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In this episode, I share my personal yoga journey. From my very first Bikram (hot yoga) class in 2011. To becoming a yoga teacher and eventually embracing a home practice. While I initially started yoga for fitness and flexibility. I soon discovered that its most profound benefits had nothing to do with weight loss or fancy poses. Tune in as I share the unexpected ways yoga changed my life, helped me quit smoking, and led me to a career in wellness.

Key Topics Covered:

1. My First Yoga Class & Early Misconceptions
   • How I got hooked on Bikram yoga for all the wrong reasons.
   • The intense experience of practicing hot yoga I(40-degrees celsius).
   • Why I thought yoga was about burning calories and flexibility
2. The Unexpected Benefits of Hatha Yoga
   • Quitting smoking after years of failed attempts
   • How yoga became a powerful tool for stress relief and mental resilience.
   • The moment I realised yoga was about more than the physical poses
3. Breaking Free from Stereotypes
   • The shift from a studio-based practice to home practice
   • Why I no longer feel the need to "do all the poses"
   • Understanding that yoga is a state of being, not doing
4. The Evolution of My Teaching & Practice
   • Discovering other styles of Hatha Yoga. Such as Yin Yoga and Vinyasa yoga. My journey into teacher training and yoga therapy.
   • Discovering yoga for mental health and integrating it into my work
   • How my approach to yoga has changed with time. Such as injuries, and self-awareness
   • My home yoga practice. Partly due to less yoga classes near me.
5. Yoga as a Tool for Self-Discovery
   • Lessons from Bakasana (Crow Pose) and the power of self-belief
   • How yoga mirrors our mindset and teaches us resilience
   • The real goal of yoga: cultivating happiness and reducing suffering

Episode Summary

My journey with yoga started with a focus on the physical. But it became a powerful tool for self-growth, resilience, and mental well-being. In this episode, I share the pivotal moments that shaped my practice. The myths I had to unlearn, and why yoga is so much more than asana. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your understanding. This episode offers insights into how a personalised practice can transform your life. On and off the mat.

Hey there I'm Liz Albanis

I'm a Senior Yoga Teacher of over 12 years. Yoga Therapist in Training. Pilates and Barre Instructor, Personal Trainer . My approach focuses on helping people develop a home practice. That support their mental health. One that is accessible, portable and time efficient. That doesn't have to require a yoga mat.

After starting yoga for fitness. I quickly discovered its life-changing benefits beyond the poses. Now, I help others experience the transformational power of yoga. Whether through private coaching, online courses, or personalised programs tailored to individual needs.

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