This is Yoga Therapy
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThis podcast is a venue for sharing topics in the field of yoga therapy today. Whether you are a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, healthcare provider or individual with curiosity, this is the the place to learn about the latest ideas, personal healing stories, research and work that is cutting edge, and making a difference.
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Equity, Access, and Giving Back with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy
November 24, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode we talked about equity and access programs, specifically at our school, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy. Joining Michele Lawrence on the podcast were four students in our program: Erica Bentley, Fernie Tiflis, Wendolyne Omana and Olivia Roberson. Michele shared information about Inner Peace's scholarship and grant programs. Wendolyne and Olivia shared about the grants they received and the recent community yoga projects they have implemented or are working toward as a result. For ...
Yoga & Longevity with Beryl Bender
November 05, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Beryl Bender. Beryl has been a student and teacher of the classic eight-limbed path of ashtanga yoga since 1971. She is the founder and director of The Hard & the Soft Yoga Institute, and she, alongside Rob Schware, founded the Give Back Yoga Foundation in 2007. We spoke about many things and had a conversation on Yoga & Longevity in anticipation of a new course on the subject in conjunction with Yoga International which will be available in November 202...
A Prelude to Yoga Research with Catherine Justice
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode I interviewed Catherine Justice. Catherine is a physical therapist, a yoga therapist and the Associate Editor International Journal of Yoga Therapy. Dr. Justice is passionate about furthering the body of research supporting yoga therapy to advance the profession, improve quality of care, and increase access to the therapeutic benefits of yoga for historically unserved populations and everyone in need. On the podcast we delved into the subject of yoga research, what’s happen...
Advocating for Women's Health and Maternal Well-being with Leanne Matullo
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Leanne Matullo. Leanne is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist in training, Birth Doula, Sleep Consultant, educator, writer and founder of Yoga Dear. She is also a fierce advocate for women's health, maternal well-being, and child welfare. Leanne teaches an awareness of the body, mind, and soul as a continuum - each informing and intertwined with the other and that when we bring balance to each of these layers, we create lasting wellness. Support the Show. Connect...
Loss and the Beauty of Hope with Jessica Patterson
October 15, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode I interviewed Jessica Patterson. Jessica is a friend, fellow yoga teacher and the owner/director of Root Center for Yoga and Sacred Studies in CO Springs. She describes herself as a writer, teacher, and puller of threads. In this podcast, we pulled a few threads together. Specifically we spoke about the volume of loss we have experienced as a global society over the past 20 months and the quiet tolls these losses are taking on people. We also spoke about some specific loss...
Bedside Yoga with Molly Lannon Kenny
October 05, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Molly Lannon Kenny. Molly is a teacher, therapist, and writer who has dedicated her life to the collective reclamation and liberation of the human spirit. Molly has been teaching radically inclusive yoga for over twenty years. She has been developing something she calls Bedside Yoga since 2003 and has worked extensively with people at end of life, including assisting and attending at scheduled deaths. We explored this topic a bit on the podcast today. Suppo...
Breathing Deeply with Brandt Passalacqua
September 24, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode I interviewed Brandt Passalacqua. Brandt is the Founder, Director & Teacher at Breathing Deeply Yoga and Meditation School. He has been enjoying Yoga and the healing arts since 2001 after overcoming obesity and a life-threatening autoimmune illness. His personal journey serves as an inspiration to countless others and informs his compassionate, humorous, and down-to-earth teaching style. Support the Show. Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogat...
Yoga for Troubled Breathers with Cindy Lewis
September 23, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode I interviewed Cindy Lewis. Cindy is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and founder of My Yoga Spring. Cindy began practicing yoga formally since 1999, informally since the 1980’s. Today she offers yoga therapy services tailored to individual needs and also specializes in yoga programs for “troubled breathers.” Support the Show. Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
The Evidence-based Yoga Therapist with Dr. Loren Fishman
September 11, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Loren Fishman. Dr. Fishman is Medical Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City, author of 12 books, and more than 100 academic articles, and a world-recognized pioneer in the use of yoga in medical conditions, and the treatment of lower back pain and piriformis syndrome. We spoke about how he got involved in bringing yoga to western medicine, particularly interventions for scoliosis and osteoperosis...
Navigating my Cancer Journey with Sarah Wartell
September 10, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Sarah Wartell. Sarah is a Colorado-based yoga teacher and yoga therapist in training. Along with her yoga training, Sarah received Thai Yoga Bodywork certification and is a Reiki Master. Sarah says she was “destined to be a yoga teacher” and lives to share her favorite yoga life tools or hacks, as well as hold empathetic space and understanding of how challenging it can feel to be human. In January of 2021, Sarah was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Since...
What is Self Care? with Indu Arora
August 22, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to connect again with Indu Arora. Indu has been sharing simple, effective, practical, grounded ways of living life through Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Meditation and Ayurveda since 1999. While Indu is one of my teachers, she describes herself as a life long student as well. The topic for today’s conversation is self care. For many of our listeners, self care might be a familiar topic. It’s often seen as a hashtag, and it’s a commom buzzword. In the podcast, I e...
Student & Alumni Panel
August 13, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis episode is a recap of a recent Zoom panel we held with the following Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students and alumni: Mayuri Gonzalez Carla Schnurr Diane Kistler Julie Williams Patti DeBlass In the panel, these individuals shared their experiences in our training, and spoke to what their yoga therapy work and path looks like today. Support the Show. Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
The New Face of Aging with Julie Shannon Williams
July 24, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Julie Shannon Williams. Julie is a certified yoga therapist, who lives and works in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. She is the owner and founder of Santosha Yoga Therapy where she primarily works with people in areas such as: chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, functional yoga therapy, and mental health. She has also created a wellness program for women called The New Face of Aging, designed to support the pro-aging philosophy and revolution. It is a movement tow...
Cardiac Medical Yoga with Mala Cunningham
June 30, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode I spoke with Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT, leading speaker, educator, and trainer in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, Health Psychology, Neuroscience, and Medical Yoga. We spoke about her her passion -- creating a bridge between medicine, psychology, neuroscience, yoga, and mindfulness. Learn more about Mala at cardiacyoga.com. Support the Show. Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Functional Living with Stephanie San German
June 16, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode I interviewed Stephanie San German. Stephanie is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist in training and senior-specific fitness trainer. Stephanie helps seniors age gracefully with greater mobility through one-on-one and group functional fitness training sessions in which she incorporates yoga techniques. We spoke about her own personal experiences that have led her to do the work that she does today. We also talked about the bilingual yoga offerings she provides and the work she d...
Yoga for Better Health with Ann Marie Johnston
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode I interviewed Ann Marie Johnston, visionary behind Yoga for Better Health, which provides yoga therapy and therapeutic yoga wellness programs and services for healthcare organizations and the community. Support the Show. Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Yoga for Better Health with Anne Marie Johnston
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode I interviewed Ann Marie Johnston, visionary behind Yoga for Better Health, which provides yoga therapy and therapeutic yoga wellness programs and services for healthcare organizations and the community. Support the show (https://innerpeaceyogatherapy.com)
Software to Simplify your Yoga Therapy Practice with Jenny Williams
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode I interviewed Jenny Williams, certified yoga therapist and an Australian registered nurse. Jenny is the founder of Zmaaya — a software platform for Yoga Therapists and other holistic practitioners, partly out of necessity but mostly to support the evolving professional practice of yoga therapists. Support the Show. Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Yoga Well with Chase Bossart
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode I had the opportunity to interview Chase Bossart. Chase is a Yoga Therapist and Director of the Yoga Well Institute. We spoke about his background and experience in yoga and yoga therapy, we delved into what is Viniyoga and some of the tenets or values of the Viniyoga lineage, and we discussed the role of breathing and meditation in Yoga Therapy. Explore meditation and breathing with the Yoga Well Institute. Go to www.yogawell.com/free-month and sign up for free, today! Sup...
Embodied Wisdom with Mayuri Gonzalez
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn 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 ...
Give Back Yoga with Rob Schware
February 23, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn 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...
Spirit, Seva, Christianity and Yoga with Charla Truesdale & Shelley Grove
January 30, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn 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: [email protected] W...
Skill in Action with Charlie Redd and Lauren Roberts
January 15, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn 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 wi...
Insights into the Work of a Yoga Therapist
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
How yoga helped me confront inherited family trauma with Jess Taing
January 02, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn 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 S...
Managing Race-based Trauma through Therapeutic Yoga with Cherish Muzik
December 21, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn today’s episode, I had the opportunity to interview Cherish Muzik. Cherish is the creator of TheLoveRoots.com, 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 cont...
Making Time to Heal with Janessa Mondestin
November 11, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn 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@innerpeaceyogathe...
The Intersections of Accessible Yoga & Yoga Therapy with Amber Karnes
October 22, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBIn 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.) Sup...
Trailblazing Access to Yoga Therapy with Marsha Banks-Harold
October 16, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Insta...
Cultural Appropriation & Yoga Therapy with Indu Arora
September 21, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThe 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 I...
The Importance of Doing Nothing with Caren Baginski
August 31, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn 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 impo...
How I Dealt with the Covid-19 Aftershocks in My Body with Emily Tomlinson
August 19, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn 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...
Bringing Yoga Therapy Training Online with Amy Wheeler
August 12, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Embodying Inclusivity with Constanza Eliana Chinea
August 05, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIn 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 ...
Yoga Therapy in the Integrative Medical Center with Smitha Mallaiah
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn 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...
Global Grief During the Coronavirus with Antonio Sausys
May 11, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn 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 s...
The Field of Yoga Research with Dr. Steffany Moonaz
April 05, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn 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 some...
The Yoga of Recovery with Durga Leela
March 29, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Science of Yoga with Ann Swanson
March 14, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn 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 Ther...
Gentle Somatic Yoga with James Knight
March 09, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Establishing a Non-profit Yoga Therapy Center
February 21, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 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...
Trauma Informed Yoga, Touch and Consent with Alex Bauermeister
February 07, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Yoga Therapy, Research and Eudaimonic Well-Being with Marlysa Sullivan
January 31, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Satsang, Svadhyaya and Conscious Presence with Jessica Patterson
January 14, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
Service, Compassion & Ritual with Lisa Pearson
January 10, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn 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: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook
PhysioYoga with Shelly Prosko
December 06, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn 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...
Yoga Therapy in the Orthopaedic Clinic with Sarah Martin
November 09, 2019 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn 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 profess...
Yoga & Mental Health with Amy Weintraub
October 31, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn 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 a...
Intuition & the Importance of Sadhana with Chinnamasta Stiles
October 18, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBIn 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 i...
Integrative Wellness: A Model for Healthcare with Dr. Kelly Crace
October 11, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Dr. Kelly Crace, Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness at the College of William & Mary. We spoke about the definition of Integrative Wellness and the "Eight Dimensions of Wellness" promoted at the College of William & Mary. We shared the crossover between their model and yoga therapy frameworks plus how they are including yoga & other healing modalities into the services they are offering for their student population. And we talked about the term "flo...