What is asana? Are they a particular set of shapes? Is asana the shapes that were derived from the poses from Ashtanga, or Iyengar yoga? A meditation posture? Or, something else? After practicing Ashtanga for 8 years, Olivia Bergreen began exploring new ways of moving, and teaching movement - and now, as a newly graduated physiotherapist and yoga teacher, shares “semi-free” movement classes that help students reduce repetitive strain while increasing the confidence and connection with their body. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Olivia’s story of pain, pregnancy and Ashtanga yogaWhy Olivia stopped teaching Ashtanga yogaHow Olivia began bringing “new” and “different” movements into her classesWhy it’s ok for the process of changing teaching styles to be a bit messy at firstOlivia also shares many practical tips for how you can successfully bring more semi-free movement into your classesWhy saying “if it hurts, don’t do it” might not be the best approachTips for managing students expectations when teaching novel movements in classFIND OLIVIA BERGGREN Olivia’s InstagramOlivia’s websiteHandbook in speaking to the Body FIND CORA Cora’s NewsletterThe Teachers ClubCora’s InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode82 Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)