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Brendan Smullen: How Ashtanga Yoga Evolves with Life, Parenthood & Community

Brendan Smullen: How Ashtanga Yoga Evolves with Life, Parenthood & Community

Update: 2025-12-19
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Brendan Smullen is a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher and co-owner of a yoga studio in Seattle, where he and his partner specialize in Ashtanga and progressive variants of this practice. With a rich background in both traditional and Rocket yoga, Brendan is known for fostering inclusive and community-driven yoga experiences. Through his teaching, Brendan emphasizes discipline, practice consistency, and the importance of community in the yoga journey. He has studied with notable instructors, including Christina Martini and Manju Jois, blending traditional teachings with innovative modifications to support diverse practitioners.

Visit Brendan here: https://www.theyogashalaseattle.com/

Key Takeaways:

  • Yoga practice adapts to life changes, such as new parenthood, requiring flexibility and understanding rather than strict adherence to routine.
  • Strong partnerships, whether in personal or professional life, can enhance the teaching and practice of yoga through shared goals and mutual support.
  • Creating a vibrant yoga community involves fostering environments where organic connections and support systems, like meal trains, can flourish.
  • Modifying traditional Ashtanga practices allows for greater accessibility and inclusivity, supporting a diverse range of practitioners.
  • Sustainability in yoga practice benefits from an emphasis on personal practice and self-guided sessions, steering away from dependency on external motivation.

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Brendan Smullen: How Ashtanga Yoga Evolves with Life, Parenthood & Community

Brendan Smullen: How Ashtanga Yoga Evolves with Life, Parenthood & Community

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