Living Ritual with Tracee Stanley

Infuse each day with purpose and Spirit In this episode of the Connection is the Medicine podcast, Eaden sits down with Yogi, teacher, bestselling author, and spiritual guide Tracee Stanley. They explore Tracee’s journey from a successful career in modeling and then as a film executive in Hollywood. Her studies of yoga and Sri Vidya Tantra yoga in the lineage of the Himalayan master. Her evolution into a teacher and spiritual guide. Her work centers on yoga nidra, self-inquiry, ritual, and weaving devotion into everyday life. They discuss her soon-to-be released book Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit. Life is the practice, and ritual becomes the bridge between the mundane and the sacred. TOPICS •⁠ ⁠A “Peaceful Warrior gas station burning down moment” — having all her belongings stolen while living in South Africa, which catalyzed a huge life change. •⁠ ⁠Her awakening, which led to leaving the world of modeling and then entering Hollywood by chance. Tracee simultaneously begins yoga practice and the study of Sri Vidya Tantra Yoga. •⁠ ⁠Eventually, she leaves Hollywood and moves to Mount Shasta, California, to open a yoga studio. •⁠ ⁠Her latest book is called Living Ritual. Which is about bringing RESOURCES AND LINKS Pre-Order / Book Information Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit by Tracee Stanley Releases August 25, 2026 (St. Martin’s Essentials / Sounds True) → https://www.traceestanley.com/livingr... Life is the practice. Ritual is how we remember. TRACEE’S BOOKS •⁠ ⁠Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity → https://www.traceestanley.com/radiant... •⁠ ⁠The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are → https://www.traceestanley.com/luminou... C0NNECT WITH TRACEE •⁠ ⁠Website: https://www.traceestanley.com •⁠ ⁠Newsletter Signup: https://www.traceestanley.com/#newsle... •⁠ ⁠Instagram:   / tracee_stanley   •⁠ ⁠Empowered Life Circle (community & practices): https://www.empoweredlifecircle.com YouTube Practices with Tracee (great companion listening) Search her channel:    / @traceestanley108   Recommended: “Create a Rest Nest With Yoga Nidra,” “Into the Void | Yoga Nidra,” and other guided practices. ABOUT THE GUEST: TRACEE STANLEY Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling books Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self (Shambhala Publications) and the forthcoming Living Ritual (August 2026). She is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 28 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post-lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She holds certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Advanced Eco-Therapy and Advanced Ecopsychology. Tracee illuminates the magic found in liminal space and weaves devotion and practice into daily life. Her core pillars: Community • Rest • Self-Remembrance • Life as a Sacred Ritual • Nature. ABOUT CONNECTION IS THE MEDICINE PODCAST Hosted by Eaden Shantay, Connection Is The Medicine explores the healing power of authentic human connection through conversations with visionary teachers, healers, and community leaders. Please visit www.connectionisthemedicine.com to learn more. Watch on Youtube, Listen Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please subscribe, rate, review, and share it with others. If you wish to support our work and the work of our foundation, please consider a donation to our non-profit.