change.

I knew they could do it because when you use proven skills and blueprints ... anyone can, you can.

I hope you enjoyed their short update.

I'd love you to share their results.

It cost them less than you'd think.

Would you like me to give you a 15 minute evaluation over the phone right now?

I've blocked out my afternoon to handle the surge in calls, I'll be waiting to here from you anytime from now.

Here's our office number.

0161 839 7999

I'm looking forward to guiding you to the same results that Aaron and Liz have and are enjoying.

Lots of Yogi love.

Tamara

Back then I had not read a marketing manual.

Instead, at the end of every class I would ask child's mother if she could recommend to anyone my services, "I have a slot available, and I can visit them at home".

One client soon became 4, and by year 3 I had hired a classroom, so I could teach 3 groups of 25 adults back to back Tuesdays and Fridays!

It was fun and the room was always PACKED!

Group of medics
CEOs of recently emerged companies
Lady wanting to visit relatives in the USA
Daughter of a priest
Russian artist…and my big crush of the late 90s!

Back then I did not call it a business…it was something I did to support myself until I graduated form the university and became a "real" business/woman!

Neither did I know what marketing meant (honestly).

But I did know, that if I had not announced at the end of EVERY class "I'm taking new students next term ask your friends and friends of friends to register" I would have nobody in the room!

Years later, and now that I am wise and smart:) I still believe in word of mouth marketing. Referral marketing has worked for my many clients and continues to be one the most effective and Free ways to advertise service based businesses such as teaching yoga.

These days life is a lot easier and apart from traditional "after class" announcements, you can easily set up referral program online and leverage your yoga business big way!

I posted a few months ago How to set up free referral program in 7 easy
steps. Re-visit and use it in your yoga business.

Happy word of mouth advertising

Namast

Tamara

PS. In case you wondering, I come from Georgia and English is my third
language, and I hope my students today speak better English than me