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Today I'm sharing about a couple big experiences--my first time traveling overseas, and to teach Flow School in Switzerland!--and how those weave with a larger conversation about imposter syndrome, and what it means to grow as a teacher and human.
I also explore the the significance of trust in teaching, how we cultivate inclusivity, balancing planning and play, and why creative sequencing and self-ownership matter in our leadership.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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In this conversation, we welcome Steph Alston and Rachel Brooks back to the podcast, and discuss the intricacies of studio ownership, focusing on the challenges, opportunities, and community aspects involved.
We explore current problems in their businesses, the importance of grants and funding, sustainability in operations, and the significance of communication and connection within the studio environment. The discussion also touches on teaching styles, the role of experimentation in classes, and the journey of being a studio owner, emphasizing the need for collaboration and support.
Connect on Instagram:
Rachel, Seeking Space Yoga, and Yin Yoga Space
Steph and Santosha Yoga Collective
Previous episodes with these guests:
Steph: episodes 236, 205, 227
Rachel: episodes 236, 188Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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The last several weeks have been so big. I'm back to the podcast after a hiatus, to share some of what I've been navigating--including immense grief and loss after the unexpected death of my mother.
This season has been reminding me of the importance of kindness, and celebrating life and the complexity of emotions. And it's been reminding me that we are all fighting unseen battles.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Life is good at surprising us and yet, as teachers and leaders, we're in positions of service, where we must show up for our students even when we're struggling. It can be complex to navigate the taking care of ourselves and others.
So how can we balance the needs of our students while creating safe spaces for authenticity and vulnerability in our teaching? Do we always have to "have our shit together"? Today I talk about some of my own experiences in answers these and other questions.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Last week I returned from hosting a co-ed retreat on the Oregon coast, that I called Celebrate Your Whole Damn Self. And it was beautiful and full of magic and play and deep connection. And it was an experience that was co-created.
Today I talk about that, and of the power of creating spaces--where we can breathe, and be, and flow and celebrate more of who we are. And of the magic of coming together, where everyone gets to bring and share their gifts. And what can ripple outward.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Entrepreneurship is a journey that involves challenges, successes, and continuous learning. And for aspiring entrepreneurs, there's so much to consider.
Today, I share some of what I've learned and experienced in my first five years in business, including the importance of experimentation and trusting yourself, how I've found joy in the building process, and the role authenticity plays in long-term fulfillment. I also offer some questions for aspiring entrepreneurs.If you have questions for me, you're invited to add them here: Business Questions for Bonnie
Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Today I did something big and wild, that I've never done before, and it's got me thinking about the importance of trying new things, and their impacts on us as teachers and leaders.
I wasn't in this experience alone. And it's also got me thinking about trust and support as we guide others. And about the importance of grounding and integration after trying something new.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Today we're talking about amplifiers--meaning people, things, situations that help others grow, become bigger, or extend.
I'm here to amplify others. And I'm here to create spaces that support amplification. I think so much of that comes through being honest with ourselves, and being curious and brave, and owning our voices--because that creates space for others to do the same.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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I'm into doing things a little different and I'm also into people who are doing things in different ways. Kate McKenzie, of YTT Design Lab, helps yoga teachers design and refine their teacher training programs. She joins me today to talk about the intersection of yoga and business, creativity and trailblazing, and what it means to design meaningful learning experiences.
To connect with Kate: YTT Design Lab and InstagramWeekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Do you have a creative life? Are you a creative person? I encourage you to ask yourself these questions because I believe that creativity can be found in everyday activities and interactions--in conversations, problem-solving, and personal expression.
Today we explore the relationship between creativity and the practice of paying attention and share some ways I incorporate creativity into my own life.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Today we're joined by photographer and poet Katie O'Farrell, a dear friend of mine. In this expansive conversation, we talk about how the practice of finding joy in everyday life requires curiosity and bravery and how it can bring richness and excitement to our lives.
We explore how we can transform our relationships with others and ourselves when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.
We also talk about the importance of surrending control and allowing life's flow to experience personal growth.Connect with Katie on Instagram
Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Last night in Portland, I hosted the first gathering of Yoga Teacher Circle (YTC), a community space for yoga teachers to come together, learn, collaborate, and support each other.
