Yoga and Yum Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sybil Shelton-Ford
Welcome to Yoga and Yum. This podcast is all about that yoga life, that mindfulness like, that radical self-care life. We believe that when you embrace all three, you experience all the YUM. We introduce practical, doable practices that increase joy and encourage you to live your life on purpose. The YUM happens in the spaces that are invisible. See for yourself. Join us!
Hello fam!
I am back from hiatus and I am so excited for season 6. Here is a preview.
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Join me for one more somatic movement class for healthy lymphatic flow. Grab a chair or be near a couch. Shoes on or off. Let's move the body, release tension and create flow.
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Hi Fam! Put grab a seat or set yourself up in a comfy reclined position for this very gentle guided breathing practice to encourage healthy lymphatic flow.
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Here's why I am eating a raw vegan diet now.
If you want to listen to my vegan story, check out this episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105282/episodes/13777121
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Hi Fam. Today's episode is a 22 minute lymphatic yoga flow class. You will need a yoga mat or a soft surface. You may need yoga blocks, a blanket, a chair or a wall for support. The total practice is 22 minutes. In the intro I describe the basis of the class. Enjoy! Like! Share!
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This is the last episode in my series about my experience with viral meningitis. This one's all about my personal practices that are slowly bringing me back to myself - and beyond.
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Hi Fam, In this second episode of the viral meningitis series, I share one of the biggest lessons that I learned and how I support my body differently now
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Hello Fam. Here is the first episode in my 4 part series called, The Language Of A Body In Healing. It's all about my life-changing experience with viral meningitis. Enjoy
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Hi Fam. I recording this class a while back and thought I would introduce it again! Yep - it's an encore. This is a yoga class that features standing yoga poses ONLY. It's a great one to do if you need a boost of energy, or just don't want to roll out your mat. You can even keep your shoes on.
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Since my yoga nidra recording got such great response, I decided to make a little cozy bedtime yoga class that you can do before the yoga nidra class. Do them together for the sweetest sleep imaginable.
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Hi Fam! Enjoy this 'oldie but goodie' presentation. Ever find that your breath is stuck during your favorite breathing exercise? Or feel like you can never really take a good deep breath? I made this episode for you! Enjoy.
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Hi Fam! I'm back with another somatic + meditation practice to help you feel better now. It's short and sweet. Let's jump in!
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Find yourself sitting a lot for work? Here is a short little practice to relieve stress and tension from your neck, spine and wrists.
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Hi Fam! How's everyone? No, really... how's everyone? Let's do a breath 'check in'. When the breath slows down, the mind slows down. Let's give it a try.
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Do you ever have a hard time getting to sleep at night? Try this; get ready for bed, grab your pillows and blankets, climb into bed, shut down the lights, get comfy and push play. This practice is meant to be done in bed at the very end of your day. Sweet dreams!
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Let's pack your virtual bags and go on a little vacation ... In your mind. Get comfy and enjoy this short, sweet guided meditation to soothe the nervous system and help you to feel more energized.
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I'm back! I know that I have been away for a minute, but I really needed it. PLUS, I have a little fun practice for you!
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Hi Fam! Season 3 was so much fun. Now I am crafting season 4, but I would LOVE your help. What topics would you like to hear about? Please leave me a text with your ideas. See you in a few weeks!
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Hi Fam! In honor of Autism Awareness Month, I had a sit-down with a new friend. She is Sarah Jayne on Instagram and she shares her "autism mama" story in this beautiful interview. Enjoy.
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 30! It's the last episode of the embodiment and thought practice challenge. I can't believe we made it. I made a carousel post on my Instagram page (@yogaandyumwithsybil) with each of the journal prompts mentioned in this episode. Go check them out! And if you are interested in learning more about my Cherish the Changeover program, send me a text (info in the show's notes) or email me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com.
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 29 of the embodiment challenge! We store so much tension in our hips. Tight hips can contribute to back, knee and even shoulder pain! Let's release some of that tension now. Grab an exercise mat or find a carpeted space and let us get started. Oh, and if you would like more information about the Cherish the Changeover program, send me an email at sybil@asyouareyoga.com.
