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Live Like You Love YourselfTransformation through Movement with Michelle BouléHave you ever thought about the role that the body plays in… prosperity? In this fun meeting of the minds, Chara and Michelle Boulé discuss what has led Michelle to where she is today. With Michelle being a dancer, Chara was curious about the connections between how she moves, lives in her body, how she is in the world, and how that translates to how she supports others in breaking through the things that hold them back.Michelle Boulé is a Dancer, Healer, and Transformational Life and Business Coach with a unique methodology that creates profound change for...2023-07-141h 07
Live Like You Love YourselfEP50 - Following Your Path with Julie SmerdonWho doesn’t love a story of embracing change and seeing where it will take you? In this conversation between Chara and long-time yoga teacher, trainer and mentor Julie Smerdon, we hear the story of how Julie came to yoga, or how yoga came to her. It’s one of the more colorful and beautiful stories of how yoga can genuinely change lives and it’s full of harrowing moments and profound wisdom.Resources:Julie Smerdon’s website - https://juliesmerdon.com/Follow Julie Smerdon on Instagram - @juliesmerdon2023-05-071h 24
Peaceful Power PodcastChara Caruthers on Living an Ayurvedic LifestyleChara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken voice for the power of living your truth. An international teacher, speaker, advocate and mentor for women’s wellness, she has inspired and motivated a global community of women of all ages to live juicier and more connected lives by embracing the principles of yoga and Ayurveda. She is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), a certified Ayurvedic practitioner (CAP-NAMA), and senior Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500), who has practiced yoga for more than 30 years. She’s also a writer, presenter, and creator of outreach and educational programs aimed at “getting real” about what’s keeping you stuck...2023-04-2537 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP49 - Mental Health + Yoga with Dr. Lauren ToberWhat are the most important synergies between yoga and psychology? Chara speaks with Dr. Lauren Tober about her evolution as a yoga teacher and psychologist and how that has been informed by the ways that yoga and modern-day psychology have slowly moved toward each other over the course of the last couple of decades. We explore why and how yoga is an important context for yoga teachers and students to become more aware of and how to live and practice in a world where nearly everyone is touched by trauma of some kind. We also hear about Lauren’s up...2023-04-041h 29
Live Like You Love YourselfEP48 - Active Peace Yoga with Reggie HubbardThe honest, fresh and activating energy of Reggie Hubbard shines through as he speaks with Chara about his passion for yoga, politics and activism. They dive into his background, ambitions and what motivates him.Reggie started Active Peace Yoga with a mission to make the practice of yoga and living the yogic lifestyle more accessible to all - regardless of race, gender, body type or practice level - to form peace of mind and general well being as a foundation, not as an afterthought.Buckle up and enjoy, as you are in for an enlightening...2023-01-121h 11
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastAyurveda for Better Digestion with Mona WarnerThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 303: Ayurveda for Better Digestion with Mona Warner Description: Ayurveda is considered yoga’s sister science but it is still not widely understood in the yoga community. Why is there such a strong focus on digestion in Ayurveda and how does it tie in with yoga? Mona Warner shares her expertise on Ayurveda and digestion. Mona is a warm and joyful educator who leads by example. Her depth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the practices of Āyurveda and Yoga are evident in her c...2022-12-191h 03
Live Like You Love YourselfEP47 - Embracing the Experience of Living with Bronnie WareBronnie Ware shares with Chara some beautiful and inspiring lessons she has experienced. She has walked through life with her eyes and heart wide open and has generously shared the lessons of living and dying in her books, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, Your Year for Change, and Bloom. Dig into this episode and embrace the richness found in living that fills the gaps in our understanding of who we are and why we’re here.Resources:Bronnie Ware’s books - https://bronnieware.com/books/2022-11-2157 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP46 - The Yoga Sutras and Knowing Yourself with David Charlton & Ranju RoyChara speaks with David Charlton and Ranju Roy to dig into some deep questions about life. They look at the many fibers that make up who we are in this moment and what the process looks like in getting to know yourself. They discuss the struggles and pitfalls that come up and the overall beauty within the gift of knowing yourself. ResourcesEmbodying the Yoga Sutra: Patanjali for the 21st Century workshop - https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/patanjaliforthe21stcentury2022-10-311h 08
Live Like You Love YourselfEP45 - What Does it Mean to Live Like You Love YourselfA diving off point for a deeper inquiry into the practice of Living Like You Love Yourself. What are the life challenges that keep us from holding ourselves in more sacred, informed and loving ways? What is our relationship with the concept of self love and how does that bleed into our actions with ourselves and the world? In this episode we explore a view on the elements of "living like we love ourselves" that provide a context for this season of conversations and sharing. “One of the best guides to how to be self-loving is to give o...2022-10-0723 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP44 - The Nature of Consciousness with Michael de ManincorA deep dive into the nature of consciousness, supported by the yoga sutras and our experience of everyday life! Michael de Manincor returns to the podcast to share wisdom and insights into the most challenging questions of our existence. In this brilliant conversation we wonder about unanswerable questions and how asking them can change who and how we are forever!Resources:The Yoga Institute - https://yogainstitute.com.au/ 2022-06-071h 12
Live Like You Love YourselfEP43 - Waking up with Yoga Nidra: A Conversation with John VoslerWhat if the most powerful tool for waking up is sleep itself? Chara and Lucy chat with Lucy's dear friend, John Vosler, holistic wellness educator, conscious coach and yoga nidra guide and deeply wise soul about his practice of Yoga Nidra “Yogic sleep” and its potential to transform the way we relate to ourselves and the world around us.John Vosler’s passion is providing education on how thoughts, emotions and physical being are connected.As an energetic bodyworker for more than 25 years, John is able to assess each client and determine the best modality or com...2022-05-041h 04
At The Heart of Yoga with Julie SmerdonChara Caruthers | It All Starts With a QuestionChara Caruthers is a newer friend, and one I’m so excited for you to hear from! A former engineer turned yoga teacher & therapist, Chara is also an Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher, mother of twins, and a fellow American ex-pat married to an Aussie. This woman is a force, and a shining light in our community. Her intelligence, curiosity and open-hearted way of receiving the world is an inspiration to me, have a listen and enjoy!Find Chara:On her website: https://www.blissbodyandsoul.com/Her Podcast: https://www.blissbodyandsoul.com/podcast/On...2022-03-291h 14
Live Like You Love YourselfEP42 - Moving Beyond Borders with Maya BreuerLucy and Chara are joined by Maya Breuer, to talk about the shape and future of yoga as a tool for connection across and within cultures. Maya shares the story of the creation of the retreat for women of color and how she sees yoga alliance expanding its focus and reach to better include and support its diverse membership and ever-broadening reach.Maya Breuer, Yoga Alliance Vice President of Cross-Cultural Advancement, supports diversity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency across all Yoga Alliance activities. In doing so, she builds relationships with community leaders and leads the evaluation of incoming gr...2022-03-2258 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP41 - Finding Our Way Home with Jana LongChara and Lucy connect with Jana Long, the founder and executive director of Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, in an exploration of the stories that define who we are and provide a foundation for who we can be. We get a look into a life touched by 50 years of yoga practice and we get a sense for why Yoga Journal named Jana one of it’s Game Changers! Resources & Mentions:Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) - https://blackyogateachersalliance.org/Facebook Page - Black Yoga Teachers Alliance - https://www.facebook.com/blackyogateachersalliancePower...2022-02-281h 29
Live Like You Love YourselfEP40 - A Meditation on Pain with Marlysa SullivanWhat is pain and how can the tools of yoga and yoga therapy best acknowledge, manage and heal the complex experience of those living with it on a daily basis? Lucy and Chara speak with Yoga therapist, researcher and author Marlysa Sullivan about her work in Yoga therapy and pain management and how yoga provides a holistic lens for understanding and alleviating the root causes of pain.Marlysa's Bio:Dr. Marlysa Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience. Marlysa balances clinical research and practice with education, speaking and writing. She is t...2022-02-041h 11
Live Like You Love YourselfEP39 - Jacoby Ballard and the Art of Embodying CompassionWho could you be if you knew that just by loving yourself you could change the world? Chara and Lucy speak with yoga teacher, social justice educator and author Jacoby Ballard about the beauty, power, and challenges of making a difference in the world by starting from within. They discuss Jacoby’s new book and his path as a queer activist, educator, and advocate for the power of self-love, compassion, and practice to connect and elevate us.Resources & Mentions:Jacoby Ballard Website - https://jacobyballard.net/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacobyballard/Facebook - https://ww...2021-12-291h 10
Live Like You Love YourselfEP38 - On Yoga and Body Image with Janet LowndesHow can yoga support us in improving our relationship with our bodies? This was the question that we explored with psychologist and yoga therapist Janet Lowndes, a dear friend of Lucy’s and a woman who is doing amazing things in the world. Her Melbourne, Australia based practice assists people with eating disorders and body image challenges. So we talk about the part that yoga plays in creating and solving this problem in our modern world! Fabulous conversation. The first of Season two!!Info and resources:Janet Lowndes is Founding Director and Principal Psychologist at Mind Bo...2021-11-301h 12
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastAyurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara CaruthersThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 248: Ayurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara Caruthers Description: As yoga teachers, we can forget that we need to take care of ourselves too. Burnout and exhaustion are common occurrences among yoga teachers, especially now, which is why self-care is so important. Chara Caruthers is on the podcast to talk about how ayurveda and self-care are intertwined for yoga teachers. Chara Caruthers is a registered yoga teacher and certified yoga therapist who has been practicing yoga since 1993. She is a wellness coach, re...2021-11-291h 09
The Food Matters PodcastHow to Rebalance Your Digestion Naturally Using Herbs & Spices with Chara CaruthersDo you know what’s going on in your body? And I mean, deeply understand? It’s probably difficult without a microscope, but there’s an ancient healing modality that offers insights into the inner workings of our bodies and offers natural, holistic solutions to heal. It’s called Ayurveda, and it’s an ancient system of medicine that’s been recently gaining widespread attention. It aims to preserve health and wellness by keeping the mind, body, and spirit in balance and preventing disease rather than simply treating it. Chara Caruthers is a leader in this field o...2021-10-191h 00
