Yoga for Balance

In this solo episode, Yoga for Balance podcast host Heather Pugh shares an update on what's been happening behind the scenes. Not only is she preparing to welcome her second baby boy into the World, but she and her family recently relocated to Austin, Texas.  Find out how yoga has supported her throughout these transitions. In this conversation, you can look forward to: -  A quick life update: Heather relocated with her family from San Diego, CA to Austin, TX at the end of the summer. She's currently taking a break from teaching in-person classes until they have their baby in November and will return to teaching early next year. In the meantime, you can look forward to updates here and on the Yoga for Balance YouTube channel. - All about yoga for pregnancy: — Heather completed her first prenatal yoga training while pregnant with her son Ajja in 2021 (in addition to my 500+ YTT certifications). Previously, she had taken a couple of prenatal workshops and had limited information, but this gave her a deep dive into how I could adapt my personal practice and teaching.  – She also touches on her own personal experiences through each of her pregnancies so far and how yoga has supported her along the way: pre, during and post pregnancy. — Considerations by trimester. — How you can adapt any yoga practice online or in person to your pregnancy. I hope you enjoyed this update! Thank you for listening and until next time. 

In this episode, Yoga for Balance podcast host Heather Pugh interviews Danna Yunis of Yoga Church in San Diego, California. In this conversation, you can look forward to: A box breath pranayama practice led by Danna. Learning about her surprising path to teaching yoga. Discovering Yoga Church. Danna's advice for creating a yoga business or opening a yoga studio. And why a little dancing might be the medicine for your soul you need.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks with Actress and yoga teacher Anna Heffington on becoming a yoga teacher during the pandemic and how her journey led her to teaching virtual yoga classes. Plus, her top tips to meditate.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Kellie Livingstone on topics ranging from yoga for anxiety to duality, breath work, her approach to the practice and much more. Kellie also discusses the use of Instagram Reels.    

In this Yoga for Balance podcast episode, Heather Gjerde speaks with Positively Zen Jen.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast, Yoga Teacher Heather Gjerde speaks to follow teacher and climber Brian Glasspool.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Luke Wientzen of Our Breath Collective. They discuss breath work (Pranayama), Anusara Yoga, Zen, Transcendental Meditation and more.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast Heather Gjerde speaks to holistic healer Zarah Martin.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast Heather Gjerde speaks with former engineer turned yoga teacher Ishmael Sonico. He shares his journey to health through the help of yoga and wellness.

Heather speaks to another Durga's Tiger Rider, Naveed Heydari of Denver, Colorado. He shares his experience of Kaiut Yoga, Tantra, Plant Medicine, how to ground and connect in nature - and more!

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance Podcast Heather speaks to Victoria Zimmer on the topics of yoga for female empowerment, chakra balancing, Tantra Yoga and more.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Juan Valtierra of My Hidden Potential on his process of awakening.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Beth Connelly shares her spin on sound healing.

Olivia of The OM Experience joins Heather on the show to discuss her approach to helping others heal themselves. She's an international yoga teacher, intuitive healer, Reiki practitioner, spiritual psychologist & retreat facilitator based out of San Diego

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather Gjerde speaks to Hannah Block of Union Yoga in San Diego, CA. Hannah shares how yoga supported her through trauma and her eating disorder. Learn how she's helping others through her new studio.

In this episode, Heather speaks with Vinyasa yoga studio owner Melissa St. James of Bird Rock Yoga in San Diego, CA. She describes her path from a curious runner to a 500+ hour teacher that specializes in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga and Reiki.

In this episode Heather speaks to Sheel Seidler (aka Jai Guru Sheel) about Kundalini yoga, sobriety and the path to recovery, motherhood, teaching yoga on a stage and more. Sheel shares two Kundalini practices you can try at home!

In this Yoga for Balance podcast episode, the host Heather Gjerde speaks with Katya Lovejoy regarding yoga nidra, hypnotherapy, shamanism, cacao ceremony and more.

In this episode Heather speaks with nutrition consultant and wellness coach Lia Chiccehitto of Lia Nicole Nutrition. Lia shares her holistic approach to health, which includes a whole-food, plant-based diet, moving often and managing stress.

In this episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, the host Heather Gjerde (RYT 500) speaks briefly about styles of yoga as an introduction. Heather will speak to individuals within the styles mentioned in future episodes.

Encinitas based meditation guide and Reiki master teacher Mariah Slingerland of Healing Mariah is back on the show to discuss energy healing. Dive into what energy healing is and how you might experience it as a practitioner or healer.

In this episode, Vintantra founder Heather speaks about the basis of yoga and shares her perspective. Get back to basics in this intro deep dive into yoga.

Heather speaks with San Diego based yoga instructor Zoë Freedman of Flow with Zo. Get inspired by her tips to feel the fear and courageously move forward, how to take inspired action, what your yoga business partnership might look like, retreats and more!

Heather speaks with Iris Disse, the founder of Durga's Tiger School where she completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training program. Iris shares how Tantra practices helped to save her marriage, what led her to open her school & more.

San Diego based yin yang yoga and meditation teacher Rex Villena opens up in this week's podcast about his transformation from yoga student to teacher, how his teaching and practice continues to transformation, yin yang yoga, what it's really like to be engaged to a fellow yoga teacher, how yoga helped him and his partner transcend challenging times and how they are now dedicated to serving those affected by alcoholism and eating disorders.

Heather Gjerde speaks with Mariah Slingerland of Healing Mariah. From anti-depressants to being highly meditated, learn how this Encinitas-based meditation teacher and Reiki healer turned her life around with the help of daily practices. She shares stories from her time in India and tips for anyone considering a trip. Mariah also shares how you can start a meditation practice today.

Heather speaks to Zen Girl Mandy Burstein. Learn how Mandy has moved from a heavily physical yoga practice to a more mindful, balanced approach. She empowers women by gathering them together in new moon goddess circles and invites yogis from all over the world to join her in transformative international yoga retreats. You will be motivated by her beautiful words and inspiring perspective.

In the second episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, Heather speaks with Jenna Zabrosky of Yoga with Jenna. Learn how Jenna went from a springboard diver to a hand standing, meditating yoga teacher that now teaches yoga throughout San Diego and the world in her international yoga retreats.

In the first episode of the Yoga for Balance podcast, you'll hear from Hang Zen Yogis founder, Kathryn McCann. Join us on a journey through the professional dancer turned nationally certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher's path and be inspired by how her personal practice and teaching has evolved through the years to better serve her students and community.