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Hi Fam! Get ready for another really helpful breathing technique for stress relief. And if you want more information on the Cherish the Changeover program, email me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com
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Grab your meditation cushion or journal and let's tap into the quality of resilience.
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 26 of the embodiment challenge. Got tight, tense shoulders? This simple release is just for you!
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Hi Fam! Have you ever done a walking meditation before? Here is a different take on a traditional silent slow-as-a-snail walking meditation that I think you'll love. It is designed to take you deep into your body, while honoring your breath and giving your brain a well needed break. No shoes are needed. It can be done indoors or outdoors. Save this episode. I think you'll come back to it again and again.
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Find a comfy spot and dig in to this stress relieving breathing exercise.
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Hello Fam and welcome to day 22 of the embodiment/thought practice challenge. I love affirmations because they allow us to direct our minds in more positive ways towards how we want to feel. Today's theme is compassion - and we could all use a little more of this!
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 21. All you need today is a chair and an open mind. Let's get grounded.
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 20 of 30. Let's move! Everything is done standing. Hopefully you will feel lighter with more stability and stronger balance.
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 19. Let's take some controlled breaths together. I love this technique because it works to reset my nervous system really quickly. I hope you find it useful, too.
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 18. Let's roll out some stress and tension. All you need is you.
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 17. It's that time again. Let's breathe together.
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 16 of the embodiment and thought practice challenge. Today lets tap into the energy of abundance!
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 15. Let's twist, flow and release. This is one of my most favorite movements. I do this almost every day. Let me know how you like it!
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 14 of the embodiment challenge. Let's breathe and release together with Lion's breath.
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 13 of the embodiment challenge. Let's move some stuck energy together.
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 12. Let's take a few breaths together in this 4 minute breathing practice. Find a comfy space and join me.
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Hello Fam! Welcome to day 11 of our embodiment practice challenge. Today, we "sway" and release stuck emotions and stress from the body. It feel amazing. Let's jump in.
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Hi Fam! Let's do a little thought practice on what health means to you. It's a fun little rabbit hole. Let's get started.
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Hello Fam! Let's take a 3 minute breathing break together. I promise you'll feel amazing afterwards
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Hi Fam! Welcome to today's thought practice. It's all about connecting with the feeling of being fully alive. Enjoy
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 7's practice. We hold so much tension in our head, scalp, neck and shoulders. Take a few minutes to give this a try and see if it helps.
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 6's practice. Where in your body do you need gentleness today? How can you give your body what it is asking for? Let's practice!
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 5's practice. Get ready to daydream a little and embrace the feelings you had over some of your biggest childhood joys and dreams. Let's invite some of this energy back into our lives! Let the creativity flow.
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Hi Fam, welcome to day 4's practice. Today, I have a thought practice to help you uncover what it could feel like to believe in yourself to the fullest
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Hi Fam! Welcome to day 3 of a short and sweet embodiment practice to identify and release muscle tension in the body.
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Hi Fam! Let's get ready for a short and centered practice that allows are brains and body's to have a little respite from a very hectic world.
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Welcome to Day 1 of my 30 day invitation to release stored emotions from your body and mind. Today is a short somatic exercise that is fun to do and brings instant relief. Enjoy and share!
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Hi Fam! I am so excited for you to listen to this amazing interview that I had with my friend Cassandra Miles of Angels Rising: The Global Movement. We talk all about raising collective consciousness with small, mindful and purposeful acts. Humanity will be saved through love, peace, mindfulness and positive collective action.
Connect with Cassandra at angelsrisingtgm111@gmail.com
Learn more about Angels Rising: The Global Movement : https://angelsrising-tgm.com/cs?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhtVVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdmZOEtjSnA8KP8pAsgHlagc9K47-z7o922vfmnPorSJAooDZLBqSpXHFg_aem_RVPhDdFwyqpdv3ccctE1xA
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Hello Yoga Fam!
It's the end of this series. Thanks so much for listening. At the time of this recording I was still on Instagram. I am no longer engaging on that platform. You can connect with me here:
Bluesky - @yogaandyum
Fanbase - @yogaandyum
email - sybil@asyouareyoga.com
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Hello yoga fam! Today we do a deep dive into the niyama svadhyaya, or self study. The practice of svadhyaya helps us to quell the fluctuations of our minds as it brings us a sense of ease, peace and grace.
