Yogis on the Road

Katie Cercone shares her story and speaks briefly about the intersectionality of cultural appropriation, patriarchal problems and colonialization in the East AND West, her entry into yoga practice, the parallels between hip hop and yoga as spirituality, and her personal development. A truly exquisite and studious practitioner, Katie (instagram: @0r__nah_spiriturlgangsta)https://katiecercone.com/home.htmllives her yoga with her partner UNDAKOVA and her son Kali Zion, teaching at Daya Yoga studio in Brooklyn, NY. Their family is an artist collective which provides multifaceted yoga practice as ULTRACULTURAL OTHERS. http://ultraculturalothers.ontrapages.com/This podcast is transcribed and readable at Creatrix Magazine: http://www.creatrixmag.com/yogis-on-the-road-interviews-katie-cercone/Unending gratitude, as usual, for the blessings we have to be exposed to so many different embodiments of the Divinity on this planet, all traversing their own similar but unique journeys to Yoga.

Sharmila Jois, granddaughter of Pattabhi Jois, is interviewed by Alexis, a shishya, in Mysore, Karnataka, India, on February 25, 2020. Sharmila graciously discusses growing up with her grandfather in a Shala, watching Westerners bring Yogasana from India; observing her grandfather adjusting people, learning to teach, and cultural differences in her community. Sharmila speaks about the lineage and titles around authorization, differences and obstacles in her family, and the values that a good teacher must embody. She speaks about the importance of supervision in teaching, and the importance of Yoga as a life path, not a quest to get a certificate or a cool yoga posture.Sharmila Jois is an Ashtanga teacher, sister of Sharath Jois, daughter and assistant of Saraswathi Jois, neice of Manju Jois, and granddaughter/assistant of deceased Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Sharmila runs the KPJAY shala in Mysore with her mother and you can enroll at their website www.kpjayshala.com . You can also practice with her at www.kpjayshalabangalore.com, or find her assisting her mother, Saraswathi Jois, in global tours.Questions or comments for us? Leave a review! Or email us at yogisontheroad@gmail.com  Our website is up! It's www.yogisontheroad.org  Also, I apologize to Giuseppe for doing a solo interview, but I mean, come on, I had to interview Sharmila! He can do Manju. Giuseppe, you got Manju.

Guy Donahaye speaks on the final limbs of yoga, the triad of Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. He discussed the interconnectedness of these meditative rungs, Concentration, Absorption, and Immersion in Yoga. He speaks on the different types of Samadhi and the interplays of the limbs.Questions for us? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com, or come approach us at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ Where you can practice all eight limbs of yoga with us, in New York City.Unending love and gratitude towards you;@yogis.ontheroad

This episode is dedicated to upholding the true transmission of Yoga. We are honored to connect with Spiros Antonopoulos and Erica Morton Magill, who run the LA Yoga Club, an Ashtanga center in Los Angeles.https://layoga.clubErica and Spiros share the history of their divined union and the manifestation of their yoga shala. We then dive into their recent works around the #metoo movement in KPJAYI, a gathering for ashtangis to hold space and share satsang around abuse in the ashtanga system. Information about 2019’s kinship event can be found here:https://layoga.club/workshops/kinshipErica and Spiros discuss what occurred, what grew from the event, and ideas for the future, including Kinship NY, set for August 2020. Subscribe to their newsletter at https://layc.substack.com or follow @layoga.club for updates.We will have updates as well! You can subscribe to our newsletter through https://www.yogisontheroad.org/ or follow us on instagram @yogisontheroad to talk to us about anything!With love, the shishyas.PS sorry about the audio on this. Despite Alexis’ attempts to perform pujas to the Hindu deities of wifi, the stars were just not aligned on this inauspicious day. However, the information discussed is invaluable.

Guy Donahaye dives into the third limb, Asana, meaning "seat," and speaks on Pranayama, its complement. Prana, "life force," can be accessed through the breath. Guy discusses the differing intentions of asana, from samadhi to fitness to perpetuating ego...Witness his teaching at http://www.aysnyc.org/. Questions or comments? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com; also please rate us, subscribe, or leave a review, so we can grow our audience and spread Authentic yoga instruction. If it has benefited you, let us know. If it has not, let us know. Unending gratitude.

Guy Donahaye speaks on the five kleshas: Avidya, "Ignorance," Asmita, "Ego," Raga, "Attachment," Dvesa, "Aversion," and Abhinivesa, "Fear of death." He speaks on how the triad of Tapas, Svadhyaya and Isvara Pranidhana work to eliminate these illusions that keep us from true fulfillment.Also at 31:15 Guy and the sisyas discuss reincarnation as a film, and Guy discloses that the Sound of Music is actually a horror film, to him.Questions for us? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com, or come approach us at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ Where you can practice all eight limbs of yoga with us, in New York City.Unending love and gratitude towards you;@yogis.ontheroad

Guy Donahaye continues his talk with the Sisyas on the Niyamas, focusing on Santosha, "An Attitude of Contentment," and the triangle of Tapas-Svadyaya-Isvara Pranidhana, translation as "austere practice-self study-focusing on divinity." Guy states that these three go hand in hand and work together as abhyasa, or practice. If you are curious about the Yoga Sutras, email yogisontheroad@gmail.com for a free pdf from the Arlington Center's translation, which the sisyas reference.Witness Guy Donahaye's teaching at http://www.aysnyc.org/. Questions or comments? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com; also please rate us, subscribe, or leave a review, so we can grow our audience and spread Authentic yoga instruction. If it has benefited you, let us know. If it has not, let us know. Unending gratitude.

Rose Erin Vaughan, SOS teacher and acupuncture practitioner, speaks about her visions for holistic treatment centers in the West. She speaks about the obstacles around red tape and "medicine" in the West and her ideas for transmuting spirituality as healing. You can catch her in the elements of her work at http://nyhre.org/, train with her through https://www.scienceofselfytt.com/, learn from her through http://www.bodyawarenewyork.com/about, or contact her through us at yogisontheroad@gmail.com. Join the conversation, give us feedback; we are all in this together.

Rose Erin Vaughan shares how she came to her yoga practice, her teachers Dharma Mittra and Bhagavan Das, cultivating training in Acupuncture, being validated in her humanity, and embodying her dharma as a medicine spreader.You can catch her in the elements of her work at http://nyhre.org/, train with her through https://www.scienceofselfytt.com/, learn from her through http://www.bodyawarenewyork.com/about, or contact her through us at yogisontheroad@gmail.com. Join the conversation, give us feedback; we are all in this together.

Tricia Donegan speaks on how advocacy shows up in every Lower East Side of her life, from the Atlanta Empowerment Zone restaurants of her earlier years to the Lower East Side Girls club and Nite Sweats parties of her current world.Support or contribute the underserved communities through https://www.girlsclub.org/; everyone is just a different version of you.Rate or review us or subscribe! That's how things get easier to search online. Education and good things should be available to everyone, and that's also how you can spread the word, if you think this information is worth sharing to others. Unending love, the sisyas (Yogisontheroad@gmail.com)

Tricia Donegan, advocate for https://www.girlsclub.org/, owner of http://fiercegracenyc.com/, and Urban Yogini, speaks about the struggles of Bikram training, working with Lady Gaga, trauma in 9/11, and how these experiences have motivated her to live and love fearlessly. Questions for us or our guests? Message us on instagram @yogis.ontheroad, or email us at yogisontheroad@gmail.com. We will email you the Laxmi mantra that plays in our intro, or anything else that we can do to support your sadhana.

Tricia Donegan, owner of Fierce Grace NYC, devoted mother, social advocate, creator of Nite Sweats NYC, teacher of Lady Gaga and many other wonderful yoga practitioners, speaks on her upbringing and how it shaped her into the teacher she is today.At 17:43 the sisyas and Tricia discuss lesbians in Catholic schools and the strange shared experience that turns some people into yogis.You can meet Tricia on the mat at http://fiercegracenyc.com/ or volunteer or contribute to https://www.girlsclub.org/ as a beautiful piece of your yoga. Find us at @yogis.ontheroad thru instagram for more info. Much love, the sisyas

Guy Donahaye touches on the first two Niyamas, Sauca, or "cleanliness." He explains the necessity of ingesting healthy substances, whether that be in the form of food, people, media, clothing.Witness his teaching at http://www.aysnyc.org/. Questions or comments? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com; also please rate us, subscribe, or leave a review, so we can grow our audience and spread Authentic yoga instruction. If it has benefited you, let us know. If it has not, let us know. Unending gratitude.

Guy Donahaye speaks with the sisyas on Brahmacarya, a yama in yogic practice. You can practice with him in New York (or in Thailand in January) through http://www.aysnyc.org/ or you can email us questions at yogisontheroad@gmail.com to join the satsang community. Our instagram is @yogis.ontheroad if you'd like to connect with us more intimately. Thank you so much for everything.

The sisyas interview Matthew Remski, author of Practice and All is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics, and Healing in Yoga and Beyond, on his personal experience in cult, psychological definitions of attachment theory, and suggestions for future generations. His work can be found at http://matthewremski.com/wordpress/what-i-do/ and his book is an important read for those curious about power imbalances in Yoga. Please listen if you fear you are being taken advantage of in your community!

Guy Donahaye speaks with the sisyas in regards to a student inquiry on Muula Bandha, the root lock. He references Mula Bandha: The Master Key (https://www.amazon.com/Moola-Bandha-Master-Swami-Buddhananda/dp/8185787328) as well as Yoga Makaranda (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CFB3OWS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) if you would like to learn more. If you like what you hear, review us so we can grow! If you'd like to practice yoga with us, come to http://www.aysnyc.org/ in New York City. If you would like to ask a question, email yogisontheroad@gmail.com. If you'd like to see other things we are doing, follow us on instagram at @yogis.ontheroad. Unending love.

The sisyas go to Italy and speak to Cristina Chiummo about her path towards yoga and how she became one of the few yoga teachers in her town of Palermo. You can learn from her at www.yogandy.it and discover the beauty of bringing yoga practice to those who need it most - underserved communities. This podcast available in Italiano in other episode.Questions for us? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com, or rate/review us to spread the word! Unending love and gratitudeGli sisyas vanno in Italia e parlano con Cristina Chiummo del suo percorso verso lo Yoga e come e' diventata una delle poche insegnanti nella sua citta', Palermo. Per saperne di piu' visitate il sito www.yogandy.it per scoprire anche la bellezza che c'e' nel portare lo yoga a chi ne ha piu' di bisogno. L'intervista a Cristina e' anche disponibile in Italiano. Se volete farci delle domande potete mandarci un email a yogisontheroad@gmail.com - fateci delle review, se viva, e commentate. Con infinita gratitudine. 

The sisyas go to Italy and speak to Cristina Chiummo about her path towards yoga and how she became one of the few yoga teachers in her town of Pallermo. You can learn from her at www.yogandy.it and discover the beauty of bringing yoga practice to those who need it most - underserved communities. This podcast available in Italiano in other episode.Questions for us? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com, or rate/review us to spread the word! Unending love and gratitudeGli sisyas vanno in Italia e parlano con Cristina Chiummo del suo percorso verso lo Yoga e come e' diventata una delle poche insegnanti nella sua citta', Palermo. Per saperne di piu' visitate il sito www.yogandy.it per scoprire anche la bellezza che c'e' nel portare lo yoga a chi ne ha piu' di bisogno. L'intervista a Cristina e' anche disponibile in Italiano. Se volete farci delle domande potete mandarci un email a yogisontheroad@gmail.com - fateci delle review, se viva, e commentate. Con infinita gratitudine. 

Guy Donahaye speaks on Satya, Truthfulness, and Asteya, Non-stealing.Questions for Guy? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @yogis.ontheroad and message that way; or come practice with us and experience directly through the body at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ he will be accepting students to Thailand this winter for a retreat if you are interested; on website

Guy Donahaye speaks to the sisyas around injury, life on the mat, life off the mat, and how they intersect to influence pain.Questions for Guy? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @yogis.ontheroad and message that way; or come practice with us and experience directly through the body at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ he will be accepting students to Thailand this winter for a retreat if you are interested; on website

Guy Donahaye speaks about his personal history, coming to yoga, his relationships with his teachers, Pattabhi Jois, the forest of his childhood, the Sex Pistols... questions for us? Email yogisontheroad@gmail.com for satsang discussions. Guy is available each morning to modify your asanas at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ . Thank you so much for your interest and attention.

Guy Donahaye speaks on the first Yama, Ahimsa. Ahimsa translates to "absence" from a, of "violence," himsa. He describes the subtleties of this practice across many areas of one's lifestyle.Questions for Guy? Please email to yogisontheroad@gmail.com to have them answered. He has been teaching Ashtanga for many decades, is a published author, and can be found at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/

Guy Donahaye speaks on the three types of Yoga- Jnana/Raja, Karma, and Bhakti- as paths to Liberation. Questions around yoga? Please send to yogisontheroad@gmail.com to have Guy respond. You can also read more on yogic development at https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/yoga-sadhana.

Questions about yoga? Please submit to yogisontheroad@gmail.com to have Guy Donahaye respond; Certified Ashtanga teacher and Author. Article discussed in podcast: https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/yoga-sadhana/food-and-yoga

Guy Donahaye is an Ashtanga Yoga teacher at Ashtanga Yoga Shala NYC. We are blessed to introduce him and offer him to answer and discuss any questions you may have, just email yogisontheroad@gmail.com and we will speak it for everyone. You can reach Guy in his shala, https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/

Michael Bertrando, long time yoga practitioner, and Lauren Gibbs, practitioner, teacher, and ex-Rockette, discuss Yama and Niyama, Yoga Bingo, and obstacles to legitimate practice in the West. Connect with them through instagram at @yobertrando and @misslaurengibbs. Unending gratitude for your openness to Actualizing yourself.

Michael Bertrando, long time yoga practitioner, and Lauren Gibbs, practitioner, teacher, and ex-Rockette, share their personal journeys towards Yoga and examine the presence of Niyama and Yama in their lives. Connect with them through instagram at @yobertrando and @misslaurengibbs. Global sangha.

 "To stop the mind and hold it in its proper place is called Dharana. This is an essential step in order to achieve eka-grata (one-pointedness) of the mind. One who is able to bring his mind eka-grata will not only have all the senses under his command but will have all the siddhis in his hand. When the mind gets controlled, the indriyas become internalized and will perform their activities from inside. Hence by controlling the mind, all the indriyas will come under one's control. There is a unique special aspect to dhyana. That is, suppose one practices pranayama, pratyahara and dharana to control the mind and is able to acquire a state of eka-grata. Such a person, if he thinks about some situations or matter and he wishes that it should or should not occur, events will happen according to his wishes." Krsnamacarya, Yoga Makaranda

Jeffrey Villanueva and the Sisyas discuss Yama, Niyama, pranayama, and the illusion of "reality." Learn more about Jeffrey at https://www.jeffreyvillanueva.com/ and https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ . His instagram is @jeffreyvillanuevayoga , if you would like to follow him. Questions for the podcast? Please email yogisontheroad@gmail.com and allow us to better serve you in our personal dharma of transferring wisdom. Unending gratitude

Jeffrey Villanueva speaks about his journey to yoga, how it grew beyond a physical practice, and how it benefits him today. learn more about Jeffrey at https://www.jeffreyvillanueva.com/ and https://www.ashtangayoga.nyc/ . His instagram is @jeffreyvillanuevayoga , if you would like to follow him. Questions for the podcast? Please email yogisontheroad@gmail.com and allow us to better serve you in our personal dharma of transferring wisdom. Unending gratitude

Yosef Zur shares some of his experience in adjusting students with physical, mental, and emotional injuries.  He also reminisces on Ludlow Street and his sadhana.Find more about Yosef at:@yogawithyossi//@yosefzurphotography//http://holistikatulum.com///@sutra.tulum//Lokhah Samasthah Sukhino Bhavantu.

A beautiful purport by Yosef Zur on Dharma, the doubting mind (barriers to stillness), and the beauty of challenge. Find more about Yosef at:holistikatulum.comyossizur@yahoo.com@yogawithyossi@yosefzurphotography@holistikatulum

Laura Sutton and the Sisyas discuss Signs, the Witness, and Fear v. Trust.Yoga Sutra II.39:Aparigraha-sthairye janma-kathanta-sambodhahFreedom from possessiveness unlocks insight into past, present, and future lives.

Laura and the sisyas have story time with Saraswathi, and discuss Hindu Philosophy.Gayatri Mantra: Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha,Om Tat Savitur VarenyamBhargo Devasya Dhimahi,Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracho Dayateh.

Laura Sutton's sadhana (journey towards Liberation). find more about Laura at: @laurasuttonxx            alphayogaschool.com lokhah samasthah sukhino bhavantu(may all beings in all realms be happy, comforted, and free)  

This conversation opens the gates for the project; "the Sisyas" (devoted students) begin their journey.Yogas citta vritti nirodah: Yoga Sutras I.IIYoga is the stilling of the patterns of consciousness.