Yoga for Balance

In this episode of the Wild Wonderful Life Podcast, host Heather Pugh shares a comforting and eye-opening parallel from the natural world: the "pale feather season" of the pink flamingo. We often feel immense pressure to look flawless and maintain endless energy, but nature shows us that deep devotion requires a temporary sacrifice of our own resources. Whether you are navigating the physical toll...

What if the quiet moments before a major life change aren't something to fear—but an opportunity to mindfully prepare? In this episode, Heather explores the often-overlooked " calm before the storm "—that space between where you are and where you're about to be. Whether you're preparing for a move, a new job, a relationship shift, or another significant life transition, this episode will help you...

Heather Pugh is back and with a podcast refresh: introducing the Wild Wonderful Life Podcast.  Learn what inspired her to start recording again and what you have to look forward to in her new episodes.  In this episode: - Heather explains why she named the podcast: "Wild and Wonderful?" - Topics she'll cover in the podcast will include everything from modern day motherhood, wellness and yoga, life...

In this solo episode, Yoga for Balance podcast host Heather Pugh shares an update on what's been happening behind the scenes. Not only is she preparing to welcome her second baby boy into the World, but she and her family recently relocated to Austin, Texas.  Find out how yoga has supported her throughout these transitions. In this conversation, you can look forward to: -  A quick life update: Hea...

In this episode, Yoga for Balance podcast host Heather Pugh interviews Danna Yunis of Yoga Church in San Diego, California. In this conversation, you can look forward to: A box breath pranayama practice led by Danna. Learning about her surprising path to teaching yoga. Discovering Yoga Church. Danna's advice for creating a yoga business or opening a yoga studio. And why a little dancing might be t...

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks with Actress and yoga teacher Anna Heffington on becoming a yoga teacher during the pandemic and how her journey led her to teaching virtual yoga classes. Plus, her top tips to meditate.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Kellie Livingstone on topics ranging from yoga for anxiety to duality, breath work, her approach to the practice and much more. Kellie also discusses the use of Instagram Reels.    

In this Yoga for Balance podcast episode, Heather Gjerde speaks with Positively Zen Jen.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast, Yoga Teacher Heather Gjerde speaks to follow teacher and climber Brian Glasspool.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Luke Wientzen of Our Breath Collective. They discuss breath work (Pranayama), Anusara Yoga, Zen, Transcendental Meditation and more.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast Heather Gjerde speaks to holistic healer Zarah Martin.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast Heather Gjerde speaks with former engineer turned yoga teacher Ishmael Sonico. He shares his journey to health through the help of yoga and wellness.

Heather speaks to another Durga's Tiger Rider, Naveed Heydari of Denver, Colorado. He shares his experience of Kaiut Yoga, Tantra, Plant Medicine, how to ground and connect in nature - and more!

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast Heather speaks to Victoria Zimmer on the topics of yoga for female empowerment, chakra balancing, Tantra Yoga and more.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Juan Valtierra of My Hidden Potential on his process of awakening.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Beth Connelly shares her spin on sound healing.

Olivia of The OM Experience joins Heather on the show to discuss her approach to helping others heal themselves. She's an international yoga teacher, intuitive healer, Reiki practitioner, spiritual psychologist & retreat facilitator based out of San Diego

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Hannah Block of Union Yoga in San Diego, CA. Hannah shares how yoga supported her through trauma and her eating disorder. Learn how she's helping others through her new studio.

In this episode, Heather speaks with Vinyasa yoga studio owner Melissa St. James of Bird Rock Yoga in San Diego, CA. She describes her path from a curious runner to a 500+ hour teacher that specializes in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga and Reiki.

In this episode Heather speaks to Sheel Seidler (aka Jai Guru Sheel) about Kundalini yoga, sobriety and the path to recovery, motherhood, teaching yoga on a stage and more. Sheel shares two Kundalini practices you can try at home!

In this Yoga for Balance podcast episode, the host Heather Gjerde speaks with Katya Lovejoy regarding yoga nidra, hypnotherapy, shamanism, cacao ceremony and more.

In this episode Heather speaks with nutrition consultant and wellness coach Lia Chiccehitto of Lia Nicole Nutrition. Lia shares her holistic approach to health, which includes a whole-food, plant-based diet, moving often and managing stress.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, the host Heather Gjerde (RYT 500) speaks briefly about styles of yoga as an introduction. Heather will speak to individuals within the styles mentioned in future episodes.