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Yoga Focus
by Laura Goellner OTR, E-RYT, C-IAYT
Welcome to YOGA FOCUS, where we learn how to use Yoga Therapy to create more CLARITY, Purpose, and Connection in your life. I see the holistic system of yoga as the most effective way to facilitate healing, self-understanding, and self-development in the modern world. Join me to see what Yoga Therapy can bring to your life!
Episodes
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Ep. 92: Santosha: Inner Contentment in Yoga's Niyamas: Relationship with SELF with Laura Goellner Yoga Therapist
This is a deep look into how Santosha (connection to INNER contentment) as we work through Yoga's Niyamas or personal observances to build a supportive relationship with SELF. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development:...
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Ep. 91: Saucha: Cleanliness, Clarity and Purity of Self: Deep Dive into Yoga's Niyamas for a Strong Relationship to SELF
This is a detailed talk about how Saucha- the First of Yoga's Niyamas comes into practice in our life, patterns and choices- especially in the process of strengthening our relationship to SELF. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal…
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Ep. 90: Is it Safe to Practice Kundalini Yoga with Anxiety? A Yoga Therapy Perspective on creating a SUPPORTIVE Practice
Kundalini yoga can be a highly activating practice...so is it something you have to avoid completely if you live with anxiety? NO- not if you know some basic information to make supportive choices! Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal...
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Ep. 89: Saucha Meditation: Cleanliness to create Clarity to be PURELY You: Yoga Niyamas for Relationship to SELF
This meditation is from our series on the Niyamas- Working with Yogaa Philosophy to create a stronger relationship to SELF Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for all my...
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Ep. 88: Burnout Prevention: Longterm Management of High Functioning Anxiety with Laura Goellner Yoga Therapist
Welcome to our series on understanding the experience of living with high-functioning anxiety patterns. In this episode we will look at the long term goal of preventing burnout and creating better self care patterns. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing…
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Ep. 87: Self Monitor High Functioning Anxiety and know when to Seek Support
Welcome to our series on living with High Functioning Anxiety- in this episode we talk about how it is important to monitor yourself for increased symptoms & know when to seek support...which can be VERY HARD for someone with patterns of HFA- (because they feel like they need to do it all on…
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Ep. 86 Background Risk Factors for Patterns of High Functioning Anxiety
Welcome to our series on the experience of living with High Functioning Anxiety - in this episode we talk about some of the common background demographics that make you more likely to have HFA. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal…
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Ep. 85: Common Behavioral Patterns of High Functioning Anxiety with Laura Goellner Yoga Therapist
Welcome to our series on Living with High Functioning Anxiety and how Yoga Therapy can help create a kinder internal environment. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development: https://laura-goellner.heymarvelous.com/ Visit my website for...
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Ep. 84: Thought Patterns Common With High Functioning Anxiety: With Laura Goellner Yoga Therapist
This is part of a SERIES I put together on the experience of living with High Functioning Anxiety & how Yoga Therapy can teach us more supportive internal patterns. Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development:...
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Ep 83: The INTERNAL Experience of "High-Functioning Anxiety" with Yoga Therapist Laura Goellner
In this episode I talk about the relationship to Avoidance behaviors and the internal patterns that a common for individuals with "High Functioning Anxiety" Join us in the Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Online Community for Healing and Personal Development:...
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Ep. 82: What is "High-Functioning Anxiety"? How can Yoga Therapy Help? With Laura Goellner OTR/L, C-IAYT
What is the experience of living with "High Functioning Anxiety" and how can Yoga Therapy Help? This is part 1 in a multi-episode series on understanding and overcoming the pressure of High Functioning Anxiety - through building a better relationship with SELF. Thanks for being here! -Laura...
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Ep. 81: 3 Grounding Techniques: Yoga Therapy First Responder Resources: Stress & PTSD
In this episode, Patrick and I go over the 3 main categories of grounding techniques and give a simple practice for each. These are techniques that you can use to manage strong feelings or overwhelm from stress, anxiety, or PTSD. For more first responder yoga therapy resources visit...
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Ep. 80: What is Grounding? Yoga Therapy Resources for First Responders & PTSD Management
In this episode, I am joined by my Husband, Patrick, A retired police officer living with PTSD. We talk about one of the techniques he finds to be the most useful in managing his symptoms...Grounding. Visit my website for more police & first responder resources: www.LauraGyoga.com
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Ep. 79: The 5 Elements of Life: On the Yoga Mat: Ayurvedic Yoga for Balance and Self Regulation: LauraGyoga
In this episode I talk about how the 5 Elements of yoga show up in the techniques that we use on the yoga mat: poses, sequences, breath, mudras, mantras and more... By picking the techniques you incorporate in your practice it can work to foster balance or to push you farther away from...
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Ep. 78: What is MODERN Kundalini Yoga? Trauma Informed, Based on Human Anatomy, Student Choice & Empowerment: LauraGyoga Therapy
Welcome to this video about Modern Kundalini Yoga: Using science, psychology and ancient wisdom to make the Practice of Kundalini Yoga applicable for Today's World 1. Informed by Human Anatomy, Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology 2. Focused on the Individual's Needs (adaptation, modification) 3....
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Ep. 77: 6 Reasons to Work with a YOGA THERAPIST: With LauraGyoga
Yoga therapy is a new and growing field that bridges yoga practice & healthcare. In this episode, I will talk about 6 great reasons to work with yoga therapist, as well as what makes yoga therapy unique and effective! www.LauraGyoga.com Laura Goellner OTR/L, E-RYT, C-IAYT
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Ep. 76: How a Yoga Teacher Mentor can Advance Your Career in Yoga: 6 Benefits
In this episode I will talk about how working with a Yoga Mentor is a great way to move your career forward as a Yoga Teacher. I will list 6 main benefits that I see from working with a Mentor...because being a Yoga Teacher is not as easy as it looks :) www.Lauragyoga.com/offerings
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The 5 Elements of Life: Meditation Workshop Series: The Skills of Self Knowledge for Yoga Therapy with LauraGyoga
If you would like to join me in this Meditation Workshop Series: go over to www.LauraGyoga.com or click: https://www.lauragyoga.com/offerings/the-5-elements-of-life-meditation-series This Meditation Series will help you to better understand the 5 Elements of Life (Tattvas) and how they contribute...
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Ep. 75: Light & Shadow in Yoga - After 2 Decades of Practice I Almost Quit : "Deep Dive Into Yoga" by LauraGyoga Beginners Guide
The final Episode of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" I talk about the Light & Shadow (good and bad) that I have experienced in my 2 Decades of Yoga Practice. There were several times over the past 20 years I nearly quit the practice...thankfully I was able to gain new perspective and my relationship with…
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Ep. 74: Texts of Yoga: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" with LauraGyoga Free E-Book Beginners Guide
In the 20th segment of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at just a few of the major texts that you can study to learn more about yoga history and philosophy. To download your FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www.LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my newsletter- you will get an email...
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Ep. 73: Forms of Yoga - The BIG Picture: "Deep Dive into Yoga" with LauraGyoga Free E-Book for Beginners
In Segment 19 from "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are talking about the Forms of Yoga Overall- did you know there are versions of yoga practice that dont include any postures or breath work? Did you know selfless service is a form of yoga practice? Lets look at the Bigger picture of yoga. If you would...
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Ep 72: Seek Knowledge + Resources To Deepen Your Yoga Practice: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" with LauraGyoga E-Book Beginners Guide
In Episode 18 of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at how sources of knowledge can help you to gain a deeper understanding of the practice and therefore deepen your practice. If you would like to download a FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to my website www.LauraGyoga.com and sign…
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Ep. 71: Myths & Misinformation we can Let Go in Yoga: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" With LauraGyoga's Free E-Book
In Segment 17 of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are talking about common myths and misinformation that circulates in the yoga world. These are concepts that we can let go of and move away from in favor of healthier more inclusive options! If you would like to download your free copy of "Deep Dive Into...
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Ep. 70: Informal Yoga Practice 2: Taking Yoga Off the Mat & Into Your Life: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" with LauraGyoga Free E-Book
In segment 16 from "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at more ways that you can take your yoga practice off your mat and integrate it into your daily life. If you would like to Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www.LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my Newsletter- you…
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Ep. 69: Informal Yoga Practice 1 : When you cant Get On Your Mat: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" with LauraGyoga
In segment 15 of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we will start talking about ways to integrate yoga into your daily life- even when you cant roll out your mat or fit in an hour of formal practice. If you want to download your FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www.LauraGyoga.com and sign up…
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Ep. 68: Taking Yoga Off the Mat: Deep Dive into Yoga with LauraGyoga
In the next segment of "Deep Dive into Yoga" we are talking about how to take the components of yoga and sprinkle them into your day- so they have a wider impact on the way you feel.
