Episode 041: Finding Purpose and Empowerment Through Language and Art - a podcast by Dr. V

In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V welcomes Raychelle Heath, Raychelle is a former educator from South Carolina who left the US to travel and explore different cultures. She now lives in Costa Rica, where she teaches yoga and meditation. She shares her incredible journey, which started with teaching in the Marshall Islands and later in Mexico before becoming a full-time writer and traveler. She discusses how her journey led her to discover the benefits of yoga and meditation for both the mind and body.

 

Raychelle emphasizes the importance of infusing personality into work and speaking up when necessary for creative writing and social justice. She discusses her journey into yoga, emphasizing that it is an eight-fold path that includes physical postures, breathwork, meditation, and ethical guidelines.

 

Tune in to this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, as Raychelle shares her journey toward self-discovery through yoga and meditation!

 

[00:00 - 03:35] Opening Segment

• Dr. V welcomes Raychelle Heath!


• Raychelle shares her diverse background and love for travel


• The importance of living with a purpose and how it affects happiness

 

[03:36 - 20:54] Finding One’s Purpose And Empowerment Through Language And Art

• How Yoga and meditation benefit the Body


• Defining one’s own container of education and purpose


• Language justice empowers non-English speakers to access resources and communicate fully


• Prioritizing communication over English and honors different ways of communicating

 

[20:55 - 40:11] Empowering Non-English Speakers Through Education And Communication

• She shares that her journey to yoga and meditation started in college, but she didn’t fully embrace it until she moved to the Marshall Islands


• She promotes yoga for accessibility and believes that anyone can benefit from the practice regardless of their body type or ability


• Pranayama (breath work) can help with relaxation and stress management

 

[40:12 - 52:17] Closing Segment

• Raychelle advises listeners to find a welcoming environment and a certified teacher is important in yoga practice.  


• Go to  https://officevisitswithdrv.com and click on the coaching tab to schedule a free discovery interview

 

Tweetable Quotes

 

“A lot of people don't do meditation because they think they have to sit until the back hurts. That is a lie. You can stop and take three breaths. Just three. And if you, do it with intention and presence, you have meditated. It's not a competition, it's not a race, it is a practice.” - Raychelle Heath

 

“When you're really getting into the practice of yoga, the posture is a, a vehicle towards that kind of release of the mind and tapping into the higher self.” - Raychelle Heath

“There are some things about people's bodies that are going to make the practice look different. But doesn't mean they're not a candidate for it because their body is different.” - Dr. V

 

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Instagram: @bwiw_interviews

LinkedIn: Raychelle Heath

 

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