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Kayla Gorrell received her health coaching training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. She continues to take classes to keep informed on all the new studies and theories as they emerge. She also trained with Jack Canfield in his exclusive Train the Trainer program to learn to teach Success Principles. Using these principles allowed thousands of people to realize their goals and dreams in all areas of their lives. Drawing on this knowledge, Kayla will help you create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. She also has a Master of Arts in Psychology from Boston University. Additionally, she is a Reiki Master Teacher in the lineage of Reiki Jin Kei Do, and a certified Wellness Coach, Stress Management Coach, and Laughter Yoga Leader.

Some of the highlights from today's episode are:

Kayla is a health coach, yoga instructor, smoothie queen, and more so she and Dr. Majorie Brewer spoke about many different topics such as running, cycling, spinning, yoga, and healthy habits.

  • Balance is a huge part of yoga. Remember strength, flexibility, and balance! Timestamp 21:28
  • Logs can teach us how to deal with unpleasant things that come up. Timestamp 24:26
  • Talk to your doctor when you start a new exercise routine or diet. Then take time to figure out what is going to work for you and your body. Timestamp 34:00
  • What is the most important component of a yoga practice? Consistency Timestamp 35:00
  • Forcing intensity when you're not ready is doing yoga wrong. Timestamp 39:05
  • How can people get started doing yoga? Timestamp 39:18
  • Read up on the style of yoga.
  • Call before you go so you what what to expect.
  • If you don't have a mat you can rent one or borrow one.

Tweet able quote: "Healthcare has to be a dialog, it has to be ownership by the treating team." - Ted Kieffer

Follow our guest Kayla Gorrell:

  • Website: HealthyWholeHappy.com
  • Instagram @KaylaGorrellHealthCoach
  • Facebook Kayla Gorrell

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