Best Yogatherapy Podcasts (2024)

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Osteoporosis - With Laurie-Anne Lamothe | #262 30:56

1d ago30:56

30:56

Welcome to an all-new mini-series about bone health. In this episode, I will be introducing this topic with a very special guest, Laurie-Anne Lamothe, a yoga teacher and soon-to-be graduate of my yoga therapy accredited IAYT program. Listen in as Laurie-Anne discusses why there’s so much fear present around osteoporosis and the current care gap tha…

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Breath & Body Scan | #261 21:20

3d ago21:20

21:20

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast in which I’m sharing a breath and body scan—a technique inside of yoga nidra where we can really tune in and heighten the perception of our body while also enabling a level of relaxation. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you through, step-by-step, this 20-minut…

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Making a Difference in Healing: From Technique to Transformation: Elevating Your Healing Practice | #260 21:47

9d ago21:47

21:47

Today’s episode of the podcast is special because it was recorded out of some real-life inspiration. It involves me exploring the magic of the healing process and how to achieve that with your clients on a consistent basis. Listen in as I explain why, if we want to make a difference in healing, we need to move from technique and in the direction of…

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Body Scan in a Side Bend | #259 16:31

11d ago16:31

16:31

It’s that time again—time to achieve rest, recuperation, and better breathing with another body scan practice. Only this exercise is meant to be performed while in a side bend as it can be a lovely place to settle through the body. All you need to do is grab a yoga mat, a couple pillows, or even a blanket, and I’ll walk you through, step-by-step, t…

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The Woman That Knows The Process is Your Purpose! 1:03:43

14d ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Empowering Complex Women Entrepreneurs: A Journey with Dr. Monique J. Caruth Are you a Complex woman over 35, juggling the complexities of professional life, personal evolutions, caregiving, and entrepreneurial aspirations? This episode is your blueprint for success. This episode is sponsored by Mind Body Brand Academy: Your DIY self launch basics …

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Healing the Feet - Two Stories with Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico | #258 29:47

15d ago29:47

29:47

In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m talking with two trainees of my recent Yoga Intensive, Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico. Both are here sharing their stories about feet-related issues and how they’ve benefited from my course to begin healing. Listen in to our conversations as we open your eyes, your heart, and your m…

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Foot Awareness - Short Mindful Walking & Running Practice | #257 14:01

18d ago14:01

14:01

When experiencing pain or discomfort, it’s easy to fixate on finding out the next exercise you need to do for your rehabilitation process. That logical processing is necessary but in order to support a transformative healing process, we must also use a different part of our brain. This practice will allow you to enjoy the benefits of the relaxation…

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Exploring Your Feet 3: A Whole Body Mind Approach to Healing Your Feet | #256 19:02

23d ago19:02

19:02

In part three of my mini-series, Exploring Your Feet, we’re taking a holistic view of healing the feet—a perspective that incorporates both the body and mind. To do so, we’ll be looking at our feet as our body’s foundation but also as a link in a connected chain. So tune in as I explore kinetic changes and several exercises that can be used to supp…

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Breathing Exercise and Body Scan - Foot Awareness | #255 15:09

25d ago15:09

15:09

In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m providing you detailed instructions for a body scan practice—one designed to bring your attention to your feet. By doing so, you’ll be more equipped to listen to your body and address pain associated with your feet. So find a safe, comfortable place to sit or lay down as I guide you, ste…

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Exploring Your Feet 2: Happy Feet and Wearing Flip Flops - My Own Story | #254 25:20

30d ago25:20

25:20

On today’s episode—the second in my new mini-series, Exploring Your Feet—I’m investigating how our feet respond to flip flops as well as sharing my own experiences in managing this stimulus while also elevating my function. Listen in to learn the compensation patterns most associated with wearing flip flops, the ways to support foot function while …

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Exploring Your Feet: A New Mini Series | #253 24:57

1M ago24:57

24:57

It’s a very special episode today as I’m beginning a brand new mini-series, “Exploring Your Feet,” where we will dive deep into our feet, the pain and soreness that can occur in our feet, and ways to use our feet to better understand our movements. Listen in as I help you understand the feet as the foundation of your movements (while also sharing h…

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R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #252 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

On today’s episode I'll be guiding you through another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation—a practice created by Ann Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation. So find a safe space to listen as I walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this R&R Sleep Meditation. And, if you benefited from this practice, you c…

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Better Ways for Strengthening Your Core: Becoming An Anatomy Architect | Ep #251 19:36

1M ago19:36

19:36

On today’s episode we’re exploring the concept of core stability from the lens of being an anatomy architect. More specifically, I’m discussing better ways to strengthen your core in a way that can effectively reduce or eradicate your pain. Tune in as I share the keys to strengthening your core and how that requires reducing the layers of tension o…

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R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #250 31:28

2M ago31:28

31:28

Suffering from a lack of sleep? Or maybe you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep but you still don’t feel well rested. Well, in today's episode, I’ll be guiding you through a 30-minute Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation, which is sure to help you recharge. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you ste…

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Warning! This Mother's May Episode May Trigger You! 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

Quick Listen Notes For Owning Her Health, season 7 Introduction 3:00 min : Why this last minute Bridge conversation on my phone to replace the original Episode 96 on 2024 Mother’s Day. 11:00–13:30 min : Maternal health is not just about birthing children. 14:00–15:00 min: The Curvy Hustle Frame of Womanhood as a Force 15:15–16:55: Where does capita…

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Introducing Healing In Synergy | Ep #249 28:57

2M ago28:57

28:57

For many healing professionals, the old method of “one-size-fits-all solutions” simply isn’t working anymore. Instead, nowadays, clients (and teachers too) must tap into their own awareness to understand pain and the anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiological principles associated with it. Tune in this week to hear me the steps to strengthen the min…

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Guided Body Scan for Awareness | Ep #248 16:54

2M ago16:54

16:54

As we continue to explore more guided meditations on the podcast, today’s show is extra special because I’m walking you through a new kind of body scan practice—different from what we’ve done in previous episodes. While the typical body scan focuses your attention to a single point in your body (your hands, your shoulders, your feet, etc.) this pra…

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Why I Don't Teach Uttanasana for Relieving Back Pain | Ep #247 18:33

2M ago18:33

18:33

On today’s episode we’re exploring back pain and, specifically, why I don’t use the Uttanasana yoga pose as a means of reducing that pain in my clients. In short, it’s because the results aren’t consistent enough. Join me in discussing back pain, how such pain is actually an expression of the actual problem, and the alternatives to Uttanasana—some …

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The Power of Cueing | Ep #246 19:38

2M ago19:38

19:38

Whether you’re a yoga therapist, a yoga teacher, or a client currently in the rehab process, the concept of cueing impacts everyone, which is why today I’m discussing how to engage in cueing in a way that is most beneficial for healing. Listen in as I explore the fundamentals of cueing, the relationship formed between health professionals and patie…

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Guided Body Scan Meditation - 20 Minutes | Ep #245 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

Get comfortable because today I’ll be walking you through a body scan and breath awareness meditation, a practice similar to the Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditations covered in previous episodes. So find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practi…

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Healing & Synergy: Retiring Yoga Poses? | Ep #244 15:47

2M ago15:47

15:47

As I continue my mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re discussing what happens when a health professional or a client hits a wall during rehab and they decide to “retire this yoga pose”. Listen in to learn how a client’s embodied awareness can lead to better connection, less tension, and less gripping. And how, in those states, a patient ca…

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Healing & Synergy: 3 Myths About Yoga And Business | Ep #243 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

Welcome to another special episode in the Healing & Synergy mini-series where we are discussing the three biggest myths associated with yoga therapy and the business of practicing it. There are so many great training programs out there that neglect to give participants the education they need to grow a thriving practice without sacrificing their we…

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Healing & Synergy: Why Modifications Don't Work in Yoga Therapy and What Does | Ep #242 20:58

3M ago20:58

20:58

In this next part of the Healing & Synergy mini-series, we’re discussing the concept of modifications and how, while they may be useful in yoga teaching, they can be counterproductive in yoga therapy. Tune in as I explain how such modifications limit the healing process during rehabilitation as well as the thinking required to move away from those …

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Healing & Synergy: R&R Sleep Meditation - How To Get Out of "Fix It" and Into Healing | Ep #241 39:44

3M ago39:44

39:44

Find a quiet, comfortable spot because today’s episode—the next part of my Healing & Synergy mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one focused on helping you navigate the highs and lows of the rehabilitation process. Listen in as I explain the power behind the practice of opposites in yoga nidra, especially as…

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Healing & Synergy: My Clients Just Want a Fix | Ep #240 18:45

3M ago18:45

18:45

Now and again as healing professionals, we encounter clients who simply want a fix for their pain and are uninterested in understanding the systems of healing. For many such clients, you may be the latest in a long line of health professionals they’ve sought out. Where you can differ though is in how you develop a healing relationship with these pa…

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Healing & Synergy: Becoming An Integrative Personal Trainer | Ep #239 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

As part of the mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re talking with Lisa Neukomm, personal trainer and current participant in the Yoga Therapy Certification, about integrating the concepts she’s learned in the program into her practice. Listen in as we discuss how to become an integrative personal trainer by abandoning a healing process that …

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Healing & Synergy: Making Money as a Yoga Therapist – Is It Possible? | Ep #238 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

Many struggle to balance being a yogi and running a profitable business because, sadly, no one taught them how. But there is a way to nurture and nourish yourself and your clients as a yoga instructor. In today’s episode, I'm speaking specifically to yoga professionals interested in learning how to grow a sustainable practice without burning out. L…

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Healing & Synergy: When Your Clients Are Hard Drivers – How to Help Them Get Out of Pain | Ep #237 18:27

3M ago18:27

18:27

Today I'm talking about a very specific kind of client that may frequent your practice: the “hard driver." This is one of those clients who is deeply ambitious, strong-willed, and has a hard time slowing down. There are some really smart ways you can help these clients reduce pain while working with their natural energetic tendencies and I'm sharin…

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Healing & Synergy: How Being a Great Teacher is Key to Helping Your Clients Out Pain with Ruth Ann Penny | Ep #236 39:09

3M ago39:09

39:09

Many of us in Western culture have a rigid understanding of the student-teacher relationship—one that places teachers in positions of authority to which students are taught to defer. But helping our clients to heal requires a relationship of exchange. In this episode, I’m speaking with Ruth Ann Penny, veteran educator and yoga teacher, about the ro…

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Healing & Synergy: Lazy Glutes, Dead Butt, and the Art of Reconnection | Ep #235 21:00

4M ago21:00

21:00

I'm continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain for your clientele and today’s episode focuses on the glutes—specifically what people may refer to as “lazy glutes” or “dead butt”. In addition to addressing why such terminology can be detrimental to patients, we’ll walk through some of the core glutes exercises that are recom…

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Healing & Synergy: The 5 Key Components to Help Clients Reduce and Eradicate Pain | Ep #234 32:18

4M ago32:18

32:18

As a health professional, it’s crucial to understand that your job is not to heal your clients but rather to provide them with the physical and mental tools required to reduce pain. In part two of my Healing & Synergy mini-series, I’m discussing the five key components to help reduce and eradicate your clients’ pain. Listen in as I outline all five…

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Healing & Synergy: A New Mini-Series | Ep #233 15:21

4M ago15:21

15:21

If you're a health professional or yoga teacher who wants to hone your ability to help clients reduce and eradicate pain, I recorded this episode and the upcoming mini-series for you! Tune in to hear me discuss the connection between having fun while working with clients and growing your business, and strategies for cultivating a client base that i…

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Strength is Easy | Ep #232 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

For many of my clients, the concept of becoming stronger is a challenge, especially after rehab. This is because their rehabilitation likely failed to instill a feeling of connection to their body and the movements required for strengthening. On today’s episode, I'm discussing the process you and your clients can use to make gains after rehab and w…

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Building Strength and Getting Stronger | Ep #231 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

Achieving strength—the kind of real strength that supports a pain-free life—requires a solid connection between mind and body. This is the type of strength that we rely on in the rehabilitation process, and I'm outlining how to build this strength in today's episode. Tune in to hear me outline the eight principles of movement that will help you bec…

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R&R Sleep Meditation with Anne Douglas | Ep #230 35:40

4M ago35:40

35:40

On this very special episode, I’m speaking with Anne Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga and meditation, about the incredible benefits of the Rest and Revitalization Sleep Meditation certification that she created. If you've been curious about adding this technique to your toolbox as an instructor, this episode is for you. Anne and I discuss how…

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Yoga Intensive with Charlotte Van Bassan and Susan Morrison | Ep #229 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

I'm so excited to again be talking to two recent graduates of my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive in what is becoming a recurring series where we explore the real, tangible impacts that teachers are having using what they learned in the program. Today's episode features Charlotte Van Bassan and Susan Morrison who are joining me to discuss how the Therape…

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Shoulder and Whole Body Connection: From Grumpy to Happy Dog | Ep #228 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

While some styles of yoga consider downward facing dog to be a resting pose, many can attest to their difficulty in achieving this position. In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I’ll unpack downward dog and the compensation patterns connected to it so you can turn your grumpy dog into a pain-free puppy! Tune in to learn how you can perform y…

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Shoulder and Hips Connection: Exploring Bridge Pose and Supine Twist | Ep #227 22:16

5M ago22:16

22:16

Oftentimes, an issue you’re suffering from in one part of your body actually has roots elsewhere. Such is the case with the shoulders, where the problem may be a result of a poor connection between the shoulders and hips. In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I’ll guide you through two movements – a bridge pose and a supine twist – to help yo…

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Shoulder – Why I Don’t Love the Cue “Setting the Shoulder Blades” | Ep #226 29:44

5M ago29:44

29:44

If you've dealt with shoulder issues personally or supported your clients through them, you may have heard of "setting the shoulder blades." In this second part of my shoulder mini-series, I'm addressing this concept, and explaining why I recommend alternatives. First we’ll discuss what it actually means to set the shoulder blades or the scapula an…

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Shoulder – A New Mini-Series | Ep #225 21:16

5M ago21:16

21:16

This episode begins a new mini-series focusing on the shoulder and shoulder girdle, in which we'll explore the reasons shoulder injuries occur, and how to support the girdle in becoming stable, strong, and mobile. The shoulder girdle acts as a bridge between the arms, spine, torso, and more, and we're going to explore its role in transmitting and t…

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Walking Program Part 2 | Ep #224 20:34

5M ago20:34

20:34

This is the second and final episode of my two-part series on a return to pain-free walking. Today we’re talking about what happens after your first two "reconnaissance" walks — how to stay on track and continue making progress. I’ll outline four helpful concepts, like remembering the gains you've made and staying in your body while walking. Plus, …

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Walking Program Part 1 | Ep #223 22:54

6M ago22:54

22:54

Today’s episode kicks off the first part of my two-part series on pain-free walking, which is a common desire from my patients as they begin to enjoy extended periods without pain. So, how exactly can you go from zero to 30 minutes? This is a big step and not one to take lightly. Listen in as I share how exactly you can gauge your baseline, what mo…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 8 – Full-Body Breathing | Ep #222 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

We’ve discussed how sleep apnea is on an upward trend, but that doesn’t mean we need to normalize it. As part of my mini-series on the Mechanics of Breathing, today’s episode will focus on several full-body breathing exercises to bring intention to your breathing and counteract airway issues. Listen in as I guide you through various exercises, incl…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 7 – Practice R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #221 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

Get comfortable because today’s episode—part seven of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one specifically focused on TMJ and sleep apnea. As I share at the beginning of this episode, meditation grants us the opportunity to change our thoughts and beliefs, which, as a result, can ch…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 6 – TMJ and Dentistry with Dr. Larry Stanleigh | Ep #220 34:13

6M ago34:13

34:13

In part six of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series, we’re discussing TMJ, airway, and sleep apnea with my dentist, Dr. Larry Stanleigh. We dive into sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which Dr. Larry calls “the most common non-communicable disease in the world.” Listen in as Dr. Larry breaks down the cause of this disord…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 5 – An Ayurvedic Approach to Tongue, Sleep, and Sleep Apnea with Mona Warner | Ep #219 38:39

6M ago38:39

38:39

We’re discussing an Ayurvedic approach to tongue, sleep, and sleep apnea in part five of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series. I'm joined by Mona Warner, Ayurvedic practitioner, Ayurvedic yoga therapist, and yoga teacher trainer, to dive into the role of the tongue as a barometer in issues related to breathing and sleep. Mona shares with me the Ay…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 4 – Exploring Your Feet, Your Breath, and “Breathing with Your Feet” | Ep #218 18:56

7M ago18:56

18:56

In part four of my Mechanics of Breathing series, I'm exploring a part of the body you might not normally associate with your breath: the feet. Rarely do we consider the role of tissue in the way that breath comes in, but when we can improve the suppleness of our bodily tissue – yes, even in the feet – our breathing can change in a powerful way. Li…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 3 – Exploring Your Rib Cage | Ep #217 25:47

7M ago25:47

25:47

This is the third installment of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series. In it, we’ll explore the rib cage, both through intellectual theory and a guided breathing practice. When we’re not breathing well—as a result of asthma, TMJ, obstructive airway issues, etc.—the body relies upon the secondary muscles around the rib cage to get air in. Listen in…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 2 - Myofascial Connections Between the TMJ, Upper Airway, Pelvic Floor and Tongue | Ep #216 13:49

7M ago13:49

13:49

In the second part of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series, we’re diving into the myofascial connections and relationships between TMJ issues, sleep apnea, airway, breathing, and how I use my signature systematic approach of reducing pain to improve them holistically. You'll hear me outline the main principles of TMJ, airway issues, sleep apnea, a…

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Mechanics of Breathing Part 1 – A New Mini-Series and Practice | Ep #215 18:20

7M ago18:20

18:20

My new mini-series on the mechanics of breathing starts today! It will feature embodied practices and intellectual interviews geared toward clients (and professionals) suffering from sleep apnea. In this episode, we’ll cover how the fields of dentistry and ayurveda are approaching issues that often precede sleep apnea. I’ll also discuss hypermobili…

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