One Sacred Pause

One Sacred Pause

One Sacred Pause with Jessica Winderl features real and raw conversations focused on the modern yoga, meditation + wellness entrepreneurship communities.

Episodes

April 27, 2023 40 mins
This week, Jessica takes you behind the scenes with all things related to her new ayurvedic lifestyle book, Holistisk Livsstil. Hear about Jessica’s long standing love affair with reading, books, and writing, and how the stars aligned for her to write her first book. Hear the inside scoop about her process, and her experience writing her book. Stay tuned until the end, when the inspiration gets turned back to you — where in your ow...
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This week, Jessica dives into the topic of the art of living simply, using the yoga philosophies of aparigrapha (non-attachement/non-grasping) and santosha (contentment). How can we take less than we need, and simplify or edit our lives so that we feel more peaceful, happy, and grounded?

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March 1, 2023 44 mins

This week, Jessica explores the topic of social media and social media influencers, and how the yoga industry has changed because of them. She discusses the pros and cons of social media in relation to yoga, and why she thinks yoga students need to be mindful of how and why they consume social media. The "highlight reel" of yoga influencers is usually curated and highly edited, portraying a lifestyle that isn’t always rooted in rea...

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February 22, 2023 31 mins

This week, Jessica shares why she changed her intention/word for 2023 from Ease to Joy, and how she is actively seeking more joy in her life. So much of our life is focused on the future, and striving to achieve accomplishments, that we often miss the magic that is right in front of us. Tune it to get inspired to find more joy, play, laughter, and fun in your own life! This episode is a reminder to check in with yourself, and come ...

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This week, Jessica is joined by Ayurvedic Counselor Cecilie Vehre, and the women discuss what Ayurveda is (the sister science of yoga), and how a holistic approach to our health and wellness is beneficial for us all. The women also dive into the importance of emotional intelligence, and the role this plays in our overall health. They also discuss women’s health issues (birth, menstruation, birth control) and how we can view this th...

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February 8, 2023 40 mins

Join Jessica as she shares her experiences navigating the delicate balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship, and offers insights into how to shift your perceptions of being a working mom.

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February 1, 2023 43 mins

Are you a recently graduated yoga teacher, or in yoga teacher training? Then this is the episode for you! Jessica shares about how to get a yoga job, where you can teach, and how to stay connected to the yoga community as a student. This episode also has lots of golden nuggets about money, marketing, and transitioning into teaching yoga full time.

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January 25, 2023 49 mins

This week, Jessica takes a look at a concept that is often mis-understood and mis-used, karma. What is karma, and how does it work? Jessica explains karma from a yoga philosophy point of view, and also why it is important to understand this concept in your life, without spiritually bypassing.

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Jessica breaks down what a yoga mentor is, what they do, and why all teachers need one. Learn about Jessica’s insights on what makes a good mentor, and how to find one. Did you know that Jessica also works as a yoga mentor directly 1-to-1 with yoga teachers who want to up level their teaching skills and yoga business? Check it out at www.jessicawinderl.com and www.atmanyogaschool.com 

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On this week’s episode, Jessica is joined by friend and neuroscientist Dr. Laura Bojarskaitė to discuss what sleep deprivation is, and how it affects our wellbeing. As a new-ish mother, Jessica is curious about the long-term effects of sleep deprivation, and what we can do to minimize the damage and find new, healthier ways to sleep.

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January 4, 2023 28 mins

The yoga industry was hit hard by the pandemic and lockdowns, and a lot of things have changed for yoga teachers and yoga studios. But what hasn’t changed is our need for community and connection with other humans. Listen in for Jessica’s insights and thoughts about where we go from here, and how we can rebuild our sangha with love and compassion.

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December 20, 2022 3 mins

It’s back! After a hiatus (life, ya know?), Season 6 of the One Sacred Pause Podcast is dropping on January 5, 2023. Mark your calendars, and get ready for more of the conversations you love on topics related to yoga, meditation, ayurveda, and wellness entrepreneurship! New episodes every Thursday.

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This week Jessica speaks with the two women behind the Australian brand Women’s Wisdom Co. about conscious conception and topics related to the fertility of women and planning a pregnancy. Karina Marschall and Madison Milton share their passion and knowledge about the journey of preparing your body for a baby, and the wisdom of tapping into the natural rhythms of a women’s body and cycle. This episode is full of tips and informatio...

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Join Jessica as she talks with 4th-generation meditator and ayurvedic astrologist, Tulsi Bagnoli. Tulsi tunes in from her van life in Topanga Canyon, and shares what it was like growing up in a spiritual household and community. The women talk about jyotish (ayurvedic astrology), and Tulsi’s transition into offering her knowledge and expertise as a business. Tulsi also describes her time getting her Master’s Degree in vedic science...
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Jessica speaks with third generation Ayurvedic healer Nidhi Pandya about the context of ayurveda, in relation to where tradition and modernity intersect. Nidhi shares her experiences growing up in India in a spiritual inter-generational family and her arranged marriage, which brought her to New York. The women also talk about the role of money, and how getting paid for your work is an important and valid energetic exchange.    Lear...
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Jessica speaks with naprapat, yoga teacher, podcaster and Human Design guide Tone Haave. Tone shares about the history and wisdom of Human Design, and the women discuss how amazing and accurate their charts are, in terms of being a true reflection of who they are. Your HD chart is a powerful tool to understand your energy, your purpose, and how you fit into the world around you.

Learn more about Tone on instagram at @tone_haave, he...
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This week Jessica is joined by osteopath, podcaster, and yoga teacher Mona Elsness to talk about women’s health, the pelvis, pregnancy, and postpartum. Mona is passionate about the breath, and how it can be used to assist women in finding a greater sense of health and wellbeing within their bodies. For many women, it is common to experience symptoms of incontinence, organ prolapse, or painful sex after having a baby, and Mona takes...
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This week Jessica speaks with Damodar and Radha Priti, the yoga teachers, Ayurvedic practitioners, and entrepreneurs behind Bhava Wellness and Palo Santo Yoga Studio. The conversation centers on spiritual practices, the meditation styles of Damodar and Radha Priti, and how they work on their marriage and business partnerships throughout the lens of spiritual connection.

Learn more about them at www.bhavawellness.com, www.palosantow...

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This week Jessica speaks with Anna Karenina, half of the duo behind the cult-favorite kombucha company, Empress Brew. The women speak about how Anna Karenina started her business a few years ago, and how her passion for creating healthy drinks with unique flavor profiles drives her to be a leader in the kombucha brew scene (not to mention her brilliant branding). Anna Karenina’s passion for what she does is contagious, and this epi...

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This week Jessica is joined by Charlie Williams, and the women speak about some of the moments that have defined big changes in their lives. How do we know we need to make changes, so that we are in alignment with our own truth? What inspires us to step away from the status quo in our lives? Charlie shares her inspirational story of moving out of addiction, and moving onto a path that led her to veganism and Iron Man competitions.

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