America Meditating Radio Show W/ Sister Jenna

Sister Jenna, Host of the America Meditating Radio Show, discusses the essence of Raja Yoga, as we approach the First Annual International Day of Yoga.History has left us with a variety of forms of yoga to practice, and each one emerged to assist in a particular area of our lives. We can use yoga to liberate our body from physical discomfort or to liberate our minds from experiences of the past.The word yoga itself means ‘union’. It generally refers to the union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness, often referred to as God. With the modern day emphasis on physical health and fitness, many people think of yoga only as physical exercises – asanas or postures – but these are only the surfaced aspects of what has been termed ‘the science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.'In essence, Raja Yoga is about connecting the Soul to God and through this, experience one’s real self, not that of what we have learned to be. The opportunity in Raja Yoga is in

"Women are strong and beautiful, and we are also in pain - physical, emotional, and psychological - stemming from past or present trauma. Yoga gives us tools to overcome the obstacles that exist between us and freedom, joy, and gratitude. I see why women come to yoga; they want to reclaim something in themselves. It’s beautiful to watch." - Colleen Saidman YeeTune in as Sister Jenna welcomes Colleen Saidman Yee to the America Meditating Radio Show!Colleen Saidman Yee is an internationally respected yoga teacher. The New York Times referred to Colleen as “The First Lady of Yoga” in its profile of her. For 30 years, she was a top global fashion model, represented by Elite and Ford Models. She opened Yoga Shanti Sag Harbor in 1999; and since then has opened locations in New York City and Westhampton Beach, which she runs with her husband, Rodney Yee, and partners.With Donna Karan and Rodney, Colleen created and runs the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program, utilized in healthcare facilities around the country.

As we continue the 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga, Sister Jenna welcomes Philip Hellmich to the America Meditating Radio Show!Philip Hellmich is the Director of Peace at The Shift Network, an international social enterprise mobilizing educational tools and cultivating alliances worldwide and director of the Summer of Peace, a collaborative global celebration and call to action for inner and outer peace. Philip joins us to tell us about the upcoming Yoga Day Summit which is being produced by The Shift Network along with UPLIFT, a thriving global community of events, projects and vibrant collaboration in service of humanity and the Earth.  For more info and to register for the Yoga Day Summit, visit http://yogadaysummit.com.  Watch Stretch Your Boundaries Video by Uplift.Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.For other activities near you, visit http://idayofyoga.org and http://

Today, Sister Jenna welcomes John Schumacher to the America Meditating Radio Show! Join us for a 21-day Yogathon featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials.John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods Yoga Center, Washington’s premier yoga studio. It is now the largest Iyengar Yoga center in the U.S. and one of the largest and most respected yoga centers in the country.  He has practiced yoga for more than 40 years and has taught in the Washington area since 1973. John studied in India with B.K.S. Iyengar for 33 years, and is a certified advanced Iyengar Yoga teacher, one of only 13 teachers in the U.S. to hold that level of certification. Yoga Journal described John as “one of 25 originals shaping yoga in America.” John has spoken about the practice and benefits of yoga on numerous radio and television stations and at conferences and events around the nation.  Visit www.UnityWoods.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Hea

Join us as the America Meditating Radio Show, features a 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga including interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials. Today, Sister Jenna is joined by Margaret Townsend. Margaret Townsend is the Founder and Executive Director of Yogis for Positive Change and the Chairperson for the Virginia Yoga Week. She is also a certified yoga instructor in the classical lineage Krishnamacharya tradition and the owner and director of Alexandria’s River’s Edge Center, a Green Yoga and Wellness Center located in Old Town Alexandria North in Virginia.Margaret has been practicing yoga for over ten years and has taught yoga and dance throughout the New York area before moving to Virginia. She is a member of the Yoga Alliance. Visit www.virginiayogaweek.com and www.yogisforpositivechange.org.Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twi

Valerie Reiss joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show!Valerie Reiss is a writer, editor, speaker, consultant, and Kripalu Yoga instructor in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, Natural Health, Yoga Journal, Beliefnet, Vegetarian Times, and more. She keeps a gratitude blog, wrote Yoga Journal's NYC blog, Samadhi and the City, and has blogged for Lime.com and others. As the Holistic Living & Blogs Editor at Beliefnet.com she also co-wrote the popular Fresh Living blog. She was previously Articles Editor at Breathe, a yoga-inspired lifestyle magazine. She's also working on a book about yoga, cancer, and some of life's other humbling hilarities. Visit Valerie’s website at http://www.valeriereiss.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.For International Day of Yoga activities near you, visit http://idayofyoga.org and http://friendsofyogaus

