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April 9, 2024

The Evolving Yoga Practice of a Mother: Surrender, Growth, and Transformation

The Evolving Yoga Practice of a Mother: Surrender, Growth, and Transformation

In today's episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony Slater and Russell Case explore a deeply relatable topic: the intersection of motherhood and a dedicated yoga practice. Joining them is Bibi Lorenzetti, a seasoned Ashtanga yogi, mother, and ...

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Finding Harmony Podcast

In today's episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony Slater and Russell Case explore a deeply relatable topic: the intersection of motherhood and a dedicated yoga practice. Joining them is Bibi Lorenzetti, a seasoned Ashtanga yogi, mother, and owner of the Newburgh Shala in New York. Together, they explore the complexities, the triumphs, and the inherent imperfections of maintaining a meaningful practice amidst the ever-evolving demands of parenting.

Here are some of the themes discussed in this insightful episode:

  • The shifting focus from physically demanding asana to the deeper, more spiritual aspects of yoga as motherhood unfolds.
  • The concept of faith ('Shraddha') and how it supports both a yoga practice and the journey of parenthood.
  • Embracing the inevitable imperfections and frustrations that arise in both yoga and mothering.
  • The importance of finding community and support as a yogi mother, and the responsibility to preserve the lineage of these ancient practices.

This episode offers a refreshing and honest perspective on motherhood's impact on a dedicated yoga practice. Whether you're a parent, a yogi, or simply seeking balance in life, you'll discover valuable insights and a sense of shared experience within this conversation.

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Credentials

Bibi started teaching in 2008. She completed the Advanced A series of Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of her Guru Sharath Jois and Eddie Stern and received her blessing to teach in 2014, at the then KPJAYI (Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute) in Mysore, India, where she has had the honor of assisting SharathJi many times over the years. After co-leading the Ashtanga Program at the Shala Yoga House in NYC with her teachers Kristin Leigh and Barbara Verrochi for years, she opened Newburgh Yoga Shala in the heart of the Hudson Valley, where she leads a Mysore program, Vinyasa classes, teacher trainings, workshops, retreats and private yoga sessions. Bibi is a dedicated student of the Vedic chanting tradition as taught by Shantala Sriramaiah, within the lineage of the Challakere Brothers, who hail from the Mysore lineage. She intends to share the transformative and healing practice of Yoga with you through accessible, intelligent, and adaptable instruction.