On the Mat is a podcast for yoga practitioners who are ready to take their practice beyond the studio. Each episode invites you to explore the rich philosophy, history, and heart of yoga, bridging the gap between what happens on your mat and how you live off it. With thoughtful insights, accessible teachings, and a deep respect for tradition, Leah guides you on a journey to embody yoga as a way of life. Whether you're a curious student or a seasoned teacher, this podcast is your companion in cultivating a more meaningful, grounded, and soulful practice.
We’re constantly being asked to push through, to show up the same way every day, regardless of what’s happening in our bodies.
But what if our bodies were never designed to operate that way?
In this episode, we explore the concept of cycle syncing: what it is, why our hormonal rhythms matter, and how understanding the menstrual cycle can change the way we approach movement, food, rest, and our daily lives.
We break down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormonal shifts that accompany them, exploring how each phase can bring its own unique energy and needs. We also look at the difference between circadian and infradian rhythms and how these cycles shape the way our bodies function.
Then, we bring it back to yoga. We explore how our physical practice might shift throughout the month, but also how cycle syncing connects to the deeper teachings of yoga—including svadhyaya (self-study), ahimsa (non-violence), brahmacharya (moderation), and aparigraha (letting go).
Because ultimately, cycle syncing isn’t about following another set of rules. It’s about getting curious about your body, learning to listen to its rhythms, and recognizing that there is no single way we are supposed to practice, move, or exist every day.
Yoga asks us to find union with ourselves—and that includes honoring the body we’re living in.
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16 Oct 2026
Deity Deep Dives: Lakshmi & The Energy of Abundance
In this week’s Deity Deep Dive, Leah explores the mythology and symbolism of Lakshmi — the Hindu goddess of abundance, prosperity, and beauty.
Through ancient stories and yogic philosophy, this episode examines how Lakshmi’s energy can help us cultivate gratitude, openness, generosity, and trust in both our practice and our daily lives.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to recognize Lakshmi through traditional imagery and symbolism
The story of Lakshmi’s emergence during the famous “Churning of the Ocean”
How Lakshmi relates to themes of prosperity, discernment, and right relationship with wealth
Ways to invoke Lakshmi through mantra, mudra, meditation, and intentional practice
And much more!
This episode also explores an important yogic perspective on abundance: that prosperity is not simply about accumulation, but about flow: receiving, sharing, trusting, and recognizing the richness already present in our lives.
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9 Oct 2026
Silence: Lessons from Vipassana
What can ten days of silence teach us about ourselves?
In this episode, Leah sits down with her friend (and fellow teacher!) Claire, whom she met during her 300-hour yoga teacher training in India, to discuss her journey into yoga, meditation, and the life-changing experience of attending multiple Vipassana retreats. Together, they cover the curious evolution from student to teacher, the reality of learning yoga across languages and cultures, and the profound lessons that emerge when we step away from distractions and sit with ourselves.
Whether you've considered attending a silent retreat, struggle to maintain a meditation practice, or are simply curious about what happens when we create space for stillness, this conversation offers an honest and grounded look at the power of slowing down, listening inward, and discovering that everything we need may already be within us.
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