Sacred Listening

The Sacred Listening podcast is a sanctuary for those who feel overwhelmed, overscheduled, and overbusy. In this podcast, we explore the various paths of restoring balance in our body from issues such as depletion, anxiety, chronic pain, and stress. We do this by redefining what self-care means on an individual level as we dive into cutting-edge research, personal stories, expert interviews, as well as listening in to the magic and mysticism of our body’s wisdom. I welcome you to join us to reclaim self-agency over your health and wellbeing. Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love.

Diaphragmatic breathing for perinatal care with Dr Samantha Quezet 04/15/2025

The truth about postpartum care that nobody talks about with Dr Samantha Quezet 04/15/2025

The truth about postpartum care that nobody talks about with Dr Samantha Quezet There is a drastic difference in postpartum care between the Eastern and Western cultures, in which we explore in this episode with Dr Samantha Quezet. In the East, there is an emphasis on nurturing the mother during the month-long postpartum period, whereas in the West, it is more DIY. Dr. Samantha Quezet shares her insights on the significance of prenatal and postnatal care, and personal experiences with postpartum confinement. The discussion highlights the need for a cultural shift in how we view motherhood and self-care, advocating for a more supportive environment for mothers. Key takeaways: Eastern postpartum confinement practices provide essential support for recovery As a society, we need to mother the mother as well by providing strong supportive networks Why prenatal care, and even pre-pre natal care sets up our bodies for smoother postpartum recovery and beyond *** Dr. Samantha Quézet is a highly esteemed chiropractor known for her profound expertise and dedication to promoting holistic health. Alongside her husband, she founded a holistic health practice committed to supporting families in the East Auckland community in New Zealand. In the past five months, she has gained recognition for her expertise in postnatal care, particularly in integrating Eastern postpartum healing practices such as Chinese confinement. Her extensive qualifications and compassionate approach have made her a trusted source of knowledge and support for mothers seeking comprehensive pre- and postnatal training solutions, as well as pediatric chiropractic care. Connect with Dr Samantha Quezet: *** Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: *** This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/36124590

Matrescence Part 2: On 1 year into motherhood 02/28/2025

Matrescence Part 1: Self-nurture, Compassion, healing from C-section 02/28/2025

Matrescence Part 1: Self-nurture, Compassion, healing from C-section Our baby girl is turning one! In celebration of her 1 year birthday, I am sharing a glimpse into my pregnancy journey and birth experience, what I learned about self-nurture (and what it is NOT!) in the process of becoming a mother. To be honest, I struggled with a lot of disappointment and guilt for myself with the outcome of the birth experience, and I did a lot of inner work to turn myself around from that. LISTEN IN to this episode on: My experiences on pregnancy, labor, and having had to transition to unplanned C-section Grief over not having had the birth experience I had envisioned Reframing my definition of self-nurture towards myself to resolve the disappointment around the unplanned C-section The importance of accepting the imperfect nature of self-nurture, that it is always an evolving relationship with yourself This is Part 1 of my episodes on my personal journey of Matrescence. Matrescence is the process, changes, and transformations that a person goes through during pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, and beyond. In Part 1, I share some details about how our baby girl came Earth side and the self-nurture lesson I learned. In Part 2, I share my personal experiences thus far 1 year into motherhood. Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/35478375

7-Min Morning Contemplation (Gratitude, Forgiveness, Guidance) 02/05/2025

Nurturing our reproductive health and fertility with Heather Grzych 02/05/2025

Nurturing our reproductive health and fertility with Heather Grzych Fertility is an issue that usually doesn’t cross a birthing person’s mind until they are thinking about getting pregnant or having trouble getting pregnant. But fertility actually starts with a good foundation of not only healthy tissues, but also a healthy connection with one’s body and oneself. Even though becoming pregnant is a very natural occurrence, the way we live our lives today is anything but natural, which can affect the health of our reproductive tissues, our hormonal balances, and the levels of toxins within our bodies, just to name a few. Caring for our reproductive health is, after all, self-nurture. Today, I’m speaking with a friend of mine, and also someone I look up to, Heather Grzych, on the topic of fertility through Ayurveda lens. If you’re not familiar with Ayurveda, it’s a sister science of yoga, and we will be discussing it briefly during the episode, though it doesn’t do it justice to the complex system of art and science that it is. Key takeaways: Fertility begins with a healthy connection to one's body What is Ayurveda and its vital role in reproductive health Toxins in the environment can significantly impact fertility Women often feel disconnected from their bodies, which can lead to fertility issues Heather's suggestion for simple daily self-nurture to enhance self-awareness and agency Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in traditional Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She is a board-certified at the Ayurvedic Doctor level in in the United States, serving on the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and on the Board of Directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Heather’s first book, , has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, , holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. She’s is currently working on a novel about one man’s attempt to control the new world order. Visit her online at .  Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/35009435

