EP 09: Yoga, Mindfulness & the Mind-body Connection with Angie of Concrete Yoga

If you've ever wondered about the mind-body connection and how yoga could help you as a person or a leader….We "invite you" to enjoy this episode with Angie, Owner of Concrete Yoga! We talk about all of these things and the practice of Yoga as a compliment to life!

We also discuss: 

• Yoga therapy and talk therapy 
• Connecting with others through movement 
• "Fitting Out"  and inclusivity 
• Benefits of yoga to the person overall beyond just exercise 
• How yoga is different from other types of exercise 
• "Paying attention on purpose" and being able to respond instead of reacting.
• Mindfulness  
• How to engage and lead others with healthy boundaries 
• Diction and "Inviting" other to engage 
• Asking if someone is "open" to hearing information from you
• Mind-body-spirit connection with Chakras and Ayurveda 
• Sound therapy 
• Advice for those new to yoga: Try things you like and things you things that are different 
• Authenticity and vulnerability as a leader

Concrete Yoga is located  just outside of San Antonio. Their studio info can be found at: Website: https://www.concrete-yoga.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/concrete_yoga/

Angie's Biography:  Angela Moore or Angie V. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Focus: Capturing Identity & Conceptualization
Certified Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, Concrete Yoga Studio, Founder/Owner, Unbound Collective School of Yoga & Wellness, Founder/Owner

Angela is a long time Yoga Practitioner and is the Founder and Owner of Concrete Yoga located in Cibolo, Texas. She is also the Founder of the K-12 Mindful Movement Kids Program, providing mindfulness and emotional regulation tools for administrators and students. She has worked over six years supporting military members at JMTC Hohenfels and Brooke Army Medical Center. She provides services to the PTSD/Trauma community through Treatment Centers, privately through home visits, and within her studio space. 

Over the last decade she's worked with Military Soldiers, their family members and civilians who have experienced mental, emotional and physical trauma. Angela works with all ages and ability levels, from small children to seniors and the awe inspiring amputees to professional athletes. Angela has specialized training in Addiction and Recovery, Trauma Informed Yoga, PTSD, Moral Injury, Athletics and Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss. 

Throughout her upbringing, Angela continually felt as if she never fit in. Angela believes that our greatest strengths are found in the moments of greatest vulnerability and that when a person chooses to show up with a desire for regulation and balance, the healing process can begin. Her goal in sharing yoga has been to provide a space for people to belong. She promotes enjoyably challenging practices that decrease injury, focus on prehabbing and promote overall wellness, acceptance and healing.

You can reach us at:
Website: https://earfulofleadership.buzzsprout.com/
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Disclaimer: Earful of Leadership is an independent project and is not endorsed by the Department of Defense or any Military component. The views expressed are those of the host and the content of this podcast is not meant to provide any legal or medical advice.