Podcasts about yoga trapeze

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Welcome to the Yogalebrity Podcast, hosted by Angelica Govaert. In this weekly show, we delve into the captivating origin stories of different yoga teachers, aiming to inspire others to practice yoga, explore its depths, and perhaps even embark on their own journey to becoming yoga teachers themselves. In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing our special guest, Paula Franco Ruiz. Paula is on a mission to share the incredible benefits that yoga has brought to her life while drawing inspiration from her students and their unique journeys. With a passion for working with diverse individuals from various cultures, backgrounds, bodies, and special needs, Paula continuously seeks ways to make yoga accessible to all. Breaking stereotypes, Paula embraces her identity as a proud Latina and a 44-year-old with a big body, defying the conventional image of a yoga instructor in the West. Her profound connection with yoga traces back to her childhood when she spent summers at her grandmother's house and accompanied her aunt, a dedicated yoga practitioner, to her classes. The experience left a lasting impact, igniting Paula's love for yoga and its transformative power. As life unfolded, Paula moved to San Diego, where she discovered a yoga studio conveniently located near her apartment. Eager to rekindle her yoga practice, she attended classes sporadically during her twenties, sometimes facing financial constraints. It wasn't until her thirties that she committed to a more consistent practice, realizing that she desired a deeper understanding of yoga beyond what regular classes offered. Driven by the ambition to enhance her own practice, Paula enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training, initially without the intention of becoming an instructor. However, her natural teaching skills, leadership experience in dance, and voluntary work with children complemented her journey. Coincidentally, as she graduated from the training, she discovered she was pregnant, leading her and her husband to relocate to Long Beach, California, where unforeseen circumstances awaited. Tragedy struck when Paula and her husband lost their first baby just four weeks before the due date, leaving her in a state of emptiness and purposelessness. In search of solace and a means to heal, Paula and her husband sought physical activity together. Their quest led them to a sports and health center, where Paula's husband encouraged her to inquire about teaching yoga. Despite her initial lack of confidence, Paula took a leap of faith, realizing she had nothing to lose. This bold move paved the way for opportunities as the center offered her substitute teaching positions that gradually transformed into her own classes. Paula's teaching repertoire includes Yoga Flow, Hatha, prenatal yoga, and Yoga Trapeze classes. She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Pilgrimage of the Heart in San Diego under the guidance of the incredible Iyengar teacher, Nikole Fortier. Additionally, she obtained her Prenatal Yoga Certification from Danielle Brand-Lemond at Pilgrimage of the Heart and completed the Yoga Trapeze Teacher Training with Lucas Rockwood at Sage Studio in Fallbrook, California. Currently, Paula is pursuing her 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training with our very own host, Angelica Govaert. Join us on the Yogalebrity Podcast as we unravel the inspiring journey of Paula Franco Ruiz, a yoga teacher who defied expectations, overcame personal challenges, and discovered her purpose through the practice of yoga. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and enlightened as we dive into the stories of remarkable individuals who have made yoga their way of life. Connect with Paula @radientlightyogi on Instagram and YouTube To apply to Angelica's Yogalebrity Online Yoga Teacher Training Programs visit https://www.yogateachertraining.yoga Join us on instagram @yogalebrity and Tiktok @yogalebrity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogalebrity/message

" When I got creative with solutions I gained freedom" - Jocelyn Boothby   Jocelyn Boothby is an Over-50 Fitness Strategist, Scientist, and Personal Trainer who is determined to clear up fitness confusion for women in their 50's and 60's who just want to get in shape. She mentors women one-on-one to work-out wisely and safely so they can enjoy longer, stronger, more adventurous lives!   Jocelyn has experienced the power that food and fitness habits can have to drastically improve health problems. Her enthusiasm for wellness and movement have led her to become a certified Personal Trainer, Functional Aging Specialist, Yoga and Yoga Trapeze instructor, and martial artist. Jocelyn also holds degrees in Biology and Laboratory Science and has a dog walking and pet-sitting business. She works with women locally as a ‘traveling trainer' and wellness educator, as well as online through fitness training and behavior coaching services. She has been a guest speaker for online summits, including the Leverage Your Life Summit.   She resides outside of Buffalo, N.Y. where she loves to walk, hike, ruck, and seek out adventures with her husband, parents, 3 children, and 2 dogs.   To connect with Jocelyn:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/findingfitnessagain https://jocelynboothby.com/ https://jocelynboothby.com/   This podcast is all about inspiring , connecting and sharing stories Like, follow and share so we can hear each other and expand the definition of creativity to make it all inclusive! There are a bunch of exciting things going on at I Am Creative & Express Yourself Publishing to check out: https://www.iamcreativephilly.com/ If you have always wanted to write a book or be in one then check this out... You will gain community and expand yourself more than you can imagine!  https://www.iamcreativephilly.com/express-yourself-publishing-house The 2 books we are gathering for are called:  1. Shout It From The Rooftops: Lightbulb Moments That Need To Be Shared 2. I Love You Because/I Love Me Because: An interactive experiential coffee style book Creatively yours,  Hollis

Lucas Rockwood is an internationally-renowned yoga trainer, TEDx Speaker, podcaster, writer, and entrepreneur. His early yoga and meditation teachers include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas left the USA in 2003 and traveled and taught extensively before making Barcelona, Spain his home base. In a previous life, he worked in theater, publishing, and as a plant-based chef and nutritional coach. He's the father of three international kids and remains as passionate about yoga as when he first began practicing in 2002. Lucas is the founder and Managing Director of YOGABODY®, Yoga Teachers College®, Yoga Trapeze®, Lucas Rockwood Show (podcast).   YOGABODY was built on practice, sweat, and struggle. It's the physical manifestation of everything I care about in life, and my greatest hope is that some of my passion for this practice and lifestyle rubs off on you when you walk through these doors. Nothing worth doing in life is easy. Movement is more powerful than meditation. And practice is everything. Platform Links: https://yogabody.bio/lucasrockwood https://www.yogabody.com      

At 8 yrs old, Beth Bradley's life came to a stand still. Her father committed suicide.  From that point forward, she did everything in her power to stop feeling, which eventually led to drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders and general self sabotaging behaviours. Hear her account of life as a child after her father's death, being stuck in her pain which led her down a very destructive path to how she finally overcame these obstacles and demons to live a fullfilling, joyful and abundant life today!  Truly an inspiration!

Lucas Rockwood is the founder of Absolute Yoga Academy and Yogabody Fitness. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. In 2013, Lucas founded Yogabody Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. He is also a highly acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. IN THIS EPISODE...Lucas explains to Joe how he found himself in an unhealthy spiral in his early twenties and had a health scare most people don't experience until late in life. Lucas and Joe talk about his ability to find new paths and how he has been able to keep himself open to all opportunities that came his way. Lucas radically changed his lifestyle after meeting someone shortly after his health scare who introduced him to yoga and good nutrition. He also talks about opening up a business in a different country and the stresses that come with it.

Dr. Gayl Hubatch was on the show today to discuss Chinese medicine, the health benefits of qigong and her experience working with patients from all over the world healing from all kinds of health conditions! She is the author of Fabric of the Soul: 8 Extraordinary Vessels . We had a very informing talk about the benefits of ancient Chinese Medicine and all the different ways in which she uses this healing modality to help her clients recover from devastating diseases. Qigong is something that I practices on a regular basis and I think that it's essential for building more energy and bringing a deep focused intention into your day. I HIGHLY recommend doing it each and every day! I hope you enjoyed this podcast as much as we did. If you enjoyed it please share the love with your friends by clicking "like" and "share" on this page! Sponsors For This Episode: Bellicon - Build bone density, cleanse your lymphatic system, increase cardiovascular health and stimulate every cell in your body! Show Notes For This Episode: Click here to download the show notes for THIS EPISODE. Commercials During This Episode: Commercial #1 - The Q-1000 Low Level Laser Commercial #2 - Qigong Energy Course Commercial #3 - Barf World Raw Pet Food Commercial #4 - One World Whey Protein Powder 21 grams of protein Commercial #5 - The Yoga Trapeze for stretching Find Extreme Health Radio On: [include file=showpage-itunes-soundcloud-stitcher.html] Please Subscribe: Subscribe To Our Radio Show For Updates! Other Shows: [include file=show-links.html] Listen to other shows with this guest. Show Date: Monday 11/10/2014 Show Guest: Dr. Gayl Hubatch Guest Info: Dr. Hubatch is a practitioner and instructor of traditional Chinese medicine. Her interest in extraordinary vessel theory has led her to study qigong and TCM in China and compile extensive clinical research. For 28 years she has contributed notably to the rise of Chinese medicine in the west. Dr. Hubatch maintains a clinic in Austin, Texas and teaches throughout the U.S. integrating acupuncture, herbs, qigong, taiji, yoga, and Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure®. Gayl Hubatch, OMD earned a doctorate degree in Oriental medicine from the International Institute for Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM and Harbin, China. She has been a practitioner and instructor of Chinese Medicine for over 25 years. Gayl has been on the faculty at the Academy of Oriental Medicine and teaches nationwide while maintaining a practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine, acupressure, cranial sacral and massage therapy. Show Topic: qigong, tai chi, acupuncture, cranial sacral, Jin Shin Do Acupressure, avatar master, chinese medicine, herbs, digestion, cleansing Guest Website(s): http://www.blueheroncenter.com/ Social Websites: https://www.facebook.com/gaylhub https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Guest Product(s): Please Support Us If You Are Able: (Opens in a new window - Every bit helps us to keep delivering even better shows that help you heal & thrive!) Support & Share :) Copy and paste the following HTML code into any web page. Or you can grab a badge! Interview with Dr. Gayl Hubatch Video Version: Full Youtube Interview (Opens in a new window) Youtube Time Share This Show Socially!: Learn about the benefits of #qigong, #meditation, & #ChineseHerbs w/ Dr. Gayl Hubatch. Listen here: http://t.co/imVevu7VX0— Extreme Health Radio (@ehrshow) November 11, 2014 [spp-transcript]

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a very unique piece of exercise equipment. Nick describes the health benefits, usability, and price point of the yoga trapeze from YOGABODY while Shannon performs a few moves on her trapeze. If you want to learn more about the yoga trapeze and other products from YOGABODY, visit yogabody.com. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) for free workout & fitness ideas.

Today for #TherapyThursday, La Shanda encourages us to try something new, as she shares her experience trying Yoga Trapeze. www.preefitness.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelaborsoflove/support

If you thought skys the limit with aerial yoga then you maybe interested to know there's another form of suspended yoga on the radar called yoga trapeze. Join me in this podcast as I chit chat April Juliet Brown founder of Body Balance Benefit www.bodybalancebenefit.com  as I find out what is trapeze yoga, where did it come from how does it benefit my yoga practice. Find Body Balance Benefit on facebook: Facebook Page For everything Yoga Nexus check out the yoganexus.co.uk Find Yoga Nexus at: Instagram / Facebook / Spotify

Breath is life.  COVID-19 attacked the lungs and, in a domino effect, impacted other essential organs.  Strengthening lung function is central to overall health and vitality as well as mitigating the future possibility of being affected by respiratory ailments.  That's why it's important to learn how breathwork and its role in healing the entire body.  This timely and informative podcast will discuss the concepts of the respiratory system and the mechanics of breathing. Tune in to hear guest co-host, Saidia Murphy, known better as Saidia “Therapylady.”  Saidia is based in Chicago and is the owner and founder of Wholesome Touch.  She has been an occupational therapist for 19 years working with clients in nursing homers, outpatient clinics, sub-acute and post-acute hospital settings, ICUs, school systems and in-home services.  In addition to OT, Saidia is a certified Kemetic Yogi, Level 1 SomaVeda Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Level 1 Yoga Trapeze instructor.  Significantly, she is a breathwork specialist in the ANCAR2000 breathing methodology and apprentice under Master Naturopath, Yogi and Chiroprator, Dr. Asar Hapi.   Saidia’s passion is helping others achieve better breathing through better breathing mechanics.

Premature Sarah Digregorio----------------- Once a month I have to tell a pregnant yoga student that she cannot practice in our studio, cannot hang upside down in the Yoga Trapeze, or practice long-hold, passive stretches in our Gravity Yoga classes. Why? We teach strong, athletic classes with inversions and deep stretches. It's not safe. I've been accused of trying to tell women what to do with their bodies (and worse!), but the truth is, I just want to keep students safe, including the unborn ones. On this week's podcast, you'll meet a journalist whose premature birth served as the impetus for the research and writing of an entire book on the history of premature birth that includes oven-incubated babies and circus sideshow preemies. Listen & Learn: How incubators for preemies were first introduced in 1880 How stress, age, pollution, and other unknown factors are potential contributors Why 50% of the time, the cause of premature birth is unknown How to think about this problem holistically Links & Resources: Sarah's website EARLY Book   ABOUT OUR GUESTSarah is a freelance journalist who has written for various publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Village Voice, Food & Wine, BuzzFeed, Parade, and Saveur. Her work has been included in the Best American Food Writing yearly anthologies three times. Her new book is called, EARLY: A History of Premature Birth and What is Tells us About Being Human.  Nutritional Tip of the Week: What is your dosha Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

On this episode of the Live Well Tampa Podcast we had a special guest, Michelle Dempsey. As a Yoga Instructor in Tampa, Florida, her goal is to help your mind and body connect. In Yoga, we do this by focusing on our breath and being present in each pose. We are connecting the Mind, Body and Spirit. Are you ready to be the positive lifestyle? She has been a certified Yoga Instructor since 2017 and practicing Yoga for 4 years. The foundation of her practice combines the physical with a spiritual journey. By integrating body, breath, movement, and meditative awareness, she strives to promote an understanding of the connection of all these aspects in personal health and wellbeing. You can reach Michelle Dempsey Here: Website: https://www.yogagirlmichelle.com/ Instagram: @yogagirlmichelle Email: michjdempsey@gmail.com Make sure to join our free facebook group "Live Well Tampa Podcast Community" Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelivewelltampacommunity/ Email us @ renewalrehabpt@gmail.com Visit our website @ www.renewalrehabpt.com or www.renewalrehablargo.com

