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Are you stressed, stiff, or secretly convinced that yoga “isn’t for you”? Today, I’m unpacking why yoga is truly for everybody, not just the flexible few in matching leggings. You’ll hear how yoga regulates your nervous system, builds strength and mobility, and offers medicine for the modern world.
This episode of the Resonance podcast will show you how to move beyond the stereotypes and discover a yoga practice that meets your body, so that you can create more balance, resilience, and vitality in your life.
Ready to reframe what yoga means for you? Let’s dive in!
💌 If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter filled with practical wisdom on how to balance ambition with wellbeing, The Stress Reset Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox here
👉🏼 http://lvnhealth.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Hi there,
If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your season to finally RESET your nervous system and DETOX the stress in your life, then I’ve got something just for you…
The Stress Reset: a brand new, (founding-members only!) virtual group retreat experience designed for busy women (and conscious humans) who want to:
✔️ Connect with like-minded souls in a spacious, nurturing community,
✔️ Design your unique Stress Detox Journey (blending modern science + ancient wisdom),
✔️ Nourish yourself from the inside out with weekly nutrition guides, embodied practices, and integration rituals,
✔️ Enjoy the spaciousness of this intimate container, with lifetime access and Founding Member perks,
✔️ Finally overcome chronic stress and fatigue so you can be a better mum, leader, and partner.
This is the exhale you (and your nervous system) have been craving.
Join us, and experience the essence of a luxury retreat - from the comfort of your own home. 💆🏼♀️
👉🏼 If you want to be the FIRST to know when doors for The Stress Reset open, head to https://www.viktorialevenberg.com/stress-reset and join the PRIORITY waitlist today!
Before you go, snap a screenshot of this episode playing on your device, post it to your story and tag me @LVNHealth – I’d love to connect!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
If you’ve been holding back from yoga because of self-doubt, stiffness, or stereotypes, this episode is for you.
“If everyone in the world practised yoga, we would have a very kind, very loving, and very wholesome world to live in.” – Viktoria Levenberg
🎙️ You Have All The Time In The World 🎙️
& If You’re After Timestamps… Here You Go! 👇🏼
00:00 – Welcome to Resonance
02:00 – Yoga Beyond the Stereotypes
07:10 – Living Yoga Off the Mat
17:00 – The 3 Essential Pillars of Healthy Movement
19:30 – Overview of Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hot, Aerial, Yin, and Yoga Nidrā
29:00 – Finding Your Teacher
32:00 – Functional vs. Aesthetic yoga: Posture Myths De-Bunked
35:00 – Closing Reflections & Call to Action
LINKS & RESOURCES:
🚨 Be the FIRST to know when doors to The Stress Reset open, join the PRIORITY waitlist today! https://www.viktorialevenberg.com/stress-reset
✅ Your invitation today: DM me on Instagram @LVNHealth and share – what type of yoga practice speaks most to you right now? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🧘🏼♀️ Access my FREE online course here: Live in Presence – 8 Days of Mindfulness
➡️ https://www.viktorialevenberg.com/liveinpresence
🤔 Keen for a FREE, simple, beginner-friendly Yoga Mini Practice that you can do from the comfort of your own home? Send me a DM on Instagram @LVNHealth, and I might just have a little something for you!
🇳🇿 For my Auckland-based listeners, here are the teachers I mentioned:
- Amy Atkinson for inversions & arm balances (@amysmagiclife)
- Eridani Baker for a next-level Māori-infused practice (@eridani.francis.milly)
- Nathan Reynolds for a nurturing Sunday night yin (@n.j.reynolds)
- Kylie Rook for anatomy & alignment (@yogawithkylie)
- Kirsty van de Geer for anatomy, philosophy, and functional yoga (@motherearthloveryogi)
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Resonance are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Viktoria Levenberg, LVNHealth, or anyone working within the LVNHealth brand. This space welcomes a diversity of ideas, experiences, and stories, and part of resonance is learning to take what aligns and gently leave the rest.
Also… While I’m a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and deeply passionate about well-being, this podcast is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.
Resonance does not substitute personalised medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals for any physical, emotional, or mental health concerns.
© 2025 LVNHealth. All Rights Reserved.
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By Viktoria Levenberg, National Board Certified Health & Wellness CoachAre you stressed, stiff, or secretly convinced that yoga “isn’t for you”? Today, I’m unpacking why yoga is truly for everybody, not just the flexible few in matching leggings. You’ll hear how yoga regulates your nervous system, builds strength and mobility, and offers medicine for the modern world.
This episode of the Resonance podcast will show you how to move beyond the stereotypes and discover a yoga practice that meets your body, so that you can create more balance, resilience, and vitality in your life.
Ready to reframe what yoga means for you? Let’s dive in!
💌 If you haven’t yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter filled with practical wisdom on how to balance ambition with wellbeing, The Stress Reset Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox here
👉🏼 http://lvnhealth.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Hi there,
If you’re loving this episode and you know this is your season to finally RESET your nervous system and DETOX the stress in your life, then I’ve got something just for you…
The Stress Reset: a brand new, (founding-members only!) virtual group retreat experience designed for busy women (and conscious humans) who want to:
✔️ Connect with like-minded souls in a spacious, nurturing community,
✔️ Design your unique Stress Detox Journey (blending modern science + ancient wisdom),
✔️ Nourish yourself from the inside out with weekly nutrition guides, embodied practices, and integration rituals,
✔️ Enjoy the spaciousness of this intimate container, with lifetime access and Founding Member perks,
✔️ Finally overcome chronic stress and fatigue so you can be a better mum, leader, and partner.
This is the exhale you (and your nervous system) have been craving.
Join us, and experience the essence of a luxury retreat - from the comfort of your own home. 💆🏼♀️
👉🏼 If you want to be the FIRST to know when doors for The Stress Reset open, head to https://www.viktorialevenberg.com/stress-reset and join the PRIORITY waitlist today!
Before you go, snap a screenshot of this episode playing on your device, post it to your story and tag me @LVNHealth – I’d love to connect!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
If you’ve been holding back from yoga because of self-doubt, stiffness, or stereotypes, this episode is for you.
“If everyone in the world practised yoga, we would have a very kind, very loving, and very wholesome world to live in.” – Viktoria Levenberg
🎙️ You Have All The Time In The World 🎙️
& If You’re After Timestamps… Here You Go! 👇🏼
00:00 – Welcome to Resonance
02:00 – Yoga Beyond the Stereotypes
07:10 – Living Yoga Off the Mat
17:00 – The 3 Essential Pillars of Healthy Movement
19:30 – Overview of Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hot, Aerial, Yin, and Yoga Nidrā
29:00 – Finding Your Teacher
32:00 – Functional vs. Aesthetic yoga: Posture Myths De-Bunked
35:00 – Closing Reflections & Call to Action
LINKS & RESOURCES:
🚨 Be the FIRST to know when doors to The Stress Reset open, join the PRIORITY waitlist today! https://www.viktorialevenberg.com/stress-reset
✅ Your invitation today: DM me on Instagram @LVNHealth and share – what type of yoga practice speaks most to you right now? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🧘🏼♀️ Access my FREE online course here: Live in Presence – 8 Days of Mindfulness
➡️ https://www.viktorialevenberg.com/liveinpresence
🤔 Keen for a FREE, simple, beginner-friendly Yoga Mini Practice that you can do from the comfort of your own home? Send me a DM on Instagram @LVNHealth, and I might just have a little something for you!
🇳🇿 For my Auckland-based listeners, here are the teachers I mentioned:
- Amy Atkinson for inversions & arm balances (@amysmagiclife)
- Eridani Baker for a next-level Māori-infused practice (@eridani.francis.milly)
- Nathan Reynolds for a nurturing Sunday night yin (@n.j.reynolds)
- Kylie Rook for anatomy & alignment (@yogawithkylie)
- Kirsty van de Geer for anatomy, philosophy, and functional yoga (@motherearthloveryogi)
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by guests on Resonance are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Viktoria Levenberg, LVNHealth, or anyone working within the LVNHealth brand. This space welcomes a diversity of ideas, experiences, and stories, and part of resonance is learning to take what aligns and gently leave the rest.
Also… While I’m a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and deeply passionate about well-being, this podcast is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only.
Resonance does not substitute personalised medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals for any physical, emotional, or mental health concerns.
© 2025 LVNHealth. All Rights Reserved.