Season 2, Episode 25

Finding Your Edge with

Maritere Lopez: Balancing Heat, Chill, and Self-Inquiry

by | Oct 3, 2024 | Episodes

In this inspiring episode, Heidi and Farin sit down with yoga teacher Maritere Lopez to dive deep into her back pocket theme of “finding your edge.” Tere unpacks the concept of the gunas—three energetic qualities that shape our material world—and highlights the crucial role of self-reflection and self-inquiry in achieving a balanced, well-lived life. She shares how her approach to teaching involves guiding students to explore their limits.

Known for her challenging long holds in poses like Chair Pose and Navasana, Tere finds the perfect balance between being fully present for her students and joining them in the tough parts of practice. By embracing her own physical limitations due to a neurological condition, she inspires students to push their own limits and use props and modifications for an empowering experience.

Tune in to learn how to weave the theme of finding your edge into your next yoga class.

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Takeaways

  • Finding your edge is about walking the fine line between challenging yourself and pushing beyond your limits.

  • The gunas, or energetic qualities of the material world, can help us find balance and equanimity.

  • Self-reflection and self-inquiry are essential for achieving balance and living a well-lived life.

  • Exploring your edges on the mat can help you navigate the edges in your life.

  • Finding your edge is a continuous practice that requires mindfulness and awareness.

  • Finding your edge in yoga poses can be empowering and transformative.

  • Teachers can inspire students by demonstrating their own struggles and limitations.

  • Using props and modifications can make the practice accessible and empowering for all students.

  • Embracing challenges and pushing limits can lead to growth and strength in both body and mind.

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