10 min

Maureen shares a very personal story about yoga teacher training.

With 2 children in high school and twins in college, Maureen travels to Thailand for 9 weeks to become a yoga teacher.

Pierre asks Maureen about leaving kids 'alone.' Maureen responds that her four children were raised as responsible children (response - able). In pursuing yoga teacher training in Thailand, Maureen also wanted to set an example that women, and specifically 'moms,' can be independent people.

Maureen sensitively reflects on the balance of putting your children first, as moms and parents, is balanced by also putting yourself first to model healthy adult behavior.

From a women's yoga seminary, to 9 weeks in Thailand for teacher training, to a 1-year sabbatical traveling the world as a yoga teacher, writing two books, changing careers from high school humanities teacher to licensed mental health counselor, Maureen models her WORKOUT WITHIN curriculum.

Referenced in the podcast are:

Emmy Cleaves - iconic yoga figure and teacher in the Bikram hot yoga world.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/136016771174512/posts/715420693234114/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHBc8aW3AxU

Bikram Choudhury - hot yoga teacher responsible for an explosion of interest in and practice of yoga from the 1980 - present.

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