Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly
š Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Flyšļø Fresh out of YTT and feeling lost? Struggling to stand out in a sea of yoga teachers? Youāre not alone, and you donāt 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 instructorābuilding 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 teach...
The Most Embarrassing Things That Happen in Yoga Classes (Letās Normalize It)
Ever had an embarrassing moment in a yoga class and thought, āPlease let no one noticeā¦ā?
In this episode, Iām sharing the most mortifying moment of my teaching career and other yoga teaching horror storiesā and how it turned into one of the most human, connecting experiences Iāve had in the room.
This one is lighter, funnier, and very realā¦ but underneath it all is a powerful lesson in leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to hold space for actual human bodies (not perfect ones).
In this episode, we chat about:
š¬ Why I a...
Ashtanga Remix; Asmita, Identity, & the I-Am-Ness w/ MaKenzie Fly
Have you ever heard this phrase?
"Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny"
It's laregly attributed to the Buddha, and it reveals a truth of reality. Everything can be traced back to thought.
This Ashtanga remix class has themes of asmita (ego), identity, and sense of self, which is where thoughts comes from. Once that upgrades, everything else does too!
You can expect sun...
Leadership Beyond the Mat: Living Your Yoga in Real Life w/ Anthony Chavez
What does leadership mean to you?Ā
Todayās returning guest, Anthony Chavez, walks us through what leadership looks like on and off the mat.
We talk about:Ā
āØ Why facilitating a 300-hour feels exponentially harder than a 200-hourĀ
š¬ The Socratic approach to leadership. How facilitating with less lectures & more self inquiry helps people come to their own conclusions
š Anthonyās creative way to remind himself of his mantra, and the sweet story that goes along with it.Ā
š§© How different constraints force you to get your ish together and where growth is...
Breath is the Bridge Between Ego and Heart w/ Jason Hulshof
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What if theming feels hard because the most powerful theme you'll ever teachā¦ is the one youāve been overlooking this whole time?
This episode is a refreshing return to simplicityāwhere breath isnāt just part of the classā¦ it is the class. Lean into a simpler, deeper way of teachingāone that might change how you see every class you lead.
We chat about:
šš¼ The key to a yoga classā¦ whether youāre teaching it that way...
Moving Beyond Elevator Music & DJing Yourself as a Yoga Teacher w/ Jonah Kest
Curious about the program mentioned in the beginning of this episode? Check out Confident & Captivating here.
Do you play music in your yoga teaching?Ā
Although itās not required, Jonah Kest talks about how we can use music as a tool that helps people relax & find rhythmicity again.Ā
In this episode, we chat about
šš¼ Donāt just set it & forget it - how to DJ yourself for a more seamless listening experience
š„The real key to your playlists ISNāT BPMs, itās thisā¦Ā
How to Use Themes to Bridge Philosophy & Asana in Your Yoga Classes w/ John Farchione
Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.
Join Theme Weaver Method here.Ā
What if philosophy and asana were never meant to be separate in the first place?
In this episode, we explore the art of using themes to integrate your teaching ā so your words, your sequencing, and your studentsā experience all feel like one cohesive practice.
This isnāt about adding something extra to your classā¦
itās about revealing whatās already there ā and learning ho...
(Series #5) Why You Keep Starting From Scratch Each Week & How to Stop
Day 5 and LAST DAY of āInside the Making of Theme Weaver Methodā bonus livestream series!
Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.Ā
Join Theme Weaver Method here.
Today we talked about: Why you keep starting from scratch every week & how to stopĀ
šš¼Itās not about being creative on demand, itās about thisā¦
šš¼Where aparigraha goes out the window!
šš¼Organization hacks & collector habits that help you build you...
(Series #4) Why Your Words Aren't Landing Even When Your Theme is Good
Day 4 of āInside the Making of Theme Weaver Methodā bonus livestream series!
Learn to pick, plan, & powerfully deliver yoga class themes so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, & impactful.
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Join Theme Weaver Method here.
Today we talked about: why your words arenāt landing even when your theme is good š³
šš¼ Yoga teaching IS a performance, here how...Ā
šš¼ How presentation, performer, & storytelling skills enhance delivery
šš¼ Preview of module 4 - ahhh the starter sentence cheat sheet will save you from forgetting where youāre going...
