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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2025 · 1H

Embracing Feminine Energy in Ashtanga Yoga Practice

from Finding Harmony Podcast · host Harmony Slater

What if the yoga practice you love isn’t actually working for you? For years, women have molded themselves to fit the rigid structure of Ashtanga yoga—waking up at the crack of dawn, practicing through exhaustion, sidelining their intuition to follow the “correct” method. But what if we could embrace a softer, more fluid, more feminine approach to the practice without losing its power? That’s exactly what The Ashtanga Women’s Project is all about, and in this episode, Harmony sits down with its founder, Carmen Yagüe, to unpack what it means to show up fully as a woman in Ashtanga yoga. They dive deep into: 🔹 How the Ashtanga system, designed by men, doesn’t always serve women’s unique bodies and rhythms 🔹 Why pushing through practice can sometimes disconnect us rather than bring us home to ourselves 🔹 The power of intuition, self-inquiry, and giving yourself permission to do yoga your way 🔹 How we can build more supportive, collaborative communities instead of falling into competition and hierarchy 🔹 The bold, beautiful act of reclaiming personal agency in a practice that often feels prescriptive Carmen shares her own journey of stepping away from the traditional Ashtanga model, closing her yoga studio, and creating a new space where women can move, breathe, and practice in a way that actually feels good. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the rules of your yoga practice—or life—this episode will remind you that you have the power to make your own. Resources & Links ✨ Learn More About Carmen Yagüe & The Ashtanga Woman – https://ashtangawoman.com/ ✨ B-School Enrollment Is Open Until February 28th! – Take your business to the next level with this transformational program. Marie Forleo’s B-School https://www.marieforleobschool.com/enroll/?partner=harmonyslater&banner=fec190fd https://harmonyslater.com/b-school-marie-forleo   Clarity Call with Harmony: https://harmonyslater.as.me/Clarity-Session Find your Spiritual Archetype! What is your Spiritual Entrepreneur Archetype? Take the Quiz! Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ 🎧 Make sure to hit follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode! If this conversation lit something up inside you, share it with a friend and tag us on social media! The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

What if the yoga practice you love isn’t actually working for you? For years, women have molded themselves to fit the rigid structure of Ashtanga yoga—waking up at the crack of dawn, practicing through exhaustion, sidelining their intuition to follow the “correct” method. But what if we could embrace a softer, more fluid, more feminine approach to the practice without losing its power? That’s exactly what The Ashtanga Women’s Project is all about, and in this episode, Harmony sits down with its founder, Carmen Yagüe, to unpack what it means to show up fully as a woman in Ashtanga yoga. They dive deep into: 🔹 How the Ashtanga system, designed by men, doesn’t always serve women’s unique bodies and rhythms 🔹 Why pushing through practice can sometimes disconnect us rather than bring us home to ourselves 🔹 The power of intuition, self-inquiry, and giving yourself permission to do yoga your way 🔹 How we can build more supportive, collaborative communities instead of falling into competition and hierarchy 🔹 The bold, beautiful act of reclaiming personal agency in a practice that often feels prescriptive Carmen shares her own journey of stepping away from the traditional Ashtanga model, closing her yoga studio, and creating a new space where women can move, breathe, and practice in a way that actually feels good. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the rules of your yoga practice—or life—this episode will remind you that you have the power to make your own. Resources & Links ✨ Learn More About Carmen Yagüe & The Ashtanga Woman – https://ashtangawoman.com/ ✨ B-School Enrollment Is Open Until February 28th! – Take your business to the next level with this transformational program. Marie Forleo’s B-School https://www.marieforleobschool.com/enroll/?partner=harmonyslater&banner=fec190fd https://harmonyslater.com/b-school-marie-forleo   Clarity Call with Harmony: https://harmonyslater.as.me/Clarity-Session Find your Spiritual Archetype! What is your Spiritual Entrepreneur Archetype? Take the Quiz! Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ 🎧 Make sure to hit follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode! If this conversation lit something up inside you, share it with a friend and tag us on social media! The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermindFIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

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