Deepen Your Practice

Summary In this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the benefits of traveling for yoga and participating in yoga retreats. She shares her personal experience of how traveling for yoga has deepened her practice and allowed her to connect with different cultures. Lauren highlights the benefits of disconnecting from daily life to reconnect with oneself during a yoga retreat. She also emphasizes the sense of community and personal growth that can be fostered through traveling and participating in retreats. Lauren addresses common obstacles and concerns, such as being a beginner or traveling alone, and provides reassurance and tips for overcoming them. She concludes by inviting listeners to join her upcoming yoga retreat in Portugal.   Takeaways Traveling for yoga can deepen your practice and provide a distraction-free environment to focus on yoga. Yoga retreats offer varying levels of intensity and can be a combination of practice and cultural experiences. Traveling for yoga allows for disconnecting from daily life and going inward, which can be rejuvenating and replenishing. Participating in yoga retreats builds a sense of community and fosters deep connections with fellow travelers. Traveling for yoga provides opportunities for cultural immersion and personal growth, increasing compassion and connection to humanity. Common obstacles, such as being a beginner or traveling alone, can be overcome, and there are resources and support available. Investing in a yoga retreat is an investment in oneself and can lead to transformative experiences and better decision-making in daily life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Traveling and Yoga 03:19 Deepening Your Practice Through Travel 05:31 Building Community Through Yoga Retreats 08:35 Overcoming Obstacles: Beginner and Tra

Summary  In this episode, Lauren Leduc interviews Sedona Alvarez, a yoga teacher at True Love Yoga. Sedona shares their journey of falling in love with yoga, starting with online videos and eventually stepping into a yoga studio. They discuss how yoga and art influence each other in her life, and how both practices help them process emotions and connect with their intuition. Sedona also talks about the evolution of their teaching over the years, from ego-driven to focusing on helping her students feel resourced. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Sedona's upcoming workshops and the importance of community in deepening one's yoga practice.   Takeaways Stepping out of your living room and into a yoga studio can deepen your practice and provide a sense of community. Yoga and art can influence each other, helping to process emotions and connect with intuition. Teaching yoga is a journey of growth and evolution, moving from ego-driven to focusing on helping students feel resourced. Workshops and community connections can provide opportunities for deeper exploration and healing. Taking time to mark the change of seasons and reflect on personal growth can be powerful and healing. Join Sedona for Pop-Up Yoga at the Kansas City Museum 9/14/24 Join Sedona for Autumn Abundance 9/21/24 Take a class with Sedona   Follow Sedona on Instagram Lauren on Instagram True Love Yoga on Instagram True Love Yoga- Book a Class!  

Summary In this episode, Lauren Leduc shares five tips for starting or restarting a yoga practice. The tips include starting where you are, using props and modifications, finding a style that works for you, finding the right teacher and community, being patient with your progress, and embracing the full yoga experience. Lauren emphasizes the importance of accepting and listening to your body, trying different styles and teachers, and being open to the variety of yoga practices available. She also encourages deepening your understanding of yoga philosophy and continuing to explore and learn. Takeaways Start your yoga practice where you are, accepting and listening to your body. Use props and modifications to support your practice and make it accessible for your unique needs. Explore different styles of yoga to find what works for you and be open to variety. Find the right teacher and community that resonate with you and create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Be patient with your progress and focus on the holistic benefits of yoga, including mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Embrace the full yoga experience by deepening your understanding of yoga philosophy and continuing to explore and learn. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Starting Where You Are 02:50 Finding Your Style 03:39 The Right Teacher and Community 05:39 Being Patient with Progress 07:38 Embracing the Full Yoga Experience

Summary In this episode, Lauren explores the question of what yoga really is. She explains that yoga is a subjective experience and that it has roots that date back thousands of years. She introduces the definition of yoga from the Yoga Sutras, which states that yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. She breaks down the Sanskrit words within the definition and explains their meanings. Lauren also discusses the relevance of yoga in modern times and the importance of stilling and calming the mind. She mentions that yoga is not considered a religion, but rather a philosophy and a science.   Takeaways Yoga is a subjective experience and has roots that date back thousands of years. The definition of yoga from the Yoga Sutras is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. Yoga involves stilling and calming the mind, and realizing that we are not our thoughts or fluctuations. Yoga is not considered a religion, but rather a philosophy and a science. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Question of What Yoga Is 02:35 The Definition of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras 04:58 Breaking Down the Sanskrit Words in the Definition 07:22 Stilling the Mind and Non-Identification 12:46 Yoga as a Philosophy and a Science   Follow Lauren on Instagram

Summary Lauren shares her personal yoga journey, starting from her first exposure to yoga in a hospital during treatment for an eating disorder. She talks about her experience with different forms of yoga, her struggles with mental health, and her decision to become a yoga teacher. She also discusses the creation of her yoga studio, her passion for teaching, and the challenges of balancing her practice with motherhood. Lauren emphasizes the importance of a regular personal practice and the transformative power of yoga.   Takeaways People start yoga for various reasons, such as physical exercise, mental health, or socializing. Yoga can provide a sense of autonomy, peace, and emotional release. A regular personal practice is the foundation of the yoga practice. Teaching yoga involves sharing one's own practice and connecting with the source. Balancing a yoga practice with motherhood can be challenging but rewarding. Yoga has the power to transform and provide a life source for oneself and others.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:10 First Exposure to Yoga 06:01 Struggles and Discovering Yoga Teacher Training 08:41 The Journey of Becoming a Yoga Teacher 11:59 Creating a Yoga Community 14:59 The Importance of Personal Practice 16:45 Balancing Motherhood and Yoga 18:32 Sharing the Love