Ep117 | Living Your Yoga Off the Mat with Sage Rountree

In this episode, Sage Rountree and Heidi Kassner explore the depths of yoga philosophy, teaching practices, and the journey of building a yoga business, offering practical insights and personal stories. keywords: Yoga philosophy, teaching yoga, yoga business, mindfulness, yoga off the mat, yoga books, yoga training, meditation, balance, personal growth key topics:Yoga philosophy and its practical applicationBuilding and transitioning a yoga businessThe role of mindfulness and meditation in yogaCreating inclusive and authentic yoga classesThe importance of self-awareness and boundaries in teaching takeaways:Yoga teaches us that life is full of pain and suffering, much of which is within our control.Accepting the reality of death and impermanence can bring freedom and peace.Authentic teaching involves honoring your own style and boundaries, not pleasing everyone.Self-publishing offers more control and revenue but less support than traditional publishing.The layers of the koshas can be visualized as a tree or lampshades, illuminating our inner light.About the BookYoga Off the Mat offers practical tools for bringing yogic wisdom into everyday life through accessible teachings, mindfulness practices, journaling prompts, self-reflection exercises, and compassionate guidance. Drawing from ancient traditions, modern science, and decades of teaching experience, Sage Rountree and Alexandra Desiato help readers discover how yoga can support greater balance, meaning, resilience, and joy both on and off the mat.Connect with Heidi:Instagram: @HeidiKassnerYogaWebsite: www.heidikassneryoga.comThank you for listening, for practicing, and for choosing (again and again) to show up with care.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or sharing it with someone who might need this reminder today.Follow Theme Weavers Yoga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theme_weavers/Theme Weavers Academy: https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/theme-weavers-academyEnergize Your Life: A Chakra Workbook For Personal Transformation: https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/chakrabookBite Sized Yoga: Short Classes For Busy Lives: https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/bitesizedyogaBite Sized Yoga: Self Myofascial Release: https://www.heidikassneryoga.com/bitesizedsmrEmail: [email protected] Subscribe and Support the Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/theme-weavers-podcast/subscribeWhere To Find Sage:https://sagerountree.com/https://www.instagram.com/sagerountree/  www.comfortzoneyoga.com  -  Sage’s virtual studiohttps://sagerountree.com/books-for-yoga-teachers/ - to purchase any of Sage’s books