How Yoga Changed My Life

This week, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Amanda. An SATX native, Amanda shares her experiences with yoga after losing her father to cancer and her work with teaching yoga to kids, teens and adults inside mental health facilities. From hot tears and deep work, to teaching those impacted with trauma, addiction and mental health, Amanda serves as a strong, confident yogi to those that need it the most.
Links below!
Pratyahara Yoga Journal
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The Art of Holding Space by Heather Plett

San Antonio Rape Crisis Center

Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga

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In this week's episode, Adrienne guides you through a Yoga Nidra Meditation inspired by last week's guest, Amanda. If you haven't listened to episode 39 yet, what are you waiting for?!
Yoga Nidra or "yogic sleep" is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. Clinical studies have shown that Yoga Nidra meditation is associated with positive physiological changes, including improvements in several hematological variables, red blood cell counts, blood glucose levels, and hormonal status. In fact, one hour of Yoga Nidra equates to roughly 4 hours of deep REM sleep!
Last week, Amanda opened up about how her "hot tears" in savasana had her coming back to her mat over and over again. Now, Amanda is a beloved, full time Yoga teacher, where she specializes in serving people in various rehabilitation and mental health facilities throughout SATX.
Wanna learn more, check out the below links for reference information on Yoga Nidra.
National Library of Medicine on The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra

YogaInternational.com What Is Yoga Nidra & Its Benefits

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In today's follow up episode, Adrienne guides you in a Yoga Nidra Meditation inspired my Mia's Yoga origin story focused on cultivating gratitude, body positivity, and inner peace.
This guided yoga and Nidra meditation experience aims to uplift your spirit and foster a deeper connection with your body.
According to Wikipedia, "Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities... Proponents focus on the appreciation of the functionality and health of the human body, instead of its physiological appearance."
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation technique renowned for inducing deep relaxation while maintaining awareness. During this session, you'll be guided into a state of profound tranquility, enabling you to explore feelings of gratitude and self-love.
During this meditation, Adrienne will lead you through a series of visualizations, mindfulness exercises, and affirmations designed to foster a positive relationship with your body. Through this practice, you'll uncover a renewed appreciation for your body's strengths, abilities, and innate beauty.
Settle in and get comfy . Immerse yourself in this guided Nidra meditation and embark on a journey towards inner peace, self-acceptance, and a heightened sense of gratitude for yourself.
If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, here are some resources we found:
National Eating Disorders Association recently posted an article on Body Image and Eating Disorders.
Check out this fantastic article from Psychology Today on Body Image and the Brain;
The central nervous system plays a key role in body image development.
Another great resource is The National Eating Disorders Collaboration. They have created a Fact Sheet that includes four aspects of body image.
NEDC Fact Sheet

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Find yourself a comfy space to relax and enjoy some peaceful time with yourself. This week, Adrienne will guide you through a rainbow chakra meditation.
WedMD definition for Chakra:
"Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means wheel or cycle. There are seven main chakras situated along the spine, from the base of your spine to the crown of your head. This age-old belief has become integrated into many New Age styles of thought. Chakras are thought to provide subtle energy that helps your organs, mind, and intellect work at their best level. Chakras and spiritual energy have not been thoroughly examined in medical studies, but they may help you think about your own mind and body like any religion or belief. "

Chakras are part of of your energetic nervous system. By understanding that Yoga offers us the idea that the same wisdom held within any of us, at any time and place - also exists the raw potential in each of us.

7 Chakras we explore in this meditation:
Root - Feet & Legs; Regulates our primal needs, physical existence and survival, I Have

Sacral - Pelvis & Sex organs; Pleasure, Emotion, Change, Moon, Reproduction, I Feel

Solar Plexus - Core; Willpower, Self Esteem, Assertiveness, Metabolism, I Can

Heart - Chest, Arms & Upper Back; Relationships, Compassion, Unity, Balance, I Love

Throat - Neck, Jaw, Throat; Sound, Vibration, I Speak

Third Eye - Intuitively guided while rooted in reality

Crown - Personal acceptance of divinity and also engaged with others and the world.

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In today's interview, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Maddie. Maddie spent 10 years as a professional, competitive Irish Dancer traveling all over the world. She first utilized Yoga as a recovery practice after pushing herself with tons of strength training. Yet, throughout her time on her mat, she recognized that Yoga provided her a space to slow down, trust the process and put in the work to truly appreciate and love herself.
Yoga Sutra 1.14 by Swami JWhen yoga is practiced continuously over time, and with devotion and sincerity, it will become a firm resting place.Click here to follow Maddie on Instagram Growhouse Media
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

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