Moon Dance Wellness Podcast

The June 29, 2026 Full Moon arrives during one of the most potent astrological weeks of the year. With the Full Moon illuminating the Cancer-Capricorn axis, Jupiter entering Leo, and Mercury stationing retrograde, this is a powerful invitation to pause, reflect, release, and realign with the life you are creating. In this episode, I explore the wisdom of this Full Moon through the lenses of Wester...

A rare and powerful shift has arrived in the sky. In Sidereal Vedic Astrology, Jupiter (Guru), the Great Benefic, has entered Cancer, the sign of his exaltation. This extraordinary transit only occurs once every twelve years and is considered one of the most supportive and blessing-filled planetary placements in astrology. But what does Jupiter exalted in Cancer actually mean? How might it influen...

A rare Blue Moon rises at the end of May 2026… and this one carries powerful energy for truth, emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and transformation. 🌕 In this episode, we explore the May 2026 Full Moon through the lenses of Western Astrology, Hellenistic Astrology, and Vedic Astrology, where this lunation falls in Sagittarius tropically and Scorpio sidereally. This is a moon of revelation....

What does it truly mean to tend the sacred fire within? In this episode, we explore the Ayurvedic understanding of Agni , the inner digestive fire responsible not only for metabolizing food, but also emotions, thoughts, energy, and life experiences themselves. Together we journey through the relationship between Agni and Pitta dosha, the signs of imbalance, and how ancient Ayurvedic and yogic prac...

This episode explores the powerful Full Moon of May 1st, 2026 , through both Vedic astrology and Western / Hellenistic astrology , weaving ancient wisdom into a practical guide for healing, release, embodiment, and transformation. This is no ordinary Full Moon. In the Vedic tradition , the moon ripens in Swati Nakshatra, Pada 1, in Libra (Tula) , ruled by Rahu and connected to Vayu , the deity of...

Step into the quiet sanctuary within… the cave of your heart “The Light of Inner Knowing” is a guided meditation designed to help you connect with your innermost essence — the steady, unchanging flame of awareness that lives at your core. Like the smallest Russian nesting doll hidden deep inside, this part of you has always been there… quietly knowing. Rooted in Vedic wisdom, this practice invites...

This episode explores the deeply transformative energy of the Pisces New Moon on March 18, 2026 , unfolding in the mystical waters of Uttara Bhadrapada , and how it prepares us for the powerful reset of the Spring Equinox on March 20 . We move through both Western (Hellenistic) and Vedic (Jyotish) perspectives to understand why this lunation is not just another New Moon, but a sacred threshold bet...

We are in the final days of the Year of the Wood Snake. A year of quiet unraveling. Of deep shedding. Of identities loosening and illusions falling like old skin. In this episode, we honor what has been released and consciously step across the threshold into the Year of the Fire Horse. This is not just a meditation. It is a rite of passage. The Wood Snake invited us inward. Into discernment. Into...

This episode is a grounded, soulful conversation on the powerful February 1st, 2026 Full Moon , explored through Vedic astrology , Western (Hellenistic) astrology , tarot, and our own lived experiences. This is a Full Moon about emotional detox, karmic release, and courageous self-expression . It asks us to clear what has been quietly draining us and step forward from a more honest, embodied place...

This guided 21-minute Yoga Nidra meditation invites you into deep rest and effortless awareness as you journey through the five koshas , or layers of being. Designed for integration, healing, and embodied wisdom, this practice supports the nervous system and reconnects you to a sense of wholeness beneath thought and effort. You’ll be guided into a fully supported position, invited to set a heartfe...

In this episode, I’m joined by Brady Marlow for a thoughtful, grounded conversation about what wellness truly means — and how our relationship to it evolves over time. We explore the deep connection between body, mind, and spirit, and how real wellness often asks us to slow down, listen inward, and release rigid ideas of what “healthy” is supposed to look like. Brady shares insights from his own j...

Under the light of the first full moon of the year, Mandee and Sydney gather in sacred conversation to reflect, release, and realign. This episode is a lunar living room chat where intuition leads and truth follows. We explore the energetic themes of the first full moon, inspired by Mandee’s recent blog post on prosperity, presence, and remembering who you are beneath the noise. In this episode, w...

In this episode, Mandee, Sydney, and Allie announce the launch of the 200hr School of Sacred Wisdom, a yoga teacher training designed for students seeking a deeper, more grounded education. They discuss what inspired the school, the problems they see in traditional yoga trainings, and why this program blends science, spirit, anatomy, and practical wisdom for a more complete learning experience. SA...

“Ground Into Autumn,” a soulful lecture and guided conversation on how to align with the energy of the season through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, Tantra, Kundalini, Yin, and Restorative Yoga. As the air cools and the days shorten, autumn invites us to release, root, and restore. This class explores how to balance the light, dry, and mobile qualities of Vata season by cultivating warmth, nouris...

In this episode, we journey together beneath the radiant light of the November 5th, 2025 Full Moon in Taurus — a supermoon of embodiment, rebirth, and renewal. This full moon bridges the wisdom of both Western Hellenistic and Vedic astrology. In the Western sky, the Moon is exalted in Taurus, ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and pleasure. In the Vedic tradition, she rests in Bharani Nak...

Join us in this powerful Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation created to promote world health, healing, and collective balance. This session gently leads you through deep relaxation, body awareness, and visualization to restore your inner peace while radiating compassion and healing energy across the planet. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this meditation helps calm your mind, re...

A gentle journey into stillness — a guided Yoga Nidra meditation crafted to help you fall asleep naturally and stay asleep through the night. With a voice designed to soothe the nervous system and imagery that melts tension from the body, this session will guide you into a deep state of rest and renewal. You’ll be led through: Settling the body into comfort and safety Breathing techniques that cal...

Welcome to a deeply restorative Full Moon Yoga Nidra Meditation for the October 6, 2025 Full Moon — a luminous journey of release, renewal, and remembrance. Under this Full Moon, we are guided by the compassionate energy of Pushan, the cosmic shepherd who leads the soul safely across thresholds. This Yoga Nidra invites you to soften into stillness, release what no longer serves, and awaken your in...

In this episode, Mandee sits down with Sydney Schaefer for a soulful and unfiltered conversation about life, yoga, astrology, tarot, and all the magic that weaves through a spiritual path. Think of it as your front-row seat to a spiritual AF girl chat—raw, real, and deeply inspiring. Moon and Sydney discussed their upcoming 14-Day Cleanse and shared personal experiences with health and wellness ch...

The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse of September 7, 2025 is not just another full moon—it’s a rare, fiery threshold moment. For 82 minutes, the Moon slips into shadow and emerges bathed in crimson, calling us to release illusions, confront hidden truths, and awaken to the cycles of endings and beginnings. In this episode, we weave together both Hellenistic and Vedic perspectives —from Pisces’ mystical su...

Welcome to Virgo Season, Moon Dancers! In this episode, we celebrate the earthy, grounding, and deeply purifying medicine of Virgo energy. Sydney and Mandee (both proud Virgo Suns!) dive into the richness of this season and how to work with its potent astrology — from the two New Moons to the eclipses and Full Moon that invite deep transformation. Sydney pulls the 10 of Cups tarot card, a beautifu...

Step into the radiant energy of the Full Moon and the Lions Gate Portal with Sydney and Mandee in this soul-nourishing episode. This rare cosmic alignment invites deep revelation, heart expansion, and alignment with your highest truth. We begin with an astrology forecast , exploring the powerful planetary influences shaping this moment—from the Lions Gate’s portal of manifestation to the Full Moon...

Welcome to this sacred practice. In this special guided meditation, we explore the powerful energetic alignment of the Lion’s Gate Portal and the Full Moon through a 20-minute journey that blends Yoga Nidra , intuitive visualization, and intention setting. This experience is designed to help you: Activate your inner strength and courage Connect to higher guidance through the energy of Sirius and L...

In this episode, we explore the powerful and challenging energy of  Saturn retrograde in Aries  — a time where impulsive action meets deep inner work. Saturn, the cosmic teacher, is inviting us to slow down, revisit our relationship with self-discipline, and mature the way we assert ourselves. In the fiery sign of Aries, this retrograde brings up themes around identity, leadership, and how we deal...

In this short and powerful 10-minute guided meditation, you'll be gently led into a space of grounding, release, and self-trust. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply in need of a reset, this calming practice will help you reconnect with your breath, your body, and your inner sense of calm. Through mindful breathing, body awareness, and visualization, you’ll learn to softe...