Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Lauren Leduc
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Deepen Your Yoga Practice is a podcast dedicated to helping you explore the many layers of yoga, both on and off the mat. Hosted by Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, each episode delves into topics like anatomy, philosophy, meditation, and the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your yoga journey, this podcast offers insightful conversations, expert interviews, and practical guidance to help you enrich and elevate your practice. Join us as we journey together to deepen our understanding and experience of yoga.

  1. 2D AGO

    Honoring the Winter Solstice Through Yoga & Ayurveda

    In this contemplative episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc invites you to pause and honor the Winter Solstice—a sacred seasonal threshold that marks the darkest day of the year and the return of the light. Through a blend of yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, and personal ritual, Lauren explores the deeper meaning of this powerful time and how we can align with its energies for spiritual and energetic renewal. You'll hear reflections on the solstice as a moment of stillness, surrender, and clarity, and how it calls us toward self-study (Svadhyaya), truth (Satya), and trust (Ishwara Pranidhana). ✨ Topics include: The solstice as a sacred samita (moment between) Yogic concepts of tamas, rajas, and sattva Aligning with the Ayurvedic transition from vata to kapha Building ojas (vitality) in winter Yoga limbs: Pratyahara, Dharana, Svadhyaya, Ishwara Pranidhana Warming and nourishing practices for winter Rituals for honoring the solstice (movement, meditation, journaling, nature walks) Why dormancy is not death—it's restoration ️ Suggested Rituals: Candlelit slow flow or yin practice Trataka (candle gazing) meditation Journaling on what’s gestating in the dark Silent tea or meal ritual Nature walks at sunrise or sunset Next Week: Join Lauren for a letting go ritual to close the year. Bring a journal, candle, and open heart. ‍♀️ Practice with us: True Love Yoga offers yin and restorative yoga weekly to support seasonal alignment. Deepen your path through our 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. Learn more

    7 min

  2. DEC 15

    Yin Yoga: The Power of Stillness and Surrender

    In this nourishing and timely episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc guides you into the spacious world of Yin Yoga—a gentle, meditative practice designed to cultivate stillness, surrender, and deep awareness. As we shift into the more introspective yin season of the year, Lauren explores how yin yoga can support your nervous system, balance an active lifestyle, and help you reconnect with your inner landscape. You’ll learn about the roots and philosophy of yin, its physical and energetic benefits, how it differs from restorative yoga, and how to create a sustainable yin practice both at home and in the studio. ✨ Topics include: The Taoist and yogic influences behind Yin Yoga What happens in a typical yin class Yin vs. Restorative: key differences Meridian theory, chi, and chakra integration Yin for athletes, creatives, and burned-out humans How yin supports emotional processing and spiritual connection Simple yin poses to try at home ‍♀️ Practice prompt: Try legs up the wall for 5 minutes with deep breathing. Set a timer and notice how you feel after. Journal prompt: Where in my life am I being asked to soften? Classes at True Love Yoga: We offer Yin Yoga 4x/week: Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Go deeper with us: The True Love Yoga 300-hour Advanced YTT includes in-depth yin study, meridian theory, intuitive teaching, and more. Begins January 1, 2026. Apply here

    10 min

  3. DEC 8

    Abhyasa & Vairagya: The Balance of Practice and Letting Go

    In this rich solo episode, Lauren explores two foundational teachings from the Yoga Sutras: Abhyasa (consistent, sustained effort) and Vairagya (non-attachment or surrender). She shares personal reflections on how all-or-nothing thinking shaped her early adult life and how these twin teachings have helped her find steadiness, balance, and purpose. Lauren breaks down how to embody both concepts on and off the mat, including: Why both effort and surrender are essential for growth The dangers of over-efforting without release What Abhyasa and Vairagya look like in modern life How to recognize when you're leaning too far in one direction Why self-study (svadhyaya) is key to balance She also shares exciting announcements about her 2026 teaching schedule at True Love Yoga, including: Her new weekly class Abhyasa Quarterly Vairagya Yin + Myofascial Release workshops Monthly Lila creative full practices Upcoming 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings ✨ Want to deepen your practice in 2026? Visit trueloveyogakc.com or reach out directly to Lauren to chat. ️ Journal prompt: Where in your life could you show up with more commitment? Where could you soften your grip and surrender? Links Join True Love Yoga Try the Yoga Practice Journal Fall Challenge Info Lauren on Instagram

