021: In the Tides of Change: Yoga, Surfing, & Mental Health with Jenny Brown

All Things SOUL - living authentically, healing and thriving through trauma and life’s challenges

Join me as I engage in a soulful conversation with the remarkable Jenny Brown. Jenny, a well-known yoga therapist and mental health practitioner, takes us on her journey of healing, living authentically, and promoting yoga in the Western world. Listen in as she recalls her time living in an ashram, her two-decade-long career as a yoga teacher, and the challenges and rewards of running her popular Shaka Surf School. Jenny’s story serves as a testament to the power of yoga and the impact it can have on individuals and communities.

We also discuss the profound influence of surfing on our lives, from working at a pizza place alongside surfers to starting a family and venturing into the commercial fishing business. Listen in as we explore the benefits of sensory meditations and the challenges of finding a healthy balance with social media. This episode emphasizes the power of being present, using our senses to connect with ourselves and others, and the incredible strength of women when they come together in a supportive and safe space. Join us for this heartwarming episode!

In this episode, you will hear:

• Discussion on starting a surf school from scratch, the initial struggles, and how the internet has influenced the business.

• The importance of lifeguard certifications and the shared responsibility of keeping our beaches safe.

• The importance of self-care, pleasure, and mindfulness in maintaining a healthy relationship with oneself and others.

• The benefits of sensory meditations and finding a healthy balance with social media.

Resources from this Episode

• Website: https://www.shakasurfschool.com/

• Shaka Surf School Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakasurfschool/

• Kiss of the Divine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kissofthedivine/

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