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Garth McLean was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996, and with that his life changed in an instant. Gone were the days of high-intensity exercise, and upon the advice of his doctor, he went to a yoga class. As it happened, an Iyengar Yoga one. Within a couple weeks, he noticed sensation return to his … read more The post triyoga talks episode 40: walking the fine line between courage + caution appeared first on triyoga.

Jo Joseph is the only woman to have ever won DJ Magazine's coveted DJ of the Year award, and for more than 30 years has been one of the globe's most successful DJs, playing at Pacha and Space in Ibiza, Fabric in London, and Womb in Tokyo. Yoga became the antidote to the excesses of … read more The post triyoga talks episode 39: when music + yoga seamlessly mix appeared first on triyoga.

When you think about it, David Swenson has been distance teaching Ashtanga Yoga for decades with his VHS tapes and books. He recognised long before anyone else that students might not always be fortunate enough to be in the same room as their teacher — whether that was due to geography, personal circumstance or now … read more The post triyoga talks episode 38: ashtanga yoga in the age of Covid appeared first on triyoga.

Aisha Nash is an award-winning pastry chef who left behind the high-stress world of Michelin-starred restaurants to become a yoga teacher. As a teacher, however, she did not feel welcome in most modern yoga studios, which she says are not properly reflective of what yoga is, and who it is for. In this triyoga talks … read more The post Aisha Nash on anti-diet yoga: triyoga talks episode 37 appeared first on triyoga.

Matthew Sanford at the age of 13 was paralysed from the chest down in a car accident that killed his father and sister. He spent three months at the Mayo Clinic, a world famous medical facility where paradoxically, the care he received increased his mind-body injury in what he calls corrective violence. Those doctors saved … read more The post Matthew Sanford on the real mind-body connection: triyoga talks episode 36 appeared first on triyoga.

Yoga's roots are generally accepted to be found in India where it has developed over the course of 2,500 years, influenced by the country's diverse religions and practices. It is now practiced by millions around the world, and can be done in ways that are wholly appreciative and respectful, but unfortunately also in ways that … read more The post cultural appropriation: triyoga talks episode 35 appeared first on triyoga.

George Floyd's brutal murder has sparked outrage on American streets. Many in the yoga community has expressed solidarity with the protests, and in this special triyoga talks podcast, we speak to Canadian yoga teacher and activist Dianne Bondy about the harm caused by spiritual bypassing, about how the yoga community can challenge the racist status … read more The post Dianne Bondy on challenging racism + spiritual bypassing: triyoga talks episode 34 appeared first on triyoga.

In this very special episode of triyoga talks (our first in a while), Yoga Director Genny Wilkinson Priest talks to triyoga founder Jonathan Sattin. They speak about the difficult days leading up to the closure of our five centres (and our plans to reopen), taking triyoga online, the changing yoga landscape, what the future might … read more The post Jonathan Sattin on taking triyoga online + planning for the future: triyoga talks episode 33 appeared first on triyoga.

At the height of the HIV/AIDS hysteria of the '80s, Faith Hunter's two brothers were diagnosed HIV positive after being treated for Hemophilia with contaminated blood. The experience brought her closer to her family, taught her how to express herself and, ultimately, took her to the mat. Now, she owns her own studio in Washington, … read more The post Faith Hunter on emotional self-care + inclusivity: triyoga talks episode 32 appeared first on triyoga.

Just as he was planning to move on to his PhD in Clinical Psychology, Gahl Sasson's professor stopped him. He refused to write a letter of recommendation. Why? Gahl was simply too creative for the profession. And thank goodness for that: Gahl left to go surfing in California, stumbled on the world of astrology and the … read more The post Gahl Sasson on astrology + the year ahead: triyoga talks episode 31 appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Lolly Stirk moved to London from South Africa in 1969. Upon arrival, she immediately found herself drawn into the world of yoga and psychoanalysis. She developed her yoga practice under legendary teachers such as Donna Holleman and Vanda Scaravelli, nurturing an intimate connection to her body and breath – … read more The post triyoga talks episode 19: Lolly Stirk on active birth, pregnancy yoga + the value of community appeared first on triyoga.

At the height of her career at YogaWorks in Los Angeles, Mia Togo decided to move to the other side of the world with little more than her passport and a promise: love. Now, she speaks to us about how to overcome fear, what yoga looks like in London vs. America, and how teachers – wherever … read more The post Mia Togo on doing the inner work: triyoga talks episode 30 appeared first on triyoga.

Yin yoga is one of the fastest-growing and most practised styles of yoga worldwide. Hear its origin story straight from the source as we sit down with Paul Grilley, the founder and developer of yin yoga as we know it today. During our chat, Paul walks us through yin yoga's three threads (anatomy, practice and … read more The post Paul Grilley on yin yoga: triyoga talks episode 29 appeared first on triyoga.

Jivana Heyman is on a mission to bring the heart of yoga and its practices to long marginalised and under-represented groups. As a social activist, he advocates equal and fair treatment for all people in the yoga space – the disabled, the elderly, the chronically ill, the bigger bodied, the economically disadvantaged. He founded Accessible … read more The post Jivana Heyman on accessible yoga + equality: triyoga talks episode 28 appeared first on triyoga.

One third of the population lands somewhere on the spectrum of hypermobility and the yoga community often praises this over flexibility of the joints, attracting a large number of hypermobile students. Being in the dark about your own or your student's hypermobility can lead to serious injury. So, what exactly is hypermobility? What are the … read more The post Celest Pereira on hypermobility + the business of yoga: triyoga talks episode 27 appeared first on triyoga.

Four experts discuss the dynamics of the guru-disciple relationship in this special recording of our recent symposium in Camden. This was an evening of open, honest and fascinating conversation, which we're releasing by popular request from those who missed out on the day. The event looked closely at the traditional guru-disciple relationship that ancient Indian … read more The post rethinking gurus in modern yoga: triyoga talks episode 26 appeared first on triyoga.

Globally-recognised yoga teacher Kino MacGregor shares the inspiring tale of her evolution from late-night raver to fully-devoted yoga practitioner, teacher and entrepreneur. Her first goal as a new yoga teacher was a grand one: share yoga with one million people. Two decades later, and she's done just that, inspiring 1.1 million followers on Instagram and … read more The post Kino MacGregor on mental health, wealth + the future of ashtanga yoga: triyoga talks episode 25 appeared first on triyoga.

