Yoga for real life

By Emily Rex

Real life practices, tips, and interviews for yoga practitioners living in the real world.... more

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The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

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August 28, 2023 75: Season 1 final episode with Olivia Wilson Smith: What is self-compassion and why do we need it now?
In the final episode of Season 1, Olivia Wilson Smith returns to the podcast to talk about self-compassion and why we need it now. Episode highlights include:
Defining self-compassion and identifying what self-compassion is not
An overview of Kristen Neff's book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Self-compassion practices
Olivia's and Emily's experiences practicing self-compassion
How to work with self-compassion on the yoga mat
Note to listeners: this is the final episode of Season 1. Please check out the intro to this episode for more details!
Olivia was previously featured on Episode 42: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisis.
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1h 3min
August 21, 2023 74. Kati and Emily: Relating the eight-limbed path to the body's systems
Kati Buckner, Charlotte-based yoga teacher, joins Emily on the podcast this week for a continuation of their anatomy discussions. In this episode, Kati relates the eight-limbed yogic path to the body's major systems. Episode highlights include:
An overview of the eight-limbed path, including: yamas (abstinences), niyamas (observances), asana (posture), pranayama (breathing), pratyahara (withdrawl), dharana (concentration), dyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption)
Relating the yogic path to the body's major systems, including: nervous system, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system, and endocrine system
Learn more about Kati by visiting her website: https://www.yogawithkati.com/
Be sure to check out Kati's other episodes:
69. Kati and Emily: Anatomy basics for all practitioners
65. Kati and Emily: Body awareness for everyone
54. Kati and Emily: Let's talk about yoga teacher trainings
44. Kati Buckner: Is it yoga or mindful movement? (A teacher's existential question.)
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: ⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga⁠⁠⁠
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1h 15min
August 14, 2023 73. Kim Weeks: "Lineage matters because it's deeper"
Kim Weeks, of Weeks Well, joins Emily on the podcast for an in-depth conversation about yoga lineage and why it matters. Kim is a Certified Iyengar Yoga and Registered Yoga School with 25 years of experience in yoga, mindfulness, and also business. From her website, Kim works "in direct, real-life experience, research, and a deep respect for study and lineage." Episode highlights include:
Kim's introduction to yoga during her college studies in Germany
Kim's experience practicing and teaching Integral yoga
Evolution of modern-day postural yoga in the West
Trauma responses in yoga practice
What yoga lineage is and why it matters
Thoughts on 200-hour yoga teacher trainings
Accessibility
Where yoga might go from here...
To learn more about Kim, visit her website: www. https://weekswell.com/ Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠
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1h 20min
August 07, 2023 72. Natalie Piet: Embracing Ayurvedic constitution for a "life well lived"
Natalie Piet joins Emily on the podcast for a discussion of Ayurveda. This episode is a continuation of Episode 49: Introduction to Ayurveda. In this episode, Natalie discusses ways we can embrace our current constitution to bring consciousness and balance to our lives. Episode highlights include:
An introduction to Panchakarma
Benefits of self massage
An overview of the 5 elements (earth, air, fire, water, and space) and how these manifest in the body
How building an understanding of our own nature can bring wholeness to our lives
Cooling practices for the summer months
The importance of consistent practice
Natalie has been featured on 3 previous episodes:
53. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Cultivating the Creative Matrix of Being
49. Natalie Piet: Introduction to Ayurveda
33. Sara Flanders and Natalie Piet: Exploring consciousness in yoga
You can learn more about Natalie by visiting her website: https://www.earthskymoon.com/
Banyan Botanicals (Ayurveda resource): https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/
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1h 5min
July 31, 2023 71. Yamas series: Identifying "just enough" and walking with God with Nichol and Emily
Nichol Walters of the Ahava Yoga Collective in Greensboro, NC joins Emily on the podcast for the fourth of a 5-part series of the yamas, the first limb of the yogic path. In this episode, we focus on brahmacharya (non-excess) from a variety of perspectives related to our practice on and off the mat. Episode highlights include:
Identifying what is "just enough:" not excessive but also not too little
How to relate to brahmacharya in physical movement practice
The literal meaning of brahmacharya: behavior that leads to brahman, the divine
Episode 64. Yamas series: The complexity of asteya (non-stealing)
⁠⁠Episode 48. Yamas series: Taking a broad view of ahimsa (non-harming)⁠⁠
⁠Episode 58: Yamas series: Living boldly through satya (truthfulness)⁠
The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele on Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yamas-Niyamas-Exploring-Ethical-Practice/dp/0974470643⁠⁠
Learn more about Nichol Walters and the Ahava Yoga Collective: ⁠⁠⁠https://ahava-collective.com/⁠⁠⁠
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45min
July 24, 202370. Mindy Eisenberg: Universal, accessible breathwork
Mindy Eisenberg, yoga therapist specializing in multiple sclerosis in the Detroit, MI area, joins Emily on the podcast for a conversation about breathwork, which has become a passion for her. Episode highlights include:
How Mindy became interested in breathwork

