Yoga Off The Mat

What a whirlwind 2025 has been. Whether you're reflecting on the past year or planning for the year ahead, it's always worth thinking about how much you have grown. 2025 taught me many things but I wouldn't have gotten through it without my yoga practice. Here are a few lessons I learned - maybe they'll resonate with you.Stay til the end for 3 reflection prompts :)Podcast & Host LinksWebsite:www.divyabala.comInstagram:Host: @divyabalaPodcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube:Youtube.com/divyabalaPatreon:Patreon.com/divyabala

Allow me to *re*introduce myself! A lot of you have been curious to get to know my journey with yoga, what my practice looks like, my thoughts on the industry, the business of yoga, how to decolonize yoga in the wild...and I got you. This is a short and sweet episode to help you get to know me a bit better, and there are some great tips sprinkled in as well.Timestamps:01:03 My journey with yoga02:56 My current yoga practice06:12 My thoughts on modern yoga08:06 How to start a yoga practice09:20 Considerations when practicing asana12:19 Posture tutorial12:50 Decolonizing yoga14:52 Yoga retreats16:02 Books on yoga16:44 Becoming a yoga teacher19:10 Starting a yoga businessPodcast & Host Linkswww.divyabala.comYoutube.com/divyabalaPatreon.com/divyabalaInstagram: @divyabala @yogaoffthematpodcast

Ashton Hall and Mel Robbins may be trending right now for their...intense...morning routines. But your morning doesn't have to look like that for you to start your day on the best foot. This episode is the first in a seasonal series about how to use the principles of yoga philosophy and its sister science Ayurveda to customize your morning routine - both for your unique needs and for the season.Podcast & Host Links Website: www.divyabala.comInstagram: @divyabala @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube.com/divyabalaPatreon.com/divyabala

Whether or not we like it -- change is in the air. Socially, politically, spiritually. You may not realize it but yoga has prepared you with the mental resilience to face it head on. Here's how.In this episode, I share 5 simple yogic tactics to fortify yourself ahead of major change.Podcast & Host LinksWebsite: www.divyabala.comInstagram: Host: @divyabala Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube: Youtube.com/divyabalaPatreon: Patreon.com/divyabala

Some people think it's unethical. Some people think it's essential. Either way, it's a massive industry that's only gaining more and more traction: The Yoga Teacher Training. In this episode, I share the origins of how yoga was passed down and taught, and how that has evolved with the birth of the yoga industry. You'll also get a framework of inquiry to understand your intentions and whether YTT is right for you, PLUS a checklist to help you choose the right training program. Podcast & Host Links Website: www.divyabala.com Instagram: Host: @divyabala Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcast Youtube: Youtube.com/divyabala