Podcast appearances and mentions of beth shaw

I had the pleasure of interviewing Brenda Watson, a true pioneer in natural health and the driving force behind Vital Planet. Brenda has dedicated her life to helping people find natural solutions to gut health challenges through her groundbreaking product formulations, educational lectures, best-selling books, and PBS television specials. In our conversation, Brenda shares her insights on the critical connection between gut health and overall wellness, how we can take charge of our digestive health, and simple steps to feel our best every day. Her passion for educating and empowering others is truly inspiring. Good health starts with your gut—try Brenda Watson's amazing supplements today! https://vitalplanet.com/vp/320/  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Beth brings us a dear guest, Dr. Sears, very well-known from his Zone Diet. Today we are discussing America´s weight issues, our quick-fix habits, and we are taking a deep look at metabolism and the correct way to eat. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today Beth has a very informative show with Catharine Arniston, creator and CEO of ENERGYbits®. After her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered) Get all this great information first hand! #healthylifestyle #wellnesspodcast #wellness #healthyfood Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today Beth brings us Dr. David Minkoff, who has made his life mission to help people achieve optimum health, in natural ways. I have changed your code to makeamericahealthy20 and it is now a 20% discount! An alternative healthcare expert, guest lecturer, writer, TV and radio show guest. He also authors two weekly newsletters, the BodyHealth Fitness Newsletter and the Optimum Health Report. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1974 and was elected to the “Phi Beta Kappa” of medical schools, the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Fraternity for very high academic achievement.Dr. Minkoff is board certified in pediatrics and has completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of California in San Diego, which included research in developing new medicines to fight viral disease. As a clinical faculty member at the University, he also served as co-director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Palomar Medical Center. Read More Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.  

Steve Marchese has always been dedicated to following his passion, even when it has led him down an unconventional path. The owners of LightStim created their first business when Steve was 22 and Joni, his now wife, was only 16 years old. Not long afterward, Joni and Steve established the first national auto detailing franchise, Steve's Detailing. Together, they sold over 155 franchises nationwide and were highlighted in over 200 publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Time, and People. Today, Beth brings you a great conversation with huge amounts of information on this amazing form of therapy. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today, Beth brings us the highly accomplished Producer/Director John Callas, going deep and personal on his experience with the show's topic: depression. How to recognize it and how to overcome it. We have a first-hand encounter with his amazing experiences in Hollywood, the motivation for his writing, the struggles that came with it, and his dark moments, within the apparent success. In the case of When the Rain Stops, the writing came in waves. “Different events in my life would trigger something and I'd want to write it down and start building it,” he says. “There were times that my wife would come by my office and I'd be crying like crazy, having to relive it.”When he completed the initial draft, he shared it with his wife and a writer friend, both of who “started screaming at me,” he recalls. Their objections were not to the content, but to his choice of writing his life story as a character—not himself. “That marked a real change in direction,” Callas says. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Dr. Jessica Peatross is passionate about uncovering the mysteries behind chronic illnesses like stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma, and environmental toxins. She left her position as a board-certified internal medicine hospitalist to pursue Functional Medicine, focusing on root cause solutions for health issues. Dr. Jess embraces a holistic approach to health, considering the mind, body, and spirit. She is a sought-after Functional Medicine leader, known for identifying root causes of illnesses like Lyme, parasites, and mold. Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Biology and a minor in Psychology, Dr. Jess earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville. After six years as a hospitalist, she experienced anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and adrenal dysfunction, leading her to seek alternative healing methods. Trained in Gerson Therapy, Functional Medicine, Nutrigenomics, and Ozone Therapy, she discovered that most diseases result from lifestyle, diet, and environment. Dr. Jess consults with clients worldwide and educates thousands through her platform, WellnessPlus By Dr. Jess MD. This platform offers courses on root causes of illnesses, webinars, downloads, and access to supplements and health products. In 2020, Dr. Jess chose not to renew her AMA board certification, focusing on non-pharmaceutical healing.  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit

At 17 years old, Stephen Cabral was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and given no hope for recovery. Everyday, he suffered endlessly for many years. It was only after Stephen traveled all over the world and discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state-of-the-art Naturopathic & Functional Medicine did he understand how to fully rebalance the body and re-energize it with life. Today in Dr. Cabral's online practice, where he and his team have completed over 250,000 client appointments, he uses Functional Medicine lab testing and Personalized Wellness Plans to help people rebalance their mind and body to recover from auto-immune, thyroid, fatigue, hormone, weight gain, digestive, childhood, mood, skin, and dozens of other hard to treat health conditions.  His mission is to help people understand that there is always a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals and that you can and will get well again! Dr. Cabral will share his personal health story, detailing how his journey led to a career dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health. He will discuss the significance of at-home functional medicine lab tests and how these tests inspired the creation of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. Our institute empowers individuals to reclaim their health by understanding the core principles of wellness, accurately interpreting lab results, and assisting others in their pursuit of optimal health. Special Offer for Listeners: A free copy of The Rain Barrel Effect by Dr. Stephen Cabral (customer must pay for shipping cost). Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp B.Sc., D.C., IFMCP, is a Chiropractor and natural health expert with over 27 years of experience, based in Ottawa, Canada, she has authored several books including "Hack Your Health Habits" and "SmartCuts—Biohack Your Healthspan." Dr. Beauchamp hosts the Live Stream TV show "Hack Your Health with Dr. Nat," translating complex health strategies into practical, everyday applications. A leader in corporate wellness, she drives initiatives that enhance organizational health resilience. Dedicated to ongoing personal and professional development, Dr. Beauchamp actively integrates the latest biohacking tools and strategies into her own health regimen. She is passionate about empowering individuals to master their health and unlock their full potential. She aims to inspire people worldwide to achieve optimal health, heightened energy, and life satisfaction. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today we have two very qualified Doctors, that will enlight us on a very sensitive subject: Breast Cancer. Dr. Joel Evans is a board certified OB/GYN and international lecturer, Chief of Medical Affairs at the institute for functional medicine and Chief Medical Officer at geneType. He has a special interest in breast cancer, and, as the medical director of the Keep A Breast Foundation, brings the latest information on cancer risk assessment and prevention to his patients. Dr. Evans has recently created a core curriculum designed to share ancient spiritual wisdom with others to help bring health and happiness into their lives.  Erika Spaeth is a scientist by training with her doctorate in biomedical sciences and leads the scientific team at geneType. She is passionate about genomics and cancer biology, who is dedicated to empowering patients to be part of the conversation with their healthcare providers by understanding the clinical tests that exist. Together, Joel and Erika will speak about the importance for all women to understand their risk of developing breast cancer. Please use the code HEALTHY for 10% off on the multitest (as many as 9 diseases, for which a patient may qualify) Link:  https://app.nestgenomics.com/sign-up/genetype-testing-dnavisit-telehealth     Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today we have a very interesting topic: heart-brain coherence. Beth is here with Andrea Trank, a registered yoga teacher, somatic yoga teacher, restorative yoga, and she also coaches with HeartMath, memory maintenance, and many other modalities. She is a big believer in yoga, as we all are, and she also works with clients who have chronic diseases. Also here, Christy Manuel, who has a master's degree in health and fitness management and is the head of YogaFit'sYoga Therapy Program. She's based in Naples, Florida, has been teaching for over 35 years in the fitness industry and yoga space. She does a lot of great trainings at YogaFit, and leads programs around the world.  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today we have a hot and always interesting topic: longevity, and who better to be interviewed by Beth than Dr. Joy Kong. She is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine). Dr. Kong is also the President of The Uplyft Longevity Center in Los Angeles, CA, where she specializes in stem cell therapy, and ketamine therapy, as well as a wide range of therapeutics to enhance patients' overall health and combat diseases holistically, by improving the body's innate regenerative potential. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today we have Dr. Chloe Carmichael a clinical psychologist specializing in stress management, relationships, and self-esteem in NYC. She is a coach, therapist, speaker and author of Nervous Energy, Harness the Power of Your Anxiety, has been endorsed by Deepak Chopra and has been a consultant for projects involving work with brands like Christian Dior and Lancôme. We're also joined by Brian Sachetta, an author, blogger, and software developer, from Boston College in 2012 with a degree in management and computer science. After college, Brian put his computer science background to use as both a consultant and a writer. His first book, “Get Out of Your Head,” ​which is also his very unique Brand, draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind and gives readers practical strategies for overcoming anxiety. #healthylifestyle #wellness #mentalhealth #brainhealth #yoga  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today Beth brings us Dr. Jeffrey Gross. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley who went on to work at George Washington University.  Irvine Medical Center. He has had a very interesting career, and has been recognized as a leading neurological surgeon with several awards. He founded ReCELLebrate, which is an anti-aging medical practice in the Las Vegas area. In this episode, he shares his knowledge, advice and a few golden nuggets of information that will certainly be helpful for you or a loved one. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today we have a to-the-point, super informative episode. Beth interviews Mona Rosine, she is Global Director at Chromadex, who are the makers of TruNiogen, a great aid in supporting cellular function. Mona is a dietician, nutritionist, and she'll introduce herself in longer form. But we want you to know that this is a very important topic that you should all know about so that you understand how to get maximum power, efficiency and health from your physical body and also how that will impact your mental health.  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Beth is in the company of an amazing young woman as May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we have the success story of a survivor from 7 years of seclusion by the cult NXIVM, India Oxenberg. She is the producer and actor in the compelling documentary about her experience of abuse, deprivation, and deep manipulation Seduced by The Nxivm Cult. She is also the author of her memoir, Still Learning, an avid activist, and a descendant of European Royalty. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Let's talk about the importance and present lack of relaxing, chilling, and resting. Beth has two very well-informed guests, Michael Porter from BrainTap and Dr. Katelyn Lehman, Founder of Quantum Clinic. They will both give us all details on brain frequencies, the mind-body connection, available therapies for sensory deprivation, and understanding of our inner experience.  Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Today's episode is an ode to recovery after loss, love, generosity and how human beings have the power to completely reemerge from their darkness and the worst event a parent can experience. Beth brings you Jeff Johnston (livingundeterred.com) survivor, author of This One's For You, and creator of Brighton an app to support youth's mental health, and Brett Taylor, a man dedicated to the purpose of helping others, who is an Intake and Group Specialist at a rehab center called Ripple Ranch and comes to us with his own victories over addiction and dependency. #wellness #healthylifestyle #addictionrecovery #brainhealth #yogapractice   Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Our special guest, Beth Shaw, E-RYT, BS, CMT, will discuss yoga and mental health. Welcome to Humanized! Each week, we feature top experts in personalized health and functional medicine through engaging interviews and presentations. You'll get practical advice on diet and nutrition, lifestyle, toxins and disease, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, digestive health, mental health, the fast-changing world of genomics, and so much more. All presentations are available as videos, podcasts or transcripts – whichever form is most convenient and enjoyable for you! Visit us at: https://humanizedhealth.com Subscribe to get weekly updates at: https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/5e736dfb8a48f751fdd6aa8a_604bd3c799f0b7086d1de9a4.html

This is a very deep and interesting topic to unpack: consciousness, quantum spirituality, and how we can heal in its depth. Today we will learn from Peter Canova (petercanova.com) the author of The First Soul Trilogy and collaborator for the book Chicken Soup for the Soul as he and Beth explore ancient history texts and bring us an approach to the subject from both the rational, objective point of view and the intuitive and spiritual realms. Light a candle and some incense because you want to be in an open mindset to make the most of this amazing episode. Namaste.   Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit

Do you know what modern medicine considers normal symptoms of menopause?Or even that there are ways to not experience menopause as we know it? In this sensitive and controversial moment of understanding aging, Beth brings you two very informed, yet opposite people: Dr Mahsin Habib (nexthealthmed.com), with his cutting-edge way of practicing preventive medicine, and Marie Hoag (menopausemoxie.com), a woman who has translated her own difficult medical journey into an active practice to help women maintain an active-hormone biology to restore happiness.   Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Do not be a victim of genetics when it comes to any form of dementia! Beth brings you this extraordinary guest, Dr. Patrick K. Porter, brain expert and creator of BrainTap (drpatrickporter.com) (braintap.com) Learn how you can take control of your health with epigenetics, to not exchange wellbeing for convenience and above all, incorporate movement.  Today you will reinforce the knowledge and connection between the brain in the heart, head, and gut.  Also here, myths about your sleep quality will be revealed.   Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.  

Today Beth has amazing guests Amy Pieczarka previmedica.com and Roger Deutsch, founder of Cell Science Systems (cellsciencesystems.com) and creator of the ALCAT test, here to reveal little-known information on the very personalized way our cells react to foods. If you thought you were eating healthy, you will definitely think again, after learning this. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical treatment, or advice, and shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the site. The opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Beth Shaw or YogaFit.

Our special guest, Beth Shaw, E-RYT, BS, CMT, will discuss taking control of your own mental health. Welcome to Humanized! Each week, we feature top experts in personalized health and functional medicine through engaging interviews and presentations. You'll get practical advice on diet and nutrition, lifestyle, toxins and disease, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, digestive health, mental health, the fast-changing world of genomics, and so much more. All presentations are available as videos, podcasts or transcripts – whichever form is most convenient and enjoyable for you! Visit us at: https://humanizedhealth.com Subscribe to get weekly updates at: https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/5e736dfb8a48f751fdd6aa8a_604bd3c799f0b7086d1de9a4.html

Beth Shaw is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. A pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America, Beth is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc the global mind-body education school, YogaFit.

Beth Shaw is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. A pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America, Beth is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc the global mind-body education school, YogaFit.

Too many women struggle with overeating, yo-yo weight loss (and gain), and emotional eating and are blaming themselves for “not trying hard enough.” Pushing yourself harder when you're using the wrong approach isn't helpful. Join Dr. Melissa McCreery and YogaLean author Beth Shaw as we do a deep dive into emotional eating, Hidden Hungers, and what it really takes to break vicious cycles with emotional eating and overeating. Learn why overeating is such a common response for smart, busy women, why willpower isn't the answer, and how to start transforming your relationship with food so it doesn't have so much power in your life.

Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit and author of Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, talks with J about the role she played in bringing yoga into the mainstream. They discuss the genesis of YogaFit and starting a multi-million dollar business out of her trunk, developing a style of practice that was appealing to gym culture, getting flak from the yoga world, spiritual interventions and inclusive language, credentialing and yoga therapy, social media, and having the courage of your convictions to offer something transformational.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

The intention of SOUL MEDICINE is to offer you, the listener, ways to reconnect to your soul.   When I started this practice of yoga, my very first yoga training required us to perform (8) hours of SEVA to graduate. This was the single most powerful thing Beth Shaw could have instilled into my practice.  Always coming from a place of service. Remembering that what we DO in this life is a gift; especially if we are afforded the opportunity to practice and share healing gifts.     This topic gets lost in our capitalistic society.  There's an unhealthy striving for more to no end.  But from where I'm standing, and like a lot of other individuals I have the honor to work with, it's all that's there is … this idea of SEVA.     This is by far one of my favorite quotes from the Yoga Sutras: Translated by Swami Satchidananda:     You have all these things to equip yourself to serve others. You must have a bed to rest in to feel refreshed in the morning to go out to serve others. You must eat to have enough energy to serve others. So, you do everything with the idea that you are preparing yourself to serve others. So, even your Yogic meditation becomes a selfless action. That is what is meant by “Even with God do not have attachment”. This non-attachment alone is enough to change your entire life into a joyful one.   My humble belief is that SEVA can be described as moving beyond your own ego and supporting the Universe around you through selfless action and spiritual activism. SEVA refers to selfless service for altruistic purposes on behalf of, and for the betterment of a community.   SEVA is a means to promote humility and demote egoism. It‘s moving fearlessly beyond your prior expectations and self-imposed limitations and elevating human consciousness through selfless service.     This is why we “work” and “do” what we do.  This podcast was inspired by my mentor, teacher, colleague, and friend, BrahmanKyrie, founder of Brahman Project Foundation Inc.   and Freedom on the Inside.  She asked me to do a breathwork and sound healing session in partnership with her program and I couldn't be more excited about it!     Freedom on the Inside Project is a set of spiritual teachings and conscious programming that is offered at Donovan State Prison, one of California's maximum-security prisons.  They provide spiritual and rehabilitative tools that assist each individual in overcoming trauma, addiction and other emotional difficulties that would otherwise prevent them from living the life they were born to live.  These individuals regularly attend weekly meditation classes, are instrumental in organizing conscious events and are about to graduate as facilitators where they will be teaching what they have learnt in class.   Serving our community is of deep value; it's driven my work for years.  I'm posting this podcast about SEVA so you re-member why you are here and ask those deeply valuable questions about your life, who you “are”, and what you are truly offering to this world.  Are you fulfilled?  If not … look to see where you are taking instead of giving.     Sometimes we feel like we cannot give another ounce; but that is when we forget how Divinely supported, we truly are.   I'm also asking that you give to the GoFundMe for our project.  We need mats, blocks, blankets, and eye coverings for this project, and we would love your help.    I'll provide the link here … every little bit helps.  Thank you for listening and thank you for supporting. Om Shanti.  D  Find Dana on Youtube, Instagram at @danadamaraevolution  I love you Thank you DD x --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-damara/support

Too many women struggle with overeating, yo-yo weight loss (and gain), and emotional eating and are blaming themselves for “not trying hard enough.” Pushing yourself harder when you're using the wrong approach isn't helpful. Join Dr. Melissa McCreery and YogaLean author Beth Shaw as we do a deep dive into emotional eating, Hidden Hungers, and what it really takes to break vicious cycles with emotional eating and overeating. Learn why overeating is such a common response for smart, busy women, why willpower isn't the answer, and how to start transforming your relationship with food so it doesn't have so much power in your life.

Too many women struggle with overeating, yo-yo weight loss (and gain), and emotional eating and are blaming themselves for “not trying hard enough.” Pushing yourself harder when you're using the wrong approach isn't helpful. Join Dr. Melissa McCreery and YogaLean author Beth Shaw as we do a deep dive into emotional eating, Hidden Hungers, and what it really takes to break vicious cycles with emotional eating and overeating. Learn why overeating is such a common response for smart, busy women, why willpower isn't the answer, and how to start transforming your relationship with food so it doesn't have so much power in your life.

Too many women struggle with overeating, yo-yo weight loss (and gain), and emotional eating and are blaming themselves for “not trying hard enough.” Pushing yourself harder when you're using the wrong approach isn't helpful. Join Dr. Melissa McCreery and YogaLean author Beth Shaw as we do a deep dive into emotional eating, Hidden Hungers, and what it really takes to break vicious cycles with emotional eating and overeating. Learn why overeating is such a common response for smart, busy women, why willpower isn't the answer, and how to start transforming your relationship with food so it doesn't have so much power in your life.

Today's guest is giving the best gift that anyone can give, the gift of health and balance. Patty welcomes Beth Shaw, Founder and CEO of YogaFit Training Systems. Beth shares the message of health and wellness, so people can make more informed choices on nutrition, sleep, and how to take care of the their mental, physical, and emotional health. She brings YogaFit to a wide spectrum of clients, from nursing homes to Fortune 500 companies. Beth reminds us that we only have one body in this life, so beginning to change the way we move, eat, sleep, and hydrate will help us to live the best quality of life possible as we grow older. She brings this message with her radio and podcast show - Make America Healthy. She also discusses how YogaFit gives back with millions of hours of community service work teaching, assisting veterans and others with PTSD, and supporting animal rescue. We all know we need something to help us with our physical, nutritional, and mental health. Get inspired with this episode, and share it with a couple friends that you know will benefit from it. Find out more about Beth and YogaFit with the links below: Host-Make America Healthy Website: www.bethshaw.com IG: @Bethshawhealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/BethShawWellness LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethshawyoga/ Your Daily Chocolate is in the top 25% of most shared, and most followed podcasts worldwide, so let's boost it up even higher. Take 10 seconds today and share the show with some friends that you know will love it, and make 2023 an even brighter year for those you care about. Please consider supporting this podcast with a modest contribution here - just hit the "support" button to continue to hear good news from big name inspiring guests - Ad free! Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter at yourdailychocolate.com for extra content and all sorts of good stuff. If you like the show, please rate and review, or share it with anyone you think would like a little good news in their life. You can also subscribe to Your Daily Chocolate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your preferred platform. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patty-deutsche/support

On this episode, we talk with Beth Shaw, Founder and CEO of  YogaFit Training Systems, about her career growth journey since starting the company over 25 years ago.Beth originally started YogaFit out of the trunk of her car and in her living room in the 90s and it has grown to be the largest Mind/Body yoga training school in the world. Today, to generate recurring revenue, it does a lot of continuity groups online, predominately groups for weight management, but also subjects like mental health and alcohol cessation. For years, the business was 100% in-person, and when the pandemic hit they had to pivot quickly to offer digital classes. They were up and running in three weeks, and had a very good year in 2020 with online instruction.At the time of the recording, Beth had just returned from two weeks in Japan, where she is working to integrate Yoga into the healthcare system. One of her goals is to do the same in the United States. Ready to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today. #Saas #subscriptions #subscriptionbusiness #subscriptionservice

Dr. Dave Candy talks with Beth Shaw, CEO of YogaFit Worldwide, author of 4 books, and host of the Make America Healthy radio show.They'll discuss:Beth's background with trauma and yogaHow are trauma and depression related?Trauma and chronic painYoga for PTSDYoga for back painYoga for depression vs. yoga for anxietyRead the episode transcript at https://m4lpt.com/healing-trauma-and-chronic-pain-with-yoga/Learn more in Beth's book "Healing Trauma With Yoga: Go from Surviving to Thriving With Mind-body Techniques" available at https://amzn.to/3G16lW8Try Yoga At More 4 Life in St. Louis, MOhttps://m4lpt.com/yogaGet a copy of Dr. Candy's Book: Chronic Pain, You're Not Just Getting Older, You're Not Crazy, and It's Not All In Your Headhttps://m4lpt.com/bookContact Beth Shaw: https://bethshaw.com/*As an Amazon associate, I earn from purchases made through these links.

Beth Shaw is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. A pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America, Beth is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc the global mind-body education school, YogaFit. Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications Beth is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and Fortune 500 Corporations. Beth educates others on Health & Mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business. In her latest book, Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, Beth provides tools and techniques drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. She offers a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, with techniques to survive and thrive through these sometimes debilitating conditions. Beth also has a radio show “Make America Healthy” Beth takes on critical health issues such as obesity, depression, anxiety, mental health, and cognitive dysfunction. Make America Healthy: Syndicated on several podcast networks including Amazon, Apple, Google, Spotify, Sketcher, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn Radio. You can find Beth online: www.bethshaw.com www.yogafit.com www.facebook.com/BethShawWellness www.instagram.com/beth.shaw.mind.body www.youtube/user/yogafitchannel You can find Nikki online: www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzledpodcast www.instagram.com/nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

In this week's podcast episode, Joanna is talking to Beth Shaw, 5-time author and a pioneer in the yoga and wellness industry, about how perfectionism and the unending race to reach our potential can actually cause more stress, overwhelm, and lack of fulfillment.    Here is what we discussed this week:  What led Beth to her current journey that she is on How she knew that she was meant to help other people Beth discusses her biggest failures How Beth masters her mind in her business and in her life   Looking to learn more about Beth Shaw? Website :Facebook : Instagram

This episode covers:An interview with Beth Shaw is an author, visionary, and founder and CEO of YogaFit Inc., the largest yoga fitness educational system in the world. As one of the utmost leading experts in “mind, body and fitness,” Beth is recognized as an industry pioneer drawing from years of experience and expertise in nutrition, exercise, yoga and holistic healing. Links I mentioned during this episode:Join Revitalize: www.thelyonsshare.org/revitalizeBeth's website: https://bethshaw.com/  Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethshawhealth/  Beth's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethShawWellness/  Beth's books: https://bethshaw.com/author-2/   YogaFit: https://www.yogafit.com/ How to take action after listening to this episode:Pause what you are doing. Get as quiet as you possibly can. Just take 3 deep breaths. The deepest possible breaths that you can take. This is SO healing to your body. Enjoy those 3 breaths!

Being proactive in your wellness is key to living a happy and healthy life. This means taking the initiative to make the changes you need to improve your health and focusing on prevention rather than waiting until you are sick.Proactive wellness starts with a plan, tracking your progress, and seeing how it's going. Make lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, or cutting down on alcohol intake. We should strive to be healthy and our own wellness advocates. Live a healthy, happy, and balanced lifestyle through an inclusive approach to mind-body fitness. Meditations, breathing techniques, nutrition programs, and yoga are some of the ways of living healthily.In this episode, Beth Shaw shares her expertise and inspiring journey in wellness. She talks about how she has revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing yoga into the mainstream with her inclusive and impactful style of yoga for over 22 years. She has been exploring, researching, and developing fitness and wellness programs for over 25 years.Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:28] Overview of mental and physical wellness in society.[03:56] Beth's backstory and how she got into what she does in her space.[06:55] Beth's three wellness tips to help you live healthy daily.[08:01] Beth's superpowers that have enabled her to succeed in her journey.[09:00] What did Beth do to take control of her suicidal thoughts?[11:08] Why we all need to be our own health advocates?[15:35] What have been Beth's greatest achievements and challenges, and how did she overcome them?[20:01] What does working from your happy place mean to Beth? [20:49] Advice for people starting on their health and wellness path. [22:30] Beth's advice to those who are aspiring to start a business in the wellness niche.About Beth Shaw - Beth is the author of four best-selling books on Wellness. Founder of YogaFit Training Systems. Pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Host of Make America Healthy Radio Show. International Presenter and Teacher. Harvard alumni, Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses program.Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications, including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today.How to connect with Beth Shaw:Website: https://bethshaw.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Beth-ShawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethshawhealth/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethshawyogaAbout the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

The business landscape is a hive of activities that makes numerous entrepreneurs always have a lot on their plates, leaving little time for them to look after their health. However, no matter the status of your company, your health remains paramount for it to thrive. Health is the most valuable aspect of human life and should be seriously taken care of if you want to reach your business objectives. In today's podcast, Beth Shaw from YogaFit and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss the importance of health for entrepreneurs.

Join us for this informative episode where Dr. Edward Group explains the need for detoxification on many levels so that you can enjoy perfect health. Learn about toxins that may be weighing you and your body down. Explore healing options to experience greater wellbeing and more joy. Beth Shaw shares her experience.

According to the Sleep Foundation Healthy sleep helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Tune into this episode of Make America Healthy, as host Beth Shaw invites Chris Burres, owner of SES Research, to talk about ways to maximize the benefits of quality sleep.

In this impactful episode we will speak with mind-body experts on how to best navigate grief, how to be resilient and how to heal. Join host Beth Shaw, Sandi Call (YogaFit master trainer / corporate wellness expert), and Jenn Tarrant (Yoga therapist / specialist in healing and trauma) as they navigate through the stages of grief and discuss helpful methods for healing.

Beth Shaw is in the Fast Lane today! Beth is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. A pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America, Beth is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc the global mind-body education school, YogaFit. Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications Beth is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and Fortune 500 Corporations. Beth educates others on Health & Mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business. ]Yoga Teacher Training & Instructor Certification Courses | YogaFit | YogaFit Yoga Teacher Training

There is never a time like the present to achieve your personal health goals! Whether it be to build muscle mass or maintain strength, weight training is an important aspect in supporting a strong and healthy body at any stage of life. Embrace your health and tune in LIVE to Make America Healthy radio show as host Beth Shaw interviews fitness experts Alicia Cross and Judy Arazoza. Together they will lay out a practical guide on how to practice strength training safely and effectively for all ages.

