Be The Tortoise

Join me in this 10 minutes of guided mindfulness to reset, slow down and be where your feet are planted 

From my heart to yours
Namaste xx

Connect with Claudia:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

Your Meditation Girl Guide is here!

Struggling to meditate? Have no idea what to expect? Cant seem to be consistent with your practice? 

I got you, because I have been there...

In todays solo deep dive we talk about:
- The misguided beliefs that holds us back from trying it in the first place 
- How to plan for success rather than waiting for that magical "someday" moment
- Types of FOCUS based meditations you can start with (I also have a few free guided meditations on the podcast you can use)
- Placing boundaries around your self care
- The importance of actually following through

After you listen to this episode, I recommend you go check out episode 39 'Meditation Tips for beginners' for more details information into what to expect when you practice. 

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
TikTik @claudia.elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

I hope you enjoy my friends 
Love, Claudia xx

In this special guest episode, we are joined by the lovely Jasmine Matus. Jasmine is a qualified yoga therapist, hatha yoga teacher and somatic movement educator. Jasmine has studied many other modalities outside the yoga sphere that have all contributed to her understanding over the years as a teacher including art therapy, nervous system work with Irene Lyon, an introductory course into psychoneuroimmunology as well as in another lifetime where she studied jewellery and object design.

Together we explore the concept of balance and how we can apply balance in our day to day life. Bringing the idea of balance out of theory and providing a tangible way of experiencing this state of being.

Topics we discuss in the episode:
- Jasmines own experience with juggling too much all at once and the consequences
- Jasmines yogic perspective on balance and how we fluctuate in and out of it
- Why forcing balance can consequently create unbalance in our lives
- Burnout and what to do about it
- The link between instability in the body and instability in the mind
- How to practice yoga intelligently
- Understanding the myth of emptying the mind through self awareness
- Nervous system signs to prevent burn out from occuring
- Rituals to regulate your nervous system to encourage a state of balance
- A self soothing 2 minute practice you can do NOW

You can find Jasmine at:
Website: www.prakasayoga.com.au

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
TikTik @claudia.elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

I hope you enjoy my friends 
Love, Claudia xx

Todays solo motivational pep talk with Clauds dives into the ONE practice that if you learn how to master, can and WILL change your life, for good.

Im talking about the practice of CONSISTENCY 💫

It's time to finally let go of your old patterns and start show up for yourself to break the habit of being inconsistent in your life. 

Break the cycle so you can actually become the version of you that you dream about!

The YOU that actually does what they say they are going to do. The YOU that has integrity and discipline when it comes to getting stuff down. The next level YOU that lives underneath your excuses and stands above them choosing purposeful action instead.

Topics we discuss in details:
-  The real reason why you dont show up for yourself even when you want to
- Why self discipline is the gateway to building long lasting self trust
- Uncovering the exact limiting beliefs that keep you inconsistent in all areas and how to overcome them

Join me for 15 minutes that will shake you up and make 2025 your best year yet!

Welcome to Season 3 of Be The Tortoise!

I am so excited to have you join me for another season of mindful conversations where we explore how to live life a little more intentionally. Together, we keep mindful living simple, achievable and most of all relatable for the ones who need a little more balance in their lives :)

In todays episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Casey Weiss from all the way in Northern California. Casey is a certified holistic nutritionist and life coach who runs her own practice 'Your Case for Wellness' where she offers private and group coaching services. After almost a decade of struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, she knew there must be a better way to approach health. This is what propelled her back to study nutrition. Casey focuses on working with women who are ready to stop the yo-yo struggle and finally make peace with food and their bodies. She found that what was missing in the health coaching space were coaches and programs that emphasised the importance of mindset and holistic behaviours in tandem with food and exercise.
She now coaches women all over the world on how they can truly feel their best from the inside out and stress less about food so they can live their lives to the fullest.

In todays discussion we cover:
- Caseys personal journey with body image, binge eating, yo-yoing and making unhealthy food choices
- How to become consistent with our food choices and stop the yo-yo mentality
- Key pieces of advice when it comes to eating to fuel our bodies in the right way
- Mindset tools and behaviours that women can apply to help stress less about food and their bodies
- How to create a healthy, strong and mindful relationship with our food

To connect further with Casey:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourcaseforwellness/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourcaseforwellness

CASEYS FREE NUTRITION GUIDE: https://yourcaseforwellness.myflodesk.com/stopovereatingguide

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
TikTik @claudia.elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

The pressure we put on ourselves to always be on the go without giving ourself the permission to rest simply needs to stop. We have all heard the saying that we can't pour from an empty cup yet why do we continue to try? Why is it that we have to get to a breaking point before we decide to prioritise ourself and the break that we know we need?

In the last solo episode for Season 2 on Be The Tortoise, Claudia dives into the signs, symptoms and wake up calls that indicate we need to take a break and practical ways to actually give yourself this time within a busy schedule. 

"To serve others well, we first need to serve ourself".
LFGOOOO xx

Welcome to Season 2 of the Be the Tortoise Podcast. My name is Claudia. Yogi, Wellness Coach and Meditation teacher and this podcast is designed for all of us busy women out there interested in learning how to live a yoga inspired lifestyle.

Whether you feel like you are running through life or maybe just trying to find a little more balance in your day, this is the podcast for you. Join me for solo episodes and conversations with special guests for real, authentic deep dives into everything mindset, yoga, self love, mindfulness and everything in between.

I am beyond excited to go on this journey together as we slow down, reconnect to our highest self and rediscover what it feels like to live a life filled with alignment.

Lets dive in!

Often times we need to tune out from everything happening around us so we can mindfully check in with ourselves. Giving ourself intentional time and a permission slip to stop, to breathe and to listen deeply to our inner guidance.

This 10 minute meditation is designed for you to tune out from the noise of the external world and tune back in with your heart, no matter what stage of life you are in.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Be the Tortoise Podcast. My name is Claudia. Yogi, Wellness Coach and Meditation teacher and this podcast is designed for all of us busy women out there interested in learning how to live a yoga inspired lifestyle.

Whether you feel like you are running through life or maybe just trying to find a little more balance in your day, this is the podcast for you. Join me for solo episodes and conversations with special guests for real, authentic deep dives into everything mindset, yoga, self love, mindfulness and everything in between.

I am beyond excited to go on this journey together as we slow down, reconnect to our highest self and rediscover what it feels like to live a life filled with alignment.

Lets dive in!

Have you ever struggled to make a new habit stick? To create a habit that lasts longer than a week? Habit Stacking may just be the answer. 

In this fun solo episode, Claudia explains the science behind why habit stacking actually works to create long lasting changes, the power in associating new heathy habits with automatic mundane habits and 20 mindful and healthy ways you can habit stack in your every day life. A simple, lighthearted and easy episode for the girls :)

Welcome to Season 2 of the Be the Tortoise Podcast. My name is Claudia. Yogi, Wellness Coach and Meditation teacher and this podcast is designed for all of us busy women out there interested in learning how to live a yoga inspired lifestyle.

Whether you feel like you are running through life or maybe just trying to find a little more balance in your day, this is the podcast for you. Join me for solo episodes and conversations with special guests for real, authentic deep dives into everything mindset, yoga, self love, mindfulness and everything in between.

I am beyond excited to go on this journey together as we slow down, reconnect to our highest self and rediscover what it feels like to live a life filled with alignment.

Lets dive in!

Today on the podcast we are here to speak about women’s empowerment.

Empowerment by definition is the process of becoming stronger, more confident and in control of our life by claiming our personal rights. This is a powerful topic. One that can be spoken about in many different contexts but today we are here to speak about one incredible women’s journey of empowerment after her experience with Domestic Violence.

Bridie is first and foremost a mumma to her 2 beautiful children. She is a survivor of abuse and has used her journey to fuel her own personal mission to empower women to take back and realise their own inner power. She does this though practices in many healing modalities including Breathwork, Kundalini Activation and The Aaruka Healing modality (deep subconscious mind work).

In this episode we speak about Bridies personal story, how to take responsibility for your life after abuse, how to navigate coming out of fight or flight mode, what is body sovereignty, navigating motherhood, finding your "why" and rituals you can use to empower yourself to create a life of abundance and safety. 

Currently Bridie is offering short voice recorded psychic guidance readings and online group Breath work and Kundalini Activation sessions within her newest venture The Temple of HER. 

She also offers one off booking for a Soul Sessions.

To contact Bridie:
 @bridieallen_ 
 @thetempleofher 

DISCLAIMER: This episode on Be The Tortoise Podcast discusses domestic violence and topics of this nature, if these are topics you feel you cannot engage with today, you may wish to skip this episode and revisit at a later time when you are ready. 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Be the Tortoise Podcast. My name is Claudia. Yogi, Wellness Coach and Meditation teacher and this podcast is designed for all of us busy women out there interested in learning how to live a yoga inspired lifestyle.

Whether you feel like you are running through life or maybe just trying to find a little more balance in your day, this is the podcast for you. Join me for solo episodes and conversations with special guests for real, authentic deep dives into everything mindset, yoga, self love, mindfulness and everything in between.

I am beyond excited to go on this journey together as we slow down, reconnect to our highest self and rediscover what it feels like to live a life filled with alignment.

Lets dive in!

A guided 10 minute morning meditation you can use every morning to help you cultivate the day of your dreams.

From my heart to yours, 
Namaste xx

Welcome to Season 2 of the Be the Tortoise Podcast. My name is Claudia. Yogi, Wellness Coach and Meditation teacher and this podcast is designed for all of us busy women out there interested in learning how to live a yoga inspired lifestyle.

Whether you feel like you are running through life or maybe just trying to find a little more balance in your day, this is the podcast for you. Join me for solo episodes and conversations with special guests for real, authentic deep dives into everything mindset, yoga, self love, mindfulness and everything in between.

I am beyond excited to go on this journey together as we slow down, reconnect to our highest self and rediscover what it feels like to live a life filled with alignment.

Lets dive in!