What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “End of Life Yoga”? In this episode, Mary and Natalie dispel the myth about yoga being only about pretzel positions and tight pants and how it’s actually about being present and connecting to the breath. ABODE launched their End of Life Yoga Certification this year, and are offering two cohorts in 2025.

Join co-host Natalie Buster as she takes us through a Metta (lovingkindness) meditation.

Rosalind Carter once said “There are only four kinds of people in this world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” We couldn’t agree more. Caregiving is a challenging and often unpaid job. In this episode Mary and Natalie talk about the different shadow archetypes caregivers can fall into, and what to do if you see yourself reflected in some of these archetypes.

“Don’t be a role, be a soul.” These wise words by Frank Ostaseski guide our work with people at End of Life. In this episode Mary and Natalie talk about some of the Guests who have left imprints on our hearts and how we partner with hospice organizations in San Antonio to provide a dignified end of life experience for the people we serve.

I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. These four powerful phrases are part of the Hawaiian prayer called Ho’oponopono. In this episode, Mary and Natalie talk about the concept of a good death and how we can prepare now for a good death by making sure our wishes are written down and communicated to our loved ones. You know who can help with this? End of Life Doulas! It’s never too early to get started.