What does it mean to take the seat of the teacher? Shawna Emerick is an experienced yoga teacher who finds herself feeling like a beginner again as she takes on a new mindfulness meditation certification program. In this relatable discussion, we talk about the very real discomfort that comes with teaching yoga - and how the fact that it never fully goes away is a good thing. Other topics explored include; intuitive and deliberate modes of thinking, the relationship between renunciation and boundaries, and the differences between being a teacher and being a mentor. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 02:10 The Role of a Teacher 03:57 Intuition vs. Deliberation 07:06 Why we need to slow down to speed up 14:22 Does teaching involve renunciation 22:03 How people pleasing harms both teachers and students 25:43 The difference between teaching and mentorship 31:02 The relationship between mentorship and therapy 34:47 Why discomfort as a teacher is not the problem EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES: Shawna Emerick Follow Shawna on Instagram @shawnashakti Listen to Shawna’s previous episode: How to Overcome Fear & Doubt LINKS AND RESOURCES: Follow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource Join the Yoga Teacher Resource email list Join the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group Learn more about the Impact Club Leave a review on iTunes Ask a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe

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