Patricia Gavin - A Journey of Healing and Strength Through Yoga

Dream Power Radio

Everyone’s definition of a dream life is different. This week we get to explore how one woman transformed her life – and it all started with an injury.

While overseas Patricia Gavin slipped and fell in the shower and hurt her shoulder. Her introduction to yoga not only aided in her recovery, but set her on a transformative path as a full-fledged instructor.

Key Lessons and Ideas:

• From Injury to Empowerment: Patricia’s perseverance through Bikram yoga not only healed her but also ignited a lifelong passion.
• The Bikram Experience: Training under Bikram himself in LA, Patricia describes it as the “United Nations of yoga,” with practitioners from all over the world. Despite the challenges, it was a formative experience that shaped her teaching journey.
• Healing Power of Yoga: Patricia emphasizes how yoga, especially Bikram, can transform the body and mind. From improving breathing techniques to calming the nervous system, the benefits are profound.
• Daily Practice Insights: While a daily practice is ideal, Patricia suggests that even 2-3 times a week can yield significant benefits. The key is consistency and integrating the eight limbs of yoga into your lifestyle.
• Personal Transformation: Yoga has made Patricia less reactive and more observant. It’s a testament to how yoga can bring emotional balance and mental clarity.
• Teaching Across the Globe: Patricia’s teaching journey has taken her to diverse places. Her experiences highlight the universal appeal and adaptability of yoga.

Curiosities to Spark Your Interest:

• Yoga in the Jungle: Patricia is setting up retreats in Costa Rica, offering a unique opportunity to practice yoga in the lush, humid jungle. Imagine the serenity and connection to nature!
• Online Yoga Programs: For those who can’t travel, Patricia is developing online classes, making her expertise accessible no matter where you are.

Final Thoughts:

Patricia’s story is a powerful reminder that our bodies and minds are capable of incredible transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a curious beginner, her insights offer valuable lessons on resilience, healing, and the pursuit of a dream life. Check out her remarkable story on this episode of Dream Power Radio.

Patricia Gavin is a Bikram certified hot yoga instructor and former Air Force public affairs officer and journalism instructor. She has taught around the world from Hollywood to Bollywood and is an author who has written two books about the benefits of yoga which are available as eBooks on Amazon. SIX AM IN LA chronicles her journey from healing a ski injury to training as a yoga teacher in Los Angeles. In 2019 she taught for the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC and embarked on a global adventure teaching in Thailand, India and returning to Virginia to teach in Key West and for private studios in Alexandria, Virginia. She is working on a third book “pink Flamingo - Healing w Bikram Yoga” due out in March 2025.

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Capitole

1. Patricia Gavin - A Journey of Healing and Strength Through Yoga (00:00:00)

2. Discovering Yoga (00:01:45)

3. Training as a Bikram Yoga Instructor (00:03:12)

4. Understanding Bikram Yoga (00:04:25)

5. Impact of Yoga on the Body and Mind (00:05:38)

6. Frequency and Aspects of Yoga Practice (00:06:49)

7. Physical and Mental Changes from Yoga (00:08:05)

8. Yoga in Recovery from Injury (00:10:36)

9. Teaching Yoga in Various Locations (00:13:35)

10. Global Yoga Teaching Experiences (00:15:27)

11. Yoga's Evolution and Acceptance (00:18:21)

12. Writing a New Book (00:21:29)

13. Mobility and Healing in Hot Yoga (00:23:32)

14. Learning and Adapting to Hot Room Yoga (00:24:35)

15. Slower Yoga Practice for Better Results (00:25:34)