On and Off Your Mat Yoga Podcast

If you wish you were more energized, vibrant and flowing through life with ease, this practice is for you.Kapha season is the time of year when the energy around us tends to get heavier, slower, and wetter as late winter shifts into spring. The elements of earth and water mix together to create mud. This energy will affect your mind, body, energy and spirit, and today's practice will bring balance and harmony back in your system by cultivating movement, lightness and heat. I've used this practice with clients who experience:✨ low energy✨ weighed down or stuck✨ lack of motivation or interest✨ congestion in the body or weight gain✨ emotionally heavy or attached to the past✨ holding on to things that doesn't serve them And it’s one of my go-to practices for clients who want to create more harmony and balance in their system while staying connected inward and with nature. This 30 minutes somatic practice is part of our premium podcast subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast memberWhen you leave a review for the podcast on iTunes you can get a free trial. DM @onandoffyourmatpodcast or email (erika.belanger@gmail.com) me a screenshot of your review and we'll get you set up.Your podcast premium membership (as low as $5/month) allows me to continue to create and produce this podcast. I choose to keep this add-free for a better listening experience, so there are no revenue and the membership keeps this podcast alive. If you love On and Off Your Mat and want it to continue, support the show here and have access to this somatic practice and so much more.

I sit down with Jennily Diaz, a relationship coach and fellow HSP, to dive deep into the world of attachment theory. She is a registered yoga teacher and an integrative health practitioner, certified in integrated attachment theory. Jennily shares her own journey of healing her anxious attachment style and transforming her relationship dynamic with her partner.Discover how your early childhood experiences shape your adult relationships, the four main attachment styles, and why HSPs tend to lean towards certain styles. Most importantly, learn practical tools and strategies to reprogram your brain, meet your own needs, and cultivate the secure, loving connections you deserve. For everything else, get full show notes here: https://erikabelanger.com/264

I sit down with Katie Silcox, MA to explore a new way to approach healing through the lens of Tantra and Ayurveda. Katie is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness. She holds a master's degree in Ayurvedic medicine and is pursuing depth study in Jungian psychology. Her platform focuses on the convergence of ancient holistic medicine, functional medicine science, and heart-centered spirituality.Katie shares simple, down-to-earth tools to expand your capacity to be, to receive, to transform and to grow. Get ready to gain a new perspective on healing and your emotions.For everything else, get full show notes here: https://erikabelanger.com/263

I sit down with my dear friend and co-retreat leader Cara Edwards to discuss our upcoming Sedona Magic Retreat. Cara has been leading transformative retreats that help others reconnect with themselves and the healing power of nature since 2018. Her retreats weave together her 15 years of experience as a yoga teacher, her passion for the outdoors and herbalism, and her love for creating nurturing spaces.We explore the meaning behind "Sedona Magic" and share our intentions for helping you alchemize heavy emotions, reclaim your authentic self, and embody your highest potential. Cara and I also discuss the power of Sedona's vortexes, the transformative ceremonies and practices we have planned, and why we believe this retreat will be a catalyst for deep healing and growth. If you're ready to step into a space of magic and empowerment, then keep listening.For everything else, get full show notes here: https://erikabelanger.com/262

If you ever feel out of sync with yourself and the world, this practice is for you.  Thi Reharmonizing Spanda practice is designed to release overwhelm, recalibrate your energy, and rediscover your natural harmony. Through guided movement, breath, and somatic awareness, this practice offers a pathway to reconnect with your body, process pent-up tension, and step back into your authentic flow.  I've used this practice with clients who feel: ✨ overwhelm✨ disconnected✨ emotionally or energetically stuck✨ emotionally burnout from attuning to others' needs or absorbing their energy✨ tend towards people-pleasing, overworking, or living in survival mode✨ the need to push their feelings aside to “get through” the day And it's something I also give as homework to clients, so if you’re thinking about 1-1 coaching, this is a great building block practice. Harmonizing movement practices are designed to naturally support your nervous system by helping it to come back to the present moment and regulate itself, laying down the foundation for deeper alchemy work. With this practice, you’ll reconnect with your body's innate rhythms, release pent-up tension, recalibrate your inner harmony and flow and deepen your self-trust and self-acceptance. This 20 minutes somatic practice is part of our premium podcast subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member When you leave a review for the podcast on iTunes you can get a free trial. DM @onandoffyourmatpodcast or email (erika.belanger@gmail.com) me a screenshot of your review and we'll get you set up.Your podcast premium membership (as low as $5/month) allows me to continue to create and produce this podcast. I choose to keep this add-free for a better listening experience, so there are no revenue and the membership keeps this podcast alive. If you love On and Off Your Mat and want it to continue, support the show here and have access to this somatic practice and so much more.