    15 min

  4. DEC 1

    The Five Currents of Life: Exploring the Prana Vayus

    ✨ Shownotes In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc dives into the Prana Vayus, the five vital energy currents within the subtle body that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences. While many are familiar with the chakras, fewer practitioners explore these foundational energetic flows—yet understanding them can transform both your yoga practice and your daily life. Lauren explores: The definition and origin of prana and vayu Each of the 5 Prana Vayus: Prana Vayu (inward + upward, heart/lungs, intake) Apana Vayu (downward + outward, pelvic floor, elimination) Samana Vayu (inward + centering, navel, assimilation) Udana Vayu (upward + outward, throat/head, expression) Vyana Vayu (circulating + integrating, full body, coordination) How to feel and work with each current on the mat Practices to cultivate energy balance, intention, and inner alignment Ideas for integrating Vayus into your teaching, breathwork, sequencing, and daily living Whether you're a student, teacher, or simply someone seeking more clarity and vitality, this episode will help you deepen your understanding of subtle energy and reconnect to your inner wisdom. ‍♀️ Want to go even deeper? Lauren’s 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training begins in January 2026 and includes full training on subtle anatomy, energetics, and yogic philosophy. Learn more: trueloveyogakc.com/yoga-teacher-training Takeaways Prana = vital life force; Vayu = wind/movement The 5 Vayus represent directional flows of energy in the body Awareness of these flows enhances physical, emotional, and spiritual balance You can work with the Vayus through asana, breath, meditation, and intention Knowing which Vayu is deficient or dominant can guide self-care and practice You don’t need to memorize them to begin noticing energetic shifts Subtle body awareness creates a more integrated, intelligent yoga practice The Vayus can inform decisions, boundaries, digestion, voice, and vision Teachers can use the Vayus to sequence, theme, and assist more effectively Each Vayu has a role in our healing and wholeness Links Join True Love Yoga Try the Yoga Practice Journal Lauren on Instagram

    13 min

  5. NOV 24

    Savoring the Moment: A Yogic Approach to Thanksgiving

    This Thanksgiving week, Lauren invites you into a gentler, more honest expression of gratitude—not a list, not a platitude, but the embodied art of presence and savoring. In this solo episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, you’ll explore yogic teachings like: Santoshya – contentment Ishvara Pranidhana – surrender Abhyasa & Vairagya – disciplined presence + letting go ️ Pratyahara – withdrawing from overstimulation Lauren shares personal reflections, seasonal wisdom, and gentle invitations to slow down—especially during the holidays. She also addresses the complexity of Thanksgiving as a holiday, honoring its historical context and encouraging thoughtful land acknowledgment. ✨ Topics include: How slowing down activates the parasympathetic nervous system Why savoring is a deeper form of gratitude Mindful eating as a spiritual practice Accessible yoga and journaling rituals for the season Thanksgiving classes at True Love Yoga ‍♀️ What are you savoring this week? Let us know on Instagram or Spotify comments. Studio Schedule: https://www.trueloveyogakc.com/schedule Journal prompt: What am I rushing through in my life? What’s asking me to slow down and savor?

