Following with Tracy Rhinehart: Recent Episodes
Tracy Rhinehart
So often, I find myself 'following'. It might be simple curiosity. Or an insatiable desire for knowledge, perspective, truth. But I'm always following. Following teachers. Following trends and following alternatives. Following thought leaders and experts. Following my breath. Following my intuition. Following my nose. Just following along. And it's fun!It's interesting. It's motivating. It's growth-minded and it keeps me fresh. So I'm inviting you to come along. Let's see who we meet and what we learn. Let's grow and develop and stretch and radiate. Let's follow and see what happens along the way. Namaste!
Creative Flow is defined by feelings of joy, ease, and pleasure—and that infectious enthusiasm was the exact energy in my conversation with Regina Loiko.
Regina is a true multi-hyphenate: a team development coach/consultant, a children's book author, a yoga student, and a home baker who gives the British baking champions a run for their money!
During our conversation, we looked at creativity both in the rearview mirror of life's journey and in the dreamscape of tomorrow.
Tune in to snag some valuable life tips, as Regina’s passion for creative living is truly inspiring.
You can connect with Regina at rfish08@yahoo.com
And do keep your eyes on Studio 108 social for news of her book release. @studio108_bodymindsoul
Sometimes you sit and talk to with someone familiar and discover them anew - only to feel that you've known them forever!
For me, this was that conversation and Michelle Falcone is that gal.
We scheduled the chat to share information about Michelle's upcoming meditation offerings at The Light. And we discovered many connections and commonalities.
Michelle is an energy worker and psychic medium. In this episode, she shares her experiences as an empath, her journey to mediumship and her signature meditation offering: Crystal Frequency Activation.
This is a timely offering as so many are feeling awakened and activated - or at least curious - about the inner energetic workings of being human.
So take a listen and join Michelle for a inspiring experiences as a part of your session in the Energy Enhancement System at The Light Wisdom and Wellness.
Connect with Michelle and/or register for a session at The Light Wisdom and Wellness www.thelightwisdomandwellness.com
For private sessions with Michelle, visit her site at https://come-home-to-your-heart.square.site/
Perhaps you remember a time when "what's your sign?" was nothing more than a joke.
And perhaps you've explored enough to discover that knowing your sun sign, moon sign + rising sign is helpful information for navigating the complexities of life.
Or perhaps you're somewhere in between....
In any case, this conversation is likely to stretch both your mind and your heart.
For when we pull back far enough, we are able to see that we - 'humanity' - are a part of a earthly experience as well as a universal experience as well as a GALACTIC experience.
It's just an expanded view. A shift in perspective, if you will.
And my guide in this little mind-stretching, heart-opening exercise is Caitlin Pendolino.
Caitlin is a Galactic Astrologer. She reads the skies - astrology charts, actually - for alignments and relationships between us/humanity and the big picture/galaxy.
Why? Because she can provide insightful and helpful information for navigating the complexities of life. And she does!
Take a listen. And if you'd like a reading for yourself, reach out to Caitlin.
Caitlin recommends:
Julie Balaz
Lyssa Royal Holt
Ken Kennedy
Barbara Hand Clow
www.galacticastrochart.com
Caitlin is at Bear Soul in Lakewood for mini readings called Astrology Looks
Her YouTube podcast is Heart to Heart Astrology
Sometimes you meet someone and you just know in that instant: They are true blue goodness.
Christie Murdoch strikes a lot of people that way. She's an artist, a fashion designer, an entrepreneur and small business owner - and she does it all with a huge heart for community, sustainability and social responsibility.
She's a friend to many AND she practices here at Studio 108!
In this conversation, Christie shares her story and her next-step initiatives.
You'll hear a few thoughts to inspire you. And I think you'll get smart ideas of how this business owner honors her personal values within the framework of commercial success.
And do make a stop at Banyan Tree on Professor Ave in Tremont - great clothes + great community connections!
IG: @shopbanyantree.
www.shopbanyantree.com
We're going out into the deep water here. Grab your noodle if you must.
Microdosing is a conversation that I've been following for a few years now. And you know how I follow: with a great deal curiosity and - in this case - a healthy dose of caution.
So when my friend Nata (remember her from the She Who Rises breath work + cacao events?) said that she supports folks in microdosing experiences, I heard her and I scheduled a talk.
I asked a lot of questions and poked around for greater understanding about how she works and where she is guiding folks. I was curious.
If you're curious too, then listen in. See what you think.
Nata will lead an informative workshop on the topic of microdosing on September 22nd.
It's a virtual event - you can watch from home. And yes, it will be recorded for those who prefer the replay.
You'll need to register to get the link.
And follow Nata on IG @nata_jalenic
Find her resources at www.humanflourishing.thinkific.com
And register for her upcoming event Microdosing a New Reality at www.studio108.net
You don't get better life-talk than when you sit with Abby Dosen.
Abby is teacher, a mother, a published author and the leader of Studio 108's book club. But the beauty of our conversations is not from these roles + responsibilities....
The goodness of our conversations is a result of Abby's intentionality.
Abby lives intentionally - not perfectly but certainly intentionally. And that is makes for a rich conversation.
In this conversation, Abby shares her experiences since publishing her book: Realistic Self-Care for Moms: A Guided Journal for Taking Care of You While Taking Care Them.
I think you'll find some good insight for life + motherhood. I think you'll find a friend in Abby!
Find Abby:
@adosenbooks
Buy Abby's book on Amazon or off the shelf at Studio 108. (Venmo direct to Abby)
Attend Book Club monthly at Studio 108. www.studio108.net
I remember when Mike Boyes first came to Studio 108 to practice Kundalini Yoga....
We were in the front room. Yup! This was prior to those pilates reformers!
It was sunny hot on the windows and Mike sat to my right. His presence was confident + steady. His gaze didn't waiver.
After class, we talked about the practice. He shared that he had just finished teacher training and was looking forward to finding a studio home.
By the end of the conversation, I said what I always say: "It happens in your daily practice. I practice every day."
He looked me straight in the eyes. And then he showed. Every week.
AND he committed to his daily personal practice - every day - to this day.
And THAT is why Mike is a great teacher.
He's been teaching our Sunday morning class since 2022. He's taught at studios and schools throughout the city. And he's at Edgewater Park every Friday night for a community class.
His gong game is second to none.
You should 100% check out his offerings.
Anyway - in this conversation, we just chat it all up!
Find Mike at www.sovereignsoulkundalini.com
@sovereignsoul_kundalini
Thanks for Following!
Welp, it's been 7+ months of John Bowden + Foundation Training at Studio 108. And I've gotta say: We are seeing RESULTS!
I sat with John to hash over the why's and how's and what's and where's.
It's a super casual and very enthusiastic conversation about all things Foundation Training. And a perfect conversation for those who experience pain in their bodies - perhaps from other physical activities and requirements.
Take a listen to hear what you might expect from this reparative and healthful movement practice.
Here's the 12 Minute Movement Practice:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BOTvaRaDjI
Practice Foundation Training at Studio 108 on Saturdays at 9:30am. Sign up at www.studio108.net
Follow John: @bow_den_of_earth
When it comes to health + nutrition, one of the most informed people I know is Studio 108's very own Leah Rachelle.
Leah teaches fitness, yoga + pilates reformer. She is a clinical counselor and a functional medicine health coach. She has studied herbalism + grows herbs locally at Oxbow Orchard.
And while Leah is quick to point out that she doesn't know everything, she does have a lot to teach me. And in today's conversation, I snagged some new vocabulary and a few solutions for enhanced well being.
And, I learned about the new elixirs that she has out on the shelves: Leah's Radiant Root Elixir is an OXYMEL. (First new vocabulary word!)
And the herbs Leah added to this powerful tonic offer a plethora of health benefits. (More new vocabulary words!!)
Take a listen and then get on into the studio to snag one of these precious bottles of Mother Nature's LOVE!
Follow Leah:
@leahrachellehealth
Find Leah:
www.studio108.net
Thanks for FOLLOWING!
At Studio 108, we appreciate the multidimensional aspects of the human. Which is just a fancy way of saying: We're all about body, mind and soul as a connected holistic experience.
Today Kaley Tocco and I sit to chat about that mind-body-soul connection and how Thai Massage, Reiki and Access Bars are utilized to support folks in healing and growing and learning and being.
If you practice yoga with us, you might know Kaley from her yin class on Monday night. It's a studio fave. She also teaches slow burn yoga, warm gentle yoga + restorative yoga.
But beyond that, Kaley is also a very powerful energy healer with a gift for moving energy through the human form. She explains how she creates space, restores connection and opens up flow.
You'll probably feel better just listening to her but I highly recommend booking an appointment!
Hope you enjoy. And thanks for Following
Follow Kaley at @enchanted_ethers
Book through the Studio 108 website: www.studio108.net
In my neighborhood, the seasonal shift into spring means mulch around the trees and hanging baskets by the front door.
But at Oxbow Orchard, there's a whole lotta farm to get organized. So our local urban farmers Beth Lomske and Kyla Werlin are very busy birthing baby sheep, nurturing seedlings - both vegetable and flower - planning community events and preparing the marketing for a summer of fresh, local fares.
And I don't know that I can adequately explain how incredible it feels to stand at Oxbow Orchard with the sheep and turkeys and tomatoes and basil and honey and just the nicest people when I'm but a short mile from the industrialism and commercialism that defines the neighborhoods in which I live and work. But I'm chatting with Beth today to create a picture and to tell a story so that you'll be inspired to drive from your neighborhood to their farm paradise and check it out for yourself.
So please take a listen and then make a point of coming down to the farm this summer. Procrastinate no longer. It's an incredible feeling. I think you'll leave feeling really good.
The Market is open Thursday to Sunday from Noon to 7pm.
The May Day Event is May 24th.
And the social + website will list the full season of events. (Don't forget to order your turkey early!)
www.oxboworchard.com
@oxboworchardohio
After 23 years of service, one can liken Jog into Spring to Opening Day here in Independence!
It's an event born of heart + soul as a gift. A gift in memory of a local mother + teacher in support of local students - some of whom practice here at Studio 108.
AND, you get to RUN!!
Ashley and Breanna Roche sit with me today to tell the story of their mother and their family's non-profit organization that has organized this event - rain or shine - and mostly rain - for the past many years.
The weather this year looks iffy but the love at this event is a sure thing!
PS All who sign up to run with the studio receive a studio tank top.
Please sign up for both the run AND the studio event via these two links: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Independence/JogIntoSpring
www.studio108.net/community-events
The Light Wisdom and Wellness in Brecksville OH is home to a state-of-the-art Energy Enhancement System.
