In this episode Mat and Ash discuss their roots and foundation for The Inner Work and their life approach as yogis. They dive into all the unspoken nuance of everything they share with the world coming back to the profound teachings and spiritual core of yoga philosophy.   In this episode, Mat & Ash share: Why their name is the yoga couple even though their whole account isn't asana yoga posses What yoga is to them and how it has influenced their life and relationship How yoga is related to their success with Inner Work as a couple What it means to be a yogi and the different paths you can practice. Yoga as a lifestyle and foundation of a marriage What yoga has taught them How Inner Work and Yoga are intimately connected through using somatic healing connected with healing and transforming our mind and consciousness How you can study with them in their online school, Sacred Yoga Institute and their Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training Hope you enjoy this episode getting to know Mat and Ash more and the foundation for which they attribute all of their growth and success!   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this heartfelt episode, Mat & Ash delve deep into the healing journey of overcoming grief and navigating the complex emotions of regret. Join them as they explore the transformative power of grieving with gratitude, sharing practical steps to move through grief as an essential part of the healing process. In this episode, Mat & Ash share: Personal anecdotes of their own encounters with grief and the weight of regret The role of the inner work in acknowledging and processing emotions, preventing stagnation How to cultivate a mindset of gratitude while grieving, fostering healing and growth Practical strategies to navigate the complexities of grief and honor its place in the healing journey The importance of allowing oneself to fully feel emotions and avoid getting trapped in the past or regret Tune in for this insightful episode that offers solace and guidance for those seeking to navigate the winding paths of grief and regret.   Free Inner Work Yoga Class to move through the wound of Grief and Loss   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat & Ash embark on a powerful conversation about the wound of overwhelm and coping with major setbacks, losses, age inappropriate responsibilities, and the demands of survival. In this episode Mat & Ash discuss:  Personal experiences with loss, age inappropriate responsibilities, numbing with substances, not feeling into consequences, and survival stress The overcompensating and avoidant approaches humans take to coping with overwhelm and hopelessness Emotions are powerful teachers that we need to feel in order to move forward Feeling the overwhelming emotions and discomfort of our choices and their consequences are essential in order to learn and mature How we accidentally trigger our partner with wounds of overwhelm How to validate and support a partner when they are triggered into an overwhelmed state or otherwise uncomfortable emotion Navigating the natural, monthly overwhelm that comes from hormonal changes from a menstrual cycle Practical steps and tools to help not be overwhelmed and stressed in life and how to better manage our stress levels Free Inner Work Yoga Class to release and heal the wound of overwhelm   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat & Ash embark on a powerful conversation about reconciling our internalized guilt and the journey of forgiveness, both towards ourselves and others. In this episode Mat & Ash discuss:  Personal experiences with religious trauma, self-criticism, perfectionism, and self-judgment The profound impact of guilt and judgment on our inner selves and relationships Understanding the ripple effects of religious trauma and its influence on perspectives and behaviors Breaking free from the damaging cycle of self-criticism and perfectionism Exploring the patterns of intolerance that arise from projecting inner struggles onto our partners Strategies for reconciling internalized guilt and forgiving ourselves for past mistakes Navigating the journey of forgiveness towards others while maintaining healthy boundaries Practical steps and tools to initiate the inner work necessary for self-healing Cultivating self-compassion and embracing self-reflection as transformative practices The liberation and empowerment that comes from releasing the chains of guilt and embracing forgiveness Free Inner Work Yoga Class to heal the wound of judgment and internalized guilt To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

On this episode of The Inner Work podcast, Mat and Ash explore the topic of self-sabotage and how it can be rooted in unhealed wounds of rejection and internalized shame.   They share their personal experiences with these issues and dive deep into the traumas that can create shame, leading us to reject the good things and people in our lives as a defensive mechanism.   Through their conversation, they provide insights on how to recognize the patterns and signs of self-sabotage, and offer practical strategies and tools for healing the wounds of rejection and releasing shame.   If you're struggling with self-sabotage or looking to deepen your inner work, this episode is for you. Join Mat and Ash as they share their wisdom and journey towards healing and growth.   Free Inner Work Yoga Class to heal the wound of rejection and internalized shame To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode, Mat and Ash get real about how their belief in manifestation, the law of attraction, and "the secret" left them broke, deluded, and resentful of their human experience. They discuss the ways in which new age spirituality can create an unhealthy avoidance of finances, making it difficult to build wealth and stay grounded in reality. Other topics they discuss: The effects of being broke on their relationship and mental health The trauma of poverty and how it triggers the fight or flight response The delusions they fell into with new age beliefs, including the idea that they were above money or that money wasn't important Whether or not they still identify as yogis and spiritual seekers, and why How they recovered their finances by reframing their spiritual understanding and finding a healthy balance between spirituality and practicality Resources and tips for listeners who want to get their money right and heal their relationship with finances Tune in to The Inner Work Podcast for an honest, eye-opening discussion about the dangers of new age spirituality and the path to true abundance.   Follow the financial coaches mentioned in the episode Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook  

Join Mat and Ash for an illuminating episode that delves into their personal journey of flipping their dominant energies of the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine, and how it has transformed their relationship. In this captivating episode, they discuss: The realization that they were living primarily in each other's opposite energies (Mat in his feminine and Ash in her masculine), and the challenges it created in their relationship. The journey of acceptance and healing as they learned to flip their energies and find balance, and the profound ways it has impacted their relationship. The benefits of healing wounded feminine and masculine energies, including increased self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner peace. And the positive impact of flipping into their authentic energies within the relationship, including improved communication, empathy, and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other The exploration of social conditioning and how it can impact relationship dynamics, including the desire for independence and autonomy, the risk of co-dependency, and the difference between interdependence and codependence. The improvements in their marriage since flipping their energies, including increased intimacy, deeper connection, and a greater sense of shared purpose and love. Get ready for a deeply insightful episode that will transform your understanding of the masculine and feminine energies within yourself and your relationships. Tune in to The Inner Work Podcast to discover how flipping energies can revolutionize your relationships and bring greater intimacy and connection. Join Mat and Ash for a transformative exploration of the power of balancing energies in relationships. Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat and Ash discuss why Inner Work is required to have your dream sex life. In this episode they go over sex life after 10 years of being monogamous, healing shame and guilt around sexuality, erotic exploration from states of love rather than hidden darkness, kinks, the shadow, and the light, enlightenment in regards to sexuality, and how pornography is sabotaging intimacy. Enjoy all this and so much more in this epic episode on The Inner Work of Sex and Intimacy.  Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash dive into one of the most common sources of relationship conflict caused from hidden expectations. They tell stories of their own most common miscommunications around things they expected but never communicated clearly. In this episode you will learn how to clearly communicate hidden expectations of your partner in order to avoid unnecessary conflict and pain. Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash explore the question of are you a safe partner to feel vulnerable around, be humble with, make mistakes, and heal? They go over the core mindset changes that have to be made in order to be a safe partner and do inner work successfully as a couple. They also go over the main steps for avoiding your partner getting defensive and lost in arguing when trying to bring something to their attention that is causing pain.   Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In today's episode Mat and Ash reveal a common misconception in the spiritual community that we're all supposed to be "enlightened" and if anything isn't that we should push it away and reject it.  Mat and Ash break this misconception down and the suffering it causes and replace it with genuine approach from the yoga tradition which is to actually lean into the discomforts of life and learn to love all the parts of ourselves we are running from. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat and Ash sit with Wynd of Holistic Human Design and discuss all that we can learn about ourselves from knowing our Human Design. Similar to insight from knowing our astrology, Human Design incorporates even more systems of self-awareness to guide us in knowing how to best make decisions, feel into what is true and authentic for us, and how to honor our energy and unique way of doing things based on our design type.   Human Design Crash Course: https://holistichuman.design/human-design-crash-course/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holistichuman.design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichumandesign/ Wynd's Website: https://holistichuman.design/  