Ever wonder what ingredients are used in your everyday beauty products? According to a study done by the Environmental Working Group “22% of all cosmetics may be contaminated with cancer-causing impurities.” Don't sacrifice your beauty regime and listen to your clean beauty experts! In this episode, host Beth Shaw discusses what comprises Clean Beauty alongside beauty experts Funlayo Alabi (SheaRadiance), Stephanie Morris (BeautyCounter) and Ashley Jo (ASTECC). Tune in LIVE every Wednesday at 5pm EST and optimize your health!

Join host Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Training Systems, as she dives deep into the science of fluoride and what constitutes as clean water. Beth, alongside Troy Rackley, CEO of The Next Level of Performance, will discuss ways to optimize your water conditions and offer tips to help you achieve the safest water and energy savings. Tune in for an exclusive discount on all products using the code YogaWater22.

Join our host Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Training Systems, as she invites Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Dean Radin, to take us on a deeper dive into ancient wisdom and modern sciences, while guiding us to the secret powers of the universe. In his new book, Real Magic (Harmony Books), Radin paves the road to new scientific horizons, arguing that magic is a natural aspect of reality that everyone is capable of tapping into with diligent practice.

In this episode we interview Beth Shaw, and dive deep into the world of yoga and meditation.Beth Shaw is the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness and a pioneer in the wellness, yoga, and fitness space in North America. She is the CEO and Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Inc. the global mind-body education school, YogaFit. Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications. Beth is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and Fortune 500 corporations. Beth educates others on health and mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business. In her latest book, Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, Beth provides tools and techniques drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. She offers a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, with techniques to survive and thrive through these sometimes debilitating conditions.⏬    Download and Listen to the Full Story

The first program in this new series HUMANITY'S MOMENT OF CHOICE is CHOOSING EARTH, timed for the season of celebrations around Earth Day. Joining from the Ecological Civilization Synergy Circle of the Evolutionary Leaders (https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/) are renowned authors Duane Elgin and David Korten, known for their many important books on this theme, and, from the original Earth Charter Commission, Dr. Richard Clugston. Also joining are cosmologist and author Jude Currivan, author and thought leader Laura George, and-- from recent Earth Day celebrations in California and New York City-- Scott Catamas of Awakening World and Mitchell J. Rabin from A Better World. Then we are blessed with a closing from two spiritual leaders, Beth Shaw and Karuna, especially in the spirit of our indigenous peoples. Building from Duane Elgin's inspiring vision in CHOOSING EARTH, David Korten's THE GREAT TURNING, and further inspiration from the Earth Charter and our world's most current views of cosmology, join us for this informative and uplifting vision of Earth and US!

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Beth Shaw, the CEO and founder of YogaFit Training Systems and the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. During the episode, Beth discusses her most recent book, “Healing Trauma with Yoga: Go from Surviving to Thriving with Mind-Body Techniques,” sharing some of the top tools she's drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. With a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, Beth offers some helpful advice on how people can begin to recover from the past two years, which have been stress-filled, to say the least. Beth also discusses the ways in which technology has helped her to reach new audiences and help even more people recently, and how she uses social media to engage her followers.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill.

Summary: Practicing yoga is not only a great form of physical exercise, it has many benefits for your mental health too. In this episode, we talk with yoga and mindfulness expert, Beth Shaw about the healing benefits of the practice as it relates to mental health, specifically depression and anxiety.  Learn More About Beth: Beth Shaw s a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led training in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, and many other international locations, while her team leads training throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes, "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational.  Beth is also a best-selling author, her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. Now her latest, Healing Trauma with Yoga, is another best-seller and helping many during this pandemic. Shaw's following book, YogaLean, is a lifestyle program that provides tools for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athlete's specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business, and consumer publications including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today. Key Takeaways: [01:47] Meet Beth and how she got started doing yoga and how it's transformed her life [04:17] The benefits of yoga and the role it plays against trauma, anxiety, and depression [06:38] How the yoga practice creates a healing space in your body if you're dealing with trauma [08:36] Why you should incorporate yoga practice into your life [11:14] How the pandemic has affected Beth's yoga business  [15:30] The mental and physical benefits of yoga as you age [16:58] Why yoga is an important tool if you struggle with your mental health  [18:58] Where to begin if you're just starting to practice yoga Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Beth on https://www.instagram.com/beth.shaw.mind.body/ (Instagram) and learn more about her YogaFit programs https://www.yogafit.com/ (here). You can also order a copy of Beth's books, https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Trauma-Yoga-Mind-body-Techniques/dp/1681577771/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?keywords=Beth+Shaw+yogafit+cd&qid=1565808528&s=books&sr=8-2-fkmr1 (Healing Trauma with Yoga) and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804178550/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 (Yoga Lean). We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on https://www.instagram.com/piecesofawomann/ (Instagram) or https://www.facebook.com/Piecesofawomanpodcast (Facebook). Do you want your next vacation to be in luxury? Book your exclusive retreat https://www.exclusiveretreats.com/ (here). Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the Podcast: If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave Us an iTunes Review: Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly...

On this episode, you'll meet two amazing women who have made a big impact on horse welfare and performance. We discuss prepping and managing horses at the World Cup level, common performance issues, traveling with horses and how the Sumchi Tool and Technique can identify and alleviate issues with your horse today. Beth MacLarty has helped manage some of the top polocrosse strings in the world, from World Cup to High Goal, she's been there, done that and has tremendous insight and advice. Beth Shaw established the BSET Academy in 2008 and is recognized internationally for providing specific instruction in the use of the Wink's Greene Transeva and Equine Transeva Technique. She currently resides in Hong Kong, where she works with winning Group 1 thoroughbred race horses. She can also claim clients who have won the Durban July Race. BSET Academy Link: https://bsetacademy.co.za On this episode, we highlight a brand new magnetic handheld massager tool developed to enhance horse wellbeing and improve performance.  TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 20% OFF SUMCHI! USE CODE CHUKKATALK2022 at Sumchi.com (valid thru May 31st). If you've enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review! It takes less than 6 seconds. Thanks!

Join us for this informative episode where Dr. Edward Group explains the need for detoxification on many levels so that you can enjoy perfect health. Learn about toxins that may be weighing you and your body down. Explore healing options to experience greater wellbeing and more joy. Beth Shaw shares her experience.

This week on “Next Steps Forward,” Chris Meek welcomes Mary Daly, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and Beth Shaw, the founder of the largest yoga school in the world YogaFit. At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, President Daly has the important job of setting American monetary policy that promotes a healthy and stable economy. She will talk about the importance of increasing diversity and inclusion in the Federal Reserve System and the broader field of economics. She will also discuss the role mentors have played in her success and rise in the financial world, as well as how current labor markets and monetary policy impact the listeners in our audience. Our second guest Beth Shaw is no stranger to health and wellness. She has taught over 100,000 students in her YogaFit education program over the last 24 years. Beth believes that now is the time to break the stigma of mental health within our society and will speak about today's most pressing mental health concerns, including depression, stress, anxiety and trauma. She will speak to how individuals can help address these issues through yoga and will provide her perspective on an all-encompassing approach to maintaining overall wellness. Additionally, she will discuss obesity and explain how it is another type of eating disorder and why she believes it is more socially acceptable than addiction to drugs or alcohol. She'll provide guidance to those who may be suffering and pearls of wisdom on how to transform our whole selves.

This week on “Next Steps Forward,” Chris Meek welcomes Mary Daly, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and Beth Shaw, the founder of the largest yoga school in the world YogaFit. At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, President Daly has the important job of setting American monetary policy that promotes a healthy and stable economy. She will talk about the importance of increasing diversity and inclusion in the Federal Reserve System and the broader field of economics. She will also discuss the role mentors have played in her success and rise in the financial world, as well as how current labor markets and monetary policy impact the listeners in our audience. Our second guest Beth Shaw is no stranger to health and wellness. She has taught over 100,000 students in her YogaFit education program over the last 24 years. Beth believes that now is the time to break the stigma of mental health within our society and will speak about today's most pressing mental health concerns, including depression, stress, anxiety and trauma. She will speak to how individuals can help address these issues through yoga and will provide her perspective on an all-encompassing approach to maintaining overall wellness. Additionally, she will discuss obesity and explain how it is another type of eating disorder and why she believes it is more socially acceptable than addiction to drugs or alcohol. She'll provide guidance to those who may be suffering and pearls of wisdom on how to transform our whole selves.

As we continue to ease into 2022, we're talking about another big resolution many people take up, getting into yoga! And there is no one else we'd rather talk to about yoga, other than Beth Shaw. As a creative visionary and entrepreneur, Beth Shaw has redefined wellness in America. Author of four books, her work has challenged industrialized wellness and paved the way for a passionate and responsible approach to all-around wellness.Beth revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing yoga into the mainstream with her inclusive and impactful style of yoga for over 22 years. She is the founder and president of YogaFit, and has been exploring, researching, and developing fitness and wellness programs for more than 25 years.In her latest book, Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, Beth provides tools and techniques drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. She offers a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, with techniques to survive and thrive through these sometimes debilitating conditions.

As we continue to ease into 2022, we're talking about another big resolution many people take up, getting into yoga!As we continue to ease into 2022, we're talking about another big resolution many people take up, getting into yoga! And there is no one else we'd rather talk to about yoga, other than Beth Shaw. As a creative visionary and entrepreneur, Beth Shaw has redefined wellness in America. Author of four books, her work has challenged industrialized wellness and paved the way for a passionate and responsible approach to all-around wellness.Beth revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing yoga into the mainstream with her inclusive and impactful style of yoga for over 22 years. She is the founder and president of YogaFit, and has been exploring, researching, and developing fitness and wellness programs for more than 25 years.In her latest book, Healing Trauma With Yoga & Mind-Body Techniques, Beth provides tools and techniques drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. She offers a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological, and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, with techniques to survive and thrive through these sometimes debilitating conditions.

Beth joins me on the show today to discuss all things yoga. Beth is a wellness pioneer starting yoga and meditation at a young age. She has brought yoga around the world with her company Yogafit. Beth is an author and advocate. You can reach Beth at www.yogafit.comwww.bethshaw.comHer books can be found at Barnes and Nobles and on her website. Athletic greens is a non-negotiable part of my daily routine. With 75 absorbable vitamins and minerals in just one scoop a day, I have increased my energy, improved my immune function and so much more. To get your own AG at 20% off go to www.athleticgreens.com/functionallyautoimmune Order now for a free vitamin D3/K2 supplement and 5 free travel packs!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/functionallyaut)

At 6 yrs. old, Beth Shaw knew she was destined for world wide acclaim! A creative visionary, she manifested becoming a successful entrepreneur and didn't disappoint! Beth was passionate about sharing her expertise and revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing Yoga into mainstream US and Canada in 1994 and founded YogaFit International, which has certified over 250,000 instructors worldwide.  As a best selling author, her 4 books have received numerous international accolades. A woman with a mission, she continues to transform lives around the world! 

If you're feeling anxious, there's research suggesting a way to feel more calm it to literally shake your body! There’s even evidence that after suffering a trauma, animals will try to physically shake it off. It’s no so silly after all. Let’s do it together. LINKS ‘When Trauma Gets Stuck in the Body, How Do We Heal?’ Beth Shaw for Psychology Today. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.Editor: Adrian Walton. Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, you'll meet two amazing women who have made a big impact on horse welfare and performance. Beth MacLarty has helped manage some of the top polocrosse strings in the world, from World Cup to High Goal, she's been there, done that and has tremendous insight and advice. Beth Shaw established the BSET Academy in 2008 and is recognized internationally for providing specific instruction in the use of the Wink's Greene Transeva and Equine Transeva Technique. She currently resides in Hong Kong, where she works with winning Group 1 thoroughbred race horses. She can also claim clients who have won the Durban July Race. BSET Academy Link: https://bsetacademy.co.zaOn this episode, we highlight a brand new magnetic handheld massager tool developed to enhance horse wellbeing and improve performance. Beth MacLarty has voucher codes you can use at www.sumchi.com. (BETHM21 for int'l customers, BETHSA21 for South African customers and BETHZIM21 for Zimbabwean customers).

Listen to Beth's insights about all things yoga. She talks about flow and the importance of being in the present moment. Tune in now to learn about Beth and her experience with being the founder of Yogafit!Podcast Notes:yogafit.comBeth Shaw InstagramBethShaw.com

Beth Shaw is the president and founder of YogaFit, Inc., the largest yoga school in the world. She is recognized as one of the leading experts in the fields of mind-body fitness, health, and nutrition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sprout-connectors/support

Beth Shaw is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led trainings in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, and many other international locations, while her team leads trainings throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes, "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. She is also a best-selling author. Her first book, YogaFit, has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. Her latest book, Healing Trauma with Yoga, is another best-seller and is designed to help readers get through the pandemic in a healthy way. She's also authored YogaLean, a lifestyle program that provides tools for maintaining optimal health. Beth has been featured in numerous fitness, business and consumer publications including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today. She is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and Fortune 500 Corporations and educates others on Health & Mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business. She sits on the CanFitPro Advisory Panel, is a Mentor for New York City High School students, and supports Animal Rights non-profit organizations, as well as being an advisor for the Long Island University Board. She's also a philanthropist supporting scholarships for women and advocating for animals. Listen in and Learn: • Beth's yoga and meditation history and daily routines • How to move from living in fear to living in health • How to deal with the messages that leave us in fear and isolation • How fear manifests in many ways in the body • How to regain control of your thoughts and feelings • How to use meditation and yoga practices to banish fearful feelings and return to health • How to heal the body from the trauma negative thoughts and feelings create • How to use meditation to have a healthy weight • How to strengthen your mind/body connection Links: • www.bethshaw.com • www.yogafit.com • Facebook: @bethshawwellness @yogafit • Instagram: @beth.shaw.mind.body @yogafitinc • LinkedIn: Beth Shaw Yoga • Twitter: @bethshaw777 @yogafitinc • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogafitchannel

Beth Shaw​ is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led trainings in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan and many other international locations, while her team leads trainings throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Learn more and connect with Beth: www.yogafit.com www.bethshaw.com Facebook: @bethshawwellness @yogafit Instagram: @beth.shaw.mind.body @yogafitinc LinkedIn: Beth Shaw Yoga Twitter: @bethshaw777 @yogafitinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogafitchannel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/support

In this episode, I dive into a conversation with an awesome fellow yogi here in South Florida, so get prepared from some insights, enlightenment and healing! Beth Shaw is the founder and CEO of YogaFit. It is one of the largest yoga fitness educational systems in the world and I am very excited to have her with me today.

