Holistic Hatha Yoga

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By: Kelsea

Holistic Hatha Yoga is a yoga and wellness podcast for those seeking balance, healing, and inner peace. Explore Hatha yoga, meditation, breathwork (pranayama), Ayurvedic wisdom, and Eastern philosophy through calming, accessible teachings.Perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, each episode offers simple tools for stress relief, nervous system support, and mindful living—so you can reconnect with your body, breath, and soul.

Pranayama for Beginners: How to Use Your Breath to Heal on a Cellular Level
#31
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In this weeks episode, we get into the science and importance behind belly breathing, and exactly how to do it. Tune in to learn how the key to your cellular health lies in the depth of your breath. 

We also learn about how the breath is the key player in turning on our parasympathetic nervous system, or "rest and digest, which is the healing aspect of our nervous system. This is why pranayama, or breath work, is so vital in naturally regulating our nervous system, and our number one tool to t...


Happy Spring Equinox, Yoga Style
#30
03/29/2026

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Hello! This week on the podcast we welcome in Spring renewal and all that it brings. We welcome the arrival of the Sun, restoring light to the world, and moving forward in loving action. Aries season is also upon us, the first of the Zodiac signs, again pointing to now being the time for new beginnings and the  fiery energy of regeneration. Tune in and learn how to balance your energies and attune to the natural world around us.

Here is a link to the book I was referencing, Autobiography of a...


What "Doing Yoga" Really Means
#29
03/22/2026

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In this episode, we go over the traditional meanings of ancient yogas, such as karma yoga, buddhi yoga, jnana yoga, and more as per the Bhagavad Gita. I go over some important verses in the Bhagavad Gita where we discuss how taking part in buddhi yoga is the key to being released from the entanglement of this material world. Today, we dive deep into the mystical, ancient world of yoga, and come back with a new understanding of how we connect it to our everyday lives. 


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How to Balance Your Dosha(s)
#28
03/15/2026

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In this episode, we cover the tridoshas, or the three Doshas, how they work in our lives, and how to use them to balance ourselves to maintain optimum health. Check out my past episode where I explain each dosha in depth for the best understanding. This one acts as a "part 2," where I explain how to use your dosha to heal yourself. 

Want to know your dosha but aren't quite sure how? I made a free checklist that helps you determine exactly what dosha(s) you are! You can find that f...


Six Easy Ways to Bring Your Spiritual Practice Into Your Everyday Life
#27
03/08/2026

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Today we talk about easy, practical ways to practice spirituality in your everyday life, and the benefits of doing so. Sometimes people overthink what a "spiritual life" looks like, when really simplicity is key.

The six ways we discuss today are:

1. Starting each day with gratitude (and how simple yet powerful this is!)

2. Self-care/ Tending to your Temple. Taking care of ourselves through our food, sleep, movement/exercise, water intake, media consumption, mindset, etc. 

3. Blessing/Prayer/Intention Setting/Visualization/Manifestation. It's all so closely woven t...


108: The Sacred Number
03/01/2026

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Today, we dive into the auspiciousness of the number "108" in the yogic world. I go over where it connects to various philosophies and religions, astrology, and the natural world. This sacred number can be used as a tool to recalibrate your spirit and bring you back into alignment with your authentic Self. Tune in to learn more!

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Spiritual Drought of Modern Society
#25
02/20/2026

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Hey there friends, welcome back to another episode! In this episode, I dive into spirituality at its core understandings, and explain the extreme anxiety/depression epidemic in a spiritual light. 

What truly matters is how we practice and honor our own spirituality in our everyday life, and reintroducing this alignment of spirituality/God relationship first, and everything else after that. Modern society has put an over-emphasis on consumerism, materialism, and constantly chasing the magic thing that will make you happy, when true happiness and contentment reside right within you, within this p...


Warriors of Light
#24
01/25/2026

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This weeks episode talks on our dharma and duties as Yogi's amidst the chaos and worldwide turmoil that we're constantly seeing before our eyes. This episode isn't our typical episode, but is more a space for holding your truth, healing, and moving forward with Light.

May all beings be happy and free.

Om, Peace, Peace, Peace.

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Chakra Journey: Seventh Chakra- Sahasrara Chakra
#23
01/20/2026

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The last episode in the chakra series, today we go over the Crown Chakra and its importance in our connection with the higher Self/ Universal Consciousness. This episode dives deep into all aspects of the chakra system and how it relates to yoga and our goal as yogi's. I loved this topic and I hope you do too! Deep bow to you friend.

One Love!

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Sixth Chakra: Brow Chakra/Ajna Chakra
#22
01/04/2026

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This week we dive into the Third Eye/Brow Chakra. This chakra is all about awakening the Divine light within, so BUCKLE UP! Haha, but for real, let's get down to it as we learn the deep psychic gifts that can be transmitted at this chakra level. 


As always, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @holistichathayoga, check out my Youtube channel Holistic Hatha Yoga, or my website www.holistichathayoga.com. 

One Love, One Light my friend. Deep bow to you.

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The Fifth Chakra: Throat Chakra/ Vishuddha Chakra
#21
12/30/2025

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This episode continues our Journey of the Seven Chakras, touching onto the Fifth Chakra today, Vishuddha Chakra. This chakra is all about purification through clear communication, and I love diving into it all! Tune in to learn all about the Throat Chakra, and how to heal imbalances that may arise. 

Thank you for being here friend! Deep bow to you on the path of Light. 

Check out my website www.holistichathayoga.com for all things Hatha Yoga! Learn to deepen your spiritual practice from your own home.

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Journey of the Chakras: The Heart Chakra
#20
11/03/2025

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Anahata Chakra, or the Heart Chakra, is the fourth chakra in our system and the middle of our chakra journey. Join me for this overview of this chakra space, how to work with it, how to notice imbalances, and how to correct those to live peacefully with yourself and others. 

We dive into how the heart is the seat of the Higher Self, and how to connect with ourselves and others in an aligned way. 

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Exploring Red Light Therapy with Dr. Carl Rothschild
#19
10/29/2025

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Welcome to the Holistic Hatha Yoga podcast! In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Carl Rothschild about the inner workings of Red Light (and near infrared light) therapy. I had so much fun diving into this topic and learning all about this amazing tool that helps us heal on a cellular level. Tune in as we chat about the history of this healing remedy from a first-hand basis. Namaste friend!

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Journey of the Chakras: Third Chakra, The Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra
#18
10/19/2025

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Hello Friends!! This week we go into chakra number 3, the Manipura Chakra, or the Solar Plexus chakra. This chakras color is yellow, and we dive into the spiritual significance of this chakra, how to cleanse it, and more. Join me as we touch on the basics of this chakra and how it incorporates itself into your health. 

Interested in diving deeper? Click here to find all things Hatha Yoga! I will see you on the path friend.


Journey of the Chakras: Sacral Chakra
#17
09/12/2025

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Hari Om my Friend!!! In this episode, we dive into the second chakra in the yogic journey: the Sacral Chakra. Svadisthana Chakra if we want to get ancient with it. Sanskrit is one of the oldest written and spoken languages in human history, which is why its vibrations are so powerful. But anyway, let's dive into the burnt orange colored chakra!

This one is all about joy, enthusiasm, sex drive, and creative self expression. On the flip side of this, an unhealthy Sacral Chakra can look like unhappy relationships, low or...


Yoga and the Chakras: Base Chakra
#16
08/12/2025

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Hello friend! Today we dive into the science behind yoga, as well as the philosophies of the tradition itself. We learn how all the energy centers are related to organs in the human body, and how to know when our areas are out of whack. Join me on this journey as we talk about each chakra and how they connect to our real lives. This episode starts with the Base (Mudladhara) Chakra, our earthly and most grounded Chakra. Tune in to learn more about the Chakra systems and how we use them for...


Yin Yoga and Your Intuition
#15
06/24/2025

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In this episode, I talk about why Yin yoga can be such a juicy practice, and why it will always live somewhere in my health routine. I also talk about getting in tune with your inner knowing, and how to receive the guidance naturally given by our own intuition. I hope this episode gives you the encouragement you need to slow down, sit with it, and tune yourself back into alignment. One love, my friends. 


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Yoga for Addiction
#14
05/29/2025

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This weeks episode gets REAL with some origin stories of what brought me to become a yoga teacher. Tune in this week to hear about my own struggle with alcohol addiction, and how my first YTT turned into the most effective detox process I could have ever imagined: physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

If you've struggled with addiction of any sort in the past or present, or know anyone who has, tune in and share this episode with a friend to know that you're not alone. I have struggled deeply myself with t...


Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing Part 2
#13
05/22/2025

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In this episode, I dive into the ancient art of Ayurveda, or the science of Self Healing. This practice is thousands of years in the making and is an incredible way to attain and maintain health in a holistic way. 

If you haven't already, go back and listen to the first Ayurveda episode, where we dive into the Tridoshas and learn about body type. Follow the link below to go to my blog where I discuss the Tridoshas. At the bottom of the blog, there's a link to my "What's your D...


Yoga and the Natural Birthing Process
04/24/2025

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In this throwback lost episode, I talk about something very close to my heart, which is the amazing, incredible, beyond-this-world power that women have within them: birthing new life. I specifically talk about how I used all of my yogic training to help me have a healthy, safe, natural delivery for all three of my babies over the course of 5 years. I strongly believe in the natural strength that each woman holds, and want women to feel empowered in birth instead of scared out of your fucking mind. I want that expecting mother...


Know Your Body Type: Ayurveda and the Doshas
#11
04/23/2025

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RECOVERED FROM THE GRAVE.

Haha but for real, I lost this episode a while back and couldn't find it for the life of me. But I finally did and I'm here to share it with YOU! An oldie but a goodie, disregard the name of the podcast being slightly different in this intro. SPARE ME. 

Anyway, this episode is a great intro to Ayurvedic health, and how ancient Indian medicine views the body, and what they do to self-heal and maintain health. This episode is super informative if you f...


Beginning Meditation: Practical Ways to Start
#10
04/23/2025

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Hello friends! Today I dive into how to easily start a meditation practice that you can implement in your daily life TODAY to bring your awareness to a heightened state and ease you back into alignment if need be. I discuss breathing techniques, mantras, and more as we dive into the journey of meditation! Enjoy my dear. A deep bow to you!

Interested in diving deeper? Click here to find all things Hatha Yoga! I will see you on the path friend.


Mantras for Beginners: Om (Aum) Mantra breakdown
#9
04/10/2025

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Hello friends!! Today I dive in on the Om (Aum) Mantra and how to use it in your own life. I talk about the meaning of the word, its history, and how to use this mantra in your meditation practice. Listen in as we discuss this juicy topic, and let me know in the comments how this practice felt for you! 


Thank you for being here. Deep bow to you friend. 

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Guided Visualization Meditation: Beach Meditation
#8
04/07/2025

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Hello Friends! This bonus episode is a short guided visualization meditation to help clear the mind and come back to center. This is a meditation I came up with over a decade ago and have been using it as a grounding tool ever since. I do lots of other types of meditations as well, but I love this one for when I need a little extra help, relaxation, and release. I hope you find this beach visualization as helpful and restorative as I do! Namaste dear friend. 

Deep bow to you.


Psychedelics, Pranayama, and Raja Yoga
#7
03/27/2025

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Hello Friends! Today I talk about how psychedelics got my interest into what this "Universal Oneness" feeling was, how that lead into yoga and pranayama, and how yoga addresses life as a science of mind, body, and soul. Tune in while I open up about psychedelic telepathy, yogic practices, and bringing your intention to fruition through consistent action. I hope this is fun, enjoyable, and helpful on your journey. Listen next week as I go into Mantras and Chanting, and how you can incorporate it silently or audibly into your daily life! Deep...


Pranayama 101: Top 3 Breathing Practices for Beginners
#6
03/03/2025

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Hey there! Today I bring an oldie but a goodie. If you've ever wanted to try Pranayama but have had no idea where to start, this is your episode to tune in to! I go over 3 different breathing practices, as well as when to (and not to) do them. Take ancient wisdom and bring it into your modern life with these easy yet powerful breathing exercises. Enjoy!

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Yoga and the Women's Body
#5
02/25/2025

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In today's episode, I dive into why yogic practices (and life for that matter) are different for women than they are for men. I dive into our hormonal clocks and changes, and we get clear on how to best take care of our selves through gentle awareness and self discipline. As always, THANK YOU for listening! Deep bow, friend.  

Interested in diving deeper? Click here to find all things Hatha Yoga! I will see you on the path friend.


The Yogic Code
#4
02/23/2025

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In this episode, I talk about the massive piece of the yogic puzzle that most people are missing: The Yogic Code. Join me as I explain the Yamas and Niyamas, and how to follow them.

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What is Meditation? Hatha Yoga Perspective
#3
02/23/2025

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What really is meditation and why should we be practicing it? And how? Let's dive into all of these questions through the lens of Hatha Yoga. 

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Across the Universe: Day One of India
#2
02/23/2025

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In this episode, I dive in on some of the backstory of my first adventure to India in May 2013. From packing my backpack on mushrooms to arriving in Delhi and beyond, tune in for some wild stories on synchronicity , addiction, yoga, and self healing. And yes, it will be fun. 

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What is Pranayama REALLY?
#10
09/17/2024

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Hello Friends! In this episode of Holistic Hatha Yoga, we dive DEEP into the realms of Pranayama as described through traditional ancient hatha yogic texts. Tune in to understand more about the philosophy of yoga, and why Pranayama is such a vital practice to the evolution of our human potential. 

Thank you for being here, my light sees yours and bows my friend. 

Interested in diving deeper? Click here to find all things Hatha Yoga! I will see you on the path friend.