In this week's episode, while Ash rests, Mat flies solo and takes you on the Hero's Journey of healing and shares insights and misconceptions about the healing experience. Mat shares the universal obstacles that every human has to face no matter where they are in their healing journey and shares his motivational insight on how to step into the unknown with courage.   Mat shares stories from his own healing journey along with years of witnessing other people's journeys and observing the common similarities that all of us go through. He shares his passionate wishes for you to feel and know you are not alone and that what you feel is something all of us must face in order to grow. If we can learn to welcome the discomforts that accompany growth instead of thinking something is wrong, everything changes. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash dive into the "manifesting" new age craze and clarify a couple of massive misconceptions about where it comes from and what it actually means. They go over the New Age version and when it is useful as well as shed light on the original Hindu and yogic origins of what "manifesting" was actually referring to.   They share their own journey with manifesting, the pitfalls to be aware of, and how to align yourself with your highest joy and freedom from practicing "real" manifesting according to its original intention. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash dive into the triggering topic of pornography use, gaming, and the era of socially accepted addiction that they are noticing in the world. This discussion is for those who are seeking true self-mastery and lasting happiness and have the courage to look at the consequences of the use of these things. They share stories from their own journey and dive into the negative side effects and consequences that come from masking discomfort using substances or experiences as well as all the positive benefits that come from walking the yogic path of self-mastery. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash speak to the common theme they are seeing in spiritual communities in which spiritual standards and discipline are being abandoned under the premise of self-acceptance and a false sense of liberation. They share stories from their own journey and speak bluntly on topics such as sexualizing oneself on social media, substance use, and the difference between spiritual bypassing and accountability. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

One of the biggest misconceptions of empowerment is that the goal or sign of empowerment is our ability to create a life without discomfort, problems, or setbacks. This is actually backwards. Our empowerment and liberation is actually measured by our ability to face life's discomforts with ease, grace, and confidence. In this week's episode Mat and Ash discuss the transition that comes from realizing the path to liberation is actually through discomfort - not from escaping it. Furthermore, that suffering only arises when we resist the uncomfortable things of our life. The enlightened yogis are not in bliss because they have no discomfort, they are in bliss because they can face discomfort with ease. This is the path to true freedom and lasting happiness. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

Law of attraction is gaining unprecedented popularity in the new age and spiritual communities. Spiritual seekers are flocking to its exciting promises but are unaware that its tenants are actually some of the most common distractions on the genuine path to enlightenment. In this episode Mat and Ash share their own experience with the law of attraction and compare it to the teachings of Self-realization and the sincere devotion to enlightenment. If you're wondering if Law of Attraction is working for you, or serving you in your spiritual journey, this episode will shine the light of awareness on the most common pitfalls of the "manifestation" ideology. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat and Ash have the honor of speaking with Janet Stone about taking your yoga practice off the mat and into everyday life.   Visit Janet online at https://janetstoneyoga.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetstoneyoga/

In this week's episode, Mat & Ash discuss optimizing your life with bio-hacking expert Luke Storey. If you’ve ever thought about what steps you can take to upgrade your day to day life then you need to listen to today’s episode. Luke shares his wealth of knowledge on how to lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.   Visit Luke online at https://www.lukestorey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrLukeStorey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrlukestorey Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeStorey

In this weeks episode, Mat & Ash discuss adopting a mindfulness practice with Mark Coleman, the author of “From Suffering to Peace.” If you are wondering how to put down your suffering and adopt happiness and peace as your new base line, this episode is for you! They talk about letting go of competition mentality by moving into sympathetic joy, how to make your life a moving meditation through embodied awareness, how to use mindfulness to move through negative emotions, and so much more! To learn more about Mark Coleman, meditation nature retreats, and meditation teacher trainings visit: https://markcoleman.org/ To order From Suffering to Peace visit: https://amzn.to/2LUFu56

If you struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, worry, or are prescribed medications for calming down..this episode is for you! Mat and Ash share a personal story of panic in their lives plus interview  Tom Bunn, who is the author of Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia, which is the result of his many years addressing flight panic in his role as an airline pilot. He is also a licensed therapist, regular contributor to Psychology Today, and a former U.S. Air Force captain who flew the Air Force’s first supersonic jet fighter, the F-100. You can order Panic Free here: https://amzn.to/2DTO9hZ Visit him online at http://www.panicfree.net. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanicFreeBook/ Twitter:   http://www.twitter.com/flightwit YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptTomBunnLCSW

In this week’s episode, Mat & Ash talk about their intimate life and exploration with sacred sex and withholding orgasms to raise kundalini. They share with listeners their theory of using sex for expanding consciousness, explain the purpose of withholding orgasms, the repercussions and pitfalls of misusing sexual energies, and how to begin developing sacred sexual experiences for the highest purpose.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week’s episode, Mat and Ash discuss the power that thoughts and emotions have over our lives and how repeated thoughts and emotions can create internal addictions to the chemicals certain emotions creates.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode, Mat and Ash share their experiences with tapping into the spiritual realms and interview Lee Harris regarding his newly released book, Energy Speaks. Lee Harris is an internationally acclaimed intuitive medium and transformational leader and in this episode you'll gain practical guidance and inspiration on all that the things that matter most to us. From love, money, personal power, self-expression, or finding your purpose, this interview will fill you with empowerment and insight!   Click Here to Order Energy Speaks on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible! Click here to Visit Lee's Website Follow Lee On Facebook Follow Lee on Instagram

In this week's episode Mat and Ash interview psychic medium, Bill Philipps, regarding his newly released book, Signs from the Other Side: Opening to the Spirit World. Listen in as they discuss all things spiritual from why we're here and our soul's purpose, death and dying, to how to connect with loved ones who have passed. This one will definitely leave you with goose bumps, chills, and wake you up to seeing the Signs from the Other Side. You don't want to miss it!   Click Here to Order Signs From the Other Side on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible! Click here to Visit Bill's Website Follow Bill On Facebook Follow Bill on Instagram

In this week's episode Mat and Ash have the privilege of talking with Carly Pollack, a holistic nutritionist and author of her new book, Feed Your Soul. Listen in as Carly shares all that she's learned from her experience in helping thousands people with diet and weight loss and how to make health changes permanent. The catch, you have to do your Inner Work.   Click here to read Feed Your Soul on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible! Click here to Visit Carly Pollack's Website

In this week's episode Mat and Ash interview Sahara Rose, best-selling Ayurveda author, and learn all about the ancient science of Ayurveda. Sahara will teach you the three doshas that constitute every aspect of your life and how you can use this wisdom to help you find and live your life purpose. Whether it's to help restore balance to your health and wellness, have deeper, more connected relationships, or find greater success in your career, Sahara reveals how Ayurveda can upgrade and transform your life in every way! Visit Sahara Rose's Website Click here to order Eat Feel Fresh on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible! Click here to order Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible! Follow Sahara Rose on Instagram Follow Sahara Rose on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash interview psychologist and relationship consultant, Dr. James Creighton, regarding his newly released book "Loving Through Your Differences: Building Strong Relationships from Separate Realities." There is so much wisdom packed into this episode about how to build a strong relationship despite differences - which all relationships will naturally have. Dr. Creighton, who has been successfully married for over 50 years now, reveals to his readers practical, useful strategies for how to navigate confrontation and differences of opinion that arise in all relationships whether it be romantic, casual, or business. Mat and Ash discuss their own breakthroughs using the skills learned from Dr. Creighton and how it has helped them shift their perspectives regarding confrontation within their own individual lives and their relationship together. From how to navigate bickering over the toothpaste cap being left off the tube to how to make massive life decisions together when both partners feel absolutely "right" in their opposing opinion, this episode has it covered. To learn more from Dr. Creighton and this amazing book on confrontation and differences visit: Click here to order the book on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible! Dr. Creighton's Website Follow James Creighton on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash dive into what it means to be in a conscious relationship doing the Inner Work day in and day out. Relationships are the ultimate place for spiritual development and growth if we use them intentionally as such. Your partner is going to trigger all of your ego attachments and will reveal it to you to look at and heal. If we are conscious of this experience it can be our greatest liberation, if not, it will bring us frustration and suffering. Mat and Ash reveal their own struggles along the way and all the tips and tricks that helped them strengthen their relationship to be what it is today. They cover some of the more difficult topics such as pornography and a wandering eye, to the mundane triggers of spilling a glass and what it all reveals about ourselves. Lastly, Ash shares her passion for the future of media and what is possible in a world where everyone does their own Inner Work and goodness becomes what is "cool" and normal. Can we be the change we wish to see in the world? Will you answer that call? All this and more in this week's episode! To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash chat with Daniel Eisenman, author of Breaking Normal: ReWild Your Inner Child and Set the Truth Free. Mat gets into facing his triggers of shame and insecurity that Daniel brought up for him to look at. Also Daniel teaches the power of language and how our words are powerful, as if we are praying or casting spells with every word. Revealing to us how much we might be reinforcing what we actually don't want in our lives through subtle language that keeps us trapped. Also, Daniel shares the transformational experiences of his International Tribe Design retreats that are designed to create the strongest community in the quickest amount of time. Pulling people out of their comfort zones and into authenticity that they've never experienced before. If you are ready to let go of editing yourself and hiding who you really are, this podcast is for you! To order the book Amazon, Kindle or Audible Click Here To look up the next retreat you can head over to http://breakingnormal.com/  and http://www.internationaltribedesign.com/ Follow Daniel Eisenman on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/DanielEisenman/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZ9vG9pTRyvnMm_CJ5rO_Q https://www.instagram.com/danieleisenman/ 

