The Modern Yoga Podcast

Join Joyce & MB as they discuss the hot topic of the effects of social media.  Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Join members of the illustrious Modern Yoga book club; Joyce, MB, Stacy & Wendy,  as they discuss this month's book  Know My Name , by Chanel Miller. You might have known her as Emily Doe. She is the sexual assault victim of the Stanford swimmer.  Join our book club! Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Join MB & Joyce as they discuss the delicate subject of body image & aging and how it relates to yoga & the greater practice of life. These two youngsters are already grannies, and refer to boobs more than once in this episode. Also beautiful eyes and enviable hair. But there’s also memory loss, wrinkles, plastic surgery, cataracts, peace/love/understanding. :) Learn More about Modern...

Join Joyce and special co-host Jamie as they discuss mental health with FOMY (Friend of Modern Yoga) Bridget Lind. Bridget Lind PCC-S, Professional Clinical Counselor + Hypnotherapist, is the founder & owner of the Balanced Living Center in Middleburg Heights Ohio.  Like many people she went to college only to enter the real world and be made promises by companies that could not be kept. Given...

Join MB & Joyce as they talk with James again in our XXX episode.  James covers the bandhas of yoga & how it relates to BJJ and a lot more.  This conversation went to places we never intended and ended up with James talking too loud and too often, but we did get a glimpse of his perspectives on yoga! James' world. Learn more about James. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about...

Mary Beth & Joyce dive deep on the Yamas & Niyamas of yoga. This episode addresses Satya, or truth. We refer to  " The Yamas & Niyamas" text by Deborah Adele to support the discussion. Come and learn with us! Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Join MB & Joyce as they talk to Ashley, one of our community members here at Modern Yoga, about the often avoided conversations about alcohol. Ashley recently chose to quit drinking and has spent the last 7 months taking a hard look at life before and after drinking. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Joyce & Mary Beth are joined by Wendy and Stacey from our book club to review the Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. Our book club group meets monthly in person and online.  More details here. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Meet Sarah, RYT 200, in the Modern Yoga Podcast's first recording via Zoom. Sarah is a mother of 3, the wife of a firefighter, a current house builder (well, she's not building it herself), a recent graduate of Modern Yoga's 200 hour RYT teacher training program, and a new yoga teacher. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on In...

Mary Beth & Joyce dive deep on the Yamas & Niyamas of yoga. This episode addresses Ahimsa, or non-violence. You might be surprised to look inside and find out how broad the definition of "do no harm" can be! We refer to  " The Yamas & Niyamas" text by Deborah Adele to support the discussion. Come and learn with us! (Roseann quoted by Sager: all hatred is just fear a...

Joyce & MB talk about the Modern Yoga community. It includes book club, softball, bowling, and run club, but somehow the conversation turned to gummies, hornets, and celebrities including Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan, the Williams sisters, Tiger Woods, Howard Stern and the Jackson Five… and a visit from Laverne and Shirley at the bowling alley. Please tune in and then, come to yoga! We promise...

From boozy insurance lunches to butterflies and rainbows! Mary Beth wishes everyone could follow their bliss for a little while. (Here’s the assignment that finally got a good grade from the toughest creative writing professor at Baldwin Wallace University.) https://marybrat.com/2017/03/06/the-road-home/ #daretofail #justnotyet Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on...

Starting season 2...or II...in episode 23...or XXIII...with the story of the conception, inception, birth, growth, and future of Modern Yoga Cleveland in Strongsville. A behind the scenes look at the roots of this flowering community! As mentioned... A Mary Beth Tweardy recommendation: Please visit Mike's Bar & Grill in Berea, http://www.mikesbarandgrille.com/    Learn More about Modern Y...

Join Joyce and Mary Beth as they wrap up the 1st season of the Modern Yoga Podcast. It all started with their favorite poses and blossomed into thoughtful conversations about travel, physical therapy, food, grief, running, pregnancy, mental health, self-care, and caring for others. There was laughter and there were tears. Consider this podcast the CliffsNotes. Thank you for listening! Learn More a...

Leneigh White, LPCC-S  is the founder and director of Strongsville Family Counseling where she enjoys individual, couple, and family counseling as well as more specialized interventions, such as ADHD assessments, EMDR, play therapy and sand tray. Her personal and professional motto is “Helping Families Flourish”. Leneigh walks Mary Beth and Joyce through the world of mental health from the differe...

Mary Olson shares her story of losing both of her parents in a short period of time. One loss was expected, the other was not. Mary explains how she didn't realize she had buried her grief deep inside of herself and went on with her busy life until she stepped onto her mat. She came to yoga looking for a new workout, what she found changed her life. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More ab...

When your hope outweighs your fear…that’s when you’re ready to move forward.” #FOMY Samantha Mencini joins Joyce and MB to talk about the journey from losing a child to finding a rainbow, with plenty of irony in between. This episode is another tea made of laughter, tears, and yoga. The Star Legacy Foundation Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep The CAL foundation Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More ab...

Join Mary Beth & Joyce as the talk with Rachel Daw. A modern yoga student & also an accomplished ultra runner.  See why yoga is such a big part of her routine & a lot more. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

She’s a wife, a mom, a yogi, a beer lover, and a caretaker to all! Char shares her insights on aging and what to look for as your parents, family members, and friends move into the 3rd phase of life. She’s an expert on beer and local breweries. And we learn a thing or two about sewing. Char is the sweetest guest we’ve ever had on the podcast. She has a heart of gold. Learn More about Modern Yoga....

Join Mary Beth & Joyce as the talk with Suzi & Vince Ketterer. Part of a series of conversations dealing with yoga & grief.  Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Join Mary Beth & Joyce as the talk with Suzi & Vince Ketterer, Part II.  as they continue the conversation about dealing with grief. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Join Mary Beth & Joyce as they continue their conversation about yoga & grief. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Join Mary Beth & Joyce as they talk with janitor James ERYT, about yoga, meditation, the Buddha, the history of yoga & much more.  Join the conversation! Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Mary Beth & Joyce are joined by Natalie Camardo , RYT, CEP, MS, to talk about yoga, fitness, running and a-lot more! Learn More about Modern Yoga. Learn More about Modern Yoga. Like us on Facebook . Follow us on Instagram Or Twitter .

Mary Beth & Joyce are joined by Marisa Pelser to talk about nutrition and a-lot more! Fast food! Protein powders! Italian grandmas! Can you build muscle without meat? Is Halloween candy truly evil? Why would a restaurant microwave a $38 piece of fish? There's room for everyone at this table--vegan, raw, omnivore... another discussion amongst friends, full of information and self-examinati...