On And Off Your Mat

If you’re a yoga teacher who wants to expand your income and your impact, today’s episode is exactly what you need. You might be only teaching drop-in yoga classes right now, but my guest this week is here to show you how you can move into a more sustainable and profitable business model instead.Gwendoline Ferreira is a business and marketing strategist for yoga teachers with dozens of online courses, hundreds of successful students, and transformational online yoga masterminds that serve students all over the world. We’re discussing how you can narrow your online offerings and serve your clients in the best way possible.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/166 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you live a fast-paced life and struggle to lower your stress levels? Do you tend to multitask and get distracted easily? Are you more emotionally reactive than you would like, or are you simply looking to improve your overall well-being? If you said yes to any of these questions, you could likely use some slowing down and mindfulness in your life, so today’s episode is for you.Learn the difference between slowing down and mindfulness, the benefits of these practices, and how to become more mindful, create peace and space in your life, and cultivate gratitude. I also share my tips to make mindfulness a regular practice and how to center yourself when you’re feeling like things are a little chaotic again.Listen to the full episode here: www.erikabelanger.com/165 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel like you're constantly running on a hamster wheel? If you ever wonder how to take a break or how to stop feeling like you always have to be 'doing' something? Today’s episode is for you. It's not always easy to slow down, but mindfulness meditation is a great place to start.This new year also coincides with the 5th anniversary of the podcast and for the occasion, we changed the cover art! I’m so excited to hear what you have to say. To celebrate, we are also offering a month for free on the premium membership. Use the coupon FREETRIAL to create your account for free.Since this video practice is part of our premium subscription, you’ll have access to it for free, and you’ll be able to explore everything we have on there. You’ll find 30 min yoga classes, meditations, led pranayamas, philosophical chats, workbooks to go our episodes, and more. Find it here. On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can

Have you experienced a spiritual Awakening or Awakenings? My guest this week is Ali Levine, host of the podcast Awakening with Ali. She is an intuitive stylist, a breathwork practitioner, and a transformation expert who helps conscious women breathe, embody, surrender, and transform.Join us for a conversation about awakening, how to understand that it’s happening, and the tools that can help you get through the experience. We also talk about the relationship between ourselves and colors, how to make a conscious choice to question things and change, and how breathwork yoga can be an incredible tool.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/163 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've kind of lost track of who you are or what you want or why you want it, today's episode is for you. I’m excited for you to hear from today’s guest as we discuss how what we should do might actually be unhealthiest for us.Tricia Huffman specializes in working with people in the public eye to keep them in integrity with who they want to be while also enjoying the life that they're living right now. Tricia and I talk about how to understand what you want instead of focusing on what you think you should do and the importance of compassion for yourself.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt too much, and not enough at the same time? If you’ve ever been referred to as “too sensitive,” then today’s episode is for you. It will just be you and I, and I can’t wait to deep dive into sensitivity with you.This week, I talk about what it means to be highly sensitive, the signs that you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), some possible pitfalls to your sensitivity, and the strengths you’ll find in being sensitive. We’ll also look at how to support your sensitivity so that you can stop believing that it is a problem in your life.Know exactly how sensitive you are and receive tools tailored to your needs according to your answers! Take the quiz: How sensitive are you? Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/161 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This new year also coincides with the 5th anniversary of the podcast and for the occasion, we changed the cover art! I’m so excited to hear what you have to say. To celebrate, we are also offering a month for free on the premium membership. Use the coupon FREETRIAL to create your account for free.Since this video practice is part of our premium subscription, you’ll have access to it for free, and you’ll be able to explore everything we have on there. You’ll find 30 min yoga classes, meditations, led pranayamas, philosophical chats, workbooks to go our episodes, and more. Find it here. On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this class for sensitive knees.2. You can now also have access to almost 300 recorded full-length yoga classes in a Netflix-Style Membership ($25/month). 3. You can sign up for any live-stream class I offe

If you are ready to start the new year and want to show up on your mat more regularly, move with more freedom, or get out of your head and into your body to destress and improve your life all around, then today’s episode is for you.Veronique Ory is a registered yoga teacher whose passion for storytelling and creative movement inspires her students to carry their yoga practice on and off the mat. Veronique and I go deep into moving the way that moves you, the importance of just showing up, and why you should break up with the “shoulds.”Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/159 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you feel like you’re not good enough, you people please, or you experience shame and fear on a regular basis, you might not be living your life as your fullest self. If you are craving more self-love, deeper connections, and you’re ready to stop pretending, today’s episode is for you.Julie Reisler is an author, speaker, founder, and an interior designer for your soul who has mentored hundreds of coaches and entrepreneurs. Join us for a conversation about how to observe yourself with compassion and how to turn fear into faith. Julie’s insight will push you to make sure you’re living as the you-est you.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/158 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing and moving forward requires that we meet our own needs, but if you’re not meeting them, then you won’t be going anywhere. So if you have been wanting to prioritize your growth but have been struggling to do so, then this episode is for you.Sometimes we can discover we are living in survival mode and not know how we’ve gotten there. Or we can tell that something is wrong but we’re just not sure what it is. This week, you and I will spend some time together looking at how to tell if you’re in survival mode and what you need to do to get yourself out of it.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/157 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loving our restorative classes? Did you know you can request premium episodes? This was a member's request. We already have a restorative class at the wall, and one that prepares you for bed. Today, we’ll use a chair to relax and practice slowing down.This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it click here, and become a premium podcast member. Get access for free by writing a review on iTunes. Send a screenshot of the review with your email at erika.belanger@gmail.com or in a DM @onandoffyourmatpodcast. On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this class for sensitive knees.2. You can now also have access to almost 300 recorded full-length yoga classes in a Netflix-Style Membership ($25/month). 3. You can sign up for any live-stream class I offer! With our podcast premium membership, your c

