How Yoga Changed My Life

In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne and Nora sit down with Deb Flashenberg, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, to explore what it truly means to listen to your body through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Deb brings decades of experience as a prenatal yoga teacher, labor support doula, childbirth educator, and pelvic health specialist. After a challenging first birth, her curiosity and ...

In today's People Be Peopling episode, Adrienne, Natalie and Nora break down one of the most misunderstood parts of fitness, yoga, and being a human: the gap between our expectation of effort and our actual nervous system capacity.

Why do people shut down? Quit early? Spiral? Get irritated? Or suddenly need the bathroom the moment class gets hard?

Spoiler: it’s biological, not personal.

How Hard Is Too Hard? (Your Nervous System ...

In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, biomechanics-driven Lara Heimann unpacks one of her favorite topics: posture and alignment — and why they matter more than you think.

Lara breaks down posture as more than how you sit or stand; it’s the carriage of your energy. Whether you’re upright, lounging, or lying down, your alignment shapes how you breathe, how efficiently you move, how your nervous system responds, and how ...

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to pause, breathe, and soften.

Join Adrienne for a gentle gratitude meditation to ground your nervous system, honor your body, and reconnect with what’s already here and enough. A quiet space to say thank you — to your breath, your heart, your journey, and the people who steady you.

Perfect to listen to before the day begins or whenever you need a moment of peace. 🤍

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne and Natalie sit down with the brilliantly bold and refreshingly real Lara Heimann — physical therapist, yoga teacher, and founder of LYT Yoga — for a conversation that is equal parts empowering, educational, and entertaining.

What started as a passion for helping people move better turned Lara into an accidental entrepreneur, reshaping the way thousands approach their bodi...

The holidays are here—and so are the schedules, the stress, the celebrations, and the chaos that can pull you away from your movement routine. In this episode, Natalie, Nora, and Adrienne break down the myth that movement has to be all or nothing and share 10 simple, realistic, compassion-filled tips to help you stay consistent, grounded, and connected through the next six weeks.

Redefining what “counts” as a workout.

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We live in a world where mirrors multiply — in studios, selfies, and in our own minds. From leggings designed to contour every curve to the endless scroll of “post or it didn’t happen,” movement has become something we perform instead of something we feel.

In this episode, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora get real (and a little ridiculous) about gym culture, mirror obsession, and the “booty-era” of social media. 

But beneath the laughs is...

Join author and teacher Pamela Yula for a heart-centered guided meditation designed to help you slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with your inner truth. 

Accompanied by soothing singing bowls and gentle journaling prompts, this practice invites you to hear the quiet wisdom that’s always been within you.

As you move through this meditation, Pam invites you to pause, breathe, and listen—to the soft, steady whispers of your own he...

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We want to offer a gentle warning that today’s conversation includes discussions of animal cruelty and suicide. These topics may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening — step away, pause, or skip ahead if you need to.If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach
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We get it—everyone wants results now. But what happens when we slow down, trust the process, and remember that yoga isn’t about the timeline—it’s about the transformation.

In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life a Podcast, Adrienne, Natalie, and Nora dive into one of the most common questions we hear as trainers and teachers: “How long will it take me to feel stronger? To look different? To lose weight?” We unpack wh...

In this week's episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Adrienne shares how a simple mistake—forgetting to set her alarm—became a powerful metaphor for waking up to life’s deeper lessons.

Adrienne opens up about her husband Brian’s ongoing journey with a recurring pituitary adenoma—a reminder that life can shift in an instant. Recently, they found out that Brian’s pituitary adenoma returned and now uncertainty and stress begin to s...

In this guided meditation, Yoga teacher and teacher-trainer Jennifer Thomson leads you through a gentle practice of breath awareness designed to calm the mind and open the doorway to silent meditation. 

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or deepening your existing practice, this simple yet powerful session helps you reconnect with your natural rhythm of breathing, release tension, and settle into a space of inner stillness.

Perfect fo...

What happens when a Type-A, Stanford alum, and mom of six learns to slow down? For Jennifer, when yoga entered her life, she discovered a new kind of success: presence. 

In this episode, Adrienne and Jennifer—co-leaders of Vibrant Yoga Leadership 300 hour Yoga teacher training school and longtime collaborators—share stories of how yoga taught Jennifer to listen instead of push, breathe instead of rush, and stay curious about every s...

Ever wonder what trainers really see on the fitness floor? 

In this special episode, Adrienne, Natalie & Nora spill the tea on the wild, funny, and oh-so-human moments we witness daily.

From quirky gym habits to unexpected client moments, we share the wild, funny, and very human things we witness as trainers. Tune in for laughs, relatable stories, and a reminder that no matter where we are—whether on a yoga mat or in the weight r...

Change is one of life’s only constants, yet it often stirs resistance, fear, or uncertainty. In this episode, Beth, from episode 145, guides us through a Yoga Nidra practice for change—a deeply restful meditation designed to help you release what no longer serves you and create space for what’s ahead.

Whether you’re navigating a big life transition, shifting habits, or simply seeking a pause in your busy day, this guided session off...

In this week's episode, Natalie and Adrienne interview Beth. From dance major to yoga mat, Beth’s path hasn’t been easy. She speaks candidly about her past struggles and how Yoga became a lifeline, teaching her resilience, patience, and the beauty of simply showing up. She reveals how the quiet law of observation, and the connections built through practice, can carry us through even the hardest seasons of life. 

Beth’s story is...

In today's episode, Adrienne guides you through a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you welcome new seasons, new routines, and fresh habits into your life.

Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—is a state of conscious relaxation that allows the body to rest deeply while your mind remains awake and aware. Unlike ordinary sleep, Yoga Nidra takes you through stages of awareness that calm the nervous system, red...

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE!

In today's episode, Natalie guides us through a reset and rebound meditation. It's the perfect meditation when life feels like it's shifting - new season, new routines or in times of change. 

So find a comfortable place, settle in and enjoy this moment for yourself. 

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In this week’s episode of How Yoga Changed My Life, Natalie and Adrienne explore how Yoga can support us through life’s fresh starts—whether it’s a new season, a new school year, or a brand-new chapter altogether. 

We dive into the practices that keep us grounded during transitions, the art of letting go before moving forward, and simple self-care rituals that can help you carve out steadiness in the middle of change. Together,...