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Unbalanced AFWake Up, You're In ItEpisode Description:This meditation is a pattern interrupt—for when you’re running on autopilot, saying “I’m fine” before you’ve even checked in with what's happening on the inside. It’s for those moments when life feels like a blur and you need something real to land in.No fluff. No pretending. Just breath, awareness, and the choice to be present in the middle of whatever this day is bringing.In this episode, you’ll practice:✨ Interrupting autopilot and reconnecting to what’s real✨ Grounding your nervous system without numbing out✨ Reclaiming pr...2025-05-2908 min
Unbalanced AFWait...How Did I Get Here?You know that feeling when you look up mid-scroll or mid-life and think: How did I get here...and....What am I even doing right now? Yeah. This one’s for that.This 7-minute meditation doesn’t try to fix the spiral — it meets it. With breath, with space, and with the radical permission to not have it all figured out. You’ll get grounded in your body, explore the quiet echoes of “how did I get here?” and come back to a kind of presence that doesn’t require perfection — only honesty.Inhale: Here I am.Exhale...2025-05-2808 min
Unbalanced AFWoke up Messy, Stayed MindfulWhether you're wide awake or barely hanging on, this meditation is a soft place to land. We’re not here to conquer the day just yet — we’re here to meet it. To notice what’s here, without needing to fix it. To remember that the day will come soon enough — but this moment is already here.Your mind will wander. That’s not a failure; it’s the invitation. To begin again. And again. To return — to your body, to your breath, to now.Try anchoring with the phrase:Inhale: Here I amExhale: This...2025-05-2307 min
Unbalanced AFAutopilot Is CanceledWhether you’re lying down, sitting up, or still curled up in bed—there’s nothing more you need to do right now than listen. This short, grounding meditation is an invitation and a gentle commitment: to live today in a way that when you look back, there’s at least one moment you didn’t miss. Remember, no one has ever lived this exact version of today—not even you. Together, we’ll practice coming back home to ourselves, shifting attention from what we’re doing to how we’re being, welcoming difficult emotions as passing visitors, and noticing what’s tr...2025-05-2208 min
Unbalanced AFMeditate: Hype YouThis isn’t toxic positivity. It’s a loving, low-key pep talk for when your inner critic gets loud and your energy runs low. In this guided meditation, we trade pressure for presence — and give your nervous system a reason to exhale.Whether you’re doubting your worth or just need someone [you] in your corner, this one’s for the version of you that shows up anyway.Benefits of this meditation:Replaces negative self-talk with grounded encouragementBoosts self-trust and resilience in tough momentsHelps regulate your nervous system and...2025-05-2108 min
Unbalanced AFIs There Anybody In There?In this episode of Unbalanced AF, we’re tapping into the kind of wisdom that doesn’t come from overthinking or Googling—it comes from that quiet, deeper part of you that knows exactly what to do, even when you’re too busy questioning everything. You know that voice? The one that’s always been there, but sometimes gets drowned out by the noise? Yeah, that one.This meditation is all about tuning into your higher wisdom—because deep down, there’s always someone in there who knows what’s up. It’s not about logic or advice; it’s about...2025-05-0508 min
Unbalanced AFYoga Nidra: Now Where Did I Put That Anchor?In this episode of Unbalanced AF, we’re setting sail to rediscover what’s been missing—your anchor. You know, that unshakable, steady point inside of you that somehow gets lost in the shuffle of life’s chaotic waves. It’s time to bring it back.This Yoga Nidra session will take you on a grounding journey to reconnect with your true center. We’ll start by lying down and letting the earth hold you, reminding you that everything you need is already here. Then, we’ll set an intention (Sankalpa) to bring you back to your foundation, un...2025-05-0331 min
Unbalanced AFPractice, Not PerfectionIn this episode of Unbalanced AF, we’re diving into a meditation that’s all about letting go of the pressure to be perfect and embracing the messy, beautiful process of practice. Spoiler alert: it’s not about getting it right. It’s about showing up, being real, and trusting that the doing is where the magic happens.Forget about striving for flawless moments—this meditation is here to help you find peace in the imperfections. Let go of the idea that you need to “nail it” and instead, lean into the journey with all its bumps, bruises, and b...2025-05-0207 min
Unbalanced AFJenna + Kait: The Teen Whisperers [sorta]In this episode of Unbalanced AF, Jenna and Kait are serving up the real talk on navigating the teen world—and spoiler alert: it’s messy, chaotic, and occasionally hilarious. And sometimes, it requires your fort-making skills using whatever props you’ve got lying around. They spill the tea on how they found their shared passion for connecting with teens and how it’s turned into something powerful at BPY.They’ll give you the lowdown on BPY’s Teen Summer Retreat Program—designed to help teens (and honestly, who doesn’t need help?) tap into mindfulness, breathe, and fin...2025-05-011h 22
Unbalanced AFCheck Your Ego at the Mat: The Wobbly Truth About Balance (Part 1)Ever stood on one leg in yoga and wondered why your body suddenly has the coordination of a toddler? Spoiler alert: it’s not just your abs slacking off. In this episode, Cheryl and Jenna dive deep into the real reasons behind your mat-top wobbles, from inner ear shenanigans and the subtle art of proprioception, to that last lonely nerve in your big toe desperately trying to keep up. But balance is more than physical—it's a spotlight on your ego and reactivity. How do you respond when things (inevitably) don’t go as planned? Fall out, breathe in, and st...2025-05-0119 min
Unbalanced AFThis is Not a DetourThis one is for the part of you that’s tired of performing—tired of fixing, improving, striving. In this short guided meditation, we practice the radical act of being with ourselves, just as we are.No pressure.No proving.Just breath.Just presence.Together, we’ll explore how the smallest moments—how you breathe when no one’s watching, how you listen when the world feels full—are shaping who you’re becoming. This is not a detour. It is the practice. Let your breath remind you: you don’t have to do more to be en...2025-04-2308 min
Unbalanced AFBreath Don't LieWhat if every quiet moment was silently shaping who you're becoming? In this episode, Cheryl guides you through a meditation designed to awaken your awareness to the invisible ways you train for life—through the gentle rhythm of breath, the stillness of inquiry, and the grace of presence. There's nowhere else you need to be, nothing else you need to fix. Just witness your breath as a mirror, revealing your unfolding story without judgment. Embrace this sacred pause, discovering how each small act of presence prepares you for life's unknown roads ahead. Join us in uncovering the hidden wisdom in...2025-04-2208 min
Unbalanced AFField Trip EnergyNo one packed snacks, someone forgot the permission slip, and the bus smells weird. Welcome to adulthood.We’re just doing a headcount.Not to make sure you didn’t wander off—but to check in on the humans behind the roles, the routines, the “I’m fine”s.Because lately, it feels like we’re all moving through life with a little Field Trip Energy: slightly disoriented, overstimulated, and hoping someone remembered the itinerary.In this episode, we talk about what it means to hold space—for ourselves, and for each other—when the e...2025-04-1846 min
Unbalanced AFYoga Nidra: Lie Down, Wake UpFeeling fried? Cool. Same. This guided Yoga Nidra isn’t just a nap with a spiritual soundtrack. It’s a legit reset button—an ancient practice designed to drop you below the noise, the pressure, and the endless to-do lists.In this offering, Cheryl Van Sciver—yoga teacher, co-founder of Balanced Planet Yoga, and professional life-juggler—walks you through an 8-step meditation that’s part body scan, part breathwork, part soul retrieval. Inspired by the Mandukya Upanishad (yes, we’re going there), this practice helps you remember who the hell you are underneath all the roles you’ve been playing...2025-04-1525 min
Unbalanced AFOkay, Let’s Try That AgainEver set an intention, then get absolutely steamrolled by the day? Same. This short and grounding meditation is a soft landing for your nervous system—a way to slow down, reset, and come back to yourself. No perfection required. Just presence. If you've been caught in urgency or overwhelm, this one’s your quiet way back. We breathe, we notice, we begin again.Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause… and choose again.You can come back to yourself—as many times as it takes.2025-04-1408 min
