Peaceful Power Podcast
The Peaceful Power Podcast focuses on living a holistic lifestyle in an East Meets West Way. We will discuss Ayurveda, hormone health, and blending the spiritual to the mind body approach in wellness. Every week there will be a guest or a solo show diving deeper into a holistic wellness practice geared to give you take away nuggets you can implement into your lifestyle as soon as you listen. Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Personal Trainer, 500 hr Yoga Teacher, and Author. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with your natural flow. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature using Ayurvedic techniques. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways to live a more holistic lifestyle. To learn more about Andrea and her holistic outlook on life head over to www.andreaclaassen.com or at www.instagram.com/seasonalandrea
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The wisdom of knowing what you need
09/15/2026
The wisdom of knowing what you need
I was sitting by the river last week my favorite spot in nature, the place I go when I need to hear myself think when three different groups floated by within a few minutes of each other. First, a canoe, moving fast, paddling hard, clearly trying to put distance between themselves and everything else. Then a group of kayakers, chatting back and forth, passing the third group a raft full of people having an actual party. Music blaring. Beers in hand. Fully in it. None of those three groups was doing it "right." None of them was doing it wrong, either. But sitting there, watching all three pass in the space of a few minutes, I couldn't stop thinking about what each one was really after. Connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Seasonal Strength A 10 week seasonal Ayurveda and yoga program helping you connect with your own inner wisdom through the subtle body. Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in helping women both on and off their yoga mats, find their inner strength. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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What Every Yoga Teacher Should Know About Mental Health, with Dr. Lauren Tober
09/08/2026
What Every Yoga Teacher Should Know About Mental Health, with Dr. Lauren Tober
I've been a longtime listener of A Grateful Life, and if you've spent any time in the yoga or wellness world, chances are you already know Dr. Lauren Tober's voice — thoughtful, grounded, and never afraid to go deep. So when I had the chance to sit down with her for this episode, I couldn't say yes fast enough. Lauren is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Yoga Teacher who has spent over two decades weaving together the wisdom of psychology and yoga — and her work feels more relevant than ever. As yoga teachers, we're often holding space for students who are struggling in ways we may not be trained to recognize, let alone support. Lauren's work on Mental Health Aware Yoga is exactly the kind of conversation our community needs more of, and I loved getting to dig into it with her. In this episode: Lauren's journey bridging clinical psychology and yoga What "Mental Health Aware Yoga" means and why it matters Common blind spots: how yoga teachers can unintentionally cause harm with students who are struggling Where the line is between holding space and referring out to a mental health professional Trauma-informed teaching — what most yoga trainings leave out Patanjali's 8 limbs through the lens of mental health Practical first steps for teachers who want to become more mental-health-aware Lauren's online Mental Health Aware Yoga training and who it's for Living and teaching from Bundjalung Country, and how place shapes her work What "a grateful life" means to Lauren today About Dr. Lauren Tober: Dr Lauren Tober is a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Yoga Teacher, author of Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers, host of the A Grateful Life podcast and an eternal student of life. As the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute, Lauren has spent over two decades integrating the wisdom of contemporary psychology with the timeless teachings of yoga, supporting yoga teachers, health professionals and seekers to heal, grow and come home to themselves. Based on Bundjalung Country in Mullumbimby, Australia, Lauren teaches and travels globally. Her work is soulful without being new-agey, evidence-based without being clinical, and above all, deeply human. Connect with Lauren: Website: Yoga Psychology Institute: Mentioned in this episode: Free book: Patanjali's 8 Limbs and Mental Health Aware Yoga → Online Mental Health Aware Yoga Training (starts September 16, 2026) → Connect with Andrea Sacred Seasons-
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Michelle Johnson: Protecting Your Energy
09/01/2026
Michelle Johnson: Protecting Your Energy
Skill in Action: Protection, Ritual & Embodiment with Michelle Cassandra Johnson In this episode, I sit down with author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant, and intuitive healer Michelle Cassandra Johnson to talk about her sixth book, You Are Protected. We dig into what real protection means (hint: it's not the fear-based kind), the guides and unseen support available to all of us, and how ritual and embodiment are transforming racial equity work. We also get personal talking bees and what an entire life of skill in action actually looks like day to day. Connect with Michelle: Website: Instagram: Connect with Andrea: Instagram:
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You Don't Need More Discipline. You Need a Different Rhythm.
08/29/2026
You Don't Need More Discipline. You Need a Different Rhythm.
