The Power of YOGA: Raising Frequency Through Breath, Movement, and Sound Healing

Estela Garcia—Yoga Teacher, Breathwork and Mindfulness Facilitator—shares how presence, movement, and healing practices can help us reconnect with ourselves and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Drawing from a deeply personal journey, Estela explores how yoga became her anchor through grief, identity shifts, and transformation.

In this episode, Estela opens up about her path from the world of acting to becoming a teacher of yoga and sound healing. She reflects on the power of community, the impact of emotional loss, and how presence can become a tool for both healing and empowerment. With insights on breathwork, nervous system regulation, and how to approach yoga without ego, Estela offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on inner growth.

🔗 Tune in for a grounded conversation on reclaiming purpose, practicing stillness, and using yoga and sound to raise your frequency. 

About Estela: Estela Garcia is a yoga teacher, breathwork, mindfulness and sound healing practitioner. With a background in acting and a life shaped by travel, culture, and artistic expression, she brings a rich, embodied wisdom to her work. Through movement, sound, and presence, Estela helps others reconnect to their inner peace and navigate life with more clarity, calm, and emotional resilience.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Estela Garcia
• 2:02 Estela’s Journey: From Acting to Yoga
• 4:16 Yoga as a Functional Tool for Daily Life
• 6:16 Losing Her Father & Choosing Passion Over Security
• 9:09 Overcoming Fear & Reclaiming Purpose
• 11:27 The Power of Community & Hope in NYC
• 15:05 Abdullah’s Story: Loss, Authenticity & Emotional Legacy
• 16:11 A Childhood of Art, Travel & Backstage Lessons
• 21:35 Cultural Exposure, Belonging & Teenage Challenges
• 25:30 Yoga as a Lifeline During Divorce & Personal Pain
• 28:02 Becoming a Yoga Teacher & Defining Yoga as Presence
• 31:51 Spiritual Roots of Yoga & Becoming the Observer
• 35:09 Experiencing Moments of Presence Through Practice
• 39:28 Breath, Nervous System & Scientific Side of Yoga
• 44:36 How to Start Yoga Without Ego or Pressure
• 48:37 Integrating Presence into Everyday Life
• 51:04 Responding vs. Reacting: Emotional Flexibility
• 54:19 Simplicity, Stillness & Reducing Mental Noise
• 55:25 How Estela Structures a Class Based on Energy
• 59:10 Introduction to Sound Healing & Crystal Bowls
• 1:05:52 Live vs. Recorded Frequencies & The Power of Humming
• 1:09:23 Guided Sound Healing: Entering Theta State
• 1:21:02 Singing Bowls, Frequency & Optimal Session Length
• 1:23:49 Raising Frequency Through Breath, Movement & Gratitude
• 1:28:27 Yoga & Sound Healing for Anxiety, Depression & Safety
• 1:32:01 Client Transformations & Ongoing Balance
• 1:38:23 Final Advice: Follow Your Passion & Befriend Yourself