Jess On The Mountain: Yoga, Chakras & Becoming Your Own Guru

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I'm Jess Goulding, a certified yoga therapist and expert in the chakra system – our energy body system that helps us discover where and how we are out of balance and harmony in our lives so that we can heal and thrive. In this podcast, we'll explore mountains of wisdom from ancient traditions, modern science, and timeless teachings that will light up our path and illuminate our souls. We’ll enjoy conversations with brilliant guests and try out breathing and meditation techniques together. Join me as we walk together, up and around this mountain we call life.

Jess Goulding


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    Ep. 58 Planting Seeds of Hope: A Dharma Talk and Practice Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 11:03


    Today I'm going a little old-school. Back in my first podcast, Ready Get Centered Go, I used to share the dharma talks that opened my public yoga classes. Today, I'm bringing that back with a heartfelt message about fear, confusion, and how we can respond with presence, hope, and purposeful action.You'll hear a real intro from one of my Online Yoga Membership (OYM) classes called “Planting Seeds of Hope.” I created this class in response to the unsettling energy in the air—politically, socially, and energetically. When things feel chaotic, it's more important than ever to stay rooted and uplifted. This is my offering toward that.

    Ep. 57 How to Create a Powerful Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 14:32


    Today I'm sharing what I've been uncovering about how to craft a strong, clear, and effective intention—one that your whole system understands and responds to. It's not just about setting a goal; it's about shaping your identity. I'll guide you through a process that moves you out of your mind and into your body, helping you hear what your soul is truly asking for. Then, I'll show you how to shape that message into a potent sankalpa—succinct, present, and bold.If you've ever felt like your intentions get lost in the noise or don't quite take root, this episode is for you. Let's refine your words, align them with your breath, and watch them become your life!Join me for our next New Moon Intentions session on April 27—we'll be diving into the heart chakra, and it's going to be a beautiful one. See you there!Links & Resources:✨ Free Chakra Check-In & Quick Quiz: www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy✨ Join the Chakra Savvy Community for replays & live sessions!✨ Download the new Powerful Intentions Worksheets:www.jessgoulding.com/podcastMore about Jessica:Website jessgoulding.comResources:Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠Connect with Jess: Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga  YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgouldingLinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyogaTAGSawareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 56 Yoga Wisdom for Better Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 17:24


    Ever feel like your sleep patterns are all over the place? You're not alone—I've been there too! In this episode, I'm diving into the importance of sleep, how life's disruptions can throw us off rhythm, and why the first step to getting back on track is self-compassion.I'll be sharing insights from yoga therapy and Ayurveda, exploring how different times of day affect sleep and energy. Plus, I've got simple, effective tools to help you sleep better—without overcomplicating things or relying on tech.Tune in for practical wisdom, sleep-friendly practices, and a fresh perspective on rest.

    Ep. 55 Strengthening Your Third Chakra in Times of Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 16:12


    Today we're diving into how to regain energy and confidence when life feels out of control.We're in the midst of our series: Seven Practices for Fostering Equanimity During Times of Change, and today's focus is the third chakra, Manipura—your center of power, motivation, and will.If change (or outright chaos) has left you feeling: ⚡️ Exhausted and unmotivated ⚡️ Stuck in avoidance or low energy ⚡️ Like you've lost your drive to take action…this episode is for you.I'll walk you through a simple journaling practice to rebuild confidence, plus a powerful breathwork and mantra exercise to reignite your solar plexus energy.

    Ep. 54 Erin Mursch and The Energy of Your Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 30:01


    Today my guest is Erin Mursch of Organized For Good, and we are exploring the “energy of your stuff,” how your home environment has energy, and you're connected to that energy!We cover questions like:~ How does our material life reflect our interior life? ~ How does your stuff block or guide your energy?~ How does material chaos prevent your Zen, and what can you do about it?~ How does aparigraha pertain to your stuff?~ How can letting go of your stuff make you feel good?~ What happens when you have reverence for your stuff?~ If your stuff is overwhelming, where do you start?~ How does gratitude foster a more joyful connection to your stuff, as well as the chores that go with life?Be sure and join me at the next New Moon Savvy Intentions! Next up: Thursday, February 27 at 5pm Central. Join the Savvy Community and have access to the replay, the challenge, and all future Savvy Intention meetups! https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvyErin Mursch is a Master KonMari Consultant and Professional Home Organizer based in Austin, Texas where she offers hands-on decluttering, organizing, unpacking, downsizing, and storage recommendations. Erin naturally gravitates toward a mindful approach to decluttering and organizing that brings clarity, efficiency, and a sense of ease.You can hire Erin to help you get organized, or invite her to be a speaker or lead a workshop for your organization. Learn more about Erin:Website: https://www.organizedforgoodatx.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/organizedforgoodatxMore about Jessica:Website jessgoulding.comResources:Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠Embodiment Online Course.Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠Connect with Jess: Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga  YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgouldingLinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyogaTAGSawareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 53 Move Your Material, and Your Spirit Will Follow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 10:15


    What's happening when we suddenly feel an urge to clean up and clear out the spaces in our home? How do we consciously or unconsciously prepare the way for change when we're feeling stuck or stymied? That's what we get to consider when we look at Chakra Two as "one's own abode."Check out the Chakra Savvy page of my website and: Join the next New Moon Savvy Intentions on February 27. Join the Chakra Savvy Community to catch the replay and be part of the conversation Enroll in Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan , my 7-chakra deep dive of 42 chakra classes, 21 Life Labs, and 7 Tool Kits. It's everything you need to harness the power of the chakras and embody the wisdom of the system. https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvyIf you want some background sound for clearing your environment and blessing it with creativity and artistry, I have a Spotify playlist for you: Clearing the ShedMore about Jessica:Website jessgoulding.comResources:⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠Embodiment Online Course.Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST!More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠Connect with Jess: Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga  YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgouldingLinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga

    Ep. 52 TRUST

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 16:11


    Today I'm speaking from the heart about my daughter graduating high school, life transitions, and trust along the way. (It's a chakra one-two punch ;)Enjoy my Spotify playlistSafe Herehttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1n7nlsZOpt8lWanTR0sb1Q?si=c2bd21bd752e4b58Sign up for the nextNew Moon Intentions and enroll in all thingsChakra Savvy™ athttps://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvyMore about Jessica:Websitejessgoulding.comResources:Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠Embodiment Online Course.Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world.Use coupon code PODCAST!More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠Connect with Jess: Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and theJess G Yoga Facebook Group,⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga  YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding

    Ep. 51 A Practice for Emotional Overwhelm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 19:21


    Today we continue our series Seven Practices for Fostering Equanimity During Times of Change by exploring the shadow energy of chakra two and how to navigate emotional waves with awareness and intention. I share insights from our first Chakra Savvy™ New Moon Intention session, where themes of releasing fear, embracing change, and stepping into personal power emerged. The next session is on February 27—join us at jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy In this episode, I discuss how emotions are valuable messengers and why allowing yourself to feel can lead to transformation rather than overwhelm. I also guide you through a simple but powerful pranayama (breathwork) practice to help shift from emotional reactivity to grounded awareness. Want to go deeper? My full-spectrum course, Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan, is now available! Learn more at jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy. Practice for the Week:Take a few minutes each day to practice ratio breathing with hands on chakra two: Inhale for 4 Hold for 2 Exhale for 6 Let's check in again next week! Until then, may you embrace your emotions as a means of communication between you and your inner self, and may you honor those emotions with acceptance and attention.  Much love Links & Resources:

    Ep. 50 Facing Fear with Light: The Practice of Beholding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 14:12


    Welcome to Chakra Savvy, where knowledge becomes experience. In this episode, we're kicking off a new series: Seven Practices for Fostering Equanimity During Times of Change. Change is inevitable, but it often brings stress and uncertainty, leaving our nervous systems on high alert. How do you respond when life feels unstable? In this episode, we explore the shadow side of the root chakra—fear—and introduce a transformative antidote: the practice of beholding. Discover how simple acts of presence and observation can create profound shifts in your energy and mindset. Learn how the ancient yoga therapy practice of pradipaksa bhavanam (applying the opposite) can help you replace fear with equanimity. Understanding the shadow of the root chakra and its ties to fear, safety, and resources. How to counteract the shadow energy of muladhara by bringing yourself into the present moment. A guided practice in beholding: engage your senses, observe your surroundings, and reconnect with yourself. This week's homework: Practice being present to your life. Observe the objects and people around you with the energy of beholding. See how grounding yourself in the present can transform your relationship with change. May you behold, be held, love, and be loved in the life you have right now. More about Jessica: Website jessgoulding.com New Moon Intentions: Sign up for FREE and join the community at https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy Access lots of chakra resources, leave a message, make a request at https://www.jessgoulding.com/podcast Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 49 Navigating Change: Finding Your Energetic Cracks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 17:14


    In this episode of Chakra Savvy, I'm diving into the swirling energy of change and how it impacts us—behaviorally, emotionally, and energetically. Whether it's a small shift or a life-altering transition, change has a way of revealing the cracks in our energetic armor. I'll guide you to: Observe your natural patterns and habits during times of change. Notice how your energy might be leaking when you're stressed. Reflect on past moments of upheaval to discover your personal "fault lines." Practice self-compassion as you navigate transitions with curiosity instead of judgment. I'll talk you through a grounding practices to help you pause, tune in, and gather valuable insights about your energetic response to stress. By simply observing what arises, you'll be better prepared for times of change or uncertainty. Resources I Mentioned: Chakra Check-In Self Assessment available at www.jessgoulding.com/podcast Join me for the nextSavvy Intentions New Moon Meetup on January 29 at 5 PM Central. Together, we'll set intentions for a fresh start with the Aquarius new moon's energy. Sign up for free at www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy Become a member of the free Chakra Savvy Community to access replays and additional resources. Reflection Questions: What happens to your energy when life shifts unexpectedly? Where do you notice patterns of stress or overwhelm in your life? How can you approach these observations with self-compassion and curiosity? Next Week:We'll go over these "fault lines" and then explore what lights you up!

    Ep 48 Thoughts, Mood, and the Power of OM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 20:45


    Hi friends! In this episode of Chakra Savvy, I'm diving into how our thoughts, mood, attitude, and body work together to shape our energy. I'll guide you through a simple practice to show how the sacred sound of Om, combined with intentional movement, can help you calm your mind and realign your the way you feel. This practice is about clearing the veils that obscure your divine nature, reconnecting with your inner Om baseline, and rebalancing your energy centers. It's a beautiful, practical way to move through life more intentionally and joyfully. Here's What You'll Learn: The power of shifting from “I am” to “There is” in your self-talk. How Om can help balance your system and align your energy. A short sound and movement practice to reduce suffering in thoughts, mood, attitude, and body. Why it's important to approach this practice with curiosity and compassion. Your Homework:I'm inviting you to try this simple practice every day this week. Take just a few moments to connect with your inner Om through intentional movement and sound. It's a powerful way to tune into your higher self and dissolve what's holding you back. Resources I Mentioned: Last week's Energy Scan Practice: Link to blog My podcast bundle on the kleshas: Listen here Enroll in my Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan, opening January 29: https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy Join the next New Moon Intention Meetup: https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy Episode Highlights: Welcome and reflections on last week's energy scan. Understanding how thoughts, mood, attitude, and body affect your energy. Shifting your perspective: “There is tiredness” vs. “I am tired.” The sacred sound of Om and its impact on your chakras. A movement practice to clear energy veils and connect with your essence. Homework for the week: Try the Om practice daily. Let's Connect: Website: www.jessgoulding.com Instagram: @jessgyoga Facebook: @JessGYoga A Little Reminder:If you're ready to live more intentionally, join me in the Chakra Savvy community! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who would love these practices. Much love

    Ep. 47 Welcome to Chakra Savvy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 13:20


    In this inaugural episode of Chakra Savvy™, formerly known as Jess on the Mountain, I'm sharing my journey to creating Chakra Savvy and the inspiration behind this podcast. I'll take you through how the chakra system became a transformative framework in my Yoga Therapy practice and how it can help you connect with your energy, align with your highest self, and thrive in daily life. I also guide you through a simple yet powerful energy awareness exercise and offer weekly homework to deepen your self-study. Join Chakra Savvy Intentions every month on the New Moon. Sign up for FREE at https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy What You'll Learn in This Episode: The origin story of Chakra Savvy as a suite of experiences How I use the chakra system in Yoga Therapy to foster healing and transformation A step-by-step guide to noticing and tuning into your energy The importance of self-study (svadyaya) as the first step toward transformation This week's homework to start noticing your thoughts, mood, attitude, and body Resources Mentioned: Chakra One Mini-Course: Embodiment. Harness the energy of chakra one and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! My blog for this episode's energy awareness prompts : https://www.jessgoulding.com/blog/energy-scan Homework for This Week: Take time each day to practice self-study by scanning your energy: Notice your thoughts: Are they scattered or focused? Observe your mood: How close are you to joy? Reflect on your attitude: Does life feel possible or overwhelming? Scan your body: Where are you holding tension or discomfort? Jot down your observations without judgment—simply gather information about your energy. Use these notes as the foundation for next week's episode on making intentional shifts. Tune in next week as we explore actionable steps to shift your energy where you like. Don't miss it! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Let's connect! Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding

    Series Finale: It's Time for a Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 6:18


    It's been a minute! But I'm back and super excited to share some of the changes that have occurred in my life that will impact this podcast and YOU. Be sure and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a beat as we take our first steps on our next adventure together. Let's go! More about Jessica: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 45 Activating Your Potential, with Gary Kraftsow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 56:14