Our 24 unit system maintains a bio photonic and scalar wave (Tesla energy) field. This high frequency environment prompts the body to detoxify and provides a full body cellular charge.
Resting comfortably in a chair, you will experience deep relaxation (aka down regulation of the nervous system). It's in this state of relaxation that the body engages in its natural healing processes.
We are built to heal - the EESystem creates + maintains the most optimal + the most powerful environment in which that can happen.
Not many have heard of this technology - or they have heard of it being used in small bite ways such as red light face masks or scalar infused water. But at The Light, there are many who have tried the EESystem and have experienced inspiring and hopeful results.
After witnessing these results over the last year and a half, Dolores Alquist and I are thrilled to develop partnerships and creative innovative ways for folks to benefit from the EESystem.
Today we sat down to share some of our stories along with some updates. And I think you'll hear it from us quite clearly: We want to help the world heal - and that means you!
Take a listen + if you're curious, reach out.
We have tons of info on our website: www.thelightwisdomandwellnesss.com
And - did I mention? - your first visit is free!
@TheLightWisdomandWellness
IG: @thelightwisdomandwellness.
When you think of psychologists, therapists, counselors, you expect them to be happy people. And often they are.
But today I'm chatting with Dr. Holly Timberlake. And Dr. Holly is more than happy - she radiates. She glows. She is joyful and hanging out with her makes me joyful too.
Today Dr. Holly and I talk about one of her favorite therapeutic strategies, Tapping.
Dr. Holly explains this simple and effective technique. And she describes how Tapping creates an UPSHIFT: an energetic change that allows one to release unproductive patterns for enhanced energetic flow.
With Tapping, you too can radiate, glow and live joyfully!
Be sure to check out The Self Care Sunday Day Retreat at @TheLightWisdomandWellness where Dr. Holly will be providing an experiences of this empowering upshift.
The book: "I Can Take It From Here" by Lisa Forbes
And connect with Dr. Holly at
www.hollytimberlake.com/
@drhollytimberlake
The Self Care Day Retreat:
https://www.thelightwisdomandwellness.com/self-care-sunday-day-retreat-the-lights
When you think of psychologists, therapists, counselors, you expect them to be happy people. And often they are.
But today I'm chatting with Dr. Holly Timberlake. And Dr. Holly is more than happy - she radiates. She glows. She is joyful and hanging out with her makes me joyful too.
Today Dr. Holly and I talk about one of her favorite therapeutic strategies, Tapping.
Dr. Holly explains this simple and effective technique. And she describes how Tapping creates an UPSHIFT: an energetic change that allows one to release unproductive patterns for enhanced energetic flow.
With Tapping, you too can radiate, glow and live joyfully!
Be sure to check out The Self Care Sunday Day Retreat at @TheLightWisdomandWellness where Dr. Holly will be providing an experiences of this empowering upshift.
The book: "I Can Take It From Here" by Lisa Forbes
And connect with Dr. Holly at
www.hollytimberlake.com/
@drhollytimberlake
The Self Care Day Retreat:
https://www.thelightwisdomandwellness.com/self-care-sunday-day-retreat-the-lights
It's always a pleasure to connect with Tom Jasinski. He's interesting and interested. And he's very caring.
Today, Tom is a back in the Following hot seat with more insight + wisdom about life + self-awareness + the science of breath.
You'll gain understandings about the impact your breath has on your health + wellbeing. You'll be encouraged to breathe deeper for an fuller experience of your life. And - hopefully - you'll be inspired to attend one of Tom's upcoming events.
Because there's one thing that Tom + I have both experienced: Somatic Breathwork Practices have allowed us to live with more joy, more freedom and more excitement.
Whether it's the relationship, the job, the athletic performance, the creative project, life is better when you BREATHE!
Thanks for FOLLOWING!
The EVENTS:
Sunday, February 16th 5pm at @TheLightWisdomandWellness Mention this podcast for 10% off your event ticket.
Saturday, April 26th Noon at Studio 108 in Independence OH
Connect with Tom for private sessions:
www.neuroarkitect.com
IG @tom_jasinski_
You might chuckle when you here the Studio 108 Book Club mantra: "Just come: You don't have read the book!"
But once you sit in circle with Book Club leader and published author Abby Dosen, you'll feel the welcoming and caring presence of a good friend. And you'll be glad you came!
Abby Dosen has practiced at the studio for a couple of years now. Like many, she appreciates the personal time on her mat to support her in being her best self as she and her husband raise their three little girls. She appreciates how challenging it to care for oneself while caring for a family....how easy it is to put off self-care....
So, after intentional thought, practice and research, Abby decided to create what she needed and share it with the world. Her book "Self-Care for Moms: A Guided Journal" will be on the shelves in March 2025. (That's not too far away!)
This conversation is just as I've said: A welcoming and caring conversation with a good friend. Take a listen...
And consider supporting Abby:
Preorder on Amazon, Target, Barnes + Nobles and Bookshop (www.bookshop.org)
Book Club monthly at Studio 108 (Next up: January 5th 4:45 w "The Year of Living Kindly" by Donna Cameron)
Follow: @adosenbooks
Most women will admit that despite riding the waves of their hormones on a monthly, or even a daily basis, they know little about the health of their endocrine system.
Yes! Your hormones are produced + regulated by your endocrine system.
Since - as women - our hormone health is cyclical across a month and across my lifetime, few women claim mastery. We remain humble and, sometimes confused, students.
In this chat, Leah shares an overview of the topics she is planning on covering in her upcoming Health Coaching Group on Women's Hormone Health.
Of course, she sprinkles in some tips + ideas. But I think most helpful is the opportunity to hear Leah's perspective on working with our lifestyle, diet + care for optimal health + well-being. I think you'll feel safe + supported in this conversation.
Take a listen.
And if you're interested in the group sessions, they start January 12th. Register at www.studio108.net
You can DM Leah directly at @leahrachellehealth or email lmarkowitz20@gmail.com.
Actually, I haven't known Tom Jasinski very long but he's the kind of guy that makes me curious.
He's got a personal presence about him. Grounded. Calm. Wise.
So I've been curious.
I mean, he practices Kundalini Yoga. So there's that!
But it was when Tom started leading Somatic Breath Work sessions at The Light: Wisdom and Wellness that I could truly see the fullness of who he is. And I knew I had to sit with him for a podcast conversation.
I think you'll like it. It's real + raw - as in: real life interrupts us (twice) and we just keep going!
But it's also real + raw as we talk about Tom's background and life story. He generously shares his experiences and his thoughts. And, yeah, he generously shares a ton of information about the power + the necessity of healthy breathing.
After all, the breath IS the bridge to our happiest and most optimal self.
Thanks for Following!
Connect with Tom for private sessions:
www.neuroarkitect.com
IG @tom_jasinski_
Attend one of this somatic breath work sessions at The Light:
www.thelightwisdomandwellness.com
Practice with Tom at Studio 108:
www.studio108.net
Tom recommends:
James Nestor: Breathe
Bessel van der Kolk: The Body Keeps the Score
Mark Wolynn: It Didn't Start with You
Dan Brule: Just Breathe
Patrick Mckeown: The Oxygen Advantage
Actually, I haven't known Tom very long but he's the kind of guy that makes me curious.
He's got a personal presence about him. Grounded. Calm. Wise.
So I've been curious.
I mean, he practices Kundalini Yoga. So there's that!
But it was when Tom started leading Somatic Breath Work sessions at The Light: Wisdom and Wellness that I could truly see the fullness of who he is. And I knew I had to sit with him for a podcast conversation.
I think you'll like it. It's real + raw - as in: real life interrupts us (twice) and we just keep going!
But it's also real + raw as we talk about Tom's background and life story. He generously shares his experiences and his thoughts. And, yeah, he generously shares a ton of information about the power + the necessity of healthy breathing.
After all, the breath IS the bridge to our happiest and most optimal self.
Thanks for Following!
Connect with Tom for private sessions:
www.neuroarkitect.com
IG @tom_jasinski_
Attend one of this somatic breath work sessions at The Light:
www.thelightwisdomandwellness.com
Practice with Tom at Studio 108:
www.studio108.net
Are you ready to expand and evolve your understanding of yoga?
The field of yoga therapy offers a researched-based lens of how the practices of yoga can support one in finding health and wellbeing in all aspect of the human experience.
It's an exciting time for this conversation and Studio 108 is pleased and proud to have one of its own staff-family members offering yoga therapy services to the community.
Corey Woodrum is a master level yoga teacher having completed his 500 level certification through Yoga 108: School of Yoga in 2021. And he has now completed his 800 hour program certification in yoga therapy from Kripalu Institute.
{I know: WOW!}
It's a big accomplishment for Corey but an even bigger WIN for the yoga community in this area: Corey's knowledge and expertise are so very needed. And he is already helping folks tap into their body's inherent ability to heal itself.
If it sounds like listening to this podcast might put you in front of a very exciting new conversation in the field of yoga, you're right!
We hope you enjoy!
And check out Corey's Friday Night Therapeutics offerings at Studio 108 starting December 13th.
Corey's contact:
u2candrift@msn.com.
@quackducquack
I was just introduced to someone who delights me!
So of course, I want YOU to meet her too!
My friend introduced me to Nata. (Her cousin. My friend.) She said, "I'm always so happy to be around my cousin. She's coming in town over the holiday and you should talk to her."
I talked to her I found that to be true: I was so happy to be around her!!
Nata is a mother and a healer. She's shaman-like! She utilizes breath work, movement, meditation, plant medicine, channeling, song and more to create transformative and awakening experiences for people.
She brought a heart of passion and love to our conversation today. And I got the sense that she lives from that place: authentic and loving. It's her vibe.
She'll be at Studio 108 on November 29th from 6-8:30 for She Who Rises: Awakening the Divine Feminine.
Take a listen - check out her profiles + offerings. And join us if you'd like!
I promise that you'll feel so happy to be around her.
@Nata_QuantumGoddess
www.activatewnata.as.me
www.studio108.net
I'm going to be honest. I went into this one blind. And I've gotta say: Worth it!
Here's how it went: Someone I trust recommended that I talk to their friend about something called Foundation Training. I did a quick Google and noted two things: 1) Created by a chiropractor and 2) Reparative in nature.
That's all it took. I called John Bowden + set up an Intro to Foundation Training Workshop at the studio. And then I asked him to sit for a chat.
So as you listen, keep in mind that I'm sincerely curious and sincerely delighted in what John is sharing with me. And I think you will be too!
After the conversation, John lead me through a few poses and it tracks. Foundation Training is an impactful practice for strengthening + aligning the physical form.
I'll be at the workshop on Saturday, November 16th.
Hope you will be too!
