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Yoga for Balance Podcast

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The Yoga for Balance podcast with Heather Gjerde is your one-stop shop for all things related to yoga and spirituality. In this weekly podcast, Heather speaks to experts on topics related to yoga, meditation, mindfulness, health, wellness, spirituality, astronomy, relationships, the chakras and more. Heather shares her personal insight into yoga and spirituality, stemming from a 500 hour Vinyasa and Tantra yoga teaching background and an insatiable curiosity and thirst to learn all that she can about yoga and her own personal path to transformation. She founded her company Vintantra, Yoga for Balance, based on this unique background – in order to share tips to find balance with students across the globe. Heather also speaks with yoga teachers of different yoga lineages in order to shed light on the various approaches to yoga (e.g. Ashtanga, Anusara, Kundalini, Bikram yoga, Hatha, etc.). The Yoga for Balance podcast content is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners.

Location:

United States

Description:

The Yoga for Balance podcast with Heather Gjerde is your one-stop shop for all things related to yoga and spirituality. In this weekly podcast, Heather speaks to experts on topics related to yoga, meditation, mindfulness, health, wellness, spirituality, astronomy, relationships, the chakras and more. Heather shares her personal insight into yoga and spirituality, stemming from a 500 hour Vinyasa and Tantra yoga teaching background and an insatiable curiosity and thirst to learn all that she can about yoga and her own personal path to transformation. She founded her company Vintantra, Yoga for Balance, based on this unique background – in order to share tips to find balance with students across the globe. Heather also speaks with yoga teachers of different yoga lineages in order to shed light on the various approaches to yoga (e.g. Ashtanga, Anusara, Kundalini, Bikram yoga, Hatha, etc.). The Yoga for Balance podcast content is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners.

Twitter:

@vintantra

Language:

English

Contact:

4145208846


Episodes

Stand up Paddleboard Yoga and Owning a Seasonal Yoga Studio with Dana Mitchell

3/9/2020
What is stand up paddleboard yoga? And what is it like to run business in different locations where you split your time? Find out in the latest episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast with Dana Mitchell of SunChaser SUP (linked below or found wherever...

Duration:00:54:49

Yoga and Climbing & Finding Your Voice with Brian Glasspool

2/24/2020
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks to Brian Glasspool of Grotto Climbing. About Brian Glasspool Brian has been practicing yoga for 4 years. His main teaching style is Vinyasa. He loves how yoga has become more than a search for...

Duration:00:30:30

Pause, Contemplate and Breathe with Luke Wientzen

2/6/2020
Take a break to contemplate existence in this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast, featuring Luke Wientzen of Our Breath Collective. About Luke Wientzen Luke has been studying the complexity, paradox and mystery of this human existence through the lenses of yoga, breath and...

Duration:01:05:47

Holistic Healing with Zarah Martin

1/24/2020
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast Heather speaks to Zarah Martin about treating the entire person through holistic healing modalities. About Zarah Martin Zarah Martin has been studying and utilizing skills in Holistic Healing Therapies for over 12 years. Reflexology was her...

Duration:00:45:04

The Enlightened Engineer with Ishmael Sonico

1/15/2020
In the first Yoga for Balance Podcast episode of 2020, Heather speaks to former engineer turned yoga teacher Ishmael Sonico. About Ishmael Sonico Ishmael’s path as a Yogi began more than 10 years ago when neighbors introduced him to the peaceful practice. In November 2009,...

Duration:00:44:25

Kaiut Yoga, Tantra & Plant Medicine with Naveed Heydari

7/9/2019
Heather speaks to another Durga’s Tiger Rider, Naveed Heydari of Denver, Colorado. He shares his experience of Kaiut Yoga, Tantra, Plant Medicine, how to ground and connect in nature – and more! About Naveed Heydari Written by a Friend: Naveed is an artist of his...

Duration:00:58:15

Female Empowerment with Victoria Zimmer

6/20/2019
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast Heather speaks to Victoria Zimmer on the topics of yoga for female empowerment, chakra balancing, Tantra Yoga and more. About Victoria Victoria Zimmer is a women empowerment specialist, self-love enthusiast, philanthropist, and holistic personal trainer whose...

Duration:00:38:41

The Process of Awakening with Juan Valtierra of My Hidden Potential

6/3/2019
What is the process of awakening like? In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks to Juan Valtierra of My Hidden Potential. Juan opens up about his personal experience of awakening. Learn what it’s like and what he recommends if you’re going...

Duration:00:44:04

Sound Healing Magic with Beth Connelly

5/23/2019
What is sound healing and how can it compliment your yoga practice? Heather dives into the magic of sound healing with her fellow Durga’s Tiger Rider, Beth Connelly. Heather and Beth met while completing their Tantra Yoga teacher training at Durga’s Tiger School for Tantra...

Duration:00:24:01

The Alchemy of Healing with Olivia of The OM Experience

5/9/2019
Olivia Hughes of The Om Experience joins Heather on the show to discuss her approach to helping others heal themselves. About Olivia Olivia Hughes is an international yoga and aerial teacher, intuitive healer, spiritual psychologist, reiki practitioner and retreat facilitator based out of San Diego,...

Duration:00:36:39

Yoga and Eating Disorders with Hannah Block

5/3/2019
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Hannah Block of Union Yoga in San Diego, CA. Hannah shares how yoga supported her through trauma and her eating disorder. Learn what she’s doing now to support and help others on...

Duration:00:44:16

Vinyasa, Yoga Teacher Training in India and Yin Yoga vs. Restorative with Melissa St. James

4/24/2019
In this episode, Heather speaks with Vinyasa yoga studio owner Melissa St. James of Bird Rock Yoga in San Diego, CA. She describes her path from a curious runner to a yoga studio owner and 500+ hour teacher that specializes in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yoga Nidra,...

Duration:00:40:31

Kundalini Yoga, Sobriety and Motherhood with Jai Guru Sheel

4/12/2019
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks to Sheel Seidler (aka Jai Guru Sheel) of Kundalini with Sheel. Sheel shares her path to Kundalini Yoga, how Kundalini supported her through addiction recovery and still does today, about motherhood, what it’s like...

Duration:00:44:51

Yoga Nidra, Hypnotherapy and Sacred Ceremony with Katya Lovejoy

4/6/2019
In this week’s episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks with clinical hynotherapist, yoga nidra teacher and sacred ceremony guide Katya Lovejoy of Higher Self Therapies. Katya offers a powerful and integrative approach to help others expand into their highest self. She teaches...

Duration:01:02:00

Intuitive Eating and Holistic Health with Lia Nicole Nutrition

3/27/2019
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks with nutrition consultant and wellness coach Lia Chiccehitto of Lia Nicole Nutrition. Lia shares her holistic approach to health, which includes a whole-food, plant-based diet, moving often and managing stress so her clients can...

Duration:00:40:38

Introduction to Styles of Yoga

3/18/2019
In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks briefly about styles of yoga as an introduction. She will speak to individuals within the styles mentioned in future episodes. Listen to this week’s Yoga for Balance Podcast Episode

Duration:00:27:21

Energy Healing 101 with Mariah Slingerland

3/11/2019
What is energy healing and how might it help you? In this week’s episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather once again speaks with Encinitas-based meditation teacher and Reiki master healer Mariah Slingerland of Healing Mariah. She dives deep into what energy healing is...

Duration:01:06:29

The Essence of Yoga with Heather

3/3/2019
In this week’s Yoga for Balance podcast episode, Heather takes a step back to share her perspective on the basis of yoga and how you might relate to it. There are many schools of thought and this is Heather’s point-of-view based on her personal practice...

Duration:00:13:56

Zoe Freedman on Courageous Living: Yoga for Balance Podcast 008

2/22/2019
Heather speaks with San Diego based yoga instructor Zoë Freedman, of Flow with Zo, in the latest episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast. Tune in for Zoe’s tips to feel fear and courageously move forward, where to find inspiration and how to follow-up with...

Duration:01:01:46

Yoga for Balance Podcast 007: Iris Disse on How Tantra Saved her Marriage, Opening a School, Plant Medicine, Shamanism & More

2/14/2019
In this Yoga for Balance podcast episode, Heather speaks with Iris Disse, the founder of Durga’s Tiger School where she completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training program. Iris shares how Tantra practices helped to save her marriage. Learn how she went from being an actress...

Duration:00:50:42