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Episode Overview:In this enlightening episode, we delve into the intricacies of pelvic floor health, integrative wellness, the role of nutrition, and the importance of heart rate variability. Joined by esteemed guests Dr. Krista Jenny, a renowned physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health, and Dr. Peter Martinez, a celebrated cardiologist with deep knowledge in nutrition, we explore how these areas are interconnected and vital for overall health.
Key Topics:
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Introduction to Pelvic Floor Health
- Overview by Dr. Krista Jenny
- Common misconceptions and myths
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The Role of Integrative Wellness
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Definition and importance
- How integrative wellness complements conventional medicine
- Insights from both guests
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Nutrition and Its Impact on Health
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Discussion led by Dr. Peter Martinez
- Nutritional strategies for improving pelvic floor and heart health
- The link between diet and chronic disease prevention
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Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
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Explanation of HRV by Dr. Martinez
- Its significance in stress management and cardiovascular health
- Practical ways to improve HRV
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The Intersection of Pelvic Floor Health and Cardiovascular Wellness
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Interactive discussion between Dr. Jenny and Dr. Martinez
- Case studies and real-life examples
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Q&A Session
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Questions from the audience
- Insights and advice from the guests
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Closing Remarks
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Summary of key takeaways
- Words of wisdom from Dr. Jenny and Dr. Martinez
- Information on where to find more resources and contact the guests
Episode Conclusion:This episode not only sheds light on the often-overlooked area of pelvic floor health but also integrates crucial aspects of wellness such as nutrition and heart rate variability. The insights provided by Dr. Krista Jenny and Dr. Peter Martinez offer invaluable guidance for anyone looking to improve their overall health and well-being.
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Matthew is a passionate yoga teacher who has personally experienced the amazing benefits of these practices. Through his own dedicated journey, he has created a safe and supportive space for others to heal and grow, embracing all aspects of their experiences.
Matthew's commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement led him to achieve his MVP YTT 200 hour certification in 2021 and he is currently enrolled in the 300-hour MVP YTT program. Matthew also completed the MVP Ritual Guide Certification,, deepening his connection to spiritual practices and rituals.
Matthew guides students to connect with their inner wisdom and discover inner peace. Today, we have the privilege of delving into the depths of "Befriending the Shadows," exploring the deep work of inner child healing and the transformative power of rituals.
Join Sheri Fisher and Lori Holden as the discuss their new book, Standing Room Only: How To Be That Yoga Teacher. In this episode, Lori and Sheri discuss the fourth and fifth pillar of their book. The authors talk about a yoga teacher's commitment to their students and the studios they teach at as well as the studios commitment to the teacher. They also discuss the fifth pillar, consideration, which dives into the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Today we explore the Power of Boundaries: Discover how your values can move you forward and manifest your dreams. Tina Hilbert, MVP Lead Trainer, and Dr. Crystal Garrett explore the power of boundaries in our latest episode of Heartfelt Consciousness.
Dr. Crystal holds a PhD in Metaphysical Humanistic Science, specializing in Holistic Healing. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, she employs a diverse range of techniques to facilitate healing at the spiritual, emotional, cellular, and physical levels.
From Metaphysical Spiritual Counseling to Holistic Life Coaching, Energy Healing to Hypnosis, Dr. Crystal has mastered the art of guiding individuals towards their true selves and highest potential.
In addition, Dr. Crystal is a MVP Graduate, specializing in Breath Work (Pranayama), Ayurvedic Nutritionist, and is a licensed Cosmetology Educator. She understands the power of healing at the cellular level, helping to enhance your body's innate ability to heal and fostering positive relationships with yourself and others.
At Holistic Wellness Beauty, Dr. Crystal encourages a comprehensive approach to wellness, incorporating mind, body, and spirit.
In today's insightful episode of our podcast, where we have the pleasure of hosting renowned yoga teachers Sheri Fisher and Lori Holdan. Join us as they delve into the third pillar of their transformative Root to Rise Yoga Teaching Method: Connection. In this enlightening conversation, Sheri and Lori share their expertise and explore the profound impact of connection in the realm of yoga teaching. Discover how cultivating meaningful connections with students can enhance their practice, foster a supportive community, and deepen their overall yoga experience. Gain valuable insights into practical techniques for fostering connection, building rapport, and creating a safe and inclusive space for students to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned yoga teacher or just starting your teaching journey, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their teaching skills and create transformative experiences for their students. Tune in and unlock the power of connection in your yoga teaching journey.
In this podcast episode, esteemed guests Sheri Fisher and Lori Holdan join us to delve into the second pillar of their insightful book, "Standing Room Only: How to be THAT Yoga Teacher." Pillar two offers profound insights into the significance of connection and explores how we can infuse character into our teaching. With their expertise, Lori and Sheri eloquently explore the role of character in our theming, sequencing, and student relationships. To acquire your own copy of "Standing Room Only: How to be THAT Yoga Teacher," simply click the link provided in the description or visit Amazon.
In Sheri and Lori's book, Standing Room Only: How To Be THAT Yoga Teacher, we learn that there are five pillars to excellent teaching. In today's podcast, we dive into pillar one and kick off our series on the five pillars. Over the next four weeks, we'll e exploring what makes an excellent yoga teacher and how we can improve our personal practice and teaching technique. Check out the new book, Standing Room Only: How To Be That Yoga Teacher on Amazon!
Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of sound healing and yoga with Eva Hawker, a professional vocalist and sound healer.
In this episode, Eva shares her insights into the powerful connection between sound and the human body, and how this connection can be harnessed for healing and wellbeing through the practice of yoga. Eva explains how sound healing works, including the use of various instruments and vocal techniques to create a therapeutic resonance that can help to balance and align the body's energy systems.
