The Pharm Community Podcast

This week Sarah takes us back to yogaland to highlight our friends and neighbors Breathe Ojai! Sarah talks with Francesca Gold and Bari Gratton about Breathe Ojai's upcoming teacher training and how to integrate sself-inquiry and social change in our daily lives.About Breathe Ojai:https://www.breatheojai.com/Instagram: @BreatheOjaiLearn more about Breathe Ojai's 200 Hour Teacher Training and Yoga Immersion here.Theme Music by Kuiet GreenPodcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love       

This week Jenni Brouwer joins Sarah to talk all about pilates! From demystifying pilates equipment to sharing its eight core principles, this episode is a great primer for anyone interested in building body awareness and stability through pilates. Theme Music by Kuiet GreenPodcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love      

In this episode, Sarah talks with Pharm Crew member Holly about The Pharm Community Guidelines, with special emphasis on the concept of creating "Brave" spaces versus "Safe" spaces and what it means to create nourishing relationships. The full list of The Pharm's Community Guidelines are posted in our studio and online.Theme Music by Kuiet GreenPodcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love     

 In this episode, Sarah talks with Ballet Fusion instructor, Jamie all about the joys of dance. Jamie is an artist, actress, dancer, and the workshop coordinator at The Pharm. She shares about her experiences dancing as a child and teaching her first choreography in college. She opens up about her injury history and working with imposter syndrome and how those experiences help her lead empathetic, empowering, and accessible dance classes at The Pharm. Connect with Jamie:@JamesMcDonutSign Up for Jamie's next Dance  Party Workshop:https://www.thepharm.love/workshopsTheme Music by Kuiet GreenPodcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love     

This week, Sarah talks with Christina Lares of Flowtanica about self love, dance, community care, her upcoming chair dance workshop at The Pharm, and so much more! Christina is passionate about building community and creating spaces for women of all sizes, abilities, and experiences to feel sexy, powerful, and beautiful. Connect with Christina:Flowtanica@Christina.CosmicaSign Up for Chrisina's Chair Dance Workshop:https://www.thepharm.love/workshopsTheme Music by Kuiet GreenPodcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love   

The Pharm Community Podcast returns in 2023 with a fresh talk featuring yoga teacher Qori Moorehaul. Sarah and Qori talk about art, music, neurodiversity, dogs, and making yoga and wellness spaces more accessible for neurodivergent practitioners by expanding options and encouraging freedom of expression.Connect with Qori on Instagram:@QoriMoorehaul @Princess_Pillz_MusicSign Up for Chrisina's Chair Dance Workshop:https://www.thepharm.love/workshopsTheme Music by Kuiet GreenPodcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love  

Lauren returns to the podcast to announce The Pharm's January Challenge: A Brave New You. This challenge is a fun and engaging way to explore new experiences and share community support for one another as we lean into the unknown and take a leap! Every time a participant tries a "new experience" throughout the month of January, they'll log it in their personal file and keep track of their progress. Sign up for this free challenge before January 1st! On January 1st, all registered participants will have a file with their name, located on the table under the studio bulletin board. Each time you complete a New Experience, fill out a card and place it in your file. If you forget or are not in studio, please email your info to Hello@thepharm.love There will be many opportunities throughout the month for challenge participants to access additional content, support, and fun experiences, so keep an eye on your inbox and have fun! On February 1st, we'll announce the Raffle prize winners. RAFFLE PRIZES: First Prize: A free month of classes and your choice of 1 piece of Pharm Branded Merchandise Second Place: 1 piece of Pharm Branded Merchandise Third Place: A Free Pharm Hat of your choice We will be sending out an informational email at the end of December with all the additional details of the challenge, so please keep an eye on your inbox for further updates Sign up for the challenge here! Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love  

In this episode, Sarah talks with yoga and meditation teacher, and studio manager, Klaudia Paletta about REST as a radical practice. Klaudia teaches Yin Yoga and Sound Bath at The Pharm on Thursdays at 7pmSign up here: https://www.thepharm.love/classesConnect with Klaudia on Instagram: @pinkmeansgoor through her website: pinkmeansgo.comResources mentioned: @OctaviaRaheem@TraceeStanleyMindful Of Rest - November 27th - December 3rd 2022----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love 

Sarah talks candidly with Barre teacher Carrie Sablan about her path from joining The Pharm as a student to becoming a Barre instructor herself! They also talk freely about many of the other classes, teachers, events at The Pharm and the special community atmosphere we all work together to create. Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love 

In this episode, Sarah talks with Kundalini Yoga teacher, River Galindo about setting intentions, living authentically, and being of service to the community. Connect with River:https://rivershima.com/IG: @RiverYogaFlowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HUNGRYASAHIPPIE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love 

Join Sarah Aspell as they share candid and heartfelt conversations with Pharm staff, teachers, and community members.  This week's episode features Pharm teacher Lisa Feeney and Pharm Teacher & Creative Director Lauren Snyder as they chat about Accessibility in the studio, and what does it actually mean when we say a Yoga class is "accessible"?www.ThePharm.love

Join us at The Pharm on Saturday September 10th for our third anniversary party! There will be free classes, performances, food, fun, and friends! Sign up for free classes here: https://www.thepharm.love/classesAnd stay tuned for whole new season of The Pharm Community Podcast, coming this fall 2022!  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.love 

