Podcasts about citizen yoga

Dr. Gail Parker, author of Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-based Stress and Trauma, sits down with Kacee to discuss the importance of self-study as it relates to our own personal relationship to race and healing emotional wounding from our past. One of Dr. Parker's gift is to approach this topic with compassion and understanding. Dr. Gail and Kacee both share personal stories about their own healing and wounding throughout the conversation.  Dr. Gail Parker is the president of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) Board of Directors. Dr. Parker is a faculty member in the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy teaching in the Mental Health Module of the curriculum. Her broad expertise in behavioral health and wellness includes forty years as a practicing psychologist. Dr. Parker is a lifelong practitioner of yoga and is well known for her pioneering efforts to blend psychology, yoga, and meditation as effective self-care strategies that can enhance emotional balance, and contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of practitioners. Interested in learning more? Sign up for Dr. Parker's Online Practice + Discussion with Citizen Yoga, May 9, 2023, 5:30-8:30pm EST. Register: Self-Study + Restorative Practice for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma Join Kacee, Dr. Parker and Dr. Christine Maren in Desert Hot Springs, CA in May 2023 for a Medicine + Movement retreat.

Content warning: In this episode of the podcast, we mention the concept of suicide in the context of prevention and raising awareness. If you're listening with young ears or if you're just not in a place to hear that today, skip this episode and come backI've never met Kacee Must, founder of Citizen Yoga in real life. We met during the pandemic and have zoomed through our relationship. We talked in February of 2021 when she'd been teaching yoga online for almost a year. We talked in April, when I was on her podcast and both of us were sitting in makeshift offices - me in my parents' basement, and Kacee somewhere warm. We talked shortly after she gave birth to her daughter this spring and again just recently to record this week's episode of #WeGotGoals.Kacee Must is the kind of person who shares openly about the good, the bad, and how she sees the world. And it's that kind of open sharing that led to me feeling like I understand who Kacee is as a person even though the two of us have only talked on Zoom a total of four times. Like, I don't know how tall she is, but I would consider her a friend, if you get what I'm saying.That's because one of the ways to fast-track human connection is to share something you've been through and to listen intently to the things being shared by the person you're speaking to. For Kacee, every time she speaks about her business and why it came to be, she has to open up about one of the worst things that happened to her family - and often that leads to a “I've been through that too” moment.Because the loss of her sister Miya to suicide was the impetus to creating Citizen Yoga. And today, she exists to create community and connection for people to prevent anyone else from living that. That's because loneliness has been found to be linked to an increased risk of suicide and self harm, studies that I've linked to in the show notes have shown. And, conversely, researchers from Brown and George Mason University found that social support is associated with decreased likelihood of a suicide.Kacee and her team live that mission - most businesses start with what they do online, but Citizen starts with why. And that kind of commitment has led to serious community support. Each year, they pack The University of Michigan's Big House - what the college football stadium is known as - with a thousand people who are there to talk about and give money to suicide prevention.And on today's episode, you'll hear that Kacee is currently working on solving another crisis of community she saw in her own life - she felt a disconnect and loneliness as she went through postpartum recovery. She envisions a place where birthing parents can heal, connect and learn from each other. Honestly, the way she described her project she's creating with two other co-founders, makes me - someone very much riding the fence about parenthood - a little less hesitant.That's the kind of effect Kacee wants to have on the world - she exists to make hard things less so and bring into the light the moments of our lives that were often relegated to the shadows.Resources: Want to try Citizen Yoga for yourself? Get 1 month free of the on-demand platform with promo code "asweatlife" and 5 classes for $25 in-studio at the Bloomfield, Mi, Detroit, MI, Royal Oak, MI or live online with the same code.Learn more about Citizen YogaFollow Citizen Yoga on InstagramFollow Kacee Must on InstagramWe mention Zingerman's and the book on Servant Leadership by ZIngerman's Kacee talks about using FitGrid for streaming classesThe link betweenn lonliness and suicide (Research conducted at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom)Social support as a protective factor in suicide prevention (Researchers from Brown University and George Mason University)You also hear from Citizen Yoga Community member Samantha Foon

