Is sitting or silent meditation not the ideal practice for you? You might find it easier to dive into a movement meditation so you can experience movement in the body at a slow pace and cultivate mindfulness without having to be completely still. With this walking meditation practice, you’ll be able to shift out stress and benefits of meditation without the pain. This short calming meditation practice is part of our premium subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member . Whe...
May 01, 2023•2 min•Ep. 176
Would you describe yourself as indecisive? In today's episode, we explore the topic of indecisiveness and how it can hinder our ability to make aligned decisions. As someone who considers trusting their instincts a superpower, I'm excited to share my insights on this topic with you. Join me as we explore what inner wisdom truly means, its significance, common obstacles you may encounter along the way, and effective ways to overcome them. Tune in to start your journey towards accessing your inner...
Apr 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 175
As a teacher, finding time for our own personal practice can be a difficult task. However, it is crucial to maintain a sense of connection within our bodies, as it provides support for our well-being. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kalyani Hauswirth-Jain about the importance of maintaining a personal practice and cultivating self-discovery. She shares her wisdom and insights, highlighting how practicing yoga can be a gift to oneself. Tune in as we explore a range of skill...
Apr 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 174
Are you lacking passion or purpose? If you’ve noticed yourself feeling stuck; unable to move forward and grow, this episode is for you. My guest this week is guiding us through how to create more fulfillment, joy, and even more meaningful relationships, so you can truly start living your life to the fullest. Aneta Ardelian Kuzma shares how we lose the joy in our lives and end up living the length of our life without enjoying the full width of our existence. She’s giving us her tips for aligning ...
Apr 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 173
Are you feeling stressed or anxious but also like you don't have much time? The breath is the quickest way to shift into the rest and digest mode of your nervous system aka the parasympathetic branch. With this 10-minute practice, you’ll be able to shift out stress and reset your system. This short calming breath practice is part of our premium subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member . Join the Sensitivity Reset: Releasing Overwhelm for a Happier Life here . When you l...
Apr 03, 2023•2 min•Ep. 172
Do you struggle with surrender? I know I did for a long time. Surrendering is difficult and scary, and you may think it makes you weak, passive, or a quitter. However, in truth, if you’re willing to let go of your resistance, and stay honest and curious, you’ll see your life go from ordinary to extraordinary. I sat down with beloved inspirational speaker, author, and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson, to discuss this. Discover some of the misconceptions our culture has around surrender, wh...
Mar 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 171
If you struggle with depression or even the occasional depressive mood, listen in. My guest is a therapist who approaches depression holistically by including yoga in her toolbox. We’re discussing depression in general, and how you can use the practice to support yourself through hard times. Chris McDonald is a holistic licensed therapist and runs an online practice called Path to Hope Counselling. She's sharing how she incorporates yoga into her therapeutic practices to support her clients’ ner...
Mar 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 170
Are you feeling like you have too much on your plate? Are your stress levels through the roof, or are you just feeling defeated? If you’re struggling to keep up with the demands of life and the intensity of your inner world and need some practical tips to overcome overwhelm, then today’s episode is for you. This week I help you regain control and find peace in the midst of internal and external chaos. I’m discussing how to know when you’re in overwhelm, the limitations of the generally-offered s...
Mar 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 169
Are you tired but can’t sleep? Maybe you’re irritable and you could cry at the drop of a hat. So much to do but no energy or motivation to do any of it? That my friend sounds like overwhelm. And today I have just the perfect practice for you. This short and calming yoga practice is part of our premium subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member . When you leave a review for the podcast on iTunes you can have access to the membership for free, including today’s class as a t...
Mar 06, 2023•2 min•Ep. 168
If you’ve ever experienced symptoms like weight fluctuation, fertility challenges, painful periods, or digestive issues, your hormones might be out of balance. Hormone imbalance can have a snowball effect on every area of your health, but my guest has a wealth of experience to share on this topic that might make a huge difference. Carrie Kostiner is a yoga teacher and integrative wellness coach who helps women optimize their health through food and movement. Tune in to discover the power of horm...
