We are all acutely aware of how stress causes inflammation in the body, leading to depression, anxiety and a myriad of heart and health problems, but did you know that stress can actually leave your body? Join Sarah as she interviews Dr. Jill Wener MD, a former practicing medical doctor turned Meditation teacher, and hear how you can reverse and release years of stress through a simple meditation practice. Think meditation is "too hard" or not for you because you have a busy mind, you can't sit still or sit in a perfect lotus position? This podcast interview is here to help you dispel those myths, and learn how you can start reaping the benefits of mediation easily in your day to day life. To find out more about Jill or to study with her - visit her website - http://www.jillwener.com - follow her on her instagram - @conscioushealthatl or @BeTransforMD - and find her on twitter as @jillwenerMD To contact Sarah - visit her website - www.sarahkleineryoga.com - To connect with Sarah's online parent & caregiver support group, find guided meditations, and to support this podcast - visit www.oxygenmaskmeditation.com The book that started Sarah with the technique mentioned in this podcast is called - “Bliss More, How to succeed in Meditation without actually trying” by Light Watkins.

It seems like everyone has an opinion on self care these days, and it can absolutely seem like a luxury. So how do you practice self care when your time and energy is always spent taking care of someone who needs you 24/7? Tune into this episode, and hear how Sarah Kleiner, yoga teacher, autism mom & self care advocate, finds ways to exhibit self care even when it's "tricky". Link to join the private Facebook group for parents and caregivers of special needs children:  https://m.facebook.com/groups/1986072858324768 Link to Oxygen Mask Meditation YouTube channel for over 60 guided meditations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cfjNlrK1lSmLmItIjMWYA As always - visit www.oxygenmaskmeditation.com for more information or to support our efforts to continue this podcast and empower parents and caregivers of special needs children.

How do trauma and PTSD affect the brain, and how can yoga help? In this episode, Sarah interviews Holle Black, ERYT 500, yoga therapist, and founder of Centering Youth (www.centeringyouth.org) - an organization that empowers at risk populations such as incarcerated youth with yoga and mindfulness. Learn how yoga and mindfulness, when taught as "trauma sensitive", can actually rewire the brain to provide more emotional equanimity and access to executive functioning in the brain. Enjoy this inspiring story of how yoga and mindfulness is changing lives of at risk populations, and allowing those people to fully participate in life rather than being trapped by trauma and PTSD. For parent support group and guided meditations visit www.oxygenmaskmeditation.com For more information on Sarah Kleiner visit - www.sarahkleineryoga.com