Molly explains how to make an altar and how to incorporate faith in the divine (no matter what you call it) into your yoga practice.

Molly talks about meeting guru Ram Dass and the transformation available in practicing Christ Consciousness and devotion.

The last of the podcasts from the 2013 India trip, this talk focuses on Sahasrara Chakra, the 7th and final chakra, sometimes referred to as the "Crown Chakra." Learn about what this means for everyday practicioners and for some of the holiest people in history. Check out Molly's Facebook page for discussion and more reading material. Also, visit t…

In this talk from near the end of the trip to India, Molly Lannon Kenny discusses the Ajna Chakra, or Third Eye Chakra, as well as the teacher-student relationship. Listen in on a slice of the insights from the India trip. And when you can, check us out on Facebook. Awesome photo by Jay Salmandras.

Listen in to this talk from India on the throat chakra, or Vishudda chakra. As a bonus, Molly shares a field recording from the mela she went to at the end of the trip. Join us on Facebook for discussions and ideas!

Listen in for the Manipura Chakra talk from the India trip--learn about the city of jewels. Join us on Facebook for more updates from Molly Lannon Kenny and the Transparent: Yoga and Everyday Life community.

The second chakra, Swahisthana Chakra, meaning "One's own abode", is discussed in this podcast in the India (and chakra) series. Molly shares some ideas about how to connect the chakra to personal creativity, and more details of the India trip are revealed. For more info about Transparent, find us on Facebook!…

This is the first of the Chakra talks Molly gave while in India, on Muladhara Chakra, or Root Chakra. Listen for insights into parallels between the Chakra systems and Western Medicine as well as some cool ambient noise from India.

Transparent host Molly has just returned from India and she shares one of experiences in this audio postcard from a Shiva temple in South India. Join the conversation with Transparent on Facebook!

Molly is back from her retreat in India, and has a lot of insights and stories to tell. Here, she shares some of her immediate thoughts in connection to the idea of "Brahmacharya" or moderation. Visit us on facebook and join in the discussion.

Responding to a request from a listener, co-hosts Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton explore different ideas about yogic eating on this podcast, reminding us to practice Ahimsa (non-violence) in all regards.

For the holidays, Molly shares the gift of the Song of the Self with her own tune. To hear and read more about Molly, visit mollylannonkenny.com and join us on Facebook.

Molly shares some insights into the four paths of yoga and her own challenges looking for a teacher. Also, in this episode you get to learn about Molly's degrees of separation from several dynamic international celebrities! Learn more on Mollylannonkenny.com and join the conversation on facebook.

Molly shares the insights from looking for apartments, samscaras, and the newest twist in the pigeon saga. These topics revolve around the anxieties of choices and decisions. For more on this and other yoga topics, visit Molly's site or join us on Facebook.

Host Molly Lannon Kenny shares an essay entitled, "The Still Point of the Soul", which touches on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the big NOW and the small now. Mark Lilly from Street Yoga is a returning guest and he shares another great story. Tune in! Visit us on facebook or check out Molly's website. Photo credit: RocketJim…

Host Molly Lannon Kenny brings the founder of Street Yoga, Mark Lilly, on to Transparent: Yoga and Everyday Life, to talk about the work he does and also how yoga shapes his interactions with others. Mark and Molly talk about the cultivation of openness, about earnestness, and about people who are still uplifted in the face of tragedy. Learn more o…

In this episode, host Molly Lannon Kenny shares an essay she wrote for the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, about the transition from clinician to yoga therapist. We talk about fear and kinship as part of the conversation. Read more on mollylannonkenny.com, or join us on Facebook!

Continuing the conversation about Svadhyaya, "Self-study", host Molly Lannon Kenny shares some recent experiences that really pushed her to her edge of belief. The result was a good lesson in Svadhyaya, and pest management. For more about yoga philosophy and its connections to daily life, visit mollylannonkenny.com. Recorded at the Samarya Center! …

Molly Lannon Kenny brings the podcast listeners on a tour of the Samarya Center, revealing some of the back story and sharing the community space through the podcast. Learn how the center got started, what the building used to be, and find out what Molly calls her office. For more, visit mollylannonkenny.com or join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com…

Co-hosts Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton talk about one of the niyamas, SVADHYAYA, or "self-study". In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website http://www.mollylannonkenny.com.

