On and Off Your Mat Yoga Podcast

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Have you ever started something new and secretly expected you’d do it perfectly the first time? Or after doing it just a few times, you’d be a master at it? I think we all have at some point or another, and chances are, we were then disappointed. For today’s episode, I sat down with Peter Walters. Peter is a yoga teacher and student of life with a motto to always begin again. Focusing on learning...

Have you ever done a yoga pose and kinda regretted it afterward? Or maybe you pushed just a little too far in a pose you practice regularly? Or maybe you’ve harshly criticized yourself while practicing? Alright, maybe all 3. Either way, this episode is for you. For today’s episode, I sat down with Brea Johnson. Brea has been teaching yoga and movement since 2003. As a teacher, mentor, and communit...

This episode is part of our premium subscription. To get access to it now, visit https://withribbon.com/u/erikabelange r. We just transitioned to this new platform. Here, you’ll find a few things.  1. You can become a premium member of the podcast. Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this 30 Minutes Morning Flow. 2. You can now have acces...

Is “ I don’t have time ” a go-to excuse in your life? Maybe you're not that person who took advantage of extra free time during COVID to clean out the garage or finally get in shape or write a book they’ve been talking about for years. If that sounds like you, today's episode is for you. For this episode, it’s just me, I’m taking the spotlight again. You can check my other solo episode: #77: Setti...

Do you think yoga is a complete practice that gives your body everything it needs? More and more, it seems that science movement experts suggest differently… For today’s episode I sat down with Jenni Rawlings and Travis Pollen to talk about the place of strength training for yogis. Jenni has completed a wealth of training and learning in the fields of yoga, anatomy, and movement science. She write...

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Have you ever considered how your intuition can help you access your inner wisdom? Learn to better trust your instincts? Or find your truest path in life? That might seem like a big promise, but the truth is no one knows what you need better than yourself. For this episode, I sat down with Amisha Ghadiali. Amisha is an award-winning social entrepreneur, intuitive therapist, teacher, and leader. Sh...

You might feel like we are in a time of winter, maybe the winter of your life. It might feel dark and full of despair, but the pain you might be feeling now can ignite an incredible transformation if you choose to use it as fuel for your transformation. For this episode, I sat down with Julie Martin. Julie has been teaching yoga for 25 years, including 10 in Goa, India. She teaches how to break fr...

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Imagine if you could heal any virus in your body? And on top of it, you didn’t really have to do anything. Too good to be true? This episode is for you. Today I sat down with Tom Paladino. Tom is a researcher seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and by helping enhance their quality of life. Tom began research with Sca...

Did you know your womb is one of your strongest energetic centers? It affects your relationships, your sexuality, your health, your creativity, and your manifesting powers. For this episode, I sat down with Diana Beaulieu. Diana is a Modern Medicine Woman, Womb Awakening teacher, coach, author, speaker, and storyteller. With studies in biology, human sciences, and psychoneuroimmunology she worked...

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Did you know you can optimize your life by living in accordance with your cycle, just like with any other rhythms that exist in Nature? For this episode, I sat down with Mia Tarduno. Mia is a yoga teacher, she’s certified in Trauma-Informed Yoga, and Certified Life Coach. Her mission is to connect people with their natural states of being to restore balance in their health, lifestyle, work, and re...

Happy New Year guys! This time a year is perfect to reflect on the past year and project ourselves into the future to envision and create what you want to experience. Did you feel like 2020 was a year of ruined plans? If so now’s the time to take control back, dream again, and start to rebuild. Are you the type not to follow through on resolutions? Or maybe not even set them? This episode is...

I hope you’re having a happy holiday season! This time a year is perfect to reflect on the past year and project ourselves into the future to envision and create what you want to experience. Did you feel like 2020 was a year of ruined plans, a strange waiting game where everything felt out of your control? I know I did… So we can start to move forward, I sat down for this episode with  Elena...

If you are a newer teacher sequencing might feel overwhelming at times and having some structure can be very grounding and helpful. If you are not a teacher, this episode is still for you, don’t go anywhere. Having some knowledge, some behind the curtain information about sequencing might help you identify or choose the right teacher for you and it might help you create a container for your own se...

A strong core is not about bikini season, and a core workout is not a post-Thanksgiving punishment. A strong core stabilizes the body and allows you to move in all directions with more control and less injury risk. Whether you're flowing through a vinyasa or mopping the floor, all necessary movements either originate in your core, or move through it. So, in turn, weak or inflexible core muscles ca...

We are finishing our mental health series today. If you missed our 3 other episodes, check out #70: Yoga for Stress and Anxiety , and #72 Yoga for Mental Health . You also got a deep dive and practice of alternate nostril breathing on our Premium Membership on Patreon for #71, as a tool to deal with stressful times. Today is a special episode. I do not have a guest. I wanted to do this episode and...

We are continuing with our mental health theme in hopes of supporting you through these challenging times. If you missed our Episode #70: Yoga for Anxiety, find it here , and our articles and premiums episode on Alternate Nostrils Breathing, you can find the deep dive article here and the practice of alternate nostril breathing or a follow along on our Premium membership on Patreon . Some of you h...

This episode is part of our PREMIUM subscription. To get access to it, visit Patreon.com/onandoffyourmat withribbon.com/u/erikabelanger and become a member. On the 5$ tier, you get one new exclusive every month. Today you get a lesson on Alternate Nostril Breathing, we talk about what is the practice, why do it, the benefits, any contraindications, I give a few tips to help you and then we practic...

With the World Mental Health Day earlier this month, and everything happening socially, politically and health wise in the world right now, I thought it was the perfect time to dig in the power of yoga to support us through these times. For this episode, I sat down with Amanda Whiting. Amanda is a yoga teacher specializing in yoga for emotional well-being. She is the creator of the online programs...

For this episode, I sat down with Susanna Barkataki. Susanna is a yoga teacher, Certified Yoga Therapist and the founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute where she runs Ignite Be Well 200/500 Yoga teacher Training programs. She is the author of the forthcoming book Honor Yoga’s Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice. With a degree in Philosophy from UC Berkeley and a Masters in E...

This episode is part of our PREMIUM subscription. To get access to it, visit Patreon.com/onandoffyourmat withribbon.com/u/erikabelanger and become a member. On the 5$ tier, you get one new exclusive episode every month. Today you get a 30-minute video sequence, a delicious no props required restorative yoga class with me. With the other tiers, you can also have access to some or all the class...

Do you ever long for a deeper understanding of yourself that leads to transformation?  If so, this episode is for you. I sat down with Eva Beronius. Eva is the founder of Self Mastery and Beyond and the highly praised online meditation course Beyond the Mind. Her own journey has included transforming a state of PTSD and anxiety with symptoms like panic attacks, depression and trust-issue...