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Kadie Chronister
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I am Kadie! I will be sharing stories, motivation, & inspiration by incorporating yoga and business tips learned through 500 hr of certified yoga training, and 15+ years working in a corporate setting. I am combining passion for yoga with my entrepreneurial spirit! You will learn valuable insights, rituals, and skills and I will coach you on drive and determination. I aim to support and mentor others by educating, sharing mindfulness practices, & showing up w/ authenticity. This holistic podcast will teach you about more than just crystals. This show is a space for community & higher purpose.

  1. Aug 28

    Samadhi, the Blood Moon & the Art of Letting Go | The 8th Limb of Yoga

    Samadhi, the Blood Moon & the Art of Letting Go | The 8th Limb of Yoga What if letting go isn’t the end of something—but the final step toward becoming who you’re meant to be? In the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga summer series, Kadie explores Samadhi, the eighth and final limb of yoga: a state of deep meditative absorption where the separation between the person practicing, the practice itself, and the object of meditation begins to dissolve. And the timing couldn’t feel more aligned. With the Blood Moon eclipse, the transition into Virgo season, and fall approaching, this episode is an invitation to look honestly at what you’re carrying—and what you may finally be ready to release. Kadie walks back through all eight limbs of yoga and explores how the practice moves us from how we live in the world, to how we care for ourselves, to the body and breath, and eventually inward toward concentration, meditation, and Samadhi. But this isn’t just a conversation about ancient yoga philosophy. Kadie gets personal about grief, relationships, discipline, running, writing her book, and recognizing the patterns we sometimes have to take responsibility for before we can actually change them. She shares why writing has become one of the places where she experiences deep absorption and purpose—and why this season of her life is becoming less about searching outside of herself and more about becoming. This episode also explores the symbolism of the changing seasons, Traditional Chinese Medicine’s connection between autumn, the lungs, grief, and letting go, and how small daily disciplines can help us move toward the life we say we want. Because maybe transformation isn’t one giant moment. Maybe it’s what happens when you keep showing up. What are you being asked to release so you can become who you already know you’re capable of being? You don’t have to have the entire next chapter figured out. Start with one practice. One choice. One moment of showing up for yourself. And keep going. 00:00 — Welcome + the finale of the Eight Limbs of Yoga series01:21 — The eclipse, Pisces Full Moon + why this moment feels significant03:56 — How the Eight Limbs lead us inward05:43 — Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana + Dhyana07:08 — Understanding Samadhi, the eighth limb08:42 — Writing, purpose + experiencing absorption10:30 — Asking the hard questions about the life you want12:33 — The eclipse as a closing chapter14:09 — Letting go of patterns, beliefs + old cycles15:47 — Virgo season, repetition + discipline17:08 — Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn, breath + grief19:40 — Moving with grief instead of remaining stuck inside it20:54 — Taking responsibility for our own relationship patterns22:25 — Caring for the four layers of ourselves23:45 — Book update: Phase Three + trusting the process26:16 — Creative flow as another glimpse of Samadhi27:18 — Choosing transformation over searching for a relationship28:25 — The habits supporting this next season31:11 — Why discipline can eventually create ease31:31 — Keep showing up—even when it isn’t perfect Doing the hard, disciplined things is often how we create space for the easier things. The work isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming more conscious of how you live, what you carry, what you choose—and what you’re finally ready to let go of. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone moving through their own season of transformation, and make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Ryze Code for 15% off use code KADIECHRON15: https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/?transaction_id=1022b75c21a6174cdf70c1d124980e 5am club book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1443460710?&linkCode=sl2&tag=kchron777-20&linkId=3d4c6e92ed33a5bd17157ee0cdf9fad6&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Glutathione Bundle: https://enroll.joinamble.com/start-online-visit/anti-aging?referral-campaign=kadiechron&referral-source=affiliate

