In this episode, Eddie Elner and Peter Sterios explore the multifaceted journey of being a yoga teacher, the importance of community, authenticity, and the challenges of navigating success in the yoga world. They discuss the spiritual aspects of yoga practice, the process of self-discovery, and the significance of compassion in teaching. The dialogue emphasizes the need for teachers to be open to feedback and to embrace change as they grow in their practice and teaching. In this conversation, Eddie and Peter explore the themes of identity, attachment, and the process of letting go. They discuss the journey of self-awareness, the nature of relationships, and the importance of embracing impermanence. The dialogue emphasizes the power of stillness and reflection in understanding one's priorities and the absurdity of human concerns. They also touch on the role of death in yoga practice and the nature of reality and identity, encouraging listeners to reconsider their attachments and the essence of their existence.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey of a Yoga Teacher
03:05 Creating a Community in Yoga
05:50 The Role of Authenticity in Teaching
08:52 Navigating Success and Expectations
11:58 The Spirituality of Yoga Practice
15:11 Understanding the Inner Teacher
17:49 The Process of Self-Discovery
21:12 The Challenge of Aspirational Living
24:13 Finding Space in Practice
27:12 The Importance of Compassion in Teaching
30:11 The Nature of the Self
33:12 Embracing Change and Growth
42:18 The Illusion of Identity and Attachment
45:13 The Journey of Letting Go
49:12 The Nature of Self and Relationships
52:59 Embracing Impermanence
58:14 The Power of Stillness and Reflection
01:02:02 The Absurdity of Human Priorities
01:06:20 The Role of Death in Yoga Practice
01:10:30 The Nature of Reality and Identity