Monday Mindset With Isha Warriors

Owen Brown, is a Computer Aided Drafting Manager in his 40's, who grew up in a small town in Indiana hunting, fishing, hiking and playing a lot of sports until his back issues started to slow him down. Being a smart, goal-oriented and determined guy, Owen decided he wasn't going to let his back pain keep him from doing the things he loves. Looking for answers led him to doing yoga classe...

Meet Jack Bailey, a 50 something Clinical Laboratory Scientist and father, who grew up in a small town riding dirt bikes and playing sports.  Yoga first came on his radar when he was doing the “Hilly Hundred” bike ride in Brown County Indiana with a bunch of other guys after college.  He’s been practicing yoga off and on for over a decade and has been really consistent in his practice for the last...

"Brovember".  It's a thing.  And I didn't make it up. There are a lot of connotations with Brovember. One being that guys grow their facial hair to raise awareness and funds to support prostate cancer research.  And another denotes a month dedicated to "guys doing guy things like football, hunting, fishing, grilling...and doing yoga..." that's right. It should be...

What could be better than falling asleep quickly and sleeping deeply? How about filling up your heart with peace and joy as you do it!! This bonus is both a guided meditation practice that will help you develop an attitude of gratitude AND a tool to help you fall asleep. I've dedicated this track to my son, Bear Thomas, who listens to these sleep helps every single night .  I am so grateful f...

Listen in to hear how you can win a $50 gift card this November!!!!  Over the last 15 years, my yoga classes know that every November I like to give out prizes, do drawings and basically shower my students with love and gratitude.  I am so grateful for my students, without them I am not a teacher. I am so grateful for my podcast listeners, without you I would not be able to spread "goodness&q...

Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! For over 20 years, Britton Johnsen has had the opportunity to uplift and inspire others by speaking about his unique experiences ranging from playing on a final-four basketball team to traveling...

This month I’ve been talking about seasons.  How the changing seasons remind us that there is a purpose to change, there is beauty in change.  Change is inevitable but growth and learning from it is a choice.  Here is the thing, I often find myself wanting to learn my lessons faster…I want to see change happen quicker.  I want to "hurry to happy". Like a person impatiently waiting for th...

Everyone should feel like a rockstar regardless of age or circumstance!  Today you will meet Meisha Williams, a woman who knows how to rock life and embrace change like a superstar.  I met Meisha months ago through Chair yoga. Like everyone who meets Meisha, I was drawn to her Light and Courage and Iam so excited for you to hear her story today. Meshia Williams is a 49 year old wife and mother of...

In honor of my recent podcast about sleep, I wanted to add another sleep help to the Isha Warriors collection! Meet my good friend, Carolyn Barishman.   As a full time mom to a young family, most of Carolyn's life revolves around sleep.  As a yoga instructor she aims to help others calm their minds and bodies for restful, restorative sleep.  Since rest can sometimes feel elusive, we use tools...

“As thoughts fly seasons change…Wash off your bleak soul in the bliss of inner peace and enjoy the season of change… ” — C. Freeda Changing seasons remind us that things aren't created to stay the same.  For a a person to thrive in this life, change and growth is essential.  And change whether it is expected or unexpected can bring a myriad of emotions from excitement to heartbreak, fulfillme...

Find out why I have put off publishing this podcast and why... "Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together." — Thomas Dekker I believe that our bodies are constantly trying to tell us how to take care of it.  Because it doesn’t have a voice, we have symptoms AND because we aren't really good at consistently listening to what our symptoms are trying to tell us...

Today, I share with you one the most embarrassing experiences of my life.   Why? One, because I hope by being vulnerable, it gives you permission to do the same and let's not take ourselves too seriously. Two, because the experience immediately came to my mind as I thought about the two words "Not Alone" and there are many parallels to be found in it! Things got so much worse for me...

At the age of 14, Bryn Evans lost her 17 year old brother to suicide.  Bryn is now an incredible  17 year old senior herself and shares with us today her story of healing and hope. What you will learn from this podcast: Luke, a talented musician with an adventurous easy going spirit took care of his little sister, loved his family and lost his battle with mental illness the fall of his senior year...

Sara Fryer McConkie earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah. She is a social worker currently employed at Family Services with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Millcreek Counseling and Adoption. She specializes in relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma and self-esteem building.  She lives in Salt L...

Words Matter. And talking about suicide in a hopeful, respectful way has THE POWER TO SAVE LIVES. Death by suicide is the 3nd leading cause of death of teens in the U.S.  When we talk about suicide, we remove the stigmas, the stereotypes and the shame surrounding having suicidal thoughts.  When we love more and judge less, we give people a safe space to seek the help they need. SHARE THIS PODCAST...

Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! Today I am going to tell you two ways you can keep your fire lit and your life full of joy!  One way is to "Rock YOUR Walk Up" song and the second is to have S.M.A.R.T. goals that keep...

There's never a convenient time to be to handshake your fear.  How long have you been avoiding doing something because you are scared to dive in? Make yourself accountable. Sign up for that ___________.  Commit to doing the ___________. It might be terrifying. You might fall on your face.   But we know there's no such thing as failure. And being vulnerable is courageous.  So just by show...

Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! “Of all the hazards, fear is the worst,” Sam Snead (professional golfer) Fear makes us fret, panic and freeze. Fear keeps us living small. Fear feels like butterflies in your stomach, like wantin...

Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! We must believe in ourselves and have self confidence to thrive in life.   But "EGO" is mistaken for confidence all the time and EGO is toxic to your own health, to the relationships yo...

This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! We have all watched a movie where time slows down for the athlete.  The background fades to dark, their breath gets louder, you can hear their heart beating.   You see them focused entirely on the task at hand and everything is still while they make that clutch shot,...

Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! Your thoughts lead to feelings, your feeling to actions.  The brain messes up more than the body does and today you are going to practice being the boss of your brain and telling it exactly what...

Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! “The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness."  -Mia Hamm  “Everybody looks at my body, but I use my mind more than my arms.”  -Mark McGuire “Competitive golf is play...

  Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! In the weeks ahead there will be sports analogies and references AND regardless of if you play a sport or not-every episode will be applicable to everybody.  That is because having a positive,...

  Click HERE to learn more about and buy "The Complete Athlete"! This incredible series has all the yoga routines, journal prompts and mindset mantras you'll need to level up your game today! What’s YOUR game? What do you like to do to keep your body moving? Whether you are a high school pitcher or a pickleball player… You know you’ve got game!!   We are all looking for a way to get...

I think you are a big deal and I think you should BRAG- “B.R.A.G.”  In fact, I believe there would be more peace within ourselves, our communities, our nation and our world…if people would B.R.A.G. the way I teach today. Growth begins with believing in yourself… …but when does self assurance move into arrogance?  …when does faith and confidence move into prideful cockiness?  How do we increase our...