Beth Shaw is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. She believes in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders. Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Beth is also a best-selling author. Her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. YogaLean is a lifestyle program that provides tools towards for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete, released 2016, has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. Beth's most-recent book, Healing Trauma With Yoga, was released in December of 2019. Passionate about positive change in the world, Beth is a dedicated animal advocate. She also founded a non-profit organization, Visionary Women in Fitness, which awards scholarships to women worldwide. Shaw has dedicated her life to YogaFit and the transformational growth that the company creates globally through its programs and community service, giving away one million free yoga classes to those in need annually. https://www.bethshaw.com/ Facebook - @BethShawWellness More about your Host - Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an elementary public school principal. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids. She helps moms with a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors. She practices mindfulness personally and at school teaching students breathing and awareness techniques to help them manage their own stress to be happy and healthy! www.educationalimpactacademy.com YouTube - Educational Impact Academy Facebook Page - Happy Mom's, Happy Kids @educationalimpactacademy Instagram - JakubowskiKarin Twitter - @KarinJakubowski

Laura and Nikki chat with Mary Beth Shaw, a fabulous artist, product creator, educator and author who Nikki met over a decade ago. Mary Beth has been a full time artist for 20 years; she's participated in indoor and outdoor art fairs, juried competitions and gallery shows. She's the founder of StencilGirl where she produces and sells stencils of her own designs and those of many other artists. She's also the author of Flavor for Mixed Media and StencilGirl, two books that she wrote, and is a columnist for Somerset Studios Magazine. She teaches workshops and many mixed media techniques and finds pleasure helping her students find their own voice. We know you'll love her great advice for getting started and adapting your business as it grows and opportunities come your way! TOPICS DISCUSSED Mary Beth's Startist story Moving from San Francisco to St. Louis and starting her art career with outdoor fairs and mixed media collages How Nikki met Mary Beth through the encaustic world How Mary Beth started making and selling her own stencils How she grew her stencil empire from six designs to thousands and how she became "StencilGirl" (picture her with her StencilGirl superhero cape!) How she began working with other artists to create their own stencil designs and how you can apply! Dealing with quick business growth and expanding her family team How Mary Beth started (reluctantly!) writing books How COVID impacted her business Growing her online/social media presence, especially through YouTube and live streaming StencilGirl's creative team and Mary Beth's “genius assistant” Her product release schedule and the creation of her monthly stencil membership The importance of growing your community Mary Beth's advice for our listeners who are just getting started Mary Beth's Multimedia Art Journal Workshop in Italy Read the transcript and find links to all mentioned resources in the STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/stencilgirl JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

Beth Shaw s a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led training in many international locations, while her team leads training throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes, "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Beth is also a best-selling author, her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. Now her latest, Healing Trauma with Yoga, is another best-seller and helping many during this pandemic. Shaw's following book, YogaLean, a lifestyle program that provides tools for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. YogaFit website: https://www.yogafit.com/ Personal website: https://www.bethshaw.com/ For top tips and more resources pls go here for show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg41/ Join the SuccessGrid Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successgridinsiders Sponsors: There Are Just Six Tools You Need to Launch, Grow & Scale Your Online Business — And Systeme.io Have Them All, Funnel and website builder, Email marketing, Memberships, Marketing Automations and Affiliate Program Management. Click here to start for Free. https://successgrid.net/systeme   “If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/successgrid and follow the simple instructions.”

In this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Beth Shaw and discuss the various different benefits to yoga especially how it can help with trauma. Beth Shaw, author, visionary and entrepreneur is the founder and President of YogaFit©, Inc., the largest yoga fitness educational school in the world. Since YogaFit's inception in 1994, author, entrepreneur and visionary Beth Shaw has been at the forefront of mind body fitness education. YogaFit has touched the lives of millions via our network of over 250,000 Yoga, Fitness and Wellness students worldwide. Through our robust karma community service program, yoga has been offered to many underserved populations. With over 50 different educational programs, YogaFit remains the global leader in wellness education. Under Shaw's leadership the YogaFit School continues to grow and evolve, offering the most up to date science and healing modalities. For over 20 years, Shaw has committed to helping others achieve a heightened mind-body health through the creation and growth of YogaFit. Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women's conferences and for the general public. Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the Bay Area and the founder of howtohappy.com. He is a Utah native who has long been interested in human development and health. He double majored in psychology and health policy, and graduated Magna Cum Laude through the Honors College at the University of Utah. How to Happy strives to provide thoughtful and actionable insights on living a happier life. We believe happiness is the result of self-awareness, balance and a positive mindset, among a myriad of other things. Our goal is to inspire you to see life through a new lens by adding strategies and exercises to your toolbox, then encouraging you to take action. We are all capable of being happier, let's work together to find the best pathways to get there. Together we're out to cause more happiness in the world! Beth Shaw Websites: www.bethshaw.com and www.yogafit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethShawWellness https://www.facebook.com/YogaFitInc IG: https://www.instagram.com/beth.shaw.mind.body/ https://www.instagram.com/yogafitinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethshawyoga/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YogaFitInc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogafitchannel Dr. Alice Fong http://www.dralicefong.com https://www.facebook.com/DrAliceFong/ https://www.instagram.com/dralicefong/ https://twitter.com/DrAliceFong https://www.youtube.com/dralicefong https://ios.joinclubhouse.com/@dralicefong Donovon Jenson https://howtohappy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheHowToHappy/ https://www.instagram.com/thehowtohappy/ https://twitter.com/TheHowToHappy https://www.youtube.com/HowtoHappy Michael Lira, Voice Actor Opening Credits Voice https://www.michaelapollolira.com/ Information on this video is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice or counseling. #yoga #trauma --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/happytalks/support

Beth Shaw is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led training in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan and many other international locations, while her team leads training throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes, "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Beth is also a best-selling author, her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. Now her latest, Healing Trauma with Yoga, is another best-seller and helping many during this pandemic. Shaw's following book, YogaLean, a lifestyle program that provides tools for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. Where to Find Beth Shaw https://www.bethshaw.com/ (Beth Shaw Website) https://www.yogafit.com/ (YogaFit) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beth.shaw.mind.body/ (@beth.shaw.mind.body) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BethShawWellness/ (Beth Shaw) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethshawyoga/ (Beth Shaw) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and http://www.entireproductionsmarketing.com (Entire Productions Marketing)- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items.  PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE PODCASTS “I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Beth Shaw, RDH about the top 5 things you don't learn in hygiene school.   Episode Highlights   Beth's Top 5   Quotes   “My institution was amazing, I felt so prepared for so many things.”    “These top 5, they may have told us...but I forgot.”    “In private practice you are on your own, and the degree that you are alone is pretty vast.”    “I have to say the majority of offices do not have excellent onboarding.”    “I've been a hygienist for 25 years, and I don't always know what I am doing.”    “I just said to my husband, I think I am not nervous for the first time to go to work.”    “When you are learning on the job you can make a big mistake and your patient will end up having to pay out of pocket.”    “I don't think I learned a single code in hygiene school.”   Links   Contact Beth: bethshawrdh@gmail.com     More Your Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/    Amanda's email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

Although most people have heard about yoga, a science practiced for over 6000 years, not many people know how beneficial it can be to enhance physical health and, most importantly, mental wellness. Practicing yoga with the proper guidance is so powerful that it can help people overcome trauma. With only a few limitations depending on the student's age and some specific medical conditions, almost anyone can practice yoga; it only requires being present and letting go of competition, expectation, and judgment. In this episode, I have an informative conversation with Beth Shaw, Founder and CEO of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide. She is also the author of four books, entrepreneur, public speaker, and business founder. We talked about the benefits of taking safe yoga classes, learning through teaching, and seeing quick results with a consistent yoga practice. Beth kindly shared a bit of her background and how she decided to become a yoga instructor and create such a successful and impactful company. She also talked about the different programs she offers and the various applications and benefits students can get. Tune in to Episode 82 of Rejuvenaging, and listen to Beth's great advice over this millenary discipline's practice and how it can enhance longevity. Some Questions I Ask:What we mean by yoga. And what about your specific program? (2:54)Your programs are only for instructors, or is it for everybody? (5:34)Why is it so hard to adapt to yoga? (8:13)Is yoga a complete system? Or should people do cardio and strength training as well? (10:49)Can you tell us a bit about your books, and what are they about? (20:01)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How yoga impacts our longevity (4:20)Online training works very good for yoga (7:10)What is needed to practice yoga (9:55)The benefits of yoga to our mental wellness (12:19)What is a safe yoga class, and what is its importance (23:59)Resources:Beth Shaw WebsiteYoga Fit WebsiteBook: Beth Shaw - Healing Trauma With Yoga: Go from Surviving to Thriving With Mind-body TechniquesBook: Beth Shaw - Beth Shaw's YogaFitBook: Beth Shaw - The YogaFit Athlete: Up Your Game with Sport-Specific Poses to Build Strength, Flexibility, and BalanceBook: Beth Shaw - YogaLean: Poses and Recipes to Promote Weight Loss and Vitality-for Life!Connect with Beth:LinkedInInstagramFacebookUseful Rejuvenaging Resources:Website: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.comTEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking all about you can rid the body of stress, anxiety, and trauma through yoga and biohackingIn today's episode you are going to learn why some women are unaware they are holding onto past traumas and how it  manifests in different areas of our lives. You are also going to learn what is biohacking and how you can use that to show up as a better mom. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN/DISCOVER/FIND OUT: What you need to get started with biohackingWhy the best kept secret of aging is getting rid of stress and anxietyWhy women feel uplifted after a yoga class and then go home and everything falls apartHow you can be that badass woman in the gym….if you are pregnant or postpartumWhen you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @STRONG.MOMS.FITNESS ! While you're there, make sure you follow me on Instagram so you can see behind the scenes of how I help women stay fit and strong during motherhoodLinks:CONNECT WITH BETH SHAWINSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | WEBSITELEARN MORE FROM DAISY @ STRONG MOMS FITNESS:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | PINTEREST | YOUTUBEOTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Beth's Links:Program for Moms: Mommy And Baby Yoga Program: Books:Healing with trauma and yoga Beth Shaw's Yoga Fit YogaLean Daisy's Links:Fit After Pregnancy ChallengeRebuild After Baby: Get back to the gym after baby the right way! Prenatal Power: Fit Pregnancy ProgramTime Crunch 5-Minute Workouts

Beth Shaw is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led trainings in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan and many other international locations, while her team leads trainings throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders. Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational.Beth is also a best-selling author. Her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. YogaLean is a lifestyle program that provides tools towards for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete, released 2016, has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. Beth’s most-recent book, Healing Trauma With Yoga, was released in December of 2019.Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business and consumer publications including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today.https://www.yogafit.com

