Life On Earth Podcast

  Dr. Rebecca Hutchings, owner of Live Oak Yoga, teaches both adult and kid yoga. Her primary focus is vinyasa flow, with an emphasis on breath work and injury prevention. Rebecca guides her students through their practice with clear instructions, intelligent sequencing, and hands-on adjustments. She encourages her students to enjoy the physical challenges of yoga, play with personal limits, and find a quiet mind. Rebecca was born and raised in Berkeley, California. She discovered yoga while studying medicine in Manhattan, and has now been practicing for 20 years. In her travels she has been able to study Aryuvedic medicine, as well as yoga at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India. Although Rebecca practices traditional western medicine, she believes that adding alternative therapies can be quite beneficial for some of her patients. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Annie Carpenter's SmartFLOW school at Shanti Shala. Off the mat, Rebecca is a wife, the mother of two lively children, a dog lover, runner, and an Emergency Medicine physician.   In this special episode, Dr. Rebecca Hutchings gives a presentation on meditation, delving into the benefits of meditation and the underlying physiology to explain these benefits. Most of us understand and feel the benefits of meditation, but being able to see scientific evidence based on research is an amazing thing, and Dr. Hutchings is here to do that!Rebecca is both a doctor and a yoga teacher, she has collected research from numerous studies and presents this information today. From heart and brain health to weight loss and mood, you may be surprised to learn about some of the many benefits associated with meditation! Dr. Rebecca’s talk is recorded from Nathalie’s yoga studio and features an audience Q&A at the end. Links: http://instagram.com/liveoakyoganola http://liveoakyoganola.com liveoakyoga@yahoo.com

Brock Pierce is a visionary, a magician, an alchemist, and the chairman of The Bitcoin Foundation among many other things - including a lover life, our beloved Planet and Burning Man. Brock is know for his work in the cryptocurrency industry and a former Hollywood child actor with apperances in movies such as The Mighty Ducks, First Kid and Little Big League. He is also know for his extensive work in Bitcoins and other digital currencies as an advisor, founder, and investor. Having invested in over thirty companies in the blockchain ecosystem - helped raised over two hundred million dollars for companies he's been involved with.  Some on my favorite quotes from Brock are : " A billionaire to me is not someonewho has a billion dollars, but someone who has positively impacted the lives of a billion people. A trillionaire to me is someone who is positively impacting lives of a trillion things."  " If anyone is successful in changing the world and making it a better place, we all win. That's why I help everyone."  " We need to go from building a world of me, to a world of we"  " Life is about giving and sharing"  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock_Pierce https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man Here is a talk Brock gave not long ago, check it out  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mpF_bIVxak&feature=share Subscribe to our show on Itunes + help us out by leaving an awesome review  love & light  #shantipeaceproject 

Walking is so simple that we can easily forget just how beneficial it is! Avery Werther joins us today to remind you of the amazing benefits that walking provides and give some tips on how to walk for maximum benefit. Walking can improve mood, reduce health risks, boost memory, and much more! With our busy lives, it may seem that we simply don’t have the time to walk, but it doesn’t take long. Also, the benefits of walking include being more productive, so you may actually end up with more time because you set aside 30 minutes to walk! To get the most out of walking, Avery recommends power walking. She’ll explain what power walking is, how to do it, how fast you should power walk, the calories you can walk, and more. What are you waiting for? Podcasts make great company for walking! Download this episode, get outdoors, and let’s get walking!    Links:  https://www.instagram.com/averylane14/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park,_New_Orleans  Join me in retreat and nature in beautiful Oregon - GOLDEN SUNRISE - May 24-27th Check out the trip page: https://triptribe.com/retreat/nathaliecroix-2 and book today!   Contribute to Life On Earth Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/NathalieCroix Join FB Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/

Joining Nathalie today is Patricia Karpas from Meditation Studio. Meditation Studio is an award-winning app that makes meditation simple. Patricia is also the host of the Podcast Untangle. In this episode, we hear all about mediation, and the reasons to make time for meditation. Many of us may think we’re too busy for meditation, but often this means that we end up going through life anxious, or with some other unwanted effect. If we just took the time to meditate, we’d feel much better! Whether it’s dealing with everyday stresses, anxiety, relationships, performance, sleep, or something else, there are many benefits to meditation, and Meditation Studio offers meditations for them all. You’ll also learn about the importance of treating ourselves as good as we treat our friends and tips for everyday life, bringing yoga and meditation outside into your everyday interactions.   Links:  @meditationstudioapp on Instagram Meditation Studio on Facebook https://www.meditationstudioapp.com  Untangle Podcast on iTunes Untangle Waylon Lewis Episode I Host a Podcast About Meditation and I’m STILL a Mess (Sometimes…)   Contribute to Life On Earth Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/NathalieCroix Join FB Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/  

Angela Kukhahn joins Nathalie for a discussion all about yoga! Yoga lovers, especially teachers, will not want to miss this one. Nathalie and Angela talk about being a yoga teacher, tools and techniques developed along the way, and more. As yogis and yoga teachers, we’re always growing and evolving. Our views on what was right at one point in time can easily change, and often do, over the years. Angela shares what inspires her to inspire others while teaching and how to address the individual in a group setting. We hear about the use of props like blocks, belts, and blankets. Props bring many benefits, although some people have concerns about their use. Is it right to want to stick with some yoga traditions from the past, or is it okay to evolve and accept the use of props? Social media provides great opportunities to connect and share information. Angela tells us about the growth of her Instagram account to over 80,000 followers, the dedication involved with running such an account, and even how to deal with periodic negative comments. Everybody is on their own spiritual journey, as yoga teachers, we can only share our own experiences and aim to create the best scenario possible for students to experience their own journey.   Links:  Angela's Instagram: @angelakukhahnyoga Angela's classes on Yogis Anonymous Nathalie's Golden Sunrise Retreat in Oregon May 24-27: https://triptribe.com/retreat/nathaliecroix-2    check our @sunriverresort on Instagram    Contribute to Life On Earth Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/NathalieCroix  Join FB Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/  

For most of our lives, we’re taught that we need something outside of ourselves in order to feel whole and complete. But, the thing is, in this moment, all of our needs are met. Preston Smiles joins Nathalie to talk about this, and more advice for living happily. Learn how to break down the walls to being yourself. Nobody should be holding you back. Discover the truth of your being. Preston also challenges the idea that we all have to find just one “thing” to do for our entire lives, discusses the reasons why he thinks men should show emotion rather than repressing, and we learn about the primal benefits of doing activities like dancing, yoga, or even just screaming. They all help to dissipate negative energy, something that many of us don’t even realize needs to be done! In a culture where we are taught and many times programed that men don't cry or are allowed to express deep feelings and emotions - Preston challenges us to a new belief system and new paradimes - not from a place of him telling us who or what to be, but from encouraging us to be exactly who we are today.  How do we do that? Tune in to this episode for many inspirational tools and live your most authentic life.   Links: Preston Smiles Instagram: @prestonsmiles Preston Smiles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrestonSmilesSpeaks/ Training: http://prestonsmiles.com/mancave Big Boys Don't Cry video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ_Ic-WBacg How to handle change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IomAv8v7_lI Learn To Be A Master Of Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL7CHb7KSXs Book suggestion: Ask and It Is Given https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Given-Learning-Manifest-Desires/dp/1401904599 Book suggestion: Waking The Tiger https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Tiger-Healing-Peter-Levine/dp/1515960943 If you enjoyed the show, help us out by sharing this episode with your friends, subscribe on Itunes and leave us an awesome review. We appreciate you! Contribute to Life On Earth Podcast : https://www.patreon.com/NathalieCroix   Join FB Group Page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/ 

“Nature is always speaking to us and tea helps us understand what she’s saying” Get enlightened by this thoughtful conversation between Nathalie and WudDe Tea Master from Global Tea Hut. Along with an in-depth discussion about tea's effects, brewing methods, and advice for beginners getting into tea, we hear a deep conversation about nature. Are we losing our ability to communicate non-verbally in the present day? Can tea help us change that and learn from the world around us?  WuDe also shares information about courses taking place at Tea Sage Hut in Taiwan, what it's like being a part of Global Tea Hut, and how you can get involved. Links:  https://www.globalteahut.org http://teasagehut.org/ https://www.facebook.com/GlobalTeaHut/  https://www.instagram.com/globalteahut/ Books : The Way Of The Tea https://www.amazon.com/Way-Tea-Reflections-Life/dp/0804840326/  Tea Medicine https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Medicine-Aaron-Fisher/dp/1501039776/  Contribute to Life On Earth Podcast : https://www.patreon.com/NathalieCroix   Join FB Group Page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/ 

While Christmas is a joyous time for many, it can also be a sad time, particularly for those who have experienced loss. We’ve all experienced loss, some more recently than others, and Christmas can bring on memories and feelings of sadness. This episode, Nathalie speaks with Brooke Baudot about life and death, advice for grieving, and dealing with loss. In the western world, we seem to have a much harder time dealing with the transition than in other cultures. We never know how much time we have left ourselves, or how much time we have with others. Although it may be difficult to understand why bad things happen, we all have a purpose on this planet, and you may understand one day. Also in this show, you’ll hear a bit about Brooke’s journey opening her own yoga studio and air plant business, near-death experiences, dreams, and a question about animals being drawn to meditation.   Links: Global Tea Hut @BrookeBaudot Instagram @just_grow_with_it Instagram @soulfullyoga / www.soulfullyoganola.com Aghora Crystals Shanti Yoga Shala The Way of Tea: Reflections On A Life with Tea by Aaron Fisher 7 Lessons from Heaven by Mary Neal Donate on Patreon Want to join us on some fun outings and community support ? Join our LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST Facebook Group Page  https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/