This week I'm getting honest about the week I ignored every signal my body was sending me nine yoga classes subbed in four days, zero rest, and a stumble that finally got my attention. I'm talking about what Ayurveda taught me about pitta season, the sneaky ways we override our own bodies in the name of being helpful, and why slowing down isn't the same thing as giving up. Plus, I share why I'm heading into a weekend retreat completely depleted and framing it as the remedy, not one more thing to survive. I'll report back on how it actually went in a few weeks. Also mentioned: is live now, and my flagship seasonal container opens for the fall round on my birthday, September 17, through the Fall Equinox, September 22. Get on the waiting list today for special bonuses! Find me at
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The Pitta Wall: What Happens When You Skip the One Thing That Grounds You
08/11/2026
The Pitta Wall: What Happens When You Skip the One Thing That Grounds You
The Pitta Wall: What Happens When You Skip the One Thing That Grounds You Ever notice yourself getting irritable over nothing, feeling like there's never enough time, or hitting a wall of exhaustion right around this time of year? In Ayurveda, this is a classic sign of a Pitta imbalance and late August is prime time for it. In this episode, I get personal about hitting my own Pitta wall a few weeks ago: the quick anger, the time-scarcity feeling, and the realization that even though I'd been outside all summer, I hadn't been to the one place that actually grounds me on my favorite nature trail. I dig into the guilt so many of us carry around choosing solo restoration over family togetherness, why knowing your grounding practice isn't the same as protecting it, and what I'm changing heading into fall. In this episode: What a Pitta wall is and why late summer brings it on The physical and emotional signs of Pitta imbalance Andrea's own story of losing (and finding her way back to) her grounding practice The guilt of choosing solo time over family time — and why that tension matters Simple Ayurvedic practices to cool Pitta as the season shifts toward Vata Andrea's plan for protecting this practice going into fall Mentioned in this episode: Andrea's nature trail practice and 7-year relationship with the land The three pillars: movement, mindfulness, mother nature Wednesdays with her youngest son starting in September Connect with Andrea: 🌐 📩 for more on Ayurveda, strength training, and living seasonally Loved this episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts it helps this show reach more people navigating the same season.
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When You Stop Looking, You Start Feeling
08/04/2026
When You Stop Looking, You Start Feeling
Here's a draft for the show notes: Episode Title: Stop Looking, Start Feeling Peaceful Power Podcast Show Notes: This episode starts with cows. On a recent road trip to Colorado, my three year old was on the hunt for cows out the window. I pointed to some grazing on a distant hill — "Look, there are cows!" — while my husband pointed out the field of them right in front of us that I'd completely missed while scanning the horizon. It became the metaphor I couldn't shake for the rest of the trip, and for the week that followed. In this episode, I talk about: The cows story, and how often we look ahead for the "right" answer while missing what's already unfolding in front of us Why this idea landed so differently for me this week, after our family experienced the sudden loss of my five month old nephew, Mac The shift from looking for to feeling into — in gratitude, in presence, and in practice What I think yoga is actually for, underneath the poses — not performing your way toward some far-off state, but feeling your way into the one you're already in The question I keep asking myself: what's your hill, and what's actually right in front of you? This one is tender, honest, and a little more reflective than usual. I hope it meets you wherever you are this week. Mentioned in this episode: Our family's GoFundMe for Mac, if you'd like to read his story or support us: Connect with me: Website: Instagram:
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Rolodex Brain: Confessions From a Social Media Break
07/28/2026
Rolodex Brain: Confessions From a Social Media Break
What I Learned From a Social Media Break (That No One Talks About) I didn't take a break from social media with some grand plan in mind. I took a break because I was tired. What I didn't expect was to find out how tired and how much of that tiredness had been hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I'm sharing what came up during my time away: the subtle overwhelm I didn't realize I was carrying, the constant rolodex of "what should I post next" spinning in the back of my brain, and the noise underneath the noise including AI-generated "women" selling perimenopausal women beauty standards that aren't even real. I also share a framework that's been rattling around in my head since I heard it in a recent webinar with my longtime teacher Tracee Stanley and her guest, author Shannon Algeo, on the real differences between real-world space and online space — and why our nervous systems know the difference even when we don't. We talk about: The overwhelm I didn't know I was carrying until it was gone Why Instagram sends me a "look what you're missing" email almost every day (sometimes two) and what that says about who these platforms are really built for What it's like to catch up with a friend when you genuinely don't know what they've been up to anymore How online spaces can quietly become an echo chamber, even when you don't realize you're standing inside one Why I notice more than ever who shows up consistently, and who I actually feel connected to Real world vs. online, through Shannon Algeo's framework: embodied vs. disembodied, synchronous vs. asynchronous, one-to-few vs. one-to-many, and the high bar of entry and exit in real life vs. the low bar online What I'm choosing to build instead: shared sacredness, embodiment, stillness, being slow to anger and quick to forgive, connection to nature and awe, and connection to our ancestors and transcendent self If you've ever wondered whether it's just you feeling the hum of low-grade overwhelm from being online, this one's for you. Connect with me: 🌿 Website: Work with Me:
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Doing Nothing Is Not Nothing
07/21/2026
Doing Nothing Is Not Nothing
Before my son does his backfloat, his swim teacher asks him one question: song, count, or silence? He gets to choose every time and more often than not, at three years old, he chooses silence. In this episode, I connect that small, ordinary moment at the pool to something I hear constantly in my work: a woman doing everything "right" in her training program, still gaining weight, still exhausted, still being asked how many days of cardio are you getting when the real question no one's asking is whether her nervous system has any room left to give. We talk about: Why "more" is almost never the answer to a body that's already in overdraft The Ayurvedic concept of swasthavritta — daily rhythm in accordance with your own nature, not a universal script Why stillness (yin, restorative, rest) can feel more threatening than a hard workout to a stressed nervous system Why health was never just grams and cardio minutes — digestion, the senses, and the mind are part of the same system The question I want you to sit with this week: where are you defaulting to someone else's script when what you need is to pause and ask your own? If this episode resonates, Nourished & Rooted my 16-week 1:1 container weaving Ayurveda, subtle body practice, yoga nidra, and flower essences is built exactly for this kind of remembering. Link below. 🔗 Learn more about Nourished & Rooted:
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What 40 Days of Yoga Nidra Taught Me (That I Didn’t Expect)
07/14/2026
What 40 Days of Yoga Nidra Taught Me (That I Didn’t Expect)
What 40 Days of Yoga Nidra Taught Me (That I Didn't Expect) I committed to 40 days of yoga nidra — no skipped days, no exceptions — as the final piece of my teacher training with Tracee Stanley and Dr. Chanti. I thought I was signing up for better sleep and a little more stillness. What I got was a quiet dismantling of habits I didn't even know I had. In this episode, I'm sharing what actually shifted after 40 straight days of subtle body practice — not the highlight-reel version, the real one. Why my favorite trail stopped being the only place I could exhale. Why I started saying no faster. How I learned to lead a yoga nidra without a script, and what that took to get to. And the strange, mundane ways a sadhana shows up in your life — right down to your coffee routine. In this episode: What yoga nidra and subtle body work actually are (and why they're different from a typical meditation practice) Why I stopped needing to "escape" into hours of nature to feel okay How the practice changed what I let in — media, mentors, my own pace The moment I could finally teach yoga nidra without a script Why clarity doesn't come from thinking harder — it comes from getting still enough to notice what's already there Mentioned in this episode: Tracee Stanley & Dr. Chanti's Yoga Nidra Teacher Training → Ready to get still enough to hear what's true for you? Nourished & Rooted is my 16-week 1:1 container for exactly this kind of work Ayurvedic consultation, subtle body practice, flower essences, and yoga nidra, built to help you hear your own inner wisdom instead of managing your to-do list. → 3 Day Pitta Challenge Seasonal Strength
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Why Your Daily Life Is Already Sacred
07/07/2026
Why Your Daily Life Is Already Sacred
Why Your Daily Life Is Already Sacred Peaceful Power Podcast What if the most powerful spiritual practice you could have isn't something you find it's something you're already living? In this episode, I sit down with Tracee Stanley yoga nidra teacher, author, and one of the most grounding voices in the modern wellness space for a conversation that felt less like an interview and more like a permission slip. We talk about why so many of us have disconnected from the rhythm of our own lives, and what it actually looks like to come back. This one is for the woman who knows she needs to slow down but hasn't figured out how to make that real. In this episode, we explore: Why daily rituals don't have to be elaborate to be transformative The difference between going through the motions and actually showing up to your life How slowing down isn't a luxury it's a form of attention and devotion What it means to treat ordinary moments as sacred ground Practical ways to anchor yourself in ritual, even on the hardest days About Tracee Stanley: Tracee Stanley is the author of the upcoming book Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit (St. Martin’s Essentials August 2026) and the bestselling books Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self. Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 30 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Tracee holds certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Advanced Eco-Therapy, New Thinking, Best Practices, and Emerging Modalities, and a certificate in Advanced Ecopsychology. Tracee is devoted to illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Mentioned in this episode: Living Ritual by Tracee Stanley — here to join her 16 day free course Learn more about Tracee's work at If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who needs a reminder that her life exactly as it is is already enough. Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in helping women both on and off their yoga mats, find their inner strength. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at More from Andrea Free: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Seasonal Strength:
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Pitta Season is Here: How to Cool Down Without Checking Out
06/30/2026
Pitta Season is Here: How to Cool Down Without Checking Out
Pitta Season Is Here: How to Cool Down Without Checking Out Summer is Pitta season in Ayurveda — and as a fellow Pitta, host Andrea knows exactly how provoking it can be. Solo parenting, work, meltdowns, errands, bedtime: it's all go-go-go energy that heats up both Pitta and Vata. In this episode, Andrea shares the real (not aspirational) practices keeping her grounded this summer: afternoon yoga nidra, quiet morning moments with the Yoga Sutras, sitting barefoot in the grass, saying no to an overstuffed calendar, reading for pure pleasure, a rosewater spritz, and sparkling water as an actual treat. This is cooling down without checking out staying present and steady, even in the heat. 🌿 Learn more about Andrea's 1:1 Yoga & Ayurveda coaching, 📲3 Day Pitta Challenge:
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I Hated Part of My Own Program.. And I Did It Anyway
06/23/2026
I Hated Part of My Own Program.. And I Did It Anyway
I Hated Part of My Own Program — And I Did It Anyway On consistency, the meditation cushion, a 40-day sadhana, and why showing up matters more than feeling like it. Trainers aren't supposed to say this — but Andrea hated the last three weeks of her own Seasonal Strength spring program. In this episode she gets honest about what it really means to do hard things, why she decided to run her own programming, and what jump squats taught her about the nature of commitment. She also draws a parallel that might surprise you: the same resistance we feel toward a tough workout is the same resistance we feel toward sitting down to meditate. And what happens when we push through both — even imperfectly, even reluctantly — is where the real practice lives. In this episode ✦ Why Andrea chose to do her own Seasonal Strength program — and what she learned ✦ The honest truth about motivation vs. consistency ✦ The meditation parallel: when the to-do list screams louder than the cushion ✦ What solo parenting has taught her about showing up for herself ✦ Her 40-day sadhana — and why a daily commitment is its own teacher ✦ How doing hard things builds deep trust with yourself Quotable from this episode "Motivation is a visitor. Consistency is the thing you build slowly, imperfectly, one showing-up at a time." Mentioned in this episode ✦ Seasonal Strength Summer Edition — 12 weeks, $149, workouts roll into September ✦ Andrea's yoga nidra teacher training and 40-day sadhana ✦ Aparigraha and the yamas of yoga philosophy ✦ Bonus Ayurveda and yoga sequence videos included in Seasonal Strength Connect with Andrea 🌿 Website: 📩 💪 🧘
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The Monkey, the Coconut, and What You Won’t Let Go Of
06/16/2026
The Monkey, the Coconut, and What You Won’t Let Go Of
The Monkey, the Coconut, and What You Won't Let Go Of On aparigraha, a three-year-old in the hallway, and the art of loosening your grip. There's an old story about a monkey and a coconut — and it might be one of the most honest teachings yoga has ever offered us. In this episode, Andrea shares the full Hanuman story and explores the yogic principle of aparigraha (non-attachment): what it really means, why it's so hard, and what it looks like to actually live it. She also shares a real moment from a recent yin yoga class at her new studio — where her three-year-old running down the hallway mid-class became the most alive teaching of the day. Spoiler: she caught herself mid-grip. And it felt really good. In this episode ✦ The full Hanuman and coconut trap story — and what it teaches us about freedom ✦ What aparigraha (non-attachment) actually means in everyday life ✦ How Andrea embodied her own teaching in an unexpected moment of solo parenting ✦ Why yoga nidra and the 40-day sadhana are teaching her about letting go ✦ A reflection question for your summer: what is your sweet treat inside the coconut? Reflection prompt What are you clinging to right now? What is it that you're gripping so tightly that it's keeping you stuck? Let aparigraha be your invitation this summer — not to drop everything, but to notice where your fist is still closed. Mentioned in this episode ✦ Yin yoga class at [Studio Name] — new studio! ✦ Andrea's yoga nidra teacher training (5-month program with Tracee Stanley) ✦ 40-day sadhana — currently in progress ✦ Aparigraha — one of the yamas in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Connect with Andrea 🌿 Website: 📩 🧘 💪
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The right pairings on and off the mat
06/09/2026
The right pairings on and off the mat
The Right Pairing | Hallmark Mysteries & More Have you ever had a song hit you at exactly the right moment and completely undo you? That's where this episode starts — with a beautiful, tear-worthy moment in Season 4 of The Way Home — and it takes us somewhere much deeper. In this episode Andrea explores the Ayurvedic concept of the gunas — the three fundamental qualities of tamas, rajas, and sattva — and how they show up in everything around us. The music paired with a scene. The chemistry between actors. The food on your plate. The yoga class you choose on a Tuesday morning. Once you start seeing the gunas, you can't unsee them. The big idea? The right pairing changes everything. And when you understand your own Ayurvedic framework, you stop following everyone else's wellness rules and start finding what actually works for you. Whether you're a The Way Home fan, an Ayurveda curious beginner, or somewhere in between — this episode will leave you seeing the qualities around you in a whole new way. Work With Andrea Ready to find your own perfect pairings? The 1:1 eight-week Yoga and Ayurveda program was made for exactly this. You'll learn your constitution, understand the gunas in your daily life, and build a framework that's uniquely yours. Virtual and in-person options available. 👉 Connect With Andrea 🌐 Website: If you watched The Way Home this season drop a comment and let Andrea know how it landed for you — and which season is your favorite!
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How I Used AI to Deepen My Yoga Philosophy Practice (And Why I'm Still Skeptical)
06/02/2026
How I Used AI to Deepen My Yoga Philosophy Practice (And Why I'm Still Skeptical)
I'll be honest — I don't use AI a lot. But this summer I did something unexpected with it, and I genuinely loved the result. In this episode I'm sharing how I used AI to build a personal Yoga Sutras morning devotional practice — something I searched for everywhere and couldn't find. I walk you through what I asked for, what it's given me, and why I've been showing up for it every single morning since mid-May. I'm also sharing where I'm still skeptical. Because I will stop reading mid-sentence if something feels hollow and AI-generated — and I think a lot of you feel the same way. This one is honest, a little unexpected, and very much from the heart. In this episode: Why I wanted a Yoga Sutras devotional practice this summer How I used AI as a creative collaborator — not a replacement The AI cadence that makes me stop reading (and why it matters) Where I've landed on the question of AI in wellness spaces The distinction that changed how I think about it: who's driving? Links & Resources mentioned: 🌿 Join the Free Cool Down in 3 Days Challenge → 📖 Read the full blog post → The Peaceful Power Podcast with Andrea Claassen helps women slow down, tune in, and live with more intention through Ayurveda, yoga, and mindful movement.
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Books, Balance & A Little Break: What I’ve Been Reading Lately
05/26/2026
Books, Balance & A Little Break: What I’ve Been Reading Lately
Episode Summary: Andrea shares her love of reading — from a lifelong passion to her current goal of 50 pages a day — along with her favorite books from the last few months. She also opens up about her intentional Instagram break starting May 19th, her heartwarming daily reading ritual with her boys, and gives a sneak peek at an upcoming Ayurvedic Book Club launching at Green Lotus this fall. Books Mentioned: Finlay Donovan Series — Elle Cosimano (6 books) Frozen River — Ariel Lawhon My Name is Emilia Del Valle — Isabel Allende When We Had Wings — Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris & Susan Meissner The Power of the Pause — Jillian Pransky Highlights: Andrea's lifelong love of reading & the connection to Sphinx pose in yoga Her 50-pages-a-day goal and how reducing social media created the space for it The 4:30 family reading ritual with her boys (and her 3-year-old's picture books 🥹) Her oldest reading 100 books at school this year Instagram break starting May 20th- staying connected via newsletter & podcast Sneak peek: Ayurvedic Book Club at Green Lotus — in October Stay Connected: 📬 🎙️ 🌿 Watch for Ayurvedic Book Club details coming soon!
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Why Your Winter Practice Is Wrecking Your Summer
05/19/2026
Why Your Winter Practice Is Wrecking Your Summer
Episode Description If you've been feeling edgy, overheated, or like you just can't slow down this episode is your sign. Pitta season is here, and the practice that carried you through winter may be the very thing throwing you off balance now. In this episode, we're diving into the Ayurvedic wisdom of Pitta season: what it is, how summer changes your body and your yoga practice, and exactly what to do right now to stay cool, grounded, and powerfully at ease. This is your guide to seasonal strength the peaceful way. In This Episode You'll Learn What Pitta season is and why it matters for your body and mind The signs of Pitta imbalance (on and off the mat) you might be ignoring Why seasonal strength in summer means cooling down, not pushing harder How to shift your yoga practice for summer poses, pacing, and breath Two cooling pranayama practices to try today: Sitali & Chandra Bhedana The Ayurvedic foods that pacify fire (and what to dial back) How the Niyama of Santosha (contentment) is your greatest summer practice Key Concepts Mentioned Pitta Dosha — the Ayurvedic mind-body type governed by fire and water Pitta Season — late spring through summer; a time of heat, intensity & transformation Chandra Namaskar — Moon Salutations; a cooling alternative to Sun Salutations Sitali Pranayama — cooling breath practice; inhale through a curled tongue Chandra Bhedana — left nostril breathing; calming and cooling for the nervous system Santosha — the Niyama of contentment; the spiritual antidote to Pitta overdrive Viparita Karani — Legs Up the Wall pose; deeply restorative and cooling Cooling Poses Mentioned Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold) Supine Twist Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall) Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation sequence) Pitta-Pacifying Foods to Explore Favor: cucumber, coconut, mint, cilantro, fennel, fresh fruits, leafy greens, ghee Reduce: spicy foods, fermented foods, excess salt, alcohol, caffeine Reflection Questions for Your Journal Where in my life am I running too hot right now physically, emotionally, or mentally? What would it look and feel like to bring more cooling into my daily routine? Where can I practice Santosha contentment this week? Connect & Continue the Conversation Follow the Peaceful Power Podcast: Website & offerings: Email the show: andrea@andreaclaassen.com Leave a review: Loved this episode? Share it with someone who might be running a little hot this summer. 🌿 Resources & Further Reading (my favorite translation) Peaceful Power Podcast is produced with love and released weekly. If this show has supported your practice, please subscribe and leave a review it helps more people find their way here. © Peaceful Power Podcast |
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Annie Au-Somatic Yin Yoga holding space with trauma informed teachers
05/12/2026
Annie Au-Somatic Yin Yoga holding space with trauma informed teachers
In this episode, we sit down with Annie Au- trauma-informed somatic Yin yoga educator, nervous system guide, and creator of the 50-Hour Trauma-Informed Somatic Yin Yoga Online Teacher Training. Annie shares her deeply personal journey from panic attacks and a decade of professional dance, to heartbreak and burnout, and how the sacred sound of Om led her to a practice that would change everything. We explore how somatic Yin yoga can support trauma healing and nervous system regulation, what it truly means to hold safe space for others, and why so many of us feel like strangers in our own bodies. Whether you're a yoga teacher, therapist, coach, or simply someone on a healing journey, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and reconnected to yourself. Connect with Annie Au: 📸 Instagram: ▶️ YouTube: 🎁 Free 2-Day Mini Training: 🌐 Website: hello@annieauyoga.com 📚 50-Hour Trauma-Informed Somatic Yin Yoga Online Teacher Training- find the link at her website or in her Instagram bio! Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Seasonal Strength Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in helping women both on and off their yoga mats, find their inner strength. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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The Devoted Student: Why One Practice Beats a Hundred
05/05/2026
The Devoted Student: Why One Practice Beats a Hundred
If you've ever cycled through meditation apps, techniques, and challenges without feeling like anything is actually sticking, this episode is for you. We're talking about what it really means to go deep in your practice, and why your nervous system craves repetition and return far more than variety. You'll learn why boredom in meditation is usually a sign you're right at the edge of a breakthrough, not a signal to switch things up. By the end, you'll have a simple framework for choosing one anchor practice and a reason to actually stay with it. This one might change the way you think about your entire relationship to practice. A shout-out to what would have been my grandmothers 100th birthday today, she died 6 months shy of her big day. Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Seasonal Strength Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in helping women both on and off their yoga mats, find their inner strength. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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Pam Grosman: Acu Meridi-Yin and Sound Healing how to incorporate it into your practice
04/28/2026
Pam Grosman: Acu Meridi-Yin and Sound Healing how to incorporate it into your practice
I'm delighted to share a fellow local Minneapolis teacher and someone I respect deeply, Pam Grosman. I took a mini training with Pam all about Acu Meridi-Yin Yoga training and fell in love with this practice. I look forward to taking her next full weekend training coming October 16-18th, 2026 at her studio in Two Rivers in Inver Grove Heights, MN. About Pamela Grosam: Pamela is an intuitive healer, yoga teacher, and sound practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in the healing arts. With a foundation in Shiatsu, acupressure, and traditional Chinese medicine, she created Acu Meridi-Yin Yoga — a unique fusion of Yin Yoga and meridian-based healing designed to support deep restoration and energetic balance. 🌐 📸 Instagram: Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Seasonal Strength Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in helping women both on and off their yoga mats, find their inner strength. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom.
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Why Spring Is the Most Powerful Time to Start Getting Strong (And What Ayurveda Says About It)
04/21/2026
Why Spring Is the Most Powerful Time to Start Getting Strong (And What Ayurveda Says About It)
The last few weeks I've taught a one day retreat and an Ayurvedic spring workshop. The theme I really tried to nail down for both groups. Gunas or qualities of the season. Noticing what is happening outside the body is happening within. If you understand the gunas it makes Ayurveda much easier to understand why we make the decisions to avoid salads in the winter, avoid overly heavy foods in the spring, or have hot tea in the summer months. Today I break down the gunas of the spring season. Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Seasonal Strength Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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Rethinking Heavy Lifting?
04/14/2026
Rethinking Heavy Lifting?
