Podcasts about chara caruthers

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 340: Personal and Business Check-In [Part 2] with Shannon Crow   Description: Shannon Crow shares more personal and business updates on this episode. She reflects that the grief she has been dealing with has been impacting her and some of the things that have been helping her through it, including messages from listeners.She also talks about the exchange student she will be hosting in her home soon and some of the activities she has been engaging in to be more “in-person”.   On the professional front, Shannon reveals that she was recently thinking about quitting her business and the podcast. She notes that she needs to take some of her own advice and lean on her team more while cutting back on things that are not essential to the business. Do share your recommendations for Shannon as she navigates this challenging season of life.   Key Takeaways: [2:46] In this episode, Shannon is sharing more personal and business updates. First, she invites you to take a moment to check in with yourself. [4:45] Shannon is in a season of grief now. She shares some things that are keeping her going, including messages from listeners. She shares a couple of messages listeners have left. [12:44] "Meet up" with Shannon online at the yoga series by Sarah Garden. [16:28] Shannon talks about why she loves using OfferingTree in her business. [17:38] Shannon shares a personal update about the exchange student she will be hosting in her home! [18:47] Shannon and her partner Sean have taken on a hiking challenge this year. [20:34] Shannon has been missing doing in-person activities. She talks about how she is trying to incorporate more of that in her life. [22:19] Recently, Shannon got very close to quitting her job and the podcast. She shares how she is going to address this feeling. [28:48] What recommendations do you have for Shannon as she navigates this season of life and business?   Links: The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 175: Coping During a Crisis with Diane Liska The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 302: Yoga for Grief & Loss with Susan Andersen  Yoga for Endo and Pelvic Pain 7-Week Online Series with Sarah Garden (Discount Code: Podcast50) Bruce Trail Conservancy Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Meet The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team Pelvic Health Professionals Podcast Episodes Mentioned: 336: Yoga for Endo and Pelvic Pain with Sarah Garden 325: Stress of Teaching Yoga with Sarah Garden 304: How Are We Still here? with Rebecca Sebastian - The Connected Yoga Teacher 166: When & How to Hire a VA (virtual assistant) with Sandra Booker 167: How to Make a Recruiting Plan with Reneé Clair - The Connected Yoga Teacher 103: Hiring and Nurturing Your Team with Shelli Warren - The Connected Yoga Teacher 315: Let's Talk Time Off with Shannon Crow 001: Avoid Yoga Teacher Burnout with Erin Aquin 328: Self-Connection for Yoga Teachers with Tess Jewell-Larsen 314: Plan Your Breaks with Shannon Crow - The Connected Yoga Teacher 248: Ayurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara Caruthers 308: Time to Rest and Refuel with Shannon Crow 174: Time for a Break with Shannon Crow - The Connected Yoga Teacher 316: Holidays, Vacation & CEO Days with Shannon Crow - The Connected Yoga Teacher   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Even though I logically know these things [that I need to take a break and lean on my team more], it feels like sometimes it's not the easiest thing to do."   "[I need to] listen to my gut on this and in this season that I'm in and to really notice and this is where I think that yoga really serves me."   "On my list of things I need to do right now is ask for support and help."  

Multi-dimensional healer talks about her road towards peace, individuality and persistence as a woman of color.

