Benjamin Sears - Finding Freedom in Discipline: Balancing Structure and Autonomy in Yoga Practice

Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode, Benjamin Sears delves deep into his personal journey with yoga, sharing the transformative influence it has had on both his physical health and mental clarity. The conversation uncovers Benjamin's diverse experiences with yoga styles, from Kundalini and Bikram to Dharma Mittra and Forrest yoga, and his quest for balance and freedom in his practice.Visit Benjamin on his website: https://benjaminsears.life/Follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/benjamin.sears/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/benjaminsearsKey Takeaways:Benjamin Sears found solace and healing in yoga, transitioning from debilitating back pain to deep self-awareness.He discusses the importance of nuance and context in backbending, focusing on distributing movement evenly throughout the spine.Benjamin emphasizes discipline in practice while acknowledging the diversity in yoga styles and its adaptability to individual needs.The episode introduces the concept of "minimum effective dose" in practice, urging practitioners to consider sustainability and personal growth.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST➡️ Click here to receive linkNew Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com  ➡️  Click Here to Join. Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected] the showNative Yoga website: hereYouTube: hereInstagram: @nativeyoga Twitter: @nativeyoga Facebook: @nativeyogacenter LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin