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All Mats Taken - A Yoga Teachers Business and Lifestyle Podcast

All Mats Taken - A Yoga Teachers Business and Lifestyle Podcast

By: Adrianne Jerrett
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 Welcome to the All Mats Taken Podcast where we explore strategies to help yoga teachers not only build profitable businesses but also deepen their practice, empowering them to create their dream lifestyles, make a greater impact in the world and have fun doing it! Hi! I'm Adrianne Jerrett, your hostess and new business bestie. I'm the founder of Jerrett Digital, a brand + website design and marketing strategy company for businesses that do-good, the All Mats Taken Yoga Business summit host, certified teacher in vinyasa, yin, and prenatal yoga, and a lifelong student. Alright, let's dive in, find your flow and grow!©Jerrett Digital, 2024. All Rights Reserved Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • 39: Have We Forgotten the True History of the Chakras? The Hidden Origins of Modern Yoga Philosophy

    39: Have We Forgotten the True History of the Chakras? The Hidden Origins of Modern Yoga Philosophy
    Oct 8 2025
    Most of us learned that the chakras are an ancient yogic system, but what if that story isn’t quite true? In this episode, I take you down the rabbit hole that completely changed how I understand chakras. What started as simple class planning for my yin yoga series turned into a deep dive into the forgotten history of the modern Western chakra system. We'll trace their journey from early Tantric philosophy to Theosophy, Carl Jung, and the New Age movement. You’ll learn how a mix of Western psychology, color theory, and mysticism transformed a centuries-old meditation map into today’s popular seven-chakra rainbow model. Together, we’ll explore: Why the modern chakra system isn’t as ancient as it seemsHow Western thinkers and energy-healing culture shaped its evolutionWhat Sanskrit scholars reveal about the original Tantric practicesHow source amnesia changed modern yoga—and what we can do to reconnect This episode is perfect for yoga teachers, philosophy students, really anyone who's ever felt like the chakra system didn't quite add up. Get ready because this conversation will change how you see yoga history forever. All Mats Taken Links: Download the AI Prompt Workshop for Yoga Teachers and get more efficient output when working with AI: https://allmatstaken.com/resources Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allmatstaken/ (new podcast account) Buy me a kombucha to support the show: https://fantastic-pioneer-1892.kit.com/products/support-the-podcast-tip-jar For Deeper Study Christopher Wallis (Hareesh) Website: https://hareesh.orgOnline courses: https://tantrailluminated.orgBook: Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition https://amzn.to/4nZCGkk * Christopher Tompkins Patreon: https://patreon.com/kundaliniyogaMaster Chakra Course and manuscript translations James Mallinson & Mark Singleton Roots of Yoga (Penguin Classics, 2017) - Essential anthology of original yoga texts showing chakra diversity https://amzn.to/48hcP2J * Episode References & Further Reading Primary Articles Referenced in This Episode Pascale, Sian. "The Chakras Revealed: Shattering 7 Common Misconceptions - Why Everything You Know About the Chakras is Probably Incorrect (Sorry!)" The Light Collective https://www.thelightcollective.yoga/journal/the-chakras-revealed The article that sparked this entire research journey Wallis, Christopher (Hareesh). "The Real Story on the Chakras" (February 5, 2016) https://hareesh.org/blog/2016/2/5/the-real-story-on-the-chakras Essential reading on what classical Tantric texts actually say about chakras Leland, Kurt. "The Rainbow Body: How the Western Chakra System Came to Be" Quest Magazine, The Theosophical Society https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/the-rainbow-body-how-the-western-chakra-system-came-to-be Detailed historical documentation of the modern chakra system's development from 1875-1977 Shippee, Justin. "How Colour Therapy Gave Birth to Modern Crystal Healing" Academia.edu (2024) https://www.academia.edu/127827303/How_Colour_Therapy_gave_birth_to_modern_Crystal_Healing Documents the connection between 1920s-30s color theory and modern chakra colors Video Sources Tompkins, Christopher. "Christopher Tompkins on Tantra, the Original Chakras, and the Real Age of the Asanas" CHITHEADS Podcast https://youtu.be/nX4Cuh-Xz6g Sanskrit scholar's research from 24,000+ manuscript pages revealing kundalini's original understanding Background & Context The Theosophical Society in Australia. "What is Theosophy All About?" https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/statics/the-theosophical-society-what-is-it-all-about Understanding the organization that played a key role in bringing Eastern philosophy to the West Jung, Carl. "Carl Jung on the Chakras" Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences https://jungiancenter.org/jung-on-the-chakras/ Context on Jung's 1932 kundalini seminars and his actual views on working with Eastern concepts Key Books Mentioned Leland, Kurt. Rainbow Body: A History of the Western Chakra System from Blavatsky to Brennan (2016) https://amzn.to/4pY1YRM * The definitive historical documentation of how the modern chakra system evolved Avalon, Arthur (John Woodroffe). The Serpent Power (1918) https://amzn.to/3IA1kJs * The flawed but influential translation that introduced chakras to the West Dychtwald, Ken. Bodymind: A Synthesis of Eastern and Western Approaches to Self-Awareness, Health, and Personal Growth (1977) https://amzn.to/3IRKbuE * The book that consolidated rainbow colors, psychological associations, and endocrine correlations into the modern system we know today Judith, Anodea. Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System (1987) https://amzn.to/4mP9ITm * The comprehensive reference work that standardized and popularized the modern Western chakra system *I receive a small affiliate commission if you buy using these links. It doesn't cost you anything extra but helps ...
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 38: Spinal Energetics Explained: Release Trauma & Restore Balance with Yoga Teacher Georgie Jeans

