This chat is also available on my YouTube channelThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingNEW: Loving Kindness meditation for the earth with Sarah on YouTubeIn this episode I chat with Nadia Colburn. Some of the topics we cover include:How we can hold suffering and joy at the same timeNadine's process of writing I Say the SkyHow meditation and yoga influence her writingHow poetry can build bridgesGetting clarity and speaking your truthHow practices fortify us and enable us to take actionMeditation with writing promptNadia's Bio:Nadia Colburn is the author of the poetry books I Say the Sky and The High Shelf, and her poetry and prose have appeared in more than eighty publications, including The New Yorker, American Poetry Review, The Kenyon Review, Spirituality & Health, Lion's Roar, and the The Yale Review. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Columbia University, is a yoga teacher and serious student of Thich Nhat Hanh and is the founder of Align Your Story Writing School, which brings traditional literary and creative writing studies together with mindfulness, embodied practices, and social and environmental engagement. The school has a community of over 30,000 mindful writers. Nadia lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children. Find her at nadiacolburn.com, where she offers meditations and free resources for writers.Nadia's Links:websiteFree Mindful Writing challengeI Say the Sky InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Poetry & Mindfulness with Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerYoga & Writing with Erin JoosseSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on InstagramSarah's YouTubePodcast archive

Sarah's Feb 1st FREE online Rest & Contemplation classThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Rita Jimenez about Yoga Nidra. We talk about:What yoga nidra is and how its different from the yoga many Westerners are accustomed toFalling asleep vs staying awake in yoga nidraThe goal of yoga nidraBenefits and impacts of yoga nidraProgramming your mind with a yoga nidra sankalpa (intention)Rita shares a short yoga nidra practice (don't do while driving!)Rita's Bio:Rita Jimenez is passionate about offering yoga nidra and asana in English and Spanish. Her offerings are rooted in both trauma-informed training and her lived experiences.   In 2013 she started teaching yoga with two non-profits, first Street Yoga and later with Living Yoga, in Portland, Oregon.  In 2020 she received her 300 hour yoga teacher training certification with Bhakti Yoga Movement Center.  In 2021 Rita became a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator.  During the pandemic she offered free yoga nidra classes online to Latina community health workers, creating a virtual space for her community to connect and heal.  Rita now lives in Oaxaca, Mexico, where she paints, writes and hikes with her dog Sorpresa.  Learn more about her passion for yoga via her blogRita's Links:BlogYoga Nidrea with Rita at the Bhakti Yoga Movement Center (January 22 & 29, 2024)Book mentioned (and quoted from): Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational SleepIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Mindfulness Meditation with Shedeka MarriottRestorative Yoga & Yoga Therapy with Jules PayneInteroception, Anxiety, & YogaSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingRest & Contemplation FREE Feb 1st classSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on InstagramSarah's YouTubePodcast archive

Sarah's Feb 1st FREE online Rest & Contemplation classThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Michelle Cassandra Johnson about dreams. Some of the topics we cover include:How Michelle lost (and recovered) her ability to dreamWays to remember & connect with dreamsUnderstanding your dreams begins with being awake to messages in our waking lifeWhere do our dreams & nightmares come from?Do you have to be asleep to dream?Using our dreams for collective freedom & liberationMichelle's Bio:Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an author, activist, spiritual teacher and practitioner, racial equity consultant and trainer, and intuitive healer. She approaches her life and work from a place of knowing we are, can, and must heal individually and collectively. Michelle teaches workshops and immersions and leads retreats and transformative experiences nationwide. As a dismantling racism educator, she has worked with large corporations, non-profits, and community groups. Michelle was a Tedx speaker at Wake Forest University in 2019 and has been interviewed on several podcasts in which she explores the premise and foundation of Skill in Action, along with embodied approaches to racial equity work, creating ritual in justice spaces, our divine connection with nature and Spirit, and how we as a culture can heal. Michelle published the first edition of Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World in 2017; and the 2nd edition of Skill in Action in November 2021, published by Shambhala Publications. Her second book,Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief, was published by Shambhala Publications in 2021. Her third book, We Heal Together: Rituals and Practice for Building Community and Connection, published by Shambhala Publications, explores the deep knowing and truth that we are interconnected; we belong to one another. We Heal Together offers rituals and practices meant to dream us into a new way of being to benefit the highest and fullest good. Her latest book, A Space For Us: A Guide For Leading Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Affinity Groups, was published by Beacon Press in August 2023. Michelle leads courageously from the heart with compassion and a commitment to address the heartbreak dominant culture causes for many because of the harm it creates. She inspires change that allows people to stand in their humanity and wholeness in a world that fragments most of us. Michelle's Links:website Go to Michelle's website to find all of her books, events, and retreats and to sign up for her bimonthly newsletter2024 Dream RetreatWe Heal TogetherInstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Yoga & Writing with Erin JoosseYoga Doesn't Have a Dress Code with Tawnia ConverseSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingRest & Contemplation FREE Feb 1st classSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on InstagramSarah's YouTubePodcast archive

