The idea of surrender may be counterintuitive, or even off-putting, but surrender is an act of great strength. Gil and Meaghan discuss isvara pranidhana as a method of releasing our ego, how devotion can help us connect to our highest nature, and look forward to the trip of a lifetime!

Have you ever wondered what yoga teacher training is like? Gil and Meaghan share their individual student experiences of participating in teacher training, then offer 10 exceptional reasons to do yoga teacher training, even if you don't intend to teach. Additionally, Gil shares what he learned from facing adversity during an exciting weekend event, while Meaghan offers insights and inspiration from her latest reading.

What do you do when you reach a plateau in your yoga practice? How do you recover from being stuck in a rut? Learn how to recenter yourself and connect to spontaneous joy. Plus important life lessons Meaghan and Gil have learned from teaching yoga. 

Links discussed in this podcast:

Svadhyaya Blog

https://breathenorfolk.com/blog/theme-of-the-month-svadhyaya/

Breathe Yoga Teacher Training

https://breathenorfolk.com/200-hour-training/

Gil shares his favorite yoga philosophy, offering insight on how we can apply focused practice and non-attachment to skillfully move both on and off the mat. Plus, life is providing a lot of valuable lessons this week.

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? In this episode we share the most powerful and practical ways yoga can support mental well-being, including wisdom from an ancient yoga text that is still applicable today.