We also delve into the relationship between sound healing and yoga, discussing how these two practices can complement each other to enhance our overall health and spiritual wellbeing. Eva shares some of her personal experiences of using sound healing and yoga together, and offers practical tips and advice for anyone interested in exploring this powerful combination for themselves.
Whether you're a seasoned yoga practitioner or just curious about the healing power of sound, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration from one of the leading experts in the field. So sit back, relax, and join us on this journey into the world of sound healing and yoga with Eva Hawker.
In this inspiring podcast episode, Jess Zarowitz engages in a captivating conversation with Michelle, delving into the transformative power of yoga and its profound impact on her life's calling, or Dharam. Through Michelle's illuminating insights, listeners will discover how the practice of yoga can bring about positive changes in their own lives.
Moreover, both women share their valuable experiences of collaborating with other yoga teachers and how working together has created a positive impact on the wider yoga community. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how coming together to uplift one another can create a thriving and supportive collective community within the world of yoga.
If you're looking to deepen your yoga practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and make a positive impact within your community, this conversation is a must-listen. So come join us as we explore the transformative power of yoga with Jess Zarowitz and Michelle.
Join Sherri Fisher and Michelle Young for a in depth conversation about Sherri's upcoming book Standing Room Only: How To Be THAT Yoga teacher. Sherri shares about her experience as a teacher, coach, and mentor and what led to writing the book with her sister Lori. Standing Room Only: How To Be That Yoga Teacher can be purchased in print or ebook format HERE and will be featured next Month in our book club.
Join Xenia and Michelle for a heartfelt conversation about the practice of Kundinyasa. Xenia discusses the benefits of Kundalini Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga and explains how Kundinyasa blends the two. Xenia and Ana Pilar will be leading a Kundinyasa YTT this summer at our new South Congress location.
Join Jess Goulding and Michelle Young for an in depth discussion on all things chakras. Jess is a Yoga Therapist and E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher serving the central Texas area who is passionate about helping her clients through the lens of Chakras. Jess discusses her journey, passions, and aspirations in this 60 minute podcast episode.
In this episode, Leslie Kaminoff discusses his yoga journey and how philosophy inspires inquiry in asana practice. Leslie discusses his journey, specifically how embodied movement has played a role in his love of anatomy. Leslie shares how his teacher, Desikachar, influenced his life and shaped his teaching pedagogy. Leslie discusses his book, Yoga Anatomy, and how KNM Labs started. KNM Labs will be hosting two labs this year; one in June in Colorado Springs and one in the fall in San Diego.
Join Kaytee Hernandez and Michelle Young for a talk about yoga, Ayurveda, and Yoga Therapy. Kaytee discusses her journey to becoming a Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, and she gives listeners practical tips for incorporating Ayurveda into their daily lives.
Kiana Ochoa is stepping into the roll of studio manager, and we're excited to introduce you to her! Kiana joins Michelle Young for an interview where Kiana talks about her yoga journey, experience opening Black Swan Denver, and her passion for art.
Join Michelle Young for an unforgettable interview with Lauri Nemetz. Lauri is an anatomy professor, author, and dissector who just released a book, The Myofascial System In Form And Movement. Lauri facilitates the cadaver lab in Colorado Springs, with Leslie Kaminoff and Lydia Man. This summer, My Vinyasa Practice will be going to the lab for a second year to deepen our understanding of functional anatomy. In This podcast, Lauri discusses what brought her to yoga, how yoga influences her professional life, and how her new book took shape.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring MVP Student Margaret Young! Margaret joins Micaela all the way from Ireland to talk about her experience with My Vinyasa Practices' 300hr YTT and 200hr Tantra YTT. From self-study to starting a business, Margaret lists the many reasons why she loves MVP and why you should choose MVP for your next training!
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring MVP Student Sarah Khalil! Sarah joins Micaela and MVP all the way from London and has completed her 200hr with MVP and is now moving through MVP's 300hr YTT. She is deep within the MVP Community and comes to us today to share why she chose My Vinyasa Practice, what sets us apart from other Yoga Schools, and why she would recommend us to all aspiring Yoga Teachers and Yogis alike!
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring special guest Shannon Kaneshige! Shannon is known on Instagram for their accessible yoga content and for bringing awareness towards Fat Liberation. They are here to share with us some reasons why accessible yoga is important, especially for marginalized communities who are often taught to ignore their bodies.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring returning guest, Nischala Joy Devi! Nischala will be coming back to Austin, TX in March of 2023 to host an event at My Vinyasa Practice about the new revised edition of her book, The Secret Power of Yoga. The revised edition now includes the final two books of the sutras from her heart-centered perspective on these ancient teachings. Join us in Austin in March for community, dialogue, and connection.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ana Pilar Cruz! Ana Pilar is back to continue her talk on Gods & Goddesses in Indian Mythology. Today's episode focuses on the Gods including Shiva and Hanuman who both have asana named after them.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Lara Ramey! Lara is a teacher at the Austin, TX studio who joined the team earlier this year. She is a Reiki practitioner and talks to us a bit about what Reiki is, how it's practiced, it's benefits, and more
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring MVP Teacher and Alumni Alyssa Clark! Alyssa has been teaching for the MVP brick and mortar in Austin, TX since we opening in 2020. She taught the biggest outdoor class that MVP had on the schedule: Self Love Sunday! She talks to us a bit about her experience teaching outdoor yoga when the world shutdown in early 2020 and ultimately how the class grew to be the large and community driven experience that it was!
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Amy Feuling! Amy is an MVP alumni who participated in one of MVP's first in-person YTT sessions at our new brick and mortar early 2020. She joins us today to talk a bit about her experience becoming a new teacher, taking on classes, and building her class sizes during this time of transition for the world. She also offers tips for new teachers or soon-to-be teachers embarking on their journeys.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Angie Tiwari of Tiwari Yoga! Angie joins us today to share with us what we might miss out on when we limit Yoga to the Western perception of the ancient spiritual practice. Angie offers online content on her website, from classes to courses, which can be found here! You can also find her on Instagram by searching @tiwariyoga !
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Free newsletter: http://www.tiwariyoga.com/newsletter
2 weeks free at UNEARTHED: Angie’s wellbeing community platform: http://unearthed.tiwariyoga.com/
Website & Instagram: www.tiwariyoga.com @tiwariyoga
Retreats: https://www.tiwariyoga.com/unearthed-retreats
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ana Pilar Cruz! Ana Pilar serves as the Yoga Therapy Program Director for My Vinyasa Practice and also specializes in Tantra Yoga. She is here to talk to us about Goddesses and how she incorporates Shakti into her personal practice. If you're interested in learning more about Tantra Yoga, My Vinyasa Practice offers a 200hr Tantra Yoga Teacher Training co-created by Ana Pilar and CEO Michelle Young. Find more information here!
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring My Vinyasa Practice CEO Michelle Young. Michelle has extensive and diverse experience with many different lineages of Yoga. She is here to talk to us a bit about Tantra Yoga. If you are interested in learning more about Tantra Yoga, Michelle and Ana Pilar co-created the MVP 200hr Tantra Teacher Training that can be found here.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Jen Ramos! Jen is MVP Alumni who has completed MVP's Tantra training as well as the 200hr Vinyasa certification. She comes to us today to share some information about and tips for approaching sacred yogic texts.
FUN FACT – Ganesha physically wrote the Mahabharata with one of his tusks, while listening to the sage Yvasa (VEE-yasa) recite what he witnessed.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva Sreenivasan! Siva joins us for our final installation of our chat about the Yamas and Niyamas.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva Sreenivasan! Siva joins us again to continue our talk on the yamas and niyamas of Patanjali's eight limbed path. This is part one of a two part episode.
Join podcast host Micaela for this special mini episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva Sreenivasan. Siva walks us through an introduction to the Hindu holiday of Ganesh Chaturthi!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Wenlin Tan! We welcome back Wenlin, Women's Menstrual Health, Qigong & Yoga Specialist, to talk to us about the five elements of Qigong and the five elements of Yoga. Wenlin guides us through the five elements and ties it all into her specialty of Women's Health.
Instagram: @flowwithwenlin
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Sabriyya Ghanizada! Sabriyya is an MVP Yoga Teacher Training Alumni and is here to share a bit about how she utilizes the wisdom of astrology to inspire and influence her personal practice!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Lotta Siebold. Lotta is an MVP Yoga Teacher Training alumni and Life Coach. She takes us through what she does as a life coach and how she incorporates the healing and wellness practices of yoga with her clients and within her own life.
Lotta Siebold and her partner Ryan Kingsbury are Personal trainers, Holistic Lifestyle Coaches, Yoga Teachers, and Nutritionists. Together they host the FitWell Fusion Podcast, covering a range of topics related to Movement, Nutrition, and Mindset. They also offer gift and paid online courses about the same topics as well as private coaching sessions. They are very passionate about health and wellness and love to share their knowledge about these topics.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Janna Kretzmar. Janna joins us from Cape Town, South Africa where she founded and helps run non-profit organization Earthchild Project. Earthchild Project is focused on bringing yogic practices to children in South Africa. If you'd like to donate to Eartchild's cause, visit their website listed below!
Website - https://earthchildproject.org/
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Grace Mackey, LPC! Grace is a member of the My Vinyasa Practice community, often featured as a guest lecturer. She is also a Yoga Therapist and Reiki practitioner who is here to share a bit about utilizing yoga as a tool for mental wellness. You can find information on Grace's course on her website and social media!
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kelly Alvarado-Young. Kelly is a member of the My Vinyasa Practice community and is here to share her experience as a Latina woman in the Western Yoga world.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva! Siva is back to continue her talk on the Yoga Sutras. We begin to talk a bit about the eight limb path, specifically the yama and niyama.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Mags Lynch! Mags is a yogi and a part of the MVP Community who comes to us to share she story of coping with anxiety through yoga.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Candy Price! Candy is a member of the My Vinyasa Practice community and is with us today to share a bit about her journey with gardening. She has learned that cultivating her garden is wonderful for both her mental and physical health. She shares tips and tricks for those just beginning their gardening journey as well as her contagious passion.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt consciousness featuring Miguel Castillo! Miguel teaches meditation, hosts a monthly relaxation workshop, and support MVP in many ways. He talks to us a little bit about Ayurveda as a science and how we can approach cooking through the lens of Ayurveda. We have linked a dosha quiz for you to download and fill out should you wish to learn about your dosha! This quiz has been downloaded from Dr. Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute (www.ayurveda.com).
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Sivakami Sreenivasan! Siva is one of Michelle's best friends and one of our guest lecturers at My Vinyasa Practice. Siva offers us an introduction to a foundational Yogic text, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, as well as her perspective on their application to real life practices.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Nischala Joy Devi! Nischala is a master teacher and healer who spent 25 years living with Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidanandaji. MVP CEO Michelle Young studied under Nischala. She has published several books and created Yoga of the Heart, a training and certification program for Yoga teachers and health professionals designed to adapt Yoga practices to the special needs of that population.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kathryn Budig! She is the founder of Haus of Phoenix, an online wellness community featuring so much more than yoga. Kathryn loves mythology and has a creative way of interweaving her love of mythology and learning with yoga. It was such an honor to have Kathryn on to speak about Yoga and mythology.
