Changing The Face Of Yoga Podcast

1:45 Introduction to Courtney Kilian 2:40 Writing and Yoga - Kilian found that yoga and writing  complemented each other and were therapeutic in her experience. 4:40 Benefits of yoga and writing for students – a) helps them get through their blocks, b) uses chakras as part of the course,  c) students begin to understand that creativity is not a luxury, d) yoga has the body releases the blocks that prevent creativity, d) use meditation and breathing as bridges between everyday life and the yoga space. Yoga puts them in the present. 11:42 Developed an online course to be launched June 2018 consisting of: gentle yoga, mindfulness, breath, meditation. Movement to get to know the body, each week work on a chakra, meeting students where they are at, and teaching them to find out where they are at, then restorative yoga. Teacher is just the guide, your body tells you what you need to know. 15:25 Class starts with an intention, mantra and meditation on arrival. Use journal prompts about how body feels, and what are b