between-Season bonus, Episode 51

The Power of Choice: Finding Autonomy in Your Yoga Practice with Mado Hesselink

by | Nov 7, 2024 | Episodes

Check out this bonus between-season episode featuring guest Mado Hesselink, a yoga teacher and yoga podcaster with decades of experience. Theme Weavers hosts Farin and Heidi ask Mado about her back pocket theme she can use at any yoga class, and you’ll love the answer!

Mado shares her unique perspective on fostering self-determination within the practice, offering valuable advice on how teachers can provide meaningful choices and context to their students. This conversation delves into bridging yoga philosophy with practical asana application, encouraging listeners to create a more individualized and aware practice.

If you like to geek out on yoga philosophy as well as anatomy, this episode is for you.

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Takeaways

  • Mado Hesselink emphasizes the importance of autonomy in yoga teaching.

  • Teachers should provide context when offering choices to students.

  • Autonomy allows students to make self-determined decisions in their practice.

  • The project of yoga is multi-dimensional and ongoing.

  • Physical autonomy is a gateway to exploring other forms of autonomy.

  • Mado’s back pocket theme is autonomy, which is easy to relate to.

  • The practice of yoga can help reclaim autonomy in our bodies.

  • Teachers should engage with their students to understand their needs.

  • Dharma talks should be relatable and accessible to all students.

  • The integration of yoga philosophy into practice enhances the overall experience.

     

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