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The Veda Lounge Podcast
The Veda Lounge Podcast embodies all things connected to Vedic Sciences through self understanding. For yoga teachers, entrepreneurs and creatives who desire to come back to their own center, we explore themes on living like you practice to knowing your nature.
Join the conversation for an embodied homecoming deepening your understanding in the ancient wisdom through Vedic Astrology, Yoga Philosophy, Self Care and beyond- cozy into your cosmic cadence.
Episodes
25 episodes
Episode Twenty-Three: Somatic Practices, Breath Work, and Breakthroughs with Lando Esteban
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel sits down with Lando Esteban, owner of House of RhtyhOM to explore his transformative journey into yoga and somatic breath work. Lando shares how he first came to yoga through navigating sev...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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52:13
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Episode Twenty-Two: Emotional Regulation, Energy Medicine and Yoga with Eva ZobianWolf
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel and Averie sit down with Eva ZobianWolf to explore the depth of yoga, energy medicine, and the process of transformation through practice. Eva shares her journey into yoga teacher training, discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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50:35
Episode Twenty One: Soul Connection, Meditations and Shamanic Journey with Jill Lemke
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Jill Lemke joins Mel and Averie for a fascinating discussion on meditations, shamanic journeying, and soul connection. Jill shares her personal path into this work, her training in Peruvian and core s...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:09:37
Episode Twenty: Exploring the Wisdom of Homeopathic Medicine with Hannah Nicholson
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel and Averie sit down with Hannah Nicholson to explore her inspiring journey into homeopathic medicine and its profound potential to balance the body. Hannah shares her personal path into this ancie...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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52:33
Episode Nineteen: Prenatal Yoga, Doulas and More with Nasreen Allen
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel and Averie sit down with Nasreen Allen, a prenatal yoga teacher and doula, to explore the profound connection between yoga and pregnancy. Nas shares her personal journey into yoga, what led her in...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:00:31
Special Edition Episode 18: Yoga Therapy for Health- An Integrative Solution with Melissa Aguirre
Melissa Aguirre, C-IAYT and Director of the Integrative Yoga Therapy Studies program explains how Yoga Therapy is a powerful asset to health and proactive wellness. She begins with context and understanding what is yoga therapy then explores ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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41:58
Episode Seventeen: Intentional Entrepreneurism and Holistic Hair Care with Terri Rehkopf
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel sits down with Terri Rehkopf- the owner of Ippodaro Hair Salon- for a light hearted conversation about holistic beauty, the fascinating connection between hair and overall health and entrepreneurs...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:20
Episode Sixteen: Special Episode on Yoga Nidra + Yoga Nidra Meditation with Mel
In this special episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel begins with a brief 5 minute overview about the transformative practice of Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," a powerful meditation technique that promotes deep rest and relax...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:27
Episode Fifteen: Ayurveda and Dinacharya with Sapna Fliedner
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel is joined by Sapna Fliedner, an Integrative Holistic Health Coach formally trained as a Family Nurse Practitioner with additional training in Ayurveda, to explore the holistic approach of Ayurveda...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:08:50
Episode Fourteen: Business of Yoga and Studio Ownership with Angie Toman
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel sits down with Angie, one of her dearest friends, mentor, and owner of Living Balance Studios, to explore the journey from yoga teacher to studio owner. Angie shares her personal story, beginning ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:10:26
Episode Thirteen: Yoga, Research and Science with Dr. Joanne Turner
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel sits down with Dr. Joanne Turner who is an immunologist and scientist, to explore topics on yoga, research and science. Joanne shares her personal journey into yoga. She shares the relevance...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:24
Episode Twelve: Where Skin Care Meets Soul Care with Amy Norton
In this episode of The Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel and Averie sit down with Amy Norton of Shanti Skin Care to explore the intersection of mindfulness and skin care. Amy shares her journey that led her into the world of nutrition and how it connect...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:13
Episode Eleven: Yoga at Home- Mindful Parenting Practices with Gina Hughes
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel and Averie sit down with guest Gina Hughes, owner of Invitation Yoga to explore the transformative power of parenting with awareness and mindfulness. This episode dives into different parental att...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:56
Episode Ten: Intuitive Systems and Cartomancy with Aubrey Nicole
Join us for a fascinating episode of The Veda Lounge Podcast! Mel and Averie interview Aubrey Nicole, owner of Moksha Destiny specialized in intuitive guidance, metaphysical studies and Cartomancy. This episode explores the merging of metaphysi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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52:24
Episode Nine: Lifestyle Medicine, Applied Yoga and Finding Balance with Dr. Alice Blizman
In this episode of The Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel and Averie interview Dr. Alice Blizman to dive into the principles of lifestyle medicine and explore how applied yoga can enhance health care. Alice simplifies Lifestyle Medicine unpacking the con...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:36
Episode Eight: Essential Oils, Zodiacs, and Intentional Nourishment with Sherry Steine
In this episode of the Veda Lounge Podcast, Mel sits down with Sherry Steine to explore the rich and nuanced world of aromatherapy. Sherry takes us on a journey through the history and distillation processes of essential oils, blending ancient ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:46
Episode Seven: Archetypes, Courage and the Roadmap to Creating Your 'Brave Bank'
In this episode of the Veda Lounge, Mel and Averie dive deep into the concept of "Brave Banks," drawing from Mel's transformative experience at Brene Brown's Braving the Wilderness event in 2017. The concept of identifying your brave b...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:22
Episode Six: Letting Go, Turning Lessons to Resource, and Moving into Your Uniqueness
In episode five of the Veda Lounge, we explore the rare and transformative event of Pluto's last visit to Capricorn before its long-awaited ingress into Aquarius where it will stay until 2044. Mel and Averie guide you through this cosmic shift,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:28
Episode Five: Meeting People Where They Are and Simplifying Self Care
Welcome to episode five, where we dive into a discussion on creating welcoming spaces and the process of bringing yoga and mindfulness to unconventional places. Mel and Averie explore how to connect with and deliver meaningful practices to uniq...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:21
Episode Four: Mercury, Mindfulness and Practical Tips for Personal Alignment
Welcome to episode four where we cozy into light hearted discussion and inquiry regarding themes around the planet Mercury! Mel and Averie discuss their insights on Mercury retrograde, fostering nourishing travel experiences, overcoming the "sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:40
Vedic Gemology, The Free Will Variable and Co-Creating with Our Edges with Tiffany April Raines
This week's episode is so fascinating! One of our intentions with the Veda Lounge Podcast is to bring dynamic and interesting topics to the table to explore, unearth and deepen into teachings within the Vedic Sciences. We are so honored...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:00:16
Episode Two: Awareness, Artistry and Embracing the Yoga Sutras
Cozy into a light hearted episode as Mel and Averie unfold into a conversation around compassionate exploration of the Yoga Sutras, self care goodies, travel, challenging conventional norms of achievement and the importance of honoring our arti...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:18
Episode One: Planetary Cycles, Knowing Your Nature, and the Impact of Authentic Teaching
In this inspiring episode, Mel sits down with Averie as Averie shares her journey into Yoga and Vedic Sciences. Averie reveals her perspective on fostering a genuine approach to teaching yoga in ways that yield liberation and self care. Get an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:59