Episode #67: Deconstructing the Ego (Part 3)

<p>In the final part 3 episode about legos and egos, we dive deeper into the how and why we develop an ego in the first place.</p> <p>Starting from childhood, and how our interactions, upbringing and society actually impact our egos development.</p> <p>Michael shares a poignant story about him as a curious child, and how a singular interaction can/could have had an impact on his ego’s development.</p> <p>We then get further into how your ego stops you from listening.</p> <p>And how it shows up around how we view and identify ourselves.</p> <p>Especially for yoga teachers, there is so much attachment to how students view us and our classes.</p> <p>So learning to put your ego to one side is an important skill to allow yourself to receive feedback and improve.</p> <p>For all the details on the ego, listen to the full episode!</p> <ul> <li>(01:41) Do kids have an ego?</li> <li>(03:33) Ego’s start to form at an early age</li> <li>(05:04) Michael’s childhood experience with race</li> <li>(06:26) Your society and your upbringing impact or define your ego</li> <li>(08:11) The ego is really good at stopping you from listening</li> <li>(09:12) What’s the risk in checking your ego?</li> <li>(10:45) Are you attached to how others perceive you</li> <li>(12:18) What if you’re just an okay or mediocre yoga teacher?</li> <li>(14:32) Going Pro offer</li> </ul> <p>---</p> <p><strong>SPECIAL OFFER: </strong>Become a founding member of the much anticipated<em> Going Pro Yoga Platform!</em></p> <p>A sneak peak of what’s inside:</p> <ul> <li>The first EVER P<em>riority Cueing System</em> for over 120 yoga poses, with over 300 variations and modifications, to refine your teaching</li> <li>The first EVER <em>Sequencing Vault</em> with over 70 videos to plug-in-play and create your own sequences in minutes.</li> <li>The first EVER <em>Injury Management and Injury Prevention Program</em> for Yoga Teachers from yours truly</li> <li>And so much more..</li> </ul> <p>When you become a founding member, you'll NEVER have