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Mindful Strength261 Joe LaVacca: How to keep training through pain and injury, advice from a physical therapistWe do so many podcasts on pain because pain is a part of human life, which means it's bound to come up in training at some point or another (or all the time). Most of what we have been taught about pain is that pain = damage, pain is not normal, pain shouldn't be happening. Avoiding anything painful can really hold people back, limit movement and keep us stuck in sedentary patterns which arguably makes everything worse. In this episode Kathryn and PT Joe Lavacca talk about helping people keep moving and training, while managing pain...
2025-07-281h 02Mindful Strength260 Jules Mitchell: Do we actually need stability and proprioception training?Today we welcome Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for a 5th or 6th time, we have lost count! Jules and Kathryn have been colleagues and friends for a number of years, and today they are talking about stability and proprioception training. The big question they keep coming back to is why do some exercises get labelled in research as stabilizing, or for proprioception, while others don't? What is a deadbug giving you for stability that a deadlift isn't? This podcast gets into the weeds of language, philosophy, and will have you questioning the common n...
2025-07-0945 minMindful Strength259 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Pain is more than mechanicsWe welcome back Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley for a third time! In this episode Kathryn asks all about pain, and why it can be so complex and about more than just mechanics. Stephanie sheds light on how the brain creates pain as a protection response and how the immune system get's involved as well. They talk about stepping back to look at the whole ecosystem of the body, not just the joints or muscles affected. Kathryn asks about menopause and why pain can become so intense at this time in life. Stephanie shares about her own personal...
2025-05-161h 01Mindful Strength258: 10km Race Recap with Kathryn and KyleToday we are talking about our 10km race last weekend. Kathryn and Kyle talk a little bit about the lead up, balancing training and recovery, and a break down of the run itself. They talk about pacing, why they kept their start pace even when everyone was blowing past them, pre-race carb loading, the taper week and how to challenge what's possible in a really sustainable way. We hope you enjoy listening! To sign up for our upcoming Squat Stronger 6-week program click here.
2025-04-2941 minMindful Strength257: Rest intervals and super setsWelcome to our third solo episode of 2025. Today Kathryn is talking about rest intervals, and why we need them between heavy compound exercises. She also talks about super sets and which exercises you can link together with less rest. We hope these episodes help you understand strength training in more detail and help you become more successful with your training. Episode addition: in this episode Kathryn talks about CNS activation being a main reason why we need rest intervals, but there's more. The energy systems that fuel lifting also need time to recover, and recovery i...
2025-02-1816 minMindful Strength256: Why writing down your lifts and training is a game changerWelcome to our second solo episode of 2025! If you have not already listened to episode 255 we suggest you start there. In todays segment Kathryn is talking about the value of writing down your lifts and keeping track of your numbers over the long term. When you write down your lifts you collect valuable data about yourself, your patterns, and you gain a lot of context. If training isn't going well or feeling great, you have a log to look back through which will help you make strategic changes. Tracking your lifts over time al...
2025-01-0415 minMindful Strength255: Which exercises should always be in your program, for your goalsWelcome to Kathryn's first solo episode of 2025! In this segment Kathryn talks about the big mistake a lot of people make when it comes to strength training, which is rotating the exercises too frequently. Building strength means repeating the same exercises over long periods of time. There is a lot patience involved with strength training. Kathryn talks about certain exercises she plans to train forever, and how to make those decisions based on your goals. She also talks about how most people underestimate how much they are capable of lifting, what to do when you...
2025-01-0420 minMindful Strength254 Laurel Beversdorf: Combining lifting with cardiovascular training, and why we recommend you do both!In this episode Kathryn and Laurel talk about how they both got into running and what they have learned about cardiovascular exercise. We want to emphasize that you do not need to begin running, there are many ways to build up your cardio including the bike, rower, elliptical machine. In this episode you will learn why strength training and cardio are the perfect match and why it's essential to have both in your weekly routine. They talk about how adding cardio has changed their lifting routine, their relationship to carbohydrates, and the practical elements of doing varied...
2024-11-271h 00Mindful Strength253 Deb Benfield: Enjoying food and nourishing yourself in midlife and beyondToday we welcome dietician and body image coach Deb Benfield for a conversation about finding strength and joy in midlife. Deb talks about the main times in many women's lives that their bodies change quickly, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. She speaks about how these are moments when we are at higher risk for developing disordered eating behaviours as a means to control our naturally changing bodies. Kathryn and Deb also touch on internalized agism, the longevity movement, the importance of strength and nutrition for muscle and bone strength, and our culture's strong emphasis on macro and calorie tracking.
2024-11-0741 minMindful Strength252: Chantal Lalonde: How much exercise do adults need? Unpacking physical activity guidelinesToday we welcome Chantal Lalonde for a conversation about exercise in general. So many people fall into the trap of hyper specialized exercise, correcting movement patterns or setting lofty unattainable goals. In this episode we unpack the physical activity guidelines and how to focus on more consistency and less on doing things perfectly all the time. Learn about the balance of cardiovascular exercise and strength training that are recommended for all adults. Chantal and Kathryn also talk about fitness trackers, mindset around training, and what it's like to be very average, but highly passionate athletes. C...
2024-09-1641 minMindful Strength251 Raphael Bender: Exercise Science Fact CheckIn this episode we welcome exercise physiologist Raphael Bender for a conversation about a few popular topics where we often see mixed messages and sometimes even misinformation. If you are a person who loves to learn about how muscles fire, how strength is built, and what current research is saying about certain topics, this is for you! Kathryn and Raphael talk about how muscles fire and whether or not we need activations in our warm-ups. They also discus the idea of feeling a muscle working and how many people who can't feel muscles working get told they...
2024-07-3049 minMindful Strength249 Em Palmerton: Nutrition for Strength & Why You Need CarbohydratesToday we welcome dietician, coach and strength athlete, Em Palmerton for a conversation about nutrition and why carbs are so important for strength. We hear so much about protein intake, but what about carbs? Em talks about fitness trends, how carbs have been demonized in many circles, and why healthy exercise is about more than just being lean. Kathryn and Em talk about why carbs are specifically important for strength training, how to navigate blood sugar information, and why macro tracking can be useful in certain advanced situations, but isn't always helpful. To learn more a...