Learn how Annie used a simple Mailchimp template to organize and schedule her Yoga Trapeze classes. Just a few simple changes revolutionized her small business! Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

In this episode we speak with author and fitness guru Ben Greenfield and in this episode’s quick tip, Angie will answer a listener question about how to stay in marathon shape. Interview with Ben Greenfield Ben Greenfield has been in the health and fitness podcasting space longer than we have. He was the first influencer to reach out to us after we launched and we used to have him on the show once a year. He’s a competitive triathlete, personal trainer, biohacker, speaker, and author of the book Beyond Training. He is a walking encyclopedia of health and fitness! In this conversation we talk to Ben about transitioning to obstacle course racing, building strength, tips on breathing for runners, ways to biohacker your house, and his thoughts on screen time and screen time for kids. Tools and Take-a-Ways To improve at obstacle course racing you should work on: Grip Strength Running Efficiency Lactic Acid Tolerance Three new terms to add to your knowledge base Photo Bio Modulation = the use of visible red and near infrared light energy to repair your cells EWOT = Exercise With Oxygen Therapy PEMF = Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Products and Books Mentioned TrueForm Treadmill -powered by your own body, forces you to use good form. Live02 -Hypoxic training device The Oura Ring -sleep and activity tracker Joovv light therapy The Non-Tin Foil Hat Guide to EMF by Nicolas Pineault Running on Air by Bud Coates The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown Somni Fix Mouth Tape for nasal breathing during sleep Relaxator Breathing Retainer Also Mentioned in This Episode John Muir Trust– contribute a tree to the MTA Forever Forest. We went with the idea of planting 262 trees as a nod to the marathon distance, with donations going toward our tree planting fund to create an ‘MTA Forever Forest’. “Come to the woods for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods.” -John Muir London Marathon Meet Up –See details here. Yoga Trapeze -Yoga teacher Lucas Rockwood has come up with a unique solution called, The Yoga Trapeze. This lightweight, versatile inversion sling can hang in a doorway or from an exposed beam. It is excellent when used for yoga poses, core work, and traction (1-7 minutes upside down daily is recommended). You can try the Yoga Trapeze for 30 days for just $1 by going to YogaTrapeze.com, and if you use coupon code “marathon”, you’ll get a free instructional DVD with your order. 
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In this podcast episode you will learn how to use suffering to your advantage as a runner and transform fear into positive growth as we talk with ultra runner and author Akshay Nanavati. Interview with Akshay Nanavati Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran and ultra marathoner who has set a goal of running across every country in the world. When we spoke with him he had just finished the country of Liberia. He’s the author of the book Fearvana -The Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Akshay has set a goal of running from boarder to boarder across every country in the world. When we spoke to him he had just finished a 167 mile trek across Liberia. What is Fearvana? Fear and Nirvana (bliss) are seemingly contradictory ideas. But they are actually very complementary. Fear is an access point to bliss and ultimately enlightenment itself. It is the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle. Without struggle there is not growth . . . so find, live, and love your worthy struggle. Finding Peace in Chaos For more context, here is a short talk Akshay gave at Harvard. Also Mentioned in This Episode Akshay Nanavati website: https://fearvana.com Yoga Trapeze -Yoga teacher Lucas Rockwood has come up with a unique solution called, The Yoga Trapeze. This lightweight, versatile inversion sling can hang in a doorway or from an exposed beam. It is excellent when used for yoga poses, core work, and traction (1-7 minutes upside down daily is recommended). You can try the Yoga Trapeze for 30 days for just $1 by going to YogaTrapeze.com, and if you use coupon code “marathon”, you’ll get a free instructional DVD with your order. 
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People joke that they 'laughed so hard they peed their pants.' However, this is a real problem called stress incontinence—a symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction. The pelvic floor is a complex group of muscles, fascia and connective tissues at the base of your spine that is crucial for bladder control, posture, sexual function, and the health of many vital organs.  So what's the problem? Maybe you gave birth to two kids and never resumed your pre-kid exercise routine. Maybe you are 45 years old and haven't done a proper squat since you lifted weights with your buddies in college. For dozens of reasons, modern lifestyles lead to atrophy of the pelvic floor that can manifest overtime into very serious health issues. On the flip side, a strong, toned pelvic floor will help your posture, sexual performance, spinal health, and bladder control. In yoga, you'll feel the difference in almost every pose, and in your everyday life, you'll notice changes throughout the day. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet a kinesiologists who will help demystify this often overlooked region of the body. ------------ Listen & Learn: What the pelvic floor is and why it is important to both women and men Why incontinence and prolapse are huge (and growing) problems Why posture starts at the base of the spine How to strengthen and tone your pelvic floor with daily, 10-minute exercises ABOUT OUR GUEST Adrianne has a degree in kinesiology, with an emphasis on exercise science. She has certifications in Pilates, yoga, the Yoga Trapeze, Zenga, and Barre, among others, and specializes in spinal conditions, pelvic floor issues, and fascial tissue. She served as the fitness specialist at the NASA Langley Research Center and currently runs an eating disorder center in California. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Palm Oil Links & References from the Show: Adrianne's Site Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Four Sigmatic - makes delicious Mushroom Superfood Blends and Mushroom Elixirs. Four Sigmatic believes in the real magic of functional mushrooms like Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, and Lion's Mane, as well as other superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help us live healthier, more enhanced lives. Visit: FOUR SIGMATIC and use coupon code "yogabody" for 15% off your order. Learn More

Lucas Rockwood is an American yoga teacher, master trainer, entrepreneur, writer and performer. He is the creator of the hugely successful podcast the Yoga Talk Show. You can follow me @kevinboyleyoga on Instagram for updates and behind the scenes action!   Timestamps: 00.00.00 - Opening 00.56.00 - How Lucas developed such a professional podcast. 00.03.38 - How the podcast has helped his business. 00.06.50 - How to monetize a podcast. 00.09.00 - What's next in podcasting. 00.12.25 - Why Lucas decided to develop Yoga Trapeze training and why it's so popular? 00.14.30 - Paying teachers a salary. 00.24.15 - Why Lucas stopped making episodes of the Yoga Business Mastery podcast. 00.25.30 - How the yoga industry may be evolving and what's the next big thing? 00.29.00 - What the next growth area is for YOGABODY. The post ‘Episode 9 - Podcast pioneer, trapeze trainer & serial entrepreneur Lucas Rockwood' appeared first on kevinboyleyoga.ie. Support this podcast

I feel I've let you down. I've hosted pretty much every renowned breathing expert in the world on this podcast, and yet most of my listeners are still not sure exactly how yoga breathing works. On this week's show, my goal is to break down the fundamentals of yoga breathing in a way that you can easily remember and apply to your practice. ------------ Listen & Learn: How all breathing practices are either water, whiskey, or coffee Why it's easy to get confused with gurus and brand names Why most of us over-breathe (and what to do about it) Why the most popular breathing techniques tend to be too extreme How to incorporate all three breathing patterns into your life ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Marshmallow Links & References from the Show: FREE download & reference guide Patrick McKeown, The Oxygen Advantage Patricia L. Gerbarg, The Healing Power of Breath Wim Hof, Wim Hof Method Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga International, a community of 300,000 students learning about yoga, meditation, and mindful living from hundreds of expert teachers. It has more than 1,000 classes, the most popular of which are 30 Classes in 30 Days Challenge, The Busy Yogi Challenge, and Yoga to Soothe Sciatica with Doug Keller. Yoga International is offering listeners of the Yoga Talk Show a free Essentials of Yoga Therapy course when you sign up for a 30-day trial membership. Learn More

Back in 2002, when I couldn't make it to a studio, I would play an old cassette tape and practice to that in my bedroom, hotel room, or even outdoors wherever I was. At-home practice has always been part of my yoga experience, but I'm the type of introvert that gets energy and inspiration from being alone. I'm naturally driven, and I'm harder on myself than any teacher has ever been; so when people asked me how to develop an at-home practice, I always struggled to answer until recently when I've compiled my thoughts and observations.   Over the years, I've learned some very specific things from my students that make at-home practice success more probable, and I'll share them all with you on this week's Yoga Talk Show. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why practicing in an old, ragged t-shirt might be hurting your motivation Why the advice to “just do what feels good” is a flawed approach How to setup a home practice room How to keep your practicing going on the road Audio/video classes: do they work? Why social support is key ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Quorn Links & References from the Show: Kurma Yoga Mats Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: SeatGeek - Buying tickets can be complicated and confusing, but there is a better way to buy – with SeatGeek. SeatGeek is the smartest, easiest way to get tickets to every type of live event. Whether you're searching for a last minute deal, planning a night out with friends, or need to find the perfect gift, SeatGeek helps you find the best seats at the best prices – fully guaranteed. Just download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code ‘YOGA' today. That's promo code ‘YOGA' for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. Learn More

You've got questions, and I've got answers…. join me for this week's Yoga Talk Show special “Q&A Show” where I do my best to help listeners. On this week's show, we cover: my recommending reading list, food allergy testing, 18+6 Meal Timing, vaccines, yoga problems and plant-based pitfalls. ------------ ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Links & References from the Show: Vaccine Schedule Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Four Sigmatic makes delicious Mushroom Superfood Blends and Mushroom Elixirs. Four Sigmatic believes in the real magic of functional mushrooms like Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, and Lion's Mane, as well as other superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help us live healthier, more enhanced lives. Visit: http://www.foursigmatic.com/yogabody and use coupon code "yogabody" for 15% off your order. Learn More

Have you ever heard someone say, “Flexibility doesn't matter!” or “Stretching makes you weak!” For some reason, the misinformation about flexibility training is rampant, and many students are confused what to do about their locked-up hips, tight hamstrings, and stiff spines. How do you safely and effectively increase your mobility? Since 2007, flexibility training has been a huge part of the YOGABODY world, and we're revisiting this perennial topic this year with new and updated research and practices. Join Yoga Talk Show host, Lucas Rockwood, for a 101-guide to flexibility training on this week's episode. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why “time under passive tension” matters for flexibility Safety myth vs reality of stretching Ideal schedule and timing for mobility gains Nutrition and recovery Realistic expectations and gains ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Acrylamide Links & References from the Show: Gravity Yoga Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: FreshBooks - a cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Freshbooks automates tasks like invoicing, organizing expenses, tracking your time and following up with clients in just a few clicks. It is also offering now Yoga Talk Show listeners a free 30 days trial. Go to freshbooks.com/yoga and enter “yogapodcast” in how did you hear about us section. Learn More

The world is getting fat at an alarming rate. Two in three adults are overweight or obese, and excess weight is correlated with every degenerative illness across the board. While some overweight people are in perfect health, it's rare and often fleeting as the downward spiral is very predictable—and it happens fast. Here's what you need to understand about the global weight problem. It's not about lack of willpower or discipline, that's an ignorant and uninformed excuse. It's not about lack of exercise, though sedentary lives certainly don't help and movement is always a good thing. The real problem is imbalance: emotional, hormonal, and nutritional. We in a time when stress levels are through the roof, social support systems have crumbled, and most of the food available is various forms of lifeless carbohydrates.   So what do you do? How do you find balance in an imbalanced world? I've had the good fortune of unfettered access to some of the leading minds in health and wellness over the past 10 years, and I'll share my best learning with you on this week's Yoga Talk Show. ------------ Listen & Learn: Manage your stress or don't bother Fix your social circle or don't bother 8+16 meal timing Throttle your carbs Baseline your protein Eat healthy fat ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: FreshBooks - a cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Freshbooks automates tasks like invoicing, organizing expenses, tracking your time and following up with clients in just a few clicks. It is also offering now Yoga Talk Show listeners a free 30 days trial. Go to freshbooks.com/yoga and enter “yogapodcast” in how did you hear about us section. Learn More

LISTENER QUESTIONS! Is borage oil any good? What do you do with heart rate variability data? My kid is sweating like crazy, what do I do? How do I get started on a vegan diet? Are oats any good for breakfast? How do I beat chronic yeast overgrowth? My joints are popping, now what? Your questions, my answers on this week's show! Go a question yourself? Send us a voicemail... ------------ ABOUT THE HOST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Nutritional Density Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: FreshBooks - a cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Freshbooks automates tasks like invoicing, organizing expenses, tracking your time and following up with clients in just a few clicks. It is also offering now Yoga Talk Show listeners a free 30 days trial. Go to freshbooks.com/yoga and enter “yogapodcast” in how did you hear about us section. Learn More

It was Christmas 2001. I was 23 years old, and I woke up in the back of ambulance after convulsing in a grand mal seizure in front of my parents. I'd managed to wobble through the previous 3 years in steady haze of drug and alcohol abuse, chronic sleep deprivation, and borderline mania, but that holiday season, I bottomed out. There was no more hiding the truth from myself. I was in trouble. I wish I could say that I've always loved yoga, health and wellness—but that's not my story. I took my first swig of gin straight from the bottle at age 13, and I loved it right away. No learning curve. I was never drawn to lotus position or meditation halls in those days. Early in my life, I was obsessed with escaping the overwhelming anxiety and restlessness of my own brain. My yoga story is one of running away from pain, of channeling negative obsessions into positive ones, and finding a toolkit that made me feel well, every time. I turn 40 this year, and as strange as it sounds, I'd never shared my story in its entirety with anyone because it continues to be a deep source of shame for me. With few exceptions, shame is a pretty useless feeling, so I'd like to share my story with you on this week's Yoga Talk Show. My hope is that if you're at a crossroads or a crisis point now, you can perhaps connect with my "rock bottom" story and begin to find your North Star as I did. ------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines. In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. In 2013, Lucas founded YOGABODY Fitness, a revolutionary new yoga studio business model that pays teachers a living wage and demystifies yoga by making the mind-body healing benefits of the practice accessible to everyone. A foodie at heart, Lucas was a vegan chef, and owned and operated health food restaurants prior to diving deep into the yoga world. Lucas is also a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Boost Immune System Links & References from the Show: J. Brown's Podcast on iTunes J. Brown's Site Train with Lucas YOGABODY Supplements & Products Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors - until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

During the World Financial Crisis of 2008, James Lawrence's mortgage business went belly-up, and he started running, cycling and swimming. He channelled his pain and struggle into training, and became a professional athlete in middle age. His preferred race? The Ironman: a 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles cycling, and 26.2 miles running—all in one day. As gruelling as that sounds, James decided to do 50 Ironman races, 50 days in a row, in all 50 U.S. states. They call him the "Iron Cowboy," and he lives up to his name. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why there's no such thing as a dream that's "too big" as long as you have enough time to make it happen Why fatigue is an injury How it's now more-possible than ever to become a professional athlete The importance of having a good coach ABOUT OUR GUEST James is originally from Calgary, Alberta Canada. He grew up a wrestler and later got into endurance racing to escape the stress of Corporate America. After losing everything in 2008, James turned to his new found passion for triathlon racing and went on to break two world records within three years. In 2015 James completed 50 Ironman distance triathlons, in 50 days, in each of the 50 United States -- The 50-50-50. His first book, Redefine Impossible is available on Amazon. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Bell Peppers Links & References from the Show: James "Iron Cowboy's" Website Redefine Impossible Book Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors - until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

"I can't meditate," is one of the most common phrases I hear in the yoga studio. Students somehow feel that since they cannot sit still or calm their mind, they are unable to practice meditation—but the opposite is true. The very fact that you cannot sit still or clear your mind, is exactly why you need to practice. But how do you learn? And where do you get started? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet a meditator and innovator who has created the world's first, drop-in yoga center in Los Angeles. Through her book, her studio and her mobile phone app, she is reaching hundreds of thousands with a very simple message: unplug your mind, recharge your soul. ------------ Listen & Learn: How meditation can be as simple as 3 minutes daily The 3 things that happen in just about any meditation How meditation slows mental and physical aging How to find the right practice for you ABOUT OUR GUEST Suze Yalof Schwartz is the CEO and Founder of Unplug Meditation (a bricks and mortar meditation center), the author of Unplug: A Simple Guide To Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers, and the creator of the Unplug Meditation App. In 2012 Suze learned a three minute meditation that completely changed her life and career. Today, Suze's mission is to make meditation simple, powerful and interesting enough so that everyone will want to practice it and experience the benefits for themselves. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Green Papaya Links & References from the Show: Unplug Meditation Center Unplug App Unplug Book Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors - until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

Nice Guy Syndrome is when men try so hard to be liked and helpful that they end up miserable and alone. The people-pleasing, caretaker role is something that initially sounds great but often leads to huge meltdowns in personal and professional relationships. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, we depart from our usual discussions about nutrition, anatomy and alignment to explore interpersonal relationships, particularly men's complex and often confused role.   ------------ Listen & Learn: Why avoiding conflict creates more problems than it solves Why dysfunctional relationships are the norm Why cooperative reciprocal relationships should be the goal Caring vs. caretaking – what's the difference? ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Glover is a marriage and family therapist and is an internationally-recognized authority on the Nice Guy Syndrome. Through his book, online classes, workshops, podcasts, blogs, consultation, and therapy groups, Dr. Glover has helped change the lives of countless men and women around the world. Nutritional Tip of the Week: White Sugar Links & References from the Show: Dr Glover's Site & Book Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors - until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

Did you know that newborn babies are born with 200+ chemical toxins in their bodies? Or that polar bears often have off-the-charts levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) despite living in remote areas? We live in a pollute word: our water, air, and food supplies filled with toxins and end in our body and can lead to scores of health problems. Cancer is obviously the biggest risk, but hormonal imbalances are the more immediate threat—and they contribute to everything from PMS and polycystic ovarian syndrome to infertility and erectile dysfunction.  ------------ Listen & Learn: Why anything that stands in the way of optimal health should be considered a "toxin" Top 7 Toxins: food quality, emotional baggage, toxic thoughts, movement, dishonesty, poor sleep, loneliness   How there are 80,000 chemicals on earth, 700 in most adult bodies, and 200+ in most infants Why POPs (persistent organic pollutants) are a lingering "forever" problem ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Minich has a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Human Nutrition and Metabolism) and a M.S. in Human Nutrition and Metabolism. She has also studied Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is the author of 5 books. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Asia Food Choices? Links & References from the Show: Food And Spirit Website Stephen Genuis BUS Study (blood, urine, sweat) Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors - until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

Angela is a long-time coach and soon-to-be Yoga Trapeze instructor. She is considering lots of different business options, one of which is to open a physical yoga a studio. But is the market saturated? Does it even make sense to open a physical yoga studio? Ideas We Explore How to calculate market saturation using Wikipedia and a simple "10 min commute" formula Why Yoga Trapeze is an awesome additional product or stand-alone private offering, but not a core studio class offering How physical strength can translate directly into mental strength #1 Tip from Angela How physical strength can become a real life strength Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com

It's easy to get excited about the newly-imported Brazilian berry with crazy-high antioxidant levels; but what about the weeds and wild foods growing your backyard? When it comes to micronutrients, the simple rule "fresh is best" usually wins, and no matter where you live, there is a ridiculous amount of wild food available that is so nutritionally-superior to anything in the grocery store, some of it is even considered medicine. On this week's show, we'll talk about how to get started with wild foods and weeds.    ------------ Listen & Learn: Why you should start with dandelion leaves The difference between a decoction vs. infusion   Why Japanese knotweed is better than red wine for resveratrol Purslane: much better source for Omega-3's than flax or chia Lambsquarter: super potent superfood Why Russian autumn olives are an amazing wild berry Why comfrey can be amazing for healing injuries (topically and even orally) Nettles: how to use for tea and nutrition ABOUT OUR GUEST Brett Mayette is a passionate cook, organic grower, forager, and herbalist for over 20 years. He is the founder of, Conscious Cuisine, designed to help you discover and incorporate the wonders of wild plants into your life – without being a professional chef or even a nutrition expert. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Collagen Links & References from the Show: Wild Wisdom of Weeds Book Brett's Site, Conscious Cuisine Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors—until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

What if what's keeping you from achieving your goals and building the life you truly desire came down to your constant, nagging habit of procrastination? What if you had a simple tool to reverse your impulse to stall with an impulse for action? What if you're over-thinking and under-doing just about everything? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll learn the “5 second rule,” and it's so elegant, and so simple, it could truly transform your life in the coming months. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why 1/3 of us are totally unsatisfied   Why we must experience constant and never-ending growth to be satisfied as human beings Why thinking is not the answer to progress (doing is)   How counting down from 5 forces mindfulness and reverses procrastination ABOUT OUR GUEST Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, author, and thought leader in personal growth and development. Her TEDx Talk on “How To Stop Screwing Yourself Over” has over 10 million views across 37 countries. She is the author of two best-selling books, The 5 Second Rule, and, “Stop Saying You're Fine”. Her books have been translated into 4 languages. If you haven't seen her TED talk, you've probably seen her on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Oprah, The Today Show or Fox News. She was named America's Outstanding News Talk Show Host at the 2014 Gracie Awards. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Sleepy Teas Links & References from the Show: Mel's site Mel's TEDx Talk Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors—until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

Sandra has a Yoga Trapeze semi-private studio with space for 10 students, but her clients often cancel last minute meaning she is losing revenue and turning away potential paying clients. What to do? Ideas We Explore Why it's important to have a new student form How to clarify your "terms of service" with clear rules about cancellations How awkward conversations upfront, the first class, are much better than awkward conversations later #1 Tip from Sandra Post a "free Discovery Class" offer to social media to attract new clients Download this new student intake form

Why do some people suffer from overwhelming food cravings, multiple times per week—and others never have cravings at all? Why do some of us feel addicted and out-of-control with food while others could take it or leave it? Food is information, and modern foods are often filled with addicting, pleasure-center stimulating information that we can easily get hooked on. So what do you do about it? How do you change this behavior and never binge again? Dr. Glenn Livingston will share his personal and professional expertise in this area. ------------ Listen & Learn: How Glenn ate as much as 7,000 calories per day, but learned to overcome it Why character trumps willpower—and how you can use that to your advantage Why it's less important to uncover the "why" behind cravings and instead uncover the "how" to fix it   Why lizard brain says: "Do I eat it, mate with it or kill it," and how this can cause problems ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Glenn Livingston is a psychologist and former CEO of a large consulting firm that serviced Fortune 500 clients including many in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, CBS radio, or UPN TV. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Wine and Cortisol Links & References from the Show: Never Binge Again Site Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Trapeze Teacher Training -- For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors—until now. We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Learn More

Massages are expensive! Make your dollars go farther by listening to this episode with *all my tips* on how to get the most out of your body work session. We cover how to pick the best practitioner, why massages on vacation are a no-no, why you want to massage YOURSELF before going to your appointment, and the #1 thing you can do on the table to double the healing effects of your session. I also cover how you can self-massage at home if you can't afford to see a therapist, and how you can get all the props you need for self-healing for under $20! Don't miss this episode! So many tips! Links Mentioned ♥ UPLIFTED Self Massage Month: http://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted ♥ Yoga Trapeze http://bit.ly/yoga_trapeze ♥ https://www.myofascialrelease.com/find-a-therapist/ ♥ Join Brett for Yoga Teacher Training http://www.brettlarkin.com/train ♥ Help Me Out w/ an iTunes Review http://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad

Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers. He also founded YOGABODY, an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. Lucas is a highly-acclaimed writer, radio show host, TV personality, business consultant, weight loss expert, and health coach. During This Show We Discuss… The kinds of physical effects yoga have on the body How breathing impacts blood PH in as little as 5-10 minutes How breathing stimulates a sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system response very quickly Why most people focus on oxygen when breathing practices are mostly about the manipulation of carbon dioxide Breathing techniques to do before you start a session A 5-minute walkthrough of breathing practices you can use throughout your day The best time in a day to do yoga How long a yoga session should last to be the most effective The most-effective exercises to perform The best pre-bed breathing techniques How to find the right workout routine for you How to do a "nostril check" to instantly determine if now is a good time for busy work, creative work, exercise, eating or sleep The types of effects to yoga have on your ability to concentrate and perform at work The best benefits for doing yoga And much more...

Think you know all there is to know about yogic breathing? Think again! In this episode, Lucas Rockwood challenges us to redefine yogic breathing into “water, whiskey or coffee.” Learn practical hacks like how to “check” your nostrils to know if it's a good time to work, eat, or exercise. Discover how you can manipulate your breath to wake up and fall asleep. Lucas also shares with us why C02, not oxygen, is what we need to focus on and understand when analyzing our breath.  Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. He's studied with teachers like Pattabhi Jois and Paul Dallaghan. He's trained in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze.  His company YOGABODY is an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries.    Special Guest: Lucas Rockwood http://www.yogabody.com/   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com  

In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio Show, Dr. Carri's special guest Lucas Rockwood explains the importance of yoga breathing for health and longevity. Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher, trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, […] The post Yoga Breathing with Lucas Rockwood appeared first on The Functional Medicine Radio Show With Dr. Carri.

In 1990, the Human Genome Project began, and by 2003, roughly 20,000 human genes had been sequenced. This is exciting, but it's also just the first step. How can we use this data to understand human health, longevity and wellness? What can our genetics tell us about our proclivity for certain activities and our susceptibility for certain illnesses? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet Naturopath, Bob Miller, who will help you decode the code that is your genetic heritage. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why genetic testing is the future of medicine How you're making and using antioxidants Genetics: code for enzymes which are the worker bees of the body How to get started with testing your DNA ABOUT OUR GUEST Robert Miller earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health and is board certified. Bob has served as a traditional naturopath for 20 years, and has spent the last several years engaged almost exclusively with genetic variants and related research. He works with a company called, Professional Health Products, to formulate an Epigenetics line of products for use by health care providers. Bob lectures at nationwide seminars to educate physicians and health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health. He also was recently named to the Functional Medicine University's advisory board. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Acai Berry Links & References from the Show: Bob's website 23andMe Genetic Testing Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Limited Edition Aqua Yoga Trapeze  -- People loved our limited edition, AQUA-colored Yoga Trapeze so much, it sold out a week after we received them in stock! Good news: we have them back in stock. Bad news: they are flying off the shelves already, so if you are interested click on the link below. Learn More

If given the opportunity, would you climb Mt. Kilamanjaro in nothing but your shorts and sneakers? Would you trust a stuntman-turned-breathing guru with you life? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet a guy who did just that—and survived to write a book about it. The guy is Scott Carney, and his teacher is former YTS guest, Wim Hof. This is a wild and somewhat reckless tale, but it'll inspire you to push the limits of your own comfort zone, your imagined physical limitations, and perhaps live a more inspired life. ------------ Listen & Learn: How Wim Hof breathing is very similar to the drug, Diamox, used by high altitude climbers to speed up respiration  Why we've become too comfortable, too spoiled, and too numb to the world around us How cold exposure and controlled hyperventilation (used intelligently) can be a powerful part of a healing regime  How our guest managed to summit Kilamanjaro in nothing but sneakers and a pair of shorts ABOUT OUR GUEST Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist. He is a senior fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism and a Scripps Fellow at the Center for Environmental Journalism in Boulder, Colorado. What Doesn't Kill Us is his most recent book; other works include The Red Market and A Death on Diamond Mountain. Scott was a contributing editor at Wired for five years and his writing also appears in Mother Jones, Men's Journal, Playboy, Foreign Policy, Discover, Outside and Fast Company.   Nutritional Tip of the Week: Cook vs Raw Links & References from the Show: Rhonda Patrick on cold therapy Bohr Effect (acid/alkaline of the blood) Scott's Site What Doesn't Kill Us (book)  Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Teacher Trapeze Training -- We're now accepting applications for The Yoga Trapeze Certification course where you'll learn how to teach both group and private lessons for beginning and intermediate students. For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors—until now. Learn More

In almost every yoga class, the teacher will emphasize the importance of breath—but what does that really mean and why does it matter? If you ask, you'll likely hear that you're adding oxygen to your blood or improving your circulation. But is that true? It turns out that most yoga breathing actually reduces oxygen in the blood and increases CO2. To add to this paradox, more CO2 is actually a good thing and results in more oxygen to the cells. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll learn how and why.  ------------ Listen & Learn: Why C02 is actually your friend How C02 relaxes muscle tissue (great for stretching) Why nose breathing encourages diaphragmatic breathing, increases NO2, and arterial oxygen uptake How reduced breathing increased saliva in the mouth, a sign of parasympathetic nervous system dominance and higher CO2 Why 30% of population has Rhinitis and how reduced breathing can help How reduced breathing impacts your spleen (yes, your spleen!)  ABOUT OUR GUEST Patrick completed his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia, a training accredited by Professor Konstantin Buteyko himself. Patrick suffered from asthma as a kid and discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26 and has been asthma-free since then, a feat that over 20 years of medication had failed to accomplish. In a career spanning 15 years, Patrick has since also become a bestselling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, well-being and fitness. Among the eight books Patrick has written, two have consistently remained in the top ten best sellers on Amazon.com: He is the author of 3 books: Close Your Mouth, Asthma Free Naturally, and The Oxygen Advantage®. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Water filters Links & References from the Show: The Oxygen Advantage Website The Psychology and Physiology of Breathing (book) The Bohr Effect Who is Konstantin Buteyko? Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: The Yoga Trapeze Teacher Training course in San Diego -- The Yoga Trapeze Teacher Training course is conducted in beautiful Fallbrook, California. This quiet city is easily accessible from either Los Angeles or San Diego airports making it a convenient and affordable travel destination. Fallbrook is home base for Sage Yoga Studios, run by Yoga Trapeze certified teachers, Reyna and Lee Beckler. The weather is great, the cost travel is very reasonable, and the yoga studio is ideal for a training of this type.  For passionate yoga students who love inversion yoga, this is an exciting opportunity to train with YOGABODY, the leading educator and manufacturer of inversion slings worldwide. The Yoga Trapeze is the most-popular yoga inversion sling ever with over 100,000 students in 81 countries. Despite the ever-growing demand, there are hardly any professional instructors—until now. Learn More

In this week’s episode of Body Wisdom, Dr. Michele Summers Colon interviews Lucas Rockwood. Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. His most influential teachers (all of whom he studied with personally) include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines.

February 8, 2017 Podcast: 365: 5 Reasons You Get Burnt Out From Exercise, 10 Natural Alternatives To Common Medications, The Latest News On Cannabis Health Effects & Much More! NEW! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . -Banking extra sleep before sleep deprivation improves physical performance: -Does nutella really cause cancer? -One of the ultimate nutrition biohacks: black pepper + turmeric + just about any fat (in this case, seafood): -New, massive meta-study confirms the health benefits of #cannabis: -Want healthy babies? Chalk one up to “long term relationships”…fascinating... Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -HealthGains - To receive $150 off your first GAINSWave treatment ... text the word “Greenfield” That’s my last name: G-R-E-E-N-F-I-E-L-D to 313131, or to get a discount on GAINSWave at the Florida clinic, visit and tell them I sent you! -YogaBody - Go to and try the Yoga Trapeze for 30 days for just $1. If you pay the full price of $99 today, use the coupon code "BEN" to get a free instructional DVD with your order ($25 value). -Human Charger - Get a Human Charger today at  and use code BFITNESS for 20% off -Hello Fresh -For $35 off your first week of deliveries, visit and enter code FITNESS35 when you subscribe! - -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. NEW! -March 3-5, 2017: Nutritional Therapy Association Conference in Vancouver, WA: Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) offers Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Consultant certifications that teach how to use nutrient dense foods as the key to restoring balance and enhancing the body’s ability to heal. I’ll be speaking at the conference! Tickets are on sale now. Go to to register and tell them I sent you if you want to get their VIP treatment. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with John Doulliard? It was a must-listen – "Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back Into Your Diet." Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. 5 Reasons You Get Burnt Out From Exercise Fikayo says: He's 25 years old and he's started to plateau with his training and dip in performance. Every time he tries to push beyond the plateau, his body burns out or he feels sick. He's wondering if you have experienced this before, or if you have any advice for what he's going through? Thanks so much! In my response, I recommend: - - - - - How To Use Light To Boost Testosterone & Sperm Production Dave says: He's calling from Australia. He wants to say thank you for all the amazing content you produce. He has a question about testosterone and sperm production as it relates to infrared. His wife and him are trying to have their first child in the next few months and he currently practices hot yoga once per week. It's a far infrared style of hot yoga at 38 degrees Celsius. Do you think that would interfere with sperm production and testosterone production? In my response, I recommend: - - - 10 Natural Alternatives To Common Medications Jen says: She's a huge fan of the show and she feels like her quality of life has improved so much since she started listening to you. She has a question. She's trying to do more natural healing - taking turmeric for inflammation etc.  Can you give a quick run down on ways she can replace ibuprofen, heartburn medication, mood enhancers etc- just the basic natural alternatives to everyday medications? In my response, I recommend: - (by Thorne) - (with melatonin) - (SuperEssentials) - (essential oil) - (Thorne) - (Thorne) - - - How CytoDetox Works Theresa says: She's wondering if you still like the Cytodetox? In my response, I recommend: - - -  

Over 1 million people have listened to the Yoga Talk Show since its inception, and it's you the listeners I have to thank for all the support and growth over the years. To say "thanks" and deep-dive into a random smattering of topics, I've dedicated this show to answering your voice mails. Some of these questions we've covered in previous shows, but many are completely new, so I hope you find them helpful in your own practice. ------------ Listen & Learn: Can you help with Plantar Fasciitis? Can some in their 90's use the Yoga Trapeze? How can I use yoga to heal my rotator cuff? Why 1:2 ratio breathing nose-to-mouth in Gravity Yoga? Will yoga therapy be the "next big thing?" How should I train for the full splits? Is Hot Yoga dangerous for my SI Joint? Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: http://www.YogaBody.com/AskLucas Thanks to our sponsor: Hot Yoga Teacher Training “Teach Hot Yoga, Inspire Students, Change Lives!” TAKE THE NEXT STEP! Join Absolute Yoga's 200-Hour Hot Yoga Alliance accredited course in beautiful Koh Samui, Thailand. This training is for: Serious students who want to teach Passionate yoga practitioners Students who want to share hot yoga with the world Extremely small class sizes, huge teaching team, dedicated training facility! Next course starts in February! Learn More

