From Mat to More

Episode 33: Summer is sizzling with energy — and if you’re anything like me or my students lately, you might be feeling a little too fired up. Overstimulated, overbooked, and overwhelmed. That’s because summer is outward, expansive, and fiery by nature. Without awareness, that high energy can quickly lead to burnout.

In this episode, I’m sharing 12 soulful, seasonal self-care tips to help you cool the flames, reset your nervous system, and actually savor the magic of summer (instead of just surviving it). These practices are simple, intentional, and deeply nourishing — think slow mornings, midday matcha, and Nidra naps 😴

This is the sister episode to my winter wellness one (Episode 12!) and offers the same blend of yoga wisdom and real-life honesty. Whether you’re craving a reset or looking for inspiration to soften your summer pace, this one’s for you!

Grab your iced tea, your journal, and let’s slow the funk down — it’s Slow Girl Summer, and you deserve to feel good.

12 tips for summer self-care: 

1. 📵 Phone-free for the first hour!
2. ☕ No morning caffeine — add it to the afternoon instead
3. 💫 Honor your own energy, daily. How do you feel physically, mentally, emotionally, and in your heart?
4. 💧 Hydrate well
5. 💨 Get a humidifier and keep it clean
6. 💤 Nidra naps
7. 🧘‍♀️ Yin and/or meditation practices + audit your movement modalities and be sure it’s balanced with rest, proper nourishment, and some ways to slow down
8. ✍️ Reflect often to redirect your energy as needed — daily, weekly + monthly
9. 🌿 Connect with nature
10. 🦟 Homemade bug spray
11. 🍽️ Remember to eat
12. 🌙 Phone-free for the final hour!

References in this episode —

🌞Summer Slow Down Series

🧘‍♀️On-Demand Yoga + Meditations for Download 

💌 Join the Sacred Circle

🌿 Park + Virtual Yoga

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Episode 32: If you’ve ever said, “I can’t meditate,” “My mind is too busy,” or “I just don’t have time,”—this one’s for you! 

🧠✨ Let’s reframe meditation together—because your thoughts don’t define you, but they do shape your reality.

In this episode, we dive deep into the truth about meditation: what it is, what it’s not, and why it actually matters in the chaos of modern life. You’ll learn how meditation works, why 2 minutes a day truly does make a difference, and how to choose a practice that fits you—especially if you're neurodivergent or new to stillness.

We’ll unpack:

• What meditation really is (and isn’t)
• The 5 most common myths keeping you from getting started
• The science-backed benefits of meditation (hello, reduced stress + improved focus)
• Styles of meditation for different brains and seasons
• How to start a sustainable practice, even with a packed schedule

Spoiler❗ You don’t need a Himalayan mountaintop or an hour of silence—just a few intentional moments and an open mind.

🧘‍♀️ Guided Meditations for Download — 

Nervous System Reset: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/products/nervous-system-reset-15min 

“I AM” Affirmations: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/products/i-am-affirmations-meditation-10min 

Concentration + Counting: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/products/dharana-counting-10min-meditation 

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Episode 31: In this episode, we’re talking about tapas — a Sanskrit word often translated as “discipline,” but with layers that go far beyond hustle and hard work. Tapas is the inner fire that fuels transformation, but it’s also the wisdom to know when to pause and reset.

Coming back from a soul-nourishing trip to Nantucket, I’m sharing what this ancient concept really means, how to practice consistent effort without spiraling into burnout, and why true discipline also requires balance, boundaries, and moderation.

Inside, you’ll hear:

🔥 The roots of tapas in yoga philosophy and its connection to heat, fire, and discipline

🌿 The balance of discipline in moderation (brahmacharya)

🧘‍♀️ Why slowing down is sometimes the most productive move you can make

📖 What my own burnout revealed — and how I’m resetting boundaries this season

💌 A special invite to join the Summer Slow Down Series (plus a limited-time discount!!)

Whether you’re feeling the pressure to keep pushing or craving a moment to breathe, this episode is your permission slip to honor both — the fire and the flow. Press play and let’s realign together.

🌞Join the Summer Slow Down Series — prioritize yourself in your summer schedule now and get a discount of $5 off each session (up to $15 off all 3)

Learn More: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me 

Reference in this episode

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: https://a.co/d/3pAEB92 

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Episode 30: This episode marks 30 (!!) episodes of From Mat to More — and in the spirit of that milestone, I’m doing things a little differently this week. Instead of teaching, I’m pulling back the curtain to share what’s been unfolding in my practices, both on and off the mat.

Join me for an honest, unscripted check-in as I:

• Celebrate some BIG wins in my business (and personal life!)
• Share the seasonal shifts I’m embodying right now in food, movement, and energy
• Reflect on what it’s really like to show up online as a heart-led entrepreneur
• Get vulnerable about visibility, reassurance, and the beautiful discomfort of growth

I also tell a funny story about a little mix-up I made on last week’s episode — a reminder that it’s okay to not be perfect and to simply laugh and move forward.

Whether you’re navigating a busy season, feeling the stretch of self-growth, or just need a moment of grounded human connection — this one’s for you. Tune in, take what resonates, and don’t forget to reach out and let me know if this episode landed. I love hearing from you!

🎧 Listen now & share with someone who could use this candid convo too.

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Episode 29: Where your focus goes, energy flows — so in this episode, you’ll learn how to truly focus! I introduce all things drishti, the yoga practice of setting your sights on a single point. As we gear up for summer, our peak season for success, the tools in this episode will help you create tunnel vision towards the one goal that matters most to you this year. We’ll explore how to align your focus to find flow using ancient wisdom, seasonal living, and practical steps that plant springtime seeds of intention ready to flourish by fall.