Join us as the America Meditating Radio Show, hosted by Sister Jenna, launches a 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials.Valerie Grange is both the co-owner and co-director of The Buddha B Yoga Center. She is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher whose intention is to teach yoga as the practice of compassion. Her classes are rich in the myths of the asanas and spiritual readings as well as making a deep connection to Nature. Valerie considers Jivamukti co-founders Sharon Gannon and David Life as her gurus, honoring them by teaching the Jivamukti method and its five tenets.Valerie is a proud vegan, animal activist, PETA supporter, Reiki for Animals Level 1 & 2 practitioner, as well as the Founder and President of Yogi's Ark 501 (c)(3) non-profit: 'An Animal Sanctuary In The Making.' She is currently working on her first book on yoga as the practice of compassion through diet, as w

"All the conflict that exists is a manifestation of our collective thoughts as a global society and our global thoughts are fear and oppression and if we want to heal the planet we first have to look within ourselves to see where we’re enacting fear or oppression in our own personal lives." - Seane CornSeane Corn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher known for her impassioned activism, unique self-expression, and inspirational style of teaching, rooted in the themes of self-empowerment, self-actualization and life purpose. Having been featured prominently in Yoga Journal, Oprah.com, the Today Show and more, Seane now utilizes her public platform to bring awareness to global humanitarian issues. Since 2007, through her co-founded organization, "Off the Mat, Into the World®," Seane and her team have been training leaders in sustainable, authentic activism worldwide, and have raised over $4 m, serving underprivileged international communities in need.  For more information, visit www.seanecorn.com

Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Kimberly Fowler to the America Meditating Radio Show!Kimberly Fowler has been proclaimed by the media as "The Modern Face of Yoga." She is the founder and CEO of YAS Fitness Centers, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, feminist, athlete, speaker and cancer survivor.  She is recognized worldwide as the "go to" expert for Yoga and Sports. As an expert in her field she trains both celebrities and athletes alike with her fresh, no-nonsense workouts and has developed her own style called Yoga for Athletes®. YAS now has 4 locations and 2 new ones in the works.Kimberly’s DVDs have sold thousands of copies worldwide. She is the author of "The No OM Zone" and "Flat Belly Yoga" and is recognized for her philanthropic "YAS Give Back" Foundation. She has been featured in numerous TV Shows such as CNN, Dr. 90210, KTLA, and Understanding Cancer and in print media including Self, W, People, Her Sports, New York Times, Yoga Journal and the UK’s Yoga International magazine, to name a few. Vi

Sister Jenna welcomes Hari-kirtana das to the America Meditating Radio Show.Hari-kirtana das is a yoga instructor, kirtan leader and writer. Having a life-long interest in yoga, meditation and eastern spiritual philosophy, he lived full-time in devotional yoga ashrams and intentional spiritual communities from 1977 to 1982. He was formally initiated into the Gaudiya Vaisnava lineage of Bhakti Yoga in 1978 and after years of teaching meditation and philosophy, along with maintaining a personal yoga practice, he began teaching yoga classes in 2009.  He is a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and currently teaches studio classes, provides private instruction, leads workshops at yoga studios, conferences, and festivals, and serves as a guest instructor for numerous Yoga Teacher Training programs throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  Hari-kirtana das also leads kirtans as a part of DC Supersonic Kirtan and blogs about the relevance of traditional yoga philosophy in the contemporary world. Visit his website at www.har

Tune in throughout the month of June, for a 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials. Join us now as Sister Jenna welcomes Melissa Carroll to the America Meditating Radio Show! Melissa Carroll is an author, yoga teacher, reiki master and creative writing professor at the University of Tampa in Florida. She guides more than 300 yoga students every week at the largest weekly yoga class in Florida, held in downtown Tampa. Melissa is the author of the poetry collection "The Karma Machine," and is the editor of "Going OM: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat," which features essays from bestselling authors Dani Shapiro, Neal Pollack, Suzanne Morrison, and many others. "Going OM" explores why more than 20 million Americans are compelled to this ancient practice, through witty and honest stories. Visit www.melissacarrollyoga.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart

Join us as the America Meditating Radio Show, hosted by Sister Jenna, continues its 21-day Yogathon featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials, leading up to the 1st International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2015. Tune in as Sister Jenna welcomes John Schumacher to the America Meditating Radio Show.John Schumacher is the founder and director of Unity Woods Yoga Center, Washington’s premier yoga studio. The largest Iyengar Yoga center in the U.S. and one of the most respected yoga centers in the country. He has practiced yoga for more than 40 years, studied in India with B.K.S. Iyengar for 33 years, and is a certified advanced Iyengar Yoga teacher. He has taught in the Washington area since 1973. Yoga Journal described John as “one of 25 originals shaping yoga in America.”John has written for a variety of publications and has appeared in numerous local and national media, including U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, The

Minister N K Mishra, Minister for Personnel & Community Affairs at the Embassy of India, joins Sister Jenna to discuss the International Day of Yoga.In addressing the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed an International Day of Yoga and said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."The subsequent resolution introduced by India, received unprecedented support from 175 countries and was unanimously adopted. June 21, 2015, will celebrate the 1st International Day of Yoga. Visit www.indianembassy.org & http://idayofyoga.org. Join

