Yoga Therapy

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Non-Attachment Jan 26, 2026

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Do you find yourself experiencing attachment to people, titles, things that are no longer serving you? Have you ever wondered what life could be like if we all worked from a better ethical code? What is attachment, non-attachment, and how do these ethical concepts play out in real life in positive and negative ways? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details the basics of a favorite of the yogic yamas and niyamas -- non-attachment, aka aparigraha -- to address how we often express attachment in our personal lives, relationships, and societally in unhelpful and unhealthy ways. Plus, how we can begin to live in our non-attached truth in small ways to explore the yogic lifestyle. TW: DV, politics/ICE -- Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or explore our current free content offerings, please visit our website: www.yogatocope.org

Old Patterns Dec 15, 2025

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in the monotonous daily pattern that looks something like: work, eat, watch TV, sleep, rinse and repeat? Or in the pattern of dating the same type of person over and over again despite feeling unsatisfied? Avoiding the gym despite wanting to focus on your bodily health more? Join host Kala MacDonald as she details the basic neurobiology that answers why we often stay stuck in old patterns, and how to start to break free of those old, tired loops + guided practice of yoga to cope with: anticipation -- Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or explore our current free content offerings, please visit our website: www.yogatocope.org

Starting Over Nov 05, 2025

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We're so back. Join your host Kala MacDonald -- the self-proclaimed "queen of the pivot" -- as she details starting over in all the ways; school and work, love life, home city, and more. Plus, get into some cheeky AMA questions, a sneak peek at what's upcoming with Yoga to Cope, and end with an education on + guided practice of yoga to cope with: stress and anxiety. -- Yoga Therapy is the podcast extension of educational nonprofit org Yoga to Cope. Listen to the Yoga Therapy pod to learn from host Kala MacDonald on topics related to womanhood, relationships, grief, and trauma through a yogic and comedic lens. Yoga to Cope is a 501c3 educational nonprofit organization aiming to provide completely free, online, yoga-based resources for people coping with trauma, pre-trauma, grief, depression, and the like. To learn more about Yoga to Cope, make a donation, or explore our current free content offerings, please visit our website: www.yogatocope.org

PTSD: A new perspective via Mark Lilly Jun 28, 2021

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Host Kala MacDonald acknowledges National PTSD Awareness Day with some fresh insights regarding PTSD after hearing from author Mark Lilly in her "Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Change" 100hr. Certification program. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Daniel Novoa: Yoga Instructor, YTT Trainer with Zuna Yoga, Coming Out, Pride Forever Jun 21, 2021

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Happy International Day of Yoga! (June 21) Join host Kala MacDonald as she welcomes her dear friend and epically talented yoga colleague Dan Novoa onto the podcast to celebrate PRIDE and to discuss Dan's upcoming life adventure, his entry into the yoga world, and so so much more. Please use the links below to further connect with Dan, or to take a YTT with Zuna Yoga in beautiful Bali: Insta: www.Instagram.com/dan.nov Web: www.zunayoga.com YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

National Cancer Survivors Day (June 6) - Catching up with Ashley Mays! Jun 14, 2021

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If you're a regular listener of the YTC podcast, we bet Ashley Mays is a familiar name to you as she was a former podcast guest as part of our "Tough Women, Tough Stories" series where she candidly shared her breast cancer diagnosis with our community. Tune in today, in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, to hear how her treatment is going and what is next for Ashley and her family! Insta: www.instagram.com/babiesandbreastcancer YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Boundless Boundaries and Why They RULE Jun 07, 2021

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Host Kala MacDonald is here in all of her astrological retrograde moon shifting and discomfort to triple underline that notion that we should all be better about setting boundaries, of both the silent and the out-loud variety. Tune in for examples of boundary setting in her past couple weeks, how you can start setting your own boundaries today, and WHY this is so important for each of our mental wellbeing, albeit uncomfy at times.

Stephanie Spence: Yoga Educator, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Activist May 31, 2021

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Host Kala MacDonald welcomes Stephanie Spence to the Yoga to Cope podcast! Stephanie, who has been practicing yoga for over 40 years in 60 countries, is the award-winning author of her book "Yoga Wisdom", a yoga educator, an activist, a feminist, and so much more. She and Kala met while pursuing their Master's degrees in Yoga Studies, and dive into topics including yoga as a healing modality, how wealth plays into and affects a person's life, the pros and cons of social media, and so much more! Please use the links below to connect with Stephanie and to support her by purchasing her book! Insta: www.Instagram.com/stephanieyogini Web: www.stephaniespence.com Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/17843365.Stephanie_Spence Amazon: www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Spence/e/B0786M31SX/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 **remember, if you do use Amazon to make purchases, set Yoga to Cope as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile before you click BUY! Our organization will receive 0.05% of qualifying purchases in the form of a donation, and it doesn't cost you any extra. Thank you in advance! YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Panic Attacks, New Anxiety, and Chiropractors OH MY! May 24, 2021

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Host Kala MacDonald opens up about an ongoing personal struggle with anxiety and panic attacks in this new XL mini episode. Please tune in with care. YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Children's Mental Health Awareness: Mirroring, color breathing, and more for the kiddos in your life Apr 28, 2021

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Welcome a mini episode celebrating and acknowledging Children's Mental Health Awareness (May 6) -- host Kala MacDonald is here to give you some insights regarding how and why it's so key to introduce mental health and wellness tips, tricks, and techniques early and often, and offers a few examples of things that have worked and been welcomed with the kiddos in her life. Think: color breathing, body scans, and mirroring. As well, announcements re: 1.) PRIDE MERCH, have you ordered yours yet?! 2.) Book Club: what are we reading this month? Find out... 3.) RecUniversal's Run for Your Life (the final dates!!) YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org/downloads Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

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