One Sacred Pause

It's back! After a hiatus (life, ya know?), Season 6 of the One Sacred Pause Podcast is dropping on January 5, 2023. Mark your calendars, and get ready for more of the conversations you love on topics related to yoga, meditation, ayurveda, and wellness entrepreneurship! New episodes every Thursday. www.atmanyogaschool.com 

This week Jessica speaks with the two women behind the Australian brand Women’s Wisdom Co. about conscious conception and topics related to the fertility of women and planning a pregnancy. Karina Marschall and Madison Milton share their passion and knowledge about the journey of preparing your body for a baby, and the wisdom of tapping into the natural rhythms of a women’s body and cycle. This episode is full of tips and information about how to prepare for a baby, and all aspects of the physical, mental, and spiritual planning.

Join Jessica as she talks with 4th-generation meditator and ayurvedic astrologist, Tulsi Bagnoli. Tulsi tunes in from her van life in Topanga Canyon, and shares what it was like growing up in a spiritual household and community. The women talk about jyotish (ayurvedic astrology), and Tulsi’s transition into offering her knowledge and expertise as a business. Tulsi also describes her time getting her Master’s Degree in vedic science at an Ayurvedic college, and what it was like to be a professional meditator (seriously!).   Learn more about Tulsi on insta at @chaya.collective and online at www.tulsibagnoli.com   Host: @jessicawinderl

Jessica speaks with third generation Ayurvedic healer Nidhi Pandya about the context of ayurveda, in relation to where tradition and modernity intersect. Nidhi shares her experiences growing up in India in a spiritual inter-generational family and her arranged marriage, which brought her to New York. The women also talk about the role of money, and how getting paid for your work is an important and valid energetic exchange.    Learn more about Nidhi on instagram at @my_ayurvedic_life and on her website at www.nidhipandya.com   Host: Jessica Winderl on instagram at @jessicawinderl and online at www.atmanyogaschool.com

Jessica speaks with naprapat, yoga teacher, podcaster and Human Design guide Tone Haave. Tone shares about the history and wisdom of Human Design, and the women discuss how amazing and accurate their charts are, in terms of being a true reflection of who they are. Your HD chart is a powerful tool to understand your energy, your purpose, and how you fit into the world around you. Learn more about Tone on instagram at @tone_haave, her podcast at @humandesignpodden and her website at www.tonehaave.no    Host: Jessica Winderl at @jessicawinderl and www.atmanyogaschool.com

This week Jessica is joined by osteopath, podcaster, and yoga teacher Mona Elsness to talk about women’s health, the pelvis, pregnancy, and postpartum. Mona is passionate about the breath, and how it can be used to assist women in finding a greater sense of health and wellbeing within their bodies. For many women, it is common to experience symptoms of incontinence, organ prolapse, or painful sex after having a baby, and Mona takes a compassionate and understanding view of supporting all women in maintaining/regaining function in their pelvic floor and in all areas of their health.   Learn more about Mona on insta at @femalewellness and online at www.femalewellness.no, and her podcast at @engleroghormoner    Host: Jessica Winderl at @jessicawinderl and www.atmanyogaschool.com

This week Jessica speaks with Damodar and Radha Priti, the yoga teachers, Ayurvedic practitioners, and entrepreneurs behind Bhava Wellness and Palo Santo Yoga Studio. The conversation centers on spiritual practices, the meditation styles of Damodar and Radha Priti, and how they work on their marriage and business partnerships throughout the lens of spiritual connection. Learn more about them at www.bhavawellness.com, www.palosantowellnessboutique.com and on insta at @bhavawellness. Learn more about the host, Jessica Winderl, at www.atmanyogaschool.com and on insta at @jessicawinderl.com

This week Jessica speaks with Anna Karenina, half of the duo behind the cult-favorite kombucha company, Empress Brew. The women speak about how Anna Karenina started her business a few years ago, and how her passion for creating healthy drinks with unique flavor profiles drives her to be a leader in the kombucha brew scene (not to mention her brilliant branding). Anna Karenina’s passion for what she does is contagious, and this episode will leave you inspired to tap into your own creativity and entrepreneurial pursuits. www.empressbrew.no Insta: @drinkempress Host: Jessica Winderl @jessicawinderl

This week Jessica is joined by Charlie Williams, and the women speak about some of the moments that have defined big changes in their lives. How do we know we need to make changes, so that we are in alignment with our own truth? What inspires us to step away from the status quo or our lives? Charlie shares her inspirational story of moving out of addiction, and moving onto a path that led her to veganism and Iron Man competitions.

