A grounded, sassy, liberating reminder for new and seasoned yoga teachers: For applying yogic technology to your business. Spoiler alert, You won’t feel safe  creating, leading, or building your Yoga Biz if your nervous system doesn’t. 

Let’s Start Here (Because This Is the Real Reason You’re Tired)

Let’s be honest—most yoga teachers aren’t burned out because they lack discipline.

They’re exhausted because they’ve been practicing harm, not devotion.

Harm disguised as hustle. Harm disguised as “just push through.” Harm disguised as doing what everyone else says you should be doing.

And here’s the part no one tells you: Your business will never feel safe if your nervous system doesn’t. That’s why I’m starting this year—not with strategy, not with scaling—but practicing Ahimsa in every area of my life.

 Ahimsa as Yogic Technology (Not a Moral Rule)

In the Yoga Sutras, Ahimsa is often translated as non-violence. But Ahimsa was never meant to be passive. It’s an act of devotion for your highest self.

Ahimsa means:

• not overriding your body for productivity
• not abandoning your truth for visibility
• not building a business that requires self-betrayal to survive

This is where ancient yoga becomes modern technology. Because when you stop punishing yourself for what you haven't done, clarity emerges.

What Ahimsa Looks Like in a Soul-Led Business (Tangible Actions)

Let’s ground this—because philosophy without application is just aesthetic wisdom and spiritually by-passing your Yoga Business Dream.

This is not doing less because you’re “afraid.” This is choosing to do less because you’re aligned.

Soul Energy Activation

And yes—we’ll be practicing together soon. Not performative practices. Regulating ones.

Coaching Moment (What You Need to Hear)

Here’s the coaching truth I wish someone had told me sooner:

This is where yoga teachers stop copying business models that were never designed for sensitive, intuitive leaders.

How practicing Ahimsa in your daily routine will help you attract your dream students (Without Losing Your Soul)

From a marketing perspective (and yes, this matters): people trust leaders who feel regulated, not reactive. They buy from those who model safety, not urgency. Your people want the most authentic unapologetic YOU. The "You" who is regulated and ready to give + receive energy

Ahimsa will help you build:

• consistency without burnout
• clarity without force
• authority without performance

Soul–Somatic Prompt

Put one Hand on your heart and one  Hand on your belly. Ask yourself:

Notice the sensation before the answer. That’s yogic intelligence.

This Is How We Practice Together

This year, we’re not racing. We’re practicing together. Regulating together. Remembering together. Details coming soon:)

Not as a trend—but as a return to the roots of yoga as liberation.

Let's Set the Tone for your Year

This is not a “be nicer to yourself” conversation.

This is about ending unnecessary self harming actions so your business can finally feel like an extension of your daily Yoga practice—not a contradiction to it.

 And when you build your dream from acceptance, awareness, intention and SELF LOVE , everything changes.

© Yoga Soul Collective • Carla Cline Thomas • “Find your tribe. Create your vibe.”