    There is so much to say about this episode! You will want to have a pen nearby, as the quotable quotes are nonstop. Gary Kraftsow is one of the master teachers of our time, and he's here to talk about yoga, chakras, and becoming your own guru! His wealth of knowledge is beyond compare, and this conversation will show you what a vast array of yoga topics and techniques that are available to us on our own personal journeys. I hope you are inspired to learn more, and definitely look into a training with Gary. He makes these elevated topics personal and relevant.  Here are some of the key moments to listen for: 6:20 Gary's whole life inner journey through all the traditions 8:35 “The journey is about the path up the mountain.” 10:30 Vedic chanting 12:30 Chanting activates our own wisdom; Using mantra as deep transformation 16:15 Connecting to lineage (Do you need to be given a mantra by your teacher?) 18:00 Let's talk chakras!! 21:00 A practical image of the chakra system 30:00 What happened when Gary came out of a coma? 34:00 Jess gets an answer to her big Yoga Sutras question 39:00 Learn about Gary's teacher training 47:00 What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge? 52:00 A story about a yogi demon, and what happens at the moment of your death About Gary Kraftsow Founder and Director of the American Viniyoga Institute. Gary Kraftsow has been an innovator in the transmission of yoga for health, healing, and personal transformation for over 40 years. He began his study of yoga in India with T.K.V. Deśikācar in 1974 and received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France in 1988. Gary graduated with a BA, Magna Cum Laude, from Colgate University in 1976 and received his Masters Degree in Psychology and Religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983.  Around that time, he opened Maui School of Yoga Therapy.  In 1999, he founded the American Viniyoga Institute, LLC.  Since then, he has become a renowned speaker and teacher of the Viniyoga methodology at many conferences and schools nationally and internationally. Read more about Gary: https://viniyoga.com/about/gary-kraftsow/ Learn more and connect with Gary Kraftsow:  https://viniyoga.com/about/gary-kraftsow/ Teacher and Yoga Therapist training: https://viniyoga.com/train/viniyoga-foundations-program/ https://viniyoga.com/train/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanViniyogaInstitute https://www.instagram.com/americanviniyogainstitute/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GaryKraftsowViniyoga More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 44 How to Establish a Home Practice with Online Yoga, with Jess and Kathleen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 37:40


    We're changing it up a bit this week, as my dear friend and longtime yoga student interviews ME about how best to engage with online yoga. I also interview her about her experience in Online Yoga Membership (OYM), and you might be surprised by what she says is the best part. Tune in to learn how you can go from zero home practice to loving it daily in no time at all. We also talk about the upcoming online celebration of practice and commitment in Back to the Mat--and you're invited! September 9-15, 2024 get FREE access to OYM's library of over 400 classes, 13 course topics, and new classes every week. You can even practice LIVE with me on Tuesday and Thursday!! I'd love to see you there!! ⁠www.jessgoulding.com/backtothemat⁠ ⁠www.jessgoulding.com/oym⁠ Kathleen Woodhouse is the Principal of ⁠Woodhouse Partners⁠, and Co-Founder of ⁠Nova Leadership⁠, a consulting practice created to help leaders reach their highest potential in work and in life. In addition to one on one executive coaching, Kathleen co-facilitates ⁠ Mastermind small group coaching⁠ (the next one starts October 18!), guiding individuals to discover their power and potential. Through Nova, she co-hosts ⁠Women's Leadership Retreats in Italy⁠, encouraging women to tap into their values, leverage their innate wisdom, and get clarity on goals and ambitions. Kathleen's consistent yoga practice is foundational to all her endeavors, as she incorporates breath and mindfulness in her work with clients. She's studied yoga with Jess since 2016, and is a founding member of OYM, a graduate of Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan, and the author of the forthcoming book, Root to Rise: Confessions of a Corporate Yogini. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and pets, and is the proud Longhorn mother of an Aggie and a Sooner. Talk about managing complexity! More about Jess: Website ⁠jessgoulding.com⁠ Resources: ⁠Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan⁠ ⁠⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠⁠ ⁠Embodiment Online Course.⁠ Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠⁠ Connect with Jess:  ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the ⁠Jess G Yoga Facebook Group⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ @jessgoulding ⁠LinkedIn⁠: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 43 What is Free Day of Yoga? with Charles MacInerny

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 32:15


    Today we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Charles MacInerny, a master yoga teacher and community leader here in Austin, Texas. He has so much to share with us about the creation of Free Day of Yoga, which is a long-standing Labor Day tradition here in Austin Texas. Whether or not you live in Austin, this episode will delight and inspire you.  Because you are a yoga student, a yoga teacher, or a yoga-curious human, this is part of your yoga DNA. The fact that this is happening somewhere in the world of yoga, it matters to you too! You are part of something bigger! I know you will see tremendous possibility, be inspired to connect during this time of chronic loneliness, and practice listening through your chakra-savvy ears. You will hear all about open heartedness, loving support, ties to community, the toxicity of gossip and financial fear, the benefits of taking action on creative impulses, and fostering a healthy attitude around money. All that, and a really funny story about a yoga talent show!  There are 5 different options to practice yoga with Jess on Labor Day (September 2), and all can be attended virtually from wherever you are! Register for Jess G's Free Day of Yoga online classes here. See all available in-person classes for Free Day of Yoga in Austin here! Charles F. MacInerney, E-RYT-500, YACEP, C-IAYT, has been a full-time teacher of yoga, meditation and mind/body skills since 1989. He teaches ongoing yoga classes in Austin, Texas, offers yoga workshops at studios around the country, and leads Yoga & Meditation Retreats as well as Yoga & Writing Retreats throughout the US, Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala. He is founder of Expanding Paradigms through which he regularly presents at National and International Conferences, and offers training for businesses, hospitals, education and government. He has written articles for numerous magazines including the Yoga Journal. Charles has created and run two Cardiac Yoga programs, for Seton Hospital and for the Austin Heart Hospital, and been keynote speaker for two Cardiac conferences sponsored by Seton Hospital, along with numerous other conferences around the country, most recently, the International Association of Yoga Therapy conference in 2014 and again in 2023. Charles is Co-Founder of the Free Day of Yoga, the Living Yoga Teacher Training Program, and the Texas Yoga Retreat. Please visit his primary website at www.yogateacher.com, or contact him by email. More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology, free day of yoga

    Ep. 44 Community is Delightful—and Essential (Chakra Seven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 19:33


    Today we're exploring how an open and blooming sahasrara, the crown chakra, involves being part of a community, how as yoga therapists we're trained to make sure our clients are connected to one, and why it makes such a difference to our overall well being, and a life that is healthy and delightful. More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology Episode Exercise: Pause and ask yourself: What communities are you connected to? Do you feel they are life-giving? Do they reflect some of the positive aspects of sahasrara? Let's follow this question back down the mountain, along the manifesting current, and let's see how you do as you run this question through the rest of the chakras: Do they give you a better perspective on your life?(Ajna) Do you resonate with them, and do they speak well of each other? (Vishuddah) Do they open your heart? (Anahata) Do you encourage each other in positive transformation? (Manipura) Are they supportive to your emotions and help you navigate life's obstacles? (Svadhisthana) Do you feel safe with them? (Muladhara)

    Ep. 41 Looking for the Good (Chakra 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 19:53


    In this week's episode, we are delving into the practice of looking for the good, for seeking the delightful, because it is good for your body, mind, and soul. "Looking for the Good" is a practice I learned in my Anusara Teacher Training back in NYC in 2003. Listen as I share a funny story that proved delightfully inspiring to my students (hint: it involves a pigeon and the Port Authority Bus Terminal). I also talk about how much I love "The Book of Delights," by author/poet Ross Gay. More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology, Ross Gay, Anusara yoga

    Ep. 40 The Toxicity of Gossip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 18:44


    Today we're spillin' the tea on gossip, toxicity, and the fifth chakra. If you've ever been around gossip, you're a recovering gossiper, or if you just can't put your finger on what it is, I hope you'll have some clarity after this episode.  In doing some research on this topic I drew wisdom from the Jess G Yoga Facebook community, Rudyard Kipling, and Eleanor Roosevelt. At the end, we'll make some noise to clear the air and give your fifth chakra a good clean reset.  Then when you go out into the world, your words are used to restore, not destroy. More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga

    Ep. 39 Delight in Love (Chakra Four)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 16:08


    I'm so happy to be back! Today I'm going to share why I've been away (which is very heart chakra related). I'm going to share a quote from Brené Brown that explores the theme of love, and an affirmation practice for you to try that helps foster self compassion–a delightful heart quality.