Artist Mary Beth Shaw owns the very successful stencil business called Stencil Girl Products. Not only does she manufacture thousands of stencils designed by her and many other artists, but she also offers online classes and has created a community of stencil enthusiasts. You can hear about the origins of Stencil Girl Products in my previous episode with her, #130 from December, 2019. Mary Beth creates abstract and collage art in her studio near St. Louis, Missouri. She also teaches her art techniques throughout the U.S., using the stencils that she designs. We talk about how this pandemic has affected her business and her teaching, and what she’s done to support her artist community and fellow stencil artists. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Leanne Woehlke  Well, let's just dive right in. I'd love for you. Leslie. Tell us a little bit about your journey. What was life like for you before yoga? How did you find yoga? Leslie Kaminoff  Um, well, I was quite young. So life was like a lot of 19 year olds just trying to live independently, but still with some help from parents. So, we'd have to go back to like 1978 when I was 20, and took my first yoga class I was living in in Manhattan in the East Village at the time. Before it was fashionable when it was actually kind of dangerous. And my father was taking yoga at the Sivananda Center here in New York City on 24th Street. And he invited me to class and I went, and I went somewhere else during final relaxation, some place I'd never been before. And that intrigued me. And so I signed up for beginners course. And by the summer of 1979 40 years ago, I was up in Canada. In at the main ashram, the headquarters of the Sivananda organization is in the back north of Montreal, and I was doing my teacher training there, and it's just been pretty much what I've been doing. Ever since it's pretty much the only career I've ever had, Leanne Woehlke  Wow. What would you say? It's, it's funny is this week I actually went and I taught at the middle school, they asked me to come teach. So I taught six classes for them. And as you know, and would expect in Savasana, they get so still. And so you know, Leslie Kaminoff  If you do your job, right, and the rest of the class they get still. Leanne Woehlke  Right, that's true. But what do you think it is about Savasana and that takes people to that place? Leslie Kaminoff  Well, I can speak personally and you know, it might resonate with others, because I don't think I was I was that unusual as a, you know, a 19 year old. I had never laid down before, on a floor or a bed or otherwise with the intention of doing anything other than sleeping or whatever else you do in bed and so the idea of just lying down and intentionally consciously relaxing every part of my body was a brand new experience. So I could say that was the first time I experienced intentional relaxation as opposed to just being tired and lying down and sleeping. So that is life changing was for me. Leanne Woehlke  Yeah, I agree. I think it's just a sense of as our lifes get busier and busier, that intentionality drops away, the relaxation is, you know, gone completely for most of society. So it's interesting, this practice of yoga, and I'm in this personal questioning myself, like, what is the future of yoga? What is going to happen and what are your thoughts on that? Leslie Kaminoff  Well, something can have a future if it's if it's a thing and yoga is not thing. So, you know, when when a question like that is is posed, it has to be contextualized. To a great extent. I mean, I asked a similar question to my teacher, Desikachar, way back in would have been 1992 when I was visiting India and studying with him. And it was in a very specific context, though, because at the time I was working with a group called unity and yoga, which some people know is actually what turned into the Yoga Alliance. And we were doing a big international conference and inviting all of these teachers and gurus, you know, back then there were still many active gurus running yoga organizations. And we had extended an invitation to Desikachar to attend and maybe even keynote, this event. And well, we shouldn't have called it a keynote because they were There were some fairly big egos there, and it wouldn't have been good to make one person, the keynote and not the others. But anyway, he he politely declined the invitation but offered instead to do an interview with me.Which has been posted on my blog forever. And so at the end of the interview, I asked him this question, you know, I said, since you're not going to be with us, you know, next year when we do this conference, if you know this, I was recording it. And so I said, if this microphone were somehow magically linked to that, you know, event and this gathering of 500 plus people and you wanted to say something to them about the future of yoga, what would you say? And basically, he said, You know, I don't have the right to say anything about the future of yoga, at least for Westerners, and particularly for Americans because I'm not American. I'm an Indian. I'm living here in Madras. I have my own context, I have my own religion, I have my own history and context basically, is what he was saying. And, you know, the, he said, when you're talking about the future of yoga, you're what you're really talking about is the future of mankind. And he said, it was best for Americans to handle the future of yoga in America, and best be handled by people who care about the future of mankind. And that was the most I could get him to commit to say, because, you know, he was very much about the individual and, and, and entering into a connection with the person in front of him and saying and doing whatever was appropriate in that context. So the idea of him saying something that could be appropriate for 500 people he didn't know was not really the best way for him to Give a response. But what he did say was very interesting. Number one, he's not gonna, you know, be pontificating from Madras about what Americans shouldn't shouldn't be doing in the name of yoga. That wasn't his nature. You know, he probably would react the same way I do when I see all these permutations of, you know, goat yoga and pig yoga and rage yoga and beer yoga. And I think I saw your yoga and stripping the other day like burlesque yoga. You know, so all of these things that attach the word yoga, he would, you would have had a reaction, but he also would have had the perspective that, you know, in the context of the time and place where these are being offered, this is, this is what it takes to get certain people on a mat. And if that's what it takes, you know, and if once you're on that map, somebody asks you maybe for the very first time in your life to do what I did when I was 19 years old, which is to lie down at the end of all of this, and intentionally relax your body or at least be conscious of your breathing. You know, if you're doing something like that, for the first time in your life, it has the possibility to absolutely transform you as it did for me. So, while at the same time I can maintain my standards of what you know, I consider to be yoga for me, and how I teach and the people I teach. I can be very conscious of the fact that that's not everyone's context. And some people wouldn't get onto the mat unless there was the prospect of going to class with their dog or having a goat climb on them or being buzzed with beer or weed or being able to curse or whatever. So, you know, I'm pretty open minded about that. Even though I do have my reactions every time I see one of these new things come up. So that's the future of yoga. I think it's As long as we can keep the field free from people who have that reaction and then have the additional reaction of they have no right to do that, and someone should stop them. As long as we can keep the world safe from the yoga police. I think we're okay. And I've been working hard to do that for several decades now. Leanne Woehlke  Right it you know, I agree, I think if somebody can go to goat yoga and take a picture with a goat dressed in a Santa or an elf costume, and then they get the idea like, Hey, this is kind of fun. And then they come great. Is that going to be my regular practice? No, because goats pee and I don't really want to goat peeing on me or my yoga mat or my child or any of it. Leslie Kaminoff  Well, humans fart and they do that constantly. So you know, where do you draw the line? That's up of someone's body. Leanne Woehlke  That's true. Leslie Kaminoff  Yes, true. Leanne Woehlke  Now talk a little bit you alluded to it about how you have He works diligently to try to avoid yoga becoming regulated. Leslie Kaminoff  Hmm. Yeah, um, Well, I think we have to clarify terms. Because people use the word regulation, they throw it around a lot without really understanding what it means. Because I see people out there doing stuff that perhaps they shouldn't be doing. And they point to the fact that Yoga is an unregulated, multi billion dollar field at this point. And it should be regulated to prevent people from, you know, abusing their position and all of that. So, regulation is something that government does. And the power that's wielded by the government, it's very simple to understand the kind of power that the government feels it's a gun period. They wield force. And when they start wielding that force in What up to that point has been a free market, free for quality to rise to the surface and free for ship to sink to the bottom. You know, that's the nature of the market. And the fact that some people don't like the shit doesn't mean that they have the right to use the government's guns to stop them from doing it. There's other things that can help prevent some of the abuses that go on mostly better education, and better peer to peer relationships, better community communication, better feedback mechanisms that could be built into some of the things for example, that the Yoga Alliance is doing. But when, I'm not exaggerating, when I say government is a gun, you know, think of it this way. What's the worst thing that your country club can do to you if you break their rules? You know, you out there kick you up, what's the worst thing the government can do to you? If they, if you break their rules, Leanne Woehlke  they put you in jail? Leslie Kaminoff  hat if you don't want to go to jail? What if you resist going to jail, and they want you to go? They will, they will send someone with a gun to take you to jail. And that's regulation, period. And, you know, the Alliance is is an example of that. It's the Country Club. You know, you don't have to join. You may complain about who they let in or who they don't let it in or who they keep in. But the strongest penalty they can impose is to kick you out of their club. And they have done that. People have been delisted people have been deprived of using their designation. It's not a huge number with lots of digits in it, but it's not zero. It's probably not 100 it's somewhere between zero and 100. But, you know, but the point is they they're not equipped to be an investigative kind of organization where they can launch, you know, tribunals, about the teachers behavior. You know, people see the Alliance is the first court of appeal for misbehavior in the classroom. They are being very misperceived as to their role. You know, that represents a severe breakdown in community level communication and peer mentorship. And, and a lot of times it happens because of the very human tendency for people to want to avoid conflict. You know, if a teacher is doing something in the classroom, or saying something that you don't like, or if you get hurt you, you have to remember I've worked for a body as a body worker for many, many years treating yoga injury. So I hear these stories. No, so if whatever bad happens in the classroom, it is very unlikely that the student will confront the teacher about it. They may confront management you The studio owner or if it's a club or whatever, you know, they could leave a bad review or whatever, but very seldom directly to the teacher. So we don't have good mechanisms for teachers getting critical feedback or not good enough mechanisms, or enough mechanisms at all, you know, what students are very willing to share with teachers His praise, how much you're changing my life, how great I feel, how much you love your class, how much I love you, you know, the projection that goes on all of that. So there's probably nothing more psychologically damaging for a person then to be exposed only to praise and never exposed to critical feedback. And so that's something we need to acknowledge and and address I do it in my workshops by you know, we've created an online forum that all the students have access to, they can respond anonymously if they want or leave their name and email if they want us to get back to them. And I've gotten some devastating critical feedback on those forums. Stuff that it's really hard for me to hear because it just, you know, puts a knot in my stomach. But that's exactly what I need to hear in order to grow as a teacher and as a human being and to find my blind spots. Right. So, you know, all of that is a conversation worth having. But the important thing to remember is that kind of communication, it's from the bottom up, it's, it's, you know, community based. It's it's ground level, peer to peer mentorship, all of those things. When people look at the Alliance wanting to impose discipline or standards from the top down. They're really, really missing the point the lions can't do that. Even if it's decided to do that. It would be really, really bad at doing that. They're bad at returning emails. You know, they can't even return a goddamn email, how are they going to become, you know, this kangaroo court of yoga justice. It's just it's a gross misperception you know of what their role is. Leanne Woehlke  I think that there's a sense of I've heard, you know, from teachers, I've heard from students that they graduate from teacher training, and they ask, well, do I need to get certified with Yoga Alliance? And the first thing I say is, wait a minute, it's not a certifying body. Let's clarify what it is and what it isn't. And that conversation, but I think this concept you raise about community based feedback is really interesting. Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah. It was part of my recommendations as one of the advisors on the standards review. You know, my, my recommendations went far beyond the scope of the one committee I was on, which was scope of practice. I just, you know, I basically just did a brain dump on everything I've been working on the last 30 years since before the Alliance existed. You know, I was in the room when we came up with the standard. So I was on the ad hoc committee. So I've been involved in this conversation before there was an Alliance. So I've seen the art of how this has gone, you know? So yeah, Unknown Speaker  If people need a little bit of context for this conversation, not just a knee jerk reaction like, Oh, you know, the Alliance should be doing more to prevent this this sort of thing. What they do well, the thing the Alliance has done well is the advocacy work, which is keeping the government out of the business of regulating yoga, they have been successful in every state in which they have gone in, to fight whatever stupid measures were being proposed by these, you know, second post secondary or vocational training boards that each state has to, to pull yoga into their, into their control. They've been very successful and the reason they have resources in order to do that very necessary work as well as they do, because of the registry is the registry is not as you pointed out, it's not a certification. You know, the only one who can this person who can certify Teachers, whoever trained them, and that's important to remember. Leanne Woehlke  Right? And you know, and I think that it's, it's a good point to even for, for students to understand. What does that mean? Obviously different schools have different credentials, different experience, different history, etc. Let's switch gears a little bit. And let's talk about, you know, you mentioned obviously, you've worked with bodies for years and trained so many teachers. Leslie Kaminoff  There's one hanging on the wall behind me. Can Leanne Woehlke  I see it? I love it. Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah, sometimes it doesn't work out well for the clients and just Leanne Woehlke  at least there's not multiple bodies. Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah, well, you haven't seen the closet. Have you? Leanne Woehlke  That's true. That's true. Um, talk a little bit about your you're known for the breath and the practice. What do you feel is the purpose of the breath and the practice? Leslie Kaminoff  Is that what I've known for most people Just think I'm the guy that wrote the book. Leanne Woehlke  Well for anatomy, I mean, but but really, I think I know when I had you talk with my teachers and training last year that you really clarified so much for them about the breath and the importance of it and so say a little bit about how did you come to that understanding? Leslie Kaminoff  Oh, um, well, I can I can point to certain milestones along the way. And certainly, just teaching yoga At first, the Sivananda system of yoga, you know, in the late 70s, early 80s, I was on staff with you and and I was directing the Los Angeles Community for them for a while in the early 80s. And teaching many, many classes and then many bodies in the class many different bodies in the classes. And I developed my interest in anatomy just from that from observing all the differences and similarities that exhibited in terms of them being able to do or not do or to what extent they could do or not do this, this basic 12 postures I was teaching them. So having the format be the same for all the classes was a great way to get started, because all the differences showed up because I was teaching the same postures all the time. And of course, you know, my curiosity started just in my own body with my own practicing before I was teaching, like why can I do this? Why can't I do that? You know, how can I do something tomorrow that I'm not able to do today? And then just extending that into that same question into the students I was working with so but the the the turning point for the breath part of it and because you know, breathing is part of the Sivananda sequence, there's breathing it's taught you know, you teach Kapalabhati you teach abdominal breathing, you teach alternate nostril breathing. You teach people to coordinate their breathing with the sun salutation. The Surya Namaskar and the beginning of class. But the turning point really came. It had to have in 1981, shortly after I went to Los Angeles to run that community for Sivananda. And I met someone who was to become a lifelong friend, who was just sort of starting out himself, Larry Payne, who I'm sure you know, who's one of the founders along with Richard Miller of IAYT, the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and he was just getting his center started in Marina Del Rey, I was in West Hollywood at the time it but we, we met had a visit and he had just gotten back from traveling around India visiting all of the famous yoga teachers that he could he tells very colorful stories about that trip. And it seemed like the person who was most impressed with was was the one name he mentioned that I had never heard before, and that was Desikachar. And I said, Well, what makes this guy so special? And all he would tell me was "it's all in the breath." That's all he would say. I think that's all he could say at that point. I don't know how much more than that he understood even after having met him. But it stuck in my mind. I forgot the name Desikachar. I didn't hear the name again until around 1987 you know, like maybe six years later. But this thing that is all in the breath really stuck with me. So I started paying more careful attention not just to how I was breathing in my practice, but how all the students were breathing. And that just led me into that particular focus when I was learning about anatomy to learn more about the diaphragm and the ribcage and so by the time I met Desikachar in 1988, I had all of these observations and sort of tricks that I had learned about different ways to coordinate the breath with movement. So I had a lot of questions. But in between that I did start working in the field of Sports Medicine and bodywork and dance medicine. When I moved back to New York after living in LA, I worked for an osteopath, who treated dancers in LA, I was working for a chiropractor treated athletes. And one of the, this osteopath I work for was quite well known and he attracted some very, very good people to work with him and, and one of them was a woman named Irene Dowd is very well known in movement circles here in New York and internationally, really. And she used to work there couple days a week, and I remember and she doesn't remember saying this to me. I asked her years later, and she not only didn't remember saying it to me, she didn't remember ever having said anything like this. She said it didn't sound like her, but I know, I know who it was her, I have a good memory. And I was asking her some questions about the diaphragm about, you know, what's the right way to breathe in this movement and that was later breathing that movement and in a That. And she just she said this word. Well, if you do it that way, you're going to lose the postural support of a diaphragm. And I was like, What? diaphragm postural support. It's a breathing muscle. But it made total sense was it just something clicked when she said that was like, Wow, there, this is a muscle of postural support, not just something that gets air in and out of your body. And and so that was in my mind. You know, just a couple years later, I met Desikachar. And so all of this stuff just was just in this brew, this mix of trying to figure things out and that's the guitar. I didn't really have any anatomical answers for me. The practice the philosophy, everything else, yes. And in spite of the fact that he was trained as a structural engineer, before he took up the serious study yoga with his father Krishnamacharya. He did not in western anatomical terms really have a lot to offer me by way of explanation when I was asking all these questions, so I just kind of kept limping along and figuring it out on my own. And, you know, here we are, you know. And what I did learn about the anatomy, though, did reinforce everything I learned from Desikachar, in terms of the brilliance of the system and the brilliance of what his father came up with, by recognizing the intimate connection between the movements of the spine and the movements of the breath, and how you can play with that to produce different effects in different people for therapeutic purposes. So that all went into the mix with the fact that, along with all this, I should mention them in the context of this whole period of my life, from then until now really, is that I've had my hands on thousands of people, feeling their bodies, feeling their breath, helping them with their breath, you know, working on deep muscles like the psoas and the diaphragm. And all of that. So there's a lot of kinesthetic learning that's come through my hands about this as well. So everything's influencing everything else. Leanne Woehlke  So why do you think we're seeing more injuries in yoga? Leslie Kaminoff  Just more people are doing yoga. I mean, just quantity of injuries or percentage of people practicing who are injured. So how did you mean the question? Leanne Woehlke  You know, I don't have hard numbers, it seems as if, and I don't know if it's with ramped up frequency or as the population of people practicing increase, we're getting people who maybe have some predisposition, or prior underlying injuries or, issues going on. It seems you know, a lot of shoulder issues, even in my own studio, and I'm pretty careful about anatomy and not pushing it too hard. I, you know, I tell them, there's nothing enlightened about putting your foot behind your head. So unless you really feel you need to do that this other poses probably gonna do the same thing Leslie Kaminoff  It's more about getting your head out of your ass instead of putting it up there. So, go go with that one if, you know, feel free to use that one, Leanne Woehlke  Right, that's that's much more useful. But it seems like I've had a couple of students who were, you know, sound bodies end up with back issues with a bulging disc, and, you know, I could look at it and say, okay, it's a mom who's had a new baby, so maybe she's holding her body in a certain way. She's pretty hyper mobile in some areas, too. Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah, well, first of all, I don't know that there are more yoga injuries as a percentage of numbers of people practicing. We can speculate we, you know, I don't know who has those numbers or if they even exist. Because and it's true with just about anything. You know, is it better reporting? Is it the fact that Social media amplifies things. Who knows? I do know, though, that if you look at the arc of the last 30 years or so, the styles of yoga that have become more prominent, that have really played a key role in popularizing it, in our culture, and in particular in fitness culture are the more intense forms of yoga. You know, the more athletic vinyasa, hot vinyasa styles, all of it really comes from Ashtanga. The influence of Pattabhi Jois's Ashtanga vinyasa style of teaching can't be overestimated. Because that's what made the gyms want teachers. You know, that's what made people want to make money training teachers. You know, back in the mid 90s, when we first started turning our attention to like the standards that might go into training and teacher, there was a lot going going on right then but the main thing in the market and by the way, nobody up to that point had attached the word industry to yoga. You know, 10 years prior to that, you know, in the early to mid 80s nobody attached the word industry to fitness either. Fitness became an industry in the 80s thanks to Jane Fonda in the in the VHS and you know the development of things like Nautilus and you know, the Olympics being in Los Angeles and the running craze that already been going on. There's a lot of things that came together in that place in time where I happen to be in LA in the 80s, working in sports medicine with Olympic athletes. And Jane Fonda students who were getting injured down the road because we were just down the road from her studio, right. So you know, I saw that coming together in the fitness world. Then 10 years later, I saw the fitness world start swallowing the yoga world. But there was a tremendous demand for teachers for yoga teachers at that time and not enough supply. And it's hard to imagine that now 30 years later when actually the opposite is the case. Right? So we kind of created a monster with these standards. Because we handed people the recipe for Look, here's how you teach a teacher training. Here's the subjects, here's the hours and boom, you know, but there was a definite need in the marketplace at that time. And it was being filled by people like Beth Shaw. You know, who, who you know who Beth is, right? Okay. Yeah, yeah, she created yoga fit. And, and so, you know, it was brilliant. I mean, she's a brilliant businesswoman. You know, she's going to the clubs and saying, hey, look, you want yoga in your clubs, I can give it to you next week. Just give me your aerobics teachers for the weekend. Because they already know how to teach group fitness, they're already on your payroll. You don't need to hire new people. Just give them to me. In a weekend, they'll know how to teach yoga class. That's how yoga fit was born. And it was brilliant. You know, but it made people like me and colleagues of mine and folks who had been coming to unity in yoga conferences and who would start to go to Yoga Journal conferences. And when they started doing that, it's like, you know, we're looking at this and going, you know, I don't know off the top of my head how many hours it takes to, you know, reasonably train a yoga teacher, I'm pretty damn sure a weekend isn't enough. And that's that's the, you know, one of the questions we sat down with and we came up with the 200 and the 500 things, you know, so and so this this boom has just been happening it's it's definitely showing signs of leveling off. There's all indicators right now that, you know, the unlimited growth model that a lot of studios and the bigger yoga businesses, you know, we're, you know, basing their growth model on this expected increase year over  year demand for what they're offering. You know, it's it's been pretty saturated right now and businesses are dropping like flies. I mean, Yoga Works delisted its stock a couple of months ago and, you know, they're there and in trouble closing studios left and right. And, you know, there's just a lot of market saturation right now. And the last thing that business needs, by the way is dealing with a unionized labor force, do you really want to put the final nail in your coffin just unionize the teachers that'll do it in a heartbeat. It's a whole other conversation. But it's back to the injuries. You know? We like we were not comfortable as humans, I think, not having a story that explains things, you know. I mean, that's, that's what religion is for, you know, it's not always the best explanation or an accurate one, but it's a story and it explains things, you know. And, and, and so, you know, we see all of this happening, and it shows up on social media. And it's all these conversations. And, frankly, some people have found a way to make a living being scaremongers about all of this. You know, I won't mention any names William J. Broad, but um, you know, there's others I can mention who you know, with probably all good intentions are really decontextualized what's actually happening in in yoga, you know, because here's one factor, right? Yoga makes you more sensitive to what's going on in your body, you start paying attention. Right? It's a double edged sword. I always tell people Yoga is this double edged sword. The good news is that it makes you more sensitive to what's going on in your body. The bad news is it makes you more sensitive to what's going on in your body. Right? It's the same thing. You know what what can be a tremendous benefit can also be a problem, you start noticing things. Plus, yes, you do have some more intense, forceful styles of yoga being taught, and you have people doing adjustments on people they shouldn't be doing. I can't tell you how many stories I've heard of people, clients who have come in to get bodywork and the stories of how they got injured in class by a teacher shoving or pulling or yanking or cranking on them and you know, it does happen and because We are more aware of all of these issues now they're being discussed. They're being incorporated into the way we train teachers, the way we educate teachers and the public, you know about these classes. But again, that's sort of the leveling, balancing nature of a free market. You know, when we come up with problems, as an industry or as individuals in the industry, there's no one thing is called the industry. It's just people working in the same field. But they're, they're individuals, but the ones who are responsible and want to offer good instruction, good training for teachers, the one the ones who want to have good information will seek it out and, you know, eventually, you know, things will get better. And, and, look, it's human nature to just push and find your limits by pushing and learn how to respect them by pushing too far. You know, I have been that I have been that person in class, I've been that person in my own practice, I didn't need it, I didn't need another teacher in the room pushing me at a certain point in my yoga career, to just want more and more and more, you know, more awesome as more range of motion, more variations, more intensity, whatever. And I was young and my body was young, and it was able to withstand it without too many negative long term consequences other than some arthritic knees, which, frankly, it probably gotten started even before I started yoga by you know, playing basketball on concrete when I was younger, right? So, you know, we we live and we learn to sometimes we learn by by hurting ourselves, it's unfortunate, you know, if we have to learn by letting other people hurt us. And I think that's, that's something that, you know, I've been working really hard in my workshops and, you know, whatever I whenever I write things or do interviews to you know, say look, we need to need to have this conversation. Because it is a it is a problem. But I don't know that as a percentage of people practicing, it is that much higher than it used to be. I know people back in the old days in, you know, the old classical hatha yoga days before the Ashtanga stuff before the athletic stuff who really mess themselves up just by doing really long headstands plows, shoulder stands, you know, real problem like real problems with their spine and their spinal cord and their spinal nerves from the way they've damaged their necks and their spines from you know, the classic kind of intense, hatha yoga things that we were doing back in the day. So each each style has its own risks. Leanne Woehlke  So if if we're looking at it, what is the the right way then to have individualized treatment or individualized treatment but practice and instruction so that you're getting what's right for your body or Leslie Kaminoff  Well, yeah, when you say individualize, it's not necessarily one on one. I can individualize a practice, in a group of any size. All I have to do is make sure that each student is being offered the agency an opportunity to conduct their practice as an inquiry into what's working for them. And there's a very simple formula for that, you know, and it's not proprietary, you know, I share it all the time in my workshops, and I teach using this method is very simple. It's called, try this. Now, try that and see what you notice. Right? And so, in order to use this, though, you have to not be attached to the idea that there's only one right way to do things and there's only one right result that you'll get when you do that thing, right? Because that's certainly not true. So Turning the practice into an inquiry is far more powerful, and ultimately safe than just administering cues and corrections. And comes from the standpoint that if you do it the correct way that I'm teaching you, you will not get hurt, because that's that's utter bullshit. That does not, that's not true, even a little bit. Leanne Woehlke  Yeah, I think there's also no way to know what's going on inside someone's body or what their joint actually looks like, unless you have an X ray. Somebody could have really, you know, shallow hip sockets or really open hip sockets and the pose is gonna look entirely different and feel very different. Leslie Kaminoff  Absolutely, absolutely. The main thing is to get the student to be a little more attentive to what's going on inside their own bodies, you know, and not rely on the teachers eye or experience or knowledge to keep them safe. You know, there's this there's this whole, you know, conversation about well, the teachers gonna come in and they're because they're a good teacher, and they have this experience or they or they wrote an anatomy book, you know, they're going to know more about what's going on in your body than you do now, from a certain perspective, that's true because I can see your body in a way you can never see it. Because not because I'm smart, because I'm not you, you know, that's a given. So, on the one hand, yes, I have access to information about you that you don't have. It doesn't mean I know what's going on inside or what's healthy or safe for you. I just know what I just know what I'm seeing. And what I'm seeing is something you can't see. So we have to balance that reality with the equally true reality that the only person who can ever know ever has a shot at knowing what's going on inside someone's body is themselves. And a lot of people don't want that agency. They don't want that responsibility. They want someone else to do it for them. And, you know, you know, I saw this happening with Desikachar all the time where, you know, he was very skillful at deflecting that and handing the conversation back to the student and not letting any of that stuff stick to him. And for that reason some people found him infuriating. They found him evasive, secretive, they would think, or just plain annoying. But what he was really doing was not accepting that responsibility for someone else's experience. And, not be willing to inject his answers into someone else's context. Because, you know, it may not be for them, it may not be right for them. And that's how he that's how he handled me. 100% Leanne Woehlke  And that's how you handle your students. That sounds like Unknown Speaker  Well, I do my best. I mean, I'm not Desikachar, but it's good to have a good role model. Leanne Woehlke  Tell me about what is a situation where you've just been so inspired by the practice, Unknown Speaker  by the practice by, like something that happened on my mat or in the In working with Desikachar, or Leanne Woehlke  Either one, it could either be on your mat as a personal experience, or that you've seen, you know, as a witness of a student. Leslie Kaminoff  I think some of those inspiring moments, literally inspiring moments are when I'm working with someone else. And sometimes it's in a group situation in a clinic or workshop where I'm demonstrating on one person and people are watching. Because then, well, let me talk about that. Because, you know, this happens all the time in the private one on one work, but when it's especially inspiring, when there's a group of students observing me work, to illustrate something we're learning about breathing with with someone's body. And usually I'll ask for the person who has the you know, worst breathing in the room, asthma or, you know, tendency toward panic attack or whatever it is who you know who's got a breathing issue, so I want them And almost always, there's this moment when I can figure out how to get them to relax and stop trying to breathe. Get out of their own way and just let the body take a natural breath on its own. Once all the effort and you know trying to breathe goes away, here's this breath that comes in. In those moments, I like to think of myself as a breath midwife, you know? Or doula breath doula, perhaps I don't know. And it's very moving. It's very moving. It's always a very emotional moment, not just for the, for me and the person I'm working with, but sometimes even more so. For the people that are watching. It's very, very evocative. It moves something that's like, there's this. Sometimes it's a simultaneous... again, good news, bad news thing that happens the moment like that. And the good news is, of course I, you know, this, this breath comes in, it's like wow, this, this can move, you know, I'm feeling space where the breath has just moved, that I have not felt for who knows how long that's the good news. And then right on the heels of it sometimes not always, but sometimes is, Oh, now I can remember why I stopped breathing that way in the first place. Right? Because there's something there's something that arises in the context of our development that has to do with what we call affect regulation, how we learn how not to be overwhelmed by our internal emotional body states that we do with our breathing, we learn to regulate our affect with how we modulate our breathing spaces. And sometimes we can go through an entire lifetime without ever knowing that it's missing or knowing that we can recover. But when it does happen in these moments, it's incredibly inspiring. Moving for everyone who's present. So those are some of the best moments. And that happens all the time in private one on one work, but when it's sort of kind of amplified in a room of people who are just willing to be present and supportive of that happening, those are those are special moments and maybe some people who'll be watching us have been in one of my workshops, when we've done that and can definitely, you know, relate to to what I'm saying. Leanne Woehlke  It reminds me of this year, I did a session with someone that does some of Donnie Epstein's work. And he says, Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah, I know I know Donnie Epstein is Yeah, Network. He invented Network Chiropractic. I spoke to him on the phone once back in the old days when he's first getting started. Yeah, Leanne Woehlke  and it's now it's a lot of it. They just, it's done with breath. So to me is I thought like, okay, I'll experience it and you're on a table and moving the body in certain ways, with the breath. And you hear these stories about people that had long holding patterns and releasing it. So it's, you know, I was like, well, we kind of do this in yoga. Leslie Kaminoff  Well also talk to Michael Lee, because that's the whole basis of Phoenix Rising. Mm hmm. You know, and to to be involved in a skillful dialogue process with someone, as you're supporting them in these poses and positions. And, yeah, the, the tremendous breakthroughs people can have in this context is very inspiring. So yeah, if you ever get to talk to Michael about it, you'll you'll, you'll hear a lot of stories like that. Leanne Woehlke  Right? How do you think we do we need to emphasize the breath more in yoga. Leslie Kaminoff  I don't know who's we? Leanne Woehlke  Teachers in general, I mean, I think it's, it's there. But in this inquiry, it's almost as if there's, ah... again, as I'm kind of looking globally at the industry and thinking like, Okay, we've got this huge push for Asana. Hmm. But if we go back into looking at, you know, an Asana without breath really isn't yoga? Leslie Kaminoff  Well, Desikachar would say something like that, for sure. That was definitely his take on it is that, you know, well, he would be very practical. He'd say, you know, because we look, we'd be in the room, we'd be working at whatever practice he gave, and very simple practices, but you know, you're amongst your fellow yoga teachers or yoga therapists or whatever, and you're, he's there, and you want to impress them. So you start working a little too hard, you know, and he'll bust you on that. And so he would say things like, "If what you're doing in your asana practice is so physically demanding that you're losing a connection with your breath. You have ceased to do yoga." Yeah, and it's not that it's necessarily a bad thing that you're doing because you could be working out, you could be working on your strength, you could be working on your flexibility you could be, you know, learning some gymnastic trick. And you know, that's, that can be nice. And you know, it's not like it's bad. But if you want it to be yoga, according to this view, you have to select what you're doing and how you're doing it in such a way so as to be able to stay connected with this process of inhaling and exhaling. So if you're asking me if I think there should be more of that, well, yes, please. I mean, you know, I make my living teaching that. So I'd be stupid to say no. But again, I'm I have to also say, well, it's a free market out there. And just because someone wants to attach the word yoga to something, which by that definition, perhaps isn't, because the breath is who knows where, you know, they still may have a transformational experience because of whatever they're doing because, look whatever you're doing, whether you're focusing missing it on not, you're going to be breathing. You know, and, and breathing tends to want to find more space in your body, whether that's your intention in the practice or not. There is an intelligence which I don't think is too strong a word to use, about how your breath will help you find space for your breath eventually. And so even if it's not an explicit part of the practice, if what you're doing is called yoga, and it even slightly resembles asana practice, and it even has a little bit of this idea that you can bring your mind and your body and your breath together and you can relax a little bit. You know, because the word Yoga is attached to it that can lead you it can lead you into other experiences, it can lead you maybe to look it up on Wikipedia, you know, and you know, you're going to get An idea of the history and the philosophy and all of that, you know, it's not like this information is in hiding. It's, it's pretty available. You know, at least I've done my best to make it available and a lot of other people have and, you know, it's not it's not a Secret Doctrine. No One No One there's no secret super secret breath practice out there, that you know, you have to go to a cave to learn or, or, or sign an NDA before taking well actually there that does exist. But anyway, you know, some people know what I'm referring to. But it's these aren't huge secrets, really. It's the science is there, we're starting to understand things about, you know, polyvagal theory and vagal tone as it relates to breathing cycles. And, you know, the tako method is out there. There's just, there's a lot of available information and it's not that hard to find and if you have one of these experiences, and one of these classes and, and and the word Yoga is attached to it. It's like okay, maybe I can do it without the goat now, you know, and and find someone that that is going to explore it a little more depth perhaps if I'm willing to go to a little more depth. So yeah, more breath please. And you know, we people who care about as long as we keep doing our jobs, you know people find us Leanne Woehlke  what's next for you as a teacher? Leslie Kaminoff  Well not blowing the deadline we're working on for the third edition of yoga anatomy. That would be nice. You know, we've made the deal with our publishers Human Kinetics to come out with the third edition by around this time next year just in time for holiday gift giving in 2020. So Amy Matthews and I just had a meeting this morning we have you know, we were just regularly scheduled to keep tabs on each other as we work on the new material. For this third edition, which is really going to be much, it's going to be a lot more different from the second edition. And the second one was from the first and there's a lot of improvement in the second edition. But we said this this morning, the second edition was really what we wanted the first edition to be. But we ran out of time and budget and just patience from our publishers because we blew so many deadlines, getting the first edition out. So the second edition is really what we wanted the first edition to be, if we had had those resources. The third edition, we're reimagining a lot. And it's based on 10 years of experience. You know, from the last time we really worked on the book, and there's gonna be new illustrations and expanded chapters, new chapters, lots more information within the awesomeness so that's what's next after that is a book I've been meaning to write for since before yoga anatomy. So that's like 14 years. And it's more about yoga and my personal story. What I learned with Desikachar and my other teachers weaving in some of the things from the yoga sutras that I learned from Desikachar, and from my years as a body worker, and it also includes some of the stories I told her about, you know, the sweep of like the industry that I've been able to witness in the last 40 plus years. So hopefully, people will find it interesting, at least, I find it interesting to tell the stories, and it'll be interesting to get them, you know, out of my mouth, in my head and onto this computer here. So we'll that'll be the next thing. And I think also, upgrading my online material is a big priority for me. And that'll have to happen in the next couple of years too, because the stuff that we put up has been up for a while and I'm not teaching all those things the same way anymore, and I want to make sure that we're putting the best quality stuff out there. The fundamentals course actually is I don't think we need to mess around with that. That's the one that people use to provide the anatomy hours for the teachers. courses, and that's doing pretty well. It's the other ones principles and practices that I think are in need of some, some fresh perspective. So that's enough and travel, you know, you got all this travel happening or got a big tour to Australia coming up next year or we're headed off to Europe in a week. So, you know, I'll keep going where the gigs are squeeze it all in? Leanne Woehlke  Right? You know, I think that you've got such I'm excited for your books. I think I have the first version of Leslie Kaminoff  yoga, green or purple, Leanne Woehlke  purple. Leslie Kaminoff  That's the second. That's the second edition. Leanne Woehlke  So I look forward to the third and then your story about your own personal story. You've got such a rich history. And I love kind of getting to the people that have been practicing for four decades and have a broader history as opposed to just Instagram followers. Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's something you know, I mean, who could have anticipated social media and all of that back in the day, but, you know, it's just the evolution of things and people get information any way they can and, you know, build careers any way they can. But the one thing that's inevitable is everyone is going to age. You know, the people who are lucky enough to age, right? People complain about aging, I always remind them it really it beats the alternative. And so eventually, these more therapeutic ways of working the gentler ways of working, you know, as my friend Jay Brown says, gentle is a new advanced, that's his big thing, right? And there's a real truth to that. So, you know, however you got started, whether it's on Instagram or you know, with a dog or a pig or a mug of beer, or you know, joint too, Whatever, you know, if you if you stick with it, you're going to be doing it in an ageing body that's going to need to you need to adapt what you're doing to accommodate that. And, you know, hopefully I'll stick around long enough to get the next couple of generations to start looking at these things and just keep the conversation going. I mean, no, right now, I mean, for me, I always say this, you know, I said, how when I was younger, it was more and more and more and more, you know, how much can I do? In my practice? Now at age 61. Now, it's pretty much how little can I get away with? Leanne Woehlke  I hear you I turned 50 next month, and so looking at how my practice has changed over time. It's definitely very different than when I was in my 20s Leslie Kaminoff  Sure, yeah. And you know, you're busy now. I mean, you know, I don't have the free time I had in my 20s I'm living in an ashram anymore. I got shit to do The Yoga is for maintaining my ability to do my shit. You know, I, do my yoga to live my life not the other way around. And that's the perspective you get when you know if you stick with it long enough and your body ages and I hope my body will continue to age because that means you know, I'll still be here Leanne Woehlke  if you could put on like one billboard or one web page, your message for the entire world summed up happy Leslie Kaminoff  Don't be an asshole. I don't know. Wait a yoga message? Leanne Woehlke  Whatever your messages, Leslie Kaminoff  whatever my message is. Leanne Woehlke  Yeah. Leslie Kaminoff  Well, I would I would say something like I think one of my favorite quotes that I came up with, which ties a lot of different things together. But it uses Asana as a model for that, because that's what, that's the most accessible entry point. For the vast majority of people into my world, you know, I would just stick with the thing I say, which is that "Yoga is not about doing the asanaa. It's about undoing what's in the way of the asanas". And that's a deep statement and there's some deep teachings there. And that's a perspective I got from from my teacher. And it's really profound if you think about it that way. Because it's not like what we're looking for is somehow in the asana and we'll get it once we perfect it and unlock the benefit and there it is for us. It happens along the way every step along the way. When this thing that you weren't able to do yesterday, you're able to do a little bit better today because it showed you whatever was in your system that was in the way. So Yoga is fundamentally about uncovering and dealing with obstructions, you know? And the practices help us do that. Because like, when we learn a new way to breathe, what it's really doing is helping us unlearn our old way of breathing. So these these subtle little understandings, I think that sort of shift the perspective and allow us to get a lot more done with a lot simpler, a lot simpler practice. Yeah, the simpler the practice is the more profound relationship you can have to it. And that's something he forces you to recognize. Because the complicated shit is not available so much anymore. Leanne Woehlke  That's true. Leslie Kaminoff  Yeah, I've been cursing a little bit. I hope you're not gonna bleep me. Leanne Woehlke  No, you're totally fine. Right. Leslie, how can people catch up with you? Leslie Kaminoff  Oh, um, my personal website is Yogaanatomy.org. And that's two A's yoga anatomy, yoganatomy is someone else with the one A. So, yoga anatomy.org. And there's links to everything I do there my schedule and you know, things I write and blogs and online courses and what not. So that's the easiest way to find me. So thank you for asking. Leanne Woehlke  Absolutely. And then I think you're also or you were, I think you're taking a little break while you're traveling, but you're also on ompractice. Leslie Kaminoff  I was where were we evaluating how and when to reengage with live teaching on the internet. It was a really fun experiment. I really enjoyed doing it. But it when these tours started happening with the timezone difference and the changes and just scheduling wise, there were definitely times where I would have been up in an airplane. Or you know, be have it be three in the morning somewhere. For the regularly scheduled time that we that we started in the summer, when I was taking a break on Cape Cod for a month, and you know it, we kind of got it going, they're able to maintain a regular schedule. So it was it was fun. It was great. I love what they're doing with ompractice. And just, for me, to be fair to the regular students who would want to keep showing up. I just wasn't able to maintain the regularity of it because of all the traveling to the other side of the world and time zones and stuff. So we'll see. Just stay tuned. You know, if anyone's interested in that, it'll certainly be announced on in a blog post or on my web page or whatever. If we do the live teaching on the internet, the courses have been on the internet, those are on demand those those have always been there. Leanne Woehlke  Well, wonderful. Thank you so much. I so appreciate you taking time I know you're so busy. But I hope that this conversation reaches those who will benefit And you're an amazing teacher. So thank you for your contribution to the world of yoga. And to me personally, I really appreciate it. Leslie Kaminoff  Thank you. That's very kind. It's lovely to hear you say that and happy to have had the conversation. Thanks for inviting me. And yeah, just send me the link when it's out and I'll circulate it in my circles and, you know, get it out there. Leanne Woehlke  Awesome. Thanks so much, Leslie. I appreciate it.  