(Series #3) How to Plan Themed Yoga Classes Without Over-Thinking or Over-Preparing
Day 3 of āInside the Making of Theme Weaver Methodā bonus livestream series!
Iām 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.Ā
Today, we talk about:
šš¼ how to plan a themed...
(Series #2) Where Great Yoga Class Themes Actually Come From
Day 2 of āInside the Making of Theme Weaver Methodā bonus livestream series!
Iām 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.Ā
We talk about:
your problem isnāt getting...
(Series #1) Why Most Yoga Class Themes Fall Flat & What Actually Works
This is day 1 of āInside the Making of Theme Weaver Methodā bonus livestream series!!!
I'm building a program that will help you pick, plan, & expertly deliver powerful class themes from the heart so your yoga teaching feels deeply resonant, meaningful, and impactful.Ā
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.Ā
We cover:
2 reasons why your yoga c...
Unmistakable Markers of a Masterful Yoga Teacher w/ Jason Hulshof
Join The Art of Theme Weaving; a New Way to Teach Yoga w/ Story, Soul, & Substance. Happening live on zoom for free March 29th 12-1:30pm PST (replay available).Ā
Why do some yoga teachers quietly change livesā¦ while others just guide a decent workout?
In this episode, veteran teacher Jason Hulshof reveals what actually creates mastery in teachingāand why the most powerful elements have very little to do with perfect sequencing.
š They key from a new program, something as simple as a new program can take you on a path you ever exp...
Simple & Sensual Cueing That Connects w/ Jane James
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What if the reason your cueing feels awkwardā¦ is because youāre trying too hard to sound like a āgood yoga teacherā?
In this conversation with teacher-trainer Jane James, we unpack what actually makes cueing land with studentsāand why the magic usually comes from simplicity, silence, and trusting whatās already happening in the room.
āØ Inside this episode:
šš¼ Why clinging to a cueing script can actually block your best teaching
š§ Janeās ājourn...
MYYT is Turning Two! This Seasonās Best + A Virtual Bday Party Invite
This episode is special, celebrating two years of podcasting and showcasing the top conversations this year.
Also, youāre invited to come hang out with your host, MaKenzie Fly, and fellow MYYT listeners at our virtual 2nd birthday party! Weāll play games and give gifts ā all live party people will be entered into a raffle to win a spot in MaKenzieās latest program, Theme Weaver Method. Valued at $500, this program will help you pick, plan, and weave inspirational themes into your yoga teaching like a wizard.
RSVP for the party here!Yoga of Activism...
How Yoga Teachers Can Get Paid to Travel: Affiliates, Brand Deals & the Retreat Loophole w/ Emily Cooper
Ever wondered how some yoga teachers are traveling the world, partnering with brands, and earning affiliate incomeā¦ without being full-time influencers?
In this episode, Emily Cooper - creator of Travel Boss - breaks down the exact pathway she used. If youāve ever thought, āIād love to get paid to travel, but I donāt even know where to start,ā this episode gives you the roadmap.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
š The low-effort affiliate placement that could start paying you ā without creating anything new.
š¼ The transition from affiliate income to paid brand deals (and what chan...
How Yoga Teachers Can Infuse Hormonal Health Education Into Classes w/ Jess Suchan
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Ever feel like youāre doing everything right for your healthā¦ but your body still isnāt cooperating?
Like youāre motivated one weekā¦ exhausted the nextā¦ starving out of nowhereā¦ and quietly wondering whatās wrong with you?
Nothingās wrong with you.
You might just be living like a man on a 24-hour clock ā in a body that runs on a 28-day rhythm.
In this episode, Jess Suchan and I dive into cyclical living ā wha...
Real Life Wake Up Calls That Made Building My Own Yoga Business Inevitable
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Have you ever had a moment that made you question everything about the way youāre working and living?
I have.
And in this episode, Iām taking you behind the curtain and into five real-life moments that made me realize I couldnāt keep doing business as usualāand that building my own yoga business wasnāt just an idea, it was inevitable.
Hereās what I share:
š Th...
5 Beliefs That Are Holding You Back From Thriving as a Yogipreneur
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Are you working harder than everā¦ but still not getting the results you want from your yoga business?
