Yoga Therapy

Sit back and get ready to be inspired by our guest, Rodney Salomon! Rodney joins us on the Yoga to Cope podcast to talk about his journey into mindfulness and yoga, his feelings on the current layers of the world, and his work co-creating and working within nonprofit organization Conscious Youth Development and Service (K.Y.D.S.). He leads his conversations with "wholeness and love" and shares so...

Welcome to another mini episode for the podcast! Kala is here today to share a style of meditation she recently explored during a summer course called Meditation and Ecology, rooted in the book "Living Landscapes" by Dr. Chris Chapple. Tune in to hear how you can connect with the 5 elements for a set of grounding meditations that will likely leave you feeling more connected and rooted than ever be...

We have both halves of the Self-Care Gang podcast on our show today to discuss their new podcast, the current "Millennial Civil War", Black Lives Matter progress, the current, tiring political climate, and more. Tune in to hear these women talk counseling in this tumultuous time, their own daily self-care "musts", and what's coming up for Self-Care Gang! Also, if you missed our August 2019 episode...

Thanks to everyone who submitted wonderful, relevant questions for this latest installment of Founder's Q&A, featuring founder of the org Kala MacDonald and her moderator/husband, Zack Hall. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WE...

Join in for this exciting new conversation featuring special guest and dear friend-of-the-org Sky Corbett-Methot! Sky is currently completing her Master's degree in Holistic nutrition, has studied in Bali to achieve her status as a 500-hour certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, and has a storied past involving champion gymnastics, major knee and back injuries, excavating human remains, and so much more. W...

Welcome to another episode of the Yoga to Cope podcast! Today we feature a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Lifestyle coach, and massage therapist calling in all the way from Portugal! Irina Adriaensen is here to share information about the Doshas (she has a free workbook available on her website, link below), how to work Ayurveda into your daily routine, Quarantine/Isolation tips, and more. Use the link b...

An urgent message from our organization's founder regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, podcast episodes coming out this month and next, and a call-to-action to our entire community. A Comprehensive Google Document of Anti-Racist Resources, compiled by Ashley Loren (instagram.com/ashleyloren): https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTlAj3xC-kkJjl8SrisexW52MS8QWukF3JE465NTTpnc5qyYIp2_EkD-...

Welcome to this mini episode where host of the pod Kala MacDonald hops on her mic to clear her mind. Have you ever been haunted by a bad first impression, or maybe even an impression you made when you were younger and less self aware? If you ever wonder what people think about you, tune in to feel seen. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, Y...

Welcome to another mini episode inspired by a beautiful, vulnerable e-mail sent to the Yoga to Cope inbox. Personally, I can relate HARD to being 28 and wondering WTF I'm supposed to be doing and where I'm supposed to be heading. Ever felt like the job, the car, the house, etc. were going to make you feel better, but they didn't? This e-mailer can relate and so can I. Tune in to hear the message w...

Join me in welcoming the lovely Elyse Murphy to the podcast! Elyse is an LA-based Pastor, host and co-producer of a wonderful new web-based good-news show called "On a Lighter Note", published author, and so much more! She's interviewed amazing guests like Hannah Brown, Jewel, and Ally Brook, but today's she's on the other side of the mic to talk with our Yoga to Cope community about all the thing...

Please welcome "the Grounded Therapist" Rachel Dash-Dougherty to the podcast! Rachel is here to speak about trauma-informed yoga trainings vs. her 200 hour teacher training, why she chose "the Grounded Therapist" as her branding, why slowing down is important (and how to do it!), and all about Imposter Syndrome. Tune in today to have your toolbox overflow with new knowledge from this pro, and to l...

This is a very exciting day for the Yoga to Cope podcast because we are welcoming fan-favorite and Survivor WINNER Parvati Shallow to the show! Parv is here to talk about her new children's book, "Om the Otter", what it was like growing up in a yogic commune in Florida, how she always takes the path of open doors, and much more. Parvati is also currently hosting a FREE 7-day Challenge called "A Wi...

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode talks about self harm and suicide, so please tune in with care. Today's mini episode was inspired by another beautiful, important e-mail received by the Yoga to Cope team. The writer spoke about over and over hearing young people speak about not feeling like things were "bad enough" to seek help of find counseling. It also spoke to a huge community of young people se...

