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Feelings Fitness Podcast

313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings

Raising a family can be emotionally overwhelming. Managing the logistics of a household can be such a grind. Life in general can be extremely exhausting. Can you relate? Many families feel overwhelmed by the fast pace of family life. Enter yoga and mindfulness. Let The Feelings Fitness Podcast be your guide to understanding what yoga and mindfulness is and how it can help your family. Allow Feelings Fitness to show you how simple yoga sequences, yogic philosophy, and mindfulness practices can help on the home front. By using The Feelings Fitness hacks you can create a peace living space and a calm mindset for your family. Each week we will dive into how to make your home life more functional. You will learn how to use these yoga and mindfulness practices to guide you through the seasons of life. After listening to each episode, you will walk away with yoga and mindfulness tools and lots of inspiration. You will be all set to move through the fast pace of family life with intention and ease.Your host, Suzanne Bazarko, is a registered yoga teacher, licensed professional counselor, certified mindfulness practitioner, and mom of two. She created Feelings Fitness as a vehicle to share with you what she has learned from raising her own family and how yoga and mindfulness has helped along the way.

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Episodes

89. Winter Wonder [HEALTH] Day 10

December 10, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, establish a meditation practice. listen in to find out just how easy and beneficial meditation can be. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference.

88. Winter Wonder [HEALTH] Day 9

December 09, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, establish a yoga space. listen in to find out what a basic yoga space may include. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

86. Winter Wonder [HEALTH] Day 8

December 08, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, avoid the seasonal blues listen in to find out how to prepare your mind, body, and spirit for winter. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

87. New Year Teaser [HEALTH]

December 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MB

Life can fit into three  buckets. Home. Health. Happiness.  These three buckets and the habits that go along with each can guide you. In 2023, I'm going to  take you on a road trip to find out how this "break down," no pun intended, can put you on a positive path to Feeling Fit, Mind, Body, and Spirit. Hop into the drivers seat. Buckle your seatbelt. Things are bound to be bumpy before they get better. Be sure to check in on FB/IG  page @feelingsfitnessfamily for more tips and tricks for...

85. Winter Wonder [HOME] Day 7

December 07, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, establish a specific space to entertain guests, listen in to hear some ideas on creating an entertaining space. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

84. Winter Wonder [HOME] Day 6

December 06, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, prepare the home for guests. remember the goal is to create a FEELING. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

83. Winter Wonder [HOME] Day 5

December 05, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, establish holiday/winter traditions to do at home. traditions can take place indoors or outdoors or a little bit of both. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

82. Winter Wonder [HOME] Day 4

December 04, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, create a cozy nook. put a comfortable chair by the fireplace, grab a cozy blanket, and... head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference.

81. Winter Wonder [HOME] Day 3

December 03, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MB

#winterwonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, sort through your winter weather gear. listen in to find out a system for decluttering the coat closet. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

80. Winter Wonder [HOME] Day 2

December 02, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MB

#winterwonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is, make time to put up holiday/winter decorations. listen in to find out how to make this extra obligation enjoyable. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference

79. New Year Teaser[HOME]

December 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Life can fit into three  buckets. Home. Health. Happiness.  These three buckets and the habits that go along with each can guide you. In 2023, I'm going to  take you on a road trip to find out how this "break down," no pun intended, can put you on a positive path to Feeling Fit, Mind, Body, and Spirit. Hop into the drivers seat. Buckle your seatbelt. Things are bound to be bumpy before they get better. Be sure to check in on FB/IG  page @feelingsfitnessfamily for more tips and tricks for...

78. Winter Wonder[HOME] Day 1

December 01, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MB

#winter wonder is all about making a plan for the winter season. the tip for today is just that, make a plan. listen in to find out what a S.M.A.R.T. plan is. head over to IG/FB @feelingsfitnessfamily for the yoga reference.

77. [Happiness] Fall Fresh Start 2022

September 15, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.98 MB

76. [HEALTH] Fall Fresh Start 2022

September 08, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MB

75. [HOME] Fall Fresh Start 2022

September 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

On this episode, Suzanne kicks off Fall Fresh Start 2022 by sharing 7 suggestions about how to freshen up your home for the upcoming fall season. The whole goal of Fall Fresh Start is to get all the things prepared in order to get out and enjoy all the beauty that the fall season has to offer...colorful leaves on the trees, crackling fire in the firepit, and the fresh smell of the crisp, cool fall breeze. Perhaps even enjoying all these things with a pumpkin spice latte in hand! If you lov...

