Free Your Spirit

Description: Jai Lyles is a true renaissance woman; a yoga teacher, pole dancer, runner, fitness coach and trainer, massage therapist, gardener, chef, herbal alchemist, tea sommelier, curandera, doula and entrepreneur. She is driven by passion, sense of purpose, and journey to peace, love, and compassion. Through her own unique spiritual journey, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and first-hand...

Are you tired of setting New Year’s Resolutions that you fall off of after a month or even less? Do you sometimes wonder why you even set it in the first place? Do you often find yourself right back where you started ? In this episode, Carole discusses why we should let go of New Year’s Resolutions and welcome in a more yogic approach to the New Year through what we call ‘Sankalpa’ Sankalpa is a S...

Krista Ripma is a mama, creatress, connector, and the Founder of Authentic Audience, a boutique digital marketing agency based in Santa Cruz, Cs. She has spent nearly a decade building million-plus Instagram followings with clients, tripling online awareness and engagement for brands, and coaching hundreds of business owners to find and speak their truth. Krista intimately understands the web of p...

Melanie is a Licensed Physical Therapist for 26 years. She is trained in Myofascial Release, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Therapeutic Yoga, and Pilates Melanie is Currently working on a doctorate from UNC Chapel Hill with a focus on pain science and the use of Mindfulness Programs (inspired by John Kabat Zin) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat chronic pain. Melanie Complete...

In this episode, Carole discusses: The benefits of seeing our lives through the lense and perspective of gratitude How yoga opens us up to more gratitude through the body, mind, and breath connection it offers us How gratitude helps us practice the second Niyama of the 8-Limbs, Santosha { contentment } The important role the present moment plays in our gratitude practice Listen to my ‘Gratitude Me...

Description: In this episode, Carole discusses: The importance of maintaining your self-care during the holiday season A reminder of what matters during the Holidays Tips on how to prioritize your health and happiness Why it is important to start these now , before the Holidays, rather than closer to or in the middle of them Looking for accountability and want to stay committed to your personal se...

In this episode, Carole discusses: How there are so many different ways to live a life. How important it is to get clear on who are you, what you desire to do within your precious life, and how to start showing up more fully, authentically, and courageously. Carole shares a few simple tips and tricks to help you on your personal journey, and provides in depth reminders on how to: Take ownership of...

In this episode: Carole brings on guest speaker, Esha Esta; Soul Alchemist, Yoga Teacher, and Death & Grief Doula. This episode is a conversation on healing, love, greif, yoga, changing our perspective, and what it really means to live the ‘human experience’. Through Esha’s various life experiences, she has come to find gratitude of her own soul’s journey, and to share the wisdom she learned a...

In this episode, Carole brings on guest speaker, Lisa Konstandt, MA, OTR/L, PMH-C, CHC , to discuss: What it means to be embodied How we can become more embodied The things that pull us away from being embodied How we can honor the space that we are in Connect with Lisa: evolvewithlisa@gmail.com https://www.evolvewithlisa.com/ IG: @evolvewithlisa FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/...

In this episode, Carole discusses: A topic / current experience that comes directly from her heart How Yoga brings everyone together The power that lives within our thoughts, words, and action How she ended up in Nepal in 2014 Why Nepal is so special and sacred How the challenges she has faced within planning this retreat has helped her tap deeper into her intuition , and knowing what steps to tak...

In this episode, Carole brings on guest speaker who is also her teacher since 2017, Johnna Smith, a yoga teacher based in Charlotte, NC who specializes in Ashtanga, Ayurveda, and Tantra . Sadhana is defined as ‘daily spiritual practice to attain a goal’. Together they discuss what a yoga sadhana is, who it is for, how to find your own, and ways to tell if it is truly serving you and helping you to...

In this episode, Carole discusses: The importance of taking the time to transition home from travel The affects travel can have on us , and how we can realign ourselves 5 tips to make the transition with more ease One very important bonus tip at the end FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats Discovery Calls: https://calendly.com/freespiritedwanderer/fsw-yoga-welln...

In this episode, Carole discusses: What Savasana (corpse pose) really is Why it is an essential part of our yoga practice The benefits it offers us in numerous aspects of our lives How to take the wisdom Savasana offers us and apply it to our lives FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats Discovery Calls: https://calendly.com/freespiritedwanderer/fsw-yoga-wellness-r...

In this episode, Carole discusses: The Ayurvedic Philosophy on food as medicine The importance of having a strong digestive fire How food reveals our relationship to our self How our relationship with food shows up in other areas of our life Her personal journey with all of this Six simple Food Rituals you can implement into your daily life FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retrea...

In this episode, Carole discusses: The factors that make us overwhelmed in the first place How to prevent overwhelm before it begins How to overcome overwhelm when were in the midst of it with three steps The outcomes you will experience as you practice these three steps FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats Discovery Calls: https://calendly.com/freespiritedwande...

In this episode, Carole discusses: Her personal journey with ‘living in the moment’ The importance of living in the moment The role Self-Awareness plays when learning how to live in the moment Tools we can use to help us come back to the present A reminder that consistent effort is the key FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats Discovery Calls: https://calendly.co...

In this episode, Carole brings on COO & Vibe Curator of Free Spirited Wanderer , Scotty Keefer to discuss: What a Vibe Curator is The importance of creating a space where you feel safe to be yourself What to expect from a Vibe Curator on an FSW Retreat How he got the nickname PHILO and why he sometimes introduces himself as that Scotty's Links: IG: @philoismyname Twitter: @PHILO_gm Discord: @p...

In this episode, Carole discusses: FSW Retreat values & mission Why she created these 5 reasons to help others see if an FSW Retreat is right for them These 5 reasons are: Community Building Self-Reflection New Healthy Habits Explore the World Yoga off The Mat Dive into this episode and see if these 5 things are in alignment with what you’re looking for on a retreat! Join the 2024 Retreat Inte...

In this episode, Carole brings on her Mother who has been living in Cuenca, Ecuador for the past two years after retirement to talk about the joys and challenges of living in a new country, and why her and her husband decided to move there. FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats Discovery Calls: https://calendly.com/freespiritedwanderer/fsw-yoga-wellness-retreat-d...

In this episode, Carole discusses How each retreat group forms The unique and special energy that is experienced Why your presence on a retreat is powerful Why you may feel like an FSW Retreat is speaking directly to you FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats FSW Retreats Discovery Calls: https://calendly.com/freespiritedwanderer/fsw-yoga-wellness-retreat-discovery-call Yoga T...

Description: In this episode, Carole brings on Sheridan Ruth; certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist , Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach to discuss Nervous System Awareness Expansion . They dive into: The meaning behind Nervous System Awareness Expansion Signs we can look for that tell us we need more awareness around regulating our Nervous System What the ‘window of capacity’ is...

In this episode, Carole discusses The energy experienced on a women’s retreat What the retreat entails and why they are so powerful Her intention behind the retreat and why it was created FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats Yoga Teacher Mentorship: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/mentorship Yoga Teacher Revolution ‘The Business of Retreats’: www.freespiritedwanderer.co...

In this episode, Carole brings on Carlo Chavez ; a vegan athlete , personal trainer , yoga teacher , and Ice Bath Aficionado who she met and befriended while leading yoga retreats at Amansala in Tulum, Mexico . Together they discuss the magic that lies within each individual and how practices such as having a clean space, yoga, breathwork and ice baths enable you to connect to how truly powerful y...

In this episode, Carole records from the Amalfi Coast, Italy during her second retreat week of Dolce Vita Yoga Retreat. Carole dives into What came up for her from missing last week’s podcast episode The challenges she currently faces in finding balance within her usiness and how to take care of herself The ability to go with the flow , let go of attachment, and expectations A reminder that we all...

In this episode Carole dives into, The importance of celebrating ourselves along our journey Why we need to anchor into and experience the good feelings that come from accomplishing something within our lives The concept of contentment and what it really means How to balance living in the moment and striving to accomplish our next goal FSW Retreats: https://www.freespiritedwanderer.com/retreats Yo...