150:  Daily, Weekly + Monthly Routines That Make Me The Teacher I Want To Be

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Written By Francesca Cervero

Being a yoga teacher, heck being a PERSON, is TOUGH right now. But having a job that requires presence and vulnerability and groundedness all the time requires we pour into ourselves so we have something to give. 

I LOVE hearing the behind-the-scenes details of people’s lives and routines. And I’m so happy to say that after a pretty stressful few years, I have my self-care routines DIALED IN right now! In today’s episode of the podcast, I am sharing the daily, weekly + monthly routines that make me the teacher I want to be.

It might sound kind of silly, but I treat being a full-time yoga teacher and parent as a high-performance job, and it is WORKING for me! 

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • what I do every month (and day)  to keep me connected to my spiritual practice

  • how I care for my body with weekly routines

  • the ten things I prioritize every day to keep my nervous system healthy

 

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