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Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ali Kamas! Ali is a certified Yoga Therapist and assistant to the MVP Yoga Therapy Program Director, Ana Pilar. She walks us through an introduction to Yoga Therapy and what you can expect from an appointment.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Haley P. Law! Haley is an author, editor, tarot reader, and yoga teacher. She walks us through an intro to Tarot and what reading Tarot looks like for her and her creative expression.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kristiana Castillo Vuong. We are checking back in with Kris post birth. Last time we talked, Kris was incorporating her tools from her personal practice to prepare for birth. Now, baby is here and Kris shares a bit about her experience with life as a new mom.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Inga Seals. Inga is a Yoga Teacher, Meditation/Sound healing practitioner, and Reiki Master. She takes up through an introduction to Buti Yoga including ways that you can practice it with Inga herself! Find out more information on Inga's website!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ashlyn Rochester! Ashlyn is a Peer Support Representative and Yoga Teacher with MVP and is with us to share her sober story. We are so thankful to her for choosing to share her experience and vulnerability with us.
DISCLAIMER - If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health, substance use, or anything else, please see the resources below to inquire and receive assistance. If there is an emergency, please dial 911 if in the US.
FREE Resources:
- SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
- National Suicide Prevention - 800-273-8255, available 24hrs a day in English and Spanish
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential.
- Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 - for veterans in crisis or those concerned about a veteran
- NAMI Referral line - The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST
- Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics -(800) 344-2666
- Alcohol and Drug Helpline -(800) 821-4357
- Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline -(800) 252-6465
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline - (800) 729-6686
- Families Anonymous -(800) 736-9805
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline -(800) 622-2255
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline - (800) 662-4357
- Cocaine Anonymous - (800) 347-8998
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Wenlin Tan 陈文琳! Wenlin is an MVP Alumni and specializes in Embodied Movement and Mindfulness through Qigong, Yoga, with a focus on Women's Health. She is also a Yoga Alliance USA Continuing Education provider. Check out her website and social media (Instagram, Facebook) page to learn all about her offerings and signup!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kaytee Hernandez! Kaytee is a Certified Yoga Therapist and has a passion for working with children. She has authored a Children's Yoga Certification course with My Vinyasa Practice and is also featured as a lecturer on various topics. She walks us through an overview of children's yoga and how it can be beneficial for everyone, not just children.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Michelle Young, the CEO and Founder of My Vinyasa Practice! We are so excited to have her on this week to talk about Yoga retreats as we move deeper into retreat season. Interested in joining a retreat with My Vinyasa Practice? Check out our website for more information!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Elissa Croslin! Elissa teaches in person for My Vinyasa Practice and act as studio support. She became a certified yoga teacher while the world was shut down so her journey looked a bit different. She also began teaching during this same time. She walks us through what all of this looked like for her, what some of her challenges were, and, ultimately, why her online teacher training was exactly what she needed.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Nina Berti! Nina does online content support for My Vinyasa Practice and LOVES to travel. She follows her heart to desired destinations, holding space for her personal practice in all it's iterations, and surrendering to her experience.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Sue Goodly! Sue is an online yoga teacher and Peer Support Representative for My Vinyasa Practice. She is passionate about sharing the message that yoga is for everyone. She believes that yoga is the journey to the self and one that everyone is capable of taking.
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Stephanie Torres! Stephanie is an online teacher for My Vinyasa Practice and manages the Online Studio. Stephanie talks to us a bit about her yoga practice, existing in wellness spaces with an invisible disability and more!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness, Mindful Homeschooling with Kara Haschke. Kara talks to us a bit about what it's like to parent teens, her experience homeschooling her four children (all at the same time!), how she found her yoga practice and how essential mindfulness has been to her journey as a parent. Thanks for listening!
Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness, Mindful Parenting with Candice Carbonell! Candice is a member of My Vinyasa Practice's Peer Support Team. She teaches yoga, facilitates sound healing and guided meditations, and is a parent.
Join podcast host, Micaela, as she chats with My Vinyasa Practice teacher Kris. Kris shares a bit about her journey through pregnancy, her preparation for birth, and how her yoga practice has supported her along the way.
Your Chakra Coach returns - Sarah Bright! On todays episode I thought we'd look back at what we did this year in terms of improving our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness through our chakra work and other modalities. How was your year? Let's look back and find the bright spots and then shine that light on where we can go in the future.
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Living the dream, one breath at a time. Mom, yogi, jiu jitsu martial artist. Enjoying my journey in this world, sharing my yoga with whoever I can. Practicing self compassion with myself and others.
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Hello friends! Today's guest is Denise Perry -Denise Perry is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Energetic Healer, Spiritual Mentor, and Studio Director of Yoga Nook. She believes there's no perfect practice - only the perfect practice for today. Denise became a teacher to support others with their journey to reconnect with themselves, in body, mind, and heart.. She hopes to help students connect with the moment and fall in love with themselves again.
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Maire’s yoga journey began years ago, looking to connect with and discover her true self. Once she sat on a cushion and stood on a mat she knew this was where she was meant to be. Her asana practice changed over the years from high energy to mindful awareness. As her personal exploration of the sutras deepened, so did her desire to teach.
Sharing her knowledge and love for yoga led her to complete several teacher trainings, Maire is an E-RYT 500 and an author of a 200hr YTT. Her students and fellow teachers enjoy the creativity and accessible sequencing she brings to every class.
Today we talk about her current YTT she has with MVP - 200 Hour Hatha Teacher Training. Sign up today!
Zach Beach is an internationally yoga teacher, best-selling author (The Seven Lessons of Love), poet, love coach, and founder of The Heart Center love school and host of the Learn to Love Podcast. Committed to building a world based on unconditional love and connection, Zach regularly leads retreats, workshops, and transformational trainings on opening the heart and discovering our loving nature. Check out his website here for all the offerings.
