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Yoga Off the Mat: Living the Yamas and Niyamas, with Crystal Bell
Description
ou roll up the mat and for a few minutes the world feels softer. Then, between the car and the inbox, it slips away. How do we carry that peace into the loud parts of the day?
Leadership coach and yoga teacher Crystal Bell shows how yoga lives far beyond the 60-minute class. Through the Yamas and Niyamas, it becomes a way of treating others, and ourselves, all day.
About the Guest:
Crystal Bell is a leadership coach, longtime yoga teacher and studio owner, and corporate executive who brings the philosophy of yoga into the boardroom and everyday life.
Key Takeaways:
- Yoga was never mainly about the poses; it is about calming the mind
- The Yamas guide how we treat others; the Niyamas, how we treat ourselves
- Ahimsa (non-harming) includes the quiet, critical thoughts we carry
- Santosha is contentment in small things, not external validation
- Peace off the mat starts by noticing a pattern and gently shifting it
- Aim to be present, not perfect; imperfection is the human standard
Connect With the Guest:
- YouTube: clarity-with-crystal
- Instagram: @clarity.with.crystal
- Website: clarity-with-crystal.com (launching soon in 2026)
Episode Chapters
[08:30] The Peace That Slips Away After Class (approx.)
[10:00] What Yoga Actually Is: Calming the Mind (approx.)
[13:00] The Biggest Misconception: Yoga Is Not the Poses (approx.)
[17:00] The Yamas: How We Treat the World (approx.)
[27:00] The Niyamas: How We Treat Ourselves (approx.)
[31:00] The Broken Mirror: A Story of Ahimsa (approx.)
[33:00] The Vegetable Vendor and the Meaning of Contentment (approx.)
[40:00] Present, Not Perfect: Finding Your Way Back (approx.)
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