The culture we live in is overrun by systems of oppression like racism and late stage capitalism and the way we teach and practice yoga must take that into account. … Read more
107: The Science of Tissue Adaptation + Motor Control with Dr. Garrett Neill
One of the most downloaded episodes of this podcast is Episode 59: ROM, Neuroscience + Yoga with Garrett Neill. In that episode we talked about the difference between Active Range… Read more
106: The Power of Rest with Octavia Raheem
Much of a yoga practice can, from the outside, look like very little is happening. In a meditation practice it might look like we are just sitting there, but as… Read more
105: Yoga And Social Justice with Jivana Heyman
The historical teachings of yoga have incredible lessons for our modern world. Understanding and unpacking the ancient teachings is a lifelong process, and those of us lucky enough to practice,… Read more
104: Postnatal Considerations in Asana with Deb Flashenberg
It is quite possible (even likely!) that you have students in your group classes who have given birth in the last year (or several!), and are just getting back to… Read more
103: The Yoga Teachings Are Inherently Political with Jacoby Ballard
I know that questioning whether the practices of yoga have a political aspect to them is a popular conversation, even controversy. But from my reading and study of the yogic… Read more
102: Decolonizing The Wellness Publishing Industry with Rebekah Borucki
I imagine by now you’ve probably heard that over 65% of COVID misinformation is spread by just 12 people, and those 12 people are almost all from the wellness community. … Read more
101: Working With Injuries (A Solo Episode)
In teaching yoga and asana we end up working with bodies quite a lot. Many, if not most, of our students will likely be dealing with some kind of discomfort,… Read more
100: What Good Quality Teaching Looks Like with Dr. Janna Dresden + Dr. Ronald Cervero
Today is our 100th episode and to celebrate we have two very special guests! Joining us on the podcast are two nationally renowned professors who are experts in online learning… Read more
99: A Collaborative Yoga Membership Model with Catherine la O’
In The Mentor Sessions Sangha we have been having a robust conversation about online yoga class library memberships. These are very popular now, and can be a great way to… Read more