The Urban Yogi Podcast

A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction technique called "Soften, Soothe, Allow" originally created by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Dedicated to my dear friend and mentor Ahnnalee Elman. More music, meditation, and yoga at willblunderfield.ca and itunes.com.willblunderfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

www.troycasey.com Leading Longevity Authority, Troy Casey, Certified Health Nut, has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to clients who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature based simplicity anyone can follow. As a Versace model in Milan, 28 years ago, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and internal purification as a way of looking and feeling great in front of the camera. He has scoured the Earth for the most powerful health and healing methods, working with indigenous tribes in the Amazon as a medicine hunter, studying the ancient Vipassana Meditation technique, Ashtanga Yoga and more recently at the world famous CHEK Institute, working closely with Paul Chek. His book #RippedAt50, A Journey To Self Love, is in the works. He continues making videos that have helped millions of people live healthier, Troy was hired off his youtube channel to work on Discovery’s Network and continues to work in the media to this day. His Vision for clean, air, water, soil and equitable systems for all mankind in his lifetime drives his passionate work for personal and planetary wellness. Pharma expose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08gmc...Troy Casey Keynote speaker & testimony reel.https://youtu.be/FJvvt6AidBQTroy Casey speaking holistic solutions into existence. https://youtu.be/Kv98apZnN4E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

www.GroundedCBD.com www.CBDradio.caDave Weale is the founder of Grounded CBD, a Vancouver based performance nutrition company. He spent his 20's skiing and biking in the mountains of Whistler, BC; filming, competing and coaching some of the best up and coming athletes in the freeski world. In 2012 after breaking his neck mountain biking, Dave was forced to make a big change in his life’s direction. He then chose to focus more on business and also opened his mind to the world of self development, cannabis, meditation and spirituality. After studying NLP, coaching, personal training and reiki, Dave created Grounded CBD in early 2016. Now, a little over two years later, he’s built it up and partnered with Zenabis, one of the largest licensed producers in Canada. Dave still runs the company and is focusing on product development, building the brand, and educating people about cbd and how to live happier healthier lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode sponsored by DoMatcha.com.From the largest stages and arenas to the director’s chair, from writing hit songs to creating characters on the silver screen as an actor; Wes Mack has established himself as a creative force of many forms. Mack broke into the country music scene in 2013 when he released his debut single “Duet” completely independently with no label, agent or management. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard chart and the video (Directed by Mack) went on to earn two CCMA nominations for Video and Video Director of the Year. 2013 also saw Mack win the inaugural CCMA Discovery Program as well as the Unsigned Only Music Competition, besting some 10,000 artists from around the world. Following these milestones, Mack spent much of 2014 writing and recording in Nashville. Armed with new music, Mack exploded outward in 2015: he released his 3rd and 4th top 20 singles “Before You Drive Me Crazy” and “The Way You Let Me Down”, picked up his 8th CCMA nomination, and performed with Shania Twain across the nation on her “Rock This Country” farewell tour. In late 2015 Mack released his debut album “Edge of the Storm” which was nominated at the 2016 CCMA awards for Album of the Year.“Edge of the Storm” debuted at number 4 on the iTunes chart in September 2015, but the music and writing that went into it began as early as Spring 2012. As an independent artist, Mack began writing and recording, piecing together one song at a time. The success of his debut single, along with powerful performances opening for Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert in 2013 propelled him into the thick of country music. Mack wrote and recorded extensively in Nashville; performed to ecstatic fans with Shania Twain (serving as her only opening act, and once again with a duet, performing her hit “Party for Two” each night with her on tour); took to the stage on the CCMA Awards show (while being nominated for songwriter of the year); and finally released the album, closing one chapter and beginning the next.Mack took to country music at a young age, fueled by his surroundings in his home province of Alberta. At 11, Mack’s father taught him to play the guitar (he too was a musician, having had a number 1 hit song in Canada in 1969 playing in the Sugar and Spice). Mack spent his teenage years growing out his hair, playing in a band, and learning to write and play numerous instruments. He moved to Vancouver with his band and received a degree from the University of British Columbia, and continued to cut his teeth playing in bars and clubs. As an indie artist Wes also leaned to produce music and direct music videos giving him another leg up and another way to create. Mack’s behind the camera skills have served him well, as he has gone on to direct 11 music videos including four of his own, which have earned him multiple CCMA and BCCMA nominations for Music Video and Director of the Year.While carving out his path as a musician, Mack has also chosen yet another form in which to create: as an actor. His resume has grown to include work on the television shows: Heartland, Smallville, Supernatural, The 100, Continuum, The Vampire Diaries, and Motive. He has also taken on roles in films: Power Rangers, Magic Beyond Words: The JK Rowling Story, A Dog Named Christmas, The Phantoms and in the upcoming Liam Neeson picture Hard Powder. Between his time on numerous creative ventures, Mack has worked to give back to a number of institutions to which he owes much of his life. As a young child, Mack underwent heart surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. Now, as an adult, Mack has paired with the Cardiac Kids (in connection with the Sick Kids hospital in Toronto) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital in an effort to raise awareness and money for these organizations.Between festival performances, Mack spent much of 2016 in Nashville writing for his second album, which is currently underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode sponsored by www.TheGranolaGirl.comApril is a wife and proud mother of 3 teenagers. Her professional career started as a cake designer of elaborate and special occasion cakes, under the namesake April Cakes. Her next company, Granola Girl was founded in 2008 and later incorporated in 2011. The company now services over 250 grocery stores in Western Canada. In 2017, April launched the Granola Girl Foundation, a fundraising platform to provide scholarships for youth in the areas of girl empowerment and entrepreneurship. April is also a co-founder of Serendipity Tea Party and Good in the Hood, heart based networking events. Since 2015, April has been serving her community as an intuitive coach and start-up business consultant. She is passionate about finding spirit, freedom, truth, and love in all the work that she does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

