ep13: Eddie Elner on Letting Go of Who You Think You Should Be

19/04/2025 1h 8min Temporada 1 Episodio 13

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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.Connecthttps://instagram.com/myinnerteacherpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@myinnerteacherpodhttps://facebook.com/myinnerteacherpodJoin the the Inner Teacher Academy Waitlisthttps://innerteacheracademy.comAwaken Your Inner Teacher in Iceland this June: https://www.retreatbuilder.com/retreats/awaken-your-inner-teacherChapters00:00 The Journey of a Yoga Teacher03:05 Creating a Community in Yoga05:50 The Role of Authenticity in Teaching08:52 Navigating Success and Expectations11:58 The Spirituality of Yoga Practice15:11 Understanding the Inner Teacher17:49 The Process of Self-Discovery21:12 The Challenge of Aspirational Living24:13 Finding Space in Practice27:12 The Importance of Compassion in Teaching30:11 The Nature of the Self33:12 Embracing Change and Growth42:18 The Illusion of Identity and Attachment45:13 The Journey of Letting Go49:12 The Nature of Self and Relationships52:59 Embracing Impermanence58:14 The Power of Stillness and Reflection01:02:02 The Absurdity of Human Priorities01:06:20 The Role of Death in Yoga Practice01:10:30 The Nature of Reality and Identity