2024-06-0645 minMindful Strength248 Greg Lehman: Does technique matter? What about spinal flexion? And other hot topics.This week we welcome physiotherapist, educator and researcher, Greg Lehman. Kathryn and Greg tackle a few topics that require a lot of nuance, like, is technique important for preventing injury and spinal flexion across different demographics including people with osteoporosis. Greg shares insights on what we know from the research, and topics where we don't have enough evidence (yet) to make black and white claims. They talk about the importance of strength training, loading gradually over time and actual risk factors in class settings. Greg also answers a couple of listener questions about pain science, anticipating pain, a...
2024-05-1544 minMindful StrengthGina Wright: Strength Training, Fuelling & HIIT for PerimenopauseIn this episode Kathryn and Gina talk about perimenopause and why strength training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) are really helpful in this phase of life. Gina also shares quite a bit about pre-exercise fuelling and why starting exercise with extra energy is incredibly powerful. Perimenopause is a confusing time, there's no test to say you are in perimenopause, and it can start earlier than we think. In this podcast you will learn more about why consuming both protein and carbs pre-training is useful, how muscle and metabolism are linked, what true HIIT is, and the importance of...
2024-04-2950 minMindful Strength246: Recapping the Dr. Stacy Sims InterviewOur interview with Dr. Stacy Sims was a banger! We got numerous emails and messages from our audience expressing how powerful the conversation was. Kathryn and Chris sat down to recap a handful of the main points that really stood out and give more practical context for those of you wanting to integrate this knowledge further. If you have not yet listened to Ep. 245 go do that now, then come back for this one! To learn more about our upcoming Strength & Conditioning Program beginning April 17th click here. *** For all other Mindful Strength...
2024-04-0635 minMindful Strength245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for PostmenopauseToday we welcome one of our favourite researchers, teachers and speakers, Dr. Stacy Sims! In this episode Kathryn and Dr. Sims talk about what makes female physiology so unique and why strength and conditioning are essential for longevity. They tackle popular topics like intermittent fasting, 10,000 steps a day, exercising on an empty stomach and the keto diet. Dr. Sims speaks about the importance of heavy loading and multi-directional impact for muscle and bone health, and why yoga and low impact are not enough. They iron out how much protein women in this stage of life need, how to absorb...
2024-03-1850 minMindful Strength244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for OsteoarthritisIn this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will learn in this interview, there's so much more to the story. Main points you will learn about... Pain science as it relates to structural changes in joints Knee joints specifically Beginning exercise even when pain is present How gentle aerobic exercise can be a great place t...
2024-03-0849 minMindful Strength243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back PainDr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is back on the podcast this time for a conversation about lower back pain, pain science, the multi-factorial nature of pain and how culture deeply effects our pain experiences. Stephanie takes a truly holistic approach to treating pain, as a movement teacher and clinician. This episode will have you reflecting on pain in more nuanced ways and understanding how fear and avoidance influence pain. To listen to Stephanie's first episode on osteoporosis, Ep. 214 click here. To learn more about Stephanie's work and courses, click here. To follow her on...
2024-02-2245 minMindful Strength242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really mattersIn this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came from yoga/pilates and have been incorporating strength training into their classes and programs for years. They talk about why building strength and progressing to heavier weights is highly beneficial, even if it seems a bit scary at first. Trina also shares about how her training and nutrition have changed through her 50's and into peri menopause. Trina Altman is a movement educator who helps teachers tap into their own brilliance and understand h...
2024-02-1441 min
Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast39. The Value of Adding Load With Kathryn Bruni-YoungHost Adam McAtee sits down with Kathryn Bruni-Young to discuss adding load to clients at any age.
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2023-11-1348 minMindful StrengthDr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic HealthToday we welcome one of Kathryn's mentors, Dr. Scotty Butcher back to the podcast for a conversation about energy systems. Every time you move, your body is using and re-synthesizing energy. Learn where that energy comes from and why high intensity exercise has metabolic and muscle building benefits. Scotty will help you understand aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, balancing strength and conditioning, and what is actually fuelling your training. You will also learn why mid-workout rest breaks are vital to replenish energy in order to feel successful and efficient in exercise. To learn more about Dr. Scotty...
2023-09-0646 minMindful StrengthJules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexionJoin us in welcoming Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for the fifth time! Time this Kathryn and Jules tackle a few of the most misunderstood topics related to strength and movement. Jules talks about the adaptations needed for strength to be built, and why understanding this piece is vital to success. Kathryn and Jules also discus the topics of over stretching (and why it's not really what we thought it was), engaging muscles during exercise, and the most forbidden movement, loaded spinal flexion. To learn about our new online course called Strength 101 click here!! (early bird p...
2023-08-2741 minMindful StrengthKathryn Bruni-Young: Reflections on the last decade of teachingIn this episode Chris interviews Kathryn on how she got into strength training, what the transition out of Ashtanga yoga was like and where things are at today. She talks about the insular nature of her original yoga studio and why she felt it necessary to break the mold in her own classes. Throwback to the days before resistance bands were everywhere! From Ashtanga to competitive lifting Kathryn has experienced over a decade of movement education and helping people at all stages of life. Learn more about Kathryn's journey and why she is so interested in helping people build...
2023-07-0742 minMindful Strength10 Questions with Kathryn and ChrisThis week on the podcast hear from the dynamic duo behind Mindful Strength in this engaging and personal podcast. Kathryn and Chris tackle 10 intriguing questions that will give you insight into their interests and passions. Find out what they're currently training for, their go-to podcasts, delicious recipes they love to cook, and why they are passionate about supporting small businesses. Don't miss out on this fun and informative opportunity to get to know the team behind Mindful Strength. To learn more about weekly Mindful Strength online classes click here. To learn more about our quickly...
2023-05-3024 minMindful StrengthKaleen Canevari: Strength, awareness and confidence with PilatesToday we welcome Kaleen, mechanical engineer, teacher, founder and CEO of Flexia. Kaleen shares her story of transforming her knee pain with exercise which led her to her passion for Pilates, becoming a teacher, and designing an entirely new reformer. Kathryn and Kaleen discus why mainstream fitness can sometimes chew people up and spit them out, and why progressive strengthening is the key to enjoying daily life. *** To learn more about Flexia and the Flexia Reformer click here *** To learn more about weekly Mindful Strength classes (including Pilates inspired classes on...
