Stories From the Mat

In this episode Kate interviews her long time friend Kelly. Grab a cup of tea or put on your walking shoes and get ready for a conversation around how yoga has showed up through the different chapters of Kelly's life.

Jimmy was our general contractor on the second iteration of Savannah Power Yoga. He started practicing yoga because "I wanted to become a more efficient killer." No, this is not a true crime podcast, but it is a twist on the typical reasons people start practicing yoga. Listen in and find out how yoga has made a real difference for him.

Jamie Newman lost her husband in July 2020 just days before their 50th wedding anniversary. A couple of months later her friend Marie reached out and convinced her to join her in a yoga class on Zoom. Jamie describes her experience learning yoga online and how it has helped her with this thing called life.

Jessica practices yoga to get out the "piss and vinegar" that life creates. Hear her share about how yoga has supported her in caring for her mother after a traumatic brain injury. Oh, and she has three kids too!

Dr. Robert Rollings, known to friends and family as Ro, has been a cardiac physician for over 35 years. He came into his medical career by accident and the same is true for his yoga practice. His story is one of lifelong curiosity and courageous action. He is a true seeker on the path, combining his love of science and yoga in the service of the greater good.

Paula shares about how her yoga and meditation practice helps her in her role as a caregiver to multiple family members with memory issues. If you or a loved one is a family caregiver, there are great local resources to help. If you are a family caregiver in need of emotional support, assistance finding resources, please reach out to the Edel Caregiver Institute on the web at https://www.hospicesa...

When Allison got pregnant with her first child she canceled her yoga studio membership. In this episode she is frank about her experience of pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and her journey back to yoga. Her story is special but probably not unique. Motherhood is demanding and can take us away from our mat but it can also bring us back. I took this picture of her (on the left) with her friend and SPY...

Kelly Started practicing yoga to help with her depression. Listen to her story about starting an at-home yoga practice and working with a therapist to create a multi-pronged approach to supporting her mental health. While yoga and meditation may not be able to single-handedly solve all of our mental health issues, they are a powerful adjunct to professional care. If you or someone you know is suic...

Lee thought yoga was a “girl thing.” When a friend suggested he try it, he was suffering from serious back pain, using epidurals to deal with the pain,  and was willing to give it a shot. Since then he has found that yoga has not only helped his back, but also stopped his chronic migraines and helped him feel better at the age of 71 than he has in 20 years.  For Lee, learning to breathe mindfully...

Join Kate for a conversation with Metta about her yoga journey. This episode covers all of the wonderful things yoga has opened up for Metta including thoughts about the afterlife and a new curiosity about lizards.