    Ep. 38 PranaShakti™ Dance and Moving the Subtle Body with Dr. Deb Kern

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 36:35


    Dr. Deb Kern is a health scientist, visionary teacher and guide who is dedicated to helping women live divinely embodied lives. Her years of practice as a nurse, health educator, personal trainer, yoga teacher, Nia teacher and yoga therapist, combined with her life experiences, have given her insights not found in books.  She has observed, time and time again, that when we take actions in our own healing and become aware of the patterns that disconnect body and mind, miracles can occur in every area of our lives—and she adores inspiring others to experience these miracles. She's the the author of Everyday Wellness for Women and Create the Body Your Soul Desires, the creatrix of a healing movement practice called PranaShakti™ Dance, and the mom of an amazing young man. Listen through the end for a delightful treat! Learn more about Deb: Website: drdebkern.com Connect with Deb: Instagram @drdebkern Facebook @drdebkern Get 1 free dance class with Deb:Use the code JESSGDANCE2024 for a FREE class. This coupon only applies to our 1 Class Pass. Click here to create an account and get a 1 Class Pass. Then, you can head to "Schedule" to reserve your spot for an upcoming class. You'll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details when you sign up. When you register for a class, you will also receive a downloadable replay and playlist after class ends. Dr. Deb Kern's team is here to support you. If you have any questions, contact us at support@deborahkern.com. More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology #awareness #mindfulness #selfstudy #svadhyaya #selfawareness #chakras #yoga #chakraspodcast #jessonthemountain #chakrasavvy #yogapodcast #austinpodcast #yogatherapy #elevatealigninspire #embodiment #onlineyoga #yogateachertraining

    Ep. 37 Improve Your Self Esteem (Chakra Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 22:15


    Manipura, chakra three, is our center of self esteem. Self esteem is pretty important when it comes to delighting in life and seeing beauty. After all, if we feel not so great about ourselves, life itself seems not so great.  Today I'm going to talk about: Clues that you might have low self esteem. Ways to boost your chakra three vitality. My favorite yoga technique for chakra three. More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Blossom & Bliss: Women's Yoga Retreat, April 12-14!  Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 36: Primal Wisdom & Pleasure Activism with Scout Chavers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 41:26


    Scout Chavers is a community birth worker, student midwife, and yoga teacher who is passionate about the cycles of life, death, and pleasure. She is joining us on Jess on the Mountain today to talk about how the chakras and her journey as a birthing professional have taught her important lessons in letting go, holding space, and the power of pleasure. Scout says that chakra work changed everything for her when she took her first chakra training with Anodea Judith a decade ago (I was in that training too!). "It was the first thing that gave me language to things that I felt like I understood for a long time but didn't have language for." My conversation with Scout is rich and deep as we explore a variety of topics that ultimately lead us to the theme of delight and how she views pleasure and joy as not only a birthright but a form of activism. xo, Jess Connect with Scout: scoutwildawake.com  https://www.instagram.com/scoutwildawake  https://www.ritvalremedy.com/ Resource Reference Links from Today's Conversation: https://www.blackhomebirthmattersatx.org/ https://thenapministry.com/

    Ep. 35 Delight in Letting Go (Chakra Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 23:01


    We hold so much within us, and letting go is a practice that leads to openness and space for delight. In this episode, we explore a few types of attachments, or kleshas, that keep us from experiencing ease and flow. 1. Attachment to ideas about what is perfect or ideal and letting go to find delight in the just right for right now; that Perspective Training skill! 2. Attachment to My Way in different contexts and how letting go allows us to delight in seeing something bloom and grow as we loosen our grip. 3. Attachment as Heart Walls that prevent vulnerability and keep us hidden behind an identity, and breaking down those walls so we can fully delight in our life and relationships. We also talk about where you might experience physical symptoms in your body that are clues to what needs to be released. Change is a constant, so finding delight in letting go of what does not serve us is a freeing practice! May your inner guru help you see what needs letting go, may you do the work to release it, and may that lead to a life of delight and ease, as you walk up and around this mountain we call life. Much love, Jess Mentioned in this episode: 7 Day Free Trial of Online Yoga Membership (OYM) Kleshas Code Breaker PDF More about Jess: • Website jessgoulding.com • Blossom & Bliss: Women's Yoga Retreat, April 12-14, 2024!  Resources: • ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ • ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ • Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ • Courses More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠ @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn Jessica (Jess) Goulding

    Ep. 34 Space for Delight and Transformation: Jess retreat talk with Shannon Jamail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 24:37


    This episode is fun and different because this time I'm the one getting interviewed! I recently had a joyful conversation with Shannon Jamail, the founder and creator of Mind & Body Complete, and host of the Retreat Leader's Podcast. You might remember Shannon from last season's podcast when I interviewed her for Episode 28: Embodying Surrender and Manifestation. Shannon owns a retreat center called Retreat Ranch just outside of Austin in the beautiful hill country and I hosted a sold-out retreat there last Fall. It is such a beautiful space that I booked another retreat there for this coming April! I always enjoy my conversations with Shannon, but this one was extra delightful because it was all about retreats - why they're important, and how they can help us cultivate transformation and nourish our second chakra. I hope that this episode helps inspire you to go on retreat, and if you feel called to join Blossom & Bliss at Ranch Retreat on April 12-14, there are still some spots available. I'd love to have you. You can find more information out here. Love, Jess More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Blossom & Bliss: Women's Yoga Retreat, April 12-14!  Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology #awareness #mindfulness #selfstudy #svadhyaya

    Ep. 33 Granthis: Blocks to your delight, with Ana Pilar Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 32:43


    Today we welcome back the guest from our most downloaded episode of last season – Ana Pilar Cruz. She's a teacher's teacher and an expert in yoga philosophy. Our second conversation is centered on the second chakra (how fitting!). We kicked things off right away with a question that is frequently debated among those of us who study the chakra system: Can chakras become blocked? Tune in for Ana Pilar's thoughtful response to this question and the discussion that follows around granthis ("grun-tees"), which means "knot". There are three main granthis in the body - one is associated with desire and attaches us to the physical world and our sense of self, one has to do with our karma and action, and one is affiliated with time and separation of self from the greater whole. This is a fascinating topic and Ana Pilar does a wonderful job of explaining them in such a way that makes it tangible to understand not only what they are and where they reside in our bodies, but also how they affect us. Tune in to raise your awareness of your granthis and receive tools to help cultivate remedies to these blocks or "knots" in your life. Love, Jess More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Blossom & Bliss: Women's Yoga Retreat, April 12-14!  Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 32 Delight in Food, Body, and Schedule (Chakra One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 25:24


