The Jordan Syatt Podcast Yoga for Weight Lifters, Breathing Techniques, Meditation Made Easy, Calming Your Nervous System, & More…
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Feb 25, 2026 Sonya Azad, yoga teacher and former TV journalist who leads global retreats, shares practical yoga and breath tools for lifters. She explains five-minute meditations, yin vs vinyasa, calming the nervous system, accessible mobility work, and how yoga pairs with strength training. Conversation touches on retreats, cultural roots, and adapting practice for real life.
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Maldives Trip Sparked Sonya's Career Realignment
- Sonya quit television after reflection during her 40th birthday trip revealed misalignment with her life.
- A Maldives trip highlighted her exhaustion and performative life, prompting a career shift toward yoga, retreats, and teaching full-time.
Choose Meditation Type Based On Your Goal
- Match meditation style to your intention: concentration for focus, metta for compassion, yoga nidra for sleep.
- Sonya teaches metta and yoga nidra, and uses Vipassana for personal practice because each method serves different goals.
Set Up Comfortable Props Before You Sit
- Use props and chairs to make seated meditation comfortable and sustainable.
- Sonya recommends cushions, bolsters or even chairs so people can progressively sit longer without pain.