This is Yoga Therapy

In this episode, I interviewed Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga and co-founder of the Accessible Yoga School . We spoke about her story, how she came to found Body Positive Yoga, as well as both/and thinking, which I think it so needed right now. We also talked about differences and similarities between Accessible Yoga & Yoga Therapy.  (Those interested can read more about those sim...

In this episode I interviewed Marsha Banks-Harold, a Certified Yoga Therapist, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio . We spoke about her background, her studio, their yoga therapy offerings, and  we discussed what's it's like to be black and a yoga therapist, and her vision for creating more access to yoga therapy. Support th...

The topic for today’s conversation is cultural appropriation & yoga, with a specific lens on yoga therapy. We’re going to talk about the roots of cultural appropriation,  things like should I OM, and say Namaste? We’ll talk about how in Yoga Therapy one of our principles is to meet the client where they are and how that may be problematic from the standpoint of acknowledging Yoga’s roots. And...

In this episode I interviewed Caren Baginski, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and the founder of Being Enough, a transformational program for gaining freedom from the negative inner critic and embodying deep rest and self-acceptance. Her YouTube channel has more than 1 million view and gives people from around the world permission to slow down, do less and heal. Caren just published her first book...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Emily Tomlinson, a Physical Therapist and Yoga Teacher in Warwick, NY. Recently I came across a blog that Emily entitled “How I Dealt with the Covid-19 Aftershocks in My Body.” I was curious. I read her blog and wanted to learn more and share her story. Here's the blog where Emily wrote about her story and provided instructions on the practi...

This episode is a conversation where Michele and Amy talk about their recent experience of bringing their Yoga Therapy training programs online in the time of COVID. They share lessons learned, key take aways and shared desires to continuously grow and improve their educational offerings in today's reality. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogath...

In this episode, I interviewed Constanza Eliana Chinea , (She/Her), a Latinx certified Yoga Instructor who has over 10 years of experience in the industry and over 300 hours of training in Yoga, trauma, and anti-racism. She shared her story and then we spoke to yoga practitioners, yoga teachers and yoga therapists about how we show up in the world and what actions and even simple mindset shifts we...

In this episode, I interviewed Smitha Mallaiah, yoga therapist and Program Director at SVYASA-USA, Houston Center . We spoke about Smitha's work as Senior Mind-Body Intervention Specialist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Program. She also shared how yoga therapy in India differs from yoga therapy in the US and how she has been utilizing Telehealth t...

In this episode, I again interviewed Antonio Sausys, somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and grief therapy. We focused our conversation about the global grief that we are all experiencing as part of the Coronavirus pandemic, and what we can do about it. During the interview, Antonio shared information about a new survey he has developed to help take steps towar...

In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Steffany Moonaz, yoga therapist and researcher and author of Yoga for Arthritis . We spoke about the field of yoga research -- what's happening in it, who is doing quality research and how to access it. We also spoke about the efforts underway to collect information from yoga therapists and other health practitioners who are working with...

In this episode I interviewed Durga Leela, educator and founder of Yoga of Recovery . We spoke about her own personal story of recovery, we talked about what addiction is, and the six tenets of her program. We also spoke about the need to stay connected during the time of this global pandemic crisis. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com We...

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Ann Swanson, yoga therapist and author of Science of Yoga . We discussed her book, her intention in writing it and how certain sections of the book can help educate on what yoga therapy is. We also talked about research in yoga and how to overcome challenges of delivering yoga therapy via Telehealth. (Ann sees all her clients virtually). Referenc...

In this episode I interviewed James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY). We talked about what Gentle Somatic Yoga is, discussed some of its key tenants and explained what it means to find "the inner Yes." We also talked about ways to bust the aging myth and a lot more! Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagr...

In this episode I interviewed Melinda Atkins is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, educator and the founder and director of AUM hOMe Shala in Coconut Grove, Florida. We spoke about her decision to establish her yoga center as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in order to acquire grants and funding which in turn provides free yoga therapy programming for people of all ages in their community who are...

In this episode, I interviewed Alex Bauermeister, Yoga Therapist and founder of Intra Yoga Therapy . We spoke about what she views as the difference between yoga teacher and yoga therapist, what it means to provide trauma-informed yoga as well as yoga for trauma and the issue of touch and consent in the yoga classroom. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeac...

In this episode, I interviewed Marlysa Sullivan, Yoga Therapist, educator, researcher and author. We spoke about the difference between yoga teacher and yoga therapist, considerations for conducting yoga research, and the concept of eudaimoinic wellbeing and how it relates to yoga therapy. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Insta...

In this episode, I interviewed Jessica Patterson, a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and the owner/director of Root Center for Yoga & Sacred Studies in CO Springs. We spoke about the importance of sacred community (satsang), the ability to explore ourselves at all levels (svadhyaya), and the imperative of bringing conscious presence into the work of yoga therapy. Support the show Connect with Inne...

In this episode, I interviewed Lisa Pearson, a Swami, Yoga Therapist, educator and Pain Care Yoga teacher. We spoke about Selfless Service, and the importance of compassion, spirituality and ritual in Yoga Therapy.  Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

In this episode, I interviewed Shelly Prosko,  a Canadian physiotherapist, yoga therapist, author, speaker and educator dedicated to empowering individuals to create and sustain meaningful lives by teaching and advocating for the integration of yoga into modern healthcare. We spoke about her unique blend of physio (physical) therapy with yoga therapy, her new book with Neil Pearson & Marlysa S...

In this episode, I interviewed Physician’s Assistant and Yoga Therapist, Sarah Martin. Sarah specializes in Upper Extremity Orthopaedics and Chronic Pain at TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, MN and integrates her knowledge and expertise in both western medicine and yoga therapy to the clinical work that she does. We talked about the clinical work that she does and the yoga therapy services t...

In this episode, I interviewed Amy Weintraub, the founder of the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute and a pioneer in the field of yoga and mental health. We talked about her first book Yoga for Depression, which was published over 15 years ago yet feels more relevant today than ever. We also discussed the amount of validating research that has been conducted in the field in the 15+ years since. She...

In this episode, I interviewed Chinnamasta Stiles, Director of the Yoga Therapy Center and Shiva Shakti Loka in San Francisco. She is a yogini, healer and teacher, weaving  the sacred wisdom traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra. We talked about intuition, the subtle skills of a yoga therapist, how to cultivate these skills and the importance of one's own Sadhana. We also discussed her belo...

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Kelly Crace, Associate Vice President for Health & Wellness at the College of William & Mary. We spoke about the definition of Integrative Wellness and the "Eight Dimensions of Wellness" promoted at the College of William & Mary. We shared the crossover between their model and yoga therapy frameworks plus how they are including yoga & ot...

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Joseph Morrow, a clinical psychologist practicing on the central coast of California. We spoke about his work as a staff psychologist within a maximum security forensic state hospital in CA., where he also serves at the chair of their Suicide Prevention Committee. In this discussion, we focused on the history of trauma with patients at the hospital, the crossover...

In this episode, I interviewed Antonio Sausys, somatic psychologist and yoga therapist specializing in grief counseling and grief therapy. We talked about definitions of grief, what kind of losses result in grief, why yoga is an ideal modality for dealing with grief and gained some insights on what one might do or not do when someone is grieving. Support the show Connect with Inner Peace Yoga Ther...