
144 episodes

Native Yoga Toddcast Todd Mclaughlin
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 19 Ratings
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It’s challenging to learn about yoga when there is so much information conveyed in a language that often seems foreign. Join veteran yoga teacher and massage therapist, Todd McLaughlin, as he engages weekly with professionals in the field of yoga and bodywork through knowledgable and relatable conversation. If you want to deepen your understanding of yoga and bodywork practices, don’t miss an episode!
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John Denney - Enhancing Athletic Performance With Meditation And The Harmony Exercises
John Denney is the Minister of Unity of Jupiter and a coach for Olympic-level athletes. He has been practicing The Harmony Exercise, a meditation technique, since 1985. John is also a paddleboarding enthusiast and has had the opportunity to surf with some of the world's best surfers, including Laird Hamilton and Kelly Slater.
Visit John on his website: https://theharmonyexercise.com/
Also on his website: https://john-denney.com/
Key Takeaways:
Unity Church is a metaphysical Christian church that focuses on practical Christianity and the application of spiritual principles in daily life.The Harmony Exercise is a meditation technique that helps control the body's physiology through conscious breathing and positive thinking.Most athletes struggle with controlling their temper and tension, but learning to regulate their breath and thoughts can improve their performance.In surfing and other sports, being in a state of flow and surrendering to the power of nature can lead to peak performance.Daily practice and finding inner peace are essential for personal growth and making a positive impact on the world.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
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Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
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Janne Kontala - Is Contemporary Yoga at a Dead End?
Janne Kontala discusses the state of contemporary yoga and its potential dead end. He explores the historical development of modern yoga and its focus on physicality and individual practice. Janne emphasizes the importance of integrating yoga into all aspects of life and suggests studying the Bhagavad Gita for a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy.
Visit Janne on his website: https://www.jayananda.info/
Contact him on his email at: janne.kontala@gmail.com
Email Janne to learn more about his upcoming Bhagavad Gita course.
Key Takeaways:
Contemporary yoga often focuses on physicality and individual practice, which can lead to a disconnect from the rest of life.The Bhagavad Gita offers valuable insights into how to integrate yoga into all aspects of life and engage in selfless action.Yoga is not just a private practice but can be applied in daily life through karma yoga and bhakti yoga.The goal of yoga is to overcome suffering, achieve liberation, and understand one's true essence as pure consciousness.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST
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New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.
Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com
Support the showNative Yoga website: here
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Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
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Pranidhi Varshney - Cultivating Community and Challenging Hierarchies in Yoga Practice
Pranidhi Varshney, owner of Yoga Shala West, discusses her journey in the world of yoga and the importance of cultivating community. She shares her experience of running a yoga studio during the pandemic and the challenges she faced. Pranidhi also emphasizes the need for inclusivity in the Ashtanga yoga community and the importance of leading with love in all aspects of life.
Key Takeaways:
Cultivating community is a vital aspect of running a yoga studio.The financial aspect of running a studio can be challenging, but having an open fee structure can make the space more inclusive.It is important to let go of attachment to specific postures or benchmarks and focus on the internal experience of the practice.Leading with love and embracing diversity can create a more inclusive and supportive yoga community.Visit Pranidhi on her website: http://yogashalawest.com/
Follow her on FB: https://www.facebook.com/yogashalawest/
Subscribe to her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PranidhiV
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yogashalawest/
Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST
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New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.
Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogac
Support the showNative Yoga website: here
YouTube: here
Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
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Leah Hester - Yoga, Inspiration and Finding Peace in Life
Leah Hester, a yoga teacher and influencer, joins the Native Yoga Toddcast to discuss her journey with yoga and how it has helped her find peace and improve her life. She shares her experiences living in different places, including Costa Rica and Guatemala, and how yoga has been a constant in her life during these transitions. Leah emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-care, and how it allows us to show up for others and spread kindness.
Follow Leah on her Instagram at @iamleahhester
Also on her YouTube channel @leahhester
You can contact her via email at iamleahhester@gmail.com
Key Takeaways:
Yoga is a whole lifestyle that goes beyond just the physical practice.The practice of yoga helps us come back to ourselves and find peace within.It's important to be open-minded and willing to change our beliefs when new information comes our way.Kindness and empathy can go a long way in creating a more peaceful world.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST
➡️ Click here to receive link
New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.
Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com
Support the showNative Yoga website: here
YouTube: here
Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin -
Magnus Appelberg - Discover the Power of Cold Water Plunging
Magnus Appelberg is a yoga practitioner and cold exposure enthusiast based in Finland. He has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for 23 years and has a deep understanding of breath control and its effects on the body. Magnus is known for his ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures and has even set a personal record of staying in ice-cold water for one hour. He shares his knowledge and experiences through his website and courses, helping others eliminate stress and pain and reach a new level of focus and well-being.
Visit Magnus on his website: https://www.coldexposurecourse.com/
Follow him on IG at: @icelabmethod https://www.instagram.com/icelabmethod/
Key Takeaways:
Cold exposure can have physiological and mental benefits, including increased dopamine levels and reduced anxiety.Breath control plays a crucial role in adapting to cold temperatures and maintaining a relaxed state.The practice of cold exposure can help cultivate a sense of curiosity and openness to uncomfortable situations.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST
➡️ Click here to receive link
New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.
Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com
Support the showNative Yoga website: here
YouTube: here
Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin -
Dr. Michael Shea - The Visionary Heart
Dr. Michael Shea is an experienced manual therapist, craniosacral therapist, and Buddhist meditation practitioner. He is the author of several books and has trained with renowned teachers in various fields. Dr. Shea is also a student of the Dalai Lama and has a deep understanding of the connection between the physical and spiritual aspects of the human heart.
Visit Michael on his website: https://www.sheaheart.com/
Key Points discussed:
Feeling one's own heartbeat is the starting point for developing empathy and cultivating a compassionate heart.The biodynamic heart refers to the scientific embryology of the human heart and its spiritual growth.Practical mysticism involves integrating visionary experiences and spiritual practices into daily life.Recognizing and reframing polarizing thoughts and emotions can lead to a sense of peace and depolarization.Manual therapy, such as craniosacral therapy, can be a form of ministry through the laying on of hands.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST
➡️ Click here to receive link
New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.
Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com
Support the showNative Yoga website: here
YouTube: here
Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
What a great podcast with such helpful information for body, mind and spirit!✨
Adventurous, cozy and fun!
Todd is a natural at bringing out the magic in his guests. As a listener, he makes you curious to learn, leaving you easily binging for more. His questions are interesting and he knows exactly how and what to follow up on as if he was reading your mind.
Informative and fun to listen to
I find these podcast episodes very informative and Todd asks questions I’m curious about as well. It’s a great podcast to learn more about different aspects of yoga. Highly recommended!