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  • 75: Season 1 final episode with Olivia Wilson Smith: What is self-compassion and why do we need it now?
    2023/08/28
    In the final episode of Season 1, Olivia Wilson Smith returns to the podcast to talk about self-compassion and why we need it now. Episode highlights include: Defining self-compassion and identifying what self-compassion is not An overview of Kristen Neff's book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Self-compassion practices Olivia's and Emily's experiences practicing self-compassion How to work with self-compassion on the yoga mat Note to listeners: this is the final episode of Season 1. Please check out the intro to this episode for more details! Olivia was previously featured on Episode 42: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisis. Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: ⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga⁠ Click here to join my email list: ⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠ Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions: ⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support
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    1 時間 3 分
  • 74. Kati and Emily: Relating the eight-limbed path to the body's systems
    2023/08/21
    Kati Buckner, Charlotte-based yoga teacher, joins Emily on the podcast this week for a continuation of their anatomy discussions. In this episode, Kati relates the eight-limbed yogic path to the body's major systems. Episode highlights include: An overview of the eight-limbed path, including: yamas (abstinences), niyamas (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawl), dharana (concentration), dyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption) Relating the yogic path to the body's major systems, including: nervous system, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system, and endocrine system Learn more about Kati by visiting her website: https://www.yogawithkati.com/ Be sure to check out Kati's other episodes: 69. Kati and Emily: Anatomy basics for all practitioners 65. Kati and Emily: Body awareness for everyone 54. Kati and Emily: Let's talk about yoga teacher trainings 44. Kati Buckner: Is it yoga or mindful movement? (A teacher's existential question.) Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: ⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga⁠⁠⁠ Click here to join my email list: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠⁠⁠ Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions: ⁠⁠⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support
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    1 時間 15 分
  • 73. Kim Weeks: "Lineage matters because it's deeper"
    2023/08/14
    Kim Weeks, of Weeks Well, joins Emily on the podcast for an in-depth conversation about yoga lineage and why it matters. Kim is a Certified Iyengar Yoga and Registered Yoga School with 25 years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and also business. From her website, Kim works "in direct, real-life experience, research, and a deep respect for study and lineage." Episode highlights include: Kim's introduction to yoga during her college studies in Germany Kim's experience practicing and teaching Integral yoga Evolution of modern-day postural yoga in the West Trauma responses in yoga practice What yoga lineage is and why it matters Thoughts on 200-hour yoga teacher trainings Accessibility Where yoga might go from here... To learn more about Kim, visit her website: www. https://weekswell.com/ Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠⁠⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our email list: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠⁠⁠ Yoga with emily rex website:⁠⁠⁠ https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga/home --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support
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    1 時間 20 分
  • 72. Natalie Piet: Embracing Ayurvedic constitution for a "life well lived"
    2023/08/07
    Natalie Piet joins Emily on the podcast for a discussion of Ayurveda. This episode is a continuation of Episode 49: Introduction to Ayurveda. In this episode, Natalie discusses ways we can embrace our current constitution to bring consciousness and balance to our lives. Episode highlights include: An introduction to Panchakarma Benefits of self massage An overview of the 5 elements (earth, air, fire, water, and space) and how these manifest in the body How building an understanding of our own nature can bring wholeness to our lives Cooling practices for the summer months The importance of consistent practice Natalie has been featured on 3 previous episodes: 53. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Cultivating the Creative Matrix of Being 49. Natalie Piet: Introduction to Ayurveda 33. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Exploring consciousness in yoga You can learn more about Natalie by visiting her website: https://www.earthskymoon.com/ Banyan Botanicals (Ayurveda resource): https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/ Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠⁠⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our email list: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠⁠⁠ Yoga with emily rex website:⁠⁠⁠ https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga/home --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support
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    1 時間 4 分
  • 71. Yamas series: Identifying "just enough" and walking with God with Nichol and Emily
    2023/07/31

    Nichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective in Greensboro, NC joins Emily on the podcast for the fourth of a 5-part series of the yamas, the first limb of the yogic path. In this episode, we focus on brahmacharya (non-excess) from a variety of perspectives related to our practice on and off the mat. Episode highlights include: Identifying what is "just enough:" not excessive but also not too little How to relate to brahmacharya in physical movement practice The literal meaning of brahmacharya: behavior that leads to brahman, the divine Episode 64. Yamas series: The complexity of asteya (non-stealing) ⁠⁠Episode 48. Yamas series: Taking a broad view of ahimsa (non-harming)⁠⁠ ⁠Episode 58: Yamas series: Living boldly through satya (truthfulness)⁠ The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele on Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice/dp/0974470643⁠⁠ Learn more about Nichol Walters and the Ahava Yoga Collective: ⁠⁠⁠https://ahava-collective.com/⁠⁠⁠ Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠⁠⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our email list: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠⁠⁠ Yoga with emily rex website:⁠⁠⁠ https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga/home


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    44 分
  • 70. Mindy Eisenberg: Universal, accessible breathwork
    2023/07/24

    Mindy Eisenberg, yoga therapist specializing in multiple sclerosis in the Detroit, MI area, joins Emily on the podcast for a conversation about breathwork, which has become a passion for her. Episode highlights include:

    • How Mindy became interested in breathwork
    • How breathwork is so essential for an anxious, stressed society
    • Challenges with teaching breathing in online settings
    • Students' concerns about the "right" way to breathe
    • Ways to incorporate breath, mantra, and mudra into postural yoga (asana)


    Learn more about Mindy's offerings on her website: https://www.yogamovesms.org/


    Mindy was previously on episode 23: Accessible yoga, breathing, and everyday spirituality: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dpfS1TMvEBb


    Links from the episode:

    "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0593420217/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1690064539&sr=8-1

    "Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience" by Jill Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Breath-Inspiring-Emotional-Resilience/dp/1628604468/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HMD7YCPLVYDH&keywords=body+by+breath+jill+miller&qid=1690065002&sprefix=jill+miller%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

    "Restoring Prana" by Robin Rothenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Prana-Therapeutic-Therapists-Practitioners/dp/1848194013/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1690065082&refinements=p_27%3ARobin+L.+Rothenberg&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Robin+L.+Rothenberg


    Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: ⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga⁠⁠⁠ Click here to join my email list: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠⁠⁠ Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions: ⁠⁠⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com


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    59 分
  • Summer replay: Trauma-informed weightlifting with Tristin Miller
    2023/07/17
    Tristin Miller, visual artist and USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about trauma-informed weight lifting. Highlights include: Tristin's background as a visual artist and how that influenced her experience as an athlete and coach Why Tristin started strength training and her experience in this often male-dominated world How weightlifting can be trauma-informed Why incorporating other movement modalities into our yoga practice is so important To learn more about Tristin, visit her website: ONE REP Weightlifting (https://www.tristinmiller.com/) or her awesome Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tristinmillerartist/?hl=en Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga Click here to join my email list: http://eepurl.com/icOan9 Click here to email Emily and Ron with questions or suggestions: yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support
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    1 時間 10 分
  • Summer reply: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisis with Olivia Wilson Smith
    2023/07/10
    I'm traveling this week, so I'm sharing a listener favorite in case you missed this one. Check back next week for a new episode! In our last episode of 2022, I talked with Olivia Wilson Smith, who I met a few months ago at a workshop with Nichol at the Ahava Yoga Collective. Olivia kindly offered to be a guest on the podcast to talk about her work teaching yoga to children at Youth Focus, a local organization that provides supportive housing to children, teens, and young adults who are at risk, in crisis, have run away, or experiencing homelessness. Highlights from our conversation include: Olivia's yoga background and why she decided to become a yoga teacher. Olivia's work as a social worker at Youth Focus. How Olivia bridges traditional psychotherapy and yoga to make lasting impact on children's lives. Olivia's perspective on trauma-informed therapy. To learn more about Youth Focus, visit their website:⁠ https://www.youthfocus.org/⁠ To learn more about Olivia's teaching at Ahava Collective, visit Ahava's website: ⁠https://ahava-collective.com/meet-our-team⁠ Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠yogawithemilyrex@gmail.com⁠ Subscribe to our email list: ⁠http://eepurl.com/icOan9⁠ Yoga with emily rex website: ⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga/home --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogaforreallife/support
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    54 分