Guest: Jenni Antonicic, yoga/meditation teacher and former wine professional
Links Mentioned:
Tejas Yoga Studio - Where Jenni teaches yoga classes (in person and online): https://tejasyogachicago.com
Jenni's website: https://www.jennianneyoga.com/
Key Topics Covered:
Jenni's background working in the stressful wine business and how it impacted her health
How she first discovered yoga and the profound personal experiences ("yoga moments") that led her to become a teacher
Who she enjoys teaching yoga to (more mature students) and why
The importance of staying physically and mentally active as you age - the concept of your "comfort zone" vs. overwhelm
How big life transitions like retirement are times of high "neuroplasticity" where you can reshape how you want your next phase to look
How yoga studios can provide community connections, which can be very valuable especially in retirement
Timecodes:
[00:01] Introducing Jenni and her current work as a yoga/meditation teacher
[00:03] Jenni describing her past career in the stressful wine business
[00:10] How Jenni first started taking yoga classes and why she was drawn to continue
[00:15] The "yoga moment" that made Jenni realize she was on the wrong career path
[00:17] Deciding to go through yoga teacher training without initially intending to teach
[00:26] The importance of staying active physically and mentally as you age
[00:35] Big life transitions as times of "neuroplasticity" to reshape yourself
[00:36] How yoga studios can provide community connections
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