Podcast 013 | Stencil Girl with Mary Beth ShawOn this episode, Jeanne talks with Mary Beth Shaw, artist, instructor, and entrepreneur who went from a career in the insurance industry to launching Stencil Girl Mixed Media Stencil Company. 1:41     “I did come from a career in the insurance business for about 18 years.  It was a big transition moving from insurance to art…different sides of my brain.” 2:52     “I was turning 40, and I said to my husband ‘I think I would like to quit my job for my 40th birthday'.  I just had this strong urge to explore my creativity.  So I just quit my job with no plan.” 7:13     “I was really arty up until the 8th grade and then I had this teacher who said ‘You are never going to make it as an artist.'  She said that right to me, and well of course I believed her.” 9:30    “Then as I looked back through my history, it was kind of interesting.  My grandparents on both sides were entrepreneurs.” 10:29   “I really love to help people uncover their voice with what they are doing.” 11:56   “When I started the company I don't think I really knew I was starting a company.  I thought I was just selling stencils…” 12:47   “The hardest part of working full time with my husband is finding some sort of a separation, because when you have a business…it's easy to get into that working 24/7 thing.” 20:36  “I'm standing there at a table with six stacks of stencils.I don't have anything else: they're not in containers, they're not in folders, and I said ‘$14 each, six for $75.And they opened the doors, and 30 minutes later I was standing behind an empty table.” 23:09  “I think probably the biggest problem from the get go in this pandemic was me: it just felt so wrong to be promoting my company during this time.But then I realized we need to be making art to heal our own souls during this time.” 28:48   “I like somebody that has a voice, for sure, and a passion, and they're going to share with others…” 34:18  “A long time ago, it hit me that I have a mission that's twofold.It is to educate and create community, and then once I've done those things, the stencils virtually sell themselves.” 39:45  “My husband and I got to talking about how lucky we are, really, and how blessed, and how even though this horrible, horrible thing is going on I have this opportunity to connect with people worldwide, and to talk to them, and to maybe inspire them…” 42:28   “Meditation helps me so much with my own ability to make decisions.My husband helps me an awful lot; he's a wonderful listener…and then I trust my gut.” 46:15  “If I wasn't running Stencil Girl…this is so strange because I don't even have the skillset for this job, but I'd love to be a dancer, a flamenco dancer.”Mary Beth Shaw worked in the insurance industry for 18 years before she quit her job in 2000 to re-ignite a childhood love of art. Since then she has spent all her waking hours exploring life as a painter working in mixed media, primarily acrylic, encaustic and collage. She initially put in lots of hours as a road gypsy, exhibiting at outdoor art fairs and selling as many as 300 paintings in one very blurry year. She transitioned into being a workshop instructor in 2008 and finds pleasure helping students find their own voice as a painter. Her personal creative process is a dance between spontaneity and intent; she finds great joy in the physical act of painting and looks at her best work as a gift from a higher power. She welcomes mistakes because they so often provide a delightful detour into new territory. She is author of Flavor for Mixed Media and Stencil Girl, is a columnist for Somerset Studios Magazine and a Golden Artist Educator. She is the founder of StencilGirl® Products, LLC and StencilGirl Studio.mbshaw.comStencilGirl® ProductsStencilGirl® STUDIOStencilClubMy Books: Flavor for Mixed MediaStencil Girl: Mixed Media Techniques for Making and Using Stencils Jeanne OliverTen Tips To Take Back The PeaceA free ebook if you are looking for some rest in your day-to-day like I was.Get your free resource Ten Tips HERE. Become the artist you dream to be. Creativity is Calling at jeanneoliver.com. You can connect with Jeanne on Instagram and Facebook.  

