Find Your Flow by Highland Yoga

In this episode, reidy sits down with Cheryl Crawford, also known as Lady Inhale. Cheryl shares her journey bringing mindful breathing to the school system, and how that set the foundation for her new initiative called Georgia Breathes with native trees. You can learn more at wooohooowooohooo.com. Cheryl discusses how magic is everywhere, and the more we connect with the signs and symbols of the universe and recognize them as meani...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a profound journey—one that demands resilience, love, and self-care. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Goerke, a dedicated Highland Yoga student, author, and chairman with the Alzheimer’s Association, to explore his powerful story of caregiving for his wife.

Dan shares how yoga became a vital tool in his self-care routine, helping him navigate the emotional and physical challenges of ca...

This guided progressive muscle relaxation meditation invites participants to progressively tense and then release different muscle groups in the body. Starting from the head and moving down to the feet, each area is gently tightened while breathing in, then fully relaxed with a slow exhale. The practice helps to bring awareness to areas of tension, using the breath to facilitate deep relaxation and release. By the end, participants...

In this episode, Mallory will share expert tips on creating a sleep-friendly environment, managing pre-sleep routines, and incorporating calming practices—like yoga and nutrition—into your evening for better rest. Tune in to discover how small changes can make a big impact on your sleep and overall wellness. Mallory also has her own nutrition and wellness coaching practice outside of her full time job and teaching yoga. If you&apos...

In this "Magical Color Shower" guided imagery meditation, you will be gently guided into a state of relaxation through breath awareness and a soothing body scan. Once fully relaxed, you will imagine yourself standing beneath a cascade of vibrant, healing colors, each hue bringing a unique sense of calm, renewal, and energy. This colorful shower will wash away tension, leaving you feeling invigorated and at peace. By the e...

In this episode, Reidy sits down with Sarah Edmondson, an actor, activist, and survivor of the notorious NXIVM cult, to dive deep into her harrowing experience within the organization and its lasting effects on her life. Sarah opens up about how her involvement in NXIVM altered her trajectory, both personally and professionally, and how her traumatic experience in a "secret sisterhood" within NXIVM prompted her escape and...

The theme of this yoga nidra session is the Inner Resource, a meditative tool and personal ‘safe haven’ where you feel secure, safe, at ease, and experience a sense of well-being and peace of mind.  You will be guided through a series of awareness exercises, focusing on an intention, your own inner resource, sensations in your body, breath, feelings, emotions, thoughts, and ultimately joy and peace.  

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In this episode, Reidy sits down with HY Alpharetta Teacher, Kate March to explore how yoga has played a pivotal role in her journey of recovery—Kate now has 8.5 years of sobriety under her belt and is 16 years recovered from eating disorders. Kate shares her personal experience of how teaching and practicing yoga has supported her healing, creating a space to reconnect with her body and mind.

We dive into the key principles of the ...

Guided Body Scan Meditation: Cultivating Awareness and Presence

In this guided body scan meditation, we will begin by grounding ourselves in the breath, centering the mind and body in the present moment. As we slowly move through each part of the body, we will bring gentle, focused attention to every area, from the tips of your toes to the crown of your head. This process encourages a deep awareness of sensations, tensions...

This episode of the podcast, Reidy sits down with Highland Yoga teacher Amanda Rubin to explore her transformative journey through yoga that has been by difficult job and relationship transitions.

Amanda shares how her introduction to yoga catalyzed her path of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and effective communication. They dive into strategies for navigating newfound mental space, learni...

Join reidy for a brief mindfulness of breath meditation, where you will practice using the breath as an anchor to the present moment. As you breathe, You will consciously observe thoughts, feelings, and more, and offer yourself the opportunity to simply notice those things and let them pass - returning to the present moment over and over again. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Sylvia Rose Novak, a member of our Nashville teaching team, to explore her inspiring journey from a childhood love of running to pursuing an elite half marathon time. Sylvia candidly shares the challenges she faced with significant health issues in her 20s and how hot yoga became a vital part of her recovery and ongoing fitness routine. Join us as we delve into her resilience, passion for running, ...

Tune into this weeks episode with long-time teacher Tj Mangrum. Tj and Reidy discuss subconscious patterning, conscious engagement, and functioning on autopilot. They dive into the importance of asking the “why” behind our daily habitual patterns, figuring out what no longer fits, and how yoga and meditation can aid in a more conscious, intentional, and mindful life. 

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