Life in Commune: Recent Episodes
Patrick Beach & Carling Harps
with a decade of partnership, entrepreneurship, a few laps around the world, two yoga studios, and toddler in tow; Patrick and Carling share their insight, successes, and failures with listeners each week. Life in Commune regularly features our teaching team at Commune Yoga Studio, explores inside takes on the Yoga & Wellness industry, resources for yoga teachers, practitioners, and business owners, relationship perspectives, deep dives into mindfulness, industry guest interviews (and maybe a little pop culture threw in) to see what it means to truly live a Life in Commune.
In this episode Patrick and Carling sit down to chat about various methods of yoga practice from their personal experience.
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In this week's episode the team sits down to chat about teacher training programs, how they made the leap to their first one, how they made the choice, and what they remember from the beginning of the journey.
Laugh along with us as we explore our infancy in teacher training and give some tips on choosing one for your path.
If you would like to train with us our next online training starts May 17th! https://awakening-yoga-academy.thinkific.com
Practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com
In this episode PB, Carling, CJ, and Shelby sit down to talk about success and finding your way through the ups and downs of any given day. in this episode we chat about morning rituals, redefining what success means, how to be productive, and where you can find joy along the way.
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In this episode, the team talks about diversifying the practice of yoga and movement to create a healthy lifestyle.
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In this episode, Shelby, CJ, and PB talk about our big move then answer your questions around practicing too much and tips for sequencing!
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CJ, Shelby, Carling, and PB sit down to answer a number of your questions from this week including our favorite series in Awakening Yoga and what kind of mat we prefer to practice with. Enjoy the chat!
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In this episode Patrick and Carling sit down to chat about Awakening Yoga, how it came to be, and tap into some of the various series that are part of our practice.
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PB, Carling, CJ, and Kim sit down to chat about music in yoga class and finding "A-ha!" moments in practice, enjoy!
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it's a bro-cast this week! PB and CJ sit down to answer your questions about coming back to your practice, finding wins along the way, music, finding your own success.
in this episode the team sits down to chat about ways to improve your practice, qualities we enjoy in teachers, functional freedom, and funny moments teaching on camera!
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In this episode the team chats about working with and through insecurities in the practice. We also dive into some tips for teaching online and chat about our favorite props!
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In this episode we discuss how we all find growth in our practice as Kim makes her first appearance on the podcast!
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in this episode Patrick and Carling chat about moving Commune Yoga online and life in lock down.
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This week Erica joins the podcast crew and we discuss forearm balance tips, movement inspirations, and our new practice paths!
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In this episode we chat about different techniques for class structures and what we are doing currently, our different paths to start teaching yoga, breaking down a few elements of boat pose, and some activities we are currently doing for recovery. We hope you enjoy the chat!
practice with us on www.communeyogastudio.com
We are excited to officially bring this podcast back to life on a regular basis. Our studio Commune Yoga in Seattle has officially transitioned to a full online experience and here is where we will have our weekly conversations with the community! Each week we will come together to answer questions from y'all and discuss future happenings at the studio. We hope you enjoy these chats with the team, if you have any questions send them our way. New episodes will be regularly releasing on Mondays!
In this first episode PB, Carling, CJ, and Shelby sit down to have a laugh while chatting about the beginning of moving the studio online during the beginning of the pandemic. You will get insight into the team's first experiences creating classes in video format and some of the early struggles that we have overcome along the way.
try our studio platform free for the first 7 days by visiting : www.communeyogastudio.com
Finding ways to limit your expectations while still having excitement for what is to come can be a complicated path to walk. In this episode Patrick and Carling chat about there own process wrangling their expectations while staying open to joy on and off the mat!
For workshops and training info visit :: www.patrickbeach.com
Music by www.purple-planet.com
We all work everyday towards our jobs, passions, relationships, hobbies, and interests in order to make our lives better, but we often forget to look at if these efforts are actually working for us in the way we want them to.
In this episode Patrick and Carling explore the relationship between being good and having your talents work for you.
for workshops and trainings visit :: www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
Inspired by our recent Awakening Inversions training at Commune Yoga over the last weekend we chat about three tips to help you find balance in any inversion. We discuss the importance of learning what your mental challenges are as you go upside down, finding time to get comfortable, and embracing your foundations.
Join us for our next inversion training in London this October! for info visit www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
When Carling gave birth to Harvey we spent a good amount of time in the hospital, which led to us discussing when are our experiences nurturing growth versus when are we becoming numb to get through the moment.
In the yoga practice we all strive to be as present as possible and not wish moments of our life away, but in reality that is only a goal at which we can strive for. Life comes in waves, some of them you will wish would never end and others that you wish would never start. Either way you see things currently how can we live with an opportunistic mindset to explore what is in front of us at the moment to continue to grow as people.