Beth Shaw is the founder and CEO of YogaFit, the world's largest yoga and mind-body school, established in 1994. She is responsible for bringing yoga into the mainstream. Beth's most recent book, Healing Trauma through Yoga, reflects her own experience with healing and her personal philosophy of paying it forward through her non-profit organization, YogaFit for Warriors, which focuses on veterans, first responders and those affected by PTSD and trauma. You can learn more at https://www.yogafit.com.

The holidays can bring joy and happiness, but depression, anger, and isolation can intensify at this time of year, as well. Beth Shaw helps open the door for people to acknowledge major trauma and find help to live with it. If you, or someone you know, suffers more at this time of year, Beth can help. Her recent book, Healing Trauma With Yoga, is perfectly timed for a segment of our year when long, dark days can be even darker for some and when the joy of the season can be erased, instead of embraced without learning some of the tools that can truly help raise our spirits.

In this episode, Beth Shaw shares her experience, strength, and hope. Recovery Date - 05/11/2019Podcast Recovery is a forerunner in digitally accessible addiction recovery support. We provide ease and convenience to any and all seeking a message of recovery and hope. By broadcasting the stories of recovering addicts, we act as a complement to all other recovery services. We exist to create a global foundation platform, so that any addict may hear a message of strength and hope. We contribute education and awareness by highlighting the diversity in the lives of recovering addicts, to show that one addict helping another truly works. Please review, rate, and subscribe!!! Check out our website and social media accounts below. www.podcastrecovery.com https://twitter.com/PodcastRecovery https://www.facebook.com/Podcast-Recovery-208366179951769/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1905708653062608/ Intro music by Lee Rosevere - Let's Start at the Beginning Outro music by Lee Rosevere - Going Homehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist Mary Beth Shaw creates abstract and collage art from the St. Louis, Missouri area. She also teaches all over the United States her art techniques, often using the stencils that she designs. You may know her from her very successful stencil business called Stencil Girl Products. Not only does she manufacture thousands of stencils designed by her and many other artists, but she also offers online classes and has created a community of stencil enthusiasts. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

The mind-body connection you get during yoga can help you overcome physical and emotional trauma. On episode 410 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Beth Shaw and discuss her book, Heal Trauma with Yoga. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/410.

Consider yoga to help work through your trauma.Yoga helps restore the mind-body connection that can support healing from trauma. Taking the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test can help you assess earlier trauma. Trauma can contribute to addiction. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how yoga can help healing from trauma. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Consider yoga to help work through your trauma.Yoga helps restore the mind-body connection that can support healing from trauma. Taking the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test can help you assess earlier trauma. Trauma can contribute to addiction. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how yoga can help healing from trauma. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Consider yoga to help work through your trauma.Yoga helps restore the mind-body connection that can support healing from trauma. Taking the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test can help you assess earlier trauma. Trauma can contribute to addiction. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how yoga can help healing from trauma. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Your job is to manage your health with what works best for you.Mindfulness, yoga and meditation give you some control over your health. There are lots of options to work on your wellness. To write your own wellness prescription, you have to find what’s right for you. What you eat, how you exercise and how you reduce stress all play a role. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to manage your own health needs. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Your job is to manage your health with what works best for you.Mindfulness, yoga and meditation give you some control over your health. There are lots of options to work on your wellness. To write your own wellness prescription, you have to find what’s right for you. What you eat, how you exercise and how you reduce stress all play a role. Listen as Beth Shaw joins Dr. Pamela Peeke to discuss how to manage your own health needs. Sponsor: Smarty Pants Vitamins

Before I knew Beth Shaw, I knew yoga. I discovered yoga early on in my 20s, I knew I wanted to do it, but I knew nothing about it – not even that I should have a mat. I went to my first class, it was in a dimly lit room, nobody talked and I didn’t feel like I was doing it “right” and no one was there to help. It was so foreign and didn’t feel right at the time. I left that class and didn’t go back for a while, to any yoga class. This was probably early 2000s. I knew I needed more flexibility in my body, being a serious athlete; I had been playing sport since a child, growing into competitive sport at the provincial, national and university level and knew that my body needed more flexibility to it. However, I didn’t get serious about yoga again until I was in grad school when I found a little yoga school in my neighbourhood and decided to be brave enough to sign up for a class. It was an Iyengar yoga school and it changed my life. I discovered so much about how the body can strengthen and heal both physically, mentally and spiritually with this gentle practice and it felt like I came home. Finally a place where these aspects could co-exist in my life! Through my years of practicing various yoga styles, completing numerous 30-day+ challenges and studying yoga as far away as Brazil, I had entertained the idea of becoming an instructor, but it was always so complicated and you needed to travel to some far off place or commit to a whole month or more of doing a teacher training, and a ton of money – and that just wasn’t an option when you are working on your PhD in Engineering. So, I continued to work in the fitness industry while completing my degree and it wasn’t until years later that I discovered a modular program that enabled me to become a yoga instructor overtime. I thought this was great – it worked for my schedule and would let me know if I’d even like to be an instructor, if I could do it, if I wanted to do it as a job….and that was how I discovered YogaFit. Becoming an instructor did change my life and enabled so many great ways of getting to know my body more and helping others know theirs. What a journey…and here we are today, speaking with the founder of this amazing program! Beth Shaw​ is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. She believes, "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Beth is also a best-selling author, her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. Her next book, YogaLean, a lifestyle program that provides tools towards for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete was released from Random House in Spring 2016 and has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. (Human Kinetics, 2001 & Random House, 2014). Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business and consumer publications including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today. As an E-RYT 500 and C-IAYT, Beth has spent time in India and Asia studying yoga and holds numerous certificates in mind-body disciplines. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Nutrition. She has also been a trained Anger Management Specialist and Yoga Therapist since 1994. Beth has dedicated her life to service via YogaFit's community service program and her own personal path of Karma Yoga. She is a passionate animal advocate. Her non-profit organization, Visionary Women in Fitness awards scholarships to women worldwide. Shaw has dedicated her life to YogaFit and the transformational growth that the company creates globally. Annually, YogaFit is committed to giving One Million of Free Yoga Trainings to those in need. There is so much more I can tell you about this amazing woman and her contribution to this world, but instead, have a listen to our episode today and find out for yourself – and be sure to follow the links if you want to know more! Enjoy!   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her background and how her entrepreneurial spirit started How we can take our yoga practice off our mats How Beth designed the YogaFit program and the importance of the YogaFit Essence How  YogaFit bridges exercise science and spirituality Beth’s passion for Women’s Empowerment and her contribution to it Her challenges in breaking through the fitness industry as a woman & her advice for women Her passion for rescuing animals and what Beth’s rescue pup has taught her! Beth’s alternative healing modalities, including Reiki and her application to her rescue pup How Beth believes transformation begins and the role of self-talk in our practice and in life Trainings available for Trauma & PTSD YogaFit tips for safety that are applicable to any style of yoga Her thoughts on the importance of corporate wellness, and Beth’s health hacks other than sugar and coffee Her book: YogaLean with Ayurveda content, tips and recommendations Beth’s perspective and tips for work-life balance What is in Beth’s spiritual toolbox! What Beth is manifesting in her life right now What Beth’s goal is before she departs this planet! What alternative health hacks are “up and coming” What motivates her and Beth’s advice for women starting in their own business Beth’s advice for her younger self The release of the latest YogaFit music album called “Evolution” Beth’s superpowers and her desired superpowers Beth’s definition of success How your intuition is your most powerful tool in deciphering the path of your business Beth’s vision for YogaFit The Goddess that I assign to Beth The gift I give you at the end of the episode – a special guided meditation!

You have three brains; your ancient Chimp brain (keeps you alive), your modern Professor brain (navigates the civilized world), and your Computer brain (accesses memories and runs your habits, both good and bad. They fight for control all the time; you get crazy nervous before a race, you choke under pressure, you quit when the going gets tough, you make dumb mistakes, you worry about how you look. Feeling unworthy of being called an athlete (runner, triathlete, cyclist) is referred to as cognitive distortion, but can also work both ways. Being overconfident can be as damaging as being under confident. How does each happen?  Drawing from the book "The Brave Athlete" by Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson (https://www.velopress.com/books/the-brave-athlete/), a book recently recommended to John by Beth Shaw after reading of his ongoing anxiety about the open water swim, the guys talk about these and some of the points made in the book.  Well, at least the first 1/3 of the book.

Founder and President of YogaFit, Beth Shaw teaches about how she is able to grow her fitness business into a multinational empire. Beth talks about how she trusts when delegating and how flexibility and persistence are keys to success. YogaFit is coming to Israel December 6-12, 2017. If you would like to take those classes, or any other anywhere in the world, use the code: strong10 to get a great discount. Be sure to listen to the end of the program where Beth makes a professional opportunity offer that might be exactly the right thing for you. http://www.bethshaw.com/book-now/ http://www.yogalean.com www.yogafit.com https://www.facebook.com/YogaFitStudios/ https://www.yogafit.com/find-yoga-teacher-training/level-one-foundations-Tel-Aviv-2500/  

Project Doxa host Jimmy Shaw has a conversation with his wife Beth about her missions journey, their recent moves to Nevada and back to Oklahoma, her role in the new ministry, and how you can get involved in Project Doxa. Follow us on Twitter at @projectdoxa or via Facebook at facebook.com/projectdoxa. Episode Links: Jimmy and Beth mentioned a former team member from their team to Singapore that is serving in Bolivia. You can find out more information about the Asbun's and their work in Bolivia here.  If you have not yet signed up for the Project Doxa email newsletter, please consider doing that today. Please consider becoming a Project Doxa partner by committing to a monthly investment in the ministry.

Ej and Lisa have another great show planned for our listeners. We kick it off with New York Cosmos HEAD COACH Giovanni Savarese, who takes time out of his busy schedule to talk with us about the NASL fall season, the Cup, and his career as a player and coach. Author and fitness pro Joel Harper stops by to get you in shape! His clients range from Dr. Oz to Olympic medalists who are striving for break-through performances to 10 year old kids just learning to appreciate their health. He's giving away a Fit Pack Total! This DVD is designed to leave you feeling ENERGIZED and TENSION-FREE. It contains Dr. Oz's AM, PM, 7-Minute Workout, the Energy Boosting, Kickboxing, Cardio and so much more! Listen to win! Legendary professional wrestler and commentator Jerry Lawler makes a special appearance to talk about Northeast Wrestling's event, "Wrestling Under the Stars 3 - The Return of the Hardy Boyz at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, NY on Saturday, August 2 at 7 p.m." We will be there!!! And finally, Beth Shaw, the founder of YogaFit.com talks to us about everything yoga! It's a show that's guaranteed to get you off the couch and moving!

Beth Shaw is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. Recently, Beth has led trainings in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan and many other international locations, while her team leads trainings throughout North America, Australia, and Europe. She believes in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders. Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Beth is also a best-selling author. Her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. YogaLean is a lifestyle program that provides tools towards for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete, released 2016, has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. Beth's most-recent book, Healing Trauma With Yoga, was released in December of 2019. Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business and consumer publications including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today. Seeking a motivating speaker? Beth is a frequent speaker at universities, conferences and Fortune 500 Corporations. Beth educates others on Health & Mindfulness in the workplace and conscious business. She sits on the CanFitPro Advisory Panel, is a Mentor for New York City High School students, and supports Animal Rights non-profit organizations, as well as being an advisor for the Long Island University Board. As an E-RYT 500 and C-IAYT, Beth has spent time in India and Asia studying yoga and holds numerous certificates in mind-body disciplines. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Nutrition. She has been a trained Anger Management Specialist and Yoga Therapist since 1994. Passionate about positive change in the world, Beth is a dedicated animal advocate. She also founded a non-profit organization, Visionary Women in Fitness, which awards scholarships to women worldwide. Shaw has dedicated her life to YogaFit and the transformational growth that the company creates globally through its programs and community service, giving away one million free yoga classes to those in need annually. Websites: https://www.bethshaw.com & https://www.yogafit.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dave-pamah-show/donations