Are you ready?

I was on the phone with a dear friend recently, and 10 minutes in, our conversation turned toward… the doom and gloom of current events. 


We centered on a topic both of us were equally passionate about…and no surprise: Both of us fervently disagreed, and left the conversation “disagreeing to agree.”


I usually enjoy debates. I always have. I’m genuinely interested in learning human behavior — and I love to practice verbalizing my views out loud with people I know will still love me if my words don’t come out right. Then, when I need to express myself in a situation where it matters, I make an impact!


In this specific instance, for whatever reason, I thought I was being a good listener… but as I reflected that night, I realized I was ultimately hoping to change my friend’s mind. (And I definitely didn’t achieve my goal.)


Disappointment is a sneaky byproduct of attachment, isn’t it?


Cue the holiday season! Are you ready for the onslaught of awkward parties, family feuds, and gift exchanges where you plaster on your best smile to pretend to love a gift you don’t need (or want)?!


Joking aside, let’s be real: We are likely to find ourselves in rooms with lots of folks we love (or don’t love) in the next few months… and we will likely find it difficult to communicate at times. 


So: How do we relate to people, from the perspective of yoga?


My teacher in India always says that the same person who approaches a problem cannot be the same person who finds a solution. Meaning: The aspect of ourselves that feels “bummed” or “stuck” in our interaction is missing the entire point. We must literally rise up — above the desire to change someone else’s truth… and step into a more aware version of ourselves, where we stop expecting anything in return. Only from that place does the problem disappear, and we can exist without trying so hard.


Easier said than done! I wasn’t able to do this with my friend — and that’s why we talked in circles for 90 minutes with neither of us backing down from our position. 



But that’s why it’s called a yoga practice.


Instead of dreading the emotional turmoil of our final months of 2022, I invite you to consider joining me in “coping ahead.” Coping Ahead is a technique I’ve learned where we identify potential (or certain!) stress on the horizon, and instead of walking into the fire unprepared, we prepare ourselves ahead of time to reduce that stress. To me, this seems both logical, and simple, no?


And this time, I think I’ve got you covered: 

The Yoga of Relating
A three-week online course 
to prepare you for easeful interactions
with just about anyone. 


Starting November 7th, you’ll get a lesson from me each Monday about a strategy from yogic philosophy designed to help you navigate crucial conversations — alongside sneaky yoga practices you can use in the moment to stay grounded and connected with your true self, no yoga mat required! 


You’ll learn:

• The three aspects of YOU that all show up during any crucial conversation (and the one who’s most important)
• Why some people don’t think or act like you + how to engage them without wanting to poke your eyes out.
• Four foolproof ways to get through awkward conversations at holiday parties (and beyond!). 
• The five ingredients in every successful interaction, and how to know just the right amount of each for any occasion.
• The three sneaky techniques that will save your sanity in a room full of people (and no one will know you’re doing them!)
• … and so much more!

My Soulful Sadhana courses are always $27 week — making this course just $81. But as a newsletter subscriber, sign up before November 1st with the code RELATE to save $22, and own the course for just $59.


CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!


Or, if you’re interested in on-demand access to ALL Soulful Sadhana courses (yes, all of them!), subscribe as a Yoga Hive “Honey Pot” Member for $66/month.

Minimum commitment is 2 months + the Honey Pot membership auto-renews as long as you want, and you get total access to all current and future Soulful Sadhana courses during the time you’re subscribed. Click here to see all the courses available. You won’t own lifetime access to the courses, but if you’re like me and need a fire lit under your  sometimes to get it done, this membership is for you!


And a bonus? Honey Pot members get access to the entire on-demand library of classes, worth $14.99/month — free! 


BECOME A HONEY POT MEMBER!

Already own lifetime access to a course or two, or have an on-demand membership and want to roll your purchase(s) into the Honey Pot membership instead? Reach out to me directly by replying to this email and let’s make it happen :-)

​Sending love,
Mollie