163 episodes

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!

Native Yoga Toddcast Todd Mclaughlin

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 20 Ratings

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!

    Cathy Louise Broda - How Yoga Can Support Women During Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Cathy Louise Broda - How Yoga Can Support Women During Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Cathy Louise Broda is an experienced yoga teacher based in Honolulu, Hawaii. With over three decades of teaching history, Cathy has a wide range of expertise in working with families, children, and babies. She is the founder of Purple Yoga and is passionate about sharing her love for yoga with others. Cathy's teaching style is influenced by her background in Ashtanga Yoga and her commitment to creating a supportive and empowering environment for her students.

    Visit Cathy on her website here: https://purpleyoga.com/
    Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleyogahawaii/
    Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hqc9YxZmS7U

    Key Takeaways:
    Cathy Louise Broda has over three decades of experience in teaching yoga and has a diverse background in working with families, children, and babies.Yoga can be a transformative practice that not only benefits the physical body but also supports mental and emotional well-being.Finding a supportive community and having a dedicated yoga practice can help individuals navigate challenging times and find balance in their lives.Cathy emphasizes the importance of listening to the body and practicing yoga in a way that feels authentic and empowering.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.

    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 show
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    LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Susan Marrufo - Exploring the Intersection of Yoga and Sacred Sexuality

    Susan Marrufo - Exploring the Intersection of Yoga and Sacred Sexuality

    In this episode of the Native Yoga Toddcast, host Todd McLaughlin interviews Susan Marrufo on the topics of yoga, sacred sexuality, and death.
    Susan shares her personal journey and how she discovered the connection between these three subjects. She explains that yoga, for her, is a system for self-realization and direct knowledge of the truth of being.
    Susan delves into the practice of self-inquiry and the importance of questioning our beliefs and identities to uncover our true nature.

    Visit Susan on her website: https://www.samarasacenter.com/

    Key Takeaways:
    Yoga is a system for self-realization and direct knowledge of the truth of being.Self-inquiry is a powerful practice that involves questioning our beliefs and identities to uncover our true nature.Sacred sexuality is about exploring intimacy and healing in the context of relationships, using sexual energy consciously to deepen connection and experience communion with the divine.Tantra encompasses both classical teachings and Neo Tantra practices, with classical Tantra focusing on a small percentage of sexual practices.Integrating these experiences into everyday life and relationships is essential for personal growth and spiritual development.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.

    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 show
    Native Yoga website: here
    YouTube: here
    Instagram: @nativeyoga
    Twitter: @nativeyoga
    Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
    LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Andrew Jones - Being Love: Embracing Compassion and Gratitude in Everyday Life

    Andrew Jones - Being Love: Embracing Compassion and Gratitude in Everyday Life

    Andrew Jones is a yoga teacher and practitioner who plays a vital role in Dharma Mittra's yoga teacher training. He met his wife, Pam Jones, at Dharma Yoga Center in New York City. Andrew has been practicing yoga for many years and has transitioned from working in advertising to dedicating his life to yoga. He has worked at Dharma Yoga Center, help running the studio and teaching classes, and has been involved in teacher trainings for over 15 years. Andrew is also involved with an organization called Study Yoga, which offers online yoga programs and journeys for individuals looking to integrate yoga into their lives.

    Visit Andrew on the Dharma Yoga Center website: https://www.dharmayogacenter.com/
    Also at Yoga Study: https://studyyoga.com/our-guides/

    Key Takeaways:
    Andrew Jones found peace and a sense of calm through practicing yoga at Dharma Yoga Center, which led him to become a teacher and eventually work at the studio.He plays a vital role in Dharma Mittra's yoga teacher training and has been involved in teacher trainings for over 15 years.Andrew emphasizes the importance of finding balance between business and yoga, as well as the need to prioritize personal practice and self-care.He discusses the power of community in yoga practice and the benefits of creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
    Practice with Andrew & Pam Jones at Native Yoga Center every Wednesday at 4:30pm

    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.