Chara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken voice for the power of living your truth. An international teacher, speaker, advocate and mentor for women's wellness, she has inspired and motivated a global community of women of all ages to live juicier and more connected lives by embracing the principles of yoga and Ayurveda. She is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), a certified Ayurvedic practitioner (CAP-NAMA), and senior Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500), who has practiced yoga for more than 30 years. She's also a writer, presenter, and creator of outreach and educational programs aimed at “getting real” about what's keeping you stuck. Chara's most recent book is called “Eat Like You Love Yourself: A modern guide to Ayurvedic cooking and living”. Her unique voice and soulful approach have been celebrated as a galvanizing force for the future of authentic wellness. Connect with Chara www.blissbodyandsoul.com Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonalandrea Seasonal Living Collective Spring Round: https://andreaclaassen.com/seasonal-living-collective Flow With Your Cycle: https://andreaclaassen.com/flow-with-your-cycle Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with the seasons using Ayurveda as your guide. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 248: Ayurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara Caruthers   Description: As yoga teachers, we can forget that we need to take care of ourselves too. Burnout and exhaustion are common occurrences among yoga teachers, especially now, which is why self-care is so important. Chara Caruthers is on the podcast to talk about how ayurveda and self-care are intertwined for yoga teachers.   Chara Caruthers is a registered yoga teacher and certified yoga therapist who has been practicing yoga since 1993. She is a wellness coach, registered ayurvedic practitioner with AAPNA and professional member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). As the founder of Bliss Body & Soul, Chara offers ayurveda courses, workshops, and an ayurvedic living community. Chara also hosts the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, where she shares more about how to live, age, parent, and just be more vibrantly engaged in the process of “growing up” in a way that feels balanced, authentic, graceful and juicy.   What is the role of ayurveda in self-care? Chara explains that we are each a unique individual, and accordingly our self-care needs differ according to who we are, how we are, and the environments we are in. She shares tips for tuning in to our inner selves, why self-care is essential especially when we're busy, and so much more.    If you've wanted to know more about how to integrate Ayurveda into your own practice, or are needing to integrate self-care into your life, this is a great episode for you.   Key Takeaways: [2:51] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Chara Caruthers. [8:12] Shannon gives a shout out to Schedulicity and a listener who left a review! [12:04] What is the work that Chara does and who does she do it for? [13:14] How does ayurveda connect to self-care? [14:44] How does self-care change depending on your doshas and the seasons? [18:28] Where can we start to find information about ourselves and how we are? [22:16] What are some ayurveda self-care tips for yoga teachers on days that are overwhelming? [26:04] What does Chara's personal practice look like, and what are the expectations she has for herself? [30:39] What are Chara's thoughts for a yoga teacher who thinks they don't have time or are too busy for self-care? [35:19] As yoga teachers, we model the way for others, including with our own self-care. [40:10] Shannon and Chara discuss why it is so important for people to have their own regular practice before training to become yoga teachers. [46:54] Many of us are wanting to go out and do something about everything we're seeing in the world, but we can't do that unless we take care of ourselves first. [51:48] Things that require mental energy and mental work can also be tiring. As yoga teachers who are trying to hold space for everyone who comes to you, it is all the more important to practice self-care for yourself. [54:33] What are some things that have helped Chara in her self-care journey? [57:29] Chara shares more about how she works with yoga teachers in the ayurveda space. [63:17] Find out more about Chara and her work on her website and her podcast. [64:18] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this interview, and invites you to share your self-care tips and tricks.   Links: Chara Caruthers Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten Schedulicity (Coupon Code: CYT2MONTHS) The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, Schedulicity, and Pelvic Health Professionals (Coupon: Connected2021).   Quotes from this episode: "Ayurveda is really about living longer. It's a system of health and wellness that focuses on longevity and so when you think about it in that sense, you realize ayurveda is all about self-care."   "What your body wants us to understand is that the way that we actually care for ourselves is by understanding who we are and how we operate."   "What's going on out in the world is also going on inside of us."   "Ayurveda wants us to know who we are and to know how we are so that we can make smarter choices for the things that we engage with, whether that be food or people or environments or yoga."   "We have this responsibility first and foremost to make really smart choices for ourselves. And that it starts with tuning into where we are and how we are."   "If we're not going to take care of ourselves, our bodies, our minds, who will?"   "Rest is going to look different for everybody, and so I think we have that responsibility to tune in to what rest actually feels like, what it actually is for each of us."  

Do you know what's going on in your body? And I mean, deeply understand? It's probably difficult without a microscope, but there's an ancient healing modality that offers insights into the inner workings of our bodies and offers natural, holistic solutions to heal. It's called Ayurveda, and it's an ancient system of medicine that's been recently gaining widespread attention. It aims to preserve health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance and preventing disease rather than simply treating it. Chara Caruthers is a leader in this field of healthcare. Chara Caruthers is a passionate advocate of the power of living your bliss. She's a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and Ayurvedic consultant with a clear and powerful message... Know Yourself, Love Yourself. And she's so excited to share it with you. In this week's episode with Chara you'll discover: The origin and foundations of Ayurveda and why it is more relevant now than ever. The healing power of herbs and spices, plus the top herbs to include in your diet. The importance of good digestion and rebalancing your doshas. How Ayurveda ties in with the yogic philosophy for holistic health. And much, much more. This week's conversation with Chara is illuminating and inspiring as she gives you the tools to take your health back into your own hands. It's valuable for each and every one of us, from those living with chronic conditions to those just needing a sprinkle of empowerment. Episode resources: Discover our A-Z Nutrient Guide here (eBook) Learn more about Chara Caruthers (website) Ayurveda and dosha types for beginners (article) 10 healing spices every kitchen should stock (article) How Ayurveda can help you heal (article) Ginger turmeric shot (recipe) Learn how to keep your spices fresher, longer (article) Discover Transcendence 2, Episode 4: Healing Herbs & Sacred Medicine (film) If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends and family on social media or leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you, and hear about your experience with adding herbs and spices into your cooking.

What is the role of yoga in times like these? Who must we be as practitioners to experience its full potential and ours as well? How can we characterize the dance that yoga and modern science are currently engaged in, and what are the potential pitfalls and windfalls of this pairing? What does the world need from yoga teachers right now? These are just a few of the inquiries that shaped our conversation with Dr. Michael de Manincor - Director and senior lecturer at the Yoga Institute in Sydney Australia. It was a delightful connection with a few interesting surprises along the way!References & Resources:The Yoga Institute: https://yogainstitute.com.au/michael-de-manincor/The Yoga Foundation: https://www.theyogafoundation.org.au/Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram: https://www.kym.org/Michael de Manicoor on J Brown Yoga Podcast: https://www.jbrownyoga.com/yoga-talks-podcast/2018/12/michael-de-manincorAyurveda for Yoga Teachers with Chara Caruthers

