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Deepen Your Yoga Practice is a podcast dedicated to helping you explore the many layers of yoga, both on and off the mat. Hosted by Lauren Leduc, founder of True Love Yoga, each episode delves into topics like anatomy, philosophy, meditation, and the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your yoga journey, this podcast offers insightful conversations, expert interviews, and practical guidance to help you enrich and elevate your practice. J ...
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Come play, explore & grow your yoga practice with these free online yoga podcasts.
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Michele introduce to yoga well teaching, deep practice and meditation at Yoga Ashrams. Enjoy inspiring other to improve wellness and commit to long-term health and fitness goals.
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With Halle Miroglotta (E-RYT 500) as your host, develop your resources for a home yoga practice with this dedicated channel of guided meditations, breathing exercises, and movement for daily life. Learn the 'why' behind the 'what', practice skillfully narrated mindfulness sessions within the comfort of your own home, and build confidence in your ability to observe and accept your body and mind. After listening, you'll be so capable of moving through your own home practice you won't need this ...
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Real people. Real stories. Real healing. The Inner Practice Podcast shares heartfelt journeys from the yoga mat—authentic stories of presence, practice, and personal transformation. Through honest, emotional conversations, host Jackie Vandertuin explores how the healing power of yoga reaches far beyond physical poses, touching everyday life in meaningful and unexpected ways. Each episode dives into real experiences of pain, anxiety, grief, resilience, and growth—revealing how yoga, mindfulne ...
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In this rich solo episode, Lauren explores two foundational teachings from the Yoga Sutras: Abhyasa (consistent, sustained effort) and Vairagya (non-attachment or surrender). She shares personal reflections on how all-or-nothing thinking shaped her early adult life and how these twin teachings have helped her find steadiness, balance, and purpose. …
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Welcome to the Inner Practice. In this trailer, Tracy talks about how she was "required" to try yoga from her treatment facility, Homewood. This initial struggle led to something beautiful and lifesaving, giving her the tools to help manage her anxiety and other struggles. Stay tuned for the full episode which drops Dec 10, 2025 Send us a text Supp…
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The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds | The Inner Practice Podcast** In this episode of The Inner Practice Podcast, host Jackie Vandertuin shares her original short story, The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds — a reflective, soul-stirring narrative about uncertainty, choice, and the quiet wisdom that can emerge from unexpected places. The story follows a …
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✨ Shownotes In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc dives into the Prana Vayus, the five vital energy currents within the subtle body that influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences. While many are familiar with the chakras, fewer practitioners explore these foundational energetic flows—yet understanding them ca…
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In this episode of The Inner Practice, Brian Hames shares his journey from childhood labels to healing through yoga and nature. He opens up about resilience, living with anxiety, and the gifts that help him see the world differently. Brian discusses tools that he uses to help him wash away parts of the day to allow him to enter spaces being fully p…
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This Thanksgiving week, Lauren invites you into a gentler, more honest expression of gratitude—not a list, not a platitude, but the embodied art of presence and savoring. In this solo episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, you’ll explore yogic teachings like: Santoshya – contentment Ishvara Pranidhana – surrender Abhyasa & Vairagya – disciplined pre…
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In this trailer, you'll hear how breathwork and poses were a lifeline for Brian after the pandemic and how he still uses them to help him during difficult times. Send us a text Jackie Vandertuin Therapy Combining orthopedic care with the tools of yoga therapy to help you recover. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchas…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc continues the chakra series with a nourishing and powerful exploration of the Sacral Chakra—the energetic center of creativity, sensuality, pleasure, and emotional flow. From hip-opening asana to watery sequencing, from dance rituals to journaling about shame and joy, Lauren shares ways to …
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S1 E6 Radical rest in the face of adversity-Interconnectedness, Marginalization and a Love for people. Mikaela Jimenez
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In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez—a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a visi…
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Is yoga calling you deeper? In this special episode, Lauren Leduc, founder and lead trainer at True Love Yoga, shares the transformative journey of 200‑Hour Yoga Teacher Training. Whether you’ve been curious about teaching yoga or simply want to deepen your personal practice, this episode explores who YTT is for, what you’ll learn, and why 2026 mig…
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Listen as Mikaela talks about wearing the weight of the world and how supported fish pose gave peace to this social activist. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share your thoughts, epis…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren explores one of the most beloved and practical teachings from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras—Sutra 1.33, known as the “Locks and Keys.” This timeless framework offers guidance on how to cultivate emotional intelligence, maintain inner peace, and meet the world with grace and clarity. Lauren breaks down …
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S1 E5: Athleticism, parenting and healing. Movement IS Medicine. Brittney Norman
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In this episode of The Inner Practice, Brittney shares her heartfelt journey of growth and healing. With an elite athletic background, Brittney found herself moving from the demanding aspects of elite soccer to being drawn to yoga and later to fascial stretch therapy—discovering how these practices not only supported her own well-being but also ope…
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n this Halloween-themed episode, Lauren Leduc explores the haunting impact of social media on our minds, nervous systems, and spiritual lives. She breaks down how platforms manipulate attention, distort truth, and diminish focus—while offering powerful yogic tools for reclaiming awareness and navigating the digital world with discernment and purpos…
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In this trailer, you will hear Brittney Norman talk about the transformative power of yoga and the importance of looking after your body as a competitive athlete. Yoga can provide athletes tools that can help their play in ways that are vastly different from 'normal' training programs. Stay tuned for the full episode which airs October 29. Send us …
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Shownotes Episode Summary: In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc explores the deeply restorative and transformative practice of Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep. She unpacks its roots in yogic philosophy and tantra, explains its effects on the nervous system and brain states, and walks listeners through the key phases of a…
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In this episode, Megan Pomarensky shares her journey from being an injured athlete to becoming a clinician dedicated to helping others heal. As a Certified Athletic Therapist, Megan has a deep understanding of the physical aspects of recovery—but it was other health practitioners and eventually yoga that helped her recognize the connection between …
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Summary: In this heartfelt interview, Lauren Leduc sits down with True Love Yoga teacher Katie Kriefall to explore her personal healing journey through yoga. Katie shares how chronic pain led her to the practice, the impact of her global travels on her teaching philosophy, and how she integrates Hatha, Strala Yoga, pranayama, and Trataka meditation…
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Join Megan Pomarensky as she discusses how injury, identity and a doctor tricked her into trying yoga which eventually would change her life. Tune in on October 15 for the full episode. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to …
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In this episode of The Inner Practice, we explore the journey of find home in your body after illness and anxiety. Jasmine DeLeon shares how yoga shifted from being "just exercise" to becoming a lifeline during two years of debilitating vertigo and mental health struggles. Through meditation, somatic healing and teacher training, she discovered gra…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc kicks off a seven-part chakra series with an exploration of the Root Chakra—Muladhara. Learn how this foundational energy center relates to safety, survival, money, home, the body, and our sense of belonging. Lauren shares philosophical insights, personal reflections, and a wide array of gr…
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Join Jasmine as she discusses how she went from panic and anxiety to healing through the careful guidance of a loved one. Full episode drops October 1st, 2025. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel…
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Shownotes In this episode, Lauren Leduc shares the exciting launch of True Love Yoga’s 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program, beginning January 1, 2026. With honesty and heart, Lauren reflects on her journey to this moment, explains the purpose of a 300-hour program, and outlines who it’s for. She also offers details on the curriculum, hy…
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S1 E2: Jackie MacDonald - A Journey to Sobriety through Meditation for the body
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In this episode of the The Inner Practice, Jackie MacDonald, shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, addiction, and the search for healing. The now joyful and strong yoga and Pilates teacher, Jackie opens up about the inner turmoil that fueled her struggles — and how family, community, and yoga became lifelines on the path to sobriety. …
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EPISODE SUMMARY In this heartfelt anniversary episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc reflects on the 10-year journey of True Love Yoga. From humble beginnings with donation-based pop-up classes to establishing a vibrant studio and training community, Lauren shares the story behind the studio’s evolution, the challenges overcome, and the…
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The path from addiction to healing is long and filled with many curves. Listen to Jackie's story as she first encounters breath as a saving force on her way to the hospital. Tune in for the full episode set to drop on September 21. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episo…
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Episode 1: Welcome to The Inner Practice – My Story In this first episode, I share my personal journey from anxiety and disconnection to finding healing through yoga. For years, I looked confident on the outside but struggled with panic, numbness, and burnout. Yoga shifted from being about fitness to becoming a way back to myself — helping me slow …
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Shownotes In this motivating seasonal reset episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc invites you to recommit to your yoga practice as the energy of fall returns. With the back-to-school rhythm in the air, Lauren shares personal reflections, yogic philosophy, and practical tips to help you get back on the mat with presence—not perfection. …
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc explores the powerful world of inversions—from gentle legs-up-the-wall to ambitious handstands. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, Lauren shares how to build strength, regulate fear, and shift your energetic perspective by turning your body upside down. She breaks down: •What qualifie…
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Listen to this episode as I give a brief description of where the podcast idea came from, the name and a brief snippet of my transformative story of healing. Listen to the first episode of this podcast on September 10 where you will hear the full story of my coming home to myself. If you enjoyed this trailer, please like, follow or share with other…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc invites yoga teachers—new and seasoned alike—into a heartful exploration of what it means to find your voice as a teacher. Drawing from her own journey, she discusses the ways our teaching voice is shaped by experience, introspection, and dharma. Lauren explores common challenges like impos…
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This trailer was inspired by an instagram follower who wanted to know how I use yoga to manage my own struggles. This trailer gives a quick overview of my process with breathing and mountain pose. Mountain pose gives me strength as I root down into my feet, turning on my muscles and taking up space. The pose along with breathwork helps alleviate my…
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Are chakras literal spinning wheels of energy in the body—or powerful metaphors for our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves? In this episode, Lauren explores the chakra system through a yogic, scientific, and personal lens. She covers: The origins and meaning of the chakra system The seven main chakras and their symbolic attributes Difference…
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Take a deep breath and step into The Inner Practice. A podcast dedicated to sharing real stories of how yoga has helped people navigate loss, mental and physical stress and some of life's toughest challenges. This podcast is about integrating the lessons learned on the mat and applying them to life off the mat. Listen to people tell their stories o…
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Whether you’re working from home, at an office, driving all day, or glued to your laptop—this episode is for you. Lauren Leduc explores the physical, emotional, and energetic effects of prolonged sitting and tech use, and offers simple, effective yoga practices you can do right at your desk. Learn stretches for the neck, shoulders, spine, and hips,…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren explores one of yoga’s most profound yet practical teachings: the balance of Sthira (steadiness, effort) and Sukha (ease, sweetness). These Sanskrit concepts are introduced in Yoga Sutra 2.46, traditionally applied to meditation posture, but Lauren shows how they can inform every aspect of yoga—a…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc explores one of the most iconic, mystical, and often misunderstood parts of the yoga tradition: Om. Whether you’ve chanted it hundreds of times or are new to the practice, this episode offers a clear and heartfelt look at the origin, meaning, symbolism, and science behind Om. Learn why…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc explores the question: “What is meditation?” Drawing from personal experience and classical yogic philosophy, she breaks down common misconceptions, explains the difference between Dharana and Dhyana, and offers accessible ways to integrate meditative awareness into daily life. Lauren empha…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc shares her personal journey from 200-hour training to advanced study and explains the transformational power of a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She reflects on the difference between foundational and advanced training, who an advanced training is for, and why she created the upcoming 300-…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc shares practical and intuitive tools from Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, to help you stay balanced during Pitta season—aka summer. Learn how to cool your body, soothe your mind, and stay steady through the heat with holistic tips for movement, breathwork, nutrition, and self-car…
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In this special Independence Day episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc explores the yogic concept of liberation—moksha—and what true freedom means on and off the mat. Moving beyond nationalism or personal liberty, Lauren discusses how freedom is defined in yoga philosophy, from the eight-limbed path to teachings in the Bhagavad Gi…
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In this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the significance of Savasana, or corpse pose, in yoga practice. She demystifies its purpose, discussing its physical, philosophical, and neuroscientific aspects. Savasana is portrayed as a crucial component for integration and reflection, allowing practitioners to connect with their inner selves and the univer…
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In this episode, Lauren Leduc discusses the importance of integrating strength training into yoga practice. She shares her personal journey of discovering the benefits of strength training, including injury prevention, improved mobility, and enhanced performance in yoga. Lauren emphasizes the need for balance between strength and flexibility, and o…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc interviews Savanna Smith, a member of the True Love Yoga community, about her journey with yoga, her experiences in yoga teacher training, and her new summer book club initiative. Savanna shares how yoga has been a healing force in her life, especially after a traumatic car accident, a…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc discusses the transformative power of yoga retreats compared to everyday yoga practice. She emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in a retreat environment, where distractions are minimized, allowing for deeper self-connection and community bonding. Lauren also announces her upcomin…
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In this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the connection between myofascial release and seasonal practices, particularly focusing on the energy of summer. She discusses the myofascial system's superficial and deep front lines, their importance in yoga, and how they relate to emotional and physical well-being. The conversation highlights techniques for…
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In this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the concept of pranayama, the practice of breath control in yoga. She discusses its significance, origins, and various techniques that can enhance physical and mental well-being. The episode emphasizes the importance of integrating pranayama into daily life for improved health and mindfulness. Takeaways: Prana…
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In this episode, Lauren Leduc explores the significance of sun salutations in yoga practice, delving into their historical origins, benefits, and personal reflections. She emphasizes the importance of intention and mindfulness in incorporating sun salutations into daily routines, highlighting their role as a moving meditation and a connection to na…
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In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, Lauren Leduc interviews Maggie Coomer, a yoga teacher at True Love Yoga. They discuss Maggie's journey with yoga, her experiences in teacher training, and the significance of crow pose. Maggie shares her insights on overcoming fear in arm balances, the importance of play in yoga practice, and how to dee…
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