    How do we experience pleasure, sensuality and creativity in Chakra 1, muladhara? DELIGHT in the material, tangible things in life helps us feel safe and secure and leads to an overall sense of well-being. In this episode I share practices you can do right now to: - enjoy meals and foster a balanced, secure relationship with food - delight in your physical body, see the wonder of your form and accept your body as a safe place for your spirit - intentionally bring moments of delight and routine to your day to establish good boundaries that actually build up the energy needed to get things done! Experiencing DELIGHT in our root chakra is an important step on the path to an aligned body, mind and spirt. Start your routine with Get a Morning Glow! Check out the YouTube video and download the PDF for free! More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Blossom & Bliss: Women's Yoga Retreat, April 12-14!  Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    Ep. 31 Intro to Season Three: Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 18:43


    In Season 3 of Jess on the Mountain, we'll explore chakra 2 and the theme of DELIGHT as we move up the liberating current of the chakras from root to crown.  In this episode you'll hear what I've been up to during “Acorn Time” and some of the ways you can experience DELIGHT by taking more time to savor, more time to celebrate and less time to worry. I tell a little about what is inspiring me and is swimming around and coming together in the creative bowl of chakra 2. And lastly, we peek into something I call “perspective training” that I'll talk more about all season long. I think it's an important skill we can all use in the “world on fire.” I'm glad to be back with you for another season of this journey on the mountain! More about Jess: Website jessgoulding.com Blossom & Bliss: Women's Yoga Retreat, April 12-14!  Resources: Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠ ⁠ Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess:  Facebook⁠⁠, @jessgyoga, and the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠, @jessgyoga   YouTube⁠⁠ @jessgoulding LinkedIn: Jessica (Jess) Goulding  @jessgyoga TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation, spirituality, self help, yoga, meditation, philosophy, psychology

    BONUS: 3 Ways to Use the Chakras as a Framework

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 14:40


    Chakras are part of your subtle body system; your energetic self. You can't see them, but they spin like gears and encounter the world around you and create the world within you. This can be hard to wrap the mind around. I get it. Truth be told, I don't think we have to understand or believe all that to make the chakras, and the study of them, valuable, applicable, and pragmatic.   Listen to learn 3 of the ways I use the chakras as a valuable framework for deepening awareness and living with intention! FREE online chakra yoga and journaling workshop to upshift into 2024 with positive energy, clarity, and commitment. www.jessgoulding.com/gear Learn all about and get excited for CHAKRA Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan Your ultimate guide to putting the pieces of your life together the way you want them to be. More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation

    Season Finale: Rob Bell and "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 53:43


    Rob Bell has evolved from a megachurch pastor to a world renowned heretic (which I think is a good thing), questioning some of the ways the Christian religion has been teaching things that actually go against Spirit and Scripture, and proposing that the world, that God, is much more about love than damnation, and heaven and hell can be found right here on earth. His book, Love Wins, catapulted him into the greater public eye in 2011 when he was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people. He has been interviewed by Oprah, quoted by Brene Brown, and he's here today to talk about his new book, “Where'd You Park Your Spaceship.” With his new book as the backdrop of our interview, we talk about the creative process, our perception of others, of seeing our life patterns, of dealing with grief, and how stories emerge from within. You may not be writing a book, but you ARE writing the book of your life, which is our greatest creative Chakra 1, 2, and 3 endeavor.  Rob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. His visual art can be seen on Instagram @realrobbell, his band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is called The RobCast.  Learn more about Rob Bell on his Wikipedia page and on his website. You can download the first 100 pages of Where'd You Park Your Spaceship HERE. Catch the video of this episode HERE. More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code BASE. Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation

    Ep. 30 Listen To Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 15:30


    How does your body communicate with YOU? We have officially returned to the bottom of the mountain, as we dive this week into Chakra One: Muladhara. The first chakra is the earth element – our body, and our foundation. Located at the base of the spine, it houses our trust, fears, and ability to feel safe in the world. Chakra One asks us to be IN our body and LISTEN. Join me as I share how I embodied Chakra One this past week when I didn't release an episode because I chose to listen to my own body. We will talk about the different organ systems that are affiliated with this chakra, how imbalances show up in your body, and I will offer up some great tips, yoga poses, and the perfect self-paced course designed to get you fully embodied so you can bring your root chakra back into balance. You won't want to miss it. See you there! Much love, Jess Next week's Season Finale features my favorite heretic and advocate for all things being spiritual, Rob Bell. Get ready for a great conversation about the process of creativity, grief, and his new book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? available now on Amazon. More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. ⁠Embodiment Online Course.⁠ Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code BASE and receive 50% off! Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ Thank you for listening to Jess on the Mountain! Please rate, review, share, and subscribe.

    Ep. 29 Reclaim Your Sensuality (Chakra Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 20:10


    For this week's podcast episode, we have officially arrived in Chakra Two: Svadhisthana. Located in the pelvic bowl (the sacral complex), this is where we house our creativity, sensuality, sexuality, emotions, desire, and reproduction. Since our theme this season is Embodiment, I decided to focus this conversation on Sensuality. The word "sensual" simply means 'of the senses' - sight, smell, sound, taste and touch. So "sensuality" is the enjoyment or expression of something that is pleasing to our senses. Sensuality is sometimes used interchangeably with sexuality, and although they can certainly be intertwined with one another (after all, our sexuality also lives in Chakra Two), sensuality is more about living a life with all your senses fully alive – a complete experience of your body and your environment. That's what we're diving into today on Jess on the Mountain. Tune in to hear what age our second chakra develops, the shadow sides of chakra two, my own personal story of when I first discovered that I was a sensual being, and how we can all embrace and embody our sensuality in our everyday lives. Love, Jess More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation

    Ep. 28 Embodying Surrender and Manifestation with Shannon Jamail (Chakra Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 39:23


