Best Kest Podcasts (2024)

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Are you doing HEALTH wrong? The Founder of Power Yoga, Bryan Kest Interview. 1:28:07

2d ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Are you doing HEALTH wrong? The Founder of Power Yoga, Bryan Kest Interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/earthbodymindspirit/message

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Insecure & Offended with Kimberly Kesting & Mark England 39:43

5d ago39:43

39:43

“So many people think, 'I need to work on my mindset, or I need to change this story, or I need to do this thing, or I need to get healed in this way, or I really got to get over this one time when something happened to me,' as if it's an instant shift—as if it's not something that needs to be practiced and trained over and over again. Mindset is s…

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402 - A BJJ Concept to Help You Through the Tough Times in Life 7:36

23d ago7:36

7:36

There are times when it feels like life has you trapped on the bottom of mount against a vastly heavier, more experienced opponent intent on mauling you. The steps to deal with these two situations are the same. Pass this on to someone you think it might help, Stephan Kesting P.S. I made one little mistake in this podcast: Epictetus was a Greek (no…

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Josh Kane - "Home Studios, Commercial Leases, Authentic Yoga" 1:36:10

2h ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Josh Kane, founder of Gandiva Yoga Center, talks with J about transitioning from independent contractor to center owner, the pursuit of deeper understanding, and the in's and out's of dedicated locations. They discuss how a blue-man group audition led to yoga, being a child actor, finding a teacher and lineage, John Friend's bowspring system, study…

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Josh Kane - "Home Studios, Commercial Leases, Authentic Yoga" 1:36:10

3h ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Josh Kane, founder of Gandiva Yoga Center, talks with J about transitioning from independent contractor to center owner, the pursuit of deeper understanding, and the in's and out's of dedicated locations. They discuss how a blue-man group audition led to yoga, being a child actor, finding a teacher and lineage, John Friend's bowspring system, study…

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Eddie Ellner - "Roads Less Traveled and Spaces To Gather" 2:08:30

7d ago2:08:30

2:08:30

Eddie Ellner, founder of Yoga Soup, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into western culture, paradoxes in the human condition, and creating spaces for people to gather. They discuss the early 90's yoga scene via Yogaworks and Jivamukti, the influence of Brian Kest and Steve Ross, acceptance or manipulation of your body, charismatic teachers …

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Eddie Ellner - "Roads Less Traveled and Spaces To Gather" 2:08:30

7d ago2:08:30

2:08:30

Eddie Ellner, founder of Yoga Soup, talks with J about the trajectory of yoga into western culture, paradoxes in the human condition, and creating spaces for people to gather. They discuss the early 90's yoga scene via Yogaworks and Jivamukti, the influence of Brian Kest and Steve Ross, acceptance or manipulation of your body, charismatic teachers …

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Food, Sex, and Drugs: The Secret to Uncomplicated Living with Kimberly Kesting & Mark 52:32

12d ago52:32

52:32

“What do food, sex, and drugs have in common as far as external stories? They all have marketing agencies that have agendas that they want to complicate and create something.” — Kimberly Kesting Today on Get Enlifted: Insights from El Salvador: simplicity enhances life quality The significant impact of our perceptions of food, sex, and drugs Questi…

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Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson, and Kathleen Rosenberg - "Integral Yoga Exposed" 1:41:11

14d ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson and Kathleen Rosenberg talk with J about the underbelly of Swami Satchidananda and the Integral Yoga Institute. They discuss Vijay's history including his founding of the center in San Francisco, the meeting in the 1970's when allegations of sexual misconduct were first made, more recent revelations and the Facebook g…

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Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson, and Kathleen Rosenberg - "Integral Yoga Exposed" 1:41:11

14d ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Vijay Hassin, Sharada Thompson and Kathleen Rosenberg talk with J about the underbelly of Swami Satchidananda and the Integral Yoga Institute. They discuss Vijay's history including his founding of the center in San Francisco, the meeting in the 1970's when allegations of sexual misconduct were first made, more recent revelations and the Facebook g…

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Get Enlifted - The Trailer 1:53

20d ago1:53

1:53

Health, fitness, and life coaches are the future of mental & physical healthcare, but so many are plagued with Imposter Syndrome. The Get Enlifted podcast is where coaches come to improve their mindset, sharpen their coaching skills, and crush the Imposter Syndrome so that they can make a bigger impact to improve the mental, emotional, physical hea…

