Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview yoga teacher and Ayurveda author, Ali Cramer, on how to live Ayurveda and balance the doshas.  * More about our guest: Ali Cramer: https://www.alicramer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicramer/?hl=en Modern Ayurveda: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/home/home.html * Here's more on this episode:  2:12...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview writer, yoga teacher, and founder of Girlvana Retreats, Alex Mazerolle, to talk about how we create and contribute to the community. * More about our guest: Ally Mazerolle Website: https://www.alexmazerolle.com/ Girlvana Yoga Website: https://www.alexmazerolle.com/girlvana * More on this episode: Ally Maz and Girlvana...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Doula and TCM Therapist, Irene Sanchez, to talk about how we receive, shift, and play with energy. * More about our guest: Irene's Website: https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/ The AdiShakti Method: https://www.theadishaktimethod.com/ * More on this episode: 1:19 Introducing Irene Sanchez Irene joined us today for a...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview writer, yoga teacher, and founder of Girlvana Retreats, Alex Mazerolle, to talk about how we come into and contribute to the community. * More about our guest: Ally Mazerolle Website: https://www.alexmazerolle.com/ Girlvana Yoga Website: https://www.alexmazerolle.com/girlvana * More on this episode:  Ally Maz and Girlvana...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Reiki Master, Alexis Anderson, to talk about the beauty of setting boundaries. * More about our guest, Alexis Anderson: https://www.reikiwithlex.com/ Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikiwithlex/ * Here's more on this episode: 0:45 Introducing Alexis Anderson Meet Alexis Anderson of Reiki with Lex in...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview yoga teacher and holistic nutritionist, Susanne Mueller, on how to rediscover the body's wisdom. *** More about our guest, Susanne Mueller Website: https://www.undrgrndyoga.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undrgrnd.yoga/ Music featured in the podcast by Pete...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interview fellow yogi and Kundalini teacher, Sara Jade or SJ, to talk about all the ways we celebrate the cycles, create sacred space and ceremony, and let go with grace. Sara Jade is a Kundalini Yoga teacher from Vancouver, BC, and co-founder of The Dharma Temple. "My life is a Spiritual practice. My breath, body, emotions,  and...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed fellow yogi and meditation teacher, Carolyn Anne Budgell, to talk about the practice of self-inquiry. Clara and Carolyn share the questions they’re currently sitting with, how self-reflection impacts the mind and nervous system, and what kind of questions they pose for students.  Here's more about this...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed fellow yogi and anatomy teacher, Erin Moon, to talk about the practices and tools to assist in deregulation and the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in managing stress. Resources Mentioned The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk - a book about somatic input in recovery from trauma and stress. Why Zebras...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discussed the benefits and reasons for practicing in the morning,  the four pillars of Indian philosophy, and insights from practicing online versus in shared physical space.  Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 1:03 Why Practice in the Morning Cultivating a morning practice with Surya Namaskars to connect to the spirit of...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we went into the travel series and discussed our travel hacks, with the top 5 things we always carry with us, the poses to do after a long day of travel, and the benefit of travel in shifting perspective. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:52 - Travel and Perspective Adapting to our current landscape/lack of travel, and...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Erin Moon, a fellow yogi, anatomy teacher, and reiki practitioner. We also went into the 7th chakra, the crown chakra, and its themes. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:56 - Special Guest, Erin Moon For the 7th chakra we interviewed Erin Moon, an instructor of anatomy, yoga, therapeutics, reiki, and the...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discuss the 6th chakra - Ajna or the third-eye chakra, and its themes including blockages and imbalances. We also share our stories of when we feel connected to our inner wisdom and discuss one of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:54 - Qualities of the Third-Eye Chakra, Ajna Introducing the 6th...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice.  In this episode, we sit with Shiv Derek Oss for a discussion of the fifth chakra, Vishuddha. We go into some of the themes and the imbalances/blockages, including how to discover your song and your story, and the sacred power of mythology. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:53 - Introducing Vishuddha Chakra Reading from Wheels of Life by...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we talked about the chakras; what they are and why they're essential. We went into the 4th chakra, Anahata, and its themes and imbalances. We also answered your questions related to the business of yoga. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 0:53 - What Are Chakras? Why do we care about the chakras, as yogis? A brief description...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we sat with Shiv Derek Oss for a discussion of the third chakra. We went into some of the themes including force versus assertion, connecting to your gift, and sitting in your discomfort. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 1:00 - Introduction to Manipura Chakra Reading from our book to anchor the chakra series,  Wheels of...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we discuss the second chakra, go into the themes prenatal and postnatal yoga, and tantric philosophy. Here's more on what we talk about in this episode: 1:06 - Second Chakra, Svadhisthana, Themes Quote by Anodea Judith, taken from Wheels of Life, as we expand on the themes of the sacral chakra, Svadhisthana. 4:07 - Going with the Flow What...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice.  In this episode, we discuss the root chakra, lower back pain and poses to avoid, mythology with the story of shiva and Parvati, and how to use ritual to center. Here's more on what we'll be talking about in this episode: 0:58 - Root Chakra Themes Exploring Muladhara, the root chakra, and some of its themes, starting with a quote from Anodea Judith's, Wheels...

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we answered some of the questions that came up in the 30-Opportunities Challenge, including: - The difference between stability and mobility in yoga bodies. - A definition for self-care, and - If you’re new to yoga what to study first. Here's more on what we'll be talking about in this episode: 1:00 - Fire, DIscipline, and Forgiveness in...

Welcome to the #PracticWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things yoga-related. This week our theme was the Warrior and we read the Bhagavad Gita. We discussed three of the major themes from the Gita including action for action's sake, devotion, and fate. 4:07 - Synopsis of The Bhagavad Gita One of India's epic narratives, a conversation between Arjuna and Krishna on how to deal with intense moral decisions. 7:22 - Backstory to the...

Healing Through Boundaries Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss yoga, philosophy, and all things related to the practice. This week’s theme was on Giving and Receiving, where we shared a meditation practice for compassion, tools on how to create boundaries, and how to shift energy and emotions. 0:42 Why We Balance Rigidity with Fluidity Excerpt from Dark Nights of the Soul by Thomas Moore and how rigidity may serve as a container as you create your...

Welcome to the #PracticewithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie unpack philosophy and all things related to yoga. This week’s theme was Earth, where we talked about the benefits of committing yourself to something, healing through your history, and the exist being as important as the entrance with the yoga poses. 0:47  - 30-Opportunities Yoga Challenge Features and benefits of the 30-Opportunities Yoga Challenge with the #PracticeWithClara Team. 5:10 - Benefits of Committing...

Welcome to the #PracticewithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie unpack philosophy and all things related to yoga. This week’s theme was community, where we talked about our teachers, sources of inspiration, and how to stay connected as a global community at this time. **join the conversation on our facebook group:** https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicewithclaracommunity

Welcome to the #PracticewithClara podcast where Clara and Stephanie unpack philosophy and all things related to yoga.  This week’s theme is creativity where we discussed the  importance of collaboration and tools to build your creative process

Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie share their unique perspectives on philosophy, yoga, and how to run a business as a yoga instructor. Today’s discussion focused on the power of routine with japa mala, the effect of mudra, and the significance of 108. 2:05 - Japa Mala How-To The traditional way to take japa mala. 5:50 - Prayer vs. Bling Beads The significance of having separate prayer beads for japa mala and mala you wear. 8:50 - How to count...