
The First Step
By Jill Sawchuk


Guided Relaxation - Finding Calm
Use this recording to help you let go of tension. At first you might notice your thoughts are very loud. With practice you will be able to find your breath. Let the thoughts come and go. Let the breath come and go. There is nothing to do. Practice being a witness of your thoughts. Observe breath.
The more you practice the easier it will get to stay with breath.
For more guidance, reach out:
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
or find me on FB: Jill Sawchuk

MUSICAL MEDICINE FOR THE NEW AGE WITH PSIONIC CHANNEL FROM THE STARS MAHALIA MICHAEL
What a fun and fantastic episode to wake up that light inside you.
Mahalia Michael is a pioneering visionary in advanced energy medicine and transformational healing. As the CEO of both the Lyran Lotus Scalar Spa and Brain Bliss Academy, she conducts groundbreaking work with scalar frequencies from the Lyran civilization—advanced technology that repairs brain tissue, de-ages cells, and awakens innate intelligence. Her innovative academy offers 14 comprehensive Brain & Body optimization programs, incorporating technology she channels from 1000 light years away.Celebrating three decades of mastery-level transformation, Mahalia has earned global recognition as a sound healing authority and trauma recovery expert. Her journey is a testament to the power of her methods—transforming from experiencing seven concussions and PTSD to becoming an innovative leader in energy medicine. Through her work, she has guided countless students from trauma to triumph, helping them unlock their full potential and step into their dream lives.What sets Mahalia apart is her unique connection to the Lyran High Council of Angels and her gift of multi-dimensional Whale and Dolphin communication. Her voice, tuned to the 432 'universal healing frequency,' serves as a powerful instrument for transformation. Through the Brain Bliss Technology and Academy, she offers extraordinary programs rooted in advanced neuroscience and parapsychology that accelerate brain and body optimization.Mahalia's personal transformation story embodies the power of her methods:* From poverty to prosperity * From powerlessness to wielding transformative abilities * From physical trauma to regeneration and freedom * From silence to becoming a renowned Water Whispering Mermaid, creating positive change through her unique sonic abilities
This advanced scalar frequency technology has proven exceptional for:* Brain tissue repair and cellular regeneration * Metabolic enhancement * Activation of innate intelligence * Trauma recovery and nervous system optimization
Mahalia's work represents the leading edge of energy medicine, where ancient wisdom meets advanced galactic technology. Her dedication to awakening humanity's 'birthright of bliss' has transformed countless lives, creating what she calls "fountains of manifested miracles”.
Links to Mahalia's work and resources:
Whale Choir Dawning Sonic Nutrition for Stress Reliefhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDICS7hfDSELyran Light Body Activation: Uplift & Ascendhttps://youtu.be/lqk3r5JhLMgLemurian Luminosity: Vocal Poetry for Pineal Gland Polishing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWkSnxI_YHIDistant Mermaid: Energy Elixirhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St9QnIi2RKcMy Dolphin Doctor: Awaken the Child Withinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J81-6O-jBvcBrain Bliss Power - Guided Visualizationhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t53afm1mmjzry3hg2m2hy/BrainBlissPowerGuidedVisualization.mp3?rlkey=14kv7qptl8qrc3gxy5v3temju&st=egz1nsgn&dl=0My Dolphin Doctor book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/My-Dolphin-Doctor-Frequency-Holographic/dp/B0DC5SMG1KWhale Choir Dawning Sonic Nutrition by Liv & Let Liv with Mahalia Michael 432 hz tuning - 4KInvincible Recording

Talk on Unity with Fern Foster

Connecting - Giving Attention to What Nourishes Us
Where we put our attention our energy flows. We can decide what we want to connect to. Our devices? Social media? Our loved ones? Our own bodies?
Start to notice what you are connecting to on a daily basis and recognize which of those places are giving you back a feeling of joy or nourishment.
Get clear about what you want to pour your energy into and focus there.
Want to read my blog post on the same topic?
https://jil.mykajabi.com/blog/connection-giving-our-attention-to-what-nourishes-us
Or check out this video where I talk about Connection on the mat:
https://vimeo.com/937117912?share=copy

Stop Pushing and Pulling and Discover More Ease and Agility
Although this may be a bit counter-intuitive, you will get more agile the less you push and pull your body.
We are programmed to think striving and straining makes us flexible and strong, but I believe it actually causes more harm than good.
This week in my online community we were getting really clear about how it feels to push and pull versus rest and receive.
Check out this video to see what that looks like on the mat.
Or read my Blog Post to dive deeper into this topic.
Or reach out and I would be happy to give you an experience of what this feels like in YOUR body! Book a Call.

Patience - Detaching from the Outcome
In this episode I discuss patience as a quality we can practice in life and on the mat. It seems not many of us find patience the easiest quality to practice.
Feel free to check out my weekly video to see what patience looks like on the mat (in a foward fold):
https://vimeo.com/931812367?share=copy
Or check out my BLOG on the topic:
https://jil.mykajabi.com/blog/patience-and-detaching-from-the-outcome

Change your Beliefs - Change your Life with Steve Bacon
Steve Bacon speaks with me about the key to shifting out of old patterns holding us back. He is candid and cuts to the point.
If you are being held back by old stories from your past, have a listen and hear how Steve overcame the challenges of his own upbringing.
Want to get in touch with him? Find him here:
https://linktr.ee/stevebacon?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Want to get his book:
https://www.amazon.ca/START-HERE-Steps-Living-Your/dp/1099376955

Abs - How to Build Core Strength
In this episode, I discuss the common misconceptions about building abdominal muscles and tune us in to a deeper understanding of what matters when we are talking core.
For more information check out this video:
https://vimeo.com/929153974?share=copy
Or read my blog post:
https://jil.mykajabi.com/blog/abs-and-strengthening-your-core
And if you want to get in touch with me about your own health and wellness book a call with me:
https://go.oncehub.com/HealNow

Rapid Recalibration with Aaron Morrison
Have a listen to this powerful podcast about how you can shift your story and make it through whatever obstacle you face.
If you want to find Aaron here are some ways you can get in touch:
linkedin.com/in/aaronmorrison-masternlp
If you want to check out a free offering Aaron created to relieve anxiety:
https://easyanxietyhack.wyldfyredynamics.com/optin1695336188626

Trust - In Ourselves? Or an Outer Authority?
Within our online community this week we were exploring Trust. Our practice gives us a chance to explore trust in our bodies.
When we practice allowing there is a sense of ease and relaxation. This week we explored the importance of reconnecting with oneself and listening to one's intuition to rediscover truth within.
This is an invitation to re-establish connection to Self.
Do you want to read my Blog on Trust?
Or check out my video on the topic.
Do you want to book a call with me to discuss a Path to health and healing?
https://go.oncehub.com/HealNow

Balance is More than Just Standing on One Leg
This week in my classes we were discussing the benefit of stretching our understanding of balance on the mat.
So often we think of tree pose when we talk Yoga. However balance is so much more than just standing on one leg.
Have a listen and let me know what you think!
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
Want to read my Blog on the same subject? Click HERE.
Want to see the video I made around taking this subject to the mat? Click HERE.

Transforming Our Relationships with Fari Gonzaque

Equanimity - Awareness and Acceptance of What Is
This week in my Online community and in person classes we were reflecting on equanimity in our practice.
The best place to learn and practice is a ten-day Vipassina retreat. There are centers all over the world. Find more information HERE.
Check out how to take equanimity onto the mat with this video.
Or check out my perspective here in my BLOG.

Science and Sex with Dr. Jessica Gold
Dr. Jessica, a passionate relationship coach for powerful men in tech, had to go deep in this work herself - after years of feeling stuck in her head, anxious about relating, and having terrible sex. After her undergrad from MIT, Jessica spent 10 years working in lab as an organic chemist and neuroscientist - completing both her PhD and postdoctoral fellowship. Objectivity reigned and subjective embodied experience was laughed at. After experimenting with sexuality and alternative relationships in underground communities in San Francisco and at Burning Man, she decided there was more to life than pipettes and left her career to travel and say 'yes' to what scared her. She spent 4+ years in tantric and spiritual communities in Asia, studying shadow work, kundalini, meditation, tantric metaphysics, and more. After a decade in this new field, Jessica founded Bliss Science, where she uses the lens of non-dual tantra as the foundation of her healing approach. Dr. Jessica offers 1:1 and group programs for powerful men in tech - whether single or in partnership - and couples. She has helped hundreds of clients recover from shame and master the art of relating to women, creating the passionate relationship of their dreams. Jessica is certified by the ICF (PCC level), in Tantra, Relationships, and Men's Sexuality by VITA Coaching, in Process-Oriented Psychology by David Bedrick, in Emotional Mastery by Jenny Hale, and as a Sensual Arts Facilitator. Her teachers also include John Wineland, Kendra Cunov, Christopher Wallis, and Paul Muller-Ortega. She dares you to believe that sex and relating deserve to be given at least as much time as working out or developing your latest AI app.
Watch Jessica's Ted Ex Talk HERE.
The 5 questions Jessica dropped for all of us to ask ourselves.
1. Who are you sexually right now? What do you express, what do you embody when you have sex? Is this the fullest expression of who you could be? 2. Who does society/culture/religion want you to be sexually? 3. Who does your lover want you to be sexually? 4. Who do you most want to be in the bedroom? 5. What do you need in order to be this person during sex?
Thanks for listening.

Tracking Our Habits - Reaching Our Goals
In this episode I download an exercise in tracking our habits. This exercise is an opportunity to fine tune how we are spending our most precious resource : TIME!
I did the exercise myself and realized I was using housework as a habit to avoid creating content.
I also realized recording this it was a way of self sabotaging my bigger dreams and goals.
If you take the challenge you will find your own habits (good and bad) and be able to make better choices about how you actually want to spend your time.
Need support/guidance?
Reach out! yogajil.com
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
Want to read my blog post on the same topic:
https://jil.mykajabi.com/blog/tracking-our-habits
Want to see what witnessing our habits on the mat looks like:

Flipping the Script - Self Talk
In this episode I share a big take away from Trish Blackwell's podcast - practicing saying 'atta girl'.
We find it so easy to criticize ourselves, but with this practice we can flip the script.
Have a listen and then I challenge you to spend a week purposefully celebrating all your wins - big and small.
You are doing awesome!
Thanks for listening. Reach out!
I love hearing from you.
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
Want to watch how you can play with this concept on the mat:
https://vimeo.com/916582044?share=copy
Or read my Blog on the same topic:
https://jil.mykajabi.com/blog/self-talk-and-flipping-the-script

Mind Body and Spirit
In this episode I discuss bringing awareness to these different aspects of self. Practical ways we can practice noticing what is thought, sensation and then to witness the observer.
Unity is possible and when we align these different aspects of self we tap into incredible freedom and wellness.
There is a Path to health in mind body and soul. Yoga is an ancient science that anyone can access.
Reach out. I love helping people get started. Or to go deeper.
sawchukjill@hotmail.com

Finding Balance and Getting Back on Track
In this episode I explore our natural tendency movement along the spectrum of our experience. The duality. The pull in each direction. The dance. To recognize the rhythm and stay in tune.
This Path of self-awareness is a chance to bring ourselves back into balance.
In balance, we experience health and harmony.
There are many simple things anyone can do to bring balance back.
Ready to take a first step? Reach out!
I love helping people on their journey of health and wellness.

Shifting Money Mindset and Simple Steps to Living in Abundance with Lisa Marie Robinson
I loved the parallels in speaking with Lisa Marie when it comes to mindset whether for health or wealth, it all starts with mindset.
Have a listen to this episode and take away simple action steps you can easily take to create a shift in your relationship to money.
If you want to reach out to Lisa Marie and find more of her resources, check out her website.
https://thesassywealthcoach.com/
If you are looking for guidance with health, find me at :

The Path to Making your True Purpose Come to Life with Caitlin Naramore

It Stops Here with Rueben George
This book by Rueben George is a bridge to healing. Everyone should have a read. It opens understanding and compassion and points to a beautiful way forward.
It was my honour to speak with Rueben about his book and hear his perspective of a healing Path. He is doing powerful work in the world and this episode is just a taste of the wisdom he holds.
I hope you enjoy this conversation!
We can all take steps towards healing and contribute to positive change. You will be inspired by this amazing man and his words.