Live Like You Love YourselfSeason 2 Preview - Introducing...Touching base to let you know what’s coming up in Season 2 and to introduce you to my guest Co-host for the season!Resources & MentionsElements of Yoga Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers CourseThe Center for Holding Space - Foundation ProgramYoga Communication2021-10-0438 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP 37: The Art & Science of Finding Yourself [SEASON 1 FINALE]How to find yourself is a question that new age self help… and yoga, to some degree, have made infamous. But it's a journey that all of us are consciously or unconsciously engaged in every day. In this final episode of season one of the podcast, Maria and Chara unpack the principles and particulars of self seeking. What does it really mean? What does it look like? And more importantly, what makes it all worth doing? We talk about all of this and provide some clues for the seekers and sleuths out there.2021-08-011h 13
Live Like You Love YourselfEP36 - The Pelvic floor and so much more with Shannon CrowWhat do we all need to know as human beings walking around on this earth with a pelvis? What are some of the misconceptions around what the pelvic floor is, how it supports and impacts our experience of living and how to keep it (and us) healthy In this penultimate episode of Season 1 of the Live Like You Love Yourself podcast, Chara and Maria speak with , yoga teacher, podcaster and pelvic floor health specialist Shannon Crow about some of the confusion that we all experience around this vital aspect of our being and what we can do to own and...2021-06-061h 27
Live Like You Love YourselfEP35 - Saying Hello and Goodbye to Maria KirstenA beautiful moment of connection and introduction. Saved from an earlier start at the podcast, this unpublished conversation was one of the first recorded conversations we ever had. It was a “first meeting” on air and has turned out to be a sweet goodbye to a beautiful friend. Chara interviews Maria about her life, her discovery of yoga and what she’s learned along her journey of teaching and practice. 2021-04-291h 29
Live Like You Love YourselfEP34 - Michael de Manincor and the Yoga of being in communityWhat is the role of yoga in times like these? Who must we be as practitioners to experience its full potential and ours as well? How can we characterize the dance that yoga and modern science are currently engaged in, and what are the potential pitfalls and windfalls of this pairing? What does the world need from yoga teachers right now? These are just a few of the inquiries that shaped our conversation with Dr. Michael de Manincor - Director and senior lecturer at the Yoga Institute in Sydney Australia. It was a delightful connection with a few interesting...2021-04-061h 27
Live Like You Love YourselfEP 33 - What does the world need from yoga (and yoga teachers) right now...?A candid conversation with Maria and Chara about the challenges of living and how our yoga can serve us when aspects of life (like Covid and cancer) take us by surprise. The conversation started as an inquiry into what the world needs from yoga right now. Our answer came through the lens of our own current struggles and hopes for the future.Resources & MentionsYoga for Older Grown ups course ONLINE with Maria - http://www.yogaforgrownups.comElements of Yoga: Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers ONLINE course with Chara - https://bit.ly/ElementsofYoga2021-03-171h 00
Live Like You Love YourselfEP32 - The Path to Wellbeing with Fleur MarksWhat do you do when the physical and financial foundation you’ve been building all your life starts to crumble? What is the process for coming to terms with the reality that you’ll never be disease free? What goes through the mind of someone who has lost everything and gained themselves in the process? And what does it look like to discover your true gifts and share them? These are just a few of the questions that we’re asking and living on the podcast this week with Fleur Marks, wellbeing expert, coach, founder and curator of The Wellbe...2021-03-011h 09
Live Like You Love YourselfEP31 - Getting to the truth of life, yoga & meditation with Caitlin CadyWhat is meditation supposed to look like? How are meditation and yoga supposed to serve us in our lives? What happens when reality messes with our stories about how things are supposed to be? We dive into these questions and so much more with the amazing Caitlin Cady author of Heavily Meditated and self professed Meditation Junkie, who’s used the power of the “good sit” to turn her health, happiness and world around. And whose mission is to remind YOU of your magic!”Resources & MentionsDrop Chara an email about how your feel you...2021-02-131h 31
Live Like You Love YourselfEP 30 - Braving the in-between: The Art of Holding space withHeather PlettWhat are the key tools we need as individuals and groups moving through challenging moments of transition. What supports create opportunities for transitions to truly transform? Why is holding space a vitally important skill to cultivate at this point in our history? Chara & Maria explore these questions and more in this enlightening conversation with Heather Plett, author or The Art of Holding space: A practice of love, liberation and leadership.Resources:Heather's Website: https://heatherplett.com/Center for Holding Space: https://centreforholdingspace.com/the-art-of-holding-space/2021-01-271h 20
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastDo Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria KirstenThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten Description: Politics can be a sensitive and divisive topic, and we may avoid talking about it even with our most trusted friends and family because it is often controversial or uncomfortable to talk about. However, in light of the current political and social landscape, it is important for us to be aware, informed, and engaged - and our yoga can influence that. Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten are back on the podcast to share their insights a...2021-01-181h 03
The Flow Artists Podcast by Garden of YogaChara & Maria - Living & Loving LifeChara Caruthers is a yoga teacher, certified yoga therapist and the author of the book “Eat like you love yourself: a guide to ayurvedic cooking and living”. Maria Kirsten is a yoga teacher, specialised teacher trainer and is the creator of Yoga for Grownups. Together they host the podcast "Live Like You Love Yourself", a podcast where they have conversations and interviews dedicated to uncovering what it takes to “grow up” in a way that feels balanced, authentic, graceful and juicy!
We had a great conversation on their podcast last week (Link Below), and we are excited to get to know Mar...2021-01-181h 01
Live Like You Love YourselfEP29 - Flowing through life with joy with Rane Bowen & Jo Stewart - The Flow ArtistsWhat is it about conversation that changes us and the world around us? Is there a meditative quality to discussion that has the potential to shift aspects of our character and relationships that might not otherwise be noticed or moved? Our chat with Rane Bowen and Jo Stewart, hosts of The Flow Artists podcast shed some internal and external light on these questions! It was an opportunity to dive deeper into how it feels to speak out loud about the things that are important and sometimes unknown and how talking, like yoga, has the power to connect, inspire and...2021-01-101h 16
Live Like You Love YourselfEP28 - BONUS Episode: A quiet chat about cancer - Talking about the things you don't talk about2020 has been a challenging year for so many reasons, some of which we’ve talked about and a number of which we haven’t. In this bonus episode Maria and Chare dive into one of the biggest issues that we’ve been quiet about this year… Maria’s cancer diagnosis. Chara has a chance to ask the questions she’s avoided asking and Maria has an opportunity to share what it feels like to come face to face with your own mortality.2020-12-211h 02
The Simple Ayurveda PodcastInterview with Chara Caruthers: Eat Like You Love YourselfCW: Eating Disorders Chara Caruthers is back again on the podcast to talk about all things food and self love. Join Angela and Chara as they talk about bringing mindfulness back into cooking and eating like you love yourself. Chara shares her go-to favorite recipes and answers questions from our listeners. Chara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken voice for the power of living your truth. An international teacher, speaker, advocate and mentor for women’s wellness, she has inspired and motivated a global community of women of all ages to live juicier and more co...2020-12-1440 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP27 - Yoga ethics for transforming racism with Kristine Weber and Kiesha BattlesYoga is a practice that nearly everyone buys into. It’s promise of flexibility and adaptability are a powerful and enticing invitation to engage in the uncomfortable for a greater good. But what does it mean to LIVE your yoga? And how can yoga be a tool for changing not just our bodies but our world? Maria and Chara explore these ideas with Kristine Weber and Kiesha Battles, two courageous yoga teachers who have created a project aimed at offering yoga’s ancient principles for ethical living as a lens, and tools for transforming racism and the landscape of soci...2020-12-111h 28
Live Like You Love YourselfEP26 - Alma Duran - Embodying our culture through yogaHow does who we are and where we come from live in our bodies and in our yoga? What does the story of how and where we move tell us about who we can be? Maria and Chara speak with cultural anthropologist and yoga and meditation instructor Alma Duran to explore the landscape of the intersection of yoga and cultures and how they uniquely inform the way we carry our past, present and future in the moment and in life.Highlights:“I didn’t come to yoga because there was something wrong with me. I came to y...2020-11-301h 14
Live Like You Love YourselfEP25 - Dispatches from the Wellness world of India a chat with Shonali SabherwalChara and Maria reconnect with Maria’s former student Shonali Sabherwal, now a nutritionist who’s been leading the macrobiotic eating charge in India with three books and a long list of Bollywood star clients. Shonali talks about what it took to get there as a single woman in India, what her work means to her and what the future holds for her work and the health of her country!Resources & MentionsWebsite: www.soulfoodshonali comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShonaliSabherwalSoulFood/community/?ref=page_internalSoul food Conversations Podcast on AudibleShonali’s books: The Detox Diet, The Love D...2020-11-1959 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP24 - Lucy Karnani - Holding space for consicous communicationDescription: What is the role of conscious communication in our living and healing? What is the value of communication to the vital responsibility we have as teachers of yoga to hold space for our students? How can we as individuals become more aware and effective at knowing and sharing what’s in our hearts for the good of our relationships and the world? We explore these questions and more in this heartfelt and enlightening conversation with yoga teacher and communication expert Lucy Karnani.Episode Highlights:Lucy talks about her recent transformation and new found love for co...2020-10-251h 46
Live Like You Love YourselfEP23 - The Path to owning your yoga with Libby HinsleyWhat does the process of owning your yoga look like? What is the role of a yoga teacher in helping you to get there? And what is the ultimate value (or the point) to doing the work to create yoga that is uniquely yours? These are some of the things we talked about in this juicy conversation with yoga therapist and physiotherapist, Libby Hinsley. We go deep into the heart of teaching and practicing yoga guided by Libby’s wide-ranging wisdom, experience and passion. A fabulous discussion about many concepts that are dear to our hearts and our practice!...2020-09-161h 17
Live Like You Love YourselfEP22 - Holding space for change with Kelley PalmerHow does it feel to hold space while moving through a powerful change? So many of us are working through this as teachers, parents, siblings, partners and friends. What is the role of yoga in helping us not just to weather the storm, but to be fully present and learn through it? We explore these questions and so much more with our guest Kelley Palmer, yoga teacher, activist, coach and creator of Race & Equity in Yoga: Disruption As a Practice, an online training course for yogis and yoga teachers in the principles and practices of dismantling white supremacy in...2020-08-311h 33
Live Like You Love YourselfEP21 - Invoking the inner fire with Emma Balnaves of Shadow YogaWhat is yoga and how does it support our dharmic path? These are some of the questions that Emma Balnaves from Shadow Yoga set out to answer in the process of bringing her first ever film, AgniYogana to the screen. Maria and Chara talked with Emma about the journey and meaning of the film and its impact on her life, her yoga and her understanding of who we are... and who we can be!Highlights from the episode include...The key requirements for practicing Hatha Yoga according to the Shiva SamhitaShould we teach...2020-08-171h 08