Sarah's New Year's Day Class for AdosaThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Emily Pantel of Self Over Should. Some of the topics we cover include: The pressure of "living up to your potential"Passion vs enjoymentAstrology in career coachingThe problematic nature of New Year's ResolutionsEmily's Bio:Emily Pantel (she/her) is the career coach and confidant behind Self Over Should, flipping the script on what it means (and takes) to be successful. She supports fellow recovering overachievers in search of purpose through 1:1 coaching, astrology readings, and group workshops. Her approach is self-first rather than strategy-first, because what “makes sense” isn’t always the same as what *feels right.*Also a progressive HR leader in global organizations, Emily is on a mission to co-create a workplace cultural shift in which work is an outlet for self-expression rather than where or how to prove oneself.Emily's Links:Practical Magic Astrology Readings  – Book or gift a Practical Magic Astrology Reading to delve into the unique astrological signature of your career and (work)life, and what it illuminates/reflects about your gifts and sense of purpose. Part reading, part coaching, these sessions are designed to generate actionable insights.Note to Self newsletter – The monthly Note to Self newsletter is written to help you amplify your inner wisdom + self-trust as you navigate your career journey. Each one is themed according to the current astrological season to streamline and simplify the intentions you set in your (work)life, so that they may ground you, rather than feel like another item on your to-do list.InstagramLinkedInMentioned in this episode:Brené Brown interview with Scott SonensheinIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Mindful Drinking & Self CompassionMindful Self CompassionSimple Self CareMindfulness for Parents, Caregivers, and Busy PeopleSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingNew Year's Day class 2024Find out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

Find out more about EB's January 2024 Sober Curious Living series use code HOMECOMING to get a 15% discount on the seriesSarah's New Year's Day Class for AdosaThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingE.B. Ferdig (she/her) has worked as a yoga therapist in Portland, Oregon for over fourteen years. She quit drinking in 2018 because the costs were outweighing the benefits of alcohol. Since that time, she has embarked on a journey of research, study and group exploration that make her believe that curiosity and compassion are the best place from where to explore habits and behavior change. She co-founded Unfold, an online yoga studio focused on accessibility, in 2013. She trains yoga teachers and community workers in trauma-informed movement and meditation.As a Sober Curious Coach, she uses motivational interviewing techniques, yoga and meditation practices, Thai-yoga body work, and Integrated Movement Therapy, depending on the needs and wants of the individual.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Naked Mindy by Annie GraceAthletic Brewing Co.EB Ferdig's Links:Yoga Practices for Sober-Curious Living series begins January 2024 use the code HOMECOMING to get 15% discountSober Curious Coaching with EBUnfold Online StudioUnfold Studio on InstagramFacebookLinkedInSarah's Links:About HomecomingJoin HomecomingSarah’s websiteEmail: sarah@sarahnelsenyoga.comSarah on InstagramSarah's newsletter