Yoga teacher and practitioner Molly Lannon Kenny and yoga novice Daniel Thornton discuss seeking inspiration from teachers and spiritual leaders, as well as how to cultivate faith in the face of doubt. In this podcast, the hosts touch on many subjects including punk rock, health, Mexico, illness, friendship, and connect those concepts to yogic phil…

Yoga teacher and practitioner Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton discuss the meaning of "Tapas," translated as "fire" or "work," and how to apply that meaning to everyday life. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga to daily life.

Yoga teacher and practitioner Molly Lannon Kenny shares her experiences swimming in the big surf and parallels with lessons from the Bhagavad Gita. As usual, yoga novice Daniel Thornton reflects on Molly's insights and offers some of his own. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient yogic philosophy with modern life, touching on many subjects inc…

Molly shares her experience of letting go, or "aparigraha", when it comes to tightly held ideals and beliefs. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.

Molly shares a long form essay about Brahmacharya, often translated as celibacy or "walking with God", and an encounter with a priest who embodies that idea. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.…

Molly shares more her personal story--and where she got her strength--when working with Drew from the last podcast. Dan has his own questions about the experience and the practice that preceded and followed that time. (Make sure to listen to the last podcast for the full story). In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yog…

Molly revisits an article she wrote in 2008 called, "Embodiment without Body". The article talks about Molly's powerful experience working with an injured veteran--and the practicing the cultivation of yoga without full--or any--use of our physical bodies.

Hosts Molly Lannon Kelly and Daniel Thornton revisit the first of the yamas, AHIMSA, or non-violence. This episode talks about the importance of a spiritual practice and the context of non-violence in the situation of war. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head ov…

This is the long awaited discussion and introduction to the Bhagavad Gita. Molly and Dan (as well as Sasha) talk about their experiences reading and learning from the sacred text. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonke…

Molly and Dan are joined by Sasha again and all three discuss the importance of practice, and how to make small and big changes in our lives to help us practice. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.…

Special guest Sasha Lannon Kenny joins Molly and Dan with a discussion of the importance of sharing our whole selves. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.

Responding to requests from listeners and co-host Daniel Thornton, Molly Lannon Kenny discusses some of her recent favorite books in relationship to yoga, even if they're not yoga books. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollyl…

Molly shares a funny story involving teeth whitener and the usefulness of her yoga practice with co-host Daniel Thornton and listeners. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.…

Responding to a request from a listener, co-hosts Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton explore different ideas about yogic eating on this podcast, reminding us to practice Ahimsa (non-violence) in all regards. They also discuss how to get started on the Bhagavad Gita In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosop…

Co-hosts Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton talk about the last of the niyamas, ISHVARA PRANIDHANA , or "surrender to God". In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.…

Molly and Daniel welcome you, the listener, to the New Year, with discussion of pauses, svadhyaya, Mexico, and another song from their band Siren. Learn more on Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.

Here, Molly shares the Atma Shatakam/Nirvana Shatakam, or the Song of the Self. Here's a link to a translation of the Atma Shatakam: http://www.swamij.com/shankara-atma-shatakam.htm. Learn more about the chant and Transparent on Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.

Co-hosts Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton talk about one of the niyamas, SVADHYAYA, or "self-study". In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.

Co-hosts Molly Lannon Kenny and Daniel Thornton talk about the connections between the Prana Vayus, forgiveness, and compassion in this episode. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.…

Molly shares another chant with us--the PURNAM Mantra. On an earlier podcast, Dan and Molly talked about the concept of Purnam: http://transparentyoga.podomatic.com/entry/2011-05-17T16_23_07-07_00. To hear more from Molly, check out her website: http://mollylannonkenny.com/.

This week, Molly and Dan share insights from the summer, relating back to some of the yamas and the niyamas. And, even more exciting, Molly and Dan tell stories of their pre-yoga expressions of compassion. In this podcast, the hosts connect ancient ideas and principles of yoga philosophy to daily life. For more information, head over to Molly's web…