Dianne Bondy is a yoga teacher on a mission. A mission to tear down the walls of the yoga industrial complex to make space for people of colour, older people, disabled people, transgendered people and people of all shapes and size. Never one afraid to confront and call out injustice or exclusion, Dianne is a … read more The post Dianne Bondy on activism + inclusion: triyoga talks episode 24 appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher In the 1980s, Beryl Bender Birch famously coined the term “power yoga,” and in doing so brought the practice of ashtanga yoga to the high-energy masses in Manhattan at the New York Road Runners Club, where she was the wellness director. The influential and best-selling book “Power Yoga” soon … read more The post triyoga talks episode 23: Beryl Bender Birch on power yoga, social justice + accessibility appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Find out more about upcoming trainings with Carolyn Cowan at triyoga online:  Altered states: the breath (online course starts 19th June 2020) Mastering the addictive personality (online training starts 1st July 2020) Carolyn Cowan has lived an extraordinary life. Child model for Vogue, original 70s punk on King's Road, … read more The post triyoga talks episode 22: Carolyn Cowan on anxiety, addiction + sexuality appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Growing up as a self-described wild child on the beaches of Malibu in the 1970s, Sarah Powers is a passionate student of life with a curious mind. She found yoga while in grad school at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and never looked back. Following a spinal injury, she … read more The post triyoga talks episode 21: Sarah Powers on yin yoga, insight yoga + self-exploration appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Cyndi Lee was raised on the idyllic Puget Sound where she grew up playing on beaches and climbing trees in the forest. While attending the University of California Irvine as a dance major, she discovered yoga (or it discovered her), and she immediately delved into all its practices, learning … read more The post triyoga talks episode 20: Cyndi Lee on mindfulness, meditation + yoga beyond asana appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher To mark International Women's Day on 08th March, we spoke with Alexandria Crow, a leading female voice in the yoga world. Known to be fearless and blunt, Alexandria has strong opinions and isn't afraid to express them, whether she's questioning conventional definitions of advanced yoga or busting yoga myths. … read more The post triyoga talks episode 18: Alexandria Crow on gender equality, social media + authenticity appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher 19 years ago today on 19th February 2000, triyoga opened the doors to its first centre in Primrose Hill. And so, to mark the occasion, we spoke with triyoga's Managing Director Jonathan Sattin, in this very special episode of triyoga talks. As a lawyer, Jonathan worked for 18 years … read more The post triyoga talks episode 17: Jonathan Sattin on seva, community + the origins of triyoga appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Originally from the East Coast, Tom Myers moved to California as a young man, where he met and trained with Ida Rolf, a biochemist and creator of Structural Integration, or “Rolfing”. He went on to work with Moshe Feldenkrais, founder of the Feldenkrais Method, and Buckminster Fuller, the systems … read more The post triyoga talks episode 16: Tom Myers on fascia, flexibility + the SI joint appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Originally from Idaho, Zephyr Wildman has been teaching yoga in the UK since 2002 and currently leads Vinyasa Flow and meditation classes at our Ealing centre. Seven years ago, she lost her former husband to cancer and has used yoga and the Twelve Steps recovery programme to navigate her … read more The post triyoga talks episode 15: Zephyr Wildman on grief, meditation + the importance of being real appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher For our latest podcast, we met up with the sisters of wellness – Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips. In this episode, they reveal how to set and stick to new year's resolutions, the value of rituals and how small actions can have a huge impact. Nadia was one … read more The post triyoga talks: Nadia Narain + Katia Narain Phillips appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Following the death of his mother when he was 16 years old, J Brown moved to New York and eventually, in 1995, began to reconcile her death through yoga. Having practised Jivamukti, Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga, he settled on a therapeutic orientation inspired by Desikachar and Krishnamacharya. He went … read more The post triyoga talks episode 13: J Brown on 2018 – a year in review appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Naomi Absalom, Anna Ashby and Jean Hall are three of triyoga's highly experienced teachers who have mentored and worked with teacher trainees for many years. They also teach triyoga's Teachers' Practices in Soho, Camden and Shoreditch – a weekly class that welcomes teachers from every tradition to come together … read more The post triyoga talks episode 12: Jean Hall, Anna Ashby + Naomi Absalom on a teacher's practice appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Jason Crandell is an internationally renowned Vinyasa teacher who delivers his highly sought-after teacher training programmes around the globe, as well as writing for major yoga publications and delivering classes online. In this episode of triyoga talks, Jason answers some tough questions on the upcoming generation of yoga teachers, … read more The post triyoga talks episode 11: Jason Crandell on his teacher training, politics + the evolution of yoga appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Yoga practitioners can have a complicated relationship with food and become hyper-aware about what they do – and don't – put in their body. In recent years we've seen the rise of the clean eating movement that divides food into two camps: heroes (kale, the avocado) and villains (meat, … read more The post triyoga talks episode 10: yoga + food appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher In part two of our triyoga teacher's symposium podcast, the panellists open the discussion out to the floor and take questions from students and teacher trainees. If you haven't listened to part one, click here first to hear what the panellist had to say about their research and experience … read more The post triyoga talks episode 9 part 2: what is yoga? appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher What is yoga? In September 2018, five of the world's leading scholars on yoga philosophy gathered at a special triyoga teachers' symposium to try to answer this deceptively simple question. The event sold out so, due to popular demand, we're releasing it as a two-part podcast. If you missed … read more The post triyoga talks episode 9 part 1: what is yoga? appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Dr Melody Moore is a yoga teacher and clinical psychologist with a specialisation in eating disorders. She is the founder of the Embody Love Movement, a non-profit with a mission to empower girls and women to see and celebrate their inner beauty. In this episode of triyoga talks, Dr … read more The post triyoga talks episode 8: Dr Melody Moore on #metoo, eating disorders + self-love appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Vicky first qualified as a Power yoga teacher in 2008, before taking a therapeutic specialisation in 2013 to teach ‘Yoga for Survivors'. She now teaches yoga for cancer for patients at any stage of their recovery, which she does at no charge. The classes are designed to provide a … read more The post triyoga talks episode 7: Vicky Fox on yoga for cancer + the value of community appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa is a teacher of Kundalini yoga and a pioneer in the field of pre-natal yoga. She studied directly with Yogi Bhajan, who gave her her Sikh spiritual name meaning “one who helps people across the world ocean”. Since then, she has dedicated her life to fulfilling … read more The post triyoga talks episode 6: Gurmukh + Gurushabd on Yogi Bhajan, kundalini + motherhood appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Wellness and breathing expert Max Strom is one of the world's most respected yoga teachers. He is a TEDx speaker and best-selling author, travelling from the west coast of America to continental Europe and the Middle East, giving speeches to major corporations, government bodies and hospitals. In this episode … read more The post triyoga talks episode 5: Max Strom on breath, grief + the dangers of technology appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Richard Rosen has been a student of yoga for nearly 40 years. He trained at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in the 1980s and, in 1987, co-founded the Piedmont Yoga Studio with Rodney Yee. He has also written four authoritative books on breath, pranayama and the traditional practices of yoga. … read more The post triyoga talks episode 4: Richard Rosen on authenticity, yoga's evolution + the purpose of asana appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Sharon Gannon is an author, musician and animal rights activist. She is perhaps best known as the co-creator of Jivamukti yoga, a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. In this latest episode in our podcast series, she talks with Genny Wilkinson Priest on the nature of teachers … read more The post triyoga talks episode 3: Sharon Gannon on yoga + veganism, consent cards + what makes a good teacher appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Click here for details of Bo Forbes upcoming online workshop at triyoga on 30th May 2020: “balancing anxiety: building resilience in the mind, body + brain in times of crisis.” Bo Forbes is a clinical psychologist and is at the forefront of new approaches within the world of yoga. … read more The post triyoga talks episode 2: Bo Forbes on yoga as a tool for social justice + the convergence of yoga + psychotherapy appeared first on triyoga.

Subscribe: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher In our inaugural triyoga talks podcast, we speak with Yogaworks co-founder Maty Ezraty who tells us why advanced posture work alone cannot lead to enlightenment, when self-exploration shifts into self-absorption, and the effect social media has had on the yoga landscape. Maty Ezraty is a globally renowned teacher, known … read more The post triyoga talks podcast episode 1 : Maty Ezraty on self-exploration, sexual misconduct + social media in yoga appeared first on triyoga.