Why I Share Yoga -- On and Off the Mat

 When it comes to yoga, sharing what we practice, what we learn, and even what we wrestle with creates a ripple effect far beyond the mat. In this episode of The Youthful Older Yogi, MJ shares the story of how ShareYoga began, the importance of generosity in teaching, and the wisdom she continues to learn from her own practice, her students, and other teachers.

Sharing, after all, is serving—and it’s one of the most powerful poses we can take.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• 🌿 How ShareYoga started as a way to support charities (and how it continues today)
• 🌿 Why MJ donates a portion of all income to the World Food Program in 2025
• 🌿 The yoga mat as a “laboratory and playground” for curiosity and exploration
• 🌿 The role of student feedback in shaping future teaching
• 🌿 Teachers and mentors who inspire MJ and freely share their teachings
• 🌿 Why there are no absolutes in yoga, meditation, or life
• 🌿 The unique wisdom of learning from teachers over 50 and teaching older students with confidence
• 🌿 BeYogi Insurance as a resource for free tutorials, CEUs, and coverage for yoga teachers
• 🌿 Why lifelong learning, curiosity, and generosity are essential for a vibrant yoga practice

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Jason Crandell & Andrea Ferretti https://jasonyoga.com/
• Sean Fargo & Mindfulness Exercises https://mindfulnessexercises.com/about-us/
• Sharon Salzberg https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/
• Tara Brach https://www.tarabrach.com/
• Joseph Goldstein https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/
• Judith Hanson Lasater https://www.judithhansonlasater.com/
• Lizzie Lasater https://www.lizzielasater.com/
• Erin Stewart https://www.erinstewart.net/
• BeYogi Insurance https://beyogi.com/
  
  

Connect with MJ:
💻 Website: shareyogawithmj.com

📸 Instagram: @maryjaynewaddell
🎙️ Podcast: The Youthful Older Yogi