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Hello Yoga Fam! Today's podcast is all about Tapas, the burning enthusiasm that we cultivate for self control and courage to do the tough stuff!
Please follow me on Bluesky - @yogaandyum
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Hi Fam! This is probably my favorite niyama - my favorite yoga practice. It's like opening the door to a fresh breath of air. It's a cool breeze on a really hot day. It's a burst of warmth in the frigid cold. It's Santosha.
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We did our deep dive on the yamas and now it's time to chat about the niyamas - the stuff that we are invited to allow into our lives in abundance.
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In this episode we explore the last of the yamas - Bramacharya, or self-control.
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Happy 2025! This year will prove to be wild one, I think. Let's start strong and make those goals stick!
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Do you think that you hate winter?
You just might change your mind after listening to this.
Peace
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There's a saying in yoga, "what we possess possesses us". Attaching to things - and even some people - blocks our way to true freedom.
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Asteya is a yama (a restraint) that asks us to remember not to take anything that doesn't belong to us. It's a little deeper than you think.
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Today we do a deep dive into the next yama, satya (non-stealing) and how it helps us to understand ourselves better so that we can be our most authentic and let our light shine bright.
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Hi Fam!
This episode is the first in a short series about basic yoga philosophy that I think everyone can get behind, no matter what your religious or spiritual practice.
There is still time to register for my 1-day retreat for women, The Art of Rest and Renewal! Learn more here: https://art-of-rest.my.canva.site/
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Hi Fam!
Rest is as essential to humans as work and play, but do we prioritize it enough? Are we willing to defend it with friends and family? How could it show up in your daily life? This is the "rest" episode.
Join me for a 1-day women's retreat in Bath, MI. The Art of Rest and Renewal will be Saturday, November 2, 2024. More details here: https://art-of-rest.my.canva.site/
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Are you an emotional eater? Then this is the episode for you!
Are you a woman who lives in or near the great state of Michigan? Do you want just 1 day to rest and renew? Then consider joining me for a 1-day retreat in Bath, Mi. Learn more here: https://art-of-rest.my.canva.site/
For questions, please contact at sybil@asyouareyoga.com or on Instagram @yogaandyumwithsybil
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Hi Fam!
This interview is everything. Grab some tea and enjoy.
If you are a woman in or near the great state of Michigan and need a day - just one day - for rest and renewal, then here is your invitation to my 1-day retreat, The Art of Rest and Renewal, in Bath, Mi.
Learn more here: https://art-of-rest.my.canva.site/
Email me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com for any questions
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Hi Fam!
Today I have a special interview episode with Chase Anderson all about the mental health benefits of rest in spite of hustle culture. We address the barriers to rest (including mom guilt) and how to make space for rest so that we feel our best. We need to work, play and rest - one is not more important than the other for our well-being. I think you'll like this episode. We had a lot of fun with it!
If you are a woman living in the state of Michigan, we would love to invite you to our 1-day retreat on November 2 in Bath, Mi. Learn all about it here: https://art-of-rest.my.canva.site/
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Hi Fam!
I'm back.
Where have I been? How have I been? What have I been doing? Listen up!
Are you a woman that lives in or near the great state of Michigan? I would love to invite you to a 1-day healing event that I am hosting in Bath , Mi this November. Learn more here: https://art-of-rest.my.canva.site/
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Looking for a yoga teacher? I have compiled my top tips (and some bonuses) on what to look for in finding the right teacher for you.
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Put on something comfy, grab your mat and some yoga blocks and let's get into this class to release tightness and tension from your hips.
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Sometimes I find myself saying, "I'll start tomorrow" or "I'll start Monday". But I feel that it holds me back from the life and the health that I want. Here's the mental process that helps me keep moving forward.
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Hi Fam!
So sorry for the confusion a few weeks ago. This episode was supposed to air on Monday, May 20. Better late than never! Here we go!
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In this episode I explore this idea of "everything in moderation".
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Do you consider yourself "bad" at deep breathing? Well, here are my top 5 tips to help you ( and some are not what you think).
Make sure to check out my episode on the importance of mountain pose called, "Standing With Intent and Purpose - The Crucial Importance of Mountain Pose"
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This episode is all about simple, small, sustainable shifts that we can make to live a more mindful, happy and easeful life. Enjoy!
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In this episode I share my top 5 personal practices to feel my best in my menopause years.
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Hi fam! This is it! The last episode in the beginner's guide to the chakra series. Let me know how you liked it .
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Welcome to the beginners guide to Chakra 6 - the space of knowing what we know without knowing exactly how we know it!
Want to improve the overall quality of your life in 10 minutes per day (or at least 10 minutes per day)? Listen up! It's so much easier than you think.
Hi fam,
Uncover my #1 strategy for making health goals more attainable. It's all in here!
It's all about the heart in this episode. I will admit, this is one that I often have a hard time balancing.
Did you know that I am an autism mama? Yep! And proud of it, too. Here is my personal story. Enjoy this encore presentation in honor of Autism Awareness Month!
Hello friends,
Let's dig into chakra 3, the navel center and our seat of confidence, healthy assertiveness and self-esteem
This episode is the Compassion episode. What does Stevie Wonder have to do with this? Listen and you'll find out :)
Are you a beginning yoga student who has always wondered about the chakras?Then this series is for you!
My sleep has really been shifting over the last few years - and not in a good way. I tried EVERYTHING to get a better, deeper sleep. Then I tried this and everything changed. Have a listen...
After raising three children, I know how hard it can be to get them to bed at night. But I am a little concerned about the use of melatonin for children, even if it is safe and effective.
Please enjoy this guided standing -only yoga class. If you want more free classes, get my 5-Class Self-Love Yoga video series here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/754379/109453532402288582/share
If I found myself in a spiral of eating processed sugar and other ultra processed foods, these are the steps that I would take.
Want to start practicing yoga at home? Here are some of my recommendations.
Want to practice at home with me?
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Hi Friends! In this episode I ask you the following questions to ponder: do you really want to be healthy? In what ways are you willing to prove it? I also add some tips and tricks to help you along your way.
Hello Friends! Please enjoy this audio recording of a 22 minute gentle yoga class.
If you would like to experience more free classes with me, get my 5-class Self-Love Yoga video series here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/754379/109453532402288582/share
Have you ever heard of mindful eating? Have you ever wondered exactly what it is and how to do it? This is an encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes! Learn all about mindful eating here.
Enjoy this encore presentation of the interview that I did with my son, Justin. Justin is an adult living with autism who also has a deep mindfulness practice. Enjoy.
Hello Fam, I have been practicing affirmation meditations for a while now and here are my favorites of late. Enjoy!
Dr. Michael Gregor, of Nutrition Facts, recently published two podcast episodes on yoga and health - asking if yoga was health promoting. Some of the findings have shocked, angered and saddened me. Here is my response
Many people with lung conditions, such as asthma, are apprehensive about doing deep breathing exercises, with good reason. Here I share the very basics mechanics of breathing and tips to conservatively, slowly and sustainably begin a mindful breathing practice.
Move, shake, dance, run, walk... just do it! Oh yeah, then take some deep breaths. Your body will thank you.
Join the Jumpstart. Email me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com for more info!
Here is the number one thing that I found to help me feel less sluggish and more energized!
Join the Jumpstart! Send me an email at sybil@asyouareyoga.com for more information! Peace.
Join me for a 5-Day Healthy Habits Jumpstart, January 8-12.
Questions? Email me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com. Ready to JUMP IN? Register for the jumpstart here: https://py.pl/DrBXN
Join my 5-Day Healthy Habits Jumpstart. We begin on Monday, January 8! Send me an email at sybil@asyouareyoga.com with the word, "Jumpstart" for more information.
If you are ready to jump in, here is the link: https://py.pl/DrBXN
Hi Friends,
Happy Winter Solstice!
Miracles happen in the cover of darkness. Seeds create roots, caterpillars transform into butterflies and we can use this energy to transform into our best selves. Winter is the perfect time.
