Podcasts by On and Off Your Mat Yoga Podcast

Are You Really Too Sensitive? with Erika Belanger from 2023-01-16T06:00:42

Have you ever felt too much, and not enough at the same time? If you’ve ever been referred to as “too sensitive,” then today’s episode is for you. It will just be you and I, and I can’t wait to ...

PREMIUM | Breath Practice for Overthinking and Overwhelm from 2023-01-02T06:00:15

This new year also coincides with the 5th anniversary of the podcast and for the occasion, we changed the cover art! I’m so excited to hear what you have to say. To celebrate, we are also offeri...

Reducing Your Stress by Breaking Up with Your Patterns, with Veronique Ory from 2022-12-26T07:00:46

If you are ready to start the new year and want to show up on your mat more regularly, move with more freedom, or get out of your head and into your body to destress and improve your life all ar...

Becoming Your You-est You, with Julie Reisler from 2022-12-19T06:00:01

If you feel like you’re not good enough, you people please, or you experience shame and fear on a regular basis, you might not be living your life as your fullest self. If you are craving more s...

Five Signs That You Are Living in Survival Mode, with Erika Belanger from 2022-12-12T06:00:51

Growing and moving forward requires that we meet our own needs, but if you’re not meeting them, then you won’t be going anywhere. So if you have been wanting to prioritize your growth but have b...

PREMIUM | Restorative Yoga with a Chair from 2022-12-05T06:00:06

Loving our restorative classes? Did you know you can request premium episodes? This was a member's request. We already have a restorative class at the wall, and one that prepares you for bed. To...

Seva, or the Yoga of Selfless Service, with Bobbi Paidel from 2022-11-28T08:00:19

If you are a yogi, you are probably on the path of self-realization. There are many pieces to that puzzle, and service is a very important one. My guest today, Bobbi Paidel, is a yoga teacher, p...

Developing Your Psychic and Medium Abilities, with Dominique Rochart from 2022-11-21T08:00:51

Have you ever wondered if you were a little psychic, or if there was a way you could learn to be? If you’ve asked yourself those questions or if you’re curious about the spirit world and what is...

Being Purposeful with Social Media as a Yoga Teacher, with Gabi Metz from 2022-11-14T08:00:01

Have you been wanting to get students or clients through social media, but you’ve been struggling to turn online connections into paying customers? Maybe you want to build community around you, ...

PREMIUM | Learning to Identify Your Nervous System States from 2022-11-07T08:00:18

Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do ...

The Key to Feeling Safe, with Erika Belanger from 2022-10-31T07:00:55

If you experience fear, worry, or anxiety on a regular basis, you’re the kind to wait for the other shoe to drop, or you either try to control the world (and the people) around you or you hide p...

Yoga for Bendy People, with Libby Hinsley from 2022-10-24T07:00:57

Are you bendy? Does your practice sometimes leave you in pain, feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping after? If you can relate to these questions, then today’s episode is for you. My guest a...

Moving From Darkness to Light, with Lisa Annese from 2022-10-17T07:00:13

Have you been through some hard times recently? Are you finding yourself ready to embrace challenges as lessons and forever change the narrative of your life?

Lisa Annese is a dedicate...

Anatomy, Alignment, and Technique in Asana, with Matt Giordiano from 2022-10-10T07:00:18

Are you inquisitive about your body? If you’d love to know more about how it works and eventually have a sense of self-mastery, today’s episode is for you. And, if you’re a yoga teacher, get rea...

PREMIUM | Yoga for Better Posture from 2022-10-03T07:00:19

Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do ...

Yoga and Somatics to Heal the Wounds of Sexual Trauma, with Kaitlyn Rose Holsapple from 2022-09-26T07:00:18

If, like me, you came to yoga with a need to reconnect to your body and the practices helped you move forward in life, you’ll find the story of today’s guest inspiring. Kaitlyn Rose Holsapple, o...

Avoiding Entrepreneurial Poverty, with Racheal Cook from 2022-09-19T07:00:19

Have you been hustling and grinding to grow your business but find yourself depleted or not quite as happy as you thought you’d be? If so, today’s episode is for you. I sat down with business gr...

The Intersection Between Yoga, Sex, and Death, with Susan Marrufo from 2022-09-12T07:00:44

Have you ever considered yoga as a conscious guide on how to live? What about as a way to explore your sexuality, or how to die? Today’s guest and I cover these otherwise taboo subjects and...

PREMIUM | Meditation for Beginners from 2022-09-05T07:00:38

Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do ...

