Act Three

Jenni Antonicic


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Guest: Jenni Antonicic, yoga/meditation teacher and former wine professional

 

Links Mentioned:

 

  •  Tejas Yoga Studio - Where Jenni teaches yoga classes (in person and online): https://tejasyogachicago.com 

  •  Jenni's website: https://www.jennianneyoga.com/ 

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    Key Topics Covered:

    •  Jenni's background working in the stressful wine business and how it impacted her health 

    •  How she first discovered yoga and the profound personal experiences ("yoga moments") that led her to become a teacher 

    •  Who she enjoys teaching yoga to (more mature students) and why 

    •  The importance of staying physically and mentally active as you age - the concept of your "comfort zone" vs. overwhelm 

    •  How big life transitions like retirement are times of high "neuroplasticity" where you can reshape how you want your next phase to look 

    •  How yoga studios can provide community connections, which can be very valuable especially in retirement 

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      Timecodes:

      [00:01] Introducing Jenni and her current work as a yoga/meditation teacher

      [00:03] Jenni describing her past career in the stressful wine business

      [00:10] How Jenni first started taking yoga classes and why she was drawn to continue

      [00:15] The "yoga moment" that made Jenni realize she was on the wrong career path

      [00:17] Deciding to go through yoga teacher training without initially intending to teach

      [00:26] The importance of staying active physically and mentally as you age [00:35] Big life transitions as times of "neuroplasticity" to reshape yourself

      [00:36] How yoga studios can provide community connections

       

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