Heart & Soul: The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Yoga

Welcome to Episode 159: Heart & Soul: The Vital Role of Emotional Intelligence in Yoga In this episode, Host Sandy Raper discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) and its connection to the practice of yoga. She breaks down the five components of EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Sandy emphasizes the significance of actively listening and understanding emotions, both in oneself and in others. Episode Highlights: 11:21: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Yoga 13:27: The Five Components of Emotional Intelligence 21:07: Accountability and Living from the Inside Out 25:23: Empathy and Compassion 30:10: Social Skills and Effective Communication 33:28 Active Listening and Constructive Conflict Resolution 37:12 Emotional Intelligence and Effective Decision Making RESOURCES ⁠www.sandyraper.com⁠ ⁠Join the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Newsletter List⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Order Sandy's new book:⁠ ⁠Teaching From the Heart: Lessons on Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher