The First Step

This week in my classes we were discussing the benefit of stretching our understanding of balance on the mat. So often we think of tree pose when we talk Yoga. However balance is so much more than just standing on one leg. Have a listen and let me know what you think! sawchukjill@hotmail.com Want to read my Blog on the same subject? Click HERE. Want to see the video I made around taking this subje...

Check out this conversation to find simple steps to care for Self and grow Self love. And listen to us banter about how changing our relationship with ourselves and our immediate family can translate out to helping change the world out there. Fari is a transformational relationship coach. Connect with Fari HERE!

This week in my Online community and in person classes we were reflecting on equanimity in our practice. The best place to learn and practice is a ten-day Vipassina retreat. There are centers all over the world. Find more information HERE. Check out how to take equanimity onto the mat with this video. Or check out my perspective here in my BLOG .

Dr. Jessica, a passionate relationship coach for powerful men in tech, had to go deep in this work herself - after years of feeling stuck in her head, anxious about relating, and having terrible sex. After her undergrad from MIT, Jessica spent 10 years working in lab as an organic chemist and neuroscientist - completing both her PhD and postdoctoral fellowship. Objectivity reigned and subjective e...

In this episode I download an exercise in tracking our habits. This exercise is an opportunity to fine tune how we are spending our most precious resource : TIME! I did the exercise myself and realized I was using housework as a habit to avoid creating content. I also realized recording this it was a way of self sabotaging my bigger dreams and goals. If you take the challenge you will find your ow...

In this episode I share a big take away from Trish Blackwell's podcast - practicing saying 'atta girl'. We find it so easy to criticize ourselves, but with this practice we can flip the script. Have a listen and then I challenge you to spend a week purposefully celebrating all your wins - big and small. You are doing awesome! Thanks for listening. Reach out! I love hearing from you. sa...

In this episode I discuss bringing awareness to these different aspects of self. Practical ways we can practice noticing what is thought, sensation and then to witness the observer. Unity is possible and when we align these different aspects of self we tap into incredible freedom and wellness. There is a Path to health in mind body and soul. Yoga is an ancient science that anyone can access. Reach...

In this episode I explore our natural tendency movement along the spectrum of our experience. The duality. The pull in each direction. The dance. To recognize the rhythm and stay in tune. This Path of self-awareness is a chance to bring ourselves back into balance. In balance, we experience health and harmony. There are many simple things anyone can do to bring balance back. Ready to take a first...

I loved the parallels in speaking with Lisa Marie when it comes to mindset whether for health or wealth, it all starts with mindset. Have a listen to this episode and take away simple action steps you can easily take to create a shift in your relationship to money. If you want to reach out to Lisa Marie and find more of her resources, check out her website. https://thesassywealthcoach.com/ If you...

Caitlin Naramore is the founder of Modern Queen: the Feminine Approach to Business & Life. Caitlin helps healers and coaches design and build their elegant businesses to 6 figures and up as they master the art of online presence & business savvy. Caitlin is a stand for all women to become Queens of their own lives. In addition to 1:1 and group coaching, Caitlin has hosted several women’s w...

This book by Rueben George is a bridge to healing. Everyone should have a read. It opens understanding and compassion and points to a beautiful way forward. It was my honour to speak with Rueben about his book and hear his perspective of a healing Path. He is doing powerful work in the world and this episode is just a taste of the wisdom he holds. I hope you enjoy this conversation! We can all tak...

This was a fun episode where one of my long time students interviews me about Yoga in general, but also about this unique approach I have learned through Diane Long, and the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

My friend Magda suggested I let Facebook Friends ask questions for me to answer about my life or my craft. I loved the questions my friends asked!! Brilliant questions. It was so much fun to answer them. Thank you for everyone who added their question. I missed two by accident and afterwards I received another few questions, so we will do part two. Coming soon. If you have a question you want me t...

Oh man! You gotta listen to this episode if you are hearing the call. So many of us are. It is time to step into living our true purpose. If you want to be inspired and get affirmation that what you are feeling is real... have a listen to this conversation. Esther so clearly embodies the truth we are all feeling; the shift we are all experiencing. If you want to be in touch with her check our her...

Have a listen to this short episode where I celebrate a young lady to came to me this week ready to make a change. I was so stoked for her for FIRST recognizing she needed to face her challenges... and SECOND for reaching out for help. TWO powerful steps in creating the change. Have a listen and maybe you will feel inspired by this courageous story. Reach out for support and guidance: https://go.o...

Don't miss this episode. It was such a powerful download of simple things anyone can do to transform and uplift their life. Listen to Siwash share his wisdom and pull out one or more easy action steps you can take to make a positive shift in your life. This conversation was full of truth and will inspire you and help you to see the Path forward no matter where you are starting from. So many fi...

It was my pleasure to talk Yoga with Olga. She is a wealth of wisdom and insight and shares some top tips how to get started on the Path. Have a listen and reach out to either of us if you want to know more. You can reach me at: sawchukjill@hotmail.com, or www.yogajil.com And find more about Olga at: https://www.olgacampora.com For more about the 8 limbs of Yoga: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/article...

Sometimes it can feel terrifying to listen to that voice inside that is urging us to follow our heart; to move in the direction of our true purpose. Listen to this episode to gain insight and clarity around how we can continue to take steps in that direction, even when it's scary! Daniella LaRosa Cotreau is a master at helping people discover that place of heart and follow their calling. Enjoy...

I loved this conversation with Neille around her passion for showing women the steps they can take to lift themselves out of a rough place. We touched on a few of the steps one can take in finding their way when they find themselves lost. We discussed how all of us are capable of finding our power and realizing we can live the life we dream of. It was inspiring to speak with Neille and I hope you...

Listen in to this episode to learn more about how you can level up your communication and your life. It was such a pleasure to talk to Alex Dumas about how he has improved his own communication skills and all the disciplines he integrates into his own life to bring out the best in himself. You will be inspired to tap into your own potential through this conversation. Find him @ https://www.alexdum...

What a pleasure to talk with my guest Mike Iskander about healing through his experiment with time travel. Have a listen to this episode to understand where some of the self doubt, and self hate comes from and gather some ideas of how you can let it go and experience more self love and self compassion. You can watch more about his journey here on his ⁠TEDx talk⁠ .

Have a listen to this short recording to allow yourself a moment of letting go of tension and stress. Follow the guidance I give you to be in the body and be with the breath and allow yourself on the exhales to let tension drop away. For more resources about health and wellness check out my website: www.yogajil.com

It was awesome to speak with Bobbie today about her own recovery from gambling and her inspiring ideas for us to find new, clean and playful ways to enjoy life. Check out our conversation about addiction and her vision of creating more places where adults can gather without having to use alcohol or other addictive habits to get out and have fun. I think all of us have these tendencies to escape ou...

In this episode, we just scratched the surface, but even then, you will find useful tips we share about how to maintain health and wellness. Shannon is a Regenerative Health practitioner (holistic) and Clinical Iridologist. She uses a variety of techniques to help achieve health goals such as breathwork, mindfulness, movement, herbs, foods, higher tech new supplements and treatments. She loves sho...

I hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did! My guest Mike Stanford had so many profound and interesting things to say about communication. We talked about awareness, feedback loops, getting comfortable with uncertainty and more. We touched on The Work by Byron Katie, and Julie Cameron's book The Artist's Way. I mentioned Mike volunteers for the Oceanside Stroke Recovery Socie...