74. Promoting [Pranayama] and [Fall Fresh Start]

August 23, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MB

In this episode Suzanne continues to promote a pranayama practice. She shares a few very personal examples of when pranayama has come in handy for her. It's a practice that can truly be a life saver! Suzanne also gives a little bit of a teaser for Fall Fresh Start. Fall is her favorite season, and she loves sharing tips and tricks about how to make the most of your fall season too!  Fall Fresh Start focuses on three key categories: Home, Health, and Happiness. It is a way to both "Feel Fit...

73. [Pranayama] Kapalbhati Breathing for Energy

June 28, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MB

72. [Pranayama] Ujjayi Breath for Strength

June 21, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MB

71. [Pranayama] Alternate Nostril Breathing to Settle Stress

June 15, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MB

70. [Pranayama] Extend Exhale to Settle Stress

June 07, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MB

On this episode of The Yogic  Home Podcast, Suzanne discusses  pranayama, yogic breathing. She shares a  breath work technique, the extended exhale, that can bring about some stress relief. The science-backed evidence will have you extending your exhale immediately. If it's summer vacation for you and your family, this tool just might come in handy to ease any extra  overwhelm that may be unfolding on the daily . Listen in on the podcast to  hear more about how you can add this to your y...

69. Mental Health May - Meditation Made the List

May 31, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB

On this episode of The Yogic Home, Suzanne shares a list of ways to improve upon your mental health. She, of course, includes meditation on this list. She shares a few personal experiences with needing to tap into mental health resources. Mental Health is Health. It is   important to stay in front of feeling down. There are so many tools to aid in this process.  If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spoti...

68. Asana and Meditation

May 24, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

In this episode Suzanne discusses how intentionally including meditation to an asana practice makes the practice as a whole more purposeful. She shares how seemingly simple poses such as mountain pose have a greater impact when a pause is taken to really root down, rise up, and truly feel the power of the pose. Finding even a moment of meditation with each pose is so meaningful. Growth doesn't come by just going through the motions. Make meaning of each yoga practice that you participate i...

67. Crystals on Chakras in Meditation

May 17, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

On this episode, Suzanne shares how to use crystals to tap more deeply into the chakras during meditation. She shares a few examples of crystals that can be powerful when paired with each of the seven chakras. She also includes the seed mantra that can be used when meditating on each of the seven chakras. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelin...

66. Meditation Mudras(to seal in ENERGY)

May 10, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.33 MB

In this episode of The Yogic Home, Suzanne explains what a mudra is. She then gives three common mudras that can be helpful in a meditation practice. She also shares her personal experience with a specific mudra. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an email to, [email protected]

65. Space to Meditate

May 06, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses yet another limb of the 8 Limbs of Yoga. She moves on to dhyana or meditation. She shares suggestions on how to start a successful mediation practice. She also shares the many benefits of a consistent meditation practice. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an email to,...

64. Using Pranayama to find Peace of Mind

April 29, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.21 MB

On this episode, Suzanne shares how pranayama(yogic breathing) can help you find peace of mind. She shares three different techniques to try. She also encourages you to learn them BEFORE you need them. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an email to, [email protected]

63. Energetically Aligned Home

March 31, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MB

In this short, but sweet episode, Suzanne begins the discussion about creating an energetically aligned home.  She briefly recaps Q1(January-March). It has been all focused on working on the HOME space. Saying goodbye to what no longer serves you and hello to high-energy items. She shares a quote from Baron Baptiste's book Perfectly Imperfect that ties the idea of "home" together with the yoga practice.  If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to ra...

62. High Energy Items

March 18, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses 3 ways to energize your home. She chooses three examples of things that you can ADD into your home to up its energy! If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an email to, [email protected]

61. Clean the Air

February 22, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MB

On this episode, Suzanne discusses a few different ways to clean the air in your home. She also shares how cleaning the air connects to yoga. Finally because teaching kids is her zone of genius, she includes how the concept of clean air connects to kids and yoga! If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an ema...