2023-05-0539 minMindful StrengthBalancing consistency and novelty in your training routineListener question: I know consistency is important for strength, but I also like to work on new goals and do your different programs. How much novelty can I add to my routine, but still be building strength? In this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the balance of sticking it out, clarifying your goals, and keeping things novel and fresh. They consider linear programming vs. periodization and why it can be ok to work on one goal for a few months before shifting to another. A few tips are to figure out what...
2023-04-2123 minMindful StrengthShanté Cofield: More confident connection, less chaos. How to use social media for goodWe love Shanté Cofield and everything the Movement Maestro has to offer! In this interview Kathryn and Shanté talked about the benefits and challenges of showing up online, using apps like Instagram for business, and self regulation in the time of tech. If you have been wondering how you can show up online with more confidence, authenticity, less fear or anger this is a great episode. Social media is a great tool, but left unchecked can feel more like chaos than connection. Shanté is also a gifted speaker and someone we really admire. Even...
2023-04-1442 minMindful StrengthWhy a 2-minute rest in the middle of your training can change everything!Most of us think of recovery as something that happens after exercise is over. You have a good meal, get some sleep and voila! When it comes to weight training and building strength (think deadlifts, squats, pull ups, push-ups) resting in the middle of your sessions is absolutely necessary. Your anaerobic energy systems actually require minutes of rest to fully recuperate, which is really different from aerobic energy systems. In this podcast Kathryn and Chris will teach you about rest within the strength practice, and what happens if you don't prioritize this essential element.
2023-03-1621 minMindful StrengthWhy You Really Need a Strength ProgramIn this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the benefits of following a strength program, if strength is your goal. Building strength is like baking a cake, unless you are a very experienced baker, it's useful to follow a recipe. Programs are like recipes for strength, and yes, they can be customized. We know so much about human adaptation and programs really help guide us through safe and effective training. Want to join our next program called Handstands and Pistols Club? Click here to learn more! New to Mindful Strength? We offer 7 free...
2023-03-1016 minMindful Strength"Doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" Yes! That's why I'm doing itToday Kathryn and Chris talk about why load is love, especially for those areas of the body where issues tend to arise (low back, knees etc...) After posting a deadlift video Kathryn received the question "doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" to which she responded... YES, that's why I'm doing it. When it comes to safety we are only taught what to avoid, as opposed to what we can do in order to prepare. In this podcast we also talk about pain, and how to build discernment during intense...
2023-03-0421 minMindful StrengthAre you using enough resistance to build strength?Today Kathryn talks you through the question of how much resistance to use for strength building. Strength training does not just mean doing things that feel hard, it's much more systematic and defined. Simultaneously, not all weighted exercises are strengthening. If you are considering using more (or less) resistance and you want some pointers listen in. Want to come take our Mindful Strength classes and/or programs? Click here to learn more about Mindful Strength. Click here for our next 8-week Handstand & Single Leg Squat Program!! If you are loving this s...
2023-02-2412 minMindful StrengthThe Podcast is BACK! Announcements with KathrynWe are back after a long break! Our house went under renovation, Kyle is back in school, and after reorganizing most aspects of life, we are back in the zone. To learn more about Mindful Strength Click here! Podcasts will be released on Friday's. You can look forward to episodes with Kathryn and Chris, as well as guest interviews. Follow the show to get new free episodes weekly, and don't forget to scroll back through the treasure trove of archives.
2023-02-2409 minMindful StrengthKathryn & Kyle: Accessory exercises and how to use themAccessory exercises are supportive to your big goals. Want to be able to do a chin-up? Yes, practicing chin-ups are cool, but what's even more useful is assessing which supportive exercises you need more of and building them up. Accessory exercises build up your weaker muscles, ranges, or movements. Kathryn talks about how she started with 3 months of accessory training before graduating to full-body lifts like squats and deadlifts. This type of training transformed her injuries and pain and built her confidence for heavier lifting later to come. *** Want to learn more about...
2022-09-0721 minMindful StrengthKathryn & Kyle: Bone building with strength and progressive impact, at any ageThis podcast is brought to you by Bone Builders, our upcoming 10-week strength progression for building a foundation of strength, and healthy bones. Click here to learn more. Bone and muscle health can be nurtured at any age. Yes, aging, hormone changes, and natural physical shifts affect our muscles, bones, and connective tissues, but there are things we CAN do. In this podcast, Kathryn and Kyle talk about why it's important to do high(er) impact and strength training, and why progression is the key to safety. They discuss the highly alive and adaptive nature...
2022-08-3023 minMindful StrengthKathryn & Kyle: All movements are good, but they aren't equal. Hard vs. heavyIn this episode Kathryn and Kyle talk about a movement stimulus being hard vs. heavy, and what the key differences are. Often we believe that anything that feels challenging is making us stronger, but that is not the case. All movements are good, but they are not equal, especially if your goals are strength building, bone, muscle mass, athletics, aging benefits etc... If you feel like you are spinning your wheels, not getting stronger, or getting exhausted by exercise this is a great podcast for you! Want to work with us? Our next 10-week strength program called...
2022-08-2322 minMindful StrengthKathryn & Kyle: Rethinking safety, alignment, and mechanical ways of understanding the bodyKathryn and Kyle talk about the mechanical model and give a few examples of mechanical ideas that negatively affect the ways we move and feel. Mechanical thinking teaches us that load is something that breaks us down, that safety is nurtured through avoidance, and that alignment is to be perfect. We believe that safety is built through gradual and meaningful exposure and that resistance has the capacity to build us up (not just wear us down). Kathryn also explains why she rarely assesses alignment, and rather is more interested in capacity, especially with beginners. This podcast will g...
2022-08-1622 minMindful StrengthKathryn & Kyle: Rebuilding your strength after time away, injury, or life changesKathryn and Kyle share how they have both gotten back into structured strength training after time off for various reasons. They share tips on how to get back in the swing without overdoing it, and how to structure your own strength practice. Other topics include super sets, the foundation movements of strength, and how many minutes it takes to get a good session in. To learn more about our next program Bone Builders click here. Bone Builders, taught by Kathryn and Kyle will teach the foundation movements of strength training, plus how to progress to...
2022-08-1025 min
Maestro on the MicMOTM #381: Changing Your Business Into Something You Love with Kathryn Bruni-Young
The last time Kathryn Bruni-Young was on the podcast, her business looked completely different. What was once a non-traditional yoga studio is now called “Mindful Strength” and business is better than ever. Kathryn didn’t know what would happen if she changed how her business looked, but she knew she had to.
There’s a lot of fear when you’re known for one specific thing and you want to change that. I want Kathryn to show you it’s okay to lean into something new, that your business will survive. In fact, when you do lean into that new...
2022-06-2056 minMindful StrengthAdam McAtee: Applying Strength & Motor Learning Research to Pilates and YogaAdam and Kathryn talk about Pilates, yoga, and how we can integrate current evidence into the practices we love without throwing the baby out with the bath water. Adam is on his way to becoming a physical therapist and along the path has incorporated heavy weights into his long-time Pilates career. They also talk about motor learning and how we can cue our clients to be as successful as possible during exercise. ___ If this conversation excites you click here to learn more about the Mindful Strength Teacher's Immersion 2.0. Early bird ends July 1st. This 3-month...
2022-06-2051 minMindful StrengthJules Mitchell: The Biomechanics of Strength BuildingIn this episode, Kathryn and Jules talk about what strength training is (and what it isn't), strength training vs. general fitness, basic biomechanics, the practicality of learning anatomy and making sense of the research. If you are endlessly curious about exercise science and it's application to moving and teaching, Jules' insights into biomechanics and tissue adaptation will both excite and challenge the way you understand the body. ___ We are incredibly excited that Jules is coming to guest teach at the Mindful Strength Teacher's Immersion 2.0 starting in October 2022. To learn more about this top-notch 3-month continuing...
2022-06-0453 minMindful StrengthNada Hassan: Strength Training as RehabIn this episode, Kathryn and Nada talk about why strength training is so useful in rehab. Often people assume that strength training means competing or huge feats. In reality, capacity-building strategies (strength training) can help people progress from pain and injuries and help them get back to the activities they love. If you loved this episode and you have more questions to ask, sign up for Nada's webinar on June 15th hosted by Kathryn. To learn more click here. _____ Nada Hassan is a physical therapy resident working at a movement and education-based physiotherapy...
2022-05-2543 minMindful StrengthDarcie Clark: Adaptive Movement and Chair YogaDarcie and Kathryn talk about adaptive movement, non-dogmatic approaches for all abilities, and chair yoga. Chair yoga is more than using a chair for conventional poses. Creating an accessible class requires teachers to re-imagine the practice and truly learn to meet participants where they are. Darcie offers wisdom from over 15 years working with all levels of practitioners and training teachers. _____ Darcie Clark has been a leader in Adaptive Yoga since 2006. Specializing in making the yoga practice accessible to people of all ages, body types, and abilities, she’s taught yoga in community centres, retirement homes, an...
2022-05-1342 minMindful StrengthDr Lisa Folden: Body Positive Physical Therapy and Health CoachingToday's episode is all about a weight-neutral approach to physical therapy and healthcare. Lisa and Kathryn discuss all the insidious ways diet culture has made its way into healthcare and how we can provide better care to people across the size spectrum. They also touch on how humans are always adaptive, at any size, and blaming weight for pain and injury is never the answer. ___ Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a licensed physical therapist, mom-focused health coach and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. To learn more about Lisa c...
2022-04-2947 minMindful StrengthNikki Naab-Levy: Why strength training helps with rehab, yoga, pilates, hypermobility (and basically everything!)Kathryn and Nikki talk about the ins and outs of strength, and what makes strength training different (but highly complementary) from yoga, pilates, and group fitness. They discuss why building strength is so important for overall capacity, aging, muscle mass, chronic illness, and even hypermobility. They cover loading, the benefits of heavier weights, the different programs they have tried, and what it feels like when things aren't working well. Nikki and Kathryn have a shared love of strength training and helping everyday people understand the basic concepts of human adaptation. To learn more about Nikki click here
2022-04-0949 min
J. Brown Yoga TalksKathryn Bruni-Young - "Adaptability, Strength and Resilience"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. Kathryn Bruni-Young, creator of Mindful Strength, talks with J about her mother's legacy and the adaptability of human bodies. They discuss turning grief into a handstand club, when Kathryn's mom, Diane Bruni, came to J's class and the significance of her appearance on the show, the alarm her mom sounded and the infamous Facebook page she started, feeling uncomfortable about social media outpourings after her m...
2022-03-2841 minMindful StrengthStephanie Carter Kelley: Progressive impact and strength building for osteoporosisStephanie Carter Kelley is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, bone health enthusiast and she has a Ph.D. in education. In this episode, you will learn all about osteoporosis, who is at risk, and the research around progressive impact and strength building. Explore the challenges of low impact exercise, what we know about spine movement and flexion, and consider if light weights/bands are truly enough. Stephanie's background is mostly helping 50+ cis women manage and prevent osteoporosis, and that is the perspective she brings to this interview. We are excited about our next collaboration with Stephanie Carter...
2022-03-1858 minMindful StrengthChristine Felstead: A Lifetime of movement practiceToday we welcome Kathryn's long-time colleague, and friend of the yoga family, Christine Felstead. Christine has been practicing various forms of movement including marathon running, Ashtanga yoga, mobility, and now strength for longer than most people we know. Her love of movement has changed over the years as she has experienced injuries, burnout moments, huge pivots, and the ups and downs of life. Christine has learned many lessons and she continues to practice and teach the types of movement that light her up. *** To sign up for the Offering Tree free demo and get to...
2022-03-1248 minMindful StrengthFinding your way back to training, small steps go furtherThis episode of the podcast is brought to you by Bodyweight Stars, our upcoming 8-week bodyweight strength program to help you get moving and feeling like a star. Click here to learn more and sign up. Today Kathryn and Kyle are talking about consistency, and how to get back into training after being off for some time, or starting for the first time. Consistency doesn't have to mean doing something every day. In fact, when we do too much at the start we often burn out and experience a downward spiral in confidence and enjoyment. Small steps...