Sarah talks with dear friend of The Pharm, Klaudia Paletta, all about mindfulness and meditation! Klaudia shares about her meditation teacher training, why she meditates, and offers great tips to empower listeners to get into the habit!Klaudia teaches Meditation at The Pharm on Thursdays at 6:45pmSign up here: https://www.thepharm.love/classesConnect with Klaudia on Instagram: @pinkmeansgoor through her website: pinkmeansgo.comResources mentioned:Fully Present by Susan Smalley and Diana WinstonHow to Train a Wild Elephant by Jan Chozen Bays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

Sarah talks with Heather Perry about the state of COVID-19 in India, yoga's birthplace, and how she's raising awareness and relief funds through her work with Ventura Pop Up Yoga. They talk about why it's important for yoga practitioners in the United States to understand yoga's history, diverse lineages, and work to ease the suffering of the people in India as they face a staggering new wave of coronavirus infections.Heather is holding meditation and pranayama classes through Ventura Pop Up Yoga on Tuesday morning at 7am and Tuesday evening at 7pm through at least the end of May. All proceeds from these classes go to the Hemkunt Foundation's Oxygen Relief program.Learn more about Hemkunt Foundation here: https://hemkuntfoundation.com/oxygen-relief/Sign up for Heather's benefit classes through Ventura Pop Up YogaContact Heather: HeatherPerryYoga@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

In this episode, Sarah talks with Nikki Lynn, the CEO and Spiritual Self Care Advisor at The Zenly Shop! They talk about what it means to be authentic in entrepreneurial pursuits and how to integrate spiritual practices into day-to-day life. Nikki shares about her time on retreat in a Buddhist Monastery and how that impacted her life, career, and relationships.Follow Nikki on Instagram: @TheZenlyShopCheck out The Zenly Shop OnlineFind out more about Nikki's 1:1 Self Care Coaching Program------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

Sarah talks with artisan and founder of Reves De Sabine, Sabine Dodane. Sabine creates small batch, natural body care products out of Bell Arts Factory in Ventura. She shares sweet stories about growing up in France and leaving a corporate job to follow her dreams. Sabine emphasizes how important relationships are in her work. From knowing the right person to source each ingredient to listening closely to feedback from clients, Sabine puts a lot of care into all of her creations. This conversation is very uplifting and we hope you enjoy it! Sabine kindly created a special discount code for The Pharm Community Podcast listeners. Use code THEPHARM15 at her online store to receive 15% off at check out. Visit her website: https://www.revesdesabine.com/Follow her on Instagram: @RevesDeSabine ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

Sarah talks with Manas Khatore from Justice In The Classroom about their six proposals to address racial inequity in Ventura County Public Schools. Justice In The Classroom is a student-powered organization with high school district chapters in all Ventura County cities. They're focused on advocating for curriculum reform, diversity and inclusion, teacher equity training, more educators of color, student punishment reform, and transparency about all of these issues.Visit their website: https://www.justiceintheclassroom.orgFollow them on Instagram: @JusticeInTheClassroomFollow them on Twitter: @JusticeInClassConnect with them on Facebook: @VCJusticeInTheClassroomRelated Call to Action: Ventura County Coalition for Student Success:Link to Re-Imagine School Safety SurveyInstagram: @VCCoalitionForStudentSuccess---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

Sarah talks with Ayurvedic Practitioner Tejal Swami about living in alignment with nature to promote health and wellbeing. She shares some basic principles of Indian traditional medicine and the philosophy behind it and offers some nice advice for folks looking to incorporate Ayurvedic wisdom into their daily lives. Tejal also talks about her education and her approach to treating a variety of ailments from stress and anxiety to knee pain and stomachaches. Tejal practices out of the Holistic Healing Center in Ventura CA. Follow her on Instagram @swami_ayurveda and check out her offerings at her website: http://swami.life/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Theme Music by Kuiet Green Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

Sarah talks with Lauren Prendergast about becoming a certified Yoga Therapist and the ways that yogic wisdom can be applied in a therapeutic setting to help people with anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. Lauren grew up in Ventura County and recently moved back with her husband after many years away. She shares about her initial yoga teacher training, personal practice, and offers some neat yoga therapy tools to add to your toolkit!Lauren teaches group classes at Ventura Pop Up Yoga,  Aum Vibe, and Yoga by the Sea. Follow her and her wellness business on instagram at @yoga_lo  and @thread_yoga_wellness and check out her website : https://threadwellness.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com

This week Sarah talks with Mo Gonzalez, a local writer, poet, and creator of Get Loud, an artist movement that centers LGBTQ+ perspectives and hosts events that increase visibility and healing through art. Mo shares about growing up in Oxnard, getting into poetry, navigating career changes, and their passion for supporting local LGBT youth. Mo and Sarah discuss how they've each dealt with positive and negative impacts of COVID-19. Get Loud published a poetry zine titled "Despite it all, we breathe out" last year. It is available for purchase here: https://www.getloudmovement.org/get-loud-zineGet Loud's fourth annual artist showcase, Loud and Queer is July 24th. Tickets are available now!Other ways to connect with Get Loud:Website: https://www.getloudmovement.org/Youtube: Get Loud Movement Instagram: @GetLoudMovementTwitter: @GetLoudMovementFacebook: @GetLoudMovement1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Save the San Marcos Foothillshttps://www.savesanmarcosfoothills.org/https://www.foothillsforever.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Art by Lauren SnyderVisit The Pharm:https://www.thepharm.love/Instagram: @thepharm.loveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepharm.love/YouTube: The Pharm - VenturaConnect with SarahEmail: sarah@thepharm.loveInstagram: @SteadySweetSarahhttps://www.sarahaspell.com