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Epic ExchangesRadiant Resilience with Rosemary Holbrook Today I’m happy to welcome Rosemary Holbrook. Rosemary is a yoga teacher, recovering addict, entrepreneur, researcher, adventurer, and experience collector. She is studying to be a yoga therapist and is a certified Vedic astrologer. When she’s not immersing herself in the work of helping others heal from trauma and cultivate resilience in their lives, relationships or businesses, she can probably be found snuggling with her partner or two children, playing in the woods somewhere in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. Exchange Quotes: “Be not the slave of your own pa...2023-09-2726 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyBONUS: Creative Yoga Sequencing Based on Vedic Astrology Masterclass for more transformative yoga teachingLearn to sequence based on vedic astrology to rekindle your inspiration as a yoga teacher!
Ready to become a Certified Trauma Informed Vedic Astrologer? https://www.yogiscopes.com/afy
If you want to see the replay with slides, or get your hands on the workbook - the Vedic Astrology Sequencing Playbook (with cheat sheets for yoga practices for each planet and sign!) email me: rosemary@yogiscopes.com
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YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyFocus, Ground, and Digest - June 2023 Vedic Astrology OutlookReady to become a Vedic Astrologer? Deadline to sign up for Astrology for Yogis is THURSDAY MAY 25 AT 11:59PM EST!! Have questions? Email me! rosemary@yogiscopes.com
Tune into the episode to hear more about Venus and Mars conjunction in Cancer, and how that may bring up emotions around boundaries, your home and inner peace, and potentially gender roles. We also discuss Jupiter & Rahu's great conjunction in Aries, and all the other happenings in the month of June 2023.
As always, remember I am a Vedic Astrologer, meaning I use the system of Jyotish which uses...2023-05-2545 min
The Science of Light63. The Science of Ayurvedic Cleansing, Gut Health, Hormones and the MicrobiomeHippocrates, the father of modern western medicine, is famous for his expression “All disease begins in the gut."
On this episode, past guest, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Dietician Donna Papania joins us again to answer questions about Panchakarma at home.
Host Rosemary Holbrook presents several research studies around gut health and hormones, connection between microbiome and doshas/prakriti, and how Ayurvedic lifestyle practices impact all of the above.
Studies Presented:
The Gut Microbiome and Sex Hormone-Related Diseases (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8506209/)
The Microbiome in Hea...2023-03-1548 min
The Science of Light62. Nuerodivergence, Parenting, and Yoga with Kate Lynch Kate is the parent of an amazing atypical kid, an inclusive yoga and meditation teacher, and author of the upcoming book, Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents: The joys and struggles of raising neurodivergent kids. She began teaching yoga and cultivating community in 2002, hoping to relieve some of the suffering in the world after 9/11. Since then she has shared the tools that help her find joy, healing and calm in the face of self-doubt, pain and anxiety. Kate's students include deeply feeling, empathetic people who are ready to take themselves off the back burner. Her membership, workshops and retreats are welcoming and...2023-01-2056 min
The Science of Light61. Emotional Sobriety through Yoga and the 12 Steps with Rosie MulfordTune into this riveting story to hear how yoga can bring healing and self-realization after addiction and despair, and leave the episode feeling uplifted inspired, and with new tools in your toolbox.
Rosie took her first yoga class in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1974. Her instructor was Eve Diskin-then the Director of the American Institute of Yoga. During college and for a short time after, Rosie concentrated on her ballet studies, incorporating her yogic knowledge into her ballet exercises. For the next ten years, she began an intense Yoga practice incorporating Bikram and The Barkan Method under the gui...2023-01-0944 min
The Science of Light57. Common Yoga Injuries and How to bring Stability to your Flow with Dr. Lauren SheltonFix your vinyasa with actionable tips from this episode! Left to our own devices, most of us will just further our imbalances because it's what we're good at and what feels comfortable. Learn why you need to be adding in strengthening practices to prevent injuries from practicing yoga.
Dr. Lauren is an anatomy guru who loves educating yogis on their bodies so they can prevent injury in their practice. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University, and immediately upon graduation knew she wanted to complete her RYT-200. Teacher Training had a profound effect on he...2022-10-1955 min
The Science of Light56. Yoga for Bendy People with Dr. Libby Hinsely, PT, DPT, C-IAYTWere you drawn to yoga because it comes easily to you? Or, conversely, have you never felt like you were very "good" at yoga because your aren't naturally flexible? This episode will be a fun one no matter which side you fall on--because it helps turn that idea of yoga=flexibility on it's head! Tune in to hear more therapeutic applications of yoga and so much more!
On this episode, we unpack hypermobility, and why a lot of extremely bendy folks are drawn to yoga (which might also make folks who are not very bendy feel like yoga...2022-10-1254 min
The Science of Light54. Applied Philosophy & Astrology as Data with Jeremy DevensTake this 2 minute listener survey to be entered to win a FREE 90 minute session with host, Rose Holbrook -- even if you don't want the session, your feedback will help make this podcast have more of what YOU want to listen to and learn about! Drawing closes 8/31/22 but the survey will remain open after that :)
Join Jeremy's Vedic Astrology mentorship enrollment closes for this year at midnight easter time on 8/31/22!!
Based on 17 years of experience, Jeremy is the creator of the Quietmind Astrology Podcast and the Vedic Astrology Mentorship. He makes these ancient teachings easy to...2022-08-311h 02
The Science of Light53. Physiology of Yoga with Dr. Andrew McGonigle, Doctor YogiTake this 2 minute listener survey to be entered to win a FREE 90 minute session with host, Rose Holbrook -- even if you don't want the session, your feedback will help make this podcast have more of what YOU want to listen to and learn about! Drawing closes 8/31/22 but the survey will remain open after that :)
Andrew McGonigle has been studying anatomy for over twenty years, originally training to become a doctor and then moving away from Western medicine to become a yoga teacher, massage therapist and anatomy teacher. He combines all of his skills and experience to...2022-08-241h 05
The Science of Light52. What are you accumulating? Ayurvedic Cleansing with Donna Papania, AyurYogiIf you're a cleansing skeptic, this episode is for you. If you're a yogi who loves ayurveda, this episode is also for you.
We often think about doing "spring cleaning" to clear out accumulated gunk, but have you ever considered what GOOD stuff you are accumulating in life? Or, do you intentionally incorporate practices to help you accumulate more good feelings? I certainly hadn't thought of this before hearing Donna Papania's perspective on Ayurvedic cleansing!
Donna spent 10 years in the desert of New Mexico studying with and working for Dr. Vasant Lad, as his assistant...2022-08-181h 06
The Science of Light51. Anxious to Awesome using Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy with Mira BinzenMira Binzen is primarily a kids yoga teacher and family yoga therapist, but if you don't have young children at home, please don't skip this episode!
This episode is PACKED with actionable tips and explanations of yoga practices including mudras (hand positions), asanas (poses), meditation tools that work for folks who may feel too anxious to meditate, and more.
