Episode 40: From Healing to Holding Space

In today's episode, Ashley chats with Annie Geile, owner of South River Yoga in South County, MO to talk about the winding path that led her from corporate America and chronic illness into the world of yoga, restorative practice, and studio ownership. Annie shares how a life-changing diagnosis shifted her relationship to movement, introduced her to restorative yoga, and ultimately transformed the way she moves through the world.

They talk about healing, dharma, hypermobility, yoga philosophy, teacher training, imposter syndrome, business ownership, and the importance of creating spaces rooted in community over competition. Annie also shares her perspective on Yoga Alliance, continuing education for teachers, and the beautiful collaboration between some St. Louis yoga studios through A Collective Breath benefiting The Oxygen Project.

This conversation is full of wisdom about slowing down, listening deeply, and building a life that feels aligned from the inside out.

Connect with Annie on social media: @anniekg2 and @southriveryoga

Visit South River Yoga's website: https://www.southriveryoga.com/

Thank you for listening. <3

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