By 2050, we'll have 9 billion people on the planet, and we cannot feed them with chicken, pigs, cows, wheat, soy, and corn. The food system that got us to where we are today is now destroying our planet and threatens our health; so we need to seek out nutritious, ethical and sustainable food that scales globally. Enter: edible insects. A crick can be as much as 20x's more efficient in terms of water, land, and resources than its equivalent in beef protein, and there are thousands of other insects that are edible to choose from. At scale, insects are cheap, easy-to-grow, bio-diverse, and whether convenient or not, they are the future of food. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, Lucas Rockwood talks with insect food bar manufactures to get a deeper understanding of the next phase of mass food production. ------------ ABOUT BÚI & STEFAN Búi Bjarmar Aðalsteinsson studied psychology at the University of Iceland, product design (BA) at the Iceland Academy of Arts and the National Art Academy in Oslo (MA, Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo). Bui has mostly specialized in design related food production. His design is characterized by the breakup of traditional processing methods with the aim of creating new knowledge and increasing sustainability. Stefan Atli Thoroddsen joined Bui in the founding of a company specialized in insect production. His background is in business and marketing. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Brown Rice Links & References from the Show: Jungle Bar: Use 'YOGABODY' coupon code for 25% off UN Report on Edible Insects Little Herds Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: The Yoga Trapeze Stand Finally… a simple way to setup your Yoga Trapeze anywhere, anytime. The Yoga Trapeze Stand can be setup in minutes, supports up to 600 lbs, and is perfect for backyard practice, parks, indoor and outdoor use. We have yoga studios that set up in their lobbies and even festivals that setup Yoga Trapeze Stands in booths. If you've seen our breathtaking videos and photoshoots in Barcelona, you've no-doubt seen our Yoga Trapeze Stand in action; and the good news is we've perfected the design and reduced the production costs so it's now more affordable than ever to have your own Yoga Trapeze Stand. Learn More

It's estimated that 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their life—and most people are left frustrated and confused about how to actually heal. Should you take medications? Get physical therapy? See a chiropractor? On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet "Spondy" researcher, Justin Adkins. Spondylolisthesis is a serious spinal injury where a vertebra shifts forward causing pain, inflammation, and often radiating nerve problems. While there is no one-size-fits-all cure for Spondy or any other back pain problem, there is a framework for healing that can really help. JUSTIN ADKINS Justin is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA. He is also certified by USA Weightlifting and the Functional Movement Screen. He has trained and helped countless athletes from the youth to the professional level achieve their performance goals and return from various injuries. Like the tens of thousands of people each year, Justin was also diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis as a teenager. Justin became his own first client to deal with his own condition, and now helps thousands of people through his website: www.Spondyinfo.com ------------ Listen & Learn: Why spondylolysis is often a precursor spondylolisthesis How spondy is an anterior movement of a vertebra Why doctors are often pain-removal focused (whereas you might be full-function focused) Why you need to commit to a daily healing practice, even if just for 10-15 minutes Nutritional Tip of the Week: Acid Alkaline - friend or foe? Links & References from the Show: SpondyInfo Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga Trapeze The Yoga Trapeze is the most powerful, at-home yoga inversion tool ever created. Hang inside your house from a doorway, ceiling hooks, or outside from a beam, bar or swing set. Setup is fast and simple, results are immediate. The Yoga Trapeze will change your backbends for forever by creating traction in your spine… less pain and more flexibility with balanced upper body and core strength. Learn More

In any health conversation, one of the most-common things discussed is: “So where do you get your protein?” This is not a bad question, but it's not exactly the right question either. Protein is a real concern for everyone navigating our modern food system, but there are better questions to ask to achieve optimal health. In this week's Yoga Talk Show, Lucas shares new ways to think about protein and make choices in your own life that you'll notice right away. ------------ Listen & Learn: Why the “complete protein” myth does more harm than good Why percentage-based protein numbers confuse most people How to determine your baseline protein needs Why protein deficiency is extremely rare, but imbalance is common Real concerns for you and our world food system in regards to protein Nutritional Tip of the Week: Sodium Intake Recommendations Links & References from the Show: 10 Plant Based Proteins Got Questions? Write to us podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: The Yoga Trapeze is the #1 most popular yoga inversion sling in the world, and both our September and January teacher training courses are completely sold out. Good news! We've just opened up April 2017 for applications, and so this is an opportunity for you to gain the professional skills and confidence needed to teach professionally this exciting new style of yoga. Applications and information available here: Yoga Trapeze Teacher Training

This week's show is with Lucas Rockwood, a yoga teacher trainer, digital nomad, green food junkie, and serial entrepreneur. With a formal yoga training background in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze, Lucas has studied with some of the most well-respected teachers on the planet. Lucas founded Absolute Yoga Academy in 2006, one of the top 10 yoga teacher training schools in the world with 2,000 certified teachers (and counting) and courses in Thailand, Holland, United Kingdom, and The Philippines.   In search of nutritional products designed specifically for achy yoga students' bodies, Rockwood worked with senior nutritional formulator, Paul Gaylon, and founded, YOGABODY Naturals, in the back of his yoga studio in 2007. The company has gone from strength-to-strength and is now an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries.    In this show we talk about how unnaturally most humans eat in today's modern world and what that's doing to our health, weight and energy levels. And what we can do instead! I'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment below. What you'll learn from this episode:  When we get caught up in diet religions or paradigms (such as paleo or raw vegan) and they don't work, it's easy to give up on the approach altogether and flip back to the way they were eating before... typically the standard diet of foods which are convenient, hyper-palatable, high glycemic, low nutrient and processed, which is unlikely to be optimal for anyone.  Eating a low fat and high carb diet is very common these days, whether it's a standard diet or a raw food diet but Lucas cautions that this way of eating can cause health issues in the longer term - 'a metabolic disaster' in Lucas's words. That's why many of us find that we run into health issues, sexual dysfunction, mood disorders, and weight gain as we get older even when we're eating the exact same way as we did when we were younger.  The best place for most of us to start is by looking at our macros - fat, carbs, and protein. Lucas's suggests starting with eating a gram of carb for each pound of your ideal body weight, around half a gram of protein for each pound of your ideal bodyweight and then fill in the rest with the healthiest fats you can find (i.e. not yellow vegetable oils in clear plastic bottles). And experiment! Measure your blood glucose and see how your diet changes are working for you... we're all a bit different, what works for me might not work for you!

Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and lower blood pressure, but when there are so many different types of meditation techniques, how do you decide which one is right for you? After having a nationally broadcasted panic attack on Good Morning America in 2004, news anchor, Dan Harris, turned to meditation. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll learn which styles of meditation helped Dan overcome substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety and stress. Dan Harris is a correspondent for ABC News and the co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America. Previously, he was the anchor of the Sunday edition of World News. He regularly contributes stories for shows such as Nightline, 20/20, World News with Diane Sawyer and GMA. Harris has reported from all over the planet, covering wars in Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine and Iraq, and producing investigative reports in Haiti, Cambodia, and the Congo. Dan is the author of the book, 10% Happier and the co-founder of a new app by the same name. -------------------------------- What You'll Learn: How a successful news anchor had an anxiety attack on national TV Why most self-help and personal development information is B.S. How 10% happier can compound and grow into something truly life changing Why "clearing your mind" is not possible nor the goal of meditation—the goal is to start Nutritional Tip of the Week: Goats Milk: is there such a thing as eating dairy healthfully? Links & References from the Show: 10% Happier Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor: Yoga Trapeze The Yoga Trapeze is the most powerful, at-home yoga inversion tool ever created. Hang from inside from a doorway; or outside from a beam, bar or swing set. Setup is fast and simple, results are immediate. The Yoga Trapeze will change your backbends for forever… less pain and more flexibility with balance upper body and core strength. Try now for just $1!

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Many of you have been asking questions about the Yoga Trapeze. How I hang it? Does it work? What to do with it? Why is passively hanging upside down awesome? In this podcast, I answer all those questions and more :)