Robin Samples - Yoga Studio Owner Explores New Frontiers in Chicago and Beyond

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Robin Samples is the vibrant owner of Bare Feet Power Yoga located in Chicago. With a rich history of travel and residency across various states in the U.S., Robin eventually found her home in the Midwest.
Starting her journey in yoga through a Bikram class and later branching into power yoga, she founded her studio in 2012. Her business has thrived for over a decade, evolving with the community and the changing yoga scene.
Beyond her role as a studio owner, Robin passionately leads retreats, emphasizing integration with culture and ceremony, and continues to expand her offerings in wellness and spirituality.
Robin's website: https://www.barefeetpoweryoga.com/
Follow Robin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/BAREFEETPOWERYOGA/
Key Takeaways:

• Robin Samples details her evolution from teaching 17 classes a week to focusing on special workshops and retreats that emphasize heart-centered experiences.
• She stresses the importance of maintaining a sense of community and human connection within her studio, valuing the simple joys of interaction and mutual growth.

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Chapters

1. Robin Samples - Yoga Studio Owner Explores New Frontiers in Chicago and Beyond (00:00:00)

2. Opening of Bare Feet Power Yoga studio (00:03:39)

3. Memories of opening the studio and the naivety of starting a business (00:04:59)

4. Influence of Baron Baptiste and his book "Journey Into Power" (00:06:53)

5. Positive experience with yoga teacher Donovan McGrath (00:11:28)

6. Focus on leading retreats and top retreat destinations (00:21:16)

7. A discussion about the discomfort and challenges of incorporating singing in yoga classes. (00:29:26)

8. The constancy of emotions, particularly love (00:44:18)

9. Both theism and atheism can coexist. (00:49:39)

10. Expressing gratitude and focusing on positive emotions. (00:53:55)