In this episode Yogini Aliana joins Vanessa to deconstruct mindfulness and discuss how incorporating meditative practices in your daily life can support your personal wellbeing. You’ve heard it all before yes, but here we break down what mindfulness really is, what the goals are, what are some of the misconceptions and how being mindful can truly benefit you. Aliana tells the journey of how she discovered yoga, meditation and mindfulness and how it has made her a happier human being. We talk about her going back to school and taking courses in neuroscience, how a friend going through illness was her inspiration to become a yoga teacher, why choosing to be mindful is courageous, and both women share how mindfulness deeply supports their feelings of anger and impatience. Enjoy!