You might not need a new strategyāyou might need a new belief system. In this episode, Iām unpacking five common thought patterns that silently sabotage yoga teachers from growing beyond the studio grind and into sustainable success.
Hereās what we dive into:
š§ Why believing āstudio teaching is the only wayā limits your potential
š£...
Sequencing with Sensitivity: Honoring Your Cycle & Season w/ Sydney McCowan
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Ever wondered how to teach in a way that honors rhythm?
In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher, YTT educator, and retreat leader Sydney McCowan to explore what it really means to hold space with rhythm, inclusivity, and reverence for lived experience.Ā In this episode, we chat about:
š What it means to teach with your menstrual cycle, not against it
š¤ The difference between inclusive language and performative buzzwords
š§š½āāļø How to guide a room full of people with total...
When Relaxation Backfires: The Triggers Yoga Teachers Miss w/ Liz Albanis
What if your ārelaxingā yoga class was triggering someoneās trauma response?
Candles. Cues. Eye pillows. Music.
The stuff we think creates calm might be doing the exact oppositeāand most teachers have no idea.
Senior teacher Liz Albanis gets honest and unfiltered about the hidden ways yoga can harmāand how to teach with real sensitivity.
Inside this raw + eye-opening episode:
š§ Yoga as penicillin? Why what heals one student could harm another
š¬ The ānourishingā studio elements that quietly dysregulate trauma survivors
šŖš½ That pose isnāt hardāitās literally...
Functional Neurology, Brain Based, & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teaching w/ Rose Alicia
Can yoga actually rewire the brain?
Rose Alicia Allen says yesāand shows you how.Ā Expect nerdy movement science, real talk on trauma-informed teaching, and enough lightbulb moments to rework your next class.
Inside the episode:
š§ What your brain might be doing before you ever feel pain
š„ Why flexibility isnāt just about stretchingāand what might be missing
š¬ The weird thing hypermobile bodies and anesthesia patients have in common
āØ A quirky concept called the āthreat bucketā that explains way more than youād think
š The sneaky way your brain maps your bodyāand why it matter...
What MYYT is Letting Go Of, Leaning Into, and Offering You in 2026
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Iām reflecting on the confessions Iāve been holding, the lessons Iāve learned over the past year, and the shifts I feel comingāfor me, for this podcast, and for the yoga teacher community weāre building here together.
In this episode, we chat about:
š§” A few honest confessions Iāve never said out loudāun...
You Are Not Just a Body: Understanding Your Three Selves for Real Healing w/ Sarah DeBlock
Ever feel like your mind says one thing, your emotions say another, and your body votes third-partyā¦ all at the same time?
This episode breaks down why your three inner worlds donāt always matchāand how aligning them opens the door to the kind of joy that actually lasts.
We chat about:
š§ Why you canāt think your way to healingāand what to do instead
š« The three bodies that shape our experience (and the one most teachers miss)
š How grief, heartbreak, and Ayurveda came together in Sarahās first book The Year of Sarah
š...
What Yoga Teachers Can Learn from Preachers (Without Getting Preachy)
Ever wonder why some teachers captivate a room while others justā¦ donāt? This episode unpacks the surprising (and powerful) tools preachers useāand how you can bring that same presence, energy, and impact into your classes.Ā
In this episode:
šš¼ What yoga and preaching both aim to doāand why it's not about religion
š„ The difference between speaking from your head vs. your belly (and why it matters)
š Why sacred texts aren't just for scholarsāthey're gold for anchoring your theme
š Jesus told parables for a reasonāhere's how storytelling makes your class unforgettable
š¬ T...
What a Full-Body Yes & Living in Alignment Really Feels w/ Maggie Ledbetter
When your nervous system starts whispering noādo 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 roleāblending yoga, travel, and marketing for an international teacher training company.
In this episode, we chat about:
š§š»ā That one journal prompt that cracked open everything she thought she wanted
š¬ Months of work, a full program builtā¦ and a last-minute nope from her gut...
How to Hold Space for Ashtanga & the Mysore Style & Self Practice w/ Christiane Coste
Say what now?
