This podcast is a venue for sharing topics in the field of yoga therapy today. Whether you are a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, healthcare provider or individual with curiosity, this is the the place to learn about the latest ideas, personal healing stories, research and work that is cutting edge, and making a difference.
Latest episodes
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39 min
Turning Anxiety from Enemy to Ally with Antonio Sausys
What if anxiety isn’t an enemy to conquer, but a protective messenger asking for our attention? In a modern landscape where chronic tension, social ambiguity, and constant stimulat…
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41 min
Thriving Together with Erin Alexander
In this episode, host Michele Lawrence sits down with certified yoga therapist, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy graduate, and founder of Soul Power Sangha, Erin Alexander. Grounded in Eri…
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48 min
Experiential Anatomy with Leila Stuart
In traditional education and clinical settings, anatomy is typically taught from the outside in: Latin terminology, mechanical levers, origins, and insertions. But reciting muscle…
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41 min
Connecting Beyond Words: Yoga Therapy for Caregivers, Dementia, and Brain Health with Denyse Le Fever
What happens to human connection when speech, memory, and cognitive faculties begin to fade?In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with colleague…
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49 min
Applying Therapeutic Yoga in Integrative Health with Amy Wheeler and Marlysa Sullivan
How does yoga therapy interface with modern healthcare systems, and what does it take to establish evidence-informed mind-body practices as standard clinical care?In this episode o…
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42 min
Neuroscience and Yogic Chanting with Dr. Gemma Perry
Can vocal chanting and intentional vibration measurably alter our neurobiology? In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with scientist, researcher,…
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36 min
Somatic Presence: 40 Years of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy with Michael Lee
Long before yoga therapy was recognized by mainstream healthcare institutions, Michael Lee, MA, Dip.Psych, C-IAYT, was pioneering an internationally acclaimed method that bridged c…
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32 min
Nervous System Regulation in Clinical Practice with Meredith Phipps
When someone has experienced trauma, chronic stress, or progressive illness, their own physical body can start to feel like an unsafe environment. They often report feeling disconn…
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33 min
Yoga Therapy in Mainstream Medical Care with Jen Peterson
After sustaining a severe back injury, yoga therapist Jen Peterson, C-IAYT, found herself completely ostracized by modern, fitness-based studio spaces that prioritized rigid, hyper…
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32 min
Sleep Simplified with Monica Le Baron
What if the secret to your next professional breakthrough isn't doing more—but mastering the art of the somatic off-switch?In a high-intensity culture that treats "the hustle" and…
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43 min
Yoga for Special Needs with Renata Sumar Gaertner
In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with Renata Sumar Gaertner, C-IAYT, the director and lead teacher of Yoga for All Abilities, carrying forwa…
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38 min
Mantra as Therapeutic Practice with Melissa Shah
What happens when traditional public health science meets ancestral wisdom? In this episode, host Michele Lawrence sits down with Melissa Shah, MPH, C-IAYT, the founder of Find You…
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44 min
Healthspan, Equanimity, and the Big 3 of Aging with Baxter Bell
What does it mean to age well? In 2026, the conversation has officially shifted from lifespan—how many years we live—to healthspan—how well we live those years. In this episode, ho…
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44 min
Beyond the "Fix": Intuitive Movement, Radical Acceptance, and the Terms of Healing with Sherry Brourman
What happens when we stop trying to "fix" our bodies and instead learn to negotiate our own terms of healing?In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits dow…
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45 min
Your Yoga is too Small with Lizzie Lasater
What happens when a legacy of "radical rest" meets the modern era of constant noise? In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, Michele Lawrence sits down with Lizzie Lasater—Restora…
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34 min
Sacred Success with Erin Alexander and Katie Pine
Are you a brilliant yoga teacher or therapist who feels paralyzed when it comes to the business side of your practice? You’ve done the trainings, you have the heart, and you’re rea…
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30 min
Why Historical Context Matters in Yoga Therapy with Tova Olsson
What happens when deep academic study meets 20 years of dedicated practice? In this episode, Michele sits down with Tova Olsson, a religious studies scholar, author, and PhD candid…
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43 min
Menopause Yoga with Petra Coveney
This episode is a vital deep dive into a life transition that has been underserved and misunderstood for far too long. Michele sits down with Petra Coveney, the pioneering founder…
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28 min
The Lens of Dignity: Capturing the Beauty of Healing with Robert Sturman
This episode is an exploration of what it means to be truly seen. Michele sits down with world-renowned photographer and yoga practitioner Robert Sturman to discuss the intersectio…
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34 min
The Issues in the Tissues with Nikki Myers
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Nikki Myers—MBA, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and founder of Y12SR: The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. Nikki has spent decades at t…