12 Reasons Every Retreat Leader Needs to be a Guest Too

Many yoga retreat leaders have never attended a retreat as a guest. In this episode, I share 12 reasons why retreat leaders should prioritize experiencing a retreat from the other side. Some of these reasons are personal, such as forcing you to take a break, while others are more practical, like discovering your operational blind spots. Since finances are often a major hurdle, I also share three ways that retreat leaders can get discounts on other people’s retreats.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 Why Leaders Skip Retreats01:07 Leader vs Guest Reality03:46 Reason 1: Self-Care Reset04:08 Reason 2: Spot Blind Spots05:20 Reason 3: Reinvigorate Your Practice06:04 Reason 4: The Food06:56 Reason 5: Stop Overstuffing Your Retreat Schedule08:11 Reason 6: Retreat Yoga is Different From Home Yoga09:09 Reason 7: Retreat Social Dynamics10:02 Reason 8: Build Confidence & Calm10:43 Reason 9: Market Research12:45 Reason 10: Venue Research13:06 Reason 11: Reduce Taxable Income13:36 Reason 12: Force Yourself to Rest14:42 Money Objections and Values16:27 3 Ways to Get Discounted Retreats21:09 Why Retreats Support a Sustainable Yoga Business

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