Join me for m Healthful Habits Jumpstart starting Monday, January 8, 2024. Just 5 habits in 5 days. To learn more, email me at sybil@asyouareyoga,com. I hope you'll join us!
Hi Friends,
Let's reflect on 2023. What went well? What did you learn? What did you let go of? Grab your meditation pillow or your journal and let's get started! AND...
I hope that you will join me for my Healthful Habits Jumpstart? Just 5 days to invite in or refine 5 healthful habits. To learn more, email me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com with the word JUMPSTART in the subject line.
Hello friends,
This is part 3 of my short, sweet little practices to nurture our nervous systems and feel better right now in the midst of "world gone crazy". This one will help you to feel grounded and steady. Oh... you will need your hands to be free. You'll see what I mean. Let's hop in.
Hi friends! Please enjoy this short, sweet practice that you can do from your chair! Let's show our neck and shoulders some love.
Hello friends. Please enjoy this deep relaxation practice designed to ease tension, clear the mind and soothe the body. Grab some pillows and blankets and let's get started!
Hi friends and family! In this episode I share my yoga teaching journey from teacher training to present and what I am planning for the future. There's more than one way to teach yoga and I hope that you are inspired if you are a new yoga teacher.
Hello friends and family. Here is the answer to a question that I get asked a lot. So, why did I go vegan? Was it for health? Was it for the animals? Sort of... Here's why. Enjoy
The holidays are upon us! If you are someone who eats differently than the rest of your family and friends, things can get a little sticky during holiday gatherings. In this episode, I talk to my friend Angie about how we navigate the holidays as vegans, the mistakes we made when transitioning to a vegan diet, our favorite vegan dishes to share with loved ones and much more!
Hi friends and family. This is a storytelling episode about my recent cold. I learned a lot about myself and my self care practices, especially how I approach my ultradian rhythms and natural rest cycles.
Hello friends and family. Today's episode is another practice. This guided meditation can be done while sitting, reclining, or better yet, while walking in nature.
Enjoy.
Hello friends,
Welcome to the Yoga and Yum podcast! This week, I unveil the final tool in my toolbox - and it's a BIGGIE. Ready! Let's go.
When's the last time you gave your brain a break? No, we can't stop the brain from thinking - that's what it does after all. However we CAN train it to be more mindful and get less carried away with our ever spinning thoughts. This episode explores the meaning of the second yoga sutra, "Yoga is the cessation of the mind's fluctuations" and how we can apply it to life in today's time. Getting stronger in this area of my life has truly helped me to get more control over my general anxiety.
Welcome beautiful beings!
This is the 5th tool in my anti-anxiety toolbox and the one that I had the hardest time wrapping my head around.
Hello! This is part 4 of my Anti-Anxiety Toolbox. This is where I share strategies and tools that I use on a regular basis to help me regulate my anxiety. I am not a medical professional. I am a certified health and wellness coach and registered yoga guide AND a person who lives with anxiety. Here I share things that work for me. My hope is that you will find a strategy that resonates with you.
If you are struggling, please seek the help of a licensed professional. There are so many wonderful therapists out there who are ready to assist.
Shanti (peace)
This is the second part of my interview with Karrie Korroch of Stories on the Move. Here we chat about Nia. What is Nia? Learn all about it today and why you may want to find a Nia class in your area.
Join us for my very first Ultimate 1-Day R&R Retreat for (Super) Women!
Saturday, November 4m 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Yoga, meditation, connection to nature, wellness workshop, Nia, healing circle and more! Lunch and snacks are included. Join us here: https://py.pl/2FL9o9
To learn more, please contact me at sybil@asyouareyoga.com
This is part 1 of a two-part interview that I had with the amazing Karrie Korroch of Stories on the Move. This is a soulful and beautiful episode and we hope you feel inspired and enlivened... and that you connect to your own inner child.
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Hello friends! Please enjoy this meditation and/or journal writing practice episode on new beginnings.
As a former teacher, I always see September as a time of new beginnings. New school year, new schedules, shiny new pencils and pens, new backpacks, everything is NEW. It can also be a new beginning for us. This episode offers a meditation practice to enter in new beginnings. Grab your meditation pillow and/or your journal and pens and let's dig in.
