Yoga Health Coaching |

Coach of the Month: Mariko Lavender Jones

Megan Pintus — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:36:14 +0000

In this episode of the YHC podcast, Megan Pintus sits down with Coach of the Month Mariko Lavender Jones to talk about her identity evolution within the Yogahealer community.

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

What’s so great about Yoga Health Coaching
What it’s like to be part of the international Yogahealer community
How Yoga Health Coaching supports both personal and professional growth.

Show Highlights:

Mariko talks about being a Japanese woman living in Europe and being a part of the Yogahealer community.

Timestamps:

0:25-5:59 – Mariko talks about her journey from yoga practitioner to Yoga Health Coach.
6:00-10:28 – Mariko talks about her wildest dreams for her future and what is fun for her right now.
10:29-14:41 – Mariko talks about being a Japanese woman living in Europe and being a part of the Yogahealer community.
14:42-18:29 – Mariko talks about her work as a Yoga Health Coach.
18:30-21:08 – Markio talks about one of her recent accomplishments.

Favorite Quotes:

This is not a typical community, which is what I love so much about it, and why people are drawn to Yoga Health Coaching and to Yogahealer in general. It’s that really universal principle of just authenticity and a desire to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be.” — Megan Pintus
“I’m so grateful to Cate and all the mentors and my colleagues. Thank you.” —Mariko Lavender Jones

Guest BIO:

Mariko is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and yoga health coach who has been running her own business since 2006. She discovered her passion for yoga in 1995. After relocating from Tokyo to Singapore in 2002, Mariko gained her ‘Diploma in Teaching the Science and Art of Yoga’, certified by Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda, under the guidance of Sri A G Mohan. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, yoga was a key influence in her journey to recovery.

Mariko continues to study under guidance of her teachers and mentors and completed one the most comprehensive level of yoga therapist training at Functional Synergy Yoga Therapy in June 2016, which is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Now living in London, Mariko teaches Therapeutic yoga privately, as well as Hatha and Yin group yoga classes, both in English and Japanese. Connect with Mariko on her website and Facebook page.

Rewriting Your Memories for Deep Transformation

Megan Pintus — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:29:27 +0000

Some people can carry scaring memories in their energy bodies, and it keeps them from moving forward. But you don’t have to be stuck with your past. Learn how rewriting you memories can help on the Yogahealer podcast.

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

How can you rewrite a memory?
How do you make a new memory detailed?
How can you use this to let go of bad experiences?

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Show Highlights:

Cate shares how she teaches her daughter to rewrite memories
Cate explains how people with difficult pasts can use this technic

Timestamps:

3:07 Understand how to rewrite a memory effectively
5:33 Making the new memory stick
8:41 Repairing bad memories

Favorite Quotes:

“Some scars are the ruts of the patterns of the self”
“There are ruts and patterns of the self where you’re willing to sacrifice yourself for empathy”
“Anyone who’s had a lot of history, a lot of bad memories has a lot of scarring and it really plays into their current energy body”

The Solopreneur Wellness Pro with Alexandra Kreis

Megan Pintus — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:42:21 +0000

Being a solopreneur doesn’t have to be lonely. Tune into the Yoga Health Coaching Podcast, and find out how to grow your business in alignment with your beliefs.

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

How do you run a “company of one” as a Wellness Pro?
Are you running a business or a non-profit as a Wellness Pro?
When should you hire help?
How do you focus on your zone of genius and outsource that which is outside of it?
How do you own your Worthiness and name your price?

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Show Highlights:

Cate tells how she got to know the different business structures
Cate shares what attracts her in a business structure
Cate explains how she decides when to hire help

Timestamps:

1:48 Alexandra shares her background
5:58 Understanding different structures of business
15:42 What would you fund with a bigger paycheck?
27:32 Knowing when to hire help
33:07 Understand what you are worth versus what you think you are worth

Favorite Quotes:

“Increased impact needs more structure to channel more flow or more energy”
“There’s an honesty in the marketplace where you can see the actual value that something has, as it’s being traded today”
“If you had a bigger checkbook to write from, what would you fund”
“When I’m honest in integrity with Dharma, there’s an ability to do more”
“Double your prices to see if you can sell it. See if someone else values it more”

Guest BIO:

Hi, my name is Alexandra, and ever since I was a little girl, I have been passionate about helping people to reconnect with their nature to understand that we all have the right to be happy and fulfilled. I believe that providing people with tools to explore themselves, gives them the power of healing that lies within us.

