Ben Sears on Yoga, Nature, and Transformative Personal Growth

In today’s episode, Chris speaks with yoga professional Benjamin Sears, who shares his journey of personal growth, revealing the transformative power of yoga and holistic, immersive experiences. Born in New York, Ben taught yoga in France for 15 years, then moved to Montana, where he developed a keen appreciation for nature and its therapeutic influence. The episode delves into his early personal struggles with back problems, his approach to maintaining focus, and the importance of forgiveness and momentum. Ben also shares insights into his bedtime routine and the impact of prioritizing sleep. The discussion explores the power of practice and perspective, the challenge of forgiveness and motivation, and the benefits of expressing gratitude within social networks. The conversation also underscores the importance of balancing work and pleasure and the profound influence of nature on mental health.The Standard Podcast aims to change how the world navigates mental health. In each episode, host and The Standard founder Chris Pallatroni interviews experts and coaches who can help guide listeners to methods and practices that can lead to self-transformation. The Standard Podcast is brought to you by The Standard, a social platform dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Standard organizes information from coaches and experts into searchable categories to help you find information on issues that you may currently be dealing with, and through storytelling, connects you with others to help you navigate to building better habits, motivation, and self-transformation.Discussion Points:Ben’s intro and backgroundBen's journey from France to Montana Creating immersive experiences for personal growth and self-discovery Importance of practice and perspective in personal developmentA regular bedtime routine in personal growthPrioritizing sleep and implementing mindset shifts Overcoming the challenge of forgiveness and fostering motivationBalancing work and pleasure by creating a personal morning routineThe therapeutic power of nature on mental healthFinding solutions and creating a safer world Appreciation for better interpersonal relationshipsClosing thoughts on mindfulness for humanityShare this episode with someone who might benefit!Resources/Links:Ben Sears InstagramLux Yoga InstagramBenjamin Sears YogaBook: The Talent CodeChris Pallatroni’s Profile on The StandardThe StandardThe Standard IGChris Pallatroni LinkedInThe Standard Podcast IGThe Standard Podcast TikTok