From Opera Singer to Hula Hooper: The Spiritual Journey Along the Way

06/04/20 • 26 min

#004-Imagine the inner journey that it would take to give up the glamor of being a professional opera singer in NYC for a simpler life as a Hula Hoop instructor and Yoga Teacher?

That’s the story of my guest today, Kat Suwalski and that’s the kind of inner conviction, spiritual courage and playful curiosity Kat so powerfully teaches others to cultivate in their every day lives through the practice of mindful movement!

Here’s a look at what we chatted about:

The deep inner wisdom that is held in our bodies.
The inspiring story of how her courage to learn to Hula Hoop as adult became a sacred path of self discovery and empowerment.
How we can use mindful movement of any kind as a practice ground for learning to live with with more presence, self-compassion and joy.

Plus-Kat shares specific tools and strategies to feel more calm, grounded and embodied in the face of the stresses of the Corona Virus Pandemic

You’re going to love this episode and Kat’s upbeat, playful, and deeply wise approach to life!

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Hooping Videos on Kat's YouTube Channel

Kat's Hooping and Yoga Class Schedule (online and in-person)
Kat's Website

To learn more about your host Penny Rosenzweig please visit

www.pennyrosenzweig.com or contact her at [email protected]
To learn more about our practitioners and Roots and Wings Healing Arts

#004-Imagine the inner journey that it would take to give up the glamor of being a professional opera singer in NYC for a simpler life as a Hula Hoop instructor and Yoga Teacher?

Here’s a look at what we chatted about:

The deep inner wisdom that is held in our bodies.
The inspiring story of how her courage to learn to Hula Hoop as adult became a sacred path of self discovery and empowerment.
How we can use mindful movement of any kind as a practice ground for learning to live with with more presence, self-compassion and joy.

Plus-Kat shares specific tools and strategies to feel more calm, grounded and embodied in the face of the stresses of the Corona Virus Pandemic

You’re going to love this episode and Kat’s upbeat, playful, and deeply wise approach to life!

Rate Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Hooping Videos on Kat's YouTube Channel

Kat's Hooping and Yoga Class Schedule (online and in-person)
Kat's Website

To learn more about your host Penny Rosenzweig please visit

www.pennyrosenzweig.com or contact her at [email protected]
To learn more about our practitioners and Roots and Wings Healing Arts

Previous Episode

Your Inner First Aid Kit for Relieving Fear and Anxiety and Restoring Connection in a Time of Pandemic

#002-This is an episode I wish everyone in the world could listen to right now. It is a treasure chest of truly essential tools and strategies to help you navigate through times of crisis, fear and anxiety--tools that sadly, most of us are never taught!
My guest today is Starr Potts, an integrative, body-oriented psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner who has trained extensively in mind-body therapies.
In this episode you’ll learn:

How to relieve the two biggest emotional challenges people are facing in this Pandemic.
How to restore and deepen a sense of safety and connection with your body, yourself and with others even in the face of "social distancing".

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Starr's Vlog/YouTube Channel:
Starr's Blog: Reclaiming Wholeness: Connecting to the Everyday Sacred
Starr's website
To learn more about your show host Penny Rosenzweig please visit:
https://pennyrosenzweig.com or contact her at [email protected]

To learn more about our practitioners and Roots and Wings Healing Arts

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The Flag That Symbolizes A Growing Movement of Solidarity, Inclusion, Kindness and Peace

#005- Today’s episode is all about inspiring you and reminding you of the power we each have to make an impact in the world and to help create positive change toward the well-being of each other especially those who are marginalized in our communities -when we come together in solidarity.
The Rainbow Peace Flag Project started as the simple act of one person in one neighborhood in Natick MA hanging a rainbow peace flag at half mast in solidarity with those in the LGBTQ community following the bombing of the Pulse night club in Orlando in 2016.
This small but powerful gesture of kindness galvanized others, first in the local community and eventually grew into a movement that spread across the country and the world to thousands of people who hung these flags from their homes, their cars, buses, schools and businesses.
A movement that evolved the RPF into a beacon that condemns acts of violence and hatred, and stands for kindness and caring that extends beyond the LGBTQ community and also includes people of all nations, abilities, religions, races, political views, and cultures.

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Links for this episode:

To order your FREE RAINBOW PEACE FLAG or to make a donation to support this project
To learn more about Maggie Sky, Director of Operations and Yoga Teacher at Roots and Wings Healing Arts
To learn more about Reverend Ian Mevorach and the Common Street Spiritual Center
To learn more about mixed media artist Virginia Fitzgerald

To learn more about your host Penny Rosenzweig please visit

www.pennyrosenzweig.com or contact her at [email protected]
To learn more about our practitioners and Roots and Wings Healing Arts