Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview writer, yoga teacher, and founder of Girlvana Retreats, Alex Mazerolle, to talk about how we create and contribute to the community. * More about our guest: Ally Mazerolle Website : https://www.alexmazerolle.com/ Girlvana Yoga Website : https://www.alexmazerolle.com/girlvana * More on this episode: Ally Maz and Girlvana Yoga Introduci...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Doula and TCM Therapist, Irene Sanchez, to talk about how we receive, shift, and play with energy. * More about our guest: Irene's Website : https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/ The AdiShakti Method: https://www.theadishaktimethod.com/ * More on this episode: 1:19 Introducing Irene Sanchez Irene joined us today for a discussion on ene...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Reiki Master, Alexis Anderson, to talk about the beauty of setting boundaries. * More about our guest, Alexis Anderson : https://www.reikiwithlex.com/ Follow Alexis on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/reikiwithlex/ * Here's more on this episode: 0:45 Introducing Alexis Anderson Meet Alexis Anderson of Reiki with Lex in how she ...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview yoga teacher and holistic nutritionist, Susanne Mueller, on how to rediscover the body's wisdom. *** More about our guest, Susanne Mueller Website : https://www.undrgrndyoga.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/undrgrnd.yoga/ Music featured in the podcast by Pete Wonder https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VrPlfk05gv9KwCCM5She5 *** ...
Oct 06, 2020•47 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview fellow yogi and Kundalini teacher, Sara Jade or SJ, to talk about all the ways we celebrate the cycles, create sacred space and ceremony, and let go with grace. Sara Jade is a Kundalini Yoga teacher from Vancouver, BC, and co-founder of The Dharma Temple. "My life is a Spiritual practice. My breath, body, emotions, and environment cre...
Sep 29, 2020•52 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed fellow yogi and meditation teacher, Carolyn Anne Budgell, to talk about the practice of self-inquiry. Clara and Carolyn share the questions they’re currently sitting with, how self-reflection impacts the mind and nervous system, and what kind of questions they pose for students. * More about our guest, Carolyn Anne Budgell Visit Car...
Sep 22, 2020•54 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed fellow yogi and anatomy teacher, Erin Moon, to talk about the practices and tools to assist in deregulation and the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in managing stress. Resources Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Dr. Sapolsky. Highlights from this Episode 1:30 ...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discussed the benefits and reasons for practicing in the morning, the four pillars of Indian philosophy, and insights from practicing online versus in shared physical space. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 1:03 Why Practice in the Morning Cultivating a morning practice with Surya Namaskars to connect to the spirit of the sun,...
Sep 07, 2020•38 min
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we went into the travel series and discussed our travel hacks, with the top 5 things we always carry with us, the poses to do after a long day of travel, and the benefit of travel in shifting perspective. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:52 - Travel and Perspective Adapting to our current landscape/lack of travel, and how we mi...
Aug 25, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Erin Moon, a fellow yogi, anatomy teacher, and reiki practitioner. We also went into the 7th chakra, the crown chakra, and its themes. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:56 - Special Guest, Erin Moon For the 7th chakra we interviewed Erin Moon, an instructor of anatomy, yoga, therapeutics, reiki, and the co-founder...
Aug 18, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discuss the 6th chakra - Ajna or the third-eye chakra, and its themes including blockages and imbalances. We also share our stories of when we feel connected to our inner wisdom and discuss one of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:54 - Qualities of the Third-Eye Chakra, Ajna Introducing the 6th chakra...
Aug 11, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we sit with Shiv Derek Oss for a discussion of the fifth chakra, Vishuddha. We go into some of the themes and the imbalances/blockages, including how to discover your song and your story, and the sacred power of mythology. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:53 - Introducing Vishuddha Chakra Reading from Wheels of Life by Anodea J...
Aug 04, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we talked about the chakras; what they are and why they're essential. We went into the 4th chakra, Anahata, and its themes and imbalances. We also answered your questions related to the business of yoga. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:53 - What Are Chakras? Why do we care about the chakras, as yogis? A brief description of th...
Jul 28, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we sat with Shiv Derek Oss for a discussion of the third chakra. We went into some of the themes including force versus assertion, connecting to your gift, and sitting in your discomfort. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 1:00 - Introduction to Manipura Chakra Reading from our book to anchor the chakra series, Wheels of Life by An...
Jul 21, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discuss the second chakra, go into the themes prenatal and postnatal yoga, and tantric philosophy. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 1:06 - Second Chakra, Svadhisthana, Themes Quote by Anodea Judith, taken from Wheels of Life, as we expand on the themes of the sacral chakra, Svadhisthana. 4:07 - Going with the Flow What comes u...
Jul 10, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discuss the root chakra, lower back pain and poses to avoid, mythology with the story of shiva and Parvati, and how to use ritual to center. Here's more on what we'll be talking about in this episode: 0:58 - Root Chakra Themes Exploring Muladhara, the root chakra, and some of its themes, starting with a quote from Anodea Judith's, Wheels of LIf...
