Podcasts about pattabhi jois

 Ep 215 Keen on Yoga Podcast @markdarbyyogaAdam and Darby delve into the intricacies of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, exploring the manipulation of energy within the body, the significance of breath in practice, and the evolution of yoga teaching influenced by Western practices. Mark shares his personal journey with Pattabhi Jois, the challenges of teaching, and the changes he observed in the Ashtanga method over the years, emphasizing the importance of alignment and breath in achieving a deeper understanding of yoga. Listen on Podcast Apple podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxNWatch 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 Notes ·      Hatha Yoga is about the manipulation of energy in the body. ·      Breath and movement are integral to the Ashtanga practice. ·      The Western approach to yoga has influenced traditional practices significantly. ·      Alignment is crucial for effective breathing and movement in yoga. ·      Not everyone has the anatomical ability to perform advanced yoga postures. ·      Teaching methods have evolved, reflecting the needs of diverse practitioners. ·      Mark's personal journey highlights the importance of consistent practice and adaptation. ·      The essence of yoga lies in the connection between breath and movement. ·      Pattabhi Jois's teachings emphasized the importance of breath in practice. ·      The Ashtanga method has become more rigid over time, impacting its accessibility. Breath is essential in controlling movement and preventing injury. ·      Many practitioners push too hard, leading to injuries. ·      Understanding bandhas is crucial for effective practice. ·      Common mistakes include overstretching and ignoring body signals. ·      Teaching methodologies should adapt to individual needs. ·      Practitioners should focus on their own progress rather than comparing to others. ·      The evolution of Ashtanga practices reflects changing understandings of yoga. ·      Personal growth in practice often comes from letting go of old habits. ·      Injury prevention is key to a sustainable yoga practice. ·      Enjoying the practice is as important as achieving goals       

Edward Snowden is largely only a public name thanks to Glenn Greenwald's reporting, for which he was one of the contributors to a Pulitzer Prize-winning series for The Guardian in 2014. For a while, Matt Taibbi was considered the heir to Hunter Thompson when his gonzo journalism tore open the 2008 financial crisis and gave the public the term “vampire squids.”  Yet in more recent years, both men have swerved right: Glenn became a darling on Fox News and Taibbi was recruited by Elon Musk as one of the Twitter Files “journalists.” How did that happen? We're joined by journalist Eoin Higgins, whose new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left, dives into the career arcs of both Greenwald and Taibbi, and how they confuse and distort right-left alignments. Show Notes Sharath Jois, Heir to Founder of Ashtanga Yoga, Dies at 53 - The New York Times Sharath's Statement on Pattabhi Jois's Assaults: Context, Links, Notes – Matthew Remski  Surviving Modern Yoga - North Atlantic Books  Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left Eoin Higgins Morning Brew | Bluesky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam discusses the evolution of yoga, focusing on the modern history of yoga from the 20th century onwards. He highlights the significance of the Bhagavad Gita, the myth of the Yoga Korunta, and the influential role of Krishnamacharya in shaping contemporary yoga practices. The conversation delves into the cultural context of yoga in early 20th century India, the impact of physical culture, and the innovations that have led to the development of Ashtanga yoga. Adam reflects on the shift from traditional to modern asana practices and concludes with thoughts on the legacy of Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois in the yoga community today.  Adam discusses: ·      The Bhagavad Gita offers practical guidance for living. ·      Modern yoga has roots in historical texts and practices. ·      Krishnamacharya's teachings were pivotal for contemporary yoga. ·      The Yoga Korunta remains a myth with no physical evidence. ·      Ashtanga yoga evolved through various cultural influences. ·      Physical culture in India shaped the development of yoga. ·      Innovations in yoga practice are necessary for modern practitioners. ·      The transition from traditional to modern asana is significant. ·      Krishnamacharya's legacy is evident in today's yoga practices. ·      Understanding yoga's history enriches our practice today.  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

Josh's guests:  Mathew Darling - Ashtanga Yoga teacher Studied with Pattabhi Jois at his home in India for ten years. How does Ashtanga Yoga keep us healthy? Toni Bergins – author Embody, Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life through Movement Alvin Taylor – Drummer At age 14 Alvin began his professional music career as a drummer in the Little Richard Band, he has also recorded with Jimi Hendrix, Billy Preston, Eric Burdon,  George Harrison among others.  Darrell Wayne, ex program Director KROQ Los Angeles conducts the interview find us at: www.HeresToYourHealthWithJoshuaLane.com  

MATHEW DARLING,  Ashtanga Yoga teacher, studied with Pattabhi Jois at his home in India for ten years. How does Ashtanga Yoga keep us healthy?   TONI BERGINS, author, Embody, Feel, Heal,  and Transform Your Life through Movement   ALVIN TAYLOR, at age 14 began his professional music career as a drummer in the Little Richard Band,  Alvin Taylor recorded with Jimi Hendrix, Billy Preston, Eric Burdon,  George Harrison Darrell Wayne, ex program Director KROQ Los Angeles conducts the interview  

Born in New Haven, CT, Heidi reported on the fashion universe for national magazines, writing features and styling photo shoots throughout her twenties. With a BA in apparel and textiles from Cornell University, she covered style and travel from New York to Paris, where she served as Fashion Director and Associate Bureau Chief of Women's Wear Daily and W Magazine. After Paris she went to India, where she lived part-time studying yoga for the next 8 years. In 2007, she opened and taught at a yoga studio in San Francisco, and two years later, she discovered her creative self in photography. Self-taught, she began by creating self-portraits and realized a meaningful way to make sense of the world and her place in it. Her images are often based in self-inquiry that stem from personal experiences, relationships, and/or investigate identity.She is represented by galleries in the U.S. and Uruguay and has exhibited internationally. Heidi is a founding member of the online collective Six Shooters, has twice been a Critical Mass finalist, received recognition from the likes of WPGA Pollux Awards and the Julia Margaret Cameron Award. Her work has been featured in PDN and Rangefinder magazines and in online photo blogs including CNN, NPR and the New Yorker's Photo Booth. Editorial credits include WSJ Magazine, Disegno and Grey Magazine. In 2014, Kehrer Verlag published the photography book Grassland under Lender's pseudonym H. Lee. She currently resides on an 80-acre ranch in Pueblo Garzon, Uruguay, where she has founded CAMPO, a nonprofit creative institute, supporting international artists, www.campogarzon.org.In this episode, Heidi recounts her impulsive decision to leave her burgeoning career as a fashion director in Paris at the young age of 26. Her tale is marked by personal challenges, including a divorce and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF, which she bravely shares with Anne. Heidi's journey of self-discovery and resilience is punctuated by her immersion into the world of yoga, where she trained under the renowned Pattabhi Jois, finding solace and a renewed sense of purpose.Prompted by Heidi expressing the realizations she had while shopping in Goa, Anne shares a similar experience from her recent trip to Greece, emphasizing the significance of unique, locally crafted fashion. Anne also speaks candidly about her battle with rheumatoid arthritis and how yoga has been instrumental in her physical and emotional well-being, noting that movement does indeed help with pain, despite seeming counterintuitive. The episode takes a reflective turn as Heidi shares the trials and tribulations she faced during her attempts at conceiving through IVF, eventually leading her to embrace a different life path with acceptance and grace.A pivotal moment in Heidi's personal story, she tells Anne, is her discovery of Garzon, Uruguay. During an impromptu trip to South America, she stumbled upon her dream home in the quaint village, which became the birthplace of CAMPO. Heidi describes to Anne how her passion for photography flourishes in this picturesque setting, where the art of self-portraiture becomes a therapeutic outlet and a means of self-expression. The episode highlights how photography, combined with mindfulness practices, has been a crucial part of Heidi's healing journey.Heidi goes deeper into the founding and growth of CAMPO, which has evolved into a sanctuary for artists, chefs, and writers from around the world. Heidi articulates her vision of creating transformative experiences for both residents and attendees, fostering a sense of community through artistic collaboration. The festival, now a three-day event with a month-long residency program, is using the theme "unsettled" this year. The theme explores migration and movement, thus reflecting Heidi's own journey of continuous reinvention.The episode concludes with a heartfelt discussion between Heidi and Anne on the value of solitude, introspection, and the interconnectedness of creative pursuits and personal growth. Heidi shares important moments of reconnection with her past and influential figures, weaving a narrative of the importance of serendipity and openness to new perspectives. Through her story, Heidi exemplifies resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of embracing life's unpredictable turns.An intimate and heartwarming interview with a talented artist who has a plethora of global experience. Out of the Clouds website: https://outoftheclouds.com/Out of the Clouds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_outofthecloudsThe Mettā View website: https://avm.consulting/metta-viewAnne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annvi/Anne on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@annviAnne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-v-muhlethaler/Heidi's website: https://heidilender.com/Camp Garzon: https://campogarzon.org/Heidi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidilenderHeidi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-lender/Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_MallmannRestaurant Garzon: https://www.restaurantegarzon.com/W magazine: https://www.wmagazine.com/Women's wear daily: https://wwd.com/Us Magazine: https://www.usmagazine.com/Ashtanga Yoga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_vinyasa_yogaJohn Berlinsky: https://www.mettayogastudio.com/john-berlinskyK. Patthabi Jois: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._Pattabhi_JoisPunta del Este: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_del_EsteThe beheaded goddess book: https://www.amazon.com/Beheaded-Goddess-Daughters-Narcissistic-Fathers-ebook/dp/B007Y9L8Z6Rafael Vignoli, the architect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Vi%C3%B1olyDesiree, you gotta be: https://open.spotify.com/track/6CU0zWIWVTEnmWpSjVHM93?si=66f28c3e590a4eb2Ain't no mountain, Diana Ross version: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Viqm1uiiHtM5Y0FwTCtFR?si=a5cc9dfe19634c0fJames McBride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McBride_(writer)Tommy Orange: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_OrangeCAF 8 Virtual Film Forum - Aquí está el enlace actualizado para Film Forum: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1utIIAFPToi3gKu-CVvlagLink to donate and support Campo: https://campogarzon.org/support/ This episode is brought to you by AVM Consulting Struggling to connect with your audience? Feeling disconnected from your brand's purpose? Is motivating your team becoming a daunting task?AVM Consulting offers a unique blend of coaching, consulting, and storytelling services designed to help your brand connect authentically, align with your values, and inspire your team to achieve greatness.With a track record of success in working with fashion and luxury partners worldwide, AVM Consulting, led by industry expert and certified coach Anne Mühlethaler, is your trusted partner in achieving your brand's vision. Ready to transform your brand and drive meaningful change? Don't wait any longer. We like to make magic happen.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AVM CONSULTING HERE. ***If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback. 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Matthew is in the guest seat today! Why? Because in 2019—just months before the pandemic and this podcast kicked off—he published a book titled Practice and All is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics and Healing in Yoga and Beyond. It focused on survivor stories of assault and abuse within the cultic mechanisms of Pattabhi Jois' Ashtanga Yoga community. The book also proposed a path into co-creating safer yoga communities via enhanced critical thinking, self-and-other-care, student empowerment, and community resilience.  In many ways, this book holds the keys to how one-third of the team has tackled the conspirituality era. Derek and Julian interview their colleague about it all on the occasion of the release of a second edition, now titled: Surviving Modern Yoga: Cult Dynamics, Charismatic Leaders, and What Survivors Can Teach Us (North Atlantic Books). Show Notes Surviving Modern Yoga by Matthew Remski | PenguinRandomHouse.com Yoga's Culture of Sexual Abuse: Nine Women Tell Their Stories | The Walrus Survivors of an International Buddhist Cult Share Their Stories | The Walrus How a #MeToo Facebook Post Toppled a Yoga Icon | by Matthew Remski | GEN Shielded for Decades, A Yoga Leader's Alleged Sexual Abuse Finally Comes Under Fire How to Respond to Sexual Abuse Within a Yoga or Spiritual Community—Jubilee Cooke, Karen Rain  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Rosen (www.m-yoga.org/richard-rosen  | @richardrosenyoga) Adam interviews Richard Rosen, a yoga teacher and author, about his background in yoga and his book, Yoga FAQ. They discuss the evolution of yoga texts, the influence of yoga on Western psychology, and the potential for yoga to suppress emotions. They also explore the role of asana in yoga, the trend of yoga anatomy in classes, and the need for assessing students and structuring classes effectively.  SUPPORT US

Jules Febre is an Advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher and is considered one of the leading teachers of the Jivamukti Yoga method, teaching the method worldwide as well as facilitating the very highly regarded teacher training programs. With his devotion, passion, personality and depth of wisdom, he inspires countless students around the globe. “Much of our time is spent in a virtual world of computers, phones and many other automated transactions. We are always choosing how to spend our time, which shapes our lives. The power of coming together, of sharing ideas, insights and practicing asana lends one to become more receptive. As we undertake this journey, we may do so together and thus together we come to realize the vastness of our existence.”—Jules Febre In this episode we talked about (among other subjects): • his experience of meeting Swami Nirmalananda, K. Pattabhi Jois and Shyam Das • his personal adventurous Yoga Journey • how Mantras help us to protect the mind • Personality as a Teacher • what does inspire him • the change of his practice since being a dad and husband • the intention behind the "Liberation Lab" • the link between hip hop and yoga • what makes a good Yogateacher • Death Shownotes: Jules Febre on Instagram Jules Febre Homepage (with all Events) Liberation Laboratory on Instagram Liberation Lab GET WET SOON on Instagram Subscribe to the GET WET SOON NEWSLETTER Make plans regarding your True Self with The TRUE NORTH Planner

Bryan Kest, author of Autobiography of an American Yogi, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into the mainstream and the role he played in it. They discuss the early LA yoga scene, class in Maui with David Williams, one-to-one with Pattabhi Jois, mentality of not being good enough, learning from India, before "power yoga" became a generic term, beefing with Maty Estaty, opening a donation based studio, systematization, controversy with his brother, doing away with adjustments, and the passion and commitment that fuels a life in yoga.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Jules Febre ist Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yogalehrer, leitet Teacher Trainings und war als Yogalehrer auf der ganzen Welt unterwegs. Er ist mit Yoga aufgewachsen, sein Onkel ist der Gründer der Jivamukti-Methode David Life und Yoga spielt seit seinem 10. Lebensjahr eine Rolle in seinem Leben. Wie begegnet er dem Leben und wie hat Yoga sein Leben verändert und beeinflusst es bis heute? Jules Febre wuchs in New York City, an der Lower East Side auf. Im Alter von 13 Jahren verbrachte er auf eigenen Wunsch drei Monate mit seinem Onkel David Life in Indien. Zwei Monate davon übte er Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore bei Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. Während dieser Zeit wurde er eingeladen, an einem Satsang mit Swami Nirmalananda und Shyam teilzunehmen. Zwei radikalen Yogis, die beide einen großen Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung des Yoga im Westen leisteten. Mit 16 Jahren begann er in der Jivamukti Yoga-Schule zu arbeiten. Sein Yogaweg ging immer weiter, mit vielen Ups aber auch Downs. Heute gilt er als einer der führenden Lehrer der Jivamukti Yoga-Methode, der die Methode weltweit unterrichtet. Wir sprechen in dieser Folge über * seine Kindheit und Jugend in New York City, * die frühen und ersten Begegnungen mit Jivamukti Yoga, * das Verhältnis zu seinem Onkel David Life, * seine Reise nach Indien im Alter von 13 Jahren und vwarum er danach nichts mehr von Yoga wissen wollte, * über die 90er Jahre in Indien, * die Bedeutung der Worte: "Make me an instrument for Thy Will, not mine but Thine be done, free me from anger, jealousy and fear, fill my heart with joy and compassion" für sein turbulentes Leben, * was er vermitteln möchte, wenn er Yoga unterrichtet, * was jungen Menschen zwischen 12 und 16 Jahren fehlt, * seine eigenen Zweifel, * Disziplin in der Praxis, * die 9 Hindernisse auf dem yogischen Weg, die Patanjali in den Yogasutren aufgeschrieben hat, * wie sich das Leben als Yogalehrer durch Corona verändert hat, * die Frage, ob Yoga politisch sein sollte und und wie wir die Welt verändern können. Über Jules Febre: https://www.julesfebre.com/ https://www.union.fit/orgs/liberation-lab/passes?access_code=&pass_id=U3C5bBdLXkwJQZGeKUT3NQ9E Buchtipp: Joan Halifax - Being with dying Über uns: Das Magazin: www.personalitymag.com Folge uns auf Instagram unter: https://www.instagram.com/personalitymag/ Melde dich für unser monatlichen Newsletter an: http://eepurl.com/hcgREz

ADARSH WILLIAMS (www.ashtangayogagroningen.nl | www.smartstretch.com | @ adarshw) Adarsh Williams shares his journey into yoga and how it helped him overcome anxiety and insomnia. He started with self-taught yoga practice using library books and later transitioned to Ashtanga Yoga. Adarsh emphasizes that yoga is a tool that can be applied in various ways and does not necessarily require a spiritual context. He also discusses his experiences with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois, highlighting their consistency and dedication to the practice. In this conversation, Adarsh Williams discusses his time with Sharath and the transition he went through after the passing of Pattabhi Joyce. He reflects on Sharath's pressure to fill his grandfather's shoes and how he has grown into his role as a teacher. Adarsh emphasizes the importance of tolerance and understanding in the yoga community, as well as the need for a pragmatic approach to the Ashtanga method. He shares his experience with injuries and how he incorporates functional movement into his teaching. Adarsh concludes by revealing his guilty pleasure of being a professional wrestling fan and expressing his inspiration from his yoga students. In this conversation, we discussed the importance of effective communication and explored various strategies to improve communication skills. We covered topics such as building trust and rapport, active listening and empathy, non-verbal communication, managing conflict, cultural sensitivity and diversity, and effective feedback. These themes highlight the key aspects of communication that can lead to successful interactions and relationships. By implementing the strategies discussed, individuals can enhance their communication skills and achieve better outcomes in personal and professional settings. Key Points ·      Yoga can be a powerful tool for managing mental health issues such as anxiety and insomnia. ·      Self-taught yoga practice can be effective, especially when combined with reading and learning from various sources. ·      Ashtanga Yoga offers a structured and efficient practice that can lead to physical and mental transformation. ·      The guru-disciple relationship in yoga can vary, and it is important to maintain a balanced perspective and not idealize the teacher. Transition and growth are natural processes in any practice or role. ·      Tolerance and understanding are essential in the yoga community. ·      A pragmatic approach to the Ashtanga method can benefit students of all levels and abilities. ·      Incorporating functional movement can help prevent injuries and enhance the practice. ·      Finding inspiration in yoga students and their dedication can motivate teachers to continue their work. Effective communication is crucial for successful interactions and relationships. ·      Building trust and rapport is essential for effective communication. ·      Active listening and empathy help in understanding others and fostering better communication. ·      Non-verbal communication plays a significant role in conveying messages. ·      Managing conflict requires effective communication and problem-solving skills. ·      Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness are important for inclusive communication. ·      Providing constructive feedback is essential for personal and professional growth.    

What does it mean to live a yogic life in the twenty-first century? Alex Medin runs Nøsen, a Norwegian retreat centre, which hosts an annual yoga festival, and is part of a programme that rehabilitates former prisoners and drug addicts.Alex doesn't do things by halves. He's studied yoga and Sanskrit academically, as well as exploring physical practice to advanced levels. He's also lived in India for extended periods, where he was certified to teach Ashtanga by K. Pattabhi Jois. And before he found yoga, Alex was a boxer and breakdancer, who earlier dabbled in crime.Our conversation explores these topics, including asking awkward questions about the extent to which yoga can change us – and the values we need to prioritise if that's to happen. It's therefore a chat about worldly approaches, from ethical conduct to deeper relationships, with the development of love as the ultimate goal.I'll also cover these themes with a men's group in November (called Power to Relate), and I'll be teaching in Nøsen next year – stay tuned for news via danielsimpson.info.If you enjoy the conversation, and would like to fuel more, please consider subscribing or buy me a coffee... All donations are greatly appreciated! Get full access to Ancient Futures at ancientfutures.substack.com/subscribe

 Zoë Slatoff - The Practice of Sanskrit  (www.ashtangayogasanskrit.com | @yogasankrit ) Introduction to yoga | One month of led Intermediate with Pattabhi Jois in NY | Qutting school for Mysore at 21 years old | Falling in love with Sanskrit | Interest in he texts | Integrated study with practice | Giving up neuroscience | Inspiration | Sanskrit for yoga students book | Sanskrit classes online | The stilling of thoughts | Deeper understanding of Sanskrit Online classes: https://ochsonline.org/learning-pathways-sanskrit/ Zoe's Book https://www.amazon.com/Yogavataranam-Translation-Integrating-Traditional-University/dp/086547754X/ About Zoe Slatoff-Ponte Zoë teaches Sanskrit and Yoga Philosophy in the Yoga Studies M.A. program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, as well as online courses for the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. She has a PhD in Religion and Philosophy from Lancaster University and an MA in Asian Languages and Culture from Columbia University.  Zoë is the author of Yogāvatāraṇam, a Sanskrit textbook for yoga students, which uses extracts from classical yoga texts to integrate traditional and academic methods of learning the language. Zoë is also the Sanskrit editor for Pushpam, and has done Sanskrit editing for Nāmarūpa and Robert Svoboda's book Vāstu. Zoë also taught for many years at her yoga shala in NYC, Ashtanga Yoga Upper West Side. She discovered yoga at the age of 15 and has been devoted to a daily practice ever since. She first traveled to Mysore in 2000 to study with Pattabhi Jois and Sharath and has returned almost annually. She is honored to have received Guruji's blessing to teach in 2002, and level 2 Authorization in 2009. Her PhD centers around a translation of the Aparokṣānubhūti, an Advaita Vedānta text attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, which is particularly relevant to yoga practitioners. It explains how we get caught up in illusions about our bodies and the world and how we could instead use practice to help us discover and be more connected to our essential nature.  

Ana Costanza nació en Milán en 1974, con la edad de 20 años empezó su búsqueda espiritual, aterrizando  en 1996 primero en Australia y más tarde en el Reino Unido. En 1997 se mudó definitivamente a Londres donde empezó su recorrido en el yoga en el Centro de Yoga Sivananda Vedanta. En 2003 decidió ocuparse del estudio y la práctica del yoga y desde entonces se dedica exclusivamente a la enseñanza. Es practicante de  Ashtanga Yoga desde el año 2007 y fundadora de Ashtanga Yoga Alcobendas (2013).​ Desde 2013 viaja a Mysore, India, para practicar en el KPJAYI bajo la guía de Saraswathi, hija de Pattabhi Jois. Durante sus estancias suele ayudar con los ajustes en las clases del KPJAYI de Mysore.​ Estudia canto védico con Vigneshwar Bath y filosofía con David Rodrigo. También es estudiante de la lengua Sánscrita.​ En Abril 2017 tuvo el honor de traer a Saraswathiji a Madrid por primera vez y desde el 2022 a Luke Jordan quien ahora es su fuente principal de enseñanza. ​Desde el año 2017 imparte cursos de estudio de los Yoga Sūtras de Patañjali en distintas escuelas de España. Podéis encontrarla en Alcobendas: www.ashtanga-yoga-alcobendas.es En instagram: @ashtanga.yoga.alcobendas ¡Esperamos que aprendan mucho con esta entrevista! *Les recordamos que con nuestro código "mysoreando" pueden obtener un 15% de descuento en la web de ⁠Manduka⁠. Gracias por escucharnos. Merce y Vivi “Las creencias, opiniones o puntos de vista expresados en este podcast corresponden a la experiencia personal de los entrevistados y de Mysoreando y deben considerarse como tal y no como verdades absolutas.  El objetivo de este podcast es dar voz a la comunidad de ashtanga yoga de habla hispana en el contexto del ashtanga yoga tradicional, así como compartir la experiencia de practicantes y maestros. Hay que tener en cuenta que esta comunidad es muy variada y plural y que muchos aspectos de la práctica pueden cambiar con el paso del tiempo." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysoreando/message

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.

Deep Cut pulls from our bonus episode archive to unearth previous ideas that remain relevant today. News from Alabama: after a 23-year ban on yoga in schools, generated by a Republican moral panic, Governor Kay Ivey signs a bill that lets kids do yoga again, but with some restrictions: "All instruction in yoga shall be limited exclusively to poses, exercises, and stretching techniques. All poses shall be limited exclusively to sitting, standing, reclining, twisting, and balancing. All poses, exercises, and stretching techniques shall have exclusively English descriptive names. Chanting, mantras, mudras, use of mandalas, induction of hypnotic states, guided imagery, and namaste greetings shall be expressly prohibited." Those who promote yoga as universal goodwill welcome this Indian art form being made more accessible for children in a State with terrible educational markers. Hindu nationalists, on the other hand, might be outraged at a secularized version of yoga, stripped not only of references to Hinduism but of signs of any type of Indian spirituality. And a lot of white yoga progressives will look at this policy—mostly from the urban North— and worry about authenticity and appropriation. How will the children feel? In considering who wins and loses with this new development, Matthew reviews recent U.S. yoga-war history: battles between the Hindu American Foundation and Yoga Journal, the rise of Christian non-yoga-yoga "Praise Moves", and Encinitas Union School District got sued for allegedly violating the Establishment Clause by contracting devotees of Pattabhi Jois to teach the kids yoga. It's not a stretch to see an overlap between this theme and the medical-moral panic over vaccines. In both cases, the focus is on the imagined corruption of children, whether by poison, politics, or inner quiet. Go to HelloFresh.com/50conspirituality and use code 50conspirituality for 50% off plus free shipping. Deep Cut Intro Music Single Origins — Pete Kuzma Show Notes Alabama lifts three-decade-old ban on yoga in public schools—with a catch. New study ranks Alabama as 43rd for student achievement, grade of D+ 12 Reasons Why Yoga is NOT Good for Christians Hindu Group Stirs Debate in Fight for Soul of Yoga Hindu American Foundation: Hindu Roots of Yoga Shukla's letter: Is Hindu a bad word? Explained: The Hindu American Foundation's defamation case against Hindus for Human Rights founders Audrey Truschke's tweet Over 300 Writers, Academics and Scholars Repudiate HAF's Attempt to Silence Hindus for Human Rights — Hindus for Human Rights Detroit's Satanic Statue Has A Political Point to Make Encinitas school yoga lawsuit stretches on Yoga-for-Trophy-Wives Fitness Fad That's Alienating Discipline Devotees Next Article Yoga's Culture of Sexual Abuse: Nine Women Tell Their Stories Candy Gunther Brown amicus brief for the plaintiffs, against the yoga programme Mark Singleton amicus brief for the defendants, for the yoga programme Chris Chapple amicus brief for the defendants, for the yoga programme Yoga Alliance amicus brief for the defendants, for the yoga programme Sedlock v. Baird -  Brown's summary SEDLOCK v. Yes! Yoga for Encinitas Students, Intervener and Respondent Yes! Yoga for Encinitas Students filing The World's Most Influential Yoga Teacher is a Homophobic Right-Wing Activist Translation of the Dattātreyayogaśāstra, the earliest text to teach haṭhayoga Barkataki: How to Decolonize Your Yoga Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might know David Garrigues as a Certified Ashtanga yoga teacher, but today you'll hear all about what spurred him into the Seattle punk scene, and how music pulled him out of a very difficult time in his life, where he was homeless and starting to sink into a very dark place. How did he go from a homeless young punk rocker to practicing yoga in Mysore, India, with Pattabhi Jois? You'll find out in this episode. David has a deep dedication to the practice, music, poetry, and art. We discussing the evolution of his practice and teaching over the years and how it's culimated in his newest book: Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa: Movement, Breath, and Posture in the Primary Series. It takes courage to write a book, let alone six of them! It takes courage to put yourself out there on YouTube consistently (if you haven't checked out Asana Kitchen with David Garrigues - be sure to) and to create over 20 video courses! And it takes courage to get on your mat every day. David talks about some of the motivations that continue to bring him to his mat daily, some deep emotions that continue to linger, like shame, anger, and resentment. This need for constant purification and ongoing evolution, is what continues to spur him to gather up all his courage each day to face himself on his mat! We're examining both the shadow and the light aspects of the asana practice today with David Garrigues, and his particular approach to practice within this deeply explorative conversation. Come practice with me in person in 2023 - ⁠⁠harmonyslater.com/events⁠⁠ Barcelona: September 22 - 26, 2023 ⁠⁠⁠FIND OUT MORE⁠ ⁠⁠ Madrid: September 27 - October 1, 2023 ⁠⁠⁠⁠FIND OUT MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cleveland, OH: November 3 - 6, 2023 ⁠⁠⁠FIND OUT MORE⁠⁠⁠ LEARN MORE ABOUT DAVID GARRIGUES INSTAGRAM I WEBSITE I YOUTUBE - davidgarrigues.com A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Make A Donation   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harmonyslater.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  ❤  Give us a 5★ rating! Opening and closing music by Nick Evans from his album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Purchase your own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to Episode 100 of the Yogalebrity Podcast, hosted by the incredible Angelica Govaert. In this special episode, Angelica opens up and shares her remarkable personal journey, revealing how she became a yoga teacher and the challenges she faced along the way. Brace yourself for a candid and unfiltered conversation as Angelica dives deep into her experiences of childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma. Please note that sensitive topics such as suicide are touched upon, so listeners who may be affected should approach with care. Prepare to be inspired as Angelica takes you on her transformative path from poverty to becoming a million-dollar earning yoga teacher. With a wealth of wisdom gained from studying under esteemed yoga masters such as Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Pattabhi Jois, Baron Baptiste, Doug Swenson, Sharon Gannon, and many more, Angelica shares how she developed her expertise and empowered thousands of individuals to pursue successful careers as yoga teachers. But Angelica's story doesn't stop there. She reveals a captivating twist involving her passion for poker and how a serendipitous victory provided her with the means to establish a thriving yoga studio in Las Vegas. This episode will leave you with a profound realization: if you can dream it, you can achieve it. Get ready to ignite your own yoga teaching aspirations by applying for Angelica's Online Yoga Teacher Training at www.yogateachertraining.yoga. Stay connected with Angelica by following her on Instagram or TikTok @yogalebrity or her personal website www.angelicagovaert.com. Her story will ignite your spirit and remind you that with determination and dedication, you can truly live your dream as a yoga teacher. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogalebrity/message

