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Embodied Living Yoga

Embodied Living Yoga

By Shannon Elliott (Malati)

Welcome to Embodied Living Yoga, with Shannon Elliott. Shannon is a yoga instructor and owner of Onyx Yoga Studio. Her gift to others is to pass on the teachings from those who have done the same for her. Enjoy the briefer dharma talks from live yoga classes and the longer podcasts on topics ranging from breath, to the ancient texts, to Ayurveda, and many things in between. She has the ability to make students feel as if she is speaking directly to them, take a listen! These discussions are elevating, fun, and full of wisdom steeped in the teachings. Thank you for being here. Om Shanti.
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02: Assimilate, Weave, Meditate

Embodied Living YogaMay 17, 2018

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56: How to Thrive During a Pandemic

56: How to Thrive During a Pandemic

Yoga is forever a practice of going deeper and deeper internally.  How can we find peace during the unknown today and at the same time create the future of our dreams?  There are numerous examples of spiritual leaders who remain not just calm in chaos but are blissed out regardless of outer experiences.  How can yoga help us not just be more joyful during chaotic times but also move towards a future where we can be more joyful and have less chaos surrounding us?  I will give you a hint, meditation is part of it, but this mediation may not be what you are thinking - especially if you don't like to meditate.  This shit is fun.  Thank you for listening.  Om Shanti.  www.onyxyogastudio.com  www.shannonelliottyoga.com  shannon@onyxyogastudio.com

Aug 09, 202024:02
55: Healing and It's Power

55: Healing and It's Power

Healing is an internal journey, but what are we looking to accomplish, how do we do it, and what's the role of the yoga practice in assisting?  I use a definition from David Elliott to begin the conversation:  "Healing is a journey back to our natural state of balance and harmony that is called Love."  It for sure starts with beginning to contemplate celebrating being human and not simply looking to transcend.  The merging of the soul and our human experience is the way.  This podcast discusses how we can begin or continue on our journey back into wholeness.  Thank you for listening.  Om Shanti.  www.onyxyogastudio.com  www.shannonelliottyoga.com

Dec 02, 201916:10
54: Saint Thecla: A Super Bad Ass Woman

54: Saint Thecla: A Super Bad Ass Woman

I recently learned about Saint Thecla.  She is talked about in "The Acts of Paul and Thecla."  This is a story of a woman who is whole, courageous, badass, and mostly a being that chooses and exudes love.  This is a human story of reaching our own potential because we have the courage to go inside- merging the soul and the human body through the heart.  I feel deeply called to have people know her story.  While I have read some of her scripture and used some different sources most of my information came from the book "Mary Magdalene Revealed" by Meggan Watterson.  While this only has one chapter on Thecla, I highly recommend this book.  For me, learning more about Mary Magdalene and Jesus together has begun powerfully putting together the pieces to the puzzle I never understood from the Bible.  It is the missing half, bringing wholeness to the Bible and its teachings.   It has made so many of these stories and their meaning come alive deep in my soul.   I sincerely hope you enjoy.  Om Shanti.  

www.onyxyogastudio.com www.shannonelliottyoga.com

Nov 22, 201927:57
53: Embracing Your Humanness

53: Embracing Your Humanness

One of the greatest gifts we have and one of the things we can most often forget- is our humanness.  What does it mean to be an evolved human being? What is the value in paradox, obstacles, saying thank you with whatever you are being presented with? How do we deal when we participate in self-destructive behaviors and dark energy exchanges? And most importantly- how can we continue to trust, live, thrive, and play with our life- making a courageous imprint on the planet doing our individual work while collectively evolving into our home state of unconditional love.  Thank you for listening.  Om Shanti.  www.shannonelliottyoga.com; www.onyxyogastudio.com

Nov 13, 201923:12
52: Cleanse and Self Care

52: Cleanse and Self Care

For many of us, self-care and cleansing can come with deprivation, overindulgence, and just straight-up aggression.  If you are interested in cleansing, nourishing, and possibly re-defining this practice take a listen.  It will not only change the energy you put out and what you look like to others, but it will also connect you to your soul soooo deeply that your insides are awesomely blissed out.  Experiencing this level of vibration, of being alive, is a gift to the Creator (whatever you believe that to be.)  What better way is there than to say thank you by supporting and caring for your insides in such a connected way that we get to live and lead what each one of us was personally made to be.  Expanded, Love, Joy, and Purpose.

Thank you for listening.  Om Shanti!

www.onyxyogastudio.com  www.shannonelliottyoga.com

Nov 08, 201926:52
51: Purnatva, Yoga, Love

51: Purnatva, Yoga, Love

Purnatva is a word that simply lights me up.  Purnatva means you have everything you need and everything you need you have.  It is whole and perfect, and is your Truth.  This conversation comes with what perfection is, how it may benefit us to redefine it, and what it means to live life fully alive.  I have a deep and continually growing relationship with Purnatva, and this is one of it's joys- we constantly get to redefine meaning, karma, and love.  Thank you for listening- Om Shanti.  www.onyxyogastudio.com  www.shannonelliottyoga.com

Nov 04, 201921:45
50: Vulnerability

50: Vulnerability

In episode 50, after almost a year break, I simply uploaded a recording after coming out of a deep breathwork meditation.  I figured as I make my entry back into the podcast world I could talk vulnerability or I could simply be vulnerable.  So there you have it.  I reference two people, Tiffany Curren and David Elliott- as this happened to be the specific breathwork I was doing at this time of deep revelation and healing.  Thank you for listening.  Om Shanti.

www.onyxyogastudio.com

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Oct 29, 201920:58
49:  All Things India
Dec 12, 201821:45
48: Being a Woman
Nov 28, 201807:38
47: Ahimsa- Protecting Life
Nov 28, 201810:21
46: Nourishment for the Fall
Nov 28, 201806:20
45: Habit related to nature's law
Nov 28, 201809:14
44: What's the problem with too much clear?
Oct 28, 201816:52
43: How Discipline Gives You More Time
Oct 19, 201806:17
42: Trust in All Things
Oct 19, 201809:12
41: Why I Love a Good Cry
Oct 12, 201817:29
40: Your Imperfection is the Perfection
Oct 10, 201814:44
39: How to Live According to Your Own Nature
Oct 10, 201823:16
38: The Body is the Greatest Creation
Oct 03, 201824:36
37: Say Good-bye to Your Practice!
Oct 02, 201813:25
36: Like Increases Like
Sep 28, 201812:51
35: Svatantrya, the Power of Freedom!
Sep 27, 201829:60
34: Ayurveda's Stages of Dis-ease
Sep 18, 201820:09
33: Being Okay in the Dark
Sep 14, 201820:27
32:  The Yoga Lull
Sep 12, 201808:37
31: Speaking Your Truth
Sep 09, 201822:51
30: Why Meditate?
Sep 05, 201827:05
29: Yoga is a Remembering
Sep 05, 201808:01
28: Dharma for Real Life
Aug 31, 201818:32
27: Be Here Now- Atha!
Aug 20, 201815:20
26: Pranayama and Breath of Fire
Aug 15, 201823:22
25: Resilience
Aug 15, 201820:41
24: Sutra 1.14 from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
Aug 10, 201820:02
23: Acceptance
Aug 08, 201818:51
22: The Power of Choice
Aug 06, 201814:02
21: Yoga and the Power to Heal

21: Yoga and the Power to Heal

In Episode 21: "From the Couch Friday!" I discuss healing using the yoga practice, the 8 limbs of yoga, and our relationships. Yoga has been the consistent piece through my life transitions, one I am grateful for and here to say works. Make sure you listen all the way to the end of this one, I leave you with a beautiful pearl of wisdom from Reverand Jaganath Carrera. Much love.
Aug 03, 201817:51
20: Control versus Flow
Aug 01, 201815:51
19: Deepening Your Intention
Jul 30, 201825:27
18: Stop wasting time not being you!
Jul 27, 201824:15
17: Meditation, the Journey to you

17: Meditation, the Journey to you

What is the point of the physical movement class? Is there something post-savasana we can be doing before we get up and off the mat?

Yoga is FOR you. The yoga process is a journey to YOU. This is a meditation (however there is talking so you can listen in your car instead of doing the meditation- there are about 3 minutes of silence at a certain point.) And then enjoy it at home and try it out! Thank you for listening.
Jul 25, 201817:14
16: Breaking it down: Ahimsa

16: Breaking it down: Ahimsa

In Episode 16, Ahima (non-violence) is broken down. How can you explore this in your daily life? How can we turn this into a positive that elevates our capacity for love? And what does love have to do with it? From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the Yamas right here on the Embodied Living Yoga podcast. Thank you for listening.
Jul 24, 201814:05
15: Self Esteem and Yoga

15: Self Esteem and Yoga

From the Couch Fridays!!! An honest conversation about self esteem. What do the doshas and the yamas and niyamas have to do with it?
Imagine what more you could do in the world if you had an inner confidence that could not be shaken.
Jul 20, 201829:10
14: Balance and the Laws of Nature

14: Balance and the Laws of Nature

In Episode 14 Living in Balance is discussed. Balance is defined through the yogic lense as the natural order of things. But how do we play with it in a useful way, integrate this into our daily lives, and create even deeper and more fulfilling relationship to both ourselves and others?
Jul 18, 201812:31
13: Just Do the Thing!

13: Just Do the Thing!

In Episode 13: How do we move through the blocks when we feel like we can't? What's the secret to reconnecting? How do we take the action of our own dharma (life purpose)? In this episode I break it down, give simple suggestions and tools to live your life with a smile, build friendships, and move into fulfilling both your inner and outer world. Just do the thing!
Jul 15, 201811:10
12: Rigidity, is it worth it?

12: Rigidity, is it worth it?

In Episode 12, its a dharma talk from my couch. Are there benefits from being rigid in your life? What does it mean to be world embracing? Do you have the courage to be whoever the eff you are, and are you willing to go big on you?
Jul 11, 201820:58
11: Transformation!

11: Transformation!

In Episode 11, our dharma talk is about Transformation and what that really means from a yogic perspective. "You owe it to yourself to be yourself." Yogi Bhajan
Jul 04, 201809:47
10: Brain Fog is Real.  Drain Your Brain!

10: Brain Fog is Real. Drain Your Brain!

In Episode 10 the toxic sludge that can build up in the brain is discussed. You have the power to lubricate your internal channels, increase your own vitality, sense of self worth, and clarity in your daily life. Listen to find out how. Happy brain draining!
Jun 20, 201813:00
09: Non attachment, what does that even mean?

09: Non attachment, what does that even mean?

In Episode 9 nonattachment is contemplated. What does nonattachment even mean? How do we know what we want is even what we need? What do wants really bring out in us? Can we be okay just being? Does nonattachment mean we do not care? Listen here to explore how nonattachment can actually bring you more peace, purpose, and internal joy in your life. Thank you for listening.
Jun 20, 201809:18
08: How does Yoga help when you are 10 steps behind?

08: How does Yoga help when you are 10 steps behind?

In this episode we begin with the Sanskrit word Purnatva, the state of being whole and fulfilled (you have everything you need and everything you need you have.) I was reminded of this teaching when my day started out 10 steps behind before my eyes even opened. I reveal how I used the teachings of Yoga to stop the downward spiral and come back to center. This episode is a great example of how to use the Yoga practice in a real way, when anxiety and overwhelm strike. Please listen, practice and share. Much love.
Jun 07, 201809:42
07: Inner Exploration, oh My!

07: Inner Exploration, oh My!

In this Episode I discuss what happens when we begin to do the deeper work of staying in awareness and allowing ourselves to be with the revelations that come. Yoga gives us an opportunity to know ourselves better, to accept, to cleanse, and to elevate. And this can only come through radical honesty. May we all be willing to share our truths in each moment, may we connect deeper, and may we help to elevate one another. Thank you for being a part of this community.
Jun 04, 201805:44