Mira Binzen, C-IAYT, has worked with children with disabilities and mental health concerns like anxiety since she was in high school. Mira was an anxious kid and is sometimes still an anxious adult. But she’s got...2022-08-1154 min
The Science of Light50. Unstoppable, Together: Overcoming Female Rivalry with Dr. Amber TichenorAmber Tichenor, founder of To Be, Coaching + Consulting® has a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology. A thought leader on the topic of female rivalry, Amber has 20+ years’ experience as an Organizational consultant where she helps guide businesses through transformational change. Her book, “Behind Frenemy Lines: Rising Above Female Rivalry To Be Unstoppable Together,” published by Morgan James Publishing, is on sale now. Amber’s goal is to promote collaboration over competition, to empower women to find their voice, leave the rivalry behind, and team up with a community of like-minded women who support each other to be unstoppable together...2022-07-1350 min
The Science of Light49. Getting to the Root Cause & Brain Health with Laurel BrennanLaurel Brennan is the founder and owner of RootCauseology where she helps women optimize their brain health and reduce dementia risk by creating therapeutic partnerships and addressing root causes. She is a registered and licensed occupational therapist with a master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Roanoke College. Laurel is also a certified health coach, registered yoga teacher and functional medicine practitioner. In all areas of her work, she is a facilitator--guiding clients, patients or students toward wellness by creating an environment with a Just-Right challenge. She has a love for pe...2022-07-081h 03
The Science of Light47. Meditation, Motherhood, and Marketing to Increase Your Impact with Carolyn ChoateThis episode feels to me like a great place to leave off as I take a maternity leave! Carolyn shares so authentically and vulnerably about her story, uncovering sooo many valuable and applicable insights to many areas of life--meditation practice, parenting and work-life balance, following your intuition into authenticity, and marketing. The marketing insights, in my opinion, are valuable to anyone--even if you have no desire or need to learn HOW to market online, understanding digital marketing in this way will make you a more informed consumer for sure!
Carolyn Choate discovered a gift for digital marketing...2022-03-071h 07
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyKarma, Dharma, and Healing: New Moon in Satabhisha (sidereal Aquarius)Close karmic loops, tap into your dharma, and set intentions around healing this lunar cycle! Tune into this episode to hear a brief synopsis of other astrological happenings that impact the energy of the New Moon happening on March 2, 2022, as well as yoga practices and journal prompts to work with the energy!
As always, remember I am a Vedic Astrologer, meaning I use the system of Jyotish which uses the Sidereal (rather than tropical) zodiac. You can get a free copy of your Vedic birth chart here.
Resources:
Chart Calculator
Yoga +...2022-03-0237 min
The Science of Light46. Soul Mapping for Moving through a Dark Night of the Soul with Jaishree Dow-SpielmanIn this episode, I interview Jaishree Dow-Spielman, a spiritual mentor, healer and educator who empowers teachers, leaders, couples and children to be grounded in sacred truth and sovereign relationships. She shares very candidly about her own Dark Night of the Soul, and how she used yoga and meditation to move through it. Along that story path, we covered the origins of the word "Guru" and its meaning, and wove in a lot of other yoga philosophy, like the Gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas), and avidya.
Jaishree is the author of two books, that she generously gives away for fr...2022-02-1757 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyGenerational Trauma, Ancestral Healing, and the Full Moon in Magha (Leo)We all come from some kind of "lineage" --whether that's our family of origin, community we grew up in, or even somewhere we found ourselves highly identifying ourselves with in adulthood. Where we come from inevitably impacts how we show up in the world, for good and for bad. This full moon is a time to look into how where we come from affects where we're going, and what we can do to reinforce things that are working and let go of things that aren't. As always, at the end of the episode you can find yoga practices and...2022-02-1638 minThe Science of Light45. Yoga for Burnout, Stress, and OverwhelmHave you ever felt like you had more to do than you could realistically accomplish in the time you needed to have it done? Or have you ever felt so depleted and exhausted that resting didn't rejuvenate you in the same way it did before? Like, you can't destress because when you try to relax you can only think about how you should be working on the things that stress you out? If you've experienced these things, or otherwise just felt disconnected and disenchanted by your work or daily activities that used to light you up, you might be...2022-02-0953 min
Creatrix CultureYoga Therapy (w/ Rosemary Holbrook)Episode 38 - SaraWolf and Rosemary Holbrook continue the conversation from her podcast, “The Science of Light”, over to Creatrix Culture. Rosemary candidly shares with us the trials and tribulations of her spiritual journey and how yoga became a necessary foundation on her path of recovery.
Connect with Rosemary:
The Science Of Light Podcast (link to our episode): https://www.yogiscopes.com/podcasts/the-science-of-light/episodes/2147674539
Website: https://www.yogiscopes.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogiscopes
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/yogiscopes
Book Mentione...2022-02-081h 03
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyKarmic Indicators in Vedic Astrology: Rahu and Ketu, the nodes of the Moon, Astronomy, Astrology, and ArchetypesWe are up for some major karmic shifts this year, and some of those shifts are starting to trickle their way in this month (check out the February forecast, episode immediately before this one, for more on that). So with that in mind, I figured this background info would be really helpful in understanding the shifts! This is more of a lecture-format episode that is meant for you to revisit as often as you need when these concepts come up (and they do, a lot!).
Rahu and Ketu are the nodes of the moon--or astrological "place markers"...2022-02-0751 min
The Science of Light44. Frequencies, Shadow Work, and Sound Healing with SaraWolf of Creatrix CultureSaraWolf is a Quantum and Sound Healer and Spiritual Podcast Host. In this episode, she shares her spiritual and healing journey in such a real and relatable way! Tune into this episode to learn how she is truly bringing a Creatrix Culture to the world (and what that means if you're unsure)--and super helpful tips from SaraWolf's wisdom on how to create the life you want!
Some topics covered in this episode:
Shadow work while sober
Working through a dark night of the soul
Studying the law of attraction and manifestation through a shadow work...2022-02-0253 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyFind your Rhythm to prepare for major Karmic Energy Shifts: February Astrology Forecast + Yoga Practices Do you feel a big shift on the horizon? I suspect you might! If not, you will definitely start feeling it soon, and this episode is here to help you prepare.
We are in for some major karmic energy shifts this year, and we will start seeing some of those set in motion in the month of February. Meanwhile, there are a lot of repeating astrological energies still hanging on from the month of January (and, to be honest, some from all the way back in 2020). Tune into this episode to get some tips, and of course y...2022-01-3137 minThe Science of Light43. Community & Communication Structures: Yoga Philosophy + The Gottman MethodAs humans we are communal creatures--we need human connection! However, living in community is not always easy--especially given the more complex and nuanced ways we can show up in community at our disposal in this day and age than there's ever been before (like social media, for example).
