Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it!
This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.
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Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
EP 52: How Movement Heals the Body & Mind with Carolyn
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What if movement wasn’t about punishment - but about healing, joy, and self-discovery?
In this episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we sit down with Carolyn Simonton, a Buti movement instructor whose personal journey is a powerful reminder that the body is capable of deep healing and transformation.
Carolyn shares how her path began with physical therapy after being unable to lift her arms over her head, and how that experience led her to yoga, Buti, and ultimately a career centered on helping others reconnect with their bodies through joyful movement.
We explore the importance of recovery, body confidence, and shifting our mindset from exercise as obligation to movement as celebration.
Whether you're recovering from injury, rebuilding your relationship with fitness, or simply seeking a more compassionate approach to wellness, this conversation will inspire you to move differently—inside and out.
In this episode, we cover:
- Healing through movement and yoga
- What is Buti and how it supports transformation
- Recovery and nervous system awareness
- Body confidence and self-acceptance
- Joyful, expressive movement practices
- Reframing fitness as celebration, not punishment
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