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Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a meditation bringing awareness to the five elements. For each element (earth, water, fire, air, and ether), we will bring attention to ourselves and then repeat a short affirmation related to each. This meditation can be done anywhere and in any comfortable position. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a short and sweet yoga practice that you can do right in your office chair. No mat or special clothing are required for this gentle seated stretching practice, designed to bring you relief from common aches and pains associated with sitting at your desk as well as a few minutes of mindfulness to your workday. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I am joined by my partner, Alex, where we discuss the book The Child in You by Stefanie Stahl. This book is all about how we can recognize and nurture our inner 'shadow child' and strengthen our inner 'sun child' while also tapping more often into our 'inner adult', who really calls the shots in life. This book offers many practical exercises and examples, and as we discuss them we also share some personal successes and challenges in our own lives as well. More information on this book can be found at: https://stefaniestahl.com Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, we will explore the benefits and practice of Pursed Lip Breathing, a technique that can help ease symptoms of COPD, fatigue, anxiety, and restlessness. I will introduce the practice and technique of Pursed Lip Breathing, then guide you through a few minutes of practice, gradually slowing down the pace of your breath. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a simple body scanning meditation practice. We will begin by finding a comfortable lying position and tune into the breath. Then I'll guide you through a progressive relaxation technique for each individual body part before leading you through a body scan to send awareness and breath through your entire body. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a gentle meditation through the chakras. Chakras are energy centers located along the spine, associated with different emotions and physical processes of our body. Each chakra has a specific color and sound, and in this guided practice, I will lead you through a sound and visualization exercise for the seven chakras. All you need is a comfortable place to practice and your favorite headphones. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a yoga nidra practice. Yoga nidra is a practice to engage in deep relaxation. In this practice, I will first guide you to find a comfortable lying position, then instruct you to direct your awareness around your entire body. You will then be guided to a breath awareness practice before I lead you in a short visualization sequence designed to deepen your relaxation. Afterward, I will gently guide you out of the yoga nidra practice and signal the end of the practice with three chimes of a singing bowl. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a gentle meditation to connect to your body. I will first ask you to identify a problem you are dealing with and want to let go of, then lead through an experience of the feelings that come up related to your problem, and how to use awareness of the breath to release these feelings. This practice can be done in any comfortable position, wherever you feel able to practice today. This meditation is based on a practice from the book, "The Child in You" by Stefanie Stahl Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, my friend Kara joins me once again to discuss the book Real Love by Greg Baer. We discuss what it means to be unconditionally loving and how we can begin to share love with the people in our lives even if we don't feel loved ourselves. We both agree that this book is a "must read" for anyone looking to add more happiness into their lives and relationships with all people, even strangers.   Caroline's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kara's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For more on Real Love, including the online bookshop, course sign-up, and free video lessons, visit https://reallove.com   Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and physical practices to book talks, teacher interviews, and more! Support me on Patreon to vote on the topics for future episodes!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a seated upper back and shoulder stretch. In this practice, I will guide you through some gentle yoga-inspired movements to work the spine in all six directions, targeting specifically relief for the neck and upper back. All you need is a comfortable seat (or take the practice standing, if you prefer). Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I share the mic with one of the newest members of my family, my cousin-in-law (& friend!) Liz. Liz came to yoga as a way to continue to express her love of movement and stayed for the nurturing community that she found. From community yoga, trauma-informed veterans yoga, core power yoga, and even ganja yoga, Liz has enjoyed being able to step outside of her comfort zone, find new friends and community, and is willing to "try anything once" when it comes to her yoga practice. She has found true joy in bringing the calming and centering aspects of yoga to the veteran community and is currently an active online teacher for Comeback Yoga, a nonprofit committed to bringing free trauma-informed yoga to veterans. Comeback Yoga is dedicated to providing free, accessible, trauma-informed yoga to the military community during this difficult time. Check out the work being done by Comeback Yoga and join Liz each Friday at 8AM (MST) for a one hour gentle yoga and meditation practice ☼Comeback Yoga Website: https://www.comebackyoga.org ☼Comeback Yoga YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvuNTWkrTuniIydOa9Nc0g Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a short centering meditation that you can do whenever you might be feeling scattered, anxious, or just want a quiet moment to yourself. In this practice, I will guide you through a quick body scan and then a breath awareness meditation that you can do standing, seated, or even lying down. All you need is somewhere you feel comfortable practicing and only a few minutes. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a deeply calming and relaxing breathing technique called Bhramari Pranayama, or Bee Breath. While practicing bee breath, a humming sound is created during a long, slow exhalation, which mimics the sound heard from a buzzing bee. The gentle humming produces a soft vibration that helps in relaxing the entire body, therefore this is a great breathing technique to practice when you are feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a quick 15 minute yoga break that you can do anywhere! The entire practice takes place standing and gives you an opportunity to add just a little more awareness and gentle movement to your day. Explore mindfully engaging your body all the way down into your feet, gently shifting your center of gravity, and a quick awareness meditation. You don't need any special equipment for this practice, and you don't even need a yoga mat. Simply give yourself a little bit of time, a little bit of space, and come practice with me! Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more! To support the YogaLion podcast for free, please share this episode with a friend and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. To help my podcast and channel grow, please consider donating to YogaLion on Patreon. Any amount, beginning with only $1 per month, is greatly appreciated, and with your donation you also receive access to all of my livestream classes! The current schedule can always be viewed on https://www.patreon.com/yogalion

