Marilyn Haifa - Extreme Yin Yoga: Exploring the Power of Energy and Mindfulness

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In this episode of the Native Yoga Toddcast, Todd interviews Marilyn Haifa, a professional yoga teacher and practitioner. Marilyn shares her journey into yoga, starting with her first Bikram yoga class in San Diego, where she immediately felt a deep connection to the practice.
She discusses the importance of grounding and finding purpose in the body and how yoga has helped her achieve that. Marilyn also talks about her introduction to meridian yoga therapy and the impact it has had on her teaching and personal practice. She explains the concept of energy in yoga and how it can be harnessed and controlled through breath and movement.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the benefits of chanting and the incorporation of acupressure points in yoga practice.
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Key Takeaways:

• Yoga has helped Marilyn find grounding and purpose in her body, allowing her to connect with her spirituality on a deeper level.
• Meridian yoga therapy has been a transformative practice for Marilyn, helping her understand the energy flow within the body and how to facilitate release and relief through yoga poses and acupressure points.
• Chanting is a powerful practice that can create a vibrational shift within the body and mind, leading to a deeper connection to oneself and the universe.

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Chapters

1. Marilyn Haifa - Extreme Yin Yoga: Exploring the Power of Energy and Mindfulness (00:00:00)

2. Marilyn's first yoga class was Bikram yoga in San Diego (00:04:07)

3. Todd and Marilyn discuss the extreme heat in Bikram yoga studios (00:05:19)

4. Marilyn's yoga journey and finding grounding on the mat (00:07:13)

5. Marilyn teaches non-heated yoga classes and explores different yoga practices (00:09:32)

6. Marilyn's encounter with Dr. Roseanne Vaughn and her interest in meridian yoga therapy (00:11:18)

7. Enjoyment of chanting the Gayatri mantra and its powerful experience (00:14:01)

8. Connection between the Gayatri Mantra and the sun (00:16:35)

9. Incorporating acupressure points in practice for release and relief (00:18:07)

10. The importance of allowing emotions to flow without attachment (00:27:33)

11. The definition of "extreme yin yoga" and the significance of holding poses longer (00:37:00)

12. Reflection on the dogmatic approach of Bikram yoga and the tendency for people to believe their method is the best (00:42:53)