The Pulse

AYC CEO Andrew Tanner joined Kino MacGregor, author of Accessible Ashtanga, founder of OmStars, and AYC Advisory Council Member for a special episode of the Yoga Inspiration Podcast.

Together they explore what it truly means to be a yogipreneur and how to build a sustainable livelihood in yoga without losing the heart of the practice. Andrew shares why service is the foundation of meaningful work, why the yoga industry has shifted in recent years, and what many teachers and studio owners are navigating right now.

A central focus of the conversation is the vision behind the American Yoga Council, including competency-based standards, lineage-respecting accreditation, mentorship pathways, and accountability structures designed to better support teachers, schools, and the future of yoga.

This episode is a thoughtful, honest discussion for anyone who teaches yoga, runs a studio, mentors students, or cares deeply about the integrity and evolution of the yoga community.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• What “yogipreneur” really means in today’s yoga landscape
• Why service is the spark behind sustainable yoga businesses
• How and why the yoga industry has changed since 2017
• The limitations of traditional accreditation models
• The vision and mission of the American Yoga Council
• Competency-based standards and lineage transparency
• Mentorship, accountability, and trust in yoga education
• Supporting teachers and schools without forcing one-size-fits-all systems

Andrew is a yoga teacher of over 20 years, founder of the American Yoga Council and the Berkshire Yoga Festival, and author of So You Want to Open a Yoga Studio. He has owned and sold multiple yoga studios and is dedicated to creating ethical, transparent systems that support yoga teachers, schools, and lineages.

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