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode (second of a two-part episode, began last week), my friend Catrin joins me to discuss the book and program, 40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste. We both just completed the online 40 days program led by the Baptiste Institute, and in this discussion, we share Baron's 12 Laws of Transformation, the structure of the program, and our experiences week by week during the 40 days of yoga practice, mediation, diet, and journaling. This week we discuss the second half of the program. If you missed the beginning of our discussion, be sure to check out last week's episode first! The 12 Laws of Transformation: Seek the Truth Be Willing to Come Apart Step out of Your Comfort Zone Commit to Growth Shift Your Vision Drop What You Know Relax with What Is Remove the Rocks Don't Rush the Process Be True to Yourself Be Still and Know Understand That the Whole Is the Goal Caroline's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & favorite Law: Relax with What Is Catrin's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & favorite Law: Be Willing to Come Apart & Shift Your Vision Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and physical practices to book talks, teacher interviews, and more! Support me on Patreon to vote on the topics for future episodes!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode (first of a two-part episode to be continued next week), my friend Catrin joins me to discuss the book and program, 40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste. We both just completed the online 40 days program led by the Baptiste Institute, and in this discussion, we share Baron's 12 Laws of Transformation, the structure of the program, and our experiences week by week during the 40 days of yoga practice, mediation, diet, and journaling. This week we discuss the first half of the program, to be concluded next week! The 12 Laws of Transformation: Seek the Truth Be Willing to Come Apart Step out of Your Comfort Zone Commit to Growth Shift Your Vision Drop What You Know Relax with What Is Remove the Rocks Don't Rush the Process Be True to Yourself Be Still and Know Understand That the Whole Is the Goal Caroline's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & favorite Law: Relax with What Is Catrin's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & favorite Law: Be Willing to Come Apart & Shift Your Vision Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and physical practices to book talks, teacher interviews, and more! Support me on Patreon to vote on the topics for future episodes!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, my friend Kara joins me once again to discuss the book Attached by Dr. Amir Levine, M.D. & Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.. We explain what attachment theory is, the three different attachment styles, and share our own attachment styles, including how they have been influenced and shaped our relationships over the years. The 3 Attachment Styles: Anxious Secure Avoidant Take the quiz (& help research!) to find your own attachment style! http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl Caroline's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & attachment style: Avoidant + Anxious Kara's book rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & attachment style: Anxious   Kara's favorite instagram resources for relationship/dating/mental health advice: ▪️@thesecurerelationship - Julie Menanno ▪️@youloveandyoulearn - Sarah ▪️@the.holistic.psychologist - Dr. Nicole LePera ▪️@thebehaviourtherapist - Nabill Zafir ▪️@millennial.therapist - Sara Kuburic   Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and physical practices to book talks, teacher interviews, and more! Support me on Patreon to vote on the topics for future episodes!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I will guide you through a mirror-gazing meditation practice that you can do whenever you are experiencing a stressful moment, or even a moment of self-doubt. In this practice, rather than closing your eyes and looking inward while you meditate, you will keep your eyes open while gazing into your own reflection in a mirror. Gazing into your own eyes can be a powerful tool to help turn your attention inward and focus on how you really feel, and not just how you look outside. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I share the mic with my cousin Emily. She and her husband Jacob are currently traveling across the United States in their RV, in a mission they call Wandering Toward Wellness. She became curious about yoga and compiled a list of several questions and topics that she, as someone new to yoga, wants to learn more about. Tune in to hear us dive into detail, answering her questions and clearing up some common misconceptions and misunderstandings about yoga!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, I introduce the practice of Ujjayi Pranayama, or Victorious Breath. This is otherwise commonly known as "yogic breathing" as it is the most common breathing technique used in many yoga classes. I share some of the calming and stress-relieving benefits of this practice and provide guidance through ten complete rounds of this breathing exercise. Tune out the world and tune in to inner peace! Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, my friend Kara joins me once again to discuss the book The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. We go through each of the four agreements in detail, while also sharing what kind of impact they have had in our daily lives.

