A Yogi’s Guide To Health and Wellness

Andrew Fredricks is a Yogi, life coach, and so much more. Learning through hardship was a theme since Andrew's youth and continues to serve as a primary source of learning. Bringing authenticity and humbleness to his teachings, Andrew strives to show up as a student that is learning to teach and is not afraid to grow from mistakes. Andrew is dedicated to Karma Yoga and teaches Yin, Hatha, Restorative, Yoga Nidra and Philosophy. On this episode, Andrew shares his past, upbringing, and time...

John Early is a Yogi, author, singer-songwriter and co-founder of Momentom Collective. His passion and projects in life are always defining new territory, and best approached through his favourite stanza by Hafiz: "Laughter, the glorious sound of a soul waking up!" His award-winning book, Tales of the Modern Nomad – Monks, Mushrooms & Other Misadventures, delves into his decade of global backpacking through an eclectic layout of stories, photography, poetry and sidebar sketches. John’s...

Tina is a Yogi, former mountaineer, marathoner and competitive equestrian rider who worked on Whistler ski patrol for eight years, living life to the fullest. Tina is a long-term vegan and plant-based advocate who works with cancer, depression, anxiety and PTSD patients. She is also a cancer survivor who lives, eats and breathes the essence of what yoga is, steeped with Indigenous teachings, Ahimsa non harming. A vegan and animal activist, Tina is a true Bhakti Devotional practitioner.

Chris Ketch is a past award-winning entrepreneur and recovered materialist. He did a complete life overhaul, selling his home, business and material possessions in 2015. He then purchased a Westfalia and headed south from Vancouver Island with no GPS, no cell phone and no maps, to pursue life on the opposite spectrum of the western daily grind. In his terms, he "unplugged from the matrix." On this episode, we talk about faith, trust, community, and honouring ones innate purpose. Chris shares...

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Shyla Gabel is an Indigenous yoga teacher who weaves her culture into her classes. On this episode, she speaks about finding yoga, how she creates an experience for her students, and how yoga helped her find her roots. Shyla offers a grounding meditation to connect you to Mother Earth and help on your healing journey.

Jenn Sharp is a journalist, author, writer, foodie and so much more. On this episode, Jenn speaks about her documentary series, Flat Out Food, book—Flat Out Delicious: Your Definitive Guide to Saskatchewan’s Food Artisans—and how it all came into fruition. Jenn is passionate about food, and discusses how that food gets to our tables from soil to seed, to the love from farmers, and takes us through a exercise that shows how to intentionally connect to the foods we eat.

JC is a teacher, chef, space holder and so much more. On this episode, JC speaks to shadow work, as well as his journey from a civil war in Lebanon to his journey to the UK. We end the episode with JC guiding you through a beautiful, intentional practice with Lord Ganesha.

Sianna Sherman is a teacher, yogini, healer, storyteller and so much more. On this episode, Sianna speaks to her journey onto this path, from a pre-med student to a international teacher; and speaks to the importance of yoga in the times we are in. Find Sianna Sherman online at siannasherman.com For more information on Rasa Yoga, visit rasayoga.com

In this episode, Kevin speaks about eye health. He discusses foods that support our eye health as we grow older and touches on supplements to support eye and brain health. We close with a exercise to bring calmness, presence and stillness, all while supporting and protecting our eyes.

Sonal Kavia is an education consultant and a certified facilitator of trauma-sensitive mindfulness meditation and yoga. Her award-winning research thesis explored presence-based teaching, teacher identity, school culture and teachers as compassionate leaders. In this episode, Sonal speaks about mindfulness, from her journey to how she integrates mindfulness in schools and with organizations. We also chat about trauma sensitive practice and what that looks like. We close the episode with...

Dorman Baltazar is a wellness speaker, yoga and meditation teacher, poet, and so much more. On this episode, Dorman speaks about his journey to self, his first encounter with meditation and the sweetness and presence it brought him. Dorman offers a helpful tool for those new to meditation, so it can support you on your healing journey. Find Dorman on Instagram, @DormanBaltazar

Marla Barr is a wellness speaker, self-care coach, Ayurvedic educator, plant-based chef, Chakra energy centre guide, Yogi, podcast host and so much more. In this episode, Marla speaks about Ayurvedic health and breaking down the three Doshas, as well as gut health, detoxes and cleanses, offering guidance and tools that speak to all bodies. Find more of Marla Barr on her website Follow her on Instagram @marla.barr

So grateful to have a dear friend Chris Beaudry on the show. Chris Beaudry is a conscious farmer, grief counselor, hockey coach, as well as a advocate for mental health. On this episode, Chris speaks on mental health and PTSD, offering tools and guidance for us in these times. Chris also speaks about his past position as assistant coach with the Humboldt Broncos when the bus crashed, speaking to that experience and the trauma that came from it. Find Chris on Twitter @chrisbeaudry9

Grace Van Berkum, R.H.N., is a plant-powered, detox nutritionist and tropical yoga teacher. Her mission is to spread the message of plant-based nutrition and self-love by teaching we are, in fact, what we eat. Grace is a pioneer of her field, and strives to make the world a better place by teaching the importance of cell and digestive health at her Gracious Living Lifestyle Retreats, based in Nicaragua. Find Grace Van Burkem online at https://www.gracevanberkum.com/

Engel Pherecydes is a Yoga Practitioner and Founder of Pranayama Sadhana, a school for yogic studies. He speaks with Kevin about the importance and primacy of breath and breath work.

In this episode, Kevin is joined by his wife, Andrea Kehler. Andrea brings not only years of clinical experience as a acupuncturist to the table but also her empathic heart. Andrea discusses and shares insight into the mind-body connection, offering guidance and tools to become present and address the root causes of ailments.

In the inaugural episode, Kevin recounts the story of his family's move from Durban, South Africa to Saskatchewan, Canada. The hardships his family face would affect his life forever, shaping the way in which he discovered yoga and his personal story of vision loss.

Every other week join host Kevin Naidoo and other wellness experts from around the world as they discuss such topics as nutrition, yoga, mindfulness, emotional health and meditation.