Serenade to the Soul | A Yoga and Wellness Experience

If stress, anxiety, or emotional tension have been weighing on you lately, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In this heartfelt and practical conversation, host JackieOM engages with Shona Baldoni, a seasoned yoga educator and energy medicine practitioner, and together they explore the intersection of yoga and energy medicine, discussing techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, the importance of grounding, and the role of meridians in energy balance.

Whether you’re navigating a busy work schedule, relationship stress, or simply seeking more peace in your daily routine, this conversation will give you supportive, actionable steps to help you feel lighter and more at ease.

💡Energy Techniques We Discuss in this Episode

Holding the Neurovasculars

Celtic Weave

Crossover Shoulder Pull

Spooning Your Feet

🌿 Next Week

This conversation inspired next week’s episode — a Slow Yin Flow Yoga class designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with your breath. You can join on the podcast or head to my YouTube channel for the full visual experience.

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⁠www.prandalawellness.com⁠

Use code "S2TS" to receive $25 off any service!

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📲 Let’s Stay Connected

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Everyday Energy Techniques

02:54 Shona's Journey into Yoga and Energy Medicine

06:01 Understanding Eden Energy Medicine

08:45 The Impact of Stress on the Body

11:39 Stress vs. Anxiety: Understanding the Difference

15:01 Grounding Techniques for Stress Relief

17:43 The Role of Meridians in Energy Medicine

20:44 Burnout: Signs and Prevention

23:48 Techniques to Improve Vitality and Balance

26:38 Neurovascular Points and Their Importance

39:57 The Science of Energy Medicine

42:02 Understanding Habits and Patterns

43:45 Techniques for Energy Balancing

49:43 The Role of Energy Medicine in Health

53:21 Hormonal Balance and Self-Care Techniques

59:29 Food Testing and Intuitive Eating

01:10:08 Yoga as a Journey of Self-Discovery

01:13:08 The Power of Energy Work

Takeaways

Energy medicine can complement yoga practices.

Grounding techniques are essential for stress relief.

Understanding meridians helps in energy balancing.

Self-care is crucial for preventing burnout.

Food testing can guide nutritional choices.

Energy work can address both physical and emotional issues.

The body communicates through symptoms and energy patterns.

Asking for help is a sign of strength.

Yoga is about self-acceptance and personal growth.

Everyone's energy is unique, like a fingerprint.

energy medicine, yoga, stress relief, grounding techniques, holistic wellness, emotional balance, meridians, self-care, nutrition, hormonal balance

In this deeply restorative Yoga Nidra session, we journey through the inner landscape of pain—not to avoid it, but to explore it as a powerful portal for transformation, healing, and insight. Whether your pain is physical, emotional, or energetic, this guided meditation offers you a safe space to be with what is, while gently accessing the inner wisdom that lies beneath the discomfort.

Let this practice hold you in compassion, and guide you toward release, renewal, and awakening. Because within the shadows of pain often lies the invitation to come home to yourself.

🧘‍♀️ What You’ll Experience:

A gentle guided Yoga Nidra to support deep rest

Somatic visualization to explore pain with curiosity, not fear

A sacred inner journey to uncover the wisdom within discomfort

Nervous system regulation, body awareness, and energetic cleansing

🌿 This is for you if:

You’re navigating pain or emotional heaviness

You’re curious about how Yoga Nidra can be used as a healing tool

You’re seeking deeper rest, release, and clarity

You’re on a path of personal growth and soul connection

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🎙️ Other Episodes You’ll Love:

Episode 5: Pain as a Portal (solo talk episode)

Listen to the full Nidra playlist on Yoga Nidra | JackieOM

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What if pain isn’t punishment… but an invitation?

In this deeply personal solo episode of Serenade to the Soul, JackieOM shares the story of receiving a life-altering diagnosis and how it became a profound turning point — shifting her perspective from fear and betrayal to self-love, compassion, and transformation.

Through raw storytelling and guided reflection, JackieOM explores:

• ​How pain communicates with us and what it’s really trying to teach
• ​The deeper truth about manifestation (it’s not just vision boards!) and why clearing old patterns, karma, and samskaras is the key
• ​A powerful perspective shift: seeing your body as a child to nurture with infinite love
• ​How pain can be a portal to growth, alignment, and purpose

This episode includes a short guided meditation to help you soften into self-compassion and begin mothering/reparenting your body with unconditional love.

Whether you’re navigating illness, grief, or emotional pain, this episode will hold space for your process — and remind you of your strength, resilience, and capacity for transformation.

Listen in if:

• ​You’re navigating physical, emotional, mental or spiritual pain
• ​You’re seeking a soulful, embodied approach to manifestation and healing
• ​You’re ready to reframe pain as a teacher and ally in your growth

Takeaways

You are not alone in your suffering.

Pain is an invitation to evolve.

We often view pain as devastation, but it can be transformative.

Manifestation requires clearing energetic baggage.

Pain can be a divine disruptor that leads to growth.

Grief is a necessary part of healing and transformation.

Reparenting our inner child can heal our relationship with our bodies.

Pain is communication from our soul, urging us to listen.

Your pain does not define you; it can transform you.

Together, we can support each other in our healing journeys.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Pain and Purpose

02:41 Manifestation and Pain as a Teacher

05:31 Personal Journey Through Pain

11:23 Transforming Relationship with Pain

17:11 The Power of Grief and Healing

23:01 Reparenting the Body and Inner Child

27:51 Pain as a Portal to Transformation

33:38 Embracing the Journey of Becoming

Keywords

pain, purpose, manifestation, healing, self-love, grief, transformation, inner child, rheumatoid arthritis, personal journey

Resources & Links:

• ​The School of Greatness: How to Manifest Anything with the Secret Laws of the Universe | David Ghiyam
• ​Book: Soul Speak, by Julia Cannon

Connect With JackieOM

• ​⁠ Connect with Jackie on Instagram: @jackieOMyoga
• Practice with JackieOM on YouTube!⁠
• ​Nourish & Replenish Masterclass 8.23.25: Booking Event - WellnessLiving Systems
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• ​​Leave a comment - I'd love to hear from you! Your thoughts and insights matter 🙏 If this episode helped you, please share with someone who can use the peace and calm and subscribe 💫

Connect With Them

• ​Intro and outro music by ⁠Austin Shook⁠, who guides souls into deep peace and inner alignment through the ancient art of sound healing. Check him out! ⁠Linktr.ee

Take a deep breath, press play, and step through the portal with me.

#healingjourney #manifestation #selfcompassion #mindfulness #soulwork #serenadetothesoul #painasaportal

Welcome to ✨☀️ Serenade to the Soul 🌙 ✨, where yoga meets deep inner listening. In today’s Yin Yoga session, we explore the fire and beauty of summer through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — specifically, the heart meridian. This theme is inspired by last week’s episode, “How to Align with Nature this Summer for Health and Balance” with special guest, Catherine Atwood. (Link)

Summer is ruled by the fire element and connected to the heart, which in TCM is considered the “Emperor” — the seat of joy, spirit (Shen), and emotional balance. But when heart fire becomes excessive, it can lead to anxiety, restlessness, and burnout.

This slow, grounding Yin sequence is designed to cool the system, open the heart space, and bring emotional clarity. Whether you’re feeling overheated physically or energetically, this class will help you restore harmony.

🧘‍♂️ What You’ll Need:

• ​Yoga mat
• ​Bolster or firm pillow
• ​Two blocks (or books)
• ​Blanket or towel
• ​A quiet space to surrender into stillness

🔥 Class Highlights:

• ​Reclined Butterfly — opening the heart and inner thighs
• ​Melting Heart — releasing tension from the chest and shoulders
• ​Supported Fish Pose — expanding into deep heart space
• ​Bananasana — cooling the body and calming excess fire
• ​Gentle twists to soothe emotional stress
• ​Long Savasana to integrate the warmth and peace of summer

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• ​How Yin Yoga helps balance the fire element in summer
• ​The role of the heart meridian in emotional and energetic health
• ​The connection between the heart and joy, compassion, and spirit in TCM
• ​The importance of cooling, passive practices during high-energy seasons

🌿 Takeaway Message:

Your heart is not just a physical organ — it’s the center of your emotional wisdom and your spiritual radiance. When you take time to listen, rest, and open to Yin, you give your inner fire a space to shine without burning out.

