#155 Adam & Theresa – Keens Xmas Chat

#155 Adam & Theresa – Keens Xmas Chat (www.keenonyoga.com | @keen_on_yoga ) In this episode, Adam and Theresa discuss their background stories, their journey with Ashtanga practice and teaching, and their experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about starting an online presence and the Keen on Yoga Podcast. Theresa shares her experience working in corporate events and how she transitioned to running a yoga retreat centre. They discuss the benefits of teaching and practicing online, including the autonomy it gives to students. Overall, they emphasise the importance of adapting and finding new opportunities in challenging times. In this conversation, Adam and Theresa discuss various aspects of yoga teaching and practice. They explore the sustainability of online yoga, the benefits of online teaching for improving in-person teaching skills, and the role of Mysore in yoga practice. They also discuss the evolution of Ashtanga teaching and the need for flexibility and inclusivity in the approach. Adam shares his desired changes in Ashtanga teaching, emphasizing the importance of encouragement and individualization. They touch on the loneliness of teaching and express their desire for more connections and stability. Adam talks about finding inspiration for his writing and shares his gratitude for inspirational figures in yoga. They end the conversation by discussing their guilty pleasures and expressing their gratitude to the listeners. SUPPORT US 👉 Subscribe, like and share our videos, it helps us a lot J 👉 We work in a lot of cafes, buy us a coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf 👉 Support us directly: https://paypal.me/adamandtheresa 👉 Become a Patron for €10 monthly: https://keenonyoga.com/membership/  CONNECT WITH US 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keen_to_go/ 👉 Work Enquiries: [email protected]    Key Points   ·      Online yoga offers sustainability and flexibility for practitioners, allowing them to practice at their own pace without the pressure of competition or strong adjustments from teachers.   ·      Teaching online can improve in-person teaching skills by providing a broader perspective and allowing teachers to see different bodies and variations in practice.   ·      Mysore style yoga has its benefits, but it may not be suitable for everyone. It is important to approach teaching with inclusivity and flexibility, allowing students to progress at their own pace.   ·      The method of Ashtanga should be focused on encouragement and individual exploration, rather than strict adherence to rules and perfecting postures.   ·      Developing connections and finding stability in teaching and personal life are important goals for Adam and Theresa.   ·      Adam finds inspiration for his writing through his years of teaching experience and his passion for yoga philosophy.   ·      Mark Darby and Sharath are inspirational figures for Adam in his yoga journey.   ·      Adam's guilty pleasure is sitting in a cafe, enjoying a croissant and black coffee while reading philosophy or yoga books.   ·      Adam and Theresa express their gratitude to the listeners and their hopes for a positive and fulfilling new year.