From Mat to More

Talon J Yoga
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At Talon J Yoga, we wholeheartedly believe the world is a better place with more people practicing the ancient arts of yoga and are deeply committed to delivering educational resources and enlightening experiences to help elevate your efforts. From Mat to More is our podcast where yoga flows beyond the mat and into all aspects of life. Talon explores what it truly means to live out your yoga in everyday action. From ancient wisdom to modern mindset shifts, seasonal living to self-discovery, this is a space for growth, connection, and transformation. If you’re ready to deepen your practice and unlock your wholehearted potential, then you’re in the right place! Tune in every other Tuesday for more.Dive deeper: www.talonjacquelyn.com | @talonjyoga

  1. 12/16/2025

    a season of sobriety, success, & surrender [season 1 finale]

    Episode 43: Finale for Season 1 📬 Join me on Substack where the journey continues... We made it!! 🌀 In this final episode of season 1, I’m taking you with me into a real-time reflection on what this past year—and this first full season of From Mat to More—has truly been about. What started as a simple calling to share yoga beyond the mat has bloomed into something so much bigger than I ever imagined. Together, we walk down memory lane from launching the podcast in October 2024 to now (43 episodes later!!) as I reflect on the lessons, pivots, pauses, and breakthroughs that shaped this season. 3 themes came through loud and clear: ✨Sobriety — getting honest about my relationship with alcohol and weed, navigating “sober firsts,” and how choosing clarity changed my creativity, confidence, and capacity. ✨Success — redefining what success actually means (spoiler: it’s not just money), building a sustainable business, and learning to focus my energy where it matters most. ✨Surrender — loosening my grip, trusting divine interventions, taking the scenic routes, and allowing unexpected ideas to lead me somewhere even better than anticipated. This episode is unscripted, heartfelt, and deeply honest. I share the tools that supported me, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and why choosing to pause this winter is not a step back—but an act of alignment. As I close out Season 1 with you, I’m filled with gratitude for this community, for the growth we’ve shared, and for what’s quietly unfolding next. The podcast will be back in the spring—but until then, this episode is both a love letter and a deep exhale. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for walking this path with me—from the mat, to so much more! 🤍 📬 Don’t forget to join me on Substack where the journey continues... ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    52 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    how to be more mindful with your money this holiday season

    Episode 42: Happy holidays, sweet soul! As the end-of-year busyness ramps up, so does the pressure to buy, to give, to do. But what if you could move through this season with more intention, less impulse, and a whole lot more alignment? In this episode, we’re diving into mindful money spending: how to apply your yoga practice to your purchases. We’re exploring the ways you can use your dollars to support your community and make more impact. Instead of answering every Black Friday email or filling your cart simply because something is “on sale,” we explore how to pause, choose consciously, and redirect your energy (and money) toward what’s aligned with your values. You’ll learn: ✨Why shopping small truly matters (and the real impact it has) ✨How I’m personally being more mindful with my own money ✨Simple shifts to avoid impulse-buying and practice presence ✨Ways to support my small biz, Talon J Yoga, and this podcast as I prepare for a winter season break ✨A little “homework” to help you start spending with clarity and care This episode is your gentle reminder that yoga isn’t just something we do on our mat—it’s something we live. Every choice, every dollar, every action is part of your practice. Let this conversation guide you into a season of spending with intention and integrity.  💸 Ways to Support my Small Business 💸 Join the Sacred Circle Help Boost From Mat to More: Subscribe, share, + 5 star review! Winter Solstice Ceremony, December 20th at 5-7pm ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    30 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    intro to ayurveda with Tal: understanding your dosha, your energy, & your true balance