Live Like You Love YourselfEP20 - Jivana Heyman - Shaking the world in a gentle wayIf you’ve ever thought that accessible yoga was all about tailoring the practice for older or less “able bodied” folks, you’re gonna wanna listen to this one. Maria and Chara talk with Jivana Heyman, teacher, activist and founder of Accessible Yoga. And in this conversation we learn why all yoga teachers have a responsibility to make yoga accessible and what that means we need to do both on the mat and off. Jivana shares what decades as an activist have taught him about people and pandemics and he leaves us with some deep questions that have changed how we t...2020-08-081h 18
Live Like You Love YourselfEP19 - Slowing down and waking up with Kristine Kaoverii WeberThey say that the subtle aspects of yoga are the most powerful and transformative. Our guest this week knows all about this… and more. Chara and Maria talk with Kristine Kaoverri Weber, a dear friend of Maria’s who knew her as a fledgling self-care evangelist back in graduate school. It was a wonderful and very wide-ranging conversation about everything from self care and social justice, to marketing and weight loss with a touch of neuroscience and generous sprinkling of yogic wisdom for good measure!Highlights from our chat include:How Kristine has been coping with thes...2020-07-271h 29
A Grateful LifeChara Caruthers - On Yoga, Ayurveda and Living Like You Love YourselfDr Lauren Tober sits down with Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner Chara Caruthers to talk about her journey from working as an Engineer to teaching yoga, and why it’s not such a big jump! We also speak about the science of Ayurveda and how to figure out your own ayurvedic constitution, her number one tip for bringing the teachings and wisdom of ayurveda into your daily life, and why it’s so important to eat like you love yourself.2020-07-2437 min
A Grateful LifeChara Caruthers - On Yoga, Ayurveda and Living Like You Love YourselfDr Lauren Tober sits down with Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner Chara Caruthers to talk about her journey from working as an Engineer to teaching yoga, and why it’s not such a big jump!We also speak about the science of Ayurveda and how to figure out your own ayurvedic constitution, her number one tip for bringing the teachings and wisdom of ayurveda into your daily life, and why it’s so important to eat like you love yourself.This podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advi...2020-07-2437 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP18 - Digesting Discomfort - The aftermath of our conversation with Michelle JohnsonWe decided to take a deeper look at the process of digesting experiences that challenge our beliefs and what we know about ourselves. Neither of us could stop thinking about the conversation we had with Michelle Johnson on the subject of social justice, racism, yoga and politics. It brought up so many new feels and inspired lots of talks, and the beginnings of new beliefs. So we decided to sit together (as we do) to talk about the impact of that conversation and how we’re each carrying it in our bodies, minds and yoga!2020-07-241h 01
Live Like You Love YourselfEP17 - Michelle C. Johnson - Uncomfortable conversations about racism and yogaSocial justice is ultimately everyone’s responsibility. Yoga philosophy and practice can be a foundation for seeing and advocating for a more just world. Chara and Maria talk with Michelle C. Johnson, a yoga teacher, clinical social worker and dismantling racism educator about the unique challenges for people of color in the current global uprising related to the Black Lives Matter movement. We unpack terms like “spiritual bypassing” and “cultural appropriation” and talk about the personal and collective tools we’ll need to keep this vital conversation moving in the direction of change.2020-07-181h 16
Live Like You Love YourselfEP16 - Life, Yoga and being okay with J.BrownMaria and Chara sit down with yoga teacher and podcaster J. Brown to talk about his work, motivations and what he’s managed to learn in his time on the planet, thus far. We talk about how yoga informs J’s politics and parenting, why he started a podcast, and the not so silent influence that provides the balance he needs to engage in the business of yoga.2020-07-031h 40
Live Like You Love YourselfEP15 - Mado Hesselink - The Business of Living your yogaWe’re talking to yoga teacher and yoga business mentor Mado Hesselink! She’s the host of the Yoga Teacher’s Resource podcast, but also a mother, and holder of space. She’s built a growing community of yoga teachers online who are looking to connect and better understand how to live your yoga while making a living from it! Mado is a master of life and business wisdom, and in this conversation we get to hear where she’s come from, what she’s passionate about and what she believes yoga has to teach us... especially now.2020-06-181h 24
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastSocial Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria KirstenThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 173: Social Justice, Politics & Yoga with Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten Description: What is the role that yoga plays in social justice and politics? As yoga teachers, we may shy away from such divisive and sensitive topics, but given the current global situation, we need to be engaged. Shannon shares the interview she did for the Live Like You Love Yourself Podcast, hosted by Chara Caruthers and Maria Kirsten, discussing how yoga is interwoven into social justice and politics. Chara is a registered yo...2020-06-151h 24
Live Like You Love YourselfEP14: The Yoga of Politics - A conversation with Shannon CrowThis week we are talking with Shannon Crow, the host of The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast and Facebook group about the connections between yoga and politics and the challenge of how to support communities of color and ALL communities through these challenging times. A fantastic conversation with heartfelt vulnerabilities and heartwarming openness.2020-06-051h 13