Sarah's New Year's Day Class for AdosaThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Kristen Genzano about people pleasing. Some of the topics we cover include: What is a people pleaser?The evolutionary role of people pleasingAre we born people pleasers or socialized to become people pleasers?The link between people pleasing and burnoutHow to become aware of when you are people pleasingYoga & meditation as tools for becoming aware of people pleasingHow and why to set boundaries around people pleasingKristen's Bio:I have the privilege and honor of running a small group psychotherapy practice based in Portland, Oregon. Our practice - Kristen Genzano Therapy - is dedicated to holding a compassionate and nonjudgmental place for women to talk through the unique challenges they face in their lives.  Before I was a therapist, I worked in the corporate world where I witnessed (and experienced) many of the complicated challenges women face as professionals, as business owners, as mothers, as daughters, as partners, and as friends to one another. It was this experience that prompted me to return to graduate school to become a Therapist. I attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where I completed advanced training in Mindfulness & Behavior Therapies and specialized in working with survivors of childhood sexual trauma. In addition to my work as a psychotherapist I'm a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. Kristen's Links:North Star Therapy CollectiveInstagramMindful Self Compassion Course online (begins Feb 9, 2024)Self Compassion for Entrepreneurs via Fruition Growth Network (Jan 16, 2024)If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Mindful Self Compassion with Kristen GenzanoPractical Polyvagal TheoryYoga & WritingSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingNew Year's Day class 2024Find out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation. In order to reach as many people as possible, the Homecoming membership is offered at a sliding scale starting at $25/month. About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Sherene Cauley about: What makes something a ritual?Coffee as a ritual vs a mindful routineHow to start a new ritualHow repetition builds relationshipBenefits of creating a ritualRituals and healingSherene's grief & gratitude ritual on InstagramSherene's Bio:Sherene Cauley is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, licensed Pagan Clergy, and the founder of The Nurtured Life. She provides wellness coaching services for clients across the country and hosts numerous programs on attuning to our inner and outer realities to build supportive, sustainable lifestyles. Sherene’s writing and programs, such as SOUNDheart and Respecting Organic Boundaries, aim to support us with moral fortitude and emotional integrity to confront the conflicts of our times and cultivate a culture of wellbeing. Sherene combines her knowledge in health coaching, peace studies, and wisdom traditions to offer coaching around barriers to peace, equity, and social justice. Sherene is a Doctoral student working towards her Doctor of Ministry with a focus on social transformation from Untied Theological Seminary, Twin Cities.  Sherene is a mother and step-mother of four children ages 27-11. She lives on the coast of Maine with her husband, mother, and several of her children. You can read her full bio here.Sherene's Links:Sherene's websiteIntentional Traditions PlannerSherene on InstagramSOUNDheart membershipEveryday Spirituality QuizIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:#41 Yoga Doesn't Have a Dress Code with TawniaContemplative Practices & Environmental BreakdownWhat is Mindfulness? With Ashley DahlEmbodiment with Abigail Rose ClarkeSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

FREE Thanksgiving Day gentle yoga with SarahThe Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation.About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Steff Gallante about: Routines vs habitsThe importance of routines according to AyurvedaWhy self care is especially important for disruptorsCreating routines in uncertain and challenging livesStarting simple self care practicesSteff's Bio:Steff Gallante (she/her) is a justice centered mental health and trauma-informed yoga teacher, Ayurveda Yoga Specialist, self-care coach, workshop facilitator, host of the podcast Humaning: The shit we need to talk about, and the owner of Steff Gallante Self-Care. Her mission is to disrupt the status quo of society’s view of self-care, mental health, overall well-being, and most importantly: who gets to feel well. Her work centers on guiding clients who are doing the hard work of pushing against, disrupting, and dismantling oppressive systems in creating a lifestyle of mindful self-care to support their mental, emotional, physical, and energetic health, navigate everyday stress, work through the effects of trauma, alleviate burnout, decrease overwhelm, and promote more ease and joy in their daily lives in a deeply personal and sustainable way. She empowers her clients through one-on-one and group sessions to uplift their day-to-day well-being and mental health by incorporating yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and Ayurveda self-care practices. Her services provide holistic support so her clients can be more fully resourced and authentically show up in the world to support their community. Steff is a lecturer for Rutgers University's Department of Kinesiology and she facilitates wellness workshops for businesses, organizations, and conferences.Steff's Links:Release the Pressure Call When you’re in the height of overwhelm, the depths of burnout, or time-crunched between competing priorities, the first wave of relief will come in softening the tension a bit. We’ll block off 90 minutes for a Zoom call (but don’t worry, we might not need that long) to discuss what you’re experiencing and how you want to feel. I’ll offer clarity and customized support with a few simple shifts you can begin exploring to release the pressure based on your available time and energy.Free Disruptor's Guide to Self CareHumaning podcastSteff's websiteSteff on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Mindful Self Compassion with Kristen GenzanoPracticing Self Love with Vital Living WellnessEasy Ayurveda with Angela PergerBoost Your Fall Immunity by Nourishing Your Nervous SystemSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

Free Class: Thursday, November 23, 10am PT Sign up hereNourished Nervous System podcast episode with Sarah Homecoming MembershipSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation.About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with Shanna Small about: Shanna's background and studies in yogaObstacles that cause suffering (Kleshas)Ignorance Not knowing something vs not knowing your true selfCreating a personaAttachment & AversionFear of death"Yoga is taking out the trash"How to work with the kleshas to decrease your sufferingShanna's Bio:Shanna Small is a a yoga educator who speaks to the intersectionality of Yoga and social justice.  She has practiced Ashtanga Yoga and studied the Yoga Sutras since 2001. She has studied in Ashtanga in Mysore with Sharath Jois. Shanna studied Sanskrit, the Yoga Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Laksmish in Mysore, India.She does Vedic studies, including the Gita, w/ Kaya Mindlin.Shanna’s finds joy in making yoga accessible for all.  She studied with Amber Karnes and Dianne Bondy and is Yoga For All certified. She is a contributor for Yoga International, OmStars, and Embodied Philosophy.  You can also find her at Sacred Vitality, her own online Yoga platform.She teaches diversity and inclusivity, Yoga Sutras as well as accessibility trainings and workshops. She is a founding member of Yoga For Recovery Foundation, a non-profit that helps those recovering from addiction, trauma and systemic oppression.  Shanna is also certified in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method by Nityada G.Shanna's Links:Shanna's websiteShanna on InstagramPractices for Community Connection Fundraiser for Yoga for Recovery Foundation (11/11/2023)Yoga for Recovery FoundationYoga for Recovery Foundation on InstagramBooks mentioned:Yoga Sutras by Swami SatchidananadaIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Yoga Doesn't Have a Dress Code with TawniaWhat is Mindfulness with Ashley DahlSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this podcast episode Sarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation.About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I chat with writer and yoga teacher, Erin Joosse. We chat about: Fitting a yoga practice into a busy lifeYoga "seasons" and how the focus of yoga practice can change with timeThe thread of writing and creativity throughout Erin's lifePracticing presence through writingWriting vs editingErin's suggestions for creating a mindful writing habitErin's upcoming online writing course and in person retreatErin's Bio:Erin Joosse has been a student of yoga since the early 90’s and has taught yoga and mindfulness for more than two decades. She founded Source Yoga, a yoga studio in Tacoma, WA in 2005. She is a yoga instructor certified at the 500 Hour Level, and a Certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute. She continues to study, train, and practice, and makes time annually for silent meditation retreats. She is also a devoted writer who practices daily and is working on her first book. Erin teaches yoga, meditation, and creativity as mindful practice. She is passionate about leading retreats, mentoring yoga teachers, and guiding the direction of Source Yoga.Erin's Links:Erin's yoga studio websiteErin on instagramErin's yoga studio on instagramErin's yoga studio on FacebookWriting Your Way Home: online mindful writing course with ErinFinding Balance & Steadiness: a contemplative yoga & mindfulness retreatBooks mentioned:Writing Down the Bones by Natalie GoldbergThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Poetry & Mindfulness with Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerYoga Doesn't Have a Dress CodeMindful Self Compassion with Kristen GenzanoSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation.About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode, I welcome Kristen Timchak from The Nourished Nervous System podcast to chat about the interplay of the nervous and immune systems. We chat about: The interconnection of the nervous, immune, digestive and endocrine systemsHow the nervous and immune systems help protect and regulate our bodiesWhy we get sick AFTER we get through a stressful eventAyurveda and the nervous and immune systems Practices that support the immune and nervous systemsThings that deplete the immune and nervous systemsKristen's Bio:Kristen Timchak is an Ayurvedic Educator, Holistic Life Coach with a focus on nervous system health and self care, and a  MotherCircle Facilitator.  She is the host of The Nourished Nervous System Podcast.  Kristen believes that big change can be accomplished with small, consistent steps.  She draws on her 20 plus years of study and experience in yoga, Ayurveda, somatic practices, and life experiences to help people (especially women and mothers) nourish their nervous systems.  Kristen's Links:websitePodcastDeep Rest MeditationInstagramAbhyanga Self Massage GuideIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Are YOU Suffering from Blossom End Rot?Practical Polyvagal TheoryNervous System Detox pt 1Nervous System Detox pt 2Sarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation.About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode I share a bit about my own journey with yoga and creating a yoga habit. Some of the topics I cover include:how I first encountered yogahow facing my mortality and existential crises created the conditions for my own personal growth and blossominghow anxiety helped guide me to yogahow I became interested in working with folks with chronic pain, not just anxietyIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:What I Talk About When I Talk About YogaMindfully Sighing: Using Sighs to alleviate anxiety & frustrationSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