Jul 07, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we answered some of the questions that came up in the 30-Opportunities Challenge, including: - The difference between stability and mobility in yoga bodies. - A definition for self-care, and - If you’re new to yoga what to study first. Here's more on what we'll be talking about in this episode: 1:00 - Fire, DIscipline, and Forgiveness in the 30-Da...
Jun 30, 2020•51 min
Welcome to the #PracticWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things yoga-related. This week our theme was the Warrior and we read the Bhagavad Gita. We discussed three of the major themes from the Gita including action for action's sake, devotion, and fate. 4:07 - Synopsis of The Bhagavad Gita One of India's epic narratives, a conversation between Arjuna and Krishna on how to deal with intense moral decisions. 7:22 - Backstory to the Battlefield What led A...
Jun 23, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Healing Through Boundaries Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss yoga, philosophy, and all things related to the practice. This week’s theme was on Giving and Receiving, where we shared a meditation practice for compassion, tools on how to create boundaries, and how to shift energy and emotions. Here's more on what we discuss in this episode: 0:42 Why We Balance Rigidity with Fluidity Excerpt from Dark Nights of the Soul by Thomas Moore and how rigidity may ...
Jun 18, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to the #PracticewithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie unpack philosophy and all things related to yoga. This week’s theme was Earth, where we talked about the benefits of committing yourself to something, healing through your history, and the exist being as important as the entrance with the yoga poses. Here's more on what we talked about in this episode: 0:47 - A 30-Opportunities Yoga Challenge Features and benefits of the 30-Opportunities Yoga Challenge with the #PracticeWithClar...
Jun 09, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Welcome to the #PracticewithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie unpack philosophy and all things related to yoga. This week’s theme was community, where we talked about our teachers, sources of inspiration, and how to stay connected as a global community at this time. **Join the conversation on our facebook group:** https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicewithclaracommunity Watch the full episode: https://practice.clararobertsoss.com/programs/community-is-my-dharma Clara's website: https://w...
Jun 01, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to the #PracticewithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie unpack philosophy and all things related to yoga. This week’s theme is creativity where we discussed the importance of collaboration and tools to build your creative process. Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PracticeWithClaraCommunity Watch the full episode: https://practice.clararobertsoss.com/programs/the-spark-for-creativity Clara's website: https://www.clararobertsoss.com/podcast/the-creative-s...
May 25, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on the power of routine with japa mala, the effect of mudra, and the significance of 108. Here's more on what we discussed in this episode: 2:05 - Japa Mala How-To The traditional way to take japa mala. 5:50 - Prayer vs. Bling Beads The significance of having separate prayer beads for japa mala and mala...
May 23, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on mantra, including the how, when and why to include in class; lineage and authenticity; and the shift in energy through vibration and sound. Here's more on what we talked about in this episode: 2:04 - Mantra for Saraswati Chant for Saraswati, the muse of creation, and goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and...
May 23, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on Tantric Philosophy and the creative feminine energy of Shakti, modes of expression, yoga alchemy, and reintegration after self-isolating. Here's more on what we discussed in this episode: 2:27 - Tantric Philosophy Creative feminine energy expressed in the universe as Shakti and how to awaken the crea...
May 22, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on Vishudha- the throat chakra- and its relationship to expressing vulnerability, Vinyasa Yoga, and the value of yoga events, workshops, and advanced training for students. Here's more about this episode: 1:37 - Meditation for the throat chakra Meditation and breath to stimulate, Vishuddha, the throat c...
May 22, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on YogaTeacher Training programs, Clara’s key learnings and takeaways, the influence of Yoga Alliance, how to foster intimacy with students, creating sacred space as a facilitator, and the effect of COVID in shifting training to online platforms. Here's more on what we discussed in this episode: 4:17 - ...
May 21, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on motherhood, Clara’s process in asking for help and exploring vulnerability as a new mother, how to honour your inner truth, Durga’s origin story in providing one with courage, and how to access the unstuck heart, Anahata chakra. Here's more on what we discussed in this episode: 4:04 - Durga’s Presenc...
May 20, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion delved into Clara’s favorite philosophy books, with Tantric, Indian, and Buddhist teachings, we touched on Ayurvedic Medicine, and how to balance the subtle body. 1:28 - Clara’s top Philosophy & Poetry Recommendations Clara shares her favourite books that have inspired her practice with Hindu, Buddhist, and...
May 13, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. In today's discussion, we learned about Retreat Planning and Execution for Yoga Teachers with marketing and business insights to focus your messaging. Here's more on what we discussed in this episode: 4:07 - Retreat Planning for Yoga Teachers How to market your retreat around the benefits of building your community and relationsh...
May 12, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
