Podcasts about Iyengar Yoga

To access a scholarship, visit our website and join the waiting list: https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Assunta (she/her) is a 1st generation migrant women form Italy who arrived in Australia in 1968, when she was 3 years old. She has olive skin and curly black hair. Assunta has spent her professional career working in the health and community sector with a focus on social justice and intersectional feminism. She is a 5th Dan in the Japanese Martial arts of Aikido, practices Iyengar Yoga and Flamenco dancing, but like Elaine in Seinfeld she thinks she is a better dancer than she really is. Georgia and Assunta discuss:The similarities and differences between martial arts and self defense Feminist self-defenseAikido as an art of non-violenceTo get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Support Rounds 4 Respect https://rounds4respect.org/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Birjoo Mehta is a senior student of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar and a world-renowned Iyengar Yoga teacher from Mumbai, India. He grew up in a family where the practice of Yoga was an essential part of life; his parents and sisters all studied under Guruji.Birjoo Mehta has built a successful professional career with Tata Communications, a leading telecom company in India, and has held leadership roles for many decades. While very successful in his profession, he has also been teaching Iyengar Yoga for over 40 years.In this interview, Birjoo reflects on the benefits of Yoga for the development of leadership skills, creativity, and lucid thinking. He shares his experience of how Yoga practice helped him be more effective as a leader and individual. ___Birjoo Mehta teaches at Iyengar Yoga center in Mumbai - Iyengar Yogashraya ⁠https://iyengaryogashraya.in/⁠Master class from Guruji BKS Iynegar's 85th birthday, where Birjoo is demonstrating on the stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OspEAmmcS2A&t=1343s

www.knoffyoga.com | @knoff_yoga Adam interviews Nicky Knoff, a renowned yoga teacher from Australia. Nicky shares her unique journey into yoga, influenced by her experiences in a war camp during her childhood. She discusses the transformative power of yoga in healing trauma and how her teaching has evolved over the years. Nicky emphasizes the importance of integrating meditation into yoga practice and her philosophy of teaching, which blends elements from various styles, including Ashtanga and Iyengar.  Listen on Podcast Apple podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN Watch Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga Support Keen on Yoga: Subscribe, like and share our videos Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Patrons €10 per month: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Follow Adam Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram:  @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Key Points ·      Nicky's early life experiences shaped her understanding of trauma and healing through yoga. ·      Yoga practice can significantly impact physical and mental well-being, especially in older age. ·      Meditation, particularly Vipassana, plays a crucial role in Nicky's yoga practice and teaching. ·      Nicky's teaching style is a blend of Ashtanga and Iyengar, focusing on individual needs. ·      The importance of adapting yoga practices to suit different abilities and backgrounds. ·      Nicky emphasizes the value of personal practice over formal training with various teachers. ·      Her experiences in different countries have enriched her teaching philosophy. ·      Nicky believes in the power of community and shared learning in yoga. ·      She encourages students to explore their own practice and find what works for them. ·      Nicky's love for cinema reflects her appreciation for diverse cultures and languages.    

Nivedita Joshi's journey in Yoga is an example of how the scientific Iyengar's method, coupled with earnest and sincere practice, could bring about remarkable results. In her teens, Nivedita was stricken by slipped disc and cervical spondylosis. No doctor in India could cure her or diagnose her correctly. She lost the ability to move her hands and legs, and by the time she was 26, after 12 years of struggling with the condition, she was completely bedridden. In 1996, Nivedita met BKS Iyengar in Pune and joined his medical classes as a patient. Her transformative experience of healing nurtured her commitment to Guruji's teachings and motivated her to help others experience the health-giving benefits of Iyengar Yoga. In 2004, Nivedita opened the first Iyengar Yoga center in Delhi, Iyengar Yogakshema, where she teaches general and medical classes. In this interview, Nivedita reflects on her remarkable experience of recovery and healing through the Iyengar method. She shares her take on what makes Guruji's approach to mind-body work so effective for health. She also recounts some episodes from her 22 years of close association with Guruji and offers some guidance to the younger generation of students and teachers. ___ More information about Nivedita Joshi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOghTM9NkeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb89zTipXOE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9MezxWaGdw Iyengar Yoga center in Delhi - Iyengar Yogakshema https://www.iyengaryogakshema.org/ ___ Glossary: सूक्ष्मशरीर - sukshma sharira - subtle body, the vehicle of consciousness with which one passes from life to life. स तु दीर्घकाल नैरन्तर्य सत्कारा असेवितो दृढभूमि: - 1.14 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the fluctuations.

This is the second part of a conversation with Arti Mehta, a senior student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga from Mumbai. For over 20 years, Arti has been working with kids with special needs, helping them to cope with their conditions through the practice of Yoga and improve their quality of life. In this episode, Arti reflects on her challenges and learnings from guiding children with special needs. She shares that acceptance is the starting point for change. Once a teacher can fully accept and connect with a child, a positive and fundamental shift is bound to happen. ___ Iyengar Yoga center in Mumbai - Iyengar Yogashraya https://iyengaryogashraya.in/⁠ Iyengar Yoga demonstration by kids with special needs led by Arti Mehta ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ccTO2TnC5A

Arti Mehta was 10 when she was introduced to Iyengar Yoga and joined Guruji's classes in Mumbai. She comes from a family where Yoga is an essential part of life; both her parents and all her siblings were studying Yoga from Guruji for many decades. Today, Arti Mehta and all her siblings - Neeta Datta, Birjoo Mehta and Rajvi Mehta are among the most senior Iyengar Yoga teachers globally. For over 20 years Arti has been working with children with special needs and helping them to cope with their conditions through the practice of Yoga and have a better quality of life. In the first part of our conversation, Arti recounts the early years of her Yoga practice and her journey into teaching. She speaks about the importance of building an emotional connect with students and shares her experience on how the practice of Iyengar Yoga can make an effective impact for people with dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. ____ Iyengar Yoga center in Mumbai - Iyengar Yogashraya https://iyengaryogashraya.in/ Iyengar Yoga demonstration by kids with special needs led by Arti Mehta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ccTO2TnC5A

Every form of exercise has its strengths. Yoga is particularly good at reducing inflammation, training the nervous system, and reducing stress and stress-hormones. For someone struggling with the autoimmune condition, multiple sclerosis (MS), yoga has a lot to offer. On this week's podcast, you'll meet an Iyengar Yoga teacher whose personal journey with MS informs his teaching and work. Listen and learn:   The four types of MS and how they differ The role of heat and inflammation in triggering MS episodes The importance of finding a fitness routine that matches your needs, not just your desires Links Garth's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Garth McLean is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, internationally recognized for his work in managing multiple sclerosis (MS) through yoga. After being diagnosed with MS in 1996, Garth used the practice of Iyengar Yoga to help manage his symptoms, which sparked a deep passion for therapeutic yoga. He teaches workshops around the world focused on how yoga can be a tool for neurological and autoimmune conditions. Garth is also the author of the book Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers, which provides insights and practical techniques for using yoga as a therapeutic tool for those living with MS. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel

Gabriella Giubilaro is a long-time practitioner and a highly regarded teacher of Iyengar Yoga from Florence, Italy. She joined her first Iyengar Yoga class in 1973, and with curiosity and focus committed to a serious practice. Gabriella quickly developed a deep passion for the subject, since 1983 she has been studying at RIMYI with the Iyengar family. Gabriella holds a Ph.D. in Physics. She was teaching physics at the University of Florence, before she decided to fully devote herself to studying and teaching Yoga. Today Gabriella teaches in her studio Istituto Iyengar Yoga Firenze in Florence, Italy and conducts workshops around the globe. In this conversation, Gabriella talks about her journey in Yoga, and recounts her first classes in Pune. Gabriella shares her guidance on how the practice of non-harmfulness towards every human and nature can help deepen our Yoga practice. She also reflects on how her asana practice has evolved over 52 years and why compassion and generosity are key qualities for a good teacher. ___ Istituto Iyengar Yoga Firenze where Gabriella Giubilaro teaches: https://www.istitutoiyengaryogafirenze.it “After the ecstasy, the laundry” by Jack Kornfield https://www.amazon.in/After-Ecstasy-Laundry-Heart-Spiritual/dp/0553378295 “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Edwin Bryant translated to Italian by Gabriella Giubilaro https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Gabriella-Giubilaro/dp/8827229752 Videos of Gabriella's classes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAHbhYCwb_4XslWw7m0KQBfCCsYNwxJAb ___ Glossary (Sanskrit words and sutras from the interview): Karuṇā (Sanskrit) - compassion. tapaḥ svādhyāya iśvarapraṇidhānāni kriyāyogaḥ - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 2.1.

In the second part of the interview Lois Steinberg reflects on how her Yoga practice has evolved over the years, and what young and senior practitioners should be mindful of for their practice. Lois speaks about the effects that Yoga has on health. In what ways could Iyengar Yoga make an effective impact for women in coping with various women's health issues? How could Yoga make a difference when dealing with the diseases like cancer? ___ Classes, books and other Lois's work mentioned in the interview: Guidance for cross bolsters asana https://vimeo.com/604054070 Lois's article on L-shapes https://www.loissteinberg.com/l-shapes Videos of BKS Iyengar's workshop in Panchgani for his 75th birthday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwTqIgP8U6E&list=PLTw0jsrwaLC1vA7A2xZ8fxYzkrr44zTxd&index=1 Iyengar Yoga therapy workshop with Lois Steinberg for Russian students https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=KN8AoPbRrGI&embeds_referring_euri=https://www.google.com/&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE “Geeta S. Iyengar's Guide to a Woman's Yoga Practice” https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/geeta-s-iyengars-guide-to-a-womans-yoga-practice-2006 “Iyengar Yoga Cancer Book” https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/iyengar-yoga-cancer-book-2013 Lois's work for Botswana wildlife rescue https://www.loissteinberg.com/botswanawildliferescue

Send us a textPat Sperry is a seasoned yoga instructor deeply rooted in the lineage of Iyengar Yoga, holding a notable certification that underscores his dedication to rigorous practice and teaching. Based in Mount Helix, San Diego, he is not only a practitioner but also a facilitator of enriching experiences. Pat is the founder of Flourish, a company that orchestrates transformative retreats and events worldwide. With extensive experience in yoga and meditation, Pat combines his athletic background and spiritual pursuits to create enlightening journeys for his participants.Visit Pat on his website here: https://www.peaceloveflourish.com/?aff=nativeyogaFollow him on his IG @beflourish here: https://www.instagram.com/beflourish/Key Takeaways:Pat Sperry highlights the transformational power of yoga, particularly Iyengar Yoga, even as it resonates differently with diverse individuals.Men's retreats run by Pat offer a safe space to explore masculine archetypes and grounding yoga practices.Todd and Pat explore the balance between rigorous discipline and relaxed spirituality, revealing insights into the ebb and flow of personal meditation practices.Insights are shared on how cultural, energetic, and spiritual experiences are integrated into Flourish's transformative retreats.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Lois Steinberg is a highly regarded teacher and devoted practitioner of Iyengar Yoga from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, USA. Her first encounter with Iyengar Yoga was in the 1970s when a friend gifted her the book Light on Yoga. She was mesmerized with the man in the photos and the postures he was able to do, as if he had no spine. Soon after, she met her first Iyengar Yoga teacher and committed to serious practice. With her hard work and focus, she was quickly asked by her teacher to begin teaching. Since 1982 Lois has been studying with the Iyengar family, regularly making annual and extensive trips to RIMYI in Pune. Lois has authored several books on Yoga, including Geeta S. Iyengar's Guide to a Woman's Yoga Practice and the Iyengar Yoga Cancer Book. She serves as a member of and assessor for the Certification Committee of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US. Lois also holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences, with a focus on the impact of infant nutrition on their behavioral states. In this episode Lois reflects on how Yoga impacted her life and catalyzed her personal transformation. She shares her thoughts on how we as practitioners of Yoga should look at progress; how junior teachers could learn to guide students effectively, and how teachers can evaluate themselves. ___ Lois Steinberg https://www.loissteinberg.com/ “Geeta S. Iyengar's Guide to a Woman's Yoga Practice” https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/geeta-s-iyengars-guide-to-a-womans-yoga-practice-2006 “Iyengar Yoga Cancer Book” https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/iyengar-yoga-cancer-book-2013 Books by Lois Steinberg https://www.loissteinberg.com/products Videos of online classes with Lois: https://vimeo.com/loissteinberg https://roadstobliss.wordpress.com/guests/lois-steinberg-ph-d/ Articles by Lois Steinberg (in multiple languages) https://www.loissteinberg.com/practice-sequences

Christina Sell has been practicing asana since 1991 and teaching since 1998. Known for her passion, clarity and creativity, Christina's teaching style is a dynamic and challenging blend of inspiration, humor and hard work. Masterful at synthesis, her ability to harvest and transmit the unique contributions of various yoga methods is unparalleled. Christina believes that yoga practice can help anyone access their inner wisdom, authentic spirituality and clarify their highest personal expression.Christina draws inspiration from many master teachers in Iyengar Yoga, Anusara Yoga and Bikram Yoga. She is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher, has authored three books, hosts a podcast, and maintains an active teaching schedule presenting seminars, intensives, trainings, and workshops worldwide. Christina has a BA in Counseling and Education and an MA in Integrative Education and Curriculum Design. She resides in Bellingham, Washington with her husband, two very affectionate cats, and the world's best dog, Locket. She enjoys practicing yoga, writing, reading, cooking, hiking, mountain biking, and lifting weights. Author of three books on yoga and body image, Christina explores concepts of perfectionism, compassion, and self-acceptance through the lens of yoga philosophy, personal reflections, and a passion for transformational inner work. Yoga From the Inside Out (2003) describes her initial awakening to the process of making peace with her body through yoga. My Body is a Temple (2009)  uses the metaphor of building a temple to outline principles of spiritual practice and growth. Her most recent book, A Deeper Yoga, is the most distilled, authentic rendering of her insights and experiences regarding yoga, body image, and maturing on the spiritual path.Christina's Website!Support the show

George Dovas Iyengar Yoga Teacher George Dovas encountered Iyengar Yoga in Sydney, Australia in 1999 when he was working as a fitness instructor. At that time, George was keen to understand what it means to be "healthy" and “fit”. The teachings of BKS Iyengar revealed aspects of human health that George hadn't encountered in any other modality or by any other “fitness expert”. Not only was BKS Iyengar's vision of human health profound, it was also his brilliance as a teacher that was noteworthy, and the skill with which he could convey the theoretical understanding of total “health” interwoven with the practices to achieve that. In 2001 George relocated to Hong Kong at a time when fitness and Yoga were rapidly growing in South East Asia. Now, George is the Director of The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong. He teaches students of all levels and is a mentor for upcoming teachers. George is an assessor of teachers seeking Iyengar Yoga certification in South East Asia and China. As well as teaching Yoga, he has given talks on Yoga, its benefits and how this ancient science is being verified by modern science. Annually he studies at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India with the Iyengar family. Formerly, as well as working in the fitness industry, he worked as a business consultant for a top tier professional-services firm.

In this episode I interviewed Rebecca Weisman. Rebecca is a devoted student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga, her classes are a dynamic mix of anatomical exploration and energetic experience, with a focus on bringing the mind to a deep and quiet state of absorption.   Rebecca is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level III) a Certified Yoga Therapist, and the Director at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont.  Rebecca also teaches prenatal and postpartum yoga and has a particular interest in therapeutic and medical applications of yogasana (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). She has worked successfully with individuals in private and group classes on many issues including fatigue, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, lower back pain and sciatica, hip/knee/shoulder problems, recovery from injury, anxiety, blood pressure and immune system disorders. She has a new book, Yoga for Pelvic Floor and Postpartum Health, that she co-authored with Meagen Satinsky, we spoke about that and more on the podcast.Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

