Radical Self Acceptance and Authentic Empowerment with Melanie Klein

In this episode I sit down with Melanie Klein C. Klein a sought
after empowerment coach and respected thought leader in the areas
of radical self-acceptance, authentic empowerment, and
supercharged confidence.   Her acknowledged expertise has
enabled her to write, edit, or contribute to nine books in whole
or in part on these topics, including the groundbreaking and
award-winning anthology, Yoga & Body image.   The latest
in her body of work, Embodied Resilience through Yoga, was
published in September 2020. 


In this episode we break down: 


Melanie’s journey and background into Yoga starting in 1996

The importance of being Clear in your knowing 

Having an embodied experience of the Yoga and the desire to
share the practices with others

Transition into speaking/ Academics and also incorporating
the practices of yoga

Melanie’s advocacy work and her calling which led her to
follow her light. 

The importance of Tending to the spark and light inside of
you

The practice of stillness and how it can help tend to the
spark 

Intersection of yoga and social justice 

Having courage and fortitude to listen to ourselves even when
others encourage a different direction. 

Breaking down the Inauthenticity of how yoga has been
displayed through marketing images

Melanie’s dedication and inner calling to be a part of Social
Advocacy work and her mission of “Individual transformation for
collective liberation”

Asking the question of What can we offer the collective?

Power in owning your YES completely

Implementing Collaboration and Community not just talking
about it. 

Not operating from a deficiency model and breaking down the
power over model 

Owning that we can both serve and receive 

The Importance of having a bigger vision and purpose without
taking yourself out the equation 

Striking your own balance and trusting generosity will come
back



Based on over two decades of professional and personal work,
Melanie integrates her backgrounds in mindfulness and embodied
wisdom with her academic expertise and advocacy work. In this
way, she offers her 1:1 coaching clients a holistic and unique
pathway to personal freedom and prosperity, one that is
customized and designed to each individual.


References and Links: 


Yoga + Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery and
Loving Your Body: http://www.yogaandbodyimage.org/


Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every
Body: http://www.yogarisingbook.com/


*Both the websites above include a free downloadable discussion
guide.


Yoga, the Body and Embodies Social Change: An Intersectional
Feminist Analysis :
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498528030/Yoga-the-Body-and-Embodied-Social-Change-An-Intersectional-Feminist-Analysis


Embodied Resilience Through Yoga: 30 Mindful Essays About Finding
Empowerment After Addiction, Trauma, Grief and Loss
https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780738762494


Personal Website: http://www.melaniecklein.com/


Instagram: @melmelklein   

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