The Teaching on Being Yourself with Kathryn Budig

Join host, Jivana Heyman, as he talks with renowned yoga teacher and writer, Kathryn Budig. Kathryn shares her journey through injury, healing, and transformation in her yoga practice and teaching. Together, they discuss the evolving world of yoga, the shift away from celebrity culture, the importance of authenticity as a teacher, and why it's okay — and essential — to be yourself.

Kathryn opens up about her shoulder surgery recovery, her transition away from more athletic asana practices, and her creation of a more sustainable, joyful teaching style through her online platform, Haus of Phoenix. She also shares how honesty and feedback from students have reshaped her approach to teaching over the years.

Stay tuned after the interview for a discussion with Jivana and Deanna Michalopoulos, where they reflect on Kathryn's insights and share listener stories about transformation through yoga.

Topics Covered:

• Rethinking asana practice for long-term health


• Building an authentic online community


• Why creativity, playfulness, and joy are essential to the yoga journey


• Kathryn’s publishing house, Inky Phoenix Press, a division of Bindery Books


• Letting go of unrealistic expectations and focusing on personal growth


• How COVID reshaped the global yoga community and teacher-student relationships


• Reflections on Accessible Yoga, teaching with injuries, and staying true to yourself


• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and it’s many translations

Resources Mentioned:

Haus of Phoenix — Kathryn’s online community

Jivana’s book Yoga Revolution

Pantanjali's Yoga Sutra by Shyam Ranganathan

The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary by Edwin Bryant

Inside the Yoga Sutras by Jaganath Carrera

We Want to Hear from You!

What story, teaching, or practice inspires your yoga journey today? Submit your answer or any other questions you have for Jivana via Google Form: https://forms.gle/NtijeM82dSgU5jVD7 or leave a voice message here (90 second maximum): https://www.speakpipe.com/AccessibleYoga

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Connect with Kathryn:

Kathryn Budig (she/her) is the founder of the online platform Haus of Phoenix and acquiring editor of Inky Phoenix Press under Bindery Books.

www.kathrynbudig.com | @kathrynbudig, @thehausofphoenix, @theinkyphoenix

Connect with Jivana:

Check out Jivana’s books, Accessible Yoga, Yoga Revolution, and The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga, and get more information about Accessible Yoga at accessibleyoga.org

www.jivanaheyman.com | @jivanaheyman | facebook.com/jivanaheyman

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