Meet Me on Your Mat / Yoga with Tori Hicks-Glogowski

In this episode we are chatting with my friend, yoga instructor, and endurance athlete coach, Frank King, out of Brooklyn, New York.

Frank teaches yoga out of the studio, YO-BK, teaching group classes, workshops, and has developed a unique runner’s club that opens up once or twice a year that brings running and yoga together – the perfect blend of endurance, strength, and flexibility.

He also has worked closely with Jeanne Heaton from One Posture at a Time, assisting her in bringing yoga to those in recovery.

To learn more about Frank's runner's club click here. 

In this episode: 

How Yoga Works by Michael Roach 

For more info on Tori's online yoga program, go to: www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga

"When I found yoga, I found my thing."

That's what Amy Hess tells us this week on the Meet Me on Your Mat Podcast. Her yoga story is so relatable and it's going to inspire you to step on your mat this week and take care of you.

From taking breaks in your practice, finding the right balance of classes for you, and her love of the communities she's been a part of over the years, get ready to feel the absolute positive love bomb that is Amy.

This episode is packed with great thoughts about the practice and how to make it a priority in your life and still be kind and easy on yourself. Amy is someone that has always inspired me to be my best and I know she's going to inspire you, too.

Mentioned in this episode:

Kauai Hot Yoga in Lihue, HI

Magnolia Yoga Studio in New Orleans, LA

Hot Yoga Richmond in Richmond, VA

Books:

Detours: A decolonial guide to Hawai'i by Hokulani K. Aikau

For more info on Tori's online yoga program, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga

Music by: madirfan

Season 2 of the MMOYM Podcast is here! And, we're diving right into a great conversation on yoga challenges that you are going to love.

In this episode I set down with three of my students, Irene, Leslie, and Jan to talk all things yoga challenges after they completed and won our Get on Your Mat Challenge last November.

This episode is jam packed with good thoughts about yoga challenges, some of the pitfalls that happen, great advice and, as always, loaded with a healthy dose of yoga inspiration.

For more on my online yoga program and to sign up for my free signature 10-Day Yoga Challenge, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga

Background music by: madirfan

"It's such a granular difference..." Jeanne Heaton tells us this week. "I feel like we should be farther along," she says of the non-profit she founded, One Posture at a Time. 

But, after nine years, the mission of OPAAT comes down to changing one life in recovery at a time through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness techniques. And, to me, changing one life in a positive way... that's no small thing. 

Join Jeanne and I as we wrap up our conversation from last week. This part of our chat has more than a few take aways about yoga, life, and how to strive to be your best, than I can count.  To donate to One Posture at a Time, please contact me via the website, IG, or Facebook and I will send you the information.

Mentioned in this episode: Books: Beginner's Guide to the Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Buddhist View of the Afterlife by Paul Lowe

For more information of my online classes and program, including the New Student Special, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga . 

Music: "Dreams" by Markvard

"I never wanted to do it again and twenty minutes later I knew I would come back." That's what Jeanne Heaton shares with me about her first yoga class way back in 2008 this week on the podcast. 

She came to yoga at the insistence of her script writing teacher to help her focus and get out of her head. Jeanne had recently come out of recovery from a serious heroine and alcohol addiction and could not find peace, get tripped up whenever she encountered criticism or feedback. And, it was getting to point that she could not move forward with her writing. 

Her story is one that will inspire you, reignite your yoga practice, and give you some good thoughts and nuggets to chew on while on your mat this week. 

Jeanne tells us that stillness is the greatest gift her practice has given her through the years. It's brought her a patience that helps her cope with the world around her and give back in truly transformative ways to the community that surrounds her. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Books: Hellbent by Benjamin Lorr

For more information of my online classes, including the New Student Special, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga . 

To donate to One Posture at a Time, please contact me via the website, IG, or Facebook and I will send you the information.

 Music: "Dreams" by Markvard

"Blissful." That's what Jane tells me is her one word to describe her yoga practice this week on the podcast. Jane is a dedicated school teacher, wife, and mom to four kiddos.

She came to yoga with a bad back, feeling out of shape, having to leave the activities and sports that filled her life behind, as she sought to find healing and relief. And, she knew immediately that yoga was what she was searching for with her first step on the mat. 

We cover a ton of ground in the conversation, discussing various styles of yoga and how they're all connected on some level, as well as, what to do when a class or teacher just doesn't vibe with you.

Jane tells us the simplest parts of a yoga practice can be the hardest. And I think I agree with her on that, don't you? Showing up for yourself, being mindful about your thoughts and movements, and learning to breathe. It all comes together bit by bit. And, it's totally worth the ride.

Here's hoping this episode inspires you to get on your mat and take time for you this week. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Books: Untamed by Glennon Doyle

For more information of my online classes, including the New Student Special, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga . 

Music: "Dreams" by Markvard

Are you ready for this week's yoga chat? It's all about determining whether you need to push through with your practice or whether it's time to take a break and let your body heal. It's such a fine line that at times it's hard to know the difference. I'm so glad you are here with me for this one and I can't wait to hear your thoughts.

You can join the conversation. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/MeetMeonYourMat.Yoga (MMOYM Facebook Page) or on https://www.instagram.com/meetmeonyourmat.yoga/ (Instagram).

For more information of my online classes, including the New Student Special, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga .

Mentioned in this episode:

"You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter" by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Music: "Dreams" by Markvard

Today we are talking all things yoga injuries and how they affect your practice. I’m going to share with you some of my experiences and how I’ve dealt with injury personally.  But, I’ll also be offering you the teacher’s perspective, as I’ve seen different situations pop up with the students that I've served through the years. It’s going to be a good yoga chat and I’m so glad you are here with me for this one! 

*For more information of my online classes, including the New Student Special, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga . 

Music: "Dreams" by Markvard

We cover a ton of ground in this one! It's just you and me today for this conversation all about the 5 things I think you should never do in your yoga practice. I hope you enjoy it!

For more information of my online classes, including the New Student Special, go to: https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga 

Music: "Dreams" by Markvard

"Just Breathe." It really is that simple.

That's what Melanie shares with us this week on the podcast. Her career involves leading a large international team and as the landscape evolves, she's constantly reminding others this one lesson she's learned from her eleven-year yoga practice. 

She tells us the biggest lessons from her time on her mat are: just breath and things change. And, sometimes a headstand in the middle of the day, is the best medicine. 

We cover a lot of ground in this episode, discussing the thought that "yoga is only for broken people," what it takes to break through the thoughts of "this is not for me," or, "I can't do that," and how her practice has brought her a greater strength and connection to herself. 

If you are feeling stuck in rut, or are barely making it to your mat these days, give this episode a listen. There are so many take aways in this one that will ring true to you and inspire you to keep going or begin again. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Books: Hellbent by Benjamin Lorr, Professional Trouble Maker: The Fear Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

For more information of my online classes, including the New Student Special, https://www.meetmeonyourmat.yoga

Music: "Dreams" by Markvard