    Today's episode is all about the third chakra - Manipura. Located at the solar plexus, the color is yellow, the element is fire, and its focus is on the will, self-esteem, personal identity, and transformation. Joining us for this conversation on surrender and manifestation is the multi-talented Shannon Jamail, a best-selling author, podcast host, retreat leader, therapist-turned-mentor, and yoga teacher trainer. She is the founder and creator of the Mind & Body Complete Family of Companies which includes her retreat center, Retreat Ranch, outside of Austin Texas. Her passion and mission is to elevate individuals in mind & body in order to connect, grow & thrive through her online courses, books, programs & retreats. Shannon knows a lot about manifestation. And not only does she know how to make things happen, she does so with a level of conscious intention that is felt by everyone around her. She shares with us some of her own processes around creating intention and transformation (spoiler alert - she uses the chakra system!), how she combined her love of horses with her love of yoga, and how she tapped into the power of her third chakra to create the ranch retreat of her dreams. Ironically, our conversation about will and manifestation turned into one about surrender. That's right - an important aspect of intentional manifestation is full surrender... and humble acceptance. There are a lot of a-ha moments in this episode – some that I had in real time while talking with Shannon, and some that I'm still thinking about today! I would love to hear what your own a-ha moments are from this episode. "When you fully surrender and then accept that surrendering, is when the power is unleashed... that's how you become the most powerful." ~ Shannon Jamail Much love, Jess Get on the WAITLIST for Jess's next retreat at Retreat Ranch, April 12-14. More about Shannon: Learn more about Retreat Ranch and Mind & Body Complete Purchase her latest book The Retreat Leaders Playbook here Listen to her podcast Happy Hour at the Ranch here More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Get on the waitlist for the WonderFULL Women's Yoga Retreat at Retreat Ranch on October 29-31 here. Join Jess in the ⁠⁠Galapagos Islands, March 2-9! ⁠⁠ Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Embodiment Online Course.⁠⁠ Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the⁠⁠ ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠⁠⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Jess on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jess G Yoga Facebook Group⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 27 Overcoming Overwhelm and Inertia (Chakra 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 32:35


    Today we arrive in chakra three: our lustrous gem, the beautiful yellow of Manipura, that houses our ability to do and to transform. It is the seat of our will and self esteem, and asks the question: How is your fire burning?  Building and embodying a strong will, an appropriate fire, requires discernment, right action, and proper boundaries. Too much heat, stress, or effort and we burn out. Not enough, and the flame dies out leaving us scattered and directionless. Learn some tools and ideas you can apply right away to overcome overwhelm and inertia, no matter where you land on the spectrum of high to low energy. Links from this episode: Get a Morning Glow! Morning routine video and PDF More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, self improvement, transformation

    Ep. 26 Embodying Forgiveness with Emily J. Hooks, Part Two (Chakra Four)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 41:03


    We are back with part 2 of our Chakra Four conversation with Emily J. Hooks and her deep wisdom around the topic of forgiveness. As the discussion continues, we explore how there is a time and a place for forgiveness, that we have to dismantle what forgiveness even means, and how forgiveness doesn't have to include reconciliation (or even the other person's participation or knowledge of your forgiveness!). Emily shares with us how the toxic dynamic with her mother completely dissolved when she forgave her, even though her mom knew nothing about it. "I forgave everyone in my life and no one knew about it until I wrote my book." ~ Emily J. Hooks Forgiveness is YOUR process and YOUR healing. What an empowering concept! Don't forget – Emily's book, The Power of Forgiveness: A Guide to Healing and Wholeness, is available at all the major booksellers and is linked in the show notes below. She has also generously offered her Audible audiobook format to our listeners FOR FREE! Link & instructions on how to get the audio version of this powerful book are included below. Much love, Jess More about Emily: To learn more about Emily J. Hooks, you can visit her website ⁠here⁠. Receive a FREE copy of her audiobook The Power of Forgiveness by contacting Emily directly through her ⁠website⁠. You can purchase a physical copy of her book ⁠here⁠. Follow Emily on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠. More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website ⁠here⁠. Join Jess in the ⁠Galapagos Islands, March 2-9! ⁠ Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the⁠ ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the⁠ ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠⁠  ⁠Embodiment Online Course.⁠ Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the⁠ ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠⁠ Connect with Jess on ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Jess G Yoga Facebook Group⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 25 Embodying Forgiveness with Emily J. Hooks, Part One (Chakra Four)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 40:41


    This week's episode is all heart. That's right, we're delving into Chakra Four - Anahata. We are joined by the incredible writer, speaker, and workshop facilitator Emily J. Hooks. Emily's work focuses on inquiry-based healing from past hurts. Her work reorients readers toward compassionate self-acceptance and accountability, and she specializes in the topic of forgiveness, which is the center of our conversation today and a beautiful embodiment of the heart chakra. In fact, it was such an in-depth and phenomenal conversation that our team chose to release it in two different parts. This is part one of our conversation and the second part will be released next week. Emily spent the first few decades of her life managing her emotional and spiritual pain and the many traumas she had endured in her childhood. In 2003, she found herself in destitution and in deep suffering over the loss of the people who mattered most to her. Instead of giving up, she chose to move through the pain she carried and let go of her limiting beliefs about who she was and what the world was like. In a huge moment of awakening, she saw her entire life unfold and self-compassion emerged. At that moment she vowed not to live a tragic life. To not just survive, but to thrive. She began to deeply study the act of forgiveness, from texts and philosophies around the world. This led her to "relentlessly forgive" anyone who had ever caused her harm, including herself. As a result of this radical act of complete forgiveness, everything in her life transformed. And today her promise is to contribute as fully as she can for as long as she is able to. Emily's work embodies the concept that through the work of forgiveness, we can all find love, compassion, and empathy for others and for ourselves; that it is possible to both mourn the loss of what was not, and fully embrace what is. Her book, The Power of Forgiveness: A Guide to Healing and Wholeness, is available at all the major booksellers, and is linked in the show notes. Emily has also generously offered her Audible audiobook format to our listeners FOR FREE! Link & instructions on how to get the audio version of this powerful book are included below. I can't wait to hear what you think about this conversation. Let's take a journey through the heart and explore the embodiment of true forgiveness. Much love, Jess More about Emily: To learn more about Emily J. Hooks, you can visit her website here. Receive a FREE copy of her audiobook The Power of Forgiveness by contacting Emily directly through her website. You can purchase a physical copy of her book here. Follow Emily on Facebook or Instagram. More about Jess: Learn more about Jess on her website here. Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on Facebook⁠⁠, Jess G Yoga Facebook Group, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & YouTube⁠⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 24 Sound and Embodiment (Chakra Five)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 22:23


    This week's episode is all about sound, which is directly related to Chakra Five - Vissudha (which means "purification"). Sounds are happening everywhere, all the time. Pause for a few seconds and just listen. What do you hear? Maybe an airplane flying overhead, traffic on the streets below, birds chirping, the wind blowing, your dog snoring, children playing, a phone dinging, your stomach growling, and on and on! Even in the quietest of environments, there is always sound. This chakra is the realm of sound, vibration, and resonance. It's where we both speak our truth and where we listen attentively to others. From my experience, Chakra Five is the chakra that is most frequently out of balance for people. Do you ever feel tightness in your trapezius muscles (where your neck & shoulders connect)? Hellooo Chakra Five! Join me as we embody the fifth chakra, discuss the symptoms of imbalance (both excesses and deficiencies), and explore the different ways that sound (and silence!) affects us. And I share some great practices you can do to charge and release your own Chakra Five. Let's jump into some good vibrations together. See you there. Much love, Jess Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Jess G Yoga Facebook Group ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 23 Practices in Perception (Chakra Six)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 15:30


    In today's episode, we have reached the part of the mountain that is Chakra Six - Ajna. This chakra allows us to clearly see reality. It helps us discern between what is an illusion and what is truth. Living in a world full of differing opinions, false flags, false prophets, and propaganda – the truth can be tough to get to! Luckily, the six chakra helps us cut through the noise and distractions and allows us to connect with our inner guru. After all, it's the seat of our intuition! Join me today as I walk us through how we can embody Chakra Six, including the organ systems it's connected to and where it lives in your body. We'll also discuss the physical symptoms of a Chakra Six imbalance, how it can help your life when it's in alignment, and ways to bring more Ajna awareness into your everyday life. This episode will include some helpful practices that you can start incorporating into your life today. So let's get to it – our intuition awaits! Much love, Jess Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Jess G Yoga Facebook Group ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 22 Embodying the Divine with Ana Pilar Cruz (Chakra Seven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 41:23


    Our first guest of Season 2 is a fellow Austin-based yoga professional whom I've known for many years and have a ton of respect for. Ana Pilar Cruz has been teaching yoga since 2001 and, in the modalities of Hatha, Hatha Flow, and Ashtanga Yoga, has been training yoga teachers since 2006 at both 200 and 500-hour levels in the United States and abroad. As the current Director of Yoga Therapy at My Vinyasa Practice,  she excels in teaching pranayama, mantra, and yogic philosophy & literature. Ana Pilar expands her teaching beyond the mat by bringing the history, philosophy, and mythology of yoga to communities and conferences across the United States. She's here with us today to talk about Chakra Seven, how it is the gateway to the Divine, and how we can embody the Divine in our everyday lives. Our conversation begins with the stages of life and how we embody them through the lens of the chakra system. From there we move into the practice of seeing the Divine in yourself and others, and then discuss different conditions that can create blocks in the seventh chakra and examples of how that shows up in world events. We also talk about the importance of ritual in accessing the Divine, and how boundaries are important in creating sacred connections. Ana Pilar then shares how the way she was raised to simply be curious about religion and her own relationship with the Divine kept her mind and heart open. This is such a juicy conversation and I could have talked with her for hours! We will have to have her back again. Enjoy this episode, and may it inspire you with a few ways you can find and sustain your own connection to the Divine. Much love, Jess Online Yoga Membership (OYM) Boot Camp September 11-17 Sign up and get ready! Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: Embodiment Online Course.⁠ Harness the energy of chakra one, and set a new foundation built on connection, gratitude, and trust in the world. Use coupon code PODCAST! 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Jess G Yoga Facebook Group ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 21 Embodying the Lotus (Chakra Seven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 15:55


    Welcome back to Jess on the Mountain! We are kicking off Season 2 at the top of the mountain with the crown chakra – the thousand-petaled lotus of Sahasrara. Not sure how to pronounce that? Don't worry - even I mispronounced it for years! Imagine the snow cap of a mountain taking the shape of a beautiful white lotus of enlightenment. This is our connection to Spirit and the Divine. This is where we get the 30,000-foot view that gives us self-awareness and an understanding of how the world operates. Sahasrara is energy at the highest vibration – beyond sound and light, into ether and thought waves. Our energetic bodies, our etheric bodies, go beyond our skin and into the space around us, especially at the crown of our heads. This podcast season's theme is Embodiment, so tune in to learn which glands the seventh chakra is affiliated with and how excesses and deficiencies can show up in our bodies. We then talk about what it means to embody Sahasrara in our everyday lives, and we end the episode with a brief meditation to help you embody Spirit. Much love, Jess Join Jess in the Galapagos Islands, March 2-9!  Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Jess G Yoga Facebook Group ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Intro to Season Two: Embodiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 6:21


    Welcome back to Season Two of Jess on the Mountain! Last season, we started at the bottom of the mountain (at our root chakra) and worked our way up to the top, exploring each of the seven chakras as we journeyed alongside one another. This season, we're going to start where we left off - at the top of the mountain! As we slowly work our way back down through the chakras, our focus this season will be working with the theme of Embodiment. Tune in to this intro episode, where I talk about embodiment and why it's so important, as well as provide some insight into the exciting topics and guests we have lined up for you this season. And if that wasn't juicy enough, I also announce a special companion online course called... (you guessed it!) Embodiment, which would make an excellent travel buddy as you follow along this season (totally optional of course!). I'll see you at the top of the mountain. Much love, Jess Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self-Assessment⁠  Embodiment Online Course. Use coupon code PODCAST! Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Jess G Yoga Facebook Group ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 20 Season Finale! Sage Advice From My Dad, the Sherpa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 35:02


    On the mountain of life, today we consider our choice of hiking partners, romantic or otherwise. After all, it's not just you on the mountain! And everyone affects each other, through the chakras, on an energetic level. If we're to experience Unity in the spiritual realm, it helps to have an experience of unity in the material world. This is how I see the crown and heart connected. Human love as a material expression of divine relationship. My dad gave me much advice in this area over the relatively short time we had together, and today I share three of my favorite pieces with you: Don't put your happiness in someone else's hands.  Don't let your shorts catch on fire.  Marry the rocking chair. Learn The Locks and Keys of Happiness: Maitiri: Friendliness Mudita: Delight  Karuna: Compassion Upeksa: Equanimity Enjoy the Sunflower School in the Jess G Yoga Facebook Group! Mondays July 3-August 28.  Because sunflowers turn towards the light all summer long… Join me in the Galapagos Islands! March 2-9, 2024 Other helpful links: Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ Jess G Yoga Facebook Group TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 19 Object Meditation and Chakra Six with Amanda Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 45:40


    Today is a great conversation about linking, meditation, and yoga therapy. Our guest is Amanda Green, who is a Certified Yoga Therapist and expert in teaching and guiding students and teachers in meditation, breath, postures, and chanting to foster healing and balance at Innermost Yoga and Yoga Well Institute. (Scroll down for whole bio and links.) 2:20 Amanda's journey 5:10 What is Yoga Therapy? (vs. private yoga) 7:00 Two ways we develop patterns 8:45 All about the Sixth Chakra: Ajna 10:30 What is linking? 16:00 Four reasons to meditate, according to the Yoga Sutras 20:25 Linking to a sunflower 22:20Like attracts like and the gunas 26:00 Dismantling our own structures: When and why we need help 28:00 How attachment to a meditation object can cause problems 35:20 When it's helpful choose your own object meditation 37:30 For those who can't visualize... 43:24 How to learn from Amanda Want to learn more and experience object meditation? Listen to Episode 89 of Ready, Get Centered, Go! with Jess G Read this BLOG post from October, 2020. Learn more about Yoga Therapy, and how we might start this journey together! Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: ⁠Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the ⁠Chakra Check-In Self Assessment⁠  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the ⁠Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet ⁠ More resources, links, and a form for thoughts and questions are at ⁠Jessgoulding.com/podcast.⁠ Connect with Jess on  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Jessgoulding.com⁠ BIOGRAPHY Amanda Green is dedicated to helping individuals recover physical and emotional health and to age well. In the process, students learn to move with the breath and spine and to train the mind. Her teaching style is clear and practical and includes discussion and reflection,  movement, breathing techniques, meditation, yogic philosophy, and vedic chant. Amanda is great at creating an efficient daily routine to meet the needs and interests of each client. Individual support and this evolving home practice is where the life-magic happens. Amanda took her first yoga class in 2001 and has been practicing ever since. After moving from Seattle to Austin in 2010, she took her first yoga training and began teaching yoga full-time. Amanda met her teacher and mentor, Chase Bossart in 2011. At this time, her yoga practice took a turn toward a therapeutic approach and she went on to become a certified yoga therapist, to see clients, and to train other yoga teachers to do the same. Amanda Green is a graduate of the YATNA yoga therapy program and an IAYT-certified yoga therapist. She offers group classes and individual yoga therapy to students online and at her private studio, Innermost Yoga in Austin, TX. Amanda is faculty at Yoga Well Institute and teaches in the 1,500 hour therapist training program. When Amanda isn't teaching, you can find her hanging out with her awesome family, gardening, painting, or singing karaoke, usually out of tune. TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, meditation

    Ep. 18 The Myth and Truth of Balance and Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 12:14


    Today I'm celebrating how meaningful and fun the three workshops I taught last week were, and I want you to benefit from what we experienced. So stick with me to hear about the myth and the truth that emerged from this workshop!  You can catch the workshop replay through June 18 when you sign up for the Chakra Savvy: Reset Your Life Game Plan FREE Trial Get started or continue on your personal chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠ Settle into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet  Resource links, as well as a form for thoughts and questions are at Jessgoulding.com/podcast. Connect with Jess on  ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Jessgoulding.com TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 17 When is it time for a reset?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 11:54


    Today I have a few stories to share with you about hitting the reset button in any area of your life.  Helpful resources: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠ Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet  Resource links, as well as a form for thoughts and questions are at Jessgoulding.com/podcast. Connect with Jess on  ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Jessgoulding.com TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 16 How to Live on Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 23:03


    Take a look through the lens of the chakras at living life on purpose, and how applying chakra yoga wisdom and tools can take you from “What's blocking me?” to “Oh-I get it!” and make the changes you decide to change. Get started or continue on your chakra journey: Join Jess June 6, 7, or 10 at the FREE online workshop  Life on Purpose: Chakra Yoga for Tuning in and Finding Yours 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠ Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet  Resource links, as well as a form for thoughts and questions are at Jessgoulding.com/podcast. WonderFULL: A Women's Yoga Retreat for Full Moon Radiance Connect with Jess on  ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Jessgoulding.com TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 15 Chakra 5 and "The Voice"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 15:46


    We now enter the realm of Chakra 5, Vishuddha, and “the voice.” You know, the one in your head that criticizes, doubts, and often convinces you that you can't or shouldn't do something that you desire? It's the one that prevents the feeling of freedom in your life. It can hold you back from really stepping into your power and truest sense of self.  I recently worked on kicking mine to the curb, and in this episode I share with you what I found to be very helpful and powerful in this process. Other helpful links: Get started or continue on your chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz⁠ ⁠ Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment  Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet  Resource links, as well as a form for thoughts and questions are at Jessgoulding.com/podcast. WonderFULL: A Women's Yoga Retreat for Full Moon Radiance Connect with Jess on  ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy

    Ep. 14 Bio Energy Healing with Wendy Vickery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 41:02


    Wendy Vickery is a Bio-Energy Healing Practitioner and trainer as well as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.  She has over 20 years' experience in the holistic health field, and in experiencing our body's incredible healing capabilities. She sat down with Jess last week in Chacala, Mexico, to talk about this healing modality, her personal inspiring story, and her favorite hack to start healing yourself right away. You can connect with Wendy on her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendyvickery77 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyvickeryhealing/ Website: https://www.wendyvickeryhealing.co.uk/ Other helpful links: Join the waitlist for the next Chakra Savvy cohort: https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy Get started or continue on your chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz www.jessgoulding.com/quiz⁠ Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment at www.jessgoulding.com/chakras⁠ Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet at www.jessgoulding.com/chakras-podcast All links and a place for questions and suggestions can be found at www.jessgoulding.com/podcast Connect with Jess on  Facebook Instagram YouTube WonderFULL: A Women's Yoga Retreat for Full Moon Radiance October 27-29 in Marble Fall, Texas ⁠www.jessgoulding.com/wonderfull⁠ TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy,  bio energy healing

    Ep. 11 Create and Be Happy with Kelly Emmert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 28:54


    Today's guest is Kelly Emmert, owner of The Art Garage, in Austin Texas. Kelly has been creating art since childhood, and that love helped her create a vision for her future.  From starting her business in her garage, to outgrowing that space and building a studio, to now expanding to a second location, Kelly is a master manifester.  She shares with us her story, her philosophy, and hopefully inspires you to create the life YOU want, and be happy in your journey of creation. If you want to know more about The Art Garage, or if you're ever in the Austin area and want to visit, you can check out The Art Garage at www.theartgarageaustin.com/, follow them on Instagram at theartgarage_atx and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theartgarageAustin.  Drop them a DM of support for their expansion in north austin, opening this summer!  Get started or continue on your chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz https://www.jessgoulding.com/quiz Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment https://⁠www.jessgoulding.com/chakras⁠ Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet at https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakras-podcast TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy,  creativity, vision, chakra two, chakra three, the art garage austin

    Ep. 13 Three Simple Practices to Balance Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 17:16


    This week I'm happy to offer you 3 simple practices that can help balance the heart chakra, and build awareness around how love and compassion are operating in your life. There is one breath practice, one meditation, and one journaling exercise to get you going. Also, over on my YouTube channel (@jessgoulding) I'm putting out four 75-minute hatha classes from my series, "Into the Heart." This is a chance to embody the first four chakras and see how they all relate to the heart. Like I said, Anahata is a big deal! WonderFULL: A Women's Yoga Retreat for Full Moon Radiance October 27-29 in Marble Fall, Texas ⁠⁠www.jessgoulding.com/wonderfull⁠⁠ Get started or continue on your chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz www.jessgoulding.com/quiz⁠ Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment at www.jessgoulding.com/chakras⁠ Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet at www.jessgoulding.com/chakras-podcast Post questions and suggestions: www.jessgoulding.com/podcast Connect on  Facebook Instagram YouTube TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy,  

    Ep. 12 Self Love and the Heart Chakra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 17:27


    Today we enter the heart chakra where we encounter love and relationships. Anahata means unstruck. The you within you that was, is, and always will be, perfect, whole and complete. An excessive heart chakra can lead to codependency, poor boundaries, clinginess, jealousy,  being overly self sacrificing. A deficient heart chakra can make you withdrawn, cold, critical, judgemental, intolerant, narcissistic. When you know your tendencies in imbalance, you can make changes that will improve your experience in love and relationships. Source text: Eastern Body, Western Mind, by Anodea Judith Get on the waitlist for the next Chakra Savvy cohort: www.jessgoulding.com/chakrasavvy Get started or continue on your chakra journey: 3 questions to get you started: Chakra Savvy Quickie Quiz ⁠https://www.jessgouldingl.com/quiz⁠ Start with settling into some journaling questions and a video guide with the Chakra Check-In Self Assessment ⁠https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakras⁠ Listen about each chakra and keep it all straight with the Chakra Savvy Cheat Sheet at https://www.jessgoulding.com/chakras-podcast Ask questions and make suggestions at https://www.jessgoulding.com/podcast Connect on  Facebook Instagram YouTube TAGS awareness,  mindfulness,   self study,   svadyaya,   self awareness,    chakras,    yoga,   yoga therapy, love, codependency, narcissism, relationships

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