From Grief to Growth: Raven’s Journey into Yoga and Teaching

Deepen Your Yoga Practice

In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren sits down with the newest member of the True Love Yoga teaching team, Raven Dawn. Raven shares her journey into yoga, which began during a time of personal loss in 2023, and how her practice has become a powerful tool for healing, presence, and self-acceptance.

Through open-hearted conversation, Raven describes the pivotal role yoga played as she processed grief, the importance of True Love Yoga’s welcoming community, and the connection she feels to the practice’s deeper purpose. We also dive into Raven’s unique background, her love for animals and creative interests, and her involvement in Kansas City’s LGBTQIA community choir, Choral Spectrum.

Lauren and Raven discuss the impact of the True Love Yoga Teacher Training, reflecting on how it expanded Raven’s understanding of yoga beyond asana into a full spectrum of mind-body-spirit integration. Tune in to hear how yoga has not only transformed Raven’s life but inspired her to serve others on the mat with authenticity and compassion.

Topics Covered:

•Raven’s discovery of yoga as a healing tool

•The power of yoga in managing grief and cultivating presence

•True Love Yoga’s inclusive community

•Highlights from True Love Yoga Teacher Training and its impact on Raven’s practice

•How yoga bridged the gap in Raven’s spiritual journey

•The role of community in personal transformation

Resources Mentioned:

•True Love Yoga’s Yoga Teacher Training program

•Your Spiritual Besties podcast

Connect with Lauren and True Love Yoga:

•True Love Yoga Teacher Training