Interview with Luca Hadassah. Luca is an advanced Yoga & Meditation teacher as well as an amazing Ayurvedic Therapist. Over the years she has immersed herself deeply spiritually through the her advanced study of the science of Yoga & Ayurveda. She is an amazing figure in the yoga community with a mystical presence.

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“I wish I was sponsored by…” The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from around the World by Sandor Ellix Katz (Thank you all who use the affiliate link to help keep this show a float)

06:40 – Luca’s is at her tipping point in life. Her choice is clear. Continue down her current path with inevitable doom despite a seemingly successful fashion career or radically change the trajectory of her life. How she came into Ayurveda & Yoga through a magical journey into finding her truth.

09:14 – A death of identity. Starting a new life. Traveled to India to become an Ayurveda practitioner and Ayurveda yoga and study yoga therapy.

10:25 - Healing herself naturally and holistically avoiding an inevitable road to depression. Using yoga for depression.

11:53 – Mystified by the power of yoga Luca continues her travels through India to than complete your 200 hour yoga training in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. Unraveling the depths of the practice discovering everything from deep meditation to yoga therapy.

12:43 – Leaving India for a new adventure. Romance, pirates, and more! Luca’s first time to an iowaska ceremony…”most people just do one day…”

14:50 – Turning point in Luca’s journey.

15:53 – Finding your purpose and finding your dharma in life. Luca’s advice from her experiences to help others bring beauty through purpose into life. Radical change or small change? Her answer may surprise you…

“Make space in your life and whatever you need will come to you” – Luca Hadassah

19:53 – To be happy, to love and simply live. Pass on this knowledge to help others. Simplicity is sometimes over looked.

21:52 – Creating Samayantra Yoga Retreats (https://www.samayantra.com/) in a collaboration with her Mom being a senior teacher. Fusing of generations in a family built retreat.

23:20 – Meaning of Samayantra joining of the mind and heart.

24:19 – Making yoga retreats a special sacred space. Melding the tools of meditation, breathwork, reiki, yoga, Ayurveda, astral traveling, lucid dreaming and more to bring together the whole spectrum of spirituality. Finding what resonates with you because there are so many ways to experience your spirituality.

27:42 – What is the purpose of a yoga retreat? What other options are there? Luca talks about how we can do our own at home yoga retreat.

29:34 – Let’s talk Ayurveda! What is it? and how can we utilize it to guide our nutrition and life style choices? As an Ayurveda practitioner she takes use through the three dosha definitions (pitta, kapha, vatta).

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Calming Breathing for Meditation Guided by Nicole Calhoun

Learn the a simple breathing exercise during this guided meditation. This is a quick beginner friendly guided meditation. It is a breathing meditation as well as a meditation for anxiety.

Sit back relax and enjoy the meditation.

Also check out Episode 5 before this for Nicole & I's conversation on finding your "Yoga for All" and building a strong yoga community.

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Nicole Calhoun Interview from Elixir Yoga Lounge

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“I wish I was sponsored by…” Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe Dispenza

08:13 – Nicole’s yoga journey begins with the search for a permanent fix after years chronic pain and temporary fixes. Only aware of yoga’s physical benefits at the start she discovers the many layers to get to the heart of yoga. Coming from similar backgrounds we talk yoga for runners.

11:58 – Becoming a certified yoga teacher after years of a physical asana practice.

13:23 – Finding your purpose through yoga. “I never really had a purpose until I found something that gave me purpose”. Finding the tool of yoga that can transform so many people on so many levels. The universal physical and mental benefits of yoga.

15:24 – “Yoga for all” as a Women of color Nicole explains her dharma. Speaking of the commercialized Western yoga which is marketed only for a select few many people. While others who could most definitely benefit from yoga think that yoga is not for them not realizing the universality of yoga.

16:34 – Creation of Elixir Yoga Lounge to provide yoga for all. True authentic power yoga studio. Creating a thriving yoga community where everyone knows each others name.

18:25 – Diversity in Yoga as the, “first Black owned Yoga studio within the state of Arkansas”. Yet its so much more than racial diversity. Creating a community that everyone feels welcome no matter their sexual preference, age, race, or body type.

20:35 – How yoga studios and students can strengthen their community. Nicole explains what tools she used and uses in Elixir Yoga Lounge. Building community in which everyone becomes each others biggest fans.

22:46 – With an uncertain future of the yoga industry during the COVID-19 crisis we discuss how we can continue to build community. The pros and cons of online yoga versus in person yoga with a yoga instructor.

26:52 – Is yoga enough as our sole physical practice?

29:34 – What advice would you give those looking to take a yoga teacher training? Learn how to choose a teacher training that best fits you in order to get the most out of it. Yoga Alliance controversy and upholding teacher training standards

31:48 – Intensive teacher training program versus a weekend teacher training program. We than speak of practice of ashtanga yoga.

35:09 – How can we all spice up our yoga practice with a fusion of the ancient practice with a modern twist? Integrating the tools Nicole uses at Elixir Yoga lounge.

37:04 - Lifestyle habits to living long and healthy. Yoga diet, yoga asana, sleep, sacred space and Nicole’s non negotiables.

38:24 – Nicole’s resources to help deal with stress

Resource: Don't Hate, Meditate!: 5 Easy Practices to Get You Through the Hard Sh*t (and into the Good) by Megan Monahan

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Grounding Meditation Guided By Liz Corwin

Demystify meditation and learn the simple definition of meditation in yoga. This is a quick beginner friendly guided meditation for anyone. It's especially helpful to learn grounding techniques for anxiety.

Sit back relax and enjoy the meditation.

Also check out Episode 3 before this for Liz & I's conversation on utilizing the physicality of yoga asana to go deep within our true selves.

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Awareness Meditation for Beginners Guided By Crystal Beshears

Demystify meditation and learn the simple definition of meditation in yoga. This is a quick beginner friendly guided meditation. It is a breathing meditation as well as a meditation for awareness.

Sit back relax and enjoy the meditation.

Also check out Episode 1 before this for Crystal & I's conversation on finding your purpose (finding your dharma) and living true to your heart's purpose.

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A podcast original Life as a Secret Yogi with your host Austin Bitzas

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