Hope you enjoy this heart centered episode!
Be well
Ana Pilar Cruz, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RYT 200, has been teaching yoga in Austin, Texas since 2001 and has been training yoga teachers since 2006 at both 200 and 500 hour levels in the United States and abroad and was grandfathered into the International Association of Yoga Therapist, receiving her C-IAYT designation in recognition of her specialized client work in adaptive structural therapeutics. We talk today about her journey with yoga and the new training that is available Tantra Yoga!
Hey friends! Today we speak with Ana Ramirez, MVP's student of the month from November.
Ana Ramirez is a certified 200hr YTT yoga teacher, runner, Zumba instructor, and fitness and wellness advocate, she has studies in mindfulness and meditation.
She organizes workshops focused on learning and integrating mindfulness and intentional skills, and recently she created a project to empower women through fitness and wellness called The Fit Girl Movement.
Check out her social media links below for more info.
Website: https://www.thefitgirlmovement.com/mindfulness
Instagram: Powerflow Movement
Today my guest is Annie Dunhof, the founder of Enga Unite.
Enga Unite is an online language and yoga school for multilingual yoga teachers that want to teach internationally; online and abroad.
At Enga, we help you improve your use of English for your yoga classes and conversations so that you can increase the quality of your teaching and serve your students with your own yoga services.
Enga offers educational materials and teaching practice are designed to help you:
- Learn and practice the teaching techniques you didn’t get in your yoga teaching training
- Build up accessible vocabulary you need to teach effectively and accessibly.
- Write and theme your classes and workshops so that you can memorize your scripts and sequences with ease
… so that you no longer have to doubt your language/communication and can focus on your student’s well-being instead.
Join the community of multilingual yogis and feel supported on your journey as an international yoga teacher.
Watch the 10 Tips for Multilingual Yoga Teachers: Video Series
Take the English Grammar and Yoga Vocabulary Test
Book your free discovery call to find out what you can improve and create an action plan to achieve the goals you have for your career as an international yoga teacher.
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Dr. Michelle R. Hannah, through her life's medical challenges and overwhelming love for humanity, the health, emotional well-being of people and commitment to living authentically- is among the most influential women today.
Check out her site for more information.
Hello and welcome to Heartfelt Consciousness! Today my guest is Chris Plourde a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Mind Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking, Educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life.
Hello Friends! Today's guest is Amanda Strojny. Amanda provides yoga teachers, healers and spiritual creatives with the tools needed to achieve financial freedom. The idea of financial accountability and creating a profitable future is overwhelming. Amanda understands both sides of the business and helps bridge this gap on the path to achieving holistic success.
For more information on Amanda, check out her website...
Hello friends! Today my guest is Dr. Catherine Uram. She started as a conventional doctor who did further training to integrate alternative/natural/holistic therapies into practice. She has trained in sacred healing modalities from all over the world and it’s her passion to help people awaken to their true calling + contribution in this new era of humanity.
To get in touch with Catherine, you may visit her website for more information.
Hi Friends! Thanks for being here! Today's guest is Dana Skoglund. She is an Ayurvedic lifestyle coach, life coach and Yoga teacher with over 1,000 hours of teacher trainings under her belt. Today we talk about her journey with yoga and Ayurveda, and how she was able to transform during the pandemic.
If you would like more information on Dana, please check out her website for more information!
Today I speak with Claudia Gutzunman, who seems to have herself in everything. She is a professional advertising photographer, certified MidLife Coach & End of Life Doula and Yogi. We have a really interesting conversation about how she has integrated these tools in her life.
If you are interested in learning more about Claudia check out her website.
Hello friends! Thanks for listening to an all new episode today! My guest is Kristen Manieri, a certified habits coach and a mindfulness teacher, as well as the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simple Changes with Lifelong Impact (Rockridge Press: 2021). She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care.
We have a lovely conversation of how to live mindfully.
If you would like to learn more of what Kristen has to offer, check out her site.
Hey friends! Todays guest is Cathy Nesbitt a HUGE Health and Wellness Advocate, the Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club (which we mainly dive into today - and I have to say Cathy's laugh is infectious.) She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life.
Check out her website to check out the Chuckle Club, and of course if you are interested in worms and composting...
Linda Clemens has been doing physic/mediumship and hypnosis work for many years. Today we talk about self care, mindfulness and keeping your thoughts clean. To learn more about Linda and hypnotherapy check out her page.
Hey friends! Today I have the pleasure of conversing with Sandy Vo. Sandy supports conscious leaders in redesigning the unconscious mind that drives habits, patterns and behaviors. Sandy combines the wisdom of Yoga Science, Eastern Philosophy, Ayurveda with modern science to support high performers enhance their lifestyle, become more efficient and feel more at fulfilled in mind, body and Spirit. She's worked with CEO's, entrepreneurs, executives, healers, authors, dancers, creatives and more.
Prosperous School of Self Realization is a 90 day experiential program teaching burnt out leaders how to redesign the unconscious mind and access the field of limitless potential within. Check more info out here
Thanks for listening friends!
Hello friends! Thanks for listening! Its such a pleasure I was able to interview Hema Vyas! Hema is The Omnipreneurial Psychologist ™, speaker and mentor. Hema guides the path to commercial success, evolutionary and inclusive leadership, wellbeing and positive impact for independents, startups, corporates and diverse global audiences. She has a lot of amazing offerings available including a new course that was just released. Check out her social details below.
