FINDING HARMONY PODCAST

 

What is a spiritual practice? How does it work? How will it improve my life? How will deepening my self-care transform me? What strategies can I use to improve my life, increase my health, and create wellness? How can craft a life that I love?

The Finding Harmony Podcast gets to the root of all these questions. Each episode is full of inspiration, humour, honest observations, and actionable steps that you can integrate to enhance your experience of self-love, develop a connection to Spirit, and create a life you truly love.

Show Notes Below:

Prison Cells to Nordic Retreats: An Unconventional Path of Yoga

Prison Cells to Nordic Retreats: An Unconventional Path of Yoga

We associate aggression and harm with boxing. When we think of yoga we associate peace and harmony. So it might seem counterintuitive that boxing shares some profound similarities with the more popular practice of yoga asana.

Alex's extraordinary journey from boxer to Sanskrit scholar, ballet dancer to Certified Ashtanga yoga teacher, to becoming a lifeline for inmates and addicts, and founder of Nøsen Yoga Retreat in Norway, will leave you in awe of yoga's power to heal and transform.

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The Evolving Yoga Practice of a Mother: Surrender, Growth, and Transformation

The Evolving Yoga Practice of a Mother: Surrender, Growth, and Transformation

We’re talking about the ever evolving definition of yoga as it relates to motherhood. We going deep into the journey of learning to let go of perfect to find your true practice, both on and off the mat.
As a dedicated yoga practitioner, I always thought my practice would get "better" with time. More advanced postures, smoother transitions, deeper states of meditation. I had this ideal vision of what my yoga journey should look like. But then came motherhood. Today, we’re talking to Bibi about her journey both on and off the mat, especially when it comes to being a mom.

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Introducing Pranayama: A Journey to Inner Peace and Well-Being

Introducing Pranayama: A Journey to Inner Peace and Well-Being

When I first started yoga I recall several teachers warning me about the “dangers of pranayama.” The term “breathwork” was non-existent in popular culture. There were barely any books published on pranayama (let alone something called breathwork) and there was little research on the power of breathing, or studies on how the breath is intimately connected to the stress response in both our body and mind!
Boy… Things have sure changed!

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JC, Our Own Personal Jesus?

JC, Our Own Personal Jesus?

John brings a depth of knowledge and insight that illuminates our discussion on modern yoga, the cult of personality, and the essence of being present in the moment.

In the realm of modern yoga, the boundaries between what's considered “traditional” and what's labeled “contemporary” are often blurred, and we're left to navigate (without much guidance) a complex construct of spirituality, personal wellness, and self-discovery.

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Reflections and Revelations: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Finding Harmony

Reflections and Revelations: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Finding Harmony

Join me and my ever-entertaining husband, Russell, on a delightful and reflective journey through the last 4 years and past 200 episodes of the Finding Harmony Podcast!
In this special episode we're diving into some of the heartfelt and humorous stories that made the last 4 years of gathering together so meaningful!

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Time Tested Insights on Success, Spirituality, and Sales with Marie Forleo

Time Tested Insights on Success, Spirituality, and Sales with Marie Forleo

We’re exploring the intersect between being your own boss and answering a divine calling. This is the place where business becomes a spiritual practice and is the Fast-Track for personal growth.

You’re going to love this episode if you’re someone who aspires to increase your success on a professional level or if you simply enjoy motivating conversations for your own enrichment.

We’re talking about the inherent value of creating a purpose-driven business and the role resilience plays in overcoming challenges.

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Building a Harmonious Life with a Successful Coaching Business

Building a Harmonious Life with a Successful Coaching Business

As a yoga + breathwork teacher, and life coach, I've always been fascinated by the intricate balance of life, work, and spiritual practice. Much like the path of yoga, her story is one of self-discovery and introspection. Through our yoga practice we come to understand the importance of looking inward, and Kelsey’s experience beautifully mirrors this practice. She spoke about the significance of understanding oneself to thrive in the external world - a concept that’s central to both yoga and effective coaching

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From Harmony, With Love: A Merry Romp Through 2023's Ups And Downs

From Harmony, With Love: A Merry Romp Through 2023's Ups And Downs

Join me and my ever-entertaining husband, Russell, on a delightful and reflective journey through the past year.
In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, we're diving into the heartfelt and sometimes humorous stories that made 2023 a year to remember…

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How to create your desired reality - Manifest your DREAMS with Julia Martin

How to create your desired reality - Manifest your DREAMS with Julia Martin

In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the topic of manifestation with my guest, Julia Martin — an expert in the field!
We’re looking at how to develop a manifestation ritual and how it can be used as a spiritual practice. You’ll find out how you too can use 5 simple steps to achieve anything you desire whether it be a life dream, a business success, or a financial goal!