In today's episode Mimi Novic Talks To Kevin Silous.Kevin is a martial arts sensei and complementary health expert with over 35 years of experience. He has travelled the world, teaching his unique techniques that encompass yoga, meditation, breath work, and rebalancing, among others. He holds an impressive 6th Dan in Kickboxing and 2nd Dan in Ju-Jitsu.But Kevin's journey has not always been easy. Through his own life's challenges, he has discovered a calling to help others find their true path. His passionate pursuit and exploration of the mystical aspects of life have empowered him to now help others find their calling in their own lives.His initial background was in dance and semi-professional football, but he transitioned to training in Iyengar Yoga with renowned practitioners like Ruth White and Shandor Remete after his profound life experiences.Kevin's quest for knowledge led him to spend a year in Australia working for Greenpeace, and then further travels through the USA, Nepal, Thailand, and Southeast Asia. Along his travels he met with the mystical Sufis who taught him the art of living in the present moment while embracing Divine Love.During his studies to become an Anusara Immersions Teacher, he had a life changing encounter with the esteemed Buddhist monk, Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche. This meeting sparked a deep spiritual friendship that would forever shape his path.Currently Kevin is writing a book about due to be published at the end of the year.Kevin talks about the secrets of the universal questions and his own struggles in his early years, to the eventual awakenings that led to a life of success and adventure. We discuss the keys to humanity and that there is a power in connection, connecting with others, with oneself, and with the Divine and the universe. A deeply interesting conversation about ancient wisdom to modern psychology, searching for answers and being reminded that our life is a continuous process, one filled with wonder and discovery. For more information on Mimi Novic visit https://www.miminovic.co.uk

Episode 20. Join me for the third part of an insightful conversation with Neeta Datta, a highly regarded Iyengar Yoga teacher, as she reflects on her nearly 50 years in Yoga. In this episode, Neeta speaks about the meaning of svādhyāya, self-study; why it is essential to give ourselves time to observe and examine our reactions and mind. Neeta offers some crucial advice on how to approach our Yoga practice with an open mind and seamlessly integrate it into our daily lives.

Episode 18. Neeta Datta started attending Yoga classes with Guruji in Mumbai in 1975. Her father, Hasmukh Mehta, who had also been studying under BKS Iyengar, guided all of his children to join Guruji's classes. Neeta started assisting Guruji after a few years and continued to do so until she moved to the US in 1987. Neeta now lives and teaches Yoga in Cupertino, California. She is the elder sister of Birjoo, Rajvi, and Arti Mehta, who are also highly regarded Iyengar Yoga teachers. In this episode, Neeta speaks about the importance of going beyond the words and instructions in Yoga. She reminds us that words have limited meaning, and that language cannot express everything. We have to observe and absorb, be open about everything, rather than just take words. May this interview be of help in your own journey!

Episode 17. Father Joe Pereira is a Roman Catholic priest from Mumbai. He is a devoted disciple of both Guruji BKS Iyengar and Mother Teresa. He is also the founder of the Kripa Foundation, now the largest non-profit organization in India that helps people affected by substance abuse, addictions, and HIV/AIDS in their rehabilitation process. After meeting Guruji BKS Iyengar in 1968 at a concert of Yehudi Menuhin, Father Joe joined Guruji's classes in Mumbai and since then has been his close disciple. At 82, Father Joe practices Yoga every day. He teaches Iyengar Yoga and conducts Yoga workshops around the world. He also does various research on the effectiveness of Yoga in detoxification and healing people with addictions. Father Joe is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences. In his Yoga classes, Father Joe keeps sharing Guruji's message that “every asana is a prayer.” He also emphasizes the importance of calming the body to calm the mind. For his commitment and contributions to society, Father Joe has received numerous awards. These include the Padma Shri Award, one of the highest civilian awards bestowed by the Government of India, and a Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received from the President of India. Today, Father Joe shares his story and insights from practicing Yoga for over 50 years and learning it directly from Guruji BKS Iyengar. __ Links to the videos, books and articles mentioned in the interview: Kripa Foundation: https://kripafoundation.org/about-fr-joe-kripas-founder/ "Relaxation response" by Dr Herber Benson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Relaxation_Response “Jesus Christ, My supreme Yogi" Father Joe Pereira: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/christ-the-supreme-yogi/articleshow/4382443.cms BKS Iyengar on Kripa Foundation and Fr.Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIA8XDVs1eA&t=311s "The Blissful Brain" by Shanida Nataraja: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/3087740 Glossary (Sanskrit words and sutras from the interview): Ida, Pingala and Sushumna nadis - are the three principal energy channels running from the base of the spine to the head. Sushumna is in the center with Ida on the left and Pingala on the right of it. Antaratma - a Sanskrit word contains of 2 parts: antara meaning "inner" and Atma meaning "soul" or "Self.” Antaratma generally refers to the "inner Self" or "inner consciousness”. Anga - limb (asta anga means eight limbs). pinda vritti nirodha - pinda refers to the physical body or the corporeal form of a being. pinda vritti nirodha emphasizes the importance of calming both the physical body to reach a state of inner stillness and clarity. yo māṁ paśhyati sarvatra sarvaṁ cha mayi paśhyati tasyāhaṁ na praṇaśhyāmi sa cha me na praṇaśhyati Bhagavat Gita Chapter IV verse 30. “He who sees(experiences) Me in all beings and all beings in me never becomes lost to me, nor do I become lost to him". When the individual self has become one with Atma, the individual and the supreme Self live together. Atma trupti - self-gratification. Brahmacharya - religious study, self-restraint, celibacy. Bahiranga - is a Sanskrit term which means “external” or “outside”. In the 8-fold path of Yoga, it is associated with the first 5 limbs: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara. Antaranga - “internal,” “inner” or “inside.” It is typically associated with the last three limbs of the 8-fold path of Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. chitta vritti nirodha - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali I.2. “Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind”. snayu vritti nirodha - snayu refers to the muscles and ligaments, tissues that control body movements. Hence this verse could be translated as “cessation of the fluctuations of the fascia”, or “eradication of the dysfunctions of the muscles, fascia, ligaments, tissues”. yat pinde tat brahmande - is an ancient Sanskrit verse from the Vedic texts. It can be interpreted as “All that is outside you is within you,” or “Your body is a miniature universe.” Panchatatva - Panch means five and tatvas mean elements. Panchtatva connotes the five elements i.e. ether (Akash), wind (Vayu), fire (Agni), water (Jal) and earth (Prithvi). These five elements form the warp and woof of the entire cosmos. Pranamaya kosha - kosha means "sheath”, prana is vital energy, breath, air. Koshas are sheaths which are covering the Atman, Self. There are 5 koshas, pranamaya kosha is the breath body, energy sheath. It includes 5 elements: apana, udana, samana, vyana, prana. prayatna shaithilya ananta samapattibhyam - Yoga Sutra of Patanjali II.47. “Perfection in an asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached”. Bhishmasana - an asana intended for rest and relaxation, allowing the practitioner to recover and rejuvenate. There are 3 kinds of Bhishmasana: 1 - lying on 7 bricks, 2 - sitting in front of the chair, 3- standing and bending over a trestler. tato dvaṅdva-an-abhighātah - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali II.48. "From then on, the sadhaka is undisturbed by dualities". The practice of asana results in victory over the dualities of life. There is no longer joy or sorrow, heat or cold, honour or dishonour, pain or pleasure. Anandamaya kosha - the most subtle of all 5 koshas, the bliss body.

Episode 16. In this episode with Dr. Rajvi H Mehta we explore the essence of Guru-shishya tradition and the principle of non-duality, and why it is critical for a Yoga teacher to fully incorporate it into their life. Can we have ambitions and goals when it comes to our Yoga practice? What makes a good teacher, and what makes a good student? How does a teacher know that he or she is good at what they are doing? How should we understand the instructions in Iyengar Yoga? May what you listen to give you encouragement and direction in your Yoga practice. Glossary (Sanskrit words mentioned in the interview): Guru-shishya parampara - the ancient tradition of teaching where teachings are transmitted directly from a Guru (teacher) to a shishya (disciple).This tradition reinstates a sense of belongingness towards one's teacher and a complete surrender to him. It also meant spending the entire duration of education at the abode of the Guru until the student attains perfection at the art or skill he is learning. It could be Yoga, any forms of art, music, spirituality. Gurukul - a type of education system in ancient India with shishya (disciple) living near or with the Guru in the same house for a period of time where they learn and get educated by him. If you are an Iyengar Yoga student yourself and you have a specific question you'd like to ask a senior teacher, feel free to share your question with me on Instagram @thefourthniyama or by email hello@thefourthniyama.com 