    Episode 41: In today’s deeply nourishing guest episode, I’m joined by Ayurvedic Women’s Hormone + Health Coach, yoga teacher, and retreat leader Tal (@Yogatationca) for a beautifully grounded introduction to Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old science of life that teaches us how to live in alignment with our bodies, our energy, and the seasons around us. If you’ve ever wondered “What is Ayurveda?”, “What’s my dosha?”, or “How do I actually stay balanced?” … this episode is your beginner-friendly, heart-centered roadmap. Together, we talk about: 🌿 What Ayurveda really is (in a clear, practical, non-intimidating way) 🌿 The connection between yoga + Ayurveda as sister sciences 🌿 How the three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — shape your natural energy 🌿 What balance and imbalance look like for each dosha 🌿 How your “primary” and “secondary” doshas work together 🌿 Daily and seasonal Ayurvedic practices you can start today 🌿 How to tune into your body, your cycle, and your current season of life Tal also shares her personal healing journey — from hormonal imbalance to discovering Ayurveda as the missing piece — and the simple rituals that keep her grounded, calm, and aligned. This conversation is warm, wise, and full of “ah-ha” moments. If you’re craving more harmony, more energy, or a deeper understanding of yourself… start here! ✨Ayurveda always brings us back to balance — gently, intuitively, and one small step at a time.✨ →Learn your primary dosha here. 👉Connect with Tal: @Yogatationca www.yogatation.ca ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    51 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    the 5 stages of change + why progress isn’t linear

    Episode 40: We’re deep into fall (the season of change), but the truth is, we are always moving through some form of change. Whether it’s seasonal, physical, lifestyle, relationships, habits, or even identity, change is a constant part of being human. In this episode, I introduce the 5 Stages of Change (also known as the Transtheoretical Model)—a framework that helps you understand how transformation actually unfolds. Because change isn’t just one decision or one moment… it’s a gradual (and often uncomfortable) process. As I talk through each stage, you’ll learn: ✨ Why progress isn’t linear ✨ How to recognize where you are in your own change cycle ✨ Tools to support yourself when everything feels shaky ✨ Why discomfort is not a sign to stop (it’s part of the process!) ✨ The role of ritual + reflection in staying aligned This episode is your reminder that change is not something we are naturally good at—it’s something you practice, gently and consistently, over time. 👉Seeking support with change, ritual, and alignment? Join my Sunday Recovery Ritual (in-person + virtual). This is a weekly container to reflect and realign with others doing the deeper work along with you. You are not alone 💛 [Learn more here] ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    26 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    menopause informed yoga with lisa king

    Episode 39: In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa King — a mom, retired classroom teacher, and now a leading voice in menopause-informed yoga. After discovering yoga in her 40s, Lisa experienced firsthand how movement, mindfulness, and community can transform the menopausal journey—and she's spilling all the secrets with us! Together, we dive into: ✨ What’s really happening through the 3 stages of the menopause journey 🧘‍♀️ How yoga practices support your body and mind through every stage, and what “Menopause Informed Yoga” means 💬 Why we need to shift the conversation from “just survive” to “thrive” 🌸 The power of nervous system regulation, rest, and compassionate self-study (svadhyaya) 🌿 Practical tools backed by research around lifestyle habits, sleep routines, and so much more! Lisa shares her personal story, from feeling dismissed by doctors to becoming a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Wellness Coach, and offers gentle tools to help you feel more connected, supported, and at home in your changing body. This conversation is both informative and deeply affirming. Whether you’re in your 30s preparing for what’s ahead or currently navigating this transition, you’ll leave with practical takeaways and a renewed sense of possibility. 🎧 Tune in to discover how yoga can help you age with awareness and grace! Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lisaking_the_menopause_yogi Learn more about her work: lisakingyoga.com ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    1h 23m

  6. 10/07/2025

    10 teachings from the trees

    Episode 38: I just got back from a soul-filling trip to Steamboat Springs, where I caught the trees just in time as they turned for fall. If you’ve been here a while, you know how much I love the trees — they’ve been some of my greatest teachers. From my lifelong maple, Maybelle (yes, she’s tattooed on my shoulder), to Marvin and Melanie — the trees Zoey and I visit on our walks — I’ve learned so much about how to move through life’s constant changes by simply watching them. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 lessons from the trees — wisdom that’s helped me navigate every season I find myself in. We’ll talk about: 🍁 Why nothing blooms all year (and how to embrace your own wintering) 🌱 Why it's important to stay rooted in your values and routines 🍂 The art of letting go, from yoga philosophy to real-life transitions 🌳 How community mirrors the forest 🌙 And why rest + self-care aren’t optional This episode is a gentle reminder to step outside, find a tree that speaks to you, and start observing how it moves through the seasons. You might just learn something about yourself, too. And don’t forget to subscribe to my Substack, for a deeper reflection on my trip to Steamboat and more lessons from nature. ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    46 min

