This is Yoga Therapy

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Stephanie Minchin. Dr. Minchin, also known as The Yoga Psychologist, brings over 17 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, a Yoga Teacher, and a Yoga Therapist. With advanced training in breathwork, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic IFS, she founded House of Yoga Psychology , a spiritual sanctuary dedicated to supporting holistic wellbeing professional...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jaime Stover Schmitt. Jaime began traditional yoga training at age six, continued it through high school, and started teaching yoga in 1974. She began offering her integrative approach to yoga therapy as Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy in 1987. Her offerings are informed by not only ongoing classical yoga study, but by her training in myriad f...

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Deborah King . Deborah is a Certified Yoga Therapist and the insightful founder of ReGrowing Our Wings: Yoga Therapy for Survivors of Relational Violence. Beyond her dedicated private practice, she partners with The Dove Project, creating vital yoga therapy offerings for survivors of gender-based violence. She also holds the unique privilege of...

In this episode, I’m joined by Keri Marino —a somatic yoga therapist with over 16 years experience supporting women through deep, meaningful growth & healing. Keri works with women who’ve spent years doing the inner work. They’ve been to therapy, read the books and done the yoga. And while they’ve come a long way, something still feels off. They’re tired of pushing through, tired of holding it...

In this episode, I interviewed Courtney Brame. Courtney is a dedicated yoga teacher, a yoga therapist in training, and the insightful founder of Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP). Courtney's work provides crucial guidance for individuals navigating the often isolating experience of stigma, a journey deeply informed by his own experiences. Courtney is also the host of the SPFPP po...

In this episode, I spoke with Ann Swanson—author of the bestselling Science of Yoga, which has been translated into over 15 languages and sold over 1/2 a million copies worldwide. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, into the cadaver lab to teach anatomy, to night school to become a licensed massage therapist, and, ultimately, to earn a M...

In this episode, I interviewed Cheri Dostal Ryba . Cheri has devoted over 20 years to embodied inquiry & transformation as a movement educator, fitness trainer, dancer, C-IAYT yoga therapist, speaker and author. Her approach weaves the cyclical wisdom of nature with nervous system and polyvagal informed whole person pelvic care. Cheri published her first book in 2022, Pelvic Yoga Therapy for t...

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal. Jonathan is a neurologist and a yoga student of Sri Dharma Mittra. Since 2014, he has been passionately sharing neuroscience and yoga. He aspires to help others learn the actual science on yoga to enhance their practice, customize their instruction, and support their advocacy with scientific evidence. Jonathan is also the host of the Neuroscie...

In this episode, I interviewed Julia Romano . Julia is Certified Yoga Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a former faculty member with the Maryland University of Integrative Health's Masters of Science in Yoga Therapy program, and supervisor in its clinical program; she also worked as yoga therapist with patients in acute care of Howard County General Hospital. Julia is th...

In this episode of the podcast, Renee Rudolph interviewed Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Founder and Director, Michele Lawrence. The conversation focused on a new initiative they recently launched called the Yoga Therapy Collective . The Yoga Therapy Collective is a membership site designed to promote collaboration among and advancement for Yoga Therapists. Renee and Michele spoke more about the Collect...

In this episode, I interviewed Philip Shepherd . Philip is the author of “New Self, New World: Recovering Our Senses in the Twenty-First Century.” He leads workshops internationally on the art of embodiment.  During the podcast, we spoke about embodiment, the body’s three brains, and his workshops centered on reconnecting with one’s being. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Ema...

In this episode, I interviewed Jivana Heyman. Jivana   (he/him), C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga , an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He’s the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body ; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion ; and The Teacher's Guide...

In today’s episode, I was delighted to speak with Dr. Katy Jane . Dr. Katy is a Vedic scholar, Sanskrit expert, and spiritual facilitator who teaches yoga teachers and offers online Vedic astrology immersions. She earned her doctorate in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2001. She also studied Sanskrit, Hindi, and Bengali in Calcutta, India.  Dr. Katy taught at...