The Homecoming podcast is sponsored by the Homecoming membership, an online therapeutic yoga membership for people looking to connect with their true self through gentle movement, breath work, stillness, and contemplation.About HomecomingJoin HomecomingIn this episode, I chat with Tawnia from a Soulful Space about the PR problem with yoga in the West. Topics we cover include:Do you need to be flexible to practice yoga?Do you need to be calm to practice yoga?Should you wait until your life has calmed down to practice yoga?Yoga as a framework for living every moment with more presence, intention, and consciousness.Reconciling religion with practicing yoga. Tawnia's Bio:"I am an intuitive guide and spiritual mentor who supports soul-centered people in becoming deeply nourished in their lives so they are able to show-up in the world peacefully and powerfully connected to who they are, what they want and where they want to be. I draw on more than 10 years of experience as a yoga teacher and energy healer to walk with you as an intuitive guide and  spiritual mentor. I am especially skilled at supporting sensitive souls in navigating the world from an honest place of inner peace, personal power and deep self-acceptance.  I have an intuitive approach that is rooted in skillfully holding space for you to experience a greater sense of connection - to yourself, your life and the world around you. It is my joy to share what I've learned on my spiritual journey of life to support you as you travel yours."Tawnia's Links:Get the guide: Sovereign Souls Guide to Creating a Daily Spiritual PracticeOnline JournalInstagramFacebookYouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Intercoception, Anxiety & YogaMindful Self Compassion with Kristen GenzanoSarah's Links:Join HomecomingAbout HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

You might be familiar with blossom end rot in the garden...but did you know that YOU could also be suffering from blossom end rot? In this episode, I share a story from the garden and tips to connect with yourself, your food, and your environment in order to maximize nutrient absorption. Because, just like your garden, you need more than to just consume the food, you need to create conditions beneficial for absorbing the nutrients.

