Ep #125: Yoga Teaching Career Tricks with John Quirk

Are you curious about how someone transitions from corporate life to teaching yoga? Join us as we explore the journey of John Quirk, who found his true calling in yoga after leaving the corporate world. John Quirk, a former journalist, effortlessly transitioned into teaching yoga, drawing from his confidence in public speaking and athletic background. Despite starting with just two students and an awkward playlist, he felt at ease and discovered his natural affinity for teaching yoga due to his empathetic nature. Emphasizing authenticity and self-love, John built a successful yoga career by immersing himself in the community and networking persistently. John shares his experiences teaching in various unconventional settings, including backyards during COVID, and the importance of balancing manifestation with hard work. He emphasizes the significance of authenticity in marketing and the value of self-discovery in finding one's true passion. Transitioning from teaching numerous classes to organizing retreats, John emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-improvement, and a balanced approach to personal growth. He shares insights on strategic sharing of yoga benefits and finding innovative ways to deliver yoga services. Throughout the conversation, John underscores the importance of dedication, consistency, and professionalism in building connections and achieving success. He reflects on his teaching journey, including interactions with high-profile clients, highlighting the transformative power of embracing challenges and finding authenticity in teaching yoga. Listen to the full episode to discover how authenticity and dedication led John Quirk from corporate life to fulfillment in teaching yoga, and explore his insights on personal growth, success, and embracing opportunities. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Support us by rating the podcast! 03:37 - The Path to Yoga Teacher: John's Experience 06:19 - Discovering My Unique Yoga Teaching Style 11:28 - How I Started My Yoga Career 14:30 - The Key to Success in Yoga Business 16:12 - Retreats vs. Sales Jobs: Personal Experiences 18:44 - A Personal Development Story 21:45 - The Reality of Building a Yoga Business 23:51 - The Balance between Effort and Simplicity in Yogic Awakening 30:18 - From Teaching to Retreats: My Journey to Costa Rica 33:29 - Creating Successful Yoga Teaching Strategies 37:20 - Persistence and Opportunities: The Story of Akshay 40:10 - The Importance of Punctuality and Professionalism 42:45 - The Importance of Time for What Matters to You 45:08 - From Yoga Teacher to Jennifer Lopez's Instructor 48:46 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Yoga Teaching and Retreats --- About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