Yoga Strong Bonnie Weeks
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To be Yoga Strong is to pay attention to not only your body, but how you navigate being human. While combining strength and grace creates a powerful flow-based yoga practice, it is the practice of paying attention in the same ways off-the-mat that we hope to build.This podcast is a guide for yoga teachers, practitioners and people trying to craft a life they're proud AF about. This is about owning your voice. This is about resilience, compassion, sensuality, and building a home in yourself. We don't do this alone.
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236: Studio Ownership Roundtable w/Rachel Brooks and Steph Alston
Two studio owners, Steph Alston and Rachel Brooks, join me today, for the first in a series of conversations where we explore the realities, joys, challenges, and learning experiences of studio ownership.
Both Rachel and Steph own, manage, and teach at studios that cater to less commonly targeted populations, so we talk about the why and how of that. And we talk about how they found their ways to studio ownership.
We also get into money things like paying themselves and teachers, opting for contractors vs. employees, the need for transparency in the industry, and their personal journeys toward financial stability in their businesses.
Connect on Instagram:
Rachel, Seeking Space Yoga, and Yin Yoga Space
Steph and Santosha Yoga Collective
Previous episodes with these guests:
Steph: episodes 205, 227
Rachel: episode 188
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Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE
The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
Produced by: Grey Tanner -
235 - Own Your Voice for Creative Living
This past week I did a terrifying thing. It excited me and it's what I asked for, though.
I spoke at an event. And I'm sharing this to illustrate the importance of saying yes to scary opportunities. And the need to trust yourself and give permission to explore and experiment.
This is about owning your voice and building a creative life that is unique to you.
Takeaways:
Say yes to scary opportunities and trust yourself to figure it out as you go.
Give yourself permission to explore and experiment.
Own your voice and build a creative life that is unique to you.
Pay attention to your body language and how it impacts your emotions and feelings.
Embrace the space between excitement and terror and step into scary opportunities.
Remember that your voice matters and keep nurturing it.
Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE
The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
Produced by: Grey Tanner -
234 - Rawness and Authenticity for Success w/Missy Bunch
Missy Bunch, a neurology expert and movement teacher to the pros, joins us today and I'm so excited! This is a juicy and vulnerable conversation and we talk so many things, from motherhood and movement science to business and making dreams come true.
Some of today's takeaways:
How authenticity and vulnerability on social media helps to connect on a human level with others and invite successExpansion doesn't always happen in the way we expect or choose, but it's important to say yes to opportunities and trust that everything will work out.Having limited time can actually increase productivity and focus. Balancing work and parenting requires communication, trial and error, and adaptation.Women claiming themselves and stepping into their power can have a profound impact on the world.Balancing motherhood and running a business requires prioritization and being present in the moment.Eye movements in yoga practice can stimulate the brain and improve brain health.Incorporating eye exercises into yoga classes can enhance the students' experience and promote brain-body connection.Yoga teachers can experiment with different eye movements and positions to engage different parts of the brain and enhance proprioception.
Connect with Missy on Instagram
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Authenticity on Social Media
08:08 Childhood Dreams and Embracing New Opportunities
27:57 Navigating Expansion and Growth
36:00 The Unexpected Process of Expansion
44:34 The Power of Women Claiming Themselves
52:39 Balancing Motherhood and Business
01:03:31 Productivity in Limited Time
01:13:14 Balancing Work and Parenting
01:31:00 The Connection Between Eye Movements and Brain Health in Yoga
01:46:27 Experimenting with Eye Movements to Improve Proprioception
Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE
The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
Produced by: Grey Tanner -
233 - Are Emotions Really Stored in Our Hips?
It's often said in yoga classes that emotions are stored in our hips. It's offered as a statement but today, I want to offer it as a question to explore.
Takeaways
Emotions are not necessarily stored in our hips; they are part of our overall human experience.We are more than one thing, and our emotions can be felt in various parts of our body.The hips are connected to the chakra system, representing safety, security, creativity, and expression.Pain, pleasure, and discomfort are subjective experiences that vary from person to person.Yoga practice can help us build a relationship with our bodies and explore different sensations and emotions.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE
The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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232 - Allow Yourself Evolution w/Carling Harps
In this conversation with longtime yoga and movement teacher Carling Harps, we explore the value of observation and experimentation in teaching, managing imposter syndrome, the transformative power of becoming a parent, and her multidisciplinary movement journey.
We also dive into the power of curiosity, embracing vulnerability, and asking for what you need in a relationship, and the joy of rediscovering oneself after a breakup.
Follow Carling on Instagram
Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE
The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
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231 - Anger without Apology
Today I share my newfound appreciation for anger and the importance of allowing it to flow through me.
Recently, a beloved tree next to my house was cut down and it evoked some intense emotions. Through the experience, I came to understand the power of expressing anger and grief without apology and the value of having a witness who can hold space for these emotions.
I share reflections on the process of embracing anger, alchemizing it into beauty, finding poetry in difficult experiences, and allowing anger to guide your growth and self-discovery.
Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE
Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website
Listen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE
The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting.
Produced by: Grey Tanner
Customer Reviews
Luminous
Bonnie brings authenticity and insightful ideas to her conversations and personal stories. It’s yoga but it really can be applied to all of life. Her podcast offers perspective, joy, and clarity while remaining incredibly approachable and human. It’s been very impactful for me personally.
I Found a Friend
As a newish teacher - I just love listening to this podcast! You are clear, skilled, fun and real. You have a new fan down in Eugene Oregon.
In awe
Okay, I have been following you for years and have no idea how I missed that you have a podcast!! I listened to ‘Trust the Yoga’ last night and just WOW. I have so many notes scribbled down and am listening to more now. Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom with the worlds!! 🔥😍