The Modern Yoga Podcast

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Join our hosts Joyce ERYT & Mary Beth ERYT as they discuss topics related to yoga and overall wellness. This is a weekly podcast that will feature special guests & much more.The Modern Yoga Podcast is about the teachers, classes, and community at Modern Yoga, which are 2 studios in Strongsville & Brecksville Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Joyce and her husband James own the studio. Mary Beth has been teaching at Modern Yoga since (almost) the very beginning. The community around this little studio is pretty unique. People really like each other and tend to hang out together often. Modern Yoga has a book club, softball teams, and bowling teams among other off-the-mat activities. Listen in for a fun and interesting spin on what yoga means to us!

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Season 4 Finale: Farewells & Looking to the Future

Mar 14 2024 77 mins

Season four of the Modern Yoga podcast draws to a close with an episode that is a blend of emotions, with stories of joy, loss, and the promise of new beginnings. As Joyce finds herself in a candid reflection on the difficult decision to say goodbye to her beloved dog Chloe, Mary Beth travels back and tells the story of losing her childhood pet, Junior. This chapter is not merely a

Whispers of Spring: Navigating Life's Highs, Lows, and Everything in Between

Feb 22 2024 79 mins

As a hint of spring fills the air, Joyce and Mary Beth find themselves recounting tales that capture the essence of the season. Conversation dances between the ups and downs of dog ownership, including the more tender moments , sharing their experiences with the love and loss that come with caring for aging pets—heartfelt stories that resonate with anyone who's ever had a furry f

Embarking on a Somatic Voyage: Yoga, Laughter, and Life's Unexpected Lessons

Jan 11 2024 59 mins

Join us as we navigate through the intricate dance of the mind and body, where the concept of 'somatic' in yoga really starts to unravel. We're dissecting the buzzword of the moment and debating whether it's just another fad or a transformative evolution of traditional yoga. With a spotlight on pandiculation—a fascinating three-step somatic technique—we're revealing how this pr

Reflections and Revelations: Joyce & Marybeth on Holidays, Health, and Hopes for the New Year

Jan 04 2024 78 mins

Pull up a chair and join the warmth as Marybeth spills the beans on her latest move, from the comedy of furniture assembly to the unexpected yearning for a snowy Christmas in her new mountain abode. There's something about simple living and the community-rich experiences that reconnect us to what truly matters, and that's precisely where our conversation meanders. The passage of ti

Holidays and Heartstrings Encounters with Allergies, Appliances, and Artists

Dec 28 2023 138 mins

Joyce & Mary Beth catch up after a little break during the holiday chaos. Mary Beth shares her adventures in the new mountain home including hosting Thanksgiving & an unexpected trip to the ER. Joyce finally fills us in on her and James' vacation to Mexico starting from the travel troubles with Spirit to the moment we've all been waiting for, meeting Trevor Hall!More conver

Unraveling Life's Intricacies: Joyce & Marybeth on Music, Grandparenting, and Gratitude

Nov 24 2023 104 mins

Have you ever wondered about the complexities and intricacies of music, body image, and personal boundaries? Pondered on the legalization of marijuana and its impact on society? Or perhaps chuckled at the amusing tales of grandparenting and the challenges of celebrating holidays with young children? Then, come along for a ride with us, Joyce and Marybeth, as we dissect these divers

Let's See Where This Goes: Catching up with Joyce & Mary Beth

Nov 16 2023 68 mins

Joyce & MaryBeth are back with a smorgasbord of topics!! In this episode, they start off with some light talk around past and upcoming concerts along with how time and experience has impacted the way enjoy them.They discuss successful artists such as Taylor Swift and Pink and the impact they have on their own lives and everyone else's. The episode segues into the ups and downs

Balancing Passions: Amanda Hatfield on Fitness, Felines, and Transitioning Careers

Nov 09 2023 80 mins

Meet Amanda Hatfield -- successful business owner, Mother, Wife, Cat rescuer and one of our newest additions to the Modern Yoga teaching staff. Listen in as Joyce and Mary Beth weave through Amanda's journey starting with gymnastics and how she first got into the fitness industry. They get into the earlier and more chaotic times in Amanda's life, where she was balancing her career

Meet Kelly Vali: The Girl From Canada

Nov 02 2023 83 mins

This week's special guest is Kelly Vali, a fellow yogi from Canada who discovered The Modern Yoga Podcast by chance and is now an avid listener! Join Joyce & Mary Beth as they get to know our new international friend and hear about her journey through yoga. Kelli shares her initial struggle with understanding yoga and her path to becoming a teacher. She also shares her recent c

Teacher Spotlight Series: Becky Therrien on Yoga, Parenting & Navigating the Digital Age

Oct 26 2023 71 mins

When's the last time you took a breath, left the constant chime of technology behind, and truly connected with yourself? This episode of Modern Yoga Podcast is a heartening reminder of why we all need to prioritize our well-being, even amidst the chaos of our daily lives. We're thrilled to have Becky Therrien on the show, an OG yoga teacher at Modern Yoga, who's been on this physic