Iām expected to learn the sequence and guide myself?!? If youāre both inspired and intimidated šby Ashtanga, this episode is for you! Notoriously known for being athletic, dynamic, and rigid, this practice has its die hard followers and critics. Todayās guest, Christiane, tells us how to find flexibility, adaptability, and accessibility in this set sequence.
In this episode, we chat about:
š“ Our chance encounter in Bali that sparked a lasting teaching connection
š§š½āāļø What self-practice actually looks likeāand how the Mysore method flips the typical class format
š How holding space for self-practi...
How to Handle It When a Yoga Studio Cuts Your Class
We all have events come up that mean we need to step away from the studio for a little bit. This oneās for the yoga teachers whoāve ever checked the studio scheduleā¦ and saw someone elseās name where yours used to be.Ā If you want to transmute this probably painful experience into a portal for growth and handle this with grace, this episode is for you!Ā
We will talk about:
š It has happened to me in a few different ways - how it happened and how I handled it.
š„¹ Feelings and Phases - what comes up...
When Your Breakdown Becomes Your Brand: Turning Your Personal Practice Into a Global Community w/ Gail Cooper
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š What if your burnout was the blueprint?
Gail didnāt plan to teach yoga. But her midlife unravelingāpaired with years of quiet home practiceābecame the foundation for a business that feels like a deep exhale.
Now? Sheās the founder of Yin Fusion Yoga Nest, a soulful online membership mixing yin, Reiki, and crystal healingā¦ all born from her story.
Hereās what youāll hear:
š„ How corporate burnout led her straight to her matāand a whole new path
From Fine to Fire; Tiny Teaching Techniques that Reignite Passion w/ Tori Lubecki
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Have you ever been bored with your teaching?
Weāre talking, "I'm sick of the sound of my own voice,ā boredā¦Tori Lubeckiās been there. Once a Cirque du Soleil aerialist (yes, seriously), she made the leap into yoga teachingāand quickly realized she was just going through the motions. Her classes were technically solid... but something was missing.
You donāt need to teach moreāyou need to teach deeper.
We get into:
šš¼ The āboring...
Teaching Beyond the Pose: A Real-Life Before and After with Jodi Voegele
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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 Voegeleāa yoga teacher who went from hesitant to heart-centered, and from wondering āIs this even good?ā to hearing students reflect how much her teaching is resonating.
Jodiās 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.
Rebroadcast - Seamless Storytelling Made Simple w/ Peak Performance Expert Anthony Chavez
Do you struggle to tell stories in your yoga teaching? If you always feel like youāre pulling pics from instagram as your source for inspiration or like youāre talking about yourself for an hour in your yoga classes, turn this episode up.Ā In this episode, we chat about:Ā
š„Ā How to get Midasās Golden Touch on all your pursuits
šĀ The role of clear values and boundaries in teaching yoga
šĀ Mudita & celebrating the success of others within the yoga community
āÆļøĀ Divine reciprocity explained and the effects on societal improvement
ā¤ļøāĀ Navigating comparison & how to distinguish healthy and unhealth...
Home Birth, Postpartum, and Parenting Two: A Yoga Mamaās Story
On September 18th, 2025 my second son - Jacob Bennett Cahill - was born! This episode is dedicated to that story - This is a casual chat about my experience and less about yoga teaching and feels more like receiving a long winded, life-update, voice memo from your bestie.Ā
Iām giving you a sneak peek into:Ā
šĀ Hospital or home birth? How did you choose?Ā
š¼Ā My best advice to someone considering home birth for the first time!
šĀ Keys to preparing for home birth: Physically, Practically, Emotionally.
āĀ My...
Self-Sabotage Disguised as Self-Love? Mindset Truths w/ Vahid Coskun
Is Self-Love Keeping You Stuck?
Yoga Therapist Vahid Coskun is a mindfulness coach, author, and globally recognized yoga therapist; who joins us to unpack the real reasons people stay stuck, even while ādoing the work.ā From the pitfalls of modern mindfulness to the misunderstood legacy of Bikram yoga, this episode will challenge how you think about healing, mindset, and personal development.
š In This Episode, We Explore:
šš¼ How ārelaxingā can become your most seductive form of avoidance
š„ Why Bikram yoga is still the most effective yoga āproductā for nervous system regulation
š¬ The complex truth behind Bikram Choudhu...
