Meredith Fogg Liebross - Digging Deeper: The Endless Quest in Yoga Practice

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In this episode of the Native Yoga Toddcast, host Todd interviews Meredith Fogg Liebross, an Ashtanga yoga teacher based in Los Angeles. They discuss the unique path of becoming a yoga teacher and the stereotypes surrounding it. Meredith shares her experience studying with renowned teacher Annie Carpenter and the importance of finding a teacher who can pass down the wisdom of the tradition. They also touch on the challenges and joys of parenting and the constant pressure to be present in a world filled with distractions. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the deeper aspects of yoga and the journey of self-discovery.

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Key Takeaways:

• Choosing to become a yoga teacher is a unique and often unconventional career choice, driven by a deep connection to the practice and a sense of dharma.
• The role of a yoga teacher is to be a conduit of knowledge and experience, passing down the teachings and practices to the next generation.
• Ashtanga yoga is a method that requires dedication and consistency, with the goal of achieving ego death and non-dualism.

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1. Meredith Fogg Liebross - Digging Deeper: The Endless Quest in Yoga Practice (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Native Yoga Toddcast and the goal of the channel (00:00:33)

3. Meredith Fogg Liebross teaches yoga in Los Angeles and Ojai (00:02:31)

4. Annie Carpenter's unique teaching style and background (00:09:37)

5. Meredith's experience studying with Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller (00:12:14)

6. The role of a teacher in yoga (00:20:27)

7. Challenges of changing terminology in the yoga industry (00:27:45)

8. The analogy of digging deeper in yoga practice (00:37:20)

9. Feeling beholden to children and the transition as they grow older (00:48:03)

10. Feeling beholden to children and the transition as they grow older (00:55:47)

11. Using humor as a coping mechanism and engaging with the world (01:01:07)