Feb 24 2025 35 mins 1
Join host Carly Jean Puck and special guest Anne as they delve into the transformative power of mindfulness and self-care in a hectic world. This insightful episode explores how ancient yogic principles, such as satya (truthfulness) and asteya (non-stealing), can guide us toward more authentic and balanced lives. The conversation highlights the importance of breath as a grounding tool and challenges the societal glorification of busyness, advocating for a mindset shift towards presence and authenticity. Listeners will journey through the six pillars of wellness with a special focus on self-awareness and self-reflection. These pillars encourage a shift from consumer-driven self-care to understanding oneself from within, fostering personal growth and community connection.
Discover practical strategies for maintaining balance amidst life's chaos, including mindful breathing, reducing screen time, prioritizing sleep, and personalizing movement routines. Self-care is celebrated as a fluid and individualized practice, encouraging spontaneity and simplicity. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers inspiration to craft your personalized self-care journey.
Guest Bio:
Ann Maxwell: Yoga North ISYI Co-Owner, MAed, C-IAYT, ERYT 500, Somatic Educator
Owner of Yoga North ISYI since December 2001, Ann holds a masters degree as well as certification in Hatha Yoga, yoga therapy and is one of the founders of SomaYoga Methodology. She delights in supporting people to find a kinder, more compassionate practice of yoga on and off the mat. She also gets great satisfaction in being on the faculty at Yoga North ISYI. Ann enjoys watching people find their niche, grow their skills and become great yoga teachers and therapists.
Some of Ann’s favorite work is “shadow work” and peeling back the layers of fear and immobilization that keep us all from the joy and freedom that is possible in our lives. Ann brings the spirit of adventure and curiosity to her expertise as a yoga instructor and business owner, grounding her ability in the practicality and expertise of the body. Ann is a model of yogic living for her students and brings a sense of wisdom and fun to the daily practice of yoga.