Please Welcome Licesnsed Marriage and Family Therapist Kara Urie-Lott to the podcast! Kara is here to share her experience during the recent global health crisis, to talk about relationships (new and old!) in quarantine, why she "prescribes" meditation to her clients, and so much more. I can't wait to share this conversation with our community, and if you happen to be in the Las Vegas area and are...

Please join me in welcoming the wonderful LA-based Meditation Teacher and all-around beautiful human Kelsey Zahn Melton to the podcast! Kelsey calls in to the show to discuss everything from how your environment shapes your experience and capabilities to how re-finding faith in her adult years has only added beautifully to her experience with yoga and meditation. We can't wait to share this one wi...

First of all, let's give a massive high five to Avocado Green Mattress for generously providing one of their Organic Yoga Meditation Pillows to gift to one lucky participant in this month's May Meditation Challenge. I have one, love it, and use if often, and am excited to share the product/company as this particular meditation tool is made of natural and organic vegan materials, a certified organi...

Even more friends of the pod are here to check in on your quarantine. Tune in to hear from some very inspiring people, including: Lauren Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor Juliet Cormier, Yoga to Cope Intern Linda Ignarro-Smith, 72andSunny J Harrison Ghee, Broadway's Mrs. Doubtfire Keltie Knight, Ladygang + Entertainment Tonight Kiara Perico, Kiki's Way Jake Chamseddine, Touring Photographer...

Please give a warm welcome to Courtney Betts, a yogi living abroad and Executive Assistant to Rachel of the popular Yoga Girl brand/community. A Canadian native, Courtney joins us over the phone from her new home in the Netherlands to discuss being in an abusive relationship at a young age, how a yoga retreat in Aruba changed her life for the better, and how she handles being introverted and shy b...

Friends of the pod are here to shine some light, love, laughter, and words of encouragement from the heart into your quarantine. Tune in to hear from some of my very best friends, former podcast guests, and (hopefully) future podcasts guests including: Sarah Urie, Founding Director @ Yoga to Cope Joy of Communion by Joy, PR @ Yoga to Cope Kirsti Schroder, Costume Design + Styling Alex Marino, Wall...

Oh the places your mind will try to take you. Founder of Yoga to Cope, Kala MacDonald, here. I am doing fine, I am doing great actually - BUT for about 2 days per month I dive deeply into two "Dark Days" where I question everything; my work, my money situation, my relationships, my value, my worth, my body, my look. My mind starts asking me who I think I am, and it tells me I'm not good enough, no...

Get ready for a magical episode with Myla Ivers, creator of her company called Master Your Magic! Myla agreed to be interview for our show with no context and only two days of notice, and she delivers! She is a yogi, Reiki healer, and Akashic Records reader, among other things. She is also a program creator, tackling subjects like the Chakras and your Third Eye. There are plenty of beautiful, insp...

This episode does discuss the topics of sexual assault, rape, and violence/being attacked. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we are taking this opportunity to share an episode where Hannah Shaw and Yoga to Cope respond to an Anonymous e-mail our organization recently received asking for advice about coping with and handling a past sexual assault/rape that took place. Hannah kindly comes...

You're in for a real, magical treat with this episode featuring NYC-based Alchemical Acupuncturist Michael Wiltse. Michael is kind enough to speak with us today about his holistic approach to acupuncture, and how effective this work can be for acknowledging, loosening, and healing through traumas both big and small. He speaks passionately to Chinese Medicine, the "little red birds" we all have in...

Welcome to this mini episode - recorded Monday March 16 - where I'll share where I've been getting my COVID-19 information in an effort to stay informed and sane at the same time, plus some helpful tips for how to spend your time at home when you start to feel streaming burn out.

Please give a warm welcome to our latest podcast guest, Tiffany Ragozzino! Tiffany is a Physical Education teacher at an all-girls public school right here in LA, and an online presence using her platform and voice to inspire women of all ages to feel confident, feel strong, and to be unafraid of weight training their female bodies. She is behind the group "The Pretty Little Lifters", but goes so...