Connect with Hema:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemavyas
Website: www.hemavyas.com (Book a complimentary 20-minute Discovery call)
Instagram and facebook @thehemavyas
I would love to invite y'all to join Hema's free community, Heart Renaissance, for complimentary guided meditations, talks and resources to help tap into the heart space. There is a link to join from www.hemavyas.com
Here are some details on the new course..."Experience the true nature of love. Release blocks to real connection. Activate your passion and purpose. This course combines ancient wisdom with a practical plan of action to awaken the unconditional love within you." We'd love to invite anyone interested to join Hema for this http://hemavyas.lovesupreme.tilda.ws/)
Today my guest is Ullis Karlsson who works as a Feminine Leadership Coach, International Spiritual Teacher and Author, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, public speaker and trainer with the entire world as a field of work. With more than 28 years of personal and professional experience in various Holistic disciplines, she primarily helps and guides women in leadership positions who long for a more authentic, peaceful, juicy and balanced life.
Such an amazing story! Check out Ullis's offerings here on her website - Rediscover yourself!
Tamara is Speaker and Coach on a mission to create greater happiness in the world by teaching individuals and groups the actions and habits of happiness. A show-not-tell single mom to 3 awesome kids and karaoke enthusiast, Tamara demonstrates daily how to create a life you love!
This was seriously one of the most uplifting and wonderful conversations I've had, I even tear up a little. If you want to know more about check out her website and join her Facebook group - I'm part of it, so see you on there!
Be well friends!
Nate Rifkin has prospered by combining ancient mystical practices with modern strategies for living. Nate used to be suicidal and drank alcohol every morning to get through the day. He dropped out of college, went broke, bankrupt, and even worked on street corners waving around a sign to afford rent and food. But he’s managed to turn his life around, find love, and now has an incredible life. His secret? A practice from the spiritual tradition of Daoism.
Check out his website at https://naterifkin.com
Welcome to this all new episode of Heartfelt Consciousness , I'm Laura Bender. Todays guest is Victor Briere, A.D., who is he co-founder of Pacific Coast Ayurveda and the International Institute of Ayurveda, where he serves as a NAMA-recognized Ayurvedic Doctor and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. We have an interesting conversation about what brought him to Ayurvedic medicine and yoga and the importance it has had in his life.
Hello and welcome to Heartfelt Consciousness - today my guest is Amanda Webster - We discuss her journey through mental health and how she really had to dial into her nutrition and fitness to overcome and battle those traumas.
Check out Amanda's website so you can get your dose of happiness!
Sarah has been working in the fitness and wellness industry for almost two decades, helping thousands of people reach their health goals as a personal trainer and coach. During that time, she was also a student of the chakras, an ancient philosophy that studies how our energetic world is related to our physical world.
A few years ago, Sarah realized that the missing link in most people's wellness programming was the blending of emotional and mental health with physical health. And in that moment, Your Chakra Coach was born!
Sarah is now the host of the podcast, Your Chakra Coach, and provides guidance and direction for thousands of people in over 50 countries each week, showing them how to expand their wellbeing and happiness! Check out Sarah's website for more details and be sure to check out her podcast, to dive a little deeper into the Chakra system.
Debbie is a natural healer, who has insightfully been using Tarot & oracle decks, giving intuitive spiritual readings for over 35 years in the UK, Canada, US and Australia. She was living in Ontario, Canada, but I learn from speaking with her that spirit is relocating her to Mexico.
Check out Debbie's website here!
With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breath work community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TedX stage. We also briefly discuss his new book "Awakening the Soul of Power, was described as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life’s difficult questions.”
Lots of info really resonated with me in this episode. If you want to learn more about Christian, check out his website!
Be well friends!
Jennie Lee is the award-winning author of three books: SPARK CHANGE: 108 Provocative Questions for Spiritual Evolution; TRUE YOGA: Practicing with the Yoga Sutras for Happiness & Spiritual Fulfillment; and BREATHING LOVE: Meditation in Action. She is also a certified yoga therapist and spiritual coach, who has counseled private clients worldwide for over 20 years. From her studies in yoga philosophy and spiritual psychology Jennie has a large toolbox of practices that promote optimal wellbeing and purposeful living. When she is not writing or coaching, she enjoys surfing with her husband near their home in Hawaii. For more, visit www.JennieLeeYogaTherapy.com
Hey friends! This week, we speak to Jenna Hull, a north east Ohio yoga instructor who specializes in pre-natal yoga. She was so inspired, a few years ago, she worked with a local artist to create a beautiful collaboration of affirmations for the 'mother to be'. You can take a look here on Amazon at her book Inspired Birth.
Hello friends! Todays guest is Ambika Devi, an international best-selling, award winning author and indie publisher of four books, an expert astrologer, and dynamic speaker specializing in igniting your intuitive magick, getting your creativity flowing, and putting you in touch with your inner wizard! She has studied various fields including: A Masters in Yoga and Meditation, and bachelor’s degrees in Astrology, and Fine Arts.
You can check out her latest info, links etc here -
Tracy Rhinehart, E-RYT 500, YACEP, CCYT appreciates yoga as a path to self-discovery, self-acceptance and self-empowerment. Her practice has taken her into the dark shadows within her body and mind. And, her practice has revealed to her the light of her own sweet soul. Having experienced the healing, growth and transformation that a yoga practice provides, she became interested in and committed to connecting with others by teaching yoga. Her own inner work allows her to offer compassion, strength, patience, grace and love to those she teaches, guides and supports.
If you are local to the Cleveland area - check out her new studio space located in Independence. Studio 108- Body-Mind-Soul
Hello and welcome to an all new episode of heartfelt Consciousness. Today’s special guest is Ashley Zuberi. She is the founder of Inhale Thrive, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality and affordable continuing education, connection, and mentorship opportunities for the global yoga teacher community and She writes extensively about yoga philosophy and the business of yoga at as discussed in the podcast she is working on her first book - which is an interpretation and teaching guide of the Yoga Sutra.
