On and Off Your Mat Yoga Podcast

The principles of recovery and yoga sometimes intersect. And yoga has helped countless people on their journey with addiction, so to discuss this interesting topic, I’m sitting down with Brian Hyman.Tune in this week to discover the yogic principles of transformation for life and recovery. We’re discussing how to find more happiness, regardless of what you accomplish or fail to accomplish in life, the specific yogic practices that are essential on the path of transformation, and why now is the best time to get started finding your purpose.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/195

If you’re an emotional eater or find yourself binging when tired, overwhelmed, or when your needs aren’t being met, you’re not alone. Understanding why binge eating makes sense will be the first step for you to move forward and heal this pattern in your life. For today’s episode, I sat down with Ali Shapiro, the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable. She’s a holistic nutritionist and integrated health coach, and she’s a rebel with a serious cause.If you’re ready to repair your self-trust when it comes to food and binge eating, tune in this week to discover the tools to help you get there. We’re discussing why binge eating as a protection mechanism makes perfect sense, why habit hacking and stacking isn’t the answer, and how to take new steps in feeling safer and more grounded.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/194

Have you ever felt taken over by your emotions, only to brush them off? Maybe you feel like you’re just going through life without really connecting with other people and their emotions? Well, it’s time to start feeling your feelings, both for the benefit of your relationship with yourself and your relationships with the people around you.Discover how to start feeling your feelings. I’m sharing why we tend to avoid acknowledging our feelings when it matters most and my three-step process for beginning to feel your emotions more deeply, as well as providing some extra tips if this feels totally impossible for you right now.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/193

Are you feeling so stressed that stopping completely to relax and rest makes you feel even more agitated? If when you stop completely, your mind spirals into everything you could/should be doing instead, today’s episode is for you. With this active rest practice, you’ll learn to cultivate the energy of rest and to give your mind, body, and soul a way to slow down and cultivate peacefulness without being still physically.This 30-minute yoga class is part of our premium subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member.When you leave a review for the podcast on iTunes you can have access to the membership for free, including today’s class as a thank you for helping others to find the podcast and on their healing journey. DM @onandoffyourmatpodcast or email (erika.belanger@gmail.com) me a screenshot of your review and we'll get you set up.On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this yoga class of overwhelm.2. You can now also have access to almost 400 recorded full-length yoga classes in a Netflix-Style Membership ($25/month). 3. You can sign up for any live-stream class I offer!With our podcast premium membership, your contribution ripples to thousands of people every week, allowing me to offer accessible quality free content to a wide community of yogis. This podcast is a way I contribute to the community, and this membership is a way you can too. It allows you to share everything yoga offers with the world by supporting me in the creation and production of this podcast while I choose to keep it ad-free. 

Kassandra Reinhardt is the creator of the beyond-popular YouTube channel Yoga with Kassandra. She’s a yin and vinyasa yoga teacher, YouTuber, and author. Her YouTube channel has grown to over two million subscribers and she has over 190 million views, creating an amazing resource anyone can enjoy.Discover why YouTube is an amazing space for yoga teachers, and how to make your channel a sustainable success. We’re discussing how to enjoy the process, regardless of your success, why now is the best time to get started, and Kassandra is sharing her advice for anyone considering taking their yoga online.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/191

If you’re curious about the body and always want to learn new ways to improve your wellness, or if you’ve been dealing with pain that you can’t seem to get rid of, today's episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Anna Rahe, the creator of the revolutionary new science-based solution to health and wellness called GST Body, using motion to model, recover, and restore function, health, and vitality in the human body.Discover why the fascia is the secret to addressing every aspect of your physical wellness, allowing you to become your own healing practitioner. Anna is giving us a breakdown of what fascia is, how it works in our bodies, and sharing her practice for how we can become aware of and start to support the fascia to profoundly improve our physical wellness.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/190

If music makes you feel deeply, impacting your mood, focus, your yoga, and your meditation practice, you’ll love today’s guest. Masood Ali Khan has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and is a certified teacher in Heather Lyle’s Vocal Yoga Method, incorporating yoga with vocal exercises to strengthen your sounding vessel, AKA your whole body. He’s here to tell us about a system he’s created called Connection to Creation.Discover the power of combining music, mantra, and meditation to harness universal energy in support of wellness and vitality. We’re discussing the power of rhythm and using sound to carry your intention when you can’t find the spoken words, and Masood's sharing his tips for starting to bring vibration and sound to your own healing practice.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/189

Are you feeling so stressed that stopping completely to relax and rest makes you feel even more agitated? If when you stop completely, your mind spirals into everything you could/should be doing instead, today’s episode is for you. With this active rest practice, you’ll learn to cultivate the energy of rest and to give your mind, body, and soul a way to slow down and cultivate peacefulness without being still physically.This 30-minute yoga class is part of our premium subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member.When you leave a review for the podcast on iTunes you can have access to the membership for free, including today’s class as a thank you for helping others to find the podcast and on their healing journey. DM @onandoffyourmatpodcast or email (erika.belanger@gmail.com) me a screenshot of your review and we'll get you set up.On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this yoga class of overwhelm.2. You can now also have access to almost 400 recorded full-length yoga classes in a Netflix-Style Membership ($25/month). 3. You can sign up for any live-stream class I offer!With our podcast premium membership, your contribution ripples to thousands of people every week, allowing me to offer accessible quality free content to a wide community of yogis. This podcast is a way I contribute to the community, and this membership is a way you can too. It allows you to share everything yoga offers with the world by supporting me in the creation and production of this podcast while I choose to keep it ad-free. 

If you're fascinated by the realm of metaphysics and spiritual knowledge, curious about how you can start using divination tools to get guidance, or have profound questions about the purpose and meaning of life, today's episode with Akashic mentor Joanna Haines is for you. She works closely with clients that are ready to expand into their highest timeline by recognizing and reconnecting with their most authentic and precious expression, which is their energetic blueprint. Discover how Akashic Records give you the information you need to connect with your truest self. Joanna is breaking down what Akashic Records are, how she brings her clients' unique records to their consciousness, and how she uses them to inform, heal, or clear as necessary.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/187