In this episode, we cover how to find the balance between hyper-individualism and co-dependency. Specifically, we talk about some yoga philosophy concepts (avidya, atman, and brahman) that help conceptualize this, and concrete and practical skills from the Gottman Institute to put this stuff in practice in all your interactions.2022-01-2655 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyCultivate Deep Listening to Your Soul's Whisperings: New Moon in Shravana Nakshatra (sidereal Capricorn)This month, there has been a TON of energy around creating more aligned habits and ways of being related to how we show up in the world, communicate, and express ourselves. This upcoming new moon is just another chance at refining that!
Tune in to learn how the other astrological energies at play (Venus Retrograde, Mercury Retrograde, Sun in Capricorn, Saturn in Capricorn, etc) affect the energy of this new moon, and, as always, how to harness those energies and flow with them rather than against them with yoga practices and journal prompts!
As always, r...2022-01-2537 min
The Science of Light42. Cyclical Living using Moon Phases with Shelbey MoonShelbey Moon is a Moon Cycle Guide. She helps women and feminine beings connecr back to their cyclical rhythms to create more ease and flow in all areas of their lives.
Tune in to learn:- how the moon connects to your menstrual cycle- what is cyclical awareness and why should anyone care about it- what to do if your period is irregular- how can these phases be used if your an entrepreneur or if you work a 9-5- how cyclical awareness can help us as mothers
2022-01-2050 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyFind Clarity to Revolutionize your Life: Uranus Direct, among other RetrogradesThere has been big revolutionary energy in the cosmos since 2020, and the transits of this week (mainly, Uranus going direct in Aries) only add to that energy! Tune in to listen how this may impact us collectively and personally--and what may be standing in the way right now of really feeling the impacts or feeling like you can move forward right away.
It is a time to break karmic cycles and build the life of your dreams. This is a powerful time to use your yoga practice to get clarity around what cycles to break and how...2022-01-2037 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyRethink Nourishment: January Full Moon in Pushya Nakshatra (Sidereal Cancer)What is your relationship with nourishing yourself? Also, what seeds are you nourishing in your life this year? This full moon is a powerful time to release ways of being that are no longer nourishing to your soul or your endeavors. Tune into the episode to hear all of the astrological indicators and what they mean, as well as some journal prompts and yoga practices to best work with this energy.
As always, remember I am a Vedic Astrologer, meaning I use the system of Jyotish which uses the Sidereal (rather than tropical) zodiac. You can get...2022-01-1437 min
The Science of Light41. Holistic Women's Wellness + Reproductive Rights with Kelsey ReepListen to this inspiring human share how she is building her passion project after seeing a gap in the women's wellness world! Kelsey is a therapist (LCSW--Licensed Clinical Social worker) who is passionate about wellness, particularly women's wellness, including abortion support; reproductive rights. Along with her formal education/training, Kelsey's own healing process has directly inspired her professional practice. Kelsey is dedicated to first honor the psycho-social-spiritual female experience, while providing counseling, education, exploration, & resources that empower women to find harmony among their unique cycles, phases, and seasons.
Kelsey is local to Asheville, NC and began Aligyned C...2022-01-111h 00
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologySet Yourself Up for Success: January Astrology ForecastHow's your first week of 2022 gone? Did you set aligned intentions for the year, or your typical old resolutions that feel less attainable from where you stand now? First of all, the New Year New Moon workshop can help with that, and the replay is now live in the membership (link below under "resources!). This episode serves as your January outlook, and we discuss the big energies coming down the pipe next week and beyond
Tune in to hear:
What to be on the look out for in yourself and others
Ways to be gentle with...2022-01-0733 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyNew Year, New Moon: Align your Intentions for 2022 with AstrologyThe upcoming New Moon, happening in sidereal Sagittarius in Purva Ashadha Nakshatra (lunar mansion) on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 around 1:30pm EST, is the first of the New Year! So, what better time to set the tone for the year? Tune into this episode to hear how you can leverage the astrological energy happening around this New Moon to turn your biggest visions for the year into reality in a practical way!
More tools, such as journal prompts, yoga practices, and community sharing and support can be found in the upcoming New Moon Intention Setting Workshop (click the l...2021-12-3022 minThe Science of Light40. Ayurveda for Kapha Season + Winter Solstice Yoga PracticesHappy Winter Solstice to my fellow Northern Hemisphere residents! In this episode, I describe why I believe the Winter Solstice is the portal to Kapha season. And then, of course, I explain what Kapha season even is, complete with a mini crash-course (or refresher) in Ayurveda--samkhya philosophy, gunas, elements, and doshas. Tune in to learn aligned practices to keep this season from throwing you into imbalance. If you feel sluggish, tired, heavy, etc, at this time of year, then this episode is for you!
Resources:
2022 Yoga + Astrology Planner
Readings, Events, + MEMBERSHIP!!!
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YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyVenus Retrograde Special!Everything you need to know for the 40 day and 40 night retrograde across sidereal Capricorn and Sagittarius, complete with yoga practices and journal prompts!
For more background on Venus and it's orbit and cycles, don't miss this episode on my other podcast with Amber Brown-Short.
Save this episode and come back to it as needed for how the energy manifests as Venus retrogrades through Capricorn, then through Sagittarius, then is joined by a Mercury retrograde, and then moves back through those signs after it goes direct. All important dates and remedies are included here!
...2021-12-2052 minThe Science of Light39. Fail Forward: Yoga Practices to Keep Going when its HardHave you ever been stuck in analysis paralysis--to where you don't even try something for fear of all the ways it can go wrong? Or maybe you keep trying and can't figure out why you haven't reached your goals yet. Using these strategies and ideas from yoga philosophy, you can fine-tune your process to be less afraid of failure and show up in your best way possible!
This is the final episode of a four part series called "Inner Home for the Holidays" where I shared ideas (and truly a four step process) around how to come...2021-12-1639 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyExamine what you are Chasing: Full Moon, Winter Solstice, and Venus RetrogradeThe major events happening in the cosmos this week include a Full Moon in sidereal Gemini in Mrigashira Nakshatra, Venus beginning it's retrograde motion in Capricorn, and the Winter Solstice--marking the shortest day of the year as well as a return to the light at the peak of darkness. Tune into this episode to learn how these energies all work together, and how you can best work with them to end your year 2021 with some closure, and invite in space for your intentions to manifest in 2022.
The lunar mansion Mrigashira is symbolized by a Deer head, and ca...2021-12-1540 minThe Science of Light38. Sankalpa: The Yoga of Goal SettingDid you know there's a yogic way to set goals? Of course there is! Maybe you've been in a yoga class and heard the teacher say you should set an intention for your practice. In this episode, I explain where that comes from in yoga philosophy. Specifically, I explain the Sanskrit word Sankalpa, which kind of means intention, but more literally translates to "heartfelt desire". Tune in to learn a simple 5 step process to set goals and intentions that feel more aligned with your dharma (or higher life purpose), embodied, and will bring lots of meaning into your life.2021-12-0830 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyOptimistic Goal Setting + Moving Forward with Passion: This Week in the CosmosWe just closed out eclipse season, and there are SEVERAL planetary energy shifts happening this week! In this episode I talk about how all of the shifts, taken together, support moving forward into the new year with optimism and expanded ability to manifest that sh*t!