Live Like You Love YourselfEP13 - What's next? Exploring life beyond CovidChange is in the air… can you feel it? As the world slowly begins to come to grips with reopening, a lot is coming up! Chara and Maria chat about what this NEW transition looks like for them right now and what they’ve learned from yoga and Ayurveda that is helping to support them through the precarious process of figuring out what’s next!We talk about:Chara’s upcoming Solstice Retreat: https://bit.ly/2zC2osuChara’s ONLINE Classes: https://www.blissbodyandsoul.com/yoga/2020-05-2857 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP12 - Yoga philosophy in real life - Embodying the Yoga Sutra with Ranju Roy & Dave CharltonMaria and Chara speak with Ranju Roy and David Charlton, yoga teachers, creators of Sahana Mala Yoga training and and authors of the new book Embodying the Yoga Sutras: Support, direction, Space. They talk about a wide range of subjects mostly centering around the value, beauty and approaches to integrating ancient yogic wisdom into our everyday lives! For details of their upcoming courses check out their website courses page2020-05-081h 17
Live Like You Love YourselfEP11: Facing tech fears and embracing the yoga sutrasMaria and Chara talk about the challenges of embracing technology as a yoga teacher and how they are tackling tech fear. They also dive into a discussion about their experience of the yoga sutras and why they are suddenly relevant in their lives now, in preparation for an upcoming discussion with Ranju Roy and Dave Charlton, yoga teachers and authors of the new book “Embodying the Sutras”.2020-04-2848 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP10: Living life in the time of corona: A catch up conversationChara & Maria chat about what's happening in their lives and their yoga as they live through the social distancing situation. Maria shares details of a recent health scare and the impact it has had on her thoughts about her own tools for loving herself in the midst of real challenges. 2020-04-2255 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP09: Embodying anatomy with Leila StuartMaria and Chara sit down with Yoga therapist, yoga teacher trainer and author Leila Stuart, who uses the principles of embodied anatomy in her therapy and teaching work. Leila shares details of her long, varied and unconventional history with the practice of yoga and how that inner work created the foundation for what she now shares with the world. Her most recent book is “Pathways to a Centered Body” and she’s currently at work on a new book! Enjoy this deep and joyful chat between three passionate and engaged teachers.2020-03-301h 18
Live Like You Love YourselfEP08: Navigating Coronavirus fears and realitiesWe’ve been getting questions from students and clients about the coronavirus. What’s the best thing to do? What should be avoided or embraced? So we decided to sit down and talk about what we know, what we don’t know, and what we’re doing to navigate the choppy water of this pandemic as it ripples through our lives and our communities.2020-03-1229 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP07: Isiah Mckimmie - The yoga of SexRelationships and sex therapist Isiah McKimmie is out to help people see the deeper side of sex and themselves. On a journey of self discovery herself, we talk about what makes sex healthy, why ageing can actually improve your sex life and how Ayurveda’s third pillar of health contributes to our ultimate desire to live in alignment with our true nature. Also Chara finds out what a sexologist is! Don’t miss this beautiful and wide ranging discussion!2020-03-0951 min
Getting it Off Her ChestAn Ayurvedic LifeChara Caruthers is an author, speaker, teacher and practitioner of the ancient healing sciences of yoga and Ayurveda, who has inspired and taught women across the globe to live like they love themselves. Her latest book is “Eat Like You Love Yourself”.
You can connect with Chara at the following:
www.blissbodyandsoul.com
www.facebook.com/blissbodyandsoul
www.instagram.com/@blissbodyandsoul2020-03-0932 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP06: Eating Like You Love Yourself. The Ancient approach to a healthy diet.Maria and Chara talk about the Ayurvedic approach to healthy eating along with Chara's book on the subject.We explore:Why Chara wrote her book after initially resisting the pull to focus her Ayurvedic teaching around foodHow organising the book in seasons allowed Chara to address both the Ayurvedic approach to food and the application of ayurvedic Principles to people’s daily lifeHow the sister sciences of ayurveda and yoga differ in their intentions and approaches to eating.2020-02-041h 03
Live Like You Love YourselfEP05: Deacon Carpenter - A Modern Ayurveda StoryChara has a conversation with Deacon Carpenter a Clinical Ayurveda specialist, entrepreneur and author who’s road to becoming a modern healer has been anything but ordinary! From his awkward overweight beginnings as a teenage immigrant from the UK to the USA, to healing himself at an early age with the help of Ayurveda and yoga to a lifetime rollercoaster ride through the healthy and not so healthy worlds of fashion, media & advertising, technology, Big Pharma and the military industrial complex. He’s learned first hand the secret to what holds us together, tears us apart and ultimately heals the...2020-01-091h 22
Live Like You Love YourselfEP04: Evolving your yoga as you "Grow Up"In this episode Chara and Maria talk about what it takes to make sure your practice continues to serve you as you age. What are the signs when your practice needs to adapt and change to serve you better, as you age, or anytime? Why is there so much resistance to changing and adapting practice to aging, and what teachers can do to help their students overcome that resistance? Once we do acknowledge that change needs to happen, where do we start? What happens when you age? What can potentially go wrong, and what do we need to do...2019-12-271h 06
Live Like You Love YourselfEP03: A Simpler look at AyurvedaMaria and Chara engage in a juicy conversation about Ayurveda, diving into the basics of what it REALLY is, what’s important to know about it, how to use it in your life and why you should. Chara talks about why Ayurveda is such an important tool for yoga teachers (or anyone who teaches anything) and shares her experiences with applying the ancient science of living in her yoga classes and in her life!2019-11-231h 03
