This amazing conversation between J & his friend Jen is the absolute best way to end season #2 of Beyond the Mat! If India has been calling, you will be ready to pack your bags when the episode ends…which is a good thing as this is also the official announcement of: Voyage to India, a retreat with -E. & J coming to you December 2023!

You can find all the details for the retreat by clicking here

You also can find Jen Harvey on instagram or on her website

It is with full hearts that we welcome this well deserved break. Thank you for all the love! 

Let's take the conversation way out into the world of metaphysics then bring these concepts right back into our daily lives. Tune-in as -E. & J meet with Sean and explore the ideas of relativity, philosophy and patterns. 

Find Sean: 

On Instagram 

On his Website 

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Let's explore yet another map of the subtle body! 

The 7 Chakras, deeply rooted in yoga philosophy and made more popular by Tantra, are centers of energy which can provide us with valuable insight on our whole Self. Tune-in to get an overview and understand how the chakras can be helpful to you in this contemporary world. 

May you be safe. May you be peaceful. May you be free of suffering. 

From our hearts to your, so much loving-kindness. 

The Body as a House is a concept from the Katonah Yoga philosophy that invites us to take a closer look into our patterns and how we can navigate them on and off the mat. -E. & J provide an elementary exploration of this map, sticking mostly to the 3 main floors without going into too much details about the different rooms. This episode is sure to spark your curiosity and leave you with plenty to reflect on!

Map of the Body as a House 

Jared's website for offerings rooted in the Katonah Philosophy 

This week felt like a good time to switch things up a bit! -E. & J discuss astrology which can be considered a yoga adjacent topic. More specifically, the conversation revolves around the meaning the moon sign and the rising sing and how those can show up in our  daily lives. 

Curious about your western astrological chart? Click here to discover more. 

Michelle is a yoga teacher and sound facilitator located in Miami. She is a wealth of knowledge on both topics, a gifted story teller, and a real treat to share space with. Tune in to get inspired and raise your vibration 🕉

Find Michelle: 

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Achieving a state of contentment is something that requires awareness & practice. This week's episode explores ways in which we can started on this journey, whether we decide to take the first steps on our yoga mat or in our daily life. 

Click here for the full version of Dream by Alan Watts (on Spotify). 

As requested by one of our listener, -E & J discuss how they found meaningful connections within the yoga community, how friendship should be more of an exchange than a transaction, and the reality of change, even in the people that are close to us. Add a side of story time an a couple potent personal examples and you are in for a treat this week. 

What better time of the year to discuss the importance of rest. The time between Christmas and New Year is often filled with lots of action and connection (which is amazing) so -E. & J created this episode as a reminder that there are many techniques available to you, on and off your mat, to rest and recharge your batteries. Enjoy!