Tim Feldmann on Ashtanga, Teaching Yoga, & Devotion to the Practice

Tim Feldmann is a beloved Ashtanga yoga teacher, originally from Denmark and globally renowned for his authentic, joyful, and devoted approach to the practice. Tim shares how he weaves yoga philosophy into the physical practice, how learning to be uncomfortable on the mat trains the nervous system, expanding the body’s capacity to sit with discomfort, and so much wisdom about embodied movement. This was a delightful conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged on your path as a yoga teacher and/or student.Tim’s WebsiteTim’s InstagramMiami Life ShalaYoga Shala EverettPatreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membershipJoin a Yoga Trade free Council Session: https://form.typeform.com/to/RcnJx6ps(My sponsor)⁠Ayurvedic consultation with Art, TEND ⁠(My sponsor) Time Stamps: 00:00 intro08:54 have you always considered yourself a deep thinker?10:25 abstract dance12:45 the set sequence15:31 sense of fluency in the yoga practice17:44 how does ashtanga feel to you?19:36 how does your yoga practice change how you live?25:59 bringing yoga philosophy onto the mat31:19 first ashtanga class33:37 injury & recovery39:29 first time teaching a yoga class?43:05 discipline47:28 how can yoga teachers make meaningful change?53:21 the radiating energy of presence & the wisdom realm56:55 what qualities do you look for in your teachers?01:00:54 don’t try to be perfect01:05:47 asana & the nervous system01:12:25 is yoga supposed to be comfortable?01:17:42 rapid fire questions01:22:07 billboard question