The Glo Podcast

Prenatal yoga helps prepare the body for labor and delivery, and the benefits can include stress reduction, improved emotional well-being, and increased self-awareness. As in any health or exercise program pursued during pregnancy, it's important to listen to your body and consult with your doctor or health practitioner for guidance, before you begin.Guest-host Katie Baki is in her third trimester and guest Ali Owens is a mother of three. They are both teachers at Glo. Katie has a three-part class of prenatal yoga classes on the Glo platform.Katie and Ali discuss how pregnant yoga practitioners must adjust their practice to accommodate the changes in the body during pregnancy. Yoga props can help, providing support for the body and more room for the baby. Katie and Ali discuss the prevailing myths about yoga during pregnancy, focus on the importance of core work to foster stability (rather than strengthening), and how to use breath work and pelvic floor exercises to help with relaxation, stress reduction, and preparing for labor and delivery. They agree that one of the top benefits to practicing prenatal yoga is learning how to listen to the body and check in with what it needs.To wrap up the conversation, they discuss what prenatal yoga classes are available on the Glo platform.Key Takeaways for this Episode00:00 Meet Ali Owens 06:56 benefits of prenatal yoga 12:23 self-awareness and listening to your body 19:32 shifting perspectives and redefining “progress” 29:05 myths and modifications in prenatal yoga 36:01 core work and pelvic floor exercises 42:23 breath work and relaxation techniques 48:04 prenatal yoga programs on the Glo platformLinks:GLO classes:Katie Baki's Prenatal Power Yoga: 1st Trimester ProgramKatie Baki's Prenatal Power Yoga: 2nd Trimester ProgramKatie Baki's Prenatal Power Yoga: 3rd Trimester ProgramAli's Moving Into Motherhood: First Trimester ProgramAli's Moving Into Motherhood: Second Trimester ProgramAli's Moving Into Motherhood: Third Trimester ProgramWe have an expansive library of prenatal classes and programs on Glo.Katie's websiteKatie's InstagramAli's websiteAli's Instagram

In this extended conversation for The Glo Podcast, Glo teachers Annie Carpenter and Kia Miller discuss their journeys through the energy of the asana poses to the subtle energetic shifts the poses bring about.Kia and Annie emphasize why a safe and sacred space is important to create in yoga classes, where students can pursue an investigation into and questioning of the self. Both Annie and Kia talk about how their yoga practices have evolved over time. During Kia's thoughtful line of questions, Annie discusses being present, finding balance, and witnessing life as a form of spiritual engagement.They also discuss the power of pranayama as a tool for observation and finding stillness. Annie is one of Kia's mentors, so the conversation naturally flows into the topic of mentorship.The episode ends with expressions of gratitude and admiration between Kia and Annie, encapsulating the essence of their teacher-student relationship and the enduring impact of their shared yoga journey.Key Takeaways for this Episode00:00 introducing Annie Carpenter 03:57 the importance of subtlety in yoga 08:40 yoga as a quieting practice 24:14 living in continuums and finding balance 27:03 the role of yoga studios and community 30:49 the dance of surrender: allowing life to unfold 35:04 the power of pranayama: observing and finding stillness 41:46 self-trust and resilience: keys to a strong yoga practice 45:38 mentorship and assisting: deepening understanding and growth 47:27 in-person trainings: community and hands-on learning 49:45 the evolution of practice: finding meaning and simplicity 53:29 witnessing and presence: connecting with self and the worldLinks:Annie Carpenter's SmartFlow Yoga Teacher Training.Annie on InstagramKia Miller WebsiteKia on YouTubeKia on InstagramGLO classes:Classes with AnnieClasses with Kia

In this deep dive into yoga's origins and history, guest-host Stephanie Serrano interviews scholar Dr. Christopher Jain Miller about the yoga sutras and their role as the guiding texts for modern yoga. They discuss the connections between the yoga sutras and Samkhya philosophy, the relationship between the yoga sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, and the origins of the yoga sutras and Patanjali himself.Their discussion also covers how these texts were reinterpreted, and even misinterpreted, during the American counterculture. The conversation delves into how British colonialism changed our perception of the yoga tests. The conversation concludes by examining the changes in the practice of the Yoga Sutra today and how the text can inspire practitioners to bring yoga philosophy into their everyday lives and create a better world.Key Takeaways for this Episode00:00 the yoga sutras as guiding texts 07:16 the connection between the yoga sutras and Samkhya philosophy 13:49 unraveling the origins of the yoga sutras and Patanjali 21:37 the importance of selfless action in the Bhagavad Gita 24:08 the influence of the American counterculture on modern yoga 28:14 the role of British colonialism in the history of yoga 38:18 overemphasis on asana in modern yoga 44:12 embodying yoga philosophy in everyday lifeLinks:arihantainstitute.orgDr. Miller on Instagram: @theyogaprofessorGLO classes:Our Beyond The Pose series are classes themed after the first two of eight limbs, outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. There are five Yamas that make up the first limb: Ahimsa: Beyond The Pose: Vinyasa For AhimsaSatya: Beyond The Pose: Hatha For SatyaAsteya: Beyond The Pose: Flow For AsteyaBrahmacharya: Beyond The Pose: Hatha For BrahmacharyaAparigraha: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Aparigraha There are five Niyamas that make up the second limb:Saucha: Beyond The Pose: Kundalini For SauchaSantosha: Beyond The Pose: Flow For SantoshaTapas: Beyond The Pose: Conditioning For TapasSvadhyaya: Beyond The Pose: Meditation For SvadhyayaIsvara Pranidhana: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Isvara Pranidhana

Kia Miller and Elena Brower discuss Elena's continuing journey into her Zen practice, covering her methodology and some key insights that the practice has brought her. They discuss how their spiritual practices have led them to positively embrace imperfection, and steer away from perfectionism.They discuss the challenges and rewards of meditation, and how to bring a fresh perspective to one's practice. Elena emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and shares techniques for practicing nonviolent communication, both internally and with others. Kia and Elena reflect on how their practices have evolved over the years and what it means to accept and grow from one's imperfections. They delve into the role of teaching and how to connect with and inspire students in the ever-evolving journey of spiritual and personal development.As “Elena says in the interview, “The best celebration of your humanity is to sit and be present with what is."You'll come away from the episode with insightful strategies for integrating meditation and mindfulness into daily life.Key Takeaways for this Episode00:00 Meet Elena Brower02:13 Elena's journey into zen practice06:04 The simplicity of zen practice08:41 Letting go and cultivating compassion12:35 Nonviolent communication and acknowledging humanity25:04 Dropping negative thoughts32:46 Embracing imperfection on the spiritual path36:49 Self-compassion and self-acceptance40:29 The evolution of Kia and Elena's personal practices43:20 Gratitude and love as healing forcesLinks:Kia Miller: Website | InstagramElena Brower: Website | InstagramGlo: Website | InstagramGLO classes:Practice with KiaPractice with Elena

Kia Miller guest-hosts this episode in which she interviews Jason Crandell about ADHD, self-regulation, and turning challenges into assets.Kia shares her insights about how yoga has been useful as a practice to recognize egoist behaviors and cultivate self-awareness. Kia and Jason talk about how they apply the principles learned on the mat to everyday life.They wrap up their conversation by discussing the value of staying curious, continually learning and innovating as teachers, seeking new challenges. They pay homage to some of their favorite teachers, like Annie Carpenter and Elena Brower.Key Takeaways for this Episode(00:03) ADHD(13:14) Reflecting on yoga practice and transformation (19:29) Self-responsibility in yoga practice (40:29) Glimpses of self-truths in yoga (53:27) The functional approach in yoga (01:04:40) Yoga teacher mentors and menteesLinks:Jason's websiteJason's InstagramGLO classes:Kia's classes on GloJason's classes on Glo

Join guest host Rachel Autumn as she welcomes the incredible Goli Gabbay, a pioneer at the intersection of mental health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. Goli bridges the worlds of mind and earth, speaking to the connections between the human home of our body and the bigger, Earthly home of our planet.As Goli says in the interview, “What we're doing to the planet, we do to ourselves. What we are doing to the planet harms us. Our wellbeing is intrinsically tied to the wellbeing of the planet.”Goli shares her personal journey, beginning with her healing experiences with Kundalini yoga following a thyroid cancer diagnosis. When discussing her work integrating Yoga Nidra into therapeutic settings, Goli opens up about how these practices, through repetition, can rewire neural pathways and foster sustained healing. As the conversation unfolds, Goli also explores her environmental work, discussing the deep connection between personal well-being and planetary health, a theme that echoes throughout this episode.Rachel and Goli's exchange finishes up with practical advice about how to live a sustainable and mindful life. Goli shares a few simple lifestyle changes that anyone can make to support environmental sustainability, emphasizing the collective power we have to influence change. Don't miss this heartwarming and enlightening discussion that's sure to inspire your own journey towards personal and planetary healing.Key Takeaways for this Episode(00:00) Introducing Goli Gabbay(05:29) Healing trauma through yoga therapy(21:33) Yoga nidra benefits and relaxation(28:20) Yoga's connection with environmentalism(37:37) Environmental action and awareness(44:43) Benefits of a plant-based diet(55:27) Tips for living a sustainable life(01:08:48) Eco-friendly habits(01:21:44) Connecting through yoga goalsLinksGoli's Website: http://goligabbay.comGoli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goligabbayGoli's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goligabbay/Follow Goli's music journey on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/goli-gabbayThe most delicious plant based recipesEvidence-based plant-based MDs:Dr. Neal Barnard: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard/Dr. Michael Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgregermd/The most heartwarming farm animal sanctuary: https://www.instagram.com/moustache_farmer?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Goli's favorite conservation journalist

Join guest host Rachel Autumn and music artist, poet and author Londrelle as they discuss how to take a “spiritual selfie,” seeing oneself through a lens of unconditional love, and explore the joys and challenges of being a parent.The structure of their conversation takes the chakras as a theme, offering insights on how to cultivate peace amidst the tumult of life. Londrelle shares that life doesn't hand out responsibilities on a whim, but instead, life says you are worthy of that responsibility. Responsibilities, he continues, are not burdens, they are gifts in your life that keep giving to your life.Londrelle and Rachel discuss the influence Vedic writings have had on his creative process and life. Their conversation illuminates the importance of honoring one's journey and the healing that comes with self-love, reminding us that the true measure of success is not found in achievements, but in our connection to something greater.They wrap up with Londrelle announcing that he will be at the Sound Healers Convention in Los Angeles.Key Takeaways for this Episode(0:00:01) How to take a “soul selfie” (0:13:31) The role of chakras in finding peace (0:18:58) Setbacks as opportunities for growth (0:28:47) Honoring personal journeys for healing (0:57:17) Parenthood as a source of joy and revelation(01:09:31) Sound healers in Los AngelesLinks:Londrelle's BooksSunflower SoulEternal Sunshine Self-Care Package: Healing Through The ChakrasVibrate Higher Daily: Live Your PowerWebsite and Social MediaLondrelle's websiteLondrelle's InstagramLondrelle's SpotifyYouTubeEternal Sunshine app on the App StoreLondrelle's AppGLO classes: Kia Miller's Chakra SeriesClass 1Class 2  Class 3  Class 4Class 5Class 6Class 7Class 8