Join the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members July 25, 2023)In this episode, I chat with Nyk Danu about therapeutic yin yoga. Nyk is a teacher trainer and yoga therapist in Victoria, BC who specializes in teaching yoga to MisFits looking for some pain and/or anxiety relief. Topics we cover include:Brief history of yin yogaYin vs yang styles of yogaPhysical practice and mental/emotional practiceWhat is therapeutic yin yoga?Traditional Chinese Medicine and yin yogaTight spinal muscles: what causes them and how they contribute to back pain and deteriorating spinal healthBenefits of yin for the nervous systemYin and interoceptionYin and anxietyYin yoga: the gateway drug to meditationThe importance of normalizing coming to yoga/meditation with a busy, anxious brainNyk's Bio:Nyk Danu is a Yoga Therapist, Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer and mentor to Yoga teachers. Nyk lives in the enchanted city of Victoria on Magical Vancouver island where she teaches public Therapeutic Yoga to Yoga MisFits:  The Gen Xers (and sometimes y)  who don’t feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles, alternative folks, rebels, underdogs, punx, introverts, geeks, and bookworms. Nyk’s Therapeutic specialties include Back Pain and Anxiety Relief. Nyk's Links:Website for studentsYin Yoga Teacher TrainingInstagramYin vs Restorative podcast with NykMore podcast interviews with NykYin Yoga for Back Health blog with videoIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Intercoception, Anxiety & YogaTherapeutic Yoga for Anxiety & Pain with Elaine OyangSarah's Links:Join the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members July 25, 2023)About HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

Have you ever noticed that September can be an extra challenging month for mental health? If you've experienced it, you are not alone. But did you know that you can take steps NOW, (in summer,) to decrease the September scaries? In this episode I share the cause of the September scaries and THREE things you can do this summer to start September feeling refreshed instead of burned out.Here are the three questions to ask when determining YOUR daily minimum requirement of yoga:What is the minimum amount of movement or stretching that creates enough ease in your body so that you can feel your best?How much stillness, quiet, or focused attention allows you to calm your mind and put things in perspective?What activités create a sense of connection and support from nature, the universe or divinity? If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Summer Slow DownNS Detox: Insights & OutcomesSarah's Links:Join the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members late July)About HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s website (episode transcript available on the website)Sarah on Instagram

In this episode, I chat with Lisa Joy Glassman about the benefits of mindfulness and yoga for musicians. Topics we cover include:The world is your yoga matMinimum daily requirementVan Companion: yoga for van lifeMusicians & chronic painPracticing presence for performanceSelf care practices for musiciansIf you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:Mindfulness & Chronic Pain with the Reverent Mother Annalouiza ArmendarizPracticing Self Love with Vital Living WellnessLisa Joy's Bio:Lisa Joy is an Integrated Movement Specialist, who works with performing artists on-site and online to alleviate pain and optimize performance. Lisa Joy's Links:WebsiteMusician's MembershipSchedule a chat with Lisa JoyInstagramYouTubeFacebookSarah's Links:Join the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members late July)About HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagram

*Register for the Summer Solstice celebration practice with Sarah*This is a quick check in to let you know I'm just about to start my summer slow down. Expect to see one more episode in June, 2 in July and then a break from episodes in August. Not sure how you can slow down this summer? Join us for the solstice celebration to get some deep rest and a chance to contemplate what you can let go of. Sarah's Links:Summer Solstice Celebration registrationJoin the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members later this summer)About HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagramsarah@sarahnelsenyoga.com

*Register for the Summer Solstice celebration practice with Sarah*In this episode, I share a story about how I harness the power of my sympathetic nervous system in order to get things done, while also nurturing it so that it doesn't topple me. And also: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWIMMING & SINGING!!!  The podcast turns one year old this week and I'm so proud of my baby!  Thanks to all of you for coming along on this ride with me!  Cheers to another year full of interesting conversations and insights, and support for surviving and thriving in challenging times! If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy the following episodes:Is it Excitement or Anxiety?Interoception, Anxiety, & YogaSarah's Links:Summer Solstice Celebration registrationJoin the Homecoming Waitlist (Homecoming opening to new members later this summer)About HomecomingFind out more about Sarah & who she works with on this episode of Swimming & SingingSarah's newsletter (receive the FREE Guide to Creating a Yoga Habit) Sarah’s websiteSarah on Instagramsarah@sarahnelsenyoga.com