Content warning: In this episode of the podcast, we mention the concept of suicide in the context of prevention and raising awareness. If you're listening with young ears or if you're just not in a place to hear that today, skip this episode and come backI've never met Kacee Must, founder of Citizen Yoga in real life. We met during the pandemic and have zoomed through our relationship. We talked in February of 2021 when she'd been teaching yoga online for almost a year. We talked in April, when I was on her podcast and both of us were sitting in makeshift offices - me in my parents' basement, and Kacee somewhere warm. We talked shortly after she gave birth to her daughter this spring and again just recently to record this week's episode of #WeGotGoals.Kacee Must is the kind of person who shares openly about the good, the bad, and how she sees the world. And it's that kind of open sharing that led to me feeling like I understand who Kacee is as a person even though the two of us have only talked on Zoom a total of four times. Like, I don't know how tall she is, but I would consider her a friend, if you get what I'm saying.That's because one of the ways to fast-track human connection is to share something you've been through and to listen intently to the things being shared by the person you're speaking to. For Kacee, every time she speaks about her business and why it came to be, she has to open up about one of the worst things that happened to her family - and often that leads to a “I've been through that too” moment.Because the loss of her sister Miya to suicide was the impetus to creating Citizen Yoga. And today, she exists to create community and connection for people to prevent anyone else from living that. That's because loneliness has been found to be linked to an increased risk of suicide and self harm, studies that I've linked to in the show notes have shown. And, conversely, researchers from Brown and George Mason University found that social support is associated with decreased likelihood of a suicide.Kacee and her team live that mission - most businesses start with what they do online, but Citizen starts with why. And that kind of commitment has led to serious community support. Each year, they pack The University of Michigan's Big House - what the college football stadium is known as - with a thousand people who are there to talk about and give money to suicide prevention.And on today's episode, you'll hear that Kacee is currently working on solving another crisis of community she saw in her own life - she felt a disconnect and loneliness as she went through postpartum recovery. She envisions a place where birthing parents can heal, connect and learn from each other. Honestly, the way she described her project she's creating with two other co-founders, makes me - someone very much riding the fence about parenthood - a little less hesitant.That's the kind of effect Kacee wants to have on the world - she exists to make hard things less so and bring into the light the moments of our lives that were often relegated to the shadows.Resources: Want to try Citizen Yoga for yourself? Get 1 month free of the on-demand platform with promo code "asweatlife" and 5 classes for $25 in-studio at the Bloomfield, Mi, Detroit, MI, Royal Oak, MI or live online with the same code.Learn more about Citizen YogaFollow Citizen Yoga on InstagramFollow Kacee Must on InstagramWe mention Zingerman's and the book on Servant Leadership by ZIngerman's Kacee talks about using FitGrid for streaming classesThe link betweenn lonliness and suicide (Research conducted at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom)Social support as a protective factor in suicide prevention (Researchers from Brown University and George Mason University)You also hear from Citizen Yoga Community member Samantha Foon

Welcome to the Loss & Light Podcast and the first episode of our time together! Lauryn Laszczak (Laz-check) is a Somatic Business Coach, 3x Female Founder, Wife and Mom of Three.She's spent over a decade building businesses and guiding women into a deeper exploration of themselves and the impact they're capable of having.She is a Serial Entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Retreat Reclaim, Meadows Realty Group, and Detroit Mobile Bar + the host of Loss & Light, the podcast.Throughout her intimate coaching containers, immersive retreats, breathwork and somatic method workshops, Lauryn uses a mind-body-spirit approach so you can experience focused and holistic growth, building a life & business that's aligned with your highest self.As a stillbirth mama and trauma-informed coach, her greatest honor of all has been holding space for fellow women of child loss & the loss of self. Her healing affirmation deck, Loss & Light, will be available this Fall!Lauryn has been featured on Fox2 Detroit, Detroit Moms, Metro Detroit Weddings, By Design Journal, The Amber Lilyestrom Show, Dames Collective and more. She's built a multiple, six-figure business while being present with her family. She lives in Detroit, Michigan with her highschool sweetheart turned husband, two daughters, and one angel son.Find Lauryn at:@iam_lauryn and laurynlaszczak.com As well as @retreattoreclaim @detroitmobilebar@meadowsrealtygroupClick here to find out more about the Loss & Light Healing Affirmation DeckClick here to learn about upcoming workshops, retreats and coaching opportunities with LaurynMentioned in this podcast: Learn more about our next Retreat to Reclaim retreat here!My yoga teacher training at Citizen Yoga

Welcome to the Loss & Light Podcast and the second part of my healing journey. Lauryn Laszczak (Laz-check) is a Somatic Business Coach, 3x Female Founder, Wife and Mom of Three.She's spent over a decade building businesses and guiding women into a deeper exploration of themselves and the impact they're capable of having.She is a Serial Entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Retreat Reclaim, Meadows Realty Group, and Detroit Mobile Bar + the host of Loss & Light, the podcast.Throughout her intimate coaching containers, immersive retreats, breathwork and somatic method workshops, Lauryn uses a mind-body-spirit approach so you can experience focused and holistic growth, building a life & business that's aligned with your highest self.As a stillbirth mama and trauma-informed coach, her greatest honor of all has been holding space for fellow women of child loss & the loss of self. Her healing affirmation deck, Loss & Light, will be available this Fall!Lauryn has been featured on Fox2 Detroit, Detroit Moms, Metro Detroit Weddings, By Design Journal, The Amber Lilyestrom Show, Dames Collective and more. She's built a multiple, six-figure business while being present with her family. She lives in Detroit, Michigan with her highschool sweetheart turned husband, two daughters, and one angel son.Find Lauryn at:@iam_lauryn and laurynlaszczak.com As well as @retreattoreclaim @detroitmobilebar@meadowsrealtygroupClick here to find out more about the Loss & Light Healing Affirmation DeckClick here to learn about upcoming workshops, retreats and coaching opportunities with LaurynMentioned in this podcast: Learn more about our next Retreat to Reclaim retreat here!My yoga teacher training at Citizen Yoga

Kacee sits down with Aymey Kinney, an Experience Manager at the Citizen Yoga studios, as she shares her story of why she chose to shave her head. They delve into bucking beauty standards and the process of redefining yourself confidently.

Anne Zemba tells her story of love and unimaginable loss. Brian Zemba, her beloved husband and soulmate died unexpectedly at only 43 years old. His loss created a ripple throughout the local community as his effervescent energy touched the lives of many, in fact many more than any of us knew. Anne walks us through the story of their love, the experience of losing him, and the aftermath of walking through immense grief publicly and privately.  It took her years, and the right encounter with a friend that finally led her to a treatment that ultimately saved her life. She gives us a peak at the lessons she has learned as the one facing deep grief, and offers insight on how to support others who are walking a similar path. Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation and death are part of this conversation. If you or someone you know needs help, please call (800)273-8255OR go to this website for live chat support: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/If you want to learn more about EMDR or find a clinician: https://www.emdr.com/SEARCH/index.phpTo join the Citizen Yoga community online or in person check out: www.citizenyogastudio.com -- I teach live classes online, in person and On DemandXo, Ann

This episode is a throwback to last summer. I attended an event at a park that was the collaboration of Reset brain + body, Citizen Yoga and The Barre Code. We did barre, yoga and then meditated. It was a perfect Midwest summer night—warm, but not too hot, fireflies, but no mosquitos! Kerry Biskelonis, owner of Reset brain + body, led a visualization that is unlike any kind I've experienced.   Also unusual for a community event, was being put in groups (of strangers) and talking about it afterwards.   I ask her to do the same meditation in this episode because it's so good! It'll put your mind and body at ease. Listen when you have time to close your eyes!   Meditation at 8:09   Resources:    Reset brain +body tele-therapy and in-person services   Citizen Yoga   The Barre Code   About Lena   Personal Styling Services     Instagram: @datinglena     The book that inspired these dates with myself     Get on the Dating Lena Newsletter!

In today's deep dive we have the wise Kacee Must from Citizen Yoga to help us illuminate the many aspects of practicing yoga in this current century. Coming from a largely philosophical approach we talk about integrating this ancient practice in our contemporary lives, what it means to be a yogi, and how we can make this beautiful path more accessible to people who may have been turned away from the more toxic elements of the community at large. We also take some time to explore her business, Citizen Yoga from it's value structures to it's new on demand platform (with a nice 7 day free trial by the way) and some of the core principles behind what she calls 'Alignment Yoga'.  To get connected to Kacee's many offerings, head on over to citizenyogastudio.com or her socials @citizenyogadetroit.  Her Ted Talk mentioned at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfTQXy3GUH4&t=5s&ab_channel=KaceeMust 

Today’s episode is an interview with a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and innovator. Meet Kacee Must, founder of Citizen Yoga. Her studio, Citizen Yoga, grew out of a need to equip people with effective, every-day coping mechanisms, while emphasizing community and access to mental health resources. Join us for discussions on philosophy and existing in an outrageous world, steering a yoga business through a global pandemic, and how to moving beyond the spiritual jargon (while still maintaining a spiritual practice). Grab your notebook and enjoy a reflective/journaling exercise with questions for uncovering and defining your personal mission. For more information on Kacee's work and Citizen Yoga Studio, follow @iamcitizenyoga and @citizenyoga on IG, listen to the podcast After Class by Citizen Yoga, or check out Citizen Yoga's On-Demand platform at https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/citizenathome/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/home-practice-with-halle/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/home-practice-with-halle/support