Episode 15. Dr. Rajvi H Mehta is among the most senior teachers of Iyengar Yoga from Mumbai and has been studying directly under BKS Iyengar since 1979. Rajvi grew up in Yoga, and ever since her childhood it has been a natural part of her life. Her parents and siblings all studied Yoga directly under Guruji. All of Rajvi's siblings - Neeta Datta, Arti Mehta, and Birjoo Mehta - are also among the most senior students and teachers of Iyengar Yoga. Dr. Rajvi H Mehta has a master's in Microbiology and a doctorate in IVF, and is one of the first clinical embryologists in India. Since 1994, Rajvi Mehta has also been a founder-editor of Yoga Rahasya, a quarterly publication of RIMYI which aims to share the essence of Guruji's teachings. In this episode, Rajvi ji shares how she came to Yoga, her first memories of Guruji and his classes in Mumbai, and why even as a kid she was mesmerized by him. You'd also hear the story of Yoga Rahasya, how it started and turned into a personal opportunity for Rajvi to explore the subject of Yoga close to Guruji and the Iyengar family. Rajvi Mehta's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rajvi.mehta.562/?hl=en Yoga Rahasya https://bksiyengar.com/modules/referen/yr/yr.htm

On episode 156 of Welcome To The Winners Circle, Derek Pang interviews Eddie Modestini (IG: @eddiemodestiniyoga) an internationally renowned Yoga teacher known for his expertise in Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and alignment. Certified in Iyengar Yoga and was authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, he is considered to be a teacher's teacher and has been teaching since 1984. He currently resides in Hawaii and teaches at Blue Mango Yoga as well as online via his Yoga on the Inside transformational method of teaching (www.yogaontheinside.com; IG: @yogaontheinside) with partner Kristin Bosteels. Here are some of the subjects we touched on: - what he loves about his personal world - dropping into emptinesses - present moment awareness - transition towards death with dignity - meditation - what is Yoga? - vibrational energy - his passion for telemark skiing, painting and making jewelry - his teachers HS Arun and Manouso Manos - what to look for in a Yoga teacher - standards in Yoga that are lacking - how to find a good teacher - the importance of Yoga lineage - how to evolve your practice - having Faith - what he's learnt about ‘Isvara Pranidhana' - Yoga sutra 2.48 and the nature of duality - freedom and the power of choice - the importance of personal practice vs. group classes - soft breath and non-forced asanas - The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali - do your practice and all is coming - learning to be the Yoga - relationships being a mirror/self-reflection - greatest lesson he's learnt from Kristin Bosteels his partner and one of his greatest teachers - what he most knows to be true I hope you guys enjoy this podcast as much as we did. We are all on the same path, The Hero's Journey, just at different points along the way. Thank you so much for listening! Connect with us on Instagram: WTTWC Podcast: @wttwc Derek Pang - @pangyoga https://www.welcometothewinnerscircle.com

Episode 14. Join me as I continue my conversation with Italy-based Iyengar Yoga practitioner and teacher David Meloni. In this episode, we discuss how and when to introduce "advanced asanas" into your asana practice, why strong commitment and the practice of tapas are essential for your progress and transformation in Yoga. Evolution or illusion: how to understand whether what you practice is working for you, and not against you; and why a sincere practitioner of Yoga should be ready to face critique with mildness, and not just easily get offended by it. May what you listen to here give you inspiration and direction in your Yoga practice.  David Meloni's website https://www.davidmeloniyoga.com/  David Meloni's instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidmeloniiyengaryoga/?hl=en  Glossary (names and Sanskrit words mentioned in the interview): YSP 1.7. pratyakṣa-anumāna-āgamāḥ pramāṇāni - Correct knowledge is direct, inferred or proven as factual. prajna - awareness. jnana - knowledge, wisdom.

Episode 13. David Meloni is a devoted practitioner and highly regarded teacher of Iyengar Yoga from Italy. David began his Yoga journey in 1996, initially learning from BKS Iyengar's book, "Light on Yoga."  When the light of Yoga sparked within him, David committed to this path, seeking not just any guidance but direct guidance from BKS Iyengar himself. Since 2003, he has been visiting Pune, staying there continuously for months and studying under Guruji's direct guidance. "Guruji's verdict was, 'Your practice is empty,'" David recounts. "You must unlearn everything, return to the foundations, and grasp the connection between correct actions." Through David's unwavering efforts, perseverance, and devotion, he not only learned from his Guru but also delved deeper into the subject of Yoga. This experience also made him realise the importance of moving Yoga practice beyond its physical aspects.   In the first part of the interview David talks about his experience of learning Yoga from the book, his learnings and the challenges that new students should be alert to. We also discuss the difference between Iyengar Yoga and Guruji's teachings; why it is critical for a practitioner of Yoga to understand the importance of experiential knowledge and not simply rely on dry information from notes or books; what the true purpose of props is and how they could support your progress on the path of Yoga. May what you listen to here give you encouragement and direction in your Yoga practice.  David Meloni's website https://www.davidmeloniyoga.com/  David Meloni's instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidmeloniiyengaryoga/?hl=en 

Episode 12. Welcome to the second episode of an insightful conversation with Corine Biria, a devoted student and a highly regarded teacher of Iyengar Yoga from Paris. In this episode Corine reflects on why it is important to work on the yogic path within regular life and why Guruji never wanted his students to renounce the world but face the reality and learn to deal with the daily struggles as a practitioner of Yoga. We also explore why it is essential for a Yoga teacher to be truthful about their personal practice at all times, and what was it like for Corine to walk on the path of Yoga together with her life partner Faeq Biria. “Svādhyāya is the subject of every minute,” Corine says. "It is a continuous wondering and examination of one's actions and behaviour".  I hope this interview will be a great support and inspiration in your Yoga practice and in your own svādhyāya, in your own study and discovery of the Self. Glossary (names and Sanskrit words mentioned in the interview): saṃskāra - conditioning, mental impression. Vishvamitra - one of the most venerated sages of ancient India; through long meditation, he gained a number of spiritual powers. brahman - the class of men who are the repositories and communicators of sacred knowledge. Vasishtha - a sage and the Guru of King Dasharatha (one of the figures from the Ramayana epic). bhoga - indulgence, enjoyment, sensual pleasure. "Astadala Yogamala" - is book and a collection of works of B.K.S. Iyengar (a set of 8 volumes). If you are an Iyengar Yoga student yourself and you have a specific question you'd like to ask a senior teacher, feel free to share your question with me on ⁠The Fourth Niyama Instagram⁠ or email me at hello@thefourthniyama.com. 

In this enlightening episode of Life on Earth Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a distinguished figure in the world of yoga, Lisa Walford. Lisa's profound influence in the yoga community, both locally and globally, is a story of dedication, wisdom, and inspiration. About Our Guest: Lisa Walford holds a prestigious Level III Iyengar teaching certificate and has been a pillar of the yoga community in Los Angeles since 1982. Her expertise and passion for teaching have taken her across the globe, spreading the profound benefits of yoga. Lisa's commitment extends beyond teaching; she is an active member of the Board of Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the therapeutic dimensions of Iyengar Yoga. She also served on the Board of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Los Angeles, contributing to the growth and reach of yoga in the community. Currently, Lisa is the curriculum director for the Teacher Training Program at The Center for Yoga in Los Angeles. Her contributions in shaping future yoga instructors are invaluable, and her legacy in teacher training is notable, having co-created the Teacher Training Program at YogaWorks. Personal Connection: Our host's journey with Lisa Walford dates back to their time at YogaWorks in Los Angeles. As one of Nathalie's mentors during her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaWorks, Lisa's teachings have left an indelible mark. Her wisdom, experience, and approach to yoga have been a significant influence, bringing us full circle in today's episode. In This Episode We Delve Into... Lisa's vast experience in yoga teachings and practice Explore her perspectives on the evolution of yoga Meditation Mindful living Her connection with another one of Nathalie's teacher, Maty Ezraty Her journey as a level III - senior - Iyengar yoga teacher the importance of mentorship Los Angeles yoga About one of the first Yoga Teacher Trainings in the country Tips for yoga teachers Tips for yoga practice Lisa's holistic approach to life and practice This conversation is more than just a discussion; it's an opportunity to learn from one of the most respected minds in yoga. Learn More About Lisa: To read Lisa's complete biography and learn about her incredible work, visit her website at walford.com. Special Thanks: This episode is proudly sponsored by Shanti Yoga Training School, offering comprehensive in-person and online yoga programs. Discover more about their offerings at shantiyogatrainingschool.com On Social @Lisa.Walford @NathalieCroix @ShantiYogaTrainingSchool On YouTube @RelaxationNation111 Conclusion: Prepare for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Lisa Walford, a remarkable individual who continues to shape the yoga landscape. Without further ado, let's welcome Lisa to the "Life on Earth" podcast.