YTC is something I've wanted to create for a while. Because it's powerful to be in a room together. And it's important to create and gather in spaces where all voices are valued and respected, and where there is room for abundance and cooperation over competition. And this is something I want to experience in other cities, too.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Today I tell about something spontaneous I did this week, where I embraced joy and playfulness. That was about saying yes to myself.
This is an invitation to observe where you might be worrying too much what others think and curbing joy in your life, and where you may want to give yourself permission to say yes and do the things that feel like play.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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The stories we tell about ourselves can make us feel smaller or less valuable, or they can make us feel big.
Today I share about how I'm reclaiming myself. Re-storying myself.
Last week, I changed a story I've had about myself for a long time; the opportunity was unexpected but the choice was intentional: to move from a story that made me feel small to one that makes me feel big.
This is about finding rooms where we can be our authentic selves. It's about finding the rooms where we get to be big, and invite others' big, and through that, change the world.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Today, jazz musician and teacher Christopher Brown joins me to talk creativity, freedom of movement, and how discipline and systems support creative work.
We also explore the intersection of music and creativity with yoga and movement, inviting more freedom and choice through control, challenging existing beliefs to grow and evolve, and the decision-making process involved in improvisation.
Connect with Christopher: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, websiteWeekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Have you ever had the privilege of watching someone do a difficult thing?
Today I share a personal story about my son, who chose to run hurdles during his final season of high school track. This was him trying new things and facing fears in the process.
Witnessing him taught me a lot about the process of learning and growth, and the importance of being attentive to ourselves and our lives.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Woby Lang, a foot health enthusiast and footwear designer, joins us to
discuss the importance of barefoot movement, the relationship between foot health and longevity, and the impact of footwear on our overall well-being.
We explore topies like the culture and history of shoes and how modern footwear has led to foot problems and misalignment; the need to restore foot function and mobility through barefoot movement and proper footwear; and the role of movement and play in maintaining a healthy body.
Woby also shares his journey of designing barefoot shoes and the benefits they offer. I learned so much during this conversation!
Takeaways
- Foot health is crucial for overall well-being and mobility
- Modern footwear, with its narrow shape and elevated heels, has led to foot problems and misalignment
- Restoring foot function and mobility can be achieved through barefoot movement and proper footwear
- Foot health is connected to longevity and the prevention of chronic pain and injuries.
- Movement and play are essential for maintaining a healthy body
Cultural and societal norms play a role in how feet are perceived and the level of intimacy associated with them
- Grounding and connecting with the earth's frequency can have positive effects on our overall health and well-being
- Wearing shoes disconnects us from the ground and limits our body's natural movement
- Barefoot movement raises our frequency and can improve our overall well-being
If you'd like to connect with Woby on socials, check out Instagram or LinkedIn. His portfolio can be found here and here are the soccer cleats he's designed that are now available.
To reclaim and optimize your foot health, Woby recommends checking out The Foot Collective.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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What would it be like to explore other forms of movement that bring you joy? And how might that bring more play to your practice?
Today we talk diversifying movement. And how, like with relationships--where diversifying can allow us to receive different kinds of support from different people, and ease the weight on any one relationship to fulfill all our needs--exploring new movement hobbies or styles of yoga can benefit us and our practice.
Want to practice with me in Studio B? Click here.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Venus Lau is a movement coach whose approach combines holistic and scientific elements and is about offering permission for the mover to explore beyond the rules and truly become strong in body, mind, and soul.
She joins us today to discuss the physical practice of movement as a gateway, including its impacts on confidence and physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We talk about why we need to give ourselves permission to experiment, ask questions, and be playful in our movement.
We also explore what it means to listen to and explore with our bodies--including how to understand the different types of discomfort and pain we can experience--the benefits of collaboration and learning together with others, and the importance of finding joy in fitness and personal growth.
To connect with Venus, visit her website, Instagram, or Facebook.
If you enjoy this episode, consider sharing with a friend!Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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Today we talk tools and mindset shifts to overcome self-doubt and take actions that move us toward what we want in life, while moving with a sense of experimentation and playfulness, and a willingness to embrace failure.
We also explore the power of using your voice, the value of repetition and observation in building confidence, and the shift from self-centeredness to focusing on serving others.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HEREThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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