Authenticity Building Community with Special Guest Kat Harmon

Welcome to Episode 156: "Authenticity Building Community" with Special Guest Kat Harmon. As a part of a collection of special guest episodes to celebrate the recent debut of Host Sandy Raper's new book, ⁠Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher⁠, Sandy welcomes guest, Kat Harmon, to the BYTT Podcast. Kat Harmon is the visionary behind the empowering brand "Love the Shit out of Yourself" and the driving force behind Sol Harmony Fest, a transformative 3-day holistic healing arts festival. She infuses her yoga and embodiment practices with a passion for self-love and self-awareness. Kat utilizes awareness and nervous system support to help individuals rewrite self-defeating patterns and shed outdated defense mechanisms, allowing them to reconnect with their most authentic selves. Over her extensive 20+ years of teaching, Kat's approach emphasizes laughter and thinking outside the box, fostering deep connections and personal growth. Connect with Kat Harmon: www.lovetheshitoutofyourself.com Episode Highlights: 03:19: The Journey of Building Community 04:20: Finding Your Path as a Yoga Teacher 09:22: Empowering Teachers to Be Themselves 10:58: Being Curious and Meeting People Where They Are 12:19: The Humanity and Relational Aspect of Teaching 13:09: Service and Connection as Driving Forces 14:25: Avoiding Replication and Ego-Driven Community Building 20:57: Encouraging Students to Build Community 22:12: Embracing the Unfolding Process 23:20: Overcoming Limitations and Attachment to Outcomes 25:27: Expanding Community and Balancing Ego 28:24: Building Community with Authenticity and Joy 33:03: Expanding Community Offerings www.sandyraper.com⁠⁠ ⁠Order Sandy's new book! Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher⁠ ⁠⁠Interested in training with Sandy to become a yoga teacher? ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Newsletter List⁠⁠