Shosan Vicki Austin is a priest and teacher at the SF Zen Center whose reach has spread further due to her knowledge of ceremonies, meditation, and Iyengar Yoga.  Her practice began in 1971 with a near death experience. She has studied and taught in America, India, Japan, and Australia where she became fascinated with the aboriginal ways . Listen to this podcast with her and  find out what she has to say about all this - and more.

In 2017 Derek sought out Alison West, one of the most recognized and respected yoga instructors in the industry, for his 200-hour teaching certification and his first step out of the pain, tension, and overall chronic imbalances that dogged him for over five years. It was Alison who helped introduce Derek to the infinite potential that yoga offers for developing agency and awareness in navigating the deep challenges with our twisted, asymmetrical, and complex bodies and tapping into the mind-body connection.  Alison West, Ph.D, E-RYT, C-IAYT is director of Yoga Union and the Yoga Union Backcare & Scoliosis Center, and has been teaching yoga for over thirty years. Prior to opening Yoga Union in 1996 she studied at the Sivananda center and at Jivamukti in New York, as well with Eddie Stern and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. During her education and path she continued studying Iyengar Yoga for alignment, working in particular with Kevin Gardiner, the late Mary Dunn, and, later, Genny Kapuler. Alison has also traveled to Pune to study with the Iyengars. She furthered her meditation studies with TKV Desikachar at a retreat at Colgate University in 1993 and went on to the Shambhala trainings in NYC. Her spiritual teachers include Ramana Maharshi and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. She is currently writing her first Yoga book, Yoga for Backcare, which will be followed by Yoga for Scoliosis. Connect with Alison: https://www.yogaunion.com

Fall doesn't just mean pumpkin spice lattes. It means that you will likely start to hear a cacophony of sniffles and coughs when you're ordering said pumpkin spice latte -- or wherever you go. It's a great time to thinking about your yoga practice as a tool for building your resilience. Iyengar Yoga teacher Lisa Walford joins me this week to talk about her approach to immune health and how to use asana, pranayama, and meditation as part of your support system. Lisa also opens up about her own personal immune health challenges since she was diagnosed with HIV in 1985. This conversation was a beautiful reminder of the many ways that yoga can help us to heal when we start from a place of care and attention.About Lisa:Lisa Walford holds a Level III (formerly Intermediate Senior II) Iyengar teaching certificate and has been teaching yoga in Los Angeles since 1982. She continues her studies annually with the Iyengars, in Pune, India, and teaches worldwide. Lisa is the curriculum director for the Teacher Training Program at The Center for Yoga in Los Angeles. Previously, she co-created the Teacher Training Program at YogaWorks. She is on the advisory board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Yoga Studies program at Loyola Marymount University. For shownotes for this episode, got to yogalandpodcast.com/episode314Thank you, as always for listening and sharing. If you'd like get regular updates from us, join our mailing list at jasonyoga.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode I talk to Kevin Silous. Kevin is a martial arts sensei and well-being expert who has travelled across the globe for over 35 years teaching his unique techniques that include yoga, meditation and breath work and martial arts. He is a 6th Dan Kickboxing and 2nd Dan Ju-Jitsu. His own life has been a testing one which led him to embrace a life dedicated to helping others reveal their own true path. Having enjoyed active careers in dance and semi professional football, he then began training in Iyengar Yoga with Ruth White as well as senior Iyengar practitioners, such as Shandor Remete. Kevin spent a year in Australia working for Greenpeace while then continuing his travels through USA, Nepal, Thailand and South East Asia, in pursuit of a deeper understanding of philosophy and the synthesis between Yoga and spirituality. While completing his studies to became an Anusara Immersions Teacher, a chance meeting with the renowned Buddhist monk Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche was to change his life forever through the deep spiritual friendship that developed. He describes his work as helping others move into the more deeper aspects of themselves and the world around them. We talk extensively and deeply about life's major questions that cross everyone's minds at some point, such as why are we here and what is our reason for being. Kevin offers simple and yet practical steps to embrace our uniqueness and step by step find an inner peace that can help us not only in daily living but ultimately enrich our life.

Nicki Doane (www.nickidoane.com | @mayayogastudio ) Nicki lives in Maui and she recorded this episode from her studio sharing her story of yoga as well as the devastation caused by the fires in the last few days.  Links to donate and help the people of Maui are below. Maui Strong Fund Maui Rapid Response - the hub for verified donation links What's happening on Maui | Mind Blown from Yoga | Yoga via The Grateful Dead | Yoga feeling familiar | Tim Miller | Mysore in 1991 | Thoughts on Pattabhi Jois | Yoga was fun, but it gets deeper | Not being ready for The Yoga Sutras | Teaching style | Ashtanga on Maui | Fires on Maui Nicki Doane is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, known for her ability to make the practice of yoga accessible to every body. She began her study of yoga at the age of 18 while attending the University of Massachusetts. From her first class, she knew she had found something special and deeply familiar. While she began to practice yoga on a purely physical plane and because it felt good, it became apparent some years later that there was more to Yoga than she originally thought. In 1991, Nicki traveled to Mysore, India to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, the master of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She fell in love with the practice and continued her studies with Pattabhi Jois until his death in 2009. What she experienced on that first trip was a radical realization that yoga is much more than a physical practice. The yoga affected her deeply on an emotional and spiritual level. After that she was hooked! As she delved deeper into the Ashtanga practice she became curious about her teacher's teacher and his lineage. She learned that Tirumalai Krishnamacharya had been Pattabhi Jois' teacher and also the teacher of BKS Iyengar. This led her to study Iyengar Yoga with Mr. Iyengar, his children and with many of his senior teachers as well including Gabriella Giubilaro and Patricia Walden, at his institute in Pune, India. Nicki has always believed that her practice continued to grow and evolve due to her study and practice of both of these systems of Yoga. Nicki continues to study to study yoga with senior teachers and believes that a great teacher must always remain a dedicated student. Nicki's teaching has grown out of her practice and her deep faith in yoga and she chooses to honor her students as individuals first and foremost. Nicki's style combines asana, pranayama, philosophy, and poetry and her classes are strong and accessible to everyone. Nicki uses humor in her teaching to set her students at ease and she is considered to be very relatable and down to earth. She is known as a Teacher's teacher and loves igniting the spark of yoga in her students. Nicki lives on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii, where she owns and directs the Maya Yoga Studio on the North Shore of Maui. She has been featured in numerous articles and has graced the cover of Yoga Journal magazine. She is featured in 2 Ashtanga Yoga videos available through Gaiam and in 9 videos entitled Maya Yoga Vinyasa on her youtube channel. She is currently finishing a book on Yoga for beginners. Nicki teaches workshops and teacher training courses at her studio on Maui and travels all over the world conducting workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats.

Parveen Nair is a long-term yoga teacher and practitioner based in Rishikesh, India. He offers teacher trainings and programs in Rishikesh and is known for his creative and inspired yoga practice routines that incorporate pranayama and asana. Parveen's approach to yoga is influenced by his background in dance and his deep spiritual connection to the practice.Connect with Parveen on Instagram @inbornmovements https://www.instagram.com/inbornmovements/?hl=en​During this conversation Parveen speaks about:Yoga is not about perfecting asanas, but about developing the capacity to bring quietness to the mind and recognizing one's true nature.The practice of centering and connecting with the body as it is, without trying to change or perfect it, is essential in yoga.Deep sleep can serve as a reminder of one's true nature and the peace that exists beyond the mind and body.Templates can be helpful in guiding movement and creating an embodied yoga practice, but it is important not to copy or compare oneself to others.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Judith Hanson Lasater – Founder of Yoga Journal  (www.judithhansonlasater.com | @Judithlasater ) Starting out in yoga in 1971| Passing the bucket of water | Teaching comes through us, not from us | The necessity of our own practice | BKS Iyengar | Yoga was a spiritual practice in the 70s | Confusing the asana with the yoga | Yoga as action then reflection | Yoga is what you do when you leave the class | Everyone is already whole | Words really matter in yoga | Opening the practice up to all people | Practice should be required before teaching | Setting up Yoga Journal | Demystifying yoga | All bodies are yoga bodies *********************************************************** This episode is sponsored by Momence, the booking system we use and highly recommend. Momence facilitates online, in-person and hybrid classes and events, and there are packages to fit self-employed teachers to multi-site studios. With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers.  2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL: https://www.keenonyoga.com/momence/ or book a demo and quote “Keen on Yoga” Support Us Subscribe, like, comment and share with your friends Donate: https://keenonyoga.com/donate/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Become a Patron:  https://keenonyoga.com/membership/  Exclusive content, yoga & lifestyle tips, live Zoom meet-ups & more.  €10 per month, cancel at any time. Connect With Keen On Yoga Instagram Keen on Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/keen_on_yoga/ Instagram Adam Keen: https://www.instagram.com/adam_keen_ashtanga/ Website: https://keenonyoga.com/  Keen On Yoga Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN Full Guest List: https://keenonyoga.com/podcast-guests/  ********************************************************** Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT is a noted yoga instructor, physical therapist, and leader in the yoga community. She has been teaching since 1971, and was a founder of the San Francisco Iyengar Yoga Institute as well as Yoga Journal, where she wrote the “asana” column for 13 years. Lasater holds a degree in physical therapy and a doctorate in East-West psychology. She is the author of ten books, including Restore and Rebalance;  Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana; Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life; Yoga Myths; and most recently, Teaching Yoga with Intention. Find out more about her live events and digital courses at judithhansonlasater.com.                  

Join the Group Coaching Program  HEREThis is a registration/payment link. If you have more questions before you're all in, schedule a free session with me first!Join me today as Anna Hindell, psychotherapist and yoga instructor discuss the difference between disordered eating and having an eating disorder. We also get into how to really get in touch with your body and what body dysmorphia is and how it can affect your ability to function. Anna says "There's probably fewer people with diagnostic eating disorders than we think, but a much greater number of people with disordered eating.And so It's not a diagnostic term, but it's a term that clinicians use to describe what's going on. And I think your example of what you were doing in your life is a perfect example." You'll want to listen in to hear what my example was and see if your life looks similar--it probably will! You aren't alone! Don't miss this! -->Join the Group Coaching Program  HEREAbout Anna:Anna Hindell is a psychotherapist and Iyengar Yoga teacher in New York City. She helps people connect what's going on in their bodies with what's going on in their minds. She helps teenagers, adults, and couples get unstuck from life patterns. Anna views therapy as a partnership. She helps people understand what is going on in their life without judgement. Anna  helps clients  figure out what they need in their life through self-awareness, identifying needs,  and figuring out what makes them happy. Anna loves seeing people grow into self-acceptance and moving toward a more easeful life of possibilities. You can learn more about working with her at www.annahindell.comMore from Well with Lisa:Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERESchedule your free strategy session: wellwithlisa.as.meLet's be friends! Follow me on instagram:  @well_with_lisaJoin the Group Coaching Program  HERE

Today, I speak with Anna Hindell, a psychotherapist in New York City. Anna shares her story of experiencing a selective reduction after becoming pregnant with triplets. She shares the struggle with her journey to parenthood, and the challenging decisions she and her partner had to make. Anna has a private practice, and is a Gestalt therapist and an Iyengar Yoga teacher.    You can learn more about Anna on her website: https://www.annahindell.com/ If you have experienced a selective reduction, there are resources available to you, including a private Facebook group that Anna mentions in this interview.   The Miscarriage Therapist is offering a half-day retreat on May 6, 2023, from 10am - 1pm EST. This retreat is open to anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss at any stage. As Mother's Day approaches, this can be a challenging time for many of us. During this retreat, we will come together in a supportive community, have time for reflection, journaling, and connection, and we will talk about tips and tools for surviving Mother's Day. For more information, and to sign up, visit our website:    https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/pregnancy-loss-support-group-and-retreat.html   Follow me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist     

Nikki Costello is an educator with 30 years of teaching and training experience in the Yoga and Wellness industry. She works at the intersection of social justice and Yoga with a focus on facilitating new models of embodied leadership. Nikki is a Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level 3-CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). In 2013-2014, she was a contributing editor at Yoga Journal, writing the magazine's “Basics Column,” and in 2016, Nikki was named one of the 100 Most Influential Teachers in America. She is the featured Iyengar Yoga teacher on GLO. Nikki holds an MA in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS, University of London and is a PhD candidate at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Since 2020, she has taught weekly online yoga and meditation classes at Nikki Costello | The Practice. To learn more, visit Nikki's website.In this episode, we discuss: Sources of exclusion in the yoga classroom.  Moving away from the performative aspect of studentship. Courage, safety, and trust in sadhana. Autonomy and choice in a yoga classroom. The virtual classroom as an opportunity instead of a limitation. Pedagogical practices that support or inhibit access, belonging, and diversity. Rethinking how we learn and how we create community within the framework of a yoga class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My 3 questions interview with Mychal A Bryan was recorded during the  @Isarastrology 2022 conference. This was a big weekend for Mychal as he was honored by ISAR for the Favorite emerging Astrologer Award. Most importantly Mychal is a master teacher of Astrology and Tarot amongst other modalities (Iyengar Yoga). His school https://www.oraculosastrology.com/ "At the Oraculos School of #Astrology, we believe Astrology and Divination create tangible touchstones of real and practical magic within the lives of people. It's for that reason why we are so dedicated to providing excellent education, training, and resources for the dedicated students who will become the Astrologers of Tomorrow and the trailblazers within this field."A good friend with a SOLID heart. Books mentioned in podcast (These are affiliate links that help my channel)Millroy the Magician Paperback by Paul Therouxhttps://amzn.to/3WQEXRj Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski https://amzn.to/3I9XofD orAstrologia Gallica Book 23: Revolutions (Solar Returns)by Jean-Baptiste Morin - https://amzn.to/3PZ36CY or https://bookshop.org/a/3355/9780866905152Support the showMy website:https://sparklesofgold.com/Youtube https://tinyurl.com/es38aydpPatreon Pagehttps://www.patreon.com/sparklesofgoldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparklesofgold

Rosanne Nieboer lives on the coast in rural East England. Having been a yoga practitioner for over half her life and a teacher for nearly 20 years, she has gained so much from studying Iyengar Yoga.  She later broadened her studies to include Yin Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, studying with movement teachers, ballet teachers, energy workers and above all diving deep into the study of the chakras. She travels to India most years to take part in yoga retreats.Here, in this study of the chakras, Rosanne has found the connection between mind and body that feels true, right and honest, and gives her the understanding that she has been searching for all these years. And she wants to share this gift; to spread this knowledge that seems so intuitive. Once we have the key, unlocking the door is easy and the path leads to the way. Website: https://chakra-way.com/

British-Australian, Georgia Marnham, is an Iyengar yoga instructor whose story is full of twists and turns and fateful events that caused her to make dramatic shifts in her life's direction, including country moves with extreme consequences: When in Sri Lanka, the 2004 tsunami struck; while living in Johannesburg, and with 2 young babies, her home was violently burgled; in Brazil, she and her husband chose to live in an isolated eco village in Bahia where Georgia was often solo-parenting her 3 young children while her husband traveled. Georgia credits her success navigating these challenging circumstances, including the impact of surviving a near-fatal car accident as a 20-year-old, with her daily yoga practice, saying that it's the reason for her spiritual, psychological and physical well being.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is one of those common herbs that is too easily overlooked. But chamomile deserves our praise and appreciation. Although it's gentle, this herb gives us powerful medicine for babies, the elderly, and everyone in between. It can be a soothing, yet highly effective ally for sleepless nights, digestive upsets, skin issues, conjunctivitis…and the list goes on!  In this episode, I'm talking about the many gifts of chamomile with my fellow herbalist and longtime friend, Leslie Lekos. Leslie shares a wealth of information with us about this gentle, yet powerful herb, along with her wonderful herbal bitters recipe for supporting healthy digestion, Chamomile Cardamom Bitters. (Be sure to get the link for your free copy of her downloadable recipe card at http://herbswithrosaleepodcast.com/ (HerbsWithRosaleePodcast.com).) By the end of this episode, you'll know: ►Why dosage matters for seeing the results you hope for ►How long to let chamomile tea steep ► Why chamomile is a great herb to work with long-term Here is one of my favorite takeaways from our conversation about chamomile's gifts:  “I feel like the medicine that our larger culture needs is this gentle medicine. We have so many driving forces, everybody's so amped up and moving so fast, something to slow us down and get in our bodies and just feel our way through, feel embodied.” For those of you who don't know her, Leslie is the founder and director of Wildroot Botanicals, a bio-regionally based herbal school located on the unceded territories of the coast Salish peoples. The mission for the school is to foster a learning environment where people develop personal connections with plants through wildcrafting, tending to the land, and working towards right relations. She also has an herbal product line and is known in her region for distilling hydrosols and for her re-wilding project, a monthly offering of wildcrafted and farm grown herbs to support mental wellness, nutrition, and connection with the land.   In addition to herbal work, she is a doula, childbirth educator, and prenatal yoga instructor for the past 20 years. She is co-author of the book Yoga for Pregnancy, and is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and the mother of two sons. Her favorite part about teaching is when she is able to witness students feel a familiar spark within them when they engage with plants, a reuniting with the basic human skill that was a necessity for all our ancestors somewhere down the line in all of our lineages. Leslie is one of the most heart-centered, generous, and deeply devoted herbalists I know. I'm so happy to bring you this conversation with one of my favorite people about one of my favorite herbs! ---- Get full show notes and more information at: http://herbswithrosaleepodcast.com/ (herbswithrosaleepodcast.com) For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/ (@rosaleedelaforet) on Instagram! The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you https://bit.ly/3EtBEqe (sign up for my newsletter). If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at http://herbswithrosalee.com/ (herbswithrosalee.com). ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book...

Join this spontaneous podcast discussion I had the great opportunity of having with Kelly Haas. Kelly is a yoga teacher with many years leading and facilitating yoga classes and trainings all around the world. She now resides in West Palm Beach, Florida and specializes in Yoga Therapy through adaptive practices as well as prenatal yoga, Conscious Aging and accessibility for special populations. Check her out on her website at kellyhaasyogatherapy.com and on IG @yogawithhaas.During this podcast we discussed:yoga therapy and how Kelly utilizes its principles when working with special populationsher role as tour manager for John Friend for over 6 yearsher leadership role in the Swan River Teacher Training program in New OrleansConscious Aging psychology in yoga teaching and practicesher focus on understanding the energy of a pose and how to translate that into an experience anyone can enjoyhow her curiosity and enthusiasm for learning has propelled her to all corners of the globeHow her experience running a retreat facility in Costa Rica enabled her to learn from so many amazing teachersHow yoga truly is for all of us!Check out her upcoming Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training and other offerings by visiting her website here.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

In this episode, Miria talks about how following the little nudges has lead her down the path to live out the life that SHE wants to live.Miria Lovlin is a transformational mentor who guides you through healing and clearing the parts of yourself that hold you back from living your life to its ultimate potential and full bloom. Miria's WebsiteFollow Miria on InstagramFind Miria's Facebook community hereFollow Candace on Instagram

Danielle's passion for movement as medicine is firmly grounded in her personal struggle with scoliosis, and the lessons she has learned along the difficult path of living in a warped body. Through exploring various movement modalities over the past 20 years, Danielle has certified in various forms of yoga, aerial arts, Pilates, Gyrotonic ® Method, and her most recent interest has taken her down the path of Iyengar Yoga. Danielle seeks to change the way her students view their bodies, to inspire them to make positive lifestyle choices and to help guide the way toward total holistic health of mind and body. Called a ‘teacher's teacher, her classes are detail oriented and require presence and curiosity from all who attend. In this episode Yoga is Vegan's Holly Skodis and Danielle Lowy discuss the following:Developing a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Patanjali's Yoga sutra 2:26 and how it relates to veganismIyengar YogaDanielle's new pilates and Yoga Studio Alma.

Dr. Agi Wittich got introduced to Yoga in her early teen years and never looked back. After traveling to India in her early 20s she decided to study Yoga within Academia and did her BA, MA and PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her groundbreaking research resulted in a number of prizes and scholarships for her work.In this episode Agi talks about her own interesting journey, about the connection of women and yoga in general and in Iyengar yoga in particular, including the adjustments that the Iyengar tradition has been going through for that purpose. Agi explains about the Thirumanthiram text of the Yogi Thirumular, and about her PhD research on the complexities of Women-Oriented contemporary yoga practices in the global Iyengar tradition.In this episode Danni drank her Amaretto and Agi drank Chai Tea.You can follow Agi on her LinkedIn pageContact us:Host: Danni Reches (@DanniReches)Producer and Editor: Ido Rosenzweig (@IdoRosenzweig)Contact us:On Twitter: @What2DoWithTHATOn Facebook: @What2DoWithTHATOn Instagram: @What2DoWithTHATSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur website: www.what2dowiththat.comEnjoy the episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you have back pain and wonder if there is a solution? Listen to this inspirational and informative discussion that I had with Lillah Schwartz titled Mind, Body & Yoga Back Care. During this discussion we covered topics like:1. Learning anatomical alignment and how to sense when you have it is the foundation of a practice that is safe for your joints. 2.  The most important thing missing from yoga teaching is teaching students how to find and sustain stability.3. In practice - Stability comes first, extension of the limbs to create length and space is second, building range of motion4. Mind/ body connection5. Why lying flat is helpful for relieving and understanding back pain. using the pelvic clock face as an alignment tool.6. The importance of the psoas muscle and finding vertical.  and more.....Lillah Schwartz, C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, is an Asheville-based yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and author, with more than 40 years of experience. She shares with students what she has learned from years of study with master yoga teachers including BKS Iyengar, along with ongoing exploration about fascia, back pain relief, keys to healthy aging, and the physics of consciousness. Her teaching resources include her signature book, Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief (2016), several courses designed for Yoga U Online, a You Tube Channel, a Vimeo class Library, weekly Live Online classes, and private consultations.  www.YogaWithLillah.comLillah has a 5 day psoas release training that is free - https://yogawithlillah.ck.page/d7f9af600bThe concepts she shares in this podcast go with her new YogaU Online 6 week course Just released in February 2022. excellent resource for yoga teachers who serve students over 50 who may be stiff and / or to flexible.Course title:  Mind/Body Guide to Yoga Back Care Beyond 50 https://yogawithlillah.com/mind-body-yoga-back-care-after-50/New Student Livestream Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ~ Click Here to join.Find us at: nativeyogacenter.comOnline Yoga Class Library: nativeyogaonline.comThai Massage info: palmbeachthaimassage.comNative Yoga Blog: toddasanayoga.comInstagram: @nativeyogaThank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.com and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com Please share this episode with your friends, rate & review and join us next time.

On today's podcast, Amy talks with Rachel Krentzman. Rachel was the founder of Embody Physical Therapy & Yoga in San Diego, CA, and is now the Co-Director of Wisdom-Body Yoga Therapy Professional Training in Israel. Rachel has extensive training in Purna Yoga and Iyengar Yoga, and over twenty years of experience in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Rachel shares a deeper perspective on the mind-body-spirit connection in the realm of back pain management. She tells her own stories of how back pain was not just a physical issue and how yoga therapy has a different approach than physical therapy.Amy and Rachel discuss Yoga therapy and Rachel's yoga therapy work in Israel, Rachel's books on Low Back Pain and Scoliosis, Rachel's personal experience with low backpain and scoliosis, and the memoir she is writing about her life.They talk about the following:·        Yoga & Yoga Therapy in Israel and the most recent developments as yoga therapy moves into major hospitals, and the different yoga organizations come together to agree that yoga therapy is important and the direction it needs to move going forward·        Rachel's books on Low Back Pain and Scoliosis·        Rachel's personal experience with backpain and scoliosis and how she came to understand that it was not a physical problem, rather a mental-emotional stressor·        Why sometimes Yoga Therapy can help with cases that were not successfully treated  by Physical Therapy (from the perspective of a PT)·        Rachels new video series on Scoliosis for Teens·        Body Sensitivity or insensitivity in teens·        How Rachel works with her clients on many different layers of their human systems to help them have more self-awareness on the yoga mat and in life·        Rachel's upcoming memoir and the process of writing it, letting go of the outcome  If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. You will have the opportunity to determine the Infographic Topics that you would like to receive. When The Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast has a topic that corresponds to your choices, then you will receive an email for that week with the PDF's for download.Topics you can choose from include: • Yoga Therapy & Mental Health• Yoga Therapy & Physical Health• Social Justice in yoga & Yoga Therapy• Yoga/Ayurveda Toolbox• Yoga & Indian Philosophy• Global & Trending Yoga Therapy TopicsClick the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 seconds total.https://amywheeler.com/subscribe Today's podcasts is sponsored by: Optimal Statehttps://theoptimalstate.com/  We have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $250 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $250 in any given month, it will roll into the following month's payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationCheck out Amy's website http://www.amywheeler.com Check out Rachel's website:https://happybackyoga.com/Books mentioned in the podcastYoga For A Happy Back' A Teacher's Guide To Spinal Health Through Yoga Therapy: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Happy-Back-Teachers SCOLIOSIS, YOGA THERAPY & THE ART OF LETTING GO: https://www.amazon.com/Scoliosis-Yoga-Therapy-Art-Letting/dp/184819272X

