Ep #129: Empowered Possibilities with Byron de Marse

Dive into the world of empowerment flow yoga with Byron, who shares insights on this transformative practice. It combines permissions and self-inquiry with yoga philosophies like chakras and koshas, offering a fresh perspective on self-awareness and personal growth. Byron traces the roots of this approach to Ashtanga yoga and Brian Kest's teachings, highlighting the importance of aligning actions with personal truths and engaging with one's emotions and physical practice in a personalized manner. The conversation explores how empowerment flow yoga aids in gaining clarity, making better decisions, and coming from a place of alignment, encouraging authenticity and self-exploration. Byron discusses the impact of societal structures and childhood experiences on individual freedom and discipline, advocating for a connection with one's physical and inner intelligence. The dialogue delves into the evolution of yoga, noting a shift from structured practices to more fluid, empowering styles like vinyasa flow. It emphasizes the significance of allowing individuals to progress at their own pace, exploring various forms of expression, and creating a safe space for self-trust and exploration. Byron also touches on the broader yoga landscape, the rise of emotionally focused practices, and the benefits of yoga training and mentorships. The discussion is a call to embrace personal growth and explore yoga's potential beyond physical postures, inviting listeners to consider empowerment flow yoga as a path to deeper self-discovery and authenticity. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Reviewing the Podcast for Yoga Enthusiasts 02:24 - Exploring Empowerment Flow Yoga and Its Philosophy 07:29 - The Importance of Integration into Our Lives 10:42 - Exploring Authenticity Through New Possibilities 15:51 - The Quest for Physical Freedom in Our Lives 21:33 - The Role of Parents and Adult Decisions 24:36 - Surrendering to the Class Layers of Understanding 27:34 - A New Perspective on Yoga Practice 32:09 - The Evolution of Yoga to the Modern World 35:54 - Permission Settings and Freedom in the Yoga World 37:32 - The Evolution of Yoga and Its Current Needs 43:02 - How to Engage with the Yoga Community 46:41 - Empowerment Flow Training: Upcoming Dates in Bali 50:16 - Empowerment Flow: Retreats and Yoga Courses in Ubud 51:05 - Experience Yoga on a New Level with GoingProYoga --- About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