Episode #64: Managing Anxiety with Kristina Blundon

<p>This is a truly enlightening episode, and it is packed with a lot of value and wisdom, from an emotionally intelligent and great communicating couple.</p> <p>In this episode with Kristina (Michael’s partner), we explore the topics of emotional intelligence and dealing with anxiety.</p> <p>We dive into subtopics of holding space, communication, and emotional awareness.</p> <p>And how these relate to yoga teaching and key values for a yoga teacher.</p> <p>There are also some fun little insights and history of Michael and Kristina’s relationship and personal growth together.</p> <p>And some practical tools and tips on dealing with anxiety.</p> <p>Kristina is part of the contentment foundation and if you would like to get in contact with her about anything that was discussed, please email her at:</p> <p><a href="mailto:kristina@contentment.org"><u>kristina@contentment.org</u></a></p> <ul> <li>(00:00) Human life is not easy!</li> <li>(00:57) Intro</li> <li>(01:50) Welcoming Michael’s partner - Kristina</li> <li>(03:19) Curiosity killed the Kristina</li> <li>(05:24) A brief history of Tina</li> <li>(08:20) Yoga teachers need to be able to hold space</li> <li>(09:13) The pattern - this is not an affiliate promotion</li> <li>(11:39) Chasing magic</li> <li>(12:38) Community and Curiosity</li> <li>(14:07) Michael wasn’t originally an emotionally aware man!</li> <li>(15:11) Yoga teachers aren’t perfect</li> <li>(16:07) Enlightenment is a daily practice</li> <li>(19:25) A 6 year-old can befriend their anger</li> <li>(20:22) The 4 pillars of well-being - These all apply to Yoga too!</li> <li>(25:50) Contentment is Santosha in the Yoga world</li> <li>(26:55) Yoga isn’t the solution to everything</li> <li>(28:39) Let’s talk about anxiety</li> <li>(30:11) Putting yourself on a pedestal, and setting self-expectations can be harmful</li> <li>(33:43) Some practical tools and steps for dealing with anxiety</li> <li>(35:41) Introducing Tiny Tina</li> <li>(38:23) Tiny Tina often shows up in S