My dearest WPA friends, I am in need of some moral support as I prepare to go to this Anusara Yoga Conference in San Francisco next week. I have been offered 2 non-prime-time teaching slots at 7:00am. I live in NYC; that means I have to get up at 4:00am Eastern Standard Time to teach a class that is not being livestreamed or featured. They are meditation classes. I have been invited to teach one asana class with 3 other teachers at the end of the conference. This sounds so petty to me, but my ego is taking a bit of a beating here. My background is I was one of the teachers that helped to save Anusara after our teacher, John Friend, left. This is the first conference since 2012 that I have been given non-prime time slots. It is a huge amount of time off and sacrifice for so little exposure. I agreed to these terms, but part of me wishes I had just said no and shown up as a student. Some of the "star teachers" have been given 2 or 3 prime-time classes. How can I frame this as a win and not a demotion in my position in the community? These star teachers will bring people in. I have no following on the West Coast. It makes sense, but I want to go with a full heart and not this feeling of lack. Thanks for any suggestions on how to reframe this. @Cate Stillman @Elizabeth Stauder @Carman Murray @Valerie Hwang Beck @Nina Saacks @Paula Pister

Meeting Recap : 04-03-2026 | Session by @Cate Stillman In this session, we explored the real challenges of growing a wellness business—balancing content creation, client conversion, and personal responsibilities while navigating uncertainty. The conversation highlighted that growth doesn’t come from perfection or external conditions, but from consistent action, clear strategy, and focusing on what you can control. From refining sales conversations and understanding lead flow, to building trust with ideal clients and leveraging existing content, the key theme was simplicity and momentum. Participants were encouraged to shift from overthinking to experimenting, using each interaction as a learning opportunity to strengthen their business foundation. What we covered: - Reframing external challenges (like the economy) into opportunities for growth - Understanding lead flow and the number of conversations needed for sales - Building trust and safety in client conversations to improve conversions - Using existing content instead of over-creating from scratch - Focusing on consistent, small actions to build momentum and community Key Takeaways - Business growth comes from consistent action, not perfect conditions. - Sales improve when trust and empathy are prioritized over pressure. - Clear lead and conversion targets help simplify your strategy. - Existing content is often enough to start—avoid overcomplicating creation. - Focusing on controllable actions reduces overwhelm and builds confidence. Next Steps - Define your weekly lead and sales conversation targets and track them. - Re-engage past or inactive members as potential low-hanging opportunities. - Use existing content to build your classroom instead of creating new from scratch. - Practice discovery calls with a focus on empathy, trust, and problem understanding. - Identify one simple action you can take daily to move your business forward. P.S. Momentum in your business comes from what you do consistently, not what you plan perfectly.

What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to capacity? Keeping your energy and excitement up for what you’re sharing? Not relying on “pushing through” as your default strategy? And honestly… Where are you giving yourself time to take care of yourself so your capacity can actually grow? Are you giving your business everything you’ve got… while quietly setting your well-being aside? @Nina Saacks and I met this morning to map out our Habit Calls for April, and we’re so excited for what’s coming. This month is really about supporting you—as a business owner—in remembering that you are your most important asset. And when you take care of yourself, everything you’re building becomes more sustainable, more energized… and honestly, more fun. Monday, April 6th, 7 am MTUsing the 10 habits to 10x your April Detox. Let’s plan ahead so it doesn’t sneak up on you—and you’re not trying to do everything at once. Which habits will support you the most? Put it in your schedule: April 6 Call Monday, April 20th, 3 pm MT Which habits will support you most in this version of your Heroine’s Journey? Bring your drawing tools for this one—we’ll tap into different parts of the brain to access what will truly support you along the way. Save your spot: April 20 Call Join us. Lean into the momentum of the community. Build relationships—with yourself and with others. Find your accountability people. And create a plan that actually supports where you’re going. Step into building this on purpose, in alignment with the lifestyle you want to live! @Ally Watters @Amy Glasser @Angie Walker @B. Renata Loberg @Britt Vanderhoof @Daniel Boarman @Lynn Beck @Yael Bernstein @Cristina Davies @Paloma Castro @Sandy Chapman @Darlene Fermaint @Deb Sobottka-Smith @Dina Mukhamadieva @Elizabeth Stauder @Jessica Emich @Laura Erickson @Rachel Eastwood @Tarna Fuller @Patrick Garlinger @Haylee Hickman @Heather Stewart, MS, LMT @Susan Harley @Valerie Hwang Beck @Jacalyn Prete @Jennifer White @Jessica Robinson @Karthik Jay @Lisa Jigamian-Tennant @Meghann Jacobs @Kavita Kat Macmillan @Kristen Poborsky @Rajeshwari Kantamneni @Leslee McCoy @Lisa Myers @Lisa Strylowski @Liz Young @Marie Weitbrecht @Marita Robinson @Nina Pullella @Paloma Castro@Paula Pister @Susan Rodway Hall @Valerie Hwang Beck @Virginia White

