Are you into yoga? Maybe you’ve considered adding it to your Exercise routine, but have been reluctant. 

I fell in Love with yoga, but it wasn’t instantaneous. 

It didn’t love my monkey mind, the poses, and the lack of flexibility I had…but I was drawn to it because I loved how it made me feel, the messages my teachers offered, and the community it provided.

I know yoga isn’t for everybody, but if you are trying to navigate difficult midlife challenges, yoga can connect you to your mind, body, and spirit in ways no other practice has–enabling you to find more inner peace even in the roughest moments.

That’s why I asked two of my all-time favorite yoga instructors, Linda Baffa and Chelsea Rothert to join me today. These amazing ladies are the founders of The Inspired Being, and we had a fantastic conversation about the benefits of yoga, Meditation, and self-care.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Linda and Chelsea's unique journeys into the world of yoga and how they found a sense of home and embodiment through their practice.
• How yoga connects the body, mind, and spirit, helping us feel stronger, more balanced, and better overall.
• What are Pranayama breath and Ujjayi breath, and how to meditate even when you don’t think you can?  
• Simple ways to incorporate yoga and meditation into daily life, even with just a few minutes each day.
• The benefits of Linda and Chelsea's retreats and how they offer a deeper connection with ourselves.

Let’s slow down together for this inspiring episode where we dive into the world of yoga, mindfulness, and self-care through a yoga lens. 

Stay free and fabulous,

Laurie

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Laurie James Laurie James, Author, Podcaster, and Somatic Relationship Coach

Hi, I'm Laurie James...a mother, divorcée, recovering caregiver turned author, somatic relationship coach, and podcaster. My podcast, Confessions of a Freebird, was inspired by my youngest of four children leaving the nest and is the sequel to my book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go.

My memoir is about my journey from loneliness to finding belonging during a time when I was raising four teenage daughters, my mother had a heart attack and needed care, all while my marriage began to crumble underneath me.

Now I love helping people divorce, heal, and date differently in midlife. I love blending my somatic training and coaching to help clients develop a better relationship with their bodies and nervous system. Doing so allows them to find the inner freedom to experience more happiness, joy and create the life they desire through nervous system regulation.

When I'm not coaching clients or podcasting, I can be found nurturing my free spirit by walking my adopted husky Lu, skiing, sailing, hiking, spending time with my four adult daughters, close friends or planning my next adventure.