Taking time out just for you and having an experience, or solo trip? It can seem IMPOSSIBLE in today's world. But, when you take the leap to take a small break from your life, you will discover more about you than you can even imagine.

In today's episode we are going to cover:

• Stories on solo trips I was so, so fortunate to take and what I learned from them. 
• Why a solo trip might be just what you need to reset, reflect on where you are in life and who you want to be, as well as, the person you no longer want to be. 
• The 5 benefits of taking the daring leap to travel on your own or with a group other than your close family members. 

Do YOU have a yoga question you would like answered OR an idea for a future podcast? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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Diet Culture really has no place in the yoga world... but, it's found many ways in the front door of our studios and classes. Let's talk about it this week - what it is, how we've made it part of our yoga spaces, and what to do about it now.

In today's episode we are going to cover:

• What exactly is diet culture? We define it and describe it. 
• Telling signs we are letting diet culture into our yoga places and spaces. 
• Ways to push diet culture out the door and out of your yoga studios and classes. 

Do YOU have a yoga question you would like answered OR an idea for a future podcast? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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Your mind LOVES to prove that it's right. I mean, I love to hear someone tell me I'm right, don't you? But, this characteristic of your brain and mind are keeping you from living the life you dream of living, accomplishing the yoga posture you have always had on your bucket list, and so much more.

In today's episode we are going to cover:

• Why the mind loves to proves it's right and why this is the worst. 
• The 2-month drop-off in your yoga practice, new habit, breaking of a bad habit, etc., and what is really happening here. 
• Useful tips and tools to use to flip the script and start to prove your mind wrong, opening you up to a life full of limitless possibilities. 

Do YOU have a yoga question you would like answered OR an idea for a future podcast? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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In the yoga world, you will encounter more than one red flag that you are in the WRONG yoga situation... whether it be a class, a studio, or with a specific teacher. We are going to cover the top 5 red flags to be aware of, shine a light on them and make it okay to not be okay with them. 

We are going to cover:

• The thought of "real" yoga and what is truly happening when a teacher or studio says that they teach "real" yoga.
• Hands-on adjustments and when to know they've gone too far. 
• The difference between a yoga teacher telling you a fun story from their lives and them airing their dirty laundry during the class. 
• Finding spaces where you can grow in your practice. 
• What to do when you ask a question and don't really get an answer. 

Do YOU have a yoga question you would like answered OR an idea for a future podcast? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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We ALL begin yoga by wanting to do it for ourselves. It's so we feel good, aren't so crazy cranky, and gain qualities of patience, generosity, and self-love. 

BUT, what if we decided to do the practice in honor of someone else? How would this thought effect your practice? 

It's a total mind flip and we're digging into thoughts on this today so that you can begin to bring these concepts to your own yoga mat. 

We are going to cover:

• How we all begin yoga and the different reasons we show up to a yoga class in the first place. 
• Flipping the script on why we do yoga. It's not for YOU, it's for everyone else. And, when you do this how you know yoga will be in your life forever. 

• Devoting your practice to someone else instead of setting an intention. How this one thought can change everything for you, including assisting you in improving your relationships. 

Do YOU have a question you would like answered OR an idea for a future podcast? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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Scarcity Mindset stinks! But, getting into the headspace of "I'll never have enough... money? time? love? etc. happens to ALL of us. 

So, this week I'm going to share with you the 3 steps I use to kick that negative thinking to curb to feel empowered in my life. 

We are going to cover:

• Why "decluttering" your spaces has such a huge effect on your mind.
• My top super fun and kind of... "scary" way to serve others.

• How to play the "Why Game" to get super clear on your fear.  

Do YOU have a question you would like answered OR an idea for a future podcast? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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It's my first "Ask Me Anything" Episode and we are getting some of your questions answered! We are covering:

• What to do when you've been working on Standing Head to Knee Pose for 10 YEARS and seeing little-to-no progress. 
• How to deal with your partner when they do NOT support your practice, or actually sabotage your practice from even happening. 

• What is the best course of action when you go to deepen your backbends, but then end up injuring yourself instead. 

Do YOU have a question you would like answered? Send them my way via Instagram or email me at: tori@meetmeonyourmat.yoga

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It's an interesting query, don't you think? Is it possible to "master" beginner level yoga? And, only then are you able to move on to an intermediate or advanced practice? We are digging in this week. Don't miss this episode - it's one that just might make your yoga practice... and your life. 

 Here are some takeaways from this episode:

• To "master" something means you have nothing to left to learn about it. Will this ever be true when it comes to your yoga practice?
• 3 things your really should master before you move to the next step of your practice.

• How waiting to master beginner level yoga, or really anything in your life, can keep you stuck in one place - never growing or evolving into the person you came to this world to become. 

Come join the discussion on the Facebook page or on Instagram. I'd love to connect with you on this! 

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