In this episode, we challenge the popular notion that more weight equals more progress. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, I explore why “lifting heavy every workout” can leave you stiff, sore, and spread thin across the activities you love, things like tennis, yoga, and daily life. I’m sharing a practical, seasonally aware approach to strength that combines science with lived experience, emphasizing blocks, smart loading, and purposeful tapering. If you’re tired of burnout and want strength that supports your lifestyle, this episode is for you. And for listeners ready to try it, Seasonal Strength offers a season-tailored 12-week program, with the first week free and a total price of $147. Seasonal Strength Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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Samantha Chandler- Follow the Iron: A Whole New Way to Look at Women's Health
04/07/2026
Samantha Chandler- Follow the Iron: A Whole New Way to Look at Women's Health
Have you been told your iron is low and handed a supplement? Before you reach for that pill, this episode might just change everything you thought you knew about iron and your body. Today on the Peaceful Power Podcast, I'm sitting down with Samantha Chandler — also known as Wellness & Womb — a Women's Wellness Coach who is flipping the script on iron and women's health. Samantha coaches women, health providers, and even doctors on iron's movement, and the results she sees with her clients are nothing short of transformative. Here's what might surprise you — low iron in the blood doesn't mean iron is low in your body. And the supplements, prenatals, multivitamins, iron infusions, and fortified foods we've been told to rely on? They may actually be getting in the way of your body's natural wisdom. We also dive deep into something so many of us have been conditioned to believe — that our menstrual cycles are burdens. Samantha flips that narrative completely and shares why our cycles are actually one of our greatest gifts and a key piece of the iron puzzle. About Samantha Chandler Samantha Chandler, known as Wellness & Womb, is a Women's Wellness Coach specializing in iron's movement. She has worked with 100+ women and also coaches health providers and doctors to help get to the root of the issues women are experiencing in their health. Her approach does not involve iron supplements or iron infusions — and the results speak for themselves. Connect With Samantha: Instagram: Website: Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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Seasonal Strength Training: The How & Why Guide
03/31/2026
Seasonal Strength Training: The How & Why Guide
Are you training the same way in January as you are in July? In this episode, we explore why 30 minutes of intentional strength training is enough and how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can completely transform the way you move through the year. Get ready to train smarter, feel better, and finally work with your body, not against it. 💪 Ready to have it all mapped out for you? Join the Seasonal Strength a seasonal strength program designed around these exact principles. Every workout, every season, done for you. 👉 Use discount code- podcast to save $50! 📲 Connect with Andrea Claassen Instagram: Website: Email: Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear this! It truly helps the show grow. 🙏
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Osi Mizrahi: Returning Home: Ayurveda, Hormones & the Sacred Intelligence of the Female Body
03/24/2026
Osi Mizrahi: Returning Home: Ayurveda, Hormones & the Sacred Intelligence of the Female Body
What if your hormones weren't a problem to fix but a language to learn? In this deeply nourishing conversation, I sit down again with Osi Mizrahi, founder of OSI Oils, Ayurvedic educator, medical intuitive, and guide for women returning home to themselves. This episode is one of those rare conversations that doesn't just inform it lands somewhere in the body. We explore how Ayurveda approaches women's hormones with nuance, reverence, and deep respect for cyclical wisdom. Osi offers a perspective that challenges the modern impulse to override, optimize, or suppress what the body is trying to communicate and instead invites women into a relationship with their own inner authority. Whether you are navigating postpartum, perimenopause, burnout, or simply a season of disconnection-this conversation is for you. Connect with Osi *Use the dicsount code- andrea10 to save 10% at checkout at Osi Oils Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 8 Week Perimenopause Reset 5 Day Stillness Challenge An Ayurveda & yoga retreat to help you slow down, tune in and connect with your inner wisdom. April 12th, 2026- 10-4pm Camp Sacajawea in Apple Valley, MN Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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The 5 Vayus and Why I Have Been Obsessed With Them for 2 Years
03/17/2026
The 5 Vayus and Why I Have Been Obsessed With Them for 2 Years
Two years ago Andrea started teaching the Vayus in her yoga classes and has not stopped since. Not because she ran out of things to teach but because she kept finding new layers. Every time she thought she had fully digested the material something new would reveal itself. In this episode Andrea breaks down the five Vayus, the subtle movements of Prana or life force energy that are happening inside your body right now whether you know it or not. These are the most accessible and digestible entry point into Ayurveda she has found and after two years of teaching them she is sharing everything in one place. In this 31 minute episode you will learn: What the Vayus are and why they matter in your yoga practice Apana Vayu and the art of letting go Samana Vayu and the art of integration and digestion Vyana Vayu and the art of circulation and flow Udana Vayu and the art of expression and rising Prana Vayu and the art of receiving Practical ways to work with each Vayu on and off your mat How the Vayus work together as one intelligent coordinated system inside your body Whether you are brand new to Ayurveda or have been practicing for years this episode will deepen the way you understand your own body and leave you curious to keep going. Resources Mentioned: 🌿 Divine Body Wisdom Retreat — A full day Ayurveda and yoga retreat to help you slow down, tune in and connect with your inner wisdom. April 12th, 10am to 4pm in Apple Valley MN. → 🧘♀️ The Sacred Meditation Circle — A monthly meditation group for women ready to stop dabbling and start deepening with a teacher, a lineage, and a community to return to every single month. → ✨ Free 5 Day Stillness Challenge — Not sure where to start? Begin here. A free and nourishing introduction to slowing down and tuning in. → Connect With Andrea: Website: 📱 Instagram: About Andrea: Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause and her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness and mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle.
