The Ilongga Yogi Podcast

Namaste! I’m Kate and I’m from Iloilo City. I’m a certified yoga instructor and certified in mental health counseling. I share content on yoga, mindfulness, fitness, mental health, self care, and healing. In today’s episode, I talk about my relationship with my partner and what our secret is to a healthy marriage. Enjoy this episode and always take care of yourself 💕 Want to support me by donatin...

Namaste! I’m Kate and I’m from Iloilo City. I’m a certified yoga instructor and certified in mental health counseling. I share content on yoga, mindfulness, fitness, mental health, self care, and healing. In today’s episode, I share my journaling practice and how it supported me in managing my Bipolar 2 diagnosis and continues to help me everyday. I’ve included the journaling prompts that I use wh...

Namaste! I’m Kate and I’m from Iloilo City. I’m a certified yoga instructor and certified in mental health counseling. I share content on yoga, mindfulness, fitness, mental health, self care, and wellness. In today’s episode, I talk about how my life has changed after getting hitched. I don’t find a lot of content about life after getting married especially around the small things that feel like b...

Namaste! An end of an era. In this episode, I share how life recently has changed who I am and what lessons are the most important to me moving forward into the next chapter of my life. Enjoy this episode and always take care of yourself 💕 Want to support me by donating? Any amount can help me continue serving you 🙏🏽 GCASH Catherine Marie V Atienza 0927 0790 391 If you're not in a place where y...

Namaste! I’m Kate and I’m from Iloilo City. I’m a certified yoga instructor and certified in mental health counselling. I share content on yoga, mindfulness, fitness, mental health, self care, and wellness. In today’s episode, I talk about how closing my yoga studio recently was the best decision. I learned how to turn a loss into a chance to finally choose a path that is genuine to who I am and b...

Namaste! I’m Kate and I’m from Iloilo City. I’m a certified yoga instructor and I own a yoga studio called Body Love Yoga Studio. I share content on yoga, mindfulness, fitness, mental health, self care, and wellness. In today’s episode, I talk about how I deal with gaslighting and narcissism in relationships. From thinking I needed to fix myself to fix my relationships to realizing I can find happ...

Namaste! I’m Kate and I’m from Iloilo City. I’m a certified yoga instructor and I own a yoga studio called Body Love Yoga Studio. I share content on yoga, mindfulness, fitness, mental health, self care, and wellness. In today’s episode, I talk about how I’ve accepted that my yoga studio isn’t meant to be a money-making venture but a venue for me to do what I love and impart mindfulness & healing t...

Namaste! I always believe there are more ways than one to heal our body & mind and I cannot be more thankful to have found acupuncture & routines that help keep me balanced & happy. I hope you find ways to also heal that may be unconventional but keep you at peace ✨ Want to support me by donating? Any amount can help me continue serving you 🙏🏽 GCASH Catherine Marie V Atienza 0927 0790 391 If yo...

Namaste! All my past relationships have taught me how to love myself and cultivate healthier relationships. I used to be toxic and was also with toxic partners and because of that I needed time to figure out myself and get rid of my toxic habits. All this led me to a healthier relationship and I share my learnings with you on this podcast episode. I also shared this podcast in written form for tho...

Namaste! In this episode, I share how I’ve detached my worth & value from titles, accomplishments, and expected milestones that we are told especially in a Filipino household. Finding happiness through a deep yet higher purpose that serves my happiness and serves others equally has healed me and allowed me to feel fulfilled in where I am and who I’ve become. I also posted this as a blog if you'd l...

Namaste! In this episode, I share my journey with endometriosis and how I’m finding other ways to manage it other than medication. If you’d like to read more on my journey, you can check out my blog post here: I've updated my blog! http://www.ilonggayogi.com/journey/my-journey-with-endometriosis Want to support me by donating? Any amount can help me continue serving you 🙏🏽 GCASH Catherine Marie...

Namaste! In this episode, I share how I feel about the recent elections in the Philippines as well as my experience as a first time voter and a few lessons I’ve gained. I hope this episode continues to inspire you to always believe in the Filipino people & our power to change our country for the better. If you enjoyed this episode, share this on your stories or with your loved ones. Want to suppor...

Namaste! In this episode, I share how I get back to feeling normal again after falling into a short bout of depression. Ironically, as I recorded this episode, I was in the middle of being depressed and this actually helped me find my way back again. This is a first for me to be able to unpack my thought process during an episode and use this to guide myself in repairing my current state. As I upl...

Namaste! In this episode, I share the tools that help me cope with my depression. As you listen, you might be thinking how I can do all these when I’m depressed and I actually don’t. I pick and choose which tool I need in every moment depending on where I am mentally & physically. It’s a balancing act every single day and this is how I’ve been able to get by for all these years. If you enjoyed thi...

Growing older has always been something I’ve looked forward to. To me, it represents strength, security, & peace. At 30, I feel closer to my higher self. I know I’m not quite there yet, but it feels so exciting to discover new parts of myself and to experience this beautiful journey of healing, growth, & unconditional love. ✨❤️ I also posted the complete list of all my learnings on my blog: https...

Namaste! In this episode, I share how COVID changed the way I perceived my mental health and healing journey in a way I have never before. Early in January, I tested positive for COVID and isolated for 2 weeks at home. It wasn’t easy mainly because I was worried about my Lola and other family members, but the time I spent alone allowed me to connect with myself in a deeper way. Here are a few of m...

The holidays are usually known to be fun and a celebration of family & friends. Others though may be triggered by this season especially when it comes to food and weight. In the Filipino culture, we tend to brush this off when it can actually be serious problem, a mental illness even. For this episode, I wanted to help those who may be struggling emotionally with falling off track their workout ro...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this October, I wanted to share the reality of living with a mental illness for 15 years and all the learnings I’ve had through this journey. I hope this episode gives you hope. Living with Bipolar 2 could feel like a curse, but I cannot deny that because of my experience, I have helped many people too. What has weighed me down has also propelled me forwar...

Namaste! In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, it was important to me to share this guided meditation. Yoga & meditation saved my life back when I was deeply depressed & felt like giving up. I hope this episode reminds you to take it one step at a time and gives you a little bit of hope to keep going.

Namaste! Journaling has been part of my whole life and became a significant tool in changing my life for the past 7 years. It has been incredibly effective in making my goals become a reality and in this episode, I share how you can start your journey and use it to become the best version of yourself in the quickest way possible!

Namaste! It's been a rollercoaster ride trying to make my yoga studio survive this pandemic. I'm sure it hasn't been easy for you either. Here are a few things I've learned since 2020 that have changed me as a business-owner and as a person as well. Whether you own a small business like me, especially if it's in the same sector as mine, I hope this episode can help you in some way. I'm grateful to...

I'm learning and re-learning each day that I must surrender. The more I try, or fix, or curate my life, the more unhappy I become. Happiness and success doesn't lie in my achievements, in my bank account, or how I look. It cannot be dictated by what others think about me. Contentment is what I must strive for. What I Wish My Therapist Told Me | A Buddhist Monk's Perspective video here . 🖥 Check ou...

My vegan journey may have come to an end, but it doesn't mean I feel less compassionate towards all beings. I still hold the same values, however, I have chosen to live more mindfully in a different way that is healthier for my mind and body. This podcast episode is meant to share with you how I began my vegan journey and where I am today. If you are vegan or considering to become more vegan, I en...

Today's episode is a bite-sized version of how I usually do things here. I talk about how we can stop building walls and slowly open up again to the people in our lives. If you like this episode, share this with someone and follow me online, @ilonggayogi.

Even though I'm doing what I love, I still experience burnout. Managing it along with my overall mental health can be draining and frustrating at the same time. Most of the time I beat myself up for feeling this way when I'm passionate about what I do. I cannot deny, though, that it is a real thing and the only thing I can do is to find tools to get me through it. In this episode I share my experi...