Today, we're diving into the connection between sensitivity, the nervous system, and your breath through the lens of highly sensitive people (HSPs). You'll discover how your sensitivity is intricately linked to your nervous system and why your breath is the key to finding greater calm, clarity and balance in your life.We'll explore common challenges HSPs face, like overwhelm, emotional reactivity, and feeling perpetually on edge. More importantly, you'll learn how tuning into your body's cues and cultivating a relationship with your breath can help you shift from survival mode into thriving. By the end of this episode, I hope you'll see that your sensitivity isn't a flaw, but a gift that, when coupled with the right tools, can allow you to embrace your unique powers and navigate the world with greater ease.For everything else, get full show notes here: https://erikabelanger.com/260

In this episode, I sit down with Joanna Sapir, a business strategist for holistic practitioners, to explore how implementing repeatable systems and processes can help you build a more sustainable and impactful business.We dive into the key departments every business needs, and how identifying your strengths and weaknesses in each area can help you focus your efforts. Joanna also explains why creating structured programs and client journeys, rather than just selling one-off sessions, is crucial for achieving consistent income, reducing cancellations, and getting better results for your clients. If you're ready to take your yoga teaching or coaching business to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies you can start implementing today.For everything else, get full show notes here: https://erikabelanger.com/259

I sit down with Victoria Moran, a renowned author and yoga teacher, to explore how yoga philosophy and Ayurveda can completely transform the way we think about getting older. Victoria has written extensively on wellbeing and spirituality, with her latest book Age Like a Yogi diving deep into cultivating a radiant "third act" of life. As a lifelong yogi herself, she shares profound insights on the bigger picture of aging - one that goes beyond wrinkles and joint pain to the very heart of our spiritual journey.If you're ready to shift your perspective on aging and embrace the possibilities of your later years, this episode is for you. Victoria offers practical tips for staying vibrant in body, mind and soul, plus a generous dose of wisdom to inspire a more expansive vision of your life.For everything else, get full show notes here: https://erikabelanger.com/258

If you ever feel like stress or tension is stuck in your body and you just can’t shake it off, this practice is for you. The Psychogenic Tremor practice is designed to gently release built-up tension, ease stress, and create a sense of calm and grounding. Through guided somatic movements that activate your body’s natural shaking response, this practice helps you reset your nervous system, let go of what you’ve been holding onto, and feel lighter and more at ease. I've used this practice with clients who feel:✨ chronically tense or "on edge"✨ overwhelmed by emotions or life circumstances✨ physically tight or stiff from stress✨ energetically drained but unable to relax✨ stuck in cycles of overthinking or emotional reactivity✨ burdened by stress they’ve carried for years And it’s one of my go-to practices for clients who want to feel more in control of their emotional and physical well-being. Psychogenic tremoring is a powerful somatic practice that taps into your body’s innate ability to release stress. By gently activating a natural shaking mechanism, this practice allows your nervous system to offload excess energy and return to a state of calm. With this practice, you’ll release tension, reset your nervous system, feel more present, and restore a sense of ease and balance in your body. This 15 minutes somatic practice is part of our premium podcast subscription, to get access to it, become a premium podcast member When you leave a review for the podcast on iTunes you can get a free trial. DM @onandoffyourmatpodcast or email (erika.belanger@gmail.com) me a screenshot of your review and we'll get you set up.Your podcast premium membership (as low as $5/month) allows me to continue to create and produce this podcast. I choose to keep this add-free for a better listening experience, so there are no revenue and the membership keeps this podcast alive. If you love On and Off Your Mat and want it to continue, support the show here and have access to this somatic practice and so much more.