Finding Peace Within – Yoga, Meditation, and Mental Health with Shannon DiCarlo

Future Self Meditation

This guided meditation leads participants on a deeply relaxing inner journey that begins with breath awareness and grounding, then progresses to imaginative visualization. Listeners are invited to envision their body as a peaceful lake, sending ripples of relaxation throughout. The meditation then shifts to a cosmic perspective, guiding them through space and time to meet their Future Self 20 years ahead. Through this connection, participants receive insights, guidance, and a symbolic name representing their essence. The experience concludes with a gentle return to the present, encouraging reflection and integration. Got questions or comments? We want to hear from you! Email us at info@highland-yoga.com.

Yoga Synergy, Qi Gong Influences, and Other Energy Movement Practices with Laura Venable

In this week's episode, we sit down with Laura Venable, a certified yoga teacher, with additional training and certification in a unique style of Yoga called Yoga Synergy, it is a method developed by two Australian physical therapists who studied with Pattahbi Jois in the 80s and went on to study Qi Gong and other energy movement practices. The Yoga Synergy method is a very fun, fluid style of Yoga that is designed to help energy flow through the body while countering the modern sedentary lifestyle. Laura colorfully describes her travels, experiences with different styles of yoga, and more.

Finding Peace Within – Yoga, Meditation, and Mental Health with Shannon DiCarlo

In this episode, we’re joined by Shannon DiCarlo — yoga and meditation teacher and author— who opens up about her transformative journey with OCD and generalized anxiety. Shannon shares how discovering yoga and meditation during a difficult chapter in her life helped her stop attaching to and resisting intrusive thoughts and begin living more fully in the present moment. Through honest reflection and grounded wisdom, Shannon discusses how mindfulness practices not only supported her healing but also became a lifelong path. She offers insight into accessible techniques for anyone struggling with anxiety or overthinking, and shares valuable resources to begin or deepen your own practice. You can find Shannon’s guided meditations on the Insight Timer app. Her book, How to Be a Quitter, explores how letting go doesn't equate to failure, and can lead to true balance and well bring. Whether you're new to mindfulness or seeking inspiration to reconnect with your practice, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that peace is possible.

Lady Inhale (AKA Cheryl Crawford) on Breath, the Universe, and Finding Magic in Nature

In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Crawford, also known as Lady Inhale. Cheryl shares her journey bringing mindful breathing to the school system, and how that set the foundation for her new initiative called Georgia Breathes with native trees. You can learn more at wooohooowooohooo.com [http://wooohooowooohooo.com/]. Cheryl discusses how magic is everywhere, and the more we connect with the signs and symbols of the universe and recognize them as meaningful, the more we can connect with one another, ultimately through the breath.  Got questions or comments? Email us at info@highland-yoga.com.

Guided Meditation: Affectionate Body Scan

Join us for this 15-minute meditation focused on sending love and gratitude to your body. Got questions or feedback? We want to hear from you! Email us at info@highland-yoga.com.