I confess meditation, yoga, and mindfulness has changed my life. Welcome to the podcast and playlist. I like to think of this as soundscaping for the soul. I'm a Chicago girl all day long, I'm a mom, an entrepreneur, I'm a doctoral candidate and so much more. Don't get it twisted I'm a yogi but don't push me LOL...this practice has so much to offer and I've loved every second of being a trap yoga teacher. Confessions is about being real and using the wisdom from some of our most phenomenal r ...
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I always say "real bosses know when to cut their losses". It is hard to admit when your efforts are the reason you're suffering but it's more often that we as entrepreneurs are burning the wick and both ends. How can you be successful and manage your business when you can't manage your mind or wellbeing? We know time is money...invest in some rest.…
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"Redemption Radio: The Art of Asking for Forgiveness"
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There is power in vulnerability, humility, and empathy. Pursuing forgiveness from a loved one ain't easy. Listen in as Kels offers insight and inspiration to guide you on your journey towards requesting redemption.
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Been a long day? Fearful of tomorrow? Mind flowing fast but your bodies out of gas? Press play for a remix of rest.
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Hey yogis! People coming at you sideways? Folks getting on your last nerve? No one said being a yogi was easy or practicing being peaceful either. Take these few tips with you today. It's cool to say you're a yogi but way better when you have stories of living the lifestyle and learning along the way. - Kels…
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Hey y'all1 I'm back and better than ever at least I think I am. Ever been so angry you messed around and hurt yourself moving too fast? Imagine doing that on a daily, On this episode of COATY I admit to how I fumble when my feelings are hurt.
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Care like I imagined how you doin it damnit!
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Ok...It's been some time. I'm not in a good mood. I'm not in a good mood because I'm in my thoughts about what folks should do, how they should do it and what it means when they don't. Learning how to stay in my lane can drive me insane. Being mindful IS NOT a walk in the park and if it was it would be a park with broken glass, random stray dogs an…
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Tiredness is draining. Practice letting go of the day and letting in the lightness of rest. Enjoy this guided sleep countdown if sleep seems to escape you. Practice not forcing sleep but acknowledge how you may be hindering your own rest. Be mindful of your sleep rituals...treat bedtime like the love of your life. Be caring, take your time, savor t…
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Free from Fear Meditation
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Scared? Anxious? Feeling frightened? The mind can feel overwhelming with the sharp thoughts that pierce our peacefulness. This guided meditation is an invitation to sit with the those feelings and acknowledge while accepting that they too will pass.
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A bit of breath practice teaching 3 part yogic breath.
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Confusion can be distracting...calm your heart and mind inviting clarity for correct understanding. A busy brain and stress can block us from seeing what is real. Practice bringing in some peace and clear a path for truth to parade. Make time for meditation so that living is less of a mirage and you can see the miracles with full awareness. (~7.5 m…
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You'll feel better in a minute. 60 seconds and 16 sweet affirming words to remind yourself of who you are. Baby there's nothing like a gentle reminder of the truth, so claim it. Have a seat and consider 16 words, this affirming gentle guided meditation is meant to be quick and fast but made to last. Make your list and repeat each word after "I Am".…
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A gentle and relaxing connecting to self. Perfect for developing a ritual of building the courage for your self worth. Yes you are valuable and worthy of all good things.
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I confess. I was a mess recording this meditation. I've been embarrassed to admit I'm not the best mom and I've struggled with using my practice to parent better. There I said it. The hardest part of being a parent and yogi is the guilt and shame of not being good at breathing and using the practice in my home. Resentment is real. This is my way of…
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Feelings...we can get in them, they can control us. But what happens when you decide to not let your heart get highjacked? I'm stubborn on any day ending with "day", so when I'm in my hurt feelings and bad thoughts I stay there on purpose even when I know how to get out of them. People tell you to smile it will be better. The truth is...it will be …
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An inspiring 5 minute meditation from the February 2020 publication of Mindful. I'm ready for more this year and ready to listen to what my heart is calling for. Enjoy listening, enjoy the journey to your new you.
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Speaking My Mind...FRFR
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Heeeeey y'all! Sharing is caring right?! So I share what is going on in my head these days. I've been mad busy with life and I'm sure you have as well. Thank you to all the listeners and for those that share the podcast with others. I've been concerned about the cost of self love these days and talk a bit about those feelings I've been having, Seco…
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Episode deux is more like a public diary than ever. I guess I'm finding myself less shy but hey...that is one of my confessions. Here I share I don't miss the south side of the Chi. I love my city dearly but real talk I don't miss the segregation or the lifestyle I could afford. I still have some apprehension about saying that publicly but %$#& it …
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The Kickoff Confession EP1/S2
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Season 2 kicks off with a new style. I confess my loneliness and what I really feel like right about now. I show love to some friends and family that have held me down. I chat it up with the question of the day "What the hell is wrong with people?" We all have asked that question, and I end with our musical mantra. Getting out of your own way take…
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The latest episode of Confessions covers what is out of our control. Inspired by Willow Smiths' Female Energy; I talk a little bit about how we mistake access to our partners as an opportunity to control them, their thoughts and actions.
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Check Yourself Before You Check Your Mate
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Episode 5 I'm joined by Shea @hippiebumpeace from @maroonvillage! We chat it up with some ripped from the headlines and our girl Eryka Badu who ruffled feathers with her recent comments. We have moments of reflections and get into how our practices have helped us in our relationships. Granted your girl isn't a yoga bae LOL but I share some stories …
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It's February! Which means all things love. In EP 4 I kick it off with sending some shout-outs to the best listeners ever and lift up the love of friends and showing up as allies. I chat it up with some Hip Hop Black History for BHM 2018 and send love to the family of Chicago rapper Fredo Santana and to everyone celebrating the life of J.Dilla who …
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Episode 3 in the first installment of Confessions of a Trap Yogi and we switch it up a little bit. In our convo we go over some of the issues with having sensitive triggers and reflect on how to fine-tune our fuses before we set it off over some beef that really isn't beef. Before I get into it though I send a heartfelt shout out to my people in my…
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N.W.A to Y.W.A. "Yogi With A journal"
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Episode 2 what it do?! I'm still on 10 for the beginning of the podcast, I share a bit about the other part of my practice, journaling, and meditation through the Reflections Eternal class. Expressing yourself is your absolute right and sometimes we express ourselves in unhealthy ways. Sometimes we don't know how to share, or what to share....somet…
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TYIC...A little bit about me the trap yogi in charge
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Episode 1 in the adventures of a Chi girl, trap yogini. Nothing too deep but def far from shallow. I'm moved by heart and I hope it speaks to yours.
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