Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda

Episode 83 - Rebel Magic In this 12-minute episode, we explore one of the idea of Rebel Magic: rest/wonder/magic.  The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the Easeful Yoga Lifestyle Collective(EYLC). The EYLC is a soft landing place for overwhelmed, stressed-out, exhausted woman. EYLC is a yoga & yoga nidra membership and on-demand yoga resource library that is ro...

Episode 82 - The art of distraction: how letting go lets the magic in In this 20-minute episode, we explore one of the most counterintuitive yet scientifically supported ideas in modern creativity research — that certain forms of distraction are not the enemy of deep work, but one of its most powerful allies. We will talk about distraction — not as a failure of willpower, not as the enemy of your...

Episode 81 - April 2026 Rest Message: draw your energy back to yourself In this 8-minute episode, we explore how to reclaim our energy through rest so we can bloom from stored energy rather than from depletion.  The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the Radical Rest Private Podcast. If you love yoga nidra & are into minimalism - this is for you. If you want to r...

Episode 80 - March 2026 Rest Message: Rest is a Beautiful Interruption In this 14-minute episode, we explore rest as a beautiful in a world with no pause button.  The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the Radical Rest Private Podcast. If you love yoga nidra & are into minimalism - this is for you. If you want to release exhaustion, remember your true nature and...

Episode 79 - Rested Woman Conversation with Margaret James  In this 35-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Margaret on rest and reading. In her words: "....in a lot of the books that we're reading there are young women who didn't know that they had power inside of them until something happened. And then all of a sudden it's a huge becoming into what was already within them. And so it's a real...

Episode 78 - Rested Woman Conversation with Kayla Fanning In this 40-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Kayla about athletics, nourishment & recovery/rest. In her words: "I make it a point to lie down every afternoon, no phone. Sometimes I read a book, sometimes I'm listening to my music, sometimes I just breathe and let my mind wander. Honestly, I'm not meditating in that moment. I medi...

Episode 77 - Rested Woman Conversation with Angela Rosoff In this 35-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Angela about generational rest, feminine energy and combining face yoga with yoga nidra. In her words: "So I was getting certified to teach yoga Nidra and I found in that face yoga and yoga nidra are very seamless. So in my yoga nidra classes, we always work on the face.....and I love that...

Episode 76 - Rested Woman Conversation with Juliana Sloan.   In this 35-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Juliana Sloan about rest, non-profits, and the weight of urgency. In her words: "in the nonprofit sector, there is often a sense of urgency. There's not enough time. There are not enough resources. Whether you're a woman in some other career or staying at home with kids, we live in a cu...

Episode 75 - Rested Woman Conversation with Stacey Bonham In this 35-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Stacey about exhaustion and chronic illness. In her words: "....getting this illness really proved to me that my lifestyle wasn't sustainable. I was busy - Every second of every day was scheduled. And I felt so powerful. And I think that was the influence of society telling me, God, you're...

Episode 74 - Rested Woman Conversation with Patty Hlava, Ph. D. In this 40-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Patty about ........ Patty brings over 25 years of experience, study, & practice in the fields of self-actualization & psychology. In addition to her 15-year history as a mental health professional, she holds certifications as a Meditation Instructor, Ayurveda Wellness Counse...

Episode 73 - Rested Woman Conversation with Julie Silberman In this 30-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Julie Silberman. Julie is a Somatic Embodiment Guide, Ceremony Facilitator & Sound Therapy Practitioner living in Toas, New Mexico. Julie & I talk about crafting a more rested life as a wellness entrepreneur.  In her words: "I'm leaning more and more into rest......allowing mysel...

Episode 72 - Rested Woman Conversation with Alyssa Aaron In this 30-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Alyssa Aaron. Alyssa is a stay-at-home mom, yoga teacher, & maker. In this episode, Alyssa & I talk about the exhaustion of mothering and the magic of yoga nidra. In her words, "I really started doing yoga nidra after my daughter was born. Yoga nidra is what helped me to come back t...

Episode 71 - Rested Woman Conversation with Bonnie Aaron In this 23-minute episode, I sit down and chat with Bonnie Aaron. Bonnie, a long-time educator, is currently on a year-long rest and healing sabbatical. "I didn't know until March of 2025 that I really had been exhausted.  I had been turning my wheels so quickly for so long that now I can actually pause and look inside and witness the exhaus...

