Going All In – Embracing Bold Choices for a Life of Alignment and Fulfillment

How to Save Money on Your Dream Yoga Retreat

Keep Your Kidneys and Still Go On That Epic Yoga Retreat! In this episode of Aligned Yogi Podcast, Autumn shares her top strategies for making your dream yoga retreat a reality—without breaking the bank! Whether you’ve been longing to go on a retreat but feel it’s out of your budget, or you just want to be a savvy traveler, this episode is packed with insider tips, travel hacks, and creative ways to save on retreat costs. From booking flights at the right time to leveraging referral discounts, early bird specials, and even using credit card points, Autumn walks you through every step to make your retreat experience more affordable. She also explores funding options like birthday contributions, payment plans, and even skill trades with retreat facilitators. Tune in and discover how to prioritize your self-care and personal growth without financial stress! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Smart Booking Strategies: How to find early bird deals, track flight prices, and save big on travel ✅ Referral & Discount Programs: Ways to get money off your retreat through referrals and content creation ✅ Creative Retreat Funding: From birthday contributions to hosting workshops, unique ways to afford your trip ✅ Accommodation & Travel Hacks: How to cut costs by sharing rooms, traveling off-season, and finding budget-friendly transportation ✅ Budgeting for Extras: Planning ahead so you can fully enjoy your retreat experience Mentioned in This Episode: 🛫 Flight Search Tools: Google Flights, Skyscanner, Hopper, SkipLagged 📅 Retreat Booking Platform: WeTravel (Check if your retreat facilitator offers contribution options!) 📍 Retreats with Autumn: Limited spots available for Sedona, Oregon, North Carolina, and Patagonia! Free Resource: 💰 Get Your Free Retreat Budgeting Guide & Savings Checklist! Download now at AutumnAdamsYoga.com (linked here [https://www.autumnadamsyoga.com/yoga-retreat-budgeting-guide-download]). Join the Community & Stay Connected: Follow Autumn on Instagram: @Ambuja_Yoga Join the Email List: Get first dibs on retreat spots, discounts, and travel hacks! If you loved this episode, please leave a review and subscribe to Aligned Yogi Podcast! Your support helps us reach more yogis looking to prioritize self-care and travel the world. Until next time—keep dreaming, keep flowing, and keep aligning.

The Hidden Benefits of Yoga Retreats that No One Talks About

Episode 5: The Hidden Benefits of Yoga Retreats that No One Talks About Welcome back to The Aligned Yogi Podcast! In this episode, Autumn Adams, owner of Ambuja Yoga, dives deep into the profound, hidden benefits of yoga retreats that go far beyond the mat. After over a decade of leading transformative retreats, Autumn shares the unexpected magic they offer to every attendee. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Transformative Magic of Retreats Discover how retreats create extraordinary moments that feel orchestrated just for you, helping you rewire your perspective and reconnect with wonder. 2. The Power of Connection Learn how yoga retreats foster deep, authentic bonds—with others and yourself—that make you feel seen, understood, and alive. 3. Time Redefined Explore how retreats shift your relationship with time, allowing you to embrace ease, presence, and intention. 4. Healing Through Joy and Play Understand the healing power of laughter, creativity, and uninhibited joy, and how they allow you to reclaim your vibrancy. 5. Rebuilding Self-Trust Find out how attending a retreat cultivates self-trust, empowering you to reconnect with your intuition and resilience. Featured Stories and Examples: Autumn shares heartfelt stories from past retreats—from morning yoga with howler monkeys in Nicaragua to spontaneous moonlit dance sessions that rekindle a sense of childlike wonder. These experiences highlight the healing, connection, and breakthroughs attendees often experience. Free Resource: Curious about attending your first yoga retreat? Download Autumn’s free guide, The Perfect Yoga Retreat Checklist, to prepare for your journey. Get your guide here [https://www.autumnadamsyoga.com/your-perfect-yoga-retreat-checklist]. Join Us on Retreat: Ready to transform your life? Explore Autumn’s upcoming retreats at ambujayoga.com [https://ambujayoga.com] and take the leap into a world of extraordinary moments. Final Thought: The magic of yoga retreats isn’t just in the destination—it’s in rediscovering the vibrant, extraordinary version of yourself. Tune in to uncover how you can bring these benefits into your life, starting today.

