unrolled: yoga, meditation and other shenanigans

TRIGGER WARNING: talk of depression and suicidal thoughts... please take care of yourself. Welp, it's been 6 months... Kate and Ryan dive right back into the deep end and discuss their struggles with the state of the world, yoga, and well... everything.

Happy New Year!  Kate made another human and so the pod has been on hiatus, but Ryan + Kate are BACK! Reflections on the past year, pregnancy, the yoga world, and more...  

Kate makes Ryan uncomfortable by bringing up the ongoing malarkey in the Boston Yoga World AGAIN!  They argue about student-teacher relationships in the yoga world. Kate tells us about a weird tattoo she wants. 

I know y'all were worried... but Kate and Ryan are still here. Maybe a bit depressed... but still here.  This week we check in after a long break, Kate get's dark, Ryan tries to make sense of it all. We talk about an article from Matthew Remski, and of course - the globe article. You know the one. 

Ryan and Kate lament the fact that post pandemic everyone is going back to the same ole shit. 

PLEASE NOTE: The editing on this is a little rough, apologies for the differential in volume and distortion.  Kate and Ryan address the elephant in the room... contract free :-).  Links:  Open Letter for Former Down Under Employees Intial Response from Down Under Other Studio Owners Response Down Under's Second Response

Hi Friends, We decided in a moment of adult behavior that ep 153 isn't quite for public consumption. We have a lot to say on what's going on the in the yoga world and we will regroup, rest and return next week with some thoughts, rants and general shenanigans. 

A zen-like fugue state that culminates in a spontaneous peom. Enjoy! 

Kate embarks on an epic rant about the nature of wel... everything. Ryan shares their emotional hangover from the previous episode.  They then discuss whether they should both quit yoga. You know, a normal monday episode.   

alt title - Ethel Merman on Ketamine   Kate and Ryan wax poetic on J Browns most recent episode. Resources: Alok Vaid-Menon Reading List The Laverne Cox Show Trans Yoga Project ACLU Anti-Trans Legislation We'll add more, but we wanted to get the podcast up for all to listen.     

Kate and Ryan discuss ableism (internalized and otherwise), the expectations of zoom classes and spa like environments, and the intricacies of impersonating their dear friend J. Brown.  Our apologies for the distortion at the beginning of the episode, it seems to resolve halfway through :-).   

Kate contemplates a career in community theatre. Ryan wonders whether promoting retreats in the middle of a pandemic really makes sense. A series of spectacular rants unfold about yoga marketing and business.

Kate and Ryan touch base for the first time post inauguration to talk about "followings", frozen, tik tok and awkward moments teaching online.     

It's the annual episode wherein Kate and Ryan complain about the slew of "New Year, New You" shtuff that invades our feeds every January.     

Kate shares her RAGE about ableism and her LOVE of muppets. Ryan reflects on their year and a feeling like they need to open to possibilities in a post pandemic world. 

We're back! Apologies for the delay folks! Kate and Ryan return to check in on their quarantine lives. 

As Kate put it... this episode may be a mile wide and an inch deep. Kate and Ryan let their thoughts on quarantine and reopening slowly unravel with brief interludes to acknowledge the teacher training that they are trying mount beginning Monday. 

Topic: "yoga teachers are not essential, they just haven't been doing their jobs..." Ryan makes a bold statement, Kate agrees AND disagrees. It's really a classic episode.    

Ryan and Kate discuss the importance of context as we settle further into this new norm of quarantine. They also do a deep dive into body image, food, and weight - something they haven't really down in a while :-).  Support Unrolled

Kate rants about yoga classes she's been hating lately. Ryan talks about the ups and downs of isolation. Frankie (Kate's daughter) guests stars :-). Plus more quarantine tips! Support Unrolled

Ryan and Kate discuss the many stages of quarantine life, the unfortunate expectation of demo-ing in the virtual yoga room and the limits of asana class in these difficult times. Kate offers a hilarious yoga nidra to close the episode :-) UNROLLED PODCAST LIVE - Saturday April 18th 6pm - register here Useful Links:  Bhumisparsha Community Support Unrolled  

Kate is very upset that Ryan hasn't seen frozen 2. They then discuss the race toward online yoga teacher trainings and how it's either the end of the world... or everything's fine.  Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com

Kate and Ryan meet on a lovely Thursday morning in march while under lock down to discuss their first week of online teaching, isolation, and just generally how they are holding up.  Special guest star: Kate's daughter Frankie!  Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com/support

Kate's back!!! Kate and Ryan awkwardly talk about their experiences of online teaching as well as the implications of this mad dash for online yoga. They then other a top ten list of things with do during quarantine.  Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com/support

Fez Aswat makes a long overdue appearance on  unrolled podcast! Fez and Ryan recorded in the midst of the corona virus crisis AND on the eve of there first attempts at teaching asana online! Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com/support

Kate and Ryan take a deep dive into the problematic nature of teacher trainings - both the content and the 200hr/300hr construct. They take particular aim at the presentation of anatomy in the context of yoga trainings. Get ready folks ... it's a wild ride...  Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com/support

a perhaps more random episode than usual... they discuss the latest democratic debate, empaths, the poly vagal theory, and walking aimlessly around the yoga room. Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com/support