Your Emotions and Your Nervous System, with Erika Belanger from 2022-08-29T07:00:39

Did you know that your ability to understand, deal with, and effectively use your emotional energy is vital to your wellbeing, health, and happiness levels? Join me for a discussion on how to be...

Using Ritual as Remedy, with Mara Branscombe from 2022-08-22T07:00:37

Join Mara and me for a discussion about rituals and how they can help us amplify joy, peace, and calm in our lives. We’ll discuss different types of rituals, how rituals can support you, and how...

Healing Your Back with Yoga, with Lillah Schwartz from 2022-08-15T07:00:03

Are you experiencing back pain, even when you’re doing yoga (or maybe because you’re doing yoga)? You’re not alone - 80% of adults experience back pain. And while it can be frustrating ...

PREMIUM | Orienting from 2022-08-08T07:00:49

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested help with her balance. I’ve used this request to base my monthly hatha classes theme and created 12 1h long classe...

Yoga and Stress Around the World, with Lily Allen-Duenas from 2022-07-25T07:00:15

Did you know that different countries practice yoga differently? Not only that, they approach mental health and stress pretty differently as well. My guest Lily Allen-Duenas has been studying an...

Practicing Self-Care According to Your Sign, with Ashley Sondergaard from 2022-07-18T07:00:37

Did you know that your birth chart actually contains very important clues on what kind of self-care you need? And that everybody has different things that they need? I didn’t know this until I s...

Learning to Meditate and Sticking to Your Practice, with Kelly Smith  from 2022-07-11T07:00:46

Do you struggle to show up regularly in your meditation practice? Maybe you feel like you’re always making excuses to skip, or you’re only doing it because you think you should do it? I...

PREMIUM | Yoga for Better Balance from 2022-07-04T07:00:30

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested help with her balance. I’ve used this request to base my monthly hatha classes theme and created 12 1h long classe...

Balance for Athletes and Yogis, with Sage Rountree from 2022-06-27T07:00:23

Do you ever feel out of balance? Maybe your priorities right now feel a little off, or perhaps you even feel physically shaky or unstable on your feet. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, today’...

Living a Deep Life, with Dan & Elise from Momentum Strength & Wellness from 2022-06-20T07:00:45

Do you ever crave a life with more connection, joy, and purpose? Well, our guests today sure do, and they continuously act in alignment with their motto: to live a deep life. 

Nervous System-Informed Trauma Sensitive Yoga, with Joann Lutz from 2022-06-13T07:00:46

Have you ever wondered how the nervous system can inform your practice or teaching of yoga? This week, Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Yoga Therapist and Instructor Joann Lutz is here to ...

PREMIUM | Ho’oponopono Meditation from 2022-06-06T07:00:44

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested a weight loss sequence, a sequence that will make you sweat! So I got you covered with this 30 min class.

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Yoga and the Sciatic Nerve, with Alison Mclean from 2022-05-30T07:00:16

Have you ever had sciatica, or worked with someone who does? Maybe you had sciatica and tried to continue your yoga practice, or you turned to yoga for relief, but you never had any success with...

Chakras: A Holistic Approach to Your Wellbeing, with Morgan Starr Riestis from 2022-05-23T07:00:50

Did you know that chakras are an elegant roadmap to balancing your body, mind, and spirit? I sat down with Morgan Starr-Riestis, a therapist who is passionate about helping people transform...

Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System, with Erika Balanger from 2022-05-16T07:00:11

Are you starting to recognize and identify your stress responses, the different branches of your nervous system, and you’re ready to start taking action in moving your body from one state to ano...

Yoga for Healthy Aging, with Baxter Bell from 2022-05-09T07:00:05

If you are on a journey to feel your best for as long as possible, this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Baxter Bell, a family doctor, medical acupuncturist, author, yoga teacher, and a...

PREMIUM | Hot and Sweaty Flow from 2022-05-02T07:00:13

Did you know you can request premium episodes? One of our members has requested a weight loss sequence, a sequence that will make you sweat! So I got you covered with this 30 min class.

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A Contemplative Approach to Your Yoga Practice, with Rebecca Polack from 2022-04-25T07:00:09

Are you craving to go deeper in your practice and your understanding of yoga philosophy? If so, today’s episode is for you because I’m sitting down with someone who lives at the intersection of ...

Yoga As a Tool for Growth, with Amber Hagberg from 2022-04-18T07:00:16

Do you struggle to put yourself at the top of your list? To commit to and invest in your personal growth?

My guest today is Amber Hagberg, international yoga teacher and life and busin...

Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Community in Yoga, with Robin Lacambra from 2022-04-11T07:00:32

Do you see yoga as social justice in itself? When you think of the meaning of yoga, does that directly invoke inclusivity and accessibility?

I sat down with Robin Lacambra from GOODBO...

PREMIUM | 3 Breath Practices for Your Mood from 2022-04-04T07:00:07

Are you busy and would like really quick practices to calm anxiety, to raise your energy, or to calm yourself and relax? Breath practices are the way to go… and this premium video episode is for...

Nervous System 101, with Erika Belanger from 2022-03-28T07:00:25

Did you know that the nervous system is basically controlling everything that happens in your body?

Tune in this week to get a little nerdy about your nervous system. We’re discussing ...

Yoga for Your Mood, with Amy Weintraub from 2022-03-21T07:00:11

Do you suffer from anxiety or depressive moods from time to time? Do you wish you had more tools to shift your energy while still meeting yourself where you are? Yoga can be a transformative res...

Yoga Teacher Entrepreneur, with Jackie Murphy from 2022-03-14T15:06:18

Are you a new yoga teacher? Maybe you got into teaching to help others because you loved yoga, but you’ve never really seen yourself as an entrepreneur… I know that was my case for a long time. ...

PREMIUM |Triangular Meditation from 2022-03-07T12:00:18

Are you still learning meditation and want to experience different styles? Do you want to learn to connect to the more subtle aspects of yourself like your energetic body? If so, today's episode...

Understanding Your Stress, with Erika Belanger from 2022-02-21T12:00:42

Are you part of the 50% of people who report their stress increased dramatically in the last few years? Has the world pandemic and its new demands taken a toll on your life and wellbeing? If so,...

Your beliefs or your Samskaras and Vasanas from 2022-02-14T14:38:10

Have you ever caught yourself reacting in what felt a totally automatic way… and ever wondered where that reaction came from? 

Today I sat down with Bonnie Wallace to talk about t...

PREMIUM | Yoga for Sensitive Knees from 2022-02-07T16:14:48

If you have sensitive knees and poses on all 4 or lunges that bother you, if you know the muscles around your knees are weak or they tend to compensate for your tight hips, this class is for you...

When your outer space reflects your inner space from 2022-01-31T12:00:28

Have you ever noticed how a cluttered space might affect your mind, your focus, or your overwhelm? How about your physical health? 

Today I sat down with Sherry Steine to talk abo...

Emotional Intelligence and Shadow Work from 2022-01-10T16:21:34

Have you been hearing a lot about emotional intelligence? Have been afraid to dive into shadow work? But you are looking to live a more happy, aligned, and connected life? If so, this episode is...

FREE PREMIUM | Yoga Sutras 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 from 2022-01-05T01:57:42

If you want to learn the 3 steps of transformation according to the yoga sutras, called Kriya Yoga or what is yoga in action, how using these steps will help you attain a deep meditative state, ...

Using Aromatherapy to Enhance Your Yoga Practice from 2021-12-20T12:00

Have you been curious about aromatherapy and have wanted to include essential oils in your practice or yoga or meditation? If so, this episode is for you.

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PREMIUM | Slow Practice Before Bed from 2021-12-13T16:25:24

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The Inner Work, with The Yoga Couple from 2021-11-29T12:00:50

Are you on a journey of personal growth? Looking to be happier? Wondering how to be on that path with a partner? If so, this episode is for you.

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Yoga Biomechanics and Asanas, with Jules Mitchell from 2021-11-15T17:24:19

Have you been practicing what you've been taught but don’t always understand why you’ve been told to do or avoid certain things in asanas? Or Are you teaching yoga and feeling stuck in your cues...

PREMIUM | Meditation to connect to and release emotions from 2021-11-08T11:00:26

Do you struggle from time to time to feel, connect to emotions like anger, grief, sadness, and release those emotions? If so here's a meditation to help you practice to do just that. This episod...

Overcoming codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing , with Victoria Albina from 2021-10-25T16:26:47

Tools and somatic practices for your health.

Do you tend to be codependent in your relationships, a perfectionist at work, or a people-pleaser amongst your friends? Have you noticed h...

Finding the Gifts in Trauma, with Keira Poulsen from 2021-10-11T09:00:42

Have you experienced trauma and struggled to move through it so you can get on the other side and find the gifts in the experience? I know I have. If that’s your case too, this episode is for yo...

PREMIUM | My Favorite Nervous System Hacks from 2021-10-04T09:43:11

Last month I polled our premium members and they voted on a video where I would teach my favorite ns hacks. So if you’re stressed and looking for tools to feel more relaxed, this episode is for ...

How to Stop Outsourcing Your Spiritual Life, with Lopa van der Mersch from 2021-09-27T10:00:29

Have you ever put a teacher a little far up on a pedestal or giving away your power when it comes to your spiritual practice? If so, today’s episode is for you. Our guest did just that, she's sh...

Clean Mind, Clean Body with Tara Stiles from 2021-09-20T15:19:08

Are you someone that is busy, looking to get it all done, but you want to feel better in the process? If that’s you, today's episode is for you.

I sat down with Tara Stiles. Tara is a ...

PREMIUM | Morning Flow for a Relaxed Day from 2021-09-06T10:00:18

The 30 min Morning Flow called Roll out of Bed in the membership is the ...

Celebrating 100 Episodes: The Best, the Popular Vote and the Underrated. from 2021-08-30T10:00:13

Yes! We made it to 100! This podcast has been a labor of love for the last 3 years. I’ve had the immense pleasure to chat with some of the most accomplished yoga teachers, wellness experts, and ...

Accessible Approach to Self-Care, with Mado Hesselink from 2021-08-23T09:00:34

Have you ever felt like self-care wasn’t for you, or at least the way it's sold by the beauty industry? If you’re looking for a way to take care of yourself so you can be more present in your li...

Discovering your Spiritual Self, with Dawn James from 2021-08-16T12:00:32

How do you feel today? If your answer is that you feel anxious, hurt, depressed, frustrated, and so on, then you probably have some spiritual disconnect. The more joyful, and satisfied we feel, ...

PREMIUM | Yoga Sutras 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. What is yoga, its goal, and why from 2021-08-02T09:00:26

Have you been interested in diving a little deeper into your yoga practice, but at the same have been intimidated by the philosophical texts? Today we are doing an introduction to the Yoga Sutra...

Crystals and Gemstones 101 from 2021-07-26T09:00:03

Do you love crystals as I do? If you’d like to learn more about them, how to care for them and how to use them, this episode is for you.

For today’s episode, I sat down with Pam Urbas ...

Public Speaking for Yoga Teachers and Others from 2021-07-12T09:00:51

Do you struggle to speak and shin while you teach? No matter how much training you have as a yoga teacher, public speaking can be very challenging. If you’re not a teacher, some of the skills yo...

PREMIUM | Face Yoga from 2021-06-28T13:35:03

Have you heard of face yoga? It's a mix of stretches, massages, and acupressure. It’s something you can do quickly without any prop that helps with relaxation, releasing tension in the face and ...

A 3 Step Guide to Being More Yourself, with Erika Belanger from 2021-06-22T13:47:58

Have you ever been told, It'll be fine, just be yourself, and wondered what that really meant or even looked like anymore? Feeling, as if you lost sight of who you were at some point an...

A 3 Step Guide to Being More Yourself, with Erika Belanger from 2021-06-22T13:47:58

Have you ever been told, It'll be fine, just be yourself, and wondered what that really meant or even looked like anymore? Feeling, as if you lost sight of who you were at some point an...

Your Nervous System and Digestion, with Rachel Everett from 2021-06-14T13:46:46

Have you ever noticed some digestive perturbation when something happens and you're extremely stressed? I remember my first day as a high school substitute teacher… I won't get into the details ...

PREMIUM | Forgiveness Meditation from 2021-05-31T16:47:03

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Beginning Again, a Way to Practice and to Live, with Peter Walters from 2021-05-24T11:23:39

Have you ever started something new and secretly expected you’d do it perfectly the first time? Or after doing it just a few times, you’d be a master at it? I think we all have at some point or ...

Creating a Sustainable and Loving Approach to Yoga, with Brea Johnson from 2021-05-17T09:00:03

Have you ever done a yoga pose and kinda regretted it afterward? Or maybe you pushed just a little too far in a pose you practice regularly? Or maybe you’ve harshly criticized yourself while pra...

PREMIUM | Roll Out of Bed Flow from 2021-05-03T09:00:20

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5 Reasons Why You Procrastinate, with Erika Belanger from 2021-04-26T09:54:43

Is “I don’t have time” a go-to excuse in your life? Maybe you're not that person who took advantage of extra free time during COVID to clean out the garage or finally get in shape or wr...

Strength Training for Yoga, with Jenni Rawlings and Travis Pollen from 2021-04-12T10:00:56

Do you think yoga is a complete practice that gives your body everything it needs? More and more, it seems that science movement experts suggest differently…

For today’s episode I sat ...

PREMIUM | Segmented Breath Practice from 2021-03-29T10:00:42

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