This week Jessica is joined by the two yoginis behind The Feelgood Shop, an online webshop in Norway that features sustainably sourced crystals, smudges, oils, and yoga + meditation tools. The three women dive into why they love these tools, how they use them, and how they have enhanced and enriched their practices. They discuss how the practice meets you where you are, and how our relationship with yoga is ever changing. Learn more about Sunniva Egge Sipus and Johanna Fredriksson at www.thefeelgoodshop.no and www.yogakioslo.com and on instagram at @thefeelgoodshop. Learn more about Jessica at www.atmanyogaschool.com, www.jessicawinderl.com, and www.onesacredpause.com and on instagram at @jessicawinderl.

** Content Warning -- this episode may be triggering for some individuals, as the episode discusses abuse and manipulation by authority figures ** Jessica talks with clinical therapist and yoga teacher Elisabeth Lilja about power dynamics in positions of authority, trust, leadership, ethics, and how to keep our personal power. Elisabeth compares the rigid regulations and testing in the therapy world to the lack of regulations and standardization in the yoga world. What is yoga therapy? What do we do when a teacher or authority manipulates us, or their students? How do we hold ourselves, and others, accountable? This episode gets deep, and ends with a conversation about what type of therapy Elisabeth offers her clients, and why therapy is helpful for anyone — not just those struggling with mental health. Watch this episode on YouTube at the One Sacred Pause Podcast channel. Learn more about Elisabeth on instagram at @etlyoga.and.therapy, and learn more about Jessica at www.jessicawinderl.com, www.atmanyogaschool.com, and www.onesacredpause.com and on instagram at @jessicawinderl.

Welcome back to Season 5 of the One Sacred Pause Podcast, where Jessica speaks with Kate Murphy, the woman behind Living Pretty Naturally and The Feminine Code. Kate shares about her experiences as a startup CEO, and how she noticed a difference between the energetics of doing business from a masculine perspective vs. a feminine perspective. Kate is now launching a brand-new online business course called The Feminine Code. Jessica and Kate discuss their ideas around what it means to be an entrepreneur operating from a place of feminine energy, what their experiences were like in the corporate world, and what it means to hold boundaries in our personal and professional lives. The conversation ends with a candid discussion around women's menstruation cycles, and how we change the narrative from our monthly period being a burden to becoming a celebration. Catch this episode on YouTube at the One Sacred Pause Podcast channel, and learn more about Kate at www.thisiskatemurphy.com and on instagram at @thisiskatemurphy. Learn more about Jessica at www.jessicawinderl.com, www.atmanyogaschool.com, and www.onesacredpause.com and on instagram at @jessicawinderl.

Jessica shares her birth story, and her journey of labor, delivery and the early postpartum period with her son Oliver.

To wrap up Season 4, Jessica talks about a topic that she finds inspiring and thought-provoking — clarifying your core values in order to live in alignment with your truest essence. Who are you, and how do you want to show up in the world? What role do inquiry + self-forgiveness play in learning how to live your legacy? Your legacy has nothing to do with money or fame, it has to do with how you feel, and how the people around you feel. What values define your existence?   www.atmanyogaschool.com www.onesacredpause.com www.jessicawinderl.com

Join Jessica as she chats with the owner of Norway Power Yoga, Caroline Herring. The women have a lively discussion on teaching vinyasa yoga in Norway, how yoga businesses have responded since the coronavirus shutdown, and their predictions for life as a yoga teacher after COVID-19. Jessica and Caroline talk about teaching yoga online, and offer their opinion on how yoga teachers can position themselves for success in a rapidly changing industry.   www.norwaypoweryoga.com