Follow John Bowden on social:
@bow_den_of_earth
www.FTstreaming.com
The brilliant and lovely Anne Ondrey sat with me for a chat about Anxiety.
(Yeah, I capitalized that. It's become that big of a deal, that proper of a noun.)
Listen in as Anne + I discuss our experiences + thoughts on this 'water' in which we are all swimming. And take note of how Anne brings the conversation back to the somatic embodiment and practice of self-awareness.
You will also enjoy Anne's offering: a lovely meditation for tuning into oneself and lovingly shifting the inner energy for calm and ease. (27:00)
It really landed for me. I've appreciated having that tool in my pocket the past few days and I think you will too!
And for those interested, Anne's credentials: MSW, E-RYT, YACEP, C-IAYT, FST Level 3, NKT Level 1, Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Yoga TuneUp® Certified Instructor.
Thanks for Following!
To register for Anne's workshop "The Anatomy of Anxiety" on November 2nd and get the StReSsEd OuT SpEcIaL price: www.studio108.net
And to connect with Anne for yoga, somatic bodywork, reiki and more: www.theyogapathonline.com
There's nothing more fascinating + fun to me than my aura!
So I was giddy excited to sit with Jeanette Troiano of Auracle.
Jeanette has done a deep dive into aura technology + psychology. She has a state-of-the-art aura camera system that allows her to produce photographs of your aura.
And, she is educated and insightful in offering interpretation of the colors, shapes and forms captured in the picture.
Take a listen as we unpack the details.
And then consider joining us for a little yoga BEFORE + AFTER aura experiment at Studio 108 on August 24th.
(Yup! You'll get two aura photos, a practice and a personal interpretation of your aura.)
But whether you can attend or not, this conversation is a worthwhile listen.
There's something to this aura-thing!
You'll find Jeanette on IG at @the_auracle_oh
Check her out!
And thanks for FOLLOWING!
Leah knows what it feels like to be burned out + tired - and so tired of being tired.
And although she works intentionally with personal lifestyle solutions, she is most inspired by the range of simple herbal solutions that are readily available + quite effective at supporting the body in becoming more resilient.
Turns out, Mother Nature offers a medicine cabinet of options that support the whole body with an intuitive wisdom that we are only beginning to appreciate.
Take a listen. See what you think.
Look into Leah's workshops at Oxbow Orchard. www.oxboworchard.com
Leah's tinctures are available at Studio 108 in Independence + The Light Wisdom and Wellness in Brecksville.
And reach out to Leah at lmarkowitz20@gmai.com if you'd like a conversation or consultation.
For many kids, summer time means hopping on their bike and heading out into the neighborhood. If they are lucky, it's a family activity along the towpath or through the parks.
But for kids with disabilities, riding a bike is a difficult and can create a barrier to connections with both family and peers.
Rob Fellinger has a soft spot for kids and for bikes and for families. So it's no surprise that he starts his summer by offering a program to teach kids with differences how to ride a bike - and access their local trails - with their friends and family.
Rob and his coordinating partner Deena Barrett have run the Cleveland iCAN BIKE program since 2012. Together they contract with the parent program iCAN SHINE to bring adaptive bikes and skilled mechanics to Cleveland. They organize community resources and raise funds to provide some 40 kids with an opportunity to learn to ride a bike.
You'll be inspired by my conversation with Rob. And I hope motivated to offer a little support to this worthwhile program.
The short list: awareness and volunteer energy and cash donations.
Here's how to connect:
Robfellinger@yahoo.com.
(216) 410-3007
Take a quick listen and thanks for FOLLOWING!
I'm thrilled to introduce you to my business partner + friend, Dolores Alquist.
Dolores + I share a sincere + heartfelt desire to help the people of the world heal.
And when two people share a such a powerful vision, it's natural + quite easy to create something wonderful together.
Today, Dolores and I are chatting about our 'something wonderful'.
We want to tell you about our wellness center, The Light: Wisdom and Wellness, located in Brecksville - right down the street from Studio 108. AND we want to tell you all about the 24 unit Energy Enhancement System that we are operating.
The EESystem is technology that creates a scalar wave + bio photon toroidal field for charging cells so that your body can initiate + operate its organic healing functions.
Resting in an EESystem session is a fascinating experience with potentially incredible results. It's difficult to predict as each person will have their own unique experience. But the testimonials have been overwhelmingly positive and we are here to help you along your way.
Don't hesitate to reach out with your questions or to get a personal tour of the center.
But first, take a listen!
And thanks for Following.
www.thelightwisdomandwellness.com
hello@thelightwisdomandwellness.com
It's both education + inspirational to chat with Leah Cordy. Always.
Maybe you recall our last conversation about her non-profit candle company Hope's Landing which employs and supports women as they heal from experiences of sex trafficking and other abuse. Super inspiring - and I learned a lot.
Today we sat to discuss Leah's day job. She is a community relations representative for a utility scale solar company.
Huh?!
Yeah. I know.
I knew nothing about this when this conversation started. But wow, was it educational.
Leah talks about exactly what is going on in the solar energy community. She debunks myths and offers personal actions steps.
Actually, I found it very inspiring.
And don't we need a little inspiration when it comes to energy solutions?
I hope you listen. And thanks for Following.
Facebook: Geenex Solar
www.geenexsolar.com
@leah_cordy
I love chatting with inspired + excited people. Their optimism + joy are contagious.
And I am always in for a little dose of that. So when I had to opportunity to sit with Leah Rachelle + Hannay Pugely of Herbs of the Valley, I buckled up for a joyful ride!
Leah + Hannah are very inspired + excited about their work together.
And for good reason: Their apothecary, Herbs of the Valley, is the perfect expression of their interests: gardening, herbs, wellness solutions and sustainability.
PLUS Herbs of the Valley is the very first and the one + only local apothecary right here in Cleveland OH.
Leah + Hannah have partnered with Oxbow Orchard Farms to grow herbs right here in the Cuyahoga Valley. They are making teas + tinctures with these locally grown herbs. And they are offering support to their customers who would like to use plant medicines to treat common physical + emotional imbalances.
Their story, their plans, their knowledge and their passion are right here for you to hear.
I think you'll be inspired + excited too!
So please connect with them:
@herbsofthevalley
@oxboworchardohio
@studio108_bodymindsoul
Herbs of the Valley products are available at Oxbow Orchard, The Light Wisdom and Wellness and Studio 108.
Do you know Margo?
Maybe you've taken a yoga class with her?
Well, Margo Pivonka is the hard work behind Studio 108's marketing content + more. She and I have spent many hours together. Many hours.
You'd think I would know a little bit about what she's got going on....But she surprised me on this one and I'm THRILLED for her!
Take a listen as Margo shares her story. She is the creator of an innovative and helpful new product designed to support you in your yoga practice. Called Yoga Glu, this product prevents slipping of the hands + feet from your very first down dog!
I'm inspired by Margo's ingenuity and fortitude in bringing this idea to market. It took perseverance and commitment. She had a vision. She held her mark. And it paid off. Yoga Glu was born.
And we are so proud of Margo.
I hope you'll listen + I hope you'll try it!
Yoga Glu is available at Studio 108 for sample + for purchase.
Connect with Margo at @margostagram and at www.studio108.net
Exactly what are the little brown bottles on the shelf? Are they safe? How do I take them?
Leah's all about the tinctures but, to be honest, I was a little apprehensive. Then my acupuncture practitioner recommended a tincture, showed me how to take it, suggested that I trust myself to try when I was ready - and I loved it!
I loved the subtle + helpful results I got from the potent little squirt of liquid. (For me, that means less muscular tension in my neck and jaw.)
In this conversation, Leah demystifies the whole topic of tinctures. She talks about how they are made, how they are taken, and why you might try them.
Take a listen for answers to those questions that are floating through your head. And trust yourself: You'll try them when you're ready.
Reach out to Leah for a personal health coaching session:
lmarkowitz20@gmail.com.
And grab Lily of the Valley teas + tinctures at Studio 108
Jog into Spring puts a big smile on my face every year!
Great people. Great cause. Great event!
And after 22 years, you might call Jog into Spring a legacy of love.
Beyond the support given to growing number of Independence High School seniors as they take the first steps towards their future, Jog into Spring is a legacy of the love that one physical education teacher offered her students, her daughters and her community.
Breanna Roche sits with me today to tell the story of her mother and her family's non-profit organization that has organized this event - rain or shine - and mostly rain - for the past many years.
It's just local goodness!
So I hope you listen and I hope you sign up to run!
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Independence/JogIntoSpring
www.studio108.net/community-events
Sometime you just have a moment when it all comes together. And Leah Cordy had such a moment.
It was a messy time in her life. So when she looked around and felt the pieces of her future fall into place, she took notice. And she acted.
You're going to want to hear all about how she responded to a need in her community + took action steps to create a nonprofit social enterprise.
Hope's landing creates candles +personal care products. All products are handmade by local survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence who have graduated from a local safe house, shelter, or other recovery program.
Yup! A very worthy cause.
And the candles are boss!
We hope you listen. And we hope you are inspired.
And we hope you help.
Find Hopes Landing:
www.hopes-landing.com
IG: @hopes.landing.
Cuyahoga Collective in Lakewood
One World Shop in Rocky River
Bella Moxie in Medina
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
One of the groovy new offerings that hit the studio with the new year is our Monday Night Body Strong Group Fitness Sess with Ciera Koons.
You won't find this offering anywhere else because it's signature Ciera - and we're super duper proud of both Ciera + the class format.
Sure, strength has been a buzzword in the fitness conversation for a while. Perhaps you remember Leah + I sitting for a podcast a while ago about muscle. And Ciera's take on strength punches a power that you won't find elsewhere.
She's not going to distract you with loud music + over-the-top challenges. She's more interested in building strength from proper form + steady-paced progress. She will keep her COACH EYES on you!
But nevermind what I say, take a listen to what Ciera has to say for herself and about herself. She's got something STRONG to offer YOU.
You can find Ciera at @coachciera
Book a class at www.studio108.net
Every once in a while I run into Matthew DeRubertis.
It’s not very often but when I do, a standard greeting always turns into an interesting + compelling +heartwarming conversation.
So I just had to invite him for a podcast conversation.
Matthew is a solopreneur. He is a musician and an Ayurvedic chef and coach. He has created a coffee alternative beverage called Delion which he sells online and at festivals and studios around the country.
Some would tag his lifestyle as 'nomadic' but one might as appropriately described him as 'spontaneous' and 'responsive' and 'growth-minded'.
I'd love for you to hear him. So take a listen.
He will be in Northeast Ohio November and December 2023.
So, if you'd like to bring some interesting + compelling + heartwarming experiences into your life:
Pick up some Delion: https://mailchi.mp/74ff9c0f273e/delion
His performance schedule right here: http://www.matthewderubertis.com
His music with the group Seer is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52wWXwJunNvFJj43QrR0ff?si=rdyETntISnmVIiRGdg26ow
And THANKS FOR FOLLOWING!
I know it sounds too simple - even too obvious - to be true, but YASS!
There are herbs can support us in managing stress and anxiety!
And I sat down with Leah Rachelle to learn more about this.
Leah's a functional medicine health/nutrition coach and an herbalist who is committed to living aligned to the seasons and in harmony with her local and natural environment. As a matter of fact, she swears by it!
Take a listen to our chat and I think you'll get the idea - plus a few tips for using herbs as teas + tinctures that support your nervous system and endocrine system.
If you're inspired, reach out to Leah for a personal functional medicine health/nutrition coaching consultation. lmarkowitz20@gmail.com.
And consider attending her upcoming workshop at Studio 108.
Herbal Solutions for Anxiety + Stress is November 3rd at 6:30pm.
www.studio108.net
The brilliant Anne Ondrey is back for another interesting conversation. This on helping the bendy yogi. AKA hyper mobility.
I found our conversation interesting not just because I learned so much about the topic - which I certainly did.
But because, despite my own hyper mobility, I realized that my understanding of the topic was in fact terribly LIMITED! Mind-blown!
The research and expanded thoughts Anne presents on this topic are critical to the longevity and safety of our yoga students. We all need to hear this.
And for your reference, I'll share Anne's credentials: MSW, E-RYT, YACEP, C-IAYT, FST Level 3, NKT Level 1, Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, Yoga TuneUp® Certified Instructor.
APPS: StressScan + WebMAP.
Book: "Bodyfulness" by Christine Caldwell
You can find Anne here:
www.theyogapathonline.com
IG: @yogapathanne
FB: Anne Ondrey
And the November 2nd workshop at www.studio108.net
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Did you know that you have a North Node to South Node Journey that takes you right across your natal chart?
Yeah, ya do!
But not to worry because Lisa Turner is our in-house expert on the skies. And I sat down with her to unpack the North and South Node Journey of your prenatal eclipse.
Still lost? All good - just take a listen and Lisa will explain everything.
Have your chart handy so you can reference your own nodes by house.
And sign up for Lisa's workshop: Karmic Ties: Your Pre-Natal Eclipse on September 29th.
You'll get a map to support your travels.
I've been around long enough to have experienced - or at least to have heard of - a plethora of energy work/healing modalities.
But when Kaley Tocco told me that she was an Access Bars Practitioner, I was puzzled +speechless. I had never heard of that practice. And something about her description was intriguing.
I knew two things: I wanted to experience a session. And I wanted to share what I experienced with YOU.
Kaley and I did just that: My session was fascinating. And in this conversation, we unpack THE EVERYTHING about Access Bars.
Kaley describes the Access Bars process, the history, the potential results and the mantra: I live life with ease, joy + grace.
And if Access Bars is something YOU would like to experience, check out Kaley's page on the Studio 108 website. www.studio108.com/energy-work-healing-sessions-with-kaley
If you know, you know: Corey Woodrum is a delight + an inspiration.
It's always a pleasure to talk to him and this conversation is extra special because we are hashing over one of my most favorite topics: Being a Yoga Teacher.
Corey is a yoga teacher at Falls Yoga + Barre in Cuyahoga Falls. He is my partner in offering a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program at Studio 108. This is our second year working together in this capacity but the first that the program is truly a collaborative between the two studios. Pretty exciting!
In this episode, Corey + I share our thoughts on yoga teacher training and how the practices of yoga have shaped us.
Accountability. Service. Community.
There is so much to gain from a yoga teacher training experience.
In the end, we do hope that you'll join us.
The program begins September 6th and details are on the website.
www.studio108.net
And please consider zipping down to the falls to practice with Corey.
www.fallsyogaandbarre.com
All good!
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Leah's got the tea!
And she's spilling it here!
Take a listen as Leah + I chat it up about sleep hygiene.
And get ready to take notes: tons of ideas for amino acids, herbal supports, teas + tinctures. I scribbled down a few ideas myself.
If this inspires you to seek a personal conversation with Leah, reach out to her at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com
And get into the studio for some functional movement practices on your yoga mat, at the barre and/or on the pilates reformer. Leah's a master.
www.studio108.net
One of the main reason I follow so many conversations + thought streams is that I like to learn.
I appreciate a fresh perspective + current information.
So when Leah started talking about leptin + my mind was stuck on lectins {not the same!!}, I put up the stop sign + turned on the mic!
In this conversation, Leah talks about the importance of circadian rhythm on health + well-being. She shares information about the role hormones + neurotransmitters play in our eating patterns. And among them all, leptin is a key player. She tells us why.
I learned a lot and I think you will too.
Take a listen. Learn a little.
Subscribe. Like. Comment. Share.
And if you'd like to have a personal conversation with Leah about how these ideas play out in your own health, connect with Leah at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com. She offers free health coaching consultations at Studio 108.
When it comes to yoga in Independence/Brecksville, Kim Scott Sowinski has inspired + taught many.
She is proof that you don't need a yoga studio to share the benefits of movement, to share positivity with others or to make a difference in the community. Kim has the best local nooks and crannies for offering folks nature inspired yoga classes and outdoor activities. From the Civic Center to the Metroparks, Kim delivers.
When Kim does comes in to the studio - Studio 108 - I am delighted. Her smile is like sunshine. Her heart is a warm welcome. Her attitude cheers me. And this time, she brought the most beautiful flowers. (Thanks, friend!)
Today we sat to chat up Kim's passion project. Kim is the force behind HIKE YOGA for RESEARCH, a fundraiser benefitting The Research Institute for Children's Health at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Take a listen as we talk yoga and share the history + impact of her upcoming event. And then grab a ticket and join us on July 9th for Hike Yoga for Research at The Lodge at Richfield Heritage Preserve.
So much goodness!!
Find Kim on Facebook at Kim Sowinski
www.cravenaturecleveland.com
Tickets for Hike Yoga for Research HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-and-hike-for-research-2023-tickets-577501320997
Pack your bags + grab your chart! Lisa Turner, astrologer + yoga teacher, is taking us on a journey.
It's Venus's journey, really.
The planet of love + relationships + money + all is moving through Leo June 20th to September 4th, 2023.
She's direct. She's retrograde. And direct again! Direct. There are conversations with Mercury. Interactions with Mars. And MORE!
In this chat, Lisa will review the whole journey by houses - so have your chart handy.
She will also share an inspiring story from the mythology. Practice with her next couple of months for embodied experiences of this evolutionary opportunity. (That means: practice yoga + grow into more of your amazing self!)
Reach out to Lisa for a personal natal chart reading at lisa.turner77@yahoo.com.
And check out her classes at www.studio108.net
And thanks for FOLLOWING!
After hearing Leah Rachelle say, "Muscle is medicine, Mom!" so, so many times, I had to admit: My definition + understanding of muscle is outdated.
And I do prefer to be trendy. Or, at least on-the-ball!
So, in an effort to get current, I sat with Leah Rachelle for an explanation of muscle.
Leah answers these big questions:
Why is muscle so important to our overall health?
How does the aging process impact our muscle mass?
What times of exercises target muscles?
Why is protein so important for muscle health?
Take a listen.
Once you update your understanding + knowledge, you will see your barre, pilates + yoga experiences, your diet + your lifestyle from a new perspective.
And you'll see ME in class - right there next to you!
You can follow Leah at @leahrachellehealth
Sign up for classes at www.studio108.net
And reach out for Functional Medicine Health Coaching at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com.
Thanks for FOLLOWING!!
For some yoga teachers, the greatest reward is seeing your students apply and share what they've learned on their own - at home, at their desk, with their families, in their daily lives.
It's a great feeling for yoga teachers who truly want to empower and support people in caring for themselves both in the studio and in the world.
My friend + teacher Alison Pignolet is that kind of teacher.
Alison is a master teacher + teacher trainer of The Roll Method™. Plus she is a very bright light of love + acceptance. Truly.
In this conversation, Alison + I talk about The Roll Method™.
Alison describes how using The Roll Method™ balls allows one to release patterns of stress + tension in the muscles and plastic tissues.
It's myofascial release. It's massage. It's meditation.
And we are certain that, after her offerings, you will be practicing what she teaches at home, at your desk, with your families and more and more!
Take a listen and then sign up for Alison's sessions:
Myofascial Release for Everyday Life
June 15, 22, 29 @ 7:15PM.
www.studio108.net
Use your regular class pass + get yoga skills!!
Reach Alison at alpignolet@gmail.com
And thanks for FOLLOWING!
I speak confidently when I say: Purandev Kaur is a uniquely graceful and lovely person.
Although we had known each other for many years, she stepped into my life as my own personal Kundalini Yoga teacher in 2019. Her guidance shifted the trajectory of my life.
We don't speak often but I follow her story. And since those days, I've noticed that Purandev herself has experienced significant evolution and expansion.
In addition to her work as an art therapist, author, spiritual channel + reiki master, Purandev has become a Sophia Code facilitator. Always a powerful and intuitive channel of Divine messages, she now supports people in establishing and developing personal relationships with the Ascended Masters.
Take a listen as Purandev talks about her journey and the requirements of living through our current climate of change.
And stay through the end as she channels a beautiful message for humanity from the loving Green Tara.
For readings + programs to support your own journey, check out Purandev Kaur's website: www.purandevkaur.com
And follow along on Facebook: Purandev Kaur
Rob showed up early for our 7am meeting.
I was on time - not early. If you know me, you know.
But Rob has that positive vibe going on that puts a smile on your face and makes the early morning feel like high noon.
And when he told me about the I CAN BIKE program, I was a great big, from-the-tips-of-my-toes YES!!
Several reasons:
It's about bikes.
It's providing a life-skill to folks with unique abilities + challenges.
It's right here in our community of Independence.
AND it's a summer camp!
Come on!! I signed up to volunteer immediately.
And after you listen to this, you might decide to volunteer or donate too.
After all, there are outstanding people in our community who are creating inspiring, uplifting, empowering offerings right here and we can ALL be a part of that high vibe and good news!
EVERYONE can ride a bike!
To volunteer or donate, reach out to Rob Fellinger at
robfellinger@yahoo.com
To learn more about the program, check the I CAN SHINE website:
https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-cleveland-oh/
It's both uplifting + grounding. It's the strength + the softness. Some call it the 'high octave'.
It's available in many forms but today we are talking about femininity.
And I'm sitting with Kaley Tocco.