My Journey from Fresh Out of YTT to Yoga Retreat Host

In this episode of The Aligned Yogi, I’m sharing the story behind Ambuja Yoga and my journey to becoming a retreat leader. From a six-month honeymoon in Southeast Asia to launching my first yoga retreat during teacher training, this is a story of bold moves, big dreams, and lessons learned. Along the way, I discovered the incredible power of yoga retreats to inspire connection, healing, and transformation—not just for attendees, but for the communities they touch. Whether you’re a yoga practitioner dreaming of hosting retreats or someone ready to take a big leap in life, this episode will light a spark of inspiration. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * How I took the leap into leading retreats fresh out of yoga teacher training. * The growth journey of Ambuja Yoga—from a small retreat in Oregon to leading over ten retreats annually. * The transformative impact retreats have on attendees and their communities. * Challenges I’ve faced as a retreat leader (including scorpions on yoga mats!). * Why empowered women create a ripple effect of confidence and growth. Key Moments: * "It was during this trip that I really embraced yoga as something more than just the physical poses." * "I wanted to create spaces where people could step away from the busyness of life and reconnect with themselves in beautiful, inspiring settings." * "Empowered women empower others—they ripple confidence, strength, and growth into their families, communities, and the world." * "We are all capable of taking big leaps to step into our truth, and I want you to know that I see that for you." Why This Episode is for You: If you’ve ever dreamed of leading retreats, creating a life aligned with your passions, or simply stepping into your truth, this episode offers inspiration and actionable insights. My story shows what’s possible when you follow your calling—even when it feels unconventional or scary. Links and Resources Mentioned: * Join my email community for exclusive updates and retreat news: ambujayoga.com [https://ambujayoga.com] or autumnadamsyoga.com [https://autumnadamsyoga.com] * Stay tuned for the next episode: The Hidden Benefits of Yoga Retreats Beyond the Yoga. What big leap are YOU going to take this year? DM me on Instagram or share your story by joining my email list. Let’s create the life you’ve envisioned!

Going All In – Embracing Bold Choices for a Life of Alignment and Fulfillment

In this episode, Autumn explores the power of making bold life choices [https://www.autumnadamsyoga.com/bold-action], encouraging listeners to take courageous steps toward their authentic lives. Using personal experiences and research-backed insights, she guides her audience through the transformative potential of "going all in." Show Notes with Timestamps [0:00] – Welcome and Introduction Autumn introduces the episode's focus on bold life choices and their role in creating alignment and authenticity. [1:05] – Power of Bold Choices Autumn discusses how bold choices align us with our true values, challenging societal expectations and comfort zones. [2:00] – Personal Story: Burning the Boats She shares a significant moment at one of her retreats, where she fully committed to living authentically, symbolized by "burning the boats." [4:14] – Commitment and Self-Worth Autumn explains research on grit and commitment, showing how deeply committing to a goal enhances focus and resilience. [5:01] – Importance of Self-Worth Drawing on the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, Autumn highlights how staying aligned with our values fosters a positive self-image. [5:57] – Growth Mindset and Facing Challenges A brief overview of Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset, encouraging listeners to see challenges as opportunities for growth. [6:33] – Visualization Exercise Autumn leads a grounding visualization, inviting listeners to envision themselves embracing a bold choice they’ve been hesitant about. [8:03] – Facing Fear with Mindfulness A practice for grounding oneself when fear arises, encouraging a present-moment focus to alleviate anxiety. [10:00] – Visualization Exercise: Imagining Bold Decisions Autumn guides listeners through visualizing their boldest selves, stepping fully into their power and embracing their choices. [12:04] – Weekly Call to Action Listeners are encouraged to take one small step toward their bold goals and to use a worksheet to help outline actionable steps. [ 13:13] – Community Support and Hashtags Autumn invites listeners to share their progress on social media using #alignedyogibold and #ambujayoga to foster community. [13:32] – Retreat Invitation and Social Engagement Autumn mentions her upcoming retreats for deeper work on alignment and announces an upcoming Instagram Live on bold choices. [14:04] – Closing Remarks Autumn wraps up, expressing gratitude for the community and encouraging listeners to embrace bold choices for a fulfilling life. Episode Links: Download the Bold Action Worksheet: [https://www.autumnadamsyoga.com/bold-action]  Follow on Instagram: @ambujayoga Upcoming Retreats: Visit Autumn’s Retreat Page

Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs

Episode Summary: In this episode, Autumn Adams delves into the powerful topic of limiting beliefs—the hidden barriers that hold us back from living our most authentic and aligned lives. Drawing on insights from personal experience and research by leading psychologists, Autumn unpacks how these beliefs are formed, why they persist, and how to challenge and replace them. This episode provides practical guidance on shifting mindsets and offers a journaling framework to help listeners recognize and reframe self-doubt, self-sabotage, and hesitation. Listen in to explore a three-step process to dismantle limiting beliefs and step into your true potential. Key Points Covered: 1. Understanding Limiting Beliefs: * Origins of limiting beliefs as learned narratives from family, society, and past experiences. * Subtle ways these beliefs manifest, from self-doubt in meetings to discomfort with receiving compliments. 2. The Science Behind Belief Shifts: * Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on growth vs. fixed mindset: beliefs are malleable, and we have the power to reshape them. * Insight into self-handicapping behaviors and their role in protecting self-esteem at the cost of growth. 3. Practical Strategies for Releasing Limiting Beliefs: * Autumn’s three-step journaling process: Identifying, challenging, and replacing self-limiting stories. * The benefits of Yoga Nidra as a tool for reaching the subconscious and embedding new empowering beliefs. 4. Inspirational Story: * J.K. Rowling’s journey from repeated rejections to global success illustrates resilience and the power of persistence. EPISODE TIME STAMPS [00:00 - 01:00] Introduction * Autumn welcomes listeners back to The Aligned Yogi and introduces today’s theme: breaking free from limiting beliefs. * Sets the tone by discussing how limiting beliefs quietly shape our lives. [01:01 - 02:14] What Are Limiting Beliefs? * Defines limiting beliefs as internalized stories we adopt early on from family, society, and past experiences. * Explains how they’re subtle, sometimes showing up as self-doubt or hesitation in everyday moments. [02:15 - 02:39] Recognizing the Power of Limiting Beliefs * Insights into the pervasive influence of limiting beliefs, shaping life choices and self-perception. * Shares personal experience with self-doubt in starting the podcast, and how that belief was ultimately a barrier. [02:40 - 4:59] Research on Growth Mindset and Belief Shifts * Overview of Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on growth vs. fixed mindset and its application in reshaping limiting beliefs. * Discusses the concept of self-handicapping as a psychological barrier to self-esteem and growth. [5:00 - 6:05] Inspiring Story of J.K. Rowling * Shares Rowling’s journey of persistence despite repeated rejections, illustrating the power of resilience over limiting beliefs. [6:06 - 8:29] Impact of Limiting Beliefs on Mental Health and Wellbeing * Research finding that limiting beliefs activate the same areas of the brain as physical pain. * Example of a retreat participant who realized the impact of letting go of limiting beliefs on her mental wellbeing. [8:30 - 11:56] Three-Step Process for Releasing Limiting Beliefs & Using Yoga Nidra to Reframe Beliefs 1. Identify the belief—name the thought that’s holding you back. 2. Challenge its validity—ask if it’s truly factual or based on past narratives. 3. Replace it with a new, empowering belief aligned with your goals. 4. Yoga Nidra can access the subconscious mind, making it a powerful tool for planting positive beliefs. [11:57 - 12:14] Journal Prompt Exercise * Autumn guides listeners in using a journal exercise to write down and work through one limiting belief they’re ready to release. [12:15 - 13:19] Final Thoughts & Call to Action * Encourages listeners to download the free PDF guide for journaling prompts and Yoga Nidra. * Invites listeners to share the episode on social media, tagging the show to help build community around growth and self-love. Resources: * Free PDF Guide on releasing limiting beliefs [https://www.autumnadamsyoga.com/pl/2148588234]. * Guided Yoga Nidra Practice for deep relaxation and amplifying your affirmations. * If this episode resonates, share on social media and tag @ambuja_yoga on Instagram. Let’s build a community of support and growth.