<p>Abbey Galvin and Selena Garefino discuss the practice of Katonah Yoga, its impact on flexibility and boundaries, the importance of home practice, and the exploration of self cultivation. They delve into the differences between traditional Vedic practices and the material of Taoism and Chinese Medicine as it is applied in the Katonah Yoga material, the concept of reflection and safety, and the idea of internal safety and being versus doing in the practice of yoga. The conversation delves into the importance of self-cultivation techniques, the pleasure of doing things for their own sake, and the power of deep reading and intellectual development. It also explores the role of archetypes, mythology, and the mind-body connection in personal growth. Additionally, it addresses the significance of yoga practice in troubling times, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and community building.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Katonah Yoga is a way to mediate the polarities of practice, life, nervous system, interior, and exterior.</li><li>The practice of yoga is a self-cultivation technique that allows individuals to navigate their own lives and develop their character. Self-cultivation techniques for personal growth</li><li>The importance of deep reading and intellectual development</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Internal Safety and Being vs. Doing</li><li>32:50 The Pleasure of Doing Things for Their Own Sake</li><li>52:10 Yoga Practice in Troubling Times</li></ul>