Steve Herringer Picks my Brain about Yoga and This Unique Approach
This was a fun episode where one of my long time students interviews me about Yoga in general, but also about this unique approach I have learned through Diane Long, and the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

A Peak into My Life - An Interview with Jill Sawchuk
My friend Magda suggested I let Facebook Friends ask questions for me to answer about my life or my craft. I loved the questions my friends asked!! Brilliant questions.
It was so much fun to answer them. Thank you for everyone who added their question.
I missed two by accident and afterwards I received another few questions, so we will do part two. Coming soon.
If you have a question you want me to answer, send it to me.
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
Check out more about what I do at:
www.yogajil.com

Stepping into Your True Purpose with Esther Jones-Alley
Oh man! You gotta listen to this episode if you are hearing the call. So many of us are. It is time to step into living our true purpose.
If you want to be inspired and get affirmation that what you are feeling is real... have a listen to this conversation.
Esther so clearly embodies the truth we are all feeling; the shift we are all experiencing.
If you want to be in touch with her check our her website:
https://www.estherjones-alley.com
If you want to contact me, find me at:
If you want to look up the work of Bryon Katie:

Deciding It is Time - Taking a First Step

Ways to Transform and Uplift your Life with Siwash Zahmat
Don't miss this episode. It was such a powerful download of simple things anyone can do to transform and uplift their life.
Listen to Siwash share his wisdom and pull out one or more easy action steps you can take to make a positive shift in your life.
This conversation was full of truth and will inspire you and help you to see the Path forward no matter where you are starting from.
So many first steps in this discussion that could easily change your life for the better.
Find Siwash at : https://www.facebook.com/siwash.zahmat
Find me at: https://yogajil.com/
Find more about the work of Byron Katie and re-writing limiting beliefs at: https://thework.com/

The Gift of Yoga with Olga Campora
It was my pleasure to talk Yoga with Olga. She is a wealth of wisdom and insight and shares some top tips how to get started on the Path.
Have a listen and reach out to either of us if you want to know more.
You can reach me at:
sawchukjill@hotmail.com, or www.yogajil.com
And find more about Olga at:
For more about the 8 limbs of Yoga:
https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/philosophy/the-8-limbs-of-yoga-explained
Or join my online community! I have all kinds of resources around this vast and ancient science of Yoga. Come learn with us!

Following the Call to our True Purpose
Sometimes it can feel terrifying to listen to that voice inside that is urging us to follow our heart; to move in the direction of our true purpose.
Listen to this episode to gain insight and clarity around how we can continue to take steps in that direction, even when it's scary!
Daniella LaRosa Cotreau is a master at helping people discover that place of heart and follow their calling.
Enjoy this candid conversation and reach her at:
https://www.facebook.com/daniella.cotreau

Lifting Ourselves and Each Other Up with Neille Hoffman
I loved this conversation with Neille around her passion for showing women the steps they can take to lift themselves out of a rough place. We touched on a few of the steps one can take in finding their way when they find themselves lost.
We discussed how all of us are capable of finding our power and realizing we can live the life we dream of.
It was inspiring to speak with Neille and I hope you will take away a feeling of hope if you are struggling.
If you want to find her check her out on Facebook. Or find her on Linked In.
If you want to reach out to me for anything health and wellness, I am Jill Sawchuk in Facebook, but you can also send me an email:
sawchukjill@hotmail.com

Superhuman Communication with Alex Dumas
Listen in to this episode to learn more about how you can level up your communication and your life. It was such a pleasure to talk to Alex Dumas about how he has improved his own communication skills and all the disciplines he integrates into his own life to bring out the best in himself. You will be inspired to tap into your own potential through this conversation.
Find him @ https://www.alexdumascoaching.com/

Healing through Time Travel with Mike Iskander
What a pleasure to talk with my guest Mike Iskander about healing through his experiment with time travel.
Have a listen to this episode to understand where some of the self doubt, and self hate comes from and gather some ideas of how you can let it go and experience more self love and self compassion.
You can watch more about his journey here on his TEDx talk.

Five Minute Relation for Stress Relief

Recovering from Addiction with Bobbie Malatesta
It was awesome to speak with Bobbie today about her own recovery from gambling and her inspiring ideas for us to find new, clean and playful ways to enjoy life. Check out our conversation about addiction and her vision of creating more places where adults can gather without having to use alcohol or other addictive habits to get out and have fun. I think all of us have these tendencies to escape our uncomfortable feelings and these kinds of conversations hopefully help to shed some light on how to heal and how, and where to get help.
To find out more about what Bobbie is doing check her out here:
https://linktr.ee/BobbietheAwesome?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
To reach me about anything health and wellness, if you are ready to take your first step, I love to share my tips and tools.
sawchukjill@hotmail.com or find me @ www.yogajil.com

Taking Care of our Health with Traditional Teachings with Shannon Hammer and Jill Sawchuk
In this episode, we just scratched the surface, but even then, you will find useful tips we share about how to maintain health and wellness.
Shannon is a Regenerative Health practitioner (holistic) and Clinical Iridologist. She uses a variety of techniques to help achieve health goals such as breathwork, mindfulness, movement, herbs, foods, higher tech new supplements and treatments. She loves showing people simple ways to live with more health.
It was my pleasure to chat with her and talk wellness. Have a listen and grab a first step that you can take in your own health and wellness journey.
Reach out to her at : purishay@gmail.com
Or if you want to reach out to me, I also love sharing my tools and tips: sawchukjill@hotmail.com

Communication - Why it Matters

Guided Relaxation
Enjoy this guided relaxation to help you release tension and stress. Taking 10 minutes to consciously relax will help to give you a sense of rest and renewal. This will help balance your nervous system and restore a feeling of overall wellness.

7 Rules How Dreams Come True - Successfully Wishing
This episode is a quick download of information given to me by a friend who translated a small, inspiring German book called Erfolgreich Wünschen (which means Sucessfully Wishing). The book is written by Pierre Franckh. In the book he gives many examples of his own successful wishes and explains the rules for successfully wishing. He shares that his life drastically changed when he found a little book called Miracles by Stuart Wilde.
I hope this Podcast will inspire you to explore your own wishes and dreams and give you insight as to how to make them come true.
Enjoy!
Want to know more about The Work by Byron Katie Check out this website.
Want to get in touch with me to learn more about Mind/Body health and wellness? Reach out!
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
or check out my website:

A Conversation on Meditation with Judi Malcolm
For more information about vipassina meditation: www.dhamma.org and if you want to check out Judi’s upcoming course here on Vancouver Islamd: mcmillanartscentre.com/a-reflective-pause-meditation-and-journaling/

Sharing Insights around the Artist's Way with Julian Guderley
Check out this conversation with Julian Guderley where we talk about our journey through the Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron. This powerful book is a guide for us to re-discover our creativity and joy. It helps us deepen our connection to Source and Self.
I loved talking with Julian about his experience through the Artist's Way. I think you will enjoy all the wisdom bombs he drops in this podcast. I hope you get inspired to take your own journey. If you want to join my next guided group we start April 9th!
Email me to register: sawchukjill@hotmail.com
If you want to see more about what Julian does check him out here:
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/julianguderley?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
https://www.instagram.com/julianguderley/?hl=en
If you want to check out more of Julian's Work have a listen here to his podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-planet-blue-planet-podcast/id1265643891

Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone - An Interview with my Beautiful Mom
It was my honor to interview my mom about stepping out of her comfort zone. I hope this conversation will inspire others to do the same. We discuss a bit about the book the Artist's Way, Yoga and facing fears. My mom has been provided a huge amount of inspiration and support for me in my life. I hope listening to her will bring a bit of the same to your life. Thanks mom for doing this with me!!!

