In this episode, I’m speaking with Marah Arcilla, a yoga practitioner who has been teaching in Hong Kong for over 12 years, about her deep respect for yoga. Although the physical aspect drew her in, she quickly realized yoga had so much more to offer. Marah shares about the emotional and spiritual strength that is birthed through yoga and the community she helps to initiate between her students. We talk about yoga’s evolution over the years and discuss the harmful trend of elevating “performative” yoga using it as a way to prey on vulnerable people. The latter part of the episode features an original fiction narrative written and read by Anjalika Sharma and inspired by Marah’s resilience while facing challenges with her now ex-husband.
Sprit Bird - A Fictional Story in Print
IN THIS EPISODE:
[01:03] Marah introduction and early career
[09:18] Authenticity of yoga
[18:02] Relationships and resilience
[20:00] Evolution of yoga
[28:21] Yoga therapy instructor training information
[33:26] Spirit Bird - audio fiction story by Anjalika Sharma
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Sprit Bird - A Fictional Story in Print
IN THIS EPISODE:
[01:03] Marah introduction and early career
[09:18] Authenticity of yoga
[18:02] Relationships and resilience
[20:00] Evolution of yoga
[28:21] Yoga therapy instructor training information
[33:26] Spirit Bird - audio fiction story by Anjalika Sharma
KEY TAKEAWAYS: