Centering For Yoga

In this powerful episode of Healthy Living with Yoga Anita, I sit down with the inspiring Michelle Turner Young—a certified chakra and color therapy practitioner, fitness professional, and trailblazing dancer from Dorchester, MA. With over 18 years in dance and fitness, Michelle made history as the first American International Dance Hall Queen.But her path hasn’t been easy. Michelle bravely shares how she overcame unthinkable challenges—including rape, homelessness, and suicide attempts—to rise as a healer, entrepreneur, and founder of Soul Fire Movement, her own dance and wellness studio.We talk about the healing power of movement, chakras, color therapy, and how Michelle uses her story to empower others through dance and spiritual alignment. This girl is on fire!

Danny Guzman watched his older brother perform and compete in break dancing events, never dreaming that it would someday be his career. Listen to the interview as we discuss:

After Melissa "Missy" Hendry had her second child she sought treatment for post partum depression. When her therapist suggested running, Missy started with a "Couch to 5K" program. Little did she realize how her experience would lead her to run for charity.Listen as we discuss:

Frankie Fortuna was an avid skateboarder. When he was a victim of a hit and run in 2015, his friends honored his memory by refurbishing a skatepark in his honor. Even legend Tony Hawk contributed. But two of his friends just got together and organized the first ever skatepark competition to he held in Leominster, MA. In this interview:

Play On is a non profit group founded by Maggie Leighton, Leominster's own Miss Massachusetts Teen. When Maggie was in 5th grade, the music budget was cut throughout the district. Maggie knew she has to do something and the opportunity came when she was researching her community project.  Maggie saw the need to keep music education available and affordable to all students in Massachusetts. Listen as we speak about:

Julia Klebanov came to her calling as a healer after spending her youth sick and misdiagnosed. The modalities she practices are the things that brought her back to life after years of severe disability and unbearable pain. Listen as we speak about:

Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) Program at Fitchburg State UniversityThe MAIPSE/PIE Program at Fitchburg State University is a program to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), ages 18-22, in partnership districts in the north-central Worcester County, as well as adults with IDD that are 22+ years of age, that have exited school and are receiving special education services through adult services disability agencies such as DDS or MassAbility. The purpose of MAIPSE is to increase the students’ academic and career success by being included in the university’s community of learners. My guests, Rebekka Farquharson, Program Coordinator and Mike LaVoie, Program Education Coach as well as student Monue Figeroa speak about  the program's key objectives student eligibility the goal to locate paid employment for participating students as well as some fundraising events.For more information about this program you can visit https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academic

Do you get red, watery eyes and headaches during allergy season? Follow along as I talk about:

WLPZ welcomes our newest DJ- Brian Cotoni, host of Sports and More with Brian.Brian talks about his early days as a bench warmer, which led to a love of baseball and ultimately a coaching career. Though Brian had a passion for the '75 Boston Red Sox, his love and knowledge of sports expanded with the Bruins years of Bobby Orr; The Celtics with Larry Bird and Robert Parrish; The Patriots of the 80's. A father of 3 boys, one of which was a buddy of Noah Gray at Leominster High School, Brian would like to bring local Leominster sports stories to his broadcast as well.Sports and More with Brian is on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7a-9a on WLPZ 95.1FM and streaming live on wlpz.org.#healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ #sportsandmorewithbrian #Leominstersports #Leominsterradio

Christine Champoux is a LMT and a fitness Instructor. Listen to our interview as she talks about:✨Her transition from being a product manager to a healer✨Becoming certified as a LMT✨Becoming certified as a personal coach✨Using Reiki and Thai Foot Massage in her practice

As a school athlete, Kevon Plouffe coached himself using a book. After graduating from college, he took his passion for fitness and nutrition and formed his company 4K Fitness. In this interview we talk about:

Brianna McInnes spent 10 years taking care of her special needs brother and used massage therapy for her own self care. After her brother passed, she became a licensed massage therapist. Learn about:Manual massage therapy techniques and the benefits of  Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial, and Cupping The use of CBD topicalsBecoming a provider for the VA Community Network

Crystal Soto is a trauma informed emotional wellness guide. After losing her parents and finding she was masking and numbing her pain by being miserable, hating her life and herself she searched for answers.Listen as we discuss: Transforming emotional pain using breathwork Healing the deeper self through community and retreats Herbal Medicine Releasing trauma and stepping into the life you've been desiring Find Crystal at https://crystalsotoclearliving.com/

Celebrating Women's Month with WLPZ Station Manager, Denise Sutton.When Denise Sutton donated a used computer to a new radio station in Leominster, she had no idea that she would someday be the station manager. Learn about: Denise's background Denise's role from the beginning of WLPZ to present The mission of WLPZ #healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ #Leominsterradio #sonnylevine

Andrea Carvalho came to Leominster over 30 years ago but still retains her Brazilian roots.  A vegan and animal activist, DJ Andi also loves to share Brazilian music and jazz at @WLPZ. Listen to her show on Friday nights, from 6-8pm live or at wlpz.org.#healthylivingwithyogaanita #WLPZ #andicarv #animalrights #vegan

Lea Ann Scales and Kat Deals are on a mission: making quality child care affordable and accessible for working parents. The North Central Massachusetts Employer Supported Childcare project was founded in January, 2023 with that goal in mind. With childcare costs in Massachusetts totaling about $27,000 a year, many working parents- all too often women-have some hard choices to make when trying to work and raise a family.Learn about:

When a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) ended Jessica Liggero's athletic career and conventional medicine could not find the cause of her debilitating symptoms, she sought answers! In this podcast we talk about:✨What is SIBO?✨How to combat the symptoms of poor gut health✨How to heal the gut and remove toxins from the body✨Jessica's online practiceFind Jessica at Rebalanceyourroutine.com

Yoga Anita talks about the Anahata (heart) chakra

Angela Ashton founded LiveWell Elder Care Management to assist older adults and their families navigate this often confusing and overwhelming time.In this episode you will learn:Assessment and Care PlanningDementia CareMedical AdvocacyCaregiving CoachingFinancial and Paperwork PreparationAnd much more! Hear how her service supports your relative to age well and allow them to stay where they are most comfortable: In their own home. Connect with Us!  • Website: https://yogaanita.com/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hlthwiz/#   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaAnita/  Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE for more holistic wellness content!#HolisticHealth #MindBodySpirit #TrueHealing #WellnessJourney #NaturalHealing #EnergyBalance #SelfCareTips #SpiritualWellness #HealthyLiving #AlternativeMedicine #eldercaremanagement #dementiacare #medicaladvocacy #caregivingcoaching