Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving with Special Guest Austeen Heeney
Beyond Yoga Teacher Training - A podcast by Sandy Raper

Welcome to Episode 157: "Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving" with Special Guest and Mentee Austeen Heeney In this conversation, Sandy and Austeen discuss their journey as yoga teachers and the evolving nature of their 'why'. Their conversation explores the important balance between the roles of being a student and a yoga teacher, as well as the impact of mentorship in these roles. Austeen reflects on the obstacles she faced as an entrepreneur and studio owner, including learning about business, overcoming limiting beliefs around money, and navigating difficult conversations. Despite these challenges, she found moments of thriving and growth. 03:24: Balancing the Roles of Student and Teacher 10:33: The Journey from Student to Teacher 28:46: Closing Doors and Making Space for Thriving 32:21: The Power of Mentorship in the Yoga Teaching Journey 35:00: Developing Trust Within Oneself 47:08: Creating an Inner Sanctuary Through Movement Practices and Workshops 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