In today’s episode, Amy chats with Molly McManus, C-IAYT, SE, AHC. Molly is the President of the Board of the IAYT, and co-owner and faculty of Yoga North International SomaYoga Institute. She enjoys her work teaching specialized group classes and trainings, individual YT sessions.

Molly is sought out for her special areas of interest in chronic pain and the conditions of stress in programs she has designed: such as Ayurveda Nourish, Building Resilience with SomaYoga & Ayurveda, SomaYoga for Chronic Pain, Making a Change for Good – 30 Days to Compassionate Self Discipline, The Chemistry of Joy, and Yoga for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. Molly participates in continuous training and active engagement in her field. Molly's journey includes service on the Accreditation Committee for the IAYT and engagement with national teaching and speaking engagements promoting the efficacy of yoga.

Amy and Molly talk about the following Strategic Plans for IAYT and Living a life of Balance:

• Molly’s thoughts on stewardship and on becoming the President of the Board at IAYT
• The Diamond Map that Molly created as a way to guide her leadership strategy
• Leadership & inclusion in IAYT
• IAYT’s future and Online learning
• Next steps for IAYT in regards to diversity and inclusion
• Strategic goals for IAYT in 2022 and 2023
• Progress on the international front for IAYT
• How Molly juggles work and family
• Molly’s near-death experience and what it taught her
• How Molly can keep herself in balance as a house-holder

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