Clean the Air

February 22, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MB

On this episode, Suzanne discusses a few different ways to clean the air in your home. She also shares how cleaning the air connects to yoga. Finally because teaching kids is her zone of genius, she includes how the concept of clean air connects to kids and yoga! If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an ema...

60. DeJunk January...continued!

February 11, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

On this episode of The Yogic Home, Suzanne continues the discussion about dejunking the home as a way of FEELING more...at home! She points out a few more high clutter zones and offers some tips on how to tackle them. She includes some nuggets of knowledge from the one and only Marie Kondo. Marie's nuggets never disappoint. Listen in to find out how you can create a home that FEELS ORGANIZED and ENERGIZED. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to...

DeJunk January...continued!

February 11, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

On this episode of The Yogic Home, Suzanne continues the discussion about dejunking the home as a way of FEELING more...at home! She points out a few more high clutter zones and offers some tips on how to tackle them. She includes some nuggets of knowledge from the one and only Marie Kondo. Marie's nuggets never disappoint. Listen in to find out how you can create a home that FEELS ORGANIZED and ENERGIZED. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to...

DeJunk January - The Yogic Home Way!

January 28, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MB

59. DeJunk January - The Yogic Home Way!

January 28, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MB

In this episode Suzanne introduces The Yogic Home way of dejunking/clearing clutter! It's all about organizing and energizing. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, @Feelings Fitness Family You can also send an email to, [email protected]

58. 2021: Book Review

December 31, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode, Suzanne shares eight of her favorite books that she read in 2021.  These books are not necessarily new to 2021, but new to Suzanne She shares a few quotes from each book and challenges you to reflect upon each. The challenge that she proposes is for you to listen to the quotes from each book, to pause the podcast after each, reflect upon the quotes, and then write down your thoughts and feelings. These books moved the needle in Suzanne's life during the 2021 calendar yea...

2021: Book Review

December 31, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode, Suzanne shares eight of her favorite books that she read in 2021.  These books are not necessarily new to 2021, but new to Suzanne She shares a few quotes from each book and challenges you to reflect upon each. The challenge that she proposes is for you to listen to the quotes from each book, to pause the podcast after each, reflect upon the quotes, and then write down your thoughts and feelings. These books moved the needle in Suzanne's life during the 2021 calendar yea...

Tangible Yoga Toolkit

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode, Suzanne creates a Tangible Yoga Toolkit. She shares 8 ways to use yoga to get through tricky times. She relates each of the tools to the chakra system. You'll walk away from this episode with truly tangible tools that are super simple to infuse into every day life...not just the holiday season. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, ...

57. Tangible Yoga Toolkit

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode, Suzanne creates a Tangible Yoga Toolkit. She shares 8 ways to use yoga to get through tricky times. She relates each of the tools to the chakra system. You'll walk away from this episode with truly tangible tools that are super simple to infuse into every day life...not just the holiday season. If you have fallen in love with the realness of The Yogic Home Podcast, be sure to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Get in touch with Suzanne over on Facebook or Instagram, ...

56. Small talk about the fall season and using your breath

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses the fall season and the power of breath work. The fall season is filled with so much beauty, but all to often, people tend to fear the looming winter season. Suzanne reminds you to be mindful and embrace the beauty that is in front of you. Stay in the present moment and enjoy it. She shares some fun activities for fall such as checking out the local pumpkin patches in your area. The pumpkin patches that she heads to in her area are Kregel's, Windmill Acre...

Small talk about the fall season and using your breath

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses the fall season and the power of breath work. The fall season is filled with so much beauty, but all to often, people tend to fear the looming winter season. Suzanne reminds you to be mindful and embrace the beauty that is in front of you. Stay in the present moment and enjoy it. She shares some fun activities for fall such as checking out the local pumpkin patches in your area. The pumpkin patches that she heads to in her area are Kregel's, Windmill Acre...

55. Organized and Energized Happiness

September 30, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses ways to FEEL more ORGANIZED and how that can help you FEEL more ENERGIZED. She also discusses how this organized and energized status can lead to genuine HAPPINESS. She reminds you that HAPPINESS in the Feelings Fitness(previous podcast title) Model is about FRIENDS and FAMILY. The reason is that humans are hardwired for love and belonging. Love and belonging comes through genuine connections with friends and family. The feeling of love and belonging lead...

