<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ankatiday/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ankati Day</a> is arguably the top yoga teacher on the Seacoast.</p><p>A Maine native, the 42-year-old instructor graduated yoga teacher training 15 years ago in the jungles of Costa Rica. After living in the forest, she moved back to the Seacoast in 2015 to pursue yoga as a full-time career.</p><p>These days, she currently teaches at <a href="https://www.3bridgesyoga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">3 Bridges Yoga</a>, Shilo Farm, and <a href="https://studioonecycling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Studio One</a>. Additionally, she leads worldwide yoga retreats and hosts <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXyAhVK1CCs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ecstatic dance</a> at Four Bodies Wellness every month.</p><p>In the Season 4 Finale, Day rejoins the show in another installment of &quot;The Follow-Up,&quot; where popular past guests return to the show.</p><p>From the cozy confines of Shilo Farm in Eliot, Maine, Day and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/troy_farkas/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">host Troy Farkas</a> discuss the lost art of communication, how the 21st century is disconnecting us from our bodies, misconceptions of yoga teachers, and where the healing industry has it wrong these days.</p><p>Plus, why Studio One stands above all other Seacoast fitness establishments, and an inside look into the magic of ecstatic dance!</p><p>To learn more about Day, her teachings, and her fall yoga retreat in Jackson, Maine, you can visit <a href="https://www.ankatiday.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AnkatiDay.com</a>.</p><p>EPISODE CHAPTERS:</p><ul><li>Ankati&#39;s backstory (00:00)</li><li>What birds can teach us about proper communication (04:25)</li><li>Troy&#39;s reservations with teaching yoga (18:30)</li><li>SPONSORS: Dermatology &amp; Skin Health + Portsmouth&#39;s David Higgins (35:06)</li><li>Why teaching at Studio One is special (38:15)</li><li>How to build the right fitness routine for you (44:27)</li><li>The &quot;bizarre&quot; ecstatic dance she leads (49:56)</li><li>Thank you for listening in Season 4! (59:00)</li></ul><p>SPONSORS:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.brasstacksphotography.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>! He&#39;s a Portsmouth legend, and you won&#39;t regret it.</li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://studhttps://dermskinhealth.com/iowellness.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dermatology &amp; Skin Health⁠⁠</a>: Get 15% off botox, filler, and laser treatments at all DSH locations by mentioning &quot;Seacoast Stories&quot; at checkout for the REST OF 2026! </li></ul><p>UPCOMING EVENTS:</p><ul><li>Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that&#39;s regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Portland, Maine, on Wednesday, June 3! <a href="https://seacoaststories.dnnr.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book your seat at the table here.</a></li></ul><p>AFFILIATE LINKS:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.3bridgesyoga.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Bridges Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast&#39;s top yoga studio for a month! Visit <a href="https://www.3bridgesyoga.com/schedule" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3BridgesYoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, select the &quot;Seacoast Stories&quot; special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/studioonecycle/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Studio One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on <a href="https://studioonecycling.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Studio One website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> to unlock a 2-week trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for &quot;Seacoast Stories&quot; listeners ONLY!</li></ul><p><strong>Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.</strong></p><p><em>Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.</em></p>