The Modern Yogi

Deep dive into the solar plexus chakra! Links! Tanner Speer: elevatehealingartsnc.com My IG: Practice_Compassion  First episode on chakras: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Wg2dSoR37F3DvY3OopKqe?si=8d36da0fb1ad4366 Root chakra episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/226DknJWOyKorOF8U9xXy1?si=83ca816d73984898 Sacral Chakra episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/49k9FpNRJvbfmwBbNFb9Sk?si=fc4e7acd4f7e4e2b Root chakra yoga flow and meditation: https://youtu.be/x2-k4Ee-bxI Sacral chakra yoga flow and meditation: https://youtu.be/jRsS7P_RELE Solar Plexus Yoga and Mediation Practice: https://youtu.be/nujOwFohZ4g

Deep dive into the sacral chakra! Links! Tanner Speer: elevatehealingartsnc.com My IG: Practice_Compassion  First episode on chakras: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Wg2dSoR37F3DvY3OopKqe?si=8d36da0fb1ad4366 Root chakra episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/226DknJWOyKorOF8U9xXy1?si=83ca816d73984898 Root chakra yoga flow and meditation: https://youtu.be/x2-k4Ee-bxI Sacral chakra yoga flow and meditation: https://youtu.be/jRsS7P_RELE

Learn about all things root chakra!  Links! My IG: Practice_Compassion  Root chakra yoga flow and meditation: https://youtu.be/x2-k4Ee-bxI First episode on chakras: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Wg2dSoR37F3DvY3OopKqe?si=8d36da0fb1ad4366 Tanner Speer: elevatehealingartsnc.com Past life regression/ ancestral trauma: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WcFZLxrwTpZ6ZiqrKXgcg?si=f02ebc184ced4e71

The series on chakras has begun! Today we will cover chakra basics! Each episode after that will include a deep dive into each chakra!  Show notes Reiki Series-  Reiki 101: https://traffic.libsyn.com/laurasiljander/TMYEpisode3.mp3 and Reiki with Mercedes:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/laurasiljander/TMYEpisode4reikimercedes.mp3 Tanner Speer @Tanner_Speer_ https://www.elevatehealingartsnc.com/ Yoga and Meditation Chakra classes on YouTube: The Modern Yogi OR https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGLTusasHgnWQuVl454tCrwsTS7qr3ss

Learn about hypnotherapy and past life regression, connecting with your soul, and much more with Amy Ryan! -------------------------- Amy: https://www.amyryanhypnosis.com/ Marisa Peer: https://shop.marisapeer.com/ Bryn Blankinship: https://brynblankinship.com/

Join my guest, Tara Tiedemann from Viva Adventures to talk yoga retreats, food, destination, and MUCH MORE! www.vivaadventures.com Contact Tara: tara@vivaadventures.com @vivaadventures @practice_compassion    

Learn how to process BIG feelings through yoga! ------------------------------------------------------ For the freebie>> www.LauraSiljander.com/feel

Do intrusive thoughts or anxiety tend to get worse at night when you are trying to sleep?  Combat that with my personal yogic sleeping technique!  -------------------------------------------- Steps -Notice the thoughts coming or make this part of your night time routine when you get into bed -Soften the body as much as you can -Put your hands on your body where you feel it or just on your belly and chest -Start to take deep breathes -Count with the breath or use a mantra that makes sense to you -If the thoughts leak in, start the breath and mantra over. -------------------------------------------- @TheAnxietyHealer on IG 45 min meditation for sleep: https://youtu.be/8jrltyojbt4 

Come learn about the last limb of yoga, Samadhi! Don't forget to tune into the 8 Limbs of Yoga Series! -------------------------------------------------------- Episodes mentioned on the Pod: The Ego Baby: https://laurasiljander.libsyn.com/the-ego-baby Self vs self: https://laurasiljander.libsyn.com/self-vs-self

Come learn about the 7th Limb of Yoga by Patanjali! When we experience dhyana we become more compassionate with ourselves and others. Patanjali shares how we can visit dhyana on a regular basis! Learn how in this episode!  -------------------------------------- Watch the unedited version on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGLTusasHgmwgApou9eSo80TSRKKpnVQ The Ego, Baby Episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/laurasiljander/TMYEpisode5ego.mp3 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/23iDroYs9FtZcD6gTcykcQ?si=lGSbp_zdRwuirPtB6_AOxA Dharana Episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/laurasiljander/TMYEpisode18.dharana.mp3 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Gn9qiuJTxcB3HmfZmJurW?si=bi0LLE5DSeWW1EB0vOsDPw

Welcome to the 8 Limbs by Patanjali, yoga series! Limb #6, Dharana or also known as one point of focus/concentration.  Learn what it is, how it effects our yoga practice, and how we can try different ways to use this limb in our lives! ----------------------------------------------- You can watch the unedited version on The Modern Yogi YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheModernYogi1  

