In this episode I interviewed Mayuri Gonzalez, yoga teacher, yoga therapist -in -training and founder of Embodied Wisdom . We spoke about her background and introduction to yoga when she was a child, the work that she does today with her organization Embodied Wisdom, and the work she does with Little Flower Yoga -- bringing yoga and mindfulness classes to school children, staff and educators at over 300 sites in the Greater New York City Area. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Thera...
Apr 23, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode I interviewed Rob Schware, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Give Back Yoga Foundation. We spoke about the mission of the Foundation, some new initiatives they are bringing to the world, and we also touched upon the partnership we (Inner Peace Yoga Therapy) and Give Back Yoga have forged together. Links: Give Back Yoga Foundation Give Back Yoga University Well Being After COVID Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Equity + Access Initiatives Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Y...
Feb 23, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode I interviewed two individuals: Shelley Grove — a yoga teacher and yoga therapist in training with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy and Charla Truesdale co-founder of Warrior Spirit Project . We spotlighted some of Charla’s work and the work of the Warrior Spirit Project. We also spoke with Shelley about her work and about being a Christian on the path to becoming a yoga therapist. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Inst...
Jan 30, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In today’s episode I interviewed two Skill in Action facilitators — Charlie Redd and Lauren Kay Roberts . We discussed the work of Michelle C. Johnson and her book -- Skill in Action: Radicalizing your Yoga to Create a Just World. Charlie and Lauren facilitate trainings based on this work. We spoke about the events of January 6th, what it's like to run a yoga studio in the time of COVID 19 and yoga, social justice, activism & right action. Inner Peace Yoga Therapy is hosting a workshop with ...
Jan 15, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode I interviewed three trainees in our Yoga Therapy Certification program: Blair Douglas , Carla Schnurr and Maryann Sornito. We showcased some of the work that they are doing so that other yoga therapists and potential clients alike could get a better sense of what happens in a yoga therapy session. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Jan 11, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Jess Taing. Jess is a yoga teacher based in Vail, CO, and also a student in our 800 hour yoga therapy certification program. Jess is a first-generation Cambodian American and she shared her story with us. Specifically she spoke about how inherited family trauma has impacted her life. We also discussed her experience of assimilation as a first generation Cambodian American and the impact it had on her search for belonging, connection, and Self. ...
Jan 02, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to interview Cherish Muzik. Cherish is the creator of an online school for healing and energy work, and she's currently a yoga therapist in training with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy. She shared her story of growing up bi-racial in the US, and discussed the the long-term physiological effects of colonialism on Black Americans. For the Black body person, this means they are constantly experiencing some level of fear and trauma on a continuous basis. She wrote...
Dec 21, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Janessa Mondestin, a Banker turned Wellness Educator. She is a Movement Specialist, Yoga Therapist, Advocate for Sexual Assault Survivors and Public Speaker. She shared her story, her background and healing journey. We spoke a bit about resilience, the need for it and how she came to build it. To learn more about Janessa, visit thesomayoga.com . Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Web...
Nov 11, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, I interviewed Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga and co-founder of the Accessible Yoga School . We spoke about her story, how she came to found Body Positive Yoga, as well as both/and thinking, which I think it so needed right now. We also talked about differences and similarities between Accessible Yoga & Yoga Therapy. (Those interested can read more about those similarities and differences can read about in this Yoga International article by Stephany Moonaz.) Supp...
Oct 22, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode I interviewed Marsha Banks-Harold, a Certified Yoga Therapist, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio . We spoke about her background, her studio, their yoga therapy offerings, and we discussed what's it's like to be black and a yoga therapist, and her vision for creating more access to yoga therapy. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Faceboo...
Oct 16, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The topic for today’s conversation is cultural appropriation & yoga, with a specific lens on yoga therapy. We’re going to talk about the roots of cultural appropriation, things like should I OM, and say Namaste? We’ll talk about how in Yoga Therapy one of our principles is to meet the client where they are and how that may be problematic from the standpoint of acknowledging Yoga’s roots. And we’re going to talk about how to practice and teach yoga with reverence. You can learn more about Ind...
Sep 21, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode I interviewed Caren Baginski, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and the founder of Being Enough, a transformational program for gaining freedom from the negative inner critic and embodying deep rest and self-acceptance. Her YouTube channel has more than 1 million view and gives people from around the world permission to slow down, do less and heal. Caren just published her first book entitled Restorative Yoga: Relax. Restore. Re-energize. We spoke about these things and the importan...
Aug 31, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Emily Tomlinson, a Physical Therapist and Yoga Teacher in Warwick, NY. Recently I came across a blog that Emily entitled “How I Dealt with the Covid-19 Aftershocks in My Body.” I was curious. I read her blog and wanted to learn more and share her story. Here's the blog where Emily wrote about her story and provided instructions on the practices she did during her recovery from COVID Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email u...
Aug 19, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This episode is a conversation where Michele and Amy talk about their recent experience of bringing their Yoga Therapy training programs online in the time of COVID. They share lessons learned, key take aways and shared desires to continuously grow and improve their educational offerings in today's reality. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Aug 12, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, I interviewed Constanza Eliana Chinea , (She/Her), a Latinx certified Yoga Instructor who has over 10 years of experience in the industry and over 300 hours of training in Yoga, trauma, and anti-racism. She shared her story and then we spoke to yoga practitioners, yoga teachers and yoga therapists about how we show up in the world and what actions and even simple mindset shifts we can take to make a difference. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: inf...