Things have been moving quite fast in an expected yet unexpected way. Some of the dreams and plans we started planting three years ago are definitely beginning to take shape. Which means the big move to the boat is happening in the next two weeks already!!! Inside this phase, I gave myself a full week to pause (declutter and pack as well). I used that time to review old journals, notes, and reflections from the last five years of being part of WPA and YHC. What surprised me wasn’t how much I still want to fix. It was seeing, in my own handwriting, how much I have already changed. How much more confident I’ve become How much more consistent I am with my healthy habits How much I’ve evolved in enjoying life, being creative, and spending time in nature. That bird’s-eye view shifted something in me. Instead of being inside the daily noise of what’s next, what do I need to do, and is this working, I really enjoyed stepping back and seeing the longer arc of growth… the mistakes, the refinements, the things that worked, and the deepening. It reminded me that we don’t always recognise our evolution while we’re in it. Consistency often looks very, very quiet. And leadership is built through actually living the work, not perfecting the plan (and making sure we have fun along the way!). This pause has given me clarity around simplifying my coaching model and returning to what feels most true, most beneficial, and most helpful for me, my current clients, and my future clients. And most importantly, it’s given me back my excitement, energy, and enthusiasm for the work I do. If you’re feeling a little stuck, maybe it’s not a push that’s needed… Maybe it’s a pause. And a chance to reflect on how much you’ve already grown. Here's to the last week of packing!

Good Morning Y'all. Who's experienced a lack-luster member- in a really small club- and how did you address it? Backstory - I enrolled a member back in October before my family life erupted and had to postpone enrolling more members for a couple months. I treated her to private healing sessions during the pause- nearly the same cost of her 1/2 priced monthly club payment. She was also invited to three in person events per month- and attended none. In December I enrolled another member who is fully committed and engaged in the online coaching sessions, attending every in person event - which is currently open to the public, so she is also getting the promised community element- but this committed, engaged member doesn't have the accountability of the second member, nor do I! I've increased the frequency and methods of reminders, explicitly asked for her RSVPs and still she she's a no show. I've paid for rental spaces to host - just her- or held her seat in a sold out event only for her to flake with no notification - many times. She's shown up to one coaching call and one in person event out of nearly 15 total opportunities. I reached out to her specifically around her lack of engagement, scheduled and met her for coffee to discuss the challenge - didn't really have much to say accept that it's Winter and she likes to stay in. In all honesty, I can see that she's not the greatest fit for my Collective. She's a long time client who's received many private healing sessions and enrolled in a 3 month immersion which she also was less than enthusiastic about. She claims to have experienced so much growth and healing through our work, and is excited about this being her one big commitment this year. Yet, I'm not so sure. And honestly, I feel slighted by all the no shows! Especially when I have women on a waitlist to join in the fun. Thoughts anyone??