The Inner Practice-Stories of growth from the yoga mat into life
Jackie Vandertuin
14 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez—a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a vision of collective liberation. Her story is a reminder that yoga isn’t only about movement; it’s about rest as resistance, boundaries as care, and he...
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In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez—a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a vision of collective liberation. Her story is a reminder that yoga isn’t only about movement; it’s about rest as resistance, boundaries as care, and he...
In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez—a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a vision of collective liberation. Her story is a reminder that yoga isn’t only about movement; it’s about rest as resistance, boundaries as care, and he...
Listen as Mikaela talks about wearing the weight of the world and how supported fish pose gave peace to this social activist. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"! This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy. With over 30 years of practice as a Certified Athletic...
In this episode of The Inner Practice, Brittney shares her heartfelt journey of growth and healing. With an elite athletic background, Brittney found herself moving from the demanding aspects of elite soccer to being drawn to yoga and later to fascial stretch therapy—discovering how these practices not only supported her own well-being but also opened the door to helping others heal. We talk about the challenges that shaped her, the wisdom she’s gained along the way, and how movement can beco...
In this trailer, you will hear Brittney Norman talk about the transformative power of yoga and the importance of looking after your body as a competitive athlete. Yoga can provide athletes tools that can help their play in ways that are vastly different from 'normal' training programs. Stay tuned for the full episode which airs October 29. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comm...
In this episode, Megan Pomarensky shares her journey from being an injured athlete to becoming a clinician dedicated to helping others heal. As a Certified Athletic Therapist, Megan has a deep understanding of the physical aspects of recovery—but it was other health practitioners and eventually yoga that helped her recognize the connection between body, mind, and healing. Her story is an inspiring reminder that injuries and pain are about more than just the biological—they’re part of a much l...
Join Megan Pomarensky as she discusses how injury, identity and a doctor tricked her into trying yoga which eventually would change her life. Tune in on October 15 for the full episode. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"! This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertu...
In this episode of The Inner Practice, we explore the journey of find home in your body after illness and anxiety. Jasmine DeLeon shares how yoga shifted from being "just exercise" to becoming a lifeline during two years of debilitating vertigo and mental health struggles. Through meditation, somatic healing and teacher training, she discovered gratitude, presence, and softness and rebuilt a relationship with her body. This conversation is an invitation to anyone seeking hop...
Join Jasmine as she discusses how she went from panic and anxiety to healing through the careful guidance of a loved one. Full episode drops October 1st, 2025. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"! This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy. With over 30 y...
In this episode of the The Inner Practice, Jackie MacDonald, shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, addiction, and the search for healing. The now joyful and strong yoga and Pilates teacher, Jackie opens up about the inner turmoil that fueled her struggles — and how family, community, and yoga became lifelines on the path to sobriety. This podcast is a candid look at the ups and downs of recovery, the role yoga played as both a poison and antidote, and the lessons lea...
The path from addiction to healing is long and filled with many curves. Listen to Jackie's story as she first encounters breath as a saving force on her way to the hospital. Tune in for the full episode set to drop on September 21. Send us a text Support the show If you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment. I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "h...
Episode 1: Welcome to The Inner Practice – My Story In this first episode, I share my personal journey from anxiety and disconnection to finding healing through yoga. For years, I looked confident on the outside but struggled with panic, numbness, and burnout. Yoga shifted from being about fitness to becoming a way back to myself — helping me slow down, breathe, and reconnect. If you’ve ever felt lost or far from who you are, this story is for you. Follow along at www.jackievandertuintherapy....
Listen to this episode as I give a brief description of where the podcast idea came from, the name and a brief snippet of my transformative story of healing. Listen to the first episode of this podcast on September 10 where you will hear the full story of my coming home to myself. If you enjoyed this trailer, please like, follow or share with others. Send us a text Support the show If you would like to be a guest of this podcast, please reach out to jackie@jackievandertuinthera...
This trailer was inspired by an instagram follower who wanted to know how I use yoga to manage my own struggles. This trailer gives a quick overview of my process with breathing and mountain pose. Mountain pose gives me strength as I root down into my feet, turning on my muscles and taking up space. The pose along with breathwork helps alleviate my mental giants. Feel free to share how you conquer your mental giants, either comment in your podcast or send me a text.&n...
Take a deep breath and step into The Inner Practice. A podcast dedicated to sharing real stories of how yoga has helped people navigate loss, mental and physical stress and some of life's toughest challenges. This podcast is about integrating the lessons learned on the mat and applying them to life off the mat. Listen to people tell their stories of strength, resilience and recovery and the healing power of yoga Each episode brings gentle insight, inspiration, and pract...
The Inner Practice-Stories of growth from the yoga mat into life
In this episode, I’m joined by Mikaela Jimenez—a fourth-year nursing student, activist, and new yoga practitioner who roots both her work and her practice in decolonization and collective care. Mikaela shares how yoga entered her life during a time of deep burnout and grief, becoming a space of reconnection — to herself, to community, and to a vision of collective liberation. Her story is a reminder that yoga isn’t only about movement; it’s about rest as resistance, boundaries as care, and he...
