Yoga 360 Podcast

Joining Karen and Steven today is voice actor Elroy Powel. Topics include Elroy's career and start in the entertainment industry, his love of Yin yoga and he also leads on an affirmation exercise. Give Elroy a follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spoonface1/?hl=en and his YouTube channel Ready for Dreams https://www.youtube.com/c/ReadyForDreams Show Notes and Links: Black Legend (03:10) -...

Joining Karen and Steven via Zoom is Yoga 360 instructor Stefani Downing. Topics include what brought her to her practice, trauma informed yoga and her least favourite pose at the moment. Slight trigger warning, we do discuss eating disorders, addiction and general trauma. If that's not right for you today, we encourage you to check out another episode. This interview was done over Zoom and the ne...

In this episode form the posture series, Karen and Steven discus Savasana. The proper spelling, pronunciation and how it fits in all practices. Links: Savasana:   https://youtu.be/SIqoCQ5dLlE

On tonight's episode, Karen leads a guided meditation. Meditation starts at 01:30

Joining Karen and Steven in the studio is first time yoga student Jean Ngo who just took his very first Bikram Yoga class. Jean was brave enough to sit down and talk about his experience. Topics included how he prepared, how it compares to other workouts he's experienced and whether he'll be back or not... Note: The audio quality is still affected by only having two microphones with three people,...

Candice joins Karen and Steven to discuss planks Show Notes and Links: Plank(00:40):   https://youtu.be/ASdvN_XEl_c The body's Powerhouse(01:42) Wall Modification(03:18) Common Mistakes(04:00) Variations(07:00) Jackknife(08:00):   https://youtu.be/CWOZyf8kaH0

Joining Karen and Steven in the studio tonight is Yoga 360 instructor Esther Oh. Topics include why and where she started her yoga practice, her favourite practices and her dog John John Show Notes and Links:  26+2 (06:04) Teacher Training (11:22) "It's just yoga" (19:26) Brene Brown (25:02):   https://brenebrown.com/     https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o Crow to Chaturanga (25...

Joining Karen and Steven this week is Geoff Mackenzie from First Light Yoga in Vancouver to discus his up coming workshop at Yoga 360. Be sure to follow First Light Yoga on Facebook and Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/first_light_yoga/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/FirstLightYoga Show Notes and Links: First Light Yoga(01:26):   https://firstlightyoga.ca/ Ashtanga Yoga(02:30) "Light on Y...

Joining Karen and Steven this week is Yoga 360 Studios owner and head instructor Candice Lim-Hing to discuss the PyroPilates and Blast classes as offered at Yoga 360 Show Notes and Links: PyroPilates(03:18): https://youtu.be/w39qNVToK1Y Pilates(06:43): https://youtu.be/z0QbpkEBsYQ Joseph Pilates(7:35): https://youtu.be/vWkxhtfw0A8 HIIT(10:58):   https://youtu.be/URAzBmuMVWo Teaser/Boat Pose(1...

Karen and Steven are once again joined by Yoga 360 Instructor Sarah Baldock to discus Downward Facing Dog. Show Notes and Links: Downward Dog(01:30): https://youtu.be/j97SSGsnCAQ

In this short posture based episode, Karen and Steven discuss Swan. Topics include sleeping and screaming variations as well as the difference between Swan and Pidgeon Pose Show Notes and Links: Swan (0:35) - https://youtu.be/k0TpUjPfEDM

Karen and Steven welcome each other and the listening audience back in the new year while discussing new year resolutions(pros and cons) and tips for each other in reaching and setting our goals

Joining Karen and Steven this episode is Registered Dietitian Harley Doerr. Harley works at Dimension Health and Wellness in Chilliwack B.C. in the role of a Nutritional Coach. Topics included Intuitive Eating, disordered relationships with food, as well as her own yoga and wellness practice. It was a pleasure talking with Harley and we hope that you get as much out of it as we did. Follow Harley...