We are covering Limb #5 of Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. The inability to regulate our senses is a HUGE reason why we give up on meditating! Come learn how to tame your senses so you can connect with your higher power and inner teacher!  ---------------------------------------------- Chakra Scan Meditation: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheModernYogi1 YouTube Yoga Classes on the Chakra Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGLTusasHgnWQuVl454tCrwsTS7qr3ss

We dive into Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. We are on Limb 4, prana or breath techniques used to effect our energy. Learn how to practice breath on and off the mat.  Learn how breath can help stress and anxiety.  ----------------------------------------------------- Show notes/resources!  -Google or look at my Instagram for pictures of Moab! -Low acid coffee: Smooth Operator by Whole Foods 365 brand. It is super cheap and tastes good! https://products.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/365-everyday-value-smooth-operator-reduced-acid-cinnamon-ground-coffee-bb0894 -Episode on Asana/ Move that body:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QG3FNSbduOX2eBWfNlpT6?si=VCeHb2ouRFeixdns1DYVjg YouTube: https://youtu.be/xpRbLyvVFRM -YouTube Channel: type in, The Modern Yogi, into the YouTube search!

We are finishing up the last Niyama (2nd Limb of Yoga)! Today we dive into the topic of spirituality, what does a higher power mean to you, and the meaning of Ishvara Pranidhana. -------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH the unedited version on The Modern Yogi YouTube Channel full of funny bloopers, finger dancing, and more! The episode on Asana/Postures/ 3rd Limb of Yoga: Move that Body, Episode 29. Links below Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QG3FNSbduOX2eBWfNlpT6?si=MdyvuiDNSk-6nlkfgwqBvA Direct link: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/laurasiljander/TMYEpisode2-asana.mp3

Welcome to the series staring Patanjali and his 8 Limbs of Yoga. Today we are on the 2nd Limb of Yoga called the Niyamas where we dive into self study!  -------------------------------------------------- Podcast reference: self vs Self (this is when the podcast had a different name)! 

We are covering Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga today! We are now in the 2nd Limb called the Niyamas! Today we dive into how important self discipline is AND take a look at this through the yogic perspective. 

Can you feel joy during the hard times and the good? Samtosa teaches us how!  Welcome to Patajalis 8 Limbs of Yoga Series! We finished the Yamas (1st Limb) and now covering the 2nd Limb, the Niyamas!  --------------------------------------------------------------- Resources mentioned in the pod: www.prana.com Youtube: The Modern Yogi www.LauraSiljander.com

Welcome to the series on Patanjalis 8 Limbs of Yoga! It is time to cover the 2nd Limb of Yoga, the Niyamas! Saucha is first and we dive into how to purify our mind, body, and environment!  Check out the previous episodes on the yamas! 

Welcome to Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga Series! We are on Yama #5! What does it mean when we hear our yoga teachers say, "just let it go?" Let what go? How do I let it go? --------------------------------------------------------- Episodes talked about in this pod; 1. Money Honey (Episode 5). 2. The Ego, Baby (Episode 32).  

Welcome to the 8 Limbs of Yoga Series by Patanjali! Today we talk about brahmacharya or sex from the yogic perspective! 

Welcome to Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga Series! It's yoga philosophy for the modern day! We will dive into each limb and how they can help you live a life of clarity and compassion. In this episode I cover non-stealing but even more importantly, the root cause of why we steal. 

Welcome to Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga Series! It's yoga philosophy for the modern day! We will dive into each limb and how they can help you live a life of clarity and compassion. This is the second episode of the series; satya or living authentically! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Resources mentioned in the podcast: YouTube channel: The Modern Yogi Episode 20: Misfits (The old title: The Siljander Podcast) 

Yoga philosophy for all!  Learn about the first yama, ahimsa! Non-harming, compassion, and more goodies to incorporate into your yoga lifestyle!  Let your compassion flow like water. Down and out!  -------------------------------------------------------------- Book reference: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda.  Get it HERE Podcast reference: Boundaries or Bust, Episode 17

BONUS EPISODE:  17 min, guided visualization for when you feel out of control. 

Let's talk about the ego, yogis! What is the ego? How does it effect us every single day? How can we interact with it? 

A mini series on reiki, chakras, crystals, and more goodies with the one and only, reiki master, Mercedes Ani! There is so much to learn and a freebie for how to deal with COVID 19! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Healing Arts with Mercedes LLC @mercedesani or https://mercedesani.com/  

So you may be hearing about energy work and reiki, as ways to heal and relax?! You may be thinking...umm, what is reiki? Energy work? Hu? Here I get into the reiki basics, what is reiki, what you can use it for, what a session looks like, all more juicy fun details!

Yogis! Learn more about why we engage in these postures. Learn how moving our body in this way can actually help us get to know ourselves better.  Tofu Quote: "Move your body, change your mind."

When we think of yoga, we think relaxation, yoga pants, green juice, white girls holding hard poses on mountain tops. I am here to bring you a different type of yoga. Welcome to the new podcast, The Modern Yogi, where yoga fuses with mental health to help you live a life that allows you to navigate the hard times and the good. To walk through your chaotic world with clarity and connection!

This is a raw and vulnerable episode on what to do when your world crashes down on you. We talk about the "high vibe" culture and when our loved ones try to help but you feel alone and misunderstood.  Tofu quote: "Come as you are."

Dani from Caffeinated Minds interviews me on mental health, yoga, loving yourself, and SO MUCH MORE! Learn some practical ways you can start your self love journey today!

Misfits, like to work hard and play hard BUT when life get's in the way of our play we can experience burn out and become a crabby Kelly!  Let's talk about this! Tofu quotes from the episode- "Can we simplify aspects of our life so we can complicate it with things that feed our mind, heart, and soul?"   

Let's talk about chores we have to do everyday...Showering, cleaning- you know, adult stuff. In this episode we talk about how these tasks can help or hurt our mental state. We dive into some yoga philosophy and how cleanliness and purity can reframe our days.   Tofu Quote: "Our body is the home to our souls, spiritual ground, love, and passion. Keeping our body clean, is an act of spirituality not just another chore."   

You acquire many labels throughout your life. Most of the time you adhere to these labels and their responsibilities. But who are you really? Who are you beyond these labels? Join us, as we dive into a strategy that you can implement today to learn more about yourself and why you do certain things.  

We ALL have felt stress, anxiety, and burn out. If you are stuck in a constant hamster wheel of this nasty cocktail let's talk about some actionable tips, tricks and strategies to get it under control. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Start saying NO 2. Who are you doing all of this for? 3. Who you are trying to impress? 4. Are you taking care of your body? 5. Digital burn out=when your phone and feed own you.

You can put money on it-change and new seasons in life are going to happen. How do you know if you are living a life you actually want? Are you living an authentic life or are you just going with the flow and getting on with the day to day? Let's throw basic out the window and live a life filled with intention and authenticity!  PS-The show is getting a rebrand! Let me know what you think! 

Do you ever wonder if you are living authentically? Really. Living. Your. Truth? Even when your truth goes against what your friends or family like? How can we all just embrace each others weirdness instead of judging it? It sounds easy..right? 

The moment you had enough. It is a visceral feeling that goes beyond the rational mind. You can feel it in your gut, something inside breaks open. Rewind..how did you get here? How did you get to this moment? It all unravels in this episode of, The Siljander Podcast.

Credit cards, car loans, student loans, and on and on it goes. Are you feeling overwhelmed with your debt? Does it keep you up at night yet you continue to spend? I hear you so let's figure out how to clean up this mess together! Join us as we talk about out debt mistakes and how we are getting out of it to cultivate a life of freedom and financial peace!  Be sure to listen to the first Money Honey episode in the archive.  Learn how to make your money behave and work for you. Show notes can be found at www.laurasiljander.com/podcast/episode18  

"If we don't stand or anything we will fall for everything." We will get into why boundaries are a must especially with those who hurt us. We will also get into how to set them and as usual questions and thoughts to think and journal about. Question 1: What law or narrative have you created that violate or shift your boundaries?  Question 2: Do you have any relationships that leave you feeling hurt, sad, mad, or misunderstood on a regular basis? Question 3: What boundaries do you need to sat in place that allow you to live in your truth? 

This is the second episode in the Spiritual Jelly Series where we are diving into what modern day spirituality can look like on an authentic level - free from religion and right vs wrong. In this episode we will explore the meaning of our soul and how to use it to connect your higher power. 

What is it like to have a spiritual practice that does not follow religion?  In this episode we dive into the thought of starting or continuing a spiritual practice that works for you and your own needs.  This is the first episode in the Spiritual Jelly Series. 

We only receive one chance to live this life, unless you believe in reincarnation. Make it true to who you are, not what others expect of you. In this episode we dive into how to listen to your inner guide that challenges you to drop the lies you are force fed and live from a place of courage and authenticity. 

ALL of us experience pain, discomfort, and emotions we do not know how to deal with.  In this episode you will learn how to ID your pain points, and uncover how you handle them- for better or for worse.  

What does it mean to bring creativity into your life? What does it mean when you creativity is rejected?    

Some people hurt you, betray your trust, or worse... In this episode we will discuss how to get over them and stop carrying the weight of anger around.  

This is a second look into anxiety.  I break it down quickly and easily so you can understand how anxiety works in the body and brain. Note to my clinicians out there: I use the wording dissociation a little differently in this episode meaning, not in the traditional sense as we all learned.  

You or someone you care about does not have to live with anxiety. Learn simple and easy strategies that you can start today to get rid of anxiety once and for all!

We all have strong opinions. Most of us think our opinion is accurate. But what if it is not. What if the person you are giving your opinion to did not ask for it. Let's talk about being open to others and how to listen! 

Failure can hurt. Literally, hurt your soul, confidence, and motivation to create and do great things. Learn how to reframe failure so you don't let it drag you down! 

Have you found yourself, lashing out at someone for no good reason? Or has this happened to you? Well, take a listen to find out how to handle this!