The Yoga Pro Podcast

We are energetic beings at our core and yoga is an amazing tool for managing our energies.  On this episode, Denise Perry joins us to talk about yoga as an intervention for energetic imbalances.  Denise has a BA in Communications and Media Studies and has studied yoga, coaching, and Reiki. She loves to teach Gentle Flow, Restorative, Yin, and Meditation. Topics: -Denise shares her yoga journey -Sh...

If you are a yoga professional you likely have had veterans come into your classes or practice.  In this episode, Pamela Stokes Eggleston joins us to share special considerations when working with veterans, and specifically what you need to know about black veterans. Pamela is the Founder and Director of Yoga2Sleep, Co-Founder of  Retreat to Spirit , and is on the Yoga Therapy Clinic Faculty at th...

Everybody wants healthy relationships but they don't just happen on their own.  We have to take our own experiences and those of our partners into account when we are navigating couplehood.    In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Jaishree Dow Spielman shares how we can use yoga to tap into the healthiest parts of ourselves to build stable relationships with others.  Jaishree is a spiritual edu...

Being an entrepreneur can be lonely but having business friendships can make it easier to navigate.  Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker joins us on this episode to share tips for finding the right business bestie for you. Elizabeth is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and avid yoga practitioner. She has trained thousands of professionals to increase sales, referrals, and collaborations. Her techn...

PMDD or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can be a debilitating and sometimes life-threatening disease, but yoga can be an important tool for those who suffer.   In this episode, Melissa Sue Ogden shares her personal struggle from getting a diagnosis to managing the disease, and her professional expertise as a yoga therapist who works with that population.   She lived for years with PMDD without acc...

What do you know about Ayurveda?  As a yoga professional, understanding this sister science is important.  Victor Briere joins us to talk all things Ayurveda and dispel some myths and misconceptions. Victor is an Ayurvedic Doctor and is the co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda. He is a pulse reader specializing in Ayurvedic diagnostic techniques and health counseling. His in-depth...

Finding the right Yoga Teacher Training can be a difficult process, but knowing what to look for in a quality program is key.  In today's episode, Abiola Akanni shares her top 5 tips for finding the right teacher training for you. Abiola cultivates inclusive wellness spaces that encourage communities to develop their personal yoga practice. She is the creator behind Yoga by Biola and founder of Iy...

Niching down as a multi-hyphenate yoga professional can be difficult, so it is important to find your unique qualities that make you stand out.   In this solo episode, host Pamela Crane shares a loving dose of humility, grace, and acceptance for your struggle, and six strategies to help you find your passion. Pamela is a Certified Yoga Therapist (MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500) who helps heart-centered ent...

It's been an amazing year and 59 episodes of The Yoga Pro Podcast.  In this final new episode of the year, Pamela Crane expresses her gratitude to her listeners and shares the top ten most listened to podcasts, and what she loved about each of them.  Since there are no new episodes until January, this is a great time to check out this list or any of the episodes you may have missed.  She also give...

Thanksgiving is a time of practicing gratitude for most of us, but do you know why that feels so good?  Aurora J. Miller joins us to talk about the physiological reasons why practicing gratitude is so beneficial for our health; and how it can alleviate stress and even make us smarter! Aurora is the founder of Systemic Evolutions where she teaches people how to hack their nervous system to reduce a...

Do you lose your mindfulness practice and find yourself scattered during the holidays?  Does the thought of holiday events with family and friends stress you out? In this episode, Raditia Lasry joins us to share ways we can stay more present and mindful during this time. Raditia is a Mindfulness Guide whose passion is to bring mindfulness to everyone. She finds joy in redefining her routines, lear...

Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is pervasive in our society, but are you prepared for clients and students who are coming in to your classes or sessions with that diagnosis? In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Evan Soroka joins us to share her experience of navigating diabetes, and how we as yoga professionals can safely provide yoga as an adjunct care. Evan is a C-IAYT and E-RYT 500,...

Anyone suffering from chronic illness knows how hard it can be to stay on top of your health care. Caroline Dewey joins us on The Yoga Pro Podcast to talk about empowering ourselves with tools that go beyond just self care.  Caroline is a Transformational Coach who helps people break free from chronic physical & mental struggle, heal past wounds, and begin creating a life of health and happiness....

Yoga is described by many as a peaceful practice, but how do you incorporate it into your life? Sid McNairy joins us to talk about how yoga helped him find peacefulness after a career in the not so peaceful sport of football.  He chats about his transformation and the importance of yoga and meditation. Sid is a Life Empowerment Coach, Meditation Leader, Yoga Instructor, Inspirational Speaker, and...

Yoga Nidra is a form of meditation that offers many benefits and opportunities for self-exploration on so many levels.  Alina Calinescu joins us on this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast to answer some common questions you may have about Yoga Nidra. Alina is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Trauma Informed & Pain Care Aware Teacher Trainer, Certified iRest Teacher and Registered Yoga Teacher  wi...

Have you ever thought about the relationship between your fascia, your breath, and the bandhas?  Not sure what that all means?  Jeffrey Shoaf joins us on this episode to pull back the curtain on the mind body connection between the body and our breath. Jeffrey is a Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT and E-RYT-500 and a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist.  He enjoys human cadaver dissection and t...

Are you into Yin yoga?  What about Yoga Therapy?  On this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Nyk Danu joins us to talk about Therapeutic Yin yoga from her perspective as a yoga therapist and yinster, plus we delve into the differences between yin and restorative yoga and much more.   Nyk Is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga Business Mentor. She has been practicin...

Building a successful yoga business requires more than knowledge of yoga practices.  You also need business skills and a growth mindset.  In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Amy Wheeler joins us to share wisdom from her journey as a yoga entrepreneur. Amy is the founder and director of Optimal State Programs and is a professor of Kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino.  Sh...

What does advanced yoga mean to you?  Is it a level of difficulty or something else?  Kaya Mindlin joins us on The Yoga Pro Podcast to dig deep into the nuances of what an advanced yoga practice really is.  Kaya has been a yoga Educator for 20 years. She works with practitioners and teachers seeking mature wisdom & therapeutic practice. Kaya teaches students from all over the world, and she's comm...

There are many similarities between Rolfing and Yoga as complementary practices.  In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Andrew Rosenstock and I chat about that and more, including the ethics of touch as yoga professionals.  Andrew is a Certified Rolfer®, Board Certified Structural Integrator, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT ), iRest Yoga Nidra Level II Trained Teacher, and more. He works with...

Have you thought about your posture and how it can affect your self-confidence?  In this episode of The Yoga Pro Podcast, Pamela Crane investigates research into the possible correlation between poor posture and a lack of confidence, and how some yoga asanas can be helpful. Pamela is a certified yoga therapist (MS Yoga Therapy, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP ) who loves coaching heart-centered entrepren...

Yoga therapy is being used as a tool in mental health clinics and hospitals across the country.  Laura Edoff joins us on The Yoga Pro Podcast for part four in our series to chat about how important yoga philosophy is in helping clients with mental health challenges. Laura has been studying and practicing yoga since 2008, and teaching since 2012 in private, studio, corporate, university, and clinic...

Yoga has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from anxiety and depression, and in this episode (part three of our four-part series on yoga for mental health), Maureen Davis chats about yoga as an intervention for anxiety and depression.  Maureen is a yoga therapist, life coach, and teacher with 20+ years in the field of yoga with an emphasis on mindfulness. She helps people manage chron...

What is emotional freedom?  In part 2 of our month-long series on mental health, Anne-Laure Peaucelle talks about how we can empower ourselves to have emotional freedom through yoga.  Anne-Laure is a trauma-informed yoga teacher and Certified yoga therapist who helps people find emotional freedom through creating deep trust in themselves. She works in mental health hospitals, women's shelters, yog...

August is Mental Health month here at The Yoga Pro Podcast!  In part one of our month-long series on Yoga for Mental Health, Christelle Chopard joins us to talk about Yoga for PTSD.  She has three decades of experience in holistic life coaching, therapies, healing modalities, shamanism, yoga, and meditation. She is C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist offering classes, and continuing education courses...