This is Yoga Therapy

In this episode, I interviewed Joseph Le Page.  Joseph founded Integrative Yoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy in 1993 and is a pioneer in the field of Yoga therapy training programs. He began teaching yoga therapy in hospital settings in 1995 and continues up to the present as Director of The Healthy Heart Program, which conducts Yoga Therapy group programs in public health settings throughout Brazil.

During the podcast, we spoke more about the Healthy Heart Program and Joseph’s work teaching yoga therapy in hospital settings and healthcare systems. 

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In this episode I interviewed Rebecca Weisman. Rebecca is a devoted student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga, her classes are a dynamic mix of anatomical exploration and energetic experience, with a focus on bringing the mind to a deep and quiet state of absorption.   

Rebecca is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level III) a Certified Yoga Therapist, and the Director at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont.  Rebecca also teaches prenatal and postpartum yoga and has a particular interest in therapeutic and medical applications of yogasana (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). She has worked successfully with individuals in private and group classes on many issues including fatigue, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, lower back pain and sciatica, hip/knee/shoulder problems, recovery from injury, anxiety, blood pressure and immune system disorders. She has a new book, Yoga for Pelvic Floor and Postpartum Health, that she co-authored with Meagen Satinsky, we spoke about that and more on the podcast.

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In this episode I interviewed Dr. Lauren Tober. Lauren is a Clinical Psychologist and Yoga and Meditation Teacher with a passion for health, healing, happiness and awakening.  She is the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute, dedicated to navigating the challenges of being human through the lens of yoga and western psychology, offering trainings for mental health professionals interested in bringing yoga into their therapy work, and for yoga teachers who want to support their students experiencing mental health challenges through the global Mental Health Aware Yoga training. She also runs the Centre for Mind Body Wellness in Mullumbimby (Australia) and her new book — Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers — was just published. We spoke about this and more!

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In this episode, I interviewed 3 current or former Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students: Whitney Pasch, Jordan Smith, and Lisa Haake. They each shared experiences during their yoga therapy training and gave insights about how they are working as yoga therapists today.

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In this episode, I had a conversation with one of my beloved teachers, Indu Arora. It had been a while since we had Indu on the podcast and we took the time to catch up.
We spoke about..

• How do  we find the perfect balance, harmony and simplicity in our complex life?
• What she sees most alive for  students and  seekers she encounters  on the path.
• The milestone anniversary of her 25 years teaching Yoga  and what it means to her personally and professionally.
• How her teaching has evolved, particularly over the last 4 years, since the start of the pandemic.
• Our upcoming in-person Applied Ayurveda training in Colorado in September 2024. Details and registration here.

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In this episode, I interviewed Sheridan Ruth. Sheridan is a yoga and trauma therapist specializing in supporting entrepreneurs to increase profit and decrease anxiety.  While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practitioner' coaches in the industry, none of them do it by merging body-based tools, the nervous system AND business strategy, except for Sheridan. 

During the podcast, Sheridan shared how she developed her approach and how she is helping entrepreneurs combine the nervous system with business strategy to increase profit and decrease anxiety - even when traditional methods haven’t worked. 

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In this episode, I interviewed Rachel Krentzman. At age 16, Rachel was diagnosed with scoliosis. At 32 she suffered a herniated disc and was told she would have to modify her activities for the rest of her life – instead, Rachel is now a walking testimonial for how yoga can be used therapeutically to heal your back pain. Rachel is a licensed physical therapist and yoga therapist. She offers international workshops and teacher training in Yoga for a Happy Back and Yoga Therapy. She has recently completed her Hakomi Psychotherapy Certification and is passionate about exploring the mind and emotional connection to physical pain and disease.

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In this episode, I interviewed Kimberly Archibald Russell. Kim is a yoga teacher, a yoga therapist and lives in Cleveland, OH. She is the founder of My Village Yoga.  My Village Yoga was founded on the idea that the benefits of yoga should be shared with everyone throughout the Cleveland community, regardless of age, gender, body type, race, religion, or socioeconomic level. We spoke about her mission and her work in the podcast. 

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In this episode, I interviewed 3 Inner Peace Yoga Therapy students or alumni: Sara Hall, Sarah Martin, and Julie Williams. They each have different backgrounds but have collaborated on various initiatives in the field of pain management and yoga therapy. We dove into some of the work they’ve done, including a recent paper published on the implementation of a clinic-based yoga program for chronic pain. We also discussed the distinction between pursuing a career as a yoga therapist within a medical setting with a formal degree, compared to establishing a yoga therapy practice without a medical qualification.

Links:

• Manage My Pain with Yoga (free course in English)
• Manage my Pain with Yoga (free course in Spanish)
• Santosha Yoga Therapy (Julie Williams)
• Integrative Medicine at TRIA

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In this episode, I interviewed Katlin Robinson. Katlin is a Yoga Therapist based in Ontario, Canada. She specializes in yoga and mindfulness for mental health, and women’s wellness. Katlin is also a graduate of our program, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy.

During the podcast, we explored the current work that she is doing at the intersections of yoga and mental health, specifically with a technique known as Emotion-Focused Therapy for complex trauma. Katlin has become increasingly interested in how yoga practices help facilitate emotional processing and resilience as a part of trauma healing.

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