Master Your Yoga Teaching with MaKenzie Fly

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 “doing the work.” 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.

🔊 In This Episode, We Explore:

👉🏼 How “relaxing” can become your most seductive form of avoidance
💥 Why Bikram yoga is still the most effective yoga “product” for nervous system regulation
😬 The complex truth behind Bikram Choudhu...

You’re a yoga teacher - you know yoga isn’t about flexibility—but 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.

👉🏼 How a four-year-old’s quiet yoga lesson became the spark for a lifetime of decoding mind, matter, and consciousness.
✨ Why the pursuit of “advanced” poses might be the most advanced form of distraction.
😬 The hidden cost of worshipping lineage—and the freedom you gain when you let it...

If you’ve ever felt like you're 64 weeks pregnant with a big baby bump—or you’ve wondered how the heck to enjoy this season when it feels like you have balloon animals for feet—this convo is for you. 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.

Here’s what we talk about:

✨ Main vibe: Yoga isn’t just a nice-to-have in pregnancy—it’s how you ride the emotional rollercoaster and feel strong doing it.
🧘️‍♀️ “I’ve be...

What if the “safe” path is actually keeping you stuck?

If you’re craving more freedom, more income, or just more you in your yoga business—this episode is a must. Kristi Chaves drops straight-up wisdom on building a business that supports your actual life, not just your schedule.

You’ll hear:

👶🏼 What it really takes to grow a 400K biz while raising a baby
🧘🏻‍♀️ The surprising reason yoga teachers are primed for coaching
😳 Why “job security” might be the biggest lie you’ve believed
💡 What to ignore when everyone online is shouting business advice
📬 The f...

What if the answers you're looking for aren't new—they're just buried in a past life?  

You’re not stuck. You’re 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 perspective—and your power.

We chat about:

✨ The Akashic Records - - how they hold every experience your soul’s ever had
🎭 How acting career trains you to channel past liv...

🎙️ In this episode, I’m 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 change—and your work deserves to be honored with both intention and grace.

We’ll cover:
✨ What to consider when planning your maternity leave timeline
✨ How to communicate with studios (and what questions to ask)
✨ Why taking time off can affect your classes—and what to do about it
✨ How to align your launches, programs, and private clients around your due date<...

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 training—like how to actually start teaching, what’s 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.

👉🏼 That time her Thanksgiving yoga class got evacuated mid–sun salutation
✨ The unexpected moment she knew she was meant to do this full-time
💥 What most new grads do wrong after YTT—and how...

This episode peels back the layers of the 8 limbs of yoga—the messy, mystical, and surprisingly practical truths you don’t hear in class.

👉🏼 The “storage unit” lesson yoga secretly teaches you
✨ Why lying still might be the most radical part of practice
💥 The uncomfortable ache that actually sharpens devotion
🌿 A hidden doorway into peace you’ve been breathing through all along
😬 When being truthful clashes with being kind (and what wins)
📿 The honeybee approach to self-study that changes everything
😌 What sneaks in only after you stop concentrating
🌊 A metaphor for meditation...

Ever feel like your yoga business is more juggling act than intentional plan?

When you’re in the thick of it, building a business can feel messy, chaotic, and anything but strategic.

In this chat, we pull back the curtain on how I built multiple income streams—some on purpose, some by accident—and what I’ve learned about balancing the art of teaching with the business side of yoga.

Here’s a peek at what we dive into:

💡 The virtual yoga studio with the face...