“Yoga puts us in our bodies, and what I know to be true is that a young woman who is embodied, is a political act. She is less likely to be manipulated, malleable, shrink, hide, comply to the patriarchal system. ”
In this episode we discuss:
Alex’s experience with body image / disordered eating in the yoga industry
The power of simply listening to young people
How to create a safe space for people to actually open up and connect
Why we need to share our authentic, vulnerably selves in order to create real connection
Creating a safe space for teens to get real, connect and share stories
How & why Alex made the decision to close The Distrikt ( her studio in Vancouver )
Alex’s definition of success
Why following your intuition might be an actual business strategy
How Alex got her book deal
Why empowering young girls to be ‘in their body’ is a political act
Alex’s role as a Lululemon Global Ambassador
Unpacking privilege in the wellness industry
Alex’s advice to all the young, entreprenurial women out there
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