Podcasts about visionary yoga

Become a Visionary with Mariko Hirakawa of Visionary Yoga. She is a true Leader of Light, who lived in India for 10 years - learning from spiritual masters, practicing the true purpose of yoga, and also becoming a Doctor of Ayurvedic medicine. In this episode, Mariko tells you: How to review your goals A miraculous Ayurvedic story of healing How to dance that line between trying too hard and doing nothing to bring about your manifestations What she is currently struggling with + how her coach helps her to move into the next phase of her best self https://visionaryyoga.com/

Mariko Hirakawa is the founder of Visionary Yoga.  She is also an internationally recognized Yoga-Ayurveda Expert with over 27 years of teaching experience, author of the #1 International Bestselling Book, The Yoga of Personal Development.  She’s a teacher of teachers, currently working with top business leaders in New York City bringing Yoga as a powerful Peak Performance and personal development tool to break free from the unconscious loops that are sabotaging their health, relationships, and financial abundance, and step into their highest expression as leaders.  A former professional ballet dancer as well as an Ayurvedic physician trained in India, she is dedicated to positioning Yoga as something far beyond fitness, the ultimate technology for human consciousness evolution. Mariko shares how Visionary Yoga has helped to her to find her purpose in life and have the confidence to be her authentic self.  She also shares her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Mariko's episode, Mariko's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

In her late twenties, Mariko Hirakawa transitioned from life as a professional ballet and contemporary dancer to becoming a full-time yoga instructor. She has studied pre-medical courses at NYU, Chinese medicine at an acupuncture school, energy healing & shiatsu from a Master, and Ayurveda - a time-tested system of healing that integrates seamlessly with yoga. After extensive study with experts and 27 years of yoga instruction experience, Mariko has become an internationally recognized yoga and Ayurveda expert. Mariko has since founded Visionary Yoga, an interdisciplinary approach to peak performance and personal mastery by blending the ancient wisdom of yoga and Ayurvedic traditions with the latest research on brain science and personal development. She works with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers to create a highly attuned physical, mental and emotional state for optimal performance. But how does this relate to you? Let’s unpack Mariko’s teachings... How to identify fear and other mental blocks...and eliminate them on the spot How shifting your mindset and thinking with your limiters turned off will revolutionize every area of your life; from business to relationships Why creating a Not-To-Do list is the step you’re missing to complete your To-Do list Why corporate retreats are the key to reigniting your business relationships Bonus Tip: How to reach out to influencers and get a positive response every time http://visionaryyoga.com/ Subscribe & Review The Bacon Wrapped Business Podcast Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Bacon Wrapped Business! If the information shared in these weekly conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!

Mariko Hirakawa, internationally known yoga-Ayurveda expert and founder of Visionary Yoga, joins Tatiana Berindei to discuss the relationship between the development of consciousness and a committed yoga practice. Mariko presents as conferences all of the world about the hidden wisdom of yoga. She is the author of Visionary Yoga: Enlightened Lessons on Peak Performance,Leadership, [...]

It is time to acknowledge Ayurveda Yoga as something far beyond fitness – the ultimate technology for human consciousness evolution. Mariko Hirakawa talks about Yoga as a powerful Peak Performance and personal development tool to step into your highest expression as a leader. Mariko is the #1 International Bestselling author of Yoga of Personal Development: Enlightened Lessons on Peak Performance, and Living a Life of No Regrets. A former professional ballet dancer, Mariko is an internationally known Yoga-Ayurveda expert and founder of Visionary Yoga, a personal development company dedicated to accelerating the growth of motivated individuals and companies through the sophisticated, and often hidden wisdom of Yoga. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join our community or connect with us here:AsianWomenofPower.comAsian Women of Power Facebook GroupKimchi Chow on FacebookAsian Women of Power TwitterKimchi Chow on LinkedIn