Organized and Energized Happiness

September 30, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses ways to FEEL more ORGANIZED and how that can help you FEEL more ENERGIZED. She also discusses how this organized and energized status can lead to genuine HAPPINESS. She reminds you that HAPPINESS in the Feelings Fitness(previous podcast title) Model is about FRIENDS and FAMILY. The reason is that humans are hardwired for love and belonging. Love and belonging comes through genuine connections with friends and family. The feeling of love and belonging lead...

13 Ways to FEEL Energized

August 31, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses 13 ways to FEEL more energized. She admits that she doesn't always FEEL energized and certainly needs to tap into this tool kit often. She adds a bit of whimsy to the list by including the idea of "dress for  success." Sometimes the energy of the items we wear can effect our physical energy. Listen in to hear ALL 13 ideas. Always more tips & tricks on how to stay organized and energized at home can be found over at Feelings Fitness Family on Instagram a...

54. 13 Ways to FEEL Energized

August 31, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this episode, Suzanne discusses 13 ways to FEEL more energized. She admits that she doesn't always FEEL energized and certainly needs to tap into this tool kit often. She adds a bit of whimsy to the list by including the idea of "dress for  success." Sometimes the energy of the items we wear can effect our physical energy. Listen in to hear ALL 13 ideas. Always more tips & tricks on how to stay organized and energized at home can be found over at Feelings Fitness Family on Instagram a...

53. How to start creating a YOGIC HOME

July 31, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MB

In this episode, Suzanne continues to shift from The Feelings Fitness Podcast to The Yogic Home Podcast. She gets really real about the fact that she is in the messy middle stages of creating her own yogic home that feels organized and energized. She is sharing her journey in hopes that you too will create a yogic home of your own. She starts with some super simple strategies and in the weeks to come she will be layering upon those strategies. It's time to get ORGANIZED and FEEL ENERGIZED...

How to start creating a YOGIC HOME

July 31, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MB

In this episode, Suzanne continues to shift from The Feelings Fitness Podcast to The Yogic Home Podcast. She gets really real about the fact that she is in the messy middle stages of creating her own yogic home that feels organized and energized. She is sharing her journey in hopes that you too will create a yogic home of your own. She starts with some super simple strategies and in the weeks to come she will be layering upon those strategies. It's time to get ORGANIZED and FEEL ENERGIZED...

52. The Yogic Home Teaser

June 27, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MB

This is a short, but sweet episode to introduce The Yogic Home, formerly known as, Feelings Fitness Podcast. Suzanne discusses the reason for the name change and what you can expect from the episodes moving forward. Don't fret, you can still listen to all of the previous episodes as well. They aren't going anywhere. This new journey will still be heavily steeped in emotional well-being, but will now focus more on organizing and energizing life at home for families. She'll welcome you into...

The Yogic Home Teaser

June 27, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MB

This is a short, but sweet episode to introduce The Yogic Home, formerly known as, Feelings Fitness Podcast. Suzanne discusses the reason for the name change and what you can expect from the episodes moving forward. Don't fret, you can still listen to all of the previous episodes as well. They aren't going anywhere. This new journey will still be heavily steeped in emotional well-being, but will now focus more on organizing and energizing life at home for families. She'll welcome you into...

8 Great Books for the Curious Yogi

May 28, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode Suzanne discusses EIGHT yoga related books that she finds to be GREAT. The list includes books breaking down the depth of the yoga practice, a little bit of history, and something for the kids too. Listen in to find out which books she believes to be GREAT for the CURIOUS YOGI. If  you loved the episode, please be sure to rate & review the podcast over on iTunes. It's quick, easy, & really helps get the podcast in front of more people who can benefit from a little YOGA & ...

51. 8 Great Books for the Curious Yogi

May 28, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode Suzanne discusses EIGHT yoga related books that she finds to be GREAT. The list includes books breaking down the depth of the yoga practice, a little bit of history, and something for the kids too. Listen in to find out which books she believes to be GREAT for the CURIOUS YOGI. If  you loved the episode, please be sure to rate & review the podcast over on iTunes. It's quick, easy, & really helps get the podcast in front of more people who can benefit from a little YOGA & ...