Connected by YOGA

Connected by YOGA - Episode #2

Episode 2: Why I Started This Podcast — Connected by Yoga Yoga has been part of my life for many years, long before I even realized it was guiding me. Like many people, I first entered the practice for the movement. As a former dancer, it felt like a natural transition: the shapes, the challenge, the grace, and especially the stillness at the end of class. But over time, I discovered something deeper. The most meaningful shifts weren’t happening on the mat — they were happening in my choices, my relationships, and in the way I met life’s challenges. That realization is what inspired me to create Connected by Yoga. Yoga is so much more than postures or the right outfit. It’s the way we live, respond, listen, and show up for ourselves and each other. It’s alive in our kitchens, in our conversations, in community, and in the moments no one else sees. The true practice begins after class ends. This podcast is my offering to explore those deeper layers. A space to share stories, wisdom, reflections, and real-life applications of yoga, the kind that evolves through devotion, curiosity, and everyday humanity. It’s also an extension of the community I love and serve: the Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach. The roots of this studio are the roots of my own path, and it feels important to begin here. A Legacy of Love: The Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach South Florida’s original yoga studio, the Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, has been a sacred home for generations. Established in 1968 and incorporated in 1971, it was created by Madhu in memory of her daughter, Gail Teichmann — a devoted young yogini committed to service and compassion. Over the decades, a lineage of stewards — Dotty Zevin, Denise Springer, JoAnn Evans, and later Louise Goldberg — kept this space alive through devotion, teaching, and community care. In January 2025, I stepped into the role of owner and director, humbled by the teachers and students who carried this light before me. This studio has never been just a place to practice; it has always been a home.  For more insights, subscribe to Connected by Yoga and follow me on socials: * Instagram - @yogacenterdb * Facebook - @yogacenterdb * Instagram - @melissaderrico * Facebook - @melissaderrico Podcast Intro/Outro Music by Kelly Dow! All content © 2025 Connected by YOGA

Connected by YOGA - Season 1 Trailer

Did you know we are all connected by a sacred thread? Hi, I’m Melissa D’Errico, and this is Connected By Yoga — a podcast about bringing yoga off the mat and into everyday life. In some episodes, I’ll share reflections, meditations, and simple practices you can carry with you throughout your day. Others, I’ll sit down with teachers, students, healers, and community builders who are living yoga in their own unique ways. We’ll laugh…we’ll cry, and sometimes we’ll just have a chat. Together, we’ll explore the eight limbs of yoga, dive deep into the practice of devotion & discipline, discuss what it means to be part of a yoga community, and explore teaching, healing, and the sometimes messy yet beautiful reality of living yoga in the modern world. Because yoga is more than postures — it’s what holds us when life falls apart, and what reminds us that no matter how different our paths may look, we are all connected by something timeless and true. For more insights, subscribe to Connected by Yoga and follow me on socials: * Instagram - @yogacenterdb * Facebook - @yogacenterdb * Instagram - @melissaderrico * Facebook - @melissaderrico Podcast Intro/Outro Music by Kelly Dow! All content © 2025 Connected by YOGA