Guest host Rachel Autumn welcomes her mentor and friend Natalia Benson on The Glo Podcast to discuss astrology and business coaching, and to celebrate Natalia's podcast, which has surpassed a million downloads. They explore Natalia's astrology origin story, starting with a pivotal moment that led to Natalia discovering her passion for astrology and commitment to learn more about it. Natalia emphasizes the impact that astrology has had on her understanding of her personality and business, and how astrology has shaped her mission to help women create independent revenue streams through spiritual and conscious entrepreneurship.Rachel and Natalia discuss Natalia's book Mystical AF, and explore the significance of natal charts, using Rachel's chart as an example. Natalia offers some insights into how celestial placements can indicate transformations in your career and life, and unpacks the concept of Saturn transits and the Saturn return. Astrological events, Natalia says, are often seen as challenging. But they can highlight areas in our lives that require attention and work. Finally, Rachel and Natalia rethink Mercury retrogrades, asking listeners not to dread them, but consider them as opportunities for reflection and growth.Key Takeaways for this Episode (09:14 - 10:08) Astrology as science and art (14:58 - 17:12) Natal chart book discussion (20:10 - 21:54) Astrological signs and personalities (24:46 - 26:09) Exploring astrology and personal beliefs (30:01 - 31:22) Exploring astrology transits and personal growth (37:06 - 37:55) Multi-faceted creative journeys (41:28 - 43:06) Pluto on mid heaven (46:03 - 48:28) Understanding zodiac signs through personal stories (52:25 - 54:20) Navigating Saturn's energy for personal growth (01:03:18 - 01:04:16) Retrograde planetsLinks:Natalia's WebsiteMystical AF: A Very Aries Journey from Darkness to Lightness of Being

Derik Mills interviews longtime friend and colleague Elena Brower about writing poetry, teaching yoga, friendship, and podcasting. They discuss Elena's debut collection of poetry, Softening Time: Collected Poems.Elena shares an inspiring encounter she had a Glo student who had taken classes with her online. Derik and Elena also turn the conversation inward, discussing the therapeutic journey from poetry to prose as Elena shares about her book of poems and her upcoming book.In a previous episode of The Glo Podcast, Elena took over the microphone to guest host. Her guest was Jeff Rosenthal, co-author of Make No Small Plans: Lessons on Thinking Big, Chasing Dreams, and Building Community. Listen to her episode, Community is a Powerful Human Technology, featuring Elena Brower and Jeff Rosenthal.Closing the chapter on this heartfelt conversation, Derik and Elena speak about dreams, the practice of Buddhism, and how to persist in creative endeavors. Both share about their insights drawn from the lectures of professor Douglas Brooks. (A number of Dr. Brooks's are available on The Glo Podcast as episodes.)Elena recommends a few books as well. Find them on her Bookshop.org page, where she offers reading recommendations on poetry, Zen Buddhism, perceptive parenting, on death and dying, art and writing, inspiration for daily living, leadership, yoga, mental health, and essential oils.Key Takeaways for this Episode(0:00:01) - a journey of friendship and business(0:06:32) - the impact of curiosity(0:16:36) - exploring personal growth and healing(0:34:38) - exploring dreams and Buddhism(0:46:41) - the art of practice and compassion(1:00:58) - book recommendations from ElenaLinks:Elena's WebsiteElena on InstagramBeing You: A Journal by Elena BrowerPractice You: A Journal by Elena BrowerThe Practice You Podcast with Elena BrowerElena's reading recommendations on bookshop.org.Professor Douglas Brooks's New Winter Sessions for 2024GLO classes:Elena Brower on Glo

Join our conversation with host Rachel Autumn and Darby Ray, a trauma-informed yoga teacher. Darby discusses how yoga spaces can be a sanctuary, supporting students' experiences with stress and trauma. In the compassionate world of trauma-informed yoga, personal agency and resilience are at the heart of a healing practice.Darby has been teaching yoga for more than ten years, and is a passionate advocate for bringing trauma informed practices into wellness spaces. She's worked in different treatment centers and communities, offering yoga as a modality to assist the body's inherent capacity for healing and growth.The conversation covers how to navigate the delicate balance of personal boundaries and growth within yoga, we share candid reflections on maintaining focus amidst distraction, and the power of listening to one's body over external cues. Breathwork, often a cornerstone of yoga, is dissected for its dual role as a grounding force and a potential source of discomfort, prompting a deeper conversation on offering choices and normalizing a spectrum of responses. Moreover, we tackle the practical aspects of teaching, like the use of consent cards for hands-on adjustments and the necessity of self-care to sustain the quality of teaching, especially in group dynamics post-pandemic.Included is a discussion about the art of crafting a yoga practice rich in options and variations that honors all bodies and abilities. Rachel and Darby explore the challenges of online instruction, affirming the critical role of language and pacing when visual cues are absent, and how the universal benefits of trauma-informed yoga that can extend beyond trauma survivors to anyone coping with life's stresses.Key Takeaways for this Episode(00:00) Introduction to Darby Rae(06:53) Addressing trauma in classes (11:27) The language of trauma-informed teaching(18:00) Teachers' responsibility in trauma-informed classes(24:01) Creating a supportive and flexible classroom environment(26:31) Step-by-step exploration of trauma-informed yoga practice(34:27) Importance of self-care in yoga teaching(37:11) Building a trauma-informed public yoga class(45:12) Trauma-informed yoga classes online(51:02) Collective Resilience yoga teacher trainingLinks:Darby Rae on InstagramDarby Rae WebsiteCollective ResilienceHala KhouriKira HaglundSanta Monica YogaExhale to InhaleGLO classes:Listen To Your Body Qi Gong with StephanieRegulate Emotions Flow with ElenaNervous System Gentle Flow with DivyaGrief Support Hatha with Ivorie

Join Glo Teacher Annie Carpenter as she interviews Richard Rosen, a revered teacher in the yoga community, for an enlightening chat about breath, practice, mentors, and finding your voice as a teacher.Their heart-to-heart talk explores the essence of persistence in yoga and how commitment enriches both our practice and life's purpose. Richard shares about his influences and mentors, and how he evolved his own yoga teaching voice. He and Annie talk about Pranayama and how it is often underestimated in an Asana practice, and they explore the concept of karma. Richard caps off the chat with a poem that is a lighthearted reminder of life's unpredictable nature.Join us for this conversation that is as informative as it is inspiring.Key Moments(01:33) Annie Carpenter and Richard Rosen intros(11:05) teaching yoga(14:12) pranayama(20:03) teaching yoga philosophy(22:09) the evolution of yoga practice(28:13) life's phases(34:40) exploring mortality … and a poem to lighten the moodLinks:Annie's SmartFlow YogaThe Nest Yoga Studio (Oakland)GLO classes:Take Classes with Annie Carpenter on Glo

Jo Murdock is committed to creating wellness spaces and practices where self-care and healing is not a privilege but a right. She emphasizes the role that representation and shared experiences play in creating safe spaces to practice, where people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome in wellness spaces.But her conversation with guest host Rachel Autumn isn't just about obstacles; it's a celebration of real solutions to address the root chakra issue of diversity in the wellness community. Rachel and Jo don't shy away from discussing the financial realities of being yoga instructors and the steps they've taken to get a seat at the table and a place in front of a class of students.Jo has championed developing scholarship funds at yoga studios and created a nonprofit, Reimagine Our Wellness, to foster accessible and equitable wellness spaces for people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community.KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR THIS EPISODE(00:01) Inclusive yoga and wellness spaces(05:01) Exploring social equity in yoga(11:41) Barriers and representation in yoga spaces(20:48) Scholarship fund for underrepresented communities(38:22) Navigating diversity and inclusion in yoga(54:09) Yoga teachers' responsibility and compensation(01:06:30) Expanding the vision of reimagining wellness(01:13:09) Reimagining wellness and community supportLinks:Jo's websiteJo's InstagramJo's YouTube ChannelJo's TikTok 

Glo instructor Kia Miller recounts her transformative journey of self-discovery through yoga and meditation. She describes how her Kundalini practice helped reframe her sense of self and examine limiting beliefs.Kia shares how a summer-long spiritual retreat surfaced deep-seated negative patterns. As her practice unfolded, she began releasing layers of self-doubt and reconnecting with core human emotions like joy, fear, anger, and sadness.Listen as Kia and host Derik Mills discuss yoga's potential to align our body, mind, and spirit. Kia draws comparisons between humans and musical instruments - both capable of beautiful vibrations when aligned. As their conversation continues, you'll join an enlightening exploration of dreams and Kundalini kriyās, learn about yoga's power to disrupt negative patterns, and its potential to bring out our deeper wisdom.Key Takeaways for this Episode1. (0:00:00) - Inner life exploration through yoga, self-healing, and emotional awareness. 2. (0:18:40) - The infinite journey: The impact of yoga on personal transformation and self-discovery.3. (0:23:49) - Kundalini yoga and kriyās: Shifting the autonomic nervous system and awakening energy.4. (0:37:22) - Yoga and elevated states of consciousness: Overcoming self-doubt and negative patterns.5. (0:47:08) - Kriyās for personal growth: transforming our state of being and healing the mind.Links:Kia's websiteKia's InstagramGLO classes:Kia Miller on Glo

Marc Laws discusses his inspiring journey from professional soccer player to sports therapy practitioner to yoga teacher with a popular following on Glo.com. In this deep-dive conversation with host Derik Mills, Marc shares about the life-changing power of yoga, discusses how he discovered a yoga teacher who changed his view of life, and shares insights that he discovered when he was an ultra-competitive professional soccer player who later became a sports medicine therapist and then yoga teacher.Marc also mentions how thankful he is for the Glo team's work in making yoga more accessible worldwide. He believes that the skills developed in yoga allow people to live with more love and connection in their lives.Links:Marc Laws' WebsiteMarc on InstagramThe Glo Podcast: How Understanding Neuroscience Can Expand Your Yoga Practice, with Celest Pereira on Apple PodcastsGLO classes:Marc Laws' classes on Glo

Guest host Ali Owens visits with Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and a new book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who you Are.Tracee opened her first yoga studio in Los Angeles in 2001 and has been a Hollywood film producer. She is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 25 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters.Tracee and Ali discuss yoga Nidra, a meditative practice that is sometimes called “yoga sleep.” Yoga Nidra can help practitioners reconnect with their true nature, paving the way for personal transformation and collective healing.The conversation wraps up with Tracee emphasizing the need for practices that are not just for us, but for the collective, and how we can use them to heal the world.Links:Tracee Stanley's websiteRadiant Rest by Tracee StanleyThe Luminous Self by Tracee StanleyTracee on InstagramGLO classes:Ali Owens's classes on Glo

Jeni DelPozo realized that she had a passion for dance at an early age, and has transformed that passion into a love of all things fitness. Jeni's Glo classes focus on strength training, cardio, mat Pilates, and HIIT.Jeni describes herself as “slightly obsessed with fitness,” and says that she loves strength training, boxing, cycling, and yoga. She finds connections amid all of these forms of training and fitness because of her deep roots in Pilates. “Pilates is the base to all of my training. No matter what workout I'm doing, Pilates is the foundation for my body to take it on,” Jeni says.In today's episode, we'll be discussing the cognitive benefits of dance. Jeni will also be sharing some candid insights into her experiences with burnout and how she manages it. We'll touch on how reading books unrelated to fitness provides an escape and a sense of balance.A few key points in the episode:(0:00:00) - Jeni DelPozo chronicles her career path from dancing to fashion, then to fitness and wellness, touching on her strategies to avoid burnout and engage her online students.(0:12:02) - She stresses the significance of comprehending the business aspect of fitness, using her fashion industry knowledge, and advocates for integrating physical and mental exercises.(0:16:55) - Derik and Jeni discuss how Jeni's collaboration with Glo has simplified her workout concepts, along with the benefits of her Pilates background in offering effective workout strategies to clients.(0:28:54) - She addresses burnout and self-criticism in fitness careers, offering her methods for self-reconnection and understanding the motives behind workouts.(0:35:28) - Jeni reveals her recent interest in reading fiction for leisure and her passion for running, alongside her plans to get a lifting certification.Links:Jeni's WebsiteJeni on InstagramJeni on YouTubeGLO classes:Jeni DelPozo Classes on Glo

How can the practice of yoga transform your approach to one of life's most enduring challenges—parenting? Meet Sarah Ezrin, award-winning author of The Yoga of Parenting: Ten Yoga-Based Practices to Help You Stay Grounded, Connect with Your Kids, and Be Kind to Yourself. She's a mother, yoga teacher, and freelance writer. In this week's interview, with guest host Ivorie Jenkins, a Glo teacher, Sarah Ezrin opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, and how she successfully navigated these challenges using different modalities, including yoga, meditation, and medication. She shares her insights into the concept of Kleshas, the obstacles that life throws at us, and how changing our approach to obstacles can change our lives.Together, Ivorie and Sarah explore how parenting can be a yoga practice all by itself. They discuss the art of balancing your yoga practice with the challenges of raising children. Stick around till the end to find out about Sarah's East Coast author tour and also how you can connect with her. LinksSarah's WebsiteSarah on InstagramGLO classes:Ivorie Jenkins Classes on Glo 

Listen in as our guest, Glo teacher and celebrity wellness coach Amy Rosoff Davis, shares her perspective on accepting benefits of meditation to help stay in the present moment despite the challenges of juggling a fast-paced lifestyle. As a wellness coach, mother, and entrepreneur, Amy is all about finding balance when possible, not only in her professional and personal life, but also in her fitness journey. She tells of feeling torn between work and parenting, and how she continues to work toward a journey to embracing imperfection and finding joy in mindful movement. Amy shares her wellness routine and the supplements she uses to maintain her health. Amy also gives us an insider's view of her work on the Glo platform and her excitement about working with the Glo team and teaching on the Glo platform.A few key points in the episode: [00:02:25] Acceptance and growth in meditation. [00:04:15] Work-life balance struggles. [00:07:38] Body freedom and self-love. [00:12:00] Sway back and abdominal work. [00:17:01] Addressing pain and making changes. [00:19:29] Behind the scenes working with team Glo. [00:23:15] Connection with online community. [00:29:20] Infrared sweating and heat. Links:Amy Rosoff Davis on InstagramAmy Rosoff Davis websiteGLO classes:Amy Rosoff Davis classes on Glo

In this episode, part of our series of 30-minute conversations with Glo teachers, Ali Owens talks about what it is like to work with Glo behind the scenes, how her teaching focus has shifted to pre- and postnatal yoga classes; she also discusses the connection she feels with Glo students, both on and offline.What if you could strengthen your relationship with those around you by practicing mindfulness? That's the transformative journey Ali embarked on through her practice of yoga and meditation. She discovered the power of presence, especially in the face of chaos, and how her energy can influence her three children in a positive way. Allie also shared her journey into the subtle body concept, learning more about energy work and understanding her physical and energetic self.A few key points in the episode: 0:01:11 - Present moment awareness0:05:47 - Meditation's ripple effect on children 0:13:27 - Feedback on Ali's classes0:21:24 - The subconscious mind and the subtle body0:26:00 - Exploring dreamsLinks:Ali on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.GLO classes:Ali Owens Classes on Glo

Gustavo Padron had had to cope with imposter syndrome and his own inner critic, but to support his personal growth, he's learned how to bring out his inner advocate. As Gustavo, a Glo teacher, says in this interview with host Derik Mills,”You are enough just as you are. There's nothing to fix, there's nothing to prove.” Gustavo talks about bringing love and acceptance to his classes for Glo and his experiences working with the Glo team. Gustavo has guest-hosted The Glo Podcast, exploring breathwork with his guest Jay Bradley, a breathwork teacher and healer. You can find that episode on the Glo podcast feed, and we'll link to it below, in these notes. Links:Gustavo's WebsiteThe Grounded PracticeGustavo on InstagramGustavo Guest Hosts the Glo Podcast with Jay BradleyGLO classes:Gustavo's Classes at Glo

Glo teacher Katie Baki hosts a conversation about yoga and mindfulness with Jordan Matthews, who has played pro football for the Eagles, Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and most recently, the 49ers. Jordan was experiencing injuries as he played, and decided he needed to switch positions, and yoga was an important part of his journey to make that switch. Katie worked with him every week on stretching, mobility, and also mindfulness and breathwork. In the interview, Katie and Jordan discuss how playing football involves more than just physicality. Successful players must bring a successful mindset to the field. Yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness changed Jordan's attitude toward football and helped speed his recovery time after games. Links:Books Mentioned on this Episode: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David GogginsThe Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X with Alex HaleyAs a Man Thinketh: by James AllenThe 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary ChapmanRich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!by Robert T. KiyosakiThe Four Agreements by Don Miquel RuiGLO classes:Katie Baki on Glo

