Wondering how to build a successful, abundant kids yoga business? Get the answers from two experts who make their living teaching kids yoga. Jodi Komitor, founder of Next Generation Yoga, and Jeannine Smolinsky, founder of Yoga Rocks! Kids share their insights and expertise on how to take your love to kids yoga and make it into a thriving business venture. Discover powerful organizational skills, key legal issues, effective marketing strategies and more which will help take your kids yoga intere...
Sep 18, 2012•31 min
More and more athletes and runners are including yoga as a regular part of their training routine.Sage Rountree, author of The Runner's Guide to Yoga, and Gwen Lawrence, yoga consultant to the NY Giants, Knicks, Red Bulls & Rangers & spokesperson for Gaiam TV, discuss the whys and hows of enhancing your athletic performance with yoga. From greater flexiblity and faster recovery time to developing a strong core and honing your mental game, yoga serves athletes in numerous ways. If you are...
Jun 12, 2012•30 min
Bullying and violence are a major problem in schools and among youth. This special episode will focus on how yoga-based techniques are proving effective in bully proofing our children and classrooms. Dee Marie, of Calming Kids, will share her ground-breaking program that teaches yoga and conflict management skills to youth giving them the skills needs to be calm and compassionate, strong and resilient. We'll also discuss the Harvard study results of the program. Also joining us will is Cheryl Cr...
May 22, 2012•33 min
Celebrate Mother's Day the yoga way with our special guests. Discover how women continue to balance family and career while carving out some personal asana/meditation time. Candice Garrett joins us to talk about the importance of yoga for Moms including pelvic floor health, the Yoga Sutras of parenting and the power of a single breath. Then the producer/director of YogaWoman: The Film, Kate Clere McIntyre will shed light on the impact women on having on the world of yoga and the awakening of fem...
May 10, 2012•32 min
One of the most often asked question for school-based yoga programs is "Does it really work?" The International Association for School Yoga and Mindfulness (IASYM) responds with a resounding "YES!" Our distinguished panel of quests will discuss some of the current research being conducted and how that research is translated into powerful school-based programs, bringing calm, focus and learning readiness into today's classrooms. Karma Carpenter, Director of IASYM, Lynda Meeder, Director of YogaKi...
Apr 25, 2012•32 min
The International Association of School Yoga and Mindfulness (IASYM) knows the times are a-changing. Karma Carpenter Shea, IASYM Founder, joins us to talk about the rising trend of bringing yoga and mindfulness into schools. The goal of IASYM is to promote pediatric health through sustainable yoga, mindfulness and contemplative ed programs for students and staff. She'll share why mind-body tools are becoming so popular. As well, we'll delve into some of the science behind the hoopla. Discover to...
Mar 13, 2012•32 min
Millions are impacted by arthritis and autoimmune conditions. Canada's largest yoga fundraiser, Power of Movement encourages putting your downdog to good use and raise funds to beat arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Twenty three cities will host Power of Movement events on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Kim McNeil, Calgary Power of Movement Ambassador, joins us to talk about the important roll yoga can play in alleviating the symptoms caused by autoimmune conditions. She'll give tips for individuals wi...
Feb 22, 2012•31 min
Briohny Smyth started 2012 with a bang: featured doing yoga in what became a highly controversial ad by Equinox. She joins us to chat about her experiences, her yoga practice and what it's like to be at the centre of a proverbial tornado. In response to the Equinox video Seattle based writer Michael A. Stusser created his own version. A decidely different version of an early morning yoga practice. Michael will share the why and how of his own personal yoga journey and the power of not taking our...
Feb 08, 2012•30 min
Steve Gold is known for his soul touching, positive music which he shares extensively at yoga workshops, retreats and festivals. His latest album Let Your Heart Be Known is an exploration is heart melting goodnes as he combines America acoustic-guitar, blues, African rhythms and kirtan. Steve's life mission is to build community through music and anyone who has enjoyed a workshop with him will agree that he does this and so much more. Employing the power of music to heal, connect and inpsire, St...
Jan 23, 2012•31 min
Volunteering to teach kids yoga is a wonderful experience. Volunteering to teach kids yoga in Haiti, a country racked with poverty and struggling to provide even basic necessities for its citizens, is a life altering mission. Bridge of Diamonds, the YogaKids charitable yoga foundation, is sending three groups of volunteers to Haiti in January, February and March of 2012. Supporting self-empowerment and relieving stress for children and teachers while providing a source of fun and calm is a speci...
