S2 E3 | Meditation, Sound Healing & Living Yoga with Shardae Veniece | Off The Mat Podcast

What if yoga wasn't just about movement? What if the deepest practice happened through meditation, breath, sound, and presence?In this episode of the Off The Mat Podcast, I sit down with Shardaé Veniece - yoga teacher, meditation guide, and sound practitioner - to explore the many layers of yoga beyond the physical practice.Filmed on Gili Meno, Indonesia, our conversation begins with a beautiful grounding meditation before diving into meditation, mudras, pranayama, Kundalini, sound healing, and embodied yoga philosophy.Shardaé shares how she initially resisted yoga through Ashtanga before discovering a more intuitive and expansive practice. She explains how breathwork, mudras, intentional movement, and mindful transitions have shaped both her personal practice and the way she teaches today.We also explore the profound effects of sound healing, discussing gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, and crystal alchemy bowls, alongside Shardaé's powerful experiences with Kundalini kriyas and spiritual awakening. Throughout the conversation, we return to one central idea: yoga isn't something that ends when you leave your mat—it's a practice of bringing awareness, compassion, and presence into everyday life.Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your understanding beyond asana, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical inspiration.🌿 What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy meditation isn't about having an empty mindHow yoga extends far beyond physical posturesWhat mudras are and how they influence energy and awarenessShardaé's experience with Kundalini Yoga and kriyasThe benefits of sound healing and vibrational practicesHow mindful transitions become part of the practiceBringing yoga into relationships and everyday lifeWhy presence is the true heart of yoga🧘 About Shardaé VenieceShardaé is a yoga teacher, meditation guide, and sound practitioner whose work blends vinyasa, yin yoga, pranayama, meditation, mudras, and sound healing. Her intuitive teaching style encourages students to explore yoga as a holistic practice that supports presence, curiosity, and self-awareness.🌱 Yoga Off The MatIn this episode we explore how yoga can:Deepen mindfulness and presenceSupport emotional wellbeing through breath and meditationCultivate compassion and self-awarenessIntroduce sound as a powerful healing practiceHelp you embody yoga in everyday life🌍 Connect with ShardaéInstagram: @shardaevenieceWebsite: https://www.shardaeveniece.com/⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 Welcome00:47 Meet Shardaé Veniece01:43 Guest Lead Meditation08:04 Meditation and Sound11:39 Shardae's Story16:22 Beyond Physical Yoga18:36 Evolving Personal Practice22:02 Mudras Explained28:55 Teaching Style and Embodiment32:12 Mindful Transitions33:48 Kundalini Story38:27 Letting Go40:36 Sound Practice42:42 First Sound Bath48:26 Crystal Bowls52:18 Yoga as Tapestry54:28 Goal of Yoga Is Presence58:12 Where to Find Shardae59:51 Final Flow01:01:58 ClosingIf you're interested in meditation, sound healing, Kundalini Yoga, breathwork, yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and personal growth, this conversation is full of practical wisdom for taking your practice beyond the mat.✨ Final Thoughts👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to support more conversations around yoga, mindfulness, philosophy, and conscious living.#YogaPodcast #Meditation #SoundHealing #KundaliniYoga #YogaPhilosophy #Mindfulness #Breathwork #PersonalGrowth #YogaBeyondTheMat #OffTheMatPodcast