Kathryn Budig is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author of Aim True, and cohost of the podcast, Free Cookies.

She served as the yoga editor to Women's Health magazine for five years, and regularly contributes to Yoga Journal, and MindBodyGreen.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What life was like growing up in Kansas
• How the yoga community has changed over the years
• What changed yoga?
• What initially drew Kathryn to yoga?
• Seane Corn showing up to Kathyrn's yoga class, unexpectedly
• Forming a tight knit community off the yoga mat
• The message behind "Aim True"
• It's easier being the vanilla cupcake that everyone likes
• Feeling totally cool being yourself
• Don't get caught up in needing the approval of others
• We all have some level of body image issues
• Speak positively for yourself and those around you
• Everyone is so beautiful
• Writing positive affirmations on your mirror using a Sharpie
• Every single day is a new opportunity
• Connecting to yourself and loved ones through rituals
• Has Kathryn's focus shifted from yoga?
• Kathryn's morning routine
• Turning off your phone

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