Jan 09, 2012•28 min
Duncan Wong joins Reflections 2011. Innovative, powerful and trans-formative Duncan Wong's signature YogicArts style combines traditional martial arts, vinyasa yoga and Thai massage into a yoga practice that activates energy and releases blockages. Duncan reflects on 2011 live from Japan during this 30 minute in-depth interview. We'll chat about finding inspiration, yoga in Asia, how to perform safe assists through smart contact, and the similarities and connection between the ancient practices ...
Dec 22, 2011•26 min
Kristin McGee joins us for Reflections 2011. Kristin McGee encourages and promotes healthy living, growth and mind/body connection by tirelessly sharing her love of yoga and pilates. As a fitness celebrity she has been featured in countless TV and print media and is a Fila Yoga Amabassador. In this #reflections11 interview we'll chat about physical and emotional transformation, yoga vs. pilates and finding the BendiGirl within each one of us. Get to know the girl behind the mat and why she choos...
Dec 19, 2011•31 min
Reflections 2011 welcomes Amy Ippoliti.Amy Ippoliti teaches yoga around the world inspiring and assisting people in connecting with themselves, their community and the environment. Amy is known for her infectious smile, her empowering classes and her guidance toward personal breakthroughs on and off the mat. We`ll be talking about the art of the local yoga class, the rise in popularity of yoga therapy, the direction she is taking her personal practice and so much more. Be sure to catch this in-d...
Dec 14, 2011•32 min
Jessica Durivage and Diane Ferraro, hosts of Where Is My Guru weekly on-line radio show, join us for #reflections11. Fiesty, irreverant, current and fun these ladies don't hold back. They are changing how we view ourselves, our contributions and our yoga practice through engaging conversations with the movers and shakers of the yoga world. We'll be discussing social media, the wacky world of yoga, challenges of producing and promoting the show, community building and more. Discover how Where Is ...
Dec 12, 2011•31 min
Headline yoga instructor and activist Seane Corn joins us for Reflections 2011. Whether it is teaching a yoga class of 600+ on how to connect with their body/mind, leading a march for Occupy Wall Street or impacting lives throughout the world via the organization Off the Mat Into the World Seane shares a vision of a better life. Seane truly walks the talk and encourages us all to engage in personal physical, mental and emotional transformation developing respect and love for self and others. Dis...
Dec 07, 2011•32 min
Yoga blogger Roseanne Harvey joins us for Reflections 2011.it's all yoga, baby is a vital voice in the on-line yoga community where Roseanne doesn't hold back on expressing her opinions, especially those for highlighting creative yoga initiatives and against the commercialization of yoga. Based out of Montreal, Roseanne shares her experiences in living a yoga inspired life with wit and charm and asks her readers to reflect on their personal experiences, views & yoga practice. Find out her vi...
Dec 05, 2011•31 min
Reflections 2011 kicks off with co-founder of Wanderlust Festival Jeff Krasno. Wanderlust Festival, a celebration of health and holistic living with a focus on fun and having an incredible time, has become the largest yoga festival in the world. Join Jeff Krasno as we chat about the festival's foundations, growth and future. Discover Wanderlust Behind the Scenes: the bloopers, the disappointments, the successes, the lessons learned. Whether its yoga, music, juggling professional demands with fam...
Dec 01, 2011•32 min
Dr Amy Saltzman knows the benefits of accessing the "Still Quiet Place" deep inside each individual and works tirelessly to bring those benefits to children, teens and parents. Founder of the program Still Quiet Place, Amy strives to teach mindfulness skills to youth (Pre-K to college) so that they can reap the rewards and live a engaged, full, calm and rewarding life. Join us for easy to implement techniques which are proven to develop focus, increase attention, decrease anxiety and allow you a...
Nov 14, 2011•33 min
San Quentin Prison is not the typical locale for a yoga class. James Fox, founder of the Prison Yoga Project, however teaches three classes a week here in an effort to bring the rehabilitative benefits of yoga to prisoners. For the past decade James has dedicated himself to at-risk populations in detention centres, residential treatment facilities and prisons. He is a firm believer in the power of yoga and mindfulness to assist in working with emotional and psychological issues. Incarceration le...
Oct 28, 2011•31 min
Stephanie Gottlob and Yuji Oka are on a mission. These two are the creators of Movement, a physical re-education program for children and teens with special needs. Their unique training program includes an holistic somatic approach including adaptive yoga. Their goal is to teach a core physical vocabulary of 12 movements through creative play. They join us to talk about their innovative approach and its incredible success in helping youth with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, hyperactivity and emoti...