New podcast with Christina Martini of Shala Santosha Ashtanga & Ayurveda Yoga Holistic Practice available now!Senior Teacher and Owner, Founder  of  Shala Santosha Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness .  A direct student of Manju Jois, the oldest son of K. Pattabhi Jois, recognised worldwide as the foremost authority on Ashtanga yoga.  Christina has devoted her healing journey to trusting the Traditional Lineage of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Ayurveda from her mid 20's to present as not only a way of living but her medicine for optimal health and healing. Visit her on her website: https://www.shalasantoshayoga.comFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalasantoshayogamaui/Topics we speak about during this conversation:Teaching yoga and working as a nurse. The power of suggestion in teaching. Looking out for the best interest of your students.How did you get started with Ayurveda and yoga? Working in palliative care. Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Danny Paradise Part 2 Teacher to the Stars & Creator of Music ( www.dannyparadise.com @danny_paradise108) Travelling & Sharing yoga | Doorways opening to countries | Teaching Sting, Madonna & other celebrities | Freedom Fighters | Love Will Rescue You | Children of The Forest | A Song For a Revolution | Ashtanga is not just for kids (more about Danny below)  ******************************************* This episode is sponsored by Momence, the booking system we use and highly recommend. For our online, in-person and hybrid classes and events. There are packages to fit self-employed teachers to multi-site studios. With Momence, you can: ·  ·        Manage your class and workshop schedule ·       Organize your appointment types and availability ·       Create marketing and win-back campaigns ·       Organize your on-demand videos and courses ·       See exactly how your business is doing through insightful reporting. ·       Have customers self-check-in via kiosks ·       Sell products and services with a fully integrated point of sale  With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers.  2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL: for more information click on the link 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/  __________________________________________________________________ Danny has been practising Ashtanga Yoga since May 1976 and teaching publicly (and occasionally privately) worldwide since 1979. He teaches all levels of students and teachers and was in one of the earliest groups of Westerners to learn all the classical sequences of Ashtanga Yoga. His first teachers were David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff. David was the first western Ashtanga adept. He began teaching with David Williams in 1979 and was asked to assist him at that time. Danny introduces the forms to beginning students, experienced, advanced practitioners, and teachers. Many people he has taught are now teaching others and have their own schools. He also introduced the Ashtanga forms to many people who were Yoga teachers in other traditions and styles. He's taught numerous well-known artists, musicians, dancers, and sports champions and studied with K. Pattabhi Jois in 1978 in Hawaii and 1980 in Hawaii in the USA. This included K.P. Jois' first advanced series of public classes in 1980 which were in Maui, Hawaii. He's also studied and practised with numerous teachers of other Yoga forms as well as various martial arts including Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi. His influences in Spirituality have come from Krishnamurti, teachings of Buddha, Jesus, Shiva, Yoga, as well as numerous Shamanic traditions of Native North and South Americans, from indigenous cultures of the Pacific, Tibet, Africa and Southeast Asia. Some of these traditions also include Mayan, Egyptian, and Hawaiian. His main objective is to help people develop a sacred, personal, private, safe, healing, meditative, consistent, non-dogmatic Yoga practice.  

Danny Paradise Part 1: A Life of Yoga ( www.dannyparadise.com @danny_paradise108) Early days in Hawaii | Cliff Barber | Discovering yoga in 1976 | Nancy Gilgoff & David Williams | Music career | No guru / Personal authority | Original Maui Crew | Learning v Perfecting | Good teachers don't do intense adjustments | There were no full vinyasas | Modify daily | No break between primary and intermediate | The Origins of asana (more about Danny below) ******************************************* This episode is sponsored by Momence, the booking system we use and highly recommend. For our online, in-person and hybrid classes and events. There are packages to fit self-employed teachers to multi-site studios. With Momence, you can: ·  ·       Manage your class and workshop schedule ·       Organize your appointment types and availability ·       Create marketing and win-back campaigns ·       Organize your on-demand videos and courses ·       See exactly how your business is doing through insightful reporting. ·       Have customers self-check-in via kiosks ·       Sell products and services with a fully integrated point of sale With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers.  2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL: for more information click on the link 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/  ********************************************** Danny has been practising Ashtanga Yoga since May 1976 and teaching publicly (and occasionally privately) worldwide since 1979. He teaches all levels of students and teachers and was in one of the earliest groups of Westerners to learn all the classical sequences of Ashtanga Yoga. His first teachers were David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff. David was the first western Ashtanga adept. He began teaching with David Williams in 1979 and was asked to assist him at that time. He introduces the forms to beginning students, experienced, advanced practitioners, and teachers. Many people he has taught are now teaching others and have their own schools. He also introduced the Ashtanga forms to many people who were Yoga teachers in other traditions and styles. Danny has taught numerous well-known artists, musicians, dancers, and sports champions and studied with K. Pattabhi Jois in 1978 in Hawaii and 1980 in Hawaii in the USA. This included K.P. Jois' first advanced series of public classes in 1980 which were in Maui, Hawaii. He's also studied and practised with numerous teachers of other Yoga forms as well as various martial arts including Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi. His influences in Spirituality have come from Krishnamurti, teachings of Buddha, Jesus, Shiva, Yoga, as well as numerous Shamanic traditions of Native North and South Americans, from indigenous cultures of the Pacific, Tibet, Africa and Southeast Asia. Some of these traditions also include Mayan, Egyptian, and Hawaiian. His main objective is to help people develop a sacred, personal, private, safe, healing, meditative, consistent, non-dogmatic Yoga practice.  

Welcome to Episode #83 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! Thank you so much for tuning into the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast. My conversation with Hamilton De Sousa, a yoga teacher from Angola, was so enthralling as we wove so many elements of spiritual understanding of yoga, of vipassana, and of the world together. I hope that this conversation made you see what is possible in the realm of yoga — and what is IMPORTANT on the path of yoga. If you're looking to tune into a podcast episode that is all about yoga in Angola then this is the conversation for you. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wildyogatribe Tell me more about Hamilton De Sousa Hamilton De Sousa has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. As he says, he fell in love with the first sun salutation and never looked back. He has spent time in India studying Ashtanga yoga in Mysore and Goa. He opened his own studio in Angola called The Studio in Luanda, the capital city of Angola. He teaches Ashtanga, Hatha, Power, and Restorative yoga at his yoga studio. Hamilton is also a long-time Vipassana meditator. For the skimmers - What's in the yoga in Angola episode? The body is the best teacher Don't push until you break  A background in fitness and as a personal trainer  The most important thing is to be on the mat every day Doing a yoga pose won't make you a better person Yoga is a big ocean, you can't know everything in one lifetime What to expect in the Yoga In Angola episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast Hamilton De Sousa, a yoga teacher from Angola, defines yoga as a self-journey and self-inquiry practice that helps humans evolve and develop to connect their individual consciousness to the universal consciousness. Through the practice of yoga, one can become self-aware of their body, thoughts, and consciousness and ultimately become one with all. Hamilton shared with us his profound experience - an experience of oneness where he left his body, went into the sun, and touched everything. This experience made him realize that he is everything, and he is not afraid to die since that day. Hamilton shares how he fell in love with yoga and his 20-year journey practicing Ashtanga yoga, as well as vipassana meditation. He emphasizes the importance of discipline and devotion in Ashtanga yoga, while also acknowledging the need to adapt the practice to truly listen to the body. He also highlighted the humbling nature of yoga and its ability to become an integral part of one's daily life. Incredibly, Hamilton studied with Pattabhi Jois himself in Mysore, India, and while the classes were large and he received few adjustments, the energy and progress he experienced were unparalleled. When the conversation veered towards why the world needs, yoga Hamilton shared his  belief that people are turning to yoga to answer deep existential questions and cope with the stress and fast pace of life. Yoga provides a way to connect and find purpose in life. Curious about yoga in Angola? This is the conversation for you! Connect with Hamilton De Sousa https://www.instagram.com/thestudioangola/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100033837473501 Want more? Head on over to my website  https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Questions? Comments? Let's get social! https://www.instagram.com/wildyogatribe/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wildyogatribe https://www.facebook.com/wildyogatribe https://twitter.com/wildyogatribe Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wildyogatribe/message

