Best Yogateachers Podcasts (2024)

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381: Making Yoga More Inclusive with Billie Smith 1:01:57

2h ago1:01:57

1:01:57

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 381: Making Yoga More Inclusive with Billie Smith Description: How can we make yoga more inclusive? How do we make movement more accessible by adopting a different approach to yoga poses instead of a one-size-fits-all approach? What does it mean to teach in an anti-diet, queer-affirming way? Billie Smith shares th…

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Nischala Joy Devi and Kamala Rose - "A Western Woman's Gita" 1:26:24

3h ago1:26:24

1:26:24

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" 1:26:24

1h ago1:26:24

1:26:24

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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135: Moving Forward After Our Teachers Let Us Down with Karin Carlson 49:21

2h ago49:21

49:21

I had a profound conversation with yoga teacher and writer Karin Lynn Carlson (she/her) and I can’t wait for you to listen. Karin is a thoughtful teacher and a beautiful writer and has so much to share on the intersection of ethics and yoga teaching. This episode is packed with both valuable insights and practical advice. We talked about implementi…

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Manu Molina - "Marketing Models for Professional Yogis" 1:36:47

1h ago1:36:47

1:36:47

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" 1:36:47

1d ago1:36:47

1:36:47

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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380: Yoga for Stress Management with Radhika Mukhija 1:13:48

10d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 380: Yoga for Stress Management with Radhika Mukhija Description: We all live incredibly stressful lives, dealing with pressure from work, families, friends, and the political climate, on top of multiple crises around the world. It can all add up and leave us feeling stressed, burned out, exhausted, and overwhelme…

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Sheela and Ravi Shankar - "Desikachar, Chanting, and Ishvara" 1:35:26

4d ago1:35:26

1:35:26

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" 1:35:26

4d ago1:35:26

1:35:26

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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134: Reckoning With Abuse Of Power In Our Lineage With Trauma Expert Jenn Turner 56:57

11d ago56:57

56:57

How to teach yoga in a trauma sensitive way is a conversation that floods mainstream yoga spaces these days. And with good reason; almost everyperson in the world has had some experience of trauma, so our yoga classes are filled with people who have had exposure to trauma. It is very easy for yoga and asana to be taught in ways that are not trauma …

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John Heers - "Eastern Mysticism, Jesus, and Orthodoxy" 1:37:34

11d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

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" 1:37:34

11d ago1:37:34

1:37:34

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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Geoffrey Dugue, MD - "Epistemic Humility, Actual Christianity" 1:48:35

18d ago1:48:35

1:48:35

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" 1:48:35

24d ago1:48:35

1:48:35

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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Is a Yoga Teacher Training Right for You? 28:52

22d ago28:52

28:52

In this episode, Darren Main and Pete Guinosso dive into the world of yoga teacher trainings. They break down the various types of trainings and share tips on finding the perfect fit for you. Discover how these trainings can spark personal growth and transformation, highlighting Pete Guinosso’s program as a standout example of a life-changing exper…

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379: Chakras with Indu Arora 1:15:40

25d ago1:15:40

1:15:40

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 379: Chakras with Indu Arora Description: Chakras are a part of yoga, but a lot of us in the yoga world are not familiar with it. We may feel uncomfortable discussing chakras or may have a very limited understanding. In this episode, Indu Arora shares her expertise and insights about chakras. Indu Arora is the fou…

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Todd Norian - "Unreasonable Happiness, Unbound Freedom" 1:37:13

27d ago1:37:13

1:37:13

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" 1:37:13

25d ago1:37:13

1:37:13

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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The Yoga of Compassion 37:47

1M ago37:47

37:47

In this episode of Living Yoga, Darren Main chats with Zach Beach, a Bay Area yoga teacher and author, about the deeper aspects of yoga beyond the physical poses. They delve into the practice of love and compassion, exploring how yoga can help us connect with our true nature. Zach shares insights on setting intentions, the healing power of compassi…

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Stephen Cope - "Reviving Wisdom Traditions of East and West" 1:21:42

1M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

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" 1:21:42

1M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

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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133: How To Make The Teaching Of Yoga Accessible with Katie Blecker 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

This episode is one of the most important interviews I’ve ever recorded. Our guest, Katie Blecker (she/her) is here to talk about two of my favorite things, accessible yoga and teaching yoga. And even better, we are going to talk about the intersection of those two things in a conversation that is LONG overdue on this podcast: Making the vocation o…

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378: Embodied Leadership with Sumaya K. Owens 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 378: Embodied Leadership with Sumaya K. Owens Description: Being a leader is challenging. From making tough decisions to guiding others, it demands a lot from us and it can be difficult to make the right choices. As yoga teachers, how can we ethically show up as leaders while also being aware of our own power and …

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Nadine Watton - "What it Means to Have a Yoga Home" 1:41:19

2M ago1:41:19

1:41:19

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" 1:41:19

2M ago1:41:19

1:41:19

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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Katie Armstrong - "Life Stages, Hormones, Muscle as Medicine" 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

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" 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

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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