The Drop In

This week, our final episode of Season 2, we take a deep dive into the energetics of Spring through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Yin Yoga. In Five Element Theory Spring is associated with the Wood Element, the meridians of the Liver & Gall Bladder, windy weather, the colour green, sour taste, and the emotion of anger. We discuss the common themes that come up during this time of year and how to support ourselves through this season of growth and new beginnings with grounding practices.Turning to nature as a mirror of support us through this transitional season of unfurling and reaching as the yang energy begins to rise as we try to navigate this shift with compassion for ourselves.

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How do our own perceptions influence what we do & don't claim is true of our identity? How does self-worth inform personal identity? This week we dive into stereotypical ideas of the yoga teacher and unpack what this work really involves beyond mainstream media's portrayal & the mainstream paths presented to the new yogi. We explore body image, injury, the art of teaching, how it is an incredibly creative field of work, as well as how your journey with the practice will evolve and so naturally your teaching will in response too. A great one to share with your fellow yoga teacher peers.

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Get to know co-host Agatha Carmen! In this week's special episode we once again shake things up and have an intimate chat with Agatha and all the things that make her who she is! She shares on life, love, business, and some big news with you all that is initiating change & excitement in her life. We listen to stories around how she shows up in the world, and the way she has been shaped by her life experiences so far. Tanya leads this heartfelt chat with the intention that these personal shares may create greater intimacy with you our listeners. We hope you enjoy this second part in our interview series!

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Get to know your host Tanya V! In this week's special episode we shake things up a bit and have an intimate chat with Tanya and all the things that set her heart on fire. She shares on life, love, and work, the inner workings of her mind, her heritage, moments of her life that have shaped her, as well as some lols and fun nuggets along the way. Agatha leads this lively, joyous, and meaningful chat with the intention to build greater intimacy with you, our listeners! We hope you enjoy!

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A how to be an absolutely, fabulous, facilitator guide. Following a recent event that got their juices pumpin', Tanya & Agatha share a heap of practical tips and insights on the in's and out's of what it takes to be exceptional at facilitating anything from yoga classes, wellness retreats, job interviews, corporate trainings, 1:1, and online experiences.

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What lies under the veil. Today we break the stigma of always putting on the front of being a put together person and share how we all have a human brain that experiences a myriad of feelings and emotions that offer there challenges. How can we better care for our mental health, and ourselves by cultivating self-awareness that allows us seperate our true selves from the tangle of our emotions that don't need to define us as they are ever-changing, ever-coming, and ever-going. We speak on our experience of how day-to-day anxiety shows up in our lives, the impact of trauma, and when depression rears its head, as well as things we turn to to support our mental health. The more aware of our emotional human experience we are the more compassion and understanding we are able to have for others and recognising we never really know what's going on for someone when on the outside looking in.

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Resources: Dr Brene Brown's, Atlas of the Heart book & tv series

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What does it mean to become older in today's society? In this episode Tanya and Agatha share their thoughts and feelings around ageing as women and all that comes along with it. Speaking through what they have learnt so far in their first 3 and a bit decades of living. This ep offers a light, hopeful, and inspired approach to the discussion around becoming older, and the fruitful gems of wisdom and maturity that come with each new decade on this planet.

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Your Power is your most precious resource, hold onto it. Today we have a provocative conversation around noticing when you give your power away to other, people & systems. Maybe it comes from a fear of change, a lack of confidence in yourself, and inability to trust in your intuition, or a dogmatic teacher/ing. We invite you to notice when other people in your life (partner, family, friends, colleagues, teachers) or philosophical systems like astrology, yoga, human design, moon cycles, eastern psychology, menstrual cycle syncing and more, can often offer convenient excuses to bypass your true desires and ignore your intuitive hits so you don't have to do be bold, courageous, and decisive in dealing with what you know in your bones to be true, right, & necessary. We speak to how awareness really is the gateway to reclaiming your power and the unsexy work that comes along with pulling it back, holding onto it, and remembering that it always comes back to you, you are the leader of your own life, and anyone or anything that tells you otherwise is big phat red flag.

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This week we take a deep dive into lovely Autumn through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Yin Yoga. Autumn is associated with the Metal Element, the meridians of the Lung & Large Intestine, dryness, the colour white, spicy taste, and the emotion of grief & discernment. We discuss the common themes that come up during this time of year and how to support ourselves through this season of change and letting go.Turning to the teachings of the breath and nature's falling leaves to guide us through this transitional season of slowing down, shedding, and taking stock as the yang retreats deeper within.

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We're back! Season Two is droppin' in hot with a beauty of a chat all about Savasana. Tanya and Agatha talk passionately about their love affair with this asana, what it is, the benefits, and its transformative power. Savasana (aka corpse pose) is an asana you will come across in every single yoga class you ever do and is a beautiful teacher around death, endings, and letting go. If you are in need of some restoration, grounding, solitude, emptying out, and deep remembering, you'll want to tune into this chat all about this foundational rest pose and forever practice for softness, silence, and surrender.

Mentioned in the Episode: Judith Hanson Lasater's two books - Restore & Rebalance, and Relax & Renew

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