Projection, Transference and Countertransference and More Mindfully Managing Conflict

If you’ve ever woken up in the night sweating a snarky email or an unrealistic request, or felt the need to rush in and reassure when a student has tried to make you wrong about something, this episode might help! Brining a little compassion, curiosity and understanding of these three really common psychological phenomena might make a really big difference.

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REFERECES:

THE ONE BEHIND THE TWO: YOGA + PSYCHOLOGY by Ashley Turner, https://ashleyturner.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Final-Thesis.pdf ,accessed 24.2.23

Quick and Fun Annapurna in 5 Simple Steps

I am on a HIGH of workshop planning with my friend and we are committed to delivering this great event on 3 conditions: it makes us money, its FUN and it leads to new business. In this Episode I’m sharing how we’re going about it in just 5 simple steps, so you can do it, too!

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'Man, I've Really Come a Long Way!'

Over the past week two of my 1:1 clients have been reflecting with me on how far they’ve come as small business owners. These reflections require celebration and recognition. In this Episode I’ve got 4 prompts to consider about your own growth and development in business, and a ‘what next’ proposal to finish.

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Shakuntala and the Risk of Expecting Fairness

Despite having what she thought was a ‘water-tight’ contract, the mother of the Mahabharata’s namesake was still rejected and left broken-hearted. Do we deserve to be treated well? Should we rely on others keeping their word? And if not, how on earth do we stay positive, hopeful and moving forward?

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Taking Yoga Where It Isn't

Denise Druce has been inspiring people to live healthier, happier lives through fitness and yoga since 1981. Her students refer to her as ‘The Elevator…when you’re around her, you’re going up! She teaches her students to stand at the “Soft Edge of the Hard Place” in fitness and in life. Her non-profit Yoga Forward is “taking yoga where it isn’t”…prisons, shelters, schools, and shopping malls. She has a Masters Degree in Public Health, is a Yoga Therapist and a Yoga Alliance E-RYT500. Her greatest life lessons came with her journey with breast cancer. It taught her to thrive!

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Nityodita and Avoiding the 'Meh' Oubliette

Imagine never feeling obliged or resentful of having to do the things that you don’t love about your business. Imagine if you were always feeling renewed and fresh and ready for whatever is next! Here are 5 things that will help you maintain this sensation of ‘Nityodita’ in biz.

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Satyavati as the Ultimate 'Why NOT Me?' Role Model

Have you ever felt you don’t have what it takes to really make your dreams come true? Have you settled for less than you suspect you could achieve for yourself? Have you given up at the eleventh hour when faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle? Then I’ve got a character for you!

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Resources here:

Pattanaik, Devdutt (2010) Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata Random House Gurgaron, India

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyavati

https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/satyavatis-transformation/article19552851.ece

Body Peace and Making Yoga Truly Accessible

Jen, a Yoga teacher from NZ, is a passionate advocate for the powerful practice of accessible Yoga, including mindfulness, breathing and meditation. Jen is driven to make Yoga inclusive for ALL bodies. Her ‘Yoga for ALL’ philosophy attracts those that otherwise thought they ‘couldn’t’ do it. Advocating diversity and inclusion, no matter what ability, size, age or state you are in, you are welcomed and catered for with Jen! We talk about body peace, Jen’s own journey growing her business and some really useful tips and ideas.

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New Year Biz Reimaginings with Hari Hara

Happy New Year! In this Episode we are looking at Hari Hara in three different ways to consider, with compassion and love, making changes in your life and business for 2023. There are also some VERY goofy music references, just as a warning!

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A Special End of Year Love Note From Me

As the year draws to an end and we embark on new things, I just wanted to express my gratitude to all of my listeners as well as send out some extra love to you if this time of year isn’t all festive cheer. Thank god for Yoga, everyone. Much love.

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It's Time To Stop Misusing Karma!

Karma: the law of cause and effect? What goes around, comes around? We’re karmically meant to be? Nope, nope and nope. This week we are having a karma chat: what is it, what do we do about it and why is it the coolest thing about being a Yogi?

