Season Five Launch: Welcome Back!

Welcome to season five of the Accessible Yoga Podcast! In this launch episode, Jivana Heyman and Deanna Michalopoulos reunite to catch up, share what's been inspiring them lately, and reveal their personal journeys to finding balance in their lives. They offer a preview of this season's overarching theme of self-care and balancing self-care with service, especially for yoga teachers.

Jivana shares an early look at his upcoming book, Yoga Meditation, which explores meditation in the yoga tradition and its accessibility. Deanna, who is editing the book, shares what she loves about it, especially how Jivana weaves in personal stories and practical applications. Together, they discuss the potential impact of the book on both yoga teachers and practitioners, aiming to deepen their understanding of the many paths into meditation that yoga already offers.

Topics include:

Nature, movement, and daily practice as Jivana's self-care foundation

Deanna's experience learning German and living in Berlin

Using the ocean as a metaphor for capacity, resilience, and riding life's waves

Finding time for self-care and outlets such as creative hobbies

Jivana’s upcoming audiobooks and book, Yoga Meditation, set to release Fall 2026

Gratitude for the Accessible Yoga community, team, and podcast sponsors

We Want to Hear from You!

How do you balance self-care and service in your yoga practice and teaching? Submit your answer or any other questions you have for Jivana via Google Form: https://forms.gle/NtijeM82dSgU5jVD7 or leave a voice message here (90 second maximum): https://www.speakpipe.com/AccessibleYoga

Selected responses may be featured in future episodes!