#307 Empowering Midlife Women: Yoga, Meditation, and Community with Kavita Sahai

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Kavita Sahai explains why trying new breathwork during an anxiety attack never works and what to do instead.

The episode begins with a discussion on breathwork, where Kavita Sahai explains why practicing techniques like square breathing regularly is crucial for managing anxiety, rather than trying them only during crises. Host Loren Cellentani introduces Kavita, highlighting her background in investment banking and private equity before she transitioned to holistic health through certifications in yoga, Ayurveda, aromatherapy, and nutrition. Kavita shares her personal journey, describing how she felt unwell despite normal medical tests, which led her to redefine success as feeling vibrant and joyous. The conversation explores midlife as a period of self-reflection and opposition, often triggered by roles like motherhood or children leaving home, but Kavita reframes it as a beautiful opportunity to become more authentic and less concerned with others' opinions. They delve into specific practices, with Kavita recommending breathwork and mudras for grounding, and emphasizing consistency over specific techniques. The host and guest discuss the emotional and hormonal challenges of midlife, comparing it to puberty in terms of intensity, and stress the need for tools like journaling and yoga to navigate these shifts. Kavita talks about her community, Vibes Tribe, which offers classes in yoga, somatic healing, and breathwork for midlife women, aiming to provide support and knowledge sharing. The episode touches on Ayurveda as a sister science to yoga, with tips like tongue scraping and warm water for digestion. Throughout, the theme of not doing it alone is reiterated, with Kavita encouraging women to connect and share experiences. The host closes by asking how to serve Kavita, who requests connection with like-minded women, reinforcing the community focus. The episode blends personal anecdotes, practical advice, and spiritual insights tailored for women in midlife.

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