Liza Laird is a fiber artist, human mom, dog mom, cancer survivor and author of Yoga of Yarn, a knitter’s guidebook to self discovery. (Don't worry dear maker! The book is for makers of all kinds. We chat about that too!)
We journey through Liza's life--deciding to leave the corporate world to pursue her passions, how she approached writing a book (with good tips if you've been thinking about venturing into it!), her journey with cancer, and of course some of the wonderful learnings from her book.
Oh, and make sure to grab one of your favorite supplies too. Liza leads us in an exercise and you'll need it. ;)
THE AUTHOR
Liza Laird is a knitter, yogi, mama of a few little humans, and homesteader with alpacas, chickens, and a feisty shiba inu. She is a cofounder of Ragline Knits, through which she teaches knitting and mindfulness classes and hosts retreats online and around the world.
She trained as a yoga instructor at YogaWorks, as a yoga therapist at Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, and as a life coach with Coaches Training Institute. She has a BA in psychology from Lafayette College.
THE BOOK
Using a unique combination of yoga philosophy, movements, meditations, breathing techniques and stitch patterns, Yoga of Yarn re-establishes our makers practice on a new, stronger foundation -- a foundation that not only enhances our experience as makers, but also helps us maintain a centered calm in every aspect of our lives.
No prior yoga experience is necessary. All you need is a body, a chair, and a sincere willingness to care for yourself and try new things that will help you knit (or your art of choice!) with greater ease.
Music by Despatches. 💖
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ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.
the importance of putting yourself first, aggressive optimism, and the audacity of men (especially the man who invented the knitting machine) w/ Tina Tse and Jen Joyce
embracing "go with the flow", the importance of representation, and a brief history of Amigurumi w/ Whitney Marie Anderson, Jen Joyce + special guest: Renee ;)
a crafty kickoff to spooky season: cryptids, yarn inspired by said cryptids, and all things WEIRD Ohio with Kelley Freeman of Dye Mad Yarns and Jen Joyce
stitch 'n spy: unraveling the history of knitting spies w/ Marina Scott & Jen Joyce
the importance of stretching & strengthening, exercises for makers (from a licensed physical therapist), and the two carpal tunnels w/ Mariah Stanford and Jen Joyce
Live-ish @ Flock Fiber Festival - "When did you become a maker?" pt. 3
Live-ish @ Flock Fiber Festival - "When did you become a maker?" pt. 2
Live-ish @ Flock Fiber Festival - "When did you become a maker?" pt. 1
Flock Fiber Festival, creating a fiber arts festival that's focused on the small businesses & not a big corporation + how Making is bringing a little Flock to you! w/ Jessica Povenmire & Jen Joyce
thrifting, upcycling, and mending as tangible resistance w/ Charlotte Durnford-Dionne, Pooja Devnani and Jen Joyce
creativity, tiny humans, and the history of friendship bracelets (aka the cutest episode ever) w/ Carson Zeable, Jen Joyce, and friends!
Ep. 130 // woodworking, supporting your community, and how it can be rough in the cheese-less streets w/ Terry Streetman & Jen Joyce
Ep. 129 // machines can't crochet, everyone can be good at marketing, and sometimes you gotta pivot! w/ Callie Hawley & Jen Joyce
Ep. 128 // mental health & the beautiful benefits of the act of making w/ Tamanna Rahman & Jen Joyce
Ep. 127 // food as celebration (let's make something delicious together!), food accessibility, and also a really good reminder to...just start w/ Andreya Nightingale & Jen Joyce
Ep. 126 // BRIGHT Collective BTS w/ Isaiah Moses & Sharon Chandler Correnty
Ep. 125 // a conversation about art, AI, using technology for good, and a special manifestation involving Carly Rae Jepsen w/ Lars Laing-Peterson & Jen Joyce
Ep. 124 // tattoos are art and art is making. A brief history and a celebration of very amazing (non-male) tattoo artists! w/ Marina Scott & Jen Joyce
Ep. 123 // fiber arts & magic, crafty paranormal tales, a ghost snake, and wait...is this audio haunted? w/ Quayln Stark & Jen Joyce
Ep. 122 // sculpture, salons, start-ups, and the confusion of bubble toes w/ Lo Shabino & Jen Joyce
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