In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac is joined by Sarah Ezrin, author of The Yoga of Parenting, long-time yoga educator, and maternal mental health advocate. Sarah shares her journey from working in the movie business to becoming a yoga teacher after discovering yoga at age 19 and finding it life-changing. She talks about the philosophy and practice of yoga as a holistic approach to life, not just a set of physical exercises. She also discusses her advocacy work, openly speaking about mental health challenges, especially for mothers, and the impact of sharing personal experiences on social media.

 

What we’re talking about

• The transformative power of yoga as a holistic practice

• The importance of speaking up about mental health challenges

• The impact of sharing personal experiences on social media

The transformative power of yoga as a holistic practice. 

Sarah Ezrin had a life-changing experience with yoga at 19, eventually leading her to leave her job in the movie business and become a yoga teacher. For Sarah, yoga is much more than just a set of physical exercises; it's a holistic approach to life that involves cultivating a connection with oneself and the world around us.

The importance of speaking up about mental health challenges. 

Sarah openly talks about her mental health challenges, both as an individual and as a mother. She believes that speaking up has provided a space for others to also stand in their truth. This has led her to realize that her work also constitutes advocacy – creating and raising awareness about the challenges of American motherhood.

The impact of sharing personal experiences on social media. 

Sarah shares her experiences and thoughts candidly on social media. While she admits that negative comments can affect her, she continues to show up and speak her truth. She views social media as a global platform where she can connect with like-minded people who can relate to her experiences and support her.

 

LINKS MENTIONED

Sarah Ezrin’s Instagram 

http://instagram.com/sarahezrinyoga/

Sarah Ezrin’s TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahezrin?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Sarah Ezrin’s YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9UcjY-WVb_TxrPVCBXykVw

The Yoga of Parenting by Sarah Ezrin

http://yogaofparentingbook.com/