Self Care Reconsidered
b'Self care is essential for yoga teachers - but easier said than done. In the fast pace of modern culture, our role has partly become a cheerleader for self care. Yet, many of us live with life circumstances that cause us to neglect our own self-care. In this week\\u2019s episode of the podcast I demystify the idea of self care and offer a simple way of thinking about it that will help you understand how to implement it in your own life. \\xa0 This episode originally aired May 30th, 2019 - enjoy the replay! Episode Highlights A simple way of describing self-care from a yoga perspective. A review of the structure and function of the human nervous system and how it relates to self care. Why understanding the nervous system is helpful for yoga teachers. How the modern self-care movement oversimplifies self care and portrays it in a misleading and potentially harmful way. Additional ways to think about and practice self care that are more effective and accessible. How to talk about self care with your yoga students. Links and Resources Become a patron of the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast to support weekly ad-free podcast episodes and get bonus resources each month. Join The Yoga Teacher Resource Email List Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource'