Nichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective joins Emily on the podcast this week for the second in a 5-part series on the yamas (outer observances). In this episode we discuss satya (truthfulness) and what it means to live boldly through the process of being true to oneself in order to be truthful to others.

We had some technical issues at the end of the episode, so it's a bit of an abrupt ending, but I hope you enjoy the conversation regardless.

Episode 48. Yamas series: Taking a broad view of ahimsa (non-harming)

The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice/dp/0974470643

Learn more about Nichol Walters and the Ahava Yoga Collective: ⁠https://ahava-collective.com/⁠

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Brandon Joyner, yoga teacher in Greensboro, North Carolina, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about his yoga journey and African American male representation in the yoga community. Episode highlights include:

You can learn more about Brandon by visiting his Instagram page: @bjoyner17

Brandon teaches at Ahava Yoga Collective, Find Your Flow, and Humbled Warriors, all in the Greensboro and High Point, NC area.

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Carey Sims, our guest from episode 32, is back on the podcast this week! Although we had intended to talk about the power imbalances and problematic guru figures in some of the yoga lineages, Carey moved the conversation forward to talk about finding universality, connection, and equity in yoga.

If you haven't listened to Carey's first episode on the podcast, be sure to check out Episode 32 here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JRqVS4MAuyb

To learn more about Carey, visit his website: https://www.careysims.com/

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In this episode, Kati and Emily talk about the process of creating the teacher training using the Yoga Alliance standards and take a little time to reflect on months of work we did together to create Kati's Sit Well Yoga School. Other highlights include:

To learn more about Kati, visit her website: https://www.yogawithkati.com/

Be sure to check out Kati's previous podcast episode: 44. Is it yoga or mindful movement? 

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Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet are return guests to talk about their upcoming Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training, Cultivating the Creative Matrix of Being. Highlights include:

If you're interested in learning more about Sara and Natalie's immersion and teacher training, see the links below:

Previous episodes with Sara and Natalie:

49. Natalie Piet: Introduction to Ayurveda, https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4e24hdCvVxb

33. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Exploring consciousness in yoga, https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3426mmEvVxb

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Tristin Miller, visual artist and USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about trauma-informed weight lifting. Highlights include:

To learn more about Tristin, visit her website: ONE REP Weightlifting (https://www.tristinmiller.com/) or her awesome Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tristinmillerartist/?hl=en

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Sophia Phillips, yoga teacher and doula in Asheville, NC, is back on the podcast this week to discuss yoga and body image, how this became an issue among yoga practitioners, and how we can cultivate an attitude of body positivity in our practice.

You can follow Sophia on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lemonblossombirthyoga. She also teaches at Hot Yoga Asheville, West Asheville Yoga, and Flow of Life Yoga.

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A special duo episode with Ron and Emily reflecting on 50 podcast episodes and 3 years of Yoga with Emily Rex with a fun tangent about Tu Bishvat (Birthday of the Trees). Enjoy!

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Natalie Piet is back (Ep. 33: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/q3p8Zrtgbxb) to talk with Emily about all things Ayurveda. Highlights include:

Natalie Piet: https://www.earthskymoon.com/

Banyan Botanicals (Natalie's recommended Ayurvedic resource): https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/

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