Beyond The Mat

This month started with a discussion how to identify personal goals and manifest them into existence using daily routines that will transform into healthy habits over time. The key word here is "over time" which is why this week's conversation revolves around the topic of self-discipline (also known as tapas). -E. & J discuss the importance of consistency as you navigate both your yoga practice and your life! This episode will give you a new perspective on the the idea of discipline and will leave you feeling informed and confident. Tune-in! 

*This is the 1/2 way point for season #1 of Beyond the Mat. We are taking a short intermission: there won't be an episode on January 20th but we will be back on the 27th. 

This week's conversation revolves around the creation of meaningful routines and the belief that those routines, over time, have the power to develop into new habits. -E. & J discuss the concept of smaskara (or pattern) and why it is important to be aware of our patterns as we set out to implement new routines. As always, they provide a ton of relatable examples and ideas on how to take these concepts into your daily life. 

Links: 

Numerology Article

Atomic Habits Book 

Desire + Effort > Resistance 

It is time to say goodbye to 2021 and get ready for the year to come. In this episode, -E. & J offer a fresh new take on new year's resolutions with the creation equation. They chat about how to maximize the power behind our intentions, and the conversation is filled with relatable examples as well as ideas on how to get started. 

If you want to learn more, check-out this book. 

Listening is an art and it is also the perfect topic of conversation as we head into a rush of gatherings big and small. -E. & J discuss the benefits of practicing active listening as well as some ways to improve your skills when you are on the receiving end of the conversation. Of course they also chat how listening as it is tied to both the physical and ethical realms of yoga... listen up! 

-E. has the pleasure of introducing Dr. Alyssa Lindahl as the very first guest on Beyond the Mat. 

Alyssa is a Master Energy Healer who also has a PhD in Psychology. She is an incredible resource to help bridge the gap between eastern and western practices and, on this episode, she gives us an overview of what energy is and how it flows in our subtle body. Alyssa also makes a few suggestions on how to get more in tune with this sometimes forgotten layer of our being and encourages everyone to embark on the healing journey!

Find Dr. Alyssa Lindahl (aka. Stellar Blu Energy Healing) on her website or on instagram. 

In this episode, we discuss the practice of creativity and how it applies to being both a student and a teacher of yoga. Jared will help demystify the term "Shakti" and relate it to this week's topic and Emmanuelle will suggest concrete benefits and applications of creative processes in your daily life. 

During the conversation 2 books are discussed: 

1- The Creative Habit 

2- Awakening Shakti 

you may find these helpful as you work on introducing creative moments in your routine. 

-E. & J take some time to catch-up and discuss their plans for the Holidays and beyond. They also talk about the importance of self care and how the practices of the yoga tradition are incredible tools for anyone on the wellness journey. Last but not least, they share their top 3 must-haves items to support your self care routine this season.

J’s Top 3:

1 - Book

2- Apple AirPods

3- Bodywork/Reiki

-E.’s Top 3:

1- The Yogic Path Oracle Deck and Journal

2- It's a Vibe

Meditation Cushion, Incense and Candle

3- Bath Luxury

Coconut Milk Soak or Bath Bomb

This is the time of the year for gatherings big and small, and as we approach the Holiday season, Emmanuelle and Jared share some tips on how to make meaningful connection with others. They also share some stories and ideas on how to explore your more extrovert side if it sometimes feel unfamiliar to you. Of course, there is also a conversation on how both teaching and practicing yoga are amazing tools for connection and community. Tune in, you won't regret it! 

Quote: No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main" - John Donne 

Receiving goes hand in hand with giving, so it was the obvious choice for episode 2. Emmanuelle and Jared relate this idea to self-worth, validation, acceptance, and adversity while giving some relatable examples from their individual lives. This is a discussions about openness and how it translates to receiving others on and off the mat. 

8:48 - https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/eight-angle-pose/ 

In this first episode, Emmanuelle and Jared discuss the importance of checking in with yourself (using tools like meditation or journaling) to help inform how much you should give to yourself and what you have to give to others. They also explore many different ways that the act of giving/sharing presents itself in our lives.

Quote: "The small woman builds cages for everyone she knows. While the sage who has to duck her head when the moon is low, keeps dropping keys all night long for the beautiful rowdy prisoners."- Hafiz 

5:04 - The book mentioned here is actually: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown.