Yoga For The Revolution

What better way to end than to go back to the beginning. So we do, with a little science and a simple breathing technique to help reset and bring the body back to balance. Which is good, because we need balance so things like tweets from the maniacal administration don't throw us too far off our game. Until next time, keep breathing. And live to fight another day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While your host has no voice to speak of, there's enough for a gentle reminder to take care of yourself. And that New Year's Eve is not the only time to set your intentions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We almost always have some role to play. We almost always have the ability to choose. Even when it seems like we have no choice, there is often some small sliver of reality we CAN choose, even if that is simply our own response to the world around us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Yoga For the Revolution we’re going to talk about IKEA and clutter and desire and efficiency. What happens when we're caught in the trappings of ritual or stuck between the competing desire to be more and have less. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Yoga For the Revolution, we’re talking about how to stay resilient, and present, through mindfulness when the world takes yet another shift towards madness.Meaning, what the hell are we supposed to do now? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Yoga For the Revolution we'll talk about the difference between building resilience and mindfulness and ‘consumer self care’ and talk about how self-care can go beyond the self, to collective care. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When things seem hopeless, when we don't know if we're doing enough, or even if what we are doing matters what else can we do but go back to the practice? Breathe and sit. Today on Yoga For the Revolution we talk about meditation: What we think it's supposed to be, what it feels like, why we aren't doing it and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Yoga For the Revolution, we talk about Yin - both as a concept and as a yoga style. And why it can help serve as an antidote to our modern world. I manage to hate on some sports fans and l serve up a grounding yin breath practice at the end as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Yoga For the Revolution, we talk about our physical bodies and our emotional relationship to them -- alongside our cultural impulse to control our bodies or other people’s bodies and how yoga fits in to all this. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transition and revolution both start inside. During transitions, like going from summer to fall, we change our food and lifestyle to accommodate the change. Ayurveda teaches us how to weather the transition smoothly so we can keep being the most efficient version of ourselves we can be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are we losing our ability to empathize with fellow humans? Is it the fault of technology or the GOP? Today we discuss connecting and disconnecting, the difference between sympathy and empathy - and the ability to re-learn connection. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re talking about forgiveness, fear and laziness. We'll touch on why life requires more nuance than the good guys staying good and the bad guys disappearing - and how compassionate accountability is the only way forward. I’m also going to share a brief meditation on forgiveness towards the end of the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the animal part of the brain takes over, can you ever escape the heat? We look at information from science people and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to understand what happens inside our bodies when we’re angry. And then we attempt to cool our jets for a bit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two people each take the same action. One does so out of protest, one out of compassion. Does intention matter? Yoga says yes. Today we discuss the gunas of intention when it comes to meditation, voting and everything else we do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do Omarosa, America and the Lost City of Atlantis have in common? The three gunas, or qualities of nature. We talk through how Rajas, Tamas, and Sattva inform our values, our actions and our overall outlook on life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's talk about neurons - and how friendships, social media and television can change who you are. We also discuss monkeys and how ayurveda can help us improve our support network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hug a tree or talk to your houseplants. This week we talk about how nature can help us escape the addictive dopamine zombie loop of the Internet Age and get a little closer to our plant-based brethren. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are humans built to be happy? Can we shift our focus from our external circumstances to our internal monologue? We discuss this, and a little nihilism and, also, I mispronounce the names of at least two people who are smarter than me. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are horrifying things happening in our world. Are we allowed to be happy? We talk about the difference between happiness, comfort and denial and start to define what is and isn’t responsible on the road to happiness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fred Rogers was a total square and a revolutionary. Seeing the documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” leads me to ask: Is it worth deconstructing brick by brick the layers of resentment to find something Good within us? What would we do with that Goodness once we find it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I compare living under this administration to being rubbed raw by a giant cheese grater. We double down on our tagline - self care in the age of resistance - and try not to get lost in a sea of despair. We talk about moving toward action when besieged on all sides by fascism. And I remind you to follow John Lewis on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss, the last niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, surrendering ego to...something. We go from micro to macro, talk about ego as a helpful parasite, and get into the murky waters of what exactly it is that choose to worship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We dive into self-study, svadhyaya, and the difference between navel-gazing non-judgmental self-observation. We call for compassion study of our country and, for a moment, discuss turn of the century dystopian ex-patriot fiction and why we all have a chubby, little guy inside our brains and hearts who stops in the middle of the road to look at pebbles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tapas has been described as a fiery passion that burns off ego and impurities. So how do we keep from self-immolating? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We explore the niyama Santosha, Contentment, and take lessons from Chogyam Trungpa, Teddy Roosevelt and Beyoncé as we try to avoid striving, hiding and spiritual bypassing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part two of a thought provoking conversation with writer, educator and activist Carol Horton, PhD wherein we discuss the Netflix documentary Wild Wild Country, The Rolling Stones and whether or not context is really enough. Carol expresses her concern for the future of our country and somehow still manages to remain positive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part one of a wide ranging conversation with writer, educator and author Carol Horton, PhD inspired by the documentary Wild, Wild Country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who says you can’t go OM again? We talk to House of OM founder and yoga teacher Olivia Montiel about moving cities, changing habits and how Ayurveda works in every day life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s talk about how to practice purity in an impure world. Because the world is full of negativity and we can’t avoid it because it’s the world. And we live here. Luckily the niyama saucha (purity or cleanliness) gives us some direction. Also stay tuned for a cleansing breath practice at the end of the episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk with Kaila Tova, a fellow podcaster, former health coach, and current student of life, about marketing and feminism and what happens when people become the product, instead of being people. There’s also a brief but important note that fit bits are evil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's talk about gun control. It’s time to get uncomfortable and consider our role in the evil system. Also, we breathe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we talk about how unbalanced the world is and extoll the virtues of Dina Carya, the daily Ayurvedic routine. We run through an optimal morning as prescribed by ancient rishis - and how to adapt your routine for real life. We also talk about poop, but only for a second. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We chat about yoga and, in and of relationships. What tools come in to play and how important is it that your partner is on the path? We also talk about keeping lists and go down a small quantum rabbit hole. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview with Amy Day of Back Pocket Juju where we discuss what yogic Instagram would really look like and how sharing tea with a stranger can change the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we scratch the surface of Ayurveda’s perspective - not only on what to eat - but when and how. Quick clue: mindfully. We’re talking about how, when, and what to eat to be an efficient human machine whose goal is to attain liberation - not to look good in high waisted pants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk a little bit about outrage and commitment to action. How do we respond when tragedy strikes? Where does our energy go? And how can we use it to fuel change when everything is on fire around us? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is The Hustle empowering? Or a distraction? We talk about why Hustle Culture might be so popular, dissect the language we use to glorify busyness and discuss an approach to escape the traps that keep us away from the present moment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy one-year anniversary to the show! We’re here to survive and to fight for the betterment of our own lives and the lives of those around us. In this episode we talk about the stress response and how we can breathe our way through to the other side of the shitty news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk about the dangers of magic escapism in the form of “wellness” and then dive back into the Chakra System. Each chakra has it’s own personality, like Snow White’s 7 dwarves. They are inherently messy, sometimes fight with each other and cause trouble, but, at the end of the day, they love you very much. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before Urban Outfitters starts selling meditation cushions to match your swadhistana, we get some background on what chakras are and where this ancient system comes from. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to another year of yoga and activism. This episode we discuss why self-care is necessary and why it’s not nearly enough. We talk about how no one should be able to OM their way out of taking action and, finally, I plead for your input on upcoming episodes of the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Follow a simple guided breath practice expanding the rib cage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brief introduction and guided meditation practice of tonglen - a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice of giving and taking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brief introduction and guided practice of alternate nostril breathing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brief and simple guided body scan meditation intended to improve awareness and presence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A simple introduction to kumbhaka, a holding breath pranayama, as well as a guided breath meditation focused on attachment and letting go. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This series focuses on "just the practice." Here you'll find a brief guided meditation with an anchor in the sound of om. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A simple guided meditation focused on letting go and letting it be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A simple introduction and guided practice of pratyhara, or sense withdrawal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A simple introduction and led practice to bumble bee breath, or bhramari pranayama. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A led practice of skull shining breath See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.