Divya shares with Derik Mills about how she has reframed her relationship to movement through yoga. In the conversation, Divya tells the story of her journey into yoga as a Tamil-American who did not see herself represented in the yoga industry born out of her own culture. She shares her thoughts about how to decolonize yoga by creating diverse, inclusive spaces and furthering collective wellness as a form of social justice. Divya breaks down yogic techniques in a way that are transferable off the mat, turning a practice into a lifestyle.Links:Divya's WebsiteDivya's YouTube, with videos about yoga, wellness, travel, and lifestyle Divya on InstagramHot Spot Yoga in Oakland (mentioned in the episode)GLO classes:Divya's Classes on Glo

Stress is a presence that we cannot deny in our lives. We will find some evidence of it every day. Professor Douglas Brooks says that it's up to us to rise to the challenge of stress and in so doing, head it off before it turns into burnout. Stress, says Professor Brooks, is a natural and important feature of our human constitution. He recommends resources and practices that can help counteract it. Foremost among them is to simply breathe, and to make a commitment to our yoga practice. That engagement with ourselves and with yoga gives us empowerment. LinksRajanakaPrevious Glo Podcast episodes featuring Professor Douglas Brooks include The Roots of Mindfulness, Part 1, The Roots of Mindfulness, Part2, and Creating an empowering relationship with anxiety, feat. Professor Douglas Brooks.GLO classes:Professor Douglas Brooks Classes on Glo

Etienne Maurice, Founder & CEO of WalkGood LA, wants the organization to be a bridge for people to heal, be more mindful, and become more self-aware, through the practice of yoga and self-care. In an interview conducted by Glo teacher Ivorie Jenkins, Etienne, along with Namaste Marley Rae, Director of Health & Wellness WalkGood LA, and ‌Ivy Coco Maurice, Stylist, Creative Community Entrepreneur, and Vice-President of WalkGood LA, discuss WalkGood LA's mission. During the podcast episode, Etienne says, “We are who we are because of our grandparents, and we are their dreams manifested. We are their wildest dreams come true. WalkGood would not have come into our minds if our grandmother didn't tell us to walk good when we'd leave our house. ‘Walk good' is a Jamaican euphemism that means to take care, you know, take care of yourself when you're out in the world, but most importantly be good to yourself. And it's a healing affirmation that stuck in my mind all the time.”“Yoga,” added Marley, “is used to relieve suffering. That's why we meditate, that's why we do yoga. And if we're not talking about the things that are causing us pain and suffering, then we're not using this healing practice to its fullest potential. I think if we're able to all come together and have these tools and say ‘you are valuable enough to heal and to get better,' we can all think clearer. We can all be kinder to ourselves, to the Earth, to the people around us. And in return we can all find a solution or a resolution to social justice issues.”Links:WalkGood LA website: Walkgoodla.orgEtienne on Instagram: @walkgoodetienneMarley on Instagram: @namastemarleyraeIvy Coco on Instagram: @ivycoco23Ivorie's websiteSheryl Lee Ralph's acceptance speech at the Emmys, posted by the Television Academy on YouTube.The Tree, Yoga Studio in Los Angeles GLO classes:Ivorie Jenkins on Glo.

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

In this interview with Glo teacher Katie Baki, Derik Mills asks questions about how to handle burnout. Katie describes how she seeks a yoga practice that balances Yin and Yang, and how practicing yoga online can be rewarding. Katie has a Costa Rica yoga retreat coming up and discusses the details in the interview. Links:Katie's website.Katie's upcoming retreat in Costa Rica.GLO classes:Katie Baki's classes on Glo.

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

In this interview with Glo teacher Khetanya Henderson, Khetanya shares about the power of connection, whether it is online in her Glo classes or teaching in person, and she discusses the daily routine she uses to keep herself centered. Khetanya has a retreat coming up July 22-27 with Natalie Valle that will feature Pilates, Reiki, and sound healing. There's a link for it below. Khetanya has guest hosted two episodes of The Glo Podcast, The History of Home Birth and Midwifery in America, featuring Sarahn Henderson, and Building an Inward-Facing Practice with Ivorie Jenkins.Links:Khetanya on Instagram Khetanya's Costa Rica Retreat: JULY 22-27 2023 PILATES, BLISS, & SOUNDGLO classes:Khetanya's classes on Glo

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

We can see anxiety as a problem to be solved, or an enemy to be battled, or at the very least, a feature of ourselves that doesn't express our true self. But Professor Douglas Brooks offers the Sutras of Patanjali, other sacred texts, and lessons we can take from yoga, to explore a pathway to understanding anxiety that is empowering rather than debilitating, nurturing and protective rather than only stressful and terrorizing, and one that will help us enter a deeper relationship with ourselves.Links:RajanakaPrevious Glo Episodes featuring Professor Douglas Brooks include The Roots of Mindfulness, Part 1 and The Roots of Mindfulness, Part2GLO classes:Professor Douglas Brooks Classes on Glo

In this premiere episode of a new series focusing on Glo teachers, Derik Mills hosts Mark Osmundsen, who talks about how his dance and burlesque experience informs his teaching, what it's like hold space for students in an online environment, and the importance of vulnerability. Mark also shared what hobbies and pursuits engage him the most. Mark has guest-hosted multiple episodes of the Glo Podcast: The Power of Dance and Kindness with Emmy-winning Choreographer Al Blackstone, Activism and Healing with Drag Performer Marti Gould Cummings, Learning Self-Love and Body Positivity, featuring Storm Marrero, and Embracing Sexual Power, featuring guest host Mark Osmundsen and Gigi Engle.Links:Mark's WebsiteGLO classes:Visit Mark Osmundsen's classes on Glo. 

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Glo instructor Khetanya Henderson interviews fellow Glo instructor Ivorie Jenkins. A former professional dancer for film, television and stage, Ivorie fell in love with yoga and meditation as pre-performance rituals during her time as a dancer with Cirque du Soleil. Khetanya and Ivorie's conversation compares their experiences as dancers and yogis, as practitioners of an art form that is at its center outward looking, and a spiritual practice that is at its center inward. Ivorie discusses her early career influencers, her work with Cirque du Soleil, and a soulful trip to India that held some surprises for her. She reads from a blog about the experience and ends the interview with a short practice. Links:Ivorie Jenkins websiteIvorie on InstagramGLO classes:Ivorie on Glo

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Guest Host Mark Osmundsen offers listeners a conversation with Al Blackstone, an Emmy-winning director, choreographer, and educator. Born in New Jersey and raised in a dance studio, Al has called New York City home for more than a decade, and has created many works for stage and screen, including dance narratives such as Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), Happy We'll Be (Roseland Ballroom), Elephant in the Room (Arts on Site), NORMA (Steps on Broadway) and Brown Eyed Girl (2011 Capezio A.C.E. Award for Choreographic Excellence). Al has directed/choreographed reinventions of classic musicals such as An American in Paris (Cape Playhouse), Pippin (Music Theater Wichita) and Annie (Axelrod Performing Arts Center) and has choreographed dozens more around the country and Off-Broadway.In 2020 Al won an Emmy for his work on the iconic television show So You Think You Can Dance where he has been making dances since 2016. He is currently on faculty at Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center, and JUMP Dance Convention.Links:Al Blackstone WebsiteInstagramMomen NYCL-O-V-E for “So You Think You Can Dance”GLO classes:Mark Osmundsen's classes. 

Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured teacher on Glo.In ten bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Professor Chapple will chant the Sanskrit for the Sutras, explore their themes, and talk about how they apply in life. He'll give you the Sutras' philosophical context and relate them to movement practices in yoga. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Dr. Christopher Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured instructor on Glo.In five bonus episodes, Dr. Chapple will give you a taste of the history of yoga. Telling the story of yoga's history is challenging for many  reasons. It's a history that spans thousands of years and many cultures and can vary by interpretation, personal perspective and agendas. And it isn't a history that is easily told in serial, chronological time. In the West, we like to think of history as “one thing happening after another.” the Bible, for example, starts with the words “in the beginning …” But in India, our relationship with time is different. It's maybe more of a spiral with feedback loops rather than a straight line. So, in this series of lectures, you can expect a journey that goes deeper and deeper. To the seeker of knowledge, they will, as these stories always have, take you on a journey to understand where we came from and who we are now. 

“Drag in itself is a form of political action,” Marti Gould Cummings has told The Advocate. “My work not only in drag but in NYC politics has led me to run for city council.” Guest host Mark Osmundsen, a Glo teacher, interviews Marti about representation for queer people in city, state, and federal government. They also discuss the healing and self-care practices Marti has adopted to cope with bipolar II disorder, and a suicide attempt. Knowing you're not alone, Marti says, can contribute to healing. And in sharing their struggles, Marti believes, will help others to seek support. Links:Marti's websiteMarti on InstagramMarti on TwitterInterview with The AdvocateInterview with VogueMarti's TEDx TalkMonica Lewinsky's TED talkGLO classes:Mark's class on Glo

Dr. Christopher Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured instructor on Glo.In five bonus episodes, Dr. Chapple will give you a taste of the history of yoga. Telling the story of yoga's history is challenging for many  reasons. It's a history that spans thousands of years and many cultures and can vary by interpretation, personal perspective and agendas. And it isn't a history that is easily told in serial, chronological time. In the West, we like to think of history as “one thing happening after another.” the Bible, for example, starts with the words “in the beginning …” But in India, our relationship with time is different. It's maybe more of a spiral with feedback loops rather than a straight line. So, in this series of lectures, you can expect a journey that goes deeper and deeper. To the seeker of knowledge, they will, as these stories always have, take you on a journey to understand where we came from and who we are now. Links:https://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

Dr. Christopher Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured instructor on Glo.In five bonus episodes, Dr. Chapple will give you a taste of the history of yoga. Telling the story of yoga's history is challenging for many  reasons. It's a history that spans thousands of years and many cultures and can vary by interpretation, personal perspective and agendas. And it isn't a history that is easily told in serial, chronological time. In the West, we like to think of history as “one thing happening after another.” the Bible, for example, starts with the words “in the beginning …” But in India, our relationship with time is different. It's maybe more of a spiral with feedback loops rather than a straight line. So, in this series of lectures, you can expect a journey that goes deeper and deeper. To the seeker of knowledge, they will, as these stories always have, take you on a journey to understand where we came from and who we are now. 

Radha Agrawal is a community force. She is the co-Founder, CEO and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, the global morning dance and wellness movement in 28 cities and five continents with a community of almost half a million people around the globe. She has partnered with the Greater Good Science Center to engineer a self-assessment quiz to measure your happy neurochemical levels and prescribe a set of classes to activate your brain-body connections, supplement your happiness and boost your natural high.Radha is the author of the best-selling book BELONG, which teaches you not only why belonging is important, but how to belong, to find your people who will bring you joy. Radha is also the co-Founder of THINX underwear, a speaker, DJ, inventor, and investor. She was named by MTV as “one of eight women who will change the world.” Links:Daybreaker websiteDaybreaker+ websiteRadha's websiteRadha's book: Belong: Find Your People, Create Community & Live A More Connected Life.GLO classes:Shakti Flow with DanceRetro Dance CardioDance Cardio CelebrationJoyful FlowUltimate Dancer WarmupWhy Movement?