How breathwork is so essential for an anxious, stressed society

Challenges with teaching breathing in online settings

Students' concerns about the "right" way to breathe

Ways to incorporate breath, mantra, and mudra into postural yoga (asana)

Learn more about Mindy's offerings on her website: https://www.yogamovesms.org/

Mindy was previously on episode 23: Accessible yoga, breathing, and everyday spirituality: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dpfS1TMvEBb

Links from the episode:
"Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0593420217/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1690064539&sr=8-1
"Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience" by Jill Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Breath-Inspiring-Emotional-Resilience/dp/1628604468/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HMD7YCPLVYDH&keywords=body+by+breath+jill+miller&qid=1690065002&sprefix=jill+miller%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1
"Restoring Prana" by Robin Rothenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Prana-Therapeutic-Therapists-Practitioners/dp/1848194013/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1690065082&refinements=p_27%3ARobin+L.+Rothenberg&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Robin+L.+Rothenberg

Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: ⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga⁠⁠⁠
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59min
July 17, 2023 Summer replay: Trauma-informed weightlifting with Tristin Miller
Tristin Miller, visual artist and USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach in Greensboro, NC, joins Emily on the podcast to talk about trauma-informed weight lifting. Highlights include:
Tristin's background as a visual artist and how that influenced her experience as an athlete and coach
Why Tristin started strength training and her experience in this often male-dominated world
How weightlifting can be trauma-informed
Why incorporating other movement modalities into our yoga practice is so important
To learn more about Tristin, visit her website: ONE REP Weightlifting (https://www.tristinmiller.com/) or her awesome Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tristinmillerartist/?hl=en
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga
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1h 11min
July 10, 2023 Summer reply: Trauma-informed yoga for children in crisis with Olivia Wilson Smith
I'm traveling this week, so I'm sharing a listener favorite in case you missed this one. Check back next week for a new episode!
In our last episode of 2022, I talked with Olivia Wilson Smith, who I met a few months ago at a workshop with Nichol at the Ahava Yoga Collective. Olivia kindly offered to be a guest on the podcast to talk about her work teaching yoga to children at Youth Focus, a local organization that provides supportive housing to children, teens, and young adults who are at risk, in crisis, have run away, or experiencing homelessness. Highlights from our conversation include:
Olivia's yoga background and why she decided to become a yoga teacher.
Olivia's work as a social worker at Youth Focus.
How Olivia bridges traditional psychotherapy and yoga to make lasting impact on children's lives.
Olivia's perspective on trauma-informed therapy.
To learn more about Youth Focus, visit their website:⁠ https://www.youthfocus.org/⁠
To learn more about Olivia's teaching at Ahava Collective, visit Ahava's website: ⁠https://ahava-collective.com/meet-our-team⁠
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠[email protected]⁠
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55min
July 03, 2023 69. Kati and Emily: Anatomy basics for all practitioners
Kati Buckner is back on the podcast for a beginner-friendly deep dive into anatomy basics. Topics include:
Muscle actions: concentric, eccentric, and isometric
Joint actions: abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension
Why this is important for yoga students and teachers and how to apply this in your practice.
Be sure to check out Kati's other episodes:
65. Kati and Emily: Body awareness for everyone
54. Kati and Emily: Let's talk about yoga teacher trainings
44. Kati Buckner: Is it yoga or mindful movement? (A teacher's existential question.)
Yoga with emily rex: in-person and recorded yoga classes: ⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/emilyrexyoga⁠⁠⁠
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1h 7min
July 03, 2023 68. Shelley Shindler: Everyday wisdom, feminism, and Jewish mysticism
Detroit-based yoga teacher and practitioner Shelley Shindler joins Emily on the podcast this week for a lovely conversation about Shelley's experiences as a yoga teacher and practitioner. Episode highlights include:
Shelley's introduction to yoga and experiences in Anusara yoga
How feminism influenced Shelley's spiritual practice
Intertwining Jewish mysticism and yogic philosophy
The importance of being a strong woman in both body and mind.
To learn more about Shelley, visit her website: https://www.shelleyshindleryoga.com/
The book referenced in the episode, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Email Ron and Emily your thoughts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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57min

FAQs about Yoga for real life:

How many episodes does Yoga for real life have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.