Lana Reed on Trusting Yourself and Guiding Children with Kundalini Yoga
Freedom to me is the inner knowing that I can choose and that I do choose at every moment, and that I can look at what I've chosen with love and acceptance, even if I decide to choose something that feels better choice.
Ever feel like you need a little guidance to find your true self? Valeria Teles chats with Lana Reed, a pioneer in children’s yoga and mindfulness, about the art of following your inner voice and helping kids do the same. Lana’s story is nothing short of inspiring. She’s been in the game since the mid-1970s, blending her roles as a parent, Montessori educator, and top Kundalini Yoga teacher.
Recognized by Yoga Journal as one of the best in her field, Lana has authored several books, including 'The Yoga Way to Radiance', which serves as the backbone of this conversation. Lana dives into her journey with Kundalini Yoga and how it became a healing force in her life, especially when dealing with trauma and addiction.
She’s trained over 15,000 teachers and parents through her Radiant Child® Yoga program, which was one of the first to focus on teaching yoga to children. Her insights on mindfulness and healthy attachment are both practical and deeply moving. One of the standout moments in this episode is Lana’s emphasis on making choices with love and acceptance. She believes that every moment offers a chance to choose differently and that we should approach these choices with kindness towards ourselves.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in spiritual growth, whether for themselves or the children in their lives. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that blends personal stories with actionable advice, all wrapped up in Lana’s warm and engaging style.