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten   Description: Politics can be a sensitive and divisive topic, and we may avoid talking about it even with our most trusted friends and family because it is often controversial or uncomfortable to talk about. However, in light of the current political and social landscape, it is important for us to be aware, informed, and engaged - and our yoga can influence that. Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten are back on the podcast to share their insights about yoga and politics, and how to navigate the current political and social climate through the lens of yoga.   Chara Caruthers is a registered yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance E RYT-500) and certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) who has been practicing yoga since 1993. She is the founder of Bliss Body & Soul, where she offers ayurveda Courses, workshops, and an Ayurvedic living Community, in addition to her work as a wellness coach. Maria Kirsten has been teaching accessible yoga to grownups and beginners since 2000. She is the founder of Yoga for Grownups, and is committed to principles of inclusion and to making yoga safe and accessible for everyone. Maria also does work in the area of yoga for mental health and yoga therapy. Together, Chara and Maria host the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, where they discuss how to live, age, parent, and “grow up” in a way that feels balanced and authentic.   How does your yoga inform your politics? Chara and Maria share their insights about where yoga and politics intersect sometimes in some surprising ways, and how the foundations and philosophies of yoga really ties in to all aspects of our lives. In these tumultuous times where we still have to continue in life with yoga classes to teach, and people looking towards us as community leaders and for guidance, Chara and Maria shed light on how we can find a balance between yoga and politics.   Key Takeaways: [5:25] Shannon introduces her guests for this episode - Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten. [6:59] What is the work that Maria and Chara do? [9:55] Shannon shares a bit of context for the interview. [11:31] Where do Chara and Maria live and how do they vote? [13:48] How do politics, voting and yoga go together? [21:01] Chara and Maria share more about ahimsa, yamas and niyamas and how they tie into our relation to others and ourselves. [24:11] How are Chara and Maria bringing these topics into their classes? [29:21] Where does the discomfort come from for yoga teachers who are trying not to be political? [35:02] Politics can wind us up a bit. How do we find the balance between taking action but also taking a pause? [43:27] Why is it sometimes difficult to engage in productive conversations with people who have different perspectives from us? [46:00] How can you stay informed without getting overly triggered, particularly by social media or the news? [51:07] Check out the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast to hear more from Chara and Maria. [51:28] What is Yogins United? [53:15] Conversations are a powerful medium to share ideas. [55:39] Chara and Maria share some closing thoughts.   Links: Chara Caruthers Maria Kirsten Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten The Daily Podcast The Newsworthy Podcast CBC The Conversation (Australia) Yogins United   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity.   Quotes from this episode: "I think yoga has a huge role in politics because it empowers people to sense what's right and good and safe and comfortable and what sits well with them." - Maria   "For me, my yoga has been a reminder of the way that I want to be in the world." - Chara   "Being human is a practice, and as part of that practice we have to be willing to engage with the world around us because it defines who we are and who we can be." - Chara   "It is our responsibility to ourselves and to our communities who we are a part of, who we are in constant relationship with, to take action, to be in action." - Chara  

Chara Caruthers is a yoga teacher, certified yoga therapist and the author of the book “Eat like you love yourself: a guide to ayurvedic cooking and living”. Maria Kirsten is a yoga teacher, specialised teacher trainer and is the creator of Yoga for Grownups. Together they host the podcast "Live Like You Love Yourself", a podcast where they have conversations and interviews dedicated to uncovering what it takes to “grow up” in a way that feels balanced, authentic, graceful and juicy! We had a great conversation on their podcast last week (Link Below), and we are excited to get to know Maria and Chara a little better in this episode! We begin this conversation discussing the inspiration behind their podcast and their life philosophies. We explore how they have both navigated COVID-19, and the lessons it has taught them. We also discuss Maria's recent cancer diagnosis and the impact that has had on her life. Maria and Chara both have so much wisdom and humour to share, We know you'll enjoy listening to this one! Links Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast: https://www.blissbodyandsoul.com/podcast/#EP29 Chara's Website: https://www.blissbodyandsoul.com/ Chara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blissbodyandsoul/ Maria's Website: https://www.yogaforgrownups.com/ Maria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforgrownups/ This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia: https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/ https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/ The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 199: Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces with Erin Ajayi   Description: As yoga teachers, many of us have the intention of creating inclusive yoga spaces. However, we may not know what that looks like or feels like from the perspective of a BIPOC yoga student. Erin Ajayi joins Shannon in this episode to experience her own experience of being a yoga student of color (from the perspective of a Black woman).   Erin Ajayi is the Senior Director of Development at I Live Here I Give Here, a nonprofit organization with the mission to make Central Texas the most generous community in the nation. Erin is also a part-time yoga teacher who has taught in studio spaces, and college and university spaces. Erin came to yoga as a result of a running injury but since then, her relationship with yoga has evolved. Today, Erin teaches restorative yoga "to help her students show up to the moments in their lives."   Erin also opens up about some of the adverse personal experiences she has had within the yoga world and shares some deep insights about how mainstream yoga perpetuates exclusion, or even racism. She also has some suggestions on what inclusive practices studios and practitioners can adopt as alternatives, and how yoga teachers and studios can hold space and give voice to this marginalized group within our community.   Key Takeaways: [6:02] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Erin Ajayi. [7:37] What was Erin's yoga journey and how did she get into teaching yoga? [10:20] How did Erin and her mom do yoga together? [11:10] What is the work that Erin does now, and who does she do it for? [12:51] How does Erin feel about the fact that the world is finally waking up to the idea of creating inclusive spaces for BIPOC? [15:15] What are some of the things Erin wishes yoga teachers were more aware of? [18:31] How can we be more inclusive in our greetings to our students to make everyone, across the board, feel welcome. [20:28] Shannon and Erin discuss the defensiveness that yoga teachers may feel when confronted with anecdotes of BIPOC being othered. [23:36] How can we invite more Black people and other vulnerable populations into our yoga classes? [26:59] People are becoming more conscious of representation and the current global situation has opened up possibilities to connect with people of all different backgrounds, modalities, etc. [29:15] How can we connect with people from marginalized groups in an authentic way? [33:28] What are some other instances in which Erin felt uncomfortable as a Black yoga student? [36:46] Shannon wonders if giving a discount to BIPOC would help draw them in to events or festivals or studios. [40:21] There is no quick fix to this situation. Erin shares some strategies for yoga teachers to create more inclusive spaces. [43:19] Erin has some other suggestions of things that yoga teachers and studios can consider. [46:12] Erin shares some final thoughts around creating inclusive spaces for yoga students.  [49:32] Check out the resources Erin recommended to Shannon in her original email in the links below.   Links: Erin Ajayi I Live Here, I Give Here The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 092: Accessible Yoga Begins with Language with Kesse Hodge, Chantel Ehler and Katie Juelson  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 108: Inclusive Language for Prenatal Yoga with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 146: How to Empower Your Yoga Students with Yonnie Fung The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 189: Your Movement Science is Racist with Jesal Parikh The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode BONUS: Anti-Racism & Yoga with Michelle Johnson The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 195: LGBTQ Awareness for Yoga Teachers with Tristan Katz Yoga with Adriene on YouTube Black Yoga Teachers Alliance Amplify Colectivo  Yoga for Black Lives Satya Yoga Co-Op  Yoga In Color - Grow Your Lovespace Brown Sugar: Yoga for Folks of Color Black Girl in Om More Black Men Embracing Yoga to Ease Emotional Stress Black Male Yoga Initiative  Shannon Crow on Instagram   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity.   Quotes from this episode:   "With yoga teachers, that relationship that they're building with students is really important." - Erin   "I know the importance of representation in advertising and in literature." - Erin   "If you're having trouble attracting a diverse student population, there's an opportunity to do the deeper reflection and start to think - where can I have representation in other areas?" - Erin   "Don't start with the assumption that Black people or people of color need a discount to attend your yoga class." - Erin  

CW: Eating Disorders Chara Caruthers is back again on the podcast to talk about all things food and self love. Join Angela and Chara as they talk about bringing mindfulness back into cooking and eating like you love yourself. Chara shares her go-to favorite recipes and answers questions from our listeners. Chara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken voice for the power of living your truth. An international teacher, speaker, advocate and mentor for women’s wellness, she has inspired and motivated a global community of women of all ages to live juicier and more connected lives by embracing the principles of yoga and Ayurveda. Chara’s lifelong love of food and fascination with applying it as medicine was the catalyst for her attraction to Ayurvedic cooking. It was also the beginning of an ongoing love affair with the idea of eating like you love yourself.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 195: LGBTQ Awareness for Yoga Teachers with Tristan Katz   Description: We can all agree that we want our yoga classes to be safe places for everybody. However, one group of marginalized people who are often not taken into consideration is the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ community has historically been persecuted and has experienced violence, at the provincial or state, national, institutional and personal levels, which makes it all the more important for us to create and maintain safe and inclusive spaces for them in our classes. How can we bring awareness about them to our yoga spaces, and create inclusive safe spaces for them?    Tristan Katz (they/them) has some insights to give us a better understanding of the LGBTQ community, based on their personal lived experience and their work in the space of equity-inclusion.    Tristan is a business and marketing coach-consultant, web and graphic designer based in Portland, OR. Part of Tristan's intention in their work is to support teachers, practitioners, studios, and spiritual communities seeking to facilitate safer, braver spaces. To this end, Tristan is currently studying with experts in the field to expand their equity-inclusion facilitation and education offerings, in addition to teaching workshops and trainings centered around queer identity and LGBTQ+ awareness with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens.   Conversations around creating such inclusive spaces for people in the LGBTQ commmunity can be uncomfortable, and we may not always know how to approach this topic. Tristan speaks openly and honestly to share more about the experiences people in this community have, and how we can do better. They give us a breakdown of common terms, cues and language; what we as yoga teachers can do to be more aware and inclusive in our classes, and what to do when we mess up, which is something that will inevitably happen.   For anyone looking to learn more about how to create more inclusive spaces in their yoga classes, this episode is a must-listen.   Key Takeaways: [10:18] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Tristan Katz. [12:28] Where did Tristan's yoga journey begin and how did it lead them to the work that they do now? [18:28] Tristan defines some terms they have used as well as appropriate language to use to create inclusive spaces. [25:26] What is Tristan's response to yoga teachers who may be worried that introducing pronouns in their yoga classes may cause their students discomfort? [29:45] Tristan explains a little more about trans identity and the gender binary. [31:51] When asking for someone's pronouns, avoid saying "preferred pronouns". Tristan shares why. [34:20] Shannon and Tristan discuss how to approach people who have multiple pronouns e.g. she/ they. [38:52] Grammar is not an issue when using they/them pronouns for individuals! It is an argument that is rooted in transphobia.  [40:49] Some cues and language in yoga classes tend to be gendered. How does Tristan help yoga teachers navigate this? [44:31] Tristan shares how they consciously and intentionally focus on acknowledging that everyone's experiences are different and being sensitive to that. [46:34] How do niches that focus exclusively on one particular gender feel to non-binary people? [51:02] If you offer inclusivity trainings, or have taken one that you appreciated, please share it in the comments. [52:02] What are Tristan's thoughts on how to express ourselves such that everyone feels included and safe? [57:01] Societal systems and structures impact all of us differently, depending on our identities, but that doesn't mean we can't all be part of different movements to dismantle these toxic structures. [59:17] Shannon shares some of her experiences with creating inclusive spaces in the world. [1:01:21] Apart from their work with equity-inclusion, Tristan is also a digital strategist who supports yoga teachers in their businesses. [1:03:18] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this interview with Tristan.   Links: Tristan Katz LGBTQ Awareness: For Yoga Teachers, by Tristan Katz LGBTQ Equity-Inclusion: Actionable Steps for Yoga Teachers, by Tristan Katz Inclusivity Trainings by Tristan The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 092: Accessible Yoga Begins with Language with Kesse Hodge, Chantel Ehler and Katie Juelson The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 108: Inclusive Language for Prenatal Yoga with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 146: How to Empower Your Yoga Students with Yonnie Fung The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 189: Your Movement Science is Racist with Jesal Parikh The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Bonus Episode: Anti-Racism & Yoga with Michelle Johnson Trans Yoga Project Trans Yoga Project (Patreon) Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity. .   Quotes from this episode:   "We all make assumptions based on appearances, but we can't know the truth of somebody's life experience or identity based on appearances." - Tristan   "There is this level of toxicity that's in dominant culture that we often can bring into this yoga space unconsciously or consciously." - Tristan   "When we're witnessing others' discomfort around that conversation, it's an opportunity for us to model and educate and inform." - Tristan   "Gender is a much more nuanced conversation than we've all been taught." - Tristan   "We can't just make these vast assumptions and generalizations. We're potentially putting people into sympathetic arousal when we do." - Tristan   "Anytime you gender something, you're excluding some people in the room, you're potentially triggering other people in the room." - Tristan  

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 189: Your Movement Science is Racist with Jesal Parikh   Description: Racism, cultural appropriation, inclusivity and privilege - these are topics that may make us uncomfortable, but these are conversations that are all the more important to have. Jesal Parikh recently hosted a workshop entitled “Your Movement Science is Racist”, and in this episode, she explains how racism, appropriation and privilege shows up in movement science and other areas of the yoga and wellness industry.   Jesal Parikh is a yoga teacher, movement educator, author and co-host of the Yoga is Dead podcast. As an Indian-American yoga teacher who has experienced racism and discrimination in the yoga industry, Jesal strives to disrupt the current oppressive systems in yoga to make way for new paradigms and for diverse leadership in the industry. Through her personal brand, Yogawalla NYC, Jesal provides individual and group yoga as well as movement education and mentorship while working on creative solutions for equity in yoga. She also recently launched Yoga Teachers of Color, a grassroots movement that celebrates the diversity of the BIPOC community and advocates for more inclusivity, equity, and representation.   We often think of the data behind science as objective and unbiased, but as Jesal highlights in this interview, that is not the case. She shares her own experiences as a person from a marginalized community in the yoga industry, and explains why the benchmark or ideals may not reflect reality nor be relevant or applicable to people of different genetic or environmental backgrounds. Jesal also provides insights about creating safe and inclusive yoga spaces and how best to hold the yoga industry to a higher standard when it comes to representation and diversity.   This is a great discussion for anyone who is interested in inclusivity, equity, and representation within the yoga and wellness space, and for those who want to learn more and challenge their assumptions.   Key Takeaways: [6:43] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Jesal Parikh. [8:52] What does Jesal do and who does she do it for? [10:53] What inspired Jesal to start her work in this space? [14:00] Why is the yoga industry so "messed up"? [15:23] Jesal and Shannon discuss how they receive hate mail for the work that they do. [17:55] What were some of the key areas of discussion in the workshop that Jesal led titled "Your Movement Science is Racist"? [20:03] Jesal highlights some examples of health standards that do not take into account diversity across genetics, environment and other factors. [24:04] Shannon and Jesal discuss how even anatomy can be different among different populations. [27:07] We need to question what is unsafe about certain movements and our own biases in saying certain things, instead of making assumptions about all bodies. [00:29:23] Jesal emphasizes the point of asking for feedback. [30:51] Jesal explains how yoga is curated has a big impact on who feels welcome and who doesn't. [33:04] How do we make sure that our spaces are safe and welcoming for everyone? [37:30] We need to begin asking the questions about who is centered in the workshops or trainings or panels we attend to ensure that marginalized and underestimated populations are included. [41:50] Shannon reflects on how willing we are to take a stand in a way that is going to upset a lot of people and take away opportunities from ourselves. [46:06] There are some yoga teachers who are really reluctant to talk about these uncomfortable issues surrounding yoga. Jesal urges us to consider what it means to have "positive and constructive" conversations and who they are positive and constructive for. [49:46] Jesal shares why bringing science into yoga and rebranding it into something new and amazing can be so harmful.  [52:45] What is Jesal's stance on incorporating other elements into yoga vs teaching the "pure" form of yoga? [55:55] In many fields, from science to medicine to fashion, the data does not reflect the general population and cannot be used as a standard for everybody. [58:59] When we think about creating safe spaces, we need to be honest about what we don't have the capacity to cater to. [1:03:24] Check out the resources Jesal has curated (link below) to learn more about this topic. [1:07:07] Find out more about Jesal and the work that she does via her Instagram page and website. [1:07:40] Join the conversation - how is racism showing up in your movement science and in yoga and wellness spaces?   Links: Jesal Parikh, Yogawalla NYC Jesal Parikh on Instagram @yogawalla Yoga is Dead Podcast The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 184: Is Yoga Cultural Appropriation? with Shailla Vaidya The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast BONUS: Anti-Racism & Yoga with Michelle Johnson 19 Women of Color to Watch in the Yoga World in 2019 20 Yoga Teachers of Color to Watch in 2020 Yoga is Dead Podcast Resources Yoga Teachers of Color on Instagram Work with Shannon 1:1 Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity and 2021 Planning Party.   Quotes from this episode:   "We have no accountability in this industry." - Jesal   "Oftentimes, we like to assume in the science realm that the data itself is somehow objective, but it's not." - Jesal   "If you were to look at those 'common ground' things, we bring more of the other limbs of yoga into the practice." - Jesal   "For most things, in fitness and in yoga, the target audience is white folk. That's the target audience, that's who's in mind when people are creating these products." - Jesal   "There is a double standard when we do the same thing we are seen differently, and yet again the profit potential for white folk is exponential, vs being a person of color or being South Asian." - Jesal

What is yoga and how does it support our dharmic path? These are some of the questions that Emma Balnaves from Shadow Yoga set out to answer in the process of bringing her first ever film, AgniYogana to the screen. Maria and Chara talked with Emma about the journey and meaning of the film and its impact on her life, her yoga and her understanding of who we are... and who we can be!Highlights from the episode include...The key requirements for practicing Hatha Yoga according to the Shiva SamhitaShould we teach yoga in a secular way?How to teach and access the universal aspects of yoga without losing the essence.The roles that yoga and Ayurveda play in a balanced lifeClassical practices of Hatha yoga that you don’t typically see in yoga classesThe significance of AgniThe four times a day to do sadhanaThe importance of the seasons to yogaCleansing practices in yoga and ayurvedaResources and Mentions: Shadow YogaAgniyogana: Lower the head and invoke the fire filmOn SBSAgniyogana Study GuideFilm Press KitPashupatinath TempleSadhanaDr Robert SvobodaSeasonal Mandala for WomenElements of Yoga: Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers & Students w/Chara Caruthers

If you’ve ever thought that accessible yoga was all about tailoring the practice for older or less “able bodied” folks, you’re gonna wanna listen to this one. Maria and Chara talk with Jivana Heyman, teacher, activist and founder of Accessible Yoga. And in this conversation we learn why all yoga teachers have a responsibility to make yoga accessible and what that means we need to do both on the mat and off. Jivana shares what decades as an activist have taught him about people and pandemics and he leaves us with some deep questions that have changed how we think about and share the practice of yoga.We talked aboutHow online teaching supports accessibility.The overlap of epidemics, accessibility and social justice movementsHow can we take the philosophical teachings of yoga out of the academic realm and make them more practical and accessible.When social justice feels overwhelming, how yoga helps us identify what we can do.What is the practice of service?How yoga teachers can help their students to come into a place of safety and belonging to access the practices of yogaWhat it means to create safety and accessibility as yoga teachersWhy svadhyaya is how we make anything into yogaHow you can tell you are doing your practice.Why self care is service to yourselfRESOURCESThe first online version of the Accessible Yoga Training: https://www.accessibleyogatraining.com/coursesJivana’s book Accessible YogaEmbodying the Yoga Sutras Book by David Charlton and Ranju Roy Here's the podcast we did with themMichelle Cassandra Johnson. Her book Skill in Action. The podcast we did with her.Elements of Yoga: Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers & Students w/Chara Caruthers

