Greg Nardi - Yoga for Change: Breaking Down Barriers

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Greg Nardi is a dedicated yoga professional with over 25 years of experience. He is now a Certified Yoga Therapist and serves as a pivotal figure at Yoga for Change, a nonprofit dedicated to providing trauma-informed yoga to underserved communities such as veterans, incarcerated individuals, and youth. Greg Nardi’s journey in the yoga world began with Ashtanga hence his extensive study in India. Greg is highly regarded for his deep understanding of yoga philosophy and is currently based in South Florida.
Visit Greg at: https://www.y4c.org/
On IG: https://www.instagram.com/gregnardi/?hl=en
Key Takeaways:

• Personal Evolution: Greg Nardi discusses his journey from an Ashtanga teacher to a certified yoga therapist focused on trauma-informed practices.
• Yoga for Change: Insight into the nonprofit's mission to bring trauma-informed yoga to underserved communities and efforts to expand statewide.
• Professionalization of Yoga: Greg emphasizes the need for professional structures in yoga teaching, drawing on his wide-ranging experiences.
• Philosophical Perspectives: Exploration of Greg’s interest in yoga philosophy, including modern interpretations of ancient texts.

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Chapter

1. Greg Nardi - Yoga for Change: Breaking Down Barriers (00:00:00)

2. Greg Nardi's Journey from Ashtanga Teacher to Yoga Therapist (00:00:03)

3. Reflections on Ashtanga Yoga Listings and Personal Decisions (00:12:08)

4. Integrating Yoga Therapy and Trauma-Informed Practices in Teaching (00:15:02)

5. Bringing Yoga to Justice-Impacted Communities Through Fundraising Efforts (00:27:43)

6. Reinterpreting Yoga Philosophy Through Anti-Colonial and Activist Lenses (00:34:23)

7. Reinterpreting Yoga Philosophy Through Anti-Colonial and Activist Lenses (00:40:43)

8. volving Yoga Practices: Balancing Fitness and Mindfulness (00:46:41)

9. Exploring Spirituality and Meaning Through Yoga and Devotional Practices (00:51:53)