Oh... and the series, My Anti-Anxiety Toolbox, will continue next week. Peace <3
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Hello! This is part 3 of my Anti-Anxiety Toolbox series. This is a technique that I learned from my therapist that has been a game-changer. I don't use it every day because I no longer need to. However, I keep it in my 'back pocket' just in case.
Please note that I am not a medical professional. I am a health coach and yoga guide who has lived with anxiety for many years. Here is where I share strategies that have worked for me. It is my hope that at least some of these tips work for you or a loved one. If you are really struggling with anxiety, please seek help from a trained professional. There are so many awesome therapists out there.
OH and I found that episode of Therapy In A Nutshell! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK2LaefZcy8
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Hello! Welcome to the second episode in a 7 part series called, My Anxiety Toolbox. These are strategies that I use on a regular basis to manage my chronic anxiety. Please know that I am not a medical professional. I am simply sharing tools that I have learned over the years - from yoga, therapists, self-study and other sources. My hope is that you are able to connect to a strategy that you are willing to try.
If you are struggling, please seek help. You don't have to suffer in silence.
Shanti (peace)
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Hello! This is the first of a 7 part series called, My Anti-Anxiety Toolbox. These are strategies and tools that I have learned throughout the years to help me manage my chronic anxiety. This first strategy is something that I do every single day as a preventative measure.
Please know that I am not a medical professional. If you are struggling or feel out of control, please seek medical attention.
Shanti (peace to you)
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Hello Yoga Fam!
This is a practice episode. Today you are invited to practice sturdy, majestic, mysterious and expansive mountain pose. This pose is not about "just standing there". It offers so much more, including pain-free alignment, inner strength and quiet determination. Kick off your shoes and socks and let's get into it!
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
This episode is all about my recent experience having a full Emotion Code session. Let me just say... WOW! Perhaps after listening , you will book a session ASAP!
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Welcome! In this practice episode we explore the Kundalini yoga meditation technique, SA TA NA MA as well as some alternate techniques.
Sa Ta Na Ma helps us to connect to who we really are - our true nature. It soothes the mind and helps to ground us while feeling refreshed and relaxed. Grab your meditation cushion or comfy seat and let's practice!
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
I have been teaching yoga to children for nearly 20 years. The benefits are amazing! In this fun and informative interview, I chat with my friend, Sruthi Raju, a lifelong yogini and co owner of Omsky and creator of Surya Kids Yoga in Windermere, Fl. Learn more about her offerings at omskylife.com. Follow her on Facebook at Surya Kids Yoga and on Instagram @sruthi.sky.
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
Hello everyone! It's been a LONG time. In this episode, I explain all of it!
Links for all my goodies, including my children's book, Sometimes I Am A Tree: Simple Yoga Poses For Children: https://linktr.ee/yogaandyumwithsybil
It's been a long time since I have shared a practice, so in this episode I will lead you through a simple yet powerful breathing exercise that I like to call "square breathing".
On this episode I discuss the differences between prayer and meditation and why I personally need BOTH!
Here is my personal story of being a parent of an amazing human being - who just happens to have autism.
Enjoy the podcast that we did together in Episode 6: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105282/12196754-anxiousness-to-anchored-when-autism-meets-mindfulness-an-interview-w-my-son.mp3?download=true
In today's episode I interview Emily Sirona a certified life coach who specializes in somatic healing. We discuss the differences between traditional talk therapy and life coaching, define what somatic healing is and how she uses somatic healing to help people get to the root of their problems. Stay tuned until the end because Emily shares a wonderful technique that you can do to mitigate uncomfortable feelings.
You can contact Emily at linktr.ee/emilysirona
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Have you ever heard of Emotion Code? In today's episode I interview the beautiful Erica Kitley, of Journey and Bloom. She gives the juicy deets about this transformative healing modality.
You can reach Erica directly at ericakitley@gmail.com
Parenting is the toughest job that you will ever love. This is true whether you have one child or, as in the case of my friend Sarah, 6 children.
In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my besties about how her mindfulness practice guides her parenting decisions.
