Healthy Living with Yoga Anita | inspiring wellness body, mind, soul

At Worcester Holistic Health and Wellness, Dr. Peter Gagliardo and his wife Sara provide services to help align the mind, body and spirit for lasting transformation.  Sarah offers a variety of massage techniques including polarity therapy. Peter offers solution-focused counseling, reiki, weight loss, and hypnosis. Dr. Gagliardo was named the 2023 Holistic Hypnotist of the Year.  Unlock the power o...

Metamorphosis is founded on helping others go from surviving to thriving. Explore your needs, and plan for change with Dr. Yvonne Andrews. Learn about her academic teaching career, life coaching, re-entry programs and sologamy. #healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ #metamorphosis #creatingthechange #sologamy #fitchburgstateuniversity #leslieuniversity #mountwachusettscommunitycollege #howarthhouse

Charie started her career as an accountant, but soon became interested in the healing arts. The daughter of a musician and a nurse, she discovered how to balance the body naturally bringing energy and healing with Biofield Tuning. She also provides a service called Psych-K  which helps transform limiting self beliefs to restore balance and peace to the body and mind. Learn more about the work Char...

Mayra Reyes overcame a battered situation and a dyslexia diagnosis as an adult. She worked with disabled adults, and started a daycare business. As a pastor, Mayra gave back to the community by hosting grief support workshops, and operating two shops to provide low to no cost basic supplies to those in need. Hear her story and please consider helping her worthwhile cause. #healthylivingwithyogaani...

Allison Marean is a social coach @besuccessfullysocial who coaches neurodivergent learners improve their social skills. Holidays can be stressful, but even more when you have learning differences. Allison also talks about Laughter Yoga! #healthylivingwithyogaanita #neurodivergentlearners #socialskillsforneurodivergentlearners #WLPZ #WLPZpodcast #yogaonradio #leominsterhealthytips 

When Matt Landry had a depressive episode in his twenties, he turned to hiking mountains and connecting with nature. This experience led to journaling, blogging, and eventually his first book. Fast forward to the present and now about to publish book #8, Matt is still finding healing through the outdoors, speaking at events, and motivation and helping others through his writing. Find Matt's books...

Linda Snay is an accomplished artist and yogi. Today we speak to her how she combines her yoga practice into her art and teaching. #healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ #touchtheearthyoga #yogaandart #embroideryonwatercolor #leominsterpubliclibrary #towerhillprograms #cultivatinggratitude #lindasnayart

When Terry Walters's dad had a heart attack when she was in college, Terry educated herself quickly. A self taught cook, Terry has written four cookbooks using her clean food approach. She is a James Beard Foundation Award finalist, recipient of the Nautilus Gold and Silver Book Awards, and recipient of the World Gourmand “Second Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the World” and “Best Vegetarian Cookbook...

Gena Catalucci of  @the.mainsqueeze.co is the owner of The Main Squeeze Connection. She started juicing to heal herself and started sharing her recipes with friends. Now she has a thriving business with over 44 juicing recipes. She also is a strong proponent of sustainability and only produces a quarter bag of trash a day! Check out Gena and her business, The Main Squeeze Connection (see her linkt...

Nik Louis is a vegan activist who volunteers at the Common St Spiritual Center. He is also a reggae musician and is about to launch an online shop for his retro 60's vegan clothing line which has caught the attention of Tom Kenny, Ariana Grande, and The Strawberry Alam Clock. Learn more about this vegan entrepreneur in an interview with Yoga Anita.   #healthylivingwithyogaanita #yogaonradio   #veg...

Interview with Julie Freitas of Planted Donuts and Sugar Bakery in Boston. From geologist to vegan entrepreneur, Julie has produced a delicious vegan donut. Crafted with love and a dedication to sustainability, @planteddonuts   are their first-ever 100% natural, plant-based product line. These delicious donuts are made with locally sourced, organic ingredients, including @tazachocolate, ensuring e...