Join us as the America Meditating Radio Show, hosted by Sister Jenna, launches a 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials. Addressing the UN General Assembly on 27 September 2014, the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day." On Dec 11, 2014, India's Permanent Representative introduced the draft resolution in the UN. The draft text received broad support from 177 Member States and the draft text was adopted wi

Sister Jenna interviews Rich Roll on the America Meditating Radio Show!Rich Roll was selected as one of PETA’s sexiest vegans in 2011 and he officially made his name in the wellness scene when he went from a middle aged, over worked lawyer to an ultra-marathon man thanks partly to his plant-based diet and the rest to his singer, songwriter yogi-wife Julie Piatt.Now, along with running, swimming and biking 700 miles in 5 days, Rich runs one of the top health podcasts, is a leading voice in the plant-based community and an inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. He and his wife, and their four children, are the picture perfection of plant-based living.  Rich and Julie’s new book is entitled, The Plantpower Way:  Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for the Whole Family. Visit www.richroll.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Visit our website at www.

Maggie Wheeler is an internationally well-known actress and entertainer.  She is most notably known as the character of Janice on NBC’s hit series Friends.  She has been seen on numerous television shows including Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, ER and many more. She appeared in the Disney’s remake of The Parent Trap and has voiced many animated characters including Odile the evil bird princess in Barbie Swan Lake.  Maggie also won the best actress award at the Cinetex Comedy Film Festival for her role in the independent film “New Years Day.”Maggie is also a singer, songwriter, choir director and dynamic workshop facilitator and also runs workshops for Theatre companies in Los Angeles, missionaries at the University of San Diego, women’s groups, community gatherings, and together with Emile Dyer, has traveled a Civil Rights music program for children. Visit www.maggiewheeler.net and http://goldenbridgechoir.comGet the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Visit our website, Like America Meditati

"Nothing about my life has been linear - it’s been more like a ride down a coastal mountain road at high speeds, arms extended, hair flying, eyes closed. The drama kept me in perpetual motion missing the signposts along the way. I had to uncover my role in order to understand how and why it had all led to here. And now, I am a writer, a seeker, have found my soul mate and am living an authentic life." – Kristen NoelKristen Noel is a writer, speaker, self-empowerment philanthropist and Editor-In-Chief of Best Self Magazine.  After an extensive career in modeling and business management she took a big leap of faith and flipped the game board over completely, embarking on a career of writing and teaching others self-empowerment – the culmination of myriad skill sets, experiences and dreams which she describes as the perfect melding of New York City sass meets Woodstock mountain Zen…and a heart calling. Visit http://bestselfmedia.com and http://kristennoel.comAs a special gift to listeners of the America Meditati

An internationally respected therapist and educator, Meir Schneider is the founder and director of the School for Self-Healing in San Francisco, California, the author of several books including, Yoga for Your Eyes, Meir Schneider's Miracle Eyesight Method, and the principal author of The Handbook of Self-Healing. He was awarded a PhD in the Healing Arts for his work with muscular dystrophy.Born blind and declared incurably blind after a series of childhood operations left him with only a slight ability to discern light and shadow, Meir remained convinced that his handicap was not permanent. As a teenager, he began work with two teachers who gave him exercises and techniques to reverse his blindness. Within four years he had gained a remarkable degree of vision and begun to develop a system of therapeutic exercises combining movement, breathing, and mental imagery.  Visit http://self-healing.orgGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Visit our website, Like America Medita

Jollytologist Allen Klein joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss the healing power of humor.  Join us!Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author of 25 books, including his newest release entitled, “Having the Time of Your Life: Little Lessons to Live By.”  Allen believes strongly in the way words can influence how we feel mentally, physically, and spiritually. His books Inspiration for a Lifetime, Change Your Life!, and The Healing Power of Humor have sold over 500,000 copies combined. He is the world’s only certified Jollytologist® and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor and the Toastmasters' Communication & Leadership Award. Visit www.allenklein.com.  Sign up for a FREE Mid-Month Mirth Memo E-zine subscription at http://eepurl.com/t2y5TGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Visit our website, Like America Meditating on FB & Follow us

Sister Jenna welcomes Spiritual Psychotherapist Mark Lersch to the America Meditating Radio Show!"Seen through the lens of spiritual psychology, all problems, internal or external, are the result of the unloving thoughts we hold in mind, often unconsciously. Healing, therefore, comes not from fixing anything 'out there,' but from removing unloving thoughts in here." - Mark LerschMark Lersch is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and spiritual psychotherapist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado.  His approach to healing is influenced by his own personal journey. Mark has studied a variety of spiritual paths and approaches and his interest is in assisting people in finding their own unique spiritual path in life.  He holds a second-degree black belt in Aikido, a non-violent martial art, which teaches how to find one’s own "center."Mark has worked as a primary and group therapist at a residential trauma treatment center and served as the Clinical Manager of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  Visit www.mar