Ruth Westoby Baking the Body in the Fire of Yoga (www.enigmatic.yoga | @ruthwestoby )  The Relationship Between Academic Study & Practice | Learning Ashtanga Yoga | Entering into the academic study of yoga | Reading the Bhagavad Gita | Getting obsessed with details | Mark Singleton's & Norman Sjoman's books | Are the myths being busted? | The Sritattvanidhi | The transformation of practice enriches interest in the texts | Practising to techno | Cultural appropriation | Can we separate mind & body? | Use of critical theory in yoga | Yoga necessary for doing the contemplation elements *************************************************** 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 Momence, you can: ·  ·       Manage your class and workshop schedule ·       Organize your appointment types and availability ·       Create marketing and win-back campaigns ·       Organize your on-demand videos and courses ·       See exactly how your business is doing through insightful reporting. ·       Have customers self-check-in via kiosks ·       Sell products and services with a fully integrated point of sale With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers. 2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL: for more information click on the link 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/ *************************************** Ruth Westoby is a doctoral researcher in yoga and an Ashtanga practitioner. As well as offering workshops and lectures at studios and conferences, Ruth teaches on some of the principal teacher training programmes in the UK and beyond. Ruth is on the steering committee for the SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies. Ruth collaborated with the Haṭha Yoga Project's ‘embodied philology', interpreting postures from an 18th-century text teaching a precursor of modern yoga, the Haṭhābhyāsapaddhati, in 2016 and 2017. Ruth began to explore yoga practices in 1996 and started teaching postural yoga in 2004. In 2010 she received an MA in Indian Religions from SOAS, University of London, with Distinction.   Ruth has studied closely with Hamish Hendry and Richard Freeman. In 2015 she was authorized by Sharath to teach Ashtanga level 2. Ruth does not practice at studios which display images of Pattabhi Jois on altars in solidarity with those who were sexually abused by him. For resources and dialogue on this please contact Ruth directly.   Ruth is researching for a doctoral thesis on ‘Bodies in Haṭhayoga: Gender, Materiality and Power' at SOAS under the supervision of James Mallinson.  

It's often said that yoga is timeless, but many modern methods are recent inventions. What keeps them anchored in earlier traditions? I recently explored this with Mike De Masi, who runs a discussion group devoted to the yoga of T. Krishnamacharya and his students – from B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois to T.K.V. Desikachar and Srivatsa Ramaswami.Among other topics, our conversation covered:* What “tradition” means when so much has changed* Whether stories told by lineages stand up to scrutiny* How one relates to other worldviews as a foreigner* What scholarship on yoga can offer practitioners* Why critique should be balanced with respectRESOURCESWorldwide Krishnamacharya Yoga CommunityBreath of the Gods (a 2012 film about Krishnamacharya)“The Yoga of the Haṭhābhyāsapaddhati” (Birch and Singleton)The Goddess Pose (a book about the life of Indra Devi)Srivatsa Ramaswami's Vinyasa Krama website Get full access to Ancient Futures at ancientfutures.substack.com/subscribe

Traditionally, physical yoga aims to raise vital energy. This is often described as a serpent-like power that dissolves the mind. However, one influential teacher saw Kuṇḍalinī differently. T. Krishnamacharya, who taught B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois, said it was a blockage that had to be burned, not a means to liberation. Simon Atkinson's book explains why. Drawing on his experiences as well as his research, this conversation explores implications for modern practitioners. Simon has practised yoga for more than 20 years in the tradition most closely associated with Krishnamacharya's son, T.K.V. Desikachar. Get full access to Ancient Futures at ancientfutures.substack.com/subscribe

David Swenson (www.ashtanga.net | @davidswensonashtanga) David is teaching his first ever workshop on yoga short forms over Zoom with Keen on Yoga, details of the workshop are here: https://www.keenonyoga.com/events/david-swenson-ashtanga-short-forms/ In this podcast David talks about Pattabhi Jois short form | Western students driving for more | All or nothing mentality | Permission to shorten practice | 10-minute practice can be enough | What time is accessible? | Asana families | Intelligence behind sequences | Something is better than nothing | Being Doctors of our own body | What is happening today? | Feel good about yoga ***************************************************************************************** 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 Momence, you can: · Manage your class and workshop schedule Organize your appointment types and availability Create marketing and win-back campaigns Organize your on-demand videos and courses See exactly how your business is doing through insightful reporting. Have customers self-check-in via kiosks Sell products and services with a fully integrated point of sale   With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers. 2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL: for more information click on the link https://www.keenonyoga.com/momence/ or book a demo and quote “Keen on Yoga” ******************************************************************************************  Support Us 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/      

Adam has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for almost 20 years and teaching for the last 15, based in London but also internationally. He was fortunate enough to study directly with Pattabhi Jois and has continued his studies with Sharath Jois, obtaining Level 2 Authorization as well as completing the Advanced A sequence in Mysore. A humble and open-minded student of yoga asana and yoga philosophy, he has spent much time with the older teachers of the tradition as well as running his own yoga centres both in Europe and Canada. British by birth, he retains a sense of humour in his teaching, yet tries to convey clear and precise instruction. Adam is also a vegetarian/vegan chef as well as a trained medical homeopathic doctor. Tune in and learn how the pandemic has changed the perspective on teaching large classes. We also cover everything from importance of being flexible, accepting failure and staying true to your own message and values. Start the journey now with your free 30-day membership on Omstars.com. Use code: PODCAST. Keep up with us online @omstarsofficial or follow me on Instagram @kinoyoga. Visit my blog at Kinoyoga.com to learn more. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me at info@kinoyoga.com. If you want to share what you've learned on your yoga journey, you could be invited to guest spot on The Yoga Inspiration Podcast.

Cathy-Louise Broda (purpleyoga.com | @cathy.louise.broda ) An honest talk about menopause and practice through it. As well as loving the colour purple. Learning with John Scott in 2000 | 7 years of primary series | The original Ashtanga community in the UK | Practice with joy | Moving into the middle and older phases of the body | Body recovery after giving birth | Change in cycles | Hot flashes & talking yourself out of them | Hormonal changes in the body | Going crazy before neutral | Flexible then stiff | The importance for male teachers to understand | Practising during menstruation | Effects of nutrition on the body | Craving quiet space | Changes in diet | Celebrate being a woman This episode is sponsored by Momence, the booking system we've been using for the last year and highly recommend. Momence is a booking system for online, in-person and hybrid classes and events with packages to fit self-employed teachers to multi-site studios. With Momence, you can: · Manage your class and workshop schedule Organize your appointment types and availability Create marketing and win-back campaigns Organize your on-demand videos and courses See exactly how your business is doing through insightful reporting. Have customers self-check-in via kiosks Sell products and services with a fully integrated point of sale With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers. 2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL: for more information click on the link https://momence.com/lp/keen-on-yoga or book a demo and quote “Keen on Yoga” ********************************************************* Support us: Donate: https://keenonyoga.com/donate/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf 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/ Membership: https://keenonyoga.com/membership/ Exclusive content, yoga & lifestyle tips, live Zoom meet-ups & more. €10 per month, cancel at any time. Cathy Louise has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga for 31 years. Her first teacher was Beryl Bender Birch, who she did a two-year apprenticeship with in New York in the late 1980s. Cathy Louise's early studies with Beryl still inform her teaching today. Cathy Louise met Pattabhi Jois during his first visit to New York and received his blessing to teach Ashtanga in 2000. Known for her transformative hands-on adjustments, Cathy Louise's teaching style also owes much to John Scott. In the late 1990s, she assisted John in his Mysore classes in London and then inherited her own Mysore style classes at Astanga Yoga London. While in London she taught vinyasa yoga at Triyoga, did a year-long apprenticeship in Pregnancy Yoga with Lynne Pinette, and met Nancy Gilgoff who was pivotal in empowering Cathy Louise as a female Ashtanga teacher. Cathy Louise's Pregnancy and Mom & Baby classes draw on her experience as a mother of three. In her Ashtanga classes too, she openly shares her journey as a woman so students may learn how best to adjust the practice of yoga in all stages of their lives. Perimenopause is the time before menopause. A woman's hormone levels start to change causing symptoms like: Irregular menstrual cycles – ovulation becomes less regular. Flow can be lighter or heavier Hot flashes – hormone changes can start to create hot flashes. Sleep problems – due to hot flashes or “night sweats”. Mood changes – hormone levels change meaning some women have more mood swings, irritable. Decreased fertility – ovulation becomes less regular so it's harder to conceive. Changes in sexual feeling – less interested in sex. Loss of bone density – with lower oestrogen bones lose density faster than you can replace bone. Changes in cholesterol levels – lower oestrogen levels can make you start to have “high cholesterol”. Other symptoms can be vaginal dryness, weight gain, slow metabolism, thinning hair, and dry skin. Menopause is when you have not had a menstrual cycle for at least a 12-month period. Menopause can happen in your 40s to 50s. The average age in the US of menopause is 51 years old. Symptoms can continue as with “perimenopausal” symptoms, and you can also experience: Fatigue, difficulty concentrating or memory loss, dizziness, weight gain, incontinence, bloating, changes in body odour, depression and anxiety, breast pain, headaches, joint pain, burning tongue, muscle tension, dry itchy skin, osteoporosis, gum problems, anxiety, brittle nails, tingling in the legs/arms. Early Menopause or Premature Menopausecan happen any time before the usual age of 40s-50s. Early menopause can come with having a hysterectomy (removal of ovaries), chemotherapy (cancer treatment) or stress. It's important if you have early menopause that you have a balanced diet and take medical advice to make sure you remain healthy.  

