Do you have a creative life? Are you a creative person? I encourage you to ask yourself these questions because I believe that creativity can be found in everyday activities and interactions--in conversations, problem-solving, and personal expression.

Today we explore the relationship between creativity and the practice of paying attention and share some ways I incorporate creativity into my own life.

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Today we're joined by photographer and poet Katie O'Farrell, a dear friend of mine. In this expansive conversation, we talk about how the practice of finding joy in everyday life requires curiosity and bravery and how it can bring richness and excitement to our lives. 

We explore how we can transform our relationships with others and ourselves when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. 

We also talk about the importance of surrending control and allowing life's flow to experience personal growth. 

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Last night in Portland, I hosted the first gathering of Yoga Teacher Circle (YTC), a community space for yoga teachers to come together, learn, collaborate, and support each other. 

YTC is something I've wanted to create for a while. Because it's powerful to be in a room together. And it's important to create and gather in spaces where all voices are valued and respected, and where there is room for abundance and cooperation over competition. And this is something I want to experience in other cities, too. 

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Today I tell about something spontaneous I did this week, where I embraced joy and playfulness. That was about saying yes to myself. 

This is an invitation to observe where you might be worrying too much what others think and curbing joy in your life, and where you may want to give yourself permission to say yes and do the things that feel like play. 

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The stories we tell about ourselves can make us feel smaller or less valuable, or they can make us feel big. 

Today I share about how I'm reclaiming myself. Re-storying myself. 

Last week, I changed a story I've had about myself for a long time; the opportunity was unexpected but the choice was intentional: to move from a story that made me feel small to one that makes me feel big. 

This is about finding rooms where we can be our authentic selves. It's about finding the rooms where we get to be big, and invite others' big, and through that, change the world. 

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Today, jazz musician and teacher Christopher Brown joins me to talk creativity, freedom of movement, and how discipline and systems support creative work.

We also explore the intersection of music and creativity with yoga and movement, inviting more freedom and choice through control, challenging existing beliefs to grow and evolve, and the decision-making process involved in improvisation.

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Have you ever had the privilege of watching someone do a difficult thing? 

Today I share a personal story about my son, who chose to run hurdles during his final season of high school track. This was him trying new things and facing fears in the process. 

Witnessing him taught me a lot about the process of learning and growth, and the importance of being attentive to ourselves and our lives. 

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Woby Lang, a foot health enthusiast and footwear designer, joins us to 
discuss the importance of barefoot movement, the relationship between foot health and longevity, and the impact of footwear on our overall well-being.

We explore topies like the culture and history of shoes and how modern footwear has led to foot problems and misalignment; the need to restore foot function and mobility through barefoot movement and proper footwear; and the role of movement and play in maintaining a healthy body.

Woby also shares his journey of designing barefoot shoes and the benefits they offer. I learned so much during this conversation!

Takeaways

- Foot health is crucial for overall well-being and mobility
- Modern footwear, with its narrow shape and elevated heels, has led to foot problems and misalignment
- Restoring foot function and mobility can be achieved through barefoot movement and proper footwear
- Foot health is connected to longevity and the prevention of chronic pain and injuries.
- Movement and play are essential for maintaining a healthy body
Cultural and societal norms play a role in how feet are perceived and the level of intimacy associated with them
- Grounding and connecting with the earth's frequency can have positive effects on our overall health and well-being
- Wearing shoes disconnects us from the ground and limits our body's natural movement
- Barefoot movement raises our frequency and can improve our overall well-being

If you'd like to connect with Woby on socials, check out Instagram or LinkedIn.  His portfolio can be found here and here are the soccer cleats he's designed that are now available.

To reclaim and optimize your foot health, Woby recommends checking out The Foot Collective.

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What would it be like to explore other forms of movement that bring you joy? And how might that bring more play to your practice?

Today we talk diversifying movement. And how, like with relationships--where diversifying can allow us to receive different kinds of support from different people, and ease the weight on any one relationship to fulfill all our needs--exploring new movement hobbies or styles of yoga can benefit us and our practice.

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Venus Lau is a movement coach whose approach combines holistic and scientific elements and is about offering permission for the mover to explore beyond the rules and truly become strong in body, mind, and soul.

She joins us today to discuss the physical practice of movement as a gateway, including its impacts on confidence and physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We talk about why we need to give ourselves permission to experiment, ask questions, and be playful in our movement.

We also explore what it means to listen to and explore with our bodies--including how to understand the different types of discomfort and pain we can experience--the benefits of collaboration and learning together with others, and the importance of finding joy in fitness and personal growth.

To connect with Venus, visit her website, Instagram, or Facebook.

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