2022-01-1826 minMindful StrengthHoliday Special #4: More movement isn't always betterWe are bombarded with messages about the dangers of too much sitting, not moving enough, chairs and couches in our living rooms etc... But is more movement always better? On the journey to building strength, loaded movement it vital, but less is sometimes more. The other side of this coin is rest and recovery. Many active people have internalized messages that more movement is always better but as Chris and Kathryn have experienced this can be a step stone to problematic exercise behaviours, being under recovered, and increased stress when it comes to lifestyle. - ...
2021-12-2419 minMindful StrengthHoliday Special #3: Strength is a Feeling, Not a LookToday Chris and Kathryn are talking about why it's not useful to base your strength building progress on looks (unless you are a body builder). Strength can be felt from the inside, and there are other metrics to measure your progress. Most of us have been taught to measure our success based on how we look on the outside, and we believe this approach sets us up to eventually fail. You don't have to be changing how you look to be doing it right. If you are a yoga teacher trying to get your website, classes, appointments...
2021-12-2319 minMindful StrengthHoliday Special #1: Pain and Why it MattersKathryn and Chris talk about how their teaching and ideas about movement have changed since diving deep into pain science. They explore the range of feelings that might come up during strength building and why it's useful to acknowledge the spectrum of sensations. If pain isn't an accurate indication of the health of our tissues, then what is contributing to pain and what might it be telling us? -------- This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. To learn more about how you can use Offering Tree to get your classes, memberships...
2021-12-2219 min
Energetically YouHow to Feel more Confident through Building Strength from the Inside Out with Kathryn Bruni-Young“If we are only able to channel our minds when things are slow, calm, and relaxed then I’m not sure those practices are actually preparing us for what is going to happen in our lives.” Kathryn Bruni-Young is an expert on functional movement and building mindful strength. She is the founder of Mindful Strength, the host of the Mindful Strength Podcast, and an international yoga & movement teacher. Kathryn's work helps everyday people build strength and confidence from home with online classes and trainings. She also provides education for yoga teachers and clinicians who want to bring more st...
2021-08-1745 minMindful StrengthChris Nguyen: Cultivating Confidence Through MovementIf you are a yoga teacher looking for an incredible online platform to host your membership, classes, workshops and appointments check out Offering Tree. Click here to learn how Offering Tree can help you get your offerings online quickly. - To learn more about the Mindful Strength Membership and put this information into practice click here to begin your 14-day free trial. - Kathryn welcomes one of her first students and movement teacher peer Chris Nguyen on the podcast. Together they chat about their parallel stories of discovering strength and mobility t...
2021-08-0241 minMindful StrengthErin Godfrey: The core, what is it and what are we training for?We are celebrating the 4th birthday of the Mindful Strength Membership with a Buy One Gift One Annual Membership sale. Until July 14th when you sign up for our Annual Membership you can gift one to a friend for FREE. Click here to start now. --- This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides teachers, trainers, and studios with the tools they need to get their offerings online with confidence and ease. Click here or visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength to book a free demo...
2021-07-1254 minMindful StrengthDavid Wilson: Strong at Any AgeWe are celebrating the 4th birthday of the Mindful Strength Membership with a Buy One Gift One Annual Membership sale. Until July 14th when you sign up for our Annual Membership you can gift one to a friend for FREE. Click here to start now. --- This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides teachers, trainers, and studios with the tools they need to get their offerings online with confidence and ease. Click here or visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength to book a free demo...
2021-07-0551 minMindful StrengthCelebrating Our 4th Birthday!!Kathryn, Kyle and Chris talk about their newest project, the All-Access Membership and answer questions on a wide range of topics. This is a fun 3-way conversation in celebration of our 4th birthday. -- To learn more about the All-Access Membership click here, this offer ends July 31st. -- This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. If you are looking for one affordable platform to host your website, classes, emails, appointments and everything else on visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength and book a free demo.
2021-06-2650 minMindful StrengthLizette Pompa: Progressing Through Bodyweight Strength TrainingThe Mindful Strength All Access Membership launches next week along with Pull-Up Club registration. To be in the know click here and add your name to our email list. ___ This episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. We love Offering Tree because they provide an all-in-one service for teachers and studios wanting to get their classes and offerings online fast. Click here or go to offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength to schedule a demo and get our special discount. ___ Lizette Pompa is a Yoga T...
2021-06-0947 minMindful StrengthRocky Heron: New Paradigms and Possibilities of PracticeIf you are interested in taking your teaching online check out offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength (click here). Offering Tree's platform includes everything you need from a website to an online store, appointments, membership, and courses. All for under $20 a month. - Interested in the content we are covering on this podcast? Join the Mindful Strength Membership and get your first 2-weeks for FREE. Practice with us live or check out our library of unique classes. Click here to start your 14-day FREE trial.
2021-05-1852 minMindful StrengthChristopher Bourke - Building Emotional Strength with Energizing MovementThe Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. To take your classes, courses, website, and appointments online all in one place visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength *** About Christopher Bourke: Christopher is a movement instructor, mental health professional, and Mindful Strength admin coordinator. He has worked in the field of mental health and addictions for over a decade and roots his teaching in that experience – placing a strong emphasis on practices that respect, support, and encourage an individual’s innate resilience. Christopher teaches with the hope of helping people rebuild a conn...
2021-05-1039 minMindful StrengthBonus: How much weight should I be starting with?This is the question we get more than ever, how much weight should I be starting with? There is no one right answer for everyone, but Kathryn and Kyle definitely have advice on how you can approach your strength training. Most people either start too heavy and get discouraged, or start really light and never progress. This is your chance to hear how both Kathryn and Kyle approach this common question. To start your 14-day free trial of the Mindful Strength Membership and practice online with Kathryn and Kyle click here.
2021-05-0513 minMindful StrengthCatherine Cowey: Everything you need to know about hypermobilityThe Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. To take your classes, courses, website, and appointments online all in one place visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength *** Catherine Cowey has a range both professional and personal experience working with folks who are on the hypermobility spectrum. Her thirst for knowledge and fascination with the wonder of the human body led her to post-graduate work in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University while still working as a personal trainer and assisting in physical therapy clinics. Her practice has continued to evolve over the l...
2021-04-2448 minMindful StrengthBonus: Why are single leg squats so hard?Kathryn and Kyle talk about what makes the single-leg squat so challenging, and what you can work on starting now. From ankle range of motion to basic alignment and loading patterns this mini podcast will help you assess what your body needs. To start your 14-day free trial of the Mindful Strength Membership and practice online with Kathryn and Kyle click here.