Matt Ryan @mattryanyoga | www.yoga-manchester.co.uk |  DJ to Yogi | Panic Attacks | Depersonalisation | Kissing the Guru's Feet | Advaita Experiences | Tradition or Trend? | Hard Core Zen | The Love of Helping People | New Beginnings in Manchester | Always Maintaining a Practice This episode is sponsored by Momence, the booking system we've been using for the last year and highly recommend. Momence is a booking system for online, in-person and hybrid classes and events with packages to fit self-employed teachers to multi-site studios. With Momence, you can: · Manage your class and workshop schedule Organize your appointment types and availability Create marketing and win-back campaigns Organize your on-demand videos and courses See exactly how your business is doing through insightful reporting. Have customers self-check-in via kiosks Sell products and services with a fully integrated point of sale With live support by chat, phone and email Momence is easy to use for yourself and your customers. 2 MONTHS FREE TRAIL:  click on the link below for more information or book a demo and quote “Keen on Yoga” https://momence.com/lp/keen-on-yoga Matt Ryan traded in the life of a DJ, including a stint at Manchester's famous nightclub The Hacienda, for the life of yoga. He was introduced to Ashtanga yoga to deal with anxiety and depersonalisation disorder, and it helped him immensely. Soon afterwards made the trip to Mysore at the Laxmipurum shala with Pattabhi Jois. He was granted Level 2 authorisation from the AYRI, as it was known at the time. That was over 23 years ago, and he's remained immersed in yoga.  Matt complements his Ashtanga practice with Zen Buddhism and the daily sitting practice of Zazen. He finds in this combination an immediate effect resulting in a steadier, more focused mind whilst moving through the asana sequences.  The result is a sense of in-the-moment presence coupled with a solid flexible mind & body. In 2015 Matt created the ‘Nee-Ji', safe knee support for yoga & meditation. (nee-ji.com).  He is also the father of 4 children. Matt has taught internationally and has established yoga studios in Manchester, London and Los Angeles. In 2023 he is looking forward to new beginnings for Yoga Manchester, and we look forward to seeing him thrive. SUPPORT US Donate: https://keenonyoga.com/donate/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf 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/ MEMBERSHIP https://keenonyoga.com/membership/ Exclusive content, yoga & lifestyle tips, live Zoom meet ups with Adam & more. €10 per month, cancel at any time.        

Today's guest is Eliza Kerr from Yosemite, California. Eliza has been leading people on adventures in the outdoors for more than 30 years in Tibet, Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, and Yosemite. She is a leading light, climber, surfer, yogi, guide, mom, and just an awesome soul. Her story is about a connection with the outdoors in both body and mind.Eliza is also the co-founder of Balanced Rock whose mission is to inspire health and wellbeing through deepening connection to nature and spirit through workshops, trips, and community programs. She is a certified Ayurvedic specialist and practices Ayurvedic medicine in Yosemite.In this episode, Sylvia and Eliza discuss Eliza's transition from the midwest to Yosemite, how her studies in Nepal influenced her life journey, risk versus reward in adventure sports, recovering from severe injuries, building a tribe of strong women, and much more. Topics Include: - Facing fear as a climber - Connecting with our authentic selves- Processing the death of loved ones- The birth of Balanced Rock- Moonstone Retreat Center- Living a life of kindness and gratitude- Detaching from the digital world- And other topics...Eliza Kerr has been living in Yosemite since graduating Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley in Conservation and Resource Studies in 1993. She has been leading people on adventures in the outdoors since 1989, working for NatureBridge (formerly Yosemite Institute), Outward Bound in Colorado and Alaska, Where There Be Dragons in Tibet, and Wild Women Workshops in Alaska and Yosemite. Eliza co-founded Balanced Rock in 2007 and since then has served as an instructor. She has served as both President and Vice President of the Board of Directors.Eliza first discovered yoga in 1991 while living and studying in Nepal and India. Since then, she has been a passionate practitioner, studying a variety of styles including Iyengar, Bikkurim, and Ashtanga with Pattabhi Jois and her primary teacher, Richard Freeman. Eliza has been teaching a blend of these styles in Yosemite since 1995 with an emphasis on breath, flow, and joy. She was certified as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist from the California College of Ayurveda in 2000 and also holds Ayurvedic certificates from the American Institute of Vedic Studies, Rishikesh College of Ayurveda, the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, and the Ayurvedic Institute. She is currently practicing Ayurvedic medicine in Yosemite.Resources Mentioned:http://balancedrock.orghttp://elizakerr.comStay Connected:Signup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights.Email: hello@whenwomenfly.comWebsite: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Socials: @whenwomenfly

Norman E. Sjoman is the author of the 1996 book The Yoga Tradition of the Mysore Palace. The book contains an English translation of the yoga section of Sritattvanidhi, a 19th-century treatise by the Maharaja of Mysore. It contributes an original view on the history and development of the teaching traditions behind modern asanas. According to Sjoman, a majority of the tradition of teaching yoga as exercise spread primarily through the teachings of BKS Iyenger and his students. He claims this “appears to be distinct from the philosophical or textual tradition of hatha yoga. In addition, it does not appear to have any basis as a genuine tradition as there is no textual support for the asanas taught and no lineage of teachers." Sjoman studied at the University of British Columbia and Stockholm University before obtaining a PhD from the Centre of Advanced Studies in Sanskirt at Pune University. In addition, he holds a pandit degree from the Mysore Maharaja's Mahapathasala. Sjoman spent 14 years in India studying four different shastras n Sanskrit, with several pandits. In the mid 1980s, while doing research at the Mysore Palace, Sjoman made copies of the yoga section of the Sritattvanidhi. This was a "colossal" illustrated compendium, authored in the 19th century by the then Maharaja. The book included diagrams of 122 yoga asanas. Unlike the few other known historical yoga treatises, the emphasis was solely on the physical activity. Some appeared based on Indian wrestling and other gymnastic exercises. In that aspect more closely resembling modern yoga as exercise forms such as Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Both B. K. S. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, who are major influences on modern yoga forms, themselves studied under teacher Tirumalai Krishnamacharya at the Mysore Palace in the 1930s. Sjoman discovered that the royal family, in the early 1900s, had employed a British gymnast to train the young princes. When Krishnamacharya arrived in the 1920s to start a yoga school, his schoolroom was the former gymnasium complete with ropes. Sjoman argues that several exercises detailed in a purposely written western gymnastics manual were incorporated into Krishnamacharya's syllabus, resulting in his vinyasa style, and further passed on to Iyengar and Jois. The Yoga Tradition of the Mysore Palace was published in 1996 including the 122 asana illustrations and extracts from the gymnastics manual. Naturally, the radical, perhaps heretical, idea that some of the practice of modern yoga as exercise is based on something as mundane as British gymnastics caused a stir in the yoga world.  

Dreams of becoming a Professional Golfer crushed by debilitating back pain sent Rob Lamport on an epic search in Secret India for the esoteric teachings that could free him from his body pain. He lived in Mysore and practised with B.N.S Iyengar as well as Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Jois. Learn why you might want to be careful eating too many bananas! After his first trip he swore to never go back to India (like so many of us!) but after a few months away, he began to miss it and so decided to return and spent the next three years living there. (like so many of us!) Dr. Rob became a fixture in the Gokulu, community as our go too guy for putting overzealous yoga folks back together! You'll find Rob is a pretty humble and private guy. Now living in Italy, he continues to be fully dedicated to his yoga practice with a strong focus on pranayama, learning from Sri. O.P Tiwari (as Harmony has also done). He loves to cook, especially with his wonderful wife Tara Mitra, who was also a guest on our show (episode 91). He offers online yoga anatomy courses for complete beginners and for those yoga instructors with previous experience. They offer insights into muscular and joint movement learned through modern medical research and clinical experience. Each course includes a basic understanding of anatomy and function, describes the most common conditions, and how to manage them through yoga medicine. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ROB LAMPORT INSTAGRAM I WEBSITE I YOUTUBE The Finding Harmony Podcast is hosted, edited and produced by Harmony Slater and co-hosted by Russell Case. A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. Make A Donation FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HARMONY and become an INNER CIRCLE MEMBER - harmonyslater.com Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ❤ Give us a 5★ rating! We love to read and respond to your comments - So drop us a note in the comments below and give us a shout out on IG! Opening and closing music compliments of my dear friend teaching Ashtanga yoga in Eindhoven, Nick Evans, with his band “dawnSong” from the album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify - Click Here. To purchase your own copy - Click Here.

Gregor is the international author of eight textbooks covering all eight limbs of yoga. He is a mystic and a profuse blog writer covering topics on yoga and beyond. He travels the globe educating with passion, humour, insight and wisdom. Gregor Maehle began his practice of Raja Yoga in 1978 and added Hatha Yoga a few years later. In the mid-1980s he commenced annual travels to India, where he studied with various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus and ascetics. After practising with BKS Iyengar he spent fourteen months in Mysuru, and in 1997 was authorised to teach Ashtanga Yoga by K. Pattabhi Jois. In India Gregor also received eight months of mostly one-on-one instruction in scripture and the higher limbs of Yoga through B.N.S. Iyengar, a student of T. Krishnamacharya. He also studied Sanskrit under Professor Narayanachar and Dr Chandrasekhar. He lived for several years as a recluse, studying Sanskrit and yogic scripture and practising yogic techniques. This is the third time Gregor joins Adam, this time talking about his latest book How To Find Your Life's Diving Purpose.  Including the talking points below. Human aspects of the divine Bhakti yoga within asana Surrendering to the diving through practice, asana, pranayama, meditation Is concentration devotion? Co-creating with the divine what aspect you were here to express Importance of your Swah dharma - your own dharma Pancha kosha - teaching of the 5 layers, cleansing of impact of past traumas on your body, breath and mind Objective and objectless samadhi Shiva pure consciousness, eternal awareness Shakti female aspect of the divine What is your role in the play & how far can you go with your gift? Life is the child of the divine The divine is here and now How you act in this world matters Everything you see is the crystallised body of God Indigenous practices, walkabouts Vijnanamaya kasha Your duty in society, giving to the world Self love as a pure spiritual state Accepting that state within you We are all children of the divine   Find Gregor: Instagram: @gregor.maehle Website: https://8limbs.com/about/gregor-maehle/ If you enjoy the Keen on Yoga Podcast and would like to support us you can share this post, give us a review on Apple or Spotify or make a donation .  We appreciate your help to us keep creating free content for all.      

