Yoga and Our Path to Peak Pose

Yoga is a practice that helps harmonize the mind, body, and spirit through a combination of physical postures, breath control, and meditation. Originating in ancient India, yoga has evolved into various forms and styles, each offering unique benefits. The physical aspect of yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and balance, while its mental practices promote mindfulness, stress reduction, and emotional well-being. Beyond the mat, yoga encourages a lifestyle of mindfulness, self-awareness, and inner peace. Whether you are interested in yoga for physical health, mental clarity, or spiritual growth, it offers a journey toward a balanced and harmonious life. Practicing yoga can help you connect more deeply with yourself and the present moment, and create a feeling of wholeness and calm. 

In this episode, we talk about how yoga can be incredibly transformative, not just for your body but also mind and spirit, with a special guest, Nicole. Nicole is a yoga instructor dedicated to the art of holistic healing, with her own journey centering around the fusion of yoga, time massage, and the transformative power of sound healing. With a profound passion for facilitating wellness, she weaves together these ancient practices to create a harmonious tapestry of healing experiences. Through the mindful integration of yoga postures, therapeutic touch of time massage, and resonant frequencies of energy and sound, she aspires to guide individuals to self-discovery and wholistic well-being while creating space for both body and spirit to find restoration and balance. 

Tune in!

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Nicole
• [05:43] What yoga is and how it’s practiced 
• [08:02] The difference between hot yoga and the other types of yoga
• [09:53] How Nicole has seen her clients benefit from yoga 
• [13:18] Nicole’s client’s pivotal and emotional outpouring moments 
• [16:44] How yoga supports people to reconnect with themselves  
• [20:08] Nicole’s signature way of grounding a room before starting a class 
• [23:09] Savasana and why it’s so important in each class 
• [28:28] What attracted Nicole to yoga, and how she started 
• [29:29] How yoga and teaching yoga have changed Nicole’s life 
• [32:17] What it takes to be a certified yoga instructor
• [33:53] How yoga has made a difference in Nicole’s life as a mum
• [37:43] How to tap into the practice of finding your center in everyday life
• [41:55] The common fear around yoga and why give it a try
• [43:40] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Be sure to look at the description of the class before going and not make an assumption it’s what you are typically used to.” [08:18]
• “If you have had a bad experience with yoga, get out there, keep trying and exploring because one instructor to the next can be an entirely different experience.” [09:01]
• “Yoga gives you the opportunity to maintain the physical capability of doing things you never imagined; there is no age limitation to it.” [10:18]
• “Give yourself the license to just try being with yourself for just a little bit in an unhurried way.” [25:26]
• “Getting started on yoga is about overcoming the fear of not being perfect at the first try, honoring the journey and having commitment just like in anything else in life.” [41:30]

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Chandler Stroud
Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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