Dr. Christopher Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured instructor on Glo.In five bonus episodes, Dr. Chapple will give you a taste of the history of yoga. Telling the story of yoga's history is challenging for many  reasons. It's a history that spans thousands of years and many cultures and can vary by interpretation, personal perspective and agendas. And it isn't a history that is easily told in serial, chronological time. In the West, we like to think of history as “one thing happening after another.” the Bible, for example, starts with the words “in the beginning …” But in India, our relationship with time is different. It's maybe more of a spiral with feedback loops rather than a straight line. So, in this series of lectures, you can expect a journey that goes deeper and deeper. To the seeker of knowledge, they will, as these stories always have, take you on a journey to understand where we came from and who we are now. 

Dr. Christopher Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He's published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured instructor on Glo.In five bonus episodes of The Glo Podcast, Dr. Chapple will give you a taste of the history of yoga. Telling the story of yoga's history is challenging for many  reasons. It's a history that spans thousands of years and many cultures and can vary by interpretation, personal perspective and agendas. And it isn't a history that is easily told in serial, chronological time. In the West, we like to think of history as “one thing happening after another.” the Bible, for example, starts with the words “in the beginning …” But in India, our relationship with time is different. It's maybe more of a spiral with feedback loops rather than a straight line. So, in this series of lectures, you can expect a journey that goes deeper and deeper. To the seeker of knowledge, they will, as these stories always have, take you on a journey to understand where we came from and who we are now. Linkshttps://www.glo.com/teachers/dr-chris-chapplehttps://sunypress.edu/Books/Y/Yoga-and-the-Luminoushttps://bellarmine.lmu.edu/theologicalstudies/faculty/?expert=christopherkey.chapple

The holistic psychologist and author Nicole LePera wants her clients and patients to feel more comfortable with being uncomfortable. She says that experiencing discomfort helps us develop resilience. This is what gives us all the courage to risk more and try new things. This was part of her education into understanding why many of her clients had incredible insights and awareness about themselves, but still felt stuck in therapy. She empathized, often feeling as stuck as they did. A door opened for her when she started to include the body in her study of the mind. She saw the role of how both genetics and our environment played in shaping our personality and our connection to each other.Links:Nicole's website, The Holistic PsychologistNicole's book, How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your SelfGuided Meditations from NicoleNicole's InstagramNicole's YouTubeSelf Healers GLO classes:Healing Breathwork and MeditationGenerational Healing Meditation Build Mental ControlFinding Stillness BreathworkDeep Relaxation Practice Release Energy from the PastRelease Emotions from the PastManage Anxiety - Restorative

Celest Pereira, a physiotherapy expert, joins guest host Marc Laws II, a Glo instructor, in a conversation about neuroscience and biomechanics. In previous episodes of The Glo Podcast, we've talked about how the brain perceives and creates the world we experience. Celest brings a new chapter to those conversations. She and Marc discuss nociceptors, the sensory neurons that respond to potentially damaging stimuli by sending “possible threat” signals to the spinal cord and brain. The brain creates the sensation of pain to call attention to the part of the body that might be at risk. Celest is a co-author, with Adell Bridges, of Too Flexible To Feel Good, a book for double-jointed or overly flexible people who struggle with injuries in their yoga practice. She is also the host of the Love at First Science podcast. Links:Too Flexible To Feel Good by Celest PereiraLove at First Science podcast hosted by Celest PereiraNeuroscientist, psychologist, and author Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett on why we have more control over the way our brain processes emotions than we think we do The Glo Podcast hosted by Derik MillsDr. Ethan Kross on how to harness mental chatter, strengthen self-control, and develop emotional agility The Glo Podcast hosted by Lisa Brooks Mills Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at NYU and author Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki on harnessing anxiety for productivity and compassion The Glo Podcast hosted by Derik MillsGLO classes:Marc Laws II classes on Glo

A mindfulness practice can help you refine and redefine how you think of freedom. In part two of a conversation about mindfulness, Derik Mills draws upon Professor Christopher Chapple's knowledge of ancient texts and stories to open up the concept of mindfulness and show you pathways into it. Dr. Chapple is Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and has published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. Professor Chapple is also a featured teacher on Glo.Links:Dr. Christopher Chapple Living Landscapes: Meditations on the Five Elements in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain YogasGurani Anjali Ways of YogaNyanaponika Thera The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: The Buddha's Way of MindfulnessJoseph Goldstein Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to AwakeningBhadantacariya Buddhaghosa The Path of Purification: VisuddhimaggaMaster of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount UniversityGLO classes:Dr. Chapple's classes on Glo

Learning about mindfulness doesn't only happen on a yoga mat or on a cushion. In this episode of The Glo Podcast with Dr. Christopher Chapple, Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and founding Director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Derik and Dr. Chapple revisit the Buddha's journey into mindfulness by recalling ancient texts and stories. Dr. Chapple has published over 20 books about Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga, and religion and ecology. He's also a featured instructor on Glo.Links:Dr. Christopher Chapple Living Landscapes: Meditations on the Five Elements in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain YogasGurani Anjali Ways of YogaNyanaponika Thera The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: The Buddha's Way of MindfulnessJoseph Goldstein Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to AwakeningBhadantacariya Buddhaghosa The Path of Purification: VisuddhimaggaGLO classes:Dr. Chapple's classes on Glo