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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The does-it-all star J Harrison Ghee is here! J joins us on the podcast to talk about mental health during the pandemic, how he stays light amidst even the darkest and most stressful of times, and shares way too many insightful nuggets throughout the conversation to count. Get ready to get inspired by this beautiful human being, inside and out, and please use the links below to further connect with J. 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

Hey hi hello! Kala is here with a mini episode discussing meditation seats, why they matter, and how to try a few one next time you want to sit down for a practice. Don't forget Yoga to Cope offers a library of FREE, downloadable breath mediations on our website for you to use, link below: 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

Kala is here with today's mini episode discussing the so-called journey back to normalcy post-pandemic. What does it even mean? Tune in for her hot take on this controversial and cliché topic. 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

It's the month of March and that means it's Women's History Month and International Women's Day. We thought who better to have join the Yoga to Cope podcast for this month's conversation than co-creator of the Ladygang, author, Emmy winning TV Personality, host, and Canadian gals gal Keltie Knight! Keltie is here to talk about forging her own professional path in an effort to be her own boss and build a female centric empire, and that she has with the help of her Ladygang counterparts as they've built an epically popular podcast, written a New York Times bestselling book, "Act Like a Lady", Ladygang TV, live events, and so much more. On top of that, Keltie is a very successful TV personality, a wife, a dog mom, a dancer, a friend, and so much more. And yes, she occasionally finds time to fit in some yoga or a delightful wellness retreat to tune in and reset. Tune in to hear from one of the best, and use the links below to further connect with Keltie! Website: http://www.keltieknight.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keltie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theladygang/ Audio Book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Act-Like-a-Lady-Audiobook/0593164466?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&ds_rl=1257028&ds_rl=1260658&ds_rl=1258208&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-aGCBhCwARIsAHDl5x9k6c5kL5PC3KcnI-Ss8bt39xoKbZglL71oq4_cY2hkkjImJIiV6m8aAvllEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Hello and welcome to a post-Skill in Action workshop mini episode where Kala will break down the standout messages from today's 3-hour workshop with S.I.A. workshop facilitators Mika and Ty. Recording is available if you wanted to attend but were unable to do so live - just ask! As well, Yoga to Cope is raising awareness for PRIDE in 2021 as we head toward summer, and we are raising money for National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)with our limited edition Spirit Jersey® tie-dye crop featuring a "Love is Love" heart design + Yoga to Cope's name across the back. A portion of proceeds raised will go directly to NQTTCN. This pre-sale window goes until Sunday, March 21, 2021 and includes a special sale price of $65 (regularly $80) so PLEASE take advantage of the pre-sale, the savings, and in doing so, help us raise a big, awesome donation for NQTTCN, an incredible org doing incredible work. Links below. ORDER PRIDE MERCH NOW: https://www.yogatocope.org/pride-merch NQTTCN: https://www.nqttcn.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nqttcn/ Skill in Action: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/skill-in-action-book 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Happy International Women's Day, though bear in mind this episode's message is to everyone. Tune in to hear how a candle inspired today's theme and call-to-action.

Pre-trauma: What does it mean and why is in in our mission statement? Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald discusses the term, why it's included, and poses a call-to-action for our wonderful community members. Are we reaching you? How can we better serve and educate? Feel free to email, DM, call, or otherwise reach out to us to share your story! 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. Call us: 857-323-COPE Email: hello@yogatocope.org Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

We would like to offer a trigger warning as some of the topics discussed in this episode include gun violence and sexual assault/molestation. Please tune in with care. Please give a warm welcome to Arjuna O'Neal! Arjuna is the founder of nonprofit organization Share Necessities, does Elevated Mindset Coaching, and is an educator and speaker among other things. He is also consulting on some upcoming programming creating alongside yours truly, Yoga to Cope! Arjuna comes on the show today to share his powerful story of his childhood and surviving a shooting, and the way his life had shifted and evolved since. It is an inspiring and vulnerable conversation. Please use the links below to further connect with Arjuna, his work, and his community offerings. Website: https://www.share-necessities.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharenecessities/ Website: https://arjunaoneal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arjuna_oneal/?hl=en 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Welcome to another episode of the Yoga to Cope podcast! This week we get a tease of what Yoga to Cope is working on re: video content! A first batch of educational, instructional videos from Yoga to Cope are just around the corner and we can't wait to expand into this format with our community. Get a sneak peek of what the first video will be all about, why the topic is important, and why it's taken so darn long to get YTC videos in the first place! 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Welcome to this mini episode where host Kala MacDonald discusses a recent Facebook conversation between herself and a pro-conspiracy theorist, as well as the importance of knowing Black history, not just this month, but always. Plus: where to look if you need a refresher since grade school! 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Somehow, some way, we made it to February. Whew. Welcome. In this mini episode Kala gushes over the weekend-long Yoga & Trauma C.E. Course that Yoga to Cope and RecUniversal co-led in San Diego with 10 lovely yoga teachers. It was our very first live pilot program and to be honest, I can't believe it happened and can't believe it's already over! It was an honor and a joy, and it won't be the last so stay tuned for future offerings! As well, Kala dives into Black History Month by discussing the tumultuous time we continue to live in, under layers of COVID-19 fear, political messiness, and social justice conversations and activity hundreds of years in the making. This month we will be reading "Skill in Action" by Michelle Cassandra Johnson, and Kala shares some excerpts from the book that we hope will entice you to join in and read along this month for a tiny yet powerful book. It's so timely, and as Johnson writes, in order to effect change we must "be willing to make a mess". 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

Tune in for a proper hey, hi, hello from Yoga to Cope founder Kala MacDonald as she shares some brief thoughts about the lat year, plus what is coming up for this organization! Please feel free to use the links below to get a head start on staying connected with everything YTC has coming up. Welcome back, we are so glad you're here. 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 Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Book Club Group: www.facebook.com/groups/299848227786272 Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW