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- 46. Gratitude and Body Positivity: Yoga Nidra Meditation for Inner Peace
In today's follow up episode, Adrienne guides you in a Yoga Nidra Meditation inspired my Mia's Yoga origin story focused on cultivating gratitude, body positivity, and inner peace.
This guided yoga and Nidra meditation experience aims to uplift your spirit and foster a deeper connection with your body.
According to Wikipedia, "Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities... Proponents focus on the appreciation of the functionality and health of the human body, instead of its physiological appearance."
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation technique renowned for inducing deep relaxation while maintaining awareness. During this session, you'll be guided into a state of profound tranquility, enabling you to explore feelings of gratitude and self-love.
During this meditation, Adrienne will lead you through a series of visualizations, mindfulness exercises, and affirmations designed to foster a positive relationship with your body. Through this practice, you'll uncover a renewed appreciation for your body's strengths, abilities, and innate beauty.
Settle in and get comfy . Immerse yourself in this guided Nidra meditation and embark on a journey towards inner peace, self-acceptance, and a heightened sense of gratitude for yourself.
If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, here are some resources we found:
National Eating Disorders Association recently posted an article on Body Image and Eating Disorders.
Check out this fantastic article from Psychology Today on Body Image and the Brain;
The central nervous system plays a key role in body image development.
Another great resource is The National Eating Disorders Collaboration. They have created a Fact Sheet that includes four aspects of body image.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...31 min - 45. How Yoga Changed Mia's Life
This week Adrienne interviews Mia!
As we close out Season 1 of How Yoga Changed My Life we wind down with Mia's personal story. Mia discusses disordered eating, dealing with assault, and managing her anger.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...1 hr 4 min - 44. Meditation of Contrasts
Find a cozy, comfy place to sit back and chill with Mia's meditation. This episode is our follow up from Alexandra (#43). Alexandra enjoyed both meditation practices and hot sweaty yoga classes to help her balance not only her professional dance career physical requirements, but also to help her find discipline in her personal life. We hope you enjoy Mia's meditation on opposites!
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...10 min - 43. Creating Soul Tribe + Clear Purpose
In this week's episode Adrienne interviews Soul Tribes HTX owner Alexandra Charles-Kersey on her yoga journey and owning her studio during COVID.
Alexandra is from Australia and moved to Las Vegas through her work as a dancer. She eventually landed in Houston, Texas where she fell in love with the city and opened her own studio.
Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandracharles_/
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...1 hr 42 min - 42. Looking Back to Look Forward
This week, Mia and Adrienne recorded a special Thanksgiving episode. Instead of releasing an interview during a holiday week, Mia and Adrienne sit down and discuss the past year's ups and downs, what has surfaced along their path, and what they're working on outside of the podcast.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...47 min - 41. An Aside with Amanda
In this special bonus episode...Adrienne and Mia KEEP talking to Amanda about trauma informed yoga.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, here are a few helpful linksBear County
S.M.A.R.T. for Mental Health in Bear County
San Antonio
NAMI SATX
Texas
Texas Health and Human Services
Mental Health Crisis Services | Texas Health and Human Services
USA
National Alliance on Mental Illness
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...31 min - 40. Yoga Nidra Meditation with Adrienne
In this week's episode, Adrienne guides you through a Yoga Nidra Meditation inspired by last week's guest, Amanda. If you haven't listened to episode 39 yet, what are you waiting for?!
Yoga Nidra or "yogic sleep" is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. Clinical studies have shown that Yoga Nidra meditation is associated with positive physiological changes, including improvements in several hematological variables, red blood cell counts, blood glucose levels, and hormonal status. In fact, one hour of Yoga Nidra equates to roughly 4 hours of deep REM sleep!
Last week, Amanda opened up about how her "hot tears" in savasana had her coming back to her mat over and over again. Now, Amanda is a beloved, full time Yoga teacher, where she specializes in serving people in various rehabilitation and mental health facilities throughout SATX.
Wanna learn more, check out the below links for reference information on Yoga Nidra.
National Library of Medicine on The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga NidraYogaInternational.com What Is Yoga Nidra & Its Benefits
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...25 min - 39. Hot Tears and Pratyahara
This week, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Amanda. An SATX native, Amanda shares her experiences with yoga after losing her father to cancer and her work with teaching yoga to kids, teens and adults inside mental health facilities. From hot tears and deep work, to teaching those impacted with trauma, addiction and mental health, Amanda serves as a strong, confident yogi to those that need it the most.
Links below!
Pratyahara Yoga Journal
Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliThe Art of Holding Space by Heather Plett
San Antonio Rape Crisis Center
Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...1 hr 32 min - 38. Journaling with Mia
In today's episode, Mia went outside to record this practice on a beautiful afternoon in Texas. So grab a notebook or your phone and settle into a comfortable place to practice this journaling exercise.
Meditation on questions you have is a valuable practice to gain clarity and insight. Take a few moments to breathe deeply, relax, and focus on your question.s Allow your mind to become still, and let thoughts flow without judgment. With patience and an open heart, you may find a deeper understanding or intuitive answers to your questions during this meditation.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...11 min - 37. Maddie Fest Destiny + Yoga Sutra 1.14
In today's interview, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Maddie. Maddie spent 10 years as a professional, competitive Irish Dancer traveling all over the world. She first utilized Yoga as a recovery practice after pushing herself with tons of strength training. Yet, throughout her time on her mat, she recognized that Yoga provided her a space to slow down, trust the process and put in the work to truly appreciate and love herself.
Yoga Sutra 1.14 by Swami J
When yoga is practiced continuously over time, and with devotion and sincerity, it will become a firm resting place.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...55 min
About How Yoga Changed My Life
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How Yoga Changed My Life shares honest conversations about grief, resilience, healing, and the practices that help us navigate life’s hardest seasons. Through personal stories, movement,…
meditation, breathwork, and interviews, you’ll discover tools to help you keep moving forward—even when life changes unexpectedly.
Hosted by Adrienne Smith, Mia Obaile, Nora Pair and Natalie Pasqualone, each episode explores resilience, family, personal growth, grief and the moments that change us forever.
New episodes every Monday.
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This series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn’t plan for this either.”
If you’ve gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.
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You don’t have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.