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Rolf Gates | Former Army Ranger and Renowned Yoga Instructor on Practicing at 80% and Teaching Tom Brady

EPISODE · Dec 23, 2024 · 1H 3M

Rolf Gates | Former Army Ranger and Renowned Yoga Instructor on Practicing at 80% and Teaching Tom Brady

from Guys Talking Yoga · host Derek Vanderwarker

In this conversation with Derek and Larry, renowned yoga instructor, author, and veteran, Rolf Gates shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a successful yoga teacher and author.Gates discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his experiences with sports, addiction, and the military, which shaped his understanding of discipline, self-regulation, and personal growth. Emphasizing the importance of exercise in his recovery from addiction, Gates touches on how yoga became a vital part of his life and spiritual awakening, as well as the evolving landscape of yoga, particularly regarding male participation in the practice. In addition to sharing various insights on the practice of yoga, the importance of letting go, finding balance, and trusting the process of life, Gates speaks to the writing of his best-selling book, 'Meditations from the Mat,' and the power of daily reflections and motivational quotes as tools for wisdom and personal growth.Connect with Rolf Gates⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga by Rolf GatesDaily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well by Rolf GatesMeditations on Intention and Being: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion by Rolf GatesSupport and stay connected with the GTY communityWebsite:https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠

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