Episode Overview:In this enlightening episode, we delve into the intricacies of pelvic floor health, integrative wellness, the role of nutrition, and the importance of heart rate variability. Joined by esteemed guests Dr. Krista Jenny, a renowned physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health, and Dr. Peter Martinez, a celebrated cardiologi…

Matthew is a passionate yoga teacher who has personally experienced the amazing benefits of these practices. Through his own dedicated journey, he has created a safe and supportive space for others to heal and grow, embracing all aspects of their experiences. Matthew's commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement led him to achieve his MV…

Join Sheri Fisher and Lori Holden as the discuss their new book, Standing Room Only: How To Be That Yoga Teacher. In this episode, Lori and Sheri discuss the fourth and fifth pillar of their book. The authors talk about a yoga teacher's commitment to their students and the studios they teach at as well as the studios commitment to the teacher. They…

Today we explore the Power of Boundaries: Discover how your values can move you forward and manifest your dreams. Tina Hilbert, MVP Lead Trainer, and Dr. Crystal Garrett explore the power of boundaries in our latest episode of Heartfelt Consciousness. Dr. Crystal holds a PhD in Metaphysical Humanistic Science, specializing in Holistic Healing. With…

In today's insightful episode of our podcast, where we have the pleasure of hosting renowned yoga teachers Sheri Fisher and Lori Holdan. Join us as they delve into the third pillar of their transformative Root to Rise Yoga Teaching Method: Connection. In this enlightening conversation, Sheri and Lori share their expertise and explore the profound i…

In this podcast episode, esteemed guests Sheri Fisher and Lori Holdan join us to delve into the second pillar of their insightful book, "Standing Room Only: How to be THAT Yoga Teacher." Pillar two offers profound insights into the significance of connection and explores how we can infuse character into our teaching. With their expertise, Lori and …

In Sheri and Lori's book, Standing Room Only: How To Be THAT Yoga Teacher, we learn that there are five pillars to excellent teaching. In today's podcast, we dive into pillar one and kick off our series on the five pillars. Over the next four weeks, we'll e exploring what makes an excellent yoga teacher and how we can improve our personal practice …

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of sound healing and yoga with Eva Hawker, a professional vocalist and sound healer. In this episode, Eva shares her insights into the powerful connection between sound and the human body, and how this connection can be harnessed for healing and wellbeing through the pra…

In this inspiring podcast episode, Jess Zarowitz engages in a captivating conversation with Michelle, delving into the transformative power of yoga and its profound impact on her life's calling, or Dharam. Through Michelle's illuminating insights, listeners will discover how the practice of yoga can bring about positive changes in their own lives. …

Join Sherri Fisher and Michelle Young for a in depth conversation about Sherri's upcoming book Standing Room Only: How To Be THAT Yoga teacher. Sherri shares about her experience as a teacher, coach, and mentor and what led to writing the book with her sister Lori. Standing Room Only: How To Be That Yoga Teacher can be purchased in print or ebook f…

In this heartwarming podcast episode, Xenia and Michelle come together to discuss the transformative practice of Kundinyasa. As an experienced practitioner and teacher of both Kundalini Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, Xenia sheds light on the unique benefits of each practice and how they can be seamlessly blended in Kundinyasa. Moreover, Xenia shares exciti…

In this hour-long podcast episode, Jess Goulding, a dedicated Yoga Therapist and E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher based in central Texas, joins Michelle Young to delve deep into the topic of chakras. Drawing upon her extensive knowledge and experience, Jess shares her personal journey, passions, and aspirations as they relate to the transformative power of c…

In this episode, Leslie Kaminoff discusses his yoga journey and how philosophy inspires inquiry in asana practice. Leslie discusses his journey, specifically how embodied movement has played a role in his love of anatomy. Leslie shares how his teacher, Desikachar, influenced his life and shaped his teaching pedagogy. Leslie discusses his book, Yoga…

Join Kaytee Hernandez and Michelle Young for a talk about yoga, Ayurveda, and Yoga Therapy. Kaytee discusses her journey to becoming a Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, and she gives listeners practical tips for incorporating Ayurveda into their daily lives.

Kiana Ochoa is stepping into the roll of studio manager, and we're excited to introduce you to her! Kiana joins Michelle Young for an interview where Kiana talks about her yoga journey, experience opening Black Swan Denver, and her passion for art.

Join Michelle Young for an unforgettable interview with Lauri Nemetz. Lauri is an anatomy professor, author, and dissector who just released a book, The Myofascial System In Form And Movement. Lauri facilitates the cadaver lab in Colorado Springs, with Leslie Kaminoff and Lydia Man. This summer, My Vinyasa Practice will be going to the lab for a se…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring MVP Student Margaret Young! Margaret joins Micaela all the way from Ireland to talk about her experience with My Vinyasa Practices' 300hr YTT and 200hr Tantra YTT. From self-study to starting a business, Margaret lists the many reasons why she loves MVP and why y…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring MVP Student Sarah Khalil! Sarah joins Micaela and MVP all the way from London and has completed her 200hr with MVP and is now moving through MVP's 300hr YTT. She is deep within the MVP Community and comes to us today to share why she chose My Vinyasa Practice, wh…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring special guest Shannon Kaneshige! Shannon is known on Instagram for their accessible yoga content and for bringing awareness towards Fat Liberation. They are here to share with us some reasons why accessible yoga is important, especially for marginalized communiti…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring returning guest, Nischala Joy Devi! Nischala will be coming back to Austin, TX in March of 2023 to host an event at My Vinyasa Practice about the new revised edition of her book, The Secret Power of Yoga. The revised edition now includes the final two books of th…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ana Pilar Cruz! Ana Pilar is back to continue her talk on Gods & Goddesses in Indian Mythology. Today's episode focuses on the Gods including Shiva and Hanuman who both have asana named after them. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popula…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Lara Ramey! Lara is a teacher at the Austin, TX studio who joined the team earlier this year. She is a Reiki practitioner and talks to us a bit about what Reiki is, how it's practiced, it's benefits, and more Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our …

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring MVP Teacher and Alumni Alyssa Clark! Alyssa has been teaching for the MVP brick and mortar in Austin, TX since we opening in 2020. She taught the biggest outdoor class that MVP had on the schedule: Self Love Sunday! She talks to us a bit about her experience teac…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Amy Feuling! Amy is an MVP alumni who participated in one of MVP's first in-person YTT sessions at our new brick and mortar early 2020. She joins us today to talk a bit about her experience becoming a new teacher, taking on classes, and building her class sizes d…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Angie Tiwari of Tiwari Yoga! Angie joins us today to share with us what we might miss out on when we limit Yoga to the Western perception of the ancient spiritual practice. Angie offers online content on her website, from classes to courses, which can be found he…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ana Pilar Cruz! Ana Pilar serves as the Yoga Therapy Program Director for My Vinyasa Practice and also specializes in Tantra Yoga. She is here to talk to us about Goddesses and how she incorporates Shakti into her personal practice. If you're interested in learni…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring My Vinyasa Practice CEO Michelle Young. Michelle has extensive and diverse experience with many different lineages of Yoga. She is here to talk to us a bit about Tantra Yoga. If you are interested in learning more about Tantra Yoga, Michelle and Ana Pilar co-crea…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Jen Ramos! Jen is MVP Alumni who has completed MVP's Tantra training as well as the 200hr Vinyasa certification. She comes to us today to share some information about and tips for approaching sacred yogic texts. FUN FACT – Ganesha physically wrote the Mahabharata…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva Sreenivasan! Siva joins us for our final installation of our chat about the Yamas and Niyamas. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses below!) Use code PODCAST 50% off your first month on the MVP App 200hr Vinyasa YTT 200hr…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva Sreenivasan! Siva joins us again to continue our talk on the yamas and niyamas of Patanjali's eight limbed path. This is part one of a two part episode. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses below!) Use code PODCAST 50% o…

Join podcast host Micaela for this special mini episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva Sreenivasan. Siva walks us through an introduction to the Hindu holiday of Ganesh Chaturthi! Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses below!) Use code PODCAST 50% off your first month on the MVP App 200hr Vinyasa YTT 2…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Wenlin Tan! We welcome back Wenlin, Women's Menstrual Health, Qigong & Yoga Specialist, to talk to us about the five elements of Qigong and the five elements of Yoga. Wenlin guides us through the five elements and ties it all into her specialty of Women's Health.…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Sabriyya Ghanizada! Sabriyya is an MVP Yoga Teacher Training Alumni and is here to share a bit about how she utilizes the wisdom of astrology to inspire and influence her personal practice! Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular course…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Lotta Siebold. Lotta is an MVP Yoga Teacher Training alumni and Life Coach. She takes us through what she does as a life coach and how she incorporates the healing and wellness practices of yoga with her clients and within her own life. Lotta Siebold and her part…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Janna Kretzmar. Janna joins us from Cape Town, South Africa where she founded and helps run non-profit organization Earthchild Project. Earthchild Project is focused on bringing yogic practices to children in South Africa. If you'd like to donate to Eartchild's c…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Grace Mackey, LPC! Grace is a member of the My Vinyasa Practice community, often featured as a guest lecturer. She is also a Yoga Therapist and Reiki practitioner who is here to share a bit about utilizing yoga as a tool for mental wellness. You can find informat…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kelly Alvarado-Young. Kelly is a member of the My Vinyasa Practice community and is here to share her experience as a Latina woman in the Western Yoga world. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses below!) Use code PODCAST 50% o…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Siva! Siva is back to continue her talk on the Yoga Sutras. We begin to talk a bit about the eight limb path, specifically the yama and niyama. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses below!) Use code PODCAST 50% off your first …

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Mags Lynch! Mags is a yogi and a part of the MVP Community who comes to us to share she story of coping with anxiety through yoga. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses below!) Use code PODCAST 50% off your first month on the …

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Candy Price! Candy is a member of the My Vinyasa Practice community and is with us today to share a bit about her journey with gardening. She has learned that cultivating her garden is wonderful for both her mental and physical health. She shares tips and tricks …

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt consciousness featuring Miguel Castillo! Miguel teaches meditation, hosts a monthly relaxation workshop, and support MVP in many ways. He talks to us a little bit about Ayurveda as a science and how we can approach cooking through the lens of Ayurveda. We have linked a dosha quiz for yo…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Sivakami Sreenivasan! Siva is one of Michelle's best friends and one of our guest lecturers at My Vinyasa Practice. Siva offers us an introduction to a foundational Yogic text, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, as well as her perspective on their application to real …

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Nischala Joy Devi! Nischala is a master teacher and healer who spent 25 years living with Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidanandaji. MVP CEO Michelle Young studied under Nischala. She has published several books and created Yoga of the Heart, a training and certification…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kathryn Budig! She is the founder of Haus of Phoenix, an online wellness community featuring so much more than yoga. Kathryn loves mythology and has a creative way of interweaving her love of mythology and learning with yoga. It was such an honor to have Kathryn …

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ali Kamas! Ali is a certified Yoga Therapist and assistant to the MVP Yoga Therapy Program Director, Ana Pilar. She walks us through an introduction to Yoga Therapy and what you can expect from an appointment. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Haley P. Law! Haley is an author, editor, tarot reader, and yoga teacher. She walks us through an intro to Tarot and what reading Tarot looks like for her and her creative expression. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (see our most popular courses belo…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Kristiana Castillo Vuong. We are checking back in with Kris post birth. Last time we talked, Kris was incorporating her tools from her personal practice to prepare for birth. Now, baby is here and Kris shares a bit about her experience with life as a new mom. Use…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Inga Seals. Inga is a Yoga Teacher, Meditation/Sound healing practitioner, and Reiki Master. She takes up through an introduction to Buti Yoga including ways that you can practice it with Inga herself! Find out more information on Inga's website! Use code PODCAST…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Ashlyn Rochester! Ashlyn is a Peer Support Representative and Yoga Teacher with MVP and is with us to share her sober story. We are so thankful to her for choosing to share her experience and vulnerability with us. Use code PODCAST for 30% off All MVP Courses (se…

Join podcast host Micaela for this week's episode of Heartfelt Consciousness featuring Wenlin Tan 陈文琳! Wenlin is an MVP Alumni and specializes in Embodied Movement and Mindfulness through Qigong, Yoga, with a focus on Women's Health. She is also a Yoga Alliance USA Continuing Education provider. Check out her website and social media (Instagram, Fa…