I also discuss the implications of Venus moving into Capricorn and then briefly what to watch out for when it goes retrograde soon (and how to set yourself up for success using Capricorn energy BEFORE the Venus Retrograde starts).
As always, remember I am a Vedic Astrologer, meaning I u...2021-12-0635 minThe Science of Light37. Release what no longer serves you: Using Yoga to beat Sunk Cost FallacyJust because you have invested a lot of time, energy, or resources into something doesn't mean it is still serving you. In economics, the phenomenon of the "sunk cost fallacy" refers to our tendency to keep holding onto things purely because we've invested heavily into them, regardless if we have evidence that we are still receiving return on that investment. In this episode, I explain what that means in more practical terms, and how it can apply to releasing the past year with love: get ready to let go of goals, roles, habits, and beliefs that may no longer b...2021-12-0243 minThe Science of Light36. Embody Gratitude through your Yoga PracticeSure, you've heard of the benefits of having a gratitude practice before, maybe you even already incorporate it in your life. But has it ever felt disembodied, cheesy, just not quite right? Yoga to the rescue, as usual! In this episode, I share several ways through yoga practice to make your gratitude practice feel more embodied. Tune in to hear 5 ways to practice gratitude, the yoga philosophy/sanskrit mantra for the practice, as well as 3 journal prompts to help reflect on your past year of successes with gratitude.
As a part of the "Inner Home for the H...2021-11-2443 minThe Science of Light35. Inner Home for the Holidays: Pratyahara & SantoshaBombarded by capitalism at this time of year? Having a hard time with the holiday season? Feeling pressure to be pulled in a bunch of different directions? Grief that makes this time not feel like the "Happiest Time of The Year"? I feel you. And, yoga can help! Because of course it can. The end of the year holds many holidays across many cultures, and I personally feel the impacts in a huge way here in the US. There are also astrological reasons for this energy we may be feeling (covered on my Yogiscopes podcast), as well as Ayurvedic...2021-11-1743 minThe Science of Light34. Boundaries: A Yogic PerspectiveSetting and maintaining boundaries can enhance our personal relationships and our relationships with ourselves. In this episode, I cover why having healthy boundaries is actually the highest form of self care! We get into the nitty gritty of what "healthy" actually means for boundaries--covering what they are, what they are not, areas of life that are extra important to have boundaries around, things that can get in the way, and of course, how your yoga practice can help! Tune into this episode to learn that, and make sure you catch the Yogiscopes Podcast episode for November's New Moon to...2021-11-0548 minThe Science of Light33. Fresh Start Effect: The Practice of Yoga Begins Now"I'll start my diet on Monday" .... "New year, new me" .... "New Moon intentions" ... there are a million and one iterations of humans looking to create meaning, to separate the "old me" from the "new me", to start fresh with a clean slate. And there is also psychological/scientific evidence to back it up--having fresh start dates WORKS! On this episode, I dive into the dark side and the light side of this phenomenon, the scientific evidence, and of course, how the concept ties into yoga philosophy. Listen to learn more!
If you'd like to join the Yoga +...2021-10-2733 minThe Science of Light32. Milestones: a Full Moon practice for finding joy in the presentYoga teaches us to stay in the present, but our society often keeps us very attached to the past and future. When striving for goals, it can also feel like we are always the same distance away from our goals on the horizon, because as we move closer to them we continue to set new ones and it can feel stagnant. That's where looking back with gratitude can help! On this episode, I talk about my journey of podcasting for a year(ish), other processes of becoming, and how to celebrate milestones from a yogic lens of presence and...2021-10-2035 minThe Science of Light31. Trust the Process: Abhyasa and VairagyaWhat is "the point" of yoga practice? What even counts as yoga practice? Listen to this episode to have those questions answered! I cover the ancient philosophy that gives background to why one would practice yoga, what that practice can look like, and leave you with several actionable examples of how to take this philosophy onto your mat and into your life. These concepts come from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. We even get into some more modern health and wellness concepts, like the differences between motivation and discipline.
Please connect with our co...2021-10-1340 minThe Science of Light30. Impermanence and Aparigraha: The Yoga of Letting GoWhen you live life with open hands, by letting go, you create space for receiving blessings from the universe. It's not quite that simple, though--sometimes we have to exist in the awkward empty space between letting go of what was and receiving what will be. Listen to this episode to learn tips and tricks to letting go of attachments to things like titles, obligations, ways of being, material possessions, etc, to feel more at ease with what truly exists in life. This doesn't mean we can't still pursue material comforts and better situations in life--tune into the episode to...2021-10-0633 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyNew Moon & New Podcast IntentionsWelcome to the first episode -- a new moon blessing from me after the many moon cycles of intention and releasing to bring this to fruition! In this episode, I cover my intentions for this podcast as a whole, as well as the current astrological weather, including Venus in Scorpio, Mercury Retrograde, and Saturn and Pluto going direct. This episode mostly covers the new moon in Hasta Nakshatra, in sidereal Virgo, and how to best work with that energy.
If you're reading this or listening, I'm grateful that our paths have crossed and would love to...2021-10-0633 min
YOGISCOPES: Yoga and Vedic AstrologyTrailer: What is a Yogiscope?Are you a spiritual seeker looking to address your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being holistically? Then using yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology (Jyotish) together is probably a great path for you! I'm Rosemary, and I'm here to guide you on that path--a path I have walked for many years myself.
I developed the concept of YOGISCOPES--yoga practices for the astrological weather, or your yoga horoscope, after many years of studying and practicing yoga and Vedic Astrology, and beginning to study to use yoga therapeutically, not only to heal from trauma but to thrive!
2021-10-0403 minThe Science of Light29. Neurosculpting: Neuroscience and yoga for healing trauma with Jody DomerstadEating well, exercise, and practicing yoga can prevent a lot of disease, but not all chronic illness is as simple as lifestyle choices. Tune into this inspiring interview with Jody Domerstad to learn about her experiences with numbing and seeking answers outside of herself, years of chronic illness despite an outwardly healthy lifestyle, and how she has learned to cope and thrive.
Jody shares about neurosculpting, a meditation technique designed by Lisa Wimberger. She shares her incredible story and how she found neurosculpting, how it worked for her, and then she shares the simple 5 step process of h...2021-09-2959 minThe Science of Light28. Autumn Yoga Practices: Ayurveda for Vata SeasonWe are fast approaching Vata season--or Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere. Vata season, or Fall/Autumn to early Winter, brings qualities to the environment and our bodies/minds that are light, dry, cold, mobile, subtle and rough. The ether and air elements dominate the energy of this time, which might make you feel carefree or creative, but it also might make you feel spacey or scattered. Listen to the episode to learn tips on practices to warm your body, settle your mind, and balance these energies.
Jump on my email list to get the lin...2021-09-2236 minThe Science of Light27. Get Unstuck with Yoga: Pratipaksha BhavanaA common tenet of Ayurveda is "like increases like, and opposites bring balance". On this episode, we explore where that idea comes from in a few places in yoga philosophy (including ancient texts such as the Upanishad and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali), as well as how practical examples of how to apply these concepts to your yoga practice and everyday life.
The origin of the phrase "pratipaksha bhavana" (which roughly translates to cultivate the opposite) comes from Yoga Sutra 2.33, which says "When disturbed by negative thoughts, cultivate the opposite mental attitude." With that in mind, in...2021-09-0930 min
The Science of Light26. Holistic Wellness with Cassie Hoelzl from EVERYbody PodcastTune into this serendipitous interview to get two seemingly different, but very overlapping, perspectives on holistic health. I met Cassie on a yoga hike (through namasteinnature.com), and we instantly connected based on our perspectives on holistic health, chronic pain, trauma, and more. We discovered on the trail that we're both podcast hosts and knew this interview had to happen!
In this episode, we have a conversation about sooo many health topics. From overcoming trauma, growing up in a family of addiction, suffering from addiction, big career changes, and more. We discuss the tools that helped us n...2021-09-021h 02The Science of Light25. Work Life Balance: A Yogic Perspective Is finding a balance between work and life frequently a struggle? You're not alone, and yoga can help! The good news is, yoga philosophy and especially Vedic astrology offer some validation that we will be constantly in a dance between the inner and outer worlds! In this episode, I go over several tools and techniques from yoga, Ayurveda, and Jyotish (Vedic astrology) to help make this dance a little smoother. Sometimes, one takes a priority over the other--we must take time off from work for our health or family, or sometimes we must focus more on work to meet a...2021-08-2537 min
The Science of Light24. Venus, the Rose Lineage, and Divine Feminine Empowerment with Amber Brown-ShortThis episode is RICH with resources, stories, and inspiration from Amber Brown-Short, a Divine Feminine Empowerment coach who uses archetypes, embodiment, and so much more to empower women. Amber's story is nothing short of amazing, and the insights she offers from an embodied place are SO valuable for anyone wanting to shift away from toxic masculinity culture and be reborn into confidence, empowerment, and self-healing.
Listen to discover how Amber works with motherhood as a spiritual awakening, her own somatic healing, and tuning into symbols and archetypes and the messages from the universe that they bring to n...2021-08-1854 minThe Science of Light23. Is this my intuition, or a trauma response?When you get a "gut feeling" about something, how do you know if it's truly your intuition speaking to you, rather than some pent up emotion or unresolved trauma? Both things (intuition and trauma) can show up in similar ways in the body. In this episode, I talk about some additional ways trauma responses can show up in the body and in life. I talk about many of the pitfalls that can come from mistaking trauma for intuition, and as always, practical tools to combat this. Listen to learn how to use meditation and yoga practice to strengthen those...2021-08-1136 minThe Science of Light22. Living in Alignment with Nature's Seasons and Cycles using Ayurveda and AstrologyWe can all thrive when our routines match our needs--whether that be our physical, personal needs, or the demands of our life. Many wellness professionals preach a one-size-fits-all approach, but yoga, astrology, and Ayurveda teach us tools to create routines that align with our own type and life demands. Listen to get a crash course on the "types" in Ayurveda, and how to work with the energies that are present for you to create a successful routine that fits YOUR unique needs.The Sanskrit word for Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) translates to The Science of Light (hence the...2021-08-0437 minThe Science of Light22. Living in Alignment with Nature's Seasons and Cycles using Ayurveda and AstrologyWe can all thrive when our routines match our needs--whether that be our physical, personal needs, or the demands of our life. Many wellness professionals preach a one-size-fits-all approach, but yoga, astrology, and Ayurveda teach us tools to create routines that align with our own type and life demands. Listen to get a crash course on the "types" in Ayurveda, and how to work with the energies that are present for you to create a successful routine that fits YOUR unique needs.The Sanskrit word for Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) translates to The Science of Light (hence the...2021-08-0437 minThe Science of Light21. Perception is Reality: Intro to the KleshasOften when we practice yoga, meditation, or study astrology, it is our goal to increase our self-awareness, whether that be of our body sensations and emotions or how we fit into the natural cycles of life. These are excellent goals, because they can help dispel the kleshas, or afflictions of the mind/blocks to yoga. In ancient yoga philosophy, the kleshas are the root causes of suffering. I give a brief introduction to the five kleshas, which are avidya (ignorance), asmita (over-identifying with your ego or "little s" self), raga (desire, or attachment to pleasure), dvesha (avoidance), a...2021-07-2139 minThe Science of Light21. Perception is Reality: Intro to the KleshasOften when we practice yoga, meditation, or study astrology, it is our goal to increase our self-awareness, whether that be of our body sensations and emotions or how we fit into the natural cycles of life. These are excellent goals, because they can help dispel the kleshas, or afflictions of the mind/blocks to yoga. In ancient yoga philosophy, the kleshas are the root causes of suffering. I give a brief introduction to the five kleshas, which are avidya (ignorance), asmita (over-identifying with your ego or "little s" self), raga (desire, or attachment to pleasure), dvesha (avoidance), a...2021-07-2139 minThe Science of Light20. Dharana: Shiny Object Syndrome and the Eight Limbs of YogaDo you ever suffer from shiny object syndrome? Always chasing the next shiny thing? Feeling spread to thin? Feel like your energy is scattered, or even your mind?The sixth limb of yoga, Dharana, asks us to cultivate single-pointed focus or concentration. A lot of my students tell me they can't meditate because they can't concentrate, but I assert that concentration is a skill that can be developed--not something you either have or don't. Listen to this episode to get a crash course in the 8 limbs of yoga and how they may be able to help you up your...2021-07-1643 minThe Science of Light20. Dharana: Shiny Object Syndrome and the Eight Limbs of YogaDo you ever suffer from shiny object syndrome? Always chasing the next shiny thing? Feeling spread to thin? Feel like your energy is scattered, or even your mind?The sixth limb of yoga, Dharana, asks us to cultivate single-pointed focus or concentration. A lot of my students tell me they can't meditate because they can't concentrate, but I assert that concentration is a skill that can be developed--not something you either have or don't. Listen to this episode to get a crash course in the 8 limbs