2021-04-2111 minMindful StrengthLaura Khoudari: Lifting Heavy Things, Healing Trauma One Rep At a TimeThis podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree helps teachers and trainers get their classes, courses, and services online fast. To learn more about this awesome company click here offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength --- Laura Khoudari is a trauma practitioner, certified personal trainer, and corrective exercise specialist. Widely recognized within the trauma and fitness communities, her work has been featured in Buzzfeed, UpWorthy, Outside Online, Medium, Tonic, and Girls Gone Strong. To learn more about Laura or order the book click here. --- Kathryn and Laura talk...
2021-04-1843 minMindful StrengthBonus: Strength Training During Hard TimesIn this episode Kathryn shares more about why she got into strength training and gymnastics and how handstand training has helped her through recent stressful events. Handstand Club Early Bird Pricing has been extended, and Kathryn is Day 1 for FREE on April 14th. To sign up for this FREE session (which includes a manual chapter) click the link below... Yes, sign me up for Day 1 for FREE and send me the manual chapter.
2021-04-0711 minMindful StrengthAmber Karnes: Marketing is Another Form of TeachingThis episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides a platform for teachers and trainers who want to get their classes and services online quickly and easily. Kathryn is currently using Offering Tree to host her 300-hour online training. To learn more or schedule a free demo Click Here - Amber Karnes is the founder of Body Positive Yoga. She’s a ruckus maker, yoga teacher, social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Amber trains yoga teachers and studio owners how to cr...
2021-04-0352 minMindful StrengthBonus: How to create your own strength program or sequenceKathryn and Kyle talk about how to approach strength programming. Kyle has been writing formal weightlifting programs for athletes for the last decade, he shares his experience and relates it back to bodyweight training. Creating a program is about more than just linking hard exercises together. A good program blends push with pull, strength with skill without exhausting the practitioner. These ideas can be used not only for gym training but for home strength practices and yoga class sequencing as well. Kathryn and Kyle share their process with programming the Handstand Club and what they have learned along the...
2021-03-3113 minMindful StrengthNeil Pearson: Moving and Living Well is Possible in PainThis podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides a platform for teachers and trainers to get their classes and services online easily and efficiently. Click here to learn more or schedule a free demo offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength - Neil Pearson is a physiotherapist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. He is an experienced yoga teacher, a yoga therapist, and creator of the Pain Care Yoga training programs for health professionals and yoga therapists. Neil is founding chair of the Physiotherapy Pain Science Division in Canada...
2021-03-2746 minMindful StrengthBonus: Set yourself up for home practice successIn this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about how to set yourself up for consistent home practice. To start your 14-day free trial and practice with Kathryn and Kyle click here.
2021-03-2411 minMindful StrengthMadeleine Shen Lopez: Knee anatomy, tree pose, hyperextension and curious questioningThis episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides an online platform for teachers and trainers to get their classes, courses, and websites online quickly and efficiently. To learn more or schedule a demo visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength (or click here). - To learn more about Madeleine's work click here. Madeleine has a degree in biomedical engineering and is a doctor of chiropractic. Madeleine has been studying Axis Syllabus since 2009, and has trained at the Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, the School of Toronto...
2021-03-2050 minMindful StrengthBonus: How to work on handstands (and what not to do)In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about handstands and what they have learned over the years working with gymnastics coaches. Kathryn has loved handstands since she was a kid, but it wasn't until her early twenties training with gymnasts that she really learned what was required to master this nearly impossible movement. Kathryn puts this to good use in Handstand Club which begins again on April 21st, click here to sign up or learn more.
2021-03-1715 minMindful StrengthJennifer Snowdon: How breathing works and how we can adapt breathing cuesThis episode of the Mindful Strength Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Offering Tree. Offering Tree provides an online platform for teachers and trainers to get their classes, courses and websites online quickly and efficiently. To learn more or schedule a demo visit offeringtree.com/mindfulstrength (or click here). - Jennifer Snowdon has been practicing yoga since 2003 and teaching for the last seven years. She has also studied ELDOA, Movement For Trauma with Jane Clapp, and is a Buteyko Breathing Educator. Jennifer now lives in New Brunswick Canada and teaches Buteyko and Science...
2021-03-1249 minMindful StrengthBonus: Why we love (and hate) lungesIn this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about lunges, and why lunges are a key part of any strength training program. Kyle shares stories from his athletic training days, and the pair talk about why lunges can be so much harder than other movements like squats. To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online studio membership click here. Sliding scale prices are available and your first two weeks are always free so you can check it out before you commit. Live and recorded weekly classes.
2021-03-0312 minMindful StrengthAlex Haley: How to be a mindful tech company with Offering Tree co-founderAlex Haley is a meditation teacher and former legal and business manager for small and large companies. He also was a co-manager of a donation-based yoga studio and is one of the co-founders of the public benefit corporation OfferingTree, which provides an all-in-one platform for wellness professionals to build a website, manage schedules and registrations, accept payments and coordinate email communication. To learn more about our sponsor Offering Tree click here. - To start your 14-day free trial and practice with Kathryn, Kyle and the Mindful Strength online community click here.
2021-02-2739 minMindful StrengthBonus: What's happening with the podcast? Updates!In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk updates to the podcast and Membership. Catch these weekly Bonus episodes on Wednesday only on the podcast apps. To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online studio membership click here. Sliding scale prices are available and your first two weeks are always free so you can check it out before you commit. Live and recorded weekly classes.
2021-02-2409 minMindful StrengthTrina Altman: Yoga DeconstructedTrina Altman, B.A., NCPT, received her training through STOTT PILATES® and is an E-RYT 500, YACEP®. She’s the creator of Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed®, which take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates and their relationship to modern movement science. Trina has presented at Kripalu, the Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference and Momentum Fest, among others. Her work has been published in Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and Pilates Style magazine and her classes have been featured on Yoga International and Yoga Anytime. She also consulted for Equinox to help develop their signatur...
2021-02-1950 minMindful StrengthBonus: Why are push-ups so hard?!In this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about push-ups and what you need to know to build stronger pushing. Catch these weekly Bonus episodes on Wednesday only on the podcast apps. To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online studio membership click here. Sliding scale prices are available and your first week is always free so you can check it out before you commit. Live and recorded weekly classes.
2021-02-1711 minMindful StrengthJoelle Hann: So You Want to Write a Book?Joelle Hann is an award-winning writer with a history of developing high-level book projects for major American publishers. Subject areas include wellness and transformation, women’s health, leadership and spirituality, as well as conscious business, personal finance and memoir. She has worked with top CEOs and humanitarian activists, coaches and thought-leaders, spiritual teachers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and many others. She founded Brooklyn Book Doctor to help more people write transformational books that change the world. To learn more about Joelle's work click here. ____ To try our free course Mindful Strength Foundations click here. ...
2021-02-1140 minMindful StrengthBonus: Building strong pull-upsIn this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about pull-ups and what you need to know to build stronger pulling. Catch these weekly Bonus episodes on Wednesday only on the podcast apps. To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online studio membership click here. Sliding scale prices are available and your first week is always free so you can check it out before you commit. Live and recorded weekly classes.
2021-02-1011 minMindful StrengthBonus: Why We Love DeadliftsIn this episode Kathryn and Kyle talk about why they LOVE deadlifts. To get started with Mindful Strength Foundations our FREE course click here.
2021-02-0213 minMindful StrengthLaura Sygrove: What is trauma-informed movement?Laura Sygrove is the co-founder and executive director of New Leaf Foundation, a Toronto-based organization that supports the mental, emotional, and physical health of youth in underserved communities through mindfulness-based programs. She has more than 13 years of experience developing & leading program/training curriculum, learning about the impacts of trauma on individuals and communities, and cultivating programming partnerships with schools, community organizations, and youth justice settings. For 10+ years, Laura facilitated frontline programming with youth who were incarcerated, and over the past two years has been building her therapeutic skills through counseling work with children, youth and families. Laura holds a...
2021-01-2244 minMindful StrengthBonus: Why having a freebie is essential for sustainable businessIn this episode, Kathryn and Kyle talk about the importance of the freebie. Ten minutes of marketing tips begin now! To get started with Mindful Strength Foundations our FREE course click here. Or you can start your FREE 7-day trial and practice along with our live and recorded classes, all in one place. Click here to start.
2021-01-2012 minMindful StrengthBonus: What we look for in a great cameraThis week our 10-minute Bonus episode is on the main features we look for when we are shopping for cameras. - To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online Membership click here. Strength training made mindful and accessible with live and on-demand classes. To Join Kathryn's Handstand Club beginning Feb 10th click here.
2021-01-1312 minMindful StrengthJulie Wiebe: Redefining The CoreJulie Wiebe, PT, DPT has over 24 years of experience in both Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health. Her passion is to return women to fitness and sport after injury and pregnancy and equip pros to do the same. This passion led her to pioneer an integrative approach to promote women’s health in and through fitness. A published author, Julie is a sought-after speaker to share her evidence-based, integrative approach internationally at clinics, academic institutions, conferences, and professional organizations and remotely through lectures and online coursework. Julie maintains a clinical practice in Los Angeles. She promotes innovative solutions and educated ho...
2021-01-1157 minMindful StrengthBonus: Sequencing for strength on the mat and in the gymThis week our 10-minute Bonus episode is on sequencing and programming. To request a topic for the Wednesday Bonus email support@mindfulstrength.ca - To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online Membership click here. Strength training made mindful and accessible with live and on-demand classes. To Join Kathryn's Handstand Club beginning Feb 10th click here.
2021-01-0611 minMindful StrengthBest Of 2020 Podcast Part 2Welcome to our end of the year episode! - To read through the transcript and see who said what visit https://mindfulstrength.ca/mindful-strength-podcast/ - To get more info about Kathryn's 300-hour training and apply for Early Bird Pricing before Jan 1st click here. - To practice along with Kathryn and Kyle in the Mindful Strength, Membership click here.
2021-01-0229 minMindful StrengthThe Best of 2020 Part 1Welcome to our end of the year episode! - To read through the transcript and see who said what visit https://mindfulstrength.ca/mindful-strength-podcast/ - To get more info about Kathryn's 300-hour training and apply for Early Bird Pricing before Jan 1st click here. - To practice along with Kathryn and Kyle in the Mindful Strength Membership click here.
2020-12-3031 minMindful StrengthJames Crader: Mindset and Movement in Pandemic TimesJames Crader's work is about helping people access their personal power as they connect more deeply with their Self and Others. He's a Resiliency Expert focusing on movement and mindset coaching. He's a creative and artist who expresses his connection to / and perceptions of human-ness through writing and media content. You can find out more about James through his website. www.JamesCrader.com Follow him on IG @James_Crader. - Kathryn and Carly | 300-Hour Online Teacher Training: Click Here The Mindful Strength Membership | Click Here Experience 4 FREE On...
2020-12-2750 minMindful StrengthBonus: Reps and SetsThis 10-minute podcast is the first in a new series that Kathryn and Kyle are doing on the basic principles of strength training. Today's topic is reps and sets, and how learning more about reps and sets can influence strength training in the gym as well as on your mat. Join us on Wednesday's for these quick episodes, if you have a topic request email support@mindfulstrength.ca. - To practice with Kathryn and Kyle in their online Membership click here. Strength training made mindful and accessible with live and on-demand classes.
2020-12-2309 minMindful StrengthRochelle Miller: Redefining Trauma-Informed MovementRochelle creates spaces for embodied movement; through education of primary principles of movement, she offers a unique blend of Yoga and movement that empower students to explore movement as a practice of self-discovering and joy. Through playful inquiry, practitioners are given the space to explore what is possible in their body and build the capacity to move more efficiently. Certificates Include Yoga Fundamentals from Octopus Garden (2013), Modo Yoga (2015), Yin (2015), Trauma Informed Yoga from New Leaf Yoga (2015), and Embodied Arts Training from Spirit Loft (2019). Kathryn and Carly | 300-Hour Online Teacher Training: Click Here
2020-12-1946 minMindful StrengthNeil Pearson: Pain Science and Yoga | RepostNeil Pearson is a physiotherapist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. He is an experienced yoga teacher, a yoga therapist, and creator of the Pain Care Yoga training programs for health professionals and yoga therapists. Neil is founding chair of the Physiotherapy Pain Science Division in Canada, recipient of the Canadian Pain Society’s Excellence in Interprofessional Pain Education award, faculty in yoga therapist training programs, and an author. Neil develops innovative resources, collaborates in research, and serves as a mentor for health professionals and yoga practitioners seeking to enhance their therapeutic expertise. He...