On this week’s episode, Jessica talks with goals coach, public speaker, and co-founder of Rock Your Bliss, Jacki Carr. The women discuss how checking in with your accomplishments is a great way to realign your goals, by asking yourself if something is still lighting you up and serving a purpose. The women touch on the impact of coronavirus on small businesses, and how important a “sacred pause” can be in evaluating both your personal and professional lives. Find out more about Jacki at www.jackicarr.com 

This week is a vulnerable and honest solo podcast with host Jessica Winderl, all about her conscious conception journey. Jessica shares how she approached getting pregnant from a spiritual standpoint, with the intention to call in her baby from a place of awareness. She shares her viewpoint, resources, and experiences using ayurveda, chanting, meditation, crystals, oils, breath work, herbs, and inquiry work to supplement her ovulation tracking. Jessica also shares the role she thinks attitude and stress play in fertility, and how all of these practices helped her get pregnant on the first try.   Jenna Furnari:   www.ayurvedicmamas.com  Erin Telford: www.erintelford.com  Kia Miller: www.kiamiller.com Uma  Dinsmore-Tuli: www.yonishakti.co Mona Valstad Elsness:  www.femalewellness.no Ragnhild Torjesen: www.imaginebirthworks.no Cathrine Mathiesen:  www.yogamamma.no

This week on the podcast, Jessica speaks to Norwegian fashion designer and founder of AWAN, Anette Miwa Dimmen. The women talk about entrepreneurship, the importance of high-quality, sustainable fashion, and how Anette is disrupting the sleepwear space with her dress/loungewear line. Shop AWAN at www.aswearenow.co

Jessica chatted this week with natural skin therapist Vilde Sletten all about skin care and skin care routines. The women talk about what makes Vilde’s treatments different than traditional facials or skin treatments (energy work! crystals! essential oils! gua sha! lymphatic massage!), and her philosophy on holistic skin care. Jessica and Vilde also talk about what it might mean to be a small business/sole proprietor wellness entrepreneur during and after the corona virus pandemic. Learn more about Vilde and her services at https://www.vildesletten.com

On this week’s episode Jessica sits down with her husband Jonas to take a walk down memory lane as they reflect on the 8 years of their relationship, 6 spent married. How they met in a ski gondola in Switzerland, fell in love long distance, went through the fiancé visa process in the US and then immigration to Norway, and battled Jessica’s surprise cancer diagnosis. They talk about what they think the “secret” to a successful partnership is, and the values and belief system that is the foundation of their marriage. They also discuss how they think they will be as parents, how a 5 year age gap (Jessica is older!) doesn’t mean a thing, and how culture shock is a real thing.

This short message comes from Jessica during the middle of the global coronavirus crisis. With so much information and overwhelming emotions floating around, she chose to not release a full episode this week in an effort to not be part of the noise. But tune in next week for the continuation of Season 4, as Jessica interviews a special guest: her husband Jonas! They talk about their story and story together — meeting on a ski gondola in Switzerland, immigration to the US and then to Norway, navigating cancer, building a business and starting over in a new career. Jessica and Jonas also talk about pursuing your passions, both as a couple and as individuals. Stay safe and stay well.

This week Jessica is joined by yoga teacher, pregnancy yoga teacher trainer, author, and mama to 4 children, Catherine Mathiesen. The women talk about becoming a mother for the first time, motherhood, and how we define femininity. They also talk about fear and childbirth, and how we can create a new narrative for this life-changing experience. Learn more about Catherine and her book, offerings, and teacher trainings at www.yogamamma.no

Jessica talks with herbalist, mother, small business owner, farmer, and nutritionist Hillary Sargent about the power of plants and high quality body care products to positively impact your life. The women discuss raising children while running a small business, and the choices we make to find a work/life balance when we work for ourselves. Hillary shares her favorite plants to work with, and her opinions on wildcrafting and sustainability. Check her website out at www.twopoppiesapothecary.com

Do NOT miss this episode! Jessica keeps it all in the family when she talks with her aunt about being a yoga student and teacher for over 47 years. The women discuss how Anne got into yoga as a new mother in the early 70’s, the teachers she has studied with, and the experiences she has had traveling the world to study yoga. They also explore ethics, privilege, cultural appropriation and diversity in yoga, and the one teacher they both wish they could have studied with before his death.