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Unlocking Abundance: Step out of lack and Find True Wealth with Sarah Walton

Unlocking Abundance: Step out of lack and Find True Wealth with Sarah Walton

I’m sitting down with abundance coach (and my dear friend), Sarah Walton. We're talking about ways to reframe our understanding of money and abundance, addressing the limiting beliefs we as a culture (and especially as women) have around money, and how we can shift from a mindset of scarcity into one of abundance.

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A Spiritual Practice For the Holidays

A Spiritual Practice For the Holidays

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas coming up around the corner, I wanted to share some helpful tips for how we can use spiritual practices to help us through the holidays. Practices like yoga and mindfulness not only alleviate stress but also contribute to a stronger immune system and overall better health. Scientific evidence suggests that a calm mind can positively impact our body's cellular function and immune response.

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Why Asana Isn’t Enough…

Why Asana Isn’t Enough…

Many of us come to the practice feeling broken and struggle with an underlying sense that we’re just not enough. We seek validation by looking outside ourselves. We seek to do things right, to learn the “correct method” and toe the party line.
But when we truly slow down to feel what’s underneath all our striving and the patterns of perfectionism, we begin to see that it’s the system that’s broken, not us.

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Helena Rosenthal: Mystic, Mama, Musician

Helena Rosenthal: Mystic, Mama, Musician

Helena first stepped onto the Ashtanga mat when she was 19 years old. Coming out of her rebellious teen years, filled with drug abusing and running away from home.
She was instantly bewitched by the method and has been practicing asana along with self-inquiry, ever since. She’s now living in Palma de Mallorca, and has opened up EARTH YOGA in Santa Catalina.

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Creating a Sustainable Spiritual Wellness Practice

Creating a Sustainable Spiritual Wellness Practice

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a lack of time or physical fatigue, this episode is for you.

We're going to discuss a few practical strategies to help you overcome some of these obstacles and create a sustainable spiritual wellness practice.

Whether you're feeling pressed for time, exhausted, or over-committed, I'm giving you some helpful ways to slow down and create a practice that both nourishes your spirit and gives you energy!

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Finding A Stillpoint with Scott Johnson

Finding A Stillpoint with Scott Johnson

Scott is a sensitive soul. His gentle, compassionate, kind energy is transmitted not only through his teaching style, but you’ll feel it in the way he speaks.
The space we enter around him is saturated with loving kindness.

We hope you enjoy this episode and find your own sense of encouragement, hope, and healing through absorbing and also integrating a new approach to your breath and movement practice. Maybe you’ll even find a Stillpoint amidst the chaos of an ever changing world.

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Jana Wilson: Wise Little One

Jana Wilson: Wise Little One

“What I have come to know in my personal life and the lives of all the people I've worked with is that every trauma, challenge, and wound comes bearing a gift and some wisdom our soul needs. Once I opened up to finding the wisdom (and lesson) of my very traumatic childhood that made me the strong, loving, compassionate and capable woman, wife, and mother that I am today, I began to live the life of my dreams.” - Jana Wilson

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Eternally Youthful with David Garrigues

Eternally Youthful with David Garrigues

You might know David Garrigues as a Certified Ashtanga yoga teacher, but today you’ll hear all about what spurred him into the Seattle punk scene, and how music pulled him out of a very difficult time in his life, where he was homeless and starting to sink into a very dark place.
How did he go from a homeless young punk rocker to practicing yoga in Mysore, India, with Pattabhi Jois? You’ll find out in this episode.

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The Tao of Dreams with Kari Hohne

The Tao of Dreams with Kari Hohne

Kari Hohne’s talking with us today about Taoism, the I Ching, and dream interpretations. These are just a few of the areas she’s passionate about. It’s her mission to keep this ancient wisdom relevant during our modern times and we’re diving into not only her personal story but also asking her to share her skills with us!

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Awaken with Susan Klein-Holman

Awaken with Susan Klein-Holman

Susan Klein-Holmen is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. The Founder and Creative Director STELLdesign, and Yoga Teacher and Mentor at her own school: Kosha Yoga Shala. Susan shares with us a very intense and terrifying experience that changed her life forever.
It happened to her while at a yoga retreat. Her story is one that maybe you can relate to?

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A Stroke of Insight with Meghan Marshall

A Stroke of Insight with Meghan Marshall

This conversation with Meghan had all of us laughing about something that's no laughing matter! In August of 2019, Meghan had a stroke, right in the middle of her Ashtanga yoga practice! This random event changed her perspective on life completely. She realized, time is short. And that the peripheral community drama wasn't important to her personal practice. She decided to boldly step forward on her path, recognizing she didn't have time to wait for permission to teach. Instead, she made the resolve that if she recovered, she would claim her own authority. And we're so glad she did.

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