In season 2, episode 1 Kelly shares her recent experiences with the practice of santosha and unpacks what it means, and how to witness yourself when you're in moments of discontent or dis-ease.

You can find Kelly at www.kellyvyoga.com, and on instagram @kellyvyoga, and @yogateacherschool.

Give a listen to this short intro to season 2 explaining the podcast facelift and name change.

Thanks for being here to support a new season!

On this episode of Connect to Calm, Kelly is joined by Dorcas Nung, a perinatal mental health specialist and licensed marriage and family therapist to discuss the Polyvagal theory and how it can be useful to us as yoga practitioners. You can find more about Dorcas on her website https://www.dorcasnung.com. Connect with Kelly: Instagram @kellyvyoga Website www.kellyvyoga.com

As always you can find me and more about the Connect to Calm Program, upcoming retreats and more at www.kellyvyoga.com.

You can find more about today's guests at:

Jennifer Scanlon,  Mauve MD

Kelli Nickisch on Instagram

Movement and Menopause Workshop November 18th

On episode 10 we connect with macros coach, competitive bodybuilder and 75 hard veteran Karisa Bronson about the Power of Putting Yourself First.

You can find me online at www.kellyvyoga.com, and on Instagram @kellyvyoga.com.

You can also follow Karisa's journey @karisa.a.bronson on instagram Walking Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/358988338851449

You can find Karisa's book recommendations here:

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think:  

Who Moved my Cheese

The Almanac of Naval Ramikant: a Guide to Wealth and Happiness

On episode 8, we explore practical tips and tools to help you Connect to Calm in times of stress. On Episode 7 explore the metaphors that are invited by the fall season and how what we can glean from our yoga practice during these seasonal shifts. You can find out more about the upcoming Clear & Connected Retreat at https://www.kellyvyoga.com/joshua-tree-yoga-retreat

On Episode 7 explore the metaphors that are invited by the fall season and how what we can glean from our yoga practice during these seasonal shifts.

You can find out more about the upcoming Clear & Connected Retreat at https://www.kellyvyoga.com/joshua-tree-yoga-retreat

On episode 6 of Connect to Calm, we explore the impact of language on the way we encode emotion and experience the world.

On Episode 5 we hear from guest Romay Nichols about Somatic Breathwork and its impact on the nervous system. Romay is the founder of In.Spire Breathwork. You can find her on Instagram @itsromay to learn more. Connect with host Kelly Villarreal @kellyvyoga on Instagram, or www.kellyvyoga.com for a complete list of programs and upcoming retreats.

What does it actually mean to dissolve the layers of separation in the context of Yoga? If things are hard are we doing it wrong, or not being yogic enough? Hear from host Kelly Villarreal on this edition of the Yoga Class Companion Series.