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Deepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeFlight, Fear, and Finding Yourself: A Conversation with Maggie CoomerIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc interviews Maggie Coomer, a yoga teacher at True Love Yoga. They discuss Maggie's journey with yoga, her experiences in teacher training, and the significance of crow pose. Maggie shares her insights on overcoming fear in arm balances, the importance of play in yoga practice, and how to deepen one's yoga journey. The conversation highlights the transformative power of yoga and the community it fosters. Takeaways Maggie's journey with yoga began at age 13 with her dad. Yoga has evolved from a physical practice to a lifestyle for...2025-05-0528 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeConnecting with Nature Through YogaIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc discusses the transformative experience of practicing yoga outdoors. She shares her personal journey with outdoor yoga, highlighting its benefits such as enhanced mindfulness, connection to nature, and community building. Lauren emphasizes the importance of engaging with the elements and how yoga philosophy supports our relationship with the earth. She provides practical tips for outdoor yoga practice and invites listeners to join her free summer pop-up yoga series in Kansas City. Takeaways Practicing yoga outdoors enhances connection to nature and community. Outdoor yoga provides a sense of...2025-04-2815 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeUnlocking Athletic Potential with YogaIn this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the importance of integrating yoga into strength training and athletic performance. She highlights the physical benefits of yoga, including improved mobility, strength, and injury prevention. Additionally, she explores the mental benefits of yoga, such as enhanced focus and breath control, and shares philosophical insights that can aid athletes in their training. The episode concludes with practical tips for incorporating yoga into a fitness routine. Takeaways Yoga complements strength training and enhances performance. Yoga is beneficial for balance and strength, not just flexibility. Incorporating yoga can improve recovery and breath control. ...2025-04-2116 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeYour Practice, On the Page: Deepening Insight Through the Yoga Practice JournalIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc discusses the significance of journaling in yoga, emphasizing how it can enhance self-reflection and mindfulness. She introduces her newly created yoga practice journal, designed to help practitioners track their progress and integrate their yoga experiences into daily life. Lauren explores the concept of swadhyaya, or self-study, and provides practical tips for establishing a consistent journaling habit. The episode concludes with an invitation to deepen one's yoga practice through journaling. Takeaways Journaling can enhance mindfulness in yoga practice. Reflection is essential for integrating yoga into daily life. ...2025-04-1418 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeYoga for Every Body: Accessibility, Agency, and InclusivityIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc interviews Liz Kerlin, a yoga teacher focused on accessibility and inclusivity. They discuss Liz's journey to yoga, the importance of representation, and the need for safe spaces in yoga practice. Liz shares insights on teaching chair yoga and emphasizes the significance of agency and emotional health in yoga. The conversation highlights the transformative power of yoga for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds.   Takeaways Liz's journey to yoga began with seeking pain relief. Yoga is often marketed in a way that excludes many. Accessibility i...2025-04-0725 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeEmbrace Spring: Ayurvedic Tips for RenewalIn this episode of Deep in Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc discusses how to embrace the Spring season through Ayurvedic principles. She shares tips on diet, movement, and mindset to help listeners feel refreshed and renewed. The conversation emphasizes the importance of seasonal eating, morning routines, and yoga practices that align with the energy of spring. Additionally, Lauren highlights the significance of meditation and setting intentions for personal growth during this time of renewal. Takeaways: Spring is a time for renewal and fresh energy. Ayurveda focuses on lifestyle practices for balance. Eating light and warming foods...2025-03-3111 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeBreaking Down the Warrior Poses in YogaIn this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the iconic warrior poses in yoga: Warrior I, II, and III. She delves into their origins, alignment, energetics, and how they embody strength and grace. Each pose is examined in detail, providing insights into their unique characteristics and how they can be elevated in practice. The conversation emphasizes the importance of grounding, stability, and balance, while also connecting the physical practice to deeper themes of courage and compassion. Takeaways Warrior poses are foundational in yoga practice. Each warrior pose has distinct alignment and energetics. Warrior I focuses on grounding and...2025-03-2414 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeMastering Yoga Sequencing: Tips for TeachersIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc discusses the essential elements of sequencing in vinyasa yoga. She shares five key tips for creating effective and engaging classes, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful sequencing to enhance the student experience. The conversation covers the bell curve structure, the incorporation of themes, working towards peak poses, balancing movement across different planes, and the significance of closing with intention. Lauren encourages both teachers and students to appreciate the art and science of yoga sequencing. Takeaways Thoughtful sequencing enhances the student experience. Following a bell curve structure prepares...2025-03-1718 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeYoga for Beginners & Beyond: A Conversation with Jules O’BryantIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc interviews Jules O'Bryant, a yoga teacher at True Love Yoga. They discuss Jules' journey into yoga, her experiences as a teacher, and the importance of community in yoga practice. Jules shares her insights on teaching beginners, the benefits of yoga teacher training, and offers advice for those intimidated to start yoga. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-connection and the various paths one can take in their yoga journey, including an upcoming free beginners workshop. Takeaways Jules fell in love with yoga while seeking community and...2025-03-1025 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeYoga and Sleep: A Holistic ApproachIn this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the vital importance of sleep and how yoga can enhance sleep quality. She shares personal experiences with sleep deprivation and offers practical yoga postures, breath techniques, and Ayurvedic tips to improve sleep. The conversation emphasizes the significance of creating a calming bedtime routine and the role of mindfulness in achieving restful sleep.   Takeaways Sleep is a basic need that affects overall health. Yoga can provide tools to improve sleep quality. Child's Pose promotes a feeling of safety and relaxation. Legs up the wall is a transformative pose for s...2025-03-0313 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeAwakening to Spring: The Spiral Myofascial ConnectionIn this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the concept of spring awakening in relation to the myofascial spiral line. She explains the importance of fascia in the body, how it connects various muscle groups, and its role in both physical and emotional health. The conversation emphasizes the significance of spring as a time for renewal and growth, encouraging listeners to engage in yoga practices that awaken the spiral line and release tension. Lauren also invites listeners to her upcoming workshop focused on myofascial release techniques.   Takeaways Spring is a time for releasing stagnant energy. Fascia c...2025-02-2412 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDemystifying Masculine and Feminine Energies in YogaIn this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the importance of understanding and balancing masculine and feminine energies within the context of yoga. She emphasizes that everyone possesses both energies, regardless of gender, and explores how these energies manifest in daily life. Through yoga practices, individuals can cultivate a sense of wholeness by acknowledging and embracing both sides of their energy. Lauren also reflects on the impact of modern society on these energies and shares insights from her book, 'Embody Your Inner Goddess.'   Takeaways Masculine and feminine energies exist within everyone. Finding balance between these e...2025-02-1716 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeThe Heart of Yoga: Exploring LoveIn this episode of Deep in Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc explores the multifaceted concept of love within yoga and yogic philosophy. She delves into bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion, and the practice of metta, or loving kindness, emphasizing the importance of self-love and community connection. The discussion also touches on the heart chakra, its significance in fostering unconditional love, and the various ways to nurture love in our lives and practices. Lauren encourages listeners to explore these themes to deepen their relationships with themselves and others.   Takeaways Yoga is a practice that e...2025-02-1012 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeThe Art of Chaturanga: Alignment and StrengthIn this episode, Lauren Leduc delves into the intricacies of Chaturanga Dandasana, a fundamental pose in Vinyasa Yoga. She shares her personal journey of understanding this posture, its significance in yoga practice, and how to achieve proper alignment. The discussion includes common challenges practitioners face, modifications to make the pose more accessible, and various strengthening techniques to enhance performance. Lauren emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in yoga practice, encouraging listeners to explore their own bodies and find what works best for them.   