Content Warning: This episode contains conversation about suicide, abuse and depression. In a unique episode Michigan based yoga teacher Ann Fancy interviews Kacee Must about her life and the path to how Kacee created Citizen Yoga. This episode was originally recorded on Ann's podcast "Becoming Lit" in April of 2019 and explores Kacee's family, her childhood and dealing with self doubt and confidence. They discuss body image in the sports and yoga industries and how those societal norms shaped them both. Kacee talks about her travels around the world and all the interesting things she's done including working as a medium. She opens up about the story behind her sister's passing, how she dealt with the loss by moving to India, and how her love affair with philosophy began as a way to find meaning and healing. Listen to this vulnerable, deeply moving episode and get a deeper understanding of the woman behind Citizen Yoga and the evolution of Citizen Yoga from concept to studio.

Kacee Must is the owner and founder of Citizen Yoga and a dear friend. Six months into a global pandemic and the chaos of 2020 we decided to sit down for a chat. I am not sure who was interviewing who, but we had a great conversation on life, business, scarcity, authenticity, and the weight of the world right now. I hope you listen in and enjoy. I sure did.

In the first episode of Season 2 of After Class, host Kacee Must and guest Ann Fancy have a vulnerable, open, and honest conversation about life and running a business during a pandemic. They discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the Citizen Yoga community, Black Lives Matter protests, and navigating a business going through extreme stress and transition. Listen for a multitude of lessons and reflections on being willing to surrender, holding space for others during the pandemic, and what it means to be a leader.

Hey everyone!! I hope you enjoyed this episode with the ever so inspiring Kacee Must. She's the owner and founder of Citizen Yoga and I am so grateful to have found such an incredible yoga space after almost a year of practicing at home. Kacee is an amazing teacher, leader and mentor. It was a joy talking with her for this episode. She truly embodies the balance between entrepreneurship and spirituality. In this episode, we chat about the culture of Citizen, her journey in surrendering to her Dharma to rise from darkness and how community connection can help support mental health. Find out more about Citizen Yoga on social media! https://www.instagram.com/citizenyoga/ Kacee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcitizenyoga/ https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/ Online classes: https://vimeo.com/citizenyoga After Class Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RkxwN8HE1j0ZYkLpKcOsL?si=9VuC5I55Qn2kNxyve1I3yw   Thank you for listening!    AURA AWAKENING SELF GROWTH HABIT JOURNAL!   HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.COM/DP/1070967491/?CV_CT_ID=AMZN1.IDEA.2888M0FCOICCZ&CV_CT_PG=STOREFRONT&CV_CT_WN=AIP-STOREFRONT&REF=EXP_COV_INFLUENCER-033F1C09_DP_VV_D   Aura Awakening YouTube Channel   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIccHYE5dvYrvWe3xKzk1A   https://instagram.com/awakening.alyssa   https://instagram.com/auraawakening   email: alyssa@auraawakening.com

Lauren's tattoos tell you her story over the last 3+ years. Her first tattoo ever has the words "begin again" and the date her life changed forever. Have you ever struggled to remember that you are more than your mistakes, you are more than the things that have happened to you, you are more than your upbringing? Lauren's story is vulnerable, brave and so relatable. We have all waited too long to make a change, we have all sat idly by when the Universe was offering us lifeboat after lifeboat. We have all avoided change only to find ourselves in a swift kick in the pants that forced to leap into the next chapter of our lives. Lauren tells the story of why she was had no choice but to completely reinvent herself, reckon with shame and step boldly into a life she didn't recognize only to be lead gently back to her true self. She's had one hell of a journey these last few years and is now ready to shine light into the darker corners of her life. Please listen with an open and receptive heart. May we truly learn to meet one another with love, compassion and understanding. May we hold one another up and help each other when we are down. Join Lauren and I in Costa Rica May 9-16th: https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/costa-rica-retreat-2020/Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlivinyoga/Check her schedule out at www.citizenyogastudio.com

