The Heart Posture

Welcome to the Heart Posture Podcast! This season, Michelle and Jas step back learn from a variety of guests who practice yoga in tandem with other spiritual and faith practices. In this episode, they sit down with Elizabeth J Keller, Spiritual Coach, Soul Guide, and Sacred Gazer. She holds a Masters of Divinity degree and a graduate certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching (from the first acupuncture school in the U.S., grounded in Taoist philosophy), and seeks to sit with you as you reconnect with your sacredness; and honor your full humanity. Show notes: Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer Rent Tent by Anita Diamant Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd Unprotected Texts by Jennifer Knust Altogether You by Jenna Riemersma You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas Sadhana Yoga Centre

Welcome to the Heart Posture Podcast! This season, Michelle and Jas step back to learn from a variety of guests who practice yoga in tandem with other spiritual and faith practices. In this episode, they speak with Ehmandah Ramsey, a certified 200 HR yoga asana instructor, life coach, ETA certified speaker, entrepreneur, founder of She Stories, and host of Hey Suga podcast. With over 15+ years of experience, Ehmanda has provided guidance and spiritual care for the community, residential treatment facilities, and corporations. Throughout her years of caring for the soul, Ehmanda has created a sacred space for women and men to share their story, guiding them to own it, and write a new ending.

Welcome to The Heart Posture podcast! This season, Michelle and Jas step back to learn from a variety of guests who practice yoga in tandem with other spiritual and faith practices. In this episode, they speak with yoga therapist, Kelsey Delane on her experience of growing up in a cult, finding freedom from it, and using the ancient practice of yoga to find true healing. Kelsey says that her yoga practice has been her solace since 2006. It's seen her through hardships like teenage pregnancy, divorce & raising a chronically ill child and has also taught her how to see the sacredness of everyday life. Her heart's desire is to walk alongside you while you use the wisdom of Yoga to explore new ways of being in your body, heart & mind.

Welcome back to The Heart Posture podcast! This season, Michelle and Jas step back to learn from a variety of guests who practice yoga in tandem with other spiritual and faith practices. In this episode, they speak with Arielle Estoria, author, model, writer, spoken-word artist, actress, and more. Ari "Speaks through words that can't only be heard, but demand to be felt and experienced." She's a brand ambassador for Lululemon, and has partnered with Skims, Thinx, Etsy, and more. She shares her journey from her baptist upbringing to finding connection with herself, and ultimately God, on her yoga mat, and speaks openly and honestly about the challenges that come with deconstructing ones faith, and the ultimate freedom she's found from it.

Welcome back to The Heart Posture podcast! This season, Michelle and Jas step back to learn from a variety of guests who practice yoga in tandem with other spiritual and faith practices. In this episode, they speak with Dr. Niki Elliot, a clinical professor of education at the University of La Verne's La Fetra College of Education. She currently serves as Co-Director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning and Wellness, and is a published author, speaker and expert in the fields of mindfulness, holistic education and mind/body healing. An experienced educator, Niki has taught students of all ages, from elementary school through university level over the past 25 years, and has trained for more than 15 years in various holistic healing modalities including mindfulness meditation, Usui Reiki and Kundalini Yoga.

Welcome back to The Heart Posture podcast! This season, Michelle and Jas step back to learn from a variety of guests who practice yoga in tandem with other spiritual and faith practices. In this episode, they speak with Dr. Zandra Wagoner, the Interfaith Chaplain at the University of La Verne. She is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and holds a Ph.D in Religious Studies. As Chaplain, she directs the multi-religious Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, furthering the University's commitment to diversity, community engagement, ethical reasoning, and the development of the whole person. Dr. Wagoner also teaches for the Philosophy and Religion Department, including introductory courses in religion and specialized courses in the areas of gender/sexuality, contemporary theology, interfaith cooperation, and the environment/animals in the study of religion. She is actively involved in interfaith efforts locally and nationally.

On our final episode of our first season, we are breaking down the last Yama of aparigraha. We take this practice from non-seizing and non-hoarding and instead cultivate trust and generosity. Resources: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele The Bible Project: Generosity

This week, we're talking about what it looks like to practice Brahmacharya in the following ways: Walking with God Non-excess or moderation Sexuality Again, we always come back to our heart posture behind all actions. Resources: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown

This week, we're talking about the practice of non-stealing and what it looks like in terms of experiences, time, and most importantly, as a heart posture. Resources: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele The Bible Project - The Tree of Life

We continue to go through Yoga's ethical practices the Yamas. This week we explore our Satya and how to both speak and live out your truth as a student, teacher, and Christ follower. Resources: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas Reconstructing the Gospel: Find Freedom from Slaveholder Religion by Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove

This week, we're talking about the first guideline of Yoga's ethical practice: Ahimsa, or non-violence. What does non-violence look like on the surface, and more importantly as a heart posture? Tune in to find out. Resources: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele The Bible Project

Meet your co-hosts, Michelle and Jasmine. You'll get a taste of our church backgrounds, what led us to our yoga mats, and what has kept us practicing. We ask the questions, "Should Christians do Yoga?" and "Can yoga practitioners find solace in Jesus?" and invite you to join us on this learning journey to answer those questions for yourself. Whether your favorite yoga pose is handstand or savasana, whether you've spent every Sunday in church or have never stepped foot, we're so glad you're here to examine our favorite pose: the heart posture. Resources: The Bible Project Enter Wild by Carlos Whittaker The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas