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Welcome back to the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast, dear listeners! We're thrilled to be back from our break, celebrating our 100th episode and now diving into episode 101 with the incredible Anilda Nocka, a trailblazing yoga teacher from the beautiful country of Albania. So…. Welcome to Episode #101 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! My conversation with Anilda Nocka, a yoga teacher from Albania, was so powerful as we really took a deep dive into yoga in Albania and into what Baptiste Power Yoga is, how she studied with Baron Baptiste, as well as how she's been a community driven changemaker in Albania, bringing yoga there and what that has done for her community. So I hope this conversation has given you some things to reflect on about what yoga can do for a community, what yoga can do for you, and also how yoga can be a best friend to you or a way, a method, a tool, a space, a practice to hold you through hard things. So if you're looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in Albania, then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe For the skimmers - What's in the yoga in Albania episode? Yoga is Salvation Yoga as a Healing Force Through Grief and Loss Training with Baron Baptiste and the Transformative Experience Challenges and Resilience in Building the Yoga Community in Albania All about Albania: A Land of Opportunities and Vibrant Energy Tell me more about Anilda Nocka Anilda Nocka, a trailblazing yoga teacher from Albania, pioneered the introduction of certified Baptiste Power Yoga to the Balkans, notably in Albania. With over two decades of yoga expertise in both North America and Albania, Anilda is not only a dedicated yogi but a community-driven changemaker. Through her Baptiste Power Yoga Albania studio, founded in December 2011, she has created a haven for diverse yoga practices, including yin, restorative, prenatal, chair, sport yoga, and personalized training for injury recovery and meditation. Anilda's commitment extends beyond the mat; she volunteers her services, building a brand that passionately advocates for health, wellness, and the transformative benefits of yoga. Certified in various disciplines, including Baron Baptiste Power Yoga and Lakshmi Volker Chair Yoga Therapy, Anilda Nocka is on a mission to inspire and elevate lives every day. What to expect in the Yoga In Albania episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast Anilda sees yoga as more than a physical practice; it's her salvation, her grounding force. It became a source of solace during one of the most challenging periods of her life, demonstrating the profound impact yoga can have on one's well-being. As Anilda reflects on her journey and the growth of the yoga community in Albania, it's evident that her passion and perseverance have laid the foundation for a flourishing yoga culture. The studio has become a sanctuary, bringing together a community that spans generations, united by the shared journey of self-discovery through yoga. Anilda Nocka's story is a testament to the transformative power of yoga and the impact it can have on individuals and communities. Her dedication to bringing this ancient practice to Albania has not only enriched her life but has also ignited a spark of wellness and self-discovery in the hearts of those who have embraced yoga under her guidance. Connect with Anilda Nocka www.baptistepoweryogaalbania.com https://www.instagram.com/baptistepoweryogaalbania https://www.facebook.com/BaptistePowerYogaAlbaniaCenter/ Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Questions? Comments? Let's get social! https://www.instagram.com/wildyogatribe/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wildyogatribe https://www.facebook.com/wildyogatribe https://twitter.com/wildyogatribe Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildyogatribe/message
This is a 60 minute sound bath with electronics, gongs, ocean drums and more. Recorded live at All Y'All Yoga in Tampa, FL. It has taken me a bit to uploade these classes for February. I've been arduously working on creating a Yoga Alliance aligned Baptiste Power Yoga teacher training manual to have for sale. I have this manual in the following formats: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva. Send me an email at jentechyoga@gmail.com if you're interested & you can read more about it here: http://www.jentechyoga.com/2023/02/yoga-alliance-aligned-baptiste-power.html
This is a 45 minute Starlight Express class with royalty free music by Chad Crouch. Recorded live at All Y'All Yoga in Tampa, FL. It has taken me a bit to uploade these classes for February. I've been arduously working on creating a Yoga Alliance aligned Baptiste Power Yoga teacher training manual to have for sale. I have this manual in the following formats: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva. Send me an email at jentechyoga@gmail.com if you're interested & you can read more about it here: http://www.jentechyoga.com/2023/02/yoga-alliance-aligned-baptiste-power.html
The theme of this class was taken from Melody Beattie's Journey Into the Heart "There is Power In Stillness." Recorded live at All Y'All Yoga in Tampa, FL. It has taken me a bit to uploade these classes for February. I've been arduously working on creating a Yoga Alliance aligned Baptiste Power Yoga teacher training manual to have for sale. I have this manual in the following formats: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva. Send me an email at jentechyoga@gmail.com if you're interested & you can read more about it here: http://www.jentechyoga.com/2023/02/yoga-alliance-aligned-baptiste-power.html
The theme of this class was taken from Emily Maroutian's THIRTY - everything serves its purpose. Recorded live at All Y'All Yoga in Tampa, FL. It has taken me a bit to uploade these classes for February. I've been arduously working on creating a Yoga Alliance aligned Baptiste Power Yoga teacher training manual to have for sale. I have this manual in the following formats: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva. Send me an email at jentechyoga@gmail.com if you're interested & you can read more about it here: http://www.jentechyoga.com/2023/02/yoga-alliance-aligned-baptiste-power.html
The theme of this practice was taken from Melody Beattie's Journey into the Heart - "Spread your wings and fly." Recorded live at All Y'All Yoga in Tampa, FL. It has taken me a bit to uploade these classes for February. I've been arduously working on creating a Yoga Alliance aligned Baptiste Power Yoga teacher training manual to have for sale. I have this manual in the following formats: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Canva. Send me an email at jentechyoga@gmail.com if you're interested & you can read more about it here: http://www.jentechyoga.com/2023/02/yoga-alliance-aligned-baptiste-power.html
Baron Baptiste is disrupting the drift with his new podcast and you will hear all about it in this episode + some lifetime jewels he shares with us. I can't wait for you to listen. Baron has a super interesting background. He is the founder of Baptiste Power Yoga, and the author of many books. He grew up in San Francisco, where he learned yoga from a young age. His parents were the founders of San Francisco's Yoga Philosophic Health Center in 1955. Baron is a dynamic and influential teacher in the arena of spiritual, physical, and life transformation. Among many other things Baron worked as coaching staff with the NFL team Philadelphia Eagles. His newest venture is his podcast "Disrupting the Drift", which I highly recommend. I first crossed paths with Baron, many years ago in Los Angeles though different groups of friends in different life circumstances. So happy to bring him into the podcast and share his energy with you, Life on Earth tribe! In this episode we chat about how the world has evolved these past few years and how to stay positive even when situations can be "rocky". I hope you enjoy this uplifting conversation between Baron and I. Share this episode with someone you love and can benefit. The world needs more positive, uplifting conversations. Sharing is caring! I hope you are having an awesome day! Thank you for listening to Life On Earth Podcast. I'm sending you so much love! ~ Nathalie Check out Baron's podcast Disrupting the Drift baptisteyoga.com @baronbaptiste This episode is brought to you by Shanti Yoga Training School @NathalieCroix @ShantiYogaTrainingSchool Come visit Shanti Yoga Studio + Wellness Experiences
Welcome to the Spiritually Fit Yoga podcast! I'm bringing you a 60 minutes "straight up JIP" class today! This is a traditional Baptiste Journey into Power sequence from a live class recorded at Baptiste Power Yoga San Francisco on October 26, 2022. You will hear a slight difference in audio as I start you in child's pose, then you'll hear the audio shift to the life recording, then after savasana, I'll welcome you out of your practice. This class is not intended for beginners, especially since there is no video and it assumes you are familiar with the names of the postures, alignment, and ujjayi breath. This is offered to you to honor the requests of several students, including my teacher trainees going through my Spiritually Fit Yoga school, to practice straight up JIP at home. Enjoy! Blessings and Peace Out, Amelia Diaz Andaleon Questions? Connect with me! DM me on Instagram at @spirituallyfityoga, facebook, and on my website http://SpirituallyFitYoga.com. ================================== Yoga and Wellness Retreats with me in 2023! Book early for $300 off! Costa Rica January 28-February 3, 2023 - waiting list! Mexico April 1-7, 2023 - spiritual deep dive with me and Swami Chitananda (early bird pricing with $300 off until November 15th!) Greece June 13-30, 2023 - Wellness Retreat in Santorini and Crete (early bird pricing with $300 off until November 30th!) Thank you for being here! I'd love to hear how these episodes are working for you! Please subscribe to my podcast, share it with friends, and leave me a rating and review! I appreciate your feedback...thank you! Subscribe to my newsletter! Book a FREE Discovery zoom call with me! Learn more about becoming a yoga teacher, deepening your practice, and getting certified through me! ================================== Thank you to the sponsor of my podcast, http://ubindi.com, which is the platform I use to manage bookings for my classes. Ubindi.com is offering a 50% discount on the Annual Essentials Plan to listeners of this Spiritually Fit Yoga podcast! Check out with discount code AMELIA, all in caps. Ubindi makes it easy for teachers to manage your bookings and payments. You can sign up for a FREE trial or take advantage of the generous 50% discount to manage unlimited students! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spirituallyfityoga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spirituallyfityoga/support
An uber talented woman Cveta has been a lawyer, banker, teacher, sailor, nanny, Richard Branson employee, and is one of the most inspirational Yoga teachers in Australia. Cveta’s love for Yoga began more than seven years ago as a Power Vinyasa student. She has trained with international Master Baron Baptiste at Baptiste Yoga Institute and is undertaking accreditation with Baptiste Power Yoga institute. She has also trained with Australia’s Master Duncan Peak at Power Living Australia, and trained with Master John Ogilvie at Byron Yoga Centre. Cveta has in-depth knowledge in Power and Purna yoga styles, together with expertise in alignment, Bandha, Pranayama Meditation, and dynamic sequencing and flow. Visit ChiChart here. Proudly produced by Newcastle Podcast Station. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The theme of today's class is practicing the principles of Baptiste Power Yoga, not the poses. Recorded live at All Y'All Yoga in Tampa, FL.
Baron Baptiste, the founder of Baptiste Power Yoga, talks about some of the major realizations and key lessons he's learned in his life and why the hardships we encounter are things that allow us to choose how they shape and define us. Learn how Baron let go of his anger and resentment and how that became one of his life's most impactful turning points. Baron describes his childhood with two words: freedom and painful. His parents were dedicated to natural ways of living and eating, with his father being an herbalist and running a yoga center. With the freedom, he didn't have the same bonds as other families, which resulted in a deep sense of loneliness. He recalls being the kid that everyone picked on and because of the shame and embarrassment. He never told anyone what was happening. In the long run, the pain of being alone developed into resilience later on in life. Baron's father was his first real teacher. He had a natural way of serving people and being around that bled into Baron's perspective as he was growing up. Another big influence was a visiting yoga teacher from India who exposed Baron to athletically physical yoga for the first time. As he continued to study with him, he showed Baron the power of a mind/body practice. Baron's childhood was stacked with a lot of trials and tribulations. Since he didn't fit into the mainstream very well, he fell into a peer group that didn't have the greatest habits. In his teenage years, Baron was failing school rapidly and getting into drug use. Baron continued on this path, got married and had three kids, but eventually he and his wife decided to separate, and that experience brought back the same sense of deep loneliness. Baron saw two options. He could put his suffering and pain on others or he could take responsibility for his life and who he wanted to be. Before his divorce, Baron was taught a different way of meditation that focused on observation of his thoughts. It was at that time with that focus, that Baron realized how much resentment and anger he had inside him, brewing just below the surface. Prior to hitting bottom, he didn't see himself as an angry person at all. He realized that he had a lot of anger towards his father for not being present in his life when Baron was growing up. It was forgiving his father that lifted a sense of heaviness off his shoulders, and that moment of forgiveness became a major pivot point in his life. You can feel justified in your anger and resentment, but at some point you need to let go of the things that no longer serve you. Yoga was always a part of Baron's life but it never directly impacted his experience of living. It was more of an intellectual pursuit until he learned to embody his experience with meditation. He began exploring other kinds of teachings like Christian and Judaic mysticism and Zen Buddhism. You can access the power of meditation without going through the 12 steps. You just have to be willing to sit with your shit. Meditation is about getting to the root of the problem, digging it out, and healing yourself. In life, we are either expanding or contracting. Resentment is a way of contracting and closing ourselves off. As the saying goes, “It's like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” Around the age of 19, Baron decided to give up alcohol and drugs, and despite not being addicted to those substances anymore, the 12-step program still had applications in his life. After attending some meetings with a friend, he had the realization that he needed to forgive his parents as well as acknowledge his judgement and resentment, and let it go. Everything changes when you stop blaming, and start taking ownership. Baron is most grateful for his three healthy, bright, and intelligent sons as well as whatever higher power has been watching over him and allowing that to happen. He's grateful for the experiences and hardships that he's had that have strengthened him and made him better. Make your practice about staying out of your head, in whatever way that means for you. There is power in staying out of your head. Meditation is a unique way of doing that. It allows you to be present to the physical sensations of your body and the universe. If you find meditating difficult, just find a comfortable place and just sit. If you feel resistance, just put your attention on your breath and watch your thoughts. Just sit without expectation and see what happens. Your thoughts aren't you. Separating yourself and becoming aware of your awareness gives your negative thoughts less power over you. Baron's friend John Sullivan gets his comeback story shoutout. He's the one guy who has always been there in the hardest of times. Mentioned in this Episode: Baronbaptiste.com @baronbaptisteyoga on Instagram @baronbaptiste on Twitter
Former collegiate runner Meaghan Wessel comes on the podcast to talk about her journey with having an eating disorder and how it affected everything in her life! Meaghan gets real about her thoughts, feelings and experiences through the peak of her E.D to her recovery. She is now a certified Baptiste Power Yoga instructor and has never felt better about her body! In today's episode, we discuss topics such as;Thoughts + feelings during her eating disorderThe recovery processHow yoga has changed her lifeThe stigma around getting professional helpAdvice for athletes who deal with eating disorders + who to reach out toResources:Meaghan's Instagram: @meaghan_wesselMeaghan's Website: meaghanwessel.comIf you want to learn more about eating disorders or need to seek help for yourself or others:https://nedic.cahttps://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast
Yoga was made popular in the 20th century and is practiced by many people worldwide. What's not popular is the fact that there are different types and origins of yoga, offering different benefits to the mind, body, and spirit. Libby Ramsey, a yoga teacher and owner of Dancing Dogs Yoga, joins Aaron in today's episode to talk about Baptiste Power Yoga. What is it and how is it different from other types of yoga out there? What are the total or holistic benefits you can get out of it and how can you join a yoga class during a pandemic? How often should you do it and how can you do it when the poses seem so complicated? All of these questions will be addressed, even those clouds in your head that say you can't do it. “The 45 minutes on the mat is not where we will solve all your problems. It's where you're setting an intention of what you're up to that's bigger than yourself.” - Libby Ramsey In This Episode: - The 12 Laws of Transformation that's woven in every Baptiste yoga class - How people get better at being uncomfortable when they are wired to avoid discomfort - Power yoga versus Baptiste yoga - the yoga that takes the body to a whole range of emotions, enhances critical thinking and self-reflection - What “yoga off my mat” means and how overcoming an excruciating pain can help you overcome the pains you face in real life - The point-to-point formula of teaching designed to teach you how to listen and obey Episode Resources: - Watch this episode here - https://youtu.be/wJdxwRAkx5Q (https://youtu.be/wJdxwRAkx5Q) - Dancing Dogs Yoga Website - https://www.dancingdogsyogagreensboro.com/ (https://www.dancingdogsyogagreensboro.com/) - Dancing Dogs Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ddygreensboro/ (https://www.instagram.com/ddygreensboro/) - Dancing Dogs Yoga Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DDYGreensboro (https://www.facebook.com/DDYGreensboro) - Libby Ramsey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/libbyramseyyoga/ (https://www.instagram.com/libbyramseyyoga/) Connect with Aaron and Andra: -https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeBauerPT/ ( GSO Facebook Group) -https://www.facebook.com/LeBauerPT/ ( LeBauerPT Facebook) -https://www.instagram.com/lebauerpt/?hl=en ( LeBauerPT Instagram) -https://www.lebauerpt.com/ ( LeBauerPT.com)
Bonus Episode: Guest interview with Wanji! This interview follows episode 39 with Paige Elenson, co-founder of Africa Yoga Project. Wanji shares her story about AYP transforming and saving her life, as a student then becoming a Certified Baptiste Teacher, and now a Programs Manager for AYP. She is passionate about sharing yoga and her love of and gratitude for AYP. Wanji will share about AYP's upcoming global Sweat Serve Share challenge starting November 1, 2020, in which she is one of the teachers leading yoga and meditation. To join this challenge visit africayogaproject.org. Wanji chatted with me from her home in Nairobi, Kenya. Eliam Wanjiku (Wanji), Programs Manager for Africa Yoga Project (AYP), is part of the senior management of the organization, one of its oldest employees and most experienced teachers, and a graduate of the program. Wanji has been part of AYP since her first class in 2009. After that first class she made up her mind that yoga was what she wanted to do with her life. She became a certified Baptiste Yoga Teacher through AYP's 200-hour training and has been teaching yoga for 10 years. She has since completed Baptiste Level 2, Baron Baptiste's Leadership Workshop and numerous other trainings in Kenya, Mexico and the US. She has worn many hats at AYP, working on donor engagement, the mentorship program, coordinating AYP teachers across Africa, managing the Shine Center (AYP's community wellness and yoga center in Nairobi), in marketing and communications as AYP Brand Manager and as Executive Assistant to Paige Elenson, AYP Co-Founder and Executive Director. Wanji's experience as a yoga teacher ranges from free outreach classes in the community where she grew up (Kariobangi, a low-income neighborhood in Nairobi) to private lessons for ambassadors and the UN community in Nairobi. She has attended Hanuman Festival in Colorado and has taught yoga on 5 AYP fundraising tours at yoga studios across the US. She has led retreats and workshops in Africa and will lead her first retreat in Europe in September. In June she will represent AYP on the organization's first fundraising tour in Europe, teaching at yoga studios across the Netherlands and Belgium. Wanji has experience teaching Baptiste Power Yoga, YOD (Your Own Determination) and pre-natal yoga. She has a diploma in Business Management and certifications in computer skills and disaster management. She is also a trained doula. Wanji's intention as a yoga teacher is to lead practices that are soothing and challenging, according to each student's needs in a given moment. Wanji is leading change by demonstrating the importance of yoga to the world. She believes when we come together to practice yoga it inspires us to share ideas and release stress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spirituallyfityoga/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spirituallyfityoga/support
This class includes a Baptiste Power Yoga practice without ANY forward folds and a focus on anchoring and decompressing the spine to create a stronger posterior chain of muscles and a new level of awareness to your regular flow.
Live recording from May 13, 2020 class for Baptiste Power Yoga San Francisco. 60 min rigorous Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga - starting with core in beginning of class and adding HIIT (high intensity interval training) with mountain climbers to stoke the inner fire. This class is best suited for experienced yogis. AND, anyone is welcome to this practice. Baptiste Power Yoga is traditionally practiced in a 90-95 degree room without music. You're welcome to add heat in your practice space to ramp up the sweat and detox. As an option, I have included a playlist for your background music throughout the class starting with the first "song" named "Silent Track", which is 4 min of silence. You might opt to practice in silence and wait until savasana to start the song "Aum." Spotify playlist link included below. Because the beginning of the live recording is missing I've recorded a separate segment to start this class. You will hear a change in the volume and audio quality when the live recording kicks in. May you flow with breath, sweat and detox, and be up to something bigger than yourself! Namaste
Aimee Elsner is rock star who spreads so much hope around the world. She is the founder and owner of Connecticut Power Yoga, a yoga educator, an Occupational Therapist, plant-based educator, an Africa Yoga Project mentor, a Lululemon Ambassador AND a cancer survivor. We are thrilled to feature Aimee on Episode 12 of Confident, because her perspective as a small business owner, a cancer survivor and a yogi are so impactful right now. Tune in as she opens up about her diagnosis and the journey that led to opening her own Baptiste Power Yoga studio, Connecticut Power Yoga. Aimee shares ways that she, as a business owner, is adjusting to this “new normal”, the importance of community building and explains how we can implement yoga practices to keep a positive mental health. Now is a great time to catch up on all 12 episodes of Confident! Visit www.goLiveGirl.org/podcasts to listen today!
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A 60 minute Baron Baptiste Power Flow, led by Baptiste Power Yoga certified E-RYT200 yoga instructor Amy Lenkszus. This class will get you out of your head, into your body and tap into the power that resides within you. Disrupt the drift!
Meditation on presence for week one of 40 days to personal revolution
In this episode, we travel up to Williams to hang out with the crew from Grand Canyon Brewing + Distilling along with longtime friend of the show Justin from Earn Your Booze and Brian from Baptiste Power Yoga. We talk about the epic EYB event (which involves a gameshow-style bartending event) going down this Sunday, April 28th at Copper Blues Phoenix as well as catch up on all the awesome things our friends up north at GCBC are up to. Enjoy the show!
In 2013, Bethany Lyons and partner, John Murray, pioneered the opening of the first dedicated Baptiste Power Yoga style studio in NYC. It was organic for Bethany. After over a decade in the fitness industry from Crunch to Soul Cycle, Bethany decided to go out on her own and do what she loved, practice yoga, of course! Today, her studio, Lyons Den Power Yoga, has become one of the most popular and loved yoga studios in Manhattan by everyone from first time practitioners to world renowned teachers and yogis. Since the TriBeCa studios inception, Bethany has a opened a second studio in Chelsea. She is also an Athleta Ambassador and has led arena style outdoor classes for thousands of practitioners at Bryant Park and Time Square in New York City. On this episode, Marni syncs up with yoga entrepreneur, studio owner, and teacher Bethany Lyons, Co-Founder of Lyons Den Power Yoga. Bethany and Marni met up in her studio in Tribeca to sync up about everything from where her yoga journey began and opening Lyons Den Power Yoga, the essence and core of Baptiste Power Yoga and her tagline and life philosophy, being courageous on and off the mat! Connect with Lyons Den Power Yoga: www.lyonsdenpoweryoga.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Thanks for listening! Please leave a 5-star review if you enjoy what you hear.
This is a 60 minute Baptiste Power Yoga practice with attention to connecting breath with movement. Start from YOU ARE READY NOW and take notice of what is possible. Come take class with us in Santa Barbara, California!
Baptiste Power Yoga sequence