Nathalie wishes you a happy holiday season from New Orleans! This time of year means different things to different people. The holidays can be happy, sad, stressful, among many other things. In this episode, Nathalie will share some methods for staying grounded during the holidays and tending to your inner fire. Whether it’s walking meditation, bathing rituals, tea ceremonies, or listening to music, there are many things you can do for yourself. With the winter solstice and new years approaching, we reflect on the past year and prepare to transition to the new year!   Links: Winter Solstice Clearing Ritual: Let Go & Release at Shanti Yoga Shala http://bit.ly/2kEc7H2 https://www.instagram.com/nathaliecroix/ https://www.livingtea.net/

Join us for a Q & A with our teacher training group and gain tips for yoga and for life! Yoga teacher training is a life-changing experience. Shanti Yoga Shala Teacher Training School in New Orleans has shared the love of yoga with many students. Today, Nathalie brings you to a Q&A session with students of the teacher training, answering questions from each student. Topics include Yoga Nidra, assistance with poses, class sequences and poses, meditation, and more! Interested in yoga teacher training? Visit http://www.shantiyogatrainingschool.com Support Nathalie on Patreon Want to join us on some fun outings and community support ? Join our LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST Facebook Group Page  https://www.facebook.com/groups/LIFEONEARTHPODCAST/

My experience with energy healing has been transformational in my practice, teachings and life.  I first began realizing the power of energy healing through my yoga classes and later on by discovering reiki.  I hope you enjoy this episode where I give you a glimpse of a magical world!  - Nathalie Croix Show Notes : Have you ever wondered what happens at a guided energy healing session? On this episode, Nathalie talks about her journey to becoming an energy healer, the technique she developed, and explains how energy healing sessions work. If you can’t attend a session with Nathalie, a distant healing session may also be an option! To learn more or find out about booking a session with Nathalie: Phone/Text: 310-435-6098 Email: shantiyoganola@gmail.com Aghora Crystals: Website / Instagram Laurie & Lisa's Episode on Life On Earth: Manifestation Mantras E.P.I.C. Magazine Donate on Patreon

Be Healthy. Be Well. Be Happy!   This is your right on this Earth planet.   Dr. Mignonne Mary ( M.D.)  is here to empower you!    You Have The Power To Heal Yourself.    Dr. Mary Speaks about how we can heal ourself and the importance of vitamin C - plus she he gives insights on the sources of food we are eating and stresses on the importance of medicine prevention by addressing life style.    The importance of eating organic.    A large fraction of the population has inflammation and is dehydrated : how can we assist our bodies and prevent this epidemic?    Dr Mary  gives lot's of tips on how to improve your whole well being and health and stresses on how there are many things we can do to thrive health wise.   , She empowers people to take ownership of their health and explains how in todays world Doctors may step more into the roll of a teacher,  and help educate their patients,  so each individual can make life style changes to empower yourself.    At her clinic The Remedy Room, Dr. Mary treats patients of all sorts and backgrounds, from general well being to cancer patients, immune diseases, the flu, colds and much more including hang overs - her practice is inclusive and she has many revolutionary - effective  techniques to assist you on the path of optimal wellness.   There is much information on this episode - I hope you can listen and re-listen to this episode and take notes to improve your health.    LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST promotes a healthy, and happy life for all beings - with no discrimination.     In this episode you will also discover many educational websites and books, Dr. Mary suggests to our listeners.   I hope you enjoy this podcast episode, as much as I did.   Documentary :   Food, Inc.    www.netflix.com/title/70108783   Director Robert Kenner's provocative, Oscar-nominated documentary looks at the food industry's harmful effects on human health and the environment.   Starring: Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan   Recommended Books:   Death by Calcium by Thomas E. Levy    Fat For Fuel by Josepth Mercola    The Art And Science of Low Carb Performance  by Stephen D. Phinney and Jeff S. Volek   www.ketonutrition.org  Facebook @remedyroomnola     Instagram @remedyroomnola   www.theremedyroom.com    If you are enjoying the show please donate.   Become a Patreon of LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST for as little as $2 per month - your contributions will assist with show productions and the creation of more episodes.    Subscribe and give as a review on Itunes - we so appreciate that.   www.patreon.com/NathalieCroix   www.nathaliecroix.com/life-on-earth-podcast/     Join Our Facebook Group Page for LIFE ON EARTH PODCAST and share ideas and prospectives with our community.   Lastly : Here is the Youtube video I mentioned the story of bottle water ( the story of stuff)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se12y9hSOM0  - Although interesting stuff - Disclaimer : I do not believe all tap water are good for you. I myself choose bottle and glass bottle ( as much as possible) - consult your city for information on tap water and see if is safe to drink. Clean water is highly important and assists with optimal health.   Have a wonderful day LIFE ON EARTH COMMUNITY!   Much Love,   Nathalie Croix    

