Welcome to Episode 156: "Authenticity Building Community" with Special Guest Kat Harmon.
As a part of a collection of special guest episodes to celebrate the recent debut of Host Sandy Raper's new book, Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher, Sandy welcomes guest, Kat Harmon, to the BYTT Podcast.
Kat Harmon is the visionary behind the empowering brand "Love the Shit out of Yourself" and the driving force behind Sol Harmony Fest, a transformative 3-day holistic healing arts festival. She infuses her yoga and embodiment practices with a passion for self-love and self-awareness. Kat utilizes awareness and nervous system support to help individuals rewrite self-defeating patterns and shed outdated defense mechanisms, allowing them to reconnect with their most authentic selves. Over her extensive 20+ years of teaching, Kat's approach emphasizes laughter and thinking outside the box, fostering deep connections and personal growth.
Connect with Kat Harmon: www.lovetheshitoutofyourself.com
Episode Highlights:
03:19: The Journey of Building Community
04:20: Finding Your Path as a Yoga Teacher
09:22: Empowering Teachers to Be Themselves
10:58: Being Curious and Meeting People Where They Are
12:19: The Humanity and Relational Aspect of Teaching
13:09: Service and Connection as Driving Forces
14:25: Avoiding Replication and Ego-Driven Community Building
20:57: Encouraging Students to Build Community
22:12: Embracing the Unfolding Process
23:20: Overcoming Limitations and Attachment to Outcomes
25:27: Expanding Community and Balancing Ego
28:24: Building Community with Authenticity and Joy
33:03: Expanding Community Offerings
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