Welcome to Episode #89 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Farah Qudsi, a yoga teacher from Jordan, was so beautiful as we looked, deeply, at yoga as a lifestyle and as a reminder that yoga is us creating our own lives. I hope that this conversation surprised you, delighted you, and inspired you to see how yoga can be a lifestyle for you. If you’re looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in Jordan, curiosity, and openness then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Tell me more about Farah Qudsi Farah Qudsi, a yoga teacher from Jordan is a trailblazer in yoga education as she established the first official yoga school in Jordan, Namaste Zone. With over 10 years of experience teaching yoga in Jordan, she has completed 7 specialized courses in yoga in India and taught over 150 yoga teachers. Farah teaches yoga, meditation, pranayama, Kriyas, therapeutic yoga, and office yoga. Her transformative teachings have had a profound impact in Jordan, fostering mind-body connections and empowering individuals on their yoga journey, whether as teachers or as students. For the skimmers - What’s in the Yoga in Jordan episode? Yoga is your character, it’s who you are The challenges of opening the first yoga studio in Jordan The curiosity and openness of people in Jordan Yoga is us creating our own life Teaching yoga in prisons  What to expect in the Yoga In Jordan episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast A yoga teacher from Jordan, Farah Qudsi, shares her inspiring journey of how yoga entered her life and transformed her path. Driven by her curiosity, Farah embarked on a life-changing adventure to India, to learn yoga from its birthplace. Farah's journey to India shaped her understanding of yoga as a holistic lifestyle rather than just a means of making a living. She emphasizes the continuous learning and growth opportunities that India offers, as there is always something new to discover. Through her experiences and commitment to her path, Farah's passion for yoga shines brightly. Opening the first yoga studio in Jordan presented its own set of challenges. Farah faced hurdles in legal matters, government regulations, and marketing, as she sought to educate people about yoga's holistic nature. Farah found that her community in Jordan embraced yoga with open arms. Despite initial concerns about yoga being misunderstood as a religion or a cult, she discovered a genuine curiosity and acceptance among people.  This episode is a testament to the transformative power of yoga and the profound impact it can have on one's life. Farah's journey serves as an inspiration to listeners, reminding them to embrace new experiences, seek knowledge, and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. Connect with Farah Qudsi www.namastezone.net https://instagram.com/farah_qudsi https://instagram.com/namaste_zone Want more? Head on over to my website  https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Questions? Comments? Let's get social! https://www.instagram.com/wildyogatribe/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wildyogatribe https://www.facebook.com/wildyogatribe https://twitter.com/wildyogatribe Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildyogatribe/message