Feb 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 167
If you’re a yoga teacher who wants to expand your income and your impact, today’s episode is exactly what you need. You might be only teaching drop-in yoga classes right now, but my guest this week is here to show you how you can move into a more sustainable and profitable business model instead. Gwendoline Ferreira is a business and marketing strategist for yoga teachers with dozens of online courses, hundreds of successful students, and transformational online yoga masterminds that serve stude...
Feb 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 166
Do you live a fast-paced life and struggle to lower your stress levels? Do you tend to multitask and get distracted easily? Are you more emotionally reactive than you would like, or are you simply looking to improve your overall well-being? If you said yes to any of these questions, you could likely use some slowing down and mindfulness in your life, so today’s episode is for you. Learn the difference between slowing down and mindfulness, the benefits of these practices, and how to become more m...
Feb 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 165
Do you feel like you're constantly running on a hamster wheel? If you ever wonder how to take a break or how to stop feeling like you always have to be 'doing' something? Today’s episode is for you. It's not always easy to slow down, but mindfulness meditation is a great place to start. This new year also coincides with the 5th anniversary of the podcast and for the occasion, we changed the cover art! I’m so excited to hear what you have to say. To celebrate, we are also offering a month for fre...
Feb 06, 2023•2 min•Ep. 164
Have you experienced a spiritual Awakening or Awakenings? My guest this week is Ali Levine, host of the podcast Awakening with Ali. She is an intuitive stylist, a breathwork practitioner, and a transformation expert who helps conscious women breathe, embody, surrender, and transform. Join us for a conversation about awakening, how to understand that it’s happening, and the tools that can help you get through the experience. We also talk about the relationship between ourselves and colors, how to...
Jan 30, 2023•45 min•Ep. 163
If you've kind of lost track of who you are or what you want or why you want it, today's episode is for you. I’m excited for you to hear from today’s guest as we discuss how what we should do might actually be unhealthiest for us. Tricia Huffman specializes in working with people in the public eye to keep them in integrity with who they want to be while also enjoying the life that they're living right now. Tricia and I talk about how to understand what you want instead of focusing on what you th...
Jan 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 162
Have you ever felt too much, and not enough at the same time? If you’ve ever been referred to as “too sensitive,” then today’s episode is for you. It will just be you and I, and I can’t wait to deep dive into sensitivity with you. This week, I talk about what it means to be highly sensitive, the signs that you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), some possible pitfalls to your sensitivity, and the strengths you’ll find in being sensitive. We’ll also look at how to support your sensitivity s...
Jan 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 161
This new year also coincides with the 5th anniversary of the podcast and for the occasion, we changed the cover art! I’m so excited to hear what you have to say. To celebrate, we are also offering a month for free on the premium membership. Use the coupon FREETRIAL to create your account for free. Since this video practice is part of our premium subscription, you’ll have access to it for free, and you’ll be able to explore everything we have on there. You’ll find 30 min yoga classes, meditations...
Jan 02, 2023•2 min•Ep. 160
If you are ready to start the new year and want to show up on your mat more regularly, move with more freedom, or get out of your head and into your body to destress and improve your life all around, then today’s episode is for you. Veronique Ory is a registered yoga teacher whose passion for storytelling and creative movement inspires her students to carry their yoga practice on and off the mat. Veronique and I go deep into moving the way that moves you, the importance of just showing up, and w...
Dec 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 159
If you feel like you’re not good enough, you people please, or you experience shame and fear on a regular basis, you might not be living your life as your fullest self. If you are craving more self-love, deeper connections, and you’re ready to stop pretending, today’s episode is for you. Julie Reisler is an author, speaker, founder, and an interior designer for your soul who has mentored hundreds of coaches and entrepreneurs. Join us for a conversation about how to observe yourself with compassi...
