Yoga in the Dark Podcast

Yoga in the Dark
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Join us, Holly and Megan, the first Sunday of every month as we kick off Season 2 with new topics and a new format for your listening enjoyment. Our intention is to bring yoga into the challenging and dark aspects of life while offering tools that will deepen the human experience, decrease suffering, and call in joy. Stay tuned and don't forget to follow and review us as our website gets a little natural face lift and we continue to work on our show. Thank you for everyone who has supported us so far and for everyone tuning in! May all beings be released from suffering everywhere, Jai Bhagwan (Victory to the Spirit). Talk Soon! Love, Megan & Holly

  1. 01/15/2021

    But Why?

    Why is it so hard to take care of ourselves? Join Holly and Megan as they unpack the topic of self-care, self-worth and why it's a challenge to give ourselves what we need.

  2. 12/13/2020

    S2E2 Hormonal Harmony

    Megan and Holly explore the science behind women's hormones according to the studies by biologist Alyssa Vitti, author of "In the Flo". Women, you make sense! Our bodies aren't some grand mystery- we have simply been taught the wrong facts our entire lives. Menstrual cramps, PMS, moodiness, and fatigue are NOT normal. We don't have to put up with it. Listen to learn how to balance your hormones and take control of your body back. *Note: This book pertains to cis women. I apologize if that doesn't include everyone, Hopefully we can find research in the future for trans women and men hormone studies!Resources: "In the Flo" by Alyssa VittiNotes for hormone phases:FollicularEat: Steamed or sautéed artichoke, broccoli, carrot, green peas, parsley, zucchini, string beans, 1tbs flax seeds and pumpkin seeds a day Exercise: Elliptical, jumping jacks, hiking OvulatoryEat: Raw veggies, fruits, smoothies, steamed asparagus, brussels sprouts, chard, scallion, spinach, 1tbs flax seeds and pumpkin seeds a day Exercise: Intense workout, group classes, bootcamp, interval sprints LutealEat: warm roasted or baked cauliflower, collard greens, onion, parsnip, sweet potato, squash, 1 tbs sesame and sunflower seeds a day  Exercise: First 5 days- strength training, intense yoga  Second half of luteal phase- flexibility, barre, Pilates, gentle yogaMenstrualEat: warm hearty food, soups and stews, beet, kale, kelp, mushrooms , 1 tbs sesame and sunflower seeds a day  Exercise: Nap, workout, yin, nidra, restorative, gentle walk for less than 30 minutes Don’t do any movement for more than 30 minutes

  3. 08/02/2020

    S2E1 - Where do you put your energy?

    WE'RE BACK! SEASON 2 kick off with a new format and new release dates. Join us the first Sunday of every month where Megan and Holly discuss topics with the intention of bringing yogic philosophy into the challenging and often dark aspects of life, while offering tools that deepen our human experience, decrease suffering, and call in joy.August's Episode delves into the question, where do you put your energy and is call out culture really all that bad? Holly comes through with a resounding yes/and approach that offers a more constructive use of our time as we divert our attention to community organizing, re-humanizing each other, and communication. So we want to know, where do you put your energy?Organizations mentioned:NationalWomen's March American Civil Liberties UnionBlack Lives MatterLocalBlack Lives Matter 5280Padres & Jovenes UnidosMi Casa Resource CenterThe Center on ColfaxEdit: The Gender Identity Center of Colorado is permanently closed (oops!) so the information for CO's LGBTQ Center is supplemented. They have an array of wonderful resources available. As always, we want to hear from you! Send us an email with topic ideas, reflections, comments etc to us at:  yogainthedark@gmail.com.

  4. 05/31/2020

    S1: PSA from Megan and Holly

    Stay Safe. Make certain you receive your news from valuable and viable sources. Stand up and do whats right. We love you all. Take care!

  5. 05/24/2020

    Listener's Episode - We Are On A Roll!

    It's our first listener's episode! Thank you so much to Teagan, Andrew, Siera, Domenica, and DeeCee!Books mentioned:P***y by Regina ThomashauerHow To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

  6. 05/18/2020

    The Holy Number of Collective Energy, Power and Throat Clearings

    Join Megan and Holly as they explore the ancient power of Reiki, the collective, the institutions built from power and privilege and ways to step into social responsibility. Reiki Resources: "Reiki Healing: Step-By-Step Guide To Reiki Healing For Beginners" By Lena Lind & Peter Harris Power & Privilege Resources: Kendall, Francis. “Understanding White Privilege.” 2002,  McIntosh, Peggy. “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” Power & Privilege Definitions. https://www.pdx.edu/studentmedia/sites/www.pdx.edu.student-media/files/Power%20and%20Privilege%20Concepts.pdf. Spring, Joel. Deculturalization and the Struggle for Equality: A Brief History of the Education of Dominated Cultures in the United States.  University of Sunset Coast. “Race, Power and Privilege.”

  7. 05/10/2020

    Intentionally Reinvent Yourself With Incubus as Your Guide

    To all the mothers of babies and fur babies, and to those stepping in as mothers, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! We Love you! This episode is dedicated to Holly's mom, Glenda Lynn Spomer, may she be dancing everywhere and anywhere she pleases, and Megan's mom, DeeCee Conner, one of our biggest supporters. We wouldn't be able to make such nonsense without our moms giving us life. Thanks moms!!Join Megan and Holly this week as we discuss the power of intention and reinventing yourself in the light of challenging times!Sources:Book:The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer (available on Audible)Article: 15 Steps I Took to Successfully Reinvent Myself After Losing Everything by John Ramptonhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/276263https://www.kindnessacademy.com/

  8. 05/03/2020

    If Byron and Wim Had a Baby It Would Have the Voice of the Tomb in Aladdin

    Episode 5 takes many twists and turn this week as Megan and Holly bring two interesting, bizarre, and remarkable people: Byron Katie and Wim Hof. Oh and Megan channels the voice of the tomb in Aladdin. Enjoy!!!Byron Katie Book: Loving What Is The Four Questions: Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet www.TheWork.com   Wim Hof Sources Books:  Becoming the Ice Man,  The Wim Hof Method (Oct 2020),  The Ice Man Speaks The way of the Ice Man - Audible Sources:· YouTube Team Fearless Episode ,”Anyone can do it! Wim Hof explains the crazy power of the human mind, deep breathing, and cold showers.” · Season 1 Episode 2 - Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow “Cold Comfort” · National center for bio technology information and the national Institute of health “voluntary activation of the sympathetic nervous system and attenuation of the innate immune response in humans,” et al. May 2014 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4034215/

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Join us, Holly and Megan, the first Sunday of every month as we kick off Season 2 with new topics and a new format for your listening enjoyment. Our intention is to bring yoga into the challenging and dark aspects of life while offering tools that will deepen the human experience, decrease suffering, and call in joy. Stay tuned and don't forget to follow and review us as our website gets a little natural face lift and we continue to work on our show. Thank you for everyone who has supported us so far and for everyone tuning in! May all beings be released from suffering everywhere, Jai Bhagwan (Victory to the Spirit). Talk Soon! Love, Megan & Holly

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