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You've got to hear this story from Taylor Hunt! Taylor is a true inspiration and motivation for all of us in the yoga and bodywork community. Personally having lost loved ones to drug and alcohol addiction it is so inspiring to hear from Taylor how he has been able find his way toward health and his passion for helping others who are in need of assistance. Please visit Taylor at his website taylorhuntyoga.com. Get a copy of his book A Way from Darkness at his website here awayfromdarkness.com. Also check out his non-profit dedicated to helping others in the recovery process here at thetrinifoundation.org.

During this podcast we discuss:

• how Taylor found yoga and its' role in assisting his recovery
• how Taylor has been able to utilize his passion for yoga to help others
• hear first hand what how his journey to India to learn yoga has shaped him
• listen to what it is like to move from the depths of addiction to the heights of finding purpose and sharing that with those in need
• we discuss how important it is to talk about what is happening in our community in relation to opioid addiction and the process of seeking solutions that can actually work

About Taylor:

Taylor Hunt is a devoted practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. He makes yearly trips to Mysore, India to study under the guidance of his teacher, R. Sharath Jois. In 2013, Taylor was granted Level 2 Authorization to teach and has had the honor of assisting Sharath on several occasions. Taylor is dedicated to sharing the healing practice with others and providing a community where practitioners can find support in their practice and daily lives. Read more here

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Check out new Episode 73 with Katy Scherer titled Yoga Accessibility for Absolutely Every Body. I am delighted to share this opportunity I had to converse with Katy. She has a beautiful perspective on the journey of yoga and self acceptance. I can't wait for you to hear this! You can visit Katy at her Website katyschereryoga.com
And find her on IG at @katyschereryoga 

During this podcast we discussed:

• how Katy fell in love with the Ashtanga Yoga practice
• her transformation upon practicing yoga in India
• what her experience was like shaving her head and how people reacted (very telling)
• her honest feelings about self acceptance and loving the body that we have
• her passion for developing and sharing a safe space where each person can be at peace with loving the body they have
• and so much MORE!!!

About Katy: I love to blur the lines between tradition and modernity, fascinating, scary, provocative and transformational! An Ashtangi at heart I find comfort and support within the traditions of the practice, completing 3 months of study in Mysore under Sharath Jois and gaining his blessing to teach in 2022 where I recieved my authorisation. Read more here

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New Student FREE 30 Minute Yoga Meet & Greet ~ Are you new to Native Yoga Center and have questions that you would like us to address? Whether you are coming to In Studio, Livestream or Online Recorded Classes we offer a one time complimentary 30 minute zoom meeting to answer any questions you may have. Schedule a time that is convenient for you. Click Here

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

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Join me for a recap of my experience participation in the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis 2022. Just a week ago I participated in the the event which involves paddling 80 miles across the Gulf Stream from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth, Florida. My goal was to fundraise as much as possible and bring awareness to the Piper's Angels Cystic Fibrosis community. Oh yeah, and try to paddle 80 miles across the ocean. In this episode I attempt to reminisce all the juicy details and pay my respects to all those that helped to make this trip possible. Also check out my interview with Scott Johnson - Episode 66 and if you would like you can donate to his Double or Nothing campaign here.

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New Student FREE 30 Minute Yoga Meet & Greet ~ Are you new to Native Yoga Center and have questions that you would like us to address? Whether you are coming to In Studio, Livestream or Online Recorded Classes we offer a one time complimentary 30 minute zoom meeting to answer any questions you may have. Schedule a time that is convenient for you. Click Here

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

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Get inspired to explore your Sacred Space with Colleen Avis! I had the privilege of speaking with Colleen who is the co-author of the book Sacred Spaces ~Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation.

Find Colleen on her website https://subtle-shifts.com
on IG at https://www.instagram.com/colleen_avis_bewell/?hl=en
You can book a free 30 minute life coaching session with her here.
You can also get a free copy of here e-book here.

About Colleen:
I am so happy you are here because I truly believe you deserve to be happy, and taking subtle shifts in your mind, body and dwellings can get you there. Supporting people in their journey of living a harmonious and balanced life is my passion. 

As a certified Chopra Integrative Life Coach, Ayurveda Health and Mindfulness Mentor, and Yoga Instructor, I truly believe everyone deserves to feel their best, to know what works best for their unique spaces and to have a wellness “tool kit”.  

When we work together I meet you where you are today in your wellness journey, and then we begin co-creating your tools, practices and subtle shifts that empower impactful and sustainable transformations.    

Yes you can shift unhealthy patterns and untangle limiting beliefs to build a life that excites you!  Together with curiosity, and a holistic, non-judgmental approach you will create the life you deserve.

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Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

Visit us at www.nativeyogacenter.com
Online Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.com
Thai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.com
Native Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.com
Instagram: @nativeyoga

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Join this fascinating conversation I had with Cory Bryant!
During this conversation we spoke about:

• Cory's path of finding yoga and how it has brought him peace
• Cory's connection to Tibetan Buddhism and how he integrates it into his daily life
• what it was like growing up gay in small country town
• his process of speaking his truth and taking a stand for equality
• what it is like directing the only Mysore Ashtanga program in Nashville
• and SO MUCH MORE :)

Visit Cory on his website yogashalanashville.com
Also on IG @yogashalanashville

Cory discovered yoga shortly after 9/11, while living in NYC —initially through a soft introduction at the Integral Hatha Yoga Institute in the West Village and then with the mind-blowing, tapas-inducing experience of Jivamukti Yoga. Since that time, pretty much everything about the way he views the world has been challenged, bringing with it transformation from a goal-oriented, judgmental, high-tempered, career-driven person to the more even-minded, compassionate person he humbly aspires to be today.

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New Student Livestream Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ~ Click Here to join.

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

Visit us at www.nativeyogacenter.com
Online Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.com
Thai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.com
Native Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.com
Instagram: @nativeyoga

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Check out this conversation I had with Joseph Armstrong. During this conversation Joseph and I discuss topics like:

• Ashtanga Yoga and the role it has played in his life
• His journey through recovery and how yoga has helped him to remain grounded
• His thoughts and ideas about Pride Month and different ways we can build acceptance and compassion for everyone
• what it is like being the program director of Miami Life Center in Miami, Florida

Visit Joseph at josepharmstrongyoga.com
And on IG at @josepharmstrongyoga

Joseph Armstrong teaches yoga with feet planted firmly in tradition and gaze turned towards the future. His search for a more present and peaceful life first led him to the practice in 2008.  He hopes his practice allows him to be ever more loving and to exist gently.

New Student Livestream Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ~ Click Here to join.

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

Visit us at www.nativeyogacenter.com

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Danny Neumann ~ Ashtanga Yoga & Becoming Your Own Inner Witness

Join in listening to a conversation I had with my special guest, Danny Neumann. Danny is an Ashtanga Yoga practitioner living in Phoenix, Arizona. During this discussion we cover topics including:

• how Danny was first introduced to Yoga and how he fell in love with the practice
• the evolution of the practice "scene" in Phoenix and the teachers that inspired him
• his relationship to regular practice of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Series of Ashtanga Yoga
• the impact COVID had on his" in studio" and "at home" practice
• his exposure to Crossfit and how that informed his yoga practice
• his involvement with Jehovah's Witness and how it impacted his life
• fascinating insight into how blood work comparison based on different exercise programs compare and what he now does to optimize his health and practice

Danny has a gifted sense of humor and a keen eye for discernment. We both hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

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Find us at: nativeyogacenter.com

Online Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.com
Thai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.com
Native Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.com
Instagram: @nativeyoga

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected] 
Please share this episode with your friends, rate & review and join us next time.

