Beryl Bender – The Original Power Yoga, talks about how Ashtanga changed over the years

Ep 193 Keen on Yoga Podcast
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Explore Beryl Bender’s journey into yoga, her experiences with Ashtanga, and the evolution of Power Yoga. Beryl shares her insights on the importance of mindfulness, the intersection of yoga and meditation, and the moral responsibilities of yogis in today's world. They discuss the challenges of aging in practice, the significance of teaching philosophy, and the need for activism in the yoga community. Beryl's optimistic outlook on life and her dedication to her practice shine through as she reflects on her past and future aspirations.

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Key Points

• Beryl's early curiosity about life's big questions led her to yoga.
• Her first yoga class was Kundalini yoga with Yogi Bhajan.
• Beryl was inspired by Norman Allen's Ashtanga practice.
• Power Yoga was created to make yoga accessible to athletes.
• Beryl modified Ashtanga to suit the needs of her students.
• The practice of yoga is about learning to pay attention.
• Aging brings challenges, but Beryl remains optimistic and dedicated.
• Activism and yoga are intertwined; yogis have a moral obligation to speak out.
• Beryl emphasizes the importance of meditation in yoga practice.
• She has no regrets and believes everything happens for a reason.
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Early Yoga Journey
07:38 Meeting Norman Allen and Starting Ashtanga Yoga
11:38 The Birth of 'Power Yoga' and Controversy
18:37 Teaching Philosophy and Approach
30:57 Yoga as Meditation and Mindfulness
32:15 Beryl's Trajectory in Yoga
43:07 Yoga and Activism
54:30 No Regrets on the Spiritual Path