Oct 03, 2011•33 min
Expert in yoga, breathing and anatomy Leslie Kaminoff joins us to share his wealth of knowledge. The author of the must have resource for yoga instructors Yoga Anatomy and founder of The Breathing Project shows how a knowledge of the mechanics of the body lead to a deeper, more profound yoga practice and life expereince. Leslie demystifies the complex workings of the body and the breath, putting topics into terms which are refreshingly accessible and applicable. Gain insights which will powerful...
Sep 12, 2011•39 min
Shakta Khalsa has been a leading expert in yoga for children for the past 35 years. Founder of Radiant Child Yoga and author of Fly Like a Butterfly, Shakta strives to empower children to harness their natural wisdom and radiance and carry it with them to adulthood. Her teacher training courses have inspired thousands to share the benefits of yoga with young yogis. A veritable "Mother of Kids Yoga" Shakta is compassionate, understanding, genuine and lives with her heart wide open. Spending time ...
Sep 02, 2011•32 min
YogaSlacker Jason Magness lives an unconventional life. With no fixed address and a penchant for living life on the edge of adventure racing he knows to expect life to go in unexpected directions. From mountaineering in Alaska and studying physics with his twin brother at the University of Oklahoma to traveling the world giving AcroYoga and YogaSlaker workshops Jason's life has taken some interesting turns. Join us as he shares the lessons he has learned through his adventures and by combining t...
Aug 24, 2011•33 min
Kira Willey shares her experiences in sharing music, practicing and teaching yoga and living with a heart full of color.Through Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids and her award winning CD Dance for the Sun Kira brings the love of yoga to young and old. Going from being a music teacher and Mom to receiving a phone call from Dell Computer to use her song "Colors" in a major ad campaign, Kira's life has taken some interesting turns. Unique and whimsical, Kira's music includes a variety of genres and h...
Aug 05, 2011•31 min
Renowed storyteller and children's yoga expert Sydney Solis joins us to share her wealth of knowledge on teaching yoga through story telling. Founder of Storytime Yoga and author of numerous award winning children's yoga books, Sydney has a tremendous impact on the kids yoga community world wide. Explore the magic that happens whenever you combine oral storytelling and yoga as children unleash their creativity, develop listening and literacy skills and connect with their inner selves. Support th...
Jul 06, 2011•31 min
Psychiatrist & clinical lecturer on pyschiatry at the University of Alberta, Dr Catherine Phillips is dedicated to bringing the benefits of mindfulness to others. She joins us to discuss how MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) techniques can work equally well with teens as with adults to reduce stress, improve connections with self and others, and lead to greater happiness and contentment. Founder of the Mindfulness Institute.ca and one of the key organziers of the upcoming Internation...
Jun 30, 2011•31 min
Author of Mindsight, Dr Daniel Siegel is an expert in how the mind, brain and relationships interconnect and influence our lives. He joins us to address the importance of mindful awareness in youth to foster positive mental, physical and relational health and well-being. By focusing our attention on the internal workings of the mind we are able to acknowldege thoughts & feelings, let go of that which does not serve, and transform our lives. Learn more about this essential component to emotio...
Jun 15, 2011•31 min
In the summer of 1972 Hari Bhajan Khalsa discovered Kundalini Yoga spending ten days on retreat with Yogi Bhajan. It changed her life turning a hippie into a yogini, and has provided insight, peace and purpose thoroughout the past four decades. Join us as we chat with the CEO of Yogamint and delve into what Kundalini yoga is and why it is so transformational. We`ll also get the inside scoop on Yogamint for all the Mint Lovers out there who look forward to sweet treats in their in-box to freshen ...
May 19, 2011•31 min
Eoin Finn joins us to share insights on how to achieve bliss in our lives. The Blissology Project encourages doing good, feeling better and creating an upward spiral through the Five Big Easys. Discover exactly how these simple steps can change your life, creating more peace and contement. Eoin will also share his experience on TED Talks and the keys to hammock enlightenment. Support the show
May 04, 2011•31 min
Lynn Hasselberger, founder of myEARTH360, is a woman on a mission to make everyday living eco-friendly, kind to both people and the environment. Fueled by her eco-passion, she started with custom designed reusable water bottles for kids and has since developed an entire site packed with items from eco-friendly school supplies to green pet products. Lynn joins us to talk about sustainable living with tips on how to make every day Earth Day and much more. Support the show...
Apr 21, 2011•31 min
