Dharma Drops: Yoga, Life, Whatever

Listening is a diminishing art, but Swan Michelle shares how we can tune in and listen more carefully--to the vibrations surrounding us and within us. In this episode, Michelle and I chat about the importance and role of sound therapy in our lives. We touch on the science of sound's effect on the brain, the subtle body, the chakras, mantras, and beyond. This is a beautiful episode that teaches the importance of both listening and speaking with clarity and compassion.  Join Michelle in Wilmington, NC, at Longwave Yoga December 13-15. Click HERE for more information and to register.  ⭐️ Registration for Reclaim Your Inner-Spark is open! Limited spaces available. For more info and to register, click HERE. ⭐️ To learn more about Swan Michelle, head over to: Instagram: @swan_michelle Facebook: Swan Michelle Website: https://www.swanriveryoga.com/ and https://www.swanmichelle.com/ To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @dharmadrops_podcast Facebook: Dharma Drops Website:dharmadropspodcast.c

Yoga teacher and author Andrea Marcum joins the Dharma Drops conversation this week! In a down-to-earth conversation, Andrea sheds light on the inspiration and process behind writing her book Close to Om, a practical and philosophical guide to mindfulness in both your yoga practice and everyday life. Plus, along the way, we chat about teaching yoga, the creative process, travel, and more. Oh, and, of course, as two writers/bookworms, we pay homage to trendy reading glasses.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's the season of gratitude! Join the Dharma Drops community in the celebration and practice of gratitude with an exclusive episode of Dharma Drops Podcast. This episode is only available via email. So to get the episode and the other monthly freebies (yoga classes, meditations, exclusives podcast episodes, and more), just join the email list! It's free and easy! Click here to get on the email list: https://dharmadropspodcast.com/november. The Dharma Drops Shop has gifts for yogis, non-yogis, spiritual seekers, and everyone in between. Check out the holiday offerings at shopdharmadrops.com To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga + @dharmadropspodcast Facebook: Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops Podcast Twitter: @dharmadropspod Website:dharmadropspodcast.com Join the Dharma Drops Community Page on Facebook for exclusive live videos, yoga classes, meditations, and more!

Diagnosed with breast cancer at just 30-years-old, CA Gresham has spent the last six months undergoing chemotherapy. In this episode, she shares her wisdom and experience of healing the feminine through spiritual practice, tantra, and yoga. Along the way we talk about kaula tantra yoga, womb healing, menopause, chemotherapy, prayer, and, of course, plenty more (like Below Deck and Dermot Kennedy, haha)! Ps. If you listen closely, you can hear my little French bulldog snoring.  To learn more about CA, head over to: Instagram: @shakti_calling Blog: the-shakti-calling.com Durga Tiger School: https://durgas-tiger-school.com/ Check out the new Dharma Drops Store! New mala bracelets, books, ritual kits, journals, and more. Plus, browse the new Femme Collection--intentional tools for menstruation, pregnancy loss, fertility, and beyond! dharma-drops.myshopify.com To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga + @dharmadropspodcast Facebook: Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops Podc

The real question is who is the professor and who is the woo-woo? My guest Noelle Whittington or me?! In this funny and lighthearted episode, Noelle and I are chatting about the yoga practice, mantra, bhakti yoga, teaching yoga, and beyond. Even though we are cracking up the whole time, the overarching message reminds us that the yoga practice requires study, devotion, discipline--and FUN! Along the way, we chat about our trips to India, surfing, Hocus Pocus, and ecstatic dance. And if you listen closely, you'll hear the most epic stomach growl ever. To learn more about Noelle, head over to: Instagram: @narayanishakti Facebook: Noelle Whittington Website: narayanishakti.com Check out the new Dharma Drops Store! New mala bracelets, books, ritual kits, journals, and more. Plus, browse the new Femme Collection--intentional tools for menstruation, pregnancy loss, fertility, and beyond! dharma-drops.myshopify.com To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga + @dharmadropspodca

Hala Khouri, yoga teacher and co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, joins the Dharma Drops conversation in this episode that touches on some of the most important points in current yoga discourse: trauma and social justice. How can yoga teachers make space for practitioners with trauma in the body and mind? How can yogis honor their needs in yoga classes as they process and heal trauma through yoga? And with all of this in mind, how can all of us bring trauma-informed practices--both in yoga and our lives--to create space for social justice? Along the way, we cover wide territory, including hands-on assists, diversity in yoga classes, book recommendations, and more. If you are a yogi, yoga teacher, or a human being in the world--this episode is for you! To learn more about Hala Khouri and her work, head over to: Instagram: @halayoga Facebook: Hala Khouri Website: halakhouri.com To register for Hala's Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training in Wilmington, NC, click HERE! To get in on the Dharma Drops goo

We are jumping across the pond again! This time with Ms. Holistic (aka Simone Venner), a British-based, registered holistic nutritionist. In this episode, we cover a wide range of health-related topics including gut health, stress, + wellness in the workplace. Plus, we also talk about the government's responsibilities (British and American) within collective, community wellness. It wouldn't be a Dharma Drops episode without off-topic shenanigans though. Along the way, we chat about The Peep Show, Absolutely Fabulous, Orange is the New Black, ecstatic dance, and...the man flu. To learn more about Sommer and Thousand Petals Yoga, head over to: Instagram: @msholistic Facebook: MsHolistic Website: https://www.msholistic.com/ To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga + @dharmadropspodcast Facebook: Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops Podcast Twitter: @dharmadropspod Website:dharmadropspodcast.com Join the Dharma Drops Community Page on Facebook for exclusive live videos,

  In this episode, Sommer Sobin, owner of Thousand Petals Yoga, is sharing her profound insight about Anusara yoga, Tantra yoga, beauty, and more. We cover a wide array of topics, including John Friend and the Anusara "implosion," the pedagogy of Douglas Brooks, and the hope of a new generation.   Most importantly, Sommer reminds us that all of life offers the experience to learn and grow. And we have the opportunity to see our entire lives as a beautiful reflection of the Self.    Along the way, we talk about book recommendations, raw desserts, my Catholic school woes, Italian yoga retreats, and beyond. To learn more about Sommer and Thousand Petals Yoga, head over to: Instagram:@thousandpetalsyoga Facebook: Thousand Petals Yoga Website: https://thousandpetalsyoga.com/ Donate to support World Central Kitchen's efforts in the Bahamas! We are raising $100 for every hour The Bahamas endured Hurricane Dorian’s wrath. Help us meet a $5,000 goal. All donations go directly to World Central Kitchen: dharmadropspod

  It's a bonus episode of Dharma Drops Podcast! This time, I am chatting with bhakti yogi and kirtan artist Johanna Beekman. In this sweet conversation, Johanna shares her insight into yoga, bhakti yoga, kirtan, and more. But, most importantly, she reminds us that the whole experience of life brings us closer to the Truth--that we are one and love is the answer. Along the way, we talk about music, National Dog Day, kirtan, appropriation, gender, women's studies, and more. No stone goes unturned in this episode. Join the Dharma Drops Community Page on Facebook for exclusive live videos, yoga classes, meditations, and more! To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga + @dharmadropspodcast Facebook: Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops Podcast Twitter: @dharmadropspod Website:dharmadropspodcast.com To follow and learn more about Johanna Beekman, head over to:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johannabeekmanmusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johannasings Instagram: https

In this episode of Dharma Drops, I'm virtually hanging out with yoga teacher Jacquitta Boone, creator of This Curvi Yogi. Though we cover many topics, the heart of the episode rests in some of the most important conversations in the yoga community right now: representation and body positivity. Jacquitta is "a curvy girl, trying to change the perception of what a yogi looks like." And she reminds us that there is space for everyBODY in the yoga practice. Along the way, we talk about self-care, teaching yoga, spiritual bypassing, House Hunters, podcasts, and more! You know, normal off-topic Dharma Drops shenanigans. To keep up with Jacquitta, follow her on: Instagram: @thiscurviyogi Facebook: This Curvi Yogi Twitter: @thiscurviyogi Website: thiscurviyogi.com Join the Dharma Drops Community Page on Facebook for exclusive lives, yoga classes, meditations, and more! To get in on the Dharma Drops goodness, follow: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga + @dharmadropspodcast Facebook: Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drop

