MN Yoga + Life Magazine
Amy Zellmer is Editor-in-chief of MN YOGA + Life Magazine and The Brain Health Magazine. Amy has a passion to spread the message that yoga is for every BODY, regardless of size or ability, and a mission to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TBI. She has her 200RYT and is certified in trauma-informed yoga, LoveYourBrain yoga, chair yoga, and Yoga For All. She is also a Reiki master. In her free time, Amy enjoys road-tripping across the country visiting National Parks.
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Topics
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How to make yoga accessible for all
- The lack of anatomy in yoga teacher training programs
- TBI and yoga
- How brain health is improved with yoga
- How she took over MN Yoga + Life Magazine
References from the episode
- Love your Brain Training
- The Crash Reel Documentary
- The Yoga + Life magazine is published twice a year- April & October (free publication)
How to make the yoga room more inclusive for those with TBI injuries
- Reduce the background noise
- Distracting lighting
- People might need to have their backs to the windows if too much light
- Supine positions might be an issue for some
- Chime every minute to bring your awareness back to breath in meditation can help.
- Yoga Nidra is helpful in dealing with brain injuries.
Weekly Challenge
Commit to practicing everyday for at least 1 minute.
Andrea Bio
Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with your menstrual cycle and the seasons.
She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com
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