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We unroll a mat and, unexpectedly, we fall in love. We fall in love with the way we feel in these moving, breathing bodies. We fall in love with the sweetness of stillness. [We are] transformed by yoga, [and we] continue to be transformed time and time again. This constant shifting permeates beyond the studio, touching all facets of our lives.- Melissa Carroll, editor of Going OM: Real Life Stories On and Off the Mat Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Melissa Carroll, yoga teacher, writer, and editor of Going OM. Melissa speaks about the inspiration to compile a book of stories about yoga, and what personally inspires her in her practice and teaching.

Tune in throughout the month of June, for a 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials.  Join us now as Sister Jenna welcomes Melissa Carroll to the America Meditating Radio Show!  Melissa Carroll is an author, yoga teacher, reiki master and creative writing professor at the University of Tampa in Florida. She guides more than 300 yoga students every week at the largest weekly yoga class in Florida, held in downtown Tampa. Melissa is the author of the poetry collection "The Karma Machine," and is the editor of "Going OM: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat," which features essays from bestselling authors Dani Shapiro, Neal Pollack, Suzanne Morrison, and many others. "Going OM" explores why more than 20 million Americans are compelled to this ancient practice, through witty and honest stories. Visit www.melissacarrollyoga.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. For activities near you, visit http://idayofyoga.org and http://friendsofyogausa.org  

Sister Jenna welcomes Melissa Carroll to the America Meditating Radio Show! Melissa Carroll is an author, yoga teacher, reiki master and creative writing professor at the University of Tampa in Florida. She guides more than 300 yoga students every week at the largest weekly yoga class in Florida, held in downtown Tampa. Melissa is the author of the poetry collection "The Karma Machine," and is the editor of "Going OM: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat," which features essays from bestselling authors Dani Shapiro, Neal Pollack, Suzanne Morrison, and many others. "Going OM" explores why more than 20 million Americans are compelled to this ancient practice, through witty and honest stories. Visit www.melissacarrollyoga.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Melissa Carroll is an author, yoga teacher, reiki master and creative writing professor at the University of Tampa in Florida. She guides more than 300 yoga students every week at the largest weekly yoga class in Florida, held in downtown Tampa. Melissa is the author of the poetry collection “The Karma Machine,” and is the editor of “Going OM: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat,” which features essays from bestselling authors Dani Shapiro, Neal Pollack, Suzanne Morrison, and many others. “Going OM” explores why more than 20 million Americans are compelled to this ancient practice, through witty and honest stories. Visit www.melissacarrollyoga.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Welcome to the Coach Cafe, where you can get your weekly cup of inspiration with your hosts, certified law of attraction life coaches, Estra Roell and Kathleen Martin. This week Estra and Kathleen welcome Melissa Carroll.  Melissa is a writer and yoga instructor who believes in the power of being present. Based in Tampa, she guides more than 200 students every week at the largest yoga class in Florida. Melissa also helps run the teacher training programs at The Yoga Loft, leads retreats all over the world, and teaches creative writing at the University of Tampa. Melissa is the author of the chapbook The Karma Machine, and her work has appeared in many literary journals and magazines. Melissa will be speaking with us about her new anthology, Going Om: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat.  Unlike books on yoga that provide instruction on technique, Going Om: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat is a unique collection of never-before-seen personal narratives from celebrated authors.  For example, Ira Sukrungruang shares his heartbreaking struggle as a 375 pound yoga student discovering self-worth on his mat; Gloria Munoz explores the practice of stillness with lyrical elegance in the midst of her busy mind; Neal Pollack’s signature sarcasm leads to surprising turns at yoga class with his dad; Elizabeth Kadetsky uses yogic wisdom while coping with her mother’s devastating Alzheimer’s. Come explore with us the peace and presence that is found through the practice of yoga and how it enhances your everyday life. Discover more at www.MelissaCarrollYoga.com.

Melissa Carroll author of Going Om: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat.......WOW!...... “Nearly all the writers talked about the self-doubt they felt, the sense of struggle and unworthiness, not just on their yoga mats but throughout every facet of their lives. So you have to wonder, if everyone is coming to these classes and they’re not feeling good enough, and they’re fighting with the crazy inner monologue of their own mind, then the gorgeous thing is that we’re not alone in this. That’s why I think it’s so powerful for people to come together in these yoga classes, not trying to be better necessarily, but just trying to be with their own bodies in the present moment, as they are.” Email: melissacarrollyoga@gmail.com Website: melissacarrollyoga.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santosha101

Unlike books on yoga that provide instruction on technique, Going Om: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat is a unique collection of never-before-seen personal narratives from celebrated authors. This anthology values the quality of writing over the authors’ flexibility. With candid, witty and compelling experiences of yoga from renowned memoirists, including forewordist Cheryl Strayed, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Wild, Going Om shares a range of observations about this popular practice. Notable authors include Claire Dederer, Poser: My Life in 23 Yoga Poses; Dinty W. Moore, The Accidental Buddhist; Neal Pollack, Stretch: The Making of a Yoga Dude and many others. Ira Sukrungruang shares his heartbreaking struggle as a 375 pound yoga student discovering self-worth on his mat; Gloria Munoz explores the practice of stillness with lyrical elegance in the midst of her busy mind; Neal Pollack’s signature sarcasm leads to surprising turns at yoga class with his dad; Elizabeth Kadetsky uses yogic wisdom while coping with her mother’s devastating Alzheimer’s. Going Om is not just for the 20 million Americans practicing yoga but rather for anyone seeking a way to get through life challenges more easily and with grace. The editor, Melissa Carroll, is a yoga instructor who teaches more than 200 students every week. As a writer and university creative writing professor with extensive public speaking and print experience, only Carroll could curate these true tales of life from the mat.

Welcome to the Coach Cafe, where you can get your weekly cup of inspiration with your hosts, certified law of attraction life coaches, Estra Roell and Kathleen Martin. This week Estra and Kathleen welcome Melissa Carroll.  Melissa is a writer and yoga instructor who believes in the power of being present. Based in Tampa, she guides more than 200 students every week at the largest yoga class in Florida. Melissa also helps run the teacher training programs at The Yoga Loft, leads retreats all over the world, and teaches creative writing at the University of Tampa. Melissa is the author of the chapbook The Karma Machine, and her work has appeared in many literary journals and magazines. Melissa will be speaking with us about her new anthology, Going Om: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat.  Unlike books on yoga that provide instruction on technique, Going Om: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat is a unique collection of never-before-seen personal narratives from celebrated authors.  For example, Ira Sukrungruang shares his heartbreaking struggle as a 375 pound yoga student discovering self-worth on his mat; Gloria Munoz explores the practice of stillness with lyrical elegance in the midst of her busy mind; Neal Pollack’s signature sarcasm leads to surprising turns at yoga class with his dad; Elizabeth Kadetsky uses yogic wisdom while coping with her mother’s devastating Alzheimer’s. Come explore with us the peace and presence that is found through the practice of yoga and how it enhances your everyday life. Discover more at www.MelissaCarrollYoga.com.