Yoga Focus

This is a deep look into how Santosha (connection to INNER contentment) as we work through Yoga's Niyamas or personal observances to build a supportive relationship with SELF. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio:  Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development:   https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Want to try a drop in class? Use discount code: FIRSTFOR5 https://laura...

This is a detailed talk about how Saucha- the First of Yoga's Niyamas comes into practice in our life, patterns and choices- especially in the process of strengthening our relationship to SELF. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio:  Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development:   https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Want to try a drop in class? Use discount code: FIRST...

Kundalini yoga can be a highly activating practice...so is it something you have to avoid completely if you live with anxiety? NO- not if you know some basic information to make supportive choices! Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio:  Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development:   https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Want to try a drop in class? Use discount code: FIRST...

This meditation is from our series on the Niyamas- Working with Yogaa Philosophy to create a stronger relationship to SELF Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my current offerings: www. LauraGyoga.com Thanks for being here! -Laura Occupational Therapist Yoga Therap...

Welcome to our series on understanding the experience of living with high-functioning anxiety patterns. In this episode we will look at the long term goal of preventing burnout and creating better self care patterns. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my current o...

Welcome to our series on living with High Functioning Anxiety- in this episode we talk about how it is important to monitor yourself for increased symptoms & know when to seek support...which can be VERY HARD for someone with patterns of HFA- (because they feel like they need to do it all on their own). Lets talk about WHEN to seek the support and guidance of a professional and why it can be a...

Welcome to our series on the experience of living with High Functioning Anxiety - in this episode we talk about some of the common background demographics that make you more likely to have HFA. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my current offerings: www. LauraGyo...

Welcome to our series on Living with High Functioning Anxiety and how Yoga Therapy can help create a kinder internal environment. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my current offerings: www. LauraGyoga.com Thanks for being here! -Laura Occupational Therapist Yoga...

This is part of a SERIES I put together on the experience of living with High Functioning Anxiety & how Yoga Therapy can teach us more supportive internal patterns. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my current offerings: www. LauraGyoga.com Thanks for being h...

In this episode I talk about the relationship to Avoidance behaviors and the internal patterns that a common for individuals with "High Functioning Anxiety" Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my current offerings: www. LauraGyoga.com Thanks for being her...

What is the experience of living with " High Functioning Anxiety " and how can Yoga Therapy Help ? This is part 1 in a multi-episode series on understanding and overcoming the pressure of High Functioning Anxiety - through building a better relationship with SELF . Thanks for being here! -Laura Occupational Therapist Yoga Therapist www. LauraGyoga.com The Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: O...

In this episode, Patrick and I go over the 3 main categories of grounding techniques and give a simple practice for each. These are techniques that you can use to manage strong feelings or overwhelm from stress, anxiety, or PTSD. For more first responder yoga therapy resources visit www. LauraGyoga.com

In this episode, I am joined by my Husband, Patrick, A retired police officer living with PTSD. We talk about one of the techniques he finds to be the most useful in managing his symptoms...Grounding. Visit my website for more police & first responder resources: www. LauraGyoga.com

In this episode I talk about how the 5 Elements of yoga show up in the techniques that we use on the yoga mat: poses, sequences, breath, mudras, mantras and more... By picking the techniques you incorporate in your practice it can work to foster balance or to push you farther away from balance...toward dis-ease. Learning how to balance your elements is a basic foundation for self care and self reg...

Welcome to this video about Modern Kundalini Yoga: Using science, psychology and ancient wisdom to make the Practice of Kundalini Yoga applicable for Today's World 1. Informed by Human Anatomy, Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology 2. Focused on the Individual's Needs (adaptation, modification) 3. Trauma Informed (Student Choice, Safety & Empowerment) There is no "Have To" &...

Yoga therapy is a new and growing field that bridges yoga practice & healthcare. In this episode, I will talk about 6 great reasons to work with yoga therapist, as well as what makes yoga therapy unique and effective! www. LauraGyoga.com Laura Goellner OTR/L, E-RYT, C-IAYT

In this episode I will talk about how working with a Yoga Mentor is a great way to move your career forward as a Yoga Teacher. I will list 6 main benefits that I see from working with a Mentor...because being a Yoga Teacher is not as easy as it looks :) www. Lauragyoga.com/offerings

If you would like to join me in this Meditation Workshop Series: go over to www. LauraGyoga.com or click: https://www.lauragyoga.com/offerings/the-5-elements-of-life-meditation-series This Meditation Series will help you to better understand the 5 Elements of Life (Tattvas) and how they contribute to your health. In the healing system of  Ayurveda  (The Science of Life) all things are made up of 5...

The final Episode of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" I talk about the Light & Shadow (good and bad) that I have experienced in my 2 Decades of Yoga Practice.  There were several times over the past 20 years I nearly quit the practice...thankfully I was able to gain new perspective and my relationship with my practice & the landscape of yoga as a whole matured. Now I take the stance that Yoga is...

In the 20th segment of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at just a few of the major texts that you can study to learn more about yoga history and philosophy.  To download your FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www. LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my newsletter- you will get an email sent right to your inbox with the PDF download Thanks for being here! - Laura

In Segment 19 from "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are talking about the Forms of Yoga Overall- did you know there are versions of yoga practice that dont include any postures or breath work? Did you know selfless service is a form of yoga practice? Lets look at the Bigger picture of yoga.  If you would like to download a free copy of the E-book  "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www. LauraGyo...

In Episode 18 of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at how sources of knowledge can help you to gain a deeper understanding of the practice and therefore deepen your practice.  If you would like to download a FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to my website www. LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my newsletter- you will gett an email sent directly to you with the PDF attached Thanks f...

In Segment 17 of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are talking about common myths and misinformation that circulates in the yoga world. These are concepts that we can let go of and move away from in favor of healthier more inclusive options! If you would like to download your free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" Head over to www. LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my Newsletter- you will get an E-mail with your...

In segment 16 from "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at more ways that you can take your yoga practice off your mat and integrate it into your daily life.  If you would like to Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www. LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my Newsletter- you will get an instant e-mail with the free PDF attached Thanks for being here! - Laura

In segment 15 of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we will start talking about ways to integrate yoga into your daily life- even when you cant roll out your mat or fit in an hour of formal practice.  If you want to download your FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www. LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my Newsletter- you will get an e-mail with your free PDF right away Thanks for Being Here! - L...