My Personal Yoga Journey: Addiction, Resilience & Self-Belief | Ep 01

In this episode, Liz share's her personal yoga journey. From her very first Bikram (hot yoga) class in 2011. To becoming a yoga teacher and eventually embracing a home practice. While she initially started yoga for fitness and flexibility. Liz soon discovered that its most profound benefits had nothing to do with weight loss or fancy poses. Tune in as Liz share's the unexpected ways yoga changed my life, helped her finally quit smoking.  Then led me to a career in wellness.Key Topics Covered:First Yoga Class & Early MisconceptionsHooked on Bikram yoga for all the wrong reasons. The intense experience of practicing hot yoga I(40-degrees celsius). Why Liz thought yoga was about burning calories and flexibilityThe Unexpected Benefits of Hatha YogaQuitting smoking after years of failed attempts. How yoga became a powerful tool for stress relief and mental resilience. The moment Liz realised yoga was about more than the physical posesBreaking Free from StereotypesThe shift from a studio-based practice to home practice. Why Liz no longer feesl the need to "do all the poses". Understanding that yoga is a state of being, not doingThe Evolution of My Teaching & PracticeDiscovering other styles of Hatha Yoga. Such as Yin Yoga and Vinyasa yoga. My journey into teacher training and yoga therapy. Discovering yoga for mental health and integrating it into my work. How her approach to yoga has changed with time. Such as injuries, and self-awareness  Liz's home yoga practice. Yoga as a Tool for Self-DiscoveryLessons from Bakasana (Crow Pose) and the power of self-belief. How yoga mirrors our mindset and teaches us resilience. The real goal of yoga: cultivating happiness and reducing sufferingEpisode SummaryLiz's journey with yoga started with a focus on the physical. But it became a powerful tool for self-growth, resilience, and mental well-being. In this episode, Liz shares the pivotal moments that shaped her practice. The myths she had to unlearn, and why yoga is so much more than asana. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your understanding. This episode offers insights into how a personalised practice can transform your life. On and off the mat.Hey there I'm Liz Albanis I'm a Senior Yoga Teacher of over 12 years. Yoga Therapist in Training. Pilates and Barre Instructor, Personal Trainer . My approach focuses on helping people develop a home practice. That support their mental health. One that is accessible, portable and time efficient. That doesn't have to require a yoga mat.After starting yoga for fitness. I quickly discovered its life-changing benefits beyond the poses. Now, I help others experience the transformational power of yoga. Whether through private coaching, online courses, or personalised programs tailored to individual needs.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Want to make video and audio editing quicker and simpler? Get 50% off the first 2 months of the Descript Creator Monthly Plan. Instagram:  Youtube