Episode Synopsis "5. Can we challenge ourselves on the mat and keep it safe at the same time?"

Welcome to The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast. In episode #5, Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly talk about the concept of “being comfortable with the uncomfortable” often heard in yoga classes and how strengthening and challenging ourselves can happen without unnecessary excess tension, without overdoing it and without the potential of getting hurt. Cecile Raynor is an Alexander Technique teacher, certified by the American Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AMSAT). Cecile has been practicing in the Boston area for over 20 years. She has also trained as a Thai Yoga therapist and is The author of the book, The Wise Way to Yoga, the main inspiration for this Podcast. Mona Kelly is a yoga teacher, certified in Vinyasa, Kundalini and Restorative Yoga. Also a student of Cecile, her classes, taught exclusively online, integrate the Alexander Technique principles for a fun and safe yoga practice. She also practices Vedic astrology, one of the most profound self-knowledge tools. This is where you can find Cecile and Mona online and beyond this Podcast: Cecile’s website: http://www.cecileraynor.com/ Cecile’s blog: https://offthematyogablog.com The Wise Way to Yoga book (*): https://amzn.to/2RBWPjY Mona’s website: http://www.monakelly.net (*) Affiliate link

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