On and Off Your Mat Yoga Podcast

Join Mara and me for a discussion about rituals and how they can help us amplify joy, peace, and calm in our lives. We’ll discuss different types of rituals, how rituals can support you, and how everything from love to abundance to the elements and the moon can be part of your rituals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/141 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Are you experiencing back pain, even when you’re doing yoga (or maybe because you’re doing yoga)? You’re not alone - 80% of adults experience back pain. And while it can be frustrating when your yoga practice makes your back worse, today’s guest can help you solve the puzzle of your body. Lillah Schwartz is a C-IYAT, E-RYT 500, author, and yoga teacher trainer who is also certified as a back care...

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested help with her balance. I’ve used this request to base my monthly hatha classes theme and created 12 1h long classes, then put together all my favorite tips in this 30 minute video I’m sharing with you on the premium podcast platform.   This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it  here ,...

Did you know that different countries practice yoga differently? Not only that, they approach mental health and stress pretty differently as well. My guest Lily Allen-Duenas has been studying and teaching yoga all over the world, so we sat down to talk about her experience and what she’s learned along the way. Lily is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellnes...

Did you know that your birth chart actually contains very important clues on what kind of self-care you need? And that everybody has different things that they need? I didn’t know this until I sat down with this week’s guest, Ashley Sondergaard. Listen in this week and hear how to practice self-care according to your sign. Ashley shares more about birth charts and how they work, what you need to k...

Do you struggle to show up regularly in your meditation practice? Maybe you feel like you’re always making excuses to skip, or you’re only doing it because you think you should do it? If this sounds like a familiar story, or even if you’re new to the practice of meditation and you want to get started, today’s episode is for you. I sat down with Kelly Smith, a globally celebrated yoga and medi...

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested help with her balance. I’ve used this request to base my monthly hatha classes theme and created 12 1h long classes, then put together all my favorite tips in this 30 minute video I’m sharing with you on the premium podcast platform.   This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it  here ,...

Do you ever feel out of balance? Maybe your priorities right now feel a little off, or perhaps you even feel physically shaky or unstable on your feet. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, today’s episode is for you because I’m sitting down with Sage Rountree to discuss balance, both on and off your mat. Sage is an endurance sports coach and a pioneer in incorporating yoga for athletes. We’re...

Do you ever crave a life with more connection, joy, and purpose? Well, our guests today sure do, and they continuously act in alignment with their motto: to live a deep life .  I’m sitting down with Dan and Elise from Momentum Strength & Wellness. Elise is a certified nutritionist and Dan is a personal trainer and certified holistic lifestyle coach. Together, they have dedicated their lif...

Have you ever wondered how the nervous system can inform your practice or teaching of yoga? This week, Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Therapist and Instructor Joann Lutz is here to share how you can use all of this nervous system knowledge to teach while staying aware of people’s potential traumas. In this episode, Joann and I discuss the profound effect yoga had on her personally in...

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested a weight loss sequence, a sequence that will make you sweat! So I got you covered with this 30 min class.   This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it  here , and become a premium podcast member.    On the membership platform, you'll find:   1.  Your premium podcast...

Have you ever had sciatica, or worked with someone who does? Maybe you had sciatica and tried to continue your yoga practice, or you turned to yoga for relief, but you never had any success with it? Either way, today’s episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Alison Mclean, a massage therapist, yoga teacher, and physical therapist who is passionate about anatomy. We’re discussing how sciatic...

Did you know that chakras are an elegant roadmap to balancing your body, mind, and spirit? I sat down with Morgan Starr-Riestis, a therapist who is passionate about helping people transform their lives through accessible holistic wellness practices, to discuss how we can use our chakras to look deeply at our symptoms of imbalance. Tune in this week to discover some new tools and insights for...

Are you starting to recognize and identify your stress responses, the different branches of your nervous system, and you’re ready to start taking action in moving your body from one state to another? Tune in this week for a comprehensive list of suggestions for how to regulate your nervous system. Listen with curiosity and, by the end of this episode, you’ll have a list of tools and strategies tha...

If you are on a journey to feel your best for as long as possible, this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Baxter Bell, a family doctor, medical acupuncturist, author, yoga teacher, and a licensed yoga therapist. Baxter has deep insights into experiential anatomy, yoga technique, and yoga mythology, and he’s here to share how to use yoga as a life-changing tool for healthy aging. Learn the...

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested a weight loss sequence, a sequence that will make you sweat! So I got you covered with this 30 min class.   This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it  here , and become a premium podcast member.    On the membership platform, you'll find:   1.  Your premium podcast...

Are you craving to go deeper in your practice and your understanding of yoga philosophy? If so, today’s episode is for you because I’m sitting down with someone who lives at the intersection of yoga and philosophy: Rebecca Polack. Rebecca has been a yoga teacher for over 20 years and also holds a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy and Religion, with a concentration in yoga studies. She's sharing...

Do you struggle to put yourself at the top of your list? To commit to and invest in your personal growth? My guest today is Amber Hagberg, international yoga teacher and life and business coach, and she's sharing why it’s so important for us as yoga teachers to prioritize our own personal growth and development. We discuss helping our students thrive, stress management and reduction, and how yoga...

Do you see yoga as social justice in itself? When you think of the meaning of yoga, does that directly invoke inclusivity and accessibility? I sat down with Robin Lacambra from GOODBODYFEEL to explore how to bring inclusivity, accessibility, and community into your yogic practice. We’re discussing why community and collective healing is the bridge between the inner and outer world, the power of em...

Are you busy and would like really quick practices to calm anxiety, to raise your energy, or to calm yourself and relax? Breath practices are the way to go… and this premium video episode is for you. In 3 short separate videos, we’ll work on the 4-7-8 technique for anxiety, on the 8-Stroke Breath for Energy, and on the ratio of 1-2 for relaxation. This episode is part of our premium subscription,...

Did you know that the nervous system is basically controlling everything that happens in your body? Tune in this week to get a little nerdy about your nervous system. We’re discussing the science behind your nervous system, its structure, how it’s trying to help you, and how you can leverage your thoughts, allowing you to work with your nervous system to change your experience of stress and create...

Do you suffer from anxiety or depressive moods from time to time? Do you wish you had more tools to shift your energy while still meeting yourself where you are? Yoga can be a transformative resource for shifting your energy, and my guest today happens to be an expert on this topic. In this episode, bestselling author, Amy Weintraub, shares the ways practicing yoga transformed the way she manages...

Are you a new yoga teacher? Maybe you got into teaching to help others because you loved yoga, but you’ve never really seen yourself as an entrepreneur… I know that was my case for a long time. If it's been your case too, today's episode is for you. EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 👉🏻 Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast anywhere you listen.  Find out how here. 👉🏻 Take a screenshot of the episo...

Are you still learning meditation and want to experience different styles? Do you want to learn to connect to the more subtle aspects of yourself like your energetic body? If so, today's episode is for you. This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it  here , and become a premium podcast member.    On the membership platform, you'll find:   1.  Your p...

Are you part of the 50% of people who report their stress increased dramatically in the last few years? Has the world pandemic and its new demands taken a toll on your life and wellbeing? If so, today’s episode is for you. For today’s episode, I do not have a guest, I’m taking the spotlight. Check out my other solo episodes: Episode #73: Yoga, chronic pain, and mental health. Episode #77: Setting...