Collecting Wisdom

Becoming your Luminous Self with Tracee Stanley

On today’s episode, I get to talk with a world-renowned yoga teacher + an author I truly admire, Tracee Stanley. Our conversation will help you to better understand what Tracee has deemed radiant rest, something we can all tap into and benefit from in today's world + together, we will take you on a journey through conversation about becoming your luminous self. Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity [https://www.traceestanley.com/radiant-rest] and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are [https://www.traceestanley.com/luminous-self] (Shambhala Publications). Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 28 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post-lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Tracee holds certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Advanced Eco-Therapy, New Thinking, Best Practices, and Emerging Modalities and a certificate in Advanced Ecopsychology. Tracee is gifted in illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Learn more at traceestanley.com [http://traceestanley.com]. STAY CONNECTED WITH TRACEE STANLEY ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tracee_stanley [https://www.instagram.com/tracee_stanley] STAY CONNECTED WITH TRACEE ON HER WEBSITE: https://www [https://www.kiamiller.com].traceestanley.com [http://traceestanley.com] THE WELL STUDIO: www.thewellstudio.org [http://www.thewellstudio.org]

12 minute meditation guided by Marissa

a 12 minute meditation to clear stagnant energy & rejuvenate your body

Exploring your Radiance through Kundalini Yoga with Kia Miller

Collecting wisdom is a space where you’ll find intimate conversations on life, yoga, philosophy, ancient and modern healing traditions, and what it’s like to live on purpose from those that I’ve personally met & have collected wisdom from in my own life and journey of personal evolution. I’m Marissa, your host and I’m honored to be on this journey with you. As a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Studio Owner of The Well Studio [http://www.thewellstudio.org/], Human Design Reader, Holistic Life Coach, and Meditation Teacher. I am here to support the development of your soul’s innate knowing as you journey on the path to uncovering your own potential. On today’s episode, I get to talk with a world-renowned yoga teacher + one of my current teachers who I’ve been studying kundalini kriya & meditation from, Kia Miller. Our conversation will help you to better understand the practice of kundalini, how kriya practice works, what makes kundalini unique from others practices, the 10 bodies in kundalini yoga, and how yoga somatically influences our mind and body. Kia was born and raised in the Falkland Islands, off the South East tip of Argentina where she lived on a farm, spending hours a day riding horses over vast acres of land. When she was 13 this tranquil life was interrupted by the Falklands Conflict. She experienced first-hand the tragedy and horror of war. This experience shaped her desire to live peacefully, to nurture kindness, and to support deeper connection on all levels. In her desire to make a better world she became an activist when she moved to England. A pivotal moment came when she realized that in orde to create outer change we have to first change within. Kia first discovered yoga at 15, however in her late teens, early 20’s she took her practice to the next level and learned how to connect versus dissociate, and to use her breath to calm her mind. She quickly recognized that she felt better, had more energy and less anxiety when she practiced. She traveled the world at the time as a successful model and filmmaker. Yoga was her way to stay centered and nourished. In the mid 90’s she arrived in LA and felt the wave of enthusiasm in the yoga world. She dove in wholeheartedly. She found Kundalini practices that rocked her world and awakened a new level of power and presence. Kia has studied with master teachers in the United States and India and dedicated herself to the practice and living the 8-Limbed path of yoga. She practiced every moment she could and soon began teaching. STAY CONNECTED WITH KIA MILLER ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kiamilleryoga/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/kiamilleryoga/?hl=en] STAY CONNECTED WITH KIA ON HER WEBSITE: https://www.kiamiller.com [https://www.kiamiller.com] THE WELL STUDIO: www.thewellstudio.org [http://www.thewellstudio.org] YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS WITH TWS: https://www.thewellstudio.org/teacher-trainings [https://www.thewellstudio.org/teacher-trainings] WORK 1:1 WITH MARISSA: https://www.thewellstudio.org/slow-wellbeing [https://www.thewellstudio.org/slow-wellbeing] JOIN OUR CLASSES ONLINE: https://thewellstudio.substack.com/ [https://thewellstudio.substack.com/]

How Yoga Heals with Ashley Turner

Collecting wisdom is a space where you’ll find intimate conversations on life, yoga, philosophy, ancient and modern healing traditions, and what it’s like to live on purpose from those that I’ve personally met & have collected wisdom from in my own life and journey of personal evolution. I’m Marissa, your host and I’m honored to be on this journey with you. As a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Studio Owner of The Well Studio [http://www.thewellstudio.org/], Human Design Reader, Holistic Life Coach, and Meditation Teacher. I am here to support the development of your soul’s innate knowing as you journey on the path to uncovering your own potential. On today’s episode, I get to talk with my 300 hour yoga teacher trainer, Ashley Turner of Yoga Psyche Soul. Our conversation takes you on a journey through the lens of yoga psychology, sanskaras, how yoga heals, yoga for aging and yoga as a path for women in all phases of life. Ashley Turner (she/her) is a yoga–meditation expert, Licensed Psychotherapist, writer, facilitator and 7-figure entrepreneur. She is the visionary and founder of The Center for Yoga Psychology – an innovative, scientifically grounded training center for teachers, clinicians and dedicated students fusing yoga, mindfulness, trauma resolution, shadow work and neuroscience. It is a go-to hub for evidence-based yoga, meditation and breathwork for mental health. She has been featured in media outlets such as The Washington Post, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Health, MindBodyGreen, Well+Good, Sounds True and many more! Ashley has graced such lists as: • 100 Women in Wellness to Watch ~ MindBodyGreen • 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in the US – Sonima • Top 100 Psychotherapy Blogs – FeedSpot Ashley is a sought after speaker, facilitator and presenter at conferences and events worldwide. Her mission is to integrate yoga and meditation into the mainstream medical and educational systems by training highly-skilled professionals and helping them build fulfilling, highly profitable businesses. STAY CONNECTED WITH ASHLEY ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyturner1/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashleyturner1/] STAY CONNECTED WITH ASHLEY ON HER WEBSITE: www.AshleyTurner.co [http://www.ashleyturner.co/] www.Yoga-Psychology.co [http://www.yoga-psychology.co/] THE WELL STUDIO: www.thewellstudio.org [http://www.thewellstudio.org/] YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS WITH TWS: https://www.thewellstudio.org/teacher-trainings [https://www.thewellstudio.org/teacher-trainings] WORK 1:1 WITH MARISSA: https://www.thewellstudio.org/slow-wellbeing [https://www.thewellstudio.org/slow-wellbeing] JOIN OUR CLASSES ONLINE: https://thewellstudio.substack.com/ [https://thewellstudio.substack.com/]

Evolving as a Yoga Teacher with Elena Brower

Collecting wisdom is a space where you’ll find intimate conversations on life, yoga, philosophy, ancient and modern healing traditions, and what it’s like to live on purpose from those that I’ve personally met & have collected wisdom from in my own life. I’m Marissa, your host and I’m honored to be on this journey with you. As a yoga teacher & founder of The Well Studio [http://www.thewellstudio.org/], Human Design Reader, Holistic Life Coach, and Meditation Teacher, I'm here to support the development of your soul’s innate knowing as you journey on the path to uncovering your own potential. On today’s episode, I get to talk with one of my mentors from this past year, Elena Brower. Our conversation will take you on an enlightening journey of holding space for others as yoga teachers, growing beyond our edges, deepening our meditation practice, evolving into who we're meant to become both on and off of the mat, and so much more. Elena Brower is a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023. Her virtual Engaged Mentorship is renowned for inviting analog creativity into online coursework and her Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents. Elena's yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. She works to elevate bright futures for girls, women and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside and Free Food Kitchen. She received the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2023 and is now a candidate for Chaplaincy. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums. LISTEN TO ELENA’S PODCAST – PRACTICE YOU: https://open.spotify.com/show/3rR6qq8UjnyqEQ0C5O1WGj?si=cd3d0251e8184157 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3rR6qq8UjnyqEQ0C5O1WGj?si=cd3d0251e8184157] FOLLOW ELENA BROWER ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/elenabrower/ [https://www.instagram.com/elenabrower/] CHECK OUT ELENA’S OFFERINGS: https://elenabrower.com [https://elenabrower.com] THE WELL STUDIO: www.thewellstudio.org [http://www.thewellstudio.org] YOGA MENTORSHIP WITH MARISSA: https://www.thewellstudio.org/mentorship [https://www.thewellstudio.org/mentorship] YOGA TEACHER TRAININGS WITH TWS: https://www.thewellstudio.org/teachertrainings [https://www.thewellstudio.org/teachertrainings] JOIN TWS FOR CLASSES ONLINE: https://thewellstudio.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=1db166b4 [https://thewellstudio.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=1db166b4]