Sarah is wise beyond her years! She shares so many meaningful parenting tips and strategies that can be beneficial to those in all stages of parenting - from expecting a baby, to actively parenting children and even for those who are grand-parenting. Be ready to take notes! This is a good one.
Welcome to episode 11! In this episode I am taking a break in the regularly scheduled show to invite you to visit or revisit some of the practices that I have shared with you on this podcast. Regular practice makes for powerful transformation!
When is the last time that you have listened to your body? Our bodies are sending us messages all of the time. However our lives can be so busy that we often miss them unless something is hurting or very uncomfortable.
In this episode I offer a practice in radical self care. It's called a body awareness meditation, also referred to as a body scan. Doing body scans on a regular basis allows us the opportunity to "hear" what our bodies want us to know, even before discomfort sets in. We can listen and then respond.
So find a comfy place to sit, stand or lie down and let's begin!
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**So, I have a question for all of you… what’s your information diet like and how’s it treating you? I know you may be thinking, “What on earth is an information diet?”
An information diet consists of the information that you consume on a regular basis. Things like the news, social media, emails, texts, video games, podcasts, television shows, movies or books. What we consume in the form of information can either benefit us health wise or NOT. Our nervous systems and mental health can be directly affected by our information diet - both positively and negatively. And HOW it affects us is purely individual.
In this episode, I share my experience and share some interesting insights on this topic.
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In this episode I interview a fabulous Montessori educator, Tanya VanEllis. Talk about how mindfulness in education helps honor the soul of the children in a classroom while producing positive educational outcomes.
I was honored to be a Montessori educator for more than a decade. The experience changed my life. I hope you enjoy this episode. Please share it with anyone seeking holistic education for their children or with anyone who is seeking a new way of teaching children.
Today I am so excited to introduce Nedra Cannon, LCSW LLC, a licensed therapist who is doing amazing work in the world. Nedra explains how she uses powerful mindfulness techniques in her therapy practice and how it can be an essential tool in processing emotions, living in the moment and developing a deeper understanding of you.
You can connect with Nedra at: https://therapyincolor.net and https://www.healersccm.org/
You can purchase her journaling deck, Healing, Growing and Thriving as a POC at
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Today I have a very special guest on the podcast. My son, Justin, was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder at the age of 3. He has grown to become an incredible, mindfulness practicing powerhouse of a man. In this interview we discuss how his mindfulness practice helps him navigate the effects of autism, such as sensory overload and anxiety.
You can follow Justin on Instagram @justinf496
Last week we explored the benefits of crocodile pose. But what if the prone position is not your friend? Try this technique to get the same bennies. Let me know how it what you think!
Crocodile pose in an amazing gift to the body, breath and the nervous system. This simple to do position not only helps you feel grounded, it can also help your back bend practice feel more expansive. Learn more here!
This is part 2 of the mindful eating series. In this episode we get "sciency". We talk about the science of the breath and how it affects us before, during and after a meal and the science of tastebuds.
In today’s episode, we will explore the practice of mindful eating. Years ago I used to conduct workshops called, How to Eat Half A Cookie. This episode will be a condensed version of the process that I covered in that workshop.
Mindful eating helps us to become "one" with our food, experience immense flavor and can even soothe our nervous systems. This is part one of a two-part series on mindful eating. This week is the "practice" portion. Next week we will explore the science behind the success.
Breathing exercises (also called pranayama in yoga) can help soothe us and even strengthen the “rest and digest” side of our nervous systems. It is believed that the more we practice mindful breathing, the more adept we become at recovering from a stress event. This means that it can be much easier for us to move from fight, flee or freeze into rest and digest. It’s like taking the rest and digest side of our nervous systems to the gym - strengthening our “calm” muscles.
This episode, let's take a few mindful breaths together and notice how we feel afterwards.
Welcome to the Yoga and Yum Podcast. THIS IS EPISODE 0. I am your host Sybil Shelton-Ford.
I have been a yoga teacher/yoga therapist since 1999. I am certified holistic health and nutrition coach, a newly self-published children's book author, a wife and mother and I am so glad that you are here.
This episode explains what this podcast is all about! Yoga, mindfulness and radical self-care in all things. Enjoy and SHARE!