Yoga is forever a practice of going deeper and deeper internally. How can we find peace during the unknown today and at the same time create the future of our dreams? There are numerous examples of spiritual leaders who remain not just calm i

55: Healing and It's Power

Dec 2nd, 2019 16m 9s

Healing is an internal journey, but what are we looking to accomplish, how do we do it, and what's the role of the yoga practice in assisting? I use a definition from David Elliott to begin the conversation: "Healing is a journey back to our

54: Saint Thecla: A Super Bad Ass Woman

Nov 22nd, 2019 27m 56s

I recently learned about Saint Thecla. She is talked about in "The Acts of Paul and Thecla." This is a story of a woman who is whole, courageous, badass, and mostly a being that chooses and exudes love. This is a human story of reaching our

53: Embracing Your Humanness

Nov 13th, 2019 23m 11s

One of the greatest gifts we have and one of the things we can most often forget- is our humanness. What does it mean to be an evolved human being? What is the value in paradox, obstacles, saying thank you with whatever you are being presented

52: Cleanse and Self Care

Nov 8th, 2019 26m 52s

For many of us, self-care and cleansing can come with deprivation, overindulgence, and just straight-up aggression. If you are interested in cleansing, nourishing, and possibly re-defining this practice take a listen. It will not only change

51: Purnatva, Yoga, Love

Nov 4th, 2019 21m 45s

Purnatva is a word that simply lights me up. Purnatva means you have everything you need and everything you need you have. It is whole and perfect, and is your Truth. This conversation comes with what perfection is, how it may benefit us to

50: Vulnerability

Oct 29th, 2019 20m 58s

In episode 50, after almost a year break, I simply uploaded a recording after coming out of a deep breathwork meditation. I figured as I make my entry back into the podcast world I could talk vulnerability or I could simply be vulnerable. So

49: All Things India

Dec 12th, 2018 21m 45s

Hi! In this episode, Gabriella Perrotti and I talk all about our upcoming retreat to Vrindavan, India. We will be heading there on March 1-10, 2019. Check out more information at www.onyxyogastudio.com. Thank you for listening! Om Shanti

48: Being a Woman

Nov 28th, 2018 7m 38s

In this episode, I am inspired by being reminded that next year will be the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote. This leads me into a brief but powerful talk on what it means to be a woman and how to own and embrace all of our emotions-

47: Ahimsa- Protecting Life

Nov 28th, 2018 10m 20s

The first and most powerful of the Yamas- Ahimsa, protecting life. As we enter into this practice how can we hold ahimsa for ourselves, be kind and caring in our personal relationships, and most importantly to have fun! Thank you for listening.

46: Nourishment for the Fall

Nov 28th, 2018 6m 20s

As we move into the cold how can we support, nourish, and build up the quality of ourselves in a way that feels good? This short, sweet dharma talk is very powerful as we move into the colder weather. Happy nourishing! www.shannonelliottyoga.c

45: Habit related to nature's law

Nov 28th, 2018 9m 13s

When we understand that an object in motion stays in motion until something stops it, and an inert object stays inert until something moves it- we see how much power and access we have to redirecting ourselves when necessary. I am talking about

44: What's the problem with too much clear?

Oct 28th, 2018 16m 52s

In Episode 4, I discuss the consequences of being too clear, light, and pure in our life. Whether that is through diet, meditation, spiritual goals, what are the consequences of overdoing these things? I invite you to take on what is most nouri

43: How Discipline Gives You More Time

Oct 19th, 2018 6m 17s

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of discipline, maybe the most useful one being the gift of more time. Thank you to my kid's karate teacher for this great teaching! Thank you for listening. Om Shanti. www.shannonelliottyoga.com

42: Trust in All Things

Oct 19th, 2018 9m 11s

In this dharma talk I discuss how to build trust and in turn, the result being that fear is removed. There are a couple little things I have been doing every day and it has helped to break some lifelong patterns of not trusting in myself and ot

41: Why I Love a Good Cry

Oct 12th, 2018 17m 28s

In Episode 41, From the Couch Fridays, I talk about the healing benefits of crying. Some of us really resist crying when it comes up. Based on Ayurveda and the law of like increases like and opposites balance us, I will explain why it is one of

40: Your Imperfection is the Perfection

Oct 10th, 2018 14m 43s

You Imprefection is the Perfection and in this episode I tell you why. Breaking it down from the book: 'Tantra The Supreme Understanding,' I share the words from a wise teacher. This teaching of "you are already perfect as you are" became alive

39: How to Live According to Your Own Nature

Oct 10th, 2018 23m 15s

In Episode 39 I pass on a teaching from Babaji Satyanarayanas Dasa from the Jiva Ashram in Vrindavan India. Its an in-depth discussion about the understanding that if you work according to your nature life will be easy. Sounds nice, but what d

38: The Body is the Greatest Creation

Oct 3rd, 2018 24m 36s

"From the Couch Friday!" on a Wednesday. This share is on about when we get harsh on ourselves, our behaviors, our physical attributes, and we get in a rut of not feeling great about ourselves. I came across a great reading on how to love the b

37: Say Good-bye to Your Practice!

Oct 2nd, 2018 13m 25s

In episode 37 I talk about our culture's tendency to always be practicing. When we are practicing we are thinking, and in thinking, we are not in pure presence and experience. So this episode encourages you to throw your practice out the window

36: Like Increases Like

Sep 28th, 2018 12m 50s

Today's talk goes over one of the laws of nature, like increases like. It explains why we crave the things we do, how to bring ourselves back in to balance as needed, and how to gain more awareness over what is really best for us in any given m

35: Svatantrya, the Power of Freedom!

Sep 27th, 2018 30m

This episode goes over Svatantrya, one of my favorite concepts in Yoga. We have so much freedom in our ability to weave and shape our internal world. How do we connect to that power, begin to use it in a practical way, and have a deep and meani

34: Ayurveda's Stages of Dis-ease

Sep 18th, 2018 20m 8s

In this episode, I go through one of my favorite Ayurvedic teachings on how doshas build in the body, how we can connect deeper to identifying our own imbalances, and how to take steps towards self-care and healing, if needed. This is such an i

33: Being Okay in the Dark

Sep 14th, 2018 20m 27s

From the Couch Friday! In this episode, I talk about the dark and being okay with it. Why do we want to be okay in the dark? What is it about the unknown that scares us? How can we begin to change our relationship to the dark and get comfortab

32: The Yoga Lull

Sep 12th, 2018 8m 36s

in Episode 32 I talk about the Yoga Lull and how it happens to most of us at some point and it is ok. When going through it, it's asking yourself "what's useful" in how you respond to yourself and to not take it all so seriously. Embrace your h