Hey friends, I was inspired by the Coffee + Philosophy discussion with Citizen Yoga with Kacee Must this morning & felt called to continue to reflect on the concept of Dharma or life purpose. In this episode, I reflect upon my inherent nature to serve/entertain and the past experiences that showed me my Dharma. I shifted the paradigm last year in taking my gifts & talents seriously, forming them into a career and I haven't looked back since! I also share about what's alien to my nature, and how I was able to reframe my perception around food and learning how to cook. Thank you for listening!    AURA AWAKENING SELF GROWTH HABIT JOURNAL!   HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.COM/DP/1070967491/?CV_CT_ID=AMZN1.IDEA.2888M0FCOICCZ&CV_CT_PG=STOREFRONT&CV_CT_WN=AIP-STOREFRONT&REF=EXP_COV_INFLUENCER-033F1C09_DP_VV_D   Aura Awakening YouTube Channel   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIccHYE5dvYrvWe3xKzk1A   https://instagram.com/awakening.alyssa   https://instagram.com/auraawakening   email: alyssa@auraawakening.com

This is our second episode of our segment HEART OF THE ROOM where our guest, Michigan based Citizen Yoga teacher Ann Fancy discusses her journey to yoga with host Kacee Must. Ann talks about finding her voice as a yoga teacher and how it's linked directly to having a strong sense of self. She also expounds on how Citizen Yoga has impacted her life, especially since Kacee says that Ann is one of the reasons Citizen Yoga got started. In a super honest, transparent conversation sprinkled with plenty of dry humor, Ann opens up about how she used yoga as a way to deal with her anxiety, how she developed as a teacher, and more!

Our first guest on our segment HEART OF THE ROOM which features our teachers at Citizen Yoga is Sindy Warren, who is not only a yoga teacher at Citizen in Cleveland, but is also an employment lawyer and owns her own human resources consultant business. Sindy was one of the first teachers at Citizen Yoga Cleveland and she and host Kacee Must discuss what it was like being a teacher in that time. Learn about Sindy's journey to yoga and her spiritual development. She opens up about struggling with a binge eating disorder and how she came to terms with it. She also talks about how she developed and grew as a yoga teacher and the challenges of being a yoga teacher in the 21st Century.

In this segment of the podcast called SPEAK UP, we aim to address and bring light to topics that need a louder, more authentic, and compassionate voice. As teachers and people in the wellness industry, we bear witness to so many of our students, male and female, struggling and rejoicing on the journey to parenthood. During this session, Kacee Must interviews Jesse Sutherland, a Citizen Yoga student and 200-hr graduate. Jesse is a community advocate for "fertility challenged" individuals. Though Jesse's story is personal and is definitely not everyone's experience, we believe in the power of sharing to help others feel less alone and understood. Jesse honestly details her journey with In/Fertility. Aside from her story, Jesse shares resources that she created such as support groups for those who have struggled with something similar. We strove to feature someone who is impacted by our Citizen Yoga community who had a life-changing experience while practicing yoga.

Kacee Must @iamcitizenyoga, Founder of Citizen Yoga sits down with Lou Goldhaber, Chief of Staff at @brodersachse to talk about yoga, philosophy, and starting a business in Detroit.Follow EXP|DET on InstagramLike EXP|DET on FaceBook

A cross-market health and wellness consulting executive links up with the founder and owner of the fastest-growing Yoga company in Michigan. Charlie Estey, EVP at Asset Health and Kacee Must of Citizen Yoga join Nolan in the studio today. In one of the most synergistic conversations this season, Charlie and Kacee delve into the virtues of wellness in work and in life. Whether creating campaigns to cascade throughout large companies or helping a student master their first half-moon pose, our guests remind us that “Wellness starts with ‘We’”.

On this episode of Well Being Creative, powered by Great Lakes Coffee, host Harrison Diskin sits down with Kacee Must Leeb, owner of the Citizen Yoga Brand. From traveling to India to learn Eastern Vedanta philosophy, experiencing the loss of her sister to suicide and how that’s inevitably shaped her whole existence, to finding her flow as a successful entrepreneur, she really touches on so many interesting, useful, and powerful topics.

A conversation with Kacee Must is the founder of Citizen Yoga. In the five years since she opened the first Citizen Yoga studio she has worked tirelessly to hold steady to her original vision, an alignment based yoga studio that was rooted in a deep sense of mutual support, respect and community. What you might not know about Kacee is that she traveled the world in her twenties in an effort to train herself to be more independent. She described herself like a lost puppy and was deeply craving meaning, understanding and a bigger picture perspective on this seemingly meaningless thing called life. Her sister's suicide brought her back home, for a while and was a major catalyst in her eventual decision to open a yoga studio. Kacee is open, honest and forthcoming as she looks back retrospectively at all the seemingly random and meaningless interactions, moments and experiences that now fit together perfectly to create the beautiful mosaic of her life and her dedication to contribute goodness in the world.

