Love, Loss, and Yoga: Rachel Zinman's Story of Resilience and Change

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Rachel Zinman shares a transformative period in her life marked by the end of her marriage, a trip to India, and managing her type 1 diabetes. Her journey of self-discovery through yoga, music, and new beginnings offers a poignant narrative of resilience and reinvention.Rachel Zinman: Rachel is a globally recognized yoga teacher, mentor, and author with over 40 years of experience in the world of yoga. She’s passionate about reconnecting modern yoga to its ancient roots, offering transformative practices like mantra, mudra, and pranayama. Rachel is also the author of the best-selling book Yoga for Diabetes and a devotional music artist with three award-winning CDs and a brand-new single just released.Main Topics Covered:Personal upheaval Journey to India and life changes including marriage ending and managing diabetesRelationship dynamics, including open marriage and subsequent divorceCareer shifts from artistic pursuits to professional yoga instructorCreation of a new life with John and founding the Sundaram online ashramReflections on intuitive dreams, family background, and personal growthQuote from the Episode:"Despite the chaos around me, yoga was my anchor—keeping me grounded and reminding me of the inner strength I often forgot I had." Rachel ZinmanTimestamps:00:00 - 02:30: Introduction to the episode and guest02:31 - 07:15: Personal upheaval and reaching out to John07:16 - 15:00: Move to India, managing diabetes, and ending her marriage15:01 - 20:45: Open marriage dynamics and finding new love20:46 - 30:50: Career transition to yoga and teaching experiences in New York30:51 - 37:30: Influences of 9/11 and subsequent changes37:31 - 45:10: Return to Australia and foundation of Sundaram online ashram45:11 - 52:00: Reflections on intuitive dreams and family backgroundFor more information and access to the free mini retreat offered by Rachel Zinman people can sign up here subscribepage.io/fZE1UF If you have issues with the link please reach out to the guest directly.To get information about new podcast episodes and special offers from the show guests make sure you are signed up as part of the Imperfect Adulting email community at www.imperfectadulting.com