Wellness and empowerment coach Natalie Griffie is talking about the importance of the mindset in this episode of Dharma Drops Podcast. Not only does she share ways in which we can begin to identify and reshape thoughts that keep us from our potential, but she also explains how the mindset relates to our overall wellness and fitness.   This episode reminds us that our thoughts shape our perspective of reality, so we need to get clear with what we think and why. And, most importantly, we can discover that we have the power to reframe our thoughts.   Along the way, we talk about meditation, buti yoga; dance; Stay Sexy, Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide (My Favorite Murder book); Lucifer; Cable Girls; Healing Uncensored Podcast; and more. To join the Dharma Drops Community Page, click HERE! To register for Feeding the Wild Life: A 2-Week Journey into Loving Your Crazy + Wild Life, click HERE! To keep up with Natalie, follow her on: Website: https://nataliegriffie.com/ Instagram: @nataliegriffie Fa

Angela David is back for her second episode of Dharma Drops Podcast. As a registered nurse and RYT-500 yoga teacher, she is sharing her insight about how healthcare and yoga are merging industries. Specifically, she is sharing how healthcare professionals can benefit from a yoga practice, and how yoga practitioners can benefit from a medical perspective. As a nurse, she uses yogic practices for patients, fellow medical professionals, and self. And as a yoga teacher, she incorporates anatomical teachings into her classes to merge yogic philosophy with modern, Western science. Along the way, we talk about UFC, WoMed Podcast, Orange is the New Black, Great Women of Business Podcast, and more! You know, it's never a dull moment on Dharma Drops. To learn more about Angela and her offerings, catch up with her on Instagram at @angeladavidyoga and on Facebook at Angela David. Don't forget to also check out her upcoming workshop Salute the Summer Sun at Longwave Yoga in Wilmington, NC. Even if you aren't local, this c

In this episode, Addie Jo Bannerman, creator of Prana Pump, is sharing her 5 bold ways to amp up your fitness routine--even if you don't have one. These inspiring practices are for everyBODY. Whether you want to start, revive, or advance your exercise routine, you can be bold with your workout! Yogis, runners, weight lifters, dancers, and everybody else, this episode is for YOU! Along the way, we talk about yoga, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Gumby, books, Trader Joe's, and more. Oh, and we laugh...a lot.  Don't forget to join the new Dharma Drops Community Page!! To keep up with Addie Jo Bannerman, you can find her at: Instagram: @aboutayogagirl and @pranapump Website: https://www.pranapump.com/ To register for my 2-week course, Feeding the Wild Life, visit https://www.rebeccawarfield.com/wildlife To follow my shenanigans, head over to: Instagram: @rebeccawarfieldyoga and @dharmadropspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccawarfieldyoga/ Website: dharmadropspodcast.com

Annie Carpenter, creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, and I sat down for an impromptu chat after one her weekend workshop sessions! In this special episode of Dharma Drops podcast, Annie shares insight about the yoga teacher’s role, how dancing for Martha Graham informed her work as a yoga teacher, the importance of dharana (point of focus), and more. Plus, she shares a little history about how she became an active bird watcher. And even though I might be tired from a challenging weekend of yoga with Annie, she reminds me loud and clear that it's time to wake up!  It's beyond an honor to have Annie as a guest on the show. As such, special thanks to Annie for her time and generosity. To learn more about Annie, follow her on Instagram at @anniecarpentersmartflow or head over to her website anniecarpenter.com. To keep up with the Dharma Drops shenanigans, follow me on Instagram at @rebeccawarfieldyoga and @dharmadropspodcast or on Facebook at Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops.  To check out my other offerings, includin

Clutter doesn't just fill our homes. Our homes, emotions, calendars, and lives are jam-packed. But it is Rebecca Mezzino's mission to assist others in decluttering their lives. And in this episode, she is sharing the top habits for an uncluttered life. Not only is she reminding us to clean out our closets, but she is also asking us to reconsider how we shop, what we buy, and how we fill our calendars. And, importantly, this conversation begs the questions why do we fill our lives with so much? And what are the larger social, political, and economic implications of our over-filled lives? Along the way, we talk about hot yoga, Rent the Musical, My Favorite Murder, Hidden Brain, Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, Swamp Thing, true crime, and more. To learn more about Rebecca Mezzino and her business Clear Space, visit her at https://clearspace.net.au/ Listen to Rebecca M.'s podcast Be Uncluttered at https://www.beuncluttered.com.au/ And check her out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/beuncluttered/ and at

In this week's episode, I'm hanging out with Gaby Merediz, creator of Make Your Perfect. Gaby believes that the answer to everything in life is to pay attention to your vagina--literally and metaphorically. In doing so, we (women + men) can experience the fullness of life. And most importantly, we can tap into the subtle senses and see every step of life as part of the creative process. Or, as she says, "When you let go of what everyone taught you to be and embrace your radical authenticity, you live with creativity, pleasure, and flow." Along the way, we talk about yoga, motherhood, children, the North Carolina mountains, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the chakras, and more.  To learn more about Gaby or to inquire about her vagina paintings, visit her site at makeyourperfect.com Follow Gaby on Instagram at @makeyourperfect To keep up with Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops' shenanigans, follow Rebecca on Instagram at @rebeccawarfieldyoga and @dharmadropspodcast and on Facebook at @rebeccawarfieldyoga

Kids yoga is emerging in schools, daycares, and beyond. But Dr. Kate Bartram Brown, founder of Mini Me Yoga, is taking it to the next level. Kate started her children's yoga program during civil unrest in the Middle East. And now her program is taught in 32 countries and has won prestigious awards in the United Kingdom. Listen to learn how a daily yoga practice for kids is healthy for not just the children, but also for parents, teachers, and other caretakers. Of course, along the way, we cover a wide range of topics, including mathematics, spooky theory, sacred geometry, British television, + and my lifelong hangup about my distant relative Wallis Warfield Simpson.   If you would like to learn more about Mini Me Yoga or want to become an ambassador of the program, visit https://minimeyoga.com/. Inquiries can be sent to ashley@minimeyoga.com or info@miniyoga.com. Please, include "Mini Me Ambassador" in the subject line. To learn more about Kate's magic trainings and workshops, visit reclaimyourcrown.co.uk. An

You don't have to be an advanced yogi to do arm balances. In fact, you don't even have to do arm balances at all. In this special episode of Dharma Drops Podcast, I'm talking about one of the more sensitive topics in my own practice--arm balances. Even after all of these years practicing and teaching, I still struggle with them. And that's okay! This episode underscores the notion that it doesn't matter if you can do arm balances in your yoga practice. But what can you learn from trying? To register for my June 15 (Un)Arm Balance workshop, visit longwaveyoga.com. And don't forget to follow Longwave Yoga on Instagram at @longwaveyoga To keep up with what's happening at Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops, follow me on Instagram at @rebeccawarfieldyoga and @dharamdropspodcast. Also, grab your FREE 7 Sacred Mantras eBook. This eBook included 15+ of mantras and mantra explanations, videos for all seven mantras, mantra card cutouts, + more! Click HERE to get the eBook!

The act of letting go is HARD! But when we do it, magical outcomes can emerge. And that's what Jackie DeConti and I are talking about in this episode of Dharma Drops--the process of letting go, the importance of sitting in the stillness, and, waiting for the magic to happen. And how do we do this? Through yoga, of course! Along the way, we cover the everlasting topic of Game of Thrones, my adventures of seasickness on the way to the Bahamas, moonflowers, Pixie Lighthorse books, sacred geometry, The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, Black Mirror, Baywatch, and more! To stay in touch with Jackie, follower her on Instagram at @jackie_deconti. Get the Summer SOULstice Cleanse eBook + yoga classes on Amazon or at rebeccawarfield.com. And follow yours truly on Instagram at @rebeccawarfieldyoga and @dharmadropspodcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Dharma Drops podcast on whatever app you are listening on!

Mean Girls the movie might be "fetch." But the inner mean girl voice isn't. In this episode, I'm virtually hanging out with coach and speaker Keegan White. And she is teaching us how to tame the inner critic--or the inner mean girl. In turn, she reminds us that we are not our thoughts. By kicking the inner mean girl to the curb, we can build resilience, improve our health, and empower ourselves to live our best lives. Plus, Keegan is offering a free guided meditation for all Dharma Drops listeners! Along the way, we talk about yoga, dance, celebrities, the importance of movement for overall wellbeing and health, TV, historical fiction, and more. Ps. Keegan mostly works with women, but if you are a human and have a brain that thinks--this episode is for you!  Keep up with Keegan at: Website: https://www.thekeeganwhite.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekeeganwhite/?hl=en To learn more about the Rebecca Warfield Yoga + Dharma Drops offerings, click below:  Dharma Drops Book Community: https://w