Ep #137: Balancing Energy and Boundaries with Cat Kabira

Discover the intricate dynamics of energy work and personal boundaries with Cat Kabira in this insightful podcast episode. Cat delves into how unresolved issues can lead to projections that affect our interactions and energy fields during healing practices. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and striving for neutrality to manage these projections effectively. Cat discusses how projections can empower or disempower individuals, highlighting their significant impact on both yoga teachers and students. She explores how idolizing or demonizing teachers can create confusion and challenges within group dynamics. The episode underscores the importance of integration and self-awareness to navigate these projections in teaching contexts. Healthy projections can create positive energy fields, while negative projections often stem from unresolved past issues. Recognizing and managing personal projections are crucial for facilitators and teachers to maintain a clear and organized state, ensuring they don't transmit negative energy to their students. Cat shares her approach to preparing for classes by grounding herself and setting positive intentions. She emphasizes the importance of genuine connections with students to create transformative experiences. The episode also discusses the importance of setting boundaries, maintaining professionalism, and responding to projections neutrally rather than taking them personally. The conversation highlights the need for balance, playfulness, and authenticity in teaching and energy work. Cat reflects on her own experiences, stressing the value of staying centered and composed when facing challenging emotions and trauma. The episode wraps up with insights on managing expectations, setting goals, and maintaining gratitude in the journey of personal growth and energy management. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Continuation with Kat Kabira: The Energy Expert 01:58 - The Importance of Projection in Energy Work 05:06 - The Challenges for Yoga Teachers: Dealing with Projections 08:28 - Understanding Healthy vs. Unhealthy Projection 11:56 - The Power of Projections: Changing Your Energy Flow 14:40 - Projection of Emotions and Self-Reflection 19:27 - Daily Life as a Teacher: Setting Positive Intentions 22:50 - The Teacher and the Art of Transmission 27:00 - The Healing Power of Self-Reflection 41:30 - Male vs. Female Communication Patterns 44:46 - When Assumptions Become Obstacles 47:46 - The Power of Goals vs. Expectations in Self-Growth 51:23 - Energetic Field and Energy in Motion - Recap of Previous Episodes 52:42 - Final Words and Gratitude Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catkabira/ --- 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