This week the podcast is all about an emerging market in Norway — bedrifts yoga, or company/corporate yoga. This is an area that many yoga teachers are interested in, and is a great way to supplement a teaching salary. Mikkel shares what led him to co-found his company, bedriftsyoga.no and how it has grown over the last two years. Jessica and Mikkel talk about pricing, scheduling, marketing, corporate recruitment, teacher recruitment, how to teach a corporate yoga class, and how to prioritize your time as both a yoga teacher and a business owner.

To kick off a new year and a new decade, host Jessica Winderl is focusing on community, and how we can work together to shape our local yoga communities. This episode is about using inspiration and collaboration as motivation instead of operating from a fear-based, scarcity mentality.  Jessica talks with three powerhouse yoga teachers and studio owners from Oslo about how they run their businesses, support their teachers, and contribute to our local community through leadership.    NOTES:   www.atmanyogaschool.com www.leelayoga.no www.joyyoga.no www.rawyogaolso.no

Join Jessica for the Season 3 Finale, where she talks about the life of death with yogi, energy healer, and Death Doula Leslie Conner. This episode is one that Jessica has wanted to record for a long time, and is a topic that is often hidden behind a veil of fear or uncertainty in the Western world. Leslie shares about how she was called to this work, and why working with an end-of-life doula can change the experience of dying for both the person transitioning and the loved ones and care takers left behind. She talks about the empowerment people can feel when they are given the choice of how to take control of their death narrative, rather than feeling like a “burden”, or not wanting to express emotions for fear of upsetting loved ones. The women discuss the differences between a Birth Doula and a Death Doula, and talk about how normalizing (and even celebrating death) can be healing for everyone involved. Tune in to this heavy hitter that will make you think about your own beliefs around death.

Tune in to this week’s episode for a dose of inspiration! Jessica chats with Tendai Angela Jambga, a Zimbabwean yoga teacher who now calls Norway home. The women discuss what spirituality means to them, how they hold boundaries as teachers and in life, about the importance of community, and the exciting work Tendai is up to in Africa. Tendai has brought yoga + meditation to a children’s home, and hopes to make a case study and proposal from the results she has seen in these abused and traumatized children — increased socialization, trust, and confidence, decreased anxiety and fear-based reactions, and greater connection to community, to name a few. Learn how Tendai wants to help these children (and others in 3rd world conditions) heal forward, rather than stay stuck in a pattern of just treating their trauma. Founder of the Atman Yoga School™️www.atmanyogaschool.comwww.jessicawinderl.comwww.onesacredpause.com

Whoa. This week, Jessica was called to speak on a topic that is serious and near to her heart, in hopes of inspiring new (and seasoned) yoga teachers to hold themselves and their communities to a higher standard. Hear real-world advice on how to protect yourself as a yoga teacher, in an unregulated profession that can be corrupted by power, sex, and money. Jessica illustrates why she is so passionate about this subject through some of her personal experiences, as well as offers her opinion on the ethical implications of recent events in the global yoga community. Tune in for a much needed, and possibly controversial, discussion as Jessica explains why she thinks the rational of “separate the man from the practice” is dangerous, and dismissive to victims of abuse in the yoga world landscape. Change starts now, and it starts with us!   www.jessicawinderl.com www.atmanyogaschool.com  https://www.jbrownyoga.com/yoga-talks-podcast https://30for30podcasts.com/bikram/

Solo episode with Jessica! This week’s episode is also this season’s episode with just Jessica and no guests. Jessica gets a lot of questions about how to handle stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed, and in this episode she shares that her practice of saying no is a way to deeply nourish and support oneself. She dives into the topic of boundaries, and being aware of energetic exchanges with partners, friends, co-workers, and students/clients. This is a very personal episode where Jessica shares more of her “behind the scenes” of being a teacher and a yoga business owner. www.jessicawinderl.comwww.atmanyogaschool.comwww.onesacredpause.com