Dr Lauren Tober sits down with Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner Chara Caruthers to talk about her journey from working as an Engineer to teaching yoga, and why it's not such a big jump! We also speak about the science of Ayurveda and how to figure out your own ayurvedic constitution, her number one tip for bringing the teachings and wisdom of ayurveda into your daily life, and why it's so important to eat like you love yourself.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten   Description: What is the role that yoga plays in social justice and politics? As yoga teachers, we may shy away from such divisive and sensitive topics, but given the current global situation, we need to be engaged. Shannon shares the interview she did for the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, hosted by Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten, discussing how yoga is interwoven into social justice and politics.   Chara is a registered yoga teacher and certified yoga therapist who has been practicing yoga since 1993. She is also an ayurveda practitioner and  the founder of Bliss Body & Soul, where she offers ayurveda Courses, workshops, and an Ayurvedic living Community. Maria has been teaching accessible yoga to grownups and beginners since 2000. She is the founder of Yoga for Grownups, and is committed to principles of inclusion and to making yoga safe and accessible for everyone. Together, Chara and Maria host the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, where they discuss how to live, age, parent, and “grow up” in a way that feels balanced and authentic.    This was a very open and vulnerable conversation about the connection between yoga and politics and social justice, as well as the challenge of knowing how to support communities of color and ALL communities through these challenging times. Shannon, Chara and Maria dig into what it means to hold “brave space” for the difficult conversation we are having, the role of the yoga community at this time, and how we can “do the work” necessary to be a part of the antiracism movement.   It's time to do better.   Key Takeaways: [1:19] Shannon introduces Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten, hosts of the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, where this episode was first aired. [7:33] Chara shares a little about the current climate that is creating a lot of discomfort, and how yoga prepares us to deal with it. [8:27] Chara introduces Shannon and the content they will be discussing in the interview. [12:06] How did Shannon decide to create a community for yoga teachers? [15:50] What has Shannon observed about the conversations in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook group through the pandemic situation? [20:46] How has Shannon felt about holding "brave space" for the difficult conversations that need to be happening now? [23:07] Talking about politics is always scary because of the divided opinions everyone holds. [26:22] Maria and Chara discuss who should be responsible for the learning and education around these issues. [29:07] Shannon reflects on some of her key takeaways from a training she attended. [34:08] Shannon shares some of her struggles of wanting to showcase more diversity on her podcast but not wanting to be accused of tokenism. [39:00] What are some ways in which we can all work to share the work of people of color who might not otherwise be heard or seen? [43:22] What is the role of the yoga community right now? [50:09] Shannon decided not to promote her launch during this period. Chara and Shannon discuss what "doing the work" as a part of the antiracism movement and as an ally means. [55:40] What is equal parts powerful and dangerous about social media that it requires very little time or involvement to share a post. Maria highlights why that isn't the real work of yoga, and what is. [1:02:58] How are we approaching conversations with our children about this topic? [1:07:59] How do yoga and politics fit together? [1:15:39] Chara sums up the conversation calling attention to the importance of having a safe community and holding brave space to tackle the issues we face today. [1:18:50] Chara and Maria will be sharing more about yoga and politics with The Connected Yoga Teacher community soon. [1:21:03] What are your thoughts about this interview and the issues raised? Share them with Shannon. Links: Chara Caruthers Maria Kirsten Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast Eat Like You Love Yourself, by Chara Caruthers Trudi Lebron Trudi Lebron: Emergency Workshop for White Coaches CBC - The World This Hour The NewsWorthy with Erica Mandy What's the Connection between Your Yoga and Politics? - Discussion in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Jivannah Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 138: Accessible Yoga Beyond Asana with Jivana Heyman Mado Hesselink on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource, and The Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast Mado hesselink - yoga is antiracism live video Shunta Grant Business Life & Joy Podcast with Shunta Grant Episode 161: What You Can Do About Racism  Allison Rissel The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 172: Checking In with the Team During COVID-19   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity and Pelvic Health Professionals   Quotes from this episode: "You have to do your inner work, and I think it should be uncomfortable, and we should lean into the discomfort." - Maria   "Don't be defensive, just do better." - Shannon   "The more people of color that you engage with and that you hear from and that you look into and that you feature and talk with, the more, for lack of a better term, normal it will become." - Chara   "If we're moving towards a society that is more fair, that is more unbiased, then we do have to be willing to hear and process and integrate all of these different voices." - Chara   "Really what we're all doing is trying to offer space for healing, and it looks a lot of different ways." - Chara   "If no one is willing to step a toe outside of their comfort zone, then we'll never get to a place where we can start to even understand each other." - Chara   "It's very easy when you're in a position of privilege to think that everyone has an equal chance." - Chara

Chara Caruthers is an author, speaker, teacher and practitioner of the ancient healing sciences of yoga and Ayurveda, who has inspired and taught women across the globe to live like they love themselves. Her latest book is “Eat Like You Love Yourself”.You can connect with Chara at the following:www.blissbodyandsoul.comwww.facebook.com/blissbodyandsoulwww.instagram.com/@blissbodyandsoul

Chara is a Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner and long-time Ayurveda educator who's recently published a cookbook and guide to living. She specializes in helping women rediscover their true selves and reclaim their vitality and passion. In this episode we chat about getting to know yourself, true self care and going with the flow of motherhood and life.

Chara Caruthers, author of Eat Like You Love Yourself, offers J a fresh look at Ayurveda as a means to know and love ourselves. Chara has been participating in J’s weekly teacher’s class and when he saw that she hosts a TV show on Ayurvedic cooking, he seized the opportunity to learn about her, discuss some commonly held misconceptions about Ayurveda, and explore practical ways of thinking about and applying Ayurvedic principles that inspire us to make healthier choices. This episode is sponsored by Karmasoft and Moonclerk.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.  

As the weather begins to cool here in Australia, Lisa chats with her friend Chara Caruthers about the seasons and natural rhythms that affect our productivity. Chara is an author, coach, speaker and Ayurvedic practitioner with a holistic approach to eating, living and 'being' in the world. There is plenty of wisdom in today's ep, especially if you like to 'push through' and maintain your high-level productivity year round. Show Notes: 0:30 Lisa introduces her friend and today's guest, Chara Caruthers, and dives into why she has invited Chara to speak about natural rhythms. 2:45 Chara introduces the foundational Ayurvedic principle of connectedness. 5:41 When you're in a funk, look outside as well as inside. 7:32 Cycles and seasons will impact your productivity. Why do you push through? 9:50 How we can support ourselves through life when we're not feeling it. 12:03 Have you ever set seasonal goals? 17:06 Where to focus your attention to maximise your energy on a low day. 19:40 Quirky fact: you are not a robot. 20:49 Chara shares a little about her new book "Eat Like You Love Yourself". 24:08 The value of this knowledge within our families and our teams. Links: Connect with Chara Caruthers on her website and on Facebook Connect with Lisa Corduff on Facebook and Instagram (@kbr_with_lisa)

