Deepen Your Yoga Practice

In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren explores the concept of trauma-aware yoga, discussing its significance, principles, and practical applications for both students and teachers. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe, empowering, and inclusive environments in yoga classes, while also addressing the need for mindfulness and compassion in teaching, especially during challen...

In this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the True Love Yoga 200-hour teacher training program, sharing insights into its structure, benefits, and unique aspects. She emphasizes the transformative journey of becoming a yoga teacher, the personal growth experienced by participants, and the inclusive community fostered throughout the training. Lauren also highlights the importance of trauma-informed p...

In this episode, Lauren discusses the principles of Ayurveda as they relate to winter wellness. She explains the significance of Vata and Kapha energies during this season and offers practical tips for self-care, including dietary recommendations, yoga practices, and daily routines. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balancing movement and stillness, as well as the value of introspectio...

In this episode of Deep in Your Yoga Practice, Lauren LeDuc discusses the importance of consistency in achieving personal goals, particularly in yoga practice. She explores key yogic concepts such as tapas (discipline) and non-attachment, emphasizing the need for a long-term commitment to practice. Lauren shares practical tips for creating consistency, including starting small, finding community,...

Welcome to the final episode of 2024! Host Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, guides us through setting mindful, purpose-driven intentions for 2025 using yogic principles. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to enter the new year with clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose. Lauren shares insights on the following: Sankalpa: Understanding this yogic practice of setting heartfel...

In this special end-of-year episode, join host Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, as she guides you through a mindful reflection on the closing cycle of 2024. Lauren explores the yogic philosophy of honoring endings, embracing change, and moving through transitions with acceptance and gratitude. With concepts rooted in yoga’s deep wisdom—such as the cycle of creation, sustenance, and release...

In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc interviews Alienag Mobley, a yoga and Qigong instructor at True Love Yoga. They explore Elena's journey into yoga, her experiences in teacher training, and her transition into Qigong. The conversation delves into the definitions of Qigong, the concept of Qi as life force energy, and the significance of the five elements in Qigong practice....

In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice , Lauren sits down with the newest member of the True Love Yoga teaching team, Raven Dawn. Raven shares her journey into yoga, which began during a time of personal loss in 2023, and how her practice has become a powerful tool for healing, presence, and self-acceptance. Through open-hearted conversation, Raven describes the pivotal role yoga played as s...

In this episode, Lauren explores the fascinating world of fascia and its integral role in yoga and overall body health. She discusses the myofascial system, the importance of hydration for fascia health, and the benefits of myofascial release techniques. Lauren also highlights an upcoming workshop focused on myofascial release, emphasizing the importance of self-care, especially during the holiday...

In this episode, Lauren discusses Ustrasana (camel pose) and its connection to gratitude and contentment, particularly during Thanksgiving week. She explores the physical and emotional aspects of the pose, emphasizing the importance of proper alignment, safety, and the yogic philosophy of Santosha. Through practical tips and personal anecdotes, Lauren encourages listeners to cultivate a sense of a...

In this episode of Deep in Your Practice, Lauren Leduc and Melody Butler discuss the intersection of yoga, marketing, and the importance of workshops. They explore the challenges yoga teachers face in marketing themselves authentically, the value of workshops for both students and teachers, and how to create and sell effective yoga workshops. Melody shares insights on building community, trust, an...

Summary   In this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the rich history of yoga, tracing its evolution from ancient spiritual practices to its modern-day interpretations. She discusses the significance of understanding yoga's roots for both practitioners and teachers, emphasizing the importance of honoring its origins while adapting to contemporary needs. The conversation highlights key historical figur...

Summary   In this episode, Lauren provides an overview of the eight limbs of yoga, which is a path to mental, spiritual, and emotional liberation. She briefly explains each limb and how they can be applied in both everyday life and on the yoga mat. The eight limbs are: yama (ethical disciplines), niyama (personal observances), asana (physical postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sens...

Summary In this episode, Lauren discusses the power of hands-on assists in yoga. She shares her personal experience with hands-on assists and how it led her to explore trauma-informed yoga and consent tools. Lauren explains the benefits of hands-on assists, such as increasing proprioception, creating trust and connection, and revealing the energetic dynamics of a pose. However, she also highlights...

Summary In this episode, Lauren discusses supportive Ayurvedic practices for autumn and how to support the season change through yoga. She explains the principles of Ayurveda and the doshas, with a focus on vata dosha during autumn. Lauren provides tips for balancing vata dosha, including warming and grounding foods, self-massage, breathing practices, and mindful movement. She also suggests lifest...

Summary In this episode, Lauren discusses the readiness and considerations for becoming a yoga teacher. She shares her personal journey and highlights the importance of understanding one's why, committing to personal practice, and embracing continuous learning. Lauren also emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, holding space for others, and the reality of teaching yoga. She addresses comm...

Summary In this episode, Lauren Leduc interviews Katie Brown, a yoga and mindfulness specialist, about her journey into yoga and her passion for yin yoga. Katie shares how she fell in love with yoga after years of competitive bodybuilding and struggling with body image issues. She explains that yin yoga is a meditative practice that focuses on stillness and passive postures held for several minute...

Summary In this episode, Lauren discusses the intersection of yoga and civic engagement, specifically voting. She explores how the principles of yoga, such as ahimsa (non-harm), satya (truthfulness), and swadhyaya (self-study), can be embodied through the act of voting. Lauren emphasizes the importance of voting as a way to reduce harm, promote well-being, and contribute to the greater good. She a...

Summary In this episode, Lauren breaks down the pose Adho Mukha Svanasana, or downward facing dog. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the energy and purpose of the pose, which is spinal decompression. Lauren provides five tips to elevate your downward facing dog, including using your hands correctly, finding external rotation through the upper arms, maintaining a neutral pelvis, and us...

Summary In this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the benefits of traveling for yoga and participating in yoga retreats. She shares her personal experience of how traveling for yoga has deepened her practice and allowed her to connect with different cultures. Lauren highlights the benefits of disconnecting from daily life to reconnect with oneself during a yoga retreat. She also emphasizes the sense...

Summary  In this episode, Lauren Leduc interviews Sedona Alvarez, a yoga teacher at True Love Yoga. Sedona shares their journey of falling in love with yoga, starting with online videos and eventually stepping into a yoga studio. They discuss how yoga and art influence each other in her life, and how both practices help them process emotions and connect with their intuition. Sedona also talks abou...

Summary In this episode, Lauren Leduc shares five tips for starting or restarting a yoga practice. The tips include starting where you are, using props and modifications, finding a style that works for you, finding the right teacher and community, being patient with your progress, and embracing the full yoga experience. Lauren emphasizes the importance of accepting and listening to your body, tryi...

Summary Lauren shares her personal yoga journey, starting from her first exposure to yoga in a hospital during treatment for an eating disorder. She talks about her experience with different forms of yoga, her struggles with mental health, and her decision to become a yoga teacher. She also discusses the creation of her yoga studio, her passion for teaching, and the challenges of balancing her pra...

Summary In this episode, Lauren explores the question of what yoga really is. She explains that yoga is a subjective experience and that it has roots that date back thousands of years. She introduces the definition of yoga from the Yoga Sutras, which states that yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. She breaks down the Sanskrit words within the definition and explains their meanin...