{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 263 Adam Keen \u2013 Money and Yoga","description":"Adam explores the complex relationship between money and yoga, addressing the common perception that charging for yoga corrupts its authenticity. He shares personal experiences and insights on the necessity of money as a means of energy exchange, the historical context of yoga's accessibility, and the implications of consumerism in modern yoga practices. Keen emphasizes the importance of trust, accountability, and the teacher's role in navigating these dynamics, ultimately advocating for a balanced approach to money in the yoga community.&amp;nbsp; Adam Shares  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Money is often seen as corrupting yoga, but it's a necessary exchange.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Many yoga teachers struggle with the idea of charging for their services.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Offering yoga for free can lead to a lack of commitment from students.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Money can democratize access to yoga, making it available to more people.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The historical guru-shisha relationship was exclusive and selective.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Modern yoga allows for more freedom and choice for students.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Accountability is important in the teacher-student dynamic.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Consumerism has influenced the way yoga is marketed and taught today.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Teachers have a responsibility to create a supportive environment.  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Navigating money in yoga requires a balance between accessibility and quality.  Keen on Yoga Become a Patron:  https:\/\/www.keenonyoga.com\/patrons\/  Linktree:  https:\/\/linktr.ee\/Keenonyoga  Website:  www.keenonyoga.com  Follow Adam:  &amp;nbsp;@keen_on_yoga  | @adam_keen_ashtanga  Retreats with Adam: https:\/\/www.keenonyoga.com\/ashtanga-yoga-retreats\/  Support:  Buy us a coffee:  https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/infoRf Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Money and Yoga 02:19 The Dilemma of Charging for Yoga 08:05 The Value of Money in Yoga 14:16 Trust and Money in Yoga 18:09 The Guru-Shisha Relationship and Modern Yoga 25:00 Reframing Yoga's Historical Context 28:55 Democratization of Yoga Through Money 33:49 The Challenges of Modern Yoga Teaching 40:07 Navigating Consumerism in Yoga 44:46 Finding Balance in Yoga's Modern Landscape ","author_name":"Keen on Yoga Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.keenonyoga.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40084295\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198489135"}