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Originally from Santiago, Chile, physical therapist Felipe Gonzalez Seguel began playing sports at a young age, focusing primarily on soccer and basketball. Table tennis was initially just a recreational activity — the kind of “ping-pong” many kids play casually. That changed when a former Chilean national team player began leading a table tennis workshop at his school. And in 2003, Santiago hosted the World Championships, and Felipe became enthralled. This passion followed him as he pursued his academic interests, all the way to Lexington, Ky., where he is now studying for his PhD in the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program . While here, he also helped start UK’s table tennis club team and he recently competed in the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Championships. We talk to Felipe about research, family and sport — so come with us as we Serve Up Success, on this episode of The Way Podcast. Read the full transcript for this podcast episode.

Felipe Gonzalez came to the practice 14 years ago when he first moved to New York City. After several years of practice, he took a leap of faith and completed his 200 hour teacher training at Laughing Lotus, NYC. His devotion to music, movement, story telling, and spirituality are embedded in all of his classes. Using the techniques of mythology, mantra, yogic philosophy, asana, and Katonah Yoga® theory, he guides practitioners through an experience of breath, vibration, movement, and reflection. Felipe is a 500 hour ERYT and Katonah Yoga® teacher based in Santa Monica, CA. He is a founding teacher at GaneshSpace , a community lead organization uplifting marginalized voices and experiences by offering resources and education at the intersections of mindfulness and social justice. He is also an Ambassador for lululemon Santa Monica Store. He is also the co-owner of the LA based Empowered Yoga Studio is open in Venice, CA . Felipe leads workshops, retreats, and trainings internationally. Drawn to the disciplines of Vinyasa, Bhakti Yoga and Katonah Yoga® theory, he devotes his practice and teaching with an artist’s soul and a healer’s heart. In This Episode: Felipe shares what brought him to the practice of yoga and how upon connecting with yoga as a complete practice, he was able to see the connection between personal and collective liberation. The intersections of Felipe's identity and how it led to him finding the practice of yoga. Felipe shares some of the red flags he observed in the yoga community that was not aligned with the ethos of yoga. What can people do to support the culture without appropriation? How the yoga industry breeds spiritual narcissism. Felipe shares his experience in opening Empowered yoga studio without any Venture Capitalists and run entirely by teachers. How to build a healthy, safe and supportive yoga studio. Why Felipe believes affinity groups are the way to unpack harmful experiences. Felipe’s perspective on Guru culture in the yoga space. Full Show Notes: Felipe Gonzalez's Website Felipe Gonzalez's Instagram Empowered Yoga Instagram Empowered Yoga Website Laura Chung Instagram Brittany Simone Anderson Instagram The Werk Podcast Instagram The Werk Podcast Website YouTube Channel Connect with The Werk : If you enjoyed the podcast and you feel called, please share it, and tag us! Join our book club where we can learn in the community!! Visit us at https://www.thewerkpodcast. com/bookclub for details. Subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help more people discover it! Follow on Instagram @thewerkpodcast Let us know your favorite guests, lessons, or any topic requests.

Bring on the magic! This week we had the pleasure of catching-up with a friend & seriously inspiring yoga teacher: Felipe Gonzalez. Our conversation revolves around metaphors and how/why they are an amazing tool to take yoga beyond the mat. The dialogue is sprinkled with laughter and incredible insight, one of our favorite episode for sure! Our guest: Felipe’s website Felipe’s instagram Felipe’s facebook Empowered yoga studio’s website Empowered yoga studio’s instagram Mary Dana’s online platform References: Ramayana Astrophysics for people in a hurry