2020-12-0552 minMindful StrengthDiane Bruni: Life and Death on My Own TermsDiane has been at the forefront of the yoga scene in Canada, she was the first Ashtanga teacher in Canada, founder of the Downward Dog Yoga Studio, and creator of 65 episodes of Breathing Space Yoga After decades of ‘traditional’ yoga, Diane became disillusioned, her own injuries and the injuries she was witnessing in her community were disheartening. In 2012 after a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis Diane sold her shares at Downward Dog, freeing herself from teaching traditional yoga classes gave her time to heal, study, experiment, and re-evaluate the true meaning of yoga for her personally. -
2020-11-251h 02Mindful Strengthjamilah malika: Towards an Embodied Understanding of Powerjamilah malika abu-bakare makes anti-oppression accessible to mindfulness practitioners by connecting the two as practices. her skill relating anti-oppression as a practice akin to our mindful movement practice is rooted in her work as co-visionary of the (now defunct) Positive Space Initiatives at Kula Annex dating back to 2010. she is currently the anti-oppression facilitator for New Leaf Foundation, Mindful Strength, and Mindfulness Without Borders and has taught upon request from Toronto to Terrace and as far as Rhode Island. she is a proud member of the Brown Girls Yoga collective based in Toronto and in addition to teaching trauma-informed...
2020-11-2252 minMindful StrengthNatalia Mehlman Petrzela: Race, Feminism and the Origins of Fitness in AmericaNatalia Mehlman Petrzela, Ph.D. is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture and is currently writing a book on American fitness culture, FIT NATION: How America Embraced Exercise As The Government Abandoned It (under contract with University of Chicago Press). She is the author of Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture (Oxford 2015), co-host of Past Present Podcast, a frequent media guest expert, speaker at universities and conferences, and contributor to international and domestic news outlets from the BBC to the New York Times to the Atlantic. Natalia is Associate Professor of History...
2020-11-1449 minMindful StrengthKevin O’Connor: Fascia Science and Embodied AnatomiesKevin O’Connor is a multidisciplinary artist working as a choreographer, dancer, improviser, circus artist, and installation artist from Ontario, Canada and now based in the Bay area. He is involved in a decade-long artistic collective exploring participatory de-colonizing performances within polluted watersheds in Ontario. Over the last few years, he has worked with NAKA dance in Oakland, Shakiri, and Skywatchers in the Bay Area, Oncogrrrls feminist art collective in Spain, and collaborated with Inuit hunter and designer Paulette Metuq on a project in Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic. He has been learning with the Axis Syllabus community for ov...
2020-11-0641 minMindful StrengthCarly Stong: Genuine Accessible Movement in Online SpacesCarly Stong is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT®500) as well as the Educational Director of and Lead Instructor at Yoga Teacher Training Kingston. Having completed her post-secondary degrees in Kinesiology and Health Studies as well as Education, Carly offers a contemporary movement education informed by science as well as experience that is built on the pillars of accessibility and empowerment and rooted in social activism. As a passionate advocate for body positivity, Carly teaches about anti-oppression for yoga studios and movement instructors. Her approach to inclusion is modern and informed by a fully embodied and integrated experience. While teach...
2020-10-2347 min
The Mentor Sessions57: Building Strength with Kathryn Bruni-YoungI absolutely love Kathryn Bruni-Young’s smart approach to movement and well-rounded strength and I’m so excited to have her back on The Mentor Sessions to share her wisdom with us! Kathryn Bruni-Young is an international teacher, a strength training enthusiast, teacher trainer and the host of the Mindful Strength Podcast. She produces an online studio from her country home in eastern Ontario, and she educates folks on how they can build their strength and add more strengthening to their yoga, pilates and functional movement classes. You can listen to my first interview with Kathyr...
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Mastering the Business of YogaKathryn Bruni-Young on Movement & Creating a Successful Online BusinessThis week on the podcast I am joined by Kathryn Bruni-Young who is the founder of Mindful Strength, the host of the Mindful Strength Podcast, an international teacher and a creative thinker in the field of yoga and movement. Kathryn grew up practicing yoga, and started teaching when she was in her late teens. After years of practicing more traditional Ashtanga, Kathryn realized that she was having chronic pain in her body, and started to learn more about movement. On this episode, Kathryn dives into her passion for movement and how her teaching style has changed significantly s...
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The Mentor Sessions05: Mindful Strength with Guest Teacher Kathryn Bruni-YoungKathryn Bruni-Young is the founder of the Mindful Strength method of teaching and one of my favorite teaching inspirations. Kathryn has been teaching for 11 years, and while her roots are in traditional yoga practices and teaching, more recently she has become a proponent of incorporating strength training into her movement practice. She also wants to empower and equip teachers to begin to move into more strength training in a way that feels authentic and refreshing. I am so excited for you to learn about this unique way of teaching movement, and I know you will be ready to unlock...
2017-10-2746 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastStrengthen Your Yoga Practice with Kathryn Bruni-YoungKathryn Bruni-Young is a mover, educator and creator. She grew up studying yoga with her mother (Diane Bruni) which organically shifted into teaching yoga classes and workshops together. Kathryn Bruni-Young has been a yoga and movement teacher for the last 10 years. She suffered from repetitive strain injuries and turned to physiotherapists, personal trainers and other experts from other movement disciplines to create her own teaching style. Inspired by all she gained from her strength training education. Kathryn founded the Mindful Strength Center, (formerly known as the Cornwall Yoga Studio). Mindful Strength ble...
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Tiny Conversations8. Kathryn Bruni Young on Strength Training in YogaOn this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Kathryn Bruni Young. Kathryn is a Yoga Trainer, Olympic Weightlifter and super strong person (you should see her handstands). Kathryn recently published an article in Elephant Journal – “The New Wave of Yoga” – in which she argues that yoga isn’t enough. In this episode Kathryn discusses why she thinks you need […]
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