What does it mean to take the seat of the teacher? Shawna Emerick is an experienced yoga teacher who finds herself feeling like a beginner again as she takes on a new mindfulness meditation certification program. In this relatable discussion, we talk about the very real discomfort that comes with teaching yoga - and how the fact that it never fully goes away is a good thing. Other topics explored include; intuitive and deliberate modes of thinking, the relationship between renunciation and boundaries, and the differences between being a teacher and being a mentor.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

02:10 The Role of a Teacher

03:57 Intuition vs. Deliberation

07:06 Why we need to slow down to speed up

14:22 Does teaching involve renunciation

22:03 How people pleasing harms both teachers and students

25:43 The difference between teaching and mentorship

31:02 The relationship between mentorship and therapy

34:47 Why discomfort as a teacher is not the problem

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Listen to Shawna’s previous episode: How to Overcome Fear & Doubt

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