June 5, 2023
The Funny Thing About Yoga
What you NEED to Know about Yoga Retreats and Lots of Ridiculous Stories
Episode No. 17
If you have ever been curious about attending or planning a Yoga retreat, this episode is for you! And even if you have no interest in Yoga Retreats, this episode is still for you because Giana and Bradshaw weave in several hilarious stories throughout that would keep anyone entertained. Starting off with a hilarious tangent about Nude Yoga and Impressions of Giana’s Mom, you’d be surprised that there is actually a productive and insightful conversation to come. Giana and Bradshaw casually talk about Yoga Retreats and detail some of the many reasons why you may be curious to attend a yoga retreat, what you can anticipate, and they share their experience as both retreat attendees and facilitators. This discussion bounces from administrative advice for retreat leaders, to profound experiences with a shaman in Costa Rica, to lessons learned the hard way, and all of the unexpected beauty and life long connections that may come out of such an experience. There is so much to It, so check It out and let us know what you think! If you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and Share It with friends!
00:00 Intro
00:35 Welcome Back to this Ridiculousness
07:15 Yoga Retreats, Our Experience and How We Organize Them
07:40 You don’t have to be a “Pro” to Attend a Retreat
09:02 The Purpose of a Retreat
10:02 Structure and Freedom and a tangent on Gay Paree
13:20 Favorite Parts of the Retreat
17:36 Inspiration to Lead Retreats and Customizing them
18:43 Retreats Allow Teachers to Really know the Students
22:10 Retreats Creates Community and Connections
24:35 Retreats help you Reset
26:42 Retreats can be Adventurous
27:41 Nothing is Mandatory its about Honoring Yourself
32:35 Retreats help you Explore and also Ground
34:56 Perspective for Yoga Teachers
37:05 Retreat Leaders need to be able to Improvise
38:20 Wise Advice for Retreat Leaders
40:15 Retreat Planning Timeline
42:39 Accommodating Food Preferences
46:02 Less is More and las bits of Advice
48:30 Student Encouragement- come solo or with a friend
50:19 The Funny Thing About Yoga
59:07 Closing Remarks
1:00:10 Outro
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