In today's follow up episode, Adrienne guides you in a Yoga Nidra Meditation inspired my Mia's Yoga origin story focused on cultivating gratitude, body positivity, and inner peace. This guided yoga and Nidra meditation experience aims to uplift your spirit and foster a deeper connection with your body. According to Wikipedia , "Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities... Proponents focus...
Dec 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This week Adrienne interviews Mia! As we close out Season 1 of How Yoga Changed My Life we wind down with Mia's personal story. Mia discusses disordered eating, dealing with assault, and managing her anger. Mia's Instagram: https://instagram.com/miaroseyoga/ Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogachange...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Find a cozy, comfy place to sit back and chill with Mia's meditation. This episode is our follow up from Alexandra (#43). Alexandra enjoyed both meditation practices and hot sweaty yoga classes to help her balance not only her professional dance career physical requirements, but also to help her find discipline in her personal life. We hope you enjoy Mia's meditation on opposites! Please share this episode with someone in your life that would benefit from our show! Don't forget to Rate, Review a...
Dec 04, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this week's episode Adrienne interviews Soul Tribes HTX owner Alexandra Charles-Kersey on her yoga journey and owning her studio during COVID. Alexandra is from Australia and moved to Las Vegas through her work as a dancer. She eventually landed in Houston, Texas where she fell in love with the city and opened her own studio. Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandracharles_/ Soul Tribes HTX: https://www.instagram.com/soultribeshtx/ & https://soultribeshtx.com/ Send us a ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This week, Mia and Adrienne recorded a special Thanksgiving episode. Instead of releasing an interview during a holiday week, Mia and Adrienne sit down and discuss the past year's ups and downs, what has surfaced along their path, and what they're working on outside of the podcast. Follow Adrienne and Mia on Instagram: @miaroseyoga @familyflowyoga San Antonio Sangha on Instagram Click below to read more about the Yoga in America Study 2016 Yoga Alliance & Yoga Journal Study of Yoga in Americ...
Nov 20, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this special bonus episode...Adrienne and Mia KEEP talking to Amanda about trauma informed yoga. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, here are a few helpful links Bear County S.M.A.R.T. for Mental Health in Bear County San Antonio NAMI SATX Texas Texas Health and Human Services Mental Health Crisis Services | Texas Health and Human Services USA National Alliance on Mental Illness Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or d...
Nov 13, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this week's episode, Adrienne guides you through a Yoga Nidra Meditation inspired by last week's guest, Amanda. If you haven't listened to episode 39 yet, what are you waiting for?! Yoga Nidra or "yogic sleep" is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. Clinical studies have shown that Yoga Nidra meditation is associated with positive physiological changes, including improvements in several hematological variables, red blood cell counts, blood glucose levels, and hormonal status....
Nov 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Amanda. An SATX native, Amanda shares her experiences with yoga after losing her father to cancer and her work with teaching yoga to kids, teens and adults inside mental health facilities. From hot tears and deep work, to teaching those impacted with trauma, addiction and mental health, Amanda serves as a strong, confident yogi to those that need it the most. Links below! Pratyahara Yoga Journal Yoga Sutras of Patanjali The Art of Holding Space by Heathe...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In today's episode, Mia went outside to record this practice on a beautiful afternoon in Texas. So grab a notebook or your phone and settle into a comfortable place to practice this journaling exercise. Meditation on questions you have is a valuable practice to gain clarity and insight. Take a few moments to breathe deeply, relax, and focus on your question.s Allow your mind to become still, and let thoughts flow without judgment. With patience and an open heart, you may find a deeper understand...
Oct 23, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In today's interview, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Maddie. Maddie spent 10 years as a professional, competitive Irish Dancer traveling all over the world. She first utilized Yoga as a recovery practice after pushing herself with tons of strength training. Yet, throughout her time on her mat, she recognized that Yoga provided her a space to slow down, trust the process and put in the work to truly appreciate and love herself. Yoga Sutra 1.14 by Swami J When yoga is practiced continuously over t...
Oct 16, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this week's follow up episode, Adrienne guides you through a meditation to help overcome imposter syndrome. If you're tired of "playing small" or you're avoiding stepping into your full potential, this meditation will give you a space to recognize your intrinsic gifts. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Oct 09, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It's our first ever Zoom interview!! Woohoo! Technology didn't let us down! In today's episode, Mia and Adrienne chat with Ali Temple. Ali Temple is a Yoga Teacher, Retreat Leader and Business Mentor. Ali and her husband, during Covid, took a leap and decided to embrace a location independent lifestyle. Over the past 3 years, she has traveled the world teaching yoga and coaching others on how they can overcome "playing small" and release their limiting beliefs. Ali serves as a wonderful example ...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this week's episode, Adrienne guides you through a meditation around balancing effort and ease. Find a comfortable spot and take a few minutes to refuel and recharge yourself! Do you want to be a guest on our show?? Click here for more info! Links below We the Collective Studio Forest Park, IL We love Swami J's website for researching the Sutras - Yoga Sutra 2.46 The Tao of Healing Book Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogac...