  2. Aug 21

    Episode 208/Dhyana: Getting Quiet Enough to Hear the Truth

    This week on Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Dhyana — the seventh limb of yoga — and how meditation can help us move through heartbreak, emotional attachment, uncertainty, and transformation. Kadie breaks down the difference between Dharana and Dhyana, shares what this ancient yoga philosophy is teaching her through a recent breakup, and explores the transformational energy of the First Quarter Moon in Scorpio. Sometimes we already have the clarity we're searching for. The harder part is becoming still enough to accept it. ☕️ In this episode: Dhyana • Eight Limbs of Yoga • meditation • heartbreak • mindfulness • Scorpio Moon • emotional healing • letting go • transformation • self-awareness Subscribe to Coffee & Crystals for conversations on yoga philosophy, spirituality, personal growth, wellness, astrology, and becoming more connected to yourself. #Dhyana #EightLimbsOfYoga #Meditation #YogaPhilosophy #Mindfulness #HeartbreakHealing #SpiritualGrowth #CoffeeAndCrystals Zevia link: https://amzn.to/4wHDBdf

  3. Aug 12

    Dharana: Where Your Attention Goes, Your Energy Flows | The 6th Limb of Yoga

    Where your attention goes, your energy flows. Today on Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, and what this ancient yogic practice of concentration and focused attention can teach us about our modern lives. In a world filled with notifications, social media, comparison, relationships, work demands and endless distractions, Dharana reminds us that we have a choice in where we place our energy. Kadie explores how Dharana shows up both on and off the yoga mat—from finding your drishti and balance in Warrior III to protecting your energy in relationships, setting boundaries, navigating comparison, staying focused on your purpose and learning when something simply doesn't deserve your reaction. We also explore teachings around the restless mind from the Bhagavad Gita, manifestation versus focused action, slowing down when life feels heavy, and Kadie's own current wellness and yoga reset. And with the August 2026 solar eclipse happening alongside this episode, we're looking up at the sky too. The Earth is rotating, the Moon is moving around Earth, and we're living within a solar system that is constantly in motion—yet moments of extraordinary alignment still happen. Maybe our lives don't need to stop moving for us to find our center. In this episode: What Dharana means in yogaThe sixth limb of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of YogaConcentration, mindfulness and focused attentionDharana, drishti and Warrior IIIProtecting your energy and setting boundariesComparison and social media distractionManifestation + intentional actionThe Bhagavad Gita and the restless mindRelationships and knowing what deserves your reactionSlowing down and reconnecting with yourselfThe August 2026 solar eclipse, alignment + perspectiveCreating a North Star for your lifePracticing yoga beyond the physical posesYour attention is powerful. Be intentional about where you place it. Continue following the Coffee & Crystals Eight Limbs of Yoga series, and join our 21-Day Yoga Pose Challenge on social media as we practice yoga one pose—and one lesson—at a time. Keywords: Dharana, sixth limb of yoga, Eight Limbs of Yoga, yoga philosophy, yoga podcast, meditation, mindfulness, concentration, focused attention, drishti, Bhagavad Gita, manifestation, conscious living, spiritual growth, protecting your energy, wellness, self-development, solar eclipse 2026 Learn more about Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

  4. Aug 5

    The Fifth Limb of Yoga: Pratyāhāra | Returning Home to Yourself

    What if the peace you've been searching for isn't found by doing more—but by consuming less? In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga series by exploring the fifth limb of yoga: Pratyāhāra—the practice of withdrawing the senses and returning home to yourself. Together, we'll explore how this ancient yogic teaching applies to modern life, from social media and relationships to nervous system regulation, spiritual growth, and finding balance during seasons of change. We'll also discuss the symbolism of Leo season, the Lions Gate Portal, and the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the Earth element and how late summer invites us to nourish, ground, and prepare for the season ahead. In this episode, I also share personal reflections from my own healing journey, including lessons from my August yoga challenge, returning to morning rituals, navigating relationships, and learning that sometimes the greatest act of growth is slowing down long enough to hear your own intuition. The meaning of the fifth limb of yoga: Pratyāhāra Lessons from the Yoga Sūtras and Bhagavad Gītā Why everything we consume affects our well-being Returning to the natural seasons of life Leo season and what it teaches us about authenticity The spiritual symbolism of the Lions Gate Portal Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Earth element Healing relationship patterns and protecting your peace Creating grounding rituals and morning routines How to reconnect with your intuition and purpose If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review, subscribe to the show, and share it with someone who may need the reminder that healing begins by coming home to yourself. Connect with me:Instagram: @coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie #Yoga #Pratyahara #EightLimbsOfYoga #YogaPhilosophy #SpiritualGrowth #LeoSeason #LionsGatePortal #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Mindfulness #Meditation #HealingJourney #SelfDevelopment #WellnessPodcast #CoffeeAndCrystals In this episode, we discuss:

  5. Aug 1

    Pranayama: How Your Breath Can Change Your Life | The Fourth Limb of Yoga

    What if the most powerful tool for changing your life has been with you all along? In this week's episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga series by exploring Pranayama—the ancient yogic practice of intentional breathing. After taking some time to reconnect with myself through yoga, movement, and mindfulness, I'm sharing a personal reflection on what happens when we become the student again. This conversation is all about slowing down, regulating the nervous system, and remembering that sometimes the smallest habit creates the biggest transformation. We'll also dive into Leo season, the Lions Gate Portal, and why this energetic season is inviting us to breathe deeper, live more courageously, and reconnect with our purpose. We'll end the episode with a simple guided breath practice you can return to anytime you need to reset. Why this episode is arriving a little later than planned My July wellness reset and lessons from becoming the student again The meaning of Pranayama, the fourth limb of yoga How intentional breathing regulates the nervous system The connection between movement, breath, and mindfulness What love feels like when your nervous system is regulated Leo season, courage, loyalty, and the Lions Gate Portal How one small habit can create momentum in every area of your life A simple guided breathing exercise you can practice anywhere "The most spiritual thing you can do today might simply be taking your next breath with purpose." This week's practice is simple: Notice your breath. Before a difficult conversation. Before reacting. Before making a decision. Ask yourself:What changes when I choose one mindful breath first? Remember, you don't need to overhaul your life overnight. Sometimes one intentional breath is enough to change everything. The Eight Limbs of Yoga Pranayama (The Fourth Limb) Asana Leo Season Lions Gate Portal Nervous System Regulation Yoga Teacher Training Hot Yoga Mindfulness Breathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Coffee & Crystals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kchron?_r=1&_t=ZP-98VYDMmb2Rr "You don't change your life by controlling everything around you. You change your life by learning to control your breath."

  6. Jul 23

    The Third Limb of Yoga: Asana, Confidence & Leo Season

    Many people believe yoga begins and ends with the poses—but Asana is only one piece of a much deeper practice. In today's episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring the third limb of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and uncovering why Asana is about far more than physical movement. We also reflect on the transition from Cancer season into Leo season, the symbolism of the Barbault's Basket, and what it means to step into the light with greater confidence, creativity, and presence. ✨ In this episode: What Asana really means in yoga philosophy Why yoga is more than physical poses The connection between breath, movement, and mindfulness Balancing effort with ease on and off the mat Birthday reflections and protecting your energy The symbolism of the Barbault's Basket Stepping into Leo season with confidence and creativity Reflection questions to deepen your yoga practice Journal prompt for your next chapter Follow Kadie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Follow the show on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Work more with Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

  7. Jul 15

    The Niyamas Explained | The Second Limb of Yoga for Inner Peace, Self-Discovery & Spiritual Growth

    The practice of yoga begins long before you step onto the mat. In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're continuing our Eight Limbs of Yoga Series by exploring the Niyamas—the second limb of yoga and one of the most powerful guides for cultivating inner peace, self-awareness, discipline, and spiritual growth. While the Yamas teach us how we show up in relationship with the world around us, the Niyamas invite us to turn inward. They remind us that true transformation begins within and that the practice of yoga extends far beyond physical postures. Together, we'll explore the five Niyamas: ✨ Saucha — Purity and creating space for what truly nourishes you ✨ Santosha — Finding contentment in the present moment ✨ Tapas — Building loving discipline and lasting habits ✨ Svadhyaya — Self-study, awareness, and personal growth ✨ Ishvara Pranidhana — Surrender, trust, and divine timing We'll also reflect on the Cancer New Moon, exploring how its themes of home, intuition, emotional healing, and new beginnings beautifully complement these ancient yogic teachings. Whether you're beginning your yoga journey or looking to deepen your practice beyond the mat, this episode offers practical wisdom you can apply to everyday life. What the Niyamas are and why they're the second limb of yogaThe difference between the Yamas and the NiyamasHow yoga philosophy supports personal growth and emotional well-beingPractical ways to cultivate discipline, gratitude, and mindfulnessWhy self-study is one of the most transformative spiritual practicesLearning to surrender and trust the timing of your lifeWorking with the energy of the Cancer New MoonBringing yoga off the mat and into your daily lifeIf this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you subscribed, left a review, and shared it with someone who could use a little more peace and intention in their life. Thank you for being here, and I'll see you in the next episode as we continue exploring The Eight Limbs of Yoga. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Coffee & Crystals: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Website: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/ In This EpisodeConnect with Kadie

  8. Jul 10

    How to Let Go: Aparigraha, Yoga Philosophy & the Art of Surrender | Cancer New Moon| Episode 203

    What if the reason you're feeling stuck isn't because you're doing something wrong... but because you're holding on too tightly? In this episode of Coffee & Crystals, we're exploring Aparigraha, the fifth and final Yama of yoga, and one of the most powerful lessons in yoga philosophy: the practice of letting go. Together we'll explore: ✨ What Aparigraha really means 🧘‍♀️ How yoga teaches us to surrender without giving up 🌊 Cancer Season energy and emotional healing 🌑 The July Cancer New Moon 💫 Venus in Virgo & heart-centered growth 💛 Letting go of relationships, old identities, fear, perfectionism & expectations 📖 Journaling prompts 🕯 Spiritual rituals for releasing what no longer serves you Whether you're navigating grief, career changes, relationships, anxiety, or simply trying to trust the next chapter of your life, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip and reconnect with yourself. Remember... Sometimes the bravest thing we can do... is let go. ☕ Follow Coffee & Crystals for weekly conversations on yoga, wellness, spirituality, personal growth, and living your practice on and off the mat. Aparigraha Yoga Philosophy Eight Limbs of Yoga Yamas Cancer Season Cancer New Moon Mercury Retrograde Venus in Virgo Spiritual Growth Personal Growth Meditation Mindfulness Yoga Podcast Wellness Podcast Healing Journey Letting Go Self Development Yoga Off the Mat Coffee and Crystals Podcast Kadie Chronister 00:00 Welcome to Coffee & Crystals 02:10 What is Aparigraha? 07:15 The Five Yamas Explained 13:40 Learning to Let Go 20:10 Cancer Season & Emotional Healing 28:45 July Cancer New Moon 34:10 Venus in Virgo & Relationships 41:30 Letting Go of Old Stories 48:00 Yoga Practices for Surrender 54:30 Journaling & Spiritual Rituals 58:15 Final Reflection KeywordsYouTube Chapters Connect with Kadie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadiechron/ Follow the show for yoga inspo: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_crystals_with_kadie/ Work with Kadie: https://coffeeandcrystalspr.com/

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I am Kadie! I will be sharing stories, motivation, & inspiration by incorporating yoga and business tips learned through 500 hr of certified yoga training, and 15+ years working in a corporate setting. I am combining passion for yoga with my entrepreneurial spirit! You will learn valuable insights, rituals, and skills and I will coach you on drive and determination. I aim to support and mentor others by educating, sharing mindfulness practices, & showing up w/ authenticity. This holistic podcast will teach you about more than just crystals. This show is a space for community & higher purpose.

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  • Creator
    Kadie Chronister
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kadie Chronister
  • Show Website
    Coffee and Crystals