In this week's episode Mat and Ash have the honor of chatting with Ellen Grace O'Brian, an esteemed yoga teacher from the direct lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, about her new book, "The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga." In this special episode, Ellen clarifies the misconceptions we have around the concepts of wealth and prosperity in the spiritual practice of yoga where it is often thought we must reject these things. Luckily, we do not need to abandon the world and go live in a cave to reach our full potential, and are meant to live within the world without limitation. However, to get to this point of inner freedom we must surrender to something Higher and commit our life to a greater service and love, and in so doing we become truly wealthy and prosperous. To order the book on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible Click Here To learn more about Ellen Click Here

In this first episode of Season 2, Mat and Ash take you through the themes of consciousness that are responsible for all our happiness, suffering, success, failure, self-esteem, and everything in between. Mat and Ash share their own struggles with particular themes and how to understand and work through them to find the peace waiting on the other side. When we understand the themes of consciousness with compassion and humility, we are able to use the Inner Work Process to uplift and heal ourselves and others. It is only in becoming aware of our attachments to particular themes which bring us suffering, that we are able to move on in our evolution to greater degrees of true freedom and lasting happiness. This you will find out, has to be allowed and surrendered to, rather than sought or acquired. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week’s podcast Mat and Ash interview Susannah Freedman, the author of Suffer Less: Using Yogic Principles To Live a More Peaceful Life Susannah shares how the deeper teachings of yoga can lead us to finding our life purpose, living joyfully, and is the pathway to lasting peace.  This episode is for anyone interested in removing unnecessary suffering from their lives and becoming more in alignment with inner freedom.  To connect with Susannah or to learn more about her book, trainings and retreats visit SusannahFreedmanYoga.com or find her on Instagram @susannahfreedmanyoga

Ancient cultures have celebrated the coming into womanhood with ceremony and ritual. But we have lost this connection to our bleed, to our cycles, and we have forgotten the powers within us, the sacred energy we harness that can only be accessed by connecting to our natural rhythms. That of our blood, our womb, and the moon.  In this week's podcast Mat and Ash interview Leanna Pareja, the co-creator of Spirit Woman, which is both a community and educational space for woman to reconnect with the divine feminine, sacred ritual, ceremony, and ancient traditions that connect us with our bleed and sacred cycles.  Leanna talks to us about what it means to become a woman through rite of passage and explains why we might be disconnected to our cycles. Through our cycles, we as woman have access to our super powers of intuition, creativity, foresight, and many other extra abilities. But our cycles are not just during our bleed, they last a full lunar cycle.  How does the moon affect our cycles?  What types of transformations are we actually experiencing during a 28 day period and how do we tap into the deeper powers of our bleed?  What are the four seasons a woman goes through each month? How do we honor each season and make the most of being a goddess? How do we track our cycles and why should we? Even Mathew shares how this new knowledge has transformed his relationship with Ash and enhanced their lives together! This podcast is basically bad ass and everyone, man and woman needs to hear this!

