Season 2, Episode 10

Finding Balance Between Effort and Ease with Mandy Froehlich

In this episode of Theme Weavers, Heidi sits down with yoga and movement teacher Mandy Froehlich to explore the delicate balance between effort and ease in yoga practice. Mandy shares her insightful “back pocket” theme, emphasizing the crucial role of self-care and the importance of meeting oneself where they are in their practice.
Tune in as Mandy delves into the challenges of letting go of ego and addressing the guilt that often accompanies self-care. Discover how her classes focus on slow flows and intentional pauses in postures, allowing students to truly tune into their bodies’ needs.

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Show Notes

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:45 Mandy’s Back Pocket Theme: Effort and Ease

11:20 Teaching What You Need: Self-Care and Meeting Yourself Where You Are

21:28 Class Structure: Slow Flows and Pausing for Self-Care

25:03 Teaching Yoga from an Authentic and Intuitive Place

28:07 Self-Awareness as Self-Care: Cultivating a Deeper Connection

30:43 Noticing How You Feel: The Key to Self-Care

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