Inspired by the Artist's Way with Laura Hinsberger
It was my pleasure to chat with Laura about her creativity, Artist Trading Cards, and the book the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.
We have been sharing the journey through this book for the last 7 weeks and both of us have been incredibly inspired by this work.
If you are looking to connect back to Self, feel more inspired, and live your best life, have a listen and get the book!
Reach out if you want to join my next group through the Artist's Way:
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
To see more about what Laura is up to check out these links:
https://www.instagram.com/laurahinsberger/

Trusting the Way and Taking Risks with Octavia Jolley
In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with a dear old friend of mine who consistently follows her heart and ends up having the most wonderful adventures. She has always been an inspiration for me because I have watched her over the years jump into something completely new (again and again) and create the most amazing experiences for herself and her children. She isn't scared to try something new. She doesn't hesitate to follow a creative impulse. And here in this episode she talks about her life and will inspire you too!
Thanks Octavia and to you listeners for pursuing the Path with heart!

Inspired with Anita Roy - Speaking Your Truth
In this episode I speak with Anita Roy who has inspired me to speak my truth. She is a beautiful, intelligent and interesting soul who shares with us a bit about her story. She has chosen to live life on her own terms and will inspire you to step outside of what is expected of us. Her bravery and courage is contagious.

Listening to your Heart and Finding the Courage to Heal Yourself
It was my pleasure to host Joan Randolph to tell her story of health and healing. She declined chemotherapy after her surgery and is alive and thriving and here to tell her story. She inspires us to ask questions. She shows us how it is possible to choose. She is proof that it is possible to follow your heart and we are capable of carving our own path. I wanted to share her story to inspire others to take responsibility for their own health and to question recommended healthcare treatments. This episode is NOT to say healthcare treatments are good or bad, just to say... we have a choice. Our health and our bodies are ours to manage and no one should feel there is only one option. We are powerful beings with the ability to heal. I hope Joan's story will empower you and inspire you to think about how you want to manage and handle your own health struggles.

Shifting into Fall - Simple Tips to Nourish Ourselves through the Change of Seasons

Creative Clusters / Sacred Circles - Doing the Artist's Way with a Group
In this episode I discuss creative cluster and sacred circles as written about in the book the Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I am going to move through this 12 week journey with a group of people starting September 18th. You still have time to join if you want to and I will post a link below to join.
But mostly this episode is for those of you who have already signed up. I recorded it to be sure to touch on what we are here to do for each other and how important it is to respect and honor each other during this process.
Please have a listen. I look forward to seeing you on the weekly Zoom calls and sharing discussion with you in the online platform you have access to once you sign up.
https://jil.mykajabi.com/offers/PbvEaKi2

Mermaid Sisterhood - Find Friends that Nourish You
I wanted to record an episode to highlight how nourished I felt after my girls weekend away. I hope this episode will inspire you to surround yourself with people that lift you up. Take time to get away. Do things you love; that fill your spirit.
Enjoy!
Links I mention in this episode:
Shani's Home Grown Living Foods: www.homegrownlivingfoods.ca
Lovena's Spices, Teas, and more: www.gatheringplacetrading.com
Get in touch with me: sawchukjill@hotmail.com
or check out my website: www.yogajil.com

Taking Responsibility and Moving Forward with Integrity - How to Take Small Steps
I really enjoyed this conversation with Claire Lafferty. We discuss judgement, responsibility, taking small actions, making space, taking time to sit, and asking questions about how we make the change we all want to see.
Have a listen and let me know what you think. Do you have other ideas about how we can create the world we want to see?
Want the checklist for health and wellness? Click on my website to get your copy for free.
Want to practice breath awareness? Follow this guided practice.
Or need some conscious relaxation to make some space inside yourself? Here is a guided Savasana.
Want to know more about Claire? Check here out here!

Part 2 - Greg Zbitnew Interviews Me About My Yoga Journey
Have a listen to Greg pull some stories out of me about my journey. We touch on my time in India, Krishnamurti, Yoga, forest bathing, time in nature, Spirituality and other life lessons. It was a pleasure to discuss my story with Greg and I hope that me telling some of it inspires others to reconnect with Spirit, Self and lead others in a direction of peace and wellness. Greg even pulled out of me a secret dream I have of being a comedian! Thank you Greg for helping me to let my light S H I N E. I hope you all are inspired to also shine your light. Share your gifts!
Want to do Yoga with me?
or write me:
sawchukjill@hotmail.com
Want to take a Vipassina Meditation course:
