TYF449- 12 Step Adaptation for Grief (step 3)- Surrender

TYF449- 12 Step Adaptation for Grief (step 3)- Surrender

Author: Erin Colleen Geraghty February 7, 2025 Duration: 16:44

Welcome back to Thrive Yoga Fit Transformational Coaching! In this episode, Erin dives into Step 3 of her adapted 12-step program for grief: surrendering to a higher power. This step, guided by the quote, "I surrendered my life and my will over to this higher power," has been a challenging yet humbling process for Erin. She candidly shares her struggles with ego, resistance, and the realization that true surrender requires continuous effort and self-awareness.

Drawing from her experiences in yoga, coaching, and life, Erin explains how we often think we've "dealt with" something, only to discover deeper layers that need healing. She introduces a powerful mental exercise—plucking the weeds—to help clear negative thoughts and make space for growth. This practice, rooted in yogic philosophy and mindfulness, demonstrates how surrendering mentally and emotionally can also create physical shifts in the body.

Tune in to explore:

  • The illusion of surrender and the role of ego in resistance

  • How blind spots and unconscious patterns shape our struggles

  • The connection between mental detox and physical healing

  • A practical exercise to release limiting beliefs and surrender with intention

  • Insights from the Yoga Sutras and the power of Ishwara Pranidhana (devotion to a higher power)

Surrender is not about giving up—it's about letting go. It takes diligence, patience, and self-compassion. Join Erin in this vulnerable and inspiring discussion that will leave you with actionable tools for your healing journey

Resources & Mentions:

  • Erin's previous episodes on this 12-step journey

  • The Yoga Sutras: Vritti Sarupyam Itaratra (on the nature of thoughts)

  • The practice of Ishwara Pranidhana (devotion and surrender)

  • Greg Nardi's yoga teachings

Connect with Erin:

  • Website: www.erincoach.com

  • Instagram/Facebook: Thrivewitherin for Coaching and Podcast & ThriveYogaFit for Yoga and Thrive Studio updates.

  • Youtube: @thrivewitherin4085 

  • InsightTimer & iTunes: Thrive Yoga Fit Transformational Coaching

  • Join the Community: Thrive Yoga Fit Community on Facebook

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Erin Colleen Geraghty hosts Thrive Yoga Fit Transformational Coaching, a space where ancient wisdom meets practical, everyday life. This isn't just about physical postures; it's a deep exploration into how we can fundamentally change our relationship with our bodies and minds. Each episode weaves together somatic therapies and yoga principles with sacred philosophies, creating a unique toolkit for personal evolution. You'll hear conversations and guided practices that apply cerebral and spiritual tools to modern challenges, moving beyond theory into tangible steps for growth. The focus is on integration-how to take these insights off the mat and into your daily routines, relationships, and personal ambitions. Whether the topic is releasing stored tension, cultivating mental clarity, or connecting with a deeper sense of purpose, the approach is always grounded and accessible. This podcast serves as a companion for anyone looking to build resilience, enhance their well-being, and navigate life's transitions with more grace and intention. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of education and experiential learning that honors the full spectrum of human experience, from the physical to the metaphysical. It's an invitation to move, feel, and think differently.
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