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Your new go-to for self-love practices, yoga lifestyle inspiration, and Ayurvedic tips to support you to reconnect to the rhythms of nature and uncover your inner radiance. I’m Lily, a yoga teacher for the past 14 years, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and current Master degree student in Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Through meditations, affirmations, pranayama, yoga, talks and interviews, this podcast is here to inspire your home wellness routine and help you stay connected to the ...
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Allergy season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere! You don’t have to suffer alone. Ayurveda offers some really helpful tips to help you prepare for allergy season and reduce your symptoms. Want to get individual support? Book an Ayurvedic consult with me at www.lilyrussoyoga.com/ayurveda-intakeJoin the Spring Radiance Women’s Retreat in…
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How Your Embodiment is Changing the World
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Definitions and perspectives on “alignment” and how embodied practice is vital for collective and individual health and healing, inspired by movement educator Michelle Nayeli Bouvier.Connect with me at www.lilyrussoyoga.comFind out more about upcoming retreats at awakenedheart.orgConnect with Michelle Nayeli Bouvier at www.michellebouvier.comRead h…
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Earth and Breath: A Guided Meditation to Relieve Anxiety
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That old familiar, yet never welcome feeling.Heart beating too fast. Thoughts stampeding through your mind like a frightened herd of horses.Unable to feel comfortable, unable to focus on any one task or thought.An ache in your chest, like it’s a wound up too tight.You’re untethered, free floating, unable to feel the ground. Your facial muscles are …
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Embodied Resilience with Michelle Nayeli Bouvier
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An inspiring conversation with movement educator Michelle Nayeli Bouvier, a multidisciplinary movement specialist, yoga therapist, teacher trainer & creator of the cutting-edge Kutilaa School of Embodied Resilience.Always a daring trailblazer, Michelle trains the next generation of yoga & movement teachers to break free of rigid, linear paradigms o…
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The 4 Digestive Types according to Ayurveda and How to Balance Yours
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Ayurveda describes four digestive types: Vishama, Tikshna, Manda and Sama. Knowing your type and paying attention to signs from your body, can help you not only balance your digestion, but avoid other more serious problems. Ayurveda gives you natural practices and remedies to rebalance yourself and honor your true nature. To learn more, book and Ay…
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Balancing Practices for Kapha Season and Kapha Dosha
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This is a very practical episode that explains how to align with Nature and balance the heavy, damp energy of Kapha Dosha, especially useful right now since we’re in kapha season! I mention a supported ayurvedic cleanse I’m doing with Jackie Just, find out more at Jackiejustyoga.com and use code LILY10 for 10% off. If you want to get clear on your …
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The Power of Practice, Self-love, and Healing from my Son’s Suicide with Monica Mesa Dasi
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Monica Mesa Dasi is a tantric bhakti devotional Yogini, intuitive, mentor, and plant medicine woman, currently about to publish a book!Monica’s spiritual path and practices have inspired her to launch transformational programs that focus on the “three gems of healing”; self love, the power of practice, and purpose based living. We discuss her journ…
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Heart and Health Benefits of Cacao, with Derek Van Atta and Bronwyn Beatta
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I chat with Sarvaa Organics founder Derek Van Atta and his partner Bronwyn Beatta about cacao, superfoods, and more. We discuss some nutritional and heart opening qualities of cacao, some historical and ceremonial uses of cacao, the difference between good quality cacao and junk chocolate, what to look for when buying cacao and chocolate, and Ayurv…
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Breathwork and embodiment practice to reconnect to yourself and restore your nervous system.
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Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Cree Anaiyah Cox
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Interview with Cree Anaiyah Cox: Holistic Womb Educator, Cycle Mentor & Arvigo® Practitioner, who teaches women how to live life in sync with their natural rhythm and flow. She is on a mission to liberate women from external systems of control through education, inspiration and empowerment. She inspires women to reclaim their power within by teachi…
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Agni: Ayurvedic Tips for Better Digestion
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A spoken word poem (my first!) on our body’s inner wisdom followed by a wealth of information on the Ayurvedic teachings on Agni, the digestive fire that gives rise to Radiance, strength, vitality and longevity but when imbalanced leads to poor absorption of nutrients, toxin build up and eventually disease. Learn about the 4 digestive types, factor…
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Seasonal Cleansing with Ayurvedic Practitioner Sheryl McGourty
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A conversation with Sheryl McGourty, Ayurvedic practitioner, owner of YogaDurango, yoga teacher and community leader. We speak about her background and what led her to Ayurveda, about the Three Pillars of Health, and the importance of seasonal cleansing with an overview of how to cleanse. Sheryl is a guest teacher at my upcoming women’s retreat in …
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It’s so exciting to have such a big inspiration to me, Katrina Blair, on the podcast! Katrina will share about the importance of cultivating a relationship with the wild plants around you, the importance of alkalizing our bodies, and the incredible abilities of plants and mushrooms to remediate the soil and heal our bodies. Find Katrina at TurtleLa…
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Balancing Pitta: Ayurveda for Cooling and Soothing
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This episode is all about how and why pitta goes out of balance, and Ayurvedic approaches to cooling and pacifying pitta that everybody can do! I also mentioned two upcoming women’s retreats, the information can be found at www.awakenedheart.org. if you are enjoying the podcast, please write a review! If you do, take a screenshot of it and email it…
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Rise of the Divine Feminine with Kristin McHarg
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My first podcast guest, Kristin McHarg, joins us! She’s a living embodiment of radiance, self love, and manifestation. Tune in to listen to an important conversation about the sacred feminine and why it is so crucial we all do our part to rise in our own balanced, true, power. Find Kristin at kristinmcharg.com. Opening music by Lena Belle.…
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Balancing Vata: Ayurveda for grounding and nourishing
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This episode is all about Vata, how and why it goes out of balance, and natural Ayurvedic remedies for pacifying vata. If this sounds new to you, listen to the last episode first on Ayurveda fundamentals and about the three doshas. Opening music by Lena Belle. The two companies I recommended for looking for Ayurvedic herbs are banyanbotanicals.com …
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Ayurveda Fundamentals and the Three Doshas Explained
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I’m excited to give you an episode about the fundamentals of Ayurveda and an explanation of the three doshas. Learn about elemental theory, Prakriti and Vikruti, and the qualities and tendencies of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.I also share about some really exciting events and planning. To learn more about Sangha Fest, visit www.sanghafest.orgTo learn ab…
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Sacred Pause~ My 2022 Intention and the free and easy way to reduce stress and increase pleasure
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Join me in this call to commit to taking a Sacred Pause each day.
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I’d like to introduce you to what I’m learning as a master of science student at Maharishi International University and why I’m so excited about the approach to wellness I’m learning. Who was Maharishi Mahesh Yogi? What are some of the most important principles of Maharishi Ayurveda? And a few of the Ayurvedic concepts I love most.…
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Join me for a slow yet dynamic flow that balances strength with grace, effort with ease, for a perfect way to start your day! Audio only. This is the kind of practice I love to do when I am feeling well, physically and energetically, and am up for more than a short and sweet flow but don’t have time for a full hour or more. You can also find the vi…
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My go-to hacks for shifting my mood to joy!
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How are you feeling right now? The wisdom traditions of the world teach that our innermost nature is bliss. Are you feeling blissful right now? Or is there some tension? We all get stuck in bad moods sometimes, and sometimes those feelings are there to teach us something. But often we simply feel the weight of our challenges and to-do lists stoppin…
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Do you know the Four Agreements?There are a lot of books that have changed my life, but one that I personally refer to time and time again is called the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the four agreements seem so simple, and yet they continue to teach me to act as my highest Self, rather than my easily hurt and c…
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A peaceful, calming, practice of bringing awareness and affirmations to the seven major energy centers along the spine. Starts with a brief introduction; fast forward to 5:19 to head straight to the meditation. Opening music by Lena Belle.
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Tips and Inspiration for Establishing a Regular Home Yoga Practice
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Having a daily home yoga ritual is something I’m really passionate about because it’s been so important and life changing for me. In this episode I’ll give some very practical tips to establishing your own home practice, and a fun list of 25 reasons why you should! Music by Lena Belle
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YOU deserve love!!! A powerful positive affirmation practice.
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A self love affirmation practice from my heart to yours. May we all learn to love and forgive ourselves and treat ourselves like the divine, amazing beings we truly are!! Opening music by Lena Belle, @Lenabellemusic
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Your new go to for self love practices, yoga lifestyle inspiration, and Ayurvedic tips to support you to reconnect to the rhythms of nature, and uncover your inner radiance. I am Lily, a yoga teacher for the past 13 years, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and current Master degree student in Maharishi Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Opening music by Len…
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