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Estela Garcia, Yoga Teacher, Breathwork and Mindfulness Facilitator, shares how presence, movement, and healing practices can help us reconnect with ourselves and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Drawing from a deeply personal journey, Estela explores how yoga became her anchor during times of grief, identity shifts, and transformation.

In this episode, Estela opens up about her path from the world of acting to becoming a teacher of yoga and sound healing. She reflects on the power of community, the impact of emotional loss, and how presence can become a tool for both healing and empowerment. With insights on breathwork, nervous system regulation, and how to approach yoga without ego, Estela offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on inner growth.

🔗 Tune in for a grounded conversation on reclaiming purpose, practicing stillness, and using yoga and sound to raise your frequency.

About Estela: Estela Garcia is a yoga teacher, breathwork, mindfulness and sound healing practitioner. With a background in acting and a life shaped by travel, culture, and artistic expression, she brings a rich, embodied wisdom to her work. Through movement, sound, and presence, Estela helps others reconnect to their inner peace and navigate life with more clarity, calm, and emotional resilience.

00:00:00 — Introduction
00:02:02 — Estela’s Journey: From Acting to Yoga
00:04:16 — Yoga as a Functional Tool for Daily Life
00:06:16 — Losing Her Father & Choosing Passion Over Security
00:09:09 — Overcoming Fear & Reclaiming Purpose
00:11:27 — The Power of Community & Hope in NYC
00:15:05 — Abdullah’s Story: Loss, Authenticity & Emotional Legacy
00:16:11 — A Childhood of Art, Travel & Backstage Lessons
00:21:35 — Cultural Exposure, Belonging & Teenage Challenges
00:25:30 — Yoga as a Lifeline During Divorce & Personal Pain
00:28:02 — Becoming a Yoga Teacher & Defining Yoga as Presence
00:31:51 — Spiritual Roots of Yoga & Becoming the Observer
00:35:09 — Experiencing Moments of Presence Through Practice
00:39:28 — Breath, Nervous System & Scientific Side of Yoga
00:44:36 — How to Start Yoga Without Ego or Pressure
00:48:37 — Integrating Presence into Everyday Life
00:51:04 — Responding vs. Reacting: Emotional Flexibility
00:54:19 — Simplicity, Stillness & Reducing Mental Noise
00:55:25 — How Estela Structures a Class Based on Energy
00:59:10 — Introduction to Sound Healing & Crystal Bowls
01:05:52 — Live vs. Recorded Frequencies & The Power of Humming
01:09:23 — Guided Sound Healing: Entering Theta State
01:21:02 — Singing Bowls, Frequency & Optimal Session Length
01:23:49 — Raising Frequency Through Breath, Movement & Gratitude
01:28:27 — Yoga & Sound Healing for Anxiety, Depression & Safety
01:32:01 — Client Transformations & Ongoing Balance
01:38:23 — Final Advice: Follow Your Passion & Befriend Yourself

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