At first glance, Kacee Must's Citizen Yoga empire looks like a typical yoga company. But look deeper and you see its focus is building community and connection as a way to prevent suicide. Kacee became an entrepreneur to honor the memory of her sister, Miya, who ended her own life in 2007. By providing a space where people feel included, welcome, and accepted, Kacee's built a spiritual company. In this week's Make Meaning podcast, Lynne Golodner talks with Kacee about her journey, our shared journey, and what the future holds.

Kacee is the Founder of Citizen Yoga. She is an entrepreneur. A business woman. A Yoga Teacher. A student of Philosophy. Those are some of her labels. She's also been labeled skinny, intimidating, honest, and sensitive (too sensitive). However, like most of the people on the TELL YOUR STORY Pod, she is not defined by labels. “There are very few labels that I overly identify with. I try to decide to be more than a label and to live my life in some ways more measured but also less reactive to what people place on me, and more proactive to who I want to be.” In the suburbs of Detroit where Kacee and I grew up the community is small. Wo when someone amongst our peers makes a large impact, their name becomes household. Kacee is just that. Because she's built and is continuing building a successful business, but also because in the way she conducts her business, herself, and her interactions with anyone who comes in her door.  “Say Hello. The courage to look at somebody and say hello, to me, is so gratifying. Why. Can’t we do that more?” Say Hello is a recent mantra for CY. It was created by the community but it stems from Kacee. In some ways, I assume that she would have benefited from the phrase during her darkest days. During her years at Northwestern, she suffered from depression. She later lost her sister to suicide. Afterwards, she embarked on a journey to India. “I think I was running from my sister’s death and the loss of my family dynamic. I didn’t feel connected to anything so I was sort looking for the answer to why I was suffering. That would be a reason I left.” Friends were flabbergasted by her desire to leave. But she felt she needed to find something. However, upon return, it felt like her void had not been filled.  “I think in my head I had a promise of deep transformation and actually it didn’t happen when I moved back home. That was sort of a bummer.  Kacee speaks openly about her suicidal thoughts, in fact, she speaks openly about the entirety of her story. Like me, she believes there are valuable lessons to be learned in our suffering which allow us the opportunity to share with and teach others.  I’ve had my own suicidal thoughts. Those are definitely apart of my story. Especially after college I had some serious suicidal thoughts. After I moved home from India, as well. I think that’s important for people to know. Because I don’t have that anymore. Truthfully. When you do the right work for an extended period of time. There’s no quick fix. Philosophy is not a quick fix. It takes time for it to sink in but we have to be patient enough to allow for all of those changes to occur.” Although she claims that she is still a work in progress and there is much for her to learn, in my eyes, she is a more or less, complete person. Someone who is individually whole, grounded, still, at peace, and in wonderment of the world. From here arrive incredible pearls of wisdom, ones that if Oprah got her hands on, she'd shout "tweetable moment!" “You can’t take a spiritual journey or a professional journey to get to the end of something. Cuz the end is the end. And then you’ve missed all the good parts. It’s a combination of looking forward to and having an ideal of but also learning how to extract what already exists. Like, what’s important about what already exists. It’s such a good balance.” I'll let you listen. So beyond grateful for this amazing conversation. Thank you, Kacee.

What up podcast fam!!! MAJJJE shouts to Boxed Water for helping sustain this planet...The power of just asking....and let’s rap about some mid-week intentions shall we? Bout to lace a hot yoga class Citizen Yoga before week’s end! Tell me yours and make it real! ned@happymondayco.com Ima keep you accountable fam!!! And my new FAV podcaster is Rich Roll. Peep him. Honest, trustworthy, and insightful. Appreciate you brother! Stay tuned for some nuggets I am learning from one of his latest podcasts...And of course you KNOW we had to do some rappin’ and dancing to my FAV 112 JAM!!!! Have an AWESOME day podcast fam! I appreciate you :) -Ned

This week we interview the philosopher and founder of Citizen Yoga Kacee Must. Kacee has practiced yoga since she was 10 and spent 3 years in India studying Vedanta philosophy. We talk about the importance of purpose and direction, spirituality and why she started Citizen Yoga. Here are this week's show notes: (2:00) Kacee Must Interview, (3:27) Practicing yoga when it wasn't cool, (5:18) Getting through struggle and finding liberation, (9:11) Finding direction and identifying purpose, (16:43) Actions and fields of activity, (23:05) Importance of having people around you, (28:54) Trying yoga for the first time