  Greetings Rainbow Warriors and beinvenue from France. I had hoped to get this episode out while I was still in California, but I was forced to surrender to the fact that between technical issues with computers and some files, in addition to my heavy schedule of moving out of my place in LA and teaching while in California , it simply wasn’t possible. I taught a community healing event in my beloved Ojai to help with healing after the fires, and I presented my “Yoga Starts in the Kitchen” workshop at the Lightning in a  Bottle Festival. That was my 4th year in a row at the Learning Kitchen and it’s always a joy to present at this event. Stay tuned for pics and a youtube video of that presentation coming up soon, and listen to my interview with Cristina Urioste , the curator fo that stage to learn more about that event. So I’ve done it now. I took the leap to leave my Los Angeles home of twenty years behind, donate all my stuff to my friends who lost their homes in the Ojai fires, I sold my car, and I’m now on yomad status. That’s right, I’m a yoga nomad sharing yoga all over the world, and I couldn’t be happier about it. This last year traveling the world showed me that this is exactly what I want to be doing at this point in my life. I’m taking the action steps to literally lighten my load and invest in experiences over things. In September I’ll be presenting at the DNX Global festival in Lisbon which is the place to be if you’re interested in moving toward the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay tuned to my facebook page for announcements and discounts to that event.   So now I’m in the Auvergne region in France, in the middle of a 6000 acre forest that rest inside a volcano, seriously guys.  I’m here offering a Wilderness Wellness experience and you’re invited! I’ll be here teaching yoga for a  couple more weeks and you can drop in any time to participate. We’re in a stunning 300 year old eco lodge in front of a lake with views of animals and rolling hills. It’s the most quiet peaceful place I can ever remember being. It’s truly magical. You can come for just a few nights or as long as you want, so if you’re in Europe or looking for an excuse to travel, please, come and join us. You can find the details on my “Visionary Yoga and Podcast” facebook page and I’ll post a link in the show notes as well. So now, on to today’s show.   Allison Melody, is a co-host of The Food Heals Podcast along with Suzy Hardy, and is the owner of Melody Productions. She is an eco–entrepreneur with a passion for film, fitness and food. Through her podcast, she brings together experts in nutrition and healing to teach listeners the best-kept natural secrets to health and happiness. For the past eleven years, Allison has also directed, produced and edited documentary films, PSA’s, commercials and viral videos for clients on the topics of social justice, human rights and holistic health. The topics she addresses through her work are powerful and heart-centered and focus on Holistic Health, Social Justice, Human Rights and Animal Rights. They reflect her passion for creating positive change in people and the communities they serve. At the age of 26, Allison endured the devastating loss of both her parents to cancer after long and challenging battles. Witnessing her mother and father suffer so intensely and needlessly from a cure that brought more pain than the disease, Allison soon dedicated her life to finding a better way to heal. She watched in disbelief as doctors prescribed drug after drug, observed her parents’ hair fall out, their rapidly aging faces, and their exceedingly diminishing vitality. The tragedy instilled in her an unwavering passion for nutritional medicine, and propelled her into the world of holistic health and alternative healing. Allison’s firm commitment to natural health is further evidenced by her achievement of a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology. Allison is currently  in the process of directing Food Heals, a documentary with an all star cast, that focuses on the healing power of food as medicine.   I met Allison in the city of angels a few years ago when I was a guest on her podcast: Food Heals not once, but 3 times. After the first appearance on her show, it was clear we are like minded kindred spirits both working to raise awareness about the healing power of food and a sustainable lifestyle. Sadly Suzy was unavailable to join us for this interview, but I think Allison and I managed to have a lively discussion that I hope will inspire and empower you on your healing journey. Food is medicine guys, and Allison and I dive into this topic in this conversation. If you’re suffering from an illness, or have a loved one who is, I hope you get some inspiration and learn something here that supports you.   We talk about the best foods to eat to heal as well as those to avoid, we discuss the documentaries that helped us learn how to thrive in this lifestyle, and Allison reveals her biggest mistakes as well as tips when starting on the healthy lifestyle path.   Allison says “My mission is to educate others that we can heal ourselves. We just have to believe it and do the work.” So are you ready to do the work to live your healthiest life ever? Let’s go… And make sure to check out the show notes on visionary-lifestyle.com/podcast for links to the things we discuss in this episode. While you’re at it, join our facebook page and group, and follow my worldwide yomad adventures and say hi on my instagram account @visionary_lifestyle_guide and @visionarylifestylepodcast I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. Enjoy and namaste http://foodhealsnation.com/ Tool: Food journal   Cheese alternatives: Vromage Miyokos   Magda's Go Green Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdWDjKIZl10&list=PLTCgOjJ0hcSvlPg07cc0lks49Xt0H_Xjn Daiya

