Episode 018
The Yoga Teacher Who Found Herself By Losing Everything
She was living the travel blogger dream – until the dream got old, COVID wiped her income, and Google finished the job.
Taylor Lorenz had what most of us daydream about: a life of nonstop travel, a successful blog, and money rolling in while she crisscrossed the globe.
But behind the highlight reel? A serious case of burnout, loneliness, and a creeping sense that her dream life wasn’t dreamy anymore.
Then COVID hit, slashing her income by 90% overnight. Just as she pivoted to writing about yoga – boom – Google’s algorithm tanked her traffic again. Curveball much?
But Taylor didn’t quit. Instead, she slowed down, got still, and found herself (literally) on the mat. Today, she’s a yoga teacher and mentor, helping other new instructors ditch imposter syndrome and own their energy.
In this conversation, we talk about knowing when it’s time to let go of a dream, what it actually feels like to turn inward, and why props are a yogi’s best friend.
“I started yoga to fix my body. I stayed with it to fix my mind.”
Connect with Taylor:
- Website: TaylorsTracks.com
- Instagram: @taylorstracks
- Program: Sacred Exploration
Timestamps:
00:00 Embracing Insecurities: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
00:41 Introducing Taylor Lorenz: From Travel Blogger to Yoga Teacher
01:08 The Impact of COVID-19: A Life Turned Upside Down
01:36 Rebuilding and Facing New Challenges
02:07 Finding Peace in Uncertainty: The Yogi's Path
02:44 Falling Out of Love with the Dream Job
03:17 The Nomadic Lifestyle: Pros and Cons
06:06 Moments of Realization: The Need for Change
08:45 The Struggle of Slowing Down
10:55 Pivoting to Yoga: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
19:25 Combining Passions: Writing and Yoga
22:48 Discovering the Inner Journey Through Yoga
24:36 Embracing Individuality in Yoga Practice
27:47 The Power of Grounding and Self-Acceptance
31:52 Teaching from Experience and Embodiment
41:49 The Importance of Props in Yoga
43:01 Connecting with Taylor Lorenz