In this week's episode Mat and Ash discuss their personal journey to healing Mat's past pornography addiction and speak about the effects it has had on their relationship and spiritual journeys. Pornography use is at an all time high and is becoming more and more common and accepted. However, the effects pornography has on the brain are equivalent to that of drugs like cocaine and heroine. So why is no one talking about this in the yoga and spiritual community? Do we believe we are immune? The impact of being exposed to pornography is much greater than we can imagine and has the power to dramatically impact the quality of our day to day lives in ways we might not even be aware of. If you or your partner are struggling with dissatisfaction with life or your relationship and have been exposed to pornography this episode is for you! Mat and Ash get vulnerable, raw, and real around inner work regarding this uncomfortable and sensitive subject. No judgment. Only healing. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat & Ash interview Pedro Luna, creator of @yogimemes. Besides creating viral and comical yoga memes, Pedro is a dedicated practitioner of yoga, seasoned teacher, and advocate for using social media to raise the frequency of the planet...one meme at a time! In this week's episode Pedro tells us about his journey to finding yoga + how he first began creating viral yoga content that eventually changed the direction of his life. How we can use yoga to harness our creativity and hits on the controversial topic of yoga and spirituality in relation to social media.

In this week's episode Mat and Ash talk about their experience with evacuating their home in Hawaii due to volcanic eruption and all the life lessons that accompanied it. Mat shares his process of accepting loss and letting go of resistance to change, while Ash discusses her fear of death and thinking about it differently for the first time.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

We all want to be happy and free but the obstacles always seem to pile up. What is going on? In this weeks episode Mat and Ash disclose their personal struggles with addictions, pursuing happiness, and realizing true freedom in life.  To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash discuss the world of frequencies and vibrations. They talk about how to use the inner work to make lasting changes in our own energies. Mat discusses his methods of shifting his frequency to one of gratitude and optimism while facing fear. Ash shares her practice of mantra and yoga. They also explore the levels of consciousness, how to protect ourselves from our environment, and using affirmations to make shifts in our energetic state. Lastly, they explain "The Secret" and the law of attraction, common misunderstandings, and how to best apply the teachings.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat and Ash share their experiences about acquiring a "spiritual identity" and the current trends revolving around yoga and appearing "spiritual". Mat reveals his past struggle with looking the part, but avoidance to making the actual changes within. Ash shares her stories of wanting to be the "perfect yogi" and the image it seemed to entail, especially surrounding social media. In this episode Mat and Ash talk about the purpose of the Inner Work, what it is, the goal, and its process. They clarify the meaning behind words often heard in yoga and spiritual communities such as enlightenment, samadhi, self-realization, and true contentment. Lastly, pointing us to take an honest look at our coping mechanisms in times of discomfort, and to push through the discomfort to the liberation that is on the other side.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash talk about current, unexpected changes taking place in their lives. Mat discusses fear after losing half of his investments, while Ash reveals feelings of helplessness during major transitions, especially revolving around money. Together, they have opened multiple businesses and taken many huge risks in the past. In this episode they share the wisdom that taking big leaps of faith have taught them, how they are dealing with their current crisis differently than before using the Inner Work, and dive deeper into the practical application of yoga philosophy. Afterall, yoga is a living practice and our most uncomfortable circumstances of life are the best opportunities to impliment the teachings. This episode will inspire you to choose optimisim over doubt, to have faith rather than fear, and be courageous in life's most challenging situations. To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

Relationships are challenging whether you're doing the Inner Work or not. We all have been through times when there seems to be no resolution. In this first episode, meet Mat and Ash from The Yoga Couple and hear their story of hitting rock bottom to finding the Inner Work. Mat reveals addictions and Ash talks about fighting styles used by women. Then they discuss how to heal these hurtful habits and handle confrontation in a healthy way.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook