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Dr. Rose Erin Vaughan is a prominent and multi-disciplined expert in the fields of acupuncture, yoga, and meridian therapy. With a robust background in Ashtanga and Dharma yoga, massage therapy, and acupuncture, Dr. Vaughan has masterfully integrated her deep knowledge of anatomy and energy channels into her practice and teachings. She is particularly renowned for her work in merging the practices of yoga and acupuncture, resulting in a unique therapeutic discipline focused on Yin yoga teacher trainings and advanced acupressure techniques. Dr. Vaughan is also a celebrated author of several books, including “Science of Self” and her detailed guides on energy lines and meridians.

Visit Dr. Rose Erin: https://www.scienceofselfytt.com/

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Vaughan's development of the Meridian Yoga technique integrates acupuncture and yoga for a holistic therapeutic approach.
• The importance of experiential learning in understanding and feeling energy channels like meridians and chakras is emphasized throughout Dr. Vaughan's teachings.
• Acupuncture and yoga practices should focus on seeking root causes of physical imbalance rather than merely addressing pain.
• Incorporating ancient practices, such as those from the "Hatha Yoga Pradipika," into modern yoga sequences enhances meditative and energetic experiences.
• Regular mantra practice, like the Gayatri Mantra, can refine the practitioner’s focus and intention, grounding their yoga and meditation sessions.

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Jo Stewart is an esteemed yoga teacher based in Melbourne, Australia, with over 20 years of experience in teaching yoga. Her journey began with art-infused Zen philosophy and later transitioned her artistry into a full-time vocation of yoga instruction. Jo specializes in Iyengar and aerial yoga, and she has recently authored a book titled "The Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga Book." She is also the host of the Flow Artist Podcast and is committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in yoga practices. Jo operates her own studio, which she meticulously designed to combine her love for yoga and teaching.Thanks for listening to this episode. 

Visit Jo here: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/

Key Takeaways:

• Jo Stewart's yoga path is deeply intertwined with art and Zen philosophy, leading her to a long-standing teaching career.
• Her book, "The Eight Limbs of Aerial Yoga Book," integrates traditional yoga principles with modern aerial yoga, providing inclusive and adaptable methods.
• Building a sustainable yoga business requires understanding of personal and entrepreneurial limits, with Jo advocating for balance and carefully managed growth.
• Jo promotes aerial yoga as an accessible practice that encourages playfulness and therapeutic benefits, supporting diverse student needs, including those with PTSD or chronic pain.
• The role of podcasts and platforms in fostering meaningful connections and enhancing professional growth in the yoga community is discussed.

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In this episode of Native Yoga Toddcast, licensed clinical social worker and somatic breathwork practitioner Maria de Los Angeles explores powerful body-based tools for nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and holistic wellness.

Maria blends her clinical expertise in mental health with somatic breathwork and yoga practices that go beyond traditional talk therapy. Drawing from CBT, DBT, and years of dedicated study, she shares practical guidance on how to release stored tension, reduce anxiety, and cultivate deeper balance through breathwork, mindful movement, and somatic awareness.

Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers accessible techniques to support your mental health, process emotions, and reconnect with your body. Discover how somatic breathwork and yoga can become essential tools for lasting inner peace and resilience.

Topics covered:
• Nervous system healing
• Somatic breathwork techniques
• Yoga for mental health and anxiety relief
• Integrative approaches combining CBT, DBT & body-based practices

Perfect for anyone seeking mindfulness, stress relief, trauma-informed yoga, or embodied wellness practices.

Visit Maria at her website: https://smwellnessco.com/

on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/somaticandmentalwellnessco/

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Jessica Rigal is a seasoned clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in trauma care, particularly in hospitals. Raised amidst a milieu of activism and scientific inquiry in New York City during the 60s and 70s, Jessica was introduced to meditation early on, a practice that has become central to her professional and personal life. She studied pre-med and journalism and holds an advanced degree from the New School of Social Research. Jessica is an advocate of blending meditation with Ashtanga yoga, and she actively practices and teaches these methods, emphasizing their therapeutic benefits.

Visit Jessica here: https://yogabyjessica.com/

Key Takeaways:

• Jessica Rigal’s life reflects a unique blend of activism, scientific curiosity, and holistic healing practices.
• Meditation and yoga are central to Jessica's approach, offering profound tools for recovery and personal growth.
• Listening to the body and maintaining a mindfulness practice can be crucial in overcoming physical limitations and improving mental health.
• Jessica emphasizes a flexible approach to both yoga and life, focusing on finding joy in the present and accepting each moment as it comes.
• The idea of practice as a reflection of daily life, rather than a set series of poses, invites listeners to integrate mindfulness into every aspect of their being.

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Maria Margolies is a seasoned yoga teacher with over 25 years of experience. Based in New York, Maria has carved a niche for herself as an advocate for celebrating the natural human body and all its changes. She is known for her engaging and empowering workshops and retreats for women globally, emphasizing body positivity, connection with nature, and holistic well-being. With a background in Ashtanga yoga, Maria has evolved her practice to focus on more inclusive, body-positive yoga forms. She is also a vocal critic of unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by various industries and is committed to fostering an environment where individuals can embrace and honor their natural selves.

Visit Maria: https://www.holixtic.com/

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Reframing Beauty: Maria encourages redefining beauty standards that have been historically shaped by industries seeking to profit from insecurities, emphasizing the beauty seen in nature's imperfections.
• Yoga's Role in Self-Acceptance: Utilizing yoga as a tool for fostering self-love and acceptance, Maria shifts her focus to practices that embrace all body types and physical changes.
• Pelvic Floor Health Awareness: Maria highlights the lack of education surrounding pelvic floor function in yoga practices, advocating for a more balanced approach that focuses on natural body awareness.
• Unity in Diversity: Maria calls for collective action to change societal narratives, emphasizing collaboration between genders to redefine beauty and embrace human diversity.

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Molly Kranovich, owner of Lumi Studio Shoppe in Mount Prospect, Illinois, joins Todd McLaughlin for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to build a thriving yoga business.

In this episode, Molly shares her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful studio owner. She created a unique multi-functional space that beautifully combines yoga classes, a retail shop featuring local artisans, and a warm community event hub just outside of Chicago.

Molly opens up about the real challenges and victories of small business ownership — rethinking studio layouts, negotiating leases, balancing family life with entrepreneurship, supporting local makers, and standing out against big corporate studios. Her story is filled with heart, creativity, and a deep commitment to building authentic community through yoga and wellness.

You’ll hear:
• How she transitioned from managing her home and children to running a thriving studio
• The power of blending yoga, retail, and community events in one welcoming space
• Practical strategies for overcoming early business setbacks
• How she balances family life while growing her business
• Why supporting local artisans matters in today’s wellness world

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, studio owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who values heart-led businesses, this episode will uplift and motivate you.

Visit Molly at: https://lumistudioshoppe.com/

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Join Todd McLaughlin for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Sky Swisa, founder of Ananda Sky Yoga and a truly global yoga teacher.

With a rich multicultural background spanning Russia, Israel, China, and the USA, Sky brings a unique perspective to holistic health and wellness. From working in the diamonds industry in Shanghai to becoming fluent in Mandarin, Hebrew, Russian, and English, her journey into yoga began at age 14. She later completed teacher training in Navakarna Yoga and studied under legendary instructor Dharma Mittra in New York.

In this episode, Sky shares her personal path through cultural experiences, teacher training, and the integration of yoga with other healing practices like lymphatic massage. Todd and Sky explore how yoga, community, and spiritual practices help navigate life’s biggest challenges — including personal trauma, grief, loss of loved ones, and mental health.

They discuss the evolving nature of yoga practice, the importance of grounding and self-discovery, building supportive community, and adopting a non-judgmental approach to diet and personal growth. Sky emphasizes continual evolution in our practices and perspectives so we can stay aligned with our true selves.

Key Takeaways:

• How a multicultural background and global experiences shape a deeper approach to yoga and wellness
• Integrating yoga with holistic practices for mental and physical well-being
• The transformative power of community and spiritual practice during times of tragedy and trauma
• Why a non-judgmental mindset around diet and personal choices matters in the yoga world
• The value of lifelong growth and updating our perspectives as we evolve

Whether you’re a yoga practitioner, teacher, or simply on a path of personal growth, this episode offers powerful insights into resilience, healing, and living with greater awareness.