Kate and Ryan take about the politics of self care in the backdrop of capitalism - you know, a lighthearted conversation. They then discuss the fraying nerves associated with this 2020 election cycle.  The episode finishes with a fun game of "what are we NOT talking about"?  Support Unrolled Podcast! Unrolledpodcast.com/support

Kate want's to talk about BDSM... ryan gets dragged along for the ride. They then pivot to talking about complimentary somatic practices and how they interplay with personal practice and teaching.  Then of course there is the super bowl... yeah this episode gets around... Support Unrolled Podcast at unrolledpodcast.com/support

Kate and Ryan discuss how difficult they can be as patients/clients! Kate discusses her struggles with the culture of busy-ness. They then check-in on the general awkward-ness of no longer saying "namaste" at the end of class.  questions/commets?!: unrolledpodcast@gmail.com

Kate and Ryan check-in after a long break. They discuss how it's been teaching with consent clips which were recently instituted at the studio they teach at. They also discuss the "teachings"... all of the "teachings" ... ALL OF THEM! :-)  questions/comments: unrolledpodcast@gmail.com  

Ryan get's super vague about what's going on in their life. Kate dyes her hair. Then a hearty discussion ensues in response to the NYT mini-documentary that aired last week.  Original Article with Link to Hulu

Kate and Ryan dive deep into whether or note touch has value in the teaching of yoga. Kate also sings some songs :-) 

Ryan and Kate sit down to attempt to discuss all of the talk around yoga teacher unions, pay, yogaworks, independent studio and MORE!

Sukriti Dabral joins Ryan for a lengthy conversation on ... well... everything! :-)

Kate waxes poetic about the yoga of driving. Then Ryan and Kate dive into a deep sleep as they explore -in their typical under-researched way - the value of yoga nidra. buckle up folks... it's a long one!

We're BAAAAACK!!! Ryan and Kate reunite to catch everyone up on what's been going on in the their respective worlds... which of course devolves into a heated discussion about yoga alliance and teacher trainings.  If you can back it through that they lay out the future of unrolled podcast and what you can expect moving forward!  

Kate and Ryan are back! They touch based on what's been going on since the last episode as well as the potential futility of marketing yoga. 

Kate and Ryan check-in on there respective levels of burnout. They then tackle the question of yoga alliance - yet again - in response to J Brown's latest post. They then try to zoom out to look at a broader context shift that might need to happen.  Links: The Yoga Police are coming    

and.... they're back! Kate and Ryan sit down together on Thursday November 8th to discuss their election hangovers and associated memes. They also discuss the interesting trend towards "do whatever feels good" in yoga classes.   Thank you as always for your patience and support as Ryan and Kate negotiate their schedules!!!   

They're back!!! Sorry for the delay on this one!  Kate and Ryan tackle inclusivity in trainings and studios, difficultly making friends and the dynamics of subbing a class.   Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do!www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Ryan discusses their decision to go to massage school, and how they see it intersecting with yoga practice/teaching. Kate discusses her love of teacher training and questions who should be leading such programs.  links:  afflicted on netflix  haus witch  my life as a goddess Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Ryan recounts their reaction to the 3rd Phase of Project Sunshine, which Kate then relates to the recent reports throughout the Catholic Church. A long rambling discussion of education and the need for healthy debate ensues. Then... they talk about chakrubs. What are a Chakrubs... well you'll have to listen to find out.  links:  Phase 3- Project Sunshine Report Flunking Democracy J Brown - Yoga Teacher/Heal Thyself Chakrubs Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Kate and Ryan have an even more meandering conversation than usual. Some of our listeners seem to love it, some loath it. So here is the best/worst episode of unrolled to date :-) Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Kate and Ryan discover their lack of lyrical knowledge in regards to the carpenters. They also discuss the trend of teachers stepping away after approximately 10 years of teaching. Ryan updates Kate on their feelings re: shambhala and on the current standards review project that they are participating in.  links: Yoga Alliance Standards Review   Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Kate tells all of us about her strange late night purchasing habits. Ryan recounts their experience of pride. It's a generally fabulous time :-)   Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Kate and Ryan discuss mental health. Kate waxes poetic on tadasana. They both weigh the pros and cons of all the recent corporate acquisitions in the Boston yoga world. Ryan fails at teasing his latest project :-).   Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Ryan recounts their time in San Francisco. Kate discusses anxiety and "prudishness" in the context of yoga classes.  LINKS: Matthew Remski and J. Brown Podcast Karen Rain and Matthew Remski Interview Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams podcast Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Ryan and Kate are back!! After a brief discussion of Paula Cole and treadmill mishaps they dive into an discussion of what's actually valuable in yoga practice.  Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast  

After surviving the street sweeper from hell, kate and ryan embark on a meandering journey through a few different topics including the GREAT MINDBODY CRASH OF 2018! Other topics include: conversations about practice vs teaching, "is everything going to be hot power yoga at some point?", anger and a general lack of emotional literacy in the context of yoga.  links:  Whimsically Volatile podcast   Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast

Kate and ryan follow-up on the alo/cody/kino/dana situation and share their reactions to a podcast featuring Ana Forrest (link below). They then move on to a discussion of assisting/observing, inclusivity and it's relationship to fancy shapes, and diet/nutrition.  Love the show?! Please check out our Patreon page and help support all that we do! www.patreon.com/unrolledpodcast