Dec 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 158
Growing and moving forward requires that we meet our own needs, but if you’re not meeting them, then you won’t be going anywhere. So if you have been wanting to prioritize your growth but have been struggling to do so, then this episode is for you. Sometimes we can discover we are living in survival mode and not know how we’ve gotten there. Or we can tell that something is wrong but we’re just not sure what it is. This week, you and I will spend some time together looking at how to tell if you’r...
Dec 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 157
Loving our restorative classes? Did you know you can request premium episodes? This was a member's request. We already have a restorative class at the wall, and one that prepares you for bed. Today, we’ll use a chair to relax and practice slowing down. This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it click here , and become a premium podcast member. Get access for free by writing a review on iTunes. Send a screenshot of the review with your email at erika.belanger@gmail.com or ...
Dec 05, 2022•2 min•Ep. 156
If you are a yogi, you are probably on the path of self-realization. There are many pieces to that puzzle, and service is a very important one. My guest today, Bobbi Paidel, is a yoga teacher, practitioner, and seeker with more than 18 years of deep studies in contemplation of the human experience. Bobbi has devoted her life to living and sharing the spiritual principles of yoga and oneness. She joins me for a discussion on Seva Yoga and why service is so important. We even talk about concrete a...
Nov 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 155
Have you ever wondered if you were a little psychic, or if there was a way you could learn to be? If you’ve asked yourself those questions or if you’re curious about the spirit world and what is possible out there, today’s episode is for you. Dominique Rochart is a shamanic energy healer, medicine woman, and psychic development teacher and coach with over 12 years of experience. We sat down to talk about the role psychic and medium abilities play in healing from trauma, and what tools you should...
Nov 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 154
Have you been wanting to get students or clients through social media, but you’ve been struggling to turn online connections into paying customers? Maybe you want to build community around you, but you’ve been finding it difficult to do so on social media? If this sounds like you, you’re going to love today’s guest. Gabi Metz is a copywriter, digital marketer, and a yoga teacher. She saw an opportunity to help other yoga teachers grow their businesses using social media, particularly Instagram, ...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 153
Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do it on your own, or have a guided one to support you as you build confidence. Did you know you can request premium episodes? This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it here , and become a premium podcast member. On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episod...
Nov 07, 2022•2 min•Ep. 152
If you experience fear, worry, or anxiety on a regular basis, you’re the kind to wait for the other shoe to drop, or you either try to control the world (and the people) around you or you hide parts of yourself, then today’s episode is for you. If you’ve experienced any of these feelings, it might be because you don’t feel safe. Join me as I talk about the difference between safety and feeling safe, why it matters, why we don’t feel safe, and the key to feeling safe. This is not an episode on ho...
Oct 31, 2022•38 min•Ep. 151
Are you bendy? Does your practice sometimes leave you in pain, feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping after? If you can relate to these questions, then today’s episode is for you. My guest and I will discuss hypermobility syndromes, chronic pain, and how yoga can both help and harm bodies who deal with these issues. Libby Hinsley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Yoga Therapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, hypermobility syndromes, and yoga-related injuries. We...
Oct 24, 2022•37 min•Ep. 150
Have you been through some hard times recently? Are you finding yourself ready to embrace challenges as lessons and forever change the narrative of your life? Lisa Annese is a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Kundalini yoga and meditation, a sound healer, a spiritual guide, owner of The Divine Sound, a yoga and sound healing studio, and author of the book I Am Light . Our conversation will help you bring out the Light you already have inside of you, regardless of what you’ve been through. G...
Oct 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 149
Are you inquisitive about your body? If you’d love to know more about how it works and eventually have a sense of self-mastery, today’s episode is for you. And, if you’re a yoga teacher, get ready—today’s guest is a great teacher’s teacher. Matt Giordiano is the creator and founder of the Chromatic Yoga School, which was born out of the desire to support yoga teachers in their skill set development. Join us for a conversation about how anatomy influences technique, the importance of starting wit...
Oct 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 148
Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do it on your own, or have a guided one to support you as you build confidence. Did you know you can request premium episodes? This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it here , and become a premium podcast member. On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episod...
Oct 03, 2022•2 min•Ep. 147