For more information on Ashley, check out her website!
Todays guest is Alexis Bethel and we discuss how yoga has transformed her life and how she is now using that to guide others through their journeys. With more than 1,000 hours of training in the styles of Traditional Tantric Hatha, Dharma, Vinyasa, Yin and Yoga Nidra Alexis also is a Certified Life Coach and a Certified Health Coach.
Her life is now dedicated to helping others along their own personal journeys using the teachings & tools that she learned along the way that have deeply changed my life. Alexis's heartfelt mission is to use them to help others do the same.
You can reach out to Alexis here at her website, and Huma Rising.
For more information on the trainings that Alexis was part of you can check out https://www.dharmayogacenter.com for more information.
Hey friends! Thanks again for tuning to Heartfelt Consciousness! Todays guest is Amy Rose Stabley, owner of Sweet Side Yoga in Colorado. She has done many great things but the primary reason I thought of her is that she founded GOGI Yoga (Getting Out by Going In), a program that teaches incarcerated individuals how to be yoga instructors. You can learn more about her at https://sweetsideyoga.com/ Check her website for information on the upcoming manual we discuss on this episode. Buy the book here…https://sweetsideyoga.com/gift-shop Be well.
Hello friends! Thanks for tuning into an all new episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Caffrey. He was at one point in his life a Certified Investment Fund / Hedge Fund Director and Private Equity Professional and after losing his son 10 years ago he turned to Eastern Psychology, Philosophy, and Neuroscience.
Justin has become a recognized expert on the inner critic, that internal voice that holds you back. 'You are not good enough', 'you are not enough' and the Imposter Syndrome. His research is a rich combination of Western neuroscience, Eastern philosophy, mindfulness and his own hard earned life experiences. If you would like to learn a little more on what Justin has to offer - check out his website here or Instagram!
Be well friends.
Hey friends! Today my guest is Christine Rupnick McIntosh, a yoga teacher and City Councilwoman in Euclid, Ohio who has focused on introducing police to the concept of yoga and mindfulness as well as working with local administration and consulting with mental health experts to bring a tailored wellness program that can compliment the PD’s current peer-to-peer counseling and EAP benefits. If you are local to the Cleveland area, she teaches FREE yoga classes once a month at Sims Park Beach in Euclid (July 17th & August 21st). Hope you enjoy the episode, be well!
Hey friends! Todays guest is Jaime Boswell, a yoga therapist and owner of Whole Soul Wellness Yoga. Jaime is super passionate about sharing the transformative and healing practices of yoga with people in a way that honors varying physical abilities, injuries, and challenges that arise along the journey of life. She partners with like-minded teachers to bring classes and retreats which offer a welcoming place for middle-aged and older adults to explore self-empowering, accessible and adaptive practices rooted in the wisdom teachings of yoga.
For more information on Jaime, check out her website!
Be well friends.
Today’s guest is Kit Ontko, a newly retired Occupational Therapist from the Cleveland Clinic who is also a yoga and Reiki practitioner. Kit has applied her tools as an occupational therapist and yoga instructor to create some workshops centralized around yoga and insomnia. You can learn more about Kit and her offerings at https://www.wellnesskityoga.com
I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Kit! As always don’t forget to share, review and subscribe. Be well friends
Today’s guest is Kristen Biharry, who is certified to teach basic Yoga Nidra, progressed/advanced Yoga Nidra and therapeutic applications of Yoga Nidra. Her teacher training includes study in ethics, Yoga Nidra modifications and adaptations, and Yoga Nidra for special needs and trauma.
Twenty years after her first Yoga Nidra experience, she’s bringing those benefits to businesses in Manhattan via Vyll, originally formed as her consulting practice, now the entity by which she teaches Yoga Nidra in the workplace, a full-circle symmetry of sorts. With many of our family and friends heading back to work, we have a great conversation, of how Yoga Nidra could be applied in a workplace setting.
Hope you enjoy the conversation! Please share, review & subscribe! Be well.
My Village Yoga was founded on the idea that the benefits of yoga should be shared with everyone throughout the Cleveland community, regardless of age, body type, race, religion, or fitness level.
A 2014 certified yoga instructor and yoga therapist since February 2020, My Village Yoga’s Founder, Kimberly Archibald Russell, began practicing prenatal yoga in 2000. As principal yoga instructor, Kimberly specializes in adapting yoga poses and sequences to provide an enjoyable and beneficial experience for men, women and children of any body type, age or flexibility level.
We talk to today about her journey with yoga, and she enlightens us on the practice of Kemetic yoga.
My Village Yoga offers FREE virtual yoga classes weekly sign up for those classes here and visit her website for more information of all My Village Yoga's offerings.
As always don’t forget to share, review and subscribe. Be well friends
Today's guest is another one of my teachers, Cathy Prescott, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, AHC. Cathy is a graduate and senior faculty member of the Professional Integrative Yoga Therapist program. She has been teaching since 1999 and brings more than 40 years of yoga study to her classes along with additional qualifications in Ayurveda, meditation, remedial massage, vedic counseling, clinical aromatherapy, and Reiki. Cathy is the cofounder of Dharma Kshetra Yoga which offers in-depth programs for yoga students and professionals. Her private yoga therapy practice focuses on helping individuals and small groups develop complementary programs for meeting their wellness objectives.
I invite you to check out the various offerings available online with Cathy, by going to the website - Dharma Kshetra Yoga.
Thanks so much for listening, be sure to Share, Review and Subscribe.
Today’s guest is Dawn Rivers, owner of Daybreak Yoga in Bedford, Ohio. Dawn discusses her yoga journey which began in 1999 when she starting practicing with a Rodney Yee VHS yoga videotape.
