Jane McIntosh is a certified Yoga Instructor E-RYT 500, certified Nutrition Specialist, and has a Master's in Health Education, and is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Jane joined the podcast to share about the insights she has gained through her yoga and wellness journey. In this episode she also discusses the relationship between yoga, nutrition, and mental health. You can learn more about Jane and her work at: https://www.janemcintoshyoga.com/. You can access a video of the hand mudra exercises that Lori mentions in this episode at: https://www.neurosculpting.com/neuroplasticity-exercises-playlist/ and the link to learn about Alzheimer’s research and mantra is: https://alzheimersprevention.org/research/kirtan-kriya-yoga-exercise/

This is part 2 of episode 2 about the evolution of a personal practice.

This is part 1 of episode 2 about the evolution of a personal practice. The episode begins with KC guiding a centering meditation on connecting with the Earth. Then friends KC and Lori discuss their meditation and yoga practices: how their practices have changed over time and how their practice has influenced their teachings.

In this first episode of Yoga Friends Connect, hosts Lori Lindgren and KC Chapman share about the beginnings of their yoga journey.

Lori came from an athletic background and found yoga through a friend's Mom, that was a yoga teacher. She immediately became hooked and her yoga practice gave her insights into her fitness routine.

KC started yoga after many years of working out in the gym. She was looking for a practice that integrated movement and meditation, and explored various yoga classes and styles in yoga studios and meditation centers.

The episode concludes with Lori guiding a short chi gong practice for listeners. Thanks for listening!