    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.
    Support the show
    Native Yoga website: here
    YouTube: here
    Instagram: @nativeyoga
    Twitter: @nativeyoga
    Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
    LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin

    • 43 min
    Pam Jones - Living with Purpose & Discovering Your Dharma

    Pam Jones - Living with Purpose & Discovering Your Dharma

    Pam Jones is a yoga teacher and trained Ayurvedic chef. Originally from London, she now resides in Florida. Pam studies under Sri Dharma Mittra and is passionate about sharing her love for yoga with the global community. She is also a certified Ayurvedic nutritionist and enjoys preparing food as a therapeutic and meditative practice.

    Visit Pam's website and socials at karmacoco.com.

    Key Takeaways:
    Yoga is a moving meditation and a way to connect with the divine.Understanding our dosha can help us make dietary choices that support our well-being.Practicing concentration and visualization techniques can help develop psychic energy.Death meditation can help us reflect on what is truly important in life.Being kind and compassionate to ourselves and others is essential for a fulfilling life."Kindness and compassion are the keys to living a fulfilling life." - Pam Jones
    Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
    Practice with Pam Jones at Native Yoga Center every Wednesday at 4:30pm.

    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.

    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 show
    Native Yoga website: here
    YouTube: here
    Instagram: @nativeyoga
    Twitter: @nativeyoga
    Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
    LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin

    • 57 min
    Susi Amendola ~ The Heart-Mind Connection: How Yoga Can Improve Mental and Emotional Well-being

    Susi Amendola ~ The Heart-Mind Connection: How Yoga Can Improve Mental and Emotional Well-being

    Susi Amendola is a seasoned stress management specialist with over 30 years of experience, serving as a yoga therapist and passionate advocate for holistic wellness. Her extensive background includes the authorship of "The Centered Heart: Evidence-based Mind-Body Practices to Stress Less and Improve Cardiac Health," where she merges the worlds of conventional health wisdom and yoga's healing methodologies.

    Visit Susi on her website here: https://yourcenteredheart.com/joinnow
    As a listener of this podcast use code TODDCAST and receive $100 off of the 30 days to Stress Less Challenge.
    Purchase a copy of Susi's new book here: https://yourcenteredheart.com/

    Key Takeaways:
    The impact of traditional yoga practices on reversing heart disease and improving overall wellness.The critical role of the relaxation response in managing stress and achieving restful sleep.Insights into the complex interplay between our thoughts, emotions, physical health, and the environment.Techniques such as visualization and meditation which empower individuals to tap into their inherent healing capabilities.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 show
    Native Yoga website: here
    YouTube: here
    Instagram: @nativeyoga
    Twitter: @nativeyoga
    Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
    LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Jordan Lydia Verla - Healthy Competition: From Depression to Triumph

    Jordan Lydia Verla - Healthy Competition: From Depression to Triumph

    In this thought-provoking episode, Todd engages with yoga teacher and champion Jordan Lydia Verla, uncovering her journey from beginnings in Utah to her transformational expeditions in Seattle and beyond. This conversation shares Jordan's story, exploring not only her personal adventures but also her deep connection to yoga's physical and spiritual aspects.

    Visit Jordan on her website: https://www.jordanlydia.com/
    Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlydia_yogini/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanLydia

    Key Takeaways:
    Jordan's yoga journey is deeply intertwined with her personal growth and overcoming challenges, including moving cities and dealing with anxiety and depression.The 84 Classic Asana series plays a significant role in Jordan's yogic and teaching life, demonstrating the balance of strength and vulnerability in practice.Jordan shares a refreshing perspective on the yoga competition, addressing the human element of competitiveness and its natural occurrence in growth and self-improvement.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 show
    Native Yoga website: here
    YouTube: here
    Instagram: @nativeyoga
    Twitter: @nativeyoga
    Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
    LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

kathylipschutz ,

Best of the Best!

Todd has an impressive resume of owning Native Yoga with wife Tamara and his curiosity and intelligence has educated me to be a better yoga teacher and person. The toddcasts are for all to listen to teachers, students and anyone curious to improve their life.

VictoriaD10 ,

Great podcast!

What a great podcast with such helpful information for body, mind and spirit!✨

Sandra Jersby ,

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.

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