Ep 256 Adam Keen – Reflections on the Year of Teaching

Keen on Yoga Podcast In this year-end reflection, Adam shares his personal journey through the challenges and transformations of the past year, including the transition to online yoga, travels across various countries, personal health struggles, and the search for a stable home. He expresses gratitude for the support of his community and highlights the importance of finding balance in a traveling lifestyle while maintaining connections with students and fellow yogis. Adam Shares • Gratitude for community support is essential. • Transitioning to online platforms can be successful. • Traveling during COVID presented unique challenges. • Personal health struggles can impact teaching. • Building community through retreats is rewarding. • Exploring new cultures enriches the teaching experience. • Returning to one's roots can evoke deep emotions. • Health challenges can lead to new beginnings. • Finding stability is important for personal growth. • The journey of a yoga teacher is ever-evolving. Chapters 00:00 Year-End Reflection and Gratitude 01:00 Transitioning to Online Yoga 02:53 Life in France During COVID 05:38 Traveling and Teaching Around the World 10:01 Personal Challenges: Insomnia and Mental Health 11:56 Retreats in Bali and Community Building 12:52 Exploring Dubai: A Cultural Melting Pot 14:19 Returning to the UK: A Sense of Home 15:48 Workshop Season in Europe 17:45 Health Journey: Hip Replacement Experience 23:07 Teaching After Recovery: A New Beginning 25:59 Exploring Greece and the Netherlands 28:55 Long Retreats in Goa: A Special Connection 30:52 Looking Ahead: Finding Stability and Roots Keen on Yoga Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Website: www.keenonyoga.com Follow Adam: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Retreats with Adam: https://www.keenonyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreats/ Support: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf