The Inner Practice-Stories of Healing from the Yoga mat into Life

Kundalini yoga plays an integral part in Mark's life allowing him presence, achievement and so much more. Mark describes his initial hesitation to how his life was enhanced. Tune in for the full episode to learn how Kundalini and the practice of yoga has woven its way through Mark's daily personal and professional life. Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sur...

In this episode, I speak with Shelley Wishart —a lifelong entrepreneur, passionate mover, and the heart behind GoYoga. Shelley shares her inspiring journey through business ownership and the challenges that come with high-stakes decision-making. We dive into how her meditation practice became a powerful tool for staying grounded during a potentially difficult business transaction, transforming str...

In this trailer, Shelley talks about the high stakes world of selling a business and the fear of the unknown.  However, what eased the fear was meditation.  Shelley manifested the success which created calm in what could have been chaos. Send us Fan Mail Jackie Vandertuin Therapy Combining orthopedic care with the tools of yoga therapy to help you recover. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate...

In this episode, I read The Gift of the Magi , a story that has stayed with me since the first time I heard it. My husband and I had just gotten married. We were living in our first little house, stretched thin on one income while I was in graduate school, and trying to make Christmas meaningful without much money to spare. Hearing this story in that season of our lives was like being handed a qui...

The Gentle Whisper of Women is a heartfelt exploration of grief, love, and the quiet guidance we receive from those who shape us—whether they’re still here or part of the lineage that walked before us. The episode opens in the stillness of night with a whispered question— “When will this pain end?” —and unfolds through memories of a woman whose presence, kindness, and strength anchored an entire f...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tracy Armstrong , a retired school administrator and yoga teacher from Orangeville, Ontario, who shares a powerful and deeply honest story of anxiety, insomnia, perfectionism, eating disorder recovery, and alcoholism . Tracy opens up about growing up with chronic anxiety and the pressure to appear “perfect,” and how these early experiences gradually manifested int...

Welcome to the Inner Practice.  In this trailer, Tracy talks about how she was "required" to try yoga from her treatment facility, Homewood.  This initial struggle led to something beautiful and lifesaving, giving her the tools to help manage her anxiety and other struggles.   Stay tuned for the full episode which drops Dec 10, 2025 Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoyed this s...

The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds | The Inner Practice Podcast** In this episode of The Inner Practice Podcast , host Jackie Vandertuin shares her original short story, The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds — a reflective, soul-stirring narrative about uncertainty, choice, and the quiet wisdom that can emerge from unexpected places. The story follows a woman standing at a symbolic fork in the road, wr...

In this episode of The Inner Practice , Brian Hames shares his journey from childhood labels to healing through yoga and nature. He opens up about resilience, living with anxiety, and the gifts that help him see the world differently.  Brian discusses tools that he uses to help him wash away parts of the day to allow him to enter spaces being fully present.   Brian discusses philosophical componen...

In this trailer, you'll hear how breathwork and poses were a lifeline for Brian after the pandemic and how he still uses them to help him during difficult times. Send us Fan Mail Jackie Vandertuin Therapy Combining orthopedic care with the tools of yoga therapy to help you recover. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra c...

In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez —a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a vision of collective liberation. Her story is a remin...

Listen as Mikaela talks about wearing the weight of the world and how supported fish pose gave peace to this social activist. Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"!...

In this episode of The Inner Practice , Brittney shares her heartfelt journey of growth and healing. With an elite athletic background, Brittney found herself moving from the demanding aspects of elite soccer to being drawn to yoga and later to fascial stretch therapy—discovering how these practices not only supported her own well-being but also opened the door to helping others heal. We talk abou...

In this trailer, you will hear Brittney Norman talk about the transformative power of yoga and the importance of looking after your body as a competitive athlete.  Yoga can provide athletes tools that can help their play in ways that are vastly different from 'normal' training programs.  Stay tuned for the full episode which airs October 29. Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoy...

In this episode, Megan Pomarensky shares her journey from being an injured athlete to becoming a clinician dedicated to helping others heal. As a Certified Athletic Therapist , Megan has a deep understanding of the physical aspects of recovery—but it was other health practitioners and eventually yoga that helped her recognize the connection between body, mind, and healing. Her story is an inspirin...

Join Megan Pomarensky as she discusses how injury, identity and a doctor tricked her into trying yoga which eventually would change her life.  Tune in on October 15 for the full episode. Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your...

In this episode of The Inner Practice , we explore the journey of find home in your body after illness and anxiety.  Jasmine DeLeon shares how yoga shifted from being "just exercise" to becoming a lifeline during two years of debilitating vertigo and mental health struggles.  Through meditation, somatic healing and teacher training, she discovered gratitude, presence, and softness and re...

Join Jasmine as she discusses how she went from panic and anxiety to healing through the careful guidance of a loved one.  Full episode drops October 1st, 2025. Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas o...

In this episode of the The Inner Practice, Jackie MacDonald,  shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, addiction, and the search for healing.  The now joyful and strong yoga and Pilates teacher, Jackie opens up about the inner turmoil that fueled her struggles — and how family, community, and yoga became lifelines on the path to sobriety. This podcast is a candid look at the ups and dow...

The path from addiction to healing is long and filled with many curves.  Listen to Jackie's story as she first encounters breath as a saving force on her way to the hospital.  Tune in for the full episode set to drop on September 21. Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would lo...

Episode 1: Welcome to The Inner Practice – My Story In this first episode, I share my personal journey from anxiety and disconnection to finding healing through yoga. For years, I looked confident on the outside but struggled with panic, numbness, and burnout. Yoga shifted from being about fitness to becoming a way back to myself — helping me slow down, breathe, and reconnect. If you’ve ever felt...

Listen to this episode as I give a brief description of where the podcast idea came from, the name and a brief snippet of my transformative story of healing.  Listen to the first episode of this podcast on September 10 where you will hear the full story of my coming home to myself. If you enjoyed this trailer, please like, follow or share with others.   Send us Fan Mail Support the show If you enj...

This trailer was inspired by an instagram follower who wanted to know how I use yoga to manage my own struggles.  This trailer gives a quick overview of my process with breathing and mountain pose.  Mountain pose gives me strength as I root down into my feet, turning on my muscles and taking up space.  The pose along with breathwork helps alleviate my mental giants.   Feel free to share how you co...

Take a deep breath and step into  The Inner Practice. A podcast dedicated to sharing real stories of how yoga has helped people navigate loss, mental and physical stress and some of life's toughest challenges.   This podcast is about integrating the lessons learned on the mat and applying them to life off the mat.  Listen to people tell their stories of strength, resilience and recovery and t...