Aug 05, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, I interviewed Smitha Mallaiah, yoga therapist and Program Director at SVYASA-USA, Houston Center . We spoke about Smitha's work as Senior Mind-Body Intervention Specialist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Program. She also shared how yoga therapy in India differs from yoga therapy in the US and how she has been utilizing Telehealth to continue her services at MD Anderson during the coronavirus crisis. Support the show Connect with Inner...
May 25, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, I again interviewed Antonio Sausys, somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and grief therapy. We focused our conversation about the global grief that we are all experiencing as part of the Coronavirus pandemic, and what we can do about it. During the interview, Antonio shared information about a new survey he has developed to help take steps towards forging a new world identity in the face of the pandemic. To access and participate in the survey...
May 11, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Steffany Moonaz, yoga therapist and researcher and author of Yoga for Arthritis . We spoke about the field of yoga research -- what's happening in it, who is doing quality research and how to access it. We also spoke about the efforts underway to collect information from yoga therapists and other health practitioners who are working with someone with COVID-19. To access the registry for integrative health practitioners working with someone w...
Apr 05, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode I interviewed Durga Leela, educator and founder of Yoga of Recovery . We spoke about her own personal story of recovery, we talked about what addiction is, and the six tenets of her program. We also spoke about the need to stay connected during the time of this global pandemic crisis. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Mar 29, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Ann Swanson, yoga therapist and author of Science of Yoga . We discussed her book, her intention in writing it and how certain sections of the book can help educate on what yoga therapy is. We also talked about research in yoga and how to overcome challenges of delivering yoga therapy via Telehealth. (Ann sees all her clients virtually). References: AnnSwansonWellness Facebook Instagram Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Ema...
Mar 14, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode I interviewed James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY). We talked about what Gentle Somatic Yoga is, discussed some of its key tenants and explained what it means to find "the inner Yes." We also talked about ways to bust the aging myth and a lot more! Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Mar 09, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode I interviewed Melinda Atkins is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, educator and the founder and director of AUM hOMe Shala in Coconut Grove, Florida. We spoke about her decision to establish her yoga center as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in order to acquire grants and funding which in turn provides free yoga therapy programming for people of all ages in their community who are dealing with a wide range of chronic diseases and disabilities. Support the show Connect with Inner ...
Feb 21, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, I interviewed Alex Bauermeister, Yoga Therapist and founder of Intra Yoga Therapy . We spoke about what she views as the difference between yoga teacher and yoga therapist, what it means to provide trauma-informed yoga as well as yoga for trauma and the issue of touch and consent in the yoga classroom. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Feb 07, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, I interviewed Marlysa Sullivan, Yoga Therapist, educator, researcher and author. We spoke about the difference between yoga teacher and yoga therapist, considerations for conducting yoga research, and the concept of eudaimoinic wellbeing and how it relates to yoga therapy. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Jan 31, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, I interviewed Jessica Patterson, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and the owner/director of Root Center for Yoga & Sacred Studies in CO Springs. We spoke about the importance of sacred community (satsang), the ability to explore ourselves at all levels (svadhyaya), and the imperative of bringing conscious presence into the work of yoga therapy. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Jan 14, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, I interviewed Lisa Pearson, a Swami, Yoga Therapist, educator and Pain Care Yoga teacher. We spoke about Selfless Service, and the importance of compassion, spirituality and ritual in Yoga Therapy. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook...
Jan 10, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, I interviewed Shelly Prosko, a Canadian physiotherapist, yoga therapist, author, speaker and educator dedicated to empowering individuals to create and sustain meaningful lives by teaching and advocating for the integration of yoga into modern healthcare. We spoke about her unique blend of physio (physical) therapy with yoga therapy, her new book with Neil Pearson & Marlysa Sullivan -- Yoga and Science in Pain Care -- and how her own injury shed a light on how yoga was left ...
Dec 06, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, I interviewed Physician’s Assistant and Yoga Therapist, Sarah Martin. Sarah specializes in Upper Extremity Orthopaedics and Chronic Pain at TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, MN and integrates her knowledge and expertise in both western medicine and yoga therapy to the clinical work that she does. We talked about the clinical work that she does and the yoga therapy services that are offered at TRIA. She also offered advice for Yoga Therapists who are not medical professiona...
Nov 09, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, I interviewed Amy Weintraub, the founder of the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute and a pioneer in the field of yoga and mental health. We talked about her first book Yoga for Depression, which was published over 15 years ago yet feels more relevant today than ever. We also discussed the amount of validating research that has been conducted in the field in the 15+ years since. She shared some of the techniques and practices that are part of the LifeForce Yoga Healing method and s...
Oct 31, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, I interviewed Chinnamasta Stiles, Director of the Yoga Therapy Center and Shiva Shakti Loka in San Francisco. She is a yogini, healer and teacher, weaving the sacred wisdom traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra. We talked about intuition, the subtle skills of a yoga therapist, how to cultivate these skills and the importance of one's own Sadhana. We also discussed her beloved, the late Mukunda Stiles, their auspicious meeting and how she would like to see him remembered in the...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
