Leadership and Yoga

Today’s episode is a lifeline and wake up call to stop fighting change (or wishing for it but procrastinating it) and a reminder that often the miracle is already in motion. 
Change isn't a sign that you failed or that life is falling apart; it’s proof that life is making room. Before any miraculous manifestation or quantum leap occurs, the universe clears out what can no longer fit in your next season. The right help, the right people, and the exact resources you need are already on their way to meet you halfway.

My guided journal: 
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Original writing by Victoria Hutchins I mentioned: “For the ones who left” from MAKE BELIEVE. 
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People I’m enthusiastic about writing of mine: 
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This roundtable episode brings together three yoga teachers from around the world to share stories of their most memorable yoga teachers. Those who have, in some way, made a real impact on their practice and their lives. These anecdotes offer valuable insights into meaningful leadership, along with a peek into some moments that have shaped their yoga journeys.

Šárka Bobotová’s Instagram @sarka.bobotova and podcast

Elle Minty’s Instagram: @iamelleminty and Elle’s Teacher @annekluit.respace

Samantha Mora’s Instagram @samanthacmora and Substack

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Time Stamps:
00:00 intro
08:55 making mistakes while teaching (Elle Minty)
14:45 music & the yoga of service (Sam Mora)
23:20 teaching from presence & devotion (Šárka Bobotová)
32:10 Sam Mora: message & offerings
34:52 Elle Minty: billboard message & offerings
37:32 Šárka Bobotová: billboard message & offerings
44:34 closing thoughts

“Releasing the need to look like you "made it" unlocks your deepest creative freedom.” 
“Sometimes the most impressive thing you can do is to not be impressive at all.” 
Today we talk about the difference between the yoga "celebrity" mindset (focused on status, polish, and external validation) versus the "artist" mindset (focused on process, raw expression, and internal truth). This episode explores why the era of the polished, untouchable "yoga celebrity" is coming to an end, and why the world is starving for authentic artists instead. From overcoming social media comparison traps, to understanding Rick Rubin’s philosophy of decoupling self-worth from output, to true style is actually a quality of your consciousness (inspired by The Gene Keys), and details on the upcoming live Social Media Workshop inside the Patreon community.
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Time stamps:
00:00 intro
06:54 animation 
09:25 yoga celebrities inspired me 
10:20 confidence is not a “look”
14:00 Jeff Foster - Spiritual Zombie
23:50 art helps us feel emotions 
26:30 step 1: light
28:25 step 2: nothing to hide, nothing to prove
29:30 behind the curtain
37:00 step 3: subtle feeling body
41:00 step 4: be okay refining
44:00 step 5: style is quality of consciousness 
51:00 step 6: numbers 
53:30 social media workshop
56:52 the creative revival

the feeling of yoga, and some words that try to describe it. stream of consciousness, and musical. this is for my seasoned yogis who want to put words to what yoga means to you, and also for yoga curious people who want to hear about a decade of practice put into freestyle prose and poetry about yoga asana versus the feeling of yoga, yoga philosophy, and what yoga really means.

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When I feel impatient, it’s an incredibly disturbing energy because I usually fear that rushing will block my success or sabotage what I want most. But while stuck in a nightmare series of travel delays in Paris on my way to see a close friend, I had a massive breakthrough about why we experience this frustration. I realized my impatience wasn't actually about the lost time or missed plans, but rather a deep-seated fear of disappointing other people and letting them down. Once you shine the light of awareness on the true root of your impatience, that heavy urge to force outcomes starts to dissolve so you can finally step into flow grace. 
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Clara on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcleer/ 
Clara’s NGO Rights and Roots: https://www.instagram.com/rightsandrootsorg/