Mona Warner's guest appearances

Mona Warner

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast

intelligent edge yoga

Compassion As My Compass

From Pain to Possibility

Michael Lee

Carol Horton

Susan Piver

Shelly Prosko

Marlysa Sullivan

Amy Livingstone

Vanessa Mcdonald

Susi Hately

Elise Joan

Michael Carroll

Michael Finney

Delamay Devi

Geoff Outerbridge

Alex Crow

Brea Johnson

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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 303: Ayurveda for Better Digestion with Mona Warner   Description: Ayurveda is considered yoga’s sister science but it is still not widely understood in the yoga community. Why is there such a strong focus on digestion in Ayurveda and how does it tie in with yoga? Mona Warner shares her expertise on Ayurveda and digestion.   Mona is a warm and joyful educator who leads by example. Her depth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the practices of Āyurveda and Yoga are evident in her classes. Mona offers deliberate and mindful practices, details on why certain things are done in certain ways, and a grounded sense of humor. She shares approaches to well-being for anyone who needs to learn. Mona has also authored several books, including her latest, Ayurveda's Three Pillars of Health.   Mona breaks down what Ayurveda is and how it intersects with yoga in a holistic sense. She explains why there is such a strong focus on digestion and Agni in Ayurveda and why routines and schedules are so important to digestion, and more. Mona also shares tips around improving digestion, about prana, and finding balance in our lives,    This is a rich conversation for anyone who’s keen to learn more about Ayurveda.   Key Takeaways: [3:01] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Mona Warner. [6:21] How did Mona get into working with Ayurveda? [9:56] What is Ayurveda? [12:40] Mona explains some things we need to understand about digestion and elimination from the perspective of Ayurveda. [19:16] How does the body's Agni (and Ayurveda, from a broader perspective) tie in with yoga? [26:42] Mona explains more about how Ayurveda and yoga both encourage people to move towards a balanced mind - and how this can help achieve health. [30:16] Shannon shares an experience she recently had attending an online workshop. [34:04] What are some routines and practices that can help improve digestion? [36:50] Should everyone have the same routines or does it differ for each person? [38:55] What are some things we need to be mindful of in terms of how we are pooping and what our bowel movements look like? [42:36] What is something about digestion that Mona wishes everyone knew? [44:08] What else are we digesting apart from food? [51:08] How does Mona work with people now through the pandemic and how are they doing? [54:27] Connect with Mona and learn more from her via her book and website. [56:58] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this conversation with Mona.   Links:  Mona Warner Ayurveda's Three Pillars of Health, by Mona Warner  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 128: Ayurveda, Doshas &amp; Yoga with Angela Glaz  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 248: Ayurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara Caruthers  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 279: Bowel Health and Yoga with Shannon Crow  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 293: Eating Disorder Recovery &amp; Yoga with Vivian Selles  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 292: Taking Diet Culture out of Yoga with Jessica Grosman &amp; Elyssa Toomey  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 048: Eating Disorder Education for Yoga Teachers with Tabitha Farrar  From Pain To Possibility with Susi Hately Episode #85: Brain, Belly and Bowels with Mona Warner  Bristol Stool Chart Meet The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team  Shannon Crow on Instagram  The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group    Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode:   "Ayurveda is this system that has created a whole bunch of different maps that lets us navigate the terrain of life."   "Ayurveda has the maps, the tools, and the ability to help us live a fruitful and a health-filled life."   "Our Agni, our digestive fire, is the sun of our individual solar system or incarnation."   "For yoga, the traditional goal is enlightenment. For Ayurveda, the traditional goal is health."   "Ayurveda uses this idea of working with the mind through yoga techniques of mantra, meditation, etc. all the time because so many causative factors of disease actually start in the mind."   "Whether you like schedules or not, your biology does and your Agni does."   "It's important to recognize there's a difference between what you like and what is health-promoting and good for you."

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 303: Ayurveda for Better Digestion with Mona Warner Description: Ayurveda is considered yoga’s sister science but it is still not widely understood in the yoga community. Why is there such a strong focus on digestion in Ayurveda and how does it tie in with yoga? Mona Warner shares her expertise on Ayurveda and digestion. Mona is a warm and joyful educator who leads by example. Her depth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to the practices of Āyurveda and Yoga are evident in her classes. Mona offers deliberate and mindful practices, details on why certain things are done in certain ways, and a grounded sense of humor. She shares approaches to well-being for anyone who needs to learn. Mona has also authored several books, including her latest, Ayurveda's Three Pillars of Health. Mona breaks down what Ayurveda is and how it intersects with yoga in a holistic sense. She explains why there is such a strong focus on digestion and Agni in Ayurveda and why routines and schedules are so important to digestion, and more. Mona also shares tips around improving digestion, about prana, and finding balance in our lives,  This is a rich conversation for anyone who’s keen to learn more about Ayurveda. Key Takeaways: [3:01] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Mona Warner. [6:21] How did Mona get into working with Ayurveda? [9:56] What is Ayurveda? [12:40] Mona explains some things we need to understand about digestion and elimination from the perspective of Ayurveda. [19:16] How does the body's Agni (and Ayurveda, from a broader perspective) tie in with yoga? [26:42] Mona explains more about how Ayurveda and yoga both encourage people to move towards a balanced mind - and how this can help achieve health. [30:16] Shannon shares an experience she recently had attending an online workshop. [34:04] What are some routines and practices that can help improve digestion? [36:50] Should everyone have the same routines or does it differ for each person? [38:55] What are some things we need to be mindful of in terms of how we are pooping and what our bowel movements look like? [42:36] What is something about digestion that Mona wishes everyone knew? [44:08] What else are we digesting apart from food? [51:08] How does Mona work with people now through the pandemic and how are they doing? [54:27] Connect with Mona and learn more from her via her book and website. [56:58] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this conversation with Mona. Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.monawarner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mona Warner</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.monawarner.com/books#three-pillars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ayurveda's Three Pillars of Health, by Mona Warner</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/128-ayurveda-doshas-yoga-angela-glaz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 128: Ayurveda, Doshas &amp; Yoga with Angela Glaz</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/248-ayurveda-self-care-chara-caruthers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 248: Ayurveda is All About Self-Care with Chara Caruthers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/279-bowel-health-and-yoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 279: Bowel Health and Yoga with Shannon Crow</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/293-eating-disorder-recovery-yoga-vivian-selles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 293: Eating Disorder Recovery &amp; Yoga with Vivian Selles</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/292-taking-diet-culture-out-of-yoga-jessica-grosman-elyssa-toomey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 292: Taking Diet Culture out of Yoga with Jessica Grosman &amp; Elyssa Toomey</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/048-eating-disorder-education-for-yoga-teachers-with-tabitha-farrar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 048: Eating Disorder Education for Yoga Teachers with Tabitha Farrar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.functionalsynergy.com/brain-belly-bowels-mona-warner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> From Pain To Possibility with Susi Hately Episode #85: Brain, Belly and Bowels with Mona Warner</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/poop-chart-bristol-stool-scale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bristol Stool Chart</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theconnectedyogateacher/?hl=es" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Shannon Crow on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectedyogateacher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group</a></li> </ul> Gratitude to our Sponsors, <a href="https://www.offeringtree.com/shannon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OfferingTree</a> and <a href="https://pelvichealthprofessionals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pelvic Health Professionals</a>. Quotes from this episode: "Ayurveda is this system that has created a whole bunch of different maps that lets us navigate the terrain of life." "Ayurveda has the maps, the tools, and the ability to help us live a fruitful and a health-filled life." "Our Agni, our digestive fire, is the sun of our individual solar system or incarnation." "For yoga, the traditional goal is enlightenment. For Ayurveda, the traditional goal is health." "Ayurveda uses this idea of working with the mind through yoga techniques of mantra, meditation, etc. all the time because so many causative factors of disease actually start in the mind." "Whether you like schedules or not, your biology does and your Agni does." "It's important to recognize there's a difference between what you like and what is health-promoting and good for you."

303: Ayurveda for Better Digestion with Mona Warner

This week, Mona Warner and I discuss the relationship between the brain, body, and bowels. I’m sharing why constipation is a sign of how your digestion is going and how the whole system is integrating together, and how I dealt with mild constipation for most of my life until I discovered Ayurveda.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/85

This week, Mona Warner and I discuss the relationship between the brain, body, and bowels. I’m sharing why constipation is a sign of how your digestion is going and how the whole system is integrating together, and how I dealt with mild constipation for most of my life until I discovered Ayurveda. Get full show notes and more information here: <a href="https://www.functionalsynergy.com/85" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.functionalsynergy.com/85</a>

Brain, Belly and Bowels with Mona Warner | Ep #85

This week we speak with Mona Warner of Janti Yoga. She shares her journey with yoga and Ayurveda and gives us a great overview of exactly what Ayurveda is and how it does and does not work with a yoga practice.   www.Janatiyoga.com Facebook: Janati Yoga  Instagram: JanatiYoga

This week we speak with Mona Warner of Janti Yoga. She shares her journey with yoga and Ayurveda and gives us a great overview of exactly what Ayurveda is and how it does and does not work with a yoga practice. <a href="http://www.janatiyoga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Janatiyoga.com</a> Facebook: Janati Yoga  Instagram: JanatiYoga

An Introduction to Ayurveda with Mona Warner

Ayurveda's nourishing practices with Mona Warner! Find her at www.janatiyoga.com. Mona is a yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic practitioner, and she's one of my favourite people on the planet. We talk about different designations in Ayurveda, how you can work with practitioners, approaches to diet and wellness, and Ayurveda's ability to support people going through intensive treatments.The Ayurveda of dogs and puppies (not kidding – we briefly talk about this!)Why Kapha dosha (earth and water elements) govern early life, and not Vata (air and space elements)Pathology and its causes, including touching on cancer and the complexity of doshic-imbalance when it comes to pathologyWho can help you in Ayurvedic consultations, and what the designations are and the difference in their scopes of practiceHow Ayurveda can support people undergoing cancer treatment, or similarly invasive, intense allopathic (“Western”) medicine treatmentsHow yoga and Ayurveda dialogue and they’re ability to help us in self-realization and self-healingThe disconnect between popular yoga diets and Ayurvedic recommendationsConserving our Ayurvedic opinions (brahmacharya) until people ask for our opinionsOur experience of wellness is contrasted against the most suffering and the most joy we’ve ever hadHow often the feelings of wellness that are celebrated in our culture are not necessarily the nourishing practices for our biologyAnd! how over-nourishment comes from a sense of depletion, because that’s our cultural modus operandiThe relationship between yoga and eating disorders, and how we choose diets to exercise food restrictionsHow Ayurveda views vegetarianism and veganism, since it supports dominantly eating plants!The emotional “stuff” of food and sharing mealsExploring food sensitivities and if you actually have one or not, and developing tools to navigate sensitivitiesSupplements’ role in Ayurvedic wellness and working with an APThe importance of individualized wellness, and a sidenote about triphala (a three-fruit supplement)The new frontiers of Ayurveda, and what they can offer to local folk wisdomThe intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers. To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com

Ayurveda's nourishing practices with Mona Warner! Find her at <a href="www.janatiyoga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.janatiyoga.com</a>. Mona is a yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic practitioner, and she's one of my favourite people on the planet. We talk about different designations in Ayurveda, how you can work with practitioners, approaches to diet and wellness, and Ayurveda's ability to support people going through intensive treatments.<ul><li>The Ayurveda of dogs and puppies (not kidding – we briefly talk about this!)</li><li>Why Kapha dosha (earth and water elements) govern early life, and not Vata (air and space elements)</li><li>Pathology and its causes, including touching on cancer and the complexity of doshic-imbalance when it comes to pathology</li><li>Who can help you in Ayurvedic consultations, and what the designations are and the difference in their scopes of practice</li><li>How Ayurveda can support people undergoing cancer treatment, or similarly invasive, intense allopathic (“Western”) medicine treatments</li><li>How yoga and Ayurveda dialogue and they’re ability to help us in self-realization and self-healing</li><li>The disconnect between popular yoga diets and Ayurvedic recommendations</li><li>Conserving our Ayurvedic opinions (brahmacharya) until people ask for our opinions</li><li>Our experience of wellness is contrasted against the most suffering and the most joy we’ve ever had</li><li>How often the feelings of wellness that are celebrated in our culture are not necessarily the nourishing practices for our biology</li><li>And! how over-nourishment comes from a sense of depletion, because that’s our cultural modus operandi</li><li>The relationship between yoga and eating disorders, and how we choose diets to exercise food restrictions</li><li>How Ayurveda views vegetarianism and veganism, since it supports dominantly eating plants!</li><li>The emotional “stuff” of food and sharing meals</li><li>Exploring food sensitivities and if you actually have one or not, and developing tools to navigate sensitivities</li><li>Supplements’ role in Ayurvedic wellness and working with an AP</li><li>The importance of individualized wellness, and a sidenote about triphala (a three-fruit supplement)</li><li>The new frontiers of Ayurveda, and what they can offer to local folk wisdom</li></ul>The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Teach-Kind-Clear-Kathryn-Flynn/dp/1777403103/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=teach+kind%2C+clear+yoga&amp;qid=1616613848&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers</a>. To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit <a>kathrynanneflynn.com</a>