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Lizzie and Judith Lasater - "Menopause and Beyond" 1:27:56

21d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

Lizzie and Judith Lasater return to catch up with J and talk about their latest offering, a free mini-course in Restorative Yoga to Support Menopause and Beyond. They discuss teaching during the last few years of transition, the genesis of their new course on menopause, generational differences, adapting practice, viewing body changes as a process …

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Lizzie and Judith Lasater - "Menopause and Beyond" 1:27:56

21d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

Lizzie and Judith Lasater return to catch up with J and talk about their latest offering, a free mini-course in Restorative Yoga to Support Menopause and Beyond. They discuss teaching during the last few years of transition, the genesis of their new course on menopause, generational differences, adapting practice, viewing body changes as a process …

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Hy Brown - "Aftermath of the American Dream" 1:43:14

28d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Hy Brown is J's dad and they have a candid talk about the life he’s led, choices he’s made, and the lessons he's learned. They discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his involvement with the mob, becoming a civil engineer and vice president of Tishman Construction, working on famous building projects, understanding the system and the art of the con, the l…

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Hy Brown - "Aftermath of the American Dream" 1:43:14

28d ago1:43:14

1:43:14

Hy Brown is J's dad and they have a candid talk about the life he’s led, choices he’s made, and the lessons he's learned. They discuss growing up in Brooklyn, his involvement with the mob, becoming a civil engineer and vice president of Tishman Construction, working on famous building projects, understanding the system and the art of the con, the l…

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Bryan Kest - "Autobiography of an American Yogi" 1:42:13

1M ago1:42:13

1:42:13

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 ter…

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Bryan Kest - "Autobiography of an American Yogi" 1:42:13

1M ago1:42:13

1:42:13

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 ter…

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401 - Modifying BJJ for Self Defense, with Rachel Honeyman 1:05:06

1M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

I really enjoyed talking with Rachel Honeyman about modifying BJJ for self defense, which techniques to focus on and which positions to avoid. Rachel has trained in BJJ, the Filipino Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and many other martial arts and runs https://www.fearlessfemmes.com/By Stephan Kesting

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Esther Ekhart - "Devotion, Surrender, and Video Production" 1:45:54

1M ago1:45:54

1:45:54

Esther Ekhart, founder of EkhartYoga, talks with J about the purpose and passion behind being an early pioneer of yoga video online. They discuss her mother's influence, witnessing healings in the Philippines, miracles of Satya Sai Baba, learning devotion and surrender, becoming a teacher and opening a studio, deciding to make videos and go online,…

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Esther Ekhart - "Devotion, Surrender, and Video Production" 1:45:54

1M ago1:45:54

1:45:54

Esther Ekhart, founder of EkhartYoga, talks with J about the purpose and passion behind being an early pioneer of yoga video online. They discuss her mother's influence, witnessing healings in the Philippines, miracles of Satya Sai Baba, learning devotion and surrender, becoming a teacher and opening a studio, deciding to make videos and go online,…

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Noah Mazé - "Downturns and Ambiguities in Yoga Profession" 1:42:51

2M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

Noah Mazé, founder of The Mazé Method, talks with J about the stark realities that yoga professionals are facing. They discuss the "ecosystem" of the yoga world before lockdowns, Yoga Journal conferences and Wanderlust festivals, shortening of classes and workshops, going from DVD's to online with Yogaglo, impact of subscription-based services, int…

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Noah Mazé - "Downturns and Ambiguities in Yoga Profession" 1:42:51

2M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

Noah Mazé, founder of The Mazé Method, talks with J about the stark realities that yoga professionals are facing. They discuss the "ecosystem" of the yoga world before lockdowns, Yoga Journal conferences and Wanderlust festivals, shortening of classes and workshops, going from DVD's to online with Yogaglo, impact of subscription-based services, int…

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Are your Ingredients Sustainably Harvested? Cosmetics, Super foods, Supplements. The UEBT Interview 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

In this interview with the UEBT communications director Lara Koristky, you will learn how the ingredients in cosmetics, superfoods and supplements can be harvested more sustainably. You will learn the ins and outs of how organizations around the world are working to create regenerative economies to fulfill our needs. And how you can be more of a pa…

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400 - How to Use Injuries to Actually Refine and Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Game 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