As the weather begins to cool here in Australia, Lisa chats with her friend Chara Caruthers about the seasons and natural rhythms that affect our productivity. Chara is an author, coach, speaker and Ayurvedic practitioner with a holistic approach to eating, living and 'being' in the world. There is plenty of wisdom in today's ep, especially if you like to ‘push through’ and maintain your high-level productivity year round.Show Notes:0:30 Lisa introduces her friend and today’s guest, Chara Caruthers, and dives into why she has invited Chara to speak about natural rhythms.2:45 Chara introduces the foundational Ayurvedic principle of connectedness.5:41 When you’re in a funk, look outside as well as inside.7:32 Cycles and seasons will impact your productivity. Why do you push through?9:50 How we can support ourselves through life when we’re not feeling it.12:03 Have you ever set seasonal goals?17:06 Where to focus your attention to maximise your energy on a low day.19:40 Quirky fact: you are not a robot.20:49 Chara shares a little about her new book “Eat Like You Love Yourself”.24:08 The value of this knowledge within our families and our teams.Links:Connect with Chara Caruthers on her website and on FacebookConnect with Lisa Corduff on Facebook and Instagram (@kbr_with_lisa)

Chara Caruthers has been on my podcast before. You may remember her from episode 21 of Shiny Healthy You when we spoke about Ayurveda, eating for your dosha (or body type), and detoxification. Chara is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner, recipe developer, all round great cook, and a very good friend of mine. Listen In The post STNH 3: Chara Caruthers – Eat Like You Love Yourself appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Today Karly caught up with her friend Chara Caruthers and they chatted about all things creative expression. She's come home and chats about finding your voice, honing your message, creativity and expression... what allows us to step over the invisible line and move over just enough for us to dive into the expression of who we really are. And comes back to two key elements: practice and trust.

#60 How Do We Eat Like We Love Ourselves? Chara Caruthers is a passionate & outspoken advocate of the power of living your bliss. After years as a successful corporate engineer living in the fast paced environments of LA, New York, London and Sydney she stepped away from it all in order to live a more authentic life (with a little help from Ayurveda). She's a senior yoga teacher (E-RYT500), registered yoga therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner with a clear and powerful message: Know yourself, Love Yourself. She's also dedicated to empowering women to renew their vitality and live juicier more connected lives at any age.   In this episode we cover Why Chara moved away from the fast paced world of corporate engineering to the gentler and very different life of ayurvedic practice and yoga teaching? What Ayurveda really wants us to know about ourselves How digestion runs the show Why observing the relationships we have with everything including ourselves is essntial What Manda Agni is Ways to reduce digestive stagnancy on a nutritional and emotional level What eating like you love yourself means and how we can eat like we love ourselves And so much more

Karly comes in fresh from the public speaking event “One Day in Byron Bay”, which she created with her great friends, Chara Caruthers, Bronnie Ware and Marcus Pearce. She is still relishing the realization of a dream which she had about 3 years ago. This speaking event turned out to be a celebration of all of the work that she has done on getting to know herself,and learning to like herself… and it’s paying off.She also gives a sneak preview on how she wants Karlosophies to run in the coming episodes…she wants it to be aligned with the direction she is heading to. Also, her Patreon page is up and running and if you have some loose change and want something good to do with it, you can help give Karlosophies some support.  

This episode is a rare treat! Karly, and her good mates, Bronnie Ware, Marcus Pearce and Chara Caruthers come together in Karly's Lennox Head studio, to have a real, raw, funny and honest conversation sharing their struggles, failures and how they overcome adversity. The team give an overview of an incredible upcoming in-person event "One Day in Byron Bay", taking place on March 3, 2018 in the heart of stunning Byron Bay.  This event is a chance to press pause on life, come together with likeminded people and covers topics such as Clarity, Courage, Connection and Choice: hosted by these four incredible friends and really awesome entrepreneurs. There's a special 2:1 deal happening until Dec 22 2018 for Karlosophies listeners. Head over to http://onedayinbyronbay.com/  for tickets and to learn more about the event.

If you’re a fan of this podcast, or if you’ve done my Shiny Healthy You 12 week program, then you will probably already know and love yoga teacher and yoga therapist Chara Caruthers. She appeared on Episode 21, where we talked about all things Ayurveda. But in this episode I’ve got her back in to Listen In The post SHY 48: Chara Caruthers – Yoga For Everybody appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Meet my beautiful friend Chara Caruthers. If you’ve done my Shiny Healthy You eCourse or been to one of my retreats, you may recognise her as the instructor from the yoga classes. But as well as being a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, Chara is also an Ayurvedic practitioner. In this episode, Chara answers some Listen In The post SHY 21: Chara Caruthers from Bliss Body and Soul – What is Ayurveda? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Chara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken advocate of the power of living your bliss. After years as a successful corporate engineer living in the fast paced environments of LA, New York, London and Sydney she stepped away from it all in order to live a more authentic life (with a little help from Ayurveda).  She's a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner with a clear and powerful message... Know yourself, Love Yourself. She's also dedicated to empowering women to renew their vitality and live juicier more connected lives at any age.  Chara lives with her husband and 11yr old twins in the quiet (but inspiring) seaside town of East Ballina, New South Wales, Australia! But you can find her online at  www.BlissBodyandSoul.com.

Chara Caruthers often refers to herself as a Blissmaven (that's an expert in all things blissy!). She's a passionate and outspoken Yoga therapist and ayurvedic practitioner dedicated to women who are ready to live a juicy life... mind, body and soul! She's also the founder of Bliss Body & Soul, a fast growing community of adventurous and engaged health and happiness seekers who are tired of “One size fits all” living”. Chara and I spoke about Ayurveda (the ancient science of living, and yoga's big sister) from every possible angle, diving into where it came from, where it's going, why it's the one of the most powerful old “new” ways of living your bliss, and how you may already be practicing it!