Internationally known Yoga and Ayurvedic Practitioner with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) Degree Program in India, Author of The Yoga of Personal Development: Enlightened Lessons on Peak Performance, Leadership and Living A Life of No Regrets and the forthcoming book, The Yoga-Ayurveda Book of Anti-Aging Secrets, and Founder of Visionary Yoga, Mariko Hirakawa joins Rob to discuss what it means to live a lifestyle full of awareness. She's an enlightened individual who has studied Yoga for many, many years and has a great deal of knowledge and advice to share with all of us. As you listen, you will learn: What Ayurveda is and how can it benefit our wellness. The four traditional wisdom paths and background of Yoga. How practicing Yoga can help us discover where we belong when we feel lost. The questions she gives to people to help create movement in their lives. How we can feel more grounded and balanced via Yoga, meditation, and therapy in a such a fast-paced world. Devon and Rob also answered several questions from the Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group: How can you add more protein to a vegetarian diet? How do carbs and fiber work together? How do you gain muscle, but not fat if you're skinny fat?     Click here for the full show notes! Please leave us a review at http://openskyfitness.com/review Join our Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group! Sign up for the next Sky Fit Challenge starting April 23!

Today we discuss what it takes to be a visionary and how to transform your life through the power of yoga.   Our guest, Mariko Hirakawa, is dedicated to positioning yoga as something far beyond fitness and shares how it’s the ultimate tool for the evolution of human consciousness and tapping into a space of unlimited possibilities.   We Discuss: Addressing the vision we have for our future and how to achieve it Acknowledging pain and understanding that many visions come thereafter Using pain, frustration, and anger as a driving force to get in touch with your purpose The great impact of people all over the world taking a stand How to think like a Visionary and create our lives out of our soul’s purpose What is “Yoga” really? (Understanding yoga as a wisdom tradition vs. a physical exercise) Going within ourselves through yoga to find the will to stay motivated Creating a future from the space of possibility instead of the conditioning of our past Common mistakes that most people make when planning their future How the practice of physical yoga can be used as a gateway to higher levels of yoga Manifesting a life we envision and love with the guidance of yoga Transforming into visionary yoga and how to tap into a space of unlimited possibility Tips for bringing the power of yoga into your whole life   Learn More About Hosts Paula Shaw and Ken D Foster   Visit: www.TransitionRadioShow.com

As an achievement-based society, it’s no wonder we all feel a bit overwhelm and lack every now and then. In this episode, Mariko Hirakawa joins us to vulnerably talk about her challenges with taking on too much, feeling overwhelmed and not feeling as though what you have accomplished is enough. Listen in as we co-create strategies to tackle these challenges. About Mariko Hirakawa Mariko is an internationally known Yoga-Ayurveda expert and founder of Visionary Yoga, a personal development company dedicated to accelerating the growth of motivated individuals and companies through the sophisticated, and often hidden wisdom of Yoga. She’s a teacher of teachers, presenting at Yoga Festivals and conferences around the world, and currently works with businesses in New York City bringing Yoga as a powerful Peak Performance and personal development tool. A former professional ballet dancer as well as an Ayurvedic physician trained in India, she is dedicated to positioning Yoga as something far beyond fitness – the ultimate technology for human consciousness evolution. Mariko’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Strengths Maximizer Strategic Futuristic Belief Self-Assurance   Key Takeaways When you are struggling, you can lean into others with the Strengths you need to “borrow” them. Belief is a beautiful Strength. You can borrow from someone else’s Belief until you find it for yourself. Perfectionism is a pointed overuse of Maximizer, as is scope-creep. To help you avoid being completely overwhelmed, start paying closer attention to your triggers—the signs or symptoms that appear when overwhelm is starting to take over. Identify the first triggers to keep the overwhelm at bay even more. Give yourself the gift of five minutes every morning before you rush into your day, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed. This is vital to your own self-care and will catapult your productivity. Time-Stamped Show Highlights 4:08 – Mariko’s service to others through yoga 6:54 – How you can find purpose if you’re having difficulty 9:38 – How Mariko uses Yoga in a corporate setting 12:46 – Mariko’s biggest challenge in her business life right now I would say it’s putting too much on my plate, taking on too much, a tendency toward perfection to reach crazy goals I impose on myself. And, it’s ironic, but I feel there’s this lack of balance. 16:34 – Mariko’s journey to yoga—the beginnings of her feelings of lack of self-worth 18:00 – How to remove the question, “What’s wrong with me?,” from your internal dialogue When you’re in that mode of “this isn’t enough” and “I’m not enough,” you need to identify how to draw the right line in the sand, so you can believe you are enough. 20:48 – How meditation helps Mariko deal with feelings of “lack” You don’t do things to compensate for the lack you feel; you’re doing it because it’s just the joy spilling over. 22:28 – Affirmations, breathing and meditation can help to recall self-worth 24:58 – One of the best strategies to use to limit feelings or situations of overwhelm 31:20 – A great takeaway to put into practice in your daily life 33:59 – A new level of self-awareness can bring you more power and greater opportunities 34:25 – A caveat about guilt Give yourself grace! Don’t beat yourself up if you miss the signs. Instead, applaud yourself for recognizing your signs when you do and make the correction. 36:55 – An offer from Mariko 39:14 – Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Free 5-Day Visionary Yoga Challenge from Mariko VisionaryYoga.com Mariko on Twitter Mariko on LinkedIn Mariko on Facebook Mariko’s Facebook community Podcast of the Week: Consciously Speaking with Michael Neeley Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Mariko Hirakawa is an internationally known Yoga-Ayurveda Expert with over 26 years of teaching experience. She is the founder of Visionary Yoga, a personal development company dedicated to accelerating the growth of motivated individuals and companies. A former professional ballet dancer as well as an Ayurvedic physician trained in India, she is dedicated to positioning Yoga as something far beyond fitness – a technology for human consciousness evolution. Contact Info Website: www.VisionaryYoga.com Bonus: VisionaryYogaChallenge.com Instagram: @VisionaryYoga Facebook: @MarikoYoga Facebook Group: Visionary Wellness Most Influential Person My spiritual teacher Effect on Emotions Mindfulness really stabalized my inner world. With that came much greater confidence. It gives you self-control when you have control of your inner state. Thoughts on Breathing I'm amazed that more dance techniques don't encorporate the breathing. Breath has it's own innate energy. Inhilation is actually called inspiration. Inhiliation is literally receiving new energy from the universe. Exhilation, I call it the liberating breath, the cleansing breath, the releasing breath and for me it's a very under used resource that we all have. It's so close, and yet, because it's always there, we tend to be blind to it. Ancient systems like Yoga, and all of the mystical traditions really, use the breath as a doorway. The more we can be aware of it, moment by moment, I think the more it's enhances our quality of life and the way we show up into life. Suggested Resources Book: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki App: Relax Melodies (Mix and Choose Different Sound Effects) Bullying Story Yes, I have several stories about bullying. When I first came to this country I was nine and a half years old and we were in upstate New York where at that time there were very few ethnic people. I think my sister and I were the only Asian kids in an entire elementary school. It was actually a boom because we got so much attention from the teachers. I think that made a few of the other kids jealous. In the beginning, every morning we had to put our hand on our heart and recite the Pledge of Allegience to the United States of America. Those are some advance words like 'individual', I couldn't pronounce. I phonetically memorized it after a few months. I was just mouthing it and these two kids were sitting across from the table. They were sneering at me and started to push the table towards me saying, 'you don't know what it means, you can't say it'. They started to push me and at that moment I felt so humiliated and helpless. I didn't know how to counter that because ... the teacher was oblivious and so I let it get to me. I just sat there holding my tears back. If it were me now, I probably see that these kids were just acting out of jealousy. Kids can be quite cruel and it's really tough because when you're a child you're not equipped with the level of self awareness and self-confidence that allows you to fight back or to say something. I didn't have the words. I didn't know the language well enough to fight back like that. It was the first experience of being bullied and I was older than these kids because I was demoted two grades because I couldn't speak any English. It was a tough time. I think life gives us experience and it made me more determined to learn English and to work really hard to master the language. Guest Quote "Everyone's on a different level of evolution." - Mariko Hirakawa