Live Like You Love YourselfEP01:Who we are and why we're doing this...In this inaugural episode we talk about what brought us together and why we were compelled to do this podcast. What are the questions that infuence our daily experiences, what are the issues that we find ourselves trying to unravel and what we want to talk about and share with you on this glorious adventure. 2019-11-0516 min
Live Like You Love YourselfEP02: Tools for Living your dharmaChara and Maria talk about their “tools” for living a good life! Influenced by yoga, ayurveda and many bright and beautiful teachers, the two discuss the values and emotional qualities that have helped them navigte the bumps in the road to becoming their best selves.SHOW NOTES:Principles and practices that help Chara and Maria navigate life.Yamas and Niyamas: Donna Farhi writes beautifully about the first two limbs of yoga in her book Yoga Mind Body Spirit :https://www.donnafarhi.co.nz/product/yoga-mind-body-spirita-return-to-wholeness-amazon/2019-11-0533 minThe Simple Ayurveda PodcastInterview with Chara Caruthers | Honest Motherhood and Getting Your Mojo BackChara is a Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner and long-time Ayurveda educator who's recently published a cookbook and guide to living. She specializes in helping women rediscover their true selves and reclaim their vitality and passion. In this episode we chat about getting to know yourself, true self care and going with the flow of motherhood and life.2019-10-2646 min
J. Brown Yoga TalksChara Caruthers - "Loving Yourself Through Ayurveda"You are listening to the free version of J. Brown Yoga Talks. To hear the rest of our conversation, please subscribe to podcast premium at: https://www.jbrownyoga.com/premium. Chara Caruthers, author of Eat Like You Love Yourself, offers J a fresh look at Ayurveda as a means to know and love ourselves. Chara has been participating in J’s weekly teacher’s class and when he saw that she hosts a TV show on Ayurvedic cooking, he seized the opportunity to learn about her, discuss some commonly held misconceptions about Ayurveda, and explore pract...2019-09-0239 min
Conversations with LisaChara Caruthers on Tuning Into Your Natural RhythmAs the weather begins to cool here in Australia, Lisa chats with her friend Chara Caruthers about the seasons and natural rhythms that affect our productivity. Chara is an author, coach, speaker and Ayurvedic practitioner with a holistic approach to eating, living and 'being' in the world. There is plenty of wisdom in today's ep, especially if you like to 'push through' and maintain your high-level productivity year round.Show Notes:0:30 Lisa introduces her friend and today's guest, Chara Caruthers, and dives into why she has invited Chara to speak about natural rhythms.2:45 Chara introduces the foundational Ayurvedic principle of...2019-04-0729 min
Keeping Business RealChara Caruthers on Tuning Into Your Natural RhythmAs the weather begins to cool here in Australia, Lisa chats with her friend Chara Caruthers about the seasons and natural rhythms that affect our productivity. Chara is an author, coach, speaker and Ayurvedic practitioner with a holistic approach to eating, living and 'being' in the world. There is plenty of wisdom in today's ep, especially if you like to 'push through' and maintain your high-level productivity year round.
Show Notes:
0:30 Lisa introduces her friend and today's guest, Chara Caruthers, and dives into why she has invited Chara to speak about natural rhythms.
2:45 Chara introduces the foundational Ayurvedic principle of...2019-04-0729 min
Straight Talking Natural HealthSTNH 3: Chara Caruthers – Eat Like You Love YourselfChara Caruthers has been on my podcast before. You may remember her from episode 21 of Shiny Healthy You when we spoke about Ayurveda, eating for your dosha (or body type), and detoxification.
Chara is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner, recipe developer, all round great cook, and a very good friend of mine.
I’ve got her back in because there’s so much more to this woman, so one episode was never going to be enough. Since our last interview she’s been busy in the kitchen, creating an exciting recipe book called Eat Li...2019-01-0845 min
Straight Talking Natural HealthSTNH 3: Chara Caruthers – Eat Like You Love YourselfChara Caruthers has been on my podcast before. You may remember her from episode 21 of Shiny Healthy You when we spoke about Ayurveda, eating for your dosha (or body type), and detoxification. Chara is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner, recipe developer, all round great cook, and a very good friend of mine. I’ve got her back in because there’s so much more to this woman, so one episode was never going to be enough. Since our last interview she’s been busy in the kitchen, creating an exciting recipe book called Eat Li...2019-01-0845 min
KarlosophiesHow to find your creativityToday Karly caught up with her friend Chara Caruthers and they chatted about all things creative expression. She's come home and chats about finding your voice, honing your message, creativity and expression... what allows us to step over the invisible line and move over just enough for us to dive into the expression of who we really are. And comes back to two key elements: practice and trust.2018-10-0217 min
KarlosophiesEp 158, Free Flow Convo: A Celebration and an Exercise in TrustKarly comes in fresh from the public speaking event “One Day in Byron Bay”, which she created with her great friends, Chara Caruthers, Bronnie Ware and Marcus Pearce. She is still relishing the realization of a dream which she had about 3 years ago. This speaking event turned out to be a celebration of all of the work that she has done on getting to know herself,and learning to like herself… and it’s paying off. She also gives a sneak preview on how she wants Karlosophies to run in the coming episodes...2018-03-2016 min
100 Not Out100NO 254: Going Grey At 40 & Proud Of It With Karly NimmoKarly Nimmo is going grey. She’s had enough of the rinse, enough of the regular trips to the hairdresser, enough of the time and financial cost of holding on to a more youthful look.
Not only is Nimmo going grey, she’s documenting it on Instagram. She may call it ungracefully grey, we like to think it’s very graceful.
With a courage not many choose to unfurl, Nimmo is sharing the ups and downs of this stage of her life.
This is not a joke. This is a full-blown acceptance of the pa...2018-02-1122 min
Keeping Good CompanyThe Year That Was - KarlyKarly shares the highs, lows and breakthroughs of 2017. From heart-pain and tears, letting go of her attachment to success, closing Radcasters and selling out a Mastermind with Lisa – Karly has shed what didn’t serve her, and stepped into who she is.05:32 – Anxiety, crippling heart-pain, and the moment Karly was willing to walk away from everything08:50 – How letting go of her attachment to success shifted everything for Karly10:46 – The pain of being the person throwing endless parties that nobody comes to15:00 – Why Karly has broadened out her story to encompass success as well as failureLinks:Marcus PearceChara C...2017-12-1721 min
KarlosophiesEp 143, One Day In Byron Bay - Marcus Pearce - Chara Curruthers - Bronnie Ware - Karly NimmoThis episode is a rare treat! Karly, and her good mates, Bronnie Ware, Marcus Pearce and Chara Caruthers come together in Karly's Lennox Head studio, to have a real, raw, funny and honest conversation sharing their struggles, failures and how they overcome adversity. The team give an overview of an incredible upcoming in-person event "One Day in Byron Bay", taking place on March 3, 2018 in the heart of stunning Byron Bay. This event is a chance to press pause on life, come together with likeminded people and covers topics such as Clarity, Courage, Connection and Choice: hosted by these four incredible f...2017-12-0548 minStraight Talking Natural HealthSHY 48: Chara Caruthers – Yoga For EverybodyIf you’re a fan of this podcast, or if you’ve done my Shiny Healthy You 12 week program, then you will probably already know and love yoga teacher and yoga therapist Chara Caruthers. She appeared on Episode 21, where we talked about all things Ayurveda. But in this episode I’ve got her back in to chat about one of my favourite pastimes – and that’s yoga! Chara’s students are drawn to her wise, gentle, flowing and pragmatic style, which is always sprinkled with a good dose of humour, and if you haven’t “met” her yet – I just know...2017-04-1152 min
Straight Talking Natural HealthSHY 48: Chara Caruthers – Yoga For EverybodyIf you’re a fan of this podcast, or if you’ve done my Shiny Healthy You 12 week program, then you will probably already know and love yoga teacher and yoga therapist Chara Caruthers. She appeared on Episode 21, where we talked about all things Ayurveda. But in this episode I’ve got her back in to chat about one of my favourite pastimes – and that’s yoga!
Chara’s students are drawn to her wise, gentle, flowing and pragmatic style, which is always sprinkled with a good dose of humour, and if you haven’t “met” her yet – I just know...2017-04-1152 minStraight Talking Natural HealthSHY 21: Chara Caruthers from Bliss Body and Soul – What is Ayurveda?Meet my beautiful friend Chara Caruthers. If you’ve done my Shiny Healthy You eCourse or been to one of my retreats, you may recognise her as the instructor from the yoga classes. But as well as being a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, Chara is also an Ayurvedic practitioner. In this episode, Chara answers some fundamental questions, including: What is Ayurveda? How can we use Ayurvedic medicine for health and healing? What are the Ayurvedic body types (doshas)? How can we find out which dosha we are? What’s involved in an Ayurvedic detox? Ther...2016-10-0442 min
Straight Talking Natural HealthSHY 21: Chara Caruthers from Bliss Body and Soul – What is Ayurveda?Meet my beautiful friend Chara Caruthers. If you’ve done my Shiny Healthy You eCourse or been to one of my retreats, you may recognise her as the instructor from the yoga classes. But as well as being a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, Chara is also an Ayurvedic practitioner.
In this episode, Chara answers some fundamental questions, including:
What is Ayurveda?
How can we use Ayurvedic medicine for health and healing?
What are the Ayurvedic body types (doshas)?
How can we find out which dosha we are?
What’s involved in an Ayurvedic detox?
Ther...2016-10-0442 min
KarlosophiesEp 26: Chara Caruthers, Engineer To Yoga Instructor And Ayurveda Consultant, On ConnectionChara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken advocate of the power of living your bliss. After years as a successful corporate engineer living in the fast paced environments of LA, New York, London and Sydney she stepped away from it all in order to live a more authentic life (with a little help from Ayurveda). She's a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Ayurvedic practitioner with a clear and powerful message... Know yourself, Love Yourself. She's also dedicated to empowering women to renew their vitality and live juicier more connected lives at any age. Chara lives with her husband and 11yr...2015-10-201h 04
Clarence Caldwells True Life Academy PodcastsChara Caruthers interview Clarence Caldwells True Life AcademyJoin Clarence and Chara as they explore the finding Bliss. Chara discusses living a juicy life full of abundance, beauty and radiance by embracing an Ayurveda practice. As a renowned yoga therapist in Australia, Chara answers very important questions on how to find your path to bliss through the challenges of life.2015-06-2300 minClarence Caldwells True Life AcademyChara Caruthers interview Clarence Caldwells True Life AcademyJoin Clarence and Chara as they explore the finding Bliss. Chara discusses living a juicy life full of abundance, beauty and radiance by embracing an Ayurveda practice. As a renowned yoga therapist in Australia, Chara answers very important questions on how to find your path to bliss through the challenges of life.2015-06-2359 min
Passion Junkies#007 Live a Juicier Life with Chara CaruthesChara Caruthers often refers to herself as a Blissmaven (that's an expert in all things blissy!). She's a passionate and outspoken Yoga therapist and ayurvedic practitioner dedicated to women who are ready to live a juicy life... mind, body and soul! She's also the founder of Bliss Body & Soul, a fast growing community of adventurous and engaged health and happiness seekers who are tired of “One size fits all” living”.
Chara and I spoke about Ayurveda (the ancient science of living, and yoga's big sister) from every possible angle, diving into where it came from, where it's going, why it's the on...2015-02-0125 min