In this episode, Nathalie welcomes Emily Mills, a 300-hour graduate of Shanti Yoga Training School, registered yoga teacher, and herbalist.

Together, they explore Emily’s unique journey in yoga, her teaching path, and her deep connection to herbalism.

Topics Covered:

• Emily’s introduction to yoga, starting with Kundalini Yoga in Spain.
• Her experience with multiple teacher trainings, including her 300-hour certification at Shanti Yoga Training School.
• The healing power of yoga and its impact on mental health, including Emily's personal journey with overcoming depression.
• The intersection of yoga and herbalism, and how they complement each other in holistic healing practices.
• Emily’s philosophy of teaching yoga as a therapeutic practice and how her personal practice has evolved over the years.
• Insights on the importance of community, personal growth, and patience in both yoga and life.
• The role of nature and plants in Emily’s life and work as an herbalist.

Connect with Emily Mills via IG @redearthwellness

 

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Welcome to Life On Earth Podcast!   Our awesome guest today is Lizzie Lasater.   Lizzie Lasater began teaching Vinyasa Yoga in 2005, before earning a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University. She lives in Salzburg, where she chases after her four-year-old twin boys while producing online yoga courses with her Mama, Judith Hanson Lasater. Lizzie writes a weekly newsletter about making space for the pleasure of rest.   In this episode Lizzie and Nathalie talk about..

• Their time in Los Angeles, practicing yoga with Maty Ezraty
• Growing up in a yoga family 
• Cultivating a home practice
• Yoga as a sacred practice
• Incorporating various movement practices for health and wellness 
• Content creation
• Yoga for menopause 
• Yoga for lower back
• Restoratives yoga 
• Managing stress and anxiety 
• Their love for India

Here is a special gift for you from Lizzie Lasater:

"Lower Back Love Class with Lizzie and Judith Lasater." 

So much great information here, hope you enjoy this special presentation on the lower back. 

Stay in touch with Lizzie    website: lizzielasater.com   weekly newsletter: lizzielasater.substack.com   Here are the links to the courses we mentioned in this episode, where you may find Lizzie and Judith Lasater. newsletter.lasater.yoga/lowerbacklove (free sessions on September 10th - 2024) lasater.yoga/courses/love-your-lower-back (opens August 27th - 2024) lasater.yoga/courses/somatic-woman lasater.yoga/courses/office-hours lasater.yoga/courses/somatic-strength  

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A Message from Your Host, Nathalie:

Hello,

Welcome to another episode of Life On Earth Podcast. Today, I'm excited to share the top teachings that have profoundly impacted lives during my twenty-plus years in yoga. Often, it's the simplest principles that carry the deepest meanings.

These three core principles of health and wellness have transformed the lives of hundreds, and I'm thrilled by the accessibility and universal relevance they hold. Thank you for joining me today.

If this episode resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone you love or someone who could benefit from our discussion. Your support means the world.

For further exploration of these teachings, I recommend my book, "Living Life In Light," available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It's a compilation of valuable lessons that have been pivotal in my journey.

Additionally, I lead  Shanti Yoga Training School, offering both 200 and 300-hour certification programs and a comprehensive, self-paced Yoga Nidra course. We are proud to be a Yoga Alliance Registered School, with over a decade of experience and hundreds of certified yoga teachers to our credit.

Our training goes beyond certification; it's a pathway to personal development and spiritual growth, supported by an incredible community.

Curious about what Shanti Yoga Training School can offer you? Please, don’t hesitate to reach out - our School email is [email protected]

Sending you lots of love and light in all your endeavors as you navigate your own path in Earth School.

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In this episode, we are honored to host Jesse Schein, a revered yoga teacher with 25 years of experience in both practicing and teaching yoga.

Jesse's journey includes completing her teacher training under renowned instructors Maty Ezraty, Lisa Walford, and Chuck Miller at YogaWorks.

She has led numerous 200-hour and 300-hour teacher trainings, workshops, and international retreats, and has even starred in the reality TV show "Yoga Girls."

Described by L.A. Yoga as "hilarious, honest, straightforward, witty, intelligent, and deeply passionate about yoga," Jesse is known for embracing the complete practice of yoga—not just the asana. Her teaching philosophy centers on making yoga accessible to everyone, adapting the practice to individual needs, and creating an environment of curiosity, presence, exploration, effort, and joy. Inspired by Maty Ezraty's wisdom,

Jesse believes, “The Yoga poses never change, you do. Thus, your relationship with the poses and the practice changes.”

Her motto, "Do You, Be You," encourages authenticity and individual expression in practice, allowing each student to find their unique path in yoga.

Join us for an incredible conversation exploring life and all things yoga, both on and off the mat.

Enjoy the episode and discover the wisdom and warmth of an incredible teacher and friend.

JesseScheinYoga.com

IG @JesseScheinYoga

Jesse Schein: From Rock Star Yoga Teacher to Reality TV Star - L.A. Times 

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Marcos Jassan is a master yoga teacher, with 20 + years of experience.   He has studied yoga, architecture and design extensively.   Marcos is an international yoga teacher based in Mexico. As well as a fashion designer.   He is a world traveler who loves cultures and adventures.   Marcos hosts Yoga Alliance registered teacher trainings, workshops and retreats.He has an online presence, as well as guides students in various in person events.   Nathalie & Marcos met through their beloved late yoga teacher and mentor Maty Ezraty.   In this episode Nathalie and Marcos talk about

• Yoga as a healing art
• Finding balance in life
• Yoga on and off the mat
• Living life in grace and elegance
• Fluidity and flexibility as a virtue in life
• Having a strong toolbox to navigate life's ups and downs 
• The business of yoga 
• Tips of new yoga teachers 
• The meaning of true "happiness"
• How their teacher, Maty Ezraty, influence their life
• Their last training in Nicaragua with Maty, not long before she passed
• The magic of Tadasana, Mountain Pose
• Nathalie's time living in Mexico
• Dancing with life and staying open to new adventures
• The evolution of yoga
• Emotions
• Yoga masters / the lineage
• Ashtanga yoga eight limbs as a tool for life 
• The yoga sutras of Patanjali
• Meditation
• Living a multi dimensional life 
• Ayurveda
• And so much more!
• This episode contains true wisdom from many years of dedication, discipline and practice
• Marcos also shares about his yoga teacher trainings, and his upcoming retreats, including a retreat in a castle in France this Summer

  Follow Marcos Jassan on IG    @MarcosJassan   Bed Fashion Designer @ByMarcosJassan   website marcosjassan.com shantiyogatrainingschool.com

including our upcoming in person Yoga Teacher Training in St Croix, Virgin Islands.

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In this enlightening episode of Life on Earth Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a distinguished figure in the world of yoga, Lisa Walford.

Lisa's profound influence in the yoga community, both locally and globally, is a story of dedication, wisdom, and inspiration.

About Our Guest:
Lisa Walford holds a prestigious Level III Iyengar teaching certificate and has been a pillar of the yoga community in Los Angeles since 1982. Her expertise and passion for teaching have taken her across the globe, spreading the profound benefits of yoga.

Lisa's commitment extends beyond teaching; she is an active member of the Board of Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the therapeutic dimensions of Iyengar Yoga. She also served on the Board of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Los Angeles, contributing to the growth and reach of yoga in the community.

Currently, Lisa is the curriculum director for the Teacher Training Program at The Center for Yoga in Los Angeles. Her contributions in shaping future yoga instructors are invaluable, and her legacy in teacher training is notable, having co-created the Teacher Training Program at YogaWorks.

Personal Connection:
Our host's journey with Lisa Walford dates back to their time at YogaWorks in Los Angeles. As one of Nathalie's mentors during her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaWorks, Lisa's teachings have left an indelible mark. Her wisdom, experience, and approach to yoga have been a significant influence, bringing us full circle in today's episode.

In This Episode We Delve Into...

• Lisa's vast experience in yoga teachings and practice
• Explore her perspectives on the evolution of yoga
• Meditation
• Mindful living
• Her connection with another one of Nathalie's teacher, Maty Ezraty
• Her journey as a level III - senior - Iyengar yoga teacher
• the importance of mentorship
• Los Angeles yoga
• About one of the first Yoga Teacher Trainings in the country
• Tips for yoga teachers
• Tips for yoga practice
• Lisa's holistic approach to life and practice

This conversation is more than just a discussion; it's an opportunity to learn from one of the most respected minds in yoga.

Learn More About Lisa:
To read Lisa's complete biography and learn about her incredible work, visit her website at walford.com.

Special Thanks:
This episode is proudly sponsored by Shanti Yoga Training School, offering comprehensive in-person and online yoga programs. Discover more about their offerings at shantiyogatrainingschool.com

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Conclusion:
Prepare for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Lisa Walford, a remarkable individual who continues to shape the yoga landscape. Without further ado, let's welcome Lisa to the "Life on Earth" podcast.