This week, Jessica talks with her friend Lindsey Van about what it means to give of one’s self and to be of service to others. Lindsey shares her journey of winning 16 National Championships, to becoming the first women’s World Champion winner for Ski Jumping in 2009, and her subsequent leadership role as she and a group of fellow women ski jumpers sued the IOC (International Olympic Committee) for gender discrimination for not including women’s ski jumping in the Olympics. Lindsey, and the other female ski jumpers, eventually were allowed to compete in the Sochi Olympics in 2014. But in 2011, in the middle of training to defend her World Title, Lindsey got a phone call that she was a perfect match to donate bone marrow to save an anonymous Leukemia patient. Lindsey didn’t think twice before saying yes, and going through the process of donating bone marrow not just once, but two separate times! Even at the risk of jeopardizing her athletic career, Lindsey felt that as a human, she had the moral obligation to save someone’s life if she was in the position to do so. As a yogi and a meditator, Lindsey shares her life philosophy on how everything and everyone is connected.   Documentary about Lindsey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2083306/

This week we dive deep into a conversation about the shadow self, and how to navigate darkness and pain in our life. Jessica is joined by Norwegian yoga teacher, studio owner, and author Vivian Midttveit to cover topics like survival mode, compassion, and self-forgiveness. Vivian shares how her practice of meditation is all about making love to the silence, and how to her, acceptance feels like love. The women talk about how it feels to be in a place of darkness and pain, and how we hold space as teachers and humans for our students and loved ones who are in this same place.   Vivian’s website: www.viviwords.no Vivian’s studio: www.livingyoga.no

This is it! The episode many of you have been waiting for — Jessica talks with her first ayurveda teacher, Dr. Margaret Koblasova, all about ayurveda, dinacharya, and how we use ayurveda in our lives. Maggie talks about different meditation types for the three doshas, what jyotish is and what it is used for, what led her to become an Ayurvedic Doctor, and what she loves about being a doctor.   Also, stay tuned for upcoming announcements about Dr. Koblasova’s visit to Norway, and a co-hosted ayurvedic cleanse program in Oslo in June 2020.   Dr. Koblasova’s website: www.ayurvedalifescience.com

Viggo Johansen is a Norwegian meditation and mindfulness teacher, and he joins Jessica this week to talk about the nature of the mind. Viggo shares his story of how he became a monk, what it was like being on spiritual retreats for months at a time, and what led him to eventually leave the monk-hood. This episode is all about meditation, compassion, and our right to evolve as spiritual beings.   Viggo’s website: www.mindfulliving.no

On this episode, Jessica chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, Jenna Furnari, all about how to use ayurveda during the postpartum period of pregnancy. Jenna works primarily as an ayurvedic postpartum doula, and trains other women to do the same (Jessica took her training, it is great!). She talks about the importance of the first 42 days after giving birth — how a new mother needs to rest, rebuild ojas/balance vata dosha, and bond with her baby. An ayurvedic postpartum doula comes into a new mother’s home and helps prepare nourishing foods, can help with breastfeeding/lactation, helps support the mother with physical recovery after delivery, and is there to help with bodywork/self-massage/abhyanga, breath work, and meditation. It is this idea of using the principles of ayurveda for “mothering the mother” to provide loving and safe support to the new mama during an immensely transitional period in her life.   Check out more (and register for Jenna’s upcoming Ayurvedic Post-Partum Doula Training this fall) at www.jennafurnari.com and on instagram at @jennafurnari

Jessica is joined this week by her breathwork teacher + acupuncturist Erin Telford. Erin shares about her journey into breathwork and becoming a healer, why she loves this practice so deeply, and how she continues to be inspired by its potency. The women talk about what happens when we show up with courage and vulnerability, and are willing to step into a space of non-knowing. Breathwork holds up a mirror to our self-limiting beliefs, trauma, and pain, and then allows for the grace of emotional healing. Listen in to learn more about this powerful + transformative practice!   www.erintelford.com   https://erintelford.com/shop/full-moon-lunar-eclipse-virtual-breathwork-healing-group-71619-in-the-comfort-of-your-own-home 

Join Jessica and Tiril for an inspiring and heart-forward talk about taking chances, living your Dharma (sacred duty), and what happens when we are in alignment with our purpose. Tiril is a best-selling cookbook author and owner of Oslo Raw, which is a successful raw food cafe with two locations in Oslo. The women discuss saying yes to the call of your heart, even if you don’t know how things will turn out — how do we lean into trust of the unknown rather than fear of the unknown?    www.osloraw.no

