with Linda Sparrowe

Welcome to another episode of the Yoga Solutions Podcast! For this episode, I'm joined by the insightful Linda Sparrowe: a yoga teacher of teachers, mentor, writing coach, former editor of Yoga International and Yoga Journal, and author of several beloved yoga books. Linda masterfully blends wisdom, humor, and practical guidance in her work. 

This episode tackles a common question: the idea that yogis shouldn't feel "negative" emotions like anger. We discuss meeting anger, shame, or guilt not as failures, but as part of being human. Linda suggests yoga helps us notice when we're misaligned sooner, rather than making us "better." We explore honoring all emotions as energy, and Linda offers a compassionate approach for when we act in ways that cause harm, emphasizing softening and listening to our bodies. She also shares a simple, profound grounding practice.

• [00:01:52] No emotion is "wrong" or "bad"; feelings are simply energy. It's okay to feel mad, sad, or anything else.

• [00:03:10] Instead of immediately "letting go" of difficult feelings, the practice can be to soften around them and allow self-forgiveness.

• [00:04:00] Bypassing emotions isn't helpful; they'll resurface until acknowledged.

• [00:05:10] A simple daily practice can ground us when feeling agitated or anxious

“There is no such thing as a wrong or bad emotion or feeling. Feelings are just energy." 

“If I don't have shame and guilt around joy, why would I have shame and guilt around anger or disappointment or irritation. It's all part of being part of the human experience.”

Medical Disclaimer:

Please know any yoga wellness or health advice presented is not meant to replace the advice of your personal physician or other healthcare professional always seek competent medical care.

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Linda Sparrowe has been teaching, talking and writing about yoga for more than 20 years. She specializes in yoga for women's health issues and in bringing the deeper teachings of yoga to bear on our everyday lives. Linda has a long and varied career as a writer, editor, speaker, and mentor in the holistic healing arena, with a special emphasis on women’s health. As the former editor-in-chief of Yoga International magazine and past managing editor of Yoga Journal, Linda has been instrumental in bringing the authentic voice of yoga to thousands of practitioners—and teachers—who are ready to take their practice to the next level. 

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Susanna Barkataki (she/her) has been called “a trailblazing yoga leader and visionary for our times.” An Indian teacher building bridges in the West, she is known for her work in decolonizing and embracing the roots of yoga. She is the tech founder of Yoke Yoga, a free yoga app of micro practices for more peace in seconds. Bringing yoga socially to all people to help solve everyday problems at YokeYoga.com

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