From the very young age of 13, Doug Swenson began his study of yoga in 1964. He has studied and practiced with many amazing teachers including Ernest Wood, the highly respected British Yoga Master, theosophist, and Sanskrit scholar. Doug's other mentors include Pattabhi Jois, Ramanand Patel, BKS Iyengar and Swami Satchidananda. Many of Doug's students have become highly celebrated teachers, including his younger brother, David Swenson. Doug is a master yoga practitioner, philosopher, poet and dedicated health advocate. He has incorporated influences from several different yoga systems along with his passion for cross-training, elevated nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Over the years he has authored four books and 23 videos on Amazon. The book list includes: Yoga Helps, Power Yoga for Dummies, Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow, and Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga. His educational videos, for all levels of practice, include topics of Yoga practice and philosophy, enhanced nutrition, and cross-training between challenging and more restorative yoga styles.  Doug's Sadhana Yoga Chi is a holistic balance between learning and teaching, power and softness, intellect and fitness.  The goals of Sadhana Yoga are achieved by striving to create a body of enhanced health and fitness, a mind with pure clarity, true intellect and focus, all woven together with a heart filled with peace and harmony. Sadhana Yoga Chi does not restrict your intelligence, or put limits on expanding your knowledge. Instead, we encourage the freedom to study and practice positive aspects of other different holistic techniques. This includes other systems of yoga and alternate body and mind expansion concepts. Doug is one of the original yoga teachers in the West and has quietly been living as a yogi for decades.  You can find him on his website    

Yoga Sūtras 2.46 - 2.48, Check out the discussion ... ! Yoga Sūtras 2.46, sthira-sukham āsanam || Āsana is a stable and pleasant bodily position || Pattabhi Jois taught this Sūtra to us in a very practice way. He said that sthira (stable) means maintaining a straight back while sukha (pleasant) means breathing freely. Live Class meets every Thuesday from 10:45 - 12:00 pm (California Time) To learn more about our offerings or to make a donation in support of our work, please visit our website: https://www.samjiva.com/donations David Miliotis - Samjīva Nilayam & Ashtānga Yoga Orange County samjiva.com | youtube.com/ashtangayoga | @samjivanilayam

During the course of this morning's conversation we touched on the subject of authenticity. How does someone become real we asked? And it was said that Sunny Boy Williamson whispered this to John Lennon once about the Rolling Stones, “They're plastic soul, John.” So, he called Paul, and named his album “Rubber Soul.” After a long time of practice and effort the Rolling Stones became real and they made Gimme Shelter… and nothing has been more real since. This said, our guest today is not a Greek Warrior Princess. She is neither Greek nor a Princess! She is, in fact, Mauritian, speaks Creole, was born in London to nurses and very seriously grew up destined to be a Dentist. Though she had her dharma firmly in hand, she got a little hunched in the shoulders from bending over all those open-mouthed patients, and a little frustrated holistically let's say, with the narrowness of that profession. And so, she decided to pursue a new dharma, one more aligned with her true self. She became a yogi. Much like her mother and in harmony with the heritage of her grandparents and great-grandparents. We spoke with Zeena on some surprisingly hot topics. We went looking for answers to some difficult questions regarding appropriation and appreciation? What is the difference? Does appropriation have to do with breaking ahimsa (non-harming)? We talked about privilege, racism, and defining our present understanding of past experiences — as uncomfortable as that new understanding might be… like our work with the transgressions of Pattabhi Jois. It was incredible that these typically uncomfortable and very difficult topics became easy to discus with Zeena — Her infectious humour and grace allowed us to flow with ease and gentleness. She is a rare gem. “Wherever there has been pain and some form of practice or reverence has been born from that pain… We feel protective around it.” FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ZEENA WEBSITE I INSTAGRAM I ASHTANGA YOGA CLUBHOUSE JOIN HARMONY APRIL 10th - Spirit-Centered Self-Care Retreat The Finding Harmony Podcast is hosted, edited and produced by Harmony Slater and co-hosted by Russell Case. A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. Make A Donation - www.harmonyslater.com Opening and closing music compliments of my dear friend teaching Ashtanga yoga in Eindhoven, Nick Evans, with his band “dawnSong” from the album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify - Click Here. To purchase your own copy - Click Here.

Oi ga vay and Jesus Christ! Happy Purim and Passover! Oh boy, do we have a special interview for you today! We have someone we have wanted to speak to ever since we first initiated this Podcast: The Inimitable Eddie Stern! But man, we had so many problems with this recording! Ha! Just booking the time, some unexpected delays, so we just jumped right in without any introduction. Then we stopped so abruptly we lost the damn interview for weeks, only recovering the recording with a bit of technological magic. You'll feel absolutely transported as you jump right into our conversation with the iconic Eddie Stern… Talking about rectangles of all things and their place of importance in our world! Around 3 minutes in, you'll get to hear why (or why not) we always do postures to the right side first! And, of all the outrageously unorthodox things we said in this interview, “jumping to the left” seems to epitomize how unconventional we've all become. So listen now, as Eddie speaks to the origins of Revolved Side-Angle (parivrtta parsvakonasana) in the Ashtanga Sequence, and to the larger context of “Listening” within the yoga tradition. What is it that we, as students, can learn from surrendering our own beliefs and desires to a steadier mind found in the teacher? Is this even necessary? These days, Eddie is, surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly), directing his attention away from Pattabhi Jois' lineage, no longer wanting to engage in that world and all that it represents. We ask him to speak about how we, as students, might find our way moving forward in a post-guru world. It gets emotional. Spoiler Alert! Be sure not to miss the celebrity name drops at the end and a beautiful story about Lou Reed passing from life to death. LEARN MORE ABOUT EDDIE: INSTAGRAM I WEBSITE - www.eddiestern.com The Finding Harmony Podcast is hosted, edited and produced by Harmony Slater and co-hosted by Russell Case. A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. Make A Donation - www.harmonyslater.com/donate Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! ❤ Give us a 5★ rating! We love to read and respond to your comments - So drop us a note in the comments below and give us a shout out on IG! Opening and closing music compliments of my dear friend teaching Ashtanga yoga in Eindhoven, Nick Evans, with his band “dawnSong” from the album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify - Click Here. To purchase your own copy - Click Here.

A little Ashtanga episode for your ear holes! Nothing I like better than a fine and geeky Ashtanga-based chat and what a privilege to do so with the raconteur himself, Russell Case. Russell has been practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga for more than 25 years. A humble and refined teacher, he was given Authorization by Pattabhi Jois in 2005. Case is known for his joking spirit, and his perpetual eye toward social justice work. When Pattabhi Jois invited him to his pranayama class in 2007, he considered this distinction to be the highest grade. Russell co-hosts the Finding Harmony Podcast with Harmony Slater which is one of my favourite yoga podcasts and if you like Ashtanga you should check them out 

Phil Migliarese is the co-owner of https://www.balancestudios.net/ (Balance Studios MMA) & https://rizenmetrics.com/ (RiZen Metrics) both located Philadelphia. Phil is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the legendary https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/relson-gracie (Relson Gracie). Phil was born into an entrepreneurial family and has been fascinated with Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Ashtanga yoga & digital marketing since childhood.  On this podcast, Phil Migliarese and I discuss: ·     How a car accident two days after Phil turned 17 changed the course of his life. ·     How Phil discovered Gracie Jiu Jitsu and what it was like training and living with the Gracie family in Los Angeles and Hawaii. ·     How he lived in India and trained with the founder of Ashtanga yoga Pattabhi Jois. ·     Why Phil believes time is the most sacred resource on the planet and why we must use time wisely.  ·     What it was like to open his first BJJ academy Balance Studios at 26 years old and dead broke.  ·     Why the biggest hurdle Phil ever faced was to get past is himself. ·     That Gracie Jiu Jitsu is more than a set of techniques, it is a mindset and a lifestyle that will lead you to your own personal definition of successes. To learn more about Phil Migliarese, Balance Studios & RiZen Metics:    Website: https://balance-studios.aweb.page/p/6321e2d0-4546-444d-a5fb-2e2bbc5bf63d (www.PhilMigliarese.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmigliarese/ (Phil Migliarese)

Born in 1964, Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga since 1979, starting when he was 14 years old. He initially studied in Hawaii with David Williams, the first person to bring Ashtanga yoga to America. He then studied in India with K. Pattabhi Jois, the main proponent of Ashtanga yoga. Bryan Kest has been teaching yoga since 1985. "My primary objective", says Kest, "besides turning more and more people on to a healthier, more peaceful lifestyle that continually challenges them to grow, is to teach a system of exercise that fully integrates the body, mind, and spirit. The new trend towards yoga is not surprising, given that the body is limited and the mind is limitless. The combination of body and mind creates an incredibly broad range of fulfillment, including top physical condition and a calm, peaceful, clear mind." Find Bryan Kest at https://www.poweryoga.com Visit Pedro Luna at www.yogawithpedro.com Visit Yogi Bryan at www.yogibryan.com Yogi Show Website at www.theyogishow.com Empower Yourself - 7 Day Journey Through the Chakras click HERE Download Pedro's E-Book For New Yoga Teachers HERE

