Episode # 14: Learning and Living the path of Yoga through Pregnancy, Teacher Training and Education with Carolina Meliones
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In this episode I sit down with Carolina Meliones who is an experienced high school Spanish teacher an international student trip leader, yoga instructor, freelance photographer and adventurer who currently lives in Vermont with her husband and 2 year old son. She founded yoga in College in 2005 and feel in love.
In this episode we explore:
Seeking out community through Yoga
The two simultaneously evolutions occurring as a result of being pregnant during yoga teacher training
How the meditation and Spiritual components changed with Yoga Teacher Training
How pregnancy changed the physical practice and allowed for more restoration in the body.
Incorporating Yoga into the classroom and home
Using Breath work to assist fellow colleagues and students
Finding time and space as a new mother to continue your personal practice
The importance of having personal awareness and slowing down.
The benefits from taking a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Finding creative ways to offer yoga outside of a studio
A future vision of creating an integration with mindfulness, movement and every day life.
Carolina encourages her students and teachers to be balanced learners, to prioritize self care, to be compassionate, and to work towards a more open and supportive community. You can find Carolina on instagram @caromelphoto.
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