The Everyday Magic

Here Jordan interviews yoga teacher and therapist Carter Miles, who teaches at Present Practice Yoga in Austin and offers a signature program, The Art of Breathing, focused on healing breathing habits and empowering people through breath awareness. Carter describes yoga as a lifelong practice for understanding and improving the body, breath, and mind, and discusses the Pranamaya Kosha as a subtle “in-between” medium through which thoughts influence physiology and vice versa, accessed most directly through breath. He emphasizes that breath knowledge is common but consistent practice is rare, and critiques overly absolute, scientific, or branded notions of “real” yoga while advocating depth, simplicity, and lived experience. Carter shares his path from weightlifting, psychedelics, meditation, and Buddhism into heated power vinyasa and wide training exposure, explains “breathe less” via carbon dioxide’s role in oxygen delivery and endurance, and outlines practices like breath holds, mantra meditation, and building resilience. He closes with quickfire reflections and where to find him on Instagram and at Breath Club. Find Jordan on IG here! Find Carter on IG here!

Jordan introduces the Prana Vayus system to evaluate how life force energy (prana) rides on the breath and how imbalances can be brought into balance. Using a half-filled cup as a visual aid, they explain the five values: apana (down and out, release and elimination), prana (in and up, what we consume through all senses), samana (digestion and assimilation of what’s taken in), udana (up and out, expression, supported by voice and mantra), and vyana (assimilation and understanding from inner to periphery). They connect the values to boundaries, pelvic floor and breath mechanics, and bandhas (pelvic floor, diaphragm, vocal diaphragm) as tools to regulate the nervous system, along with calming “langhana” and energizing “brahmana” techniques, and invite listeners to YouTube for accompanying practices. Shownotes here! Youtube here! Instagram here!

In this episode, Jordan talks about “minding your own damn business” as a practice of managing personal energy within the pranamaya Kosha by calling energy back, turning inward, witnessing what is present, and establishing a baseline through self-care (including physical needs like nutrients). They note how others’ emotions and constant media input can scatter energy, and recommend separating what is yours from what belongs to others, referencing The Courage to Be Disliked and the idea of locus of control. A David Bowie/Labyrinth synchronicity leads to the takeaway: “you have no power over me,” as a reclaiming of power. They reflect on self-study, slowing down content timelines to honor current energy, and cultivating quiet, rest, and grounding routines. They also cite Agility Quotient’s concept of “anchors,” linking it to Ayurvedic dinacharya and yoga practices for navigating modern “churn.” The episode closes with the mantra “namah” (not mine) Book with Jordan or find shownotes here! Follow on instagram here!

In this episode, Jordan continues the “Yogi Tea” Dharma Chat series on the Koshas, focusing on the second layer, Pranamaya Kosha, as life-force energy (prana) that bridges the physical body and subtle systems and is strongly shaped by breath and nervous-system states. Using a yoga-therapy lens (yogic principles alongside Western medicine), Jordan describes how anxiety can reflect high, fast prana and depression low, heavy prana, and emphasizes techniques to shift energy through posture, breath, and opening energetic channels (nadis), linking the central channel to vagal tone and describing Ida and Pingala as balancing forces. Jordan discusses Ayurveda’s method of restoring balance via opposite qualities, introduces the gunas (rajas, sattva, tamas), and outlines “langhana” calming practices versus “brimhana” building practices, with examples like extended exhales and forward folds versus breath of fire, sun salutations, and backbends, sharing personal burnout and renewal through a trip to Marfa and Big Bend.   Work with Jordan or find shownotes here! Follow along on Instagram here!  

Welcome to Yogi Tea Dharma Chat, a heart-centering conversation series exploring the timeless wisdom of yoga philosophy through the lens of modern life, all over a cup of tea. In Episode 3, we are continuing on with the Heart of Gold exploration of the Pancha Maya Kosha system. In this episode, we are time-traveling using the Anamaya Kosha.  

Jordan speaks with Samantha Varner, a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist, and postpartum doula, about Ayurveda as an intuitive, non-prescriptive practice for restoring balance through cyclical living. They explore women’s hormonal and life cycles, shame and reclamation through Samantha’s “Pussy Portal,” and simple tools for digestion and nervous system support—warm/room-temp water, eating with the sun, ginger before meals, mindful eating, abhyanga, and nasya. Samantha also shares her recommended resource (Claudia Welch’s “Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life”) and details her upcoming “When Women Gather” retreat in Todos Santos, Mexico (March 27). Follow on Instagram here Book yoga therapy with Jordan here  

In this personal essay, I explore how our physical actions manifest our inner values and beliefs. To read more of my writing you can follow me on my Substack, This Magic Moment.Follow me on IG here!Work with me here! 

In this episode of The Everyday Magic, Jordan converses with financial coach and CEO of Fully Funded, Jen Mayer. Specializing in aiding non-traditional earners and learners, Jen shares her journey from being a birth doula to offering shame-free financial coaching tailored to freelancers, the self-employed, and other unique earners. They discuss the importance of financial audit, value-based budgeting, and how to manage finances more effectively even while navigating life transitions. With personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a deeply insightful look into reorienting one’s financial landscape to align with personal values and goals.Follow on Instagram here! Book with Jordan here! 

In this episode, I introduce the Anamaya Kosha, the physical body within the Kosha system. I explore the importance of understanding and nurturing our physical form, comparing it to a car that requires regular maintenance and care. I touch on themes of health, identity, and the many ways we express ourselves through our bodies. By emphasizing present-centered awareness, I set the stage for an eight-week journey focused on yoga practices, tools, and techniques designed to nourish and help us thrive in our physical bodies.Follow me on IG!Folow me on Substack!

The Magic of the Body: Insights from Yoga Therapist Sarah Jane ChapmanIn this episode, I interview my yoga therapist and astrology mentor, Sarah Jane Chapman, about the profound connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Sarah Jane is not only a yoga therapist but also a tarot reader and astrologer, and she shares her wisdom on these ancient practices through her brand, Be With Your Body. We delve into the importance of self-acceptance, the healing power of rituals, and how various practices like yoga, tarot, and astrology intersect to help us return to our true selves. Sarah Jane also discusses her journey, personal experiences, and upcoming projects, including a retreat and a kids' yoga training.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:23 Sarah Jane's Journey and Philosophy00:49 The Intersection of Yoga, Tarot, and Astrology02:34 Personal Stories and Mentorship03:24 Grounding Spiritual Practices04:51 Early Influences and Yoga Practice09:26 The Power of Tarot13:20 Yoga Therapy and Personal Healing18:39 Integrating Yoga Therapy in Practice23:55 Balancing Asana and Spirituality29:28 Managing Anxiety with Yoga and Ayurveda30:03 Relaxation Techniques and Yoga Therapy31:12 The Power of Rituals in Daily Life31:27 Introducing the Ritual Planner32:45 Astrology and Cycles33:54 Embracing Nature's Cycles34:08 East Meets West: Contrasting Approaches34:52 The Importance of Endings and New Beginnings35:57 Cultural Discomfort with Grief36:47 The Middle Part of Life43:09 Daily Rituals and Self-Trust44:45 Intuitive Practices and Presence46:55 Yoga as an Inside-Out Approach47:55 Working with Sarah Jane50:53 Favorite Rituals and Spells53:14 Defining MagicFollow me on instagram! Find Sarah Jane's work here! 

Exploring the Koshas: Heart of Gold PracticeIn this episode of Yogi Tea, host Jordan Medina delves into the practice 'Heart of Gold,' a personal journey of self-improvement and yoga therapy. Jordan shares insights on the Pancha Maya Kosha system, explaining each layer from the physical body to the bliss body, and its significance in healing and personal growth. The episode merges personal anecdotes and professional expertise, emphasizing the transformational power of nurturing oneself via the koshas.work with me herefind shownotes here 

Here I discuss the murky messy middle and my current inner-teen healing journey.

This is an episode exploring the Magic of Ayurveda with my teacher, friend, and mentor Jenny Orona.  Find Jenny here!    

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An interview with photographer, writer, and teacher friend Rachel Larsen Weaver all about the magic of enjoying the moment. 

We're all different. We all belong. Practical Magic spoilers ahead. 

Here, I am in conversation with Nashville yoga studio owner, and Yoga Therapy colleague Khrys Baltodano all about the magic of having a personal yoga practice. Hola Yoga Studio 

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Welcome to The Everyday Magic with Jordan Medina, a place to explore the ways we make meaning of our days.