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In this episode of the Native Yoga Toddcast, host Todd interviews Meredith Fogg Liebross, an Ashtanga yoga teacher based in Los Angeles. They discuss the unique path of becoming a yoga teacher and the stereotypes surrounding it. Meredith shares her experience studying with renowned teacher Annie Carpenter and the importance of finding a teacher who can pass down the wisdom of the tradition. They also touch on the challenges and joys of parenting and the constant pressure to be present in a world filled with distractions. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the deeper aspects of yoga and the journey of self-discovery.

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Key Takeaways:

Choosing to become a yoga teacher is a unique and often unconventional career choice, driven by a deep connection to the practice and a sense of dharma.
The role of a yoga teacher is to be a conduit of knowledge and experience, passing down the teachings and practices to the next generation.
Ashtanga yoga is a method that requires dedication and consistency, with the goal of achieving ego death and non-dualism.

The Joy and Challenges of Parenting: Insights from a Yoga Teacher

Introduction

Parenting is a journey filled with both joy and challenges. As a yoga teacher and mother of three, Meredith Fogg Liebross understands the unique experiences and struggles that come with raising children. In this thought leadership article, we will explore the insights shared by Meredith in a recent podcast interview. We will delve into the themes of finding balance, the role of a teacher, and the impact of technology on parenting. Through her candid reflections, Meredith offers valuable perspectives on the joys and challenges of being a parent.

Key Takeaways

Parenting is a journey that brings both joy and challenges, and it is important to embrace both aspects.
The role of a teacher in yoga and parenting is to provide guidance and support, but ultimately, the individual must find their own path.
The constant presence of technology and the pressure to stay connected can be overwhelming for parents, making it difficult to find moments of solitude and presence with their children.

Finding Balance: The Joy and Challenges of Parenting

Parenting is often described as a journey filled with both joy and challenges. Meredith Fogg Liebross, a yoga teacher and mother of three, understands this firsthand. She acknowledges that while parenting brings immense joy, it is not always easy. In fact, she describes parenting as a constant state of being beholden to her children, a responsibility that can be both rewarding and overwhelming.

As a parent, Meredith finds herself constantly striving to strike a balance between being present for her children and maintaining her own sense of self. She recognizes the importance of being there for her children, but also acknowledges the need for personal space and time. This delicate balance is a challenge that many parents face, and it requires constant self-reflection and adjustment.

The Role of a Teacher: Guiding and Supporting

In the world of yoga, the role of a teacher is to guide and support students on their journey. Similarly, in parenting, parents serve as teachers to their children. Meredith believes that the role of a teacher is to provide a framework and guidance, but ultimately, the individual must find their own path.

Meredith draws parallels between her role as a yoga teacher and her role as a parent. She sees herself as a conduit, passing on the wisdom and knowledge she has gained, while also allowing her children the freedom to explore and discover their own paths. This approach emphasizes the importance of individual growth and self-discovery, both in yoga and in parenting.

The Impact of Technology: Finding Solitude in a Connected World

In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. As parents, it can be challenging to find moments of solitude and presence with our children amidst the constant distractions and pressures of technology. Meredith acknowledges the struggle of staying connected while also being fully present for her children.

She describes the pressure to be constantly available and connected as oppressive, and she finds it difficult to keep up with the expectations of constant communication. This challenge is not unique to Meredith; many parents today struggle to find a balance between technology and quality time with their children. It is a constant battle to resist the pull of technology and create meaningful connections with our loved ones.

Conclusion

Parenting is a journey that brings both joy and challenges. As a yoga teacher and mother, Meredith Fogg Liebross offers valuable insights into the joys and struggles of parenting. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance, the role of a teacher, and the impact of technology on parenting. Through her candid reflections, Meredith reminds us that parenting is a constant learning experience, and that it is okay to embrace both the joy and the challenges that come with it.

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Yoga makes me happy because every time I practice, I feel lighter and more calm.

Watch this video so I can share with you reasons why I think yoga can make you happy too.

Before I started to practice yoga, I was very unhappy. I went through a very difficult time in my life. And when I started practicing yoga a little over 30 years ago, I noticed that I began to be able to change my negative thinking into positive thinking. And that simple shift created such a profound change for me in my life. So through a consistent yoga practice, Yoga has brought me tremendous happiness.

So you might be thinking, I’d like to feel some happiness, too. So I just want to share a few reasons why I think yoga can bring about more happiness.

The first reason that I think yoga helps to make me happy is breath and movement. The simplicity of practicing yoga, creating exercise, and coordinating the breath in the movement always has a profound effect on my nervous system, my mood and my general well being. Plus, yoga is designed to improve longevity. And it really is aimed at harnessing the fullness of our human potential.

The second reason yoga makes me happy is that it forces me to take my mind and place it on an object and an object of concentration. The practice of holding attention steady, at a single point of concentration has a profound effect on mood and overall sense of well being.

The third reason that yoga makes me happy is that every time I feel aches and pains, the yoga practice helps me to do something proactive to actually change the situation.

Four, I love sharing yoga. It brings me so much joy. The act of sharing the yoga practice brings me so much happiness.

And the fifth reason that I know yoga makes me happy is that it gives me a profound sense of purpose. Having a daily practice and staying consistent to my practice really helps me to stay focused on something that’s positive and consistent. Through this process of maintaining consistent practice, and really developing a sense of purpose gives me a reason to get on the mat every day.

I know that when I practice, I feel better. So the simple act of just getting on the mat no matter what can cultivate commitment. And whether it’s sitting on a cushion and practicing meditation or getting on the yoga mat and practicing yoga asana. If it’s just simply working with the breathing or, on some days I just lay down on my back and practice Shavasana.

By putting my attention into the practice and maintaining consistency gives me a sense of purpose. I believe that through sense of purpose, immense happiness is available for all of us.

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Check out the links below and join in and come practice. Just start breathing and moving and bringing your attention to a point of concentration. Start to observe how by taking care of your aches and pains and actually doing something proactive and the art of sharing and when you start to feel the joy and the happiness that comes from practicing yoga, your friends and family will feel that to.

You’ll get a sense of the fact that you’re spreading a little bit of positivity in the world, which double feedback loops into your own happiness. And also just keeping your focus and feeling a sense of purpose and all of these things included can be found by just simply getting on your mat.

So if you need some assistance or you need some help, just start practicing and we’re here for you.

If anything I mentioned here makes sense to you remember to leave a comment below and I will happily answer you back. Remember… just keep practicing!

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