of yoga and how they may be able to help you up your...2021-07-1643 minThe Science of Light19. Speak your Dreams into Existence: Cultivating Community for ManifestationAs a motivational speaker named Jim Rohn once said “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This quote is provocative and compelling, but studies have shown that our networks of influence are a little more complicated than that, especially in this day and age of social media and people around the world being one phone call away--not to mention how interconnected we are with people around the world just via supply chain and global markets. Nonetheless, it's a powerful reminder! Keep your circle of influence full of motivating, inspirational, space-holding, non-soul-sucking people, and yo...2021-06-3038 minThe Science of Light19. Speak your Dreams into Existence: Cultivating Community for ManifestationAs a motivational speaker named Jim Rohn once said “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” This quote is provocative and compelling, but studies have shown that our networks of influence are a little more complicated than that, especially in this day and age of social media and people around the world being one phone call away--not to mention how interconnected we are with people around the world just via supply chain and global markets. Nonetheless, it's a powerful reminder! Keep your circle of influence full of motivating, inspirational, space-holding, non-soul-sucking people, and yo...2021-06-3038 minThe Science of Light18. Manifesting Your Dreams: Hard Truths and Proven StrategiesManifesting your dreams is a lifestyle, not a once-and-done event. Listen to this episode to hear some common misconceptions and pitfalls when it comes to manifesting, and then four simple steps to implement these habits in your life in an easy way. Step 1: Release attachmentsThis one might be the hardest of them all, and that's why we start with it first. You have to release attachments not only to exactly HOW, WHEN, and WHAT is going to play out with your manifestation, but you also must release attachments to what your life is like n...2021-06-2336 minThe Science of Light18. Manifesting Your Dreams: Hard Truths and Proven StrategiesManifesting your dreams is a lifestyle, not a once-and-done event. Listen to this episode to hear some common misconceptions and pitfalls when it comes to manifesting, and then four simple steps to implement these habits in your life in an easy way. Step 1: Release attachmentsThis one might be the hardest of them all, and that's why we start with it first. You have to release attachments not only to exactly HOW, WHEN, and WHAT is going to play out with your manifestation, but you also must release attachments to what your life is like n...2021-06-2336 minThe Science of Light17. Meditation Tips for Resilience: Emotional Awareness vs. Toxic PositivityWe learned in the previous episode with Dr. Marie Cross that meditation and gratitude are science-supported practices for cultivating optimism, positivity, and even better health outcomes. Additionally, at the beginning of every episode, I ask you to "stay in the light". But what happens when you're not feeling grateful? Or your experience is feeling pretty dark? What happens when you don't believe your positive affirmations? When you or a loved one is having a hard experience or emotion, the biggest gift you can give to them or yourself is to stop trying to fix it and to ju...2021-06-1634 minThe Science of Light17. Meditation Tips for Resilience: Emotional Awareness vs. Toxic PositivityWe learned in the previous episode with Dr. Marie Cross that meditation and gratitude are science-supported practices for cultivating optimism, positivity, and even better health outcomes. Additionally, at the beginning of every episode, I ask you to "stay in the light". But what happens when you're not feeling grateful? Or your experience is feeling pretty dark? What happens when you don't believe your positive affirmations? When you or a loved one is having a hard experience or emotion, the biggest gift you can give to them or yourself is to stop trying to fix it and to ju...2021-06-1634 min
The Science of Light16. The Science of Smiling with Dr. Marie CrossOn this episode, I interview Dr. Marie Cross, a professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State University, who studies the connection between positivity and health outcomes. Specifically, she studies the effects of fake versus real smiles (called "Duchenne" or "non-Duchenne" smiles) on physical health outcomes.
Marie describes how she started practicing yoga at the recommendation of her doctor to help prevent potential pain from her scoliosis, and fell in love with the practice (like many of us) because she found the balance between physical and mental health to be unparalleled. This translated for her into a career...2021-06-0944 min
The Science of LightThe Science of Smiling with Dr. Marie CrossOn this episode, I interview Dr. Marie Cross, a professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State University, who studies the connection between positivity and health outcomes. Specifically, she studies the effects of fake versus real smiles (called "Duchenne" or "non-Duchenne" smiles) on physical health outcomes.Marie describes how she started practicing yoga at the recommendation of her doctor to help prevent potential pain from her scoliosis, and fell in love with the practice (like many of us) because she found the balance between physical and mental health to be unparalleled. This translated for her into a career...2021-06-0944 minThe Science of Light15. How to Make Your Body Believe Your Positive Affirmations: Secrets to Manifesting that Sh*t!Self efficacy is defined as "the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations" or, to put it more simply, your confidence in your ability to do hard things. In this episode, I discuss ways to improve confidence that work a little better (in my experience) than simply using positive affirmations. I also describe some ways to power up positive affirmations so that they are even more impactful. Putting these tips into practice will help increase resilience and adversity to stress and lead to better lifestyle and outcomes!I...2021-06-0231 minThe Science of LightHow to Make Your Body Believe Your Positive Affirmations: Secrets to Manifesting that Sh*t!Self efficacy is defined as "the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations" or, to put it more simply, your confidence in your ability to do hard things. In this episode, I discuss ways to improve confidence that work a little better (in my experience) than simply using positive affirmations. I also describe some ways to power up positive affirmations so that they are even more impactful. Putting these tips into practice will help increase resilience and adversity to stress and lead to better lifestyle and outcomes!I...2021-06-0231 minThe Science of Light14. Neural Pathways and SamskarasAre your habits and patterns serving you? Does your lifestyle feel sattvic (pure) and filled with ease? Chances are, if you're human, the answer to both of those questions is not always. Same here! This episode encapsulates everything I've learned about neuroscience and yoga philosophy related to changing our habits and behaviors to live a more aligned life--aligned with our intentions, that is, and in a way that feels easy, pure, and at our highest personal level of health, whatever that may look like individually.
"What fires together wires together" is a saying that captures the neuroscience...2021-05-1754 minThe Science of Light14. Neural Pathways and SamskarasAre your habits and patterns serving you? Does your lifestyle feel sattvic (pure) and filled with ease? Chances are, if you're human, the answer to both of those questions is not always. Same here! This episode encapsulates everything I've learned about neuroscience and yoga philosophy related to changing our habits and behaviors to live a more aligned life--aligned with our intentions, that is, and in a way that feels easy, pure, and at our highest personal level of health, whatever that may look like individually."What fires together wires together" is a saying that captures the neuroscience...2021-05-1754 min
The Science of LightVedic Guidance for Living a Richer Life with Christine RodriguezIn this episode we discuss living a richer life through yoga asana practice, self study, Ayurveda, holistic living through Vedic sciences. We also think through how these practices can be informed by social work concepts, like keeping the self out of the work, and not projecting self onto clients. We also discussed the balance between removal of self and milieu therapy, a common technique used in recovery circles. Listen to learn more!This episode is also a prime example that if you look up to somebody, to reach out to them, and you might be surprised at...2021-04-2840 min
The Science of LightVedic Guidance for Living a Richer Life with Christine RodriguezIn this episode we discuss living a richer life through yoga asana practice, self study, Ayurveda, holistic living through Vedic sciences. We also think through how these practices can be informed by social work concepts, like keeping the self out of the work, and not projecting self onto clients. We also discussed the balance between removal of self and milieu therapy, a common technique used in recovery circles. Listen to learn more!This episode is also a prime example that if you look up to somebody, to reach out to them, and you might be surprised at...2021-04-2840 minThe Science of LightIncremental Change for Major Transformations: Behavior Change Science + AyurvedaWoops! I took a month off from podcasting because, well, life happened. In this solo episode, I describe the wisdom gained from pausing and reorienting, and use that as an example for applying behavior change science to achieving your goals. Because as I always say, if you're PERSISTENT, you'll achieve your goals, but if you're CONSISTENT you'll maintain them. This episode illustrates concepts of incremental change, from thinking about making a change to sustaining the new behavior or outcome.Our lives are just a collection of our habits and behaviors. Our habits and behaviors are generally byproducts o...2021-04-1255 minThe Science of LightIncremental Change for Major Transformations: Behavior Change Science + AyurvedaWoops! I took a month off from podcasting because, well, life happened. In this solo episode, I describe the wisdom gained from pausing and reorienting, and use that as an example for applying behavior change science to achieving your goals. Because as I always say, if you're PERSISTENT, you'll achieve your goals, but if you're CONSISTENT you'll maintain them. This episode illustrates concepts of incremental change, from thinking about making a change to sustaining the new behavior or outcome.Our lives are just a collection of our habits and behaviors. Our habits and behaviors are generally byproducts o...2021-04-1255 min
The Science of LightAstronomy vs. Astrology + EnneagramWhen you find out that the sun wasn't actually literally where your horoscope says it was when you were born, it can feel a little bit like an identity crisis if you enjoy astrology. If you want to stay true to science and use astrology as a tool for self exploration, it can feel like those to priorities are incompatible. Never fear, The Science of Light is here! In this episode, we take a crash course from a friend of mine who used to teach college classes about the differences between astronomy and astrology. I learned some th...2021-03-0555 min
The Science of LightAstronomy vs. Astrology + EnneagramWhen you find out that the sun wasn't actually literally where your horoscope says it was when you were born, it can feel a little bit like an identity crisis if you enjoy astrology. If you want to stay true to science and use astrology as a tool for self exploration, it can feel like those to priorities are incompatible. Never fear, The Science of Light is here! In this episode, we take a crash course from a friend of mine who used to teach college classes about the differences between astronomy and astrology. I learned some th...2021-03-0555 min
The Science of LightBlazing your own trail + Leading others with Miranda Peterson of Namaste in NatureMiranda started a new life when she found herself nearing 30 and feeling unfulfilled in her life, work, relationships, and health. She broke those cycles and went on a journey of finding herself through yoga and hiking. Listen to her incredible story to find out how she grew those interests into a successful business.We explore the nitty gritty of what a day in the life of an entrepreneur is like. Miranda gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she pioneered the first ever business that combines yoga and hiking in Asheville, NC. What appears seamless on the outside h...2021-02-2546 min
The Science of LightBlazing your own trail + Leading others with Miranda Peterson of Namaste in NatureMiranda started a new life when she found herself nearing 30 and feeling unfulfilled in her life, work, relationships, and health. She broke those cycles and went on a journey of finding herself through yoga and hiking. Listen to her incredible story to find out how she grew those interests into a successful business.We explore the nitty gritty of what a day in the life of an entrepreneur is like. Miranda gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she pioneered the first ever business that combines yoga and hiking in Asheville, NC. What appears seamless on the outside h...2021-02-2546 min
The Science of LightLiving Your Truth + Healing through Fitness with Mark A. TurnipseedMark Turnipseed is an author, triathlete, model, coach, person in recovery, and openly gay man. In this episode, he shares how a need to be honest and vulnerable about his experiences and trauma evolved from blogging to book writing, and how that journey helped him uncover deeper layers of his identity and truth. Listen as we explore what works for keeping Mark (and me!) in recovery and living our best lives.We look at the entrepreneurship side of things, as Mark self-published his book. He shared the pros and cons of doing that as opposed to working wit...2021-02-2050 min
The Science of LightLiving Your Truth + Healing through Fitness with Mark A. TurnipseedMark Turnipseed is an author, triathlete, model, coach, person in recovery, and openly gay man. In this episode, he shares how a need to be honest and vulnerable about his experiences and trauma evolved from blogging to book writing, and how that journey helped him uncover deeper layers of his identity and truth. Listen as we explore what works for keeping Mark (and me!) in recovery and living our best lives.We look at the entrepreneurship side of things, as Mark self-published his book. He shared the pros and cons of doing that as opposed to working wit...2021-02-2050 minThe Science of LightNeuroscience and the Mind-Body Connection: Directing Prana for ResilienceYoga and exercise put our body in healthy, controlled stress modes. However, when we exist under chronic stress or do not have some sort of connection to how that stress impacts our body, maladaptive symptoms and patterns can manifest. Listen to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of the neuroscience and physiology of how your body separates high level reasoning and threat response. I also describe how stress makes us regress back from high level reasoning to survival mode, and I use childhood development as an analogy. In spiritual and recovery communities, this concept often gets described as "l...2021-02-1745 minThe Science of LightNeuroscience and the Mind-Body Connection: Directing Prana for ResilienceYoga and exercise put our body in healthy, controlled stress modes. However, when we exist under chronic stress or do not have some sort of connection to how that stress impacts our body, maladaptive symptoms and patterns can manifest. Listen to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of the neuroscience and physiology of how your body separates high level reasoning and threat response. I also describe how stress makes us regress back from high level reasoning to survival mode, and I use childhood development as an analogy. In spiritual and recovery communities, this concept often gets described as "l...2021-02-1745 min
The Science of LightLife Purpose + Compatibility: Interview with Astrological Soulmate Business PartnersLife Purpose is a system that uses the numerology of a person's birth date to arrive at a set of three numbers that give suggestions and details about what that person must overcome to reach their highest self, or their life's purpose. On this episode, we discuss the similarities between that system and astrology, as well as how the two systems play out in our lives.Tiffany and Miranda tell the story of how the started their business together now more than 10 years ago, and how they approach their partnership now. Listen to find out what works...2021-02-1456 min
