In this episode, Naoise Ni Bhroin shares her journey into yoga and how teaching through the Irish language has become a way to connect people both to the practice of yoga and to cultural belonging. She reflects on the evolution of yoga in Ireland and growing confidence as a yoga teacher and leader. Naoise also discusses facilitating large yoga events, including Techno Yoga, the importance of ritual and community, and what it means to teach with authenticity and integrity.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 intro

01:13 offering tree and TEND

07:06 how did you find yoga?

09:25 naoise’s first yoga teacher

10:53 the yoga scene in Ireland

12:00 the Irish language

17:19 teaching yoga in Irish

19:46 how did it feel to teach your first yoga class?

23:13 how has your perspective on teaching yoga evolved over time?

24:26 public speaking & confidence as a yoga teacher

27:40 hosting yoga events and techno yoga

31:53: how do you bring your dreams to life?

35:03 finding aligned community

38:21 grounding rituals before teaching a yoga class/event

40:00 teaching on off days

46:10 connecting people with the Irish language

48:47 yoga is a practice of self-awareness and interconnection

50:12 what makes an exceptional yoga teacher?

51:47 billboard question