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164 - My Secret to Making Progress Jul 02, 2022

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Progress is often made in small, continual steps, rather than large overnight transformations. Maybe that makes doing the thing fee; daunting, but I think it’s perfectly designed. Because—like in yoga—the magic is in the transition. The magic is contained in the path forward, how we leap, how we keep on moving.

So have the big vision. Have the amazing, powerful dreams for yourself, but don’t let it burn you out. Find that magic. Revel in it.
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163 - The Synthesis of Yoga and Strength Training with Jenni Rawlings Jun 23, 2022

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As a yoga teacher (or maybe more accurately, a yoga suggester) how do we decide between teaching what our students need versus what we want to share? Jenni’s answer is everything: there is room for both. Find what resonates, and hold space for the fact there is no “right” way to do anything.

And what resonates with Jenni? The synthesis of yoga and strength training. Yoga is expansive; it is so many things wrapped into one, constantly evolving. There is a true mind-body connection and we can deepen that connection and find empowerment within by focusing on our strength. Yes, the health benefits of strength training are myriad, but getting stronger can deepen your personal yoga practice and open new doors. You can redefine yoga, and you can be more that one thing, too.

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162 - Be Where Your Feet Are Jun 16, 2022

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Maybe you’ve heard the phrase, “Be where your feet are,” but what does that mean, and how do we do it? Yes, it’s easy to say these pretty words, but when we actually FEEL them… everything changes. And if we are so small in this world and infinite universe, then why the hell not? Why not do all the things we’ve dreamed of because there is truly no rush, because there is room for all of us.

So let’s talk about how to be where our feet are. Let’s talk about how to have that softening and presence found in the small moments. Because thats where life is truly lived: the small moments.

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161 - Welcome to Sexy Sunday Jun 09, 2022

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If you’ve been a listener to this podcast for some time, you’ll know about the Let’s Talk About Sex episodes I sometimes publish with my friend, Taylor. I put a pause on that segment because something very special has been in the works, and I am thrilled to finally share it with all of you.

I want to introduce you to my new podcast, Sexy Sunday with Bonnie. Sexy Sunday (named after my weekly poetry prompts) was born out of my own bravery to do the thing, to approach sex with curiosity and joy. It exists to show you—and me—that we are not alone, that when we talk about sex, we normalize our own experiences and share a little more of what it means to be human.

I am so excited to embark on this journey with you.

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160 - Learn to Love the Process Jun 02, 2022

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My oldest recently asked me, in regards to his running, “If I’m not going to be the best, why do it?” I’m sure that’s something we’ve all felt at one point or other. If you feel the same way now, there are a few questions I think you should ask yourself:

What is the story you are telling yourself?

Can you learn to love the process?

Can you allow yourself to be surprised at the places the journey takes you?

Because loving the process brings us joy, and that joy is contagious. It is a force powerful enough to move mountains. It is a joy I hope you all get the pleasure of experiencing.

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159 - Building Community by Making 5 May 26, 2022

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I have a quick but immediately useful tip for you today.

If you are building community, take (or rather, make) 5.

Yes, there is a time to get shit done. But there is also a time for connection, a time to talk to someone and care about them beyond what they can do for you. When you show up for others and allow them to just be, connection and community grow. And that’s what this is all about, isn’t it? Connection.

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158 - Celebrating "No" May 13, 2022

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“No” isn’t something we celebrate very much. But who says we can’t? Every No I’ve ever gotten has created the space needed for bigger, better, amazing Fuck-Yeses. And even when it hurts like hell, when it’s painful and hard to work through, there has always been space created on the back end to usher in new opportunities.

We’re all just trying to figure this life thing out. So what if instead of dreading No, we celebrated it? What if we loved and thanked No because it means that a much bigger Yes is right around the corner?
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157 - Trust the Yoga May 06, 2022

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I’ve spoken on the podcast about story-telling and intention setting in teaching yoga, but there’s something else I feel the need to share with you: Trust the yoga. Our words are powerful, yes, but it doesn’t always have to be complex. You can let the physical process speak for itself.

When you experience something through your body, everything changes. It’s a way in to the internal experience—the emotional, spiritual, mental side of yoga. Our movement changes our experience with the world.

So yes, the physical practice may not be at the center of your teaching, but do not leave it behind. The physical practice reminds us that if we can do hard things with our bodies, maybe we can do hard things with the rest of ourselves, too.
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156 - Finding Your "Why?" Apr 30, 2022

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This episode is for the dreamers. For those of you who have a lot of creative ideas, dreams about the way things can be done. This is for people who have big goals, the kind of goals that carry a lot of emotion behind them.

When you find yourself with this type of an idea, dream, or goal, stop and ask yourself, “why?” Keep asking yourself why, “Why is this important?” “What does this look like?” “What would it feel like if I did this?”

I’m not sure what you will find, but I hope that it will lead you in the direction that is most worth your attention. I hope that it will help you create structure and form in your life so that you can find the flow within.

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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

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155 - Where Storytelling and Movement Meet Apr 21, 2022

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How do you create dynamic, diverse movement that honors tradition? Where do we, as yoga teachers, put in the moments of deeper concentration during flow?

Our storytelling. Focus on the body while you thread together language and the words we speak. Let the movement be the vehicle with which we embody ideas—ideas like spirituality, freedom, experiment.

Because that’s where our humanness lies: in our stories. And our humanness is makes us approachable and trustworthy teachers. We reach it through our words. Storytelling can let movement can reach even farther and even deeper.
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The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.

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