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Join Mia and Adrienne as they interview everyday people and learn how yoga has impacted their life. Listen as they demystify the yoga studio and break down the barriers and misconceptions of what yoga truly is all about. Whatever your experiences with yoga, this podcast will shed light on the "why" yoga changes your life! This yoga, meditation, and breath work podcast is based in San Antonio, Texas.
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The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.
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As the Lunar New Year shifts from the introspective Year of the Snake into the bold, forward-moving Fire Horse, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora pause—before picking up the reins. This isn’t about starting over. It’s about shedding what no longer fits and trusting the growth already in motion. In this opening episode of 2026, the three reflect on the wins, adaptations, and intentional discomfort of 2025—and how honoring what already happened creates steadier, more sustainable momentum moving forwa...
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Inner Support for Calm, Awareness & Response A grounding, body-based practice to calm the nervous system and build inner support through breath, awareness, and mindful presence. This episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and respond from the body rather than react. Through gentle visualization and breath-led awareness, you’ll be guided to meet your mood exactly as it is, without judgment or fixing. This meditation focuses on cultivating internal strength, resilience, and trust ...
In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne and Nora sit down with Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, to explore what it truly means to listen to your body through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Deb brings decades of experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator, and pelvic health specialist. After a challenging first birth, her curiosity and commitment to understanding pelvic health, functional movement, an...
In today's People Be Peopling episode, Adrienne, Natalie and Nora break down one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness, yoga, and being a human: the gap between our expectation of effort and our actual nervous system capacity. Why do people shut down? Quit early? Spiral? Get irritated? Or suddenly need the bathroom the moment class gets hard? Spoiler: it’s biological, not personal. How Hard Is Too Hard? (Your Nervous System Will Let You Know…) We explore: How stress, sleep, life chaos, a...
In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, biomechanics-driven Lara Heimann unpacks one of her favorite topics: posture and alignment — and why they matter more than you think. Lara breaks down posture as more than how you sit or stand; it’s the carriage of your energy. Whether you’re upright, lounging, or lying down, your alignment shapes how you breathe, how efficiently you move, how your nervous system responds, and how you exchange energy with the world around you. Why posture is...
This Thanksgiving, take a moment to pause, breathe, and soften. Join Adrienne for a gentle gratitude meditation to ground your nervous system, honor your body, and reconnect with what’s already here and enough. A quiet space to say thank you — to your breath, your heart, your journey, and the people who steady you. Perfect to listen to before the day begins or whenever you need a moment of peace. 🤍 Send us a text Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a ...
In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne and Natalie sit down with the brilliantly bold and refreshingly real Lara Heimann — physical therapist, yoga teacher, and founder of LYT Yoga — for a conversation that is equal parts empowering, educational, and entertaining. What started as a passion for helping people move better turned Lara into an accidental entrepreneur, reshaping the way thousands approach their bodies, brains, and belief systems. Together, Adrienne, Natalie a...
The holidays are here—and so are the schedules, the stress, the celebrations, and the chaos that can pull you away from your movement routine. In this episode, Natalie, Nora, and Adrienne break down the myth that movement has to be all or nothing and share 10 simple, realistic, compassion-filled tips to help you stay consistent, grounded, and connected through the next six weeks. Redefining what “counts” as a workout. BYOSH - Bring Your Own Snack & Hydration! We share our go-to staples. T...
We live in a world where mirrors multiply — in studios, selfies, and in our own minds. From leggings designed to contour every curve to the endless scroll of “post or it didn’t happen,” movement has become something we perform instead of something we feel. In this episode, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora get real (and a little ridiculous) about gym culture, mirror obsession, and the “booty-era” of social media. But beneath the laughs is a deeper reflection: What happens when the mirror stop...
Join author and teacher Pamela Yula for a heart-centered guided meditation designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with your inner truth. Accompanied by soothing singing bowls and gentle journaling prompts, this practice invites you to hear the quiet wisdom that’s always been within you. As you move through this meditation, Pam invites you to pause, breathe, and listen—to the soft, steady whispers of your own heart. You’ll be offered gentle journaling prompts to dee...
CONTENT WARNING: SENSITIVE TOPICS We want to offer a gentle warning that today’s conversation includes discussions of animal cruelty and suicide. These topics may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening — step away, pause, or skip ahead if you need to.If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time. In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life,...
We get it—everyone wants results now. But what happens when we slow down, trust the process, and remember that yoga isn’t about the timeline—it’s about the transformation. In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora dive into one of the most common questions we hear as trainers and teachers: “How long will it take me to feel stronger? To look different? To lose weight?” We unpack what’s really behind that question—the desire for progress, validati...
In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne shares how a simple mistake—forgetting to set her alarm—became a powerful metaphor for waking up to life’s deeper lessons. Adrienne opens up about her husband Brian’s ongoing journey with a recurring pituitary adenoma—a reminder that life can shift in an instant. Recently, they found out that Brian’s pituitary adenoma returned and now uncertainty and stress begin to shadow their everyday lives. Amid hospital visits, waiting, a...
In this guided meditation, Yoga teacher and teacher-trainer Jennifer Thomson leads you through a gentle practice of breath awareness designed to calm the mind and open the doorway to silent meditation. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or deepening your existing practice, this simple yet powerful session helps you reconnect with your natural rhythm of breathing, release tension, and settle into a space of inner stillness. Perfect for use before or after your Yoga practice—or anytime you...
What happens when a Type-A, Stanford alum, and mom of six learns to slow down? For Jennifer, when yoga entered her life, she discovered a new kind of success: presence. In this episode, Adrienne and Jennifer—co-leaders of Vibrant Yoga Leadership 300 hour Yoga teacher training school and longtime collaborators—share stories of how yoga taught Jennifer to listen instead of push, breathe instead of rush, and stay curious about every style and season. Whether she’s traveling with her ...
Ever wonder what trainers really see on the fitness floor? In this special episode, Adrienne, Natalie & Nora spill the tea on the wild, funny, and oh-so-human moments we witness daily. From quirky gym habits to unexpected client moments, we share the wild, funny, and very human things we witness as trainers. Tune in for laughs, relatable stories, and a reminder that no matter where we are—whether on a yoga mat or in the weight room—people will always be people! We want to hear from ...
Change is one of life’s only constants, yet it often stirs resistance, fear, or uncertainty. In this episode, Beth, from episode 145, guides us through a Yoga Nidra practice for change—a deeply restful meditation designed to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for what’s ahead. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition, shifting habits, or simply seeking a pause in your busy day, this guided session offers a chance to: Rest deeply while staying gently aware.Softe...
In this week's episode, Natalie and Adrienne interview Beth. From dance major to yoga mat, Beth’s path hasn’t been easy. She speaks candidly about her past struggles and how Yoga became a lifeline, teaching her resilience, patience, and the beauty of simply showing up. She reveals how the quiet law of observation, and the connections built through practice, can carry us through even the hardest seasons of life. Beth’s story is a reminder that Yoga mirrors life itself: resilience grows w...
In today's episode, Adrienne guides you through a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you welcome new seasons, new routines, and fresh habits into your life. Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—is a state of conscious relaxation that allows the body to rest deeply while your mind remains awake and aware. Unlike ordinary sleep, Yoga Nidra takes you through stages of awareness that calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and open space for clarity and renewal. Research shows...
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