Hey, it's Rohan. When I'm feeling my best, my loved one's notice, I'm able to be more patient,

more present, to participate energetically in everything around me, and the reverse is also true.

When I'm burned out, or my own well-being is suffering, the people around me can feel that shift too.

Yoga is one of my go-to's when I feel these patterns arise, by focusing on breathing and working

with poses to release tension in my muscles and joints. I'm able to bring a heightened sense of

awareness to both my body and my mind. It's actually really interesting, the way practices

like mindfulness and yoga play together, in tandem, both reinforce and strengthen our overall

well-being. To understand this intersection, and the ways in which our physical, mental, and

social well-being are all interconnected, we got in touch with Lulu Lemon. Through their center

for social impact, Lulu Lemon has supported over 750 non-profit partners in expanding access

to practices that support holistic well-being, and their programs are remarkable. For example,

in one of their partnerships with the United Nations Foundation, they've co-created a

Festive It's Kind program that brings mindfulness training to UN humanitarian and development workers.

And when I share more about this later in the episode, I think you'd understand just how far

reaching the applications of mindfulness can go. The potential of Lulu Lemon's programs and

partnerships here is so exciting. Our table is crowded with pint glasses sporting varying degrees

of foam. The place is buzzing, but I feel completely out of sorts. I can't even bear to join the

lively conversation with my classmates. In Ecuador, the lightness and freedom and love

lingered for a few weeks. Then I journeyed back home and instantly it was gone.

Welcome to Soul Curriculum, an episode of Meditative Story, in which through conversations with

our storytellers, we get the chance to explore the insights and the wisdom they shared.

I'm your host, Roan.

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