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Ep. 65: Healthy Boundaries for Consistency of Yoga Practice: Time & Energy: Deep Dive Into Yoga with LauraGyoga E-Book for Beginners
Learn how our time and energetic boundaries with ourselves and others contributes to being able to establish a regular home practice.
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Ep. 64: Consistent HOME Yoga Practice Part 1: Deep Dive Into Yoga with LauraGyoga Beginners Guide
How to create a consistent habit of home yoga practice (or regular attendance at a studio or other yoga class): Part 1
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Ep. 63: Flexibility in your Yoga Practice (BUT not That type): Deep Dive Into Yoga with LauraGyoga Beginners Guide
Flexibility in your practice
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Ep. 62: PLAY, FUN and Curiosity in Your Yoga Practice: Part 2: Deep Dive Into Yoga with LauraGyoga's Guide for Beginners
In the 11th episode in this series "Deep Dive into Yoga" we are looking at more techniques to bring Play, Fun and curiosity into your yoga practice. Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" at www.LauraGyoga.com when you sign up for my newsletter _________________________________________...
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Ep. 67: FIVE Tips to Improve Your Meditation Practice: 28 Day FREE Meditation Challenge with LauraGyoga & Patrick
Let's Talk about 5 ways that you can improve your experience in Meditation. Getting started & maintaining a regular meditation practice can be very challenging- here are some tips to help you will common issues my students ask me about. If you would like to sign up for the FREE 28 day Meditation...
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FREE 28 Day Meditation Challenge! Join us Live in February (or through replay!)
In February Patrick (redford) and I are hosting a free daily meditation practice. The live sessions will be 8:30-8:45am EST via Zoom, or you can wait for the replay to be sent out if that time doesn't work for you. To sign up for FREE head over to www.LauraGyoga.com/offerings You can also sign up...
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Ep. 61: Cultivate Playful Curiosity in your Yoga Practice Part 1: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" LauraGyoga's Guide for Beginners
In our 9th episode in the "Deep Dive Into Yoga" series we are talking about how to bring a sense of PLAY, CURIOSITY and FUN into your yoga practice. This will support consistency in your practice and can be a way to balance some of the "heavy" experiences of daily life. To download Deep Dive Into...
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Ep. 60: Explore In Asana to DEEPEN your AWARENESS: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" with LauraGyoga Beginners FREE PDF Guide
In this episode from the "Deep Dive Into Yoga" series I will talk about some ways to explore each Asana (yoga posture) while you are on your mat. This is a great way to learn about your body, strengthen your awareness of the breath and really look at what the posture is doing! To Download the…
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Ep. 59: Exploring Types of Yoga Posture Practice & Lineage Styles on the Mat: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" Free Beginners E-Book LauraGyoga
There are SO many types of physical Yoga Practice (Asana, Postures) depending on the style or Lineage you try. Here is a list of some forms of yoga that I suggest trying to broaden your understanding of physical practice & learn some new tools on the Yoga mat! To download the FREE E-book…
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Ep. 58: The 8 Limbs of Yoga: Deepen Your Practice for Beginners With LauraGyoga: Free PDF E-Book Guide
This episode in the "Deep Dive Into Yoga" series we are looking at an overview of the 8 Limbs. I will also give you video resources to go into more detail about each of the 8 limbs with Yoga Focus on YouTube. Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" at www.LauraGyoga.com when you sign up...
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Ep 57: Deepen Your Yoga Practice On & Off The Mat: "Deep Dive Into Yoga" with LauraGyoga for Beginners
In this episode of the series I will talk about my specific recommendations about how to deepen your yoga practice, expand your knowledge of yoga and let yoga become integrated into your daily life- instead of just something you practice on your mat. This episode has a PDF companion E-Book that…
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Ep. 56: A (super) brief HISTORY of Yoga: Deep Dive Into Yoga: Deepen Your Practice on & off the Mat: For Beginners with LauraGyoga
In Episode #4 in the Deep Dive into Yoga Series we are talking about a VERY Brief history of yoga- just a few points and an overview of some important concepts that a yoga practitioner should know! This is a great topic to dive deeper into as you move your study of yoga forward. If you would like...
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Ep. 55: "Deep Dive Into Yoga": WHAT is YOGA?? Beginners guide to Deepening your Practice On & Off the Mat: FREE E-Book from LauraGyoga
In this episode we are moving farther into my E-Book: Deep Dive Into Yoga by talking about What Yoga is- beyond what we may think when we are first introduced to yoga (in a studio setting or in the western world). Here we will look at the broader scope of what yoga is. To download the FREE E-Book...
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Ep 54: Self Inquiry Questions on Your Relationship with Yoga: "Deep Dive into Yoga" Deepening your practice On & Off the Mat
In the second episode of the "Deep Dive Into Yoga" series we take a look at some of the Self Inquiry questions that you can use to learn more about your current relationship with yoga. This is a dynamic relationship that is always evolving so checking in with these questions can help you to see...
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Ep. 53: Deep Dive Into Yoga: How to Deepen Your Practice on & off the mat: Introduction & Overview
"Deep Dive into Yoga" Intro & Overview This episode is the first in a series of companion recordings to the E-Book PDF called "Deep Dive Into Yoga". You can download this companion text for free at www.LauraGyoga.com to follow along. There will be a video playlist on Youtube and podcast episodes…
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Ep. 52: Occupational Therapist & Yoga Therapist: My Education, Background, Experience & Specialties
In this episode I talk about my education, experience (as a yoga teacher & as an OT) to show how these two professions go SO well together! This is to help other OTs or Yoga Teachers to see the path I took to becoming a Yoga Therapist (a question I get a lot of E-mails about). This is also to…
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Ep. 51: Who is Yoga Therapy For? Physical Injury, Mental Health, Self Development, Burnout, High Stress Careers
In this episode I will talk about the many people who could benefit from Yoga Therapy sessions. This includes those with physical health conditions or injuries, mental health conditions, those seeking self development and those suffering from burnout or having difficulty managing a high stress...
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Ep. 50 Yoga Therapy Vs. Group Studio Yoga Class - What is the difference?
I often get asked what the difference is between Yoga Therapy and just dropping into a group studio class. Both leave you feeling better right? Well not always. Some students can feel lost in a group class or they may have some medical conditions or physical limitations that cannot be addressed...
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Ep. 49: What Does a Yoga Therapy Session Look Like?
In this episode I will answer a common question i get...What does Yoga Therapy Look Like...Are you doing yoga postures, are you talking? Where are yoga therapy sessions held? Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" at www.LauraGyoga.com when you sign up for my newsletter...
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Ep. 48 Frameworks of Yoga Therapy: The Lens We Use to Look at each Person
In this episode I will talk about a few of the frameworks that yoga therapists utilize when looking at each person they work with. This includes the Kosha Model, The Model of Stress & Relaxation and the way we look at Illness in context. Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" at...
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Ep. 47 Who is a Yoga Therapist? Education, Training, Experience
In this episode I will talk about WHO a Yoga THERAPIST is and how that compares to being a Yoga Teacher. What type of education or training is needed to have the designation of Yoga therapist? What can students expect to learn from a Yoga therapist? Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into…
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Ep. 46 What Yoga Therapy IS and IS NOT
In this episode I will talk about What Yoga Therapy IS (Scope of practice) and what Yoga Therapy is not (A licensed Healthcare profession) so you know what to expect from working with a Yoga Therapist Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" at www.LauraGyoga.com when you sign up for my...
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Ep. 45 An Overview of Yoga Therapy: FAQs about doing Yoga Therapy
In this episode I will answer many of the Frequently Asked Questions Students have when thinking about starting Yoga Therapy. Download your Free copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" at www.LauraGyoga.com when you sign up for my newsletter _________________________________________ Laura Goellner OTR/L,...
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Ep. 44 What are the Effects of Kundalini Yoga Practice?
This is a lecture from my FREE online course on Udemy: "Kundalini Yoga 101: The Yoga of Awareness". In this episode we talk about the EFFECTS of kundalini yoga practice. https://www.udemy.com/course/kundalini-yoga-101-lauragyoga/?referralCode=C7A0AAF4A4AEB502521D...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to YOGA FOCUS, where we learn how to use Yoga Therapy to create more CLARITY, Purpose, and Connection in your life. I see the holistic system of yoga as the most effective way to facilitate healing, self-understanding, and self-development in the modern world. Join me to see what Yoga Therapy can bring to your life!
HOSTED BY
Laura Goellner OTR, E-RYT, C-IAYT
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