Takeaways Chaturanga Dandasana translates to four-limbed staff pose. Proper alignment i...2025-02-0315 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeExploring Trauma-Aware YogaIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren explores the concept of trauma-aware yoga, discussing its significance, principles, and practical applications for both students and teachers. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe, empowering, and inclusive environments in yoga classes, while also addressing the need for mindfulness and compassion in teaching, especially during challenging times. The conversation highlights the role of yoga in fostering a deeper connection between the mind and body, and the necessity of respecting individual experiences and choices in practice. Takeaways Trauma can be defined as an undigested experience. There are different...2025-01-2726 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeTransform Your Life: True Love Yoga Teacher TrainingIn this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the True Love Yoga 200-hour teacher training program, sharing insights into its structure, benefits, and unique aspects. She emphasizes the transformative journey of becoming a yoga teacher, the personal growth experienced by participants, and the inclusive community fostered throughout the training. Lauren also highlights the importance of trauma-informed practices, the investment required for the training, and the various ways to make it accessible to aspiring teachers.   Takeaways The training is designed for aspiring yoga teachers and practitioners. Participants often experience unexpected personal growth during the training. The program i...2025-01-2023 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeEmbracing Winter: Ayurvedic Wisdom for WellnessIn this episode, Lauren discusses the principles of Ayurveda as they relate to winter wellness. She explains the significance of Vata and Kapha energies during this season and offers practical tips for self-care, including dietary recommendations, yoga practices, and daily routines. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balancing movement and stillness, as well as the value of introspection and warmth during the colder months. Lauren also provides journaling prompts for self-reflection and encourages listeners to explore Ayurveda further for personalized health practices. Takeaways Ayurveda helps align energy with the seasons. Winter is a time for introspection...2025-01-1316 minSpaghetti on the WallSpaghetti on the WallRethink Parenting Strategies | Episode # 217 with Lauren LaroseReady to Rethink Parenting Strategies? On Spaghetti on the Wall, host Armando Leduc talks with Dr. Lauren LaRose about breaking behavioral barriers, fostering connection, and navigating parenting challenges with confidence. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with practical tips for parents! 🎙️✨ 2025-01-0625 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeConsistency is Key: Building a Sustainable Yoga PracticeIn this episode of Deep in Your Yoga Practice, Lauren LeDuc discusses the importance of consistency in achieving personal goals, particularly in yoga practice. She explores key yogic concepts such as tapas (discipline) and non-attachment, emphasizing the need for a long-term commitment to practice. Lauren shares practical tips for creating consistency, including starting small, finding community, and celebrating wins. The episode encourages listeners to embrace small actions that lead to significant changes over time, reinforcing that yoga is a lifelong journey. Takeaways Consistency is essential for personal growth and achieving goals. Tapas, or discipline, fuels our...2025-01-0626 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeSetting Intentions for 2025: A Yogic Approach to Growth and PurposeWelcome to the final episode of 2024! Host Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, guides us through setting mindful, purpose-driven intentions for 2025 using yogic principles. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to enter the new year with clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose. Lauren shares insights on the following: Sankalpa: Understanding this yogic practice of setting heartfelt, purposeful intentions for the year. Drishti and Focus: Using yogic techniques like Drishti, or focal point, to set and maintain focus throughout the year. Dharma and Purpose: How to align your intentions with your deeper purpose...2024-12-3026 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeReflecting on 2024: A Yogic Ritual to Close the YearIn this special end-of-year episode, join host Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, as she guides you through a mindful reflection on the closing cycle of 2024. Lauren explores the yogic philosophy of honoring endings, embracing change, and moving through transitions with acceptance and gratitude. With concepts rooted in yoga’s deep wisdom—such as the cycle of creation, sustenance, and release, as symbolized by the chant of Om—she invites listeners to let go of attachments and fears around change and endings. You’ll also find journaling prompts woven throughout, offering space for introspection and emotional release...2024-12-2324 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDiscovering Qi: Yoga, Qigong, and the Power of Movement and Breath w/ Aliena MobleyIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc interviews Alienag Mobley, a yoga and Qigong instructor at True Love Yoga. They explore Elena's journey into yoga, her experiences in teacher training, and