Today, I interview one of my biggest mentors, Elena Brower. I ask her about the tension many of us feel as yoga teachers: How do we honor our own personal practice (which may be morphing away from the style of yoga we’re known for), while still meeting our students' where they are? How do we not feel pigeon-holed by a certain technique or style? And trust our own voice? Listen in as we discuss: 🔹 How Elena’s teaching reached me in the most unexpected of places, changing the trajectory of my life and career 🔹 Where yoga and buddhism differ, overlap and compliment one another  🔹Workaholism and how to craft your time to honor your own needs We also discuss our favorite books, and ways to open up space for creativity in your life. Thank you, Elena, for your energy in this conversation.    GUEST EXPERT: Elena Brower | https://elenabrower.com/  Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023.  Her yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. She has an Engaged Mentorship program and Perceptive Parenting audio course and she's commencing Buddhist Chaplaincy training in 2024.   Elena’s events mentioned: Simplify Course Menopause Event Book & Website Mentioned: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen & bookshop.org @larkinyogatv and @elenabrower   💖 There’s still time to grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm    🎧 Also Listen to: #314 Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation #311 Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo   © 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com