25 episodes

A series of conversations of my two loves, Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine. Combining both interviews with interesting people from both worlds and shorter insights from my own experiences as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga teacher and educator.

Dr. Karina Smith Podcast Dr. Karina Smith

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

A series of conversations of my two loves, Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine. Combining both interviews with interesting people from both worlds and shorter insights from my own experiences as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga teacher and educator.

    What even is Trauma Informed Yoga?

    What even is Trauma Informed Yoga?

    This term is used very liberally in the yoga verse, but what does it actually mean to claim this title?



    In today's bonus podcast episode, I get into this, and so much more, with the amazing Grace Tempany.



    A powerful Irish presence in our yin yoga global community, Grace Tempany is a Senior Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals, a Trainer Pro and Mentor, specialised in yin, functional yoga, and trauma-informed somatic practices.

    As a trainee psychotherapist, her lens is inherently person-centred. As a former secondary school teacher, the art of teaching has been her bedrock. Her teaching is built on the foundation of inclusion.

    Since she started teaching yoga ten years ago, she has dedicated her practice, research and teaching to providing the most accessible space for everybody to practise being in their bodies, and learn to gain a deeper connection with themselves, their truth, their voice and their own unique and personal journey. She marries pedagogical expertise, lived and felt experience as knowledge, and the most up-to-date research from the yoga, education, and therapy worlds.

    She created her own school of yoga because she believes in a deeper and more well-rounded yoga education. She knows that deep thinkers and old souls looking for retreats are yearning for more depth and integration opportunities. And she listened to to the soul whispers nudging her to create a home for many others out there who have yet to find theirs within the yoga community.

    In 2023 ISFYT: The International School of Functional Yoga Teachers was born. In the making for at least the last 3 years, it will no doubt continue to evolve for many years to come.



    Check out Grace's podcast:

    "Fallen from Grace: reluctant conversations"

    https://open.spotify.com/show/54XL6EOGsRbMq30MMgZ7Bh?si=ae5b4d101ed44e31



    And check out Grace's amazing work with her yoga school:

    https://isfyt.com/



    I hope you enjoy this bonus episode.



    Love Karina xx

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Kendall Satie: the whole body is the pulse

    Kendall Satie: the whole body is the pulse

    🎙️In episode 12 of the Dr Karina Smith podcast, I am speaking to the wonderful Kendall Satie.

    Kendall is a Melbourne based Osteopath with a passion for working closely with patients to get them back to doing the things they love to do.

    With many years of experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist, heavily influencing her assessment and treatment style, she loves balancing the two modalities to provide a thorough and holistic treatment.

    In this episode we have a great conversation about how Kendall feels for healthy tissue, through palpation and assessment.

    We discuss ideas around "the melt" in yin yoga, what inflamed and dehydrated tissue feels like, and how to take really good care when hydrating your body.

    Kendall practices across two locations in Prahran and Albert Park...with exciting new things to come in Seddon!

    Stay tuned for upcoming sessions at "The Body Folk" in Seddon very soon.

    • 50 min
    Dominique Salerno: The power of Pranayama

    Dominique Salerno: The power of Pranayama

    🎙️In episode 11 of the Dr Karina Smith podcast, I am speaking to the one and only Dominique Salerno.

    Dominique founded the infamous Australian Yoga Academy here in Melbourne, and has been teaching public classes and training you teachers for over 20 years.

    Amongst many of her yoga passions, is the practice of Pranayama.

    This ancient medicine of utilising the breath, is probably needed now in the world more than ever before.

    Dominique's catch phrase is "When you own your own breath, nothing can steal your peace."

    We have a brilliant conversation about her origin story, how Yoga has been the anchor in her life, especially through extremely difficult times, and how the breath truly is the magical tonic we all need.

    Dominique runs 50 hour Pranayama training for yoga teachers, allied health professionals, and anyone who wants to learn to yield their natural breath inheritance.

    All trainings can be found at her website:
    https://dominiquesalernoyoga.com

    Do you practice Pranayama?

    How has it benefited you?

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Johannah Ashley; the magic of pulse taking

    Johannah Ashley; the magic of pulse taking

    In episode 10 of the Dr Karina Smith podcast, I am speaking to the fantastic Johannah Ashley.



    Long-time Acupuncturist and student of Classical Acupuncture, Johannah runs a Chinese Medicine clinic in regional Victoria Australia, where for the past 6 years she has committed to practicing the compliment channels of Classical Chinese Medicine.



    These are the channels of Acupuncture written out of History, that have been brought back to the modern Era by the teachings and tremendous education efforts of Master Jeffrey Yuen.



    Often described as the "jewel of the medicine" is the skilful art of pulse taking and diagnosis.



    We have an amazing conversation about the mystery of this practice, and how to begin navigating your way into this medicine, especially if you are new.



    Johannah is also a qualified Qi gong teacher, and regularly offers classes.



    Check out the classes and her clinic here: https://www.iyashi.com.au/qi-gong/



    The two of us are facilitating a retreat in Daylesford Australia in 2024, for practitioners of Classical Acupuncture to come together, learn, grow, and deepen our skills within the growing community.



    To find out more: https://www.drkarinasmith.com/events



    If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a rating or review for the podcast.



    Thankyou,

    Karina x

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Michael Max

    Michael Max

    In episode 9 of the Dr Karina Podcast I am speaking with the notorious Michael Max.

    Anyone practicing Chinese Medicine would be aware of Michael's long running podcast "Qiological"; a beacon of support and inspiration to all us practitioners doing our thing in our own little corner of the globe.

    Michael has a wealth of knowledge to share, and has conducted over 300 interviews with some of the most incredible practitioners alive today.

    In this episode the mic is turned, and I get the enormous privilege of asking Michael all about his journey to Chinese Medicine, what he has learned over his career, what are his favourite ways to tap into inspiration, as well as his advice for new grads entering the profession.

    We have some great laughs, some fabulous epiphanies, and enjoy real talk about our medicine.

    I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

    If you want to hear more of Michaels episodes, head over to Qiological:https://www.qiological.com Karina xx

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Are you actually hydrated?

    Are you actually hydrated?

    Are you actually hydrated?

    How do you know?

    What signs and symptoms does your body display when you are dehydrated?

    What kinds of foods/spices/lifestyle choices might you be making that are contributing to dehydration?

    In Chinese Medicine, proper hydration is one of the most important factors for health, disease prevention, and recovery.

    The fluids of your body are so important, and most of us are consuming all kinds of foods that are damaging these fluids.

    If the fluids of our body are in deficit, we are more prone for things like: migraines, joint degeneration, organ issues, digestive tract issues and so much more.

    I have learnt so much about this topic from my teacher Ann Cecil-Sterman, and in this episode I am sharing some of the powerful pieces of health advice I have learned from her this year.

    • 22 min

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