Episode 70 - My Rest Story In this 15-minute episode, I share with you part of my rest story. Creating my rest story was done to fulfill my Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra & Feminine Leadership Certification in January 2024. It was a very interesting & insightful process. I want to share the process & story with you.  The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the...

Episode 69 - the vijnanamaya kosha, the air element & the practice of meditation In this 7-minute episode, we explore the interconnection between the bliss kosha, the space element & the oneness consciousness.  To learn more about me and my offerings: Facebook: Wisdom for Women Community Substack: yourradicallyrestedlife Instagram: radicalrestyogi Website: Jennifer Allen Yoga and Wellness

Episode 68 - the vijnanamaya kosha, the air element & the practice of meditation In this 9-minute episode, we explore the interconnection between the vijnanamaya kosha, the air element & the practice of meditation. To learn more about me and my offerings: Facebook: Wisdom for Women Community Substack: yourradicallyrestedlife Instagram: radicalrestyogi Website: Jennifer Allen Yoga and Welln...

Episode 67 - the manomaya kosha, the fire element and the practice of chanting In this 16-minute episode, we explore the interconnection between the manomaya kosha, the fire element and the practice of chanting. What You'll Learn The four components of the mind: manas, chitta, buddhi, and ahamkara How the fire element manifests in your mental-emotional landscape Pratyhara & Dhyana and the mano...

Episode 66 - the energietic kosha, the water element and pranayama practice In this 16-minute episode, we explore the interconnection between the energetic  kosha, the water element and the practice of pratyahara. Episode Description Discover the pranamaya kosha - the energy body that bridges your physical form and subtle consciousness. In this episode, we explore the second layer of the five kosh...

Episode 65 - the physical kosha, the earth element and your yoga practice. In this 10-minute episode, we explore the interconnection between the physical kosha, the earth element and the practice of yoga. Recommended podcast links: E64 - 5 Elements of Ayurveda E33 - 5 Koshas E9 - Earthing To join the Easeful Yoga Earth Element Series . To learn more about & register for the Fall 2025 Sacred Pa...

Episode 64: Discover the Five Elements of Ayurveda - Your Guide to Natural Balance & Healing Ready to transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you? Join Jennifer Allen as she unveils the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda's five elements—a powerful framework that can revolutionize how you find balance in our modern, overwhelmed world. What You'll Discover: The Five Sacred Element...

Episode 63 - Spring 2025 Update In this 18-minute episode, I share my personal & professional updates. To learn more about me and my offerings: Facebook: Wisdom for Women Community Substack: Wisdom for Women Instagram: radicalrestyogi Website: Jennifer Allen Yoga and Wellness Pinterest: jenniferallenyogaandwellness

Episode 62 - the Practice & Power of Wintering - January 2025 Rest Message In this 11-minute episode, I explore the practice and power of wintering. To learn more about me and my offerings: Facebook: Wisdom for Women Community Substack: Wisdom for Women Instagram: jenniferallenyoga.and.wellness Website: Jennifer Allen Yoga and Wellness Pinterest: jenniferallenyogaandwellness

Episode 61 - the Curiosity Facet of Wonder & Yoga Nidra to Explore Curiosity In this 22-minute episode, I share my experiences tracking the curiosity facet of wonder and I guide you through a yoga nidra practice to explore curiosity.  The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the Easeful Yoga Collective(EYC). The EYC is a yoga membership and on-demand yoga resource...

Episode 60 - Oracle Card Draw for Dec 2024 In this 6-minute episode, I channeled an oracle card draw for the month ahead: the throat chakra/bubble up/speak truth/journey/buddhi To learn more and view the cards, visit my wisdom for women substack.   The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the Easeful Yoga Collective(EYC). The EYC is a yoga membership and on-demand yoga...

Episode 59 - Ayurvedic Wellness Tips for Winter In this 15-minute episode, I share with you Wellness Tips from Yoga, Ayurveda and Circadian Biology for the Early Winter Season. The Wisdom for Women from Yoga & Ayurveda Podcast is sponsored by the Easeful Yoga Collective(EYC). The EYC is a yoga membership and on-demand yoga resource library for overwhelmed, stressed-out, exhausted female caregi...