In 2013, she became a 200-hour certified yoga teacher through Cleveland Yoga, and in 2019, Dawn completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training with Faith Hunter at Embrace Yoga DC. Her studio, Daybreak Yoga opened in October 2018. In addition to offering daily classes at Daybreak Yoga, Dawn hosts yoga teacher training, mindfulness and yoga workshops, collaborative projects, and a mentorship program.
To check out Dawn's offerings in studio or online - I would love for you to check out her website.
Be well friends and thank you so much for your support!
Hello y'all and welcome to the podcast. Today's guest is Alison Pignolet, is an E-RYT-200 and YA Continuing Education Provider, Integrated Yoga Tune Up® Teacher and Teacher Trainer, Certified Roll Model® Method Teacher Trainer who specializes in anatomy and is an Integrated Yoga Tune Up® Teacher/Teacher Trainer, and Certified Roll Model® Method Teacher Trainer. We actually start the conversation talking about movement and her journey with yoga and anatomy. Hope you enjoy the episode, and to keep in touch with Alison and trainings she has in the works, check out her website.
Hello Friends and welcome to another episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. This week I was able to chat with Maria and Johan Hegg and together they make up Heggvegr- they have some really incredible offerings to inspire your physical practices to help maintain and restore physical, mental and emotional balance, and most importantly bringing you closer to nature, the one that we are all part of as well as your own individual nature. Just for listening to this episode (and reading the show notes) - check out this special offer just for listeners...Be well.
Welcome friends! Today I speak to our very own Molly Arney- you know her as a member of Peer Support, online instructor and also grief counselor with My Vinyasa Practice. Super passionate entrepreneur, offering holistic healthcare services ONLINE. Check out Mindbody for Molly's ZOOM Chair Yoga Dance on Tuesdays at 8:00am CST and Wednesdays at 2:15pm CST!! Be well.
Hello friends! I met Danielle a few years ago as part of a yin yoga training I had done. She is an International Yoga Teacher Trainer who travels around the world sharing her passion for cultivating mindfulness through Yoga & meditation. She highly emphasizes and embraces the importance of being able to express our innate individuality and teaches her students tools on the mat that they can use to better deal with life. To inquire about up and coming trainings check out her website. Thanks so much for listening. Be well.
This week I speak with my long time friend, yogi and studio owner Evan Scharfeld about how yoga has taught him to love and accept himself on this unique path through this life. You can find more about Evan and his offerings here. Be well friends.
Zella Marie has spent 20 years perfecting her craft in education, yoga, and movement. Her expertise includes a ERYT® 200 Hour Yoga, RYT 500 Certification and has developed programs for all ages and abilities. Zella Marie currently coaches private yoga clients and conducts workshops on her proprietary Energy Flow Yoga™ program. Her friend and colleague Dr. Wendy Guess are currently writing a course about being true to your Higher Self.
Welcome friends and thank you so much for tuning into this all new episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. Today I speak to David Morrison about his journey with yoga and adaptive yoga. With accessibility being one of My Vinyasa Practice's core values, our conversation definitely encapsulates the true nature of accessibility and inclusivity within the yoga community.
Jaymie Meyer PCC, NBC-HWC, the founder of Resilience for Life in 2000, is a life coach who supports clients in any aspect of lifestyle or work they wish to improve, including leadership, communication, stress reduction, mindfulness, and work performance. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, National Board-certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a licensed HeartMath® provider. For More information on Jaymie’s offerings you can check out her website: www.resilienceforlife.com
Hello y'all and thank you again for tuning into another episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. This week on the pod, I have my Restorative yoga instructor Anne Ondrey. We discuss all those moments when we think we have figured out self care, that we really have a lot more to learn! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do, thanks again for listening!
To get in touch with Anne and read her up coming article, connect with her here.
Be well my friends.
At the end of January, I had the pleasure of connecting with Jacqui after a webinar that was hosted by Yoga Alliance. In todays conversation, we talk about the endless 'imposter syndrome' that seems to be floating around the yoga community, and of course my motto as well as the title of this episode relates to our work in service is always moving and never really truly done. I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did! To connect with Jacqui you can visit her website here. Be well.
Thank you for tuning into this new episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. My guest today is Lisa Vivolo- yoga instructor, massage therapist- and the Jane of all trades lately since the pandemic. We sit down and have a conversation of her trauma informed program for first responders and yoga instructors called Yoga 911. If you love this podcast, please don't forget to share, subscribe, and review! Thanks so much for your support!
Thank you for tuning into this new episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. Today I speak with one of my dear friends and teacher Atmadarshan 'Laura Santoro' and her journey with yoga and yoga nidra. Dharma Kshestra Yoga was one of the last trainings I had in 2020, and we reflect a little bit on that as well. Enjoy the episode and I’ll talk with you next week!
Thank you for tuning into this new episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. Today I speak with my good friend Deb Phelps and her journey with mindfulness and meditation. She created a course for My Vinyasa Practice called 'Advanced Meditation Training'. Check that out HERE. Enjoy the episode and I’ll talk with you next week!
Hey friends! Thank you so much for joining me for this episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. Today we speak with my dear friend, yogi and sound therapist Christina Grozik, one of the talented collaborators with 'Going Om Collective'.
Thanks for listening to this episode of Heartfelt Consciousness! This week we speak to author, yoga Instructor, educator, and motivational speaker Kasey Kellem. She speaks to us about releasing limiting beliefs, and finding the resilient light within the darkness.
Welcome! Thank you for tuning into this first episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. This week we speak to Kelly Patrick, 300 Hour Student, Instructor, Studio owner, and trauma survivor.