If you are a yogi, you are probably on the path of self-realization. There are many pieces to that puzzle, and service is a very important one. My guest today, Bobbi Paidel, is a yoga teacher, practitioner, and seeker with more than 18 years of deep studies in contemplation of the human experience. Bobbi has devoted her life to living and sharing the spiritual principles of yoga and oneness. She joins me for a discussion on Seva Yoga and why service is so important. We even talk about concrete actions you can take today to start making change if service isn’t already a prominent component of your life.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/155 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered if you were a little psychic, or if there was a way you could learn to be? If you’ve asked yourself those questions or if you’re curious about the spirit world and what is possible out there, today’s episode is for you.Dominique Rochart is a shamanic energy healer, medicine woman, and psychic development teacher and coach with over 12 years of experience. We sat down to talk about the role psychic and medium abilities play in healing from trauma, and what tools you should use to protect yourself as you begin to explore your abilities.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/154 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been wanting to get students or clients through social media, but you’ve been struggling to turn online connections into paying customers? Maybe you want to build community around you, but you’ve been finding it difficult to do so on social media? If this sounds like you, you’re going to love today’s guest.Gabi Metz is a copywriter, digital marketer, and a yoga teacher. She saw an opportunity to help other yoga teachers grow their businesses using social media, particularly Instagram, and began helping studios during the pandemic. Join us for a conversation all about setting yourself up for success through Instagram marketing.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/153 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do it on your own, or have a guided one to support you as you build confidence.Did you know you can request premium episodes? This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it here, and become a premium podcast member.  On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this class for sensitive knees.2. You can now also have access to almost 300 recorded full-length yoga classes in a Netflix-Style Membership ($25/month). 3. You can sign up for any live-stream class I offer! With our podcast premium membership, your contribution ripples to thousands of people every week, allowing me to offer accessible quality free con

If you experience fear, worry, or anxiety on a regular basis, you’re the kind to wait for the other shoe to drop, or you either try to control the world (and the people) around you or you hide parts of yourself, then today’s episode is for you. If you’ve experienced any of these feelings, it might be because you don’t feel safe.Join me as I talk about the difference between safety and feeling safe, why it matters, why we don’t feel safe, and the key to feeling safe. This is not an episode on how to be more safe, it is an episode on how to feel more safe.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/151 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you bendy? Does your practice sometimes leave you in pain, feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping after? If you can relate to these questions, then today’s episode is for you. My guest and I will discuss hypermobility syndromes, chronic pain, and how yoga can both help and harm bodies who deal with these issues.Libby Hinsley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Yoga Therapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, hypermobility syndromes, and yoga-related injuries. We're discussing why hypermobility can make yoga more difficult and how teachers can give the power back to their students during yoga practice.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/150 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been through some hard times recently? Are you finding yourself ready to embrace challenges as lessons and forever change the narrative of your life?Lisa Annese is a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Kundalini yoga and meditation, a sound healer, a spiritual guide, owner of The Divine Sound, a yoga and sound healing studio, and author of the book I Am Light. Our conversation will help you bring out the Light you already have inside of you, regardless of what you’ve been through.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/149 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you inquisitive about your body? If you’d love to know more about how it works and eventually have a sense of self-mastery, today’s episode is for you. And, if you’re a yoga teacher, get ready—today’s guest is a great teacher’s teacher.Matt Giordiano is the creator and founder of the Chromatic Yoga School, which was born out of the desire to support yoga teachers in their skill set development. Join us for a conversation about how anatomy influences technique, the importance of starting with the basics, and how self-awareness can change your yoga practice.Get full show notes and more information here: https://erikabelanger.com/148 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt intimidated by meditation? Or ever find yourself unsure of what to do or how to do it? I gotta you covered. I’ll walk you through a beginner meditation so you can learn to do it on your own, or have a guided one to support you as you build confidence.Did you know you can request premium episodes? This episode is part of our premium subscription, get access to it here, and become a premium podcast member.  On the membership platform, you'll find: 1. Your premium podcast episodes ($5/month). Just like before, as a member, you can get a ton of exclusive audio and video content like this class for sensitive knees.2. You can now also have access to almost 300 recorded full-length yoga classes in a Netflix-Style Membership ($25/month). 3. You can sign up for any live-stream class I offer! With our podcast premium membership, your contribution ripples to thousands of people every week, allowing me to offer accessible quality free con