Episode 231: Yoga, Chai, and a Dog
Today Jason and I are talking with Archna Mohan and Deepak Mohan, the hosts of the wonderful yoga podcast, Yoga, Chai, and a Dog, We touch on some of the things we have in common: podcasting, yoga, and what it's like to work with your spouse. We also ask a lot of...
Episode 230: The Sutras, Part 2: Defining citta, vrittis, and the gunas
Last week Jason shared the foundational concepts of purusha and prakriti. Go back and listen if you haven't yet! This week, we continue to talk through foundational concepts that Patanjali presents in The Yoga Sutra -- citta, vrittis, and the gunas. Jason defines...
Episode 229: The Sutras, Part I: Unpacking Purusha and Prakriti
Today is the first in a series of episodes where Jason shares the underpinnings of Patanjali. Most yoga students have heard their teachers reference Patanjali and the text that he is known for, The Yoga Sutra. But rarely do teachers have time to unpack this seminal...
Episode 218: Getting Serious About Joy with Bradshaw Wish
We can all use a little more joy and creativity in our lives right now -- especially after months of teaching and taking online yoga classes. Chicago-based yoga teacher Bradshaw Wish is just the breath of fresh air we all need. It matters not that much of the world is...
Episode 217: Our 2020 Gratitude Lists
We're getting into the spirit of Thanksgiving in Yogaland! This week, Jason and I are sharing the things we’re thankful for right now (yes, even in 2020!). We feel especially grateful for all of YOU! RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS: Info Session: Train to Become a Yoga...
Episode 216: Unity in Yoga & Embracing Yoga’s Roots
Today's guest, Susanna Barkataki, is the author of a new book on yoga's history and culture called Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice. This book is a call for all who study yoga to take a deeper look at how we interact with Indian...
Episode 215: Andrea Jain on her new book, “Peace Love Yoga”
Religious Studies professor Andrea Jain is back on the podcast -- this time to talk to Jason about her new book, "Peace Love Yoga: The Politics of Global Spiritualization." Jain's book explores the connection between global spirituality and neoliberalism. While Jain...
Episode 214: How to Troubleshoot Knee Pain in Yoga
This episode scratches the surface of how to approach knee pain in yoga poses. Jason talks us through how he approaches knee pain in Pigeon Pose, Bridge Pose, and Virasana (or Vajrasana, which is sitting on your shins). RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS Better Way to...
Episode 213: Yoga for Scoliosis with Abby Kraai
On today's episode, Jason talks with Portland yoga teacher Abby Kraai about her experience of teaching and practicing yoga with scoliosis. This episode is packed with practical info about how to help students with scoliosis approach different yoga poses, which...
Episode 212: How to Stay in Your Lane as a Yoga Teacher
What do you do when a student comes to you hoping you can help them with an injury? Just what is appropriate or inappropriate? How can you help students heal while not overstepping into the realm of medical clinician? Find out on today's episode! RECOMMENDED AND...
Episode 211: Yoga Teachers — Should You Ask Students to Disclose Injuries?
It was once common practice for yoga teachers to start every class with a simple question: "Is anyone working with any injuries or medical conditions?" On this episode, Jason talks about the reasons that this question does -- and does not -- hold up. The goal isn't to...
Episode 210: 4 Key Ways to Prevent Yoga Injuries
In this episode, Jason and I tackle yoga injuries. There may not be a way to completely prevent all injuries, but we're sharing some best practices that teachers and students can practice to minimize the risk. We cover a lot of ground, but here are a few top-level...
Episode 209: Sequencing for Twists and Backbends with Jason Crandell
As yoga practitioners we all know that the body is amazingly complex -- and there is so much to learn when it comes to getting the body into those shapes we call yoga poses. But even though yoga postures are complicated, yoga sequencing doesn't have to be. On this...
Episode 208: Q&A – Jason Answers Your Questions about Hip Joint Rotation, Jumping Through, + More
It’s been a while since we devoted an episode to answering listener questions, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. In this episode, Jason tackles a few of the questions from listeners such as: * Internal or external hip joint rotation in forward fold poses?...
Episode 207: “Put on Your CEO Pants” with Andrea and Jason
Helping yoga teachers make a decent living is something Jason and I are both passionate about. So in this episode, Jason and I have a candid conversation about what it takes to have a successful yoga business--particularly, how to get noticed by potential students...
Episode 206: “The Pelvis is Everything” with Judith Hanson Lasater
If you've practiced yoga for awhile, it's likely that you've heard a sweeping generalization about alignment in a pose. Often these generalizations get passed around until they become cemented as absolute truths -- when in fact, they're really just true under certain...
Episode 205: Let’s Talk Yoga with Arundhati Baitmangalkar
My guest this week wears so many hats! She's a yoga and Bollywood dance teacher, studio owner (Aham Yoga in Redmond, WA), and a brand new yoga podcaster! (Her pod is called Let's Talk Yoga.) Arundhati hails from Southern India and moved to the states with her...
Episode 204: How YOU doin? An update on teaching and practicing during the pandemic
We’ve been giving a lot of tips for bringing your teaching online during the pandemic lately. This week, we talk through the challenges both teachers and students are going through. Then, we offer some thoughts and creative ideas (many of them from our students) on...