I invited Kaley because this is how she is: both uplifting + grounding, both strong + soft. She has arrived at a point in her life that one might call 'high octave'. And when you're with her, you feel it.
Kaley is a yoga teacher, a reiki master, a sound healer and a feminine empowerment guide. She has lived experiences in this lifetime - and most likely in past lifetimes - that have well prepared her for these tasks.
Her passion is supporting women in embodying and empowering their femininity through events + retreats, reiki session + yoga classes. Her story is inspiring. And her offerings are joyful + impactful.
In addition to her yoga classes, Kaley is a leader of the donation-based Full Moon Circles this summer at Studio 108.
She has a Sacral Stimulation Retreat (her signature offering) coming up in August so please follow her @enchanted_ethers
And listen in as she chats about her everything on her podcast @sacralstimulation.
Thanks for FOLLOWING!
It's something I work with on a personal level: Victim Consciousness.
And when we look at the collective, we can certainly see + feel the growing pains of society coming to terms with many of our expressions of "victim".
In this episode of FOLLOWING, I sit with Val Troiano for a Human Design perspective of The 55 Gate: The Victim.... or the VICTOR!
Listen in as we chat the dynamics + opportunities + creativities inherent in this very human experience of the polarity Victim-Victor.
Why? Because we want to lift you, to support your understanding, and to facilitate your expansion. This is how grow up together as a community.
Plus Val reads Rumi and that's a beautiful thing.
Reach Val at valsfirstlove@gmail.com. for a Human Design reading of your personal energy patterns.
And find Rumi in the book "A Year of Rumi".
Practice Kundalini Yoga right next to Val at www.studio108.net
In this earthly life, your breath is the first thing you catch + the last thing you release. And in between those two points, very few of us give breathing much thought.
One person who does spend a good deal of time thinking about breathing + experiencing different aspect of breath, is Angelene Parker.
Angelene is a yoga teacher + breathwork coach. She has studied both traditional yogic pranayama practices + contemporary practices - more commonly called Breathwork.
Angelene + I get along famously for our old school hippie clothes + our love of gemstones. But today we are letting you listen in as we talk about breathing practices that have helped us feel better + live better.
Take listen. It's good.
You can find Angelene's breathwork workshop at www.studio108.net
She recommends the books "Breathe" by James Nestor + "The Oxygen Advantage" by Patrick McKeown
Check Amazon for wide selection of nasal dilators
It's just a little chit chat - but aren't those the best?
I sat with Leah Rachelle to catch her thoughts about her Herbalist Apprenticeship in Costa Rica last month.
Plus, I wanted to see what she has in mind for the 21 Day Detox coming up this weekend.
She shares all kinds of interesting tips as well as her personal feelings about her car. Worth a listen!
And remember:
You can still sign up for the 21 Day Detox.
You can get a free functional medicine consultation with Leah.
And you can attend any of her inspiring yoga, barre, pilates + reformer classes.
ALL on the Studio 108 website: www.studio108.net
Thanks for FOLLOWING!
It's going to take a little pioneering spirit to get through the upcoming Eclipses. And even though they are hitting on our individualistic Aries nature, we all know that traveling together is key to a smooth ride.
So join Lisa Turner + I as we hash out the upcoming energies. Take some tips from Buddha. Get some inspiration based on your personal house placement.
And timing is everything - so listen today!
Find Lisa at Studio 108 on Wednesdays at 5pm + Thursdays at noon.
Reach out for a personal natal chart reading at lisa.turner77@yahoo.com
And thanks for FOLLOWING!
The March 2023 skies are second to none with dynamic transits + power alignments sure to make an impact in our lives as individuals + as a collective.
Lisa Turner knows all about it. She has been studying astrology for years. Looks to the heavens to better understand +her live own life. And today, she share her insights.
March is unmistakably an invitation for bringing our Divine purposes + plans down into our earthly lives. So take a listen - and YASS - this is the episode! One lucky winner gets a personal natal chart reading from Lisa in this episode.
{You know who you are, Goddess!!}
Thanks so much for FOLLOWING!
Practice yoga with Lisa at Studio 108 in Independence www.studio108.net
And connect for a reading of your chart: lisa.turner77@yahoo.com.
It's always a 'favorite' moment when I can talk to + learn from + share with my teacher + friend Richard Gartner.
Someone recently described him as 'part engineer and part poet'.
I think that's apt. And I think that's why I love our interactions so much.
I learn. And I'm inspired.
So it's my pleasure to share this conversation with you today.
Richard is from Pittsburgh, PA and is Frameworks Yoga.
He teaches at studios throughout Western PA and Northeastern Ohio. And he has a library of online offerings enjoyed by folks around world.
{I'm not the only one who loves practicing with him!}
In this conversation, Richard shares his thoughts on yin + yang. He provides some ideas towards his upcoming workshops at Studio 108 which focus on yin practices for the lymphatic system and for rest.
You'll learn. And you'll be inspired.
Find Richard's work at www.frameworksyoga.com
And @FrameworksYoga
And register for his March 26th workshops at www.studio108.net
If you've met her, you know.
And if you were at the recent Galentine's Practice + Pop-up, you've heard.
Tori Kurtz is a delight. Her presence, her music + her voice express a sincerity, a clarity + a joy that is so very intriguing. And I'm always lifted by being around her.
Tori is releasing an album on February 22nd. The album is called WILLINGNESS.
And we sat together - with our ceremonial cacao - giggling like crazy - to chat about her journey + her discoveries.
I think you'll catch some hacks + I know you'll be inspired.
The ceremonial cacao: Soul Lift Cacao (actually in Oregon) www.soulliftcacao.com
The book: Love Money, Money Loves You is by Sarah McCrum
And the amazing Tori: @my.willingness and www.mywillingness.com
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I think most of us are fascinated by auras.
Are they real? What do they mean? What color is mine?
We want to understand the mystery + magic behind them so that we can have a glimpse into the mystery +. magic behind ourselves.
Well, Valerie Troiano and I had a chat about auras recently that I thought was vlog/podcast worthy.
So here ya go!
Valerie holds a vast amount of knowledge + wisdom around Human Design. Her readings are a deep dive into the soul of the human experience. Through Human Design, she shares insights that supports one in living from true alignment and with clear purpose.
Take a listen as we unpack the aura expressed by each of the five Human Design types.
Want to know your design? You can get a personal body graph at no cost here: www.jovianarchive.com
And you can reach Val at valsfirstlove@gmail.com.
PS. That big number? The Human Design system contains 69,200 unique implanting possibilities for each being.
One of the my most delightful + cherished experiences is meeting someone new and, over time, discovering the thoughts + insights + purposes + stories that they are living.
And that's been the case with JJ DiGeronimo.
JJ came to practice yoga. It was nice to meet her, of course.
But then, over time, we've chatted + collaborated. I scoped out her website + read her book. I listened to her stories + felt her heart as she talks about her work.
It's been delightful. And I wanted to share that with you all.
JJ's book is called "Seeking: 54 Key Findings to Raise Your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with your Life's Work".
Take a listen for supportive stories + tips. And, at the end, a short meditation exercise for anchoring a restless mind.
You'll be glad to meet JJ too!
Learn more about JJ at www.jjdigeronimo.com
Find JJ's Book on Amazon
Learn more about the Aquarian Gathering Retreat: https://jjdigeronimo.com/an-aquarian-gathering-of-alignment-empowerment-afternoon-retreat/
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By the end of January, we will have all planets direct which means that 2023 is now moving forward. Lisa Turner + I sat to chat about it and I think you'll be encouraged + interested to hear what she has to say.
While the specific details of our future are always a mystery, Lisa shows us how tracking the movement of Jupiter through our chart can give us a glimpse of what moods or themes might be ahead. Plus, she has some practice tips + practices for tapping into your potentials and making good on your opportunities.
Practice with Lisa at Studio 108 on Wednesday nights + reach out to her for a personal reading at lisa.turner77@yahoo.com.
There has been a ton of new + exciting information circulating around vagal nerve functioning + tone as it relates to our health + well-being.
Yeah! That's a mouthful, right there!
And I just don't know if I get it.
But I know who knows: Leah Rachelle.
And she can break it down into descriptive +understandable bites. She can put it into context for personal health +. wellbeing. And she can provide tips + hacks for working towards a more informed lifestyle choices.
So we sat for a chat and here it is!
You can reach Leah for personal coaching + group sessions at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com or via Instagram @leah_._rachelle
And def follow her IG - she's got some killer reels!
Face it, we all want to know.
We all want to know what's ahead - what's going to happen - if it's going to be easy or hard for us.
We all want a glimpse into the future.
So Lisa Turner + I sat for a year end check in. And a sneak peek into the alignments coming up in 2023.
And it's going to be okay! {Of course it is!!}
We've got some Saturn-Jupiter support but awareness + willingness are going to be necessary.
Take a listen as Lisa shares her year end ritual for releasing and aligning in preparation for the new year ahead.
Reach Lisa at lisa.turner77@yahoo.com to learn how these alignments interact with your personal natal chart.
We all love our yoga practice.
And we've clearly experienced help + healing through our practice. We must have gotten results that affirm + support our betterment - otherwise, we likely would have quit!
But Kim Wedel, is a certified yoga therapist with a passion for helping others heal themselves through yoga therapy. And that is an intentional + purposeful process that requires a skilled + knowledgable professional.
Kim + I sat for a first conversation. {Yup! We plan to do this again!}
We define yoga therapy. And Kim provides some real life examples that illustrate the impact yoga therapy can have on ones health + wellbeing.
You'll find Kim at Studio 108 on Saturday mornings for both Hot Yoga Flow + Warm Yoga Gentle classes.
www.yogainspiredhwellneww.com
@wedel.kimberly
kimberlywedel@yahoo.com
The health + wellness industry is jammed packed with information + advice + products + opinions....enough to make your eyes gaze over.
And that can certainly be the case when it comes to Adaptogens.
I mean, exactly what are adaptogens anyway?
This conversation is short + sweet + straight to the point:
What are adaptogens + how can we simply add them to our daily routine?
Leah's experience with these health-bombs is right here for your consideration.
The latte is Mucuna Cacao Reishi Latte by Brynda Bechtold at ashevillevegans.org
And yup! The mucuna, raw cacao + reishi are sitting on the shelf at Heinens {not affiliated, just a local option}.
Reach Leah for questions + support at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com.
Or find her here at Studio 108!
Don't we love the way Lisa Turner bring the planets right down out of the sky for us?
Take a listen for her thoughts + suggestions around this Scorpio New Moon Solar Eclipse {as well as the upcoming Taurus Full Moon Lunar Eclipse}.
