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Savage Unicorn Yoga Podcast

Savage Unicorn Yoga Podcast

By Vanessa Murray

Get on the path with 500 E-RYT Yoga teacher, YACEP, author, wife of a BAMF, mother of dragons, Ya-Ya of heathens, chicken tender, duck minder and bee keeper, Vanessa Murray. We will talk about food, focus, crystals, oils, trauma, myofascial release and so much more! As a Clinical Trauma Specialist, Vanessa teaches you through yoga how to move through your trauma using tools and practices to live life to the fullest. We dig in on spirituality and how having a balanced life is crucial for success. Let's evolve on the path together!
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Episode 2-Interview Heidi Banks M.Ed., CCC/SLP 200HR RYT

Savage Unicorn Yoga PodcastApr 29, 2021

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Psychedelic Journeying Meditation

Psychedelic Journeying Meditation

Prepare to go on your journey of healing with this awareness meditation guided by Vanessa. Let her relax and center you for your therapeutic healing practice. This guided meditation is excellent for use with Ketamine, Psilocybin or your psychedelic therapy of choice. Pair it with this playlist for an immersive experience:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a4A5WRn6TRwrhSeHisVrk?si=e05b71ad97ad49b3

Visit us at YogaByYouNiceville.com if your interested in a Psychedelic Integration Coaching Session

Dec 14, 202218:44
Episode 7-Sizzlin' Summer Special Guests Series-Gracie Simmons-Owner Grateful Hearts Studio

Episode 7-Sizzlin' Summer Special Guests Series-Gracie Simmons-Owner Grateful Hearts Studio

Ready to meet a really busy person?? Gracie is a mom, wife, farmer, yoga student, yoga teacher and yoga studio owner! She is the owner of Grateful Hearts Studio in Crestview Florida. While balancing the rest of her life, Gracie teaches two very unique types of Yoga: Buti and Goat!!!

GOAT YOGA!!!!

We will chat about that poop covered mat on this episode. Don't miss how she is navigating toward her advanced yoga teacher training, raising kids, deflecting haters and rising above to evolve. 

Ways to connect:

IG-gracie_longlegs, graciesgoatyoga and gratefulheartsyoga

Gratefulheartsyoga.net-Find a class that rocks with you! Learn Buti!!

Emeraldcoastzoo.com-Come practice yoga with Gracie and the goats! Next class 7/24 at 9a and 10:30a! Stay to check out all the other cool exhibits.

Check in with Gracie's teachers-Dragonflyyoga.com-Laura Tyree and Melissashalongo.com-Melissa Shalongo

Jun 23, 202155:24
Episode 6-Sizzlin' Summer Special Guests Series-Dr. Alyssa Gavulic PH.D, LMHC, LMFT

Episode 6-Sizzlin' Summer Special Guests Series-Dr. Alyssa Gavulic PH.D, LMHC, LMFT

Alyssa Gavulic is a gold star widow, grieving mother, psychotherapist, and counselor educator. She is a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist who also has her PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision from Liberty University. She is now the director of Crosspoint Counseling Center in Niceville, FL and practices as a psychotherapist, specializing in many areas. Her wisdom is shared with the articulation of a researcher scholar and advanced practitioner while still being conveying with the vulnerability and authenticity of being a wife who lost her Special Forces husband to a parachute training accident, a mother who lost her 2 ½ year old daughter to drowning, a sister who lost her brother to suicide and then lost another brother to homicide all within the 2 ½ year time period. Alyssa brings her story of overcoming adversity and holding onto to hope in the midst of several life-altering losses as a speaker to a variety of audiences.  Alyssa’s message of facing deep waves of grief while still finding the beauty and joy inherent in each moment will both enrich and inspire you. Check out her team of counselors and therapists https://crosspoint.church/counseling/ 

Jun 20, 202101:06:21
Episode 5-Sizzlin' Summer Special Series-Dawn Mucha-Johnson LCSW and Best Friend In The Whole Wide World

Episode 5-Sizzlin' Summer Special Series-Dawn Mucha-Johnson LCSW and Best Friend In The Whole Wide World

Besides being my best friend for the 20+ years, Dawn is married to a badass Sheriff with one soccer player extraordinaire step-daughter Laylah. She has 15 plus years of clinical experience working with all ages on parenting, family therapy, trauma, addictions, mental illnesses and behavioral problems. She has worn many hats in her professional roles such as: Therapist, Program Manager, Addictions Counselor, Clinical and Regional Director. She focuses her work now with Suicide Prevention for those who protect us. Dawn has experienced trauma in her life and manages the repercussions daily with food, exercise, fitness, self-care, Me, and mindfulness. Did I mention me?? She is focused on creating a world that each human cares for themselves by being aware of what makes us evolve and working toward it.
Jun 15, 202101:04:32
Episode 4-Guided Meditation For Achieving Your Goals!

Episode 4-Guided Meditation For Achieving Your Goals!

Need a little motivation? Listen to this quickie meditation! May all your dreams come true! Keep evolving!

Jun 02, 202111:05
Episode 3-Brainwashing is O.K.!!! With Special Guests- My Grandbabies!!

Episode 3-Brainwashing is O.K.!!! With Special Guests- My Grandbabies!!

Today we learn from kids how simple it is to work through our feelings try for a positive outlook!

May 21, 202141:37
Episode 2-Interview Heidi Banks M.Ed., CCC/SLP 200HR RYT

Episode 2-Interview Heidi Banks M.Ed., CCC/SLP 200HR RYT

Heidi Banks experienced the benefits of Yoga several years ago and began a faithful practice in 2006. After completing her 200 hr. YTT here in Niceville at Yoga Junkie studios, she pursued her passion for Yin Yoga and completed a 40- Hour Yin Yoga training at Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, in Pensacola, FL. She is currently finishing up her 300 hr. advanced YTT at Dragonfly studios in Ft. Walton beach. She is a Speech Pathologist that works with special needs children and child through life span folks on the spectrum. Heidi teaches special needs children’s yoga, seniors, chair, yin, restorative, private and many other forms of yoga. In deepening her practice, she has learned that Yoga is the ultimate attitude adjustment because a consistent practice has the potential to make most things better. 

-Check out Heidi Banks at Yoga Dharma Studios in Niceville Florida. Want to schedule? Drop me a message and I’ll hook you up!

-To learn more about me or this podcast please visit SavageUnicornYoga.com and drop me a message savageunicornyoga@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook and Instagram at Savage Unicorn Yoga for all my thoughts, updates, events and current classes! Like my show? Donate, donate, donate! 

-Thank you for joining me on Bend and Snatch and remember to always be evolving.


Apr 29, 202146:29
Trailer-Bend & Snatch!

Trailer-Bend & Snatch!

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Apr 12, 202100:38
Episode 1-Let go of ego on the mat and under the bar!

Episode 1-Let go of ego on the mat and under the bar!

It's the first episode!!! Join Vanessa for her debut outing into the world of podcast! On this episode, Vanessa discusses how ego hinders your yogic and athletic performance, how you can be more present in your practice and performance and how to let shit go that doesn't concern you!

Apr 12, 202123:26