    38: Spinal Energetics Explained: Release Trauma & Restore Balance with Yoga Teacher Georgie Jeans
    Sep 23 2025

    Unlock the mysteries of spinal energetics in this transformative episode with guest Georgie Jeans a yoga teacher and spinal energetics practitioner. Learn all about this emerging somatic healing modality blends gentle touch, breathwork, and intuitive energy work to release deep-seated tension and trauma.

    Adrianne shares her experience being guided through a spinal energetics session and Georgie shares her journey from yoga to energy healing and inspiring stories of client breakthroughs.

    Whether you’re curious about alternative healing, seeking new ways to support your well-being, or just love a good story of personal growth, this episode is packed with insights, practical advice, and a touch of Aussie charm.

    Links

    Download the AI Prompt Workshop for Yoga Teachers and get more efficient output when working with AI: https://allmatstaken.com/resources

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AAYzlBzlr4A

    Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allmatstaken/ (new podcast account)

    Buy me a kombucha to support the show: https://fantastic-pioneer-1892.kit.com/products/support-the-podcast-tip-jar

    Connect with Georgie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulbygigi/

    Visit Georgie's website: https://www.soulbygigi.com.au/

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    33 mins
  • 37: How to Sell Your Yoga Classes Without Feeling Pushy with Brytta Moreira

    37: How to Sell Your Yoga Classes Without Feeling Pushy with Brytta Moreira
    Sep 9 2025

    Does the thought of selling make you feel a bit uncomfortable? Today's guest will flip the way you think about sales and selling as a yoga teacher on its head and make you excited to go out there and start practicing how to sell.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Sales as a spiritual practice
    • Why it's essential and not at all sleezy
    • Getting comfortable with selling your services
    • The benefits of collaborations
    • We even go through a sample sales script!

    At the end of this episode, we were talking about how we could have a whole conversation all about collaborations for yoga teachers, SO WE DID! Brytta invited me onto her new podcast, Yoga Entrepreneurship School, and we decided to release them together for a fun collab. After listening to this episode (it makes sense with the progression of our conversation), head to her podcast and listen to our chat too :).

    Links:

    Download the AI Prompt Workshop for Yoga Teachers and get more efficient output when working with AI: https://allmatstaken.com/resources

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AAYzlBzlr4A

    Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allmatstaken/ (new podcast account)

    Buy me a kombucha to support the show: https://fantastic-pioneer-1892.kit.com/products/support-the-podcast-tip-jar

    Check out Brytta's Website: https://www.bryttamoreira.com/

    Connect with Brytta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryttamoreira

    Listen to Yoga Entrepreneurship School Collaborations for Yoga Teachers Chat:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCX565esmQkYkIwTXgTO1?si=bda9df1d9e104201

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/yoga-entrepreneurship-school/id1824673993

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    56 mins
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