Welcome back to Season 3 of the One Sacred Pause Podcast! Listen in to the recording of a live podcast event where Jessica is joined with neuroscientist Laura Bojarskaitė to talk about the brain, brain health, and what happens while we sleep. Laura explains the concept of “brain washing”, where our brain gets washed while we sleep and clears debris and impressions from our day to allow up to wake up rested and energized. She also talks about yoga nidra meditation and the brain wave states we enter during this mediation that mimic the brain waves of deep sleep. This episode will leave you inspired and motivated to take control of your sleep hygiene!

The Season 2 Finale is an extended episode that Jessica recorded live in Colorado with one of her dearest friends, Sea Marie. Be a fly on the wall as these friends talk about all the subjects they love — the women talk about teaching yoga, what they love about being teachers, and why they teach. Sea shares her experiences of studying Five Elements Acupuncture, what her expectations were/are to becoming an acupuncturist, and the commitment of being in acupuncture school for 4+ years. The women also discuss similarities and differences between this healing modality and Ayurveda, and both of those modalities' focus on nature as a guide. Seva is a favorite topic and practice of Sea Marie’s, so the women dive into what self-less service is all about, and why it fires her up.   The video recording of this episode is also available on YouTube, under Jessica’s channel.   Sea Marie’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/seamarieyoga/

This week Jessica is joined by the co-founders of a beautiful ayurvedic body care company called Paavani Ayurveda, Trudy Collings and Leah Klatt. The women talk about getting started in ayurvedic skin care, what led Trudy and Leah to start their own brand, and how it feels to celebrate the five year mark of being in business. They share their favorite self-care routines, favorite products, and the exciting launch of their newest product line. Finally, the three women discuss choosing a name for your business, and Leah + Trudy talk about what their experience has been like in a successful business partnership. This is another great episode that is all ayurveda, all the time!   Website: www.paavaniayurveda.com

On this week’s episode, Jessica talks with Victoria Larkins, an American yoga teacher and entrepreneur based in Boulder, Colorado. Victoria is the owner of Shop Sankalpa, a beautiful intention-fused crystal jewelry line, and the co-founder of The Subtle Mind, a meditation and co-creation space. The women go deep into spiritual conversation about energy, meditation, discernment, the five koshas, and more. Victoria shares about her journey into connection with the healing power of crystals, and gives advice on how to get started using/selecting them. She also explains crystal-griding your home to create the energy you want in your sacred space. This episode is one you don’t want to miss, and will leave you inspired to make changes in your life! Promo code for One Sacred Pause listeners! Take 15% off your order at Shop Sankalpa (valid for 2 months from the release date of this podcast) with code "lovetribe". www.victorialarkins.com        Insta: @victoria__larkins Shop Sankalpa website: https://www.shopsankalpa.com Insta: @shopsankalpa The Subtle Mind website: https://www.thesubtlemind.com Insta: @thesubtlemind

Jessica talks with Los Angeles DJ and Music Producer Crisanto Santa Ana about his art, music, work, and meditation practices. Crisanto shares what he loves about DJing music at yoga festivals and for yoga classes, and how yoga and meditation guide his life choices. They talk about using playlists in a yoga class as a way to enhance a student’s experience and support breath + awareness. Crisanto now travels around the world sharing his music and messages of positivity, and collaborating with other artists like DJ Drez and MC Yogi. Crisanto’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisantosantaana/ Crisanto’s Website:http://www.livefreeprod.com

This week Jessica is joined by Swedish yoga teacher Antonia Rothschild for a heartfelt and vulnerable conversation about how we learn to trust our intuition, and how we learn to trust in the value of our offerings in the world. Antonia shares her personal mantra for activating choice in any situation, personally or professionally. The women talk about shifting out of fear and insecurity when running a yoga business, and discuss the growing communities of wellness + consciousness in Scandinavia. Link to Antonia’s Instagram page hippieserendipity: https://www.instagram.com/hippieserendipity/?hl=en

