Motorcycle enthusiast, writer, part-time model and barista Ella, joins us in this episode. As part of the most senior cohort of GEN Z and a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, Journalism program, she graduated in June of 2020 into a world battling a runaway pandemic, the loss of her job and an eviction notice from her landlord. Compounding the situation was a personal health crisis, first diagnosed at the start of 2020. Full disclosure, Ella's full name is Sandelle, and she's the eldest daughter of MYA Host, Megan Morgan. Several listeners and followers have expressed interest in learning more about her, her passion for riding and her approach to life as a new graduate making her way in the world during a very challenging time. Join us for this mother-daughter conversation and you can learn more about her work through her website, or follow her on social media as well. 

Conversing with artist Jupiter Lockett is manifestation in action. In our interview he takes us through some of the highs and lows of both his life and artistic career over the years, and he lets us in on some of the secrets he uses to visualize and then create the life he dreams of. At a time when much of the world has been on lockdown for almost a year, Jupiter helps us discover some of the ways we can break out of the limitations we put on ourselves, and others. We explore his most recent art residency in France and talk about his thought provoking and race-centered paintings which invite the viewer into his child-like world that's full of color, shades of black and white and searing complexity. From the recent loss of his Mother, Jupiter talk about what navigating that devastating slope has been like, and he also shares how he is manifesting a more joyful, purposeful and dynamic future for himself and those around him. Listen in and join us and then connect with him on Instagram and his website, www.jupitertheartist.com.

It's not a new year for nothing, we're kicking off 2021 with the amazing founder of Afro Yoga, Angie Franklin! Angie and I have known one another for a few years now and I've been dying to get her on My Yoga Audio to talk about her journey, her inspiration, her tips and what she's bringing to the mat and the world in the coming year. She most definitely did not disappoint. This is our first interview that went over the 60 minute mark and that's a good thing because you don't want to miss out on anything that Ms. Angie has to say. In this interview we talk about her global roots, her approach to business and entrepreneurship, as well as learning to empower our personal selves and each other while doing the work that needs to be done around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - a hot button topic for sure. This is a truly informative and real exchange, Angie says it like it is and helps listeners, followers and friends to discover what their unique gift to offer the world is and then, make the most of it for the greater good. Tune in and then you can follow her on Instagram and on her website at www.afroyoga.org. Don't forget to sign-up for her newsletters which are informative and helpful, each and every time. Photo of Angie by Nicolette Lovell Photography.

After receiving numerous requests from both listeners and readers, author and MYA host Megan Morgan reads from her book, The End of Me, first published in February of 2019. This fourth reading of the four total book episode series, encompasses Chapters 9 and 10, plus the Outro. With a total of ten chapters, a forward and an outro, listeners can expect to hear the entire 108 page book within 4 audio episodes. In January 2021, we'll kick-off the year with another great interview and guest. Hint: it's going to be powerful and wonderful. 

After receiving numerous requests from both listeners and readers, author and MYA host Megan Morgan reads from her book, The End of Me, first published in February of 2019. This third reading of the four total book episode series, encompasses Chapters 7 and 8. With a total of ten chapters, a forward and an outro, listeners can expect to hear the entire 108 page book within 4 audio episodes.

After receiving numerous requests from both listeners and readers, author and MYA host Megan Morgan reads from her book, The End of Me, first published in February of 2019. This second of four episodes of the reading series encompasses Chapters 4 through 6. With a total of ten chapters and an epilogue, listeners can expect to hear the entire 108 page book within 4 audio episodes. Try purchasing the book and reading along with the audio for an optimal experience! 

After receiving numerous requests from both listeners and readers, author and MYA host Megan Morgan reads from her book, The End of Me, first published in February of 2019. This first episode of the reading series encompasses the introduction, and Chapters 1 through 3. With a total of ten chapters and an epilogue, listeners can expect to hear the entire 108 page book within 4 audio episodes. Try purchasing the book and reading along with the sound for an optimal experience! 

In this episode, we're moving into a yoga practice while exploring pranayama (breathwork), gentle movements, visualization and meditation. We are accompanied once more by gentle sounds provided by Music of Wisdom composer, Narek Mirzaei. The song played throughout our practice is called "Deep Into Nature" and our visualization session will embrace this theme towards the end of the physical practice. Thanks to Narek and his team, you can follow them on Instagram and don't forget to follow MYA on Instagram too for pose tips, MYA listener perks and new episode notifications. Episode photo cover art of host Megan Morgan by Nicolette Lovell Photography. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review this podcast and then share with family and friends who might love to hear about our content. 

Today we meet and talk with Quynh Yamamoto, more widely known as "Quynhforthewin" on social media. Her energy and zest for life and love greets you immediately. She is a HUGE advocate of becoming your own best friend. She has twice personally experienced almost losing her life due to serious medical complications and she’s also suffered through depression and heavy codependency. She has found the real important work she is meant to do is SELF LOVE WORK. Today, she supports individuals who seek guidance on their self-love journey through one on one coaching, group coaching, short and focused 5-day Self Love Challenges and by co-hosting in person workshops. She’s also the co-creator of Win With Womxn sessions in partnership with Femwinism. Join us as we delve into all kinds of juicy and helpful topics and have some serious time, but also some seriously fun times with Quynh. 

This episode of physical practice, Yoga Basics Part III, is accompanied by sound, generously offered by musician Narek Mirzaei who is the founder and chief composer at Music of Wisdom. Narek is based in Armenia and wanted to collaborate with MYA to offer peaceful sounds for our practices and meditations and of course, the benefit of our listeners. The pace and tone of this one is also a bit slower than the previous two episodes, we'll be holding the poses a little longer, and letting the music wash over us as we move through and connect to our bodies and our breath. This episode also features custom cover art, depicting a winter nature scene by artist, Alexandra F. Williams. This piece is available for purchase through her website and I'll also post details in the episode information and blog on the MYA website. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more information, pose support tips and special MYA listener perks!