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I share a quick morning meditation & movement practice that you can do either right from your bed or chair with your morning coffee. Before the business of the day sets in, allow yourself these ten short minutes to turn inward and give yourself a moment of peace - you deserve it! Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I share the mic with one of my oldest and best friends, Meghan. Meghan first came to yoga as a chronically ill teen seeking solace from her symptoms, and emerged with a renewed perspective and sense of compassion for her body's needs and limitations. Now as a young mother (and yogi of 16+ years), she reflects on how she can still feel like a perpetual beginner in her practice and how the main lesson she continues to learn is one to have love and grace for all that her body is capable of.

Welcome back to the YogaLion Podcast! In this week's episode, I share a ten minute guided meditation with the focus of letting go. Between meetings, errands, or even just as part of your coffee break, gift yourself this time to relax, reset, and let go of any lingering tension from your day so far in order to begin the rest of your day with a fresh perspective! Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, my friend Kara joins me once again to discuss the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. We explain the 5 different love languages and their dialects, share our own experiences with these languages and how they can change depending on our relationships and where we are at in our lives, and our reviews of the book.

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, I introduce the practice of Sama Vritti Pranayama, or Box Breathing. I share some of the calming and stress-relieving benefits of this practice and provide guidance through ten complete rounds of this breathing exercise. Tune out the world and tune in to inner peace! Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, I share a 15-minute yoga practice that can be done at the end of a drive or commute of any length. Use it as a transition between your work day and your evening, or between any drive and destination that you've arrived at. Instead of taking any negative thoughts or energy from your drive with you, gift yourself these 15 quick minutes to start the next part of your day off with a renewed energy and fresh perspective. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, my friend Kara joins me to discuss the self help and coaching book Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop. We discuss the 7 personal assertions introduced in the book to get you out of your thoughts and into action in order to live the life of your dreams.

Welcome back to the YogaLion podcast! In this week's episode, I introduce the practice of Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, or Alternate Nostril Breathing. I share some of the relaxing and balancing benefits of this practice and provide gudiance through ten complete rounds of this calming breathing exercise. Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!

Welcome to the YogaLion podcast. In this first trailer episode, I introduce myself and share part of my yoga journey. As I find myself venturing down "the Path", I explain how I'm able to navigate balancing my passion of teaching yoga along with my career as an engineer in the automotive industry. I share how my move to a new country, along with the lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, helped inspire me to find inspiration to move to an online platform in order to share my yoga practice once again. I'm so glad you're here! Join me each week to explore a different aspect of yoga, from guided breathwork, meditations, and a physical practice to book talks and teacher interviews, and more!