And yeah, she's got a story about Wilbur + Charlotte that will touch your heart and support your journey.
Near the end of the conversation, Lisa referred to the book "Seat of the Soul" by Gary Zukav.
And remember, Lisa offers personal astrology readings and a discount for Studio 108 community members.
Email: lisa.turner77@yahoo.com
One of the reasons I love chatting with Leah Rachelle is that she sees things from so many different angles.
And she speaks through her experience.
And she stays curious. She continuously explores.
So I guess there are several reason to love chatting with her.
This conversation is about Mindful Eating.
Leah agrees with the concept of Mindful Eating but appreciates the complexity of Mindful Eating as an experience. She offers insight into the various factors and aspects that might impact ones attempts at eating mindfully.
She's got some tips. And she makes me laugh.
So I think you'll like it.
References:
Pure Encapsulations
Connect w Leah:
FB: Leah Markowitz
IG: @leahrachelle77
lmarkowitz20@gmail.com
We share a teacher + an appreciation of a particular lineage.
And we just wanted to chat about it.
Today I'm sharing a lighthearted + inspiring conversation that I had with my friend and RAMA sister Colleen O'Rourke.
Colleen is local to Cleveland and she teaches Kundalini Yoga in various locations + settings around the city under the tag "Experience Kundalini."
She has studied + practiced Kundalini Yoga with Harijiwan + Guru Jagat + the amazing crew at RAMA Institute for Applied Yogic Science + Technology in Las Angelos for many years.
{Yes, that's the same community I practice + train with.}
When Colleen and I get together, we just chat away with the sense of long-lost friends. And I wanted to share a snippet of that with you today.
Hope you enjoy.
You can find Colleen on social media:
FB Colleen Mary Orourke
IG @experiencekundalini
Oh! And she's subbing for me Tuesday, September 20th 9am. Come to EXPERIENCE KUNDALINI!
Today on Following, the conversation is soul-awareness + soul-acceptance + soul-empowerment. And Human Design is the tool.
Take a listen as Valerie Troiano shares the basics of what Human Design is all about.
Val is a wife + mother. A yoga teacher. A Master Gardener. A community leader. She is a clear channel of light + and love. And she has studied Human Design for many years.
Her perspective on your Human Design is all about soul-awareness, soul-acceptance + soul-empowerment. After all, we are designed as human in order to live the soul's mission.
And with tools like Human Design + friends like Val, it’s a beautiful thang!
Reach out to Val at valsfirstlove@gmail.com
Now - before you say "oooohoooo", just relax!
Lisa Turner has so, so much to share about the lengthy transit of Mars through Gemini.
We know there will be some challenge. That's how life is...
But listen carefully as Lisa offers up so, so many great ways in which this transit is here to serve + support us.
Plus, we have a great practical tool to offer you for finding the rhythm of this powerful period of personal + collective evolution.
Your meditation with mantra is HERE: https://youtu.be/yMNh9gul9vg
Reach Lisa for a natal chart reading at lisa.turner77@yahoo.com
If you've been flying around on the planet for the past few years, you know.
You know it's been a bit of up + down and a lot of push + shove.
All in the name of learning + healing + expanding. But not alway comfortable. At one point in our conversation, Lisa + I liken it to crossing a river.
And you'll want to hear the rest of the conversation. Lisa has a lot to say about this alignment - it's impact right now + it's process towards the November eclipse.
PLUS she lays out some prompts for each of the astrological rising signs. So check your natal chart for your RISING and be ready to get personal with this transit.
So powerful! So very powerful!!
Lisa is running a summer promo on astrology readings for all Studio 108 community members. And, yes! If you practice here, you're a member of the community. So reach out: lisa.turner77@yahoo.com
Maybe you know someone who is out there in the world holding down their own scene AND offering meaningful service to others.
Or maybe you don't.
Because those folks are pretty rare.
Well, today I'm introducing you to Andy Holland.
Andy is one of those rare guys.
He's one of the rare someones who takes care of all of his personal + professional responsibilities PLUS makes time and extends energy to organize and operate a non-profit that provides true service and brings meaningful benefit to the community.
Andy's initiative is YOU CAN YOU WILL a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing leadership + self-empowerment programs across all areas of wellness to organizations and {most notably} schools in the Cleveland area.
Andy's story is compelling. His energy is contagious. I know you're going to enjoy this episode.
Website: https://www.youcanyouwill.org
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zO0OjFUuZZ9UG1Aid8PGA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YCYWFoundation/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/YCYWfoundation/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLEfitfestival
That commencement speech Andy references: https://youtu.be/oBpSF5N2QRc
Look, it's a huge topic.
It's a complex process.
We're not doctors.
But we're here to shed some light.
And you've gotta start somewhere because the body's endocrine system is critical to the functioning of all other systems.
And its stats are not on your iWatch.
Take a few minutes for this short + sweet conversation about the impact of your endocrine system on how you feel physically + emotionally + spiritually. Leah's got a few tips for you.
If you'd like to reach out to Leah with questions or to request some support for your wellness journey, she's at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com
Ahhhh!! It's one word that can make anyone tremble with fear 😱 SATURN!!!
Add the retrograde and we know that it's a serious RUMBLE!
That's why I sat down with Lisa Turner, Studio 108's favorite astrologer, for a chat on all things Saturn.
You'll want to grab your natal chart {or Google yourself one with whole house placements} because Lisa walks us through each house for an investigation: Where will this Saturn retrograde be working for you? What themes will be triggered? How can we hold steady as the ground shakes?
Any Saturn transit is serious, often requiring focus and hard work. But, remember, through the Saturn work, we gain the confidence to step forward into better habits + opportunities + relationships + projects.
So journey on, my friends! And thanks for Following!
Find Lisa at Studio 108 on Wednesdays at 5pm for hot yoga flow.
Take advantage of Lisa's summer special by scheduling a personal reading: lisa.turner77@yahoo.com
Christie Murdock presents as beauty, generosity + grace.
In yoga class, we tease that she is a Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Prosperity who embodies all things beautiful and offers abundance in all its forms. And if you've ever walked into her shop, Banyan Tree, you'll see that there is truth to that reference.
Banyan Tree is a casual-chic women's boutique with a global flair. It's hip and cool, for sure. Just like Christie herself.
But what is more interesting - and explored in this conversation - are the values and life lessons contained in its history. The story behind the store, if you will.
Take a listen as Christie + I chat about life and business and life and life.
Visit Banyan Tree in Tremont and Crocker Park.
www.shopbanyantree.com
I love chatting with my friend + colleague, Emi Coffman.
She's interesting. Her perspective is unusual. She brings forward fresh ideas. And I am happy for you to hear her.
Emi + I talked about her upbringing in Japan and her recent trip back home. But even more intriguing, Emi shared her tuning forks along with some information about sound frequency and the flow of life force as it relates to the human body.
There's so much more to know but here are a few thoughts from Emi on the secrets of sound.
You can find Emi on social media as Emi Sato-Coffman and @yogamamaemi. She teaches at Release Yoga in Green OH.
To be honest, I had never met Alex Handloff before.
But he came highly recommended by Leah Rachelle. And when it comes to interesting people, I figured I could trust her.
And yeah. It turned out alright!
Alex is a super interesting person. He's easy to talk to and even sprinkled a little humor into the conversation.
And that is notable because the topic of conversation is Environmental Responsibility. It's a serious, even sober, topic that is becoming more and more urgent.
Alex grew up in Colorado. He holds a Masters Degree in environmental sustainability and management. He is currently an anchor/producer at One Planet Media. He is a geologist and a nature lover. He has worked as an adventure tour guide for French speakers. And he moved to Cleveland just a few months ago where Leah met him at the climbing gym.
See what I mean? He's an interesting guy.
And this is an interesting conversation that offers some interesting perspectives and ideas for taking small steps towards a big goal.
Take a listen.
And feel free to drop a question or idea below because I think I'll be talking to Alex again.
Please. Subscribe. Like. Share. Comment. It helps!
Sanjiv Lal is a managing partner in a healthcare investment company. He, with his wife, own Falls Yoga + Barre in Cuyahoga Falls. He is also an Indian-American man raised in Parma OH with the practices of yoga richly embedded in his life.
Now, it would be a stretch to call Sanjiv Lal a friend. I mean, we don't really know each other that well.
We've never had lunch or exchanged birthday cards. I can actually only count about eight conversations with him over the past six years.
But each and every time I've interacted with Sanjiv, I've felt at ease. I've smiled. He is welcoming and happy. One would not walk past him - folks WANT to talk to Sanjiv.
So when a mutual friend told me that Sanjiv had experienced the practices of yoga since childhood, I greedily asked for his contact information.
And today, I'm sharing the chat we had with the hope that I run into Sanjiv again soon.
Interesting, inspiring, delightful. Take a listen.
Feeling a little fired up? Got a warrior attitude going on?
Well, it makes good sense.
That's how it feels when we've got a new moon in the Aries sky and she's conjunct Chiron!
I wanted to learn more about it all so I sat for a chat with Lisa Turner, Astrologer + Yoga Teacher.
Lisa makes it all relatable and relevant.
She's got the down-to-earth on the heavens.
And I'm confident that our conversation will provide you with insight + inspiration.
New Moon Blessings!!
And reach out to Lisa through the Studio 108 website: www.studio108.net
I've come to expect both credibility + compassion from my teacher + friend Jennifer Lansdale.
Jenn is a yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with fifteen years experience. She holds a Masters Degree in Aromatherapy Research and is a clinical aromatherapist. She previously owned and operated Awaken Yoga in Mentor, OH and now creates aromatherapy products and services as Heaven + Earth Aromatherapy.
There is no doubt that Jenn is intelligent. But when you are with her, it's her care + concern that you most notice. I was thrilled to have this time with her.
Jenn talks about what aromatherapy is all about - debunking myths and sharing information. Knowing that the consumer has many easily available products at rock-bottom prices, she provides guidance and advice for what may or may not support health + well-being. And she shares the benefits and integrity of her own products.
There are so few people who understand aromatherapy at this level. You'll want to hear what Jenn has to say.
PS We do curse but just once.
You can find Jenn at www.wildnurturer.com
Her products are at www.heavenandeartharomatherapy.com
She's on Facebook: The Wild Nurturer + Heaven & Earth Aromatherapy
And Instagram: @thewildnurturer + @heaven_earth_aromatherapy
Check it out!!
And please subscribe, like, comment + share.
Watching the news, listening to the gossip, scrolling through social media. These habitual daily activities might lead one to believe that there is nothing but bad out there in the world.
And yes. There is plenty bad.
But meeting new people and growing community at the new Studio 108 location in Independence, Ohio has revealed to me so many lovely people and uplifting experiences.
So much good is available out there!
And at the top of that list is Dolores Alquist.
Dolores is a financial advisor and an energy healer. She is a mom and gramma. She is a neighbor and a client at the studio. She is a yogi and a channel for messages of hope and peace.
And chatting with Dolores reminds me that in between and all around the bad stuff is a growing movement. A wave of positive energy. An increasing number of people and experiences that are creating a better world.
Take a listen. This one will lighten + brighten your day.
Connect with Dolores at dolores@sapphireintlcoaching.com
Most of us know the highs and lows of our blood sugar levels. We feel it in the body and in the mood.
We know that bouncing blood sugar is definitely not an experience of "best self".
But how to balance?
I wanted to know myself, so I sat for a chat with Leah Rachelle.
Leah is smart + creative on these things. She is a social worker, personal trainer, functional medicine health coach and, most importantly, a student of her own body + experience.
She has a ton to share on the topic of blood sugar balancing including the WHYs and HOWs.
We could have talked a lot longer but I know you'll snag some good info, be inspired to tap into your own experience and find some great ideas to put into practice.
Oh! And here's the recipe for Leah's Magic Mocktail:
8 oz sparkling water
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Several lemon/lime wedges
A sprig of mint or rosemary {one or the other}
Stir or shake + ENJOY!
Find Leah at www.leah-rachelle.com or reach out at lmarkowitz20@gmail.com
Yeah, the time will come.
The time will come for each of when we look in the mirror and notice that the time has come. We don't look as we've looked before. And likely we don't feel the same either.
I'm blessed to share that time - ant that noticing - with the fabulous Michelle Toth.
Michelle is Founder + CEO of Brilliant Muse. She is an Ayurveda Consultant. She is certified as a meditation teacher through the Chopra Center. She is super snazzy and, if you're practicing with us at Studio 108, you'll see her in any number of classes. She shows up. And that's why I was so happy to sit with her for this conversation.
Michelle + I chat about strategies for living with grace + grit as we age.
We hope you enjoy. But we also hope that you share your thoughts and ideas in the comments. Tell us what you notice and how you live this time.
And you can find Michelle at www.brilliantmuse.com
Richard Gartner is one of my favorite teachers.
He offers creative and inspiring perspectives on...well, just about everything!
So I was happier than happy when we had a chance, on a snowy day, to sit together and talk.
In this conversation, Richard takes us on a deep dive into his 2020-2021 experience of losing and reclaiming his attention span. You'll love the personal stories.
Plus you'll gain a few tips for working more effectively with your own attention span and your home yoga practice.
You can find Richard at www.frameworksyoga.com
He's teaching a 200 hour yoga teacher training at Schoolhouse Yoga in Pittsburgh. And he's offering 300 level trainings in Bel Air, Maryland + Beaver, PA.
If you'd like to study with him closer to home, join the Yoga 108 Teacher Tribe for his sessions "Managing and Mastering the Online Yoga Studio" May 7th at Studio 108.
FB: Richard Gartner
IG: frameworksyoga
Read Richard's Blog on Attention Span: https://frameworksyoga.medium.com/2020-wrecked-my-attention-span-heres-how-i-got-it-back-3eea955827cb
Leah and I both value a good night's sleep beyond just about anything.
Perhaps you've come to appreciate the same.
After all, it's difficult to feel good in anyway when your sleep has been interrupted or inadequate.
In this conversation, Leah talks about the science behind that experience. And she has some simple but helpful tips for improving your sleep potential.
Give it a listen + let us know what you think.
We hope to see you all bright eyed and bushy tailed in the morning!
Find Leah at www.leah-rachelle.com
FB: Leah Markowitz
IG: leah_._rachelle
I'm all a-buzz about this Human Design thing.
Have you heard of it?
It's an interesting, complex + multidimensional system of understanding our own personal way of functioning as a human. It's a way of awareness: awareness of how our energy flows, how our strengths + weaknesses function, how we interact with ourselves, others and the world and how we create + express ourselves as individuals.
Sorta ;-)
Like I said, it's interesting, complex + multidimensional.
{Aren't we all, though?}
I sat with Lia Moore, Human Design coach and Kundalini Yoga teachers, to get a definition.
Lia is knowledgable + passionate about HD. She explains through examples and insights. She even unpacks a few of my own tendencies + ways from an HD perspective.
And she reminds me: it's all an experiment!
This one packs a big punch. Take a listen.
You can reach Lia at www.liamoore.com
Instagram: @thehdyogi
Sign up for her mailing list and/or follow along her IG page to participate in her RAVE NEW YEAR experiment.
Living an active lifestyle in a flexible body type, I've had my share of misalignments, injuries + pains. And after experiencing so many different kinds of care - including a variety of styles of chiropractic care - I found a team of care providers that respected, understood + treated my physical injury as a part of my whole body. PLUS, they sent me back out into my athletic lifestyle with a treatment plan that addressed the vulnerability.
I'm not trying to sell you anything at all. That's not the point.
The point is this: I appreciate an intelligent conversation and a creative approach to addressing problems - and to living life. And when I met Dr. Leo Kormanik + Dr. Matt Pisanelli , THAT is the experience I had.
And I wanted to share that with you. So we sat for chat.
Stay until the end: you'll want to hear the Book Exchange!
Ohio Sport Chiropractic:
www.ohiosportchiropractic.com
@ohiosprotrehab
THE BOOKS:
Metabolical by Robert Lustig
Holistic Nutrition for Healing
Breathe by James Nestor
Chatting with Leah Rachelle is always informative + entertaining so take a listen, Seekers + Sages.
Today Leah + I bid farewell to 2021 and lay out our best hacks for manifesting a prosperous and joyful 2022.
We share our vision boards. We talk about resolutions, intentions and goals. We've got some tips about habits. It comes at you a little bit crazy-like but that is probably the best part!
You can find us at www.studio108.net
Check out Leah's Health Coaching Services at www.leah-rachelle.com
Thanks for Following - And Happy New Year!
I had the pleasure of sitting with friend + colleague, Pamela Price. We hadn't seen each other in such a long time - wow, it felt good to reconnect! I think you'll feel that.
In addition, I'm hoping you feel the curiosity and compassion with which we both work with our lifestyle choices - including our commitment to exploring alcohol-free living. We have both been in the ups and downs of grey-area drinking. We have both weathered the inner storms of what alcohol has meant in our lives. And we both continue to learn from our practice of living clean and clear of alcoholic substances.
It's our choice. We are not pushing it on anyone. But if you take a listen + it inspires you to be curious and compassionate about your relationship with alcohol, Pamela would be happy to support you in doing so. Feel free to reach out.
Pamela Price: www.truebluesoul.com
Facebook: Pamela Price
Instagram: true_blue_soul
Meet Lisa Stewart: Local Light Worker and MORE.
Lisa Stewart is an esthetician and skincare educator. She is founder of Solia Day Spa + Peri Skin Care. She is a founding hostess of the positive and uplifting Live It Up TV. And very importantly, she directs the non-profit organization Michael's Promise in support on children and adults who have been victims of sexual abuse.
Lisa and I had a lively and lovely chat about the Life and Times of a Light Worker. I know you'll learn something new and I hope you'll find some support and encouragement in living well during these exciting and transformative times.
Find Lisa at www.soliaspa.com and liveituptv.com
Find Lisa's boots at akira.com {yup!}
And learn more about Michael's Promise at www.soliaspa.com/micheals-promise
After this conversation, Lisa offered this with love:
"To the girl listening to this in her late 20s/early 30s with dark hair. Your boyfriend hasn't' been the best but don't give up. By February if he doesn't align, you can then be done. And if that's the case, you'll meet someone in May more marriage material."
Winter Solstice is right around the corner bringing all kinds of energy for release + renew.
Take a listen as Lisa Turner, yoga teacher + astrologer, shares her thoughts around the planetary activities of December. And, since she's such a wise one, she will offer some perspective around these energies as they move us into 2022.
If you like this conversation, you might want to be a part of the Studio 108 Winter Solstice Celebration where we will make a vastu (crystal/gemstone grid) for the planetary alignment to hold our intentions as we move forward into 2022. This event also includes a cacao ceremony. Don't miss out!
Those interested in learning about how these alignments impact their personal astrological chart {aka life} can reach out to Lisa directly at lisa.turner77@yahoo.com
I'm squealing with excitement to introduce you to Christine Canter.
Christine is a friend + colleague. She is a yogi + a healer. She is a powerful channel of light + love - but not the trite kind of light + love {insert emojis here}. But the real life, times-are-tough, what's-going-on kind of light + love.
I have observed Christine bring her grounded goodness into countless situations. And I assure you, she is a gifted + loving individual.
Take a listen as we talk about the reiki. Whether you believe or not, I'm certain you'll find inspiration and hope in our discussion.
Find Christine at www.nurturemysoul.com and on social media as @soul_nurturing
Eclipse Season brings change - shifts - opportunities - and more!
And with everything else going on, we might find this one intense {Hey there, Pluto!} and we might need some guidance in finding softness {Yes, you, Venus.}
So, take few minutes to listen to what Lisa has to say about it all. She's laying it out + lining it up. Worth following ;-)
And if you'd like to attend Lisa's Eclipse Events:
Half Moon Yoga in Medina on October 30th www.hmyoga.org
Nurture Yoga Barre on October 24th www.nurtureyogabarre.com/events
If you've been Following - and likely you have! Then you know that I am passionate + intentional about living my yoga practice.
So when I decided to organize a fall event, I needed a local + meaningful cause to support. And I found it!!
Meet Maria Paparella founder + Director of Chair-ity, Inc. Chair-ity is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization that provide home furnishings to teens as they transition from the foster care system to independent living. It's an initiative she started in high school and now, seven years later, has become a full time job for her.
I'm delighted that Maria had time to chat with me. She is inspiring and lovely in every way.
Take a listen. And then mark your calendar for October 16th. From 8:30 - 11:00 we will HIKE | YOGA | FUN(D) in support of Chair-ity and the youth they support.
Learn more about Chair-ity at www.chair-ity.org
Follow Maria + her organization:
Instagram: @chairitynonprofit
Facebook: @chairitynonprofit
Linkedin: search for Chair-ity, Inc.
Donate via the Amazon Wishlist: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/
Register for the event at www.studio108.net/community-events
Whether you live in Independence or simply come into the City to practice at the studio, my guess is that you are like me: a little unaware of what goes on behind the scenes. And in the current climate, it's easy to assume the worst.
But today I had the privilege and pleasure to sit with two of the City of Independence's newest faces. Jessica Hyser + Ryan Wancata work in the Department of Economic Development + Sustainability. And they are taking on some big initiatives to support businesses + update the City's ecology practices.