Where Neuroscience and Yoga Collide w/ Bassanti Pathak
Youāre a yoga teacher - you know yoga isnāt about flexibilityābut about rewiring your brain in ways science is only just beginning to explain.
Bassanti Pathak takes us deep into the space where neuroscience and ancient wisdom collide, revealing secrets that flip the usual yoga story on its head.
šš¼ How a four-year-oldās quiet yoga lesson became the spark for a lifetime of decoding mind, matter, and consciousness.
āØ Why the pursuit of āadvancedā poses might be the most advanced form of distraction.
š¬ The hidden cost of worshipping lineageāand the freedom you gain when you let it...
Prenatal Yoga & How to Teach to Someone in Their Third Trimester w/ Ali Kennedy
If youāve ever felt like you're 64 weeks pregnant with a big baby bumpāor youāve wondered how the heck to enjoy this season when it feels like you have balloon animals for feetāthis convo is for you.Ā Ali Kennedy, mama of three and yoga teacher with a decade of experience, joins us to talk about the real magic of yoga during pregnancy and postpartum.
Hereās what we talk about:
āØ Main vibe: Yoga isnāt just a nice-to-have in pregnancyāitās how you ride the emotional rollercoaster and feel strong doing it.
š§ļøāāļø āIāve be...
The Yoga Teacherās Guide to Coaching, Clients & Charging What Youāre Worth w/ Kristi Chaves
What if the āsafeā path is actually keeping you stuck?
If youāre craving more freedom, more income, or just more you in your yoga businessāthis episode is a must. Kristi Chaves drops straight-up wisdom on building a business that supports your actual life, not just your schedule.
Youāll hear:
š¶š¼ What it really takes to grow a 400K biz while raising a baby
š§š»āāļø The surprising reason yoga teachers are primed for coaching
š³ Why ājob securityā might be the biggest lie youāve believed
š” What to ignore when everyone online is shouting business advice
š¬ The f...
Akashic Records & The Secret to Soul-Level Healing w/ Irene Kuykendall
What if the answers you're looking for aren't newāthey're just buried in a past life? Ā
Youāre not stuck. Youāre just not looking at the full story.In this episode, Irene Kuykendall breaks down the Akashic Records, soul contracts, past-life healing, and how quantum work can ripple across timelines. Whether you're woo-curious or already deep in the work, this convo will shift your perspectiveāand your power.
We chat about:
āØ The Akashic Records - - how they hold every experience your soulās ever had
š How acting career trains you to channel past liv...
How to Prepare for Maternity Leave as a Yoga Teacher
šļø In this episode, Iām sharing real talk on how to prepare for maternity leave as a yoga teacher, whether you're teaching in studios, running your own business, or both. Pregnancy is a season of major changeāand your work deserves to be honored with both intention and grace.
Weāll cover:
āØ What to consider when planning your maternity leave timeline
āØ How to communicate with studios (and what questions to ask)
āØ Why taking time off can affect your classesāand what to do about it
āØ How to align your launches, programs, and private clients around your due date<...
So You Finished YTTā¦Now What? w/ Bianca Caulfield
Bianca Caulfield went from doing yoga DVDs in her living room to co-owning two busy LA studios. In this episode, she breaks down what no one tells you after yoga teacher trainingālike how to actually start teaching, whatās worth investing in, and how to not burn out while building your dream.
This convo is part pep talk, part permission slip, and all real.
šš¼ That time her Thanksgiving yoga class got evacuated midāsun salutation
āØ The unexpected moment she knew she was meant to do this full-time
š„ What most new grads do wrong after YTTāand how...
The Eight-Limbed Path; MaKenzie Fly on Be The Frequency
This episode peels back the layers of the 8 limbs of yogaāthe messy, mystical, and surprisingly practical truths you donāt hear in class.
šš¼ The āstorage unitā lesson yoga secretly teaches you
āØ Why lying still might be the most radical part of practice
š„ The uncomfortable ache that actually sharpens devotion
šæ A hidden doorway into peace youāve been breathing through all along
š¬ When being truthful clashes with being kind (and what wins)
šæ The honeybee approach to self-study that changes everything
š What sneaks in only after you stop concentrating
š A metaphor for meditation...
