In this episode Casey and Erin discuss the yoga sutras one through four. The yoga sutras for those who do not know are a complete manual for the study and practice of yoga. They include advice on mastering the mind and achieving physical, mental and emotional harmony and life through applying the ancient yet timeless techniques of Raja yoga. We …
IJ013 Non judgement, Openness, Forgiveness and Reconnecting to Ourselves
Today, Casey and Erin discuss the process of non-judgement or rather, detaching from judging and opinions and how that can create openness, freedom, and connection. “The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.” This is the benefit of meditation and cleaning our internal mirror. When we see things as they are, it’s a lot easier because …
IJ012 Healthy Lifestyles, Eating Disorders and Spiritual Awakening
Healthy Lifestyles, Eating Disorders and Spiritual Awakening Today Casey and Erin talk about transition into a healthy lifestyle and also past eating disorders. If you struggle with an eating disorder this could be your halfway to a spiritual awakening. It was for me. I used to curse my eating disorder. I was so into fitness, and as an athlete I …
TAA003 Mindfulness Part 2
Mindfulness Part 2 It’s amazing how quickly we disconnect from ourselves in happy times as well as in times when we really need to be there for ourselves. Be there for myself. What an interesting concept I mean, I’m here like sitting here, doesn’t that mean I’m present? Well, yes and no. We can be be sitting even in front …
TAA002 Mindfulness Part 1
Mindfulness Part 1 “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” I love this quote and for me it makes the racing horses that are my mind kind of cease. I release all the little things I get caught up in that I think are important in that very …
TAA001 How to Live Your Best Life
How to Live Your Best Life Welcome to Empowered Serenity Coaching, where I teach you how to heal yourself from the inside out. My name is Erin Geraghty certified recovery coach and yoga therapist. So this is my first coaching episode on the new show. I was thinking of starting with an introduction of myself and my background, but I …
Connection with Self
I am writing this after a weekend Tantra workshop near my home in Sarasota. I feel so peaceful, grounded, and connected. It’s amazing how quickly we disconnect in happy times as well as in times when we really need to be there for ourselves. Be there for myself? What an interesting concept. I mean, I’m sitting here, doesn’t …
Vulnerability and Growth
I wrote a very personal article last week, entitled “I Know the Deep Shame of an Eating Disorder.” I submitted it to Elephant Journal, a national online publication, and it was accepted and published. I went through a roller coaster of emotions during this process, but the one that stuck with me for about a week was this intense feeling …
IJ011 Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrender with Guest Frannie Hoffman, Spiritual Intuitive and Life Coach
Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrender with Guest Frannie Hoffman, Spiritual Intuitive and Life Coach Jump into your life with your whole heart, trusting that you will fly to God! This jewel and our final niyama presupposes that there is a divine force at work in our lives and if we can surround to it, we can enjoy the opening of our hearts …
IJ010 Svadhyaya: Self Study and The Journey Within with Mfon Planter, Yoga Instructor
Svadhyaya: Self Study and The Journey Within with Mfon Planter, Yoga Instructor and Owner of Sacred Vibrations Jewelry Shop. Know yourself so well that you will grow into your wholeness and greatness. Svadhyaya or self-study is about knowing our true identity as Divine and understand the boxes we are wrapped in. The process of unwrapping our boxes and letting go …