Visit Sky: https://www.anandaskyyoga.com/

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The Native Yoga Toddcast explores yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth through conversations with teachers, creators, and thought leaders.

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Zarah Kravitz is an esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher currently residing in Southern California. Originally from New Jersey, Zarah moved to New Mexico at a young age and grew up in Santa Fe and Albuquerque before settling in San Diego. 

She possesses a deep-rooted passion for Ayurveda and yoga, having studied extensively with renowned experts, including Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute. Zarah is also an emerging entrepreneur, co-founding Mama Rest—a postpartum nourishment service providing Ayurvedic meals for new mothers. 

Additionally, Zarah continues to share her passion for yoga and holistic living by teaching yoga classes and offering a specialized cooking course tailored around bioregional and seasonal eating.

Visit Zarah: https://www.yogaonstate.com/ayurveda-on-state & on IG https://www.instagram.com/zarahkravitz/

Key Takeaways:

• Integrative Health: Zarah highlights the importance of Ayurveda in creating a holistic health approach, emphasizing the need for understanding one's own body and constitution to promote optimal health.
• Postpartum Nutrition: Through her venture Mama Rest, Zarah underlines the significance of tailored nutritional support for postpartum mothers using Ayurvedic principles.
• Ayurveda & Modern Living: She discusses how Ayurveda can be adapted to fit modern lifestyles by promoting seasonal and local food consumption to enhance digestion and overall vitality.
• Yoga & Spiritual Practice: Zarah shares her journey into yoga, focusing on its transformative power when combined with Ayurveda, and the benefits of community singing practices like Kirtan.

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In this episode, I sit down with Kashi, a longtime yoga practitioner and former monk, to explore the deeper layers of yoga philosophy and what it really means to live the practice. From his early days in Israel to years spent studying in India, Kashi shares a powerful journey shaped by discipline, self-inquiry, and a commitment to understanding the roots of yoga.

We dive into how yoga extends far beyond the physical, touching on themes of community, personal transformation, and the role of philosophy in navigating modern life. A central part of our conversation explores trauma-sensitive yoga and how supportive environments can help people reconnect, heal, and feel seen through shared experience.

Kashi also reflects on his transition from monastic life to becoming a householder, offering an honest perspective on change, identity, and staying true to your path even when it challenges expectations. We discuss the relevance of classic yoga texts like the Bhagavad Gita and how their teachings can still guide us through uncertainty, growth, and everyday life.

This episode is for anyone seeking a deeper connection to their practice, a better understanding of yoga philosophy, or a grounded perspective on how to stay consistent and authentic on the path.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why community plays a key role in healing and growth
• How yoga supports trauma awareness and emotional resilience
• The importance of discipline and long-term practice
• How yoga philosophy applies to modern life
• What it means to evolve while staying true to yourself

Listen if you’re interested in: yoga philosophy, trauma-sensitive yoga, meditation, personal growth, and building a sustainable yoga practice.

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Check out Kashi's retreat here

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In this episode, Yoshio Hama shares why discipline—not motivation—is the key to a lasting yoga practice.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, felt too busy to practice, or found your motivation fading, this conversation offers a grounded and honest perspective on what it really takes to keep showing up.

Todd McLaughlin and Yoshio dive into the deeper meaning of tapas (inner fire), how practice evolves over time, and the reality of maintaining commitment through life’s challenges. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about building a sustainable, lifelong relationship with yoga.

You’ll learn:
• Why discipline matters more than motivation
• How to stay consistent when life gets busy
• The role of tapas in personal growth
• How your yoga practice evolves over time
• Practical insights for maintaining a daily practice

Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this episode will help you reconnect with your purpose and keep moving forward—one practice at a time.

Visit Yoshio: https://www.instagram.com/activemeditation/

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About the Podcast:
The Native Yoga Toddcast explores yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth through conversations with teachers, creators, and thought leaders.

https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/

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