    8 min

  6. NOV 17

    Flow, Pleasure, and Power: Exploring the Sacral Chakra

    In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc continues the chakra series with a nourishing and powerful exploration of the Sacral Chakra—the energetic center of creativity, sensuality, pleasure, and emotional flow. From hip-opening asana to watery sequencing, from dance rituals to journaling about shame and joy, Lauren shares ways to connect with your sacral energy both on and off the mat. You’ll learn how to recognize imbalances, how to invite more fluidity, and how to honor cycles in your body and life. The episode also highlights the divine feminine energy of Shakti, the wisdom of the womb space, and the role of the moon and seasons in sacral healing.   ✨ Topics include: What the sacral chakra governs Signs of balance and imbalance Hip openers and wave-like sequencing Pelvic floor awareness + Mula Bandha Somatic creativity and emotional expression Healthy boundaries in intimacy Connection to Shakti and cycles Off-the-mat practices for flow and pleasure ‍♀️ Practice prompt: Try a hip-opening slow flow, journal about what brings you pleasure, or dance to a sensual playlist that awakens your creativity. Mantra: I live in flow. I honor my body’s wisdom. I am a creative, emotional, and sensual being. Dive deeper: Lauren’s book Embody Your Inner Goddess explores the sacral chakra in depth during Week 2. Interested in deepening your energetic and teaching practice? Explore Lauren’s 300-hour Advanced YTT

    11 min

  7. NOV 10

    Say Yes to Yourself: Begin Your 200‑Hour Teacher Training Journey

    Is yoga calling you deeper? In this special episode, Lauren Leduc, founder and lead trainer at True Love Yoga, shares the transformative journey of 200‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Whether you’ve been curious about teaching yoga or simply want to deepen your personal practice, this episode explores who YTT is for, what you’ll learn, and why 2026 might be your year to say yes. Lauren reflects on her own path from hesitant student to teacher, explains what makes the True Love Yoga program unique, and invites you to notice the subtle inner pull that may be guiding you toward growth, transformation, and community. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why YTT is more than preparing to teach — it’s a path of personal transformation The wide variety of students who benefit from training (not just future teachers) What’s included in TLY’s 200‑Hour YTT curriculum: asana, anatomy, sequencing, philosophy, practice teaching, mentorship, and more How community and mentorship support every step of the journey Accessible options: in‑person & virtual, scholarships, and financing Key Dates & Details Enrollment opens: November 11, 2025 Early Bird Savings: $500 off when you enroll by January 31, 2026 Training starts: March 2026 Format: Hybrid (in‑person + virtual) Scholarships: BIPOC and work‑trade options available Apply & Learn More: TrueLoveYogaKC.com/YTT Journal Prompts from this Episode What would it feel like to say yes to myself in 2026? What part of me is ready to grow, to share, and to lead?   Links Join True Love Yoga Try the Yoga Practice Journal Lauren on Instagram

    11 min

  8. NOV 3

    From Triggered to Tranquil: Yoga’s Guide to Inner Calm

    In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren explores one of the most beloved and practical teachings from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras—Sutra 1.33, known as the “Locks and Keys.” This timeless framework offers guidance on how to cultivate emotional intelligence, maintain inner peace, and meet the world with grace and clarity. Lauren breaks down each of the four “locks” we encounter—joy, suffering, virtue, and negativity—and the yogic “key” to unlock peace in response: friendliness, compassion, delight, and equanimity. Through personal stories, on-the-mat examples, and off-the-mat reflections, Lauren invites you to integrate these tools into your daily life and teaching. This episode includes: The full translation and meaning of Yoga Sutra 1.33 How the four keys support emotional regulation and self-awareness Real-life reflections on jealousy, compassion fatigue, admiration, and anger How to use the locks and keys in your personal practice, relationships, and teaching A mantra to help you embody the teachings Journaling prompts for deeper reflection An invitation to deepen your study through True Love Yoga’s 300-Hour YTT ‍♀️ Suggested Reflection: Which of the four locks is most challenging for you right now? How might you pause and respond differently? Mantra: “May I meet joy with friendliness, pain with compassion, virtue with delight, and negativity with equanimity.” Ready to go deeper? Explore the teachings behind yoga’s most transformative inner tools in Lauren’s 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, launching in January 2026: https://www.trueloveyogakc.com/yoga-teacher-training Listen now and tag @trueloveyogakc or @iamlaurenleduc in your reflections.

    19 min
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Deepen Your Yoga Practice is a podcast dedicated to helping you explore the many layers of yoga, both on and off the mat. Hosted by Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, each episode delves into topics like anatomy, philosophy, meditation, and the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your yoga journey, this podcast offers insightful conversations, expert interviews, and practical guidance to help you enrich and elevate your practice. Join us as we journey together to deepen our understanding and experience of yoga.

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