Exploring Personal Development, Zenfully   Mariko Hirakawa is an internationally known Yoga expert and founder of Visionary Yoga, a personal development company dedicated to accelerating the growth of motivated individuals and companies through the wisdom of Yoga. She's a teacher of teachers, presenting at Yoga Festivals and conferences around the world.   Mariko has had two defining moments. One was when she was a professional ballet dancer at age 19 in NYC, going through a "purpose-crisis". The moment Mariko started to question what the purpose of her spending 8-10 hours in a dance studio was, why she danced, everything started to fall apart. Mariko then realized dance, the one thing she had dedicated herself to, was not her real purpose.   From that moment Mariko has been seeking to first realize and live into that dimension for herself on a more constant basis, and second, to spread the message and the EXPERIENCE of the depth dimension of Yoga - the message of Yoga as the doorway to your most expanded, most resourceful state, around the world.   The second was when I had been teaching for about 4 years, she started to attract many clients who were terminally ill. One time Mariko was out of town, she received news that one of her clients had passed away. Mariko sought all kinds of healing modalities – shiatsu, energy medicine, Chinese medicine, but when she came across Ayurveda, she knew it was something she needed to pursue deeper. Today, Mariko uses Ayurveda to serve her clients in connecting to their strengths and to use self-knowledge as a tool for healing and growth. Questions you'll hear on the podcast today What is Yoga and how can it help me grow my business? How can it help me become a better leader? How can Yoga help me to be in my Peak Performance state? What are the takeaways from the Inner Teachings of Yoga that I can implement in my work and life? What can I do to create more balance and well-being in my life? What are some tools & techniques I can use to access my most resourceful state in the midst of stressful situations? Mariko's Website http://www.ayurvedayogapractice.com   The Five Day Visionary Challenge - https://mariko.mykajabi.com/p/Five-Day-Challenge Doug- @DJDoug Check out more episodes at www.bizwizpodcast.com Produced by www.TurnKeyPodcast.com You're the expert, let us help you prove it.

Exploring Personal Development, Zenfully   Mariko Hirakawa is an internationally known Yoga expert and founder of Visionary Yoga, a personal development company dedicated to accelerating the growth of motivated individuals and companies through the wisdom of Yoga. She’s a teacher of teachers, presenting at Yoga Festivals and conferences around the world.   Mariko has had two defining moments. One was when she was a professional ballet dancer at age 19 in NYC, going through a "purpose-crisis". The moment Mariko started to question what the purpose of her spending 8-10 hours in a dance studio was, why she danced, everything started to fall apart. Mariko then realized dance, the one thing she had dedicated herself to, was not her real purpose.   From that moment Mariko has been seeking to first realize and live into that dimension for herself on a more constant basis, and second, to spread the message and the EXPERIENCE of the depth dimension of Yoga - the message of Yoga as the doorway to your most expanded, most resourceful state, around the world.   The second was when I had been teaching for about 4 years, she started to attract many clients who were terminally ill. One time Mariko was out of town, she received news that one of her clients had passed away. Mariko sought all kinds of healing modalities – shiatsu, energy medicine, Chinese medicine, but when she came across Ayurveda, she knew it was something she needed to pursue deeper. Today, Mariko uses Ayurveda to serve her clients in connecting to their strengths and to use self-knowledge as a tool for healing and growth. Questions you'll hear on the podcast today What is Yoga and how can it help me grow my business? How can it help me become a better leader? How can Yoga help me to be in my Peak Performance state? What are the takeaways from the Inner Teachings of Yoga that I can implement in my work and life? What can I do to create more balance and well-being in my life? What are some tools & techniques I can use to access my most resourceful state in the midst of stressful situations? Mariko’s Website http://www.ayurvedayogapractice.com   The Five Day Visionary Challenge - https://mariko.mykajabi.com/p/Five-Day-Challenge Doug- @DJDoug Check out more episodes at www.bizwizpodcast.com Produced by www.TurnKeyPodcast.com You're the expert, let us help you prove it.