Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or…
Join Yoga to Cope board members and NYU cohort classmates Mel Fielding (they/she) and Kala MacDonald (she/her) on a BONUS episode of Yoga Therapy! There is a LOT to get into, and it all boils down to chatting about two brand new live offerings from YTC: a weekly Grief Processing and Psychoed support group led by Kala, and a Death Club led by Mel. Join these two self-proclaimed yappers for two…
What even is existentialism? How does this relate to real life, and also to counseling in ways that may be helpful or supportive as we all navigate this chaotic global landscape? Join host Kala MacDonald for this month's podcast to talk all about existentialism, to note PTSD awareness, and to dive into mindfulness related to grief and death. Plus -- We have aTWO new weekly, live virtual groups…
We have a NEW weekly, LIVE virtual group called "Mindfulness 101" happening every Tuesday @7PM EST, so what better time to dig into what even is mindfulness? Why is it important or helpful? What are some ways to practice mindfulness in everyday life? Tune in to learn all of this and more, plus hear a major admission from Kala about this month's book club ;) FUNDRAISING: gofundme.com/yogatocope…
We are here to talk about manifestation, but with a twist. Are you into this practice? Do you think it's total bullshit? Has there ever been a time in your life where you manifested something? We're here today to discuss this over-used word and under-utilized life practice from the prospective of you as the agent of action and change. What is the life you want to life, where are you now, and how…
Have you ever been cheated on? Cheated yourself? Have you ever wondered about the lack of communication or consent around cheating in heteronormative relationships versus the very upfront, on-the-table discussion that happens around cheating in polyamorous relationships? If you're cheated on, do you stay or do you go? It's a sensitive, complex topic, and we're wearing all hats today -- personal…
Have you ever wondered where any negative beliefs, thoughts, or feelings about your self-image came from, especially talking to you women? Has the political landscape of the world left you feeling totally desensitized? What is self image and how can we heal our relationship with self and each other? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details the complicated relationship with self-image and Self, and…
There was more to say! How has attachment, non-attachment, and discernment between the two helped IRL when it comes to big pivots, breakups, and letting go of old dreams? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details **even more** regarding the basics of a favorite of the yogic yamas and niyamas -- non-attachment, aka aparigraha -- to address how we often express attachment in our personal lives,…
Do you find yourself experiencing attachment to people, titles, things that are no longer serving you? Have you ever wondered what life could be like if we all worked from a better ethical code? What is attachment, non-attachment, and how do these ethical concepts play out in real life in positive and negative ways? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details the basics of a favorite of the yogic…
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the monotonous daily pattern that looks something like: work, eat, watch TV, sleep, rinse and repeat? Or in the pattern of dating the same type of person over and over again despite feeling unsatisfied? Avoiding the gym despite wanting to focus on your bodily health more? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details the basic neurobiology that answers why we often…
We're so back. Join your host Kala MacDonald -- the self-proclaimed "queen of the pivot" -- as she details starting over in all the ways; school and work, love life, home city, and more. Plus, get into some cheeky AMA questions, a sneak peek at what's upcoming with Yoga to Cope, and end with an education on + guided practice of yoga to cope with: stress and anxiety. -- Yoga Therapy is the podcast…