Unbalanced AFDon't Just Do Something, Sit ThereBefore you plan, respond, or reach for what’s next—this 7-minute morning meditation invites you to simply land. To come back to the steady, quiet place underneath the noise. This is a grounding practice for the in-between moments, when clarity is beginning to emerge but you’re not quite ready to move. You’ll reconnect with your breath, your body, and what feels most true right now—without rushing to figure it all out. Because when you return to that deeper steadiness, choice becomes clear.In this meditation, you’ll:Ground yourself in the present mome...2025-04-0908 min
Unbalanced AFClear Enough to ChooseWhen you’ve taken time to slow down, to notice what’s really happening beneath the surface, a quiet kind of clarity begins to emerge. This meditation invites you to meet that clarity—not with pressure or urgency, but with presence. What are you ready to carry forward? What are you ready to release? There’s no need to have it all figured out. Sometimes just listening is enough. Because once you’ve made space to see more clearly, you’re already clear enough to choose.In this meditation, you’ll:Reflect on what you’ve uncovered thr...2025-04-0807 min
Unbalanced AFPeace, Lies, and Other DelusionsWe kick things off with love bombs for our BPY community—because yes, we really did cram two studios into one and somehow thrived. (Mostly. There were snacks. And maybe some tears.)Then we dive into the juicy stuff: Are you lying to yourself in the name of keeping the peace? Saying "I'm fine" when you're unraveling, nodding yes when your soul is screaming no? We ask the hard questions—like, are we chasing peace like it’s a finish line, or are we finally ready to sit down and find it inside ourselves?With a nod...2025-04-0756 min
Unbalanced AFWho Said That?Sometimes the loudest forces in our lives are the quietest ones—thoughts, beliefs, and emotional patterns running in the background, shaping how we move through the world without us even realizing it. This meditation invites you to pause, tune in, and gently question the internal voices influencing your choices and self-perception. Who said you have to be perfect? Who said you’re behind? This isn’t about judgment—it’s about curiosity. When you learn to notice those inner narratives without letting them drive, you create the space to choose something more true.In this meditation, you’ll:Sc...2025-04-0408 min
Unbalanced AFHard Place, Soft HeartWhen the world feels like a hard place, it can be tempting to shut down, numb out, or toughen up just to get through it. But in this morning meditation, we explore a different way. This practice invites you to soften—not as a sign of surrender, but as an act of strength. You’ll release tension, connect with your breath, and stay open in a world that often rewards the opposite. Softness doesn’t mean you stop caring or fighting for what’s right. It means you show up—with empathy, with presence, with your full humanity intact.In th...2025-04-0109 min
Unbalanced AFA Quiet RevolutionIn a world that demands constant action, urgency, and control, it can feel almost radical to soften. This meditation invites you to do just that—not as a way to escape responsibility, but as a way to meet this moment with steadiness, clarity, and presence. Through gentle breath and awareness, you'll release the need to hold it all together and lean into the quiet support that’s always available. This is not about giving up—it’s about showing up, grounded and awake. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is not push harder, but soften into the stre...2025-03-3108 min
Unbalanced AFAnd PivotWe start this one hungry—literally. Join us for a classic sideways rant about forgetting to eat, hyperfocusing to the point of vanishing, and the sheer terror of stepping away when you're "in the flow." (Spoiler: you won’t actually lose your genius if you pause for lunch.) We get into the necessity of planning—and the beautiful chaos of when the plan blows up. Like “Free for All” night in the kitchen, where the kids thought it was a treat and not a total mom Hail Mary. (Also, can we talk about the brilliance of breakfast for dinner? Cheryl’s k...2025-03-3042 min
Unbalanced AFHeld by PresenceWhat if you didn’t have to hold it all together?What if this moment could hold you?In this soft and spacious meditation, you’re invited to lay it all down—the tension, the noise, the striving—and return to what’s always been beneath it: the quiet hum of being.Breathe gently. Soften completely. Let presence hold you.You’ll be guided through:🌿 A settling of the body, like earth receiving rain💫 A journey inward, where breath opens space within🌬 A surrender into being held—by breath, by life, by something greater☁️ A r...2025-03-2608 min
Unbalanced AFYou Are Not Separate✨ Expanding Presence: You are Not Separate ✨This guided meditation invites you to go beyond the boundaries of your thoughts, emotions, and physical form—to soften into something much bigger: the space around you, your connection to everything, and the infinite awareness that holds it all.In this journey, you’ll explore:🌬️ A gentle opening that shifts focus from the inner world to the outer space of presence🌌 A step-by-step expansion—from body, to room, to boundless awareness🌊 The realization that you are not just the wave—you are also the ocean🌟 A closing return that leaves you bot...2025-03-2508 min
Unbalanced AFStrong-ishWhat’s the Price of Being the Strong One?In this episode of Unbalanced AF, Cheryl and Jenna—two tired, type-A, firstborns—dig into the emotional toll of always being the capable one—the one who shows up, holds it all together, and still finds time to plant-based meal prep like a boss (or order from Greens + Grains like the regulars we are).We talk about what it means to be “strong” because we were the first: the guinea pigs, the nurturers, the ones who had to rise to the occasion whether we were ready or not. And...2025-03-2331 min
Unbalanced AFPure PresenceIn a world that keeps us stuck in our heads—analyzing, planning, reacting—true presence isn’t about managing thoughts. It’s about feeling fully alive in this moment.This guided meditation invites you to shift out of the mind and into the body, connecting with the two ancient rhythms always with you: your heartbeat and breath. As you tune into these natural pulses, you’ll cultivate a deep sense of calm, awareness, and aliveness.🌿 What to expect in this meditation:✔️ Reconnect with your body’s intelligence—beyond thought✔️ Use your heartbeat as an anchor to the present...2025-03-2008 min
Unbalanced AFBend Your KneesYou know the drill—tight hamstrings, stubborn ego, and that one teacher always yelling, "Bend your knees!" But what if that cue isn’t just about your down dog? In this episode, we dive into samskaras—our deep-seated patterns—and how what we do on the mat is exactly what we carry off of it. From resisting help (even when our hamstrings are screaming) to repeating the same habits in life, we unpack how awareness, humor, and maybe finally bending our knees can help break the cycle. Spoiler: It’s not just about yoga—it’s about life. So, take a deep br...2025-03-1627 min
Unbalanced AFThe Changing Seasons of Emotion7-Minute Guided Insight Meditation: The Changing Seasons of Emotion Just like the seasons shift from winter’s stillness to spring’s renewal, our emotions are always moving—arriving, staying for a time, and eventually passing. This short yet powerful meditation invites you to observe your emotional landscape with the same patience and trust you bring to the changing seasons.Through breath, visualization, and gentle reflection, you’ll learn to:🍃 Recognize your emotional “weather” without judgment🌸 Witness emotions as they arise, unfold, and fade naturally💨 Release resistance and allow change to happen effortlesslyStep into the fr...2025-03-1308 min
Unbalanced AFMost Challenging Moment Last 24 HRS🎙️ Episode 1: "Most Challenging Moment in the Last 24 Hours?"Welcome to the Unbalanced AF podcast! Be patient with us as we come online—this first raw and unfiltered episode, recorded straight from the floor of our studio office, is a true window into the messiness of beginnings.In this episode, Cheryl and Jenna tackle the inevitable moments when we unintentionally annoy the people around us—whether it’s snoring, stress, or the chaos of prepping for a JROTC Ball. But here’s the thing: if we can pause before reacting, we can shift from frustration to understanding...2025-03-0519 min
Unbalanced AFBiggest Challenge in Last 24 hours🎙️ Episode 1: What Was Your Biggest Challenge in the Last 24 Hours?Welcome to the Unbalanced AF podcast! Be patient with us as we come online—this first raw and unfiltered episode, recorded straight from the floor of our studio office, is a true window into the messiness of beginnings.In this episode, we dive into the little (and not-so-little) ways we unintentionally drive each other crazy—like snoring, stress, and a JROTC Ball that threw everything off balance. But here’s the thing: when we create just a little space before reacting, we can choose understanding over frustr...2025-03-0319 minUnbalanced AFtestthis is2025-03-0201 minUnbalanced AFReleasing + MergingReleasing & Merging: Becoming the FlowWe’ve been working with the imagery of the river and the leaves—watching thoughts drift by, learning to let them go. But what happens when we stop observing and start becoming the river itself?Today’s Meditation: Releasing the Leaves and Merging with the RiverThis practice invites a deeper shift—moving from detachment to full immersion in the present moment. Instead of just watching your thoughts pass, you’ll experience the spacious awareness beneath them, the steady current that carries all things naturally.🌿 Why listen? M...2025-02-1408 minUnbalanced AFObserving the Flow of the MindDeepening Awareness: Observing the Flow of the MindThoughts come and go like leaves on a river—some drifting by unnoticed, others catching on rocks, swirling, pulling our attention. But what if we could simply watch them, without force, without control?Today’s Meditation: Deepening Awareness with the River and LeavesIn this practice, we go beyond simply letting go. We pause and observe the thoughts and emotions that pass through, noticing their textures, their pace, their patterns—without judgment. Some move on effortlessly, others linger before they are carried away.🌿 Why liste...2025-02-1408 minUnbalanced AFFlowing through ResistanceMonday Meditation: Flowing Through ResistanceMondays come with their own kind of resistance—the weight of expectations, to-do lists, and the urge to push forward when we may not feel ready. But what if we approached Monday differently? What if, instead of resisting, we allowed ourselves to flow?Today’s Meditation: Following the Path of the BreathIn this practice, we use the imagery of the river to connect with the breath—not just as air, but as energy. Just as a river carries more than water, our breath moves more than oxygen. It is...2025-02-1407 minUnbalanced AFTrusting Your Inner MessagesFor the past few years, we’ve held a 7-minute morning meditation as a daily anchor for our community, Balanced Planet Yoga. It’s a space to pause, breathe, and center before the day begins—whether you’re rolling out of bed or already deep into your morning routine. These sessions are designed to be accessible, grounding, and transformative, offering a small but powerful ritual of stillness amid life’s chaos.Now, we’re making these meditations available to more people, beyond our live 7:30 AM sessions. We know that not everyone can join us in real-time, so we’re sharing th...2025-02-1407 minUnbalanced AFAccepting the Flow of NowWorking with the Breath: Flowing with the RiverEach morning, we come together in meditation—not to force a perfect stillness, but to learn how to flow with what is.Like a river, the breath moves energy through the body, bringing in fresh life—prana—and carrying away what we no longer need. This practice isn’t about forgetting or forcing change. It’s about acceptance.The river moves as it moves—sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. Can we meet it with presence and compassion?Today’s Meditation: Accepting the Flow of NowIn t...2025-02-1308 minUnbalanced AFLetting Go with the RiverWhy Letting Go is Essential Here’s a compelling description for Day 2 Guided Meditation: Letting Go with the River, incorporating the importance of releasing stress and trusting the flow of life:Life moves fast, and our minds are constantly holding on— to worries, past experiences, and the endless to-do lists that pull us in every direction. But true peace doesn’t come from control; it comes from learning to let go.This is why we meditate each morning—to create space, to release, and to reconnect. Through breath and presence, we remember that life isn...2025-02-1308 minUnbalanced AFRiver of BreathWhy a Morning Meditation Practice Matters How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. A consistent morning ritual creates stability, reduces stress, and helps cultivate presence before the chaos begins. Science tells us that connection is one of the most important factors for a long and happy life—connection to ourselves, our breath, our purpose, and to each other.That’s why we offer this 7-minute morning meditation—a space where our community can begin the day with clarity, intention, and stillness. Whether you join us live at 7:30 AM or listen later...2025-02-1307 min