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🌞 Stay radiant, stay cool.

In this episode, JackieOM interviews Catherine Atwood, a holistic health expert, about aligning with nature for health and balance during the summer. They discuss the importance of seasonal eating, strategies for encouraging healthy eating in children, and the role of digestion and meal timing. Catherine shares insights on hydration, the effects of caffeine, and how to support autoimmune health. The conversation emphasizes the significance of grounding practices, the benefits of yoga, and finding joy in personal health journeys.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• ​How cooling, hydrating and bitter foods support our energy and digestive system during the season of summer and what foods to avoid during this time
• ​Why it's important to ground and ways to do so
• ​Ideas on how to stay hydrated in the heat and ways to protect our bodies from the heat.
• ​Why maintaining a regular schedule (sleep/wake, meals, and exercise) and prioritizing sleep matters
• ​Times of day that support our activities and digestion
• ​How mindfulness, relaxation and gentle movement support us during this season
• ​How to nourish the Spirit
• ​How living from the HEART improves our overall wellbeing, vitality and quality of life

Takeaways:

• ​Eating local and in season supports gut health.
• ​Children's eating habits can be influenced by exposure to new foods.
• ​Grounding practices help balance energy, especially in summer.
• ​Hydration is crucial; fruits can help maintain moisture.
• ​Meal timing affects digestion and overall health.
• ​Caffeine can be beneficial if consumed mindfully.
• ​Ayurveda emphasizes balance and personal constitution.
• ​Joyful movement is essential for well-being.
• ​Autoimmune health requires gentle, loving practices.
• ​Yoga nidra can be a powerful tool for relaxation and healing.

Apply 10% off with promo code: S2TS for Yoga, TRE®, QiGong, Meditation, Core work, Energy Healing - Individual session with Catherine! Visit https://www.nourishingwellnessnow.com/

Meet Catherine Atwood!

Catherine has helped people reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies one breath at a time. She has provided her clients with wellness services including yoga, health coaching and cooking, TRE® Trauma/Tension Release Exercises and Qigong Flow as modalities to restore health and balance using the holistic lenses of Homeopathy, Circadian rhythm, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to look at the whole person. She has worked diligently to empower people with a wide range of ailments, from autoimmune and digestive issues, ADD, ADHD and PTSD to cancer, to take ownership of their health and live full lives.

Connect With Catherine:

• ​Nourishing Wellness ⁠
• ​Linktree profile
• ​Instagram
• ​Facebook

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• ​Intro and outro music by ⁠Austin Shook⁠, who guides souls into deep peace and inner alignment through the ancient art of sound healing. Check him out! ⁠Linktr.ee

* holistic health

* summer wellness

* seasonal eating

* healthy eating

* children nutrition

* digestion

* hydration

* Ayurveda

* autoimmune health

* yoga

Ready to Relax? Need to recharge? Would you like to be treated with a special meditation where you don't have to think at all and act as if you're going to sleep?

In today's episode, JackieOM guides listeners through a Yoga Nidra practice, emphasizing relaxation, self-awareness, and connection with one's inner self and community. The session includes a focus on the body, breath, and emotional states, culminating in a visualization of connection with a 'soul tribe' and a reminder of one's divine potential.

How To Prepare For Practice

Yoga Nidra can be practiced at any time of day when you need the reset - in the morning to set the tone of your day, midday to realign, or in the evening to fall asleep. You are encouraged to set up a space where you can comfortably lie on your back as if you're going to sleep. Perhaps a bolster or pillow underneath your knees, a blanket to cover your body, and an eye mask or towel to minimize your intake of light. Get cozy and comfy - ANYONE CAN DO THIS practice!