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Brett Aldrich: Ayurveda for Late Winter/Spring during uncertain times
03/10/2026
Brett Aldrich: Ayurveda for Late Winter/Spring during uncertain times
In this episode, Andrea is joined by Brett Aldrich for a timely and nourishing conversation about caring for ourselves as we move from late winter into early spring—both physically and emotionally. Together, they explore Ayurvedic wisdom for this seasonal threshold, a time when heaviness lingers in the body while the urge to move, cleanse, and begin again quietly emerges. This is a season that asks for patience, gentleness, and steady rhythms rather than drastic change. The conversation also gently acknowledges the current political and cultural climate—the tension, fatigue, and distraction many are feeling—and offers grounding perspectives on how to stay focused, embodied, and rooted in what we can control during uncertain and emotionally charged times. This episode is an invitation to tend your nervous system, simplify your practices, and come back to what truly sustains you. In this episode, we discuss: Ayurvedic guidance for late winter and early spring (Kapha season) How to support digestion, energy, and mood during seasonal transition Gentle movement, nourishment, and daily rhythms for this time of year The impact of the political climate on the nervous system Practices for staying grounded, focused, and regulated when the world feels heavy Why simplicity and consistency matter more than perfection right now Connect with Brett Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: Perimenopause Support Quiz: 8 Week Perimenopause Reset 5 Day Stillness Challenge Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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Returning to the Forest: My Octopus Teacher Yoga, and the Art of Noticing
03/03/2026
Returning to the Forest: My Octopus Teacher Yoga, and the Art of Noticing
I just watched My Octopus Teacher on Netflix, yes I’m a little late to the party as it came out in 2020 has won several awards and it’s easy to see why. It’s beautifully filmed, and deeply moving. You might need Kleenex. It follows a man who keeps returning to the same kelp forest, and the more he revisits, the more he discovers about life, patience, and connection. That same pattern shows up in my yoga practice: you notice the subtle shifts, the energy changes with each pose, and the way certain mantras and vayus shape your day after practice. Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Join me at Camp Sacajawea in Apple Valley for this day of yoga, Ayurveda, forest bathing, flower essence crafting and a day to rest and relax. Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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Dr. Jamie Knopman on Owning Your Fertility: Perimenopause, Hormones & Informed Choice
02/24/2026
Dr. Jamie Knopman on Owning Your Fertility: Perimenopause, Hormones & Informed Choice
Fertility conversations are often framed in extremes urgency or avoidance, hope or fear, “do everything now” or “don’t worry about it yet.” But what if there was a more grounded, human-centered way to approach fertility especially in your late 30s and 40s? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jaime Knopman, known as the “Queen of Egg Freezing” and author of the forthcoming book Own Your Fertility. Together, we explore what women are rarely told about fertility, hormones, and perimenopause including why this phase is so often overlooked in reproductive medicine, how stress and burnout affect reproductive health, and how to make fertility decisions from a place of clarity rather than fear. This conversation is for any woman who has ever felt behind, confused, or pressured around her fertility timeline and is ready for reassurance, truth, and agency instead. Contact Website: Instagram: Book: Freezing to Surrogacy, How to Take Charge of Your Body & Your Future Where to connect with Andrea Website: Instagram: Perimenopause Support Quiz: 5 Day Stillness Challenge Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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I will take my weights and yoga seperate, please
02/17/2026
I will take my weights and yoga seperate, please
In today’s wellness culture, everything is about efficiency combining workouts, stacking habits, and optimizing every minute of the day. Strength training blended with yoga. Meditation layered into movement. Rest squeezed in wherever possible. But what if that constant blending is part of the problem? In this solo episode of the Peaceful Power Podcast, I share why I choose to keep my strength training and yoga practices separate and why that choice feels deeply supportive, especially for women navigating midlife, burnout, postpartum recovery, or perimenopause. This conversation is an invitation to step away from biohacking culture and return to integrity-based practices where strength is allowed to be strength, and stillness is allowed to be still. Listen + Connect 🎧 Listen to the full episode of the Peaceful Power Podcast wherever you stream podcasts. If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: Share it with a friend who feels overwhelmed by modern wellness culture Leave a review to help more women find this work 1:1 personal training, yoga, or Ayurvedic postpartum doula support Where to connect with Andrea Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at
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