Ashley Fontes is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher with the National Association of Iyengar Yoga and a registered ERYT-500 Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She is the creator of , the Kids' Read and Yoga podcast, and multiple kids yoga games. Ashley has been teaching children's yoga for 10 years and is a mother of 3 little yogis, and 2 yogi dogis. Ashley has her first yoga book coming out in the next couple of months. In this episode she shares how yoga has helped her on her mental health journey, and how she's presented the practice for her children. Such an important topic, listen in now!

IYENGAR YOGA -- EP. 12 -- As Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers, the study of the human anatomy and physiology is an absolute must, especially with so much of our practice being rooted in healing the body. Dr. Hermann Traitteur has made that extraordinarily easier for us with his extraordinary book Yoga Asana Anatomy. Tune into this conversation and learn how Hermann moved from the study of medicine into the heart of Iyengar Yoga, and how he merges the two disciplines in his practice and teachings. Also, purchase a copy of Hermann's book here: https://www.loissteinberg.com/products/yoga-asana-anatomy

IYENGAR YOGA -- EP. 11 -- After a long hiatus, we are back! With the popularity of yoga in the world today, people tend to focus more on the goal of becoming a yoga teacher rather than deepening their yoga studentship. I was truly pleased to speak to Gloria Goldberg, one of the most senior teachers in America, about her journey in Iyengar Yoga. We also spoke about what she looks for in students during the Iyengar Yoga assessment process which was a very illuminating part of our conversation. Please tell us how you felt about our conversation below! #GloriaGoldberg #IyengarYoga

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains descriptions of misconduct that may trigger friends and listeners who are victims and survivors of sexual and physical abuse. In this thought provoking interview with my childhood friend, yoga teacher Sat Siri Rachel, we talk about living in grace and the profound shifts to liberation that reveal what is hidden in plain sight. I ask Sat Siri what brings her home to herself, it doesn't have to be kundalini yoga, that is just one tool. Sat Siri shares her own personal experience and growth that has allowed her to live in alignment with her own integrity. In this deep conversation, we talk about: - Collective trauma and shame. - What does it mean to live from a place of truth and grace, and discovering a true reckoning of living your spiritual path? - How do we keep a yoga tradition sacred, and do we need to, when it (Kundalini yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan) is linked to sexual abuse and corruption allegations? - We discuss the sexual abuse allegations surrounding yogi bhajan and learning to do deep self-inquiry. - How do you become the authority of your own life? About Sat Siri Rachel: Sat Siri has been practicing Yoga and Meditation for over twenty years and teaching Kundalini Yoga for fourteen. She practiced Iyengar Yoga, Vipassna Meditation, and many other modalities before finding Kundalini Yoga. Sat Siri is a teacher of teachers, her classes are open to all levels – uplifting, challenging and healing. She has a unique ability to anchor the more esoteric qualities of this technology, bringing the tools into practical, everyday life. She believes it is everyone's birthright to experience the peace, grace, and blessings that awaken with daily Yoga and Meditation. A former ballet dancer with the Australian Ballet, Sat Siri found ballet meditation in motion, a creative expression that renewed her perspective with each step, turn or jump. “I fulfilled my childhood dream of dancing with the Australian Ballet. The truth that no matter how many times I practiced a step or a turn or a jump in the studio, once on stage everything was new and fresh, I was in the present moment. I had to be, sublimely so. Every breath mattered.” References: https://satsiriyoga.com https://www.instagram.com/satsiri/ Facebook Support Group: Beyond the Cage https://www.facebook.com/groups/premka/

Listen to the full episode by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhourAmy chats with Priya Verma C-IAYT. Priya Verma is the founder of Sandalwood Yoga. She is a Certified Professional Yoga Therapist and a Physician Assistant for over 20 years and has been caring for COVID patients on the frontline. She has pioneered integration of trauma-informed Yoga Therapy into a traditional medical model of care, specializing in non-pharmacologic pain management, integrating Yoga Therapy with Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Asthma, Immunology, Allergy Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Interventional Radiology. She is the creator of the Clinical Resiliency Program, utilizing evidence-based assessments and developing self-care practices and self-regulation for clinicians, and healthcare workers across the spectrum.They discuss difficult conversations about Covid-19 & Yoga Therapy, the immune system, practicing good hygiene in shared spaces and more.They touch on the following:·        Priya's experience as a South Asian woman in the Yoga space·        Priya's experience as a Physician Assistant and a Yoga Therapist·        The Immune System and how it fights Covid-19·        How to shift perspective and have difficult conversations about Covid-19·        Svadyaya or self-reflection as you approach your life in Covid-19 times·        Questions to ask yourself about your perspective·        The Trauma Informed NVC approach·        Finding our mutual needs as a society of people on earth together·        Understanding our different strategies and why they might be occurring·        Practical Hygiene in shared spaces to prevent the spread of Covid-19·        Risk factors in Covid-19·        Handling difficult or uncomfortable conversations with compassion and clarityBio:Priya grew up with yoga as a Second-Generation Indian-American studying Yoga and Meditation from her father, who studied with the yoga master of 2 Indian Prime Ministers. She has formally studied from Internationally respected yoga teachers, Physicians and Researchers in Medical Yoga. She has Certification as a Professional Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has extensive training in the lineages of Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Integral Yoga, Thai Yoga and currently further studying applications of Yoga Therapy in the Krishnamacharya Tradition. She has a BS in Molecular Genetics Ohio State University, MS in Physician Assistant Seton Hall University and the University of Medicine Dentistry NJ, Newark. and is a published author of Research in Neuroimmunology focused on Gut – Brain links from Ohio State Medical School.She has pioneered integration of Yoga into a traditional medical model of care, specializing in non-pharmacologic pain management. She offers the scientific lens of utilizing Mind-Body practices with Best Practices in Medicine.She is the creator of the Clinical Resiliency Program, utilizing evidence-based assessments and developing Self-Care practices and Self-regulation for Clinicians, and Healthcare workers across the spectrum.She is experienced with local, national Boards and large Hospital System Boards.  She consults with Healthcare companies on the role of Yoga Therapy in Healthcare, Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management (CIPM) and Stress Management. September's podcasts are sponsored by:  Optimal Statehttps://theoptimalstate.com/ Foundations we supporthttp://www.kym.orgWe have all benefitted from the ancient wisdom of India and her people, so it feels really great to be able to serve in this way. The Optimal State family has pledged on-going support of $500 per month, to go directly to KYM Mitra (www.kym.org). We will collect the monies and gift them each month. Please consider a recurring monthly payment to the fund. Even a small gift or intention makes a difference! If we make more than $500 in any given month, it will roll into the following month's payment. The hope is that we can contribute for many years to come. If you even lose the link to donate, it is at the top of the homepage at www.amywheeler.com also. I will be reporting on the website the progress; how much money is coming in at any given time and where we are in the process of getting this project off the ground.Here is the link for you to get started with your donation. We are so happy that you have decided to join us. We thank you for the bottom of our hearts!Link to click in the description: http://Paypal.me/KymMitraDonationCheck out Amy's website http://www.amywheeler.comCheck out Priya's website https://sandalwoodyoga.com/