Off The Mat with Miriam Brightbart: What is the Practice of Yoga Really About?

🎙️ Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Off the Mat, we delve into the depth and transformative power of yoga with special guest Miriam Brightbart. Miriam shares her journey from a reluctant teenage practitioner to a dedicated yoga teacher and sound facilitator. We spoke about the various ways yoga can begin to influence daily life, to spill off the mat into glimmering moments of self-awareness, as well as opening little doors to better understand your self. Miriam also shared how practices like shaking and dancing have become an important way for her to learn to release stored stress and emotions. I’m always fascinated by the myriad of ways people connect to their minds and bodies, and Miriam’s open sharing was truly filling to listen to. I loved her ideas on integrating ancient yoga philosophies into our fast-paced, modern world… honestly Miriam is so wise and I hope you enjoy listening to this chat as much as I enjoyed having it!📚 Resources Mentioned 📚📖 Books"Awake in the World" by Michael Stone"Yoga for a World Out of Balance" by Michael Stone - teachings on ethics and social action"When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chödrön - Tibetan Buddhist wisdom"Start Where You Are" by Pema Chödrön - fostering inner compassion"The Body Keeps the Score" - Bessel Van Der Kolk✨ Other ResourcesTara Brach - accessible ****meditations and podcastOru Space - where miriam is head of wellnessOru El Saltador - new Spain retreat location Miriam is working on👇 Connect with Miriam@miriamsophieyoga⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️00:00 Introduction00:22 Meet Miriam Brightbart01:18 Guided Meditation Session03:59 Snack + Drink Ritual05:24 Miriam's Journey into Yoga08:32 The Depth of Yoga Practice12:31 The Path to Becoming a Yoga Teacher20:57 Yoga's Impact on Mental Health23:53 The Importance of Emotional Space24:55 Healing Through Yoga27:20 Yoga as a Life Practice28:58 Awareness and Empathy34:28 Balancing Ancient Wisdom with Modern Life36:54 Inspiration and Personal Practice39:31 Movement and Somatics47:00 Final Flow