Megan Peasley of @illuminatedbirthdoula speaks to Yoga Anita about her services as a doula, childbirth educator, birth photographer, and group offerings from pre pregnancy through postpartum and new parent meet ups. #healthylivingwithyogaanita #childbirtheducator #WLPZ #doula #birthphotographer

Yoga Anita learns about the Senior Services offered by Kelly Kurtz and Jeff Turcotte. As an adjunct to their real estate business, Kelly & Jeff and their team help seniors navigate the difficult decisions seniors face when they are downsizing and reorganizing.  They are experts when it comes to helping seniors move to the next place they call home, coordinating and taking care of all those lit...

Carol Bedrosian founded Spirit of Change Magazine after a positive experience she had with an acupuncturist. Hear her story, the birth and demise of the print version and the rebirth of the online version.  Spirit of Change is also the main sponsor of the Natural Living Expo. This New England event features a marketplace of over 200 exhibits and vendors,  sessions and workshops. Carol’s daughter,...

Yoga Anita learns about mocktails this week! When the restaurant she worked at closed, Pamela Barberio teamed up with her two friends, Jennifer and Jonathan, and started JJP Party Planning and Catering Service. Experienced and professional, this fun staff is ready to take on your next event!  Whether you need staff for your corporate luncheon or dinner setup, service and breakdown or a bartender a...

Lauren Roy is a Modern Pioneer, author, and forager. This week she teaches Yoga Anita how to use common plants and weeds to make tasty foods and treats that are good for you and the earth. Learn about sumac tea, hickory bark syrup, and the healing effects of Japanese Knotweed (don't get rid of it!). Roy says, "Weeds are plants you just haven't learned to eat yet!" #healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ...

Yoga Anita interviews Katie Bergstrand, a licensed massage therapist who does lymphatic massage and assisted stretching. Katie is also a new yoga teacher and shares her many gifts and talents with our listening audience. #healthylivingwithyogaanita #yogaonradio #WLPZ #massagetherapy #KatieBLoveLMT

This week Yoga Anita interviews Julisa Medina on WLPZ. She says, "I am a 48 year old woman that learned to love me and now I'm on a mission to inspire others to never give up on their dreams, goals, and aspirations" Listen to her inspiring story. #healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ #yogaonradio #Leominsterradio #healthandwellness #mentalhealthmatters #officialjulisamedina

Maggie Leighton was not into tiaras and dress up until a few years ago when she started entering local pageants. Now after a lot of hard work, her poise and talent won her the crown of Ms Massachusetts Teen for 2024. But her ambition does stop there. This high school senior is also involved in chorus and sports and someday, she wants to be a cardiologist. She is grateful to the Miss America Pagean...

Yoga Anita Interviews Audra Harris, owner of Autonomy Pelvic Health in Leominster, MA. Audra speaks with authority regarding pelvic issues in men, women, and children. Her holistic approach allows her to not just look at your physical being, but also your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Kegels are NOT the solution! To help you enjoy life again, check out this interview. #healthyliving...

Ginny's Helping Hands and Food Pantry has been a mainstay in the City of Leominster, MA since it's founding in 1978 by Ginny White. Ginny liked to say that the organization was for people who want “ a hand up, not a hand out .” That mantra continues to this day.  Brandon Robbins is the Executive Director of Ginny's Helping Hands and speaks about the organization, its missions, and upcoming fundrai...

Chronic Stress can suppress your immune system and make it harder to recover from illness. Yoga Anita gives you 3 tips to feel better on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita. #healthlylivingwithyogaanita #tapping #edenmethod #yogaforstressrelief #reliefchronicstress #WLPZ

Yoga Anita interviews Lisa Teong, full time mail carrier with a passion for yoga and bringing yoga to the outdoors, especially her garden. Healthy Living with Yoga Anita on WLPZ 95.1FM. #healthylivingwithyogaanita #yogaonradio #WLPZ #yogaoutdoors

This week on Healthy Living with Yoga Anita on WLPZ:  some simple, natural ways to aid your digestion using your own body's energy and yoga. These  techniques are from Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine; Tracie Smith, a yogi and licensed acupuncturist; and me!  #healthlylivingwithyogaanita #energymedicine #yogawithtracie #chinesemedicine #WLPZ

Yoga Anita interviews Scarlett Camancho who recently won the State Free Throw Championship in Massachusetts sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Scarlett talks about coming here from South Africa and becoming interested in the game of basketball. After learning the basics, she joined her school team. When she decided to enter the contest, she practiced after school for many hours and it paid off...