Medita con Elena en Español 10/22/2024

Self-care for marginalized communities with Elena Velez 10/22/2024

Self-care for marginalized communities with Elena Velez When we think about the term “self-care,” images of pampering retreats, luxurious spas, expensive bedsheets, an exclusive gyms flash before our minds. Self-care has become a commodified term and activity, and oftentimes attainable by niched demographic and socioeconomic classes. Because of this, I will be using the term “self-nurture” from here on out, to differentiate between commodified self-care and deep self-nurture that comes from within. People of color and marginalized communities, who face a disproportionate amount of societal stress and burden, are often the ones who need self-nurture the most. But because of the economy around self-care, it is inaccessible to them, let alone enough time for themselves to think about how they can care for and nurture themselves. That is why, today, I asked Elena Velez, founder and director of Community Restorative Training, to be here with us today to speak on this very important mission she is on — to educate and bring accessibility of self-nurture to marginalized communities. Elena and I met almost 10 years ago when I used to teach a weekly chair yoga class at a pain clinic. Since the outpatients at this clinic is disproportionately Hispanic, Elena served as one of the medical interpreters. Since then, we have collaborated together to help Elena bring her vision to life. *** Elena Velez, the Founder/Director of Community Restorative Training (CRT), brings 18 years of experience as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CHI) to create a bilingual stress reduction wellness program for essential workers. Her insights from community behavioral practices, learned through interpretation, fuel CRT's mission of offering simple stress reduction techniques to prevent workplace injuries. With a background in bilingual environmental education, Elena extends her workshops to the Latino community, aiming to build a multicultural support network emphasizing empathy and mutual respect. CRT's approach, rooted in neuroscience and neuroplasticity, focuses on facilitating lasting mental, emotional, and physical balance for participants, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in the short and long term. Connect with Elena: *** Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/33562302

How to abhyanga (Ayurveda oil self massage) with Yvette Racines 08/28/2024

Self-care for perimenopause 08/26/2024

Self-care for perimenopause How often do we feel that we are not in control when it comes to our hormonal health, and that we are unfortunate victims when it comes to menstruation and menopause? In this episode, I speak with Yvette Racines, founder of Vital Living Wellness, an Ayurveda inspired bodycare brand, on simple self-care and self-nurture practices that can aid us throughout our hormonal transitions, especially the transition into menopause. Listen IN to our conversation on self-care principles based in Ayurveda for a more easeful perimenopausal period. Even if you are not yet in that stage in your life, or past that, Yvette's tips are timeless and foundational for all, even non-menstruating folks. *** Yvette Racines, is the founder of Vital Living Wellness, an Ayurveda inspired bodycare brand. Dedicated to inspiring individuals to lead a life of self-enrichment, she passionately believes that a daily self-love practice should be a fundamental aspect of one’s lifestyle. Yvette is an experienced Yoga Therapy teacher, long time student of Ayurveda, and mama of 3 amazing children! You can checkout her website at OR on Instagram @vitallivingwellness. *** Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/32727652

15. Lean into the superpowers of our menstrual cycles with Nicole Tillotson 08/06/2024

15. Lean into the superpowers of our menstrual cycles with Nicole Tillotson Many of us are oblivious to the knowledge and awareness that how we care for our menstrual cycles can greatly impact our energy, mood, sleep, PMS symptoms, and more. Furthermore, when we choose to ignore, alter, and/or suppress the natural rhythms of our menstrual cycles, our entire bodily functions can be thrown off course, resulting in hormonal-related health issues. Listen in to my conversation with Nicole Tillotson, founder of Season and Cycle, on menstrual health, cycle syncing, and how we can actually revitalize our health when we lean into the little known secret superpowers of our menstrual cycles! We discuss the different inner “seasons” of the menstrual cycle and self-care practices appropriate for each “season” for ultimate self-nurture. *** Resources by Alisa Vitti *** Nicole is the founder of Season & Cycle, a holistic women’s health platform and practice that specializes in supporting women who are wanting to restore and reconnect with their natural cycle after coming off hormonal birth control. She’s a certified menstrual health coach & natural contraceptive educator and passionate cook. Season & Cycle provide a holistic approach to help you navigate the entire experience of coming off hormonal birth control - everything from creating a transition self-care plan, to rebalancing hormones naturally, to finding the non-hormonal contraceptive options that align with your values and health goals. Season & Cycle is a social impact organization, 5% of every purchase goes towards funding the distribution of menstrual care products to people in need. Learn more at . *** Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/32454392