smarturl.it/wb_wildhorses Will's Music and More at www.willblunderfield.caEpisode sponsored by www.domatcha.comWill shares live versions of new original music and old favourites off his albums: smarturl.it/wb_wildhorses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Grover and Gary Loganhttps://www.directionaltraining.com/www.robertwgrover.comFollowing a highly successful career as a professional in the corporate world, Robert decided to live into his life purpose as a Spiritual Guide and Quantum Shaman. He experienced an awakening in the early part of his career that facilitated a deep knowing that there was more to his life than his career in earth sciences, a career that he had eagerly pursued since his youth.Scientist turns Spiritualist​Robert applies an innate depth of understanding of the complex relationships that shape the earth, with fourteen years of intense study, training and mentoring in the spiritual and personal development arena to help people transform their lives by fostering an awareness of abundance, gratitude and the miracle of being human. This miracle allows us to connect to our soul's remembering and use our thinking mind to so we can clear and develop our quantum field for exponential focused growth. By doing so we gain access to unfurling the genius within to live into unlimited possibilities, take empowered action and achieve extraordinary results.Reconnect to Your Soul's RememberingGary is an extremely vibrant and passionate Alexander Technique teacher and demonstrates amazing patience and understanding with all of his students. He has an innate talent to initiate a life-long growth process that enables students to discover an in-depth development of themselves. Gary is known for his generosity, humour, a kind heart and tenacious creative energy. He actively integrates these qualities into his practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

http://www.pasturetoplate.ca/http://ethicalsoda.ca/Barbara Schellenberg,General Manager, Vancouver, for Pasture to Plate Natural Products Ltd. and owner of West Coast Beverage, (maker of Ethical Soda Kombucha)."For nine years I was the owner/operator of Ethical Kitchen on the North Shore; a natural foods restaurant and creative-food-space where I spent many happy days creating healthy food for my friends, family and customers. Today I bring that experience to my new work at Pasture to Plate which happens to be my parents ‘labour of love’ which they have created over the past 40 years to finally be what it is today.In my free time I am a proud mother of 2 beautiful girls, love to garden, keep my house in order and feed people who come for dinner in our home! I also have the kombucha company which rounds off the work week." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

www.domatcha.com “The DōMatcha® brand truly reflects an alignment of East and West. It was the catalyst and vehicle for uniting a sixteen generation Japanese tea master family (Handa) with a Western family (Andrews) whose ties in Japan go back four generations. The name DōMatcha® , meaning "The Way or Journey of Matcha" signifies the path that both families have taken to get to where we are today…..producing the very best Matcha the market has to offer. A decade ago this exotic green tea was virtually unknown outside of Japan. In North America today DōMatcha® is the number one Matcha brand and has a huge consumer base enjoying its taste, experience and many health benefits. This partnering of East and West now has their sights set on the European markets and beyond. Enjoy and prosper.” John HarrisonCEO & President Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mahan Khalsa is a down to earth, reach-for-the-skies, wildly spirited woman. She spent over a decade of her life traveling the world with the winds of change, and the impulses of her heart as her guide.She was blessed to explore a myriad of cultures, traditions, and healing modalities which taught her the value of slowing down, tuning in and prioritizing myself and her deeper calling. For almost 2 decades, she's turned her life into art, work, play & exploration.From creating whole food snacks and an organic restaurant, to facilitating over 3000 yoga classes, workshops, and retreats, she's personally and professionally evolved to offer her gifts to the world in a way that feels meaningful and authentic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.