It is, therefore, no coincidence that my professional career has brought me into the deeper layers of self-awareness and self-discovery, whilst assisting others on their own path.

I’m a yoga teacher since 2002, an Ayurvedic Lifestyle consultant for 13 years and in 2016 my life changed 180 degrees when I became a Yoga Health Coach.

How to Optimize Entrepreneurship Time + Family Time

Megan Pintus — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 21:07:36 +0000

Do you feel like you don’t have enough personal time? Learn how to optimize your time and focus on the Yoga Health Coaching podcast.

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

How to get from work mode into a family mode?
How to focus your mind on each activity?
How to get the most out of your time?

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Show Highlights:

Cate shares what she loves about being an entrepreneur
Cate explains how ideas come better to her while moving
Cate focuses on listening to what you didn’t hear

Timestamps:

2:55 – How to create limitation and specific action
6:10 – The parallels between true yoga and entrepreneurship
11:58 – Creating the space for thinking creatively
14:50 – Asking yourself the best questions

Favorite Quotes:

“We see this a lot in modern culture: “I have no energy, I’m gonna drink a cup of coffee”. That’s not how that works!”
“I’m waking up, to reality as such. Not what I wanna see. But I’m gonna see what is.”
“Is there a better way to move energy in my body? I there a better way to live in-sink with the universal laws?”
“If you can always do something and you are constantly putting energy into it. It starts to overflow to different aspects of your life”

Yoga Health Coach of the Month Nadya Tkachenko

Megan Pintus — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:22:37 +0000

Curious about Yoga Health Coaching? Find out everything from our coach of the month Nadya Tkachenko!

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

How did Yoga Health Coaching impact Nadya’s life?
How did the habits of Ayurveda change Nadya’s life?
What are the main difficulties Nadya’s students face?

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Show Highlights:

Nadya shares her life’s journey and career
Nadya tells us about the impact her choices have on her kids
Nadya shares how small changes make a big difference

Timestamps:

03:29 Nadya explains how her career change came about
15:00 Nadya explains the impact of Ayurveda on her family
25:07 Nadya compares the story of two clients
29:47 Nadya shares her favorite coaching tool

Favorite Quotes:

“Freedom lifestyle was my ultimate goal, continue to travel, to travel with my kids, to be financially comfortable enough to do that and help people enrich their lives”
“She couldn’t believe the results she got from the doctor, she honestly didn’t change anything else except started eating an earlier, lighter dinner, stopped snacking, drinking more water, going to bed earlier and all of that really helped”
“Small incremental improvements will get you there faster”

YHC Coach of the Month Neve Grace Fletcher

Megan Pintus — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:53:22 +0000

Prior to Yoga Health Coaching, Neve Grace Fletcher was teaching a lot of yoga – as many as 12 classes a week. But she still wasn’t earning enough money to survive. She was living out of integrity with herself, not caring for herself and engaging in some bad habits. Despite that, she knew she was having an impact on her yoga students, and she knew she could offer them even more. Neve joined Body Thrive in November 2016. She felt like that “jump started” her personal growth and motivated her career change. She started her career as a yoga health coach coaching in person in her living room, and she’s now made the transition to coaching online. In this episode, Megan Pintus chats with Neve about her evolution as a person and as a Yoga Health Coach.

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

Why it’s important to identify and understand your unique gifts as a health coach.
How a Yogahealer retreat can help you evolve personally and professionally.
How to use collective leadership to help your coaching groups coalesce.
How to transition from coaching in person to coaching online.

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Show Highlights:

Neve describes her signature course – “Love Alchemy.”
Neve gives her best tips for yoga health coaches.

Favorite Quotes:

“I help other people connect with their spirit. If you’ve lost your spirit, I’m the health coach you’re looking for.” — Neve Grace Fletcher
“Before, was I connected to my spirit? Yeah, I was. AND I was in conflict with myself because I wasn’t doing everything that I knew I should be doing. Now that conflict isn’t there, so I can just own . . . I am connected to spirit, and I can help you connect to your spirit.” — Neve Grace Fletcher
“I feel very “me” and able to serve others, which is the whole point.” — Neve Grace Fletcher
“As long as I’m living the habits, I wake up feeling like the richest girl in the world.” — Neve Grace Fletcher

Guest BIO:

Neve is a wellness provider. She helps others find, revive and connect with their spirit. She does this by guiding groups of people into their potential using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, modern habit science and identity evolution. She is passionate about spirituality, sacred sex and relationships. Her health coaching program focus on loving yourself and living a healthy lifestyle in rhythm with nature so you truly connect with yourself and those in your life.

Neve knows we evolve faster as community and her dynamic groups to create a community which makes being healthy fun! Neve publishes fun, informative and interesting videos on her instagram, facebook and youtube channels. She also writes on her blog. She is currently running two courses for individuals focused on health, self-care, and sacred relationships. If you are interested in joining her tribe of dynamic individuals on a growth path reach out to have a conversation!

Social Media Overwhelm? Focus Your Energy to Enhance Your Results

Megan Pintus — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:30:11 +0000

Mary Sullivan is a lifelong learner and researcher who has been studying with Cate since 2004. She’s a mentor in the Living Ayurveda course and a blogger for Yogahealer. Prompted by her love of learning, Mary took steps to understand how to use social media to promote her business more efficiently and effectively. She recently shared what she learned in a blog for Yogahealer, and in this podcast episode, she chats with Megan Pintus about her findings and her approach to social media marketing.

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

Why it’s important to understand who your avatar is and what platform your avatar is using.
How to balance sharing and selling.
How to get organized and create boundaries around social media.
Why narrowing your focus is smarter than casting a wide net.

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Favorite Quotes:

“When you look at social media, it can be the enemy of ease. So you can just fritter away all this time and not really benefit.” — Mary Sullivan
“For me, it’s a balance . . . I don’t want to overwhelm. So I look at what I can deliver that engenders me as an expert that is supportive to my community, that potentially invites them to seek me as an expert and develop and schedule posts based on that.” — Mary Sullivan
“I’m trying to communicate, in my sharing, the nature of who I am and how I can help without too much hard selling.” — Mary Sullivan
“It’s better to be a consistent presence on two outlets, like Facebook and Twitter, so that people who follow that get a real sense of who you are and what you offer, than this haphazard presence on multiple channels.” — Mary Sullivan

Guest BIO:

Mary Sullivan MS, KRM, AYS is a writer teacher and researcher by education and experience. Mary is a long time member of the Yoga Healer Community. Mary helps people identify and implement daily practices, habits and paradigms that build their wellness and resiliency. She writes and teaches classes on lifestyle medicine for people with Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses. Mary began Dare to Self Care in 2013, as an outlet to help others.

YHC Coach of the Month: Nancy Wind

Megan Pintus — Tue, 22 May 2018 14:02:57 +0000

Before Nancy Wind enrolled in Yoga Health Coaching, she was a part-time yoga instructor and full-time speech language therapist. She learned about Yogahealer from her yoga teacher. She read Body Thrive in 2016 and decided to form a book group. She ran four rounds of her book group in a year and a half before she enrolled in Yoga Health Coaching in May 2018. The Yoga Health Coaching course has transformed Nancy’s personal life as well as her career. Listen in to learn how!

What you’ll get out of tuning in:

How dissatisfaction with your current work can be a catalyst for positive change.
How YHC transforms the meaningful work we’re already doing.
Why Body Thrive is a key component of Yoga Health Coaching

Links Mentioned in Episode:

Show Highlights:

Nancy describes her journey to Yoga Health Coaching.
Nancy tells us what she sees in future as her Yoga Health Coaching career evolves.
Nancy gives us her advice for finding inspiration for expanding our own wellness careers.

Favorite Quotes:

“I think that I just wanted to immerse myself in helping people make changes in their life that would improve their health and overall wellbeing.” — Nancy Wind
“What you’re seeing is all this expansion, and there is no fear or hesitation coming from you. And that is a powerful thing. . . . You know your capacity now, and you have all these tools.” — Megan Pintus
“I find something that I love, and I just want to share it with people.” — Nancy Wind

Guest BIO:

Nancy Wind teaches trail yoga. She loves bringing people outside and teaching them how to move their body and connect with nature. She enjoys hiking and foraging. Her keystone habits are meditation and plant-based diet. Connect with Nancy on her FB page and get more info on Nancy’s website.