Join us as we explore the transformative world of trauma-conscious yoga and mindfulness with our insightful guest Kyle Leia Heyesen . Together, we uncover the studio's commitment to fostering a healing-centered community, offering a diverse range of classes and training programs that honor the wholeness of each individual. Listen in as we also discuss the intertwining of yoga practice with social work, emphasizing the impact of societal structures on personal well-being and the importance of a supportive environment for growth and healing.

This episode takes you on a journey through everyday mindfulness, illustrating how simple practices like conscious breathing can anchor us in the present and enhance mental health through neuroplasticity. Discover the gentle power of self-compassion as our guest shares personal anecdotes, emphasizing the absurdity of self-criticism and the value of laughter in the face of life's ironies. Embrace the notion that the practice of mindfulness is key to transformation, and reflect on the challenges of moving beyond a hustle culture towards a more self-accepting, joy-filled life.

Guest Bio: Kyle Leia Heyesen is the founder of Svälja Yoga and owner of and Lead Teacher at the House of the Gathering Yoga School. Her specialty is Trauma-Conscious Yoga. She is an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and a certified Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).

Kyle has training in trauma-informed yoga from Firefly Yoga International , the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), and Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga. She has further training in Mindfulness Based Stressed Reduction (MBSR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and various social work oriented trauma-informed practice approaches including the 40 hour train-the-trainer certificate for Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice Systems.