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#98 - The Creativity in Yoga - Yoga in Iran with Maryam Daneshpour
Welcome to Episode #98 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Maryam Daneshpour, a yoga teacher from Iran, was so powerful as we looked at the creative elements and aspects of yoga, and what Maryam is dreaming up to help serve yoga practitioners through her company, Mada Design. Maybe our conversation made you want to be more intentional with your time and energy, or to make sure you cultivate spaces to be in the present moment. If you’re looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in Iran then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe For the skimmers - What’s in the yoga in Iran episode? Design and yoga synergy Embracing the present moment Teaching yoga as a passion not as a job Yoga's creative dimension The evolution of yoga in Iran Tell me more about Maryam Daneshpour Maryam Daneshpour, a yoga teacher from Iran has bee a yoga teacher for five years. She was certified with a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga from Mysore, India. Beyond yoga, she holds a degree in Industrial Design and owns Mada Design Studio. With a foundation in Hatha Yoga, her classes emphasize the essence of yoga while incorporating pranayama and meditation for comprehensive well-being. What to expect in the Yoga In Iran episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast In this episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast, Maryam Daneshpour, an Iranian yoga teacher, shares insights about the presence and growth of yoga in Iran. She discusses how yoga, once a small and lesser-known community, is now widely available in various neighborhoods through local gyms and sports centers. Maryam explains the evolution of yoga in Iran, with dedicated studios and online classes now becoming prevalent. She highlights the emergence of Iranian yoga teachers both within the country and abroad, indicating the increasing interest in yoga. Teaching yoga in the local language, Persian, is emphasized as a way to make it accessible to people in Iran. Maryam's background in industrial design influences her yoga teaching approach. She mentions that designing yoga classes and sequences requires creativity, much like design. She also expresses her passion for creating adjustable tools that could assist yogis with limited mobility, providing them with safer and more effective ways to practice different poses. Maryam defines yoga as a discipline and lifestyle that trains the mind, fosters mental control, and cultivates present-moment peace. She underscores the accessibility of yoga and its ability to be practiced even in brief moments. Maryam's personal definition encompasses both the physical and mental aspects of yoga, emphasizing mindfulness and balance in life. Throughout the conversation, Maryam emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and detaching from worries about the past or the future. She discusses her approach to teaching yoga as a passion rather than a job and the profound impact it has on her life. The episode showcases the power of yoga to create connections, bring people together, and offer a sense of calm and mindfulness in an increasingly fast-paced world. Connect with Maryam Daneshpour https://www.instagram.com/Ma.da_yoga Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Mediate with me: https://insig.ht/6gFTaXHlogb Flow with me: https://www.youtube.com/c/WildYogaTribe Book a private yoga or meditation class with me: https://wildyogatribe.com/yogaclasses/ Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe
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