Yoga Saved Me

In this gentle Yoga Saved Me practice, Adrianne guides listeners through a grounded way to meet stress without forcing themselves to “fix” everything at once. This episode focuses on what to do when worry, pressure, or life logistics make the body freeze. The practice invites you to pause, check in with yourself, breathe, and choose one small next step. You do not need to solve everything today. Y...

In this guided meditation, Adrianne invites you to rest without effort. This practice begins with simple arrival. You can sit, lie down, cradle tea, hold a pet, lower your gaze, or close your eyes. From there, you will notice physical support beneath you, soften your breath, and bring awareness to the shoulders, arms, elbows, forearms, and hands. The meditation closes with calming nature imagery a...

In this short Yoga Saved Me practice, Adrianne guides listeners through a simple 4 to 6 breathing exercise. The practice uses a 4 second inhale and a 6 second exhale through gently pursed lips, as if breathing through a straw. This is a quick reset for moments when you need to slow down, steady your breath, and return to the present moment. Welcome Brief breathwork explanation Inhale for 4 seconds...

In this guided practice, Adrianne leads a 20 minute meditation for stability and resilience during uncertain times. The session begins with gentle breath awareness, then moves into grounding through the feet, a simple body scan, emotional acknowledgment, breathwork for inner strength, affirmations, future visualization, and a compassionate closing. This practice is supportive for moments of grief,...

In this calming practice, Adrianne guides listeners through breathwork, meditation, mindful movement, gratitude, and rest. The session begins with box breathing and a steady affirmation, then moves into a body scan, gentle spine movement, seated twists, side stretches, forward folds, light lunges, and a closing rest practice. The focus is simple: breathe, notice, move gently, and return to steadin...

Show notes A long form mindful movement practice focused on mobility, strength, and choice. Breath led. Option rich. Grounded in noticing rather than pushing. What you will experience • Seated warm up with arm sweeps and twists • Side stretches with attention to support • Tabletop spinal movement • Shoulder, wrist, and hand care • Downward dog and standing strength • Lunges and runner’s stretch on...

A guided meditation that shifts attention from the room you are in to the quiet of a night sky. Grounded in sensory awareness and gentle imagination. What you will experience • Choice to sit or lie down • Simple breath awareness • Attention to sound, scent, touch, and temperature • A guided night sky visualization • A calm transition into stillness Practice highlights • Lower the gaze or close the...

A quiet gratitude and body awareness practice to support rest. Designed to close the day with ease and attention. What you will experience • Time to get comfortable and supported • A brief gratitude reflection • A slow body scan from feet to face • Simple breath counting to steady attention • A gentle transition toward rest Practice highlights • Add blankets or eye covering as needed • Recall one...

A full body mindful movement practice. Built around choice, breath, and steady pacing. Accessible seated, kneeling, or standing. What you will experience • Progressive warm up for arms, shoulders, spine, hips, and legs • Breath led movement • Frequent pauses to notice sensation • Multiple options using a chair, blocks, or the mat • A gradual transition to standing balance and strength Practice hig...

A short intention setting practice to focus attention and guide action. Simple. Direct. Grounded in choice. What you will experience • A clear definition of intention • Examples of present tense statements • Space to choose what fits today • Repetition to reinforce commitment Practice highlights • Learn what makes an intention effective • Use short, positive statements • Speak in the present tense...

Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, Adrianne shares a gentle reflection on love, loss, and intention. Speaking from her winter stay in Portugal — after intentional planning and in the midst of unexpected storms — she offers a grounding reminder: even when hearts feel broken, love remains accessible. This episode includes: A reflection on grief and missing loved ones A short self-directed lo...

A gentle breath and tapping practice to support self regulation. Designed to slow the stress response without forcing calm. What you will experience • Guided breathing through the nose and mouth • Gentle tapping to support body awareness • Clear affirmations that reinforce safety and choice • A quiet pause to notice internal shifts Practice highlights • One hand on the chest, one on the stomach •...

A short, steady practice to arrive in the body and settle attention. Designed for moments of stress, distraction, or transition. What you will experience • Simple orientation to the present moment • Gentle body awareness • A clear breath rhythm through the nose and mouth • Reassuring self statements to support steadiness Practice highlights • Choose eyes closed, open, or gaze lowered • Notice cont...

Find a quiet place. Breathe. Rinse & repeat as needed. #meditation #20minutes Your  One Shift Solution  is to notice when survival is speaking, honor that response, and gently return to your breath, your body, and your right to live as your full self. Subscribe to the Yoga Saved Me Podcast , share this episode with someone who needs it. And if you are  ready for support  in doing this work in...

What this episode explores • A raw, personal story of stress, grief, and the moment everything changed • How grief after losing both parents affected Adrianne’s physical health • The blood pressure readings that became a wake-up call • How yoga and mindfulness became her lifeline • The role Veterans Yoga Project played in her healing • A mini Mindful Resilience class you can follow along with • Su...

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Feeling drained on Thanksgiving? Dreading the holidays? This 20-minute meditation is for you. Release Tension When Stress Builds Up ⁠Free 3-Day Course⁠ ⁠10-Day Course⁠ Mindfulness partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adagio Teas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoga Design Lab ⁠

Use these affirmations to find moments of calm regardless of the chaos on the news. Release Tension When Stress Builds Up Free 3-Day Course 10-Day Course Mindfulness partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adagio Teas ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoga Design Lab

Carine in Belgium studied Sankrit in University. Listen to this episode to learn more about this amazing woman. Release Tension When Stress Builds Up : Free 3 Day Course 10 Day Course Mindfulness partners : ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adagio Teas ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoga Design Lab

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Let's learn and practice the 3 Part Breath, also known as The Grand Yoga Breath. This technique serves as a cornerstone for all pranayama practices and is a great way for anyone to improve their breathing habits. Besides enhancing the functioning of all body systems, it also helps in calming the mind. Two ways to Release Tension When Stress Builds Up: Free 3 Day Course 10 Day Course Mindfulnes...

Find a quiet place, sit down, exhale, and follow my voice. Two ways to Release Tension When Stress Builds Up: Free 3 Day Course 10 Day Course Mindfulness partners: ⁠⁠ Adagio Teas ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Yoga Design Lab

Here’s a precise, practice-based flow when sadness feels heavy. Breathwork Exercise: Exhale Release Sit upright, feet grounded. Place one hand on your chest, one hand on your belly. Inhale gently through your nose for a slow count of 4 . Hold the breath softly for 2 . Exhale through pursed lips for a slow count of 6–7 , imagining the heaviness leaving your body. Repeat 6–8 rounds . After the last...

Meet Chaja van Boesschoten of Design IN Yoga. Currently in Tanzania with her family, she offers classes online. In sum, Chaja teaches Hatha/ Kundalini Yoga with a deep focus on pranayama and energetic exploration. She has experienced living cross-culturally, having lived in the Netherlands, France, Italy, and Tanzania. She has a strong interest in women's health. Connect with Chaja: Instagram:...

Today’s practice Grounding breath (choose your exhale). One-minute gratitude check-in. Three affirmations. Gentle tapping on the collarbones. Close with one steady breath. Affirmations I’m grateful for my mind, my body, and my soul. Gratitude is the foundation of my day. I am enough exactly as I am. Who this serves Military, veterans, reservists, first responders, caregivers, and families. Free da...