✨ Listen to learn:

– The deeper meaning of drishti in yoga and what it means beyond your mat

– How gaze influences our energy flow and focus

– Practical ways to set your drishti on your summer goals

Let’s set your sights and make ALL your dreams a reality! Summer’s almost here — are you ready to sprint?

🎧 A guided Dharana meditation to increase your concentration: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/products/dharana-counting-10min-meditation 

🧘‍♀️ On-demand yin yoga for slowing down in the summer: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me#2e308d3a-ca70-4156-9aad-41466e290f81 

Resources from this episode — 

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins: https://a.co/d/ecqUHaD 

Unleashing the Soul of Money by Lynne Twist: https://a.co/d/8BiIe0f 

The 5 Resets by Aditi Nerurkar, MD: https://a.co/d/2HeFi6Q 

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Episode 28: In this vulnerable episode, we dive into the growing sober curious movement and how it’s unfolding through the lens of yoga philosophy — specifically the Niyama of saucha (purity). I’m finally ready to share my own experience with alcohol, my decision to explore an alcohol-free lifestyle, and the spiritual shift I’ve discovered along the way.

We’ll explore:

• The science and stats on how alcohol affects our physical body, sleep, and anxiety (hello, hangxiety)
• My personal journey — from party nights in college to the spiritual shift that led me to 150+ days alcohol-free
• How Saucha, the yogic path of purification, inspired this transformation and continues to guide me toward sattva — clarity, vitality, and inner peace

Whether you’re sober curious, reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, or just want to learn more about the intersection between modern wellness and ancient yoga wisdom, this episode is here to support your journey with honesty, compassion, and a Shirley Temple in hand 🧃

References from this episode — 

Mind Magic by Dr. James R Doty: https://a.co/d/7eXZYhu 

Yoga Sūtras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda: https://a.co/d/gOrRxpn

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Episode 27: Spring might pull us off the mat and into the garden, but that doesn’t mean we stop practicing yoga. In this episode, we explore how to approach asana on your mat as a moving meditation—and how to carry that same awareness into everything you do off your mat. From brushing your teeth to walking the dog, every moment becomes an invitation to return to presence.

Rooted in the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, including Sutra 1.2—“Yogas chitta vritti nirodhah”—we’ll reflect on what it means to truly quiet the fluctuations of the mind, not just in stillness, but in motion. I’ll guide you through tangible ways to turn your everyday routines into meditative practices and share personal stories of using mindfulness to shift a tough day into one full of intention and grace.

Whether you’re on your mat or in the middle of your morning dishes, this episode is here to help you live yoga, everywhere!

🎧 Tune in to remember: Your whole life is the practice.

🧘‍♀️ Weekly Teaching Schedule: https://talonjacquelyn.com/teaching-schedule 

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Episode 26: Whether you're elbow-deep in soil or just getting your garden started, this episode is for you! I’m sharing 10 yoga poses specifically chosen to support the bodies of gardeners—earth lovers like you and me—after hours of bending, pulling, planting, and weeding.

You’ll also hear a heartfelt story about my own garden and the deep roots it holds in my life, including how my Mom, my best friend, and my community helped bring it to life this season. This is more than a yoga class—it’s a love letter to the Earth, our bodies, and the people who help things grow 🌱 

Tune in TODAY—your body (and garden) will thank you!

**Coming soon**

🧘‍♀️ I’ve recorded a 45-minute yoga class that guides you through these exact poses—perfect for any pre-planting prep or post-gardening recovery. Download here: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/categories/yoga

Weekly Teaching Schedule: https://talonjacquelyn.com/teaching-schedule 

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Episode 25: Feeling the urge to declutter your life—not just your home, but your energy, emotions, and inner world too? In this deep-dive episode, I’m inviting you into a conversation on spring cleaning from the inside out. We’ll explore practices to refresh your mind, body, and soul so you can clear out the clutter, pull the weeds, and plant new seeds for the season ahead.

I share practical tools inspired by yoga philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, Ayurvedic wisdom, and my own personal rituals—including mental decluttering techniques, seasonal shifts for your body, and emotional & energetic cleansing practices like breathwork, fire ceremonies, and much more!

If you’re ready to let go of what’s no longer serving you and make space for clarity, abundance, and light—this episode is your invitation to begin again. It’s packed with inspiration, practical tips, and soulful reminders to help you align with the energy of Spring. 

Tune in and let’s do this beautiful work together 🌱💛

🌿 Download my 10-minute "I Am” Guided Meditation: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/products/i-am-affirmations-meditation-10min

💌 Join The Sacred Circle for your FREE Guide to Elevate Your Yoga Practice (and receive the info on abhyanga self-massage): https://talonjacquelyn.com/connect

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Episode 24: In this episode, we're diving into the magic of mantras — focusing on the profoundly transformative energy behind "I Am" statements. These two simple words carry the vibration of creation itself, bridging your individual spirit with the divine whole.

Together, we’ll journey through:

• The ancient roots and true meaning of mantras
• How mantras and affirmations differ
• Why "I Am" is one of the most spiritually potent phrases you can work with
• Practical ways to weave "I Am" mantras into your daily life

Plus, I'll share a personal look into how I work with "I Am" affirmations throughout the year — and leave you with a simple challenge to start your own practice today.

Ready to reset your inner narrative and embody the highest version of yourself? Tune in to learn more!

🌿 Download my 10-minute "I Am” Guided Meditation: https://talonjacquelyn.com/work-with-me/ols/products/i-am-affirmations-meditation-10min 

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