Poett-ry in Motion ~ Yoga with Robin Poett

Addiction to external validation begins in childhood when our emotional needs aren’t met, or the environment is not predictable. We cope by separating from our true authentic self and we begin to create a false self based on what gets us love, validation, and approval. Some call this “the mask” and we all create them to different degrees.

This is where patterns of self neglect and self betrayal begin.

We all care about how people view us or what people think of us. This is a natural part of the human experience and it’s through relationships where we truly learn ourselves and have an opportunity to heal from the past.

Addiction to external validation goes deeper in that:

1. Fear of not getting validation keeps us paralyzed (taking no action)

2. Fear of criticism is overwhelming and all consuming

3. People’s thoughts or opinions of us dictate our own choices

4. We lose perspective of the messenger (ability to discern): we’re so overwhelmed by not getting validation that we can’t zoom out and look at the person, their lives, or their patterns to see if their opinion holds value or actually applies to us and our lives.

5. We’re completely disconnected to our authentic self and our own needs

The path to living a conscious life on our own terms is about connecting back to ourselves and creating a life that is meaningful to us. That means that some people won’t understand, agree, and maybe disappointed because you won’t be playing a role they intended for you.

And that’s ok.

Disagreement is natural and healthy. When people don’t approve it doesn’t mean you’re wrong or that they’re wrong. Life is multidimensional.

Break this habit by doing, by exploring, and by allowing yourself to not be for everyone

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend with your family or just by yourself come join us this Sunday at 1 for chanting, drumming and playing with instruments in celebration of community. It will be held at St. Marks Church in Los Olivos. My daughter had a blast and even sat still mesmerized by the drums.
A beautiful woman named Stella from the L.A. area comes special to teach everyone how simple and beautiful chanting can be. Come join us Jan. 20th, Sunday, 1:00 St. Marks
Namaste

Happy New Years!!!!! My first class of 2013 tomorrow at 12 at the YMCA tomorrow also Friday at 9:15. My Bilancia classes start next week. 2013 is a very powerful year for manifesting the life you desire. Feel the shift,ride this wave and get on your mat. So excited to see what unfolds. Namaste

Merry Christmas yogis!!!! Come join us tomorrow for a Winter Solstice Awakening Class!!!! 9;15-10:30 The holiday schedule is as follows Monday the 24th 4:45 class cancelled and Monday the 31st cancelled due to early closing of the Y. Friday the 28th 9:15 class will be held as normal. My classes at Bilancia will resume the first week in January Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15-10:25.
If you are interested in hosting semi-private or private yoga classes in the next 2 weeks please message me. It is a fun way to get visiting family and friends together on their mats. Have a Blessed Christmas!

Hello Valley yogis!!! It has been a while since I have posted schedules and messages. After a long week of taking care of my grandfather and being away from home, I am so ready to get on my mat with much gratitude, love, and inspiration. Because of Thanksgiving week my schedule will be a little different. No classes this week at Bilancia. Monday 4:45, Wed. 12:00, and Friday 9:15 regular class schedule at the Y with a special 1 hour class Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 at the Y. Hope to see you in class, and thank you all for the love and prayers in the last week. The angels listened and my Papa is doing better. Much love***

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Hi friends, just a reminder of Friday's National Yoga Awareness Class at the YMCA in Santa Ynez at 9:15-10:45. Teachers from studios all over the Valley team teaching to spread the knowledge and love of yoga. It's **FREE** Come join us! Saturday I am teaching a special Yoga class focusing on Core work, 8:15 Hope to see you there! Namaste

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Hi Valley Yogis! So excited about my first week at Bilancia Pilates Studio. Tomorrow my class is at 9:05 -10:20. Friday I also teach at the YMCA at 9:15. Come join us. Namaste

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