her transition into Qigong. The conversation delves into the definitions of Qigong, the concept of Qi as life force energy, and the significance of the five elements in Qigong practice. Elena shares insights on balancing the elements, what newcomers can expect in a Qigong class, and the emotional healing aspects of these practices. The episode concludes with advice on deepening one's yoga practice and upcoming...2024-12-1628 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeFrom Grief to Growth: Raven’s Journey into Yoga and TeachingIn this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren sits down with the newest member of the True Love Yoga teaching team, Raven Dawn. Raven shares her journey into yoga, which began during a time of personal loss in 2023, and how her practice has become a powerful tool for healing, presence, and self-acceptance. Through open-hearted conversation, Raven describes the pivotal role yoga played as she processed grief, the importance of True Love Yoga’s welcoming community, and the connection she feels to the practice’s deeper purpose. We also dive into Raven’s unique background, her love for an...2024-12-0928 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeFascia and Flow: Elevate Your Yoga Practice with Myofascial ReleaseIn this episode, Lauren explores the fascinating world of fascia and its integral role in yoga and overall body health. She discusses the myofascial system, the importance of hydration for fascia health, and the benefits of myofascial release techniques. Lauren also highlights an upcoming workshop focused on myofascial release, emphasizing the importance of self-care, especially during the holiday season. The conversation encourages listeners to deepen their practice and awareness of their bodies through these techniques.   Takeaways Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. Healthy fascia allows for smooth movement and s...2024-12-0213 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga Practice5 Tips for Camel Pose: Cultivating Gratitude On and Off the MatIn this episode, Lauren discusses Ustrasana (camel pose) and its connection to gratitude and contentment, particularly during Thanksgiving week. She explores the physical and emotional aspects of the pose, emphasizing the importance of proper alignment, safety, and the yogic philosophy of Santosha. Through practical tips and personal anecdotes, Lauren encourages listeners to cultivate a sense of acceptance and gratitude both on and off the mat, highlighting the transformative power of yoga in fostering a deeper connection to oneself and the world.   Takeaways: Camel pose embodies vulnerability and courage. The sensation after the posture brings a...2024-11-2513 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeYoga Teachers & Marketing: Sharing Your Passion AuthenticallyIn this episode of Deep in Your Practice, Lauren Leduc and Melody Butler discuss the intersection of yoga, marketing, and the importance of workshops. They explore the challenges yoga teachers face in marketing themselves authentically, the value of workshops for both students and teachers, and how to create and sell effective yoga workshops. Melody shares insights on building community, trust, and the significance of following one's passion in teaching and practice.   Takeaways Yoga is a practice that connects body, heart, and mind. Many yoga teachers feel uncomfortable with marketing due to societal programming. Marketing should be seen as sharing rather t...2024-11-1843 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeThe Story of Yoga: Honoring Its History, Embracing Its FutureSummary   In this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the rich history of yoga, tracing its evolution from ancient spiritual practices to its modern-day interpretations. She discusses the significance of understanding yoga's roots for both practitioners and teachers, emphasizing the importance of honoring its origins while adapting to contemporary needs. The conversation highlights key historical figures and texts that shaped yoga, the challenges of commodification and cultural appropriation in the modern yoga industry, and the call for a deeper connection to yoga's philosophical teachings.   Takeaways Understanding the history of yoga provides context for modern practice. Yoga's origins may trace back to ancient Eg...2024-11-1121 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeLiving the Yoga Lifestyle: Exploring the Eight LimbsSummary   In this episode, Lauren provides an overview of the eight limbs of yoga, which is a path to mental, spiritual, and emotional liberation. She briefly explains each limb and how they can be applied in both everyday life and on the yoga mat. The eight limbs are: yama (ethical disciplines), niyama (personal observances), asana (physical postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption). Lauren emphasizes that while reaching samadhi, the ultimate goal of yoga, may be challenging, the journey itself is valuable and can bring more union and alignment to our lives.   Takeaways Th...2024-11-0418 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeThe Benefits and Disadvantages of Hands-On Assists in YogaSummary In this episode, Lauren discusses the power of hands-on assists in yoga. She shares her personal experience with hands-on assists and how it led her to explore trauma-informed yoga and consent tools. Lauren explains the benefits of hands-on assists, such as increasing proprioception, creating trust and connection, and revealing the energetic dynamics of a pose. However, she also highlights the disadvantages, including the risk of harm, focusing on external aesthetics over internal experience, and creating codependency. Lauren emphasizes the importance of consent and provides different types of assists and adjustments. She concludes by inviting listeners to...2024-10-2818 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeAyurvedic Rituals for Autumn: Balancing Vata and Embracing the SeasonSummary In this episode, Lauren discusses supportive Ayurvedic practices for autumn and how to support the season change through yoga. She explains the principles of Ayurveda and the doshas, with a focus on vata dosha during autumn. Lauren provides tips for balancing vata dosha, including warming and grounding foods, self-massage, breathing practices, and mindful movement. She also suggests lifestyle rituals such as lighting candles, creating cozy spaces, and letting go of clutter. Lauren emphasizes the importance of embracing the slower pace of autumn and tuning into one's needs.   Takeaways Ayurveda is a h...2024-10-2114 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeBecoming a Yoga Teacher: Overcoming Doubts, Embracing Growth, and Finding Your PathSummary In this episode, Lauren discusses the readiness and considerations for becoming a yoga teacher. She shares her personal journey and highlights the importance of understanding one's why, committing to personal practice, and embracing continuous learning. Lauren also emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, holding space for others, and the reality of teaching yoga. She addresses common fears and doubts, encourages authenticity and finding one's teaching style, and emphasizes the value of community support. Lauren concludes by urging listeners to listen to their intuition and take the leap if becoming a yoga teacher feels enriching and enhancing...2024-10-1427 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeFinding Stillness: Katie Brown on Yin Yoga and Overcoming Body Image ChallengesSummary In this episode, Lauren Leduc interviews Katie Brown, a yoga and mindfulness specialist, about her journey into yoga and her passion for yin yoga. Katie shares how she fell in love with yoga after years of competitive bodybuilding and struggling with body image issues. She explains that yin yoga is a meditative practice that focuses on stillness and passive postures held for several minutes. Katie also discusses the upcoming Yin for Yoga Teachers 201 workshop, where she will dive deeper into yin yoga theory, postures, props, and modifications. Takeaways Yoga can be a healing...2024-10-0732 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeOff of the Mat and Into the Voting Booth: Why Voting is YogicSummary In this episode, Lauren discusses the intersection of yoga and civic engagement, specifically voting. She explores how the principles of yoga, such as ahimsa (non-harm), satya (truthfulness), and swadhyaya (self-study), can be embodied through the act of voting. Lauren emphasizes the importance of voting as a way to reduce harm, promote well-being, and contribute to the greater good. She also highlights the concepts of karma yoga (selfless action) and union, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the impact of individual actions on the collective. Lauren encourages listeners to engage in mindful voting and to align...2024-09-3013 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeUplevel Your Downward Facing Dog: Five TipsSummary In this episode, Lauren breaks down the pose Adho Mukha Svanasana, or downward facing dog. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the energy and purpose of the pose, which is spinal decompression. Lauren provides five tips to elevate your downward facing dog, including using your hands correctly, finding external rotation through the upper arms, maintaining a neutral pelvis, and using props for support. She also encourages listeners to explore variations of the pose and share their experiences with her.   Takeaways Adho Mukha Svanasana, or downward-facing dog, is a pose that provides s...2024-09-2314 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepening Your Practice Through Traveling for YogaSummary In this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the benefits of traveling for yoga and participating in yoga retreats. She shares her personal experience of how traveling for yoga has deepened her practice and allowed her to connect with different cultures. Lauren highlights the benefits of disconnecting from daily life to reconnect with oneself during a yoga retreat. She also emphasizes the sense of community and personal growth that can be fostered through traveling and participating in retreats. Lauren addresses common obstacles and concerns, such as being a beginner or traveling alone, and provides reassurance and tips for...2024-09-1615 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeFrom Living Room to Studio: Sedona Alvarez on Yoga, Art, and CommunitySummary  In this episode, Lauren Leduc interviews Sedona Alvarez, a yoga teacher at True Love Yoga. Sedona shares their journey of falling in love with yoga, starting with online videos and eventually stepping into a yoga studio. They discuss how yoga and art influence each other in her life, and how both practices help them process emotions and connect with their intuition. Sedona also talks about the evolution of their teaching over the years, from ego-driven to focusing on helping her students feel resourced. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Sedona's upcoming workshops and the importance o...2024-09-0930 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeStarting Fresh: 5 Essential Tips for Beginning or Restarting Your Yoga PracticeSummary In this episode, Lauren Leduc shares five tips for starting or restarting a yoga practice. The tips include starting where you are, using props and modifications, finding a style that works for you, finding the right teacher and community, being patient with your progress, and embracing the full yoga experience. Lauren emphasizes the importance of accepting and listening to your body, trying different styles and teachers, and being open to the variety of yoga practices available. She also encourages deepening your understanding of yoga philosophy and continuing to explore and learn. Takeaways Start...2024-08-2509 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeHow I Fell in Love With YogaSummary Lauren shares her personal yoga journey, starting from her first exposure to yoga in a hospital during treatment for an eating disorder. She talks about her experience with different forms of yoga, her struggles with mental health, and her decision to become a yoga teacher. She also discusses the creation of her yoga studio, her passion for teaching, and the challenges of balancing her practice with motherhood. Lauren emphasizes the importance of a regular personal practice and the transformative power of yoga.   Takeaways People start yoga for various reasons, such as p...2024-08-2520 minDeepen Your Yoga PracticeDeepen Your Yoga PracticeWhat is Yoga REALLY?Summary In this episode, Lauren explores the question of what yoga really is. She explains that yoga is a subjective experience and that it has roots that date back thousands of years. She introduces the definition of yoga from the Yoga Sutras, which states that yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. She breaks down the Sanskrit words within the definition and explains their meanings. Lauren also discusses the relevance of yoga in modern times and the importance of stilling and calming the mind. She mentions that yoga is not considered a religion, but...2024-08-2513 minThe Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsThe Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsHonoring Your Inner Voice & Quitting a Family Business | Lauren LemieuxIn this episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast,' Lauren Lemieux, the founder of 'Coaching To Fulfill Dreams,' talks about her decision to follow her intuition and leave the family business. Lauren reflects on her experiences of feeling stuck in a family business and the emotional toll it took on her. She talks about the moment that pushed her to leave and her challenges in making that decision. Ultimately, she found validation and support from her mother, which gave her the courage to pursue a new path. The Importance of Listening to Your Inner Voice2024-06-251h 04The Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton and Morgan CountiesThe Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton and Morgan CountiesCartersville High Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship' With a StudentGA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 4/7 – Published Friday 4/5     From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to your Georgia News Podcast. This podcast features stories compiled from the publications of Times Journal Inc.    Today is Sunday, April 7th, and Happy 84th Birthday to director Francis Ford Coppola. ***04.07.24 – BIRTHDAY – FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here is your top stories Georgia is talking about, presented by Drake Realty    Cartersville High Teacher Had 'Inappropriate Relationship' With a Student Former Cherokee County Daycare Worker Accused of Abusing 2-Yea...2024-04-0709 minSense of SoulSense of SoulEmbody Your Inner GoddessToday in Sense of Soul Podcast we have Lauren Leduc she is a dedicated yoga teacher, spiritual life coach, author, podcast host and entrepreneur with the unique gift of cultivating connection and community. She believes that yoga is beneficial to everyone and is passionate about creating accessible experiences and opportunities for students to find a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. Lauren is the author of Embody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Journey to Radical Wholeness is a spiritual self-help book and feminist manifesto designed to activate you to shed your conditioning, embrace your inner...2024-03-1543 minThe Light WithinThe Light Within137. Embodying your Inner Goddess with Lauren LeducIn this week's episode, mentor & author Lauren Leduc shares all the ways we can connect with and embody our inner goddess. Lauren's approach is easily accessible & down to Earth. She shows how much transformation can occur when we tap into our highest feminine self. Remember to rate this episode, review it & share with someone you love. Connect with Lauren:Free Embodiment PracticeQuizBuy her BookPodcastAbout Lauren:Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, entrepreneur, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating...2024-03-1144 minMindful YouMindful YouHarmony Unveiled: Navigating The Healing Odyssey Through Therapy, Yoga, And Conscious Perspective Expansion With Lauren LeDucIn the latest "Mindful You" podcast episode, Alan Carroll engages in a profound conversation with guest Lauren Leduc. They explore Lauren's transformative healing journey through therapy and yoga, emphasizing the powerful effects of broadening one's perspective. The discussion covers the relationship between discipline and practices, the importance of managing space for mental equilibrium, and the concept of disembodiment—a fracture between mind and body. Together, they reflect on the transformative power of stilling the mind to reveal the soul, making "Mindful You" a space for meaningful conversations that inspire self-discovery and understanding the mind-body connection.About The Gu...2024-03-0542 minOne Percent Better - Eating Disorders, Mental Health & LifeOne Percent Better - Eating Disorders, Mental Health & LifeFinding Strength and Healing Through Yoga: Lauren LeDuc's Inspirational Story S1 E43Lauren LeDuc shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and finding healing through yoga. Growing up in a Bible Belt community, she struggled with rigid expectations and the pressure to fit in. With the support of her family and the introduction of yoga in an inpatient program, Lauren discovered a sense of peace and began her path to self-love and self-realization. Yoga helped her separate herself from her thoughts and observe them with compassion, leading to a profound transformation. By connecting with her body and treating it with love, she found a natural homeostasis and overcame her fear...2024-02-2755 minDoing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastDoing It At Home - The Home Birth PodcastTrusting Baby and Staying Empowered During a Postpartum Hospital Transfer with Lauren Leduc (DIAH Classic)What does it mean to become a student of birth?For Lauren Leduc, that was the role she took on when she planned for her home birth.“I took on pregnancy and birth like it was my major in college!”Who else can relate to that? Lauren shares her birth story of her daughter Gemma. Unsure at first if she wanted to have children, things shifted for Lauren after she turned 35. Eventually she and her husband Arthur made plans to grow the family. Lauren walks us through some of the challenges that...2024-02-141h 10Life of Love with Julie HilsenLife of Love with Julie HilsenGoddess Energy Transforming for AllSend us a textFeeling adrift in an ocean of self-doubt and body identity struggles, many of us yearn for a beacon to guide us back to our inner strength. Lauren Leduc serves as just such a lighthouse, illuminating a path to radical self-acceptance and empowerment in our latest episode. With her intimate knowledge, she unravels her transformative journey in her debut book "Embody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Path to Radical Wholeness," offering listeners a glimpse into the profound impact the divine feminine has had on her life. As Lauren tells it, invoking goddess Lakshmi was...2024-02-0126 minSoul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New HeightsSoul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights317. Embrace Sensitivity & Explore the Chakra System - Lauren Leduc Do you desire a deeper connection with yourself and a stronger sense of intuition? Are you searching for a way to empower yourself through meditation? Look no further, because in this episode you will learn how to cultivate a profound self-connection and foster intuitive growth. In a world where a conservative upbringing stifled her spiritual exploration, Lauren Leduc's journey took an unexpected turn into a serious eating disorder. Battling her inner demons in a treatment facility, she found solace in an unconventional place - a yoga class. Little did she know, this would be the catalyst for...2024-02-0129 minUp Your Total GlowUp Your Total GlowHow to Embody Your Inner Goddess with Yoga Teacher & Intuitive Mentor Lauren LeducIn this beautiful interview I am speaking with the absolutely wonderful Lauren Leduc. Lauren is an author, yoga teacher, intuitive mentor and mama and invested in creating opportunities for others to grow and shine. Lauren is very compassionate, thoughtful and deeply passionate about creating accessible experiences. In this beautiful interview, Lauren shares her story, from being diagnosed with anorexia at age 17, a decade of anxiety, depression, purposelessness to healing first herself and now empowering others to tap into their radical wholeness & divine goddess version of self.Among many other things, Lauren speaks about radical wholeness, your divine...2024-01-2841 minAwakened Conscious ConversationsAwakened Conscious ConversationsRadical Wholeness to Warm into The New Year!Send us a textAs the New Year unfurls its blank canvas, we resist the urge to splatter hurried resolutions, choosing instead to embrace the transformative art of pacing ourselves. With introspection and self-compassion as our brushes, we paint a picture of deliberate change. Our guest, Lauren Leduc, yoga teacher and beacon of resilience from Kansas City, shares her profound journey from the depths of anorexia to the peaks of healing through yoga and intuitive work. Her narrative weaves through our discussion, shedding light on the strength found in vulnerability and the pursuit of an integrated life.2024-01-2443 min