Joining Karen and Steven via Zoom this episode is Tracey Stonoski, the Director of Dimension Health and Wellness, a Holistic and Naturopathic clinic in Chilliwack, B.C.  Show Notes and Links: Dimension Health and Wellness: https://dimensionwellness.ca/ , https://www.instagram.com/dimensionwellness/?hl=en Wellness Wheel(10:35): https://nationalwellness.org/resources/multicultural-competency-in...

In this short episode Karen and Steven discuss Dragonfly aka Straddle pose Show Notes and Links: Dragonfly: https://youtu.be/hwNM4Licfd0 , 

In this short episode Karen and Steven discuss the basics of the Yin Dragon pose/sequence Spoiler...we went a little longer than expected...Sorry, not sorry Show Notes and Links: Dragon Pose: https://youtu.be/LnWEZ4vbSIg

In this short posture specific episode, Karen and Steven discuss butterfly pose from the Yin practice. Show Notes and links:

Joining Karen and Steven in the studio is new teacher Alli Smithdorf. Topics include hiking, scrambling, yoga competitions, and what first brought her to her mat. Recorded 10-16-21 Show notes and links: Ashtanga Yoga (12:00): https://ashtangayogagirl.com/what-is-ashtanga-yoga/ , https://youtu.be/uOeI5zXeY-4 Amount of sweat in a Bikram class (14:35): https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/...

On this episode, Karen and Steven are joined in the studio by returning guest and Yoga teacher Sarah Baldock to discus music. Topic include Major vs Minor tones, the body's physiological response to music, structuring a playlist for the appropriate class, and Black Sabbath. *** Please note that all discussions of theory, tones, resolution etc refer primarily to Western music. Recorded 10-09-21 Sho...

In this episode, Karen and Steven discuss the practice of Yin Yoga as offered in the studio. What Yin is, Who should/should not take a Yin class and what to expect. And of course...Dragons!! Originally recorded on 10-01-21 Show notes and Links What is Yin Yoga?(04:13): https://yinyoga.com/yinsights/what-is-yin-yoga/ , https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5037/Yin-Yoga-101-What-You-Need-to-Know.htm...

Joining us in the studio is Yoga 360 student Dana Baird. Topics include toe breakers, Botox for migraines, Plantar Fasciitis, Cervical Dystonia and Metal Yoga🤘. Be sure to follow Dana on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happydaysdana/?hl=en Originally recorded on 09-3-21 Show Notes and Links: Cervical Dystonia(09:45): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-dystonia/symptoms-ca...

Joining us in the Studio is Yoga 360 Instructor and front counter/client rep Sarah Baldock. Topics include music, Chair Pose Twist and...Echinoderms?? Originally recorded 08/25/21 Show Notes and Links Restore/Spa Yoga(02:00) https://www.verywellfit.com/what-is-restorative-yoga-3566876 , https://youtu.be/ISHbAvy3mlw Crane/Firefly Pose(05:57): https://youtu.be/8K0ghCn8O_E Chair Prayer Twist/Revolved...

Joining us in studio is Yoga 360 student and client Amberly Arsenault. Topics range from Middle Splits, Double Wheel and practicing while having Type 1 Diabetes. Be sure to follow Amberly on Instagram as well https://www.instagram.com/amberly_mom2twins/?hl=en Originally recorded 08-08-21 Show Notes and Links Wheel Pose(08:30): https://youtu.be/4F4lTh09Z5E Middle Splits(08:44): https://youtu.be/lZ7...

In this second interview episode, we talk a little bit more about Steven's practice and explore what it was like to practice during a global pandemic. Karen shares what her teaching experience was like and both discuss lessons they'll carry moving forward. Originally Recorded 07-09-21 Show Notes and Links Standing Forward Fold(04:55):   https://youtu.be/JLu3py1fK5E   https://youtu.be/PvD...

Part 2 of the conversation where Karen and Steven talk about lack of inclusivity in the yoga industry and touch on their perspectives as a bigger body and a male body in a world where it can seem like neither are welcome. Recorded 06-13-21 Show Notes and Links: Chair Pose(01:14): https://youtu.be/3cmRrQAZqRU Twisted Roosts/Spine Twist, Whales Tail/Reclined Shoelace, Reclined Figure 4/Thread the Ne...