  7. 09/23/2025

    the messy middle: lessons in transition from my back room

    Episode 37: This week’s episode is a little different — it’s unfiltered and almost completely unedited. I’m taking you behind the scenes into my back room, a space that’s piled high with stuff and slowly becoming both my biggest project and my biggest teacher this fall. Cleaning out this room has become a literal, physical representation of what I call the “messy middle” — that uncomfortable in-between place where things aren’t yet finished, but they’re shifting. Just like this seasonal transition from summer into fall, the process is messy, imperfect, and sometimes frustrating… but it’s also where the magic of change really happens. In this episode, I share: 🍂The resistance I felt every time I opened the door to my back room — and how it mirrors the transitions we resist in life 🍂Why clearing out space (physically, emotionally, spiritually) is essential before we can step fully into the next season 🍂How the yoga philosophy teachings of Aparigraha (non-attachment) and Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender) can help us navigate transitions with more trust and less clinging 🍂Reflection + journaling prompts to help you uncover your own “back room” — the areas of your life calling for release or renewal This is a true behind-the-scenes share of where I’m at right now — messy piles and all. If you’ve ever found yourself in the thick of a transition, wondering if you’ll ever get to the other side, I think you’ll feel right at home in this episode. And if you’re craving practices to support you through this season of change, don’t miss the Summer Slow Down Workshop Replay — a guided ritual to reflect, release, and find renewal as we shift into autumn. As a thank-you for listening, use code MTM20 for 20% off. P.S. Shop my Poshmark closet ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    35 min

  8. 09/09/2025

    movement is medicine: the divine signs + science behind why

    Episode 36: This week, it’s just you and me, diving into something that’s been front and center in my own life lately: how movement supports mental health. From navigating stress and anxiety (yep, we all remember my airport anxiety attack) to rediscovering the joy of new workouts, this episode is all about the divine signs that reminded me: movement truly is medicine. We’ll explore: ✨The science behind exercise easing depression + anxiety ✨Why resistance training is crucial ✨How to spot plateaus in your movement practice (and what to do next) ✨My personal shifts — from buying a garage sale bike to exploring new modalities on ClassPass ✨Why balancing strength + stillness keeps us mentally strong If you’ve been craving inspiration to move your body in fresh ways — or a gentle nudge to get out of your comfort zone — this episode is for you. By the end, you’ll see why movement is so much more than fitness: it’s a pathway to mental clarity, resilience, and connection to the divine. ClassPass referral link (20 FREE credits) Summer Slow Down Workshop (Use code MTM20 at checkout for 20% off) ✨Connect with Talon✨ 🌎 www.talonjacquelyn.com 📷 @talonjyoga 💌 talon.j.yoga@gmail.com Join my community, The Sacred Circle!

    40 min
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At Talon J Yoga, we wholeheartedly believe the world is a better place with more people practicing the ancient arts of yoga and are deeply committed to delivering educational resources and enlightening experiences to help elevate your efforts. From Mat to More is our podcast where yoga flows beyond the mat and into all aspects of life. Talon explores what it truly means to live out your yoga in everyday action. From ancient wisdom to modern mindset shifts, seasonal living to self-discovery, this is a space for growth, connection, and transformation. If you’re ready to deepen your practice and unlock your wholehearted potential, then you’re in the right place! Tune in every other Tuesday for more.Dive deeper: www.talonjacquelyn.com | @talonjyoga

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  • Creator
    Talon J Yoga
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 null All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    From Mat to More