That Yoga Magic

Join Jen and Kim as they reflect on their long-term yoga journeys, how scandals surrounding infamous teachers like Bikram have impacted their teaching, and the importance of evolving and personalizing yoga practice in a world full of misinformation and controversy. This episode explores the legacy of past yoga traditions and how modern teachers can continue to serve students ethically and mindfull...

#overwhelming #todolist #yoga #frenzy #wellness #thatyogamagicpodcast #thatyogamagic #podcast #fullplate Sometimes when we feel that we have a full plate, and there does not seem enough time in a day to accomplish what we have to do, we can feel frenzied! How can Yoga help us be a little more calm? Yoga affects people in different ways, but it truly helps us find peace. Give this episode a listen,...

What are your favorite and not so favorite Yoga Poses ? Jen & Kim discuss their personal favorites to practice, to teach, how what they like influences or doesn't influence what they teach. What makes us lean towards particular poses and avoid others? We cant wait to hear what your favorite yoga poses are? & & What are your least favorite yoga poses? Follow us on Instagram @thatyog...

Have you ever wondered how your yoga instructor picks out the playlist? Or why we listen to music in the first place when we are practicing yoga? The girls talk about how they choose their playlists and why they play the music they do. A large part of the yoga practice is the energy that is in the studio while class is taking place and the music playing during class is a big part of that. Give thi...

What is a yoga community? Is a yoga community important? Just because you practice yoga do you have to be part of a community? Do you even want to be part of a community? The girls discuss what makes up a community, why it’s good to be in a community and why it is not! Everybody has different ideas and different views, but there is always one thing they have in common: they practice Yoga! Give thi...

Why is it thought that if you modify a yoga pose you are not doing it right? Why is it thought that if you modify a yoga pose it's only because you can’t do the right posture? Why are modifications thought of as taking the easy way out? Listen as the girls discuss the different ways a yoga posture can be done. What it really means when a person uses a prop or changes their posture. Does it mak...

Is there a difference between breath and breath work? How many different types of breathing are there? Why is it so important to breathe in yoga? These are all questions that are answered in the next episode of That Yoga Magic. The girls discuss different types of breathing that are used both in and out of a yoga practice. And why these types of breathing are important. Give this episode a listen,...

When is it time to unplug? When is it time to be present? In this episode the girls talk about a common problem, mobile devices! Maybe these devices are convenient but are they necessary on the mat? Is it infringing on the real Yoga practice? Is it possible to be present while you are swiping right? Hear from two instructors how it feels from a teacher's point of view when people bring in cell...

It seems that when people get older, they begin a family, have children, and live happily ever after! But recently, more and more grown adults are choosing not to have children. Some are choosing to marry or be in a committed relationship or even be single, but often, kids are not part of the equation! Why does it seem that more and more people are wanting to live happily ever after, minus the chi...

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. There are benefits to always being optimistic and engaging in positive thinking, but toxic positivity is when we don’t show our real emotions, and only show positive, cheerful and often false positive facades. This is the episode the girls talk about what positive toxicity...

That Auspicious number 108.... Have you heard this number come up at yoga or while chanting ? Have you wondered why we practice 108 Sun Salutations or heard or saw a 108 class advertised ? As the Spring Equinox has just passed, Jen and Kim discuss this ancient practice and all the ways the number 108 may show up in your life. Give this episode a listen and don’t forget to weigh in, let us know wha...

Have you ever wondered, if people are talking about you? Have you ever walked into a room and wondered why it suddenly became silent? Sometimes we are worried that we are just not good enough, that we downright suck! Is this normal? Is this a common feeling? Sometimes I wonder if I am the only one having these thoughts. Is this the exact opposite of imposter syndrome? Or is it the same thing? This...

This is a podcast on being offended. Maybe we’ll offend you! Let’s just all plan on getting triggered and offended..... Have you ever wondered why today’s society gets “triggered?” Have you ever wondered why today’s society takes everything so seriously? Why do so many people get offended so easily these days? Is it this generation? Why is everyone turning so soft? What a bunch ofSnowflakes! In th...

What is yoga sequencing? Yoga sequencing as an art, our craft. How do yoga teachers come up with what to teach? Are there some do's & dont's? Does it matter to you as a student, as a teacher when you attend a class? Do you ever wonder What is that yoga teacher thinking? Jen & Kim discuss their methods old and new when it comes to creating a yoga class, as well as what lessons we ha...

Have you ever wondered if talking on the phone is better than text messaging? Does it take too much time to speak on the phone? Or is text messaging a way to get out of personal interaction? And what about emojis? Sometimes when we text message maybe what we’re trying to say gets lost in translation, is that what emojis are for? Saving the mood? The girls discuss text messaging versus voice phone...

In this episode, the girls discuss the difference between new yoga teachers versus seasoned yoga teachers. What is the main difference between the two? Has yoga changed because of how it's taught? Often, people choose to stay with their favorite instructor, what makes this decision? Is it all about how a person teaches? Or what they teach? Kim and Jen dive in and discuss how yoga is different...

In this episode, the girls discuss Burning Man! Have you ever heard of Burning Man? This is an event, a yearly event that people prepare for the entire year, building, art, finding extravagant outfits! And preparing to take a journey to living a life without inhibitions! At least for a week! This event happens every summer in the desert of Nevada. Give this episode a listen, maybe you will get som...

This is an episode on anti-aging and remaining ageless as the years go by! How come it seems that some people seem to age differently than others? How come it seems that some people never seem to age? In this episode, the girls dive into answering those questions! They share their own personal routines and how they stay as young looking and feeling as they do! Give this episode a listen, maybe you...

What is gaslighting? It seems that we hear about it more and more but do we really know what it means? It is the psychological manipulation of a person! Actually, changing a person's perception of reality! In this episode, the girls explore, why we feel like we have been gaslit, they go over examples of how to tell if you are being gaslit, and why does it seem to be happening more than ever! T...

Oh it's been an interesting series on Trauma, some tears some laughs and now our last and fifth episode in this small series on such a large topic of Trauma. To wrap things up we discuss some specifics on where trauma can show up in the body, how yoga can help and a few other things we have tried along our journey's in releasing and recognizing trauma in our lives. Go back and hear our per...

Let’s talk about trauma, I mean, we have been for the past few episodes. But what about something specific? What about loss? Like the loss of a pet? I think that might be the worst! Let’s delve right in and see how the girls handled this type of trauma when they were faced with this terrible thing! Maybe it’ll help you when you are faced with it? Or maybe it will give you an idea of how to cope. J...

Join us in this 3rd Episode of this mini series on Trauma... After telling their stories in Episodes #1 & #2, Jen & Kim discuss in this episode how yoga has helped them on the healing journey. How does yoga show up in our daily lives? Hear how much yoga gave us and how we try to give back with yoga. Follow us @thatyogamagic on Instagram

Join us in the 2nd Episode of this mini series of episodes on Trauma...... Jen & Kim discuss over the next few episodes the topic that so many of us struggle with, the topic of trauma. Listen to the first episode as Jen's speaks about her journey experiencing being in a coma & this second episode Kim shares her experience with suicide. As the series continues we will touch on several d...

We made it to our second season! Thanks for sticking with us as we discuss the Magic of Yoga! We have another informative episode! Jen and Kim discuss over the next few episodes the topic that so many of us struggle with, the topic of trauma. The two of them take turns telling us about their own personal experiences with trauma and how they dealt with it. Why do traumatic things seem to happen to...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 Join us in a discussion about Yoga Teacher Safety & Sexual Harassment in the Yoga Studio. Kim shares an experience where she did not feel safe teaching and hopefully we can bring some light onto this topic we feel is under addressed. What things should we watch for? What to do if something happens? How do we help each other? Follow us on Instagram @thatyogamagic