142 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
    • 5.0 • 19 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!

    Pranidhi Varshney - Cultivating Community and Challenging Hierarchies in Yoga Practice

    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
    ➡️ 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@nativeyogac
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Leah Hester - Yoga, Inspiration and Finding Peace in Life

    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

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Magnus Appelberg - Discover the Power of Cold Water Plunging

    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

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Dr. Michael Shea - The Visionary Heart

    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

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Mariane Pinto ~ In the Mystic Flow

    Mariane Pinto ~ In the Mystic Flow

    Mariane Pinto, a yoga teacher and Thai massage therapist, discusses her journey in the world of yoga and massage therapy. She shares how she discovered her passion for yoga and Thai massage, and how she incorporates both practices into her teaching and retreats. Mariane emphasizes the importance of finding a connection with your teachers and clients, and the power of non-psychedelic modalities in healing. Mariane's upcoming retreats in Puerto Escondido, Mexico and Brazil are highlighted as transformative experiences for participants.

    Visit Mariane on her website: https://www.themysticflow.com/
    Follow Mariane on IG: @mari.in.the.flow https://www.instagram.com/mari.in.the.flow/
    and on @the.mystic.flow https://www.instagram.com/the.mystic.flow/

    Key Takeaways:
    Mariane found her passion for yoga and Thai massage after going through a divorce and immersing herself in yoga practice.She emphasizes the importance of finding a connection with your teachers and the yoga community.Mariane offers unique experiences in her retreats, including surfing, sound healing, and breathwork.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

    • 56 min
    Frank Kappas - Embracing Vulnerability and Connection in Yoga

    Frank Kappas - Embracing Vulnerability and Connection in Yoga

    Frank Kappas is an Ashtanga Yoga teacher based in Finland. He has been practicing yoga since 1996 and has studied with renowned teachers such as Petri Räisänen and Lino Miele. Frank is also interested in other modalities such as Vipassana meditation and bodywork, which he incorporates into his teaching and practice.

    Visit Frank on his website https://www.frankkappas.fi/
    Follow Frank on IG @frank.kappas.ashtanga.yoga https://www.instagram.com/frank.kappas.ashtanga.yoga/

    Key takeaways:
    Finding a structure in yoga practice can be helpful, but it's important to also create your own internal structure.Vipassana meditation can provide valuable insights into the mind and body, but it can be challenging to apply those insights in everyday life.Being present and connecting with oneself and others is a continuous practice that requires self-awareness and vulnerability.Taking care of oneself is essential when taking care of others, especially as a parent.Stiffness and strength can be beneficial in yoga practice and can help prevent injuries.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

    • 1 hr 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

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.

Janelle Correia ,

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!

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