The Science of LightLife Purpose + Compatibility: Interview with Astrological Soulmate Business PartnersLife Purpose is a system that uses the numerology of a person's birth date to arrive at a set of three numbers that give suggestions and details about what that person must overcome to reach their highest self, or their life's purpose. On this episode, we discuss the similarities between that system and astrology, as well as how the two systems play out in our lives.Tiffany and Miranda tell the story of how the started their business together now more than 10 years ago, and how they approach their partnership now. Listen to find out what works...2021-02-1456 minThe Science of LightCultivating Resilience through Trauma Informed Yoga: Research and PracticesLearn the research behind why yoga, as a physical and spiritual practice, is a perfect framework for cultivating resilience. In this episode, I begin to define resilience as the ability to overcome stressors and triggers and diminish the physical and mental symptoms that result from potentially traumatic events. Trauma and resilience are a HUGE topic, so I will talk about this much more on this show, but on this episode I begin to unpack the two concepts, what they mean, and how they relate to each other. I explain the concepts with examples from a research project I...2021-02-121h 04The Science of LightCultivating Resilience through Trauma Informed Yoga: Research and PracticesLearn the research behind why yoga, as a physical and spiritual practice, is a perfect framework for cultivating resilience. In this episode, I begin to define resilience as the ability to overcome stressors and triggers and diminish the physical and mental symptoms that result from potentially traumatic events. Trauma and resilience are a HUGE topic, so I will talk about this much more on this show, but on this episode I begin to unpack the two concepts, what they mean, and how they relate to each other. I explain the concepts with examples from a research project I...2021-02-121h 04
The Science of LightGardening + Creativity: Staying connected to self, source, and prioritiesThis episode weaves astrology and mindset techniques through Jessica Olive's story about how she arrived at this point in her life and how her business evolved. Jessica is a creative entrepreneur, stay at home mom (or more like work from home mom!), gardener, creative, and so many more things! We discuss so many wellness topics ranging from abundance mindset and imposter syndrome, to food security, gardening tips and tactics, homeschooling, and of course, self-inquiry and priority setting when it comes to business, relationships, and parenthood. Jessica also spills details on how she gets in the flow state of creativity a...2021-02-061h 12
The Science of LightGardening + Creativity: Staying connected to self, source, and prioritiesThis episode weaves astrology and mindset techniques through Jessica Olive's story about how she arrived at this point in her life and how her business evolved. Jessica is a creative entrepreneur, stay at home mom (or more like work from home mom!), gardener, creative, and so many more things! We discuss so many wellness topics ranging from abundance mindset and imposter syndrome, to food security, gardening tips and tactics, homeschooling, and of course, self-inquiry and priority setting when it comes to business, relationships, and parenthood. Jessica also spills details on how she gets in the flow state of creativity a...2021-02-061h 12
The Science of LightJungian Psychology + Astrology: Studying archetypes, patterns, and alchemy*Sound note: I'm still a baby sound engineer! There is a buzzing sound that happens sometimes starting a few minutes in and then lasting the rest of the interview. It was the sound of the fan on Kara's computer kicking on, I think. I did my best to tone it down, but any more was impossible to edit out without making her voice inaudible as well. Woops! I apologize if that makes this episode hard to listen to for you, it is totally not the norm for this podcast! In this episode, I interview a p...2021-02-021h 00
The Science of LightJungian Psychology + Astrology: Studying archetypes, patterns, and alchemy*Sound note: I'm still a baby sound engineer! There is a buzzing sound that happens sometimes starting a few minutes in and then lasting the rest of the interview. It was the sound of the fan on Kara's computer kicking on, I think. I did my best to tone it down, but any more was impossible to edit out without making her voice inaudible as well. Woops! I apologize if that makes this episode hard to listen to for you, it is totally not the norm for this podcast! In this episode, I interview a p...2021-02-021h 00
The Science of LightAstrology for People with Linkedin Profiles + Financial WellnessOn this episode, I interview my brother about a variety of topics related to his personal wellness principles. We talk about the parallels between Myers Briggs and astrology (take it or leave it!), some practical wellness rhythms (like living in alignment with the seasons, diet and mental health, etc) that have parallels with Ayurveda and yoga philosophy, and financial wellness.Financial wellness is something many of us wish was taught in high school, so here are some tips my brother has learned by putting himself through college by being self employed. Many of us are taught the...2021-01-201h 08
The Science of LightAstrology for People with Linkedin Profiles + Financial WellnessOn this episode, I interview my brother about a variety of topics related to his personal wellness principles. We talk about the parallels between Myers Briggs and astrology (take it or leave it!), some practical wellness rhythms (like living in alignment with the seasons, diet and mental health, etc) that have parallels with Ayurveda and yoga philosophy, and financial wellness.Financial wellness is something many of us wish was taught in high school, so here are some tips my brother has learned by putting himself through college by being self employed. Many of us are taught the...2021-01-201h 08The Science of Light2. Gurus and Mentors, Lineages and Certifications: Discerning your PathDo you need that degree or certification? How are experts made? Let's unpack how to discern who to follow on the path you want to put yourself on, and how to distinguish yourself as an expert in your field--explained from my perspective as a yoga teacher, but applicable to entrepreneurship in general.
If you want to get cerebral: Who owns universal truths, or the frameworks by which they are conveyed?
Or, from a practical, business standpoint: How do we know who to listen to, who to trust, who we consider our teachers, mentors, guides, leaders, e...2021-01-1354 minThe Science of LightGurus and Mentors, Lineages and Certifications: Discerning your PathIf you want to get cerebral: Who owns universal truths, or the frameworks by which they are conveyed? Or, from a practical, business standpoint: How do we know who to listen to, who to trust, who we consider our teachers, mentors, guides, leaders, experts. How do we distinguish ourselves as experts in our field?In this episode we'll explore those questions from my experience with the yoga industry and trades (tile industry specifically), but I think the topics are valid for anyone that considers themselves an entrepreneur, I also unpack the pros and co...2021-01-1354 minThe Science of LightDarshan: How We Craft Identities & My StorySpeak your truth even if your voice shakes! That's what I'm doing here in this first episode. I tell my story and relate that to the yoga philosophy concept of darshan or darsana, which literally means "viewing" but sometimes takes on connotations of worldview or school of thought. Not every episode will be like this one, but I wanted to give some backstory about my life and how I arrived at this point, how this podcast evolved, and more about what to expect from the show overall.If you're reading this or listening, I'm grateful t...2020-12-3054 minThe Science of Light1. Darshan: How We Craft Identities & My StorySpeak your truth even if your voice shakes! That's what I'm doing here in this first episode. I tell my story and relate that to the yoga philosophy concept of darshan or darsana, which literally means "viewing" but sometimes takes on connotations of worldview or school of thought.
Not every episode will be like this one, but I wanted to give some backstory about my life and how I arrived at this point, how this podcast evolved, and more about what to expect from the show overall.
If you'd like to read the blog post t...2020-12-3054 minThe Science of LightThe Science of Light TrailerThanks for listening! If you like what you hear, and are curious to find out more, make sure you hit subscribe and turn on new episode notifications. I would love to connect on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yogiscopes/Stay in the light, friends! 2020-12-1702 minThe Science of LightThe Science of Light TrailerThanks for listening! If you like what you hear, and are curious to find out more, make sure you hit subscribe and turn on new episode notifications. I would love to connect on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yogiscopes/Stay in the light, friends! 2020-12-1702 min