Wonder what teachers like Satchidananda and Pattabhi Jois were like to study under? Are you thirsty for authentic perspective on the future of yoga from a truly enlightened teacher? Lea Loncar is an international yoga teacher with a background in psychology, whose existential and philosophical undertones make her one of the most important yoga voices of our generation. Today we dive deep into queries of how yoga is needed moving forward, how yoga has changed since the 80s, how the challenges of modern life enriches the understanding of yoga, and why you shouldn't wait to live your life fully. Connect with Lea at www.samvidyoga.com 1:46 Existential questions and deep thinking 3:35 Most influential famous and unknown yoga influences 3:58 Sachidananda and Pattabhi Jois 5:00 Mystical experiences with Sachidananda and yogis in caves 9:56 Foregoing solitude to be a teacher in the modern world, pursuing enlightenment in India and Asia before samsara 14:04 Raising conscious kids in a digital age, how it informed her perspective, where yoga is needed going forward 15:25 shaping the message for the next generation 18:53 What is most important for the new generation of yoga teachers to be mindful of? 21:03 Why yoga gets better with age 23:10 Kundalini awakening and physical fitness 24:53 Shamans, rituals, integration, spiritual and cultural practices 27:50 Don't postpone your happiness

"He could stop his heart beating, bend iron bars with his hands. Truly a Yogic strong man!" - Simon Borg-Olivier Note: Do check out the youtube version too for breathing guidance(visual) by Simon Simon Borg-Olivier has been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for more than 50 years. He has studied with one of the greatest Yogic masters of the 20th century - B.K.S Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V Desikachar. Also, he has co-authored 2 books out of which the Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Course is a definite read. Today he helps everyone restore their natural posture fusing traditional eastern wisdom with western medical science. Topics Discussed: Why he created the 5-dimensional flow course? (02:20) His thoughts on Beer Yoga (11:40) How different is 5DF from Qigong (16:43) Do we need to sit in a lotus posture for Meditation? (29:33) What to look for in a Yoga teacher (43:33) How he helped a woman with her hip, constipation, and fertility issues with 1 change (50:43) How poor lifestyle impacts our health despite having nutritious food (1:16:20) The right way of breathing (1:21:43) Why young people are suffering from heart attacks (1:31:23) Links: Prof Bhim Dev This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Simon Borg-Olivier: Instagram: @simonsynergy Website: https://simonborgolivier.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/simonborgolivier Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

Do you want to know what it's like to be one of only 16 women in the world granted certification to teach Ashtanga Yoga straight from K. Pattabhi Jois? Want to know what it is like to then find out what a sexual predator in that world is like and to ultimately leave what you dedicated your life to? Magnolia Zuniga is NO JOKE. A feminist and activist on the other side of the #metoo movement. 

Do you want to know what it's like to be one of only 16 women in the world granted certification to teach Ashtanga Yoga straight from K. Pattabhi Jois? Want to know what it is like to then find out what a sexual predator in that world is like and to ultimately leave what you dedicated your life to? Magnolia Zuniga is NO JOKE. A feminist and activist on the other side of the #metoo movement.

Today, WE TALKIN' BOUT PRACTICE!One of my favorite quotes stems from the philosophy of K. Pattabhi Jois, "mid-husband" of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: "Practice and all is coming." He found it very essential to manifesting success and growth.Allen Iverson had a very different value judgment of practice: "who needs it?!"The answer: EVERYONE WHO EVER WANTS TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF HERSELF/HIMSELF/THEIRSELVES.In today's solo-sode, I will tell you how to bridge the gap between who you are and who you want to be. How to go from desiring self-development to *being your living, breathing, developing self* continuously. Namely, how to become You 2.0.Our fiery desires to become the next level version of ourselves are great, but not enough to create transformation.We have to fill that gap with...you guessed it: PRACTICE!Not any practice. Intentional, directed, and smart practice.I utilize a personal example of my own process of self-development: my vision to become Abby The Speaker 2.0.Feel free to follow my template to becoming You 2.0:Visualize & Feel: Who is You 2.0? What is she/he better at? What qualities does she embody and emanate? Where is she doing her better-ness?Research & Define: What do you need to practice to become the specific vision of the better you? What work/reps will it take to become that future person, already nestled inside of you today? What arsenal of skills do you need to acquire and sharpen? What emotional and mental barriers or zones of discomfort will you have to accept and break through?Position Yourself Accordingly: What environment do you need to be in to become You 2.0? When you surround yourself with like-inspired and like-focused community, you will develop that much faster and that much more powerfully.Simply Practice, Again and Again: Do the intentional, directed, and smart practice over and over again.+1: Practice of the Pod (POP): Get out a pen and a journal. Focus on your breath for 1-10 minutes allowing your third eye (imagination, intuition, insight) to run free. Then answer these questions:Leftmost: 'what do I want to become better at?' 'who do I want to evolve into?' I want to become better at (fill in the blank). I want to evolve into a person who embodies (fill in the blank) and emanates (fill in the blank).Rightmost: Write that identity and embodiment in the present tense. 'I am an excellent (fill in the identity).' 'I emanate (fill in the quality/qualities).'In the gap: fill in all of the skills you can practice on a daily basis to close the gap.Bonus: Set a reminder in your phone to do one of those things in one small way, starting TODAY.

This week, Comes a Time welcomes Denise Kaufman, musician, yogi, activist, founding member of the all-girl SF band Ace of Cups, Merry Prankster, and so much more. Having joined her first Civil Rights picket line at 14 years old, Denise found herself as a young activist in the 1960's San Francisco in the heart of the same world where the Grateful Dead came to be. Denise shares with Mike and Oteil the incredible tale of meeting Ken Kesey, “getting on the bus,” and getting her Prankster nickname “Mary Microgram.” She also explains what led to her going to music school at 33, her time teaching yoga to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and other celebrities, and opening a private school in Hawaii now in its 44th year of operation. Denise has lived many lives in one with one adventure following the next.  Growing up in San Francisco during the 1960s placed Denise Kaufman at the center of a cultural revolution. Her commitment to social justice and exploratory approach to life led her to adventures in counterculture: from being arrested at UC Berkeley's Sproul Hall protests during the Free Speech Movement, to "getting on the bus” (as "Mary Microgram") with Ken Kesey, the Merry Pranksters and the Grateful Dead; to forming the legendary Ace of Cups—an all-girl band that opened for Jimi Hendrix, The Band, and Janis Joplin; to being one of the seven founding mothers of Island School on Kauai; to studying with Robert Nadeau Shihan, Yogi Bhajan, Bikram Choudhury, Pattabhi Jois, and Paul Grilley and to teaching yoga to Madonna, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Quincy Jones, and Jane Fonda. Denise lives between Venice Beach and Kauai - playing music, teaching yoga, surfing and continuing to learn, channel inspiration and connect all those around her.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#wheredidyogacomefrom #wheredidyogaoriginate #whoinventedyoga How did yoga start? Who are the creators of yoga? In this episode I talk about the history of yoga, who started yoga postures, and how long ago were yoga poses invented. Here's the links to the books I discuss in the video: Hatha Yoga Pradipika https://amzn.to/341ql8X Yoga Mala https://amzn.to/3qsF8ms Light on Yoga https://amzn.to/39IjDs3 The Heart of Yoga https://amzn.to/33LKrUh Video of Krishnamacharya https://youtu.be/8XF4sCV6aUY Video of Iyengar https://youtu.be/Hs4ZqJwR14o Video of Pattabhi Jois https://youtu.be/WA_bBLEhVRM Download a copy of my FREE E-book "How I Made a Million Dollars Teaching Yoga" with the best tips to be a successful yoga teacher. Download now at: bit.ly/yogalebrity-free-book Want to take online yoga teacher training with me? Apply Here: bit.ly/lightwarriorytt For more tips follow me on instagram where I drop info for your yoga business three times a day! instagram.com/yogalebrity On TikTok tiktok.com/@yogalebrity Podcast: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1K1o56QDL3LuWviqzaZR3R Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yogalebrity/id1542876044 Don't forget to subscribe To watch this video go to bit.ly/yogalebrityyoutube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogalebrity/message

Think you know all there is to know about yogic breathing? Think again! In this episode, Lucas Rockwood challenges us to redefine yogic breathing into “water, whiskey or coffee.” Learn practical hacks like how to “check” your nostrils to know if it's a good time to work, eat, or exercise. Discover how you can manipulate your breath to wake up and fall asleep. Lucas also shares with us why C02, not oxygen, is what we need to focus on and understand when analyzing our breath.  Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. He's studied with teachers like Pattabhi Jois and Paul Dallaghan. He's trained in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze.  His company YOGABODY is an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries.    Special Guest: Lucas Rockwood http://www.yogabody.com/   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com  

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, TKV Desikachar. These are all names that many in the yoga community are familiar with and are considered by many to be the pioneers of modern yoga. But thanks to the work of modern yoga scholars like Elliott Goldberg, we are learning about numerous other figures who influenced the modern practice of yoga. Who were these characters and how did they affect how yoga evolved in modern times? Join us with Elliott Goldberg, yoga scholar and author of The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Yoga Practice, as we discuss a figure named Yogendra Ji who paved the way for the modern yoga teacher and set the stage for how hatha yoga would be taught in the west. His sessions lasted about an hour and culminated in savasana, not  meditation. Many of his views, such as his feelings on guru yoga and the practical benefits of Hatha Yoga, echo in many modern yoga teachers today. Special Guest: Elliot Goldberg www.innertraditions.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/