I’m super excited to launch this new podcast called ON AND OFF YOUR MAT. I’m hoping to not only cover yoga, but let’s start there! Then, we’ll branch out to talk about health, food, philosophy and much more.
For our first episode, we’re meeting with 3 other teachers to talk about Yoga. What it means to them, how it’s defined in the literature and how it’s seen by their students.
OUR 3 GUESTS ARE Jenna Maryn Mitchell, Cara Edwards, and Monique Haan, from The San Francisco Bay area. For more info on them, keep reading. 😉
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Thank you so much for listening and being part of our first episode! We have super interesting guests lined up for you so make sure to subscribe.
It would also be very helpful if you can leave a review on iTunes/Subscribe or Share the podcast with your friends to help them find it.
Finally, I would love to hear your favorite definition of yoga and what it means to you. Leave a comment below or tag me on social media and we’ll share our favorite ones!
Questions we answered on this episode:
- Does who you teach to, change What yoga means? (2:30)
- When you say that you teach yoga, what are the follow-up questions? What are people curious about? (6:20)
- How often do people ask you about something other than the physical practice? (11:27)
- What is the literal translation of the word yoga? (14:20)
- What are you trying to bridge together, to balance or to bring in union? (14:44)
- Does the spirit part of Mind-Body-Spirit Connection has to be religious? If not what is spirit? (16:25)
- What are your favorite definitions? How can we interpret these definitions? (23:07)
- Do any of these definitions not work with certain groups you teach to? (27:46)
- What matters in the end? (31:50)
- What do you want students to remember if they’re trying yoga and don’t enjoy it? If it’s too hard? If they feel yoga is not for them? (33:40)
REFERENCES / PEOPLE MENTIONED / BOOKS WORTH READING
- Yoga Sutra of Patanjali The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice
- T. K. V. Desikachar
- Bhagavad Gita
- “The Father of Modern Yoga”: Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
- Yoga Journal / Yoga Alliance Study
ABOUT OUR GUESTS :
Jenna has been teaching yoga and other forms of movement to people of all ages around the east bay, for about 3 years. She is dedicated to helping others cultivate vitality and strength in their body, calm in their mind, and confidence in themselves. Her certifications include 500 hr Yogaworks Professional Teacher Training Program, and 95 hr Wee yogis Kids and Family Yoga teacher training.
Cara has been teaching Yoga for 8 years. She started in her hometown of Gainesville, Florida where she also owned her own studio and is now located in Marin County. She teaches a variety of styles specializing in Aerial Yoga and Stand Up Paddle board Yoga. Cara is also an avid writer working on her first book.
Monique has also been a teacher for 8 years. She teaches yin yoga in Mill Valley and seasonal yin workshops in San Francisco. Monique brings a therapeutic aspect to her teaching, blending in her work as a Somatic Psychotherapist. She encourages a meditative and self-reflective practice.
FB @Monique Haan
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