Hello from Malta ! The girls have an amazing experience with Sri Mati of - " The Plant Power Way " & " This Cheese Is Nut's "  book author at her retreat #Beloved in Malta, exploring sun rise gazing meditations, tea ceremonies, yoga, holotropic breathing and lot's of empowering conversations. Nathalie is joined by guests Anita and Susan as a weekend retreat at Sanya in Malta comes to a close. Hear about their experiences at the retreat and how life led them here - plus lot's of tips on how to enhance your life with daily tools. You’ll also hear about vegan life and clean eating, spirituality, yoga, meditation, and perhaps be inspired to experience a retreat for yourself! Anita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anita_klasanova/  Roobar: https://www.instagram.com/roobar_raw/  Susan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgirlsvt/   Other links: https://www.instagram.com/amber_riya/  http://sanyamalta.com/  https://www.instagram.com/sanyamalta/  https://www.instagram.com/srimati/ http://www.srimati.com/podcast/  http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/  This Cheese Is Nuts on Amazon The Plantpower Way on Amazon    Nathalie's Yoga Studio: http://www.shantiyoganola.com/  E-mail Nathalie: shantiyoganola@gmail.com  @NathalieCroix  @ShantiYogaShala @AghoraCrystals  Click HERE to donate today! Please rate us on Itunes. Your support encourages the show to keep on going and growing. Subscribe and Listen To Our Episodes HERE With Much Gratitude ! Nathalie Croix & Team Life On Earth Podcast

Following the heartbreaking violence in Las Vegas, Nathalie and Chris Galliano contribute to the ongoing conversation about dealing with these types of incidents. In our hyper-sensitized society, it can be too easy to mourn for a few days until the next distraction comes along. However, this means that the underlying issues are never really addressed. Chris, who has spent time in the military, offers his perspective on gun violence and the 2nd amendment, and Nathalie speaks to the spiritual perspective. While Himsa means violence, Ahimsa is non-violence, and is the first and foremost of the five Yamas practiced in yoga. The goal of this conversation is to bring attention to violence, as a step towards making the world a more loving place. How are you contributing to the situation on our planet?  The True Cost Documentary  AHIMSA - Blog by Nathalie Croix If you enjoy this show, please contribute. You may contribute as little as $2 per month. No amount is too small. It is your contribution which allows the show to keep on growing. Donations assist with the production of each episode and allows us to create more inspiring content. Click HERE to donate today! Please rate us on Itunes. Youe support encourages the show to keep on going and growing. Subscribe and Listen To Our Episodes HERE With Much Gratitude ! Nathalie Croix & Team Life On Earth Podcast

You Can Heal Yourself. Join Nathalie for a guided Yoga Nidra session. All Levels Welcome! Anyone can practice Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a powerful healing and relaxation technique. This can be done on the floor, a yoga mat, mattress, or bed. You’ll need something comfortable to wear, a Mexican blanket or pillow for your head, an eye pillow, and optionally a pillow or blanket for under your knees. Find a quiet place and enjoy your practice ! Every Wednesday, I teach Yoga Nidra at 1:15-1:50PM at Shanti Yoga Shala in New Orleans. Every Friday, I teach Meditation 1:15-1:50PM also at Shanti Yoga Shala. Drop Ins Are Welcome. Sign Up Online! www.shantiyoganola.com I also teach Yoga Nidra in my Yoga Teacher Trainings - 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Alliance Registered School www.shantiyogatrainingschool.com  Anyone can do Yoga Nidra - your job is to remain still, lay down in savasana, be confortable and enjoy the session. Benefits Of Yoga Nidra: Brings Joy Into Your Life Connects you to Yourself  Reduxes Stress & Anxiety  Promotes Healing & Relaxation  Learn To Let Go Deeply  Here are some articles for you : https://yogainternational.com/article/view/5-benefits-of-yoga-nidra http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elaine-gavalas/yoga-nidra_b_2812676.html Books: https://www.amazon.com/Nidra-Re-print-Swami-Satyananda-Saraswati/dp/8185787123  https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Nidra-Meditative-Heart/dp/1591793793  - this one comes with a guided CD If you like this show, please donate. No amount is too small - by donations you support the show and the production of each episode.  Click HERE to donate today! Please rate us on Itunes. Youe support encourages the show to keep on going and growing. Subscribe and Listen To Our Episodes HERE With Much Gratitude ! Love & Light! Namaste!