Heather Gjerde speaks with Mariah Slingerland of Healing Mariah. From anti-depressants to being highly meditated, learn how this Encinitas-based meditation teacher and Reiki healer turned her life around with the help of daily practices. She shares stories from her time in India and tips for anyone considering a trip. Mariah also shares how you can start a meditation practice today.

Heather speaks to Zen Girl Mandy Burstein. Learn how Mandy has moved from a heavily physical yoga practice to a more mindful, balanced approach. She empowers women by gathering them together in new moon goddess circles and invites yogis from all over the world to join her in transformative international yoga retreats. You will be motivated by her beautiful words and inspiring perspective.

In the second episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks with Jenna Zabrosky of Yoga with Jenna. Learn how Jenna went from a springboard diver to a hand standing, meditating yoga teacher that now teaches yoga throughout San Diego and the world in her international yoga retreats.

In the first episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, you'll hear from Hang Zen Yogis founder, Kathryn McCann. Join us on a journey through the professional dancer turned nationally certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher's path and be inspired by how her personal practice and teaching has evolved through the years to better serve her students and community.