In this episode, I interviewed Susi Hately. Susi is a yoga teacher, C-IAYT yoga therapist, teacher trainer, speaker, and author with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology. As the founder of Functional Synergy , she is transforming, inspiring, and setting a new standard in the global community of health through yoga therapy and functional movement therapy. Her 4-day online program, Power of Pure Movement: Strong...

In this episode, I interviewed Susi Amendola, author of “The Centered Heart: Evidence-Based Mind Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health.” She an Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist who brings over 40 years of experience utilizing Yoga and lifestyle practices to help others heal. In 1983 she founded Yoga Now in Omaha, Nebraska where she currently teaches classes and directs t...

In this episode, I spoke with Natalie Buster . Natalie is a yoga therapist, an end of life navigator, a certified death doula, a grief reliever, an actor, a podcaster, a writer, and a mentor with a deep desire to help people. She is the resident yoga therapist at Abode , a contemplative home for the dying in San Antonio, Texas.  Earlier this year, at Abode, she launched an End of Life Yoga Trainin...

In this episode, I interviewed Joseph Le Page.  Joseph founded Integrative Yoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy in 1993 and is a pioneer in the field of Yoga therapy training programs. He began teaching yoga therapy in hospital settings in 1995 and continues up to the present as Director of The Healthy Heart Program , which conducts Yoga Therapy group programs in public health settings throughout Bra...

In this episode I interviewed Rebecca Weisman. Rebecca is a devoted student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga, her classes are a dynamic mix of anatomical exploration and energetic experience, with a focus on bringing the mind to a deep and quiet state of absorption.    Rebecca is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level III) a Certified Yoga Therapist, and the Director at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Verm...

In this episode I interviewed Dr. Lauren Tober. Lauren is a Clinical Psychologist and Yoga and Meditation Teacher with a passion for health, healing, happiness and awakening.  She is the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute , dedicated to navigating the challenges of being human through the lens of yoga and western psychology, offering trainings for mental health professionals interested in br...

In this episode, I interviewed 3 current or former Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students: Whitney Pasch, Jordan Smith, and Lisa Haake. They each shared experiences during their yoga therapy training and gave insights about how they are working as yoga therapists today. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

In this episode, I had a conversation with one of my beloved teachers, Indu Arora . It had been a while since we had Indu on the podcast and we took the time to catch up. We spoke about.. How do  we find the perfect balance, harmony and simplicity in our complex life? What she sees most alive for  students and  seekers she encounters  on the path. The milestone anniversary of her 25 years teaching...

In this episode, I interviewed Sheridan Ruth . Sheridan is a yoga and trauma therapist specializing in supporting entrepreneurs to increase profit and decrease anxiety.  While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practitioner' coaches in the industry, none of them do it by merging body-based tools, the nervous system AND business strategy, except for Sheridan. ...

In this episode, I interviewed Rachel Krentzman. At age 16, Rachel was diagnosed with scoliosis. At 32 she suffered a herniated disc and was told she would have to modify her activities for the rest of her life – instead, Rachel is now a walking testimonial for how yoga can be used therapeutically to heal your back pain. Rachel is a licensed physical therapist and yoga therapist. She offers intern...

In this episode, I interviewed Kimberly Archibald Russell. Kim is a yoga teacher, a yoga therapist and lives in Cleveland, OH. She is the founder of My Village Yoga .  My Village Yoga was founded on the idea that the benefits of yoga should be shared with everyone throughout the Cleveland community, regardless of age, gender, body type, race, religion, or socioeconomic level. We spoke about her mi...

In this episode, I interviewed 3 Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students or alumni: Sara Hall, Sarah Martin, and Julie Williams. They each have different backgrounds but have collaborated on various initiatives in the field of pain management and yoga therapy. We dove into some of the work they’ve done, including a recent paper published on the implementation of a clinic-based yoga program for chronic p...