Welcome to Life on Earth Podcast   Our guest today is Colin Hudon, the founder of Living Tea.   Here is an excerpt from livingtea.net    "Guided by Chinese Medicine and the traditions of the Way of Tea, we source fine teas that are grown with reverence for the plant and for the planet."   In this episode we talk about ...

• The Art of Stillness
• Meditation
• Cha Dao | The Way of Tea
• The Five Elements 
• Connection with Nature
• Connecting with our Spiritual Practice 
• Connection with Community 
• Cultivating a Practice 
• The Changes of Seasons
• Everything About Tea and Camellia Sinensis
• Tea as Medicine
• Health Benefits of Tea
• The Ability to Slow Down
• Mindful Living 

It was a pleasure seating with Colin for this episode. The Way of Tea (Cha Dao) is a big part of my life and Colin has been a great conduit for my learning experience and sourcing the best possible teas.   My hope is that you too cultivate mindful living in your life and find your way to inner peace.   Living Tea, graciously created a special limited access code for our Life on Earth listeners - use the code NATHALIE15 at checkout for 15% off your first order.    Or use the code LIFEONEARTH    You may also use this link    https://www.livingtea.net/discount/lifeonearth   A gift from Colin ~ Here are some journaling prompts for you to spark new personal insights:

• Think of a time when you experienced a “beginner’s mind.” What did you find in that state of being?
• What fears and/or joys arise when you let go of the need to know?
• Make a list of ways you can become more still. What gets in the way?

Listen to Colin's first episode on Life On Earth Podcast.   Listen to tea master WuDe on Life On Earth Podcast.   Book mentioned    The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo   On social    @LivingTea LivingTea.net   Youtube Channel Living Tea 
Living Tea Winter Wellness Reset Retreat Sign Up Here   An invitation from Living Tea: We are hosting a community wellness reset in January + February 2024, which will dive into winter, the water element, and what it means to live seasonally. This is completely FREE to sign up and participate.  During the Winter Retreat, Colin will be hosting weekly classes on specific aspects of winter well-being practices. Participants will receive a winter wellness workbook to support them throughout the reset retreat with a wealth of information in it.  

This episode is sponsored by: Shanti Yoga Training School

Nurturing the yoga community for over a decade, Shanti Yoga Training School provides a plethora of offerings including 200 hr and 300 hr yoga training certifications, along with meditation and yoga nidra programs. Accessible via online, in-person, and hybrid formats.

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Virgin Islands (St Croix) Shanti Yoga Training 2024 at Island Movement Studio.

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Judith Hanson Lasater has been teaching and practicing yoga for over 50 years. To say she is a master of her craft is an understatement.   Tune into this enlightening conversation and soak all the wisdom Judith shares with Life On Earth Podcast.   Judith Lasater is an American yoga teacher and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area, recognized as one of the leading teachers in the country. She helped to found The California Yoga Teachers Association, the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, and Yoga Journal magazine.   Judith is the author of eleven books and holds a doctorate in East-West psychology and is a physical therapist.    In this episode we talk about...

• Exactly what is restorative yoga?
• The difference between yin yoga and restorative yoga
• The importance of the use of props  
• Mini Meditations for mindful living at every moment
• The value of stillness
• The power of true relaxation and how it impacts your life
• Savasana benefits
• Judith recommends the Head Blanket in Savasana 
• Explore one of her many great books
• judithhansonlasater.com/reading

  More on Judith -    judithhansonlasater.com   lasater.yoga   @JudithLasater   Feathered Pipe 2024 Retreat  

This episode is brought to you by: Shanti Yoga Training School

Nurturing the yoga community for over a decade, Shanti Yoga Training School provides a plethora of offerings including 200 hr and 300 hr yoga training certifications, along with meditation and yoga nidra programs. Accessible via online, in-person, and hybrid formats.

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Welcome to another episode of Life On Earth Podcast, where we explore journeys that intertwine mindfulness, creativity, and the very essence of being. Today, we're joined by Kathryn Budig, a beacon in the global yoga community and a storyteller who empowers through her practice and words.

Kathryn wears multiple hats gracefully - as a renowned yoga teacher, an insightful author, and the visionary behind Haus of Phoenix, a virtual haven that reflects her vibrant spirit and inexhaustible creativity. Her work transcends physical practice, enveloping hearts and minds in a journey towards self.

A stroll down memory lane brings us back to our home yoga studio on Montana Ave, Santa Monica, California, a place steeped in pivotal memories and the site where I first crossed paths with Kathryn two decades ago.

Also the original home studio of our beloved late Maty Ezraty. 

In this episode we talk about our beloved teacher Maty Ezraty and how her powerful teachings influenced our lives.

Kathryn shares about her current life and what she's up to nowadays.

Also in this episode

• Tips for staying healthy while traveling
• Tips for yoga teachers
• Insights on how to navigate injuries while practicing yoga
• Finding joy in life and nurturing hobbies you love
• being comfortable with your body image 
• Our love of great foods!
• Maintaining a healthy relationship with social media
• Staying open to life changes and navigating them gracefully as we evolve in life
• All about the Haus of Phoenix, books, yoga, and much more!

Today, we draw the circle a little closer by inviting this illustrious and spirited yogini into our space. 

Buckle in as we dive into an exploration of life, adorned with yoga, creativity, and collective connectivity.

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Links Mentioned:

KathrynBudig.com

TheHausofPhoenix.com

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Kathryn's book Aim True: Love Your Body, Eat Without Fear, Nourish Your Spirit, Discover True Balance!

With open hearts, let’s welcome Kathryn Budig and embark together on a journey, exploring the ebbs and flows of a life illuminated by yoga, enriched by creativity, and bound by communal ties. Let the exploration begin.

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In episode 117 of Life on Earth Podcast, we delve into the ancient wisdom and healing science of Ayurveda with our esteemed guest, Donna Papania, a renowned Ayurveda practitioner and holistic wellness advocate.

Tune in as we explore the art of nurturing the body, mind, and spirit through this time-honored healthcare tradition.

Donna Papania is the former head of the Ayuryoga Department of the world Renowed Ayurvedic Institute.

She spent 10 years in the desert of New Mexico studying with and working for Dr. Vasant Lad, where she assisted Dr. Lad in the Pancha Karma (Cleansing) Department as his assistant consultant and therapist.

She taught Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle classes at The Ayurvedic Institute and most notably, served as the head of the Ayuryoga department. This experience of teaching the yoga program for Dr. Lad’s level 1 and level 2 students, of creating Ayuryoga classes and watching the powerful transformation for all of the students, year after year is at the heart of her teaching.

For more on Donna Papania check out her website ayuryogi.net

In this episode

• Understanding Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
• Ayurvedic seasonal eating
• Daily rituals and Self-Care practices: such as abhyanga 
• Tips for a balanced lifestyle

Recommended books

• • "The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies" by Vasant Lad
  • "Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing" by Dr. Vasant Lad

Recommended documentary 

The Doctor from India  by Jeremy Frindel

This episode is brought to you by Shanti Yoga Training School.

A note from our sponsor: 

Whether you're looking to deepen your practice or become a certified yoga instructor, Shanti Yoga Training School has a variety of programs to suit your needs. Offering both online programs and in person.

From the 200 HR and 300 HR yoga programs to specialized certifications like Yoga Nidra, they provide the knowledge and guidance to support your yoga journey.

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Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey into the world of Ayurveda with Donna Papania.

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Until next time!

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Welcome to Life On Earth Podcast.

In this episode of Life On Earth Podcast, Nathalie invites consciousness coach and meditation instructor Rachel Maley for an insightful conversation on meditation, tea, nature, and living a balanced life.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding meditation as a tool for self-discovery and embracing discomfort.
• Exploring the unique journey of meditation for each individual.
• Rachel's multidisciplinary background as an artist, consciousness coach, and meditation instructor.
• The role of tea as a mindful practice and experiencing tea in community.
• Redefining the meaning of meditation and making it accessible to everyone.

Still Life Meditation: Rachel's center for meditation and self-inquiry in Elgin, Illinois.

Living Tea: A mindful tea experience and the LivingTea.net

Bonus Meditation Practice: At the end of the episode, Rachel guides listeners through a meditation practice.

For the meditation segment at the end of this episode, we recommend finding a tranquil space and pausing the episode if you are driving or operating any machines.

 

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Connect with Rachel at StillLifeMeditation.net and on Instagram at @re_maley.

How to Walk book by Thich Nhat Hanh

A note from our sponsor: 

Whether you're looking to deepen your practice or become a certified yoga instructor, Shanti Yoga Training School has a variety of programs to suit your needs.

From the 200 HR and 300 HR yoga programs to specialized certifications like Yoga Nidra, they provide the knowledge and guidance to support your yoga journey.

Visit ShantiYogaTrainingSchool.com for more information and to start your transformative yoga experience today.

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Enjoy and embrace the path to a balanced life!

Peace,

Nathalie & Life On Earth Podcast Team

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