Join Jessica as she talks with Swedish yoga + meditation teacher Josefine Bengtsson. Josefine spends much of the year living in India, and travelling in France and Sweden, to run yoga retreats with her company Yogiakedemin. In this episode, the women talk about living life from a place of connection to the heart, which to them means acknowledging the pain in life as well as the joys. Josefine shares her experiences with her daily meditation practice, and why she loves sitting in silence so much. The women also talk about managing energy + expectations when facilitating groups (retreats and teacher trainings), and how to set energetic boundaries when teaching. Josefine’s website: www.yogiakademin.se

In this episode, Jessica is joined by yoga therapist and studio owner Katie Allen to discuss her passion for public heath, yoga therapy, the healing powers of mantra + chanting, and maintaining a sense of spaciousness while running a yoga business. Katie is the co-founder of Be The Change, a donation-based yoga studio in Southern California, and is the creator of yoga therapy programs that are being utilized in hospitals and within Hispanic populations. Katie’s website: www.katieallenyoga.com

On this week’s episode, Jessica sits down with Anette and Susanne Bastviken, the Norwegian sisters behind the brand of Radical Broccoli. The three women talk about blogging, yoga, and making sustainable choices in food, clothing, transportation, beauty, and other areas of our life. They talk about how caring for the environment and our health are practices of yoga — specifically Ahimsa, or non-harming/non-violence, the starting point of the 8-limbed path of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.   Radical Broccoli Website: www.radicalbroccoli.com

This week, Jessica is joined by her first American guest on the podcast, yoga + meditation teacher Caley Alyssa. The women talk about the nitty-gritty of running a yoga/wellness business, money, mentorship, disappointing setbacks, and the culture of celebrity. They dive into prioritizing studentship and learning new skills, and talk about meditation practices and daily routines.

Join yoga, meditation, and ayurveda teacher Jessica Winderl for this solo episode that is all about Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals and Routines. Learn practical tips to integrate Ayurveda into your daily life, and how to use the natural rhythms of the seasons to support your most harmonious health. Jessica’s Website: www.jessicawinderl.com www.atmanyogaschool.com www.onesacredpause.com

On this week’s episode, Jessica talks with Norwegian pop star Bertine Zetlitz. Bertine is well known for her musical career, but she is also a dedicated Ashtanga teacher and a life-long meditation student. The women talk about what a yoga “practice” means to them, what meditation feels like, and how to define what it means to be a yogi, according to your own rules. Bertine talks about growing up meditating from a young age, and the example her parents gave her with the practice. The conversation gets transparent and raw when both teachers talk about the importance of naming and exploring so called “negative traits” in themselves, as a way to integrate the lessons of meditation into your life.   Bertine’s website:  http://bertinezetlitz.no 

Season 2 is live! Jessica is back, and for the Season 2 launch episode she is talking with Danish clinical psychotherapist and breath work facilitator Mie My Tastesen. Jessica experienced a breath work session in Copenhagen with Mie My that was profound and beautiful, and in this episode they talk about the breath work technique that Mie My uses, and why it works. The women talk about the power of transformation that occurs when we intentionally connect to breath, and how that process leads to an evolution of the self. From that place, we can also cultivate a compassion for ourselves and our life experiences that leads into forgiveness. But what does forgiving yourself look like? The ladies share from their personal experiences and viewpoints. You do not want to miss out on this raw and inspiring conversation!   Find Mie My here: www.actandbreathe.dk

Season 1 Finale! Jessica has another solo episode where she talks about the practice of taking responsibility for our own happiness. What happens when we step away from what we think other people’s expectations of us are, and when we release the fear of being judged by others? Happiness is an inside job, and Jessica talks about using the yogic principle of Santosha, or contentment, as the framework for creating a life that feels more free. When we cultivate contentment in our life, it becomes easier to move through the ebbs and flows of life without being pulled off center or weighed down by external judgements or expectations. Jessica shares three concrete tools for moving into a space of clear intuition, self-love, and igniting a deep-seated joy in life. She finishes by offering some of her top advice to new yoga teachers who wish to explore their passion for teaching yoga.   www.jessicawinderl.com www.atmanyogaschool.com www.onesacredpause.com