Rob Biernacki is my guest today to talk about how injury and physical limitations have led to some of the fastest technical development of his career and the refinement of entirely new techniques like the Roadhouse Choke. Since some form of injury is inevitable there are a LOT of takeaways in this episode. We also discuss the concepts of risk vs re…

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Ep. 90: Bye, I'm leaving! Off to El Salvador! (Season 2 Finale: 10 Lessons from 2 Years of Podcasting) with Kimberly Kesting 49:21

2M ago49:21

49:21

After two full years of putting out weekly podcasts, I'm sharing my Top 10 Lessons I've learned about mindset, business, coaching, and leadership. In this episode: Imposter Syndrome: how common is it, how it's held me back, and what happened when I learned how to get over it. Taking ownership of your work, and crafting solid collaborations & partne…

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399 - Breathing for Endurance during Sparring in BJJ and Other Martial Arts 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

Many people completely run out of gas when they're sparring, and often this is because they are inadvertently holding their breath. In this short podcast I share four very specific ways that I've coached people past this problem and hugely improved their endurance. Please share this episode with someone you think it will help. Cheers, Stephan Kesti…

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Cindy Lusk - "Making Sense of Contradictory Messages" 1:31:18

2M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Cindy Lusk, author of Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, talks with J about the continual refinement of intention and understanding. They discuss the renunciate path of Patanjali and householder purpose, Richard Freeman's influence, Patabhi Jois's adjustments, Anusara and the legacy of John Friend, Paul Muller-Ortega, certificati…

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Cindy Lusk - "Making Sense of Contradictory Messages" 1:31:18

2M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Cindy Lusk, author of Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, talks with J about the continual refinement of intention and understanding. They discuss the renunciate path of Patanjali and householder purpose, Richard Freeman's influence, Patabhi Jois's adjustments, Anusara and the legacy of John Friend, Paul Muller-Ortega, certificati…

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398 - Building the Skills to Do Amazing Things, with Matt Pycroft 1:10:19

2M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

From war-torn Africa to climbing remote peaks in Greenland with Alex Honnold, Matt Pycroft has built a very impressive career working as a journalist and filmmaker. In our conversation he goes into detail how he gradually acquired the skills to achieve his goals and the lessons he's learned working with extreme athletes in inhospitable settings all…

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Ep. 89: The Bar is Low in the Coaching Industry with Mark England & Kimberly Kesting 52:16

2M ago52:16

52:16

The bar for entry into the coaching industry is extremely low. In this episode, we're breaking down what you need to become a coach (not much), what it takes to become a good coach, all the way to what it takes to become a truly great, professional coach. Discover the importance of professional development, the value of a strong support system and …

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Ranju Roy - "Pilgrimage Into Sacred Inner Landscapes" 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Ranju Roy, author of Yoga as Pilgrimage: Sutras for a Modern Age, talks with J about the ways in which practice and study become interwoven into one's life. They discuss the meaning of a pilgrimage, understanding the Samkhya terrain in relationship to the map of Patanjali, Prana and Apana, poetics and not limiting ourselves to secular materialism, …

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Ranju Roy - "Pilgrimage Into Sacred Inner Landscapes" 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Ranju Roy, author of Yoga as Pilgrimage: Sutras for a Modern Age, talks with J about the ways in which practice and study become interwoven into one's life. They discuss the meaning of a pilgrimage, understanding the Samkhya terrain in relationship to the map of Patanjali, Prana and Apana, poetics and not limiting ourselves to secular materialism, …

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397 - How to Get Maximum Results in Minimum Time in Jiu-Jitsu 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

The traditional class structure of doing a warmup, learning a couple of new techniques, and followed by sparring is NOT an efficient way to learn jiu-jitsu. We can do much better if we use insights from research on coaching and learning. Today's guest is Cal MacDonald, a BJJ black belt and competitor who has dedicated himself to developing his teac…

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396 - Longevity in Jiu-Jitsu with Mike "The Old Bastard" Mahaffey 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

In this episode I talk BJJ longevity, weight training, home gyms and training methods with BJJ old-timer Mike Mahaffey. I think there are a TON of valuable takehome lessons here for anyone who trains jiu-jitsu, and ESPECIALLY the over-40 crowd! Also check out BJJ Foundations, the brand new Grapplearts instructional that gives you the best jiu-jitsu…

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