For workshops and trainings visit www.patrickbeach.com
Music by www.purple-planet.com
In this episode we discuss what exactly "Alignment Yoga" is and how we might define the differences between "Good" and "Bad" alignment. With the rise in popularity of group yoga asana classes, the need for standard cueing and aesthetics may have led us to believe that there are right and wrong ways to practice so we wonder who exactly gets to decide many lineages gilded alignment rules, and if we really can apply them as students and teachers.
workshops and trainings www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
After a week off of podcasting to welcome the newest member of the family into the world, Patrick and Carling are back chatting about the age old question, can you teach it if you can't do it?
They discuss how embodiment, rather than performance, is the attribute that can help a teacher trans,mute their concepts with integrity & passion. How the same concept can be taught more diversely when we come from a place of personal experience, no matter what level it is.
For all teacher training and workshops visit www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
How do we mix pregnancy and the yoga practice? Well, hopefully with experience, intuition, and grace. But the journey isn't always a smooth one and in this episode Patrick sits down with Carling to discuss her transitions, modifications, and experience through the Yoga asana practice during this pregnancy.
Workshops and trainings: www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
We've all been there. New, a bit nervous, and not quite sure how to start. but as teachers, it can be all to easy to forget about the sensations of being a new student. Join Patrick and Carling for a conversation about why teaching beginners is deeply important to your skills as a teacher, and to their experience being welcomed into a practice we care so much about.
5 tips coming your way to help you craft better classes, welcome students with more joy, and open the practice up with authenticity and depth.
for all teacher trainings and workshops visit :: www.patrickbeach.com
music by : www.purple-planet.com
In honor of July 4th we're throwing it way back to 1996 with a very special guest CJ Yeagley to watch the long-standing classic movie Independence Day.
Spoilers abound and no yoga tips in sight, tune in to have a laugh with us in this pop culture focused episode as we invade a world run by Will Smith, Jeff Goldbloom, and Bill Pullman as they try and save the world from alien anarchy!
Watch the movie along with us on Hulu.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
We all procrastinate. It is one of the most impossible things to avoid, sometimes we all need that sense of urgency to kick in so we can transform into our best selves, but other times it can lead to stress and negativity.
Carling and Patrick posit the effectiveness of their unique procrastination tactics, and wonder if there may be some upside to deadlines and urgency. With the baby-countdown in full effect, they admit it might have actually be easier to get ready mentally and spiritually, than it has been physically.
For in person classes and workshops www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
The illusive art of doing nothing. In a world of stimulation and perpetual busy, should we really be seeking out idle time? Patrick and Carling discuss how the impetus for this conversation came from a Tyler the Creator song, how maybe we were all actually a bit more mindful back when we were teenagers, and wonder if its possible to truly give ourselves permission to do nothing?
for workshops and teacher trainings: www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
Navigating the big world of yoga is no joke these days. There are more styles, studios, and teachers than ever before. This is amazing (!) but can also become very confusing when trying to find what will work best for you.
Patrick and Carling chat about their own experience in various forms of yoga and get into what has helped them become long term practitioners.
for workshops and teacher trainings, visit www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
As long time fans of Game of Thrones, Patrick and Carling take time to talk about the show, the perspectives it brings up, and wonder whether emotion or logic are the keys to the kingdom both on and off the screen. Sure, it's pop culture, but all the very best creations offer us moral quandaries and divisive narratives - which ones we identify with is it what its all about.
SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched GOT, then this probably isn't the episode for you. If you don't like GOT, then this probably isn't the episode for you either ;)
For workshops, teacher trainings, and all other yoga related events visit :: www.patrickbeach.com
Music by www.purple-planet.com
In this episode we discuss the pervasive messaging that we should be able to "do it all" and how that affects our notions of control, worthiness, and living in the moment. What does it actually mean to "do it all" and why do we think we can, or should be able to anyways?
Patrick reflects of the difficulties of feeling out of control even in simple unexpected daily situations and Carling wonders if shes actually following her own advice or if she has succumb to the modern woman's expectations of "having it all" while setting expectations for her recovery from childbirth.
For information on trainings and workshops head to www.patrickbeach.com
Music by www.purple-planet.com
Getting your first job as a new yoga teacher can be tough. In this episode we walk through 5 strategies to follow that will help you land a job and find a home in the local yoga community where you live.
To join us for workshops, classes or teacher training programs visit www.patrickbeach.com
music by www.purple-planet.com
In the first episode where we openly talk about our relationship the discussion moves towards how we manage the time spent apart during the stints of the year when Patrick is traveling.
This episode centers around how we use the time to grow as individuals, keys to staying connected, becoming two individuals coming together to make each other's life better, and managing expectations so you don't end up wishing your life away.
To join us for trainings or workshops visit www.patrickbeach.com
music by :: www.purple-plannet.com
Welcome to our new podcast, Life in Commune! We are beyond excited to be back sharing with all of you. In this first episode we set the scene for what is to come then give you an update on all we have been up to including moving back to Seattle, opening a yoga studio, running teacher trainings, and the biggest of all getting ready to have our baby girl very soon!
On this podcast you can expect open conversations around the yoga practice, teaching yoga, health, family, love, and relationships. We hope you can join in on this adventure with us.
New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
You can find all of our upcoming teacher trainings and workshops at www.patrickbeach.com
Music by www.purple-planet.com