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References:

Swami Aranya Hariharananda (1984) Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali Containing His Yoga Aphorisms With Vyasa's Commentary in Sanskrit and a Translation With Annotations Including Many Suggestions for the Practice of Yoga, State University of New York Press, New York

The Bhav of the Yagna that is Your Business

Today FB reminded me that six years ago today I received an award from my coach at the time for earning ‘over six figures’ in my business for the year. So what? So this! Five mini lessons that I’ve discovered over the time since. Enjoy!

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References:

‘Yagna of Business’ at https://devdutt.com/articles/yagna-of-business/ accessed 12 December 2022

Stories from the Baskin Robbins of Yoga

This week my Patreon supporters and I are getting together to talk about the film ‘Enlighten Up!’ from 2008. Watching it has reminded me of my interactions with many of the Yoga superstars featured in the doc. So snuggle up, little ones, Grandma has some stories to share!

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Why Steve Winwood Brought Me To My Knees

I had a realisation in my kitchen last night and it involved deep, profound, 1000-year-old philosophy and a certain 80s classic. This one is a ramble: you’re welcome.

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References:

Ram Dass (2004) Paths to God: Living the Bhagavad Gita, Three Rivers Press, New York

Sadhguru (Jaggi VAsudev) (2016) Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy Speigel and Grau, New York

Stone, Michael (2008) The Inner Tradition of Yoga: A Guide to Yoga Philosophy for the Contemporary Practitioner, Sambhala, Boston

Wallace, Christopher (2017) The Recognition Sutras, Mattamayura Press, Boulder, Colorado

Are You Feeding Baka In Your Biz?

Story time! We’re dipping back into the Mahabharata for a business check in question: are you enduring ‘it could be worse’ when you really want ‘this is awesome’? Where do you need to channel your inner Bhima and go kill a demon or two?

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At Times Like This, Beware Of These 3 Things

It’s a strange time in Yogaland and many, many people are tipping in and out of Glani. Having been a Yoga business coach for almost 10 years, I’ve put together three things I want you to be aware of if you are thinking of working with a coach during these uncertain times. Plus, I’ve got 5 questions you should feel confident to ask any coach before you decide to hire them.

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REDUX: Anahata Chakra And The Written Word

If you' struggle with getting your authentic voice down on the page, you’re in for a treat! We’re going back to 2018 for a redux episode this week to talk all things copy writing from the heart space! Enjoy!

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Sankalpa and the Heart-Felt Creative Process

This week I’m joined by Erin Lee to celebrate the launch of her new book! Erin is the Founder of The Mindful Yoga School. She leads Yoga teacher training and mediation & mindfulness teacher training programs, retreats, weekly classes and other events, plus featuring at wellbeing-music festivals. Erin is the author of The Little Book of Big Intentions - a brand new, divinely illustrated book that invites you to contemplate and embody 27 intentional qualities, for purposeful living. Find out more and order your book here: https://www.themindfulyogaschool.com/

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Overcoming Glāni and Becoming Comfortable with Uncertainty

Glāni (depression, lethargy, inertia, apathy, cynical pessimism and ‘What’s-the-fcking-point'-ness) can easily arise when we are made uncomfortable with uncertainty. But here’s the thing: none of us ever know what is going to happen next. When we surrender and open to not knowing, anything is possible. Enjoy this ‘rah-rah’ satsang-esque episode!

References:

Chödrön, Pema (2002) Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion, Shambhala, Boulder, Colorado

Wallis, Christpoher (2017) The Recognition Sutras: Illuminating a 1,000-year-old spiritual masterpiece, Mattamayura Press, Boulder, Colorado

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Thinking on Your Feet and Choosing the Right Trainings

This week I’m joined again by Kate Plummer, one half of @phoenix.yoga. Kate is a highly experienced senior Yoga teacher teaching from the Viniyoga perspective. Born in the UK she now lives in rural SW France and teaches alongside her husband, Marc. If you have an idea of what a Yoga teacher should be, you'll probably find they don't conform to it!

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