Beyond the Pose: Unraveling Yoga's Transformative Power with Rachel Friedman
Beyond the Pose: Unraveling Yoga's Transformative Power with Rachel Friedman (https://bit.ly/calmafmeditations)
The Power of Intention and the Transformative Journey of Yoga
In this episode of the Walk in Victory podcast, NaRon Tillman, from Queens,...
The Power of Intention and the Transformative Journey of Yoga
In this episode of the Walk in Victory podcast, NaRon Tillman, from Queens, New York, explore the transformational journeys of individuals overcoming challenges to achieve their goals. The discussion delves into the pitfalls of multitasking, emphasizing the importance of completing tasks and adopting a 'bullseye mentality' for success. The conversation transitions into the realms of yoga, energy work, and personal development with guest Rachel Friedman, a seasoned yoga instructor and somatic therapist. They discuss the internal and external benefits of yoga practice, the value of discipline and intention in personal growth and professional entrepreneurship, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on virtual learning and global connectivity. The episode highlights the importance of continuous personal practice in teaching, the therapeutic aspects of yoga, and the significant role of financial stability in providing support and resources to communities.
Time Line
00:00 Welcome to Walk in Victory Podcast
00:53 The Pitfalls of Multitasking
02:42 Embracing Circular Energy and Completing Tasks
06:58 The Power of Yoga and Personal Stories of Transformation
12:44 Deep Dive into Yoga Practice and Emotional Well-being
15:42 The Importance of Cleansing and Protecting Your Energy
24:12 Staying True to Your Practice: A Yoga Instructor's Journey
26:52 The Universal Appeal of Yoga
27:28 Empowering Yoga Teachers and Entrepreneurs
30:02 The Transformative Power of Yoga
31:30 Yoga's Impact from the Inside Out
37:53 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Yoga in the South
42:06 Leveraging the Pandemic for Business Growth
46:05 The Importance of Financial Wisdom in Entrepreneurship
49:22 Valuable Lessons for Entrepreneurs and Yoga Practitioners
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Rachel Friedman
Yoga Business Coach
Rachel Friedman, MSW, PW, E-RYT 500 is the founder of the Somatic Coach School where she helps people struggling with high-functioning anxiety break free from overthinking and overanalyzing through somatic healing. She also trains therapists, coaches, and healers to integrate somatic skills into their practice, so they can provide life-changing results for their clients.
I believe our bodies hold the wisdom and medicine we need to heal and live an incredible human experience — one where we learn to feel all emotions.
Within my 25+ years in the wellness industry, I have seen hundreds of people change their relationship with themself through the power of somatics (aka - body-based healing).
Like you, I struggled with high-functioning anxiety for many years. On the outside everything appeared "good.' I had my own business, 2 great kids, and a husband. But inside it felt like at any moment everything was going to come crashing down. I was a tight ball of anxiety. Overthinking, overanalyzing everything. Struggling to get a good night's sleep, feeling completely exhausted and burnt out. Thinking that if I could just escape for a short amount of time everything would be ok. But even after a vacation, the feeling didn't go away.
It wasn't until I learned how to tune into my body using somatic practices that I was able to change the relationship I had with myself and my anxiety. Instead of trying to make the anxiety go away, I learned how to UnShame it and use its energy to enhance my life.
Now I feel so fortunate t…
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