What is Yoga Nidra?

NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) is the scientific term for Yoga Nidra, the ancient art of bringing the body and the mind to the state of deep rest, relaxation and regeneration. During Yoga Nidra, you are not asleep, but submerged into the sweet state between sleep and wakefulness where the brain enters theta waves. In theta, transformation and healing occurs from beyond the mind rather than through the mind gifting us with the ability to rewire the brain for greater mental and emotional balance and resiliency. Studies show that a single session of Yoga Nidra equates to three hours of restorative sleep improving working memory, creativity, and executive function, as well as reducing stress hormones and increasing the scores of wellbeing and joyfulness.

Takeaways

• Yoga Nidra allows the body to receive meditation messages.

• Creating a comfortable space is essential for relaxation.

• Sankalpa is a positive affirmation to counter limiting beliefs.

• The practice involves connecting with different layers of the body (koshas).

• • Visualization helps in understanding emotions and connections.

• The soul tribe represents a supportive community.

• Breath is a powerful tool for grounding and alignment.

• The practice encourages self-acceptance and love.

• Returning to a state of protection and purity is always possible.

  
  

• Chapters

  1. Introduction to Yoga Nidra Practice
  2. Beginning the Meditation Journey
  3. Understanding Sankalpa: Your Heart's Desire
  4. Exploring the Annamaya Kosha: Physical Body Awareness
  5. Connecting with the Pranamaya Kosha: Energy and Breath
  6. Navigating the Manomaya Kosha: Mind and Emotions
  7. Creating a Protective Space
  8. Exploring Opposites: Fear and Love
  9. Visualization and Connection in Vijnanamaya Kosha: Wisdom Body
  10. Connecting with Your Soul Tribe in Anandamaya Kosha: Bliss Body

  
  

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In the inaugural episode of Serenade to the Soul, host JackieOM creates a sacred space for listeners, emphasizing the importance of breath and mindfulness. She shares her personal journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the transformative power of yoga, which helped her overcome adversity and find her purpose. JackieOM discusses the significance of relationships in personal growth, her transition to motherhood, and the inspiration behind starting her podcast. The episode invites listeners to join a community focused on wellness and radical self-acceptance.

S2TS is your yoga and wellness variety show where you can drop in for yoga classes, solo conversations and interviews with special guests and experts in all things yoga and wellness. New episodes are released every Thursday. Every other episode is a solo or interview and every other episode is a form of yoga, meditation or breathwork. No experience needed! Just come as your awesome self!

JackieOM is a certified yoga instructor, workshop host and YTT facilitator based in Charlotte, NC. It was through the practice of yoga that she was able to restore her health and vitality of life. It is through the practice of yoga that she turns her pain into purpose. It is through the practice of yoga that she serves her community.

Chapters

00:00 Creating a Sacred Space

01:46 The Journey of Self-Discovery

04:15 The Power of Vulnerability

07:08 Finding Purpose Through Adversity

10:08 The Transformative Power of Yoga

13:06 Embracing Change and Growth

15:49 The Role of Relationships in Personal Growth

18:59 Transitioning to a New Life as a Parent

21:37 The Birth of a Podcast

24:36 Inviting Community and Collaboration

27:29 Closing Reflections and Intentions

Connect With JackieOM

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• ​Practice with JackieOM on YouTube!
• ​Leave a comment - I'd love to hear from you! Your thoughts and insights matter 🙏💫

🙏 PayPal Tip Jar ✨

If this episode brought you a moment of calm, a spark of inspiration, or a smile, consider dropping a little love into the Piggy Pal Tip Jar. Your support helps me continue creating mindful stories, soulful conversations, and cozy spaces for the heart. Every tip—big or small—keeps this journey alive and thriving. 💛

👉 Support S2TS Here 🌟

Connect With Them:

• ​Intro and outro music by Austin Shook, who guides souls into deep peace and inner alignment through the ancient art of sound healing. Check him out! Linktr.ee