Plus, Ryan likes rocks (the amethyst + selenite + fluorite kinds) and Jessica previously worked in the Akron area. So much in common....
Take a listen. There's actually a lot of good going on!
And thanks for Following!
Independence Restaurant Week is September 10-19. Dine out + win prizes! #indyeats
www.independenceohio.org to subscribe to the Economic Development eNewsletter and to contact Jessica or Ryan.
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Zach Friedhof is quite simply one of my favorite people. He's a thoughtful guy with a commitment to living from his heart. And that makes him a valued member of my life-community.
I wanted to catch up on his projects and offerings. And I was hoping for his ideas on how an ordinary gal like me could serve the community in these trying times. So we sat for a chat.
I hope you enjoy the conversation + I hope you find a little motivation for serving in your little corner of the world.
Oh, yeah. He also has some advice for humanity. <3
Take a listen!
And thanks for Following!
Find Zach at www.zachmusic.net
FB: Zachmusic
IG: @zachbrightlights
And at Society6 as Zachbrightlights
Our resident astrologist, Lisa Turner takes on the Virgo: the good + the bad of it!
Not to worry, as she has some simple + sound advice for riding the waves of tension and change that are currently moving through our world.
And remember - we are all feeling it. So we are practicing with you ;-)
Thanks so much for Following.
You can connect with Lisa Turner via FB: Lisa M Turner or IG @astroyogi_cle
Have a listen as I talk to Michelle Toth, Ayurveda Practitioner + Meditation Coach, about meditation.
Michelle has a magical way of bringing slippery + rocky ideas right down to earth where we can take a look at them - and make lifestyle adjustments towards our betterment.
In this episode, Michelle lays down the benefits of mindfulness practices + the inner madness that keeps us from sustaining a regular practice. I was motivated + inspired. And I think you will be too.
Follow Michelle at @brilliantmusings
And stay tuned for meditation offerings at the studio soooon - very soon!
Thank you for Following!
And Namaste.....
My daughter, Leah Markowitz + I had a little sit-down.
She's my mini and my guess is that our conversation will give you a chuckle.
We share some memories: stories of her early practices with me.
And then I turn Leah loose to tell you all about her Barre + Pilates practices. She talks about how she came to appreciate these styles of fitness + what you can expect in her classes.
So there. A little entertainment. A little education.
Let us know what you think.
And thanks for following!
You can find Leah on FB as Leah Markowitz and IG @leah_._rachelle
And of course, you can register for her classes at the studio site: www.studio108.net
It was such a pleasure to sit in the light + grace of Cassandra Rose.
Cassandra is an Aromatic Alchemist, Intuitive Teacher, and a Transformational Life + Embodiment Coach for the New Earth Feminine. She is a contributing author to Magdalene Rising: Feminine Leaders Guided by Her Fierce and Unconditional Wisdom. AND, I'll say proudly, she is a graduate of Yoga 108 School of Yoga's advanced yoga teacher training program.
Cassandra's personal journey has been the catalyst for her healing + her awakening + her deep desire to support others. In this conversation, she shares herself so openly + honestly. I was captivated and I'm sure you will be too.
Buy the book:
https://www.amazon.com/Magdalene-Rising-Feminine-Leaders-Unconditional-ebook/dp/B097CT9H6K/ref=nodl_
Magdalene Rising Online Global Summit :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/300696445101429/?ref=share
STARTS 7/19/2020– 7/30/2020
7/27/20 - 4PM: Cassandra Rose’s Masterclass-
The Reality of Quantum Manifestation:
Why Becoming Fully Embodied + Achieving Emotional Mastery Is Required To Create An Epic Life
LINKS:
www.cassandrarose.love
www.instagram.com/cassandrarose.love
https://linktr.ee/Cassandra.rose111
Book your FREE Connection Call
https://calendly.com/cassandrarose/1-hour-connection-call
Look, life has its ups + downs. And that can be frustrating. No doubt.
So I sat down with Lisa Turner, yoga teacher + astrologer, to find out what all this retrograde business is about.
What exactly happens when planets go retrograde? How often does that happen? How might that affect me? And is it BAD??
Lisa lines it all up by the numbers and provides insight into what to look for + how to use retrograde periods to our advantage.
Take a listen - and if you'd like a reading of your personal chart, take advantage of Lisa's new client special {70 min reading for $85} until the end of July 2021. Simply email lisaturner77@gmail.com
Namaste!
And thanks for FOLLOWING.
One of the most meaningful and heartfelt projects in my life {except for my children, of course} has been Elevate Akron.
Elevate Akron is a a non-profit organization + Akron's premiere outdoor yoga festival that I started in 2015 with group of outstanding local yoga teachers and friends
After directing the business + heading the festival committees for 5 years, I passed the baton to Kevin Karas who has - with a new team of local folks - moved the whole initiative forward in new + truly exciting ways.
In this conversation, Kevin + I sit down + hash out some of the important ideas + outcomes around Elevate Akron. And I'm just so grateful that we can do so. I think you'll hear the laughter , feel the respect and enjoy the stories.
Namaste - and thanks for Following!
Contact Kevin at kevin@elevateakron.com
Get tickets + festival deets at www.elevateakron.com
I've been Following Lisa Cooper.
I've been following her as she works her therapeutic massage magic through the postural + pain patterns in my body. It's been a relationship of trust + triumph as I'm feeling better and better thanks to her skills and talents.
So much so that I wanted a sit-down with her about it - and I wanted you to hear the conversation.
There's a lot here. And I appreciate your Following.
Lisa works at the Brecksville Rec Center in Brecksville OH.
Schedule at www.brecksvillemassage.com
Join Tracy in conversation with Jenny Keaton, Yoga Teacher + Addiction Educator
Jenny shares her knowledge + her story. She sits open + real as we discuss the challenges and trials of quarantine lifestyle - and possible strategies to support each other. Jenny's point: Connection.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction or other mental health concerns - and likely that is all of us - please take a listen.
Meet Danielle Krimer, RYT 500.
Danielle and I sit down for some straight-up girl talk.
And this is not your usual birds + bees conversation. This is real life heart + soul, blood + guts stuff.
Menstruation affects almost 800 million women every day. And Danielle has lived it in real time.
She is here to encourage and support us. Let's put aside the notion that periods are taboo. Let's take control of a natural wonder that occurs every month. Let's empower ourselves by developing a relationship with our period based on appreciation and awareness of our miraculous body.
Let's get the conversation started. {Yeah. She shares tips too.}
Namaste!
And thanks for Following!
Find Danielle at Circle of Life Yoga on June 19th from 1-3
https://www.circleoflifeyoga.net/events
Connect at devecherry@gmail.com
Spring blossoms freshness but it is also damp + wet + boggy + muddy.
And well, it would be great to balance those heavier sensations and feelings of spring so that we can enjoy the more vibrant expressions.
So I sat with Michelle Toth, Ayurveda Consultant for some snazzy girl lifestyle tips on how to lift ourselves out of the heavier vibes and put the spring back in our steps. She's got a lot to share and I'm confident that you'll find at least one little something to support you this spring season.
Here are the shares:
Michelle's blog is https://www.brilliantmuse.com/blog
The tea: CCF Tea from Banyan Botanicals
Oil Pulling Oil: coconut or sesame or blend from Banyan Botanicals
For the skin: almond or sesame oils - experiment and see what you like
For the nostrils after your neti pot: Nasya oil also from Banyan Botanicals
Churna is the seasoning for your dosha - also available from Banyan Botanicals
Find Michelle {personal consultations and dosha tests} at www.brilliantmuse.com
Namaste!
And thanks for FOLLOWING!
I've been a student of Anne Ondrey since 2011.
Sure, we've since become friends but I've never had a conversation or visit with her that didn't teach me or touch me. She's one of the most interesting and intelligent people I've ever met and I'm thrilled that you're following me following her.
Today, Anne + I talk about yoga anatomy and life anatomy. We often marvel at our life process in a way that reminds me: I'm not here alone.
I think you'll enjoy sharing the time with us.
Anne is www.theyogapathonline.com
@yogapathanne
tondrey999@aol.com
Thanks for Following!
And Namaste!
Michelle Toth is an Ayurveda Consultant with a fantastic Spring Cleanse planned + ready for roll out! Trust me when I say: this experience will flush the winter right outta you body, mind, soul style!
This cleans is free to ALL and offered with easy-access and a plenty of individual options to meet your personal needs.
In this session, Tracy and Michelle discuss a ton of the details appropriate and helpful for ANY cleanse that you might be approaching. So whether you're participating in this cleanse or not, you will gain some helpful and practical tips for success.
And remember, Michelle is available via Facebook as Michelle Walther Toth as well as the group "Brilliant Muse: High Vibe Tribe". Please feel free to direct your questions and learn more - she's an outstanding resource.
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As the weather shifts, I've got my eyes peeled for opportunities to get outside - to move + breath + sweat + basically feel alive!
Running is a great way to get that feeling of vitality this spring + Vince Rucci of Vertical Runner knows all about it.
As an avid trail runner, business owner + community leaders, Vince is who I follow for the most appropriate shoes, the variety of local trails and the opportunities for connection with others who enjoy the outdoor fitness activities.
I enjoyed our conversation and the "Three Good Reasons" Game - even though he definitely beat me!
Take a listen.
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Namates!
I'm often following Michelle Toth - she might call it stalking! jk!
Michelle is founder/owner of Brilliant Muse + a Chopra Center certified Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach. She is super snazzy and full of great ideas for all kinds of well-being.
Today Michelle + I share our true feelings on the winter season. Michelle shares a ton of easy + effective tips for turning the {potential} from upside down.
Bring on the comfort + joy!
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And Namaste!
Meet Lisa Turner!
Lisa is a yoga teacher at Half Moon Yoga in Medina. She is a practicing astrologer and a million other expressions of love. {That's why I Follow her!}
Today Lisa + I talk about astrology. Lisa explains why one might follow the planets and stars. She debunks a few misconceptions and talks about how she supports people in living confidently through the guidance of their chart.
Hope you enjoy!
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Namaste!
Well, this one took some courage.
But it's an important conversation for all of us to sit with - share in - be open to.
I sat with my friend Meg Davis for a heart-wide-open conversation about the current climate around racial inequality + cultural awareness. Meg has a unique capacity for holding space in sticky moments + I was so grateful for the opportunity - I hope that there is some insight within it all for us.
Megan can be found at megandavisyoga.com and on instagram as @mdavisyoga
The books Meg mentioned are 'My Grandmother's Hands' by Resmaa Menaken and "How to be AntiRacist" by Ibram X Kendi