14. Guided Relaxation for Inner Rest and Nourishment 07/22/2024

13. Our resistance against rest 07/22/2024

12. Guided Meditation to Anchor Into Yourself 07/09/2024

11. Prioritize your days better with this simple trick 07/09/2024

10. Guided contemplation and journaling for setting compassionate boundaries 06/27/2024

9. Mental self-care and redefining “setting boundaries” with Irene Oyang 06/26/2024

9. Mental self-care and redefining “setting boundaries” with Irene Oyang Can "setting boundaries" with other people be yet another form of finger-pointing rather than turning the mirror back to ourselves? How do we know whether we are trying to avoid a healing opportunity (which can be messy and painful) by "setting boundaries?" Listen in to this week's {potentially} controversial topic with my very dear sister Irene as my guest. We speak about: How we can miss out on healing opportunities and bypass deeper self-work when we are too quick to set boundaries with people who trigger us Recognizing good stress, and balancing stress with rest for better personal growth, healing, and development The need for everyone to reinvestigate our old emotional wounds rather than never ripping off the Band-aids Irene Oyang is a mental performance coach, empowering world class athletes with tools to find and perform their best. She also loves diving into the world of inner work and transformation, after a mental health crisis in 2015 that catalyzed her healing journey. Her journey has led her to exploring inner landscapes so that she may guide others to do the same. Connect with Irene: Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/31893797

8. Feel your feelings, get to sleep (Guided Meditation with Lauren Ziegler) 06/10/2024

8. Feel your feelings, get to sleep (Guided Meditation with Lauren Ziegler) The following episode is a guided practice meant to accompany the previous episode. For context, please refer to the previous episode. Why is it so hard for us to fall asleep at night? In the previous episode, sleep coach Lauren Ziegler suggests that it's in those quiet, dark hours of the night when our feelings catch up to us to a point of overwhelming us. In this guided meditation, she guides us through a tender journey of feeling our feelings and softening into them rather than fighting against them to help us get peacefully to sleep. Lauren Ziegler is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and Sleep coach who has helped millions of people with sleep over the past 12 years. She helps people that don’t sleep well get the one thing holding them back from achieving their best lives: consistent, lush, deep, sleep. In her Sleep Coaching practice, she crafts customized sleep solutions for people with insomnia, so you can get back to sleeping again and enjoy your days to the fullest. She is contracted by major sleep apps, Colorado State University, and medical and mental health clinics in the U.S. Connect with Lauren: Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/31660127

7. Improve your sleep quality to regulate your emotions with Lauren Ziegler 06/10/2024

7. Improve your sleep quality to regulate your emotions with Lauren Ziegler In this episode, I have the honor of having Lauren Ziegler, IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a sleep coach to discuss the importance of sleep, and how it impacts our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Lauren also shares her experience with sleep difficulties and how she overcame them through yoga nidra and meditation. She discusses five ways to know whether your sleep quality is poor, how sleep and emotional regulations are closely tied to one another, and offers tips on improving sleep by practicing mindfulness during the day. Be sure to check out Episode 8 for a yoga nidra (guided relaxation) practice led by Lauren for a delicious sleep tonight! Lauren Ziegler is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist and Sleep coach who has helped millions of people with sleep over the past 12 years. She helps people that don’t sleep well get the one thing holding them back from achieving their best lives: consistent, lush, deep, sleep. In her Sleep Coaching practice, she crafts customized sleep solutions for people with insomnia, so you can get back to sleeping again and enjoy your days to the fullest. She is contracted by major sleep apps, Colorado State University, and medical and mental health clinics in the U.S. Connect with Lauren: Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist and a self-nurture advocate. Throughout her 12+ year of teaching yoga in studios and private practice, she works to help others restore balance in their bodies from their over-busy lives. She's worked many years in private practice to help clients through their journeys of chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sense of self. With her podcast, Sacred Listening, Elaine shares with a wider audience on her personal experience, and that of her clients', on how to reclaim self-care and self-love. Connect with Elaine: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information contained in this episode is not to be replaced with medical advice. /episode/index/show/587c49ce-5bc8-4b2a-8a3a-ee61b033e01c/id/31660102

6. Guided meditation for busyness, urgency, and "not-enoughness" 05/27/2024

5. Is burnout real? Transforming busyness and exhaustion to nourishment and flow 05/27/2024

4. Meditation: Find what nourishes your soul 05/13/2024

3. Self-nurture: Redefining and revolutionizing self-care 05/13/2024

2. Somatic practice to tune in to your body 05/13/2024

1. Listening to our own body's wisdom: An intro to Sacred Listening 05/13/2024

Sacred Listening Podcast Trailer 04/29/2024

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