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Yoga teacher and writer J. Brown is leading the way in the Slow Yoga Revolution, advocating for more intimate, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practices. J interviews guests from old-school yoga teachers to other yoga revolutionists about philosophy and the business of yoga.
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Yoga teacher and writer J. Brown is leading the way in the Slow Yoga Revolution, advocating for more intimate, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practices. J interviews guests from old-school yoga teachers to other yoga revolutionists about philosophy and the business of yoga.
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The Blogcast. Celebrating 10 years of 800 words per month, written and now read aloud by J. Brown, influential independent yoga teacher at the forefront of the slow yoga renaissance. J navigates coming into his adulthood alongside yoga becoming mainstream and ends up leading the way in what is at once both a revolution and return to the ancients roots of yoga.
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Sandy Raper has been a yoga teacher, trainer, and mentor to yoga teachers for over two decades. She created the Beyond Yoga Teacher Training Podcast out of a strong desire and passion to further support yoga teachers in their development and growth. Join Sandy as she shares stories, teacher tips, techniques, and valuable insights on how to be successful and confident, making teaching yoga a feasible lifelong career.
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This is The Future of Wellness, your go-to resource for the art of wellbeing and the science of self-transformation. Explore a holistic approach to life with world-class experts as we uncover the tools and traditions of consciousness transformation. From energy healing to ayurveda, somatic therapies to neuroscience, meditation to enlightenment – we believe the most interesting things happen at the boundaries of disciplines. Whether you’re curious about holistic wellness or deeply committed t ...
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Bobbi Misiti - "Before Yoga Became a Thing"
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Bobbi Misiti, founder of BeFit Body & Mind, talks with J about the course that yoga profession and industry has taken over the years. They discuss committing to ashtanga vinyasa practice with Beryl Bender Birch, 600 person classes, seeing the good and bad of the yoga scene, Nancy Gilgoff and Manju Jois, forward bending with a rounded spine, learnin…
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SPOTLIGHT | The Psoas Muscle For Vitality, Emotional Balance & Sexual Health with Dr. David Berceli
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Dive into the fascinating world of the Psoas muscle, often referred to as the "muscle of the soul". We explore how this powerful muscle - nestled deep in the core of the body - plays a pivotal role in our body's movement and posture, and also our emotional balance and fight-or-flight response. As the muscle of emotion, the psoas stores stress and t…
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Bobbi Misiti - "Before Yoga Became a Thing"
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Bobbi Misiti, founder of BeFit Body & Mind, talks with J about the course that yoga profession and industry has taken over the years. They discuss committing to ashtanga vinyasa practice with Beryl Bender Birch, 600 person classes, seeing the good and bad of the yoga scene, Nancy Gilgoff and Manju Jois, forward bending with a rounded spine, learnin…
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Getting Real on the Causes of Disease: Toxic Environments, The Food Industry, Our Microbiome & Emotional Eating with Matty Lansdown
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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Matty Lansdown, an acclaimed speaker, scientist and nutritionist. Years ago, surrounded by doctors, PhD’s, nurses and fellow scientists, Matty began to feel like an imposter; he was asking questions that no one else seemed to be asking, about the cause of disease and the impact of food on the body. In th…
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Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose - "A Western Woman's Gita"
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Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose, cohosts of the podcast and forthcoming book: A Woman’s Gita: A Contemporary Version of the Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women, talk with J about translating ancient wisdom texts from a woman's perspective. They discuss Kamala's punk rock background and choosing a monastic life, how they came together around th…
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Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose - "A Western Woman's Gita"
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Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose, cohosts of the podcast and forthcoming book: A Woman’s Gita: A Contemporary Version of the Bhagavad Gita by and for Western Women, talk with J about translating ancient wisdom texts from a woman's perspective. They discuss Kamala's punk rock background and choosing a monastic life, how they came together around th…
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SPOTLIGHT | The Hard Truth About Kundalini - The Mystical Energy of Awakening
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Ever wondered if the ancient concept of kundalini is a myth or a reality? Discover the connections between kundalini and enlightenment, and learn about the various stages of kundalini awakening. In this Spotlight episode, we uncover the fascinating origins, structure and significance of kundalini energy, clarifying the boundaries between the symbol…
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Welcome to Episode 163: "Stop Trying So Hard to Be a Yoga Teacher" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy discusses the common pitfall of overthinking the concept of being a yoga teacher and the importance of embracing authenticity. HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS: 07:45 Embracing Authenticity and Letting Go of Perfection 10:13 Simplifying and Trusti…
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Manu Molina - "Marketing Models for Professional Yogis"
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Manu Molina, founder of Yoga Biz Mentor, talks with J about marketing yoga classes and retreats. They discuss creating platforms before the pandemic, impacts of everything going online, working for yoga centers, transitioning roles and mentoring others, monetization and content, the fine line between sleazy techniques and fair trade, overpromising …
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Manu Molina - "Marketing Models for Professional Yogis"
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Manu Molina, founder of Yoga Biz Mentor, talks with J about marketing yoga classes and retreats. They discuss creating platforms before the pandemic, impacts of everything going online, working for yoga centers, transitioning roles and mentoring others, monetization and content, the fine line between sleazy techniques and fair trade, overpromising …
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Embodied Healing: Somatics & TRE Trauma Therapy with Dr David Berceli
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Have you ever wondered how your body holds onto stress and trauma - and more importantly, how you can release it? On this episode we welcome Dr. David Berceli, expert in trauma intervention and creator of Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) and author of Shake It Off Naturally. Dr. Berceli introduces us to TRE - an innovative technique that …
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Sheela and Ravi Shankar - "Desikachar, Chanting, and Ishvara"
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Sheela and Ravi Shankar, co-founders of Yoga Nidhi, talk with J about TKV Desikachar and the transformative power of yoga. They discuss the history of their relationship and how Ravi discovered TKV Desikachar, Sheela's religious upbringing, how she got to meet Desikachar and the different contexts she observed his teaching, chanting as meditation o…
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Sheela and Ravi Shankar - "Desikachar, Chanting, and Ishvara"
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Sheela and Ravi Shankar, co-founders of Yoga Nidhi, talk with J about TKV Desikachar and the transformative power of yoga. They discuss the history of their relationship and how Ravi discovered TKV Desikachar, Sheela's religious upbringing, how she got to meet Desikachar and the different contexts she observed his teaching, chanting as meditation o…
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SPOTLIGHT | Yoga Nidra for Manifesting Your Heart's Desire - A Guided Practice with Anne Douglas
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Experience the transformative practice of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation that addresses every layer of our being - body, mind, and spirit - to alleviate stress, anxiety, trauma and sleep disruptions. Learn how Yoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep", is not just a meditation technique but a powerful healing practice that connects with the g…
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John Heers - "Eastern Mysticism, Jesus, and Orthodoxy"
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John Heers, founder of First Things Foundation and host of Heavy Things Lightly, talks with J about fundamental principles of Orthodox Christianity and operating from faith. They discuss the wing and prayer that brought them together, John's religious background, lessons learned from Islam, baptism, distinguishing denominations, eastern mystical Ch…
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John Heers - "Eastern Mysticism, Jesus, and Orthodoxy"
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John Heers, founder of First Things Foundation and host of Heavy Things Lightly, talks with J about fundamental principles of Orthodox Christianity and operating from faith. They discuss the wing and prayer that brought them together, John's religious background, lessons learned from Islam, baptism, distinguishing denominations, eastern mystical Ch…
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Beyond the Mat: A Journey of Healing & Self-Discovery Through Yoga with J. Brown
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Join us as we sit down with J. Brown, Founder of the Abhyasa Yoga center in New York (now closed), he is also a writer and podcast host of industry-leading J. Brown Yoga Talks. For more than 25 years J has been developing techniques to teach people how to practice yoga in a deeper and more fulfilling way. We hear how the profound grief from the los…
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Welcome to Episode 162: "Feeling Caught Up vs. Being Caught Up" with Host Sandy Raper. In this episode, Sandy reflects on the concept of feeling caught up versus being caught up. Sandy provides strategies for finding balance between the two states and emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being and the practice of yoga in managing responsibili…
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Geoffrey Dugue, MD - "Epistemic Humility, Actual Christianity"
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Geoffrey Dugue, MD, talks with J about actual Christianity and being humble in seeking for truth. They discuss the mutual friendship that brought them together, disagreement and debate, being trained as a medical doctor at esteemed institutions and the lack of meta narrative, indoctrination into the great laws, miracles, having a personal relations…
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Geoffrey Dugue, MD - "Epistemic Humility, Actual Christianity"
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Geoffrey Dugue, MD, talks with J about actual Christianity and being humble in seeking for truth. They discuss the mutual friendship that brought them together, disagreement and debate, being trained as a medical doctor at esteemed institutions and the lack of meta narrative, indoctrination into the great laws, miracles, having a personal relations…
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SPOTLIGHT | Feeling Overwhelmed or Disconnected? The Essentials of Grounding Yourself for Balance and Wellbeing
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How can connecting your physical body and energy field to the earth transform your wellbeing? We uncover the science behind earthing, and reveal its compelling health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving sleep and boosting your immune response. Explore how grounding yourself can affect the energy anatomy such as the acupuncture meridia…
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Todd Norian - "Unreasonable Happiness, Unbound Freedom"
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Todd Norian, author of Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, returns to talk with J about happiness, freedom, and opening to a bigger energy. They discuss what it means to be a yoga teacher in 2024, transmission online and in person, distinguishing between happiness and joy, Svatantrya, randomness and entanglement, auspiciousness of your h…
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Todd Norian - "Unreasonable Happiness, Unbound Freedom"
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Todd Norian, author of Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, returns to talk with J about happiness, freedom, and opening to a bigger energy. They discuss what it means to be a yoga teacher in 2024, transmission online and in person, distinguishing between happiness and joy, Svatantrya, randomness and entanglement, auspiciousness of your h…
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Stephen Cope - "Reviving Wisdom Traditions of East and West"
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Stephen Cope, author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self and The Dharma in Difficult Times, talks with J about the crossovers and divergences in eastern and western spirituality. They discuss psychotherapy and contemplative pursuits, crazy wisdom teachers, theology and practice, divinity school, discovering Kripalu, shaktiput from Amrit Desai, …
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Stephen Cope - "Reviving Wisdom Traditions of East and West"
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Stephen Cope, author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self and The Dharma in Difficult Times, talks with J about the crossovers and divergences in eastern and western spirituality. They discuss psychotherapy and contemplative pursuits, crazy wisdom teachers, theology and practice, divinity school, discovering Kripalu, shaktiput from Amrit Desai, …
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Nadine Watton - "What it Means to Have a Yoga Home"
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Nadine Watton, part of the Hillside Yoga Collective, talks with J about riding the wave and surviving the crash of yoga into the mainstream in both practice and profession. They discuss mutual friends and synchronicity, practicing in the late 90’s, teacher training certification becoming a thing, Dave Charlton and the British Wheel of Yoga, choosin…
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Nadine Watton - "What it Means to Have a Yoga Home"
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Nadine Watton, part of the Hillside Yoga Collective, talks with J about riding the wave and surviving the crash of yoga into the mainstream in both practice and profession. They discuss mutual friends and synchronicity, practicing in the late 90’s, teacher training certification becoming a thing, Dave Charlton and the British Wheel of Yoga, choosin…
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The New Frontier of Healing: Human Biofields, Energy Healing & Integrative Health with Dr. Shamini Jain
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In this 50th episode and in celebration of our new podcast name, we are excited to host Dr. Shamini Jain, an eminent clinical psychologist and scientist, as she guides us through the revolutionary paradigm shift in holistic wellness and alternative medicine. Author of the award-winning book Healing Ourselves: Biofield Science and the Future of Heal…
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Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal [REWIND]
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Welcome to Episode 161: 'Not All Yoga Teacher Trainings Are Created Equal" REWIND Episode. In this episode, Host Sandy Raper revisits, or rewinds the show to 2023, sharing Episode 122, one of the B.Y.T.T. Podcast's Top 10 Rankings. Episode Highlights: Investing in a yoga teacher training program requires time, financial resources, and energy. Resea…
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Katie Armstrong - "Life Stages, Hormones, Muscle as Medicine"
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Katie Armstrong, founder of Inspired Living, talks with J about moving through different life stages and the healing power of building muscle. They discuss starting a yoga-related business in the early aughts, e-commerce, the festival circuit and the unseen backstage realities of presenters, hormone replacement therapy, muscle as medicine, feeling …
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Katie Armstrong - "Life Stages, Hormones, Muscle as Medicine"
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Katie Armstrong, founder of Inspired Living, talks with J about moving through different life stages and the healing power of building muscle. They discuss starting a yoga-related business in the early aughts, e-commerce, the festival circuit and the unseen backstage realities of presenters, hormone replacement therapy, muscle as medicine, feeling …
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Susi Amendola - "Lifestyle Medicine, The Centered Heart"
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Susi Amendola, author of The Centered Heart, talks with J about the intersection of medicine and holistic health. They discuss suffering from debilitating anxiety, being saved by yoga and joining an ashram, reconciling fallen gurus, becoming part of the Dean Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program, internal vs external locus of control, four lifestyle me…
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Susi Amendola - "Lifestyle Medicine, The Centered Heart"
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Susi Amendola, author of The Centered Heart, talks with J about the intersection of medicine and holistic health. They discuss suffering from debilitating anxiety, being saved by yoga and joining an ashram, reconciling fallen gurus, becoming part of the Dean Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program, internal vs external locus of control, four lifestyle me…
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Widening Your Window of Tolerance to Stress & Trauma for Mindbody Health with Dr Elizabeth Stanley
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Discover how to expand your capacity for resilience and emotional regulation with our incredible guest, speaker and award-winning author Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. We discuss how her near-death experience, childhood adversity and a PTSD diagnosis led to the development of a groundbreaking mindfulness-based mind fitness training (MMFT). Liz explains ho…
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For the modern yoga world, 2015 was a time of reckoning. The veneer of yoga lifestyle branding dulled further and the un-photoshopped belly continued to garner greater market appeal. Both grassroots and corporate entities that staked claims in the once vast frontier are now scrambling to stay ahead of the digital winds that are shaping the new para…
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Beware: The Allure of Chasing Credentials
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Welcome to Episode 160: Beware: The Allure of Chasing Credentials In this episode, Sandy discusses the allure of chasing credentials in the yoga teaching world. She highlights the downsides of constantly seeking certifications, such as financial strain and burnout. Takeaways: - Constantly seeking new certifications can lead to financial strain and …
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Brad Wetzler - "Into the Soul of the World"
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Brad Wetzler, author of Into the Soul of the World, talks with J about overcoming addiction, spiritual interventions, and laying ourselves bare in order to heal. They discuss the pandemic period they met in, getting misdiagnosed as bipolar and becoming addicted to medication, mental health care diagnosis and treatment, community yoga, saints and gu…
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Brad Wetzler - "Into the Soul of the World"
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Brad Wetzler, author of Into the Soul of the World, talks with J about overcoming addiction, spiritual interventions, and laying ourselves bare in order to heal. They discuss the pandemic period they met in, getting misdiagnosed as bipolar and becoming addicted to medication, mental health care diagnosis and treatment, community yoga, saints and gu…
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