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Matthew Sweeney - Sequenced vs. Vinyasa Flow Practice (A Deep Dive)

Welcome back a NYT favorite guest, Matthew Sweeney,  for a DEEP DIVE discussion on Sequenced vs. Vinyasa Flow Practice. Listen to Matthew explain in great detail the benefits and drawbacks of both sequenced yoga routines and "free flow" vinyasa style practice and how to utilize and benefit from both. Hear him explain the intricacies of the relationship of the nature of freedom and restriction that can evolve from both these approaches. Matthew also explains protocols he uses as a teacher to help students heal injury and thrive in their yoga practice. This is an informative discussion you want to miss!

Visit Matthew at his website  www.yogatemple.com to learn more about his online courses and in person study with him on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

Matthew is the Author of Astanga Yoga ~ As It is and Vinyasa Krama as well as several other books.

Matthew has spent the last 30 years practicing Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga and different forms of self inquiry, including Meditation, Tantra, Gestalt Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, Transforming Cellular Memory, Buddhism and Advaita Vedanta. All of these have contributed greatly to his understanding of Yoga and the connection between the body, Self, and the Divine.

Matthew lives in Bali, Indonesia at his yoga shala called the Vinyasa Krama Mandiram. Visit him at www.yogatemple.com. You can also find him on Facebook at VKM Online Classes. The Vinyasa Krama Mandiram is located in Ubud, Bali and Matthew offers course both online and in person in Bali.

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Find us at: nativeyogacenter.com

Online Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.com
Thai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.com
Native Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.com
Instagram: @nativeyoga

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected] 
Please share this episode with your friends, rate & review and join us next time.

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Scott Johnson - "The Ocean Literally Saved My Life"

During this episode I have the privilege of conversing with Scott Johnson. I've been thinking endlessly about this discussion since we recorded it because I feel immensely inspired by his words of courage and humor. I hope you feel equally motivated after listening. :)

In August 2001, Scott Johnson was lying in a hospital bed dying from cystic fibrosis, a genetic progressive disease.  His lungs were failing him and unless he got a double lung transplant soon, his death was imminent. Scott promised himself, if he got a second chance, he would make the most of it and have no regrets.  While waiting in a hospital bed, he made a list of all the things he would do in his life if gifted with a successful transplant.  Three months later after a harrowing journey, he received the miracle of his new lungs, which began one of the greatest comebacks any transplant survivor could endeavor.  In the years following his transplant, Scott would go on to become the first person with a double lung transplant to complete a full Ironman, and now he has his sights set on The Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis - an 80-mile ocean challenge.

Help share Scott's message and watch the Double or Nothing trailer here. Every bit of support helps. You can also share the video on your social media to help get the word out.

Watch Scott's story told nationally on the Today Show here.

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Find us at: nativeyogacenter.com

Online Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.com
Thai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.com
Native Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.com
Instagram: @nativeyoga

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

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Episode 65 ~ Christina Kauffmann ~ Creating Trauma Informed Sacred Spaces

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and interviewing Christina Kauffmann! Listen here as she shares her truthful insights of becoming a  trauma informed yoga teacher. Christina is also a contributing author for the book, Sacred Spaces which offers authentic stories and holistic practices so that you may enjoy a moment of learning, growth, perspective, and possibly life-changing strategy. Christina is also the representative of a cutting edge CBD company called Harmony905 with which she explains how CBD has benefitted her life.

Check out Christina on her link page here https://onamission.bio/christinak/
You can find her on her yoga website here https://www.christinakauffmann.com/yoga
Find her at her CBD company here https://harmony905.com/#

Christina's bio:
Hello, I’m Christina!

I’m a trauma-informed yoga instructor and CBD adviser on a mission to share the tools that have positively impacted my own mental health journey.

I deeply struggled with anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and depression for a lot of my life. Then, I found yoga or as I believe, yoga found me. The practice has given me tools to cultivate introspection, self-awareness, and mindfulness. Since I began diving deep into my inner world, I’ve started to thrive not simply survive.

My hope is not to heal others but to empower others to heal themselves. 

xoxo, Christina

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Online Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.com
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Native Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.com
Instagram: @nativeyoga

Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.

Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected] 
Please share this episode with your friends, rate & review and join us next time.

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