Sep 25, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Adrienne traveled to Chicago and sat down with a her old friend, Charlie. Charlie is the owner of We the Collective Fitness Studio in Forest Park, IL. In this episode, Charlie shares how yoga has not only changed his life, but also gave him the path to create a studio where yoga is prominent along with weight lifting and other fitness modalities. He shares how his community came together after the loss of one of their instructors in a horrific accident. For Charlie, being a part of a community o...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Get comfy and settle in for a short and sweet meditation with Mia. In last week's episode, Hannah shared her story of suffering a stroke at 29 years old. She was able to use mindfulness, meditation and breath work to help her brain and body heal. She learned from her therapy and rehab how important brain breaks truly are necessary. In today's episode, Mia guides us through our 5 senses. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachan...
Sep 11, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In today's episode, Adrienne took a quick trip to Chicago to catch up with her Ommie, Hannah. Hannah was 29 years old when she suffered a major stroke and subsequently was diagnosed with epilepsy. Her life shifted dramatically as she learned to cope with life after stroke. Follow Hannah on social media: @hannahpintea Support Hannah and the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Click here to learn more about the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Send us a text Wanna b...
Sep 04, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In today's episode, Adrienne leads you through a short tense and release meditation. This meditation is perfect for those that struggle with staying still during their meditation practice. During the meditation, you will be guided through a body scan to create a stronger connection with your physical body and where you may hold tension. If you or someone you know has a hard time meditating, share this episode with them! Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info f...
Aug 28, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this week's episode, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Chaneeka. Chaneeka serves in the army as a Social Worker and finished her 200 hour RYT this year. She opens up about her yoga origin story, her career and her family life. Yoga helped her notice all the windows that opened up in her life and that she can move her energy with love instead of anger. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: h...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
"The words you speak become the house you live in." - poet Hafiz In this episode, Adrienne guides you through a journaling practice to explore how you think about yourself. Our brains are hard-wired to find the worst case scenarios in every situation. So, often times, we will criticize or limit ourselves due to our inner bully. Our Yoga practice teaches us that we have the ability to find peace and comfort within ourselves. So grab your journal, get comfy and take some time to retrain your thoug...
Aug 14, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27: Join Adrienne and guest host Drea as they interview Magenta on how yoga changed her life. They discuss past relationships, needed boundaries, and how outlook on life shifted. Then Adrienne and Mia discuss the themes of Ahimsa. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/ For more, go to h...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 26: Join Mia for a listening meditation and practice to help you become aware of your energy. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/ For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yo...
Jul 31, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 26
"Move a muscle change a thought, change a thought and you change your life - Tuchy Palmieri” This week, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Andrea and learn about how yoga changed her life. Andrea has been a friend of the podcast and a dear friend of both Mia and Adrienne. We discuss her journey as a Yoga Teacher and how she’s learned to create space for herself. She shares her grief story after losing her mother and how yoga helped her “be in your own energy” to process her feelings. Drea is a local...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Find yourself a comfy space to relax and enjoy some peaceful time with yourself. This week, Adrienne will guide you through a rainbow chakra meditation. WedMD definition for Chakra: " Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel or cycle. There are seven main chakras situated along the spine, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. This age-old belief has become integrated into many New Age styles of thought. Chakras are thought to provide subtle energy that helps your organs, mind,...
Jul 17, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23: In this interview Adrienne and Mia get a little carried away....talking to Johnny for over 2 HOURS. With this episode you will hear just that - the interview. Enjoy! Support the show Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com But us a coffee and receive more exclusive content! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yogachanged Wanna be on the show? Drop u...
Jul 10, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join Mia for a metta meditation exploring extending happiness, peace, and health. Support the show Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com But us a coffee and receive more exclusive content! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yogachanged Wanna be on the show? Drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out o...
Jul 03, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this special episode we hear from listeners, yogis, and FRIENDS on how #yogachanged friendships for them. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/ For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA...
Jun 26, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join Adrienne as she guides you through a meditation on Ahimsa. Ahimsa means non-harming to others as well as yourself. In the Yoga Sutra, 2.35, "In the presence of one firmly established in non-violence, all hostilities cease." Words and thoughts shape our perspectives and our actions. Our internal dialogue has a major impact on how you feel about yourself and others. A key practice of Ahimsa is simply becoming aware of your negative thoughts and then replacing those thoughts by embracing compa...
Jun 19, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 19: This week's episode, Mia and Adrienne interview Chey; yoga teacher, watercolor artist and founder of Emo Yoga. Chey opens up about how she struggled with self-love, where yoga helped her find stillness and led her to create an amazing community of Emo and Metal Core Yogis. You can follow Chey on Instagram @cheymiss_yoga Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18: In this episode Mia takes you through a journaling practice to explore words, term, and labels that get ascribed to us. Digs deeper into their meaning and our understanding of self. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/ For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com The theme mus...
Jun 05, 2023•12 min•Ep. 18
Episode